My favorite lil' monster

Eek! This new release from PeachyKeenStamps is SO CUTE! This adorable Frankenstein is from the Halloween Digi set. The face is from the NEW Itchy Stitchy Face Assortment. I colored him with my Copics. I masked the background and used Simon Says Stamp inks in sunshine, coral reef, and hot mama. The greeting is also in the fabulous new Halloween Digi set from PeachyKeenStamps. 

Scoot over to PeachyKeenStamps and see all the NEW cuteness! Oh, and shipping is 15 cents! 

♥ Nikki ♥

MCT Made In Minutes

Hello! I have 2 card designs to share today for Made In Minutes at MyCreativeTime. I used the fabulous Pretty Bold Letter Dies for my cards. I cut the word Risen from masking paper, and used both the positive and negative portions. For this first card, I used the positive to mask the word to stay white while I inked over top of it. I used Simon Says Stamp inks. 

And for this card, I used the negative space to ink the scene within the word. I used the same inks. On both cards I used the Alpha Pack set to stamp "He is". I also used the Stitched Rectangular Frames And More dies for the panels. 

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more cards. 

♥ Nikki ♥

Happy Birthday

Hiya crafty pals! I hope you're having a wonderful weekend. I just got my first Avery Elle stamp sets this week. So cute! I used the new Woodland Wonders set for the trees and critters, and the Skating By set for the little party hats and greeting. I colored all the critters with my Copics. I used Simon Says Stamp inks in Melon, Twirling Tutu, and Thistle for the sky. I used SSS Beanstalk ink for the grass. I fussy cut all the critters and the trees to make the scene. 

Hope you have a happy night! I think I'll head to my craft room and play with some more Avery Elle cuties. See ya later, alligators. 

♥ Nikki ♥ 

Eat, Drink, and be awesome.

Hello! Happy Christmas Eve! This card I made for FUN using an ugly sweater of one of my favorite bands, Blackberry Smoke. Please don't anyone have a cow over what those horses are doing on the sweater! HA! Anyhow, I used the Ugly Sweater set by SimonSaysStamp to paper piece the sweater. I shaded it with Copics, and added some detail with a fine tip marker. The greeting is from the Sweater Words set by SimonSaysStamp. I did a little stamp surgery to make it say "and be awesome". :) I also used the Stitched Postage Frames dies and the Stitched Rectangular Frames And More Dies by MyCreativeTime. 

I got tickets to see Blackberry Smoke in February for myself for Christmas, and unfortunately I'll be rocking alone since the Navy will still have my man. But I'm super stoked to see them again. I LOVE THEM!!!!!! 

I hope you have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! My kitty Simba and me will be celebrating together this year. :) 

♥ Nikki ♥

More Star Wars "Ugly" Sweaters

Hello! Here are 2 more of my Star Wars ugly sweaters. :) I again used the Ugly Sweaters set by SimonSaysStamp. I also used the Ugly Sweater Words set for the greetings on both cards. 

I also used the Bunch Of Fun Circles, Stitched Postage Frames, and Stitched Rectangular Frames And More dies from MyCreativeTime. 

I hope you're having a wonderful Monday. 

♥ Nikki ♥ 

Name that movie...card :)

I have had SO MUCH FUN making ugly sweaters! I again used the Ugly Sweater set by SimonSaysStamp for this one. I also used the Stitched Squares and Bunch Of Fun Circles Dies by MyCreativeTime. Do you know what movie that line is from????? Do ya???? A Christmas classic!

Ok, here's the scene...

p.s. I have more sweaters to come! Including more STAR WARS...which I am going to see this afternoon! :) 

It's beginning to look a lot like Star Wars! :)

Hello! Did you know that today is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day? Well, it is. :) I combined the other super awesome thing happening today with it...STAR WARS!!! I googled ugly star wars sweaters, and printed some images. Then I futzed until I got them at sizes that would work. I used the vest from the Ugly Sweater stamp set by SimonSaysStamp. I paper pieced with what I had printed. :) Then I used my Copics to do shading. I used the Seasonal Greetings set from MyCreativeTime for the "with love" and "christmas". I used the Claire's ABC's by Lawn Fawn for the "AT-AT". This greeting goes with what is on the sweater vest, and is awesome if you love Star Wars. LOL I also used the Stitched Postage Frame Dies and the Stitched Rectangular Frames And More dies by MyCreativeTime. 

May the force be with you this Christmas.  

♥ Nikki ♥ 

Bringing sexy sweaters back

Hello! I hope you're having a great weekend! I used the super awesome Ugly Sweater set by SimonSaysStamp for my ugly sweater. The reindeer on it is from the Reindeer Games set by Mama Elephant. I colored him with my Copics. The greeting is from the Sweater Words set by SimonSaysStamp. 

I hope you have a HAPPY tomorrow. 

♥ Nikki ♥

Believe in the magic of Christmas

Hello! I LOVE LOVE LOVE how this card turned out. :) I think it's the first time I've made a spinner element. So fun! I used the adorable Reindeer Games and matching dies by Mama Elephant for my spinner reindeer. I colored him and my little scene with my Copics. I made the scene with the tree from the Reindeer Games set as well. I masked off the circle for the scene and colored it. 

I used the AWESOME NEW Stitched Postage Frame Dies from MyCreativeTime. Seriously, these dies are so cool...and I think they're my new fave! :) I also used the Bunch Of Fun Circles Dies by MyCreativeTime for the circle in the front of the card, and for the masking on the inside. The greetings on the outside and inside are from the Boughs Of Holly set by MyCreativeTime. I used the Diagonal Stripe Stencil by SimonSaysStamp for the red on the front. OH, and I used clear thread that I got at Michaels for the spinner. :) 

I hope you have a FANTASTIC day!!!

♥ Nikki ♥

p.s. It's so fun to watch that little reindeer spin! :)

Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Hello! Here's a card I made today to fit the cute theme in the Holiday Style class at OnlineCardClasses. I used the adorable Reindeer Games set by Mama Elephant. I did some masking to make them stand on each other. :) I colored them with my Copics. I used Spring Rain ink by SimonSaysStamp for the sky. The greeting is from the Belly Band Sentiments set by MyCreativeTime. BTW I used my MISTI tool for this. I could kick myself for waiting so long to get one. It's seriously awesome. 

I hope you're having a great day! I have my windows open, and it's gorgeous out today here in Florida. I just checked, and it's 70 degrees. Perfect. :) 

♥ Nikki ♥

MCT 48th Edition Release Blog Hop!

Hello! You should have arrived from Lucia's Blog, if not, head HERE to start at the beginning. For my card today I have used the fabulous new Mixed Just For You set and the Stitched Apron Dies. I started by cutting the apron from white cardstock and making a plaid pattern on it by masking. I used Hot Lips, Sunshine, and Audrey Blue SimonSaysStamp inks...and Soft Granite Hero Arts ink. I stamped all the utensils and the cupcake and colored them with my Copics. The greeting is also from the new Mixed Just For You set. 

Your next stop on the hop is the fabulous RUTHIE 

"FREEBIE STAMP"

Our "Freebie" for this release is this ADORABLE "Bestie" die. It will be given to the FIRST 150 shoppers! If you are one of the 1st 150 shoppers it will be automatically added to your package at the time of packaging/shipping. Once 150 shoppers come through, the die will be available for purchase. So, if it’s for sale in the store, you are not one of the 150. No exceptions will be made. This freebie die is not a part of the “bundle” and will be sold separately!

***BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY***

For our blog hop giveaway, Emma is giving away a $50 gift card to the "My Creative Time" store to ONE LUCKY winner! ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the MORE chances you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner!

***SALE ALERT***

ALSO, DON'T FORGET our sale starts RIGHT NOW here:http://shop.my-creative-time.com/New-Release_c40.htm! Use the code: OCT2015 to receive a discount off your entire purchase! This sale applies to "IN-STOCK" items ONLY. This sale will end on Friday, October 30th @midnight PST.

MCT 46th Edition Release Blog Hop!

Hello! You should have arrived from Liz's Blog, if not, head HERE to start at the beginning. For my card today, I've used the new Prehistoric Holidays set. I colored my dinosaur, palm tree, and grass with Copics. I used Duckling, Sunshine, and Sunkist inks by SimonSaysStamp for the sky. I used the fabulous new Stitched Squares Inside And Out dies for the card base and panel. The greeting is also from the new Prehistoric Holidays set. 

Your next stop on the hop is RUTHIE

"FREEBIE STAMP"

Our "Freebie" for this release is this ADORABLE "Fangtastic Day" stamp and die set. It will be given to the FIRST 150 shoppers! If you are one of the 1st 150 shoppers it will be automatically added to your package at the time of packaging/shipping. Once 150 shoppers come through, the die will be available for purchase. So, if it’s for sale in the store, you are not one of the 150. No exceptions will be made. This freebie die is not a part of the “bundle” and will be sold separately!

***UPDATE ON FREEBIE*** I just wanted to let you know that the 150th shopper came through! If your invoice number was #16948 - #17098 then YOU my friends were the LUCKY ones to be getting our CUTIE FREEBIE "Fantastic Day" included in your order! If you missed out on this freebie, no worries because is IS available for purchase here: http://shop.my-creative-time.com/Fangtastic-Day-Stamp-Set-M… THANK YOU ALLL SO MUCH for LOVING this release just as much as my team & I have!!!

***BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY***For our blog hop giveaway, Emma is giving away a $50 gift card to the "My Creative Time" store to ONE LUCKY winner! ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the MORE chances you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner!

***SALE ALERT***ALSO, DON'T FORGET our sale starts RIGHT NOW here: http://shop.my-creative-time.com/New-Release_c40.htm! Use the code: AUGUST2015 to receive a discount off your entire purchase! This sale applies to "IN-STOCK" items ONLY. This sale will end on Friday, August 28th @midnight PST.

MCT Sneaks Day 3

Hello! It's day 3 of sneaks at MyCreativeTime! Today we are sneaking the new Fall Friends set. I've used the sweet little raccoon and his coordinating die to make a partial die cut window. I also used the fabulous new Stitched Squares Inside And Out dies. I colored the raccoon with W gray Copic markers. I used Sea Glass and Audrey Blue SimonSaysStamp inks for the sky, and Catkin SSS ink for the grass. The greeting is also from the new Fall Friends set. 

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more sneaks! 

♥ Nikki ♥ 

***Sneak Peek giveaway!***

 We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday & the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday in her video! ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the more chances you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner! For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE & let's start spreading the word!;)

Just a gnote.

Hello! Today is day 2 of the Background Check class at OnlineCardClasses. I played along by masking a plaid background. I used hot lips, sunshine, jellybean, scuba, and wisteria inks from SimonSaysStamp. I stamped the sweet gnome from the You Gnome Me set by MyFavoriteThings and colored him with my Copics. I used the Stitched Rectangular Frames And More Dies and the Bunch Of Fun Circles Dies by MyCreativeTime.  I love how bright and happy this turned out. :)

I hope you're having a great week so far! 

♥ Nikki ♥

Copics Used

Skin- E51,30

Beard- W00,0,1

Cheeks- R20

Yellow- Y19

Greens- YG03,25

Pinks- RV14,25

Purples- BV00,01,02

Grays- C4,5,6,8

Happy Birthday Dino

Hello! I made this card for the Lawn Fawn/Simon Says Stamp Flickr Co Challenge. The challenge is to use their products, and incorporate kraft. I stamped and paper pieced the dinosaur from Lawn Fawn's Critters From The Past set. And for the greeting I used the Hello You set from Simon Says Stamp. I turned the "O" into a balloon, and tied it to the dino's tail.  :) 

I hope your week is off to a great start. 

♥ Nikki ♥

p.s. Forgot to mention that I stretched the dino's neck a little. One of the many reason why clear stamps totally rock! ;)

You're so...

Hello! Today in the Clean And Simple 4 class at OnlineCardClasses...the fabulous Julie Ebersole shared a sweet trifold card. Hers used balloon dies and was super simple and elegant. Anyhoo, I decided to make a trifold card as well.  The card is 5.5 x 11 and scored at 3 5/8. I used circle dies for my windows, so my little skunks could peek out. :)

The skunks, hearts, and the greetings on the front and middle are from the Stinkin' Cute set from Simon Says Stamps. I traced the circles and then created circle masks to stamp through. This way my skunks aren't just floating. :) I colored them with my Prismacolor colored pencils. 

The "Happy Valentine's Day" greeting is from the You Make My Heart Smile set by MyCreativeTime. To finish it off, I added black glaze pen to their eyes, and wink of stella to the hearts... and to their tummies and tails. 

I hope you're having a stinkin' great weekend! :)

♥ Nikki ♥