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		<title>A Year In Review: In Love</title>
		<link>http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2012/02/03/a-year-in-review-in-love/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:53:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mytime</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome back for the final day of samples using the lastest products. Before I share more on that, did you know that My Time Made Easy ™ LLC is sponsoring the Stamping Royalty Contest at PaperCrafts Magazine?!  Check out the details HERE! Today we share our Year in Review  projects which is a customer favorite, as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center">Welcome back for the final day of samples using the lastest products.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Before I share more on that, did you know that My Time Made Easy ™ LLC is sponsoring the Stamping Royalty Contest at PaperCrafts Magazine?!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"> <strong><a href="http://www.papercraftsmag.com/contests/stamping_royalty_2012.html">Check out the details HERE!</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Today we share our Year in Review  projects which is a customer favorite, as we take our older products and make something new! This means you have an ongoing library of gift ideas and designs for products you may already have, or needed that extra push to allow yourself to indulge in!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Out theme this month is In Love. I asked the designers to take a favorite template and items and package a favorite gift item.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">We are running a little short on designers this month as it has been a very BUSY January for us all! We do have some amazing projects still to share, so please pay a visit to our designers, and let them know how their projects may have inspired you!</p>
<li><a href="http://kathrynberthiaume.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kathryn Berthiaume</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kindcreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Kind</a></li>
<li><a href="http://fortheloveofpaper-moniques.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Monique Hansen</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tangiink.com/" target="_blank">Tangii Crain</a></li>
<p style="text-align: center">Also don&#8217;t forget to apply for our Design Team! Details here: <a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2012/01/30/design-team-call/">http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2012/01/30/design-team-call/</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">I am generally a VERY girl inspired project creator. I have been trying to NOT just make girly stuff because hey, I have a son, husband, brother and father, amongst many other MALE gift receivers to make things for! LOL! I find these designs can often be harder to achieve since I lean towards anything fun and frilly, but ANYTHING can be made masculine!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">A favorite time to give gifts for me is someone&#8217;s birthday. I love making something special with that person in mind <img src='http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' />  So I created a gift set with one of my favorite older templates that I&#8217;ve always wanted to make &#8220;boy&#8221; themed. I needed a gift item for Alexa&#8217;s brother Austin (from her biological father and his ex wife). He is turning 4!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">This is what I came up with&#8230;.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/austinscardbx.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="560" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Look who&#8217;s turning 4!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Isn&#8217;t this so cute?</p>
<p style="text-align: center"> I chose to use the <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=7&amp;products_id=220">Shop Til You Drop ©</a></strong> cart in combination with the <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=7&amp;products_id=538">Insert Card Here ©</a></strong>, decorated in boy themed colors.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/austinsgiftset.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="577" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Loving that NEW! <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=6">Paper Wind My Manly Gears</a></strong>, inspired my colors for the entire gift set.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"> I digitally colored my bird from the <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=3">Wind Em&#8217; Up</a> </strong>set, and cut it out. I had printed my &#8221; Look who&#8217;s turning 4&#8243; and the &#8220;Happy 4th Birthday&#8221; sentiments using the<strong> <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=3&amp;products_id=375">Harriet Hop-Along Birthday ©</a></strong> set.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/cardbixsdetaisl.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="437" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center"> I love pairing old and new products <img src='http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center">You may wonder WHAT I actually packaged up in this template duo.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/austin1.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="297" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">So one of the best gifts to give in my opinion is a gift card! A favorite gift to give and receive, for me, is a gift card. It is a no brainer. It becomes a guilt free shopping spree for the receiver and there is no worry if it is the right item, right fit, do they like it or not? Do they already have it&#8230;.you get the idea <img src='http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/austin3.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="293" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">What better gift for a little boy than a shopping trip to Toys R Us. Since I don&#8217;t really know exactly what Austin likes or has&#8230;.this was a perfect alternative.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">About my My <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=7&amp;products_id=220">Shop Til You Drop ©</a></strong> cart</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/austinsgift.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">The base of the cart was cut out using a smokey gray cardstock.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/austin4.jpg"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/austinsdeets.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="319" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center"> I cut the additonal layers using an aqua color for the solid layer, and the cart cut out layer using Blue Bayou.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/austin4.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="389" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">The wheels were cut and layered using screw brads! A fun detail that matches the details of my bird image.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Now let&#8217;s talk about the <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=7&amp;products_id=538">Insert Card Here ©</a> </strong>template, that holds the actual gift card.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/austinsboxtilt.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="578" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">I looked at designing the top of this much like I would have designed a card. I used the <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=6">Wind My Manly Gears</a> </strong>on the main panel, strategically placing the bird where I wanted it.<a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/austinsdeets-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/austinsdeets-2.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="319" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">  The &#8221; Look who&#8217;s turning 4&#8243; sentiment was cut out using the <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=10">Flag Em&#8217; Down</a></strong> cut file.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/austin6.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="651" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">I added the screw brads to the color panels like on the cart.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/austinsbox.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="636" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Since the set theme has gears and screws it is a perfect detail!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/austin2.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="545" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">I included the paper inside the box insert to tie everything together, and insert my gift card into.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">All in all both of these templates came together very quickly and stood out amongst the many other gifts at the party. Most importantly it was made with little Austin in mind, using some of his favorite colors.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/austinsgiftset.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18583" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/austinsgiftset.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="577" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">  <a href="http://www.mytimemadeeasy.com/">Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=7_5">Pretty Packaging Templates:</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Shop Til You Drop, Insert Card Here</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=3">Pretty Impressions Stamp Set:</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Wind Em&#8217; Up, Harriet Hop Along Birthday</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=6">Pretty Printable Digital Paper:</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Wind My Manly Gears</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=10">Pretty Pieces Cut File:</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Flag Em&#8217; Down</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Well that concludes the projects for our February Release.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Please view our <a href="http://www.mytimemadeeasy.com/gallery">Gallery</a> for project samples, and alternative ways to use all our amazing coordinating products!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">You may also want to check out <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/blog/">our blog</a> for weekly challenges, and even more amazing ideas.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">See you next time!</p>
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		<title>Warm Winter Ideas&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2012/02/02/warm-winter-ideas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:56:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mytime</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are back again to share more more great gift ideas! Please be sure to visit: Kathryn Berthiaume Monique Hansen Month after the month the team and I work hard to show you the versatility in our great products, and bring you unique ways to package up everyday items and make them look so special! [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center">We are back again to share more more great gift ideas!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Please be sure to visit:</p>
<li><a href="http://kathrynberthiaume.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kathryn Berthiaume</a></li>
<li><a href="http://fortheloveofpaper-moniques.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Monique Hansen</a></li>
<p style="text-align: center">Month after the month the team and I work hard to show you the versatility in our great products, and bring you unique ways to package up everyday items and make them look so special! I cannot tell you how fun this is for me. I pinch myself each month that I get to share what I love with the world, and when I see all of our customers creations <img src='http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' />  So thank you!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">One of the things I love most is going back and using our older products with NEW! products. I love mixing and matching everything from the past with the present.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">I wanted to share another idea with you using BOTH our new templates, but using our older products. Sometimes I don&#8217;t have enough time in one month to showcase and create everything I really want to, and this gives me time to do just that.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">With Winter in full effect I was inspired by a recent snowfall to create my two projects today. One being masculine, and one being girly!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Here is my masculine take on the Pull Tab Up: Octagon</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/octabognfrnt.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="441" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Have a Ball</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Sara has a real flair for creating boy themed paper. Her colors are always so inspiring to me. I love using paper as my starting point because there isn&#8217;t much left for me to brainstorm once my colors are picked. I&#8217;m not great at picking fun and unique color combos on my own as I tend to lean towards the same colors all the time if it is left up to ME to pick! LOL! So I started by picking my pattern from the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=6&amp;products_id=520">Flakes &amp; Fuzzies Set 1 of 3 ©</a>  collection.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/octabsidedne.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="477" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">There are SO many pretty snowflakes to choose from in the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=10&amp;products_id=526">It&#8217;s Snowing ©</a> cut file, that it is hard to choose just one! But I did pick one for this creation, and I love it. I was a SIMPLE accent but really made this stand out. The snowflakes from the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=10&amp;products_id=526">It&#8217;s Snowing ©</a> cut file coordinate with the<strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=6"> Flakes &amp; Fuzzies</a></strong> paper collections, but also have a coordinating digital stamp set: <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=3&amp;products_id=534">It&#8217;s Snowing ©! </a>I have yet to get my most use of that set, but hope to soon.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/pulltabdone3.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="467" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Now another detail. AS simple as it is&#8230;.the sentiment &#8220;Have a ball!&#8221; that is stamped on the top layer, comes from the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=3&amp;products_id=236">On Display 1 © </a>. This would make the perfect gift for anyone, any age, any time of the Winter season.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">This box would be great for packaging up a free pass to go sledding or snowboarding. That is what I plan on packing in here!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">OR you can put winter themed items in here, maybe some gumballs, or other candies in here too.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">I love both of these boxes. I think I could just use them OVER, and OVER again.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Now for my girly version!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/warmest-tab.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="559" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Sending you warm fuzzies!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">I thought this would be perfect for packing up a cute hat, some mittens or even a pair of warm socks. I always find the cutest items like that in our local dollar store, or in the dollar section of Michaels or Target!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Last month we released some AMAZING new products, that I wasn&#8217;t able to fully use to their potiental! I was so inspired by all the coordinating items that I pulled it all together in this project.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/warmdeets.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="490" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">The project started with the snowflake pattern paper from the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=6&amp;products_id=517">Femmie Flakes &amp; Fuzzies ©</a> collection. I applied the pattern to all four panels of my box. Nothing fancy! I generally always use some sort of paper collection for my starting poitn so I have some direction on what colors I want to use.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"> The sentiment in the lower right hand corner is from the ADORABLE <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=3&amp;products_id=533">Warm Sentiments ©</a> set. I just love it.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">My mittensthat are hanging off the box were made using the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=10&amp;products_id=482">Frost Bitten ©</a> cut file. I shrunk it down to suit my project needs. I believe I decreased the size to 50%. The snowflake on my mittens came from the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=3&amp;products_id=301">Secret Santa © </a> set. I added a wired cord to the mittens and strunk it through the tab hole in my box. I couldn&#8217;t resist adding a snowflake to this box as well using the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=10&amp;products_id=526">It&#8217;s Snowing ©</a> cut file.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/warm-and-fuzzy.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="511" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">While I haven&#8217;t packaged anything in here yet&#8230;I am thinking ahead! I give lots of gifts in the Winter, so this should come in handy soon. I *may* even package up a scent-sational bath ball! What is better than a nice HOT bath on a COLD winter day?!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.mytimemadeeasy.com/">Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=7_5">Pretty Packaging Templates:</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Pull Tab Up: Octagon, Pull Tab Up: Square</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=3">Pretty Impressions Stamp Set:</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Warm Sentiments, On Display 1, Secret Santa</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=6">Pretty Printable Digital Paper:</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Flakes &amp; Fuzzies 1 of 3, Femmie Flakes &amp; Fuzzies</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=10">Pretty Pieces Cut File:</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">It&#8217;s Snowing, Frost Bitten</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Well that does it for today!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/warmest-tab.jpg"></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/warmdeets.jpg"></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/warm-and-fuzzy.jpg"></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/octabognfrnt.jpg"></a></p>
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		<title>Yummy Card Candy!</title>
		<link>http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2012/02/01/yummy-card-candy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:58:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mytime</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks for coming back! The team and I have much more to share today. Please pay a visit to: Lisa Kind Tangii Crain They each have a fabulous sample today using our NEW! Products. ﻿ ﻿Today I want to share a FUN gift idea using one of our NEW! Pretty Pieces Cut Files called Card [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center">Thanks for coming back!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">The team and I have much more to share today.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Please pay a visit to:</p>
<p><strong><strong></p>
<li><a href="http://kindcreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Kind</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tangiink.com/" target="_blank">Tangii Crain</a></li>
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<p style="text-align: center">They each have a fabulous sample today using our NEW! Products.</p>
<p></strong>﻿</p>
<p style="text-align: center">﻿Today I want to share a FUN gift idea using one of our NEW! Pretty Pieces Cut Files called <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=10">Card Candy!</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center">When you want to have a card and gift all in ONE!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/tweetboxdets.jpg"></a>Card Candy $2.50</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/tweetbox.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="815" /></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Available in PDF, SVG, GSD, DXF, WPC</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Completed Size:</p>
<p style="text-align: center">2 3/4 Inches Wide</p>
<p style="text-align: center">4 Inches Tall</p>
<p style="text-align: center">3/4 Inch Deep</p>
<p style="text-align: center">This combines a two in one idea. It is a simply sweet way to create a &#8220;card&#8221; with a candy box attached! I was asked to design something like this by many customers! I&#8217;ve been sitting on it for some time now, so those of you who waited&#8230;here you go!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">This is a super &#8220;sweet&#8221; idea for gifts.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/tweetbox.jpg"></a> <img class="aligncenter" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/tweetboxdets.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="441" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">My candy box here uses the NEW!<strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=3"> Wind Em&#8217; Up</a></strong> set, with the <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=3">Wound Sentiments</a></strong> set.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">My colors for digitally coloring my bird came for the super sweet <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=6&amp;products_id=541">Minty Chocolate ©</a> paper collection!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">I had a blast adding the screw brads to the upper corner as it fit the metal like bird style perfectly with its screws! I am really loving this new set! I could use it over and over again.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/openfirnts.jpg"></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/candyinbox.jpg"></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/boxopen3.jpg"></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/box-opens.jpg"></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/box-back.jpg"></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/bird-box-insert.jpg"></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Fashioned after the treat boxes I would receive each year as a child, it became a staple for every holiday to get a &#8220;candy book&#8221;. I was always amazed at the designs, and would beg my mom to use them for my friends each Valentines Day. Now that I have my own children I figured this would be perfect for simple gift giving all year round!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">This front is like your card, and it has a tab insert to keep it folded closed.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/bird-box-insert.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="317" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Open it up&#8230;.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/box-opens.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="475" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">and you can reveal your sweetest of treats!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/boxopen3.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="379" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">The box doesn&#8217;t have a window included. It is left plain so you have total creative liberty!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">For the window,  I once again used the<strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=10&amp;sort=20a&amp;max_display=105"> Flag Em&#8217; Down Cut File </a></strong>to create my window. It was just perfect!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">You can use *any* of our <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=10&amp;sort=20a&amp;max_display=105">Pretty Pieces Cut Files</a></strong> to create you own window, prior to assembling, or use your die cuts or punches.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/openfirnts.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="490" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Of course I packaged up my favorite, Dove Milk Chocolates! What a great and inexpensive way to spread some love to many people! I think my own children will be using this to make their Valentines for their classmates this year <img src='http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center">Now you may wonder HOW you get your treats inside&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/candyinbox.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="638" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Just open the top flap, and pour in your candy, put in some mini soaps, some tea or cocoa.. what you want to fit in here!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">OH! Don&#8217;t forget to decorate your back too!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/box-back.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="532" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">It is always just as important as the rest of it. It is always the littlest of details that separate an amateur craft creation for the professional, finely detailed ones!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">I hope this sparks your creativity for the MANY gifts you can quickly package up in here in plenty of time for Valentines Day! All our NEW! products are an instant download, so there is NO wait or delivery time/charges!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.mytimemadeeasy.com/">Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=3">Pretty Impressions Stamp Set:</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Wind Em&#8217; Up, Wound Sentiments</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=6">Pretty Printable Digital Paper:</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Minty Chocolate</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=10">Pretty Pieces Cut File:</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Card Candy, Flag Em&#8217; Down</p>
<p style="text-align: center">We all have more to share tomorrow, so please come back then!</p>
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		<title>February Release: Pull Tab Up</title>
		<link>http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2012/01/31/february-release-pull-tab-up/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:53:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mytime</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Home decor/3-D items]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today is our official February release!  Be sure you check out our NEW! Products &#60;&#8212;HERE! We have released: 2 NEW! Pretty Packaging Templates 2 NEW! Pretty Impressions Stamp Sets 2 NEW! Pretty Printable Digital Paper Collections 2 NEW! Pretty Pieces Cut Files Please view our Gallery for project samples, and alternative ways to use all our amazing coordinating products! You [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/spicecnalde.jpg"></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/candccjy.jpg"></a>Today is our official <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=products_new">Febr<strong>uary release! </strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Be sure you check out our<strong> <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=products_new">NEW! Products</a> &lt;&#8212;HERE!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center">We have released:</p>
<p style="text-align: center">2<a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=7_5"> NEW! Pretty Packaging Templates</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">2 <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=3">NEW! Pretty Impressions Stamp Sets</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">2<a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=6"> NEW! Pretty Printable Digital Paper Collections</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">2 <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=10">NEW! Pretty Pieces Cut Files</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Please view our <a href="http://www.mytimemadeeasy.com/gallery">Gallery</a> for project samples, and alternative ways to use all our amazing coordinating products! You may also want to check out <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/blog/">our blog</a> for weekly challenges, and even more amazing ideas.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">We are also have a design team call! <a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2012/01/30/design-team-call/">View details HERE! &lt;&#8212;</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Sadly this will be <a href="http://fortheloveofpaper-moniques.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Monique Hansen</a>s last month with us. We will miss her and her amazing projects dearly. Please be sure you wish her well!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Today we have an amazing group post using our <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=products_new">NEW! Products</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Here is WHO you should visit today for some amazing projects:</p>
<li><a href="http://kathrynberthiaume.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kathryn Berthiaume</a>-Square</li>
<li><a href="http://kindcreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Kind</a>-Square</li>
<li><a href="http://fortheloveofpaper-moniques.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Monique Hansen</a>-Octagon</li>
<li><a href="http://www.tangiink.com/" target="_blank">Tangii Crain</a>-Octagon</li>
<p style="text-align: center">Now it&#8217;s my turn!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">I am excited to share two samples today, using each of the NEW! Templates we&#8217;ve released as well as many other NEW! products!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Now while both templates share the same tab top feature, each one on it&#8217;s own is pretty amazing and looks unique <img src='http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong>Pull Tab Up: Square $5</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/windupheart.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="458" /></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Available in PDF, SVG, GSD, DXF, WPC</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Completed Project Size:</p>
<p style="text-align: center">3 1/2 X 3 1/2 Inches Wide</p>
<p style="text-align: center">3 1/2 Inches Tall</p>
<p style="text-align: center">This  &#8220;pull-up-tab&#8221; takes the &#8220;plain&#8221; out of what would be a typical square box!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/winduptopps.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18544" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/winduptopps.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="509" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">This was designed after pulling off the tab on a tissue box, and combining that with the tab tuck in feature on some boxed candy. You will see how the inspiration inspired a pull up tab that opens up the top of this box.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/windup1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18542" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/windup1.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="487" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">This box is so fun, fresh, and easy to assemble, that it is sure to quickly become a favorite for every occasion.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">My sample here was make from a fuchsia cardstock.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"> I then printed, cut and layered my pretty <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=6">Wind My Girly Gears</a></strong> patterned paper on the sides and back of the box.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Using the colors from the paper, I digitally colored the bird from the <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=3">Wind Em&#8217; Up</a></strong> set, then cut it out.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/senimetnslcise.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18541" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/senimetnslcise.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="363" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Prior to assembling the template I used the <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=10">Flag&#8217;Em Down Cut File</a></strong> to create the window in the front of my box, and further enlarged it to cut the pink mat layer as well. I printed my sentiment &#8220;You wind-up my heart&#8221; from the <strong><a href="Prior to assembling the template I used the Flag'Em Down Cut File to create the window in the front of my box, and further enlarged it to cut the pink mat layer as well.">Wound Sentiments</a></strong> set on my acetate sheet, and adhered it to the inside of the box.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/pulltabside.jpg"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/pulltabside.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="496" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">This was such a FUN and SIMPLE project. Now I have something special, ready to go for a great gift <img src='http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center">Now I wanted to create a more masculine themed box, so I decided to use the Octagon template with a masculine flair!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong>Pull Tab Up: Octagon $5</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/birdtagdeets.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18537" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/birdtagdeets.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="465" /></a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Available in PDF, SVG, GSD, DXF, WPC</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Completed Project Size:</p>
<p style="text-align: center">4 1/4 X 3 1/2 Inches Wide</p>
<p style="text-align: center">3 Inches Tall</p>
<p style="text-align: center">This gear shaped (octagon) box is a unique take on its &#8220;sister&#8221; box, the <strong>Pull Tab Up: Square</strong>. Sometimes you want something that LOOKS more complicated than it actually is. This is a awesome shaped template for SO many occasions.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/birdboyside.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18535" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/birdboyside.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="493" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Upon assembling the <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=7&amp;products_id=92">Pick of the Petals</a> </strong>box for a gift several months ago (OK maybe like a year ago! LOL!), I was inspired to take the fun pull tab design of the <strong>Pull Tab Up: Square</strong> , and designed an octagon shaped one too.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/birdside3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18536" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/birdside3.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="467" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">This box shape is so fun, fresh, and easy to assemble that it is sure to quickly become a favorite for every occasion.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Now how about the details on this creation!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/boytabfront.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18538" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/boytabfront.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="450" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">So, to go with the bird theme I used the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=6&amp;products_id=475">Trendy Forest ©</a> paper collection for my sample. It was a no brainer really. You think birds, then you think trees. I wanted something I could give to my husband this Valentines Day and I think this will be perfect.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">I  chose to use the colors from the paper collection to then digitally color the bird from the <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=3">Wind Em&#8217; Up</a></strong>set, then used my Cameo Silhouette cut it out. I love that the machine can cut out your digital images to perfection. No more handcutting for me!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/choicetagbird.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18539" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/choicetagbird.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="319" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">I printed my sentiment &#8220;You make my heart&#8221; from the <strong><a href="Prior to assembling the template I used the Flag'Em Down Cut File to create the window in the front of my box, and further enlarged it to cut the pink mat layer as well.">Wound Sentiments</a></strong> set and put it on the heart wind up on the bird. I then took the &#8220;sing&#8221; from the sentiment and placed it on my bird&#8217;s wing. I love it. I proceeded to digitally color the heart gear from the <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=3">Wind Em&#8217; Up</a></strong> set as well, and add it to my box.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/birdtagdeets.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18537" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/birdtagdeets.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="465" /></a><a href="http://www.mytimemadeeasy.com/">Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=7_5">Pretty Packaging Templates:</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Pull Tab Up: Square, Pull Tab Up: Octagon</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=3">Pretty Impressions Stamp Set:</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Wind Em&#8217; Up, Wound Sentiments</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=6">Pretty Printable Digital Paper:</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Wind My Girly Gears, Trendy Forest</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=10">Pretty Pieces Cut File:</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Flag Em&#8217; Down</p>
<p style="text-align: center">So please be sure you check out all our NEW! Products as they are available for purchase TODAY!!! </p>
<p style="text-align: center">I hope you are inspired to get crafting your own gift packaging, as it becomes a gift in itself. It really is all about the presentation, and when you take the time to make something from the heart is really matters to those you give it to <img src='http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' />  You can affordably, and easily package up the simpliest of gifts and make them appear to be that much more special.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">See you back here tomorrow!</p>
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		<title>Design Team Call!</title>
		<link>http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2012/01/30/design-team-call/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:20:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mytime</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are looking to add a few NEW! Design Team Members to our team! You can view our website here:  http://www.mytimemadeeasy.com/store/ You are generally required to create 4 projects a month using our NEW! Pretty Packaging Templates in coordination with our Digital Images &#38; Digital Papers. Use of Cut Files is optional. We offer files [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center">We are looking to add a few NEW! Design Team Members to our team!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">You can view our website here:  <a href="http://www.mytimemadeeasy.com/store/">http://www.mytimemadeeasy.com/store/</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">You are generally required to create 4 projects a month using our NEW! Pretty Packaging Templates in coordination with our Digital Images &amp; Digital Papers. Use of Cut Files is optional. We offer files in a variety of formats too.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Please read about our store: <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/about.html">http://mytimemadeeasy.com/about.html</a> We have several FREE items for you to try.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">To apply email me <a href="mailto:Lauren@mytimemadeeasy.com">Lauren@mytimemadeeasy.com</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Please send an email and include a link to your blog/gallery along with a sample of your three dimensional project.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">We look forward to hearing from you.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Also our February 1st Release is *just* around the corner! Samples using our NEW! Products will be available on February 1st!</p>
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		<title>January Release: Happy New Year Group Post</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:58:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mytime</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome back everyone! I really hope you are having a wonderful New Year. I myself have been keeping super busy post holiday, planning products for the year, and embarking on several endeavors. We also added a new addition to our home recently Her name is Harper. She is a 6 month old  Cavalier/Shichon mix, otherwise [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center">Welcome back everyone!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">I really hope you are having a wonderful New Year.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">I myself have been keeping super busy post holiday, planning products for the year, and embarking on several endeavors. We also added a new addition to our home recently <img src='http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/Meet-Harper.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18526" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/Meet-Harper.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="485" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Her name is Harper.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">She is a 6 month old  Cavalier/Shichon mix, otherwise known as &#8220;Teddy Bear&#8221; dog.  You can read about <a href="http://www.fuzzypuppylove.com/">her breed here </a>&lt;&#8212;check out the blue box.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Alexa picked out her name, and Amber agreed it was perfect. She is the prettiest wizard on Wizards of Waverly Place! LOL! I love that she was so excited to share her opinion on what we should name the dog, and actually had a great suggestion.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"> So we adjusting to the new change o this little furbaby bundle. She is adjusting so well, and is just a love.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Daisy is so happy to have a friend now!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/sweetdaisy.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18529" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/sweetdaisy.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="544" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">This is Daisy at Christmas.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">She is a cockapoo (a fabulous breed of dog!) and is is 4 now, and happy to share her family. When we brought Harper home, Daisy took her favorite toy Fox and dropped it in front of Harper, ready to play! They are so sweet together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">OK sorry I got a little off track. It&#8217;s been a long while since I&#8217;ve rambled! LOL! I have much more to share when the time is right, so I thank you for letting me share a little of my world again. Feels good <img src='http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center">Since we are coming back off a holiday we are keeping it light this month.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">The team and I are all posting some projects today to kick start a new year of ideas.</p>
<div style="text-align: center">
<li><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/index.php" target="_blank">Lauren Meader</a> &lt;&#8212;You are HERE!</li>
<li><a href="http://debssimpletreasures.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Marcinkiewicz</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kathrynberthiaume.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kathryn Berthiaume</a></li>
<li><a href="http://papermakeup.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Katie Cotton</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kindcreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Kind</a></li>
<li><a href="http://fortheloveofpaper-moniques.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Monique Hansen</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tangiink.com/" target="_blank">Tangii Crain</a></li>
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<p style="text-align: center">Stop by and visit the team for a plethora of new ideas with our older products!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">I would like to extend a HUGE thank you to the entire MTME team (and the product designers of course) for all their hard work this past year, and being there for me in every way. They are an amazing group of women that I am so blessed to have come to know. I extend my gratitiude to all the members on the Palette &amp; Sketch team, which partake in weekly challenges on our blog. We all work together to share what we love and their support means the world to me.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Moving on&#8230;..</p>
<p style="text-align: center">My project today will use a new template, the <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=7_5&amp;products_id=552&amp;zenid=5b6bde8bb03dbd67cabc112d148de12f">Sweet Treat Tote</a></strong>, but combined with something old and something new <img src='http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/tiltcocoa.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="588" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">With winter comes cold days, and even chillier nights. I personally love a good cup of hot cocoa to warm me up, with some chocolate dipped biscotti. What better gift, than to share something you love with someone else?</p>
<p style="text-align: center">So, I packaged up some of my favorite hot cocoa: Starbucks Salted Caramel.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/sweetcocoas.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="457" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">It is LOVE in a cup, I swear. I find adding it to warm fat free cream gives it a RICH amazing taste, as oppose to milk, with less fat/calories.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">I always use my gift item as the source of my design inspiration. In fact, that is why I began papercrafting in the first place. I love being able to package up and customize my gift packaging to coordinate with my gift.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">This package has a set of 8 cocoa packets! A great gift idea, year round.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/cocoatotesides.jpg"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/cocoatotesides.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="620" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">My cocoa was inserted into the slide in box option, as you can see from the side view. Makes it easy to take out, and give a nice presentation.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">I made my tote from chocolate cardstock. I applied an acetate sheet over the window that that I could add my main image to it! You can see that in the photo above.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">I used the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=3_8&amp;products_id=550">NEW! Sweet Sentiments</a> for the design on my window. I printed it on vanilla cardstock, then colored it in. I love adding the white pen to the foam so it pops out at you.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/cocoachoicefront.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="420" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">My paper is from the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=6&amp;products_id=283">All Steamed Up ©</a> collection, with the text print re-colored to coordinate with my steam pattern that I chose for the top part of the decorative layer.</p>
<p>  <img class="aligncenter" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/cocoafrntts.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="410" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.mytimemadeeasy.com/">Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=7_5">Pretty Packaging Templates:</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Sweet Treat Tote</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=3">Pretty Impressions Stamp Set:</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Sweet Sentiments</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=6">Pretty Printable Digital Paper:</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">All Steamed Up</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Well thank you again for allowing me share what I love with the world! I have more to share with our new stuff and hope to return to post it really soon!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Thanks for stopping by!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Until next time.</p>
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		<title>January Release: Something Sweet</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:05:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mytime</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home decor/3-D items]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[My Time Made Easy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Today is our official January release!  Be sure you check out our NEW! Products Today we have an amazing group post using our NEW! Products 2 NEW! Pretty Packaging Templates 2 NEW! Pretty Impressions Stamp Sets 4 NEW! Pretty Printable Digital Paper Collections 5 NEW! Pretty Pieces Cut Files Please view our Gallery for project samples, and alternative ways to use [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/spicecnalde.jpg"></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/candccjy.jpg"></a>Today is our official <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=products_new">January release!</a> </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Be sure you check out our<strong> <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=products_new">NEW! Products</a> </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Today we have an amazing group post using our <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=products_new">NEW! Products</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">2<a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=7_5"> NEW! Pretty Packaging Templates</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">2 <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=3">NEW! Pretty Impressions Stamp Sets</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">4<a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=6"> NEW! Pretty Printable Digital Paper Collections</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">5<a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=10"> NEW! Pretty Pieces Cut Files</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Please view our <a href="http://www.mytimemadeeasy.com/gallery">Gallery</a> for project samples, and alternative ways to use all our amazing coordinating products! You may also want to check out <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/blog/">our blog</a> for weekly challenges, and even more amazing ideas.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">  In honor of our January Release each member of the design team has put together a fabulous idea for you.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"> Be sure you take the time to visit each one of our talented design team members.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Hey Cupcake:</p>
<li><a href="http://debssimpletreasures.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Marcinkiewicz</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kathrynberthiaume.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kathryn Berthiaume</a></li>
<li><a href="http://fortheloveofpaper-moniques.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Monique Hansen</a></li>
<p style="text-align: center">Sweet Treat Tote:</p>
<li><a href="http://papermakeup.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Katie Cotton</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kindcreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Kind</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tangiink.com/" target="_blank">Tangii Crain</a></li>
<p style="text-align: center">So let me share my sample using the <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=7">Hey Cupcake Template</a></strong>!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">This template is perfect for packaging up a variety of items that AREN&#8217;T cupcakes. You can alter the lid window, and by NOT using the insert, this can be a fabulous box for so many treat ideas.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/candccjy.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="404" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">My paper really set the theme for my creation. It is from the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=6&amp;products_id=501">Cool Cooking ©</a> collection. It&#8217;s so fun and whimsical. I decided that I would show a &#8220;kitchen&#8221; themed wrapping, which could be used on so many ideas like mini bread loafs, mixes, muffins to name a few.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Having done the kitchen theme, this is great for a house warming gift or happy holidays gift too.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/ccbowdets.jpg"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/ccbowdets.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="352" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">My bowl/eggs were created from the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=3&amp;products_id=510">What&#8217;s Cookin&#8217; © </a>and the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=3&amp;products_id=509">Yummy Sentiments © </a>set, then digitally colored to match, and cut/layered several times for a fun look.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">OK so back to my packaging&#8230;.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/kitchenspiceset.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="311" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">This packaging is perfect for my Kitchen Spice Candle set (from Bath &amp; Body Works).These candles smell wonderful and are always a great gift.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/spicecnalde.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Who would think that they could present so perfectly in here too!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/othrcandke.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18509" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/othrcandke.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="519" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">While they fit in the insert, I removed it for this project, just so you get can idea of the possibilities and actual size. This is large enough to fit so many wonderful items.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Now back to the idea of giving candles&#8230;..this template/insert fits the ever-popular Yankee Candles too!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/kitchenspdew.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18506" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/kitchenspdew.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="319" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">This is another Kitchen Spice candle, but from a different company.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/kitchcnalde.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18505" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/kitchcnalde.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="561" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center"> MANY candle companies usethese adorable jars to package their candle scents, so there are so many possibilities.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/kitspcedetlao.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18508" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/kitspcedetlao.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="319" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">You can often buy these little jars, so you can fill them with your own homemade candles, candies or other goodies too.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Something else that fits are the metal tins&#8212;&gt;<a href="http://www.sks-bottle.com/340c/SearchIndexMetal.html">FOUND HERE CHEAP!</a> </p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/tinsinscc.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18512" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/tinsinscc.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="422" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Don&#8217;t forget you can alter your insert cut-outs to suit your project shape/size/needs or omit it all together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/spiceytop.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="374" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Alteration include your lid cut outs too. It&#8217;s nice having a peek at what&#8217;s inside, but you can change the shape or omit the cut-outs all together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">I love having versatility, and this certainly fits the bill <img src='http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/ccsidew.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18504" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/ccsidew.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="374" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">The curved top gives it that little something extra. I love having this long/tall/wide/deep box option. You can use it for all sorts of items, including: knit/silk scarves, and gloves. I also love the idea of using it for crafty stuff, coffee/tea, bath products, homemade goodness, baking/cooking mixes, jewelry, cosmetics&#8230;.the list goes on and on.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/candccjy.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="404" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.mytimemadeeasy.com/">Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=7_5">Pretty Packaging Templates:</a> Hey Cupcake</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=3">Pretty Impressions Stamp Set:</a> What&#8217;s Cookin,Yummy Sentiments</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=6">Pretty Printable Digital Paper:</a> Cool Cooking</p>
<p style="text-align: center">We have so many more projects to share with all of you, so come back tomorrow for even more creative and inspiring ideas. I know I cannot wait to share my creations with you.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">See you tomorrow.</p>
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		<title>January Preview: Sweet Treats For You</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:58:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mytime</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home decor/3-D items]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are back again today with our last peek at what&#8217;s NEW! for the January Release tomorrow! Today you will want to visit: Debbie Marcinkiewicz Kathryn Berthiaume Monique Hansen as they are each sharing a peek at the Sweet Treat Tote! This is a versatile template with three insert options, so don&#8217;t miss the projects [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center">We are back again today with our last peek at what&#8217;s NEW! for the <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/">January Release</a></strong> tomorrow!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Today you will want to visit:</p>
<li><a href="http://debssimpletreasures.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Marcinkiewicz</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kathrynberthiaume.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kathryn Berthiaume</a></li>
<li><a href="http://fortheloveofpaper-moniques.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Monique Hansen</a></li>
<p style="text-align: center">as they are each sharing a peek at the <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=7_5">Sweet Treat Tote</a></strong>!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">This is a versatile template with three insert options, so don&#8217;t miss the projects from the team and I.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">I think you will all enjoy the many possibilities this package has <img src='http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong> <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=7_5">Sweet Treat Tote</a></strong></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/autimnsfront.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18488" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/autimnsfront.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="632" /></a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center">I will show you how amazing this package is by sharing my project here, using the 3 options you have. I am using the same tote cover, and will use the 3 insert options.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Available in PDF, SVG, GSD, DXF, WPC</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Completed Project Size:</p>
<p style="text-align: center">6 Inches Tall</p>
<p style="text-align: center">4 3/4 Inches Wide</p>
<p style="text-align: center">3 Inches Deep</p>
<p style="text-align: center">What could be sweeter than a tote that not only carries your sweets, but presents your treats in 3 different, but fabulous ways? Talk about versatility!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">You can package up a plethora of items in here using 3 different box inserts that fit into one fabulous tote!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">From store bought/homemade lollipops and candy, to bath &amp; body products, or some homemade stationary! So many possibilities in this one tote, whatever you choose to use it for will certainly be a treat for whomever you gift it to.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/stinsert2-3.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="611" /><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/contentsst.jpg"></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">The handle is fun, functional and convenient.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">This template can open up, or the inserts can slide in.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/contentsst.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="509" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">I love monochromatic colors as it is easy to get a stunning look with little effort.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">This is <strong>option #1</strong>, using the large box insert.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">This is a favorite option of mine <img src='http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/autumninsert21.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="529" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">It can hold a lot of items. I love the look of the large box and the open window. You can leave it open or cover it with acetate. You can also totally omit the window and change the window shape for even more possibilities!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">I was inspired by the bath/beauty products for my design on the box.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/stindert1.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="615" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">I used the flowers and flourishes from the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=3&amp;products_id=62">Fanciful Flourishes © </a>set. The tag sentiment is from the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=3&amp;products_id=148">Well Preserved © </a>set with the flowers from the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=3&amp;products_id=61">So Sentimental © </a>set.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Now we got to <strong>option #2</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/insertopt3.jpg"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/insertopt3.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="452" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">This is a fun box base that fits perfectly into the bottom of the <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=7_5">Sweet Treat Tote</a>. </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Makes a perfect holder for so many gifts.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/insetrautumns3.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="647" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">The base ends under the window cut out so you cannot see it, and it is large enough to hold your items without it spilling out.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Next we get to <strong>option #3</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/lolli.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="505" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Using the same box base (above), and turn it around, we offer a lollipop template for you to insert and display your beloved sweet treats!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/lollipopinsetopt.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="381" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">You can also alter the cut outs to suit other project ideas like pencils (with toppers), party tubes or whatever else you can dream up!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/popinsertsw.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18495" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/popinsertsw.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="592" /></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/lollipopinsetopt.jpg"></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/lolli.jpg"></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/autumninsert21.jpg"></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/stinsert2-3.jpg"></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/stindert1.jpg"></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center"> With cake pops becoming so popular now this would become a fabulous holder to transport and present them too.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">A tip: For heavy pops/items use florist foam or Styrofoam under the template for the sticks to insert in to.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"> <a href="http://www.mytimemadeeasy.com/">Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=7_5">Pretty Packaging Templates:</a> </p>
<p style="text-align: center">Sweet Treat Tote</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=3">Pretty Impressions Stamp Set:</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center"> Fanciful Flourishes, So Sentimental, Well Preserved</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Thanks for stopping by.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Come back tomorrow for a great group post with more of our amazing NEW! products.</p>
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		<title>January Preview: Hey Cupcake!</title>
		<link>http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2012/01/05/january-preview-hey-cupcake/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:58:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mytime</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home decor/3-D items]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[My Time Made Easy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I know it&#8217;s been forever since I&#8217;ve posted. Sorry about that. My updates have usually been on Facebook as I&#8217;ve been too busy to post here. I have been busy this past month making gifts for family, friends and teachers, and really enjoying the holidays with my children and family. I hope you all had a great holiday with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center">I know it&#8217;s been forever since I&#8217;ve posted. Sorry about that. My updates have usually been on Facebook as I&#8217;ve been too busy to post here. I have been busy this past month making gifts for family, friends and teachers, and really enjoying the holidays with my children and family. I hope you all had a great holiday with your loved ones too!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Santa was extra good to me this year, as he brought me a new cutting system the <strong><a href="http://www.uscutter.com/index/page/product/product_id/1607/category_id/148/product_name/12%22+Silhouette+CAMEO+Electronic+Cutting+Tool+-+In+Stock%21">Silhouette Cameo!</a></strong> This is an amazing machine! AMAZING! Check out the video at their site. It works with the <strong><a href="http://www.mytimemadeeasy.com/store/">My Time Made Easy ™ LLC </a></strong>Pretty Packaging Templates and cut files. You can use it with GSD, DXF and with a software upgrade (which is fabulous) you can use SVG files!!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">I&#8217;m in absolute heaven with it and its accuracy and detail for intricate cuts. Another AMAZING feature: You can use a print and cut feature to print and cut out your digital images! No more hand cutting. This machine is beyond amazing and I highly recommendit if you are in the market for a new machine <img src='http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' />  Goodbye Cricut! I&#8217;m also selling my <strong><a href="http://www.blackcatus.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&amp;t=1838">NEW! Black Cat Cougar Lynx </a></strong>&lt;&#8212; It is a expensive machine that is too complicated for me, but may be good for someone else.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">OK enough of that. I&#8217;m just excited having a new machine&#8230;.so let me share what I came for, and that is for your first peeks at our January Release products which will be made available for purchase on January 8th!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Today our first preview is of a NEW! Pretty Packaging Template called <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=7&amp;zenid=f4073886cc62daa0745acac4a00ad440">Hey Cupcake!</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center">So make sure you visit:</p>
<li><a href="http://papermakeup.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Katie Cotton</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kindcreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Kind</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tangiink.com/" target="_blank">Tangii Crain</a></li>
<p style="text-align: center">for some amazing ideas using this new package!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong>Hey Cupcake</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/hccsid.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="457" /></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/hycctp.jpg"></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/prtycake.jpg"></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/hccsid.jpg"></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/heyccsidew.jpg"></a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Available in PDF, SVG, GSD, DXF, WPC</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Completed Project Size:</p>
<p style="text-align: center">6 1/2 Inches Wide<a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/cakeout.jpg"></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/cakysed.jpg"></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/yumcake.jpg"></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">3 1/2 Inches Deep</p>
<p style="text-align: center">3 1/2 Inches Tall</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Store bought baking boxes just aren&#8217;t as fun as this!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Now you have a perfect way to give and display your sweetest creations!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">This adorable, and completely customizable bakers box comes complete with dual cupcake insert (optional), so you can give something sweet with that special creative touch that will not only fill their tummy, but warm their heart.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/prtycake.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="367" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">For my design on this box I used the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=6&amp;products_id=500">Farmhouse Fresh ©</a> digital paper on my box lid. </p>
<p style="text-align: center">The window frames were stamped using the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=3&amp;products_id=145">Killer Curves: Fancy Frames </a>set, in white stazon, on the acetate.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/hycctp.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="279" /></p>
<div style="text-align: center">The cupcake is from the NEW! <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=3">Sweet Treats Digital Stamp Set </a></strong> (releasing on Jan. 8th) Designed By Sara Williams. This is a delicious set of sweet images that are certain to make any occasion scrumptious! You can&#8217;t tell by the photos but the cupcake is cut and layered several times, and the cherry is a rhinestone. The cupcake is layered onto the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=10&amp;products_id=458">Frame Me ©</a> cut file.</div>
<div style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/cakysed.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="504" /></div>
<p style="text-align: center">What better way to present and package up your sweet treats!! I actually didn&#8217;t make this cupcake, even though it looks homemade! I bought it as a cupcake single at Target in the food section.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/yumcake.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="554" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Cupcake Insert : 2 1/2 Inches Around-Can be altered to suit your project needs.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">This box is seriously fun, functional and easy to assemble.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">You will want to start making cupcakes just to package them up <img src='http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/cakeout.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="487" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Don&#8217;t let its name fool you!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">This box can hold more than a cupcake duo! It can also can hold a variety of baked goodness/gifts/items too. You can opt to not use the insert, as the box in itself is fabulous, or alter your insert cut outs (and lid cut outs) to further suit your gift giving needs.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2012/01/heyccsidew.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="411" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.mytimemadeeasy.com/">Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=7_5">Pretty Packaging Templates:</a> Hey Cupcake</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=3">Pretty Impressions Stamp Set:</a> Sweet Treats, Killer Curves: Fancy Frames</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=6">Pretty Printable Digital Paper:</a> Farmhouse Fresh</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=10">Pretty Pieces Cut File:</a> Frame Me</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Come back tomorrow to see what else we have in store for you!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">It is sure to be a sweet surprise <img src='http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>A Box is a Box (Year in Review)</title>
		<link>http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2011/12/01/a-box-is-a-box-year-in-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:57:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mytime</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home decor/3-D items]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[My Time Made Easy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Be sure you check out what the design team has done for our Year in Review using the Box is a Box template: Debbie Marcinkiewicz Petal Top Box Kathryn Berthiaume Petal Top Box Katie Cotton Petal Top Box Lisa Kind Box w/Lid Monique Hansen Box w/Lid Tangii Crain Box w/Lid With the stressful holidays we [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center">Be sure you check out what the design team has done for our Year in Review using the Box is a Box template:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://debssimpletreasures.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Marcinkiewicz</a> Petal Top Box</li>
<li><a href="http://kathrynberthiaume.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kathryn Berthiaume</a> Petal Top Box</li>
<li><a href="http://papermakeup.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Katie Cotton</a> Petal Top Box</li>
<li><a href="http://kindcreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Kind</a> Box w/Lid</li>
<li><a href="http://fortheloveofpaper-moniques.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Monique Hansen</a> Box w/Lid</li>
<li><a href="http://www.tangiink.com/" target="_blank">Tangii Crain</a> Box w/Lid</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center">With the stressful holidays we could all use something that we can whip together, and is stress free, but fabulous! This is THE perfect template for any time where time is tight and you want something wonderful, with little effort, but lots of impact!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">I created a four season themed gift box using all 4 cut outs that come with the <strong><a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=7_5&amp;sort=20a&amp;max_display=60">A Box is a Box template</a></strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2011/11/streessbox.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18464" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2011/11/streessbox.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="353" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center"> I LOVE the <strong><a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11669909&amp;cm_vc=200">13 oz. STRESS RELIEF eucalyptus spearmint sugar scrub</a></strong>!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Once again my packaging was designed to suit my gift.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">This was made for my brother&#8217;s girlfriend for her birthday. This is her favorite color, and she loves pampering <img src='http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' />  As a new mommy she deserves it too. Inside I included a gift certificate to get some Spa stuff too <img src='http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' />  Her favorite place (per my brother).</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Packaged with care sentiment, and bird silhouette is from the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=3&amp;products_id=492">Well Rounded © </a>set, printed then cut using the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=10&amp;products_id=463">Simple Tags Collection ©</a> cut file.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">The bow was created using the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=10&amp;products_id=359">Abra-Bow-Dabra ©</a> cut file.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Here are all the box angles&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2011/11/pretybirdflwr.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="526" /><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2011/11/flwels.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18459" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2011/11/flwels.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="498" /></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2011/11/leafside.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18461" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2011/11/leafside.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="517" /></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2011/11/leafflakes.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18460" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2011/11/leafflakes.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="516" /></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2011/11/flakesed.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18457" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2011/11/flakesed.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="512" /></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2011/11/treesnow.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18466" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2011/11/treesnow.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="515" /></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2011/11/treeside.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18465" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2011/11/treeside.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="563" /></a><a href="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2011/11/well-packed.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18467" src="http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/files/2011/11/well-packed.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="495" /></a>As you can see, everything you need is included, and it doesn&#8217;t take much to make this basic box become an amazing gift in itself!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">No stress.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Easy and elegant, any time of year.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Change out your cut outs to suit the occasion and you have a FAB gift box for everyone you know.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Resize it to suit your needs, and the possibilities are endless!</p>
<p style="text-align: center">So here&#8217;s to a stress-free holiday with loved ones near or far, and a healthy and happy new year!</p>
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