My Craft Spot Mini Release

Welcome to day two of My Craft Spot's Mini Release Party. Today we are sharing the new *Speech Bubbles* Metal Dies set. This new set is SO fun and was designed to fit the Banner Sentiments stamp sets, and several of My Craft Spot's other sentiments will fit as well.

Aren't the new Speech Bubbles fun?!? My youngest daughter, Sammy, is having a carnival themed birthday party, so I used the carnival theme for inspiration for my card. Happy Birthday To You! fits perfectly in the Speech Bubble. Speech bubbles are SO FUN! 

The new Speech Bubble metal dies set is available for purchase now at the My Craft Spot Shop.

What's a Mini Release Party without presents? There will be a prizes offered at My Craft Spot's blog both days. Kimberly will also be picking a winner from one of the Design Team member's blogs as well. So, the more comments you leave the better your chances are to win.:)

Day 1 prize:

Day 2 prize:

 

Kimberly will also pick a winner from the customer orders

for a $20.00 gift certificate to My Craft Spot Shop.

Happy Birthday Card And A Giveaway For One Of You

I wanted to share a quick little birthday card I made. This week my nephew, Evan, turned five. My sister had an awesome pirate party for him. Lot's of fun!!

I used the Tiny Doilies metal dies for my tag. *Hip Hip Hooray It's Your Birthday* is from the Stampin' Around Spring stamp set by My Craft Spot. The *5* is from the Chunky Alphabet stamp set. The birthday dog is from the Birthday Bash cartridge. I stamped his face using Peachy Keen stamps.

I added some maraschino twine. Love. I used the happy Birthday embossing folder--it really added a lot. I always seem to forget about dry embossing, but love the look.

*Happy Birthday* is from the Birthday Wishes stamp set.

I'd like to giveaway a Birthday Wishes Stamp Set

And a Spring Showers cartridge

Just leave a comment on this post and I will draw a winner

  Monday, July 22nd. 

My Craft Spot Blog Hop

Hi everyone! Today's is finally here, and all of the new stamp and metal die sets that My Craft Spot have been sharing all week will be available for purchase today. For today's Blog Hop I decided to use the new stamp set Tasty Treats. :)

*Nuts about you!* from the stamp set Tasty Treats by My Craft Spot. The squirrel is from the Birthday Bash cartridge at 3.12". The acorn was cut at 1.71" and the word blurb was cut at 1.59", both from Create A Critter cartridge. I tied a brown jute bow to finish the card.

Kimberly, has so generously offered to give one of you the new Tiny Banners and Toppers metal dies just for visiting my blog during the blog hop. Yay! Just leave a comment on this post for a chance to win.

Have fun hopping around to all of the other blogs on today's hop. :)

Kimberly
GiGi
Ally-Here  
Gwen 
Robin
Kate
Heather
Sherrie 
Marlene

All winners will be announced on July 1st.

MCS New Stamp Release Day #4- Stampin' Around Spring

Hey crafty friends! Welcome back to day #4 of My Craft Spot's Stamp Release party. Robin has created another amazing stamp set, Stampin' Around Spring, to go with the already released Tiny Doilies metal dies. Stampin' Around Spring will be available for purchase this Saturday, and trust me it's a must have! It's always fun using the metal dies, and now there is a new coordinating stamp set to play with. :)
Here is my card:

Akkkk--he's so cute! The sentiment for this card is perfect! *Hope Your Birthday's Huge~Happy Birthday~* is from the new Stampin' Around Spring stamp set by My Craft Spot. The elephant is from the Birthday Bash cartridge cut at 3.00". I tied some Lemon Tart and Twisted Teal twine along the edge.

I stamped *Happy Birthday* using the new *Tickets* stamp set by My Craft Spot.

I hope you all enjoyed today's little sneak peek of the new Stampin' Around Spring stamp set. Also, be sure to head over to My Craft Spot blog and leave a comment for a chance to win great prizes each day during the stamp release party.

 Stamp Release Party Giveaways:

Each day this week, My Craft Spot blog will have a chance at a fun prize for you to win!  Then, on Saturday, each stop on the Hop will be giving away one of Kimberly's new stamp sets!

For the most chances to win awesome prizes this week:

1.  Leave a comment on EACH sneak peek post this week (Monday through Friday) on My Craft Spot's blog.

2.  Leave a second comment letting Kimberly know that you placed the stamp party button on your blog or Facebook. (You can do this each day if you would like!) Again, on the My Craft Spot blog.

3.  Come join us for the Blog Hop on Saturday!  Each DT Blog on the Hop will be giving away one of Kimberly's new stamp sets!!

All winners will be announced April 29th.

I will see all you back here tomorrow for a sneak peek of another new stamp set. :)

Monday Challenge #84-Wish Big

Hi everyone! It's Monday Challenge time over at My Craft Spot's blog. This weeks challenge is *Wish Big*. Time to create some birthday cards/projects. Here, is a quick card idea I made for today's challenge:

The *Happy Birthday* is from a longer sentiment from the Sweet Sentiments #1 stamp set by My Craft Spot. The cupcake is from the Birthday Bash cartridge cut at 2.50".

I tied a cute little Blue Berry Trendy Twine bow. A quick, easy, and cute card. :)

I hope you'll join in on the fun over at My Craft Spot blog. Be sure to check out the other design team members cards--some really cute stuff!

Ice Cream Sundae Card And Release Party

Ok...I'm back, and it feels great to be blogging again. :) Maddie is all settled in at school and is loving it already. Phew! Megan starts school next week, but before she starts we are going to squeeze in a quick trip to the beach. Guess what happens when I get back...starting Monday the 3rd, My Craft Spot is having another NEW Stamp Release Party. It will be a week long party with daily prizes, sneak peeks of new stamp sets, sneak peeks of a NEW metal dies set, and a grand finale blog hop on Saturday. This new release party is going to be AMAZING. All of the sets are adorable!!!!For more details and to grab your party button click HERE.

Today, I also wanted to share a birthday card-

I love how this card turned out. :)The papers are from the Cakewalk
collection by October Afternoon. The *Happy Birthday* sentiment
is from the *Inside & Out set #2.
The sundae is cut from the Birthday Bash cartridge at 4". 

I tied a spring green Traditional Bakers twine bow.

 The *Hope your BIRTHDAY is so good you can taste it!*
sentiment is also from the *Inside & Out set #2* by My Craft Spot.

I added 2 layers of glossy accents-- it looks amazing. The three
enamel dots are from My Mind's Eye.

That's it for today. Be sure to add the upcoming party to your calendar and blog! :) Have a great week!

You're a GREAT Catch

Hi everyone. What a great weekend. Maddie had a fun time at her school dance, and we went to see Megan's school play. Sammy sat through the whole play, which is a big deal since it was almost two hours long. Bravo, Megan! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend as well :)

I finished my valentines for the girls today, that I will be giving them tomorrow. 

Since I couldn't *hide* the mouth of my fish with my Gypsy-
I only inked the eye from the Critter Faces stamp set
 from Peachy Keen Stamps. I added glossy accents to the hearts
and to the eye of the fish. If you haven't ever added glossy
accents to your stamped faces yet, Kimberly at My Craft Spot
has an excellent video showing you exactly how, here.

I did pop the hearts up with pop dots. 

Recipe:

• My Pink Stamper Even More Punnylicious stamp set
• Peachy Keen Stamps PK-754 Critter faces SET a Medium
• Create a Critter cartridge
• Birthday Bash cartridge
• AC cardstock
• Glossy accents
• Signo white pen
• Momento black ink
• Scotch Quick Dry glue
• Stampin Up Pop Dots

Cuts:

• Birthday Bash cartridge pg.31
• 4" card & tag stamp base and white layer 
• Create a Critter cartridge pg.43
• 1 1/2" foundation fish and layers (I *hid* the eye with my Gypsy)
• CAC cartridge pg. 66
• .45, .35. and .25" layer 1 heart (sized with the Gypsy)

I wish my pictures would turn out better. Maddie took a sneak peek at the cards and she said they were the cutest ones yet. I wrote *hugs and fishes* on the backside of the card. Sammy is going to be excited to get some of her favorite snacks (goldfish crackers) for the *special treat*. I love it!!!

Have a great day!

Be Mine

Hi everyone! I'm sure everyone is looking forward to the weekend. Our weekend is going to be really busy, but super fun! Maddie has a school dance and Megan's play is running this weekend. The play is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe-I can't wait to go see it! Also, I have some craft projects I want to finish, and my friend Jill is coming over to craft-FUN!

Today's valentine is super cute, easy to make, and the girls loved them. :)

I flipped my little mouse, so he would be looking to the right.

Instead of a folded card I cut the card in half, and
then I had a postcard style valentine. I did this for all my valentines.

I added black enamel accents for the eyes
and glossy accents for the nose.

Examples of the love notes I wrote on the backside.

Recipe:

• My Pink Stamper Lovealicious stamp set
• Create a Critter cartridge
• Birthday Bash cartridge
• AC cardstock
• Glossy accents
• Black enamel accents
• Momento black ink
• Scotch Quick Dry glue
• Stampin Up Pop Dots

Cuts:

• Birthday Bash cartridge pg.31
• 4" card & tag stamp base and white layer 
• Create a Critter cartridge pg.37
• 2 3/4" foundation mouse and layers on flip mode
• 1/2" accessory cheese 

Make it a great one!!

Super Tweet

Hi everyone! Man, it's been one of those days. Sammy still has the sniffles, and she hasn't been sleeping well. Ughhh. Cross your fingers for a better night.

Here is today's valentine for the girls and my hubby. I hope you like it.:)

I added some doodling around the edge of the white layer
with my black Micron pen.

Recipe:

• My Pink Stamper Punny-licious stamps
• Birthday Bash cartridge
• Three Birds on Parade cartridge
• AC cardstock
• Momento black ink
• Micron black 03                    
• Scotch Quick Dry glue
• Stampin Up Pop Dots

Cuts:

• Birthday Bash cartridge pg.31
• 4" card & tag stamp base and white layer 
• BB cartridge pg.34
• 1" layer 2 shift envelope
• BB cartridge pg.62  
• 1" tag heart
• Three Birds on Parade pg.48
• 2 1/4" foundation bird2 and all layers 

Make it a great one!

You've Got Mail

I've started a little countdown to Valentines Day. Remember the mailboxes I bought a couple of weeks ago, well I haven't decorated them yet (picture a sad face), but I am still going to use the mailboxes for the little *treatsters* I'll have waiting for the girls, when they get home form school.  Basically, I'll be making the same postage stamp style card for all of my valentines.

Aren't they cute!! I added some stickles, doodling, and I used my
Everyday Character Faces by Peachy Keen Stamps. It was my first time
ever using the face stamps, and I really like how they turned out.

I cut the same size white layer for the backside
to write a personal message. The card base is from the 
Birthday Card cartridge. I simply cut the card in half.

Recipe:

• My Pink Stamper Lovealicious
• Create a Critter cartridge
• Birthday Bash cartridge
• AC cardstock
• Glossy accents
• Chalk for face
• Momento black ink
• White Signo pen
• Scotch Quick Dry glue
• Stampin Up Pop Dots

Cuts:

• Birthday Bash cartridge pg.31
• 4" card & tag stamp base and white layer 
• Create a Critter cartridge pg.68
• 1 3/4" shift bee and layers (used Gypsy to *hide*face)
• 2 1/4" accessory hive
• CAC cart pg.66
• 1/2" layer shift heart (used Gypsy to *hide* face)

Peachy Keen stamps are easy to use, there are just a few tips to follow to help achieve a clean stamped image. The stamps do come with recommendations on the packaging, which makes it easy. I used Momento black ink, so the white Signo pen wouldn't smudge my face image. Light pressure when inking and stamping is also recommended. I used a black Micron pen to *fix* any area that I may have covered with the white Signo pen, while coloring in the eyes white. The pens, stamps, and stamp pads can all be found on the Peachy Keen website. Honestly, I am super excited to use these stamps on all of my projects, they really increased the *cute factor*. :)



Make it a great one!!