This week I did a quickie card for the CPS card sketch 125

If you get to play, link your creation  –>HERE

It is being sponsored by JustRite Stampers, so I figured I’d give it a go!

I used my JustRite Stampers Girl Time Borders & Centers Set 2″

Stamped on lemon tart cardstock, colored, then glitterized! Easy peasy.

I let the paper by K& Co. be my color guide. I thought it was PERFECT for a “happy hour” mixed drink 😀

Seriously, I think this shows just how easy and quick a card can be! These would make perfect invites for a cocktail hour, or girls nigh out!!

Now looking I didn’t follow the sketch to the “T” but I’m happy with the outcome.

Well now its your turn to try out the sketch!

The COOL thing……

CPS will be announcing later this week what our prize is for one lucky participant.

Good luck

Hi everyone

Hope you are having a great weekend. I’d love to hear what everyone is doing this summer! Maybe give me some ideas 😀

 We are trying to squeeze out as many FAMILY day trips we can before Jay’s surgery next week. Today we spent the day at the beach, getting ice cream and Chinese food. OH MAN! I can feel the fat sticking to me already! LOL! Tomorrow will be a HARD CORE workout! LOL!! Its good to splurge here and there though (or so I tell myself! LOL!).

As I said before Im not on a diet of any kind! Just healthy lifestyle. Making better choices and limiting BAD foods. Overall I eat healthy daily, and when I do splurge I feel so awful! LOL! Its a good reminder why it is better to eat good foods regularly 😀

I have begun the Tony Horton’s 10 Minute Trainer DVD series. Honestly this week I only did it 3 times. So I can’t judge yet. I’m going all out this week-I swear!! I like to really follow the calendar set up, and give it 110%. Since I knew we’d be eating bad, I just stuck to my other workouts, so I can TRULY judge how effective the workouts are, when I actually do them as directed.  I have to say, from what I have done, that the work outs are HARD CORE KILLER!! For it being only 10 minutes, it TRULY kicks your hiney. Which I guess is the point! Maximum results in 10 minutes. You have to plan on working HARD! It is just what I needed! The bad part was I was STARVING!! Must have kicked my metabolism into high gear and I was CRAVING fatty foods, which means it was definitely burning fat! Again, I’ll let you know after the week of sticking to the program, what I think. In 10 days I’m suppose to see results, so I will report!

I can HONESTLY say it is NOT the type of series I would begin if I wasn’t in some sort of shape. That is just my opinion. BUT! If you stick with it,  (like ANY program) you will get better and be stronger and able to do more! The key to all these workouts is DON’T GIVE UP! Just do your best and stick with it. Before you know it, you will be able to do stuff you couldn’t! I wasn’t able to do the entire Mitch Gaylord workout when I started, then before I knew it I was kickin butt 😀 So I’m looking forward to seeing the same thing with this series.

In between  all I have been doing I FINALLY updated my Etsy Shop! <—-Check it out!! I’m happy to have gotten that done.

While I wait for Jay’s surgery I’m going to upload all the cards and other stuff I have too. Keep my mind busy. I don’t like to have time to THINK about stuff, and I think that is why I make so much stuff. If I didn’t stamp I’d definitely have an ulcer.

OK lets get to the reason for my post (boy did I ever get off track!)

Post Card for you

If you didn’t know Stampavie has a NEW! line of images! Oh yes! They are FAB!!

I love CUTESY,  and this line is definitely that, and then some! The images are by a designer named Tina Wenke <—-click to view collection 😀 Prepare your purses people! The “sad” part is they won’t ship till end of July.

I have to say I adore this particular image to pieces.

When I saw this raccoon-called Thinking of You, I about fell out of my chair. It brought back a great memory from my childhood!

When I was a child, my Aunt Becky would ALWAYS send me the cutest animal stickers with a card for my birthday. She LOVED raccoons, and would always make sure the stickers were FUZZY!! I loved them! I would just feel them all the time. I always felt special, that she remembered me on my birthday.

 I loved collecting stickers! I had a HUGE Pink sticker book, with a pretty Unicorn and rainbow in it. While posting this I got sidetracked for over 2 hours TRYING to find that same book online!  I loved that book, and was always very particular about WHERE I put WHAT stickers. I remember that album like it was yesterday! I’m sad typing this because I have ALL my toys in MINT condition from my childhood (yes I was OCD about my dolls when I was a girl!) and for the LIFE of me, I cannot remember where that book is, or what happened to it!

So I made this card, all the while thinking about those special memories as a girl. I also thought it was funny that I remembered the sheer JOY of getting a card in the mail! I feel like my journey towards this craft started so long ago! LOL!

This is the close up photo of my raccoon, that I flocked, in honor of my childhood stickers

Like I did as a girl, I just reminisced as I rubbed the cute fuzzy image 😀 I colored it just like I remembered the stickers I use to receive. She would also always include SOMETHING with my NAME on it! Back in the 80’s Lauren was NOT popular, at all! So I loved having something personalized.

Now given the “mail” theme going on, I have had the Post Card Sizzix die cut for AGES! I dusted it off and got some more use from it with this card. I also used the mini envelope/card Sizzix die I had too. So fun.

Its is no nice to be reminded of times like that. I so love this hobby 😀 This card brough back so much to me.

Anywho, thanks for stopping by and reading my ramblings! I did get off on a tangent, didn’t I?

I’d love to hear too, if you have a memory to share from your childhood 😀 Maybe a certain toy or something that you loved and lost (like me :C)

Thanks for sharing.

Till tomorrow

OH boy!

Im sorry this is SO late (again) life has been crazy and challenging here! Summer is always busy at my house.

Here is a photo of my kids at Story Land from the other day.

The kids had a great time! They are at perfect ages to do stuff with.

I have a photo of Alexa and Noah in this same pumpkin YEARS ago, long before Amber was even a thought. Cool to see how much they have grown.

I always have lots of things I want to do with my children and have just been busy. I love taking advantage of the nice weather.

JASON UPDATE:

The GOOD news is I went “off”, tactfully I believe, on the OR scheduler and Jay’s surgery will be Monday July 27th! Not too far away. Jay wouldn’t let me talk to them before (for fear of what I may say! LOL!), but since he was at work I took it upon myself to call! LOL! I am the “fighter” in the family. Jay is very easy going and passive, so I always take on that role! LOL!

I am authorized to all his medical stuff, so I took full advantage of that! I think because I have been fighting for Alexa since pregnancy, that I’m just used to having to fight for what my family needs.  I make no apologies for it, and make sure that I’m realistic when it comes to what I am asking or expecting. I feel like I am kind of like a mama bear protecting her cubs.

 I am so glad I did because we were looking into late Sept. He wouldn’t make it that much longer.

Many of you mentioned we would have had a call for all the preliminary blood-work and procedures, and we did have all that done already. When I had my gallbladder surgery they called the NIGHT before to set everything up for that next day, so when we didn’t get a call sooner, we weren’t curious about WHY.

On another note, Jay had tried every avenue possible for his condition to avoid the surgery. This have gotten progressively worse, and this was his only option. His test results showed that there were no other safe options without risking permanent nerve damage. There is no guarantee it will even work! Poor guy.

I threw my back out yesterday, and have been in so much pain since! I can only imagine how he feels daily. I know, usually by day’s end today that I will feel better. I don’t think I could do this every day!

Today we have what is called Old Home Day! It is when our town has a parade and crafts and stuff for the kids. I LOVE living in a small town! Its so great for “family”

So I am going to make this QUICK so I can go.

Anway……today is Saturday, so that means it is time for a My Time To Create challenge.

This is the inspiration challenge. Get inspored by the pattern, or colors…….whatever!

If you play link your creations here:

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I used variation of the colors.

Here is my card—>Using paler versions of the inspiration colors! LOL!

I adore The Greeting Farm images! I have bought many, but sadly forget or don’t have time to use them! I decided if it killed me, I would use one this week 😀

This is Dahlia! She is just the CUTEST! So I decided this sentiment “Cutie Pie” from JustRite Tiny Words Borders & Centers Set 1-3/16″ would be PERFECT!!

Close up-

The paper is by Basic Grey! I love the colors and they really made my image POP!!!

I *just* got the nestability Pinking Circles. They are so cute too.

Well I’m off and running!
Be sure to pop over to the Design Team blogs for more inspiration from the challenge! They are really Rockin out the samples!

Thanks for poppin by!

Till tomorrow.

I am excited to be participating in this months JustRite Stampers Summer Release Blog Hop!

After you leave be sure to check out the JRS Blog 😀

I have to say I LOVE the new direction I am seeing their newest releases going in (and what is to come!). There are super border selections, with center images! IMAGES! I love that! That makes me SOOOOOO happy! I have been a fan of JRS for over a year now! I have quite the collection 😀 I’m happy to add the latest and greatest to that lineup 😀 I enjoy mixing and matching not just the borders, but all the set selections I have.

Funny thing about my project today though……despite my love for the “images” I decided to use the NEW! Calendar Borders & Centers Oval 1-3/4” x 2-5/16”

I have been asked by NUMEROUS people to make another month by month card organization box!

PS Yes! This will go up in my Etsy Shop, along with my other stuff most likely tomorrow 😀 or over the weekend.

Now if you “know me” I despise repeating ANY designs I create! I always have to do something NEW! When I make something it is a ONE of a KIND! LOL! Never repeat!! When I saw the size of the Calendar Borders & Centers Oval 1-3/4” x 2-5/16” I was VERY excited!! I thought they would look FAB in the My Timeless Template: From the Desk Of: ©

A Year of Celebrations Desk Organizer

This will look SO pretty sitting out on your desk! Don’t you think? That is the KEY! Pretty and organized 😀

The font size for this project was beyond perfect!!

Front detail

My butterfly is a Tag Team Butterfly  Cuttlebug Die. I die cut the sweet blush layer, added some glitter 😀 and then die cut and embossed the vellum butterfly layer. I HAD to add that butterfly to the front 😀

I stamped my own patterned paper using Floral Frenzy and Guidelines II paper 

My colors are Hibiscus Burst, Sweet Blush, Aqua Mist, New Leaf and Dark Chocolate. I paired it with some stripped paper by K& Co.

Side view

Now notice the top?

More mixing and matching going on. The “family favorite” is from What’s Cookin’ Borders & Centers 1-5/8″  I think it was a cute addition to the From the Desk Of: template!

(sorry this was taken outside since I broke my tent lights during photographing-GRR!)

Also: This template has a divider additon if you choose to use it. I did for ths project, as you can see.

I didn’t use the borders, just the month’s. I stamped each one on white cardstock, then punched out with my Wide Oval from SU! I layered those ovals onto die cut labels, also from SU!

Here are the file dividers, grouped together. Aren’t they pretty?!

I just staggered each month so you can easily see what is where.

I would just make an index card, and put the date of friends and family birthday days and file it into the appropriate month section 😀 Quick and easy organization 😀

Now here is what else is included IN my organizer……

 I made a QUICK set of 12 cards.

There are 3 of each design/color combo

I used the color combo that is on my From the Desk Of: Organizer paper, that I designed, for my color combo here!

I LOVE the little gift image and border from the Favorite Occasions Borders & Centers Set 1-5/8″ 

I wanted QUICK and EASY cards that match, no fuss!!

I just stamped my image in dark chocolate ink, then via assembly line, I colored them in with Copic markers, then punched out each one with my SU! 1 3/4 circle! I then used my 1 3/8 circle and 3/4 circle to punch additional circles 😀 I used dimensionals to layer and POP the circles.

Quick, cute and easy!

Now when you look in your Calendar month section, you can just GRAB a card and pop it in the mail!

On a personal note……

Alexa’s appointment went well (still Cancer Free! YIPPEE!!!) I’m so happy about that. Every time we get labs drawn I hold my breath. I don’t think the fear of return will EVER leave me. Any time she complains anything hurts I FREAK OUT! I have also had poor Amber tested for Leukemia 4 times! She gets a lot of growing pains, and when it happens too often I go into a complete PANIC! Those “leg pains” were Alexa’s #1 symptom!! It took 3 months or me taking her to numerous doctors to get an actual diagnosis! So to say I am a bit paranoid, is a complete under-statement.

 Now we have to see the plethora of other doctors for other issues!

I have to take her to-dentist (she needs braces! LORD HELP ME! LOL! I can’t imagine she will do well with that) a Dermatologist, Endocrinologist, Dietitian and ENT! LOL! Then a port flush.EEK! Can we extend the hours in a day please? I’m seriously NOT complaining about her other visits. Im truly grateful for her health! Im just feeling a little overwhelmed these days, to say the least.

WORSE yet, and this is a HUGE complaint: BEWARE!!!

Jay was suppose to have surgery on his back this morning. He is to have a discectomy. He was mentally prepared and everything was set to go!

BUT, get this………… the OR scheduler FORGOT to book the OR for him! So he can’t have it! They are now scheduling 3 weeks out, and then his doctor is on VACATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So we are at the least a month and a half away!

Words cannot even tell you how MAD I am about that! We waited for this date for several months.

 FINALLY got his work stuff organized (he is in a management position so getting 6 weeks off is NOT an easy task) and short term disability was all set, and we actually had CHILD CARE set up for the kids (which our families are ALWAYS too busy to help so that was a feat in itself), to have THAT happen! OMW! Im sorry, I’m just FUMING mad. Worse yet, poor Jason is in a TON of pain everyday. He has a desk job and commutes an hour each way to work, so that KILLS his back.

I wanted to tell the OR scheduler “Well ,until Jay does have his surgery, let me hit you in the back with a bat, every minute, until then!” That is what Jay tells me the pain feels like. Plus it travels down his leg, which often gives out when he walks.

I just feel SO bad for him. This has been going on for 6 months. He has had PT, cortisone shots and everything else they suggested before resorting to surgery. NONE of it helping.

OK that just put a HUGE damper on this post. I’m sorry! I’ll keep you all posted!

On that note though, I truly believe EVERYTHING happens for a reason! So we are just keeping the faith that it wasn’t meant to be then. It was just very strange that something like that would happen, so I truly believe that it was just not meant to be, yet.

In the meantime, thanks for stopping by and sending up prayers for my family!

Now head over the the —> JRS blog <— for a list of people playing along 😀

Well it is finally here! The Papertrey Ink Release!

All samples shown here today use supplies from PTI! So check it out. 

I am wiped people! Thank you for the prayers for my family! We will need them.

Now Im keepin it short and sweet because I have a few busy days ahead of me, and time is a ticking.

I want to say thank you for all your sweet comments, emails and support! Creating is my one true stress outlet. I don’t know where I’d be without papercrafting.

OK let’s get started. I hope you get some inspiration from what I had time to make 😀

WOW! What can I say about Everyday Button Bits!

LOVE IT! LOVE!

When I saw the “hot air balloons” I about fell out of my chair! One thing I LOVE about living in small town, EVERY year, first week in August we have a Hot Air Balloon Rally here in Pittsfield. It is the highlight f our summer! Amber’s birthday is the following week and she THINKS the entire town gets together to celebrate HER birthday! LOL! She cracks me up. How do you tell her its NOT for her?

Anyway……..seeing this set I just swooned.

The mix of paper patterns on this is just plain fun!

I wanted to use my circle punches and various papers to create my hot air balloons. You don’t have to use ONLY buttons with this set! You can have a world full of uses! Buttons are the jumping point.

I LOVE this card! The colors, the layout….all of it. Just makes me SO happy.

Stamps: Everyday Buttons Bits, Beautiful Blooms (dotted leaf image)
Cardstock: Raspberry Fizz, Spring Moss, white, Ripe Avocado
Patterned paper: bitty box basics and patterned paper by K& Co
ink: black , ripe avocado and copic marker
gingham ribbon, felt flower, flower brads, bella dot

Need a couch day?

I absolutely LOVE Lisa’s set! I wished I had more time to use it 😀

So adorable, with many uses and possibilities. You can bet you will see more of this one!!

TOTAL love!

I created a SIMPLE scene by using patterned paper, as wall paper. Easy peasy.
I made my couch ultra 3D by stamping and cutting it out twice. The bottom being popped out an additional time. Then adding the 3D pillow

Supplies:

Stamps- On my Couch
Cardstock: Spring Moss, Ripe Avocado, Aqua Mist, Teal
Ink: versamagic, brown
Patterned paper-unknown
ripe avocado grosgrain
buttons, twine, gel pen by Souffle, nestabilities

Set Sail

Another layout I loved creating!
I had fun with this nautical style set! Perfect for any “guy”. I loved all the elements it had! I obviously cut each one out and had fun layering the images. The compass and star at stamped lightly with the tea dye ink duo. Did some scant weathering!

I ADORE the oar image especially!

My family always took day-cations 😀 to Maine, and this reminds me of that time.

Supplies:

Stamps: Set Sail, text style bkgd
Cardstock: Kraft, white, enchanted evening, spring rain, pure poppy, dark chocolate, tea dye ink duo
Ink: enchanted evening, spring rain, pure poppy
Tag die cut from nestabilities, brads, twine

Fab Friend

Now this is a very fun and funky set! I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, but these colors just screamed RETRO/MOD to me 😀

I love the layout and the butterfly detail. 2 of the flower bloom/buds are 3D. I like the funky open border, with the flowers popping out.
Supplies:
Stamps: Mod Squad
Cardstock: Dk Chocolate, Rustic cream, raspberry fizz, Summer Sunset
Paper: Bitty Box Basics 2008
Ink: dark chocolate, ripe avocado, Versamagic
Vintage button is raspberry
Twill ribbon in avocado
Glitter, butterfly punch by Martha Stewart
Paper piercer/template

Well that does it for me! I have much more to share over the next couple a days, so check back in!!

Thanks for stopping by

OK I know this is LATE!

Sorry, family first. We have had a very rough and busy day here, so I am sorry for the delay. I will also take a day soon to post answers to some commonly asked questions about the My Timeless Templates. Also note we do take all suggestions into consideration, so thank you.

I hope to see you on the PTI chat forum soon 😀

OK first is the winner of the 2 My Timeless Templates © called Milk Made © and Pretty Petal Pocket ©

Winner picked via www.random.org

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

361

Timestamp: 2009-07-15 01:12:55 UTC

Vicki # 361

Oh my gosh — I can NOT wait for the 15th!!! Those little milk cartons are the cutest darn things EVER! And thank you for offering them in two sizes for the same price – a great value. And these days, a great value is just what we all need.

I have been busy making homemade jam this summer. I am planning on using it for Christmas gifts for the teachers, hostess gifts, etc. I’m thinking that the larger milk cartons are going to be the perfect package for a sweet little jar of jam. Can’t wait to try it out!!

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Congrats to Vicki!!

Now I have my last minute sample! (I so hoped to squeeze out ONE more with the Pretty Petal Pocket!-SOON!)

Baby Ducklings

Well those of you thinking baby ideas, you are so right!!!

This was my concept project for the Milk Made template. I love baby gifts, and packaging up some baby wash cloths, baby wash and lotion or other “baby” items was just too cute to me. I really love being able to make the SIMPLEST, most inexpensive gifts seem not only RICHER but more thoughtful, all due to the packaging!

It really does step it all up! Plus these are things you can KEEP and utilize .

Mom can save it and put in first onesie, or hat. Maybe hair clippings and hospital card? Just a great keepsake option.

This is a really cute, gender neutral gift set. Perfect for that special something! I think it looks like a packaging you’d find in a high end children’s boutique!

Given the fact that this Large version of the template uses ONLY 3 sheets of cardstock, at 0.18 cents a sheet, that is quite the price difference!

Lets not forget personalization 😀

I LOVE the faux suede texture the duckies have to them 😀

They feel SO soft too!!

This is the front of the Milk Made © Crate

This crate is very simple, but so many uses!

Supplies:

My Timeless Template © : Milk Made ©

Stamps: Bitty Baby Blessings

Cardstock: white, aqua mist, lemon tart

Patterned Paper:

Ink: Black & copic markers

Ribbon: Aqua Mist twill

Ric Rac ribbon, nestabilities, paper crimper

So there you have it. Another fun countdown.

I will be back with my release samples soon!!!

PS YES! I will be posting to my Etsy soon! I just hadn’t yet because I honestly don’t have time to ship this week. I like to get it out the door asap, when I do get orders.

Thanks again for stopping by

Tonight is the release night at Papertrey Ink!

I hope you are just as excited as I am. I’m just dying to see what you all do with the new goodies 😀

Also a HUGE thank you! I am so excited about all the amazing comments reguarding My Timeless Templates ©! I appreciate the emails I get with samples too! You all are rocking them out! You are all truly amazing, and your words really and truly brightened my day.

I have a crazy week coming and needed the lift 😀 Jay is having his back surgery on Thursday (he is starting to FREAK out) and will be there overnight, my grandfather (who has always been like a father to me growing up) is suddenly seriously ill, Alexa has her post Chemo check up Wednesday (which ALWAYS freaks me out!) and I have some other “worries” going on that are just weighing me down. So I want to thank you for lifting me up with your sweet words! Oh and if you can throw in a prayer for my family please! I’m really just stressed about the weeks events.

I will be announcing a winner for the 2 My Timeless Templates ©later today. As I post this, its too early! LOL!

As I promised yesterday, I have my Pretty Petal Pocket © template in the standard and Pretty Petite version! I hope you like seeing the same design, just different sizes,side by side.

I will answer questions about the templates in my contest winner post! I have to scroll through and see what people are interested in knowing! I know dimensions was one question!

Please note ALL our templates give the finished sizes on the website when you click to view the actual template 😀

In the mean time……here we go!

Pretty Poppy Pockets Duo

I think Poppy and True Black have an amazing POP together! A bright color combination that I just adore together!

 I wanted a dramatic, and elegant look, so that is exactly what I feel I got here!

View from the top

I also lined the inside, side panel! I love the finished look taking that extra step has 😀

Pretty Poppy Pocket

This is the larger template, decorated.

I used a large chipboard shape that is from Maya Road. I just covered it with my Green Tea Leaves paper.

For a more dramatic appeal, I covered the back of the chipboard with Pure Poppy cardstock, amking it a bit larger than the chipboard layer. I then distressed the layered edge for a cool look! I never did that before and I really enjoy the way it appears in real life 😀

I also did lots of flower layering, by using some paper punched flowers, felt flowers from American Crafts, and Prima flowers!

The leaves are a Cuttlebug long die, that I felt was PERFECT for this project!

Pretty Petite Poppy Pocket

This is the smaller pocket. It may be smaller but is just as cute, and still holds a great number of ideas for gifts!

I made my own chipboard flowers using the same flowers cuttlebig die.

The sentiment flag was stamped with Text Style bkgd, in gray ink, then the sentiment from the NEW! Everyday Button Bits was stamped in black ink. I did some faux stitches as well to add to the look!

I think they are a very cute set!

I love making the matchy match stuff, and making my own chipboard embellishments was a fun challenge for me today! I get bored with the same ole, same ole, and I have to say my mojo is in FULL gear! I love when that happens!

Supplies:

My Timeless Template: Pretty Petal Pocket ©

Stamps:Everyday Button bits, Text Style bkgd

cardstock: Pure Poppy, Spring Moss

Patterned Paper: Green Tea Leaves, Bitty Box Basics

Ink: Smokey Shadow, Black

Ribbon: Saddle Stitched black, May arts satin

Chipboard: Maya Road

Now for another WOW! Where a color duo takes center stage……dark chocolate & berry sorbet (YUM!)

You’re so very Tweet (using Milk Made ©)

Can this get any sweeter?

This was made to hold 2 bags of Dove Chocolates! Isn’t it PERFECT for that?! I LOVE Dove Chocolate!

I’m in love!

I love the little flower image from Bird Watching, and SO wanted to use it since it’s release. I finally got the opportunity this time 😀

I just added some adhesive pearls to the lil tulip like flower centers. such a EASY addition, that packs a big WOW! factor.

One last side photo

Now we can move on to the very SIMPLE Milk Made © Crate.

This template ALONE can be used to house a wide variety of items, in itself! Its just SOOOOOO cute.

Add dividers, and sort your desk stuff……as I did the other day put note cards or flower pots……recipe cards………altered chocolate bars 😀 YUM! Smores mix carrier! OH! That sounds yum-o!

As you can see I also lined the bottom of the Milk Made © Crate. Sometimes its that LITTLE extra step that completes a project 😀

Obviously kept this one UBER simple, and I think that adds to the beauty.

Supplies:

My Timeless Template: Milk Made ©

Stamps: Bird Watching

Cardstock: White Dark chocolate, Berry sorbet

Patterned paper: Bitty dots 2008

Ink Dark Chocolate, berry sorbet

Ribbon dark chocolate polka dot ribbon & twine

vintage buttons

adhesive pearls, circle punches

Well, it is very late, and I have things to wrap up, so I’m keeping it short and sweet! ( I know! When am I ever short and sweet! LOL! SORRY!)

Today is Becky’s day to share a peek with you! Also be sure to check in on Nichole’s blog , Dawn and Lisa, as they share even MORE amazing samples too!

I will return with some questions answered and a template winner! YEAH!

Thank you again for taking the time to stop by and/or comment. Makes all the hours I put into my pure LOVE for this hobby worth while.

Be back soon!

A new day! That means MORE NEW samples! WOOT! WOOT!

It also means its time for a Giveaway! All you have to do is leave me a comment! You can make a template suggestion, ask a question, list your fave  project or template, tell me what you think about the template samples I’ve shared so far…whatever you decide to share!

Winner to be drawn tomorrow (July 14th) with my newest template peek post!

I love hearing your feedback! I will draw one winner, and they will get BOTH the templates being released this month: Milk Made © and Pretty Petal Pocket  ©!

I had some MORE AH!HA! Moments while creating 😀 So I hope they get YOUR creative ideas using the newest templates flowing 😀 OH! and wait till you see the idea book! WOW!

NOTE: Templates shared today release July 15th! They are linked to main template page for future blog viewers 😀

Well I don’ know if you recall, but last month we had “smaller versions” of the templates we featured! I like to call them Pretty Petites.  I have had numerous emails this month asking if we will have that same option with this months release and the answer is……

YES!!!! I really hope to hear what you think about the typical size templates as well as the inclusion of the Pretty Petites! I try my best to make all My Timeless Templates © as large as possible!!! I personally love some of them being offered in a Petite version because 1) They are CUTE! 2) If you have a lot to make they take a little less time 3) They are less expensive to FILL 😀

So let me share the Template, with a matching Pretty Petite version!

Gardening Apron Set

I decided it would be nice to show you both versions, side by side, and design them exactly (for the most part) the same! This gives you an idea of how large and small they are! Even the Pretty Petite version is a FAB size!

So, if you are wondering, that means that you not only get the LARGE/Standard template versions, but the Pretty Petite versions too!! ALL for ONE price $5!

Here is the side by side Milk Made © Carton comparison

Cute eh?

Again stamped the same! Decorated a bit differently. I think they are both adorable!

Large Milk Made © Gardener

This is the standard My Timeless Template Milk Made ©

You can put so many various items in these! I used clips on the top! Just un-clip to open! Easy peasy.

Front view large

I love this project!

Inside the large cartons hold these seed packets

Which also inspired my design!

Now for my BIG AH! HA! moment 😀

I used the Milk Made © Crate as a Gardening “Apron”

When looking at the template it just looked like an apron to me! So I ran with the idea.

View from the top

I think adding some sort of patterned paper to the Milk Made © Crate bottom is a nice finishing touch 😀

Here is the “pocket detail”

I used my large and small Tag punch from Stampin Up! to create the “pocket” in my apron box! The flowers are just peeking out of the top! I used a Linen bkgd stamp to add a textured look to my apron, and the Tea Dye ink duo to “dirty” up my gardening apron!

Now for the Pretty Petite version

Just as cute!

I purchased these mini flower pots (which have herbs in them) at the Target $1 spot over a year ago! LOL!

They fit nice and snug into the Petite version of the Milk Made © Carton

How cute is this set, seriously?!!

I used Vintage Twine for my Apron stings on the smaller version.

You could buy little flower pots and make party favors!

Fill with potpourri, or seed mix.

You could make “mud” cups for a kids party-just use Chocolate Pudding, gummy worms, and crushed Oreo cookies!

Now those would be the talk of the town!

You can even put the little post in the Milk Made © Crate template!

Seriously, how cute is that?

I love this gift set to pieces!

Now you could use larger pots for the standard Milk Made template too, if you like!

Pretty fancy 😀

Supplies:

My Timeless Template: Milk Made © large and small template

Stamps: Vintage Picnic, and a linen bkgd from SU!

Cardstock: Dark Chocolate, Ripe Avocado, Rustic White

Ink: Tea Dye duo, dark chocolate ,ripe avocado, Copic Markers

Patterned Paper: Green Tea Leaves

Ribbon: Vintage cream twill, rustic twine

punches: corner rounder, scallop/layering circles, labels, word window, layering tag, 3/4 circle all by SU!

Prima flowers

brads, seed packets, mini flower pots

Now we well go on to Pretty Petal Pocket ©

Given its name I designed this version to look similar to that of a blooming flower!

The Friends Til the End patterned paper was perfect!

For the greenery I just used my SU! large and small oval punch, scored down the center, for the leafy greens!

Inside there is a scented glass candle! Its called Spring Garden.

A sweet presentation to a simple gift. I was very happy with it. Its ALMOST like the Lily pad flowers, now that I stare at it! LOL!

I loved the little tag. It used the watering can image from Green Thumb.

The 3D flowers make the gift tag just POP! Along with the “curled” cardstock pieces. So fun.

This was ANOTHER done in under 15 minutes project, I am proud to say!

This template goes together so easy! Also the way it folds the handles are very secure, and you dont’ see any seams! I love CLEAN LINES!

Supplies:

My Timeless Template : Pretty Petal Pocket
Stamps: Green Thumb
Cardstock: Hibiscus Burst, Ripe Avocado, white
Ink: spring moss, ripe avocado, hibiscus burst, raspberry fizz
Patterned paper: friends till the end
ribbon Ripe Avocado grosgrain, bitty dots hibiscus
oval punches, nestabilities tag die, prima flowers, brads, flower punch, adhesive rhinestones, butterfly punch

I will have a large and Pretty Petite version for this template tomorrow 😀 or maybe later today! Depends how my day goes.

I will SOON be updating my Etsy Shop to put all my release peek items up for sale 😀 Sorry, deadlines have to come first 😀 I know some of you are waiting on certain items 😀

I can’t wait to hear your feedback 😀 Thank you for taking the time to visit me here. I enjoy every minute of my time creating and sharing with you all!

Today is Mish’s day to share a peek with you! Also be sure to check in on Nichole’s blog , Dawn and Lisa, as they share even MORE amazing samples too!

Till tomorrow…….

Hi all!

Another fun day of peeks for you! I hope you are ready for me! LOL!

I’m excited to continue the countdown and share some MORE template ideas with you!

Milk Made © has had its share in the spotlight the last 2 days, so today I am going to focus on my other template called Pretty Petal Pocket ©! I seriously LOVE this one (I know I always say that, but I always mean it! LOL)

If you missed the details on that template, you can check out this post —>HERE! I have to say the purse I made totally rocked! LOL!

I am HOPING you will think that my next 2 project do too!

Now this idea is SO perfect for a cheer up gift, Bridal/Baby shower, or showering someone with love, thoughts, prayers…..you get the idea!

Rain or Shine Umbrella

This was one of those AH! HA! moments!!

I suddenly realized this was the PERFECT up-side-down umbrella!!

What do you think?

I’m seriously over the moon for this.

Rather than use the rounded handles for the template, I cut my own umbrella handle! I adhered it to the Pretty Petal Pocket  © front prior to adding my decorative layers.

DESIGN NOTE: I did also use a flat Popsicle style stick to the back of the umbrella handle, for more support!

What I did was used the decorative mat layer (included with the template) and made my umbrella pattern from the flower paper. I then used the Largest Petal layer (there is a large petal and smaller mat layer to the petal of the template) and cut my middle “umbrella” panel. I layered it onto the template, and trimmed off the excess petal. I then paper pierced around the edges.

Doesn’t it look so cute?

I then paper pieced the umbrella image from Scattered Showers set to look *just* like my large “umbrella”. I adhered it with a dimensional, onto my die cut tag! LOVE it.

Another view

Also, prior to assembling (and also to hide any printer lines if you decide to print direct on cardstock) I added some pretty patterned paper to match! Makes it look SO fancy! AND covers up the lines 😀

Rain or Shine this is SURE to brighten up someones day!

Supplies:

My Timeless Template: Pretty Petal Pocket
Stamps: Scattered Showers
Cardstock: Sweet blush
Paper: Pink Patterns
Ink Black, Berry Sorbet
Ribbon:Berry sorbet ribbon
Other: flower punches,Bridal confetti flower, tag die, brad
mini satin flower

Next up!

You know I LOVE making my templates into some sort of FRUIT! LOL! This one, also using Pretty Petal Pocket © was ALSO perfect for a Strawberry!!!

Isn’ this SWEET?!

Gotta LOVE the versatility in ALL the My Timeless Templates ©! Each release I get waves of SO many ideas, but only have so much time to get things done and share, before it is time to move along 😀

Best part about this one-I seriously whipped it up in like under 15 minutes! Kid you not 😀

I just cut my greenery from Ripe Avocado cardstock, free hand, with scissors, using the red polka dot base and my guide for the greenery fitting! Easy Peasy!

Inside here are strawberry scented bath wash, body spray, body lotion and lip gloss! All regular size, tucked away perfectly!

I totally LOVE this. Just tied the handles together with my ribbon and flower 😀

Now my tag was UBER quick. Another tag die cut 😀

Just stamped the tag with the large strawberry from Green Thumb, then stamped my basket image from Vintage Picnic, onto kraft cardstock, then cut out, and layered! DONE!

I just thought this was one of those SIMPLY MADE, yet SUPER adorable creations, that are FAB for mass production!

Speaking fo which, people ALWAYS ask about using the My Timeless Templates © in classes. YES! You can use them!

Please read our terms and conditions section —-> HERE <—- #6 lists terms for class use!

Now that hard work is done! Just print and go! I wish I had these when I was a SU! Demo years ago!

Now as for use in classes- I use to make my customers go through the hassle of measuring and scoring everything! I always loved boxes, so we did MANY!! When you have NEW stampers (especially) or a large class setting, then you know how hard it can be to keep everyone on the same step and NOT get confused! Now you can say-Cut your template out on the solid lines, score on the dotted lines, then we will decorate 😀 Gotta love that! It shows them that ANYONE can make gift packaging and stamping can be made EASY!

Our idea catalog also comes with 5 exclusive ideas, with full color photos, supply list and detailed instructions! YEAH!!

Supplies:

My Timeless Template: Pretty Petal Pocket ©

Stamps: Green Thumb, Vintage Picnic

Cardstock: White, Pure Poppy, Ripe Avocado

Patterned Paper: Bitty Dots 2008

Ink: black, pure poppy, ripe avocado

Buttons: Ripe avocado

Ribbon: Ripe Avocado Grosgrain, twine

nestability tag die, olive eyelet, prima flower, satin flower

OK that is all for me today!

Check out more peeks using Pretty Petal Pocket © at Kelly’s blog, as well as a fab peek from our Guest Template Designer: Catherine! Also be sure to check in on Nichole’s blog Dawn and Lisa, as they share even MORE with you!

Hope today;s project inspired you!

Thank you for all the wonderful feedback and comments! Makes my day.

Tomorrow I have some fun news and samples to share! So come back now, ya hear! LOL!

Till tomorrow…..

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