Today is our official November Release! CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE IS NEW! (2 pages)

Our team has gotten together to each create some Christmas/Holiday/ Winter themed cards that you can easily replicate for the holiday season! We are using all our NEW! images to get your creativity flowing.

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Here are my creations! I used each of the 4 NEW! stamp sets we released

For a deer friend:

This card used the Dashing Through the Snow! I LOVE this set Reindeer are a favorite image of mine. I took the silhouette, and added the “eye” using a white singlo gel pen, and a black singlo gel pen for the eyeball, and the nose. Simple & sweet. The frame for this one was made using the Secret Surprise set, with the Secret Surprise Cut File.

I used the Timeless Traditions paper for my color combination. I stamped the heart like snowflakes on the background in white craft ink. I added some heart like “holly” to the knot on the left.

Do not open….

This is a simply adorable set by Catherine Doucette called Secret Santa. It was designed to fit in our Secret Surprise Stamp set/Cut File.

I did some masking to stamp the Santa hat onto the gift! A perfect fit.

There is glitter on the hat trim/pom pom, and the used sparkly gel pens to create a pattern on my gifts!

This was a fun one to create using an unexpected color palette using the colors from Fall Folliage! I was able to get create and really make this one POP!

Next up I made a card using the Sugar & Spice set.

This make the sweetest cards! I made this to look like a house front by cutting out the door, and adding the holly from the Secret Santa set. What is SIMPLE and elegant touch!. I combined with our Custom Construction Materials paper it truly does look like a front door!

I love this sentiment! It is actually from the Secret Santa set. I made this to resemble the door to our new home! This one just may be my family Christmas card this year.

OR it will be this one….

This is a SIMPLE card that is perfect for the holidays! You can make an entire Gingerbread Family! This was made to resemble MY family!

We have Noah, Daddy, Mommy, Alexa & Amber

I stamped the bows for the “girls” hair differently so they each have their own personality.

This set makes it easy to “build” your gingerbread family.

Speaking of family, I have a home to continue unpacking and setting up, so I need to run.

Be sure you visit the team, and thanks for stopping by!

More to share tomorrow.

Hi World!

Just popping in on yet another busy day for me, as I prepare for the Nov./Dec. release, and pack my house for our BIG MOVE on Oct 29th!! I’m trying to get as much in as possible before everything is all boxed up!

I can’t imagine NOT being creative and crafty for the next few weeks. EVEN on my computer :C Whatever will I do? I’m sure packing and unpacking will keep me busy. This is a VERY exciting move for us, so I couldn’t be happier The kids will each have their own room (and have enjoyed that they get to pick out their own decorative elements), a nice large yard (perfect for Daisy), and great culdesac with wonderful neighbors! God has blessed us immensely.

Alexa is back at school and recovering from her pneumonia. They say it will take 2 months for her lungs to heal, and we have to avoid getting sick. Um, that is going to be VERY hard as this is peak germ season for kids :C We have faith that all will be well with her though.

She’s been overjoyed by all the cards/letters from all over the world! So THANK YOU!!! Its been wonderful for her, and even Noah & Amber got some. That is very sweet and appreciated.

So I wanted to share some exciting news!

There is a NEW! Online magazine called Papers and Pixels< Click here to sign up!

My Time Made Easy ™ LLC will be featured in a 5 page article there in the October issue! So sign up today!

I made this for my husband for his 33rd birthday!

Here is a close up view-my coloring inspired by the colors of my leaf ribbon.

Acorn image is from our $6 Thankful set! What a super set, for a great price!

Sentiment is from So Sentimental

Flourish is from Fanciful Flourishes

Well thanks for letting me pop in quick and share.

I gotta get back to work!

Today I  have a spooky sweet surprise to share with you all!!

Many of you pre-ordered the A Spooky Surprise set, and now you may want some sweet ideas! I hope you will find some great inspiration from this one today!

Wicked Witch Brew: Boo Kit

Imagine seeing this hanging upon your door this Halloween season?!! This bring a whole new meaning to a SWEET spooky surprise.

I used the NEW! In Suspense template to create a fun Halloween Boo Kit!

The In Suspense template, as well as the coordinating stamps designs: A Secret Surprise, A Spooky Surprise & Thankful, were all designed to be used alone, together, or in coordination with the In Suspense template so that you can easily take the old tradition of “Boo-ing” someone, and leave a special treat upon someones door step ANY time of year! We will be adding seasonal/all occasion kits like this all year long!!

I decided I to not use the window cut out on the front, but rather just used a complete stamped panel. There are so many different design possibilities with this one.

 I thought this witch PEZ dispenser was the perfect treat to put inside my “Wicked Witch Brew”

 Here is the close-up of the  A Secret Surprise poem!

This poem is PERFECT for surprising someone on ANY occasion!!

I love the witch feet most in this set! The stars are a really cute accent to this too. I am honestly NOT a Halloween person, but I have to admit I am smitten with the cute nature of this set, as oppose to creepy/scary/evil like images. It really is then perfect treat set!

I loved the idea of her feet sticking out from my ” Fancy a Cuppa?” cup that I stamped in black, to mimic the look of a fun cauldron!! I added the swirls from Fanciful Flourishes for my hot steam, and sponged on some green “froth”, as well as added green stickles, so my Witch Brew was overflowing! I stamped my sentiment in the cup trim, which was a perfect fit.

The little spider detail was a cute touch I think too!! I LOVE combining sets!

The spider themed ribbon, and cute spooky owl are a great addition to this design!

I just punched some holes in the top for my owl to sit ON my box! There were some wires in his feet, that allowed me to do this

(Sorry about this next photo :C)

Here he is on the door!

Note: If you put the candy on the right side, the weight of the owl balances perfectly to hang correctly!

Don’t forget you can cut off the hanger portion, so you have a cute treat box too!!

How about another sample using the A Spooky Surprise set?

Tricky Treat Tag

I used the tag from Tag you’re it! I used a condiment cup for this design.

My pumpkin was stamped in black StazOn, then I used Art Glitter Glue and glitter to color it from the inside of the cup. I added a cardstock layer to make it POP and keep the candy glitter free.

It holds a few gummy pumpkins, and candy corn!

A super sweet treat for any “treater”.

Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC

Pretty Packaging Templates: In Suspense

Pretty Impressions Stamp Set: A Secret Surprise, A Spooky Surprise, Fancy a Cuppa?

Pretty Printable Digital Paper: School Plaid 1, Shutt-erfly

Pretty Pieces Cut File: Tag You’re It

Well, I hope this gets your creative juices flowing for for some spooky sweet treats!!

Tune back in tomorrow.

Here we are with another great day of amazing samples!

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Today I wanted to share a little Get Well care package I made using the NEW! Grab a Cup template, with the Grab a Cup & Sentiments set!! With the cold winter months, seems all to often we need such gift items!

Cup O’ Chicken Soup

I wanted to wrap up a special little get well packet, so I packaged up a Chicken Noodle Soup packet from Cup O’ Soup. I love giving a gift packet of that because you can easily mail it!!!

I kept this simple so I could whip up a bunch of these.

My soup packet is simply tied with some ribbon, then has my tag hanging from it.

I used the checkered border builder from Fancy a Cuppa? to create my cup design on the Grab a Cup template. It was SUPER easy! I love having a checkered pattern builder. I just made the Grab a Cup template in white cardstock, and stamped the border in a red ink along the edges, prior to assembly. I left  off the bottom to keep it looking like a bowl of soup. I think its SUPER cute. Sometimes simpler is better.

I also stamped/colored/cut out the spoon from the Fancy a Cuppa? set, and tied it onto my handle.So it looks like you are ready to dig into the soup bowl!

I love the little chicken from the Grab a Cup set. If you didn’t know, he fits perfectly on top of the cup, for “chicken soup”. The soup sentiment is included in Grab a Cup set. I stamped the checkered border on my little cup center, to match my template. The spoon is perfect for him to hold too!!

Now I made a card to match!!!

Cup of Get Well Wishes

I love this card! It is ALL stamping!

I used the same tag idea, and ribbon, as in my template. I utilized the Grab a Cup sentiment set to create my own background paper!! Isn’t it perfection?

The “A Cup Full of Get Well Wishes” was continued in the lower left corner. I love that you have a lot of sentiment combinations with the Grab a Cup Sentiment set!

Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC

Pretty Packaging Templates: Grab a Cup

Pretty Impressions Stamp Set: Grab a Cup & Sentiments, Fancy a Cuppa

I hope this inspires you to create your own little Get Well care packets, so when someone you are about, near or far, falls under the weather.

Tune in tomorrow for a GROUP POST, using another fab template: Pinch Me!

Thanks for coming back for more ideas and inspiration!

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Today I am excited to share a great stamp addition to the Shop Around © Mega Template!

 I’ve stated previously that we plan on continuing to add to this template/stamp combination to maximize the design possibilities! We already have Home Improvement, On Display 1, Sign It, and Window Shoppe, now we have a French ”Cafe” like se,t to add to the collection called A Lil’ Cafe.

 Next month we will offer some holiday themed inspiration for  the Shop Around © Mega Template , but this month, with our hot beverage theme we decided to go in the “Cafe” direction.

This set makes an amazing “cafe” and it also makes some great cards/tags too!

This is an adorable set if images that were designed to coordinate with the Shop Around © Mega Template! This set was created for you to be able to create your own little French style Cafe/Bistro/Pasticceria or Flower Shoppe. The scene building possibilities have no limitations!

I used the Custom Construction Materialsfor the roof which is a Suede cardstock,  the Shop Around © Mega Template base is made from Ivory cardstok, and used a River Rock ink.

Here is the “Cafe” window! I loved creating the scene inside the Shoppe.

I used the Shoppe Window set, and stamped the table, chair and coffee cup (on the table) to set the “scene”. The “brick” pattern is part of the A Lil’ Cafe set as well! Makes a really nice random pattern, similar to a realistic cafe! 

There is also 2 sign options, a shutter for the window, flower box, brick patterns, vase, flowers, menu, bottle of wine, wine glass, coffee/tea cup, plate of biscotti, Pastry/Napkin holder/table element.

Images in the set also include: 

 A cafe table: 1 1/4 inches tall

A cafe chair: 1 1/2 inches tall 

French Door: 2 inches tall x 1 inch wide-stamp the two doors together for dual French doors

(handle image also included)

Here is the French Door image-dual stamped, with door handles! On the stairs I used the wood grain from the Home Improvement set.

Set also includes: 2 sign options, shutter for window, flower box, brick patterns, vase, flowers, menu, bottle of wine, wine glass, coffee/tea cup, plate of biscotti, Pastry/Napkin holder/table element.

I used the sign and Cafe sentiment

Around the bottom I also used the grass, and rounded “fence” like image, also from the Home Improvement set. I love the coordination of sets! I added flower Soft randomly to look like flowers/grass.

Window: 3/4 inch wide X 1 1/4 inch tall

Here I stamped 2 of the windows, and used the “flowerbox” in that set as my “curtains”. I stamped the neat lil’ French emblem “on the windows”. I took the actual flower box image from Home Improvement for under my two windows. I added some Flower Soft to it.

Here is the other window I created. I used the bottom swirl from the ”sign” image (just masked the window) and I colored it in to look like a curtain/shade!! Super cute, quick and FUN!

Now we have another window……

Here is the Pop Up window, using the rectangle window, and the window box to decorate it.

No matter what combination of elements you choose to use this Lil’ Cafe is sure to be stunning!

This set is super for cards too!! So I thought I’d share a coordinating one with you.

I LOVE the table and chair image, and all the elements you can add to the table!! Its perfect for the template or on its own. You can use *just* the table or chair or stamp two chairs at the table too!

Here I chose to use the coffee cup and used a combination of sentiments from the Grab a Cup Sentiments for my card sentiment.

I created my own paper pattern using the Fancy a Cuppa set. I stamped the polka dots and daisies for my pattern. Really too fun!  Then I found a similar Prima flower to complete the look!

Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC

Pretty Packaging Templates: Shop Around & Accessories Mega Template

Pretty Impressions Stamp Set: A Lil Cafe, Grab a Cup Sentiments, Home Improvement, Shoppe Window

Pretty Printable Digital Paper: Custom Constructions Materials

Pretty Pieces Cut File: Home Improvement Coordinating Cuts

Well I hope this Lil’Cafe inspired you!! There are so many possibilities with more to come!

Thanks for stopping by See you back here tomorrow!!

 Here we are on Day #2 of peek projects and there is still so much to share!!

You will be able to order all the new goodies on Oct 1st, even though you have yet to see all the cool new stuff we have to release!! The team and I will be sharing ideas and samples with our biggest release yet!! So stay tuned!! 

Today you will really want to visit our guest designer Debbie and the following team members:  

Today we are all sharing samples using the Grab a Cup template!! We have 4 hot beverage stamp/sentiment sets this month, and we have 3 other sets that will add to the ideas for gift-giving this Halloween and Fall!  

So let’s get started!! 

Today I am sharing a super cute sample using the Grab a Cup template, with Fancy a Cuppa? stamp set, Grab a Cup and Grab a Cup Sentiments. So let me get sharing! 

Grab a Cup Template $5 

 

You can fill it with a variety of gifts, or use it as the perfect party favor! A great option for place settings too. This could really dress up a table, or make the perfect addition for a ”tea” party.

My cup was created using a yellow cardstock. The panels were made from white cardstock, and were stamped with the stunning Daisy border image from Fancy a Cuppa?,which I colored. The white layer was also stamped with the polka dot builder image in the set as well.  I used a scallop nestability for the bottom layer on my cup. Just an additional sweet touch.

My colored were pulled from the herbal tea that I chose to wrap up in a cello bag, which was stamped to match using the single daisy images in the set, using black StazOn, and a sharpie marker was used to color them in.The flower is a cut file from our Flutters & Flowers. I just used an embossing stylus to create the lines in it, then I sponged on some color!

My tag- I used the cup image from the Grab a Cup set, with the steam! I used another small daisy from the Fancy a Cuppa? set. The  sentiment is from the Grab a Cup Sentiment set. That set is a MUST have!!

Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC

Pretty Packaging Templates: Grab a Cup

Pretty Impressions Stamp Set: Fancy a Cuppa?, Grab a Cup, Grab A Cup Sentiments

Pretty Pieces Cut File: Flutters & Flowers

Now you may be curious as to what the Fancy a Cuppa? set, bu Catherine Doucette is all about!

We really love the focus of “hot beverages” this month. There really are so many great gift ideas where hot beverages are the main focus, and they deserve to be properly gifted and highlighted!! We have the perfect coordination of images and sentiments for such an occasion!! 

There are two- 5 block sentiments that align perfectly with our “check boxes”, that fit on the cup itself or can be used alone.  

The two 5 block sentiments feature sentiments that can easily be used alone or when combined with the check boxes within the set, allow you to “check off” what you are giving the card. tag, or gift for!  

Sentiments Read:  

Block 1:  

Thanks so much  

Have a nice day  

Oh, happy day  

Thinking of you  

Just because  

Block 2:  

Tea  

Coffee  

Latte  

Cocoa  

Soup  

You can also see there are some great additions to the set that will allow you to further decorate your cup, which features a solid cup, or an outlined version of the cup, or create your own borders and backgrounds.

Here I stamped my solid cup onto a regal rose cardstock, in Cranberry Crisp ink. I cut it out, then used the solid rim stamped in white for my design.The cup sentiment (and my “tea tag”) is from Grab a Cup Sentiments was perfect for the inside rim, and tea tag! I also chose to stamp some white polka dots on the cup as well.

I used the daisy image from the Fancy A Cuppa? set to adorn my cup, and I used the various size daisies, with the polka dot pattern to make my own patterned paper!! Some adhesive pearls randomly placed add to the WOW of this simple card.

I made a hanging tag to look like a little tea tag, hanging from my cup. So simply sweet.

The two smaller cup images in the set fit perfectly within the center of the Fancy a Cuppa? Add On circle sentiments. Whatever you fancy in your cup, this set is certain to warm the heart of receiver for whatever you create using it. 

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Pretty Impressions Stamp Set: Fancy a Cuppa?, Grab a Cup Sentiments

Now how about the add on set? Here is some info on that!

Just add water, Stir, Steep & Enjoy!

Hope you are feeling better soon!

Rest, Relax, and Rejuvenate

Hi everyone! 

 Today is Alexa’s 11th Birthday! 

Words cannot say how ever more thankful (than the usual) I am to be celebrating it this year. After our BIG Pediatric ICU scare I know I am ever thankful she is here with us. Alexa ALWAYS teaches me about how important each moment is and how precious LIFE really is. We had quite the emergency and everyone was amazed at how well (and quick) she pulled through. We were given NO guarantees and it was one of the scariest times I’ve had with her to date. THAT says a lot in itself. I was once again reminded of what is truly important in life. 

So I want to wish her a VERY Happy Birthday, with MANY, MANY more to come. I can’t get as emotional as I feel about this because I would just fall apart, so I’m trying to keep it upbeat and happy. I am so thankful to God for all he has done in her life (and my family), and allowing me to celebrate another year with her. I’ve really been able to keep life in perspective and stay grounded to my family. I’ve never ever felt more blessed and in God’s presence! He has truly blessed our family, once again. I cannot begin to list the many blessings we have been given. 

OK moving forward before I get REALLY mommy mushy! LOL! 

Are you ready for some NEW! Release Projects?! I have done my best to pull this release together, so I hope you get some inspiration from it, and get creating with our NEW! products soon!!!!! 

 I  have to say I LOVE what I do! Especially as the holidays approach, this is my favorite time of year. October is our biggest release yet! 

 This month we have some amazing coordinating products to get you all warmed up to make your own packaging and treats/cards/tags this holiday season!  

 Grab your favorite hot beverage and be ready to get inspired, as we share an plethora of amazing gift ideas centered around the “hot beverage” theme.  

 As October approaches we hit PRIME gift-giving season!! With all the template/packaging ideas we have in store, you are able to take the simplest of gifts and make them that much more heartfelt, special and meaningful, and do that in an affordable way.With the economy being what it is, it is very important that we all get back to the focus of homemade gifts from the heart.  

 This month we have a group of stamps, paper and packaging that supports gifts that warm you heart & soul!! I am talking about the hot beverage kind!! If you like to give, package, or receive “hot beverage” themed gifts like coffee, tea, latte, cocoa, soup and whatever else warms you up, then you will love some of this month’s products!! If the “hot beverage” theme isn’t YOUR cup of tea (:D) then we will soon share some “all occasion” gift giving products, soon to follow!!  

 This month we are sharing the same amount of amazing samples, full of inspiring ideas, but in a shorter amount of time!  

 Today’s focus is going to be on our  4 hot beverage themed stamp images/sentiment sets: Grab a Cup, Grab a Cup Sentiments, Fancy a Cuppa & Fancy a Cuppa Add On set!  

 We are combing these 4 amazing sets with two of our latest & greatest templates that were designed to uniquely package up those hot beverage items in the funnest ways possible!!  

 To start, 2 of the templates being shared today are On the Go! which is awesome by itself, but is even better when combined with the Fancy a Cuppa?template!! Lookie at the amazing samples today!  

 Be sure you stop by and visit:  

Our Guest Designer: Debbie  

 My sample today uses the Grab a Cup set as the main focus, along with the Grab a Cup Sentiment, and Fancy a Cuppa! I am excited about this project, and hope you are too! You can easily put your own twist on it.  

YOU ARE LOOKING AT 100% MTME Templates! (ALL CARDSTOCK, ALL HANDMADE!) 

 Serving up a nice hot cup  

This is ALL My Time Made Easy ™ LLC!!  All products will be available Oct 1st  

 Is this not an amazing gift presentation, with limitless possibilities?!!! The colors were inspired by my favorite coffee company, Dunkin Donuts.  

There is PLENTY of room to stuff this with all sorts of goodness, and it could also be resized. I made this one from a chocolate cardstock, and accented it with my own hand-stamped “patterned paper”. 

So let me share some template info first. 

 Fancy a Cuppa? Template $5   

7 3/4 Wide 4 Inches Deep  

This is the unfinished version. Divider insert is optional. 

 This template is quite versatile. It can be used as it was designed, to coordinate with the To Go! template. But, it can also be used to hold a variety of other amazing treats too! The possibilities are truly endless. To Go! cups, or when adhered back to back, it can hold 4 of these To Go! cups.  HOW FUN?! 

Biscotti is 0.25 cents each, and the K Cups are 0.19 cents each. The cost of this gift is $1.76, but was made to seems so much more expensive   

Here is the cup/carrier front close-up.  

My cup decor lets the receiver know just what to expect! I love this sentiment from the Grab a Cup Sentiment set. I love that the cup makes the “u” in the word “cup”. 

 I have to say I LOVE this template combination.  

Here I used the Fancy a Cuppa? (the cup carrier) with the Grab a Cup (the 3 D travel like cup). 

 Yes!! That pink cup is a NEW! Pretty Packaging template called Grab a Cup , designed to fit perfectly within the Fancy a Cuppa? template, or used alone. It even has a warmer wrap to go with it.  

This template makes your very own cup, or can even be used to WRAP/Cover a 12 oz. coffee cup. As I will repeat below. 

I made my template from a regal rose cardstock. Quick & easy. As I said above I used the Grab a Cup Sentiment set for my cup design. I added the steam from th Grab a Cup set. 

This is a (STURDY) 12 oz size cup, all from cardstock, and it fits the 12 oz coffee lids you can purchase!! Read on.  

To Go! Template $5   

This template fits the lids of those 12 oz. To Go! cups that you can purchase at the store, or will want to save from your latest hot beverage purchase! To Go! cup that is perfect on its own, but we stepped it up a notch by having it fit the lids. Fancy a Cuppa © Template! The template can perfectly hold 2 of these To Go! cups, or when adhered back to back, it can hold 4 of these To Go! cups. Grab a Cup ©, Grab a Cup Sentiments ©, Fancy a Cuppa ©, Fancy a Cuppa Add On © , and the A Spot of Tea © stamp sets!    

I cut my “warmer sleeve” using the polka dot patterned paper from the Shutt-erfly collection!   

 Here is a close up view of the pattern that I created using the 2 solid cup images (and cup border stamps) with the sugar jar, coffee beans from the Grab a Cup set, and the little cute coffee pot from the Sign It set!!   

Wait until you see this set. It was such a quick and cute pattern to make!! I did color in some “shadowing”. 

Now for my tag!!  

On this I combined the “A Cup Full Of”, ”Thanks”, “Happiness” and “Love” sentiments from the Grab a Cup Sentiment set, with the boxes and check marks from Fancy a Cuppa? set. I used my oval nestabilities for the label, and trimed around the inside of my frame. 

Pretty Impressions Stamp Set: Grab a Cup, Grab a Cup Sentiments, Fancy a Cuppa?, Sign It 

Pretty Printable Digital Paper: Shutt-erfly Collection 

Now how about the info on the NEW! Grab a Cup & Sentiments sets? 

 There are several cups with additional items that allow you to create your own unique cup each and every time! 

Cup size is: 3/4 inch tall X almost 1 inch wide. There are both open & solid images 

Creamer is: 1 1/4 inch tall 

Sugar bowl is: almost 1 inch tall by almost 1 inch wide 

Coffee maker image is 1 3/4 inch tall 

The sentiments read: 

Coffee (a large and small version of the sentiment) 

Soup 

Cocoa 

Tea 

Sugar 

This set features a sentiment that reads: “Let’s grab a C_P” the “U” in the word CUP is missing, so that you can put one of the coffee cup images in its place! 

You will also see a hot beverage sentiment block that allows you to easily make your own patterned background! 

Beverages listed are: Coffee, Tea, Latte, Chai, Cocoa, Grande, Cappuccino, Mocha, and Hazelnut 

Grab a Cup Sentiments set too! Or the Fancy a Cuppa and Fancy a Cuppa Add Ons! For the total tea lover you may want to view our A Spot of Tea set!  Grab a Cup, Oh K Dokey, To Go!, Fancy a Cuppa, and of course our Pretty Printables digital papers!  

let’s get together and 

grab a cup! 

Serving up 

a nice hot 

C_ P 

Warmest Wishes 

Miss you a latte 

Made with Love 

friend 

You are a tea-riffic 

Happiness 

Love 

Stir, Sip and Enjoy!

May your cup overflow

with love and happiness

Just expressing my thanks

You sweeten my day!

Well the kids are in school, and already got nasty colds! SHOCKING! LOL!

How is your September going? Can you believe we are almost MID month?! Goodness gracious.

Wow is this ever a crazy time of year! I know once mid August hits (usually Amber’s birthday week) I go pretty crazy from then until January, and that was before I started my own company, so it will be even more so! Time just FLIES.

Anyway, just wanted to pop in quick with a card I made using the On Display 1 set., and some of the coordinating paper!

The paper was a mix of patterns-something I love doing

I used the Pretty Printables: Cherry on Top and Sweet & Sour Sweethearts Paper bag

I love telephone images. I am a “talker”, not a text-er! LOL! The two sentiments “Let’s Chat!, and Hello are perfect for this.

I have a few friends I don’t talk to nearly as much as I would like these days, so I’m sending a few of these out, to let them know, I AM here, just been crazy busy. As I’ve said juggling things isn’t always easy….and sometimes other things fall to the back-burner, and that has been some of my dear friends.

So I hope this lets them know I’m thinking of them today.

I love these little phones. I added a dew drop to the center of the phone, to make it 3D

I used a blending paper on the chocolate phone, so my ink bled a little :C I won’t use that again unless I am coloring!

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Pretty Impressions Stamp Set: On Display 1

Pretty Printable Digital Paper: Cherry on Top and Sweet & Sour Sweethearts Paper bag

Thanks for stopping by!

 I hope you have a great week!

Well today is the last of our “official” September Release projects.

By now you’ve seen well over 32 ideas/possibilities for using the NEW! Shop Around & Accessories Mega Template in coordination with our 4 NEW! Stamp Sets *also available in digital*: Home Improvement, Shoppe Window, On Display 1, and Sign it!

Today we all have MORE ideas using these great stamps so I hope you will HOP around.

 I of course, have a matching set!

This used the NEW! Shop Around & Accessories Mega Template, along with the coordinating Homemade Card & Envelope Cut File

Fashioned after my own home (minus the purple flowers)

My house is white with black shutters.

I made this as a gift to my Realtor. I’m certain I am driving her insane, and I’m praying this will be a replica of the next house she SELLS! HA!HA!HA!HA! A girl can dream right?!

For my house I used the door, windows, curtains, flowers, grass, mailbox,and bush images from the Home Improvement set!  The butterfly you see if from Tending the Garden set.

I used the Custom Construction Materialsfor my “vinyl siding” and my “wood shingles” on my roof. The look like architectural shingles I have on my home now.

I then used the Construction Materials for my 3 D stairs.

It is great when you are in a rush and want a colored in pattern, already done.

My door, and windows were all cut out using the Home Improvement: Coordinating Cuts file

Here is the side with the mailbox. You can see I stamped the grass all around the bottom, and colored my flowers.

TIP: Do all this prior to assembling your house

Now we go around to the back

You may be confused…..you recognize the window, and the curtains (which I stamped the solid curtain in amethyst, and the patterned one over it, in eggplant), but WHERE is that table, and vase from??

Well that is a little peek, that I couldn’t resist sharing. More on this one next month!!

Anyway, I drew in my carpet and wall paper.

Notice the fence along the house….that was made using the fence from the Home Improvement: Coordinating Cuts file! I just welding a bunch of the fence image together! I stamped the wood-grain pattern on the fence, and even used a silver pen to mock the look of “nails” in the fence.

I used the same Home Improvement: Coordinating Cuts file for the little shrub. It can also be a cute cloud.

Now how about that card?

I used the coordinating Homemade Card & Envelope Cut File for this. It really makes the coordination of the card so much more fun and easy!

I decorated this to look *just* like the side of my house (above), because that is the side that faces the street. Our door is facing our driveway, which runs along side of the house. Currently there is a big’ole FOR SALE sign sitting in our yard, and I’m hoping that will soon be replaced with this SOLD sign instead! 

 I used my label maker and the boutique sign from the Shoppe Window set. The key image is from the Sign It set. I loved having that as part of this collection! The Best Wishes with verse is from the ever popular So Sentimental set.

Can’t you see Realtors giving these out to their clients?!

 If my house sells before Christmas I will make my Realtor a bunch of these

Pray for us that happens quickly! I have a house I dream about but we can’t make any moves until someone wants our home.

Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLCPretty Packaging Templates: Shop Around & Accessories Mega Template

Pretty Impressions Stamp Set: Home Improvement, Shoppe Window, Sign It, So Sentimental, Tending the Garden

Pretty Printable Digital Paper: Constructions Materials, Custom Constructions Materials

Pretty Pieces Cut File: Home Improvement Coordinating Cuts, Homemade Card & Envelope

Stop by tomorrow as I share who our NEW! Guest Designers will be over the next 3 months. In the meantime you can still apply for a permanent team position See our ad —> here 

For Permanent Design Team: Deadline Sept 20th

Thanks for stopping by all this week. I have a few more porjects I will share, here and there as the days move forward. I’m already gearing up for October! LOL!

See you tomorrow.

I am hoping you all get some creative time in today

I’ve been quite busy here.

As promised I have a video tutorial for you today, so I can show you how easy it really is to utilize the Simply Sensational Shoppe Digital Paper. This collection was created specifically to be used with our NEW! Shop Around & Accessories Mega Template. The paper package features 10 different complete Shoppe designs in both a PNG and JPEG format.

You will want to grab a cup of your favorite beverage, and really take the time to view the video I have to share today, and read the post.

Kristin Bueter has a card to share today!

Also your newest design team member: Lisa Kind has her first solo Release project to share today too!

Here is what she says about her peek today

“A teacher I work with just got married in August and our team wanted to get her a gift card, and we needed something to present the gift in. I decided to make a wedding/bakery shoppe using the Shop Around Mega Template in her wedding colors. She wore an ivory gown with a pretty blue sash, so I went with those colors.”

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Onto the videos!
This crazy 2 part series took almost 4 days between creating, attempting to download, then having to retake the videos, so I could create 2 separate NEW videos. Anyway, if it helps or inspires you I’d love to know that it was worth the effort. I feel like I never want to do another video again at this point! LOL!

Video Part 1

Video Part 2
 

In this video I will have showed you how to use this amazing Simply Sensational Shoppe Digital Paper, and I will answer some popular questions about the paper pack in my video.

This video will explain:

* the difference between a PNG and JPEG format, and how each is used.

* Why there are dual colors in the paper images, and how to change them.

* How to use your digital image in coordination with your digital stamp images and/or other patterned papers!

* How to cover/remove unwanted pieces

* How to use your favorite patterned papers to add those same colors to your design Simply Sensational Shoppe Digital Paper

There *may* be an additional tip or two I am forgetting to mention, but you will know everything after watching the video.

Now how about sharing my samples?!

There are so many amazing possibilities when you purchase this pack! I will show you just some ideas for how it can be used, so if you

You can mix and match Shoppe elements, digitally color them in, and save for future use, OR use them in black and white, so you can hand color! (a great project for the kids) You can even use our Digital version of our Pretty Impressions images to further add some designs to this paper collection. OR use the Digital versions to make you own.

This template & digital paper combination is sure to allow you to QUICKLY and EASILY make these stunning themed Gift Shoppe for any occasion, all year long!

We are happy to say we are going to offer even more Shoppe themes in the way of stamps and digital papers, as the holidays come around, and may even add a few must have “accessories” to the  NEW! Shop Around & Accessories Mega Template! So stay tuned.

So that lead me to the projects featured in my video!

Aren’t these the CUTEST Pet Shoppe boxes ever?

Amber’s friend got a BAD case of poison ivy, and she bought her this little dog to cheer her up! Of course we had to create a home for it, so we made these. (I had to make two because Amber then got mad her friend was getting one, and she wasn’t :C)

SO this is the lil’ pup that her friend will receive. If I were a child getting this I would have been over the moon!!

As you can see each Shoppe theme comes with 4 decorative panels for all 4 sides of your Shoppe to be designed.

As seen in the video, I customized mine even further! Added a dog house with the dog, on this side.

Paw print on the door here. Flowers in my flower-box!

All around this is simply cute!

Now I took this same design, and layered it over the Custom Construction Materials instead.

On this one I made the top of my awning 3D

This is the back/other side

ALL the same design, just layered onto a different background! It makes it look like a whole NEW! house!

Now I should share the card that inspired my Pet Shoppe themed gift!

Paws-itively the best!

The dog image is from the On Display 1 set, and was stamped in a shimmery beige ink. I then stamped the grass from Home Improvement.  The addition of the heart on the dog bottom is from Bringing Home Baby.

I made my own patterned paper using the paw prints are from the Sign It Set, and the heart/argyle pattern I created using the Argyle Amazement set! SUPER SIMPLE, and SUPER CUTE huh?

I love the little dog in this set. It was actually designed after the lil dog shaped colorful purse my daughter Amber carried around!

I loved the silhouette so much that I drew this one for me to have in stamp format

As you can see I stamped colored and cut the ear, and put it on a dimensional. I added a googlie eye too. The dog nose was stamped using the dot image from the Argyle Amazement set!

I love the little paw prints I stamped at the bottom adding the little heart that is also on the dog This ribbon actually inspired this entire creation.

Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC

Pretty Packaging Templates: Shop Around & Accessories Mega Template

Pretty Impressions Stamp Set: Digital version of Sign It, On Display 1, Home Improvement Stamp version: On Display 1, Argyle Amazement, Bringing Home Baby, Home Improvement

Pretty Printable Digital Paper: Simply Sensational Shoppe, Custom Construction Materials, Cute Critters: Multi Hearts (color changed)

I hope this video was helpful and the projects inspired you to try your own! Don’t be afraid to try something NEW! It can be so fun and rewarding!!!!

I’ll be back tomorrow with even more projects and ideas as the team and I share a group post!