It’s June 1st and that means it is time for our Release!

We have an amazing collection of coordinating items this month with house warming anf gift giving in mind.

So here is what we have that is NEW for June:

We have released:

1 NEW! Pretty Packaging Template

2 NEW! Pretty Impressions Stamp Sets

1  NEW! Pretty Printable Digital Paper Collection

1 NEW! Pretty Pieces Cut File

Also be sure you check out our  Pretty Package Collection, where you will always save 25%!

My company focuses on the “complete package”. We work hard to offer coordinating products that are easily interchangeable with previously released products. We really enjoy being able to share the ideas and versatility each product holds.

We offer templates in PDF (printer friendly), SVG, DXF, GSD and WPC!

Now come see what’s new for June!

• Lauren Meader
• Dawn Barwick
• Jackie Randolph
• Karien vab der Westhuizen
• Kimberly Morrow
• Lisa Kind
• Lori Hairston
• Lori Kalus
• Mary Vogel
• Pattie Goldman
• Romaine Rancier
• Tracy Holmes
• Wendy McGaffey

Many of you may not know this, but this past winter I went back to school to become a REALTOR ®! That’s right! I am now a licensed REALTOR ® in New Hampshire, and have been working full time helping people accomplish their dreams of buying/selling their homes. It is such a great new carreer path, and I am enjoying every second of it. I am still balancing my business, but if feels great to get out ofthe house, and back into society. I am doing extremely well in my new carreer. I am such a people person and I fully enjoy my new role in helping people in another capacity outside of my first chosen career path of being a nurse.

We’ve done many house themed things in the past, and because of my new carreer I have ventured back to that. me personally creating gifts for  all those I come in contact with throughout the real estate process .

This template, and set of images is actualy a few years old! I had delayed release for many reasons, and they weren’t even meant to work together, but they do so well, so I went for it.

I wanted to make something quick and simple because my crafty time is often seriously limited.

I used the NEW! There’s No Place Like Home set for this entire gift set.

This is a stunning set of home building options that are perfect for so many occasions. Make amazing “homemade” cards, tags and gifts in a snap! Our door features a place for you to add a wreath for any season! We have a “sign” with sentiments to fit for all of those home “milestones”. Our window features optional shutters, and several curtain/trim style options as well. We also have a build your own topiary, a trellis, and a rose vine, to name a few details.

I just printed this from a saffron cardstock, and digitally created my windows, which I made my polka dot curtains, and I added the shutters, which are pulled forward for a 3D look. I used flower-soft in the window boxes.

The door and wreath were hand cut and colored.

For the roof I printed the Custom Construction Materials ©onto my chocolate cardstock for the lid/roof.

I tied on my ribbon, which easily slips off, as a pretty wrap up.

I topped it off with a pretty paper daisy. I could have also used the flower on the ribbon center is from Bee-Loved © , and cut it using the My Bee Loved © cut file.

My tag was created using the All Tied Up! © Rectangles. The sentiment is from the There’s No Place Like Home set.

Sentiments from the set include:

We’ve Moved

For Sale

Sold

Welcome

You’re invited to our home

A new place to call home

There’s no place like home

Love makes a house a home

Friends are always at home in our hearts.

Home is where you hang your heart

This set is perfect for making cards for any holiday or home occasion. You can also find it useful for many of our Pretty Packaging Templates such as Tapered Off, Welcome Home, Shop Around Mega Template, Carry It, and Castle in the Clouds, but you are not limited to those! A little creativity and the possibilities are truly endless.

Here I used it to package up some YUMMY products from Tastefully Simple (which Debbie Marcinkiewicz happens to sell :D) It is a Strawberry Rhubarb Jam with a Cobbler mix.

Here is how it all fits inside

Take the lid off

Pull up the lid

It unfolds…and has a tall tapered top (hence the name) so it can fit some taller items)

Yum-azing!!

What a great gift for a new neighbor, family, friend, or to someone who helps you move and there is truly an endless list of people to gift this to.

All these possibilites wrapped up into one pretty sweet package.

Hope you are finding some inspiration from myself and my team of outstanding designers.

There is much more to come tomorrow, as we have our monthly Year in review, so stay tuned.

The end of the school year nears, and Summer is just about here!

It is time to show you some of the products we are releasing tomorrow, June 1st.

I don’t know about you but I have tons of gifts to give all year round, especially with the end of the school year. Today we are all sharing our latest template Tapered Off, and the many great gift ideas you can use no matter what the occassion, event or season.

• Lauren Meader
• Dawn Barwick
• Jackie Randolph
• Karien vab der Westhuizen
• Kimberly Morrow
• Lisa Kind
• Lori Hairston
• Lori Kalus
• Mary Vogel
• Pattie Goldman
• Romaine Rancier
• Tracy Holmes
• Wendy McGaffey

Tapered Off $3.99

Available in PDF, SVG, GSD, DXF, WPC

The box has 2 parts. The box itself, and an optional lid for a finished look.

Completed Project Size:

• 6  Inches Tall
• 6 Inches Wide
• 3 1/8  Inches Deep

This amazing package has a tapered top, giving it the name Tapered Off. This is a fantastic sized gift box with many limitless possibilities. The many layers included allows you so many fun design options, including an “cap” topper to top off this fun tapered package!

The way it unfolds open allows you many gift giving options as well! You can even add a window to the front and/or back.

Here I chose to use come pretty patterned paper from the Parade of Patterns ©.  The decorative layers allow you to quickly and easily cover the box, but the lid really can help you dress it up a bit more.

I added the scalloped detail to my lid using the Border Builders Open Scallop © cut file, and I also made a simple band with the striped pattern in the Parade of Patterns © paper and then layered the scallops again from the Border Builders Open Scallop ©, for a simple touch of elegance, without a lot of work. It just slips right off the box.

The tag topper was created using the Framed Elegance © set, and was cut using the Framed Elegance © cut file. I used the roses from the Well Rounded © set. I cut and layered them several times for a little more depth and interest. It was quick and easy, and looks really pretty in real life.

The hanging tag was also created using the Well Rounded © set, and was cut using the Well Rounded Tag © cut file. I think it is just an additional touch that adds to the overall box design.

With this template you can package up items for every occasion! Some great ideas include: making it a three dimensional house, monogram or homemade cards/stationary set, home baked treats, knitting /embroidery supplies, arts & crafts, candles, bath & beauty products, handmade items: hat, gloves, scarves or mittens, a snowman kit, lollipops, candy, chocolate dipped pretzels, candy apple kit, two cupcakes, dolls/stuffed animals,  baking products/mixes for breads, dips, cakes, cookies, or even soup!

The list just goes on and on!

Come back tomorrow as we celebrate our release and share even more amazing ideas using our latest products.

• Lauren Meader
• Debbie Marcinkiewicz
• Lori Hairston
• Lori Kalus
• Pattie Goldman

I want to show you a quick but great gift idea for any occasion.

You see you really CANNOT have enough ways to gift the gift that gives the biggest smile and is NEVER, EVER returned!

Bill Fold

Available in PDF, SVG, GSD, DXF, WPC

Completed Project Size:

6 1/2 Inches Long

2 3/4 Inch Tall

I created this from a vibrant red cardstock, and used the Farmhouse Fresh © collection for my decorative layer.

My sentiment is from the Sentimentally Yours © set. I hand-colored the flowers. I love the combination here, and I resized it to fit this cut file perfectly.

Sometimes you need a fun or fancy way to give someone the only “bill” they like to receive.

No, not the electric bill-the all mighty dollar bill. This envelope folds together perfectly to hold a “bill” of any denomination, and is sure to be a pleasant surprise for any occasion.

This really is the PERFECT holder, and it doesn’t look like your typical money card!

It is quick and easy and a great way to wrap up that cash.

Tune in tomorrow for 2 more great gift ideas that you can whip together in a snap.

See you then!

Happy Spring!

While I wish I could report sunny skies and warm weather that has yet to happen in New Hampshire.

I am certainly looking forward to nicer weather. As April approaches I am just in awe at just how fast time flies by. My children are growing quickly and I find that my life is ever changing from one season to the next.

It has been a while since I posted some family photos here, so here you go!

Doesn’t seem real to me that my kids are now 13-Alexa, 10 Noah, and 8-Amber.

I’m wishing I could just freeze time and enjoy every moment I am given with my children, husband and family.

The cute little faces I am use to looking at are changing, and my children don’t look like babies any more, more like little adults.

3 Pieces of my Heart

I am always thankful to God for each and every day that passes.

I’m thankful for health and well being of my family. I feel blessed beyond words.  Every day IS a GIFT.

I wish you all the same as we enter into a new season, and get ready to celebrate Easter.

With that being said the design team at My Time Made Easy ™ LLC would like to share some projects in celebration of our release on April 1st.

Here is WHO you can visit for a sneak peek at what it to come:

Handbag

• Lauren Meader <—you are here!
• Jackie Randolph

Sole Mate

• Mary Vogel
• Tracy Holmes

So without further delay let me get ready to share my project with you all.

This month we have a FABULOUS release for all the lovely ladies who like girly things 😀

H is for Handbag

Available in PDF, SVG, GSD, DXF, WPC

Completed Project Size:

3 Inches Wide

7 Inches Long

10 1/2 Inches Tall

I made this for my sister-in-law Heather for her birthday, and as you can see in the above photo, I loaded it up with all sorts of goodies!

Let this take the place of that all occasion, “typical” gift bag we give to our very best “girl” friend.

We have stepped it up with this super girly version of a “handbag”, that is the perfect gift instead! It is a gift within itself.

Fashioned after one of my personal favorite handbags, this template is large enough, and is just the perfect size for so many gifts! You can package up a new wallet, gift cards to a favorite shoppe, a collection of beauty, hair, or bath products, cosmetics, jewelry, a clothing item such as a shirt, scarf, gloves, nightie, socks, slippers or something homemade…to get just a few of the many ideas going!

Makes the perfect template for any occasion such as birthdays, holidays, bridal gifts, bachelorette parties, or party favors for any event!

Now for the personal touches I added to this gift

The Handbag was created from black cardstock, as was the decorative “trim” pieces. The handle was cut from white cardstock. The decorative layers were made using the Dainty Damask © collection, recolored to black, and the diamond pattern is from the Flutters and Flowers ©.

I made a monogram tag using the frame & letter H from the Merriest Monograms © . It is such a stunning set, and it really made this gift a WOW! The tag was cut using the Fabulous Frames © cut file.

A girl can NEVER have too much BLING! I added some bling stickers around my buckle which was cut from a silver cardstock, and added bling to the handles as well.

On the pockets I lined them with a string of pearls, and some pretty felt roses that can be removed and added to your shoes, or a headband!

This template has an amazing collection of Pretty Printable Paper called Purse Patterns that is sure to help you create a simply stunning handbag with little effort! We are also releasing the Go Shopping collection too, so don’t miss that!

Want to “step it up” another notch? Pair it with the Sexy Soles template!! Nothing goes better with a great handbag, than an even sexier pair of shoes!

Just endless possibilities for packaging up some amazing gifts for any girl in your life!

Now if you LIKED that you will LOVE everything else we have to release this month, so please stay tuned, and return tomorrow for MORE!

• Lauren Meader
• Debbie Marcinkiewicz
• Kimberly Morrow
• Lisa Kind
• Lori Hairston
• Lori Kalus
• Pattie Goldman
• Tangii Crain
• Tina Hale

I figure since its been ALL about the girls from me this week I’d share a cute idea for the MAN (or dad) in your life. With Valentines Day on the horizon I wanted to make something for Jason that he could enjoy. He loves Gummy Worms, Swedish Fish and anything SOUR! Upon thinking of a fun way to package those items, as I stared at the gummy worms it hit me-TACKLE BOX!

So I got to work, using the Grammy’s Sewing Kit © to create my little treasure.

I used the Well Woven © paper collection so the template would look like a “basket”.

I used the cute Let’s Go Fishing Single © image for my tag. I had a blast coloring it in. it has been a while since I used my Copic markers.

The tag was cut using the Round Up Tag © cut file. I added the sentiment from the

• Lauren Meader

Riding in Coach

• Debbie Marcinkiewicz
• Kimberly Morrow
• Lisa Kind

Castle in the Clouds

• Lori Hairston
• Lori Kalus
• Pattie Goldman
• Tangii Crain
• Tina Hale

So it’s my turn to create something “magical”!

I showed you the amazing Castle in the Clouds template, which is a FABULOUS gift box, of table centerpiece, but now let us focus on the invitation and a party favor for the guests!

Castle of Dreams Cut File

(two for the price of one!)

Available in PDF, SVG, GSD, DXF, WPC

Completed Project Size:

Card

5 1/4 Inch Wide

7 Inches Tall

Favor Box (with panel)

Completed Project Size:

2 1/2 Inches Deep

5 1/4 Inch Wide

7 Inches Tall

Every Princess dreams of the perfect party invitation that will enchant her Royal Court into attending her big event! This Castle themed card is perfect for such an occasion, and serves not only as an invitation, but a card for a birthday, or thank you too.

This invitation is for my niece Gabriella.

Created to match the Castle in the Clouds template I made the other day, I used the Custom Construction Materials Digital Paper on the front and back of the invitation, and added my flowersoft, bows, and acrylic flowers.

Simply untie the invitation to reveal the details for the party!

The party invitation script, in black ink, is from the Simply Enchanting set.

I simply typed in the party detail information to suit my occasion!

Isn’t it SO pretty?!

Imagine what it would cost to BUY invitations like this. EASILY $5 each, at best.

The best is yet to come…

We have also included an additional panel with this card cut file, to allow you to turn this from an invitation to a party favor box with one additional step!

Look at this!

Just by using the additional panel, it becomes are castle themed party favor.

This can hold so many amazing gits/favor items that any princess will cheer over!

I love the label on the front of the castle. It was cut using the Fine Finish © cut file.

The sentiment is from the Simply Enchanting set, and the monogram “G” is from the Merriest Monograms © set.

You could change the monogram initial for each guest!

Another great detail…

The round castle image is also from the Simply Enchanting set. It’s a really simple, but pretty detail.

So there you have it. Pretty, simple and perfect for any Prince or Princess in your life. I know my niece is going to love everything I’ve designed for her big 4th Birthday this year. It’s great to be able to MAKE your own gifts! You can customize them for any event and give it that personal touch that store bought items will NEVER have.

Please view our Gallery for project samples, and alternative ways to use all our amazing coordinating products!

You may also want to check out our blog for weekly challenges, and even more amazing ideas.

Also if you haven’t already, you can follow us on Pinterest, as we have over 16 pinboards full of ideas, we are also on Facebook-so LIKE US there, and follow us on Twitter!

I hope you are enjoying this release!

We will return tomorrow for more great gift ideas.

Welcome back to my blog everyone. I’m always excited with each new release to share my projects and ideas with you all. More often than not it is so hard to sit on projects and wait for them to be released. I wish I could just release as I create stuff but that would probably be overwhelming. I also love our design team and seeing what they create each month because it is often beyond anything I myself would think up. I am fortunate to have an amazing group of talented designers, each with their own unique style that lends different design ideas for just about any style.

Today you will want to take a moment and visit these talented ladies:

• Debbie Marcinkiewicz
• Farida Rone
• Kimberly Morrow
• Lisa Kind
• Lori Hairston

Today I am going to share a sample using one of our *NEW* cut files! It was based on a quick sketch from an email a few months back from one of our customers Lisa S. I always love being able to accommodate my customers requests. Some are for “general” ideas, such as our Clam-ped Shut this month, and others are more unique. I think this one was fun because Lisa is in the cake pop making buisness, and she attends many craft fairs. She wanted something that could quickly and easily wrap up her simplier cake pops or the candy coated delights she makes. So based on her drawing and ideas for add ons I can up with the simply sweet Pop On Over.

Pop On Over $2.50

Available in PDF, SVG, GSD, DXF, WPC

If you love lollipops, then you will really love this fun and fabulous cut file that “pops on over” any lollipop creation! This is a heart topped wrapper that just convey’s LOVE! You can also choose to use the scallop heart layer or not. Just wrap it up, and tie it off!

This is the plain version of this Pop On Over cut file. I used a pink cardstock, layered with the cute heart pattern from the Minty Chocolate © collection.

Here we have a simple lollipop we got in a mega bag at the store. You can use Blow Pops, Tootsie Pops, Sour Pops etc. It costs just pennies for this! Seriously cute and eyecatching. Just what Lisa S. wanted to dress up her cake pop display to set her apart from the other vendors at a fair or in the stores she sells her pops in.

Cake pop creations are on the rise, and fabulous ways to gift them are as well! That being said, who doesn’t love those chocolate versions as well? Notice no stick?

Here was have stepped it up a bit, adding the scallop layer to the Pop On Over cut file.

You can also place virtually any item in a plastic bag, then wrap it up with this Pop On Over cut file too! You just pull the top through to the top of the cut file, and tie it closed, as I did here.

There are two chocolate truffles wrapped up in here instead!

You could use any homemade chocolate, cookie, caramel, candy or how about Dove, Lindt, Godiva etc.

Don’t worry if you’re not Suzie Homemaker! That is no problem, because you can use any store bought creations too.

If you are like Lisa S. and many others out there who are making lollipops, or cake pops then you may also want to check out our amazing Sweet Treats Tote, as it includes an insert made just for lollipops (as well as 3 other design options)!

I know my own kids will be making cake pops and gifting them this Valentines Day! Amber just got a cake pop maker and chocolate melter. She made some for a kids cookie swap she was in. Too fun! No matter what time of year it is this is definitely something that can be used year round to turn something inexpensive to over the top fabulous!

Well it may not be the 1st of the month, and the release may have been delayed for the holidays, but it is every but as fabulous as releases past!

We have released:

3 NEW! Pretty Packaging Templates

3 NEW! Pretty Impressions Stamp Sets

1  NEW! Pretty Printable Digital Paper Collection

2 NEW! Pretty Pieces Cut Files

Also be sure you check out our  Pretty Package Collection, where you will save 25%!

As you may have come to know my company focuses on the “complete package”. We work hard to offer coordinating products that are easily interchangeable with previously released products. We really enjoy being able to share the ideas and versatility each product holds.

Today we are each sharing some creative ways to use the *NEW* products for January! They should help you send the message of LOVE to anyone you gift something to ♥

• Lauren Meader  With All My Heart
• Debbie Marcinkiewicz  Just a Gift
• Farida Rone Just a Gift
• Kimberly Morrow  With All My Heart
• Lisa Kind  With All My Heart
• Lori Hairston  Just a Gift
• Lori Kalus Clam-ped Shut
• Pattie Goldman Clam-ped Shut
• Tangii Crain Clam-ped Shut
• Tina Hale Just a Gift

I am really excited about FINALLY being able to release the *NEW* With All My Heart Template.

My creation today is MY version of a vintage valentine box.

I cut mine using a Scarlett cardstock. I added my scallop layering in white.

I love the simple scallop layers that you can use, or NOT!

I then layered on the pretty patterned paper from the Cherry on Top © collection.

I added on some pom pom ribbon trim around the plain top layer.

I accented the layer with a pretty paper bow I created using our  Bow-Tied © cut file. In the center of my bow, I had used the sentiment and circle frame from the Grammy’s Sewing Kit © set.

 I added a large arylic cover over it. This project actually reminds me of my Grammy who passed away almost a year ago. She LOVED Valentine Day. One year she kept her little Christmas tree up and decorated it for Valentines day with all these little heart pillow ornaments she sewed. It was amazing. Pretty red velvet bows…I’ll never forget that.

I absolutely love this box to pieces. It is obviously designed after all the fancy chocolate boxes that come out each Valentines Day that I have long loved since being a little girl! I usually find the prettiest ones filled with the chocolates I hate the most! LOL! Now I can MAKE my own, ANY TIME OF YEAR, and fill it with whatever I want to give!

 I’ve had this template created for quite some time now, so I am happy to finally share it. As you know most companies work in advance. More often than not, I make TOO MUCH to release at one time (don’t want to over saturate you with too much at once) for the season/holiday I want to release it for, so it gets delayed. Many times that’s why you see my samples using older products. Much goes into the design of everything. Mainly the template comes first! Then I later design stamps/paper/cut files that I feel will best accent it. In order to get the directions and my first sample done I’ll try to use what we already have, or I delay the final product until all the products I want are done, but I don’t like doing that. I know a lot of info you don’t NEED to know! LOL!

Please view our Gallery for project samples, and alternative ways to use all our amazing coordinating products!

You may also want to check out our blog for weekly challenges, and even more amazing ideas.

Also if you haven’t already, you can follow us on Pinterest, as we have over 16 pinboards full of ideas, we are also on Facebook-so LIKE US there, and follow us on Twitter!

We will return tomorrow for more great gift ideas.

Happy New Year everyone!

Everyone at My Time Made Easy would like wish you a happy, healthy, creative and prosperous year to come. I’d like to thank you for your business, as I truly appreciate each of you. I also want to thank my entire team for their hard work, sharing their time and talents as well as their dedication over the last year. They really inspire me personally, with their ideas for use of our new products, and I hope you feel the same.

I look forward to this upcoming year of creativity!

Our previews for the January release will begin today, on the 5th, with our release being on the 7th. Hope you will join us as we kick off the new year with some inspiring ideas!

Today you can find the latest ideas using our *NEW* products by visiting the following designers:

Just a Gift

• Lauren Meader <—you are here

With All My Heart

• Debbie Marcinkiewicz
• Farida Rone

Clam-ped Shut

• Kimberly Morrow
• Lisa Kind

SO today I personally am sharing a new gift box called Just a Gift!

Available in PDF, SVG, GSD, DXF, WPC

Completed Project Size:

4 1/4 Inches Tall

3 1/4 X 3 1/4  Inches Wide

Sometimes we just need a box for that special gift. Look no further! This is literally the perfect gift box, as it takes the ordinary box, and makes it extraordinary!

I created this box quite some time ago, so while the Just a Gift! is NEW the items I used to decorate are available NOW!

Here is used the perfectly pretty printed  sheet from the Amour © paper collection to decorate the box.

 I added a lock & key from the Under Lock & Key © cut file. Printed onto the lock I used the sentiment from the super cute Wound Sentiments © set.

This gift box has some fun folds, and unique angles that are easy to assemble, and make it the perfect gift it itself.

Want to know what makes it even MORE perfect? It comes complete, topped with a bow!

I love how perfectly simple it is to make but yet quite different.

This is how it opens up…

Easy peasy!

You could put a variety of items in here for any occasion. Perfect to celebrating any time of year when you want to give a GIFT! Don’t forget super cute table centerpieces! You can tier balloons to it, use them as party favors…whatever you want.

Speaking of celebrating…we aren’t done yet! We have several days left of creative ideas and new projects with our latest NEW items for our January 2013 Release, so come back tomorrow!