Thursday, June 25, 2015

Have a flippin' amazing summer!


Hello! I hope you're having a flippin' awesome day! :) I had fun coloring this sweet Lulee's Swim Time stamp from PeachyKeenStamps. Isn't she adorable?! And guess what?! She is only $3.50!!! I colored her with Copics {I'll list colors below}. I made a beach for her using distress inks and water. I used antique linen for the sand, peacock feathers for the ocean, and tumbled glass for the sky. For a finishing touch on the Lulee's Swim Time girl, I added wink of stella and glossy accents to her swimmies. The greeting is from the Sit Back And Relax set by MyCreativeTime. It's just perfect because she has "flippers" on. :) I also used the Stitched Rectangular Frames And More Dies by MyCreativeTime

♥ Nikki ♥

Copics Used
Skin- E51,30,21
Cheeks- R11
Yellows- Y13,15,18
Orange- Y38
Pink- R32
Blues- BG11,23
Flippers- C1,3,4,5 

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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Celebrate you!


Hello! It's Die Of The Month day at MyCreativeTime. This month it's the Stitched Capture Frame die. I've used it on this card to make a shaker. I did some masking to add the hat from the Tweet Me set to the sweet giraffe from the new Hello Baby set. I colored the party giraffe with my Copics. I stamped and cut out the "celebrate" banner from the Chalkboard Birthday set. I shaded it with Copics. I used the 3 Stitched Star Dies and stamped "you" from the Tweet Me set on the little one. I also used the Stitched Rectangular Frames And More Dies for the pink layer. I used the Stitched Grass Die for the grass on the shaker. The papers are from the Sugar Chic and Dreamy collections by Heidi Swapp.

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more creations! 

♥ Nikki ♥ 

Saturday, June 20, 2015

Seas the day


Hello! I love getting more out of my stamps, don't you???!!! For this adorable sea turtle, I used the Dragon Family Face Assortment by PeachyKeenStamps. Yep, dragon faces! I think it makes for a pretty darn cute sea turtle! :) I used this Sea Turtle SVG from MissKateCuttables and my Cricut Explore to cut it out. I cut it from white cardstock, and used my Copics to color it. I used broken china, peacock feathers, and salty ocean distress inks to make the background. The greeting is from the Hey Sailor set by MyCreativeTime. To finish this off, I added blobs of glossy accents...they
 look like bubbles. :) OH and she is on a WOBBLE so she swims! :)

♥ Nikki ♥

Copics Used
YG00,01,03,25


Friday, June 19, 2015

MCT 44th Edition Release Blog Hop!


Hello! You should have arrived from Lucia's Blog, if not, head HERE to start at the beginning. For my card, I used the new Wishing You Both The Best set. I stamped the flowers first and used liquid frisket to mask them off. Then I stamped the cake over them. Then I colored the cake and flowers with Copics. The greeting is also from the new Wishing You Both The Best set. I used the Stitched Rectangular Frames And More dies for the main panel and the vellum layer. I finished it off with wink of stella and sequins. 

Your next stop on the hop is RUTHIE


"FREEBIE STAMP"

Our "Freebie" for this release is this ADORABLE "Baby Word Die". It will be given to the FIRST 150 shoppers! If you are one of the 1st 150 shoppers it will be automatically added to your package at the time of packaging/shipping. Once 150 shoppers come through, the die will be available for purchase. So, if it’s for sale in the store, you are not one of the 150. No exceptions will be made. This freebie die is not a part of the “bundle” and will be sold separately!

UPDATE ON FREEBIE DIE!!!
Hello again! Okay, the 150th shopper came through 20 minutes ago (at 10:45am)! Emma is not able to update her site at the moment to make it available for sale! Sooooooo…..she decided that everyone who places an order by midnight PST tonight WILL RECEIVE the "Baby Word Die!" YEP, you have until midnight PST tonight (Friday, June 19, 2015) to place an order to get the cutie patootie "Baby Word Die" for FREEEE! This is ALSO a little token of all of our appreciation to ALL of you! We have had ALOT of followers who have been supporting MCT since DAY ONE & to all of our NEWBIE followers! THANK YOU & we APPRECIATE you ALL! xoxo P.S. Don't worry about adding the FREEBIE to your cart, it will automatically be added to your package!


***BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY***
For our blog hop giveaway, Emma is giving away a $50 gift card to the "My Creative Time" store to ONE LUCKY winner! ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the MORE chances you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner!

***SALE ALERT***
ALSO, DON'T FORGET our sale starts RIGHT NOW here: http://shop.my-creative-time.com/New-Release_c40.htm! Use the code: JUNE2015 to receive a discount off your entire purchase! This sale applies to "IN-STOCK" items ONLY. This sale will end on Friday, June 26th @midnight PST. 


Thursday, June 18, 2015

MCT Sneaks Day 4


Hiya! It's day 4 of sneaks for MyCreativeTime. Today we are sneaking a new set called Hello Baby, and the "freebie" for this release...the Baby Word Die. I used the Baby Word Die to cut fun foam to make my own stamp. I used it to stamp the background. I used the Stitched Rectangular Frames And More Dies to cut the panels. I used the Bunch Of Fun Circles Dies and the new Bunch Of Stitched Doily Dies. I stamped the cute little elephant from the Hello Baby set, and colored him with my Copics. I added little dots to the blue parts of his ears with a white gel pen. I stamped the greeting from the new Hello Baby set on the banner from the Vintage Labels Dies.  

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more sneaks!

♥ Nikki ♥

***Sneak Peek giveaway!***
We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday & the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday in her video! ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the more chances you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner! For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE & let's start spreading the word!;) 


Wednesday, June 17, 2015

MCT Sneaks Day 3


Hello! It's day 3 of sneaks for MyCreativeTime. Today we are sneaking a new set called Already Missing You. I did some masking to make my little flock of flamingos. I snapped 2 pics of the process...Here is what it looks like after stamping and applying liquid frisket {mask}. 


And here it is after stamping the flamingos that will be in the background.


It looks like a hot mess in progress, but turns out pretty jazzy. {The liquid frisket rolls off super easily} ;) For my scene, I wanted to focus on the 2 flamingos in the front. They're "friends". :) So I colored them more dramatically. I used just 2 Copics on the other flamingos. 


I added some eyelashes to the "friends", and also added wink of stella and glossy accents to parts of them. The greeting is also from the new Already Missing You set. Oh, I also used the Stitched Rectangular Frames And More and Stitched Oval Dies. Forgot to say that I used my Copics to color the border behind the frame. 

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more sneaks! 

Copics Used
Flamingos {"friends"} RV10,21,23,13,14,25
Flamingos {plain} RV10,21
Legs and nose/beak/bill? HA! YR02,65 E97
Shadows W0,00 

***Sneak Peek giveaway!***
We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday & the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday in her video! ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the more chances you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner! For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE & let's start spreading the word!;) 








Monday, June 15, 2015

MCT Sneaks Day 1


Hello! It's day one of sneaks for MyCreativeTime. Today we are sneaking a new die set called Bunch Of Stitched Doily Dies. I have used one on this card. I also used the super cute existing stamp/die set called Sit Back And Relax for the flip flops and the greeting. Oh, and I of course used the Stitched Rectangular Frames And More Dies. :)

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more sneaks! 

♥ Nikki ♥

***Sneak Peek giveaway!***
We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner! For example, the set we are showcasing on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner of that on Thursday & the sets we are showcasing on Thursday, Emma will announce that winner on Friday in her video! ALL you have to do is leave a comment on each of our blogs! You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the more chances you have for winning! VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE leave a way for us to contact you w/your comment just in case "YOU" are the lucky winner! For EXTRA entries, you can spread the word about this release on Facebook, tweet about it OR even instagram it! #mycreativetime! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE & let's start spreading the word!;) 

Thursday, June 11, 2015

MCT Trending Now- Nautical


Hiya! We're exploring the nautical trend today at MyCreativeTime. I used the Anchors And Hearts Dies by MyCreativeTime. I cut the anchor out of Post It Paper to make a mask. I inked over a chevron stencil to create the pattern. Then I peeled up the mask, and VOILA! A patterned anchor! Easy peasy! I used the Stitched Rectangular Frames And More Dies to cut the panel. 

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more nautical creations!

♥ Nikki ♥

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

My world is brighter...


Hello! I hope you're having a happy Wednesday! I had such a blast coloring this dragon! I used the Faceless Dragons digis from PeachyKeenStamps for the dragon. I gave her a face with the Dragon Family Face Assortment by PeachyKeenStamps. I used the Stitched Rectangular Frames And More dies, Bunch Of Fun Circles dies, Trio Stitched Banner dies by MyCreativeTime. The greeting is from the You're Brilliant set by MyCreativeTime. I added wink of stella and glossy accents to the nails and horns. :) 

Doesn't get much happier than a rainbow colored dragon! :) Have a HAPPY day! 

♥ Nikki ♥

Copics Used
Greens- YG00,01,03,25
Reds- R22,24,35
Oranges- YR04,16,07 
Yellows- Y15,18,19
Blues- B00,01,02
Purples- BV00,01,02
Grays- W1,2,4,6

Monday, June 8, 2015

Thanks a melon!


Hiya, and happy Monday to ya! :) I hope you're having a happy day. For my card today I used the Faceless Fruit digi set by PeachyKeenStamps. The cute face is from The Adorbsies Face Assortment by PeachyKeenStamps. I colored them with my Copics. The patterned papers are from a Christmas collection! :) The Home For The Holidays 6x6 paper pad by Doodlebug. I used the Stitched Rectangular Frames And More Dies, Bunch Of Fun Circles Dies, and Vintage Labels dies from MyCreativeTime. The greeting is from the Fruit Sentiments Two set by PeachyKeenStamps.

♥ Nikki ♥

Copics Used
R21,22,14,35
YG11,03,25

  

MCT Made In Minutes


Hiya! It's Made In Mintues Monday at MyCreativeTime! My card today is crazy simple and totally quick! I used the Bunch Of Fun Circles dies to make my shaker window. I gold heat embossed a greeting from the Chalkboard Birthday set by MyCreativeTime. I filled the shaker with some gold and neon pink sequins and called 'er done! Easy peasy lemon squeezy. :) Oh, the fun patterned papers are by American Crafts. I got the 6x6 paper pad at Hobby Lobby, but I can't find a name on it. 

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more creations. 

♥ Nikki ♥

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Friends never cry alone!


Hello! My friend Shar is having a sketch challenge on her blog HERE. I made this to play along. I flipped and adjusted the sketch a little. :) I used the Faceless Veggies set by PeachyKeenStamps for my adorable onions. I gave them faces with the new The Adorbsies Face Assortment by PeachyKeenStamps. The greeting is from the Bawlin' Bunnies set by PeachyKeenStamps. Get it? They're crying cuz they're onions. HA! I used the Stitched Rectangular Frames And More dies, Stitched Sweethearts and XOXO dies, and the Fun Stitched Edges dies by MyCreativeTime. The patterned papers are from the Happy Harvest 6x6 paper pad by Doodlebug

I hope you're having a wonderful Sunday. 

♥ Nikki ♥

Copics Used
E30,31,35,42,51,35
YG11,03,13,25,17

Saturday, June 6, 2015

When life gives you lemons, squirt it in the eye!


Hello! There are NEW faces just released at PeachyKeenStamps. They are SO CUTE. :) They are called The Adorbsies. I've used The Adorbsies Face Assortment on the new Faceless Fruit Digi's from PeachyKeenStamps. I colored them with my Copics. I used the Fruit Sentiments Two set for the greetings. I also used the Stitched Rectangular Frames and More dies, Bunch Of Fun Circles dies, and Vintage Labels dies from MyCreativeTime. I finished off my card with some wink of stella and sequins. I love this card so much...because YELLOW! :)

Nikki

Copics Used
lemons Y00,02,06,08,18,19
tongue R24,27
leaves YG03,23,25,17
stem E33,35

Psst...There is another awesome SALE at PeachyKeenStamps

Friday, June 5, 2015

Hello friend


Well hello there! I hope this day finds you well, and ready to have a kick arse weekend! For this card, I again stamped and colored on patterned paper. This is kinda turning into a "thing" for me. :) I used the ridiculously cute fox from the December 2013 set by PeachyKeenStamps. I colored him with my Copics. The greeting is also from the December 2013 set by PeachyKeenStamps. The patterned papers are from the Take A Hike 6x6 paper pad by Simple Stories. I finished it off with sequins. 

I hope you really do have a KICK ARSE weekend! :) I'm off to see The Band Perry tonight! They are putting on a FREE show for us here on base at MCAS Miramar. Yay! YAY! 

Copics Used
Fox- YR12, YR14, E97, E15
Fox "white" fur- W1, W0 
Cheeks- R000
Shading- W's 




Thursday, June 4, 2015

Hello, foxy lady


Hello! I made a card to play along in the current Lawnscaping Challange which is to use critters. Here is my card...


I colored the fox from the Into The Woods set by Lawn Fawn with my Copics. I love that cute set! The hello word bubble is also from the Into The Woods set. I used the Claire's ABC's set by Lawn Fawn to stamp "foxy lady" onto the banner from the Vintage Label Dies by MyCreativeTime. I also used the Stitched Rectangular Frames And More dies, Bunch Of Fun Circles dies,  and the Tag Layers Dies by MyCreativeTime. The patterned papers are from the Sugar Chic 6x6 paper pad by Heidi Swapp. Oh, and the bow in her hair is from the Monster Mash set by Lawn Fawn

♥ Nikki ♥

Copics Used
Fox fur YR12, YR14, E97, E15
Fox "white" fur W1, W0
Cheeks and ears R000



Wednesday, June 3, 2015

MCT Inspire Me Wednesday

Hello! It's Inspire Me Wednesday at MyCreativeTime. My card today was inspired by the Dreamy 6x6 paper pad by Heidi Swapp that I picked up the other day. I wanted to do some really soft Copic coloring to go with the paper. I used the We're Better Together set by MyCreativeTime for the cup and donut. I stamped the donut first and then masked it off and stamped the cup over top of it. I colored the donut with E30 and E31 after I stamped the frosting with Cotton Candy ink from SimonSaysStamp. I stamped the sprinkles with Mint Julep ink by Hero Arts. I colored the cup with G0000 and G00. I used W00, W0, and W1 for the "white" areas on the cup. The greeting is also from the We're Better Together set. I finished the card off with some wink of stella, glossy accents on the sprinkles, and a scattering of sequins. I added the wink of stella to just the shaded areas of "white". 

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more creations. 

I hope YOUR day is sprinkled with happiness! :)

♥ Nikki ♥

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Wishing you a happy birthday

Hello! I hope you're having a fabulous day! Today I had fun playing with the awesome December 2013 stamp set by PeachyKeenStamps. It's also the second card I've colored on patterned paper {you'll see another tomorrow}. I did that card first, and now I'm really in to coloring on patterned paper! LOL I used the Dreamy 6x6 paper pad by Heidi Swapp. Look for a break in a pattern to do your stamping. It's just instantly more interesting because of the pattern. Anyhoo...I colored the deer and balloon from the December 2013 set by PeachyKeenStamps with my Copics. The greeting is also from the December 2013 set. I used the Stitched Rectangular Frames And More dies by MyCreativeTime for the panel, and the Fun Stitched Edges Dies for the scalloped border. I finished it off with wink of stella and sequins. 

Psst! Everything is 20% off at PeachyKeenStamps! :) Happy Tuesday to ya! :)

♥ Nikki ♥

Monday, June 1, 2015

Gnomies are my homies!





Hello! I made this card today to play along in the current MyFavoriteThings challenges. The Sketch Challenge and The Color Challenge. Also, today is the start of Kathy Racoosin's 30 Day Color Challenge, part deux. ;) Here's my card...

I used the adorable gnome from the You Gnome Me set by MyFavoriteThings. I colored him with my Copics. I jazzed him up a bit by drawing him a plaid shirt. :) I used the Tag Layers dies by MyCreativeTime for the tag. I cut an additional tag and used the Grassy Edges dies from MyFavoriteThings. I stamped the Candy Stripe background by PeachyKeenStamps and cut it out with the Stitched Rectangular Frames And More dies by MyCreativeTime. I used the Banner Trio Dies for the greeting. That funny greeting is from the March Gnomes 2012 set by PeachyKeenStamps. {I used the physical stamps, but the set is now available in digi form} OH and I used the Cartoon Clouds Background by MyCreativeTime for the sky. 

I hope you're having an awesome day! 

♥ Nikki ♥