For the Love of Paper

My Time Made Easy Feburary Relase - Pull tab UP!!

2012-01-31T21:33:00.000-07:00

My Time Made Easy is having a Design Team Call check out all the details HERE

Hi Everybody!! Wow I cant believe it is already the beginning of February. I don't know about you but where I live we have had a exceptional warm winter... So nice that I am getting spring fever knowing the winter is getting shorter and I can soon start putting my spring plans in action :)..

With the beginning of a new month comes brand new stamps, paper, cut files and Templates for My Time Made Easy!!

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This month Lauren has created a template that comes in 2 shapes square and octagon. This template is called Pull Tab up... Today I am sharing the octagon shape and have made a Valentines gift set :)

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This template went together in just minutes. I have used the Amour paper pack for my decorative layer.

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Ack!! I love this new cut file called Under lock and Key. My sentiment is from the stamp set Wound sentiments.

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Here is a little peek of the inside...I added 2 bags of these Yummy chocolate hearts!

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Here is the coordinating card. I used Wind em up stamp set and the sentiment from Wound sentiments!

A perfect gift for that special someone who had a few loose screws but you love them anyway lol!!

Need more inspiration be sure to check out the MTME DT Gallery. Today is a group post so be sure to visit all the girlies blogs for some great gift ideas... and you can purchase everything you see Today!!!

Lauren Meader (owner)

Lisa Kind

Tangii Crain

Kathryn Berthiaume

Something Sweet MTME Release Day (jan8th)

2012-01-07T22:03:00.000-07:00

Today is Release Day!! Now you can get creative with all the Yummy templates, stamps, paper and cute files that are available today at My Time Made Easy!!

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Wow what do you think of this template....I LOVE it ..Thanks Lauren :)...

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First of all the template!!!! It's called Hey Cupcake!! I have filled my template with cupcakes but you could fill it with endless gift ideas. How about some candles, body scrub, or some potting plants.... Endless ideas. My decorative layer was cut using Just perfect paper pack. I cut out a Cornice trimmed Rectangle and added it to the bottom.

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Top View

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Open View

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I printed off these two hearts from the stamp set Sweet Sentiments and cut them out. Placed them on some lollipop sticks and they made perfect cupcake pokes.:)

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To finish my gift set I made a coordinating card. I printed the cupcake boarded from Sweet treat Stamp set, used coordinating paper , Sentiment is from Sweet Sentiments stamp set and last but not lease the adorable owl is from and old stamp set called Critters with heart:)...

Need more inspiration? Check out the MTME DT Gallery. Today is a group post so make sure to hop around for a ton of inspiration...

Lauren Meader (owner)

Sweet Treats For You MTME Sweet Peaks (Jan7th)

2012-01-06T22:03:00.000-07:00

Hi Everybody!!! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and your New Year has started on the right track :)... Today is sneak peek day for the My Time Made Easy January Release. I am super excited with the new templates this month. Lets get started!!.

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Squeal!!! Isn't this simply adorable. This new template called Sweet Treat Tote is fabulous. It comes with 3 different box inserts that fit into one tote. I am using the Lollipop insert. I am so please with the way this turned out. I have started a new hobby on top of paper crafting and that is cake decorating. So when I seen this template I knew right away what I was going to do with it. FILL it with homemade Cake Pops!!!A great goodie bag for a child's birthday party (fill with Lollipops). Somebody you know who is not feeling well? This would sure to make their day a bit sweeter :) Perfect for your sweetheart on Valentines Day!!

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Here is a side view

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Okay here are the details. The template is called Sweet Treat tote, I used the paper from the new paper pack called Minty Chocolate. My sentiment is from the stamp set Sweet Treat Sentiments.

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Lastly I have topped off my template with this adorable card that I made using and older cut file called Love Notes. This cut file is perfect for all those Valentine cards :)

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Well That is it for me today.. Be sure to visit the other My Time Girls today to see this template used with the other box insert options.... Need more inspiration check out the MTME DT Gallery.... I will be back tomorrow (Release Day) with another Sa-Weet template gift set :)thanks for stopping by today!!

Lauren

Debbie

Kathryn

Happy New Year in Review

2012-01-04T15:02:00.028-07:00

I hope you were all inspired with this months My Time Made Easy Release. I have to say it is right up my alley with what I am doing right now and couldn't be more excited about this release.

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And to end our release with A Year in Review. I have make this cute little gift set to package up some warm and fuzzie mittens. :)

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I have used A box is a box template.It is just the perfect size. My layers are cut using Femmie Flakes and Fuzzies paper.

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A view of the inside:)

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To finish off my set I made a coordinating card. This adorable image with sentiment if from the Warm Sentiments stamp set.

Thank you so much for joining me for this months MTME release. Don't forget about the MTME DT gallery for so much inspiration.

Today is a group post so make sure to hop around and see what everybody has created for you today :)

Lauren Meader (owner)

Gingerbread House

2011-12-11T19:44:00.001-07:00

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Hi Everybody...I hope you are all well...I have been a busy little bee preparing for Christmas... I am so excited for My Daughter to come home from University. I spoke to her the other day and I cant believe how 4 months of being on her own she has developed in to a mature young lady... Her dad and I are so proud of her.... I am also having my whole family join us at our house this year. There will be 12 of us in total...So bake bake bake is all I have done for days lol.... I wanted to share my first Gingerbread house that I have made from Scratch!!! I bought the silicone mold from a local store Gifts and Gadgets, made my ginger bread, royal icing and picked out way to much candy lol.... The little reindeer was made from gum paste that I learned how to do from Melissa at My cake school. I also searched around for ideas on google and seen this house from Sweetopia and loved the icicle idea :).... Well that is it for me today. Thanks for dropping by :)..

A Box is A Box Year In Review. -

2011-12-01T21:46:00.000-07:00

Hi Everybody, I hope you have enjoyed this months release this month. Always a ton of inspiration at My Time Made Easy.

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Today I have used Option 2 for today's template. A perfect Just Because gift :)

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I just love this A Box is a Box template. I have used the new paper pack Femmie Flakes and Fuzzies paper.

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Here is a top view of my box using the Bow Tied cut file.

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For My card I have used the New Cut file Let it Snow Globe. Adding a Sentiment from the New Stamp Set Warm Sentiments. Well that is it for me..I hope that you have enjoyed yourself as much as I have this release...

Be sure to stop by and see what the other Dt Member have for you today...Need more inspiration ? Check out the My Time Made Easy DT Gallery...Monique

Lauren Meader (owner)

A Box isn't Just a Box. - Movie Date

2011-11-30T22:03:00.000-07:00

Hi Everybody. Today is release Day over at My Time Made Easy!!!! Today we are having a group post. The template we are showing today has 2 options. So some of us are showing option 1 and some are showing option 2 ...

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Today I am showing you Option 1 of this New Template called A box is a Box. It has a petal top on the box. I thought this would be the perfect gift to give my hubby when all the hustle and bustle of the holidays are over. :)

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This template is so versatile. It come with 2 lid options and 4 different cut outs for the sides...I have not used any cut outs on my side I have just left it it solid. I have alternated my paper with black card stock and Pop up some Fun Paper. Topped it off with a bow and Ta Da :)

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Here is a view of the inside with all my goodies.. I also decided to make a tag to go with the surprise. My tag was make using Round Up cut file and Night at the Movies Stamp set.

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And last but not least my coordinating card using the same paper Pop some fun and Night at the movies stamp set.

Well that Is it for me. I will be back tommorow with this same template using Option 2.

Need some more inspiration check out the My Time Made Easy DT Gallery.

Be sure to see all the different styles today that the DT has made for you....Monique

Lauren Meader (owner)

Insert Card Here - Feel Better Soon

2011-11-29T21:49:00.000-07:00

Hi Everybody... I know I say this every month but can you believe it is almost December?.. Have you started on your Holiday shopping ?... I am happy to say that I am almost done.... With the beginning of the month comes My Time Made Easy Release...Yay!! Always so much fun. :)

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This month Lauren is releasing 2 templates, 4 cut files, 3 stamp sets and some fun paper. The template that we are using today is called Insert card here. Everybody is giving some samples of this template today so you can see all the options. I have decided to use this template as a get well box. :) With the seasons changing it seems everybody is getting a bit of a cold ... I have decorated the top with a cute little bear from the stamp set Wonderful Woodland Creatures that will be sure to cheer up my sick friend :)... The New cut file Bow Tied is cut using Free Style Florals paper and sentiment from A spot of Tea.

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Here is a picture of the inside of my Get Well Gift :)....

Well that is it for me today. Tomorrow is release day and I will be back with some more goodies :)

Don't forget today is a group post so make sure to hop around :0...Need more inspiration ? Check out the My Time Made Easy DT Gallery :)...Monique

Lauren Meader (owner)

Thankful & Beautiful

2011-11-19T06:25:00.000-07:00

Hi Everybody and welcome to The Twinery and Market Street Stamps blog hop. If you have arrived from Samantha Casey's Blog your in the right spot.

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Oh how I love these colors. Today I have made a card for the blog hop. My Market Street Stamp set is called Autumn Greetings... This stamp set comes with 5 images and 11 sentiments.... Click here to take a look .

....I have wrapped up my card with Mandarin, Lemon Drop and Cappuccino Twine from The Twinery for the finished touches....

With this blog hop there are some awesome prizes... The Twinery will be giving away One Ultimate Sampler Pack (retail vale $25.00)

and Market Street Stamps will be giving away

One $25.00 Shopping Spree

To be eligible to win either prize you must visit each blog on each day of the blog hop and leave a comment on each post.

Deadline for prize giveaway is Friday Nov 25th

Prize winners will be drawn at random and will be announced Saturday , Nov 26th on both The Twinery and Market Street Stamps Blogs.

Your next stop on the hop is Meg Craig..

Good Luck and thanks for stopping by today :)

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-10T06:35:00.000-07:00

Hi Everybody . Today is my project day for The Twinery...If you visit my blog often you will know that I love fall and everything that comes with it..The smells, the colors, the food, and the traditions!!!

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So for my project I have made pumpkins out of Toilet paper rolls... They were the easiest things to make.. I just love the way they turned out.... I did not make a tutorial but check out this one Here.

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I have used 3 different colors of Twine on my pumpkins Mandarin, Cappuccino, and Lemon Drop. The cute matching tags are a freebie on the Twinery Blog get yours here today :)

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I have also used the Free Tents cards as table place settings for my table. They are wrapped up with the coordinating Twine.

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I hope that you have enjoyed my project for today...

If you having trouble deciding what to buy your crafty friend or relative for Christmas.. Can I suggest the Ultimate Twine Bundle... A must have for any Crafter, Baker, or Decorator :)

Thanks for joining me today..Monique:)

Do Not Open

2011-11-09T06:16:00.003-07:00

...If you have arrived from Deb Felts Blog your in the right spot:)..

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Are you ready for some fun?

The {Stamps} of Life and The Twinery Design Teams are playing together for this hop!

About The Twinery:

Our twine is made from 100% cotton, it’s eco-friendly and made in the USA. Whether you’re gift wrapping, crafting or tying up baked goods to give to a friend, our baker’s twine adds a fresh, yet nostalgic look to any project at hand! Our baker’s twine comes in 14 delicious colors and is uniquely twisted against a bright white hue, creating an eye-popping burst of color and a creative embellishment! Our twine has lots of color which lends to a fun, candy-striped look. For creative ideas & more…visit OUR BLOG!

About The {Stamps} of Life:

We feature high quality, made in the USA, clear stamps and digital stamps/brushes for stampers, card makers and scrapbookers. Feel free to browse our gallery with more than 2500 samples using our stamps, watch our free how-to videos and join our club!

As you make your way through the hop make sure you comment on each and every post. There will be 2 prize winners chosen randomly among the blogs:

One winner will win 2 stamp sets (winners choice) valued at $12.95 -total retail value: $26.90 per prize! from The {Stamps} of Life.

One winner will win the Ultimate Color Sampler Pack ($25 value!) from The Twinery!!!

The prize winners will be announced on The {Stamps}of Life and The Twinery Blogs on Wednesday November 16th.

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Here is my project.. I have made this cute little template and am going to fill it with some twine for a holiday gift.....I am a traditional girl but I just love these new colors for a switch...

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I have wrapped my template using Twinery Twine Lilac and Caribbean.

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My stamp set is called Joy 2 Christmas Set #3.. this is a must have for your Christmas Collection. 32 stamps on a 4x6 sheet.

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Well that is it for me...

Next stop is Vicki Garrett....Happy Hopping

Holiday Year In Review

2011-11-03T22:06:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody...I sure hope you enjoyed this months release as much as I did... Today is everybody's Favorite A Year in Review... I didn't do very well I used all new stuff..Ack!! Sorry guys I got carried away!!

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I thought this gift set would be so cute to give to a classmate. Or just a little something for a friend.

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I have created this little elf set with the New Template Cover-Alls. So many ideas threw out the year for this template!! For the decorative layer I have used Candy Claus paper.

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Squeal!! Look at that cutie patootie elf. He is one out of the 4 images in the New stamp set Holly Jolly!! The Rolling pin and eggs are from a jam packed set called What's Cookin.

Thank you for joining me for The My Time Made Easy November Release. Be sure to hop around to see what the other DT members have for you today... Need more inspiration ? Check out the MTME DT Gallery.... Monique

Lauren Meader (owner)

Merry Christmas

2011-11-02T21:58:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody. I hope you have been getting some some inspiration for Holiday Gift giving.

Today is our assigned day for My Time Made Easy.

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Here is my project for today..This would be great a a sweet gift idea or just to place as an ornament in your home.

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The template is called Sleigh Ride. I have substituted the rails that come with the template with the New Candy Striper cut file. On the decorative layer I have used the Holly and Sentiment from Secret Santa Stamp set. This is my first time making a Gum drop Christmas tree... I have many spaces but with everybody eating my gumdrops faster than I could add them to my tree lol...this is how it turned out!!

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A Close up Picture

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A Sleigh just does not seem complete without its Reindeer... This cute little guy was created using the New Cut file call My Deer Friend.... Well that is it for me today but make sure to check out the rest of the team's blogs.... I will be back tomorow with everybodys's favorite Holiday Year in Review.. ..Monique

Don't forget about the MTME DT Gallery :)

Lauren

Debbie

Kathryn

November Calendar Page

2011-11-01T21:12:00.000-06:00

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Wow I can't believe October has come and gone.And better yet we still don't have any snow!!!....Being the beginning of a brand new month comes a new calendar page. . Are you interested in making a calendar page and joining the line up. Send me a e-mail :)..Be sure to visit the other ladies for their calendar inspiration this month :)...Monique

Holiday Hop-Along

2011-10-31T21:11:00.000-06:00

Today is release day at My Time Made Easy. We always have a group post full of inspirational projects on release day.. So grab a cup a coffee and have fun hopping along :)

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Today the group will be sharing a gift idea with each of templates.. Lauren and I are using the new template called To The Point/ Dreidle box. Lauren has a sample of the Dreidle box be sure to check it out HERE. I have made two projects for today . This first one is suppose to look like a pencil. I folded one end in and left the other side out. What a cute way to say Merry Christmas to your favorite teacher.. My decorative layers are cut out using the New paper pack called Hot Holidays. My tag and holly are cut out using Frost bitten cut file. I used Alphabet soup paper and topped it off with a sentiment from Sugar and Spice stamp set.

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Using the same template but assembled it with both ends out I have made a Tree ornament. I just love how Lauren's template are so versatile. When I was cutting out my template I added a piece from the Beautiful Bauble cut file for my opening, Using a piece of velum so you could see threw it... I place a electric candle inside. I am going to hang this on my Christmas tree using the idea of how they used candles in the old days to decorate. :) Do you think they really did that?!!

Need more inspiration? Check out the MTME DT Gallery, And dont forget to hop around to the other Team members blogs today... There is a ton of eye candy to be seen :)...Monique

Lauren Meader (owner)

My Time Made Easy Sneak Peeks

2011-10-30T21:58:00.000-06:00

Happy Halloween Everybody!! Where has time gone.. Can you believe that it is already time for another My Time Made Easy Release... And with the Christmas Holiday Season right around the corner (55 day to be exact) it is time for some Adorable and Affordable gift giving.... We are having a huge release this month 4 templates, 4 stamp sets, 4 cut files and some new paper sets.... Your not going to want to miss a thing....

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Here is my sneak peek gift set!! I just love this idea!! Toot Toot :)

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Lets start with the template.... This template is called Tri-it!! You could use this template for so many things, A party hat, Which hat or Candy Corn... I have made mine into a ice cream cone... Well I hope it looks like a ice cream cone :0...The decorative layers are cut using Bringing Home Girl digital paper. I stamped on the sentiment with Staz on using the stamp sets Fancy a cuppa and Just for you.

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This tag was cut using the Just retail tag cut file. Stamp sets used are the New Rainbow of wishes and Timed write. The tag is cut on Gaga for gingham paper. !!

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Here is the inside view with all the goodies inside.

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Isn't this image the sweetest thing you ever did see... She is from the new Stamp set Rainbow of Wishes. This stamp set comes with one image and 8 sentiments. Once again I have used the coordinating paper Bringing home girl.

I hope you liked my sneak peek.. Need more inspiration? Be sure to check out the MTME DT Gallery..

Be sure to hop around today and see

Lauren

Lisa

Kathryn

Twinery and Sweet & Sassy Hop!! Season's Greetings

2011-10-19T06:06:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody if you have arrived from Korin Sutherland's blog your in the right spot!!!

... Today The Twinery and Sweet and Sassy Stamps have teamed up for a blog hop.

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Did you know there is only 67 more day until Christmas!!! For my Holiday card I have used Sweet and Sassy Stamp set called Winter friends. I have added some lace and wrapped it up in Twinery Twine. The colors I have used are Peapod and Lilac...

How would you like to win some prizes...

The Twinery is giving away One Ultimate color Sampler pack (retail value $25)

And Sweet and Sassy Stamps is giving away One Season of change stamp & die set (retail value $28)

You need to comment on All Blogs to be eligible to win... Deadline to hop/ leave comments is 11:59EST Saturday Oct 22nd. The winners will be announced on the respective company blogs on Sunday Oct 23rd.

Next Stop on the Hop is Monika Davis

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Operation Julie's Smile!!

2011-10-07T06:11:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody.. I am so happy that you could join us today for this very special Blog Hop.If you have arrived from Grace Hester's blog your in the right spot.

I want to start off with a bit of house keeping.. This blog hop is very large 120 + people have joined us to support our friend Julie, with that being said if there is a break in the chain the complete list of blogs in the hop is posted on the Sweet Stamp Shop Blog. You have a full weekend to get around to all the blogs to be eligible for prizes by leaving comment.

Yes there are prizes over 2500.00 in prizes that have been donated by very generous companies . A complete list of these sponsors is listed on the Sweet Stamp Shop Blog. Prizes will be drawn for the following

1. From comments left on the Blogs

2. From PayPal Donation list

3. Blog Hop Hosts

To make a Donation to please press the Donate Button which is located on the side bar.

What is Operation Julie's Smile?

“The creative blogging community is coming together this weekend to help one of our friends, Julie Ranae. You may know her as the Design Team Coordinator for many wonderful companies from bakers twine, die cuts, rubber stamps and more. What many people don’t know about Julie Ranae is that she has had some pretty major dental surgeries in her lifetime due to medication she had to take as a child. It was in her plans to think about having all of her teeth replaced at some point in the next 5 years, a decision that was pretty easy to plan out. But then it happened…she chipped her front teeth on a weekend a month ago. The dentist told her there was no way to save them & that it was his recommendation that she give in and have them all her teeth removed soon, but for that day, they needed to get her front teeth done so her gums could begin to heal. He said he would 'work out payments with her to have ALL this work done...but when she called to make her appt for the first step of impressions, they told her the amount of money that was needed and that the 'payments' applied only to the two teeth that were extracted that day. Her husband Paul was with her & that too, was his understanding as well. So this is how she has found herself in this situation…Needing at least $4000 to get started and another $3000 to finish the process…a total of $7000.

Nicole Rixon, owner of Sweet Stamp Shop put together this benefit after finding out about this situation and before Julie Ranae knew it, it took flight!

Because she is an event organizer by trade, she has taken on the job of organizing all of the blogs in this hop as her way of ‘working overtime’ for what she needs, the same as if she were able to work overtime at an outside job to pay for the work to be done.

It is the goal of all of these generous friends & sponsors to help make this situation more do-able for our friend so that she can share a brand new smile with all of us soon.

If there is anything you can do to help with a financial donation, there is a donation button ready for you to click. Any amount is appreciated and ALL DONATIONS will be eligible for prizes from our sponsor pool of over $2500.”

When I heard about this Blog Hop I Knew right away I wanted to join to support my fellow Twinery Team mate Julie. And I also knew what I was going to create. ~~~~

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Isn't this the cutest little tooth fairy gift set you have ever laid your eyes on...Toot Toot !! Yup tooting my own horn lol... I have used supplies from 2 company's that I design for MTME and The Twinery. I have listed the products below.

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My gift box with the lid on

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And a close up of the tooth fairy box.

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And A close up of my card!

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Well that is it for me . I hope you have enjoy your stop here at my blog. The next stop is

Ms. M's Blog.

Make sure you leave a comment here before you go so that you can have a chance at the amazing prizes up for grabs and if you can, please make a donations so we can help bring back a new smile for our friend!!

Materials

Twinery Twine: Butter Cream & Pink Sorbet

Template: Topped off MTME

Paper: Taylor's Teeth paper MTME

Stamps :Lost My tooth MTME

Cut file: Lost my tooth MTME

MTME Holiday Year in Review

2011-10-03T22:13:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody.. I hope you had as much fun as I did with this months MTME release. So many ideas for Holiday gift giving. Make your list and check it twice because before you know it Christmas will be here :).. Today is everybody's Favorite Year in Review.

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What do you think of my Wreath. It was so easy to make and wow you should see how it looks on my door. Very Festive. I have used the Abra-bow-dabra cut file. Check out Laurens video HERE to make 2 variations of bows with this cut file. The Two bows that have pattern were cut using 12 days of snowflakes. This is a must have for your paper collection and guess what MTME gives it away for FREE!! The sentiment in the middle is from the new set Beautiful Baubles.

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And that is it for me ..Thank you so much for joining us for this months release... Are you still looking for more inspiration? Be sure to check out the MTME DT Gallery. Today is a group post and your not going to want to miss a thing :)... Thanks for stopping by..Monique

Lauren Meader (owner)

Merry and Bright

2011-10-02T21:49:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody.. Today is our assigned day. I am making a gift set using an old template with this months new images :).

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Here is today's complete gift set
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Lets start with the template. This template is called So Fortunate. My decorative layers are cut from the paper pack called Brisk Breeze. I have added a bow and that is just how easy it is to created affordable gift giving with MTME.
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Now for my gift.I have made some Christmas gift tags with Two new cut files that are available at MTME today :). The first one is this cute little mitten called Frost bitten. My cuff is made with the coordinating paper from Brisk Breeze. My sentiments and holly are from the stamp set Secret Santa.

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This cut file is called The stocking were hung. These two cut files are larger than you see here. I have sized mine down for a proper gift tag size.

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And last but not least my matching card. Once again I used Brisk Breeze paper pack. This cute Perky Lil Penguin is a new digital image for this month. The sentiment is from Beautiful Baubles. Wow thanks for hanging in there today for my long post... Need more inspiration check out the MTME DT Gallery. Thanks for stopping by today..Monique

Be sure to stop by and see

Lauren

Debbie

Kathryn

October Calendar Page

2011-10-01T23:27:00.000-06:00

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Wow I can't believe September has come and gone. How fast time flies....Being the beginning of a brand new month comes a new calendar page. This month I have used different type of calendar than I have used in the past. Changing things up is good right :).. This month I have used a Halloween theme. The cute Frankin fun from MTME... Are you interested in making a calendar page and joining the line up. Send me a e-mail :)..Be sure to visit the other ladies for their calendar inspiration this month :)...Monique

MTME Happiest of Holidays

2011-09-30T21:54:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody!! Today is release day at MTME. Be sure to stop by the shop and see all the newest products being released today.

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Today I have a Thanks giving gift set. I love love love everything to do with fall . All the pretty rich colors, pumpkins, scarecrows I could go on and on... This gift set is just screaming warmth to me ..!!

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This is my version of another new template being released this month...That's a wrap template is so unique and just the right size for so many gifts.

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I have filled my gift box with 6 candles all of fall smelling senses :)

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I have used Fall Foliage paper for my decorative layers. The sentiment is from the stamp set Framed Elegance.

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And last but not least my coordinating card. Again I have used Fall Foliage paper to match my pretty template. The background paper was stamped using the stamp set Thankful and I topped it off with a Roster from the new set Well Rounded.

That is it for me. Need more inspiration check out the MTME DT Gallery. Today is another group post so be sure to hop around :)..Thanks for stopping by today ...Monique

Lauren Meader (owner)

MTME October Preview

2011-09-29T22:03:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody...Yup it is that time again, time for another fabulous MTME release. If you are starting to think of the holidays your not going to want to miss anything this month. Its all about easy, affordable gift giving and with MTME the possibilities are endless.

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The first new template is called Topped off. This is a must get. This simple little box has 4 tops to use all year long. 4 layered pointed petal flower, 3 layered star , a dual layered Square for a graduation hat, and this adorable snowman.

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Every Year I love to give away Christmas Tree Ornaments and this template is the perfect size. I put my name on the hat to show how easy it is to label. This would even be perfect for a place setting at your Christmas Dinner table and fill the box with some mints, jokes or small toys.

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My matching card was cut out using Creative Card Cut file. The cute little snowman is a new image being released this month called Frost bitten. The sentiment is from the new stamp set called Beautiful Baubles. Well that is it for me today. Need more inspiration be sure to check out the MTME DT Gallery. Today is a group post so make sure to hop around and see what the other DT members have to share today :)...Monique

Lauren Meader (owner)

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Kathryn Berthiaume

Winner of the Twinery Blog Hop!!

2011-09-26T10:53:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody I hope you all had a fabulous weekend.... I wanted to thank you all for all your sweet comments on my blog during The Twinery Blog Hop. I have used Random.org to pick a winner and this is what it came up with. I tried all morning to get the widget to work on my blog and I have finally given up and just took a picture lol...

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So the lucky winner of The Twinery Sampler Pack is

Kelly Massman

Congratulations Kelly!!!

It was Fun!!

2011-09-23T21:56:00.000-06:00

Looking for the Twinery Blog Hop click HERE

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Hi Everybody. I want the thank the Jugs DT so much for having me this month. It was a ton of fun designing with you ladies. The last challenge I have with the Jugs is a 3D challenge. Alter a box (tissue box, pop tart box etc) with a FALL theme of some sort. I have altered a tissue box into a fall vase. I cut the top off of the box cover it with rich red material topped with a bow and this cute little tag. The sentiment is from the stamp set from MTME Keep strong. Well that is it for me, I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Be sure to stop by the rest of the team to see what inspiration they have for you :)...Monique

The Twinery Blog hop

2011-09-22T07:05:00.000-06:00

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Hi Everybody!!If you just came from The Twinery your at the right spot and Welcome to the second Day of The Twinery Blog Hop. Just in case you have not heard of The Twinery , It is the best online store for Bakers Twine. The twine is made from 100% cotton, it's eco-friendly and made in the USA. It comes in 14 colors. You can buy a spool or try a Sampler pack get yours HERE today. Speaking of Sampler packs I am going to give one away to one lucky winner. Check out the details at the end of this post:)..

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I am all about fall... I love all the warm rich colors.. I have created a scarecrow center piece for my table :)... The base of my project is just a wreath that I bought at Walmart. I have created my scarecrow using the MTME tricky tote template . For her locks I used The Twinery Lemondrop and Cappuccino Twine. She is so cute and adds a ton of warmth to my kitchen :)...

Now for the GIVEAWAY!!!

This sampler pack of all 14 colors of Twinery Twine could be yours. Here is what you have to do.

1. Comment and tell me what your favorite season is.

2. I would love it if you would be come a follower :)
3. Make sure you leave your info so I can get a hold of you if you win

I will be picking a winner on Monday Sept 26 2011 at8:00am MST
Good Luck!!
Nest stop on the hop is Linda Smith

Here is the full line up in case you get lost on the way :)

The Twinery
Monique Hansen (That's Me :)
Linda Smith
Ivona Foster
Sheri Twing
Angelica Suarez
Tifany DeGough

For Someone Special

2011-09-16T22:12:00.000-06:00

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Hi Everybody.. Hope you all have something special planned for the weekend :).. This week is a color challenge over at the Jugs Challenge blog. The colors are Kiwi/Olive Green, Pumpkin Pie Orange, Aqua/Turquoise Blue. Here is my take on the color challenge... I hope that you can play along with us this week :).. Be sure to stop by the rest of the team to see what they have created :)...Monique

Grab a cup

2011-09-09T22:02:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody.. Time to play along with the Jugs again. Make sure you check out each of the Jugs DT members Blogs to see if your the winner of their blog candy give away from last week sketch challenge.

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Now on tho this weeks challenge. This week is technique week...The technique is to use multiple sentiments on your card to create a background or focal point. I have used 3 sets of stamps from MTME Grab a cup, Grab a cup sentiments and Fancy a cuppa to created my background and focal sentiment... This card was so fun to make :)... Well that is it for me I hope you can join us this week for the Jugs Technique challenge :)..Monique

Open if you DARE!! A year in review.

2011-09-04T22:44:00.000-06:00

Today is a"A Year in Review" at My time Made Easy. I hope you have many ideas rolling around in your craft room on how to use all the new products released this month.

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With Halloween closer than we think I thought it would be a good time to get started on some spooky packaging.

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I have cut out the coffin using SK8 board box template out on black card stock. Using A spooky surprise stamp set I decorated with white ink. Wrapped it with twine and added a tag. Easy peasy!!! My tag is Lovely labels cut file and stamped with matching Lovely labels stamp set... And the sentiment from A Spooky surprise...

And that wraps up another full and exciting release with My Time Made Easy... Thank you for joining me today.

Don't for get about the MTME DT Gallery for more inspiration and Today is a group post so get hopping :)

Lauren Meader (owner)

Thankful

2011-09-03T22:04:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody. I hope you have been enjoying all the eye candy from this months release at My Time Made Easy. Today is my assigned day and I have made some Thanksgiving place setting crackers.

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What do you think of these wonderful warm colors... The second template to be release this month is called Tying up loose ends.. I thought this would be a great addition to my Thanksgiving Table.

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I have decided to make some Cracker name placements for my table. For each cracker I have decorated the ends of the template with Framed Elegance stamp. The decorated layer is Autumn leaves collection 1 & 2 paper. Then I made a tag with the new cut file simple tags. This cut file is available in four shapes. Square, rectangle, circle and oval. My leaves are a old cut file called Old oak leaf. I have stamped each initial on each cracker using Monograms defined stamp set.

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Another view of some of the crackers.

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I decided to make the Berry Sweet Basket template to store them. Place on my table this will make a great center piece of well. I plan on putting in some fresh fall colored flowers.

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Well that is it for me today. I will be back tomorrow for the all favorite "A Year in Review"

Need more inspiration check out the MTMT DT Gallery. Be sure to hop around and see what the girls have for you today :)..Thanks for stopping by...Monique

Lauren Meader (owner)

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Playing with the JUGS!!

2011-09-02T22:01:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody.....I have some exciting news... I was asked to join the JUGS as a Featured Designer for September... I am so excited to be playing with all of these very talented ladies .So this is the JUGS 100th challenge. The sketch is looking back at the very first sketch challenge on the blog!! Reminiscing is so much fun!!

I hope that you can join all of us at the Just Us Girls this week and get sketchy..

Be sure to stop by and see all the inspiration of the DT

September Calendar

2011-09-01T21:59:00.001-06:00

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Hi Everybody... Wow I am so excited to get back into the swing of things.. Last month I just could not find the time to get a calender page done. So the calendar stand was empty for the month of August :(.. But I am happy to say that September is done and full of fall colors.. Fall is my favorite time of the year..It is full of warm cozy colors...My calendar is printed from the Graphic Garden... If you have time to make a calendar page for October just let me know and I will link you up.. For now be sure to check out these ladies inspirational calendar pages :)..Thanks for stopping by today...Monique

Christine

Julie

lisa

Tangii

Danni

Tricky Treats. MTME Release Day

2011-08-31T22:05:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody!! Today is Release Day at My Time Made Easy. Today I have made a Scary Surprise treat package!!!!

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What do you think of this Scary Surprise goodies set. Once I seen this template I new right away what I was going to make.

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The New template is called Tricky Tote. As you can see it is huge look at all those goodies... I have use paper from the paper pack Traditional Halloween to create the hair. I also added the Cornice trimmed rectangle cut file for the bottom of my template.

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Frankin fun stamp goes perfect with my template. I have used Traditional Halloween paper and the same ribbon to make my coordinating gift :)..

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I hope you enjoyed my post today. Make sure to hop around to see what the rest of the girls have created today.

Need more inspiration check out the MTME DT gallery.

Thanks for stopping by today...Monique

Lauren Meader (owner)

My Time Made Easy Sneak Peeks

2011-08-30T22:06:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody... Yes It is that time again for a My Time Made Easy Sneak Peek... Today is a group post. We will all have made 4 cards using the New Images this month. Lauren is releasing 2 templates, 2 full stamp sets, 7 singles 6 cut files and digital paper that are all a must have.... Lets get started on my sneak peeks :)

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Ack!! Isn't he just the cutest little guy you ever did see.... He comes with the New stamp set called Wonderful Woodland Creatures.. My paper is New as well and it is called Trendy Forest.. I have used an old sentiment from the set Bizzy Bunny Stamp set.

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Whoooo's cute... Yes this adorable Owl is from the same Wonderful Woodland Creatures stamp set. I have used paper from the New paper pack Color Infusion. And also use a old sentiment for this card as well from the set Critters with Heart.

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This card was made with the new and the old as well . New Digital image called The count. Paper from the set Traditional Halloween and sentiment from the Stamp set. A spooky surprise.

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And last but not least this little Witch that is too cute to be scary is a new digital stamp as well.. I have used |Traditional Halloween paper again and the sentiment is from A spooky surprise .

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Those are my sneak peeks for you. Be sure to check out the rest of the team ... Need more inspiration don't forget about the MTME DT Gallery.

I will be back tomorrow with the cutest template ever you not going to want to miss a thing on our Release Day Group Post:)

Lauren Meader (owner)

Hello!!

2011-08-26T08:44:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody... Wow I just want to say what great blog friends I have to be checking up on me and making sure I am ok..You are all too sweet.... Yes I am fine. Sorry for my absence... life is just in the way and seems to be not a single second left for me... The kids will be back in school on the 6th of September and hopefully I will have some more time :). I think I have everything ready for the big move on Sunday. Yes Breanna will be moving to University. I have checked and double checked all the boxes to be sure she will have everything she needs.. As for me well it is tough letting go . I have so many mixed emotions Happy for her, excited, sad, anxious and even a bit jealous!! But most of all I am such a PROUD MOM!! :)

Some good news is the last couple of days I have been a busy little bee in my craft space. Starting On Aug 31 the Sneak Peeks will begin for the My Time Made Easy Release...

I have calender page for September. ( I missed last month)

And I am Guest Designing in September..I can't wait to work with these ladies:)

I thought I would share some pictures of my garden with you today:). It started off really slow because of all the rain and lack of heat this year but is finally coming around.

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Artificial cabbage at the beginning of my rows for some extra color

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We just planted our raspberry patch this year so it is a bit spars... enough to snack on but the jam will have to wait until next year.

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Beans are ready to pick... carrots and beats will be another week or so:)

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This is the first year for our strawberries as well.. they are so Red and SWEET!!.

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Another View

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Lots of peas!! And these babies are ready to be picked!!

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Well that is it for me today... Thanks for stopping by :)...Monique

String Art with Twinery Twine

2011-08-05T08:07:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody... Today I am sharing a Twinery Twine Project.. There are so many ways to use Twinery Twine. Cards, Scrapbook Lo's, pretty packaging the list goes on... Today I am sharing String Art with Twinery Twine...I love how it turned out and was so much fun to make.

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Look at the way the twine pops right out on the black back ground... I used 3 out of the 14 colors of Twine... Caribbean, Pink Sorbet and Lemon drop.

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Here is a close up.. So much fun :0... If you have not tried out Twinery Twine or can't decided what colors to get.. Why don't you try a sampler pack.

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I hope you enjoyed my project and thanks for stopping by today :)

A Year In Review "You Sweeten My Day"

2011-08-04T22:05:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody...I hope you have enjoyed August My Time Made Easy release as much as I have... Check out the Newest Products Here..So at the end of every release we have a Year in Review... This is when we all pick any template, stamps and paper and make a new project to use what we already have :).. I just love this idea :)

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When you need a little something to give away and not a whole lot of time to spend on it... This is the perfect gift set for you!!

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This cute little gift is made using the cut file called Oh-k dokey.... I have cut it out using Coffee Bean paper... 4 k cups fit perfectly in it..

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Whether you want to fill it with coffee, hot chocolate or tea the stamp set Fancy a cuppa add-on is the perfect Stamp Set for you to add a little something on top of the cups to make that gift a little extra special :)

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I have used the matching paper and ribbon on my card... Using the stamp set Fancy a cuppa I have added sentiments that will surely sweeten up anybody's day :)... That is it for me but be sure to check out the other DT blogs today..Need more inspiration check out the MTME Gallery :)...Monique

Lauren Meader (owner)

You're Special !!!!

2011-08-03T22:11:00.001-06:00

Hi Everybody..Today is our Assigned for the My Time Made Easy Release. I have made a special treat gift to give away to somebody special.

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My Gift set

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In case you haven't heard the new template that Lauren has created this month At My Time Made Easy is called It's in the Bag.. I have used Be Mine and Well woven digital paper for my decorative layers... My sentiment is from the stamp set Lunch box love notes..I have added some glitter and a bit of lace to top off my special gift set.

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Oh boy don't those cookies look Yummy!!!!

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I of course have a coordinating card for my gift set using the same paper and color theme... I have added the label using the Occasional labels stamp set and matching cut file. My sentiment is 3 individual sentiments from the stamp set A secret Surprise. And last but not least I used My bee-loved cut file and Bee-loved stamp set to created my bumble bee... Easy Peasy :)... I sure hope I have inspired you today.. Need more insprition check out the MTME DT gallery.. and be sure to check out all the new products for this months release HERE.. Thanks for stopping by today..Monique

Lauren Meader (owner)
Kathryn Berthiaume

Just Chillin

2011-08-01T22:08:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody.. Wow I had a month off and so much has been happening over at Totally Stampalicious!! They just had a brand new release... More adorable images from the Bugaboo line .. And Now Images from the talented Sylvia Zet of Wee Stamps... check out the latest release HERE...

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Now onto this weeks challenge... This week Totally Stampalicious is Celebrating the lazy Days of Summer!! Let's see some sort of frozen treat on your creations... I have used Poppi Penguin from the latest release.. Isn't he the cutest:)..I hope that you can join us in the challenge this week :).. Thanks for stopping by today!!..Monique

Did you hear the NEWS!!!!

2011-08-01T18:06:00.000-06:00

Looking for My My Time Made Easy Post Click HERE

Well there is some great news for all you Twinery Twine Lovers...

The Twinery has THREE New colors for you to get crafty with!!!

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Squeal!!! Aren't these fabulous!!!!

All of these colors are available right now .... More exciting news you can get yours today for $12.00 a spool... This deal is only on for a very limited time so make sure to get yours HERE today!! Check out the Twinery Blog to see all the samples the DT has for you :)

Back to School Release Day

2011-07-31T22:01:00.001-06:00

I hope you all enjoyed all the eye candy the MTME DT had for you yesterday... Today is Release Day. So everything you see is available for purchase:) We are having another group post today. We are all making 4 cards using the New Back to School Stamp set.

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So as you can see I used the same sketch for all my cards. Mixed up the colors, images and sentiments using the same paper packs and Stamp sets.... The paper packs I used are called Alphabet Soup and Sensational staples... My images are from the New stamp set Back to school and I also used Lunch Box Love notes. Back to School has 3 students, backpack, star, butterfly, a School House and so much more to make your back to school cards and gifts.. Need more inspiration check out the My Time Gallery.... Be sure to hop around and check out the other DT girlies cards today :)..Thanks for stopping by...Monique

Lauren Meader (owner)

My Time Sneak Peek

2011-07-30T22:12:00.001-06:00

Hi Everybody...Time for a Sneak peek of this months release for My Time Made Easy... Today we are having a group post using the New template It's in the bag with Back to School stamp set...Perfect for back to school gifts.

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Here is a look at my gift set :)

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I have decorated It's in the bag template with Under the Cabana Paper.

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I love the little handles to give it a back pack look

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I have filled my template with back to school goodies for a little boy. The ideas are endless fill it with gift cards to a coffee shoppe or book store, school supplies, treats or chocolates.

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I used Under the Cabana paper again so it coordinates with my template. I just love this little guy with his back pack..The sentiment and image come in the stamp set called Back To school...This set is a must for Back to School gift giving. The set comes with 27 digital images. That is my sneak peek ..Make sure to stop by the other DT members for more ideas. Need more inspiration check out the MTME DT Gallery :)..I will be back tomorrow with another project for release day :)..Thanks for stopping by today ...Monique

Lauren Meader (owner)

Hello

2011-07-26T15:13:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody..How is your summer going... Despite the weather... we have had a wonderful July... With Graduation done my hubby and I were ready and had our bags packed and we were ready to take off on our holiday.. We left home and traveled into the United States down the Washington, Oregon and California coast and then back home inland a total of 7300km (about 4540miles) We saw Breath taking scenery, made some wonderful new friends. ate delicious food and took many pictures that we will cherish and look back on :).. Here are a few that I am sharing with you :).. Enjoy!!

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We checked out all the Twilight Highlights in Forks Washington

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Washington Coast..Trying to touch the water with out getting wet lol!!

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Breathtaking Oregon Coast

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Welcome to California

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California Coast

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Redwood Forest

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Wowza

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Favorite Picture

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San Fransisco Bridge

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Santa Cruz California

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Crater Lake Oregon

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Crater Lake Oregon...Very Pretty!

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Yup on a cliff one false move and we would be swimming lol

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I will be back on Monday with a Challenge card for Totally Stampalicious using one of the new release stamps... Totally Stampalicious is having a blog hop on Thursday so be sure to check out the blog:)... I will have a sneak peek for MTME on July 31 that you don't want to miss :)...Thanks for stopping by today...!!

String Art with Twinery Twine

2011-07-05T07:00:00.005-06:00

Hi Everybody... Today I am sharing a Twinery Twine Project.. There are so many ways to use Twinery Twine. Cards, Scrapbook Lo's, pretty packaging the list goes on... Today I am sharing String Art with Twinery Twine...I love how it turned out and was so much fun to make.

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Look at the way the twine pops right out on the black back ground... I used 3 out of the 14 colors of Twine... Caribbean, Pink Sorbet and Lemon drop.

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Here is a close up.. So much fun :0... If you have not tried out Twinery Twine or can't decided what colors to get.. Why don't you try a sampler pack.

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I hope you enjoyed my project and thanks for stopping by today :)

Update

2011-07-04T21:10:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody... I am going to be taking a blogging break for the next couple of weeks but will be back at the beginning of August with some really fun stuff.... August release for My Time Made Easy... A fun release from Totally Stampalicious... A project your not going to want to miss for The Twinery and a all time Favorite New Calender Page.... I am sorry my lack of visiting your blogs and commenting but will back to hear all your summer adventures and looking for some inspiration from your Paper crafting ideas.... Hope you all have a wonderful summer :)

For Her " A Year In Review"

2011-07-03T22:00:00.004-06:00

I sure hope that Blogger is cooperating with me as this post is scheduled :)... I just love this part of the My Time Made Easy release each month.. Inspiration to use those products you already have !!!

As you know my oldest daughter just graduated and she was the inspiration for my project today. I have given it to her as a keepsake box... She loved it :)

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Squeal!! I seriously just love the way this turned out... I have use the What's your angle template and added a hat!!! I wanted the hat to be the vocal point on my template so I decided use no pattern paper just to add a few swirls using Fanciful Flourishes stamp set. My frame is cut out using the Framed Elegance cut file and stamped using the coordinating stamp set... The sentiment is from the stamp set Chase your Dreams... The 2011 was added using Keep it organized stamp set... I sure hope you liked this project as much as I do....

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Well that is it for My Time Made Easy release this month..I hope you had as much fun as I did :)... Need more inspiration be sure to check out the MTME Gallery . Today is a group post so make sure to hope around so you don't miss out on anything :)...Monique

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Lauren Meader (owner)

True Friend

2011-07-02T22:00:00.004-06:00

Hi Everybody.. I hope you are enjoying the latest templates, stamps, paper and cut files release by My Time Made Easy.. Today I am sharing another way to use the For Keeps Template.:)

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Oh boy don't those M&M's look good.. They are my favorite :)..

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So today I am using the For Keeps template again... I have used the full box option that I used the other day to put my greeting cards in... But this time using the Be Dazzled cut file.. I cut the frame out and lined it with acetate so you could see my goodies inside the box. The pretty paper is from the Spring is here paper pack. I cut my butterfly with Flutters and Flowers cut file finished with some pearls and wrapped in ribbon.. and now I have a yummy gift for somebody special :)

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I seriously recommend this paper pack Spring is here...It is so fun bright and playful... My image and sentiment are from the Stamp Set My little Friend. That is it for me today... Make sure to stop by tomorrow as I have a awesome project for "A year in Review" Toot toot... I love because of what it means to me :)... Need more inspiration check out the MTME gallery and be sure to visit the other girlies today :)

Lauren

Tangii

Debbie

July's Calender Page

2011-07-01T21:51:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody..I am here today to share July's Calender page but first I would like to share a few personal photos of my Daughter... Her Graduation was last night and we are so very proud of her..

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Thank you for letting me share one of my prize possessions with you :)..Ok Now on to the calender page!!

.. So here it is my calender page for July . I have used the Seriously funny Gus for my page this month..I think this is one of the funnest sentiments for him :)I hope you like it and are inspired...If you are and make a calender for Aug send me your link and I will Link you up :)..Thanks for stopping by today..Monique

For More Calender page inspiration check out these Blogs

Keep Dazzling Them

2011-06-30T22:48:00.000-06:00

Today is release Day at My time Made Easy!! And we are having another group post!! Today Lauren wanted each of use to make 4 mini cards to fit into the For Keeps template :)

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Here is my complete set..I am so happy with the way these turned out!!
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Lets start with my template..This the second design for the For Keeps Template... I made the template with white for my base and Crawling Vine Silhouettes paper for the top. The butterfly's are from the Stamp Set Be Dazzled and were put on there digitally as well as the inside frame. I used the Lauren's New tutorial to cut it out and then stamped the sentiment on with black ink. The sentiment is from the Stamp set Just For You.
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A little peak of the inside!
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My cards all coordinate with just a little something different on each of them. Papers used are Dainty Damask and Blooming with Elegance paper. I put my image on the Be Dazzled Frame Digitally and then cut using the Be Dazzled cut file. The frame on my sentiment was stamped using Paper Patterns stamp set. All the sentiment are from Sensational Sentiments Stamp set. I used a lot of dimensionals on my cards to really make the frame POP...
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I did a little something different with the image on this frame.. This is actually taken from a piece of paper from the Blooming with Elegance pack. I just sized it down and used it as a image... Isn't digital fabulous..lol... I am just learning how to use digital...Well that is it for me today ..Need some more inspiration check out the MTME Gallery... Be sure to hope around and see what all the other girlies have for you today :)

Lauren Meader (owner)

Dazzling Ideas

2011-06-29T22:02:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody.. Boy I hope Blogger is cooperating with me tonight..I have scheduled this post ... It is already time for My Time Made Easy July Release!!! Today I am sharing a fabulous little template that my daughters just fell in love with....Lets get started!!

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Would you look at this Gem of a gift set.....

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The template called Be Dazzled comes with not just one but two base options...Today I have used the option to package a necklace, earnings, bracelet or even a ring. I love the window display!!. The Stamps that are being release this month are perfect to coordinate with this template... Be Dazzled Stamp set... I have also used the Be Dazzled cut file using Lauren's newest video..Check it out here... My paper choice is called Crawling Vine Silhouettes paper.

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Now for my coordinating card I used the same paper and cut out those cute little flowers using the new cut file called Blossoming into Spring... The sentiment comes from the new stamp set Be Dazzled...That is it for me today but be sure to check out the other DT members for some more samples of this template... Need more inspiration check out the MTME DT Gallery!!!

Lauren Meader (owner)

Will You Bee Mine

2011-06-27T00:00:00.004-06:00

Hi Everybody.. Time for a Karen Doodles Challenge . Before I get to the challenge I just want to mention that this will be my last post on the Karen's Doodle Design team. I had a wonderful time designing with her images and it was a honor to be on such a wonderful team full of talented ladies... :) Thank you so much for having me :)

Ok This weeks Challenge is Perfect Purples!!.

I have used Just for you for my image this week...
That is it for me today but be sure to stop by the challenge blog to see what the rest of the Design Team has created for you".
I hope you join us this week for some Karen's Doodles fun, you have a chance to win one of three great prizes:
1st Place - 3 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles and Card of the Week Blinkie, awarded to the best entry( must have a Karen Doodles image to be eligible for 1st place)
2nd Place-2 Digital stamps of your choice from Karen Doodles

3rd Place-1 Digital Stamp of your choice from Karen Doodles

Happy Canada Day

2011-06-26T21:40:00.000-06:00

Monday again and time for another Totally Stampalicious Challenge.....This week your challenge is to make a card with a red and white color combo in honor of July 1st Canada Day .I have inked up Ava Flowers this week :) . Totally Stampalicious is still looking for guest designers so make sure you keep on playing in the challenges :).. Well that is it for today.Make sure to stop by Totally Stampalicious blog to see what the other DT members have created today:)... Thanks for stopping by..Monique

Happy Birthday

2011-06-22T22:02:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody. It's Thursday and that means time for another Pretty Pattern Sketch Challenge over at My Time Made Easy...For my card I used Be Loved Sentiments and Tending the garden. I also used Ga Ga for Gingham digital paper and Gardening Greats candied Apple Well that is it for me but make sure you check out what the other DT members have for you and I hope you can get sketchy with us this week :)...Monique

Sending You Sunshine

2011-06-20T00:00:00.003-06:00

Hi Everybody.. Time for a Karen Doodles Challenge This weeks Challenge is Flower Power!!.

I have used Spring Time for my image this week...
That is it for me today but be sure to stop by the challenge blog to see what the rest of the Design Team has created for you".
I hope you join us this week for some Karen's Doodles fun, you have a chance to win one of three great prizes:
1st Place - 3 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles and Card of the Week Blinkie, awarded to the best entry( must have a Karen Doodles image to be eligible for 1st place)
2nd Place-2 Digital stamps of your choice from Karen Doodles

3rd Place-1 Digital Stamp of your choice from Karen Doodles

A True Friend

2011-06-19T20:53:00.000-06:00

Monday again and time for another Totally Stampalicious Challenge...It's Wedding season so your challenge is to use something new and something old on your project... I have used a new stamp image from Birthday Gus and a old sentiment from the stamp set Old Brawd. Totally Stampalicious is still looking for guest designers so make sure you keep on playing in the challenges :).. Well that is it for today.Make sure to stop by Totally Stampalicious blog to see what the other DT members have created today:)... Thanks for stopping by..Monique

Friend

2011-06-15T22:00:00.002-06:00

Hi Everybody. It's Thursday and that means time for another Pretty Pattern Sketch Challenge over at My Time Made Easy...For my card I used Keep Strong Stamp set and So Fortunate Stamps set. Well that is it for me but make sure you check out what the other DT members have for you and I hope you can get sketchy with us this week :)...Monique

Friends are Flowers

2011-06-13T00:30:00.002-06:00

Monday again and time for another Totally Stampalicious Challenge...This week your challenge is everybody's favorite ANYTHING GOES.I have inked up Violet Scarlette :) . Totally Stampalicious is still looking for guest designers so make sure you keep on playing in the challenges :).. Well that is it for today.Make sure to stop by Totally Stampalicious blog to see what the other DT members have created today:)... Thanks for stopping by..Monique

You make me a better person

2011-06-13T00:00:00.002-06:00

Hi Everybody.. Time for a Karen Doodles Challenge This weeks Challenge is Frame it!!.

I have used Puppy and her Bone for my image this week...I think this is one of my favorite images :)
That is it for me today but be sure to stop by the challenge blog to see what the rest of the Design Team has created for you".
I hope you join us this week for some Karen's Doodles fun, you have a chance to win one of three great prizes:
1st Place - 3 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles and Card of the Week Blinkie, awarded to the best entry( must have a Karen Doodles image to be eligible for 1st place)
2nd Place-2 Digital stamps of your choice from Karen Doodles

3rd Place-1 Digital Stamp of your choice from Karen Doodles

Just Buzzing By......

2011-06-08T22:10:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody. It's Thursday and that means time for another Pretty Pattern Sketch Challenge over at My Time Made Easy...For my card I used Bee-Loved Stamp set and Bizz-y Blooms Digital paper. Well that is it for me but make sure you check out what the other DT members have for you and I hope you can get sketchy with us this week :)...Monique

I have been Published!!

2011-06-06T21:54:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody I have some exiting news..... In January I set some personal goals and one of my goals was to be brave and submit a few projects to see if I could get published...

So I went to work, kickin my mojo in high gear in hopes to come up with something spectacular !!

I made some 3-D templates from MTME and wrapped in The Twinery Twine... submitted and waited....Oh boy you should have seen my happy dance when I received the e-mail saying they wanted a couple of my projects. I could not believe it ,... I still cant believe it even when I see it in print lol.... I was published in Create: For the Home and I will also be in next months Create: Stamping...

If you would like to purchased these magazines I have enclosed a link...You purchase next months Create: Stamping and you can chose to get Create: For the Home for free:) Click here for the details.

I would like to thank you for all the support and sweet comments you leave me that keep me going and inspired :)

Friend

2011-06-06T00:30:00.003-06:00

Hi Everybody.. Time for a Karen Doodles Challenge This weeks Challenge is to use brads or eyelets or even both on your card or project.

I have used Springtime for my image this week...

That is it for me today but be sure to stop by the challenge blog to see what the rest of the Design Team has created for you".

I hope you join us this week for some Karen's Doodles fun, you have a chance to win one of three great prizes:

1st Place - 3 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles and Card of the Week Blinkie, awarded to the best entry( must have a Karen Doodles image to be eligible for 1st place)

2nd Place-2 Digital stamps of your choice from Karen Doodles

3rd Place-1 Digital Stamp of your choice from Karen Doodles

He Loves Me....He Loves Me Not!!

2011-06-05T20:50:00.000-06:00

Monday again and time for another Totally Stampalicious Challenge...This week your challenge is to use at least 3 different ribbons on your card or project.I have inked up the sentiments from Daisy Scarlette :) . Totally Stampalicious is still looking for guest designers so make sure you keep on playing in the challenges :).. Well that is it for today.Make sure to stop by Totally Stampalicious blog to see what the other DT members have created today:)... Thanks for stopping by..Monique

For Dad "A year in Review"

2011-06-04T22:20:00.000-06:00

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Hi Everybody.. today is the last post for this months My Time Made Easy Release... Every month our last post is titled "A Year In Review"..A way to get more inspiration using the Stamps, Templates and paper that you already have :)

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With Fathers Day right around the corner I have created a gift set that would be perfect for all those fishermen out there....

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I have used the template called Trendy Tool... This template is very spacious so you can load it up with a ton of goodies... My decorative layers are cut using Vintage Plaid Blue Hues with Spice Paper... This perfect sentiment was released last month from the stamp set For Dad...

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Aren't these bears the cutest!!! I love this image. It is called Let's go fishing..The sentiment and award ribbon are from the set For dad.... And that's my project.. I hope you have had fun and have been inspired with this months release.... Thanks for stopping by today...Monique

For more inspiration check out the MTME DT Gallery and be sure to stop by the other DT Girlie's for more Pretty Packaging inspiration :)

Lauren Meader (owner)

Date Night

2011-06-02T22:00:00.000-06:00

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Hi Everybody.. Today I am using the second Template that is being released at My Time Made Easy this month :).. I just love this set and gave it to my hubby for our 20th Anniversary.. :)..

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This part of the release is all about the movies.... I have created a Date Night gift set....

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So many cool cut files, images and paper were released this month..It was hard to decide what I wanted to use first... So this template is called Fresh popped... I used 2 papers from the set Movie Ticket Paper . My images again were done using digital images and digital coloring... The images are from the set About to Pop and Night at the Movies Sentiments...

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My card was created using the same paper and stamp sets..... There are so many possibilities with this months release making gift giving fun and creative :)... Need more inspiration check out the MTME DT Gallery... Thanks for stopping by today..Monique

Make sure to check out the other MTME Girlies Blogs today for more inspiration!!

Lauren

Lisa

Chase after Your Dreams

2011-06-01T22:21:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody. It's Thursday and that means time for another Pretty Pattern Sketch Challenge over at My Time Made Easy...For my card I used Spring is here Digital paper and Chase your Dreams Stamp set..This card makes me smile and I hope it makes you smile too :)... Well that is it for me but make sure you check out what the other DT members have for you and I hope you can get sketchy with us this week :)...Monique

June's Calender Page

2011-06-01T22:16:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody.June is here Yay!! .. .. So here it is my calender page for June . I Didn't actually put a dated Calender on but I think it looks nice just the same :) I hope you like it and are inspired...If you are and make a calender for July send me your link and I will Link you up :)..Thanks for stopping by today..Monique

For More Calender page inspiration check out these Blogs

Christine's Blog .

Kathryn's Blog

Tangii's Blog

Julie's Blog
Lisa's Blog
Danni's Blog

Creative Cards

2011-05-31T22:01:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody..Hope you are having fun with the sneak peeks... Today is Release Day and we are having a group post... We are all making 4 cards... I have made 2 cards and 2 gift tags ...

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Lets start with my cards...The tags on my card were created using Just Retail cut file. The sentiments on my tags are from the new Stamp Set Timed write... Happy Birthday is from the set called Sentimental occasions.... The coordinating paper is from the paper pack A loving Heart . To finished it off I have added a butterfly using the cut file Flutters and Flowers.

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For my tags I have used digital images and digital coloring... This is a first for me...I have used Just Retail tag cut file along with Timed write Stamp set.. The flowers were both stamped on using Killer Curves stamp set. I printed off my sentiments separately and used dimensional to give it a little pop!!

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I hope you have enjoyed my samples for today... Don't forget that you can buy everything on your wish list today at My Time Made Easy... Need more inspiration check out the MTME DT Gallery... and be sure to check out the samples from the rest of the team today :)..Monique

Lauren Meader (owner)

Live to play

2011-05-30T22:02:00.000-06:00

Hi everybody.. That time of the month again for My Time Made Easy Release :) My favorite time of the month...Before I get started with my project I would like to mention a couple of things .First of all I would like to Welcome Kathryn to The My Time Made Easy Design Team!!! Welcome Kathryn!!!... Second I would like you to check out this NEW Tutorial by Lauren showing you how to use Digital Images with Cut files... You will be amazed on how easy it is:).. Okay lets get on to today's project.

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This template is called Disc-Covered.. Who doesn't love to receive movies or DS games.. This is the perfect packing for it. With this template you receive 2 templates for the price of one... One that will fit CD's and games and one that would fit DVD movies... Of course there are many other things you could package.. Candies, gift cards, stamp sets just to name a few... For my project I have used it for a Boys DS Birthday packaging...

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I have used the smaller template to fit the game just perfect.... My paper is from the set Shopping Shirley's Ganache Sprinkles paper pack. The sentiment is from the New Stamp set called Night at the Movies Sentiments...

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Here is a little peek of the inside.. :)

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Lauren has release a New stamp set call Got Game... A perfect set for all those gamers out there.... I have used Shopping Shirley's paper to match my template . My tag of the game controller is a cut file called Game on that I have just sized down.... I hope you like my sample and thank you for stopping by....Need more inspiration?? Check out the MTME DT Gallery... Be sure to visit the other DT members for some more samples today :)!!Monique

Lauren

Kathryn

Debbie

Butterfly Flutterby

2011-05-30T00:30:00.003-06:00

Monday again and time for another Totally Stampalicious Challenge...This week your challenge is to make a 3-D project .I have inked up Ava Flowers this week and made a flower seed envelope :) . Totally Stampalicious is still looking for guest designers so make sure you keep on playing in the challenges :).. Well that is it for today.Make sure to stop by Totally Stampalicious blog to see what the other DT members have created today:)... Thanks for stopping by..Monique

Happy Fathers Day

2011-05-30T00:00:00.003-06:00

Hi Everybody.. Time for a Karen Doodles Challenge This weeks Challenge is Fathers Day.

I have used Flower Bear for my image this week...

That is it for me today but be sure to stop by the challenge blog to see what the rest of the Design Team has created for you".

I hope you join us this week for some Karen's Doodles fun, you have a chance to win one of three great prizes:

1st Place - 3 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles and Card of the Week Blinkie, awarded to the best entry( must have a Karen Doodles image to be eligible for 1st place)

2nd Place-2 Digital stamps of your choice from Karen Doodles

3rd Place-1 Digital Stamp of your choice from Karen Doodles

Materials
Stamps: Karens Doodles , CTMH
Paper: Burgundy and Vanilla cs, CC Wanted PP
Ink: Copic markers Memento Black
Buttons, ribbon, nestabilities, border punch

Heaven Sent

2011-05-25T22:04:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody. It's Thursday and that means time for another Pretty Pattern Sketch Challenge over at My Time Made Easy...This week I have made a baby card... I used Bringing Home Baby Stamp Set. I just picked up this ribbon at Walmart can you see all the little feet.. Squeal I just love it :)... Well that is it for me but make sure you check out what the other DT members have for you and I hope you can get sketchy with us this week :)...Monique

Hello Friend

2011-05-23T00:30:00.003-06:00

Monday again and time for another Totally Stampalicious Challenge...I Would like to thank everybody for all the sweet comments you left me on the Totally Stampalicious Blog Hop...Make sure to stop by the challenge blog to see if you were a winner :)!!..This week your challenge is to make a card with your favorite Bugaboo Stamp .I have inked up Cute Turtles this week :) . Totally Stampalicious is still looking for guest designers so make sure you keep on playing in the challenges :).. Well that is it for today.Make sure to stop by Totally Stampalicious blog to see what the other DT members have created today:)... Thanks for stopping by..Monique

Happy Birthday

2011-05-23T00:00:00.006-06:00

Hi Everybody.. Time for a Karen Doodles Challenge This weeks Challenge is Make it Sparkle.

I have used Bigsby for my image this week...

That is it for me today but be sure to stop by the challenge blog to see what the rest of the Design Team has created for you".

I hope you join us this week for some Karen's Doodles fun, you have a chance to win one of three great prizes:

1st Place - 3 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles and Card of the Week Blinkie, awarded to the best entry( must have a Karen Doodles image to be eligible for 1st place)

2nd Place-2 Digital stamps of your choice from Karen Doodles

3rd Place-1 Digital Stamp of your choice from Karen Doodles

Materials
Stamps: Karen Doodles and PTI Birthday Bsics
Paper: K and company Berry Sweet Paper
Ink: Memento Black and copic Markers
Twinery Twine, Ribbon Sticklers, Nestabilities

Totally Stampalicious Blog Hop

2011-05-19T19:22:00.000-06:00

WELCOME!!

You've reached the Tenth STOP of the May Release BLOG HOP!

It's time for another FUN and FABULOUS release from Totally Stampalicious and we are so excited to share the latest selections from our Bugaboo Line by the ever-impressive artist, Jodie Mackerell of Bugaboo Digi Stamps!

ALL FOUR NEW STAMP SETS

are available NOW at

Totally Stampalicious!

As always we have some PRIZES that we want to give away to a few of our lucky Hoppers so be sure to comment on ALL of the DT's blogs for your chance to WIN one of these AWESOME treats!!

1st Prize - ALL FOUR New Stamp Sets!

2nd Prize - $15 Gift Certificate

3rd Prize - $5 Gift Certificate

Let's Get started :)

I just love this first set called Daisy Scarlette...This set comes with Scarlette and 5 sentiments.

This set is called Cowgirl Dottie. Great for all the cowboys and cowgirls out there... This set comes with Dottie and 6 sentiments.

This last card that I have made is using Violet Scarlett... This set comes with Scarlette and 5 sentiments..... Well that is it for me . Thanks for stopping by tonight... Next up is Cindys Blog:)

Here is the line up just in case you missed somebody along the way :)

Totally Stampalicious
Lynda - Stamp Act
Stacy - Twinshappy
Joanne - The Inky Ocean Gazer
Joycelyn - Stamps 'n' Coffee
Becky - Stampin' For Fun
Laurie - On the Bright Side
Julie - Julie Makes Cards
Lori - Inkingly Yours
Monique - For The Love of Paper
Cindy - Cindy Haffner's Corner
Sue - Coffeestamper on SCS

Monique

Love is like a Butterfly

2011-05-18T22:08:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody. It's Thursday and that means time for another Pretty Pattern Sketch Challenge over at My Time Made Easy...For my card today I have used the sentiment from the new digital release call Chase your Dreams... This is a wonderful set full of so many Beautiful sentiments... My paper is from the set Bee Mine that was release last month.. I just love the yellow and brown together :).... Well that is it for me but make sure you check out what the other DT members have for you and I hope you can get sketchy with us this week :)...Monique

Just for You

2011-05-16T00:00:00.003-06:00

Hi Everybody.. Time for a Karen Doodles Challenge This weeks Challenge is Bold and Bright.

I have used Butterfly Baby Girl for my image this week...

That is it for me today but be sure to stop by the challenge blog to see what the rest of the Design Team has created for you".

I hope you join us this week for some Karen's Doodles fun, you have a chance to win one of three great prizes:

1st Place - 3 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles and Card of the Week Blinkie, awarded to the best entry( must have a Karen Doodles image to be eligible for 1st place)

2nd Place-2 Digital stamps of your choice from Karen Doodles

3rd Place-1 Digital Stamp of your choice from Karen Doodles

Materials
Stamps: Karen Doodles and MTME
Paper: Orange and teal cs, Me and my big ideas cs
Ink: memento Black and Copic Markers
Nestabilities, Ribbon, circle punch

Birthday

2011-05-15T21:11:00.002-06:00

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Hi Everybody. It's Thursday and that means time for another Pretty Pattern Sketch Challenge over at My Time Made Easy...This week I have made a Birthday card. I have used the stamp sets Killer Curves Fancy Frames and Sentimental Occasions..I just love frame stamps :) My paper pack is called Wildflowers..

Well that's it for me today.I sure hope that you can join in the fun this week and get sketchy :)

Be sure to check out the Challenge Blog to see what the other DT members have for you this week :) Thanks for stopping by today..Monique

Good Old Stella

2011-05-15T21:09:00.000-06:00

Monday again and time for another Totally Stampalicious Challenge...This week your challenge is to make a card using the color combo Black and White and a Wow color.. the wow color can be a color of your choice. .I have inked up Stella's Tires this week :) . Totally Stampalicious is still looking for guest designers so make sure you keep on playing in the challenges :).. Well that is it for today.Make sure to stop by Totally Stampalicious blog to see what the other DT members have created today:)... Thanks for stopping by..Monique

Boys are meant for kisses

2011-05-09T00:30:00.002-06:00

Monday again and time for another Totally Stampalicious Challenge...This week your challenge is to make a card with Bugs on your project .I have inked up Deacon Bugs this week :) . Totally Stampalicious is still looking for guest designers so make sure you keep on playing in the challenges :).. Well that is it for today.Make sure to stop by Totally Stampalicious blog to see what the other DT members have created today:)... Thanks for stopping by..Monique

You are Special

2011-05-09T00:00:00.002-06:00

Hi Everybody.. Time for a Karen Doodles Challenge This weeks Challenge is Pastels.

I have used Bigsby Gift for my image this week...

That is it for me today but be sure to stop by the challenge blog to see what the rest of the Design Team has created for you".

I hope you join us this week for some Karen's Doodles fun, you have a chance to win one of three great prizes:

1st Place - 3 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles and Card of the Week Blinkie, awarded to the best entry( must have a Karen Doodles image to be eligible for 1st place)

2nd Place-2 Digital stamps of your choice from Karen Doodles

3rd Place-1 Digital Stamp of your choice from Karen Doodles

Materials
Stamps: Karen Doodles and PTI Birthday Basics
Paper: K and Company Berry Sweet PP
Ink: Memento Black and Copic Markers
Sticklers, Border punch, Ribbon, Nestabilities, Twinery Twine

A Year in Review

2011-05-04T22:08:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody.Today's post is a group post titled A year In Review.... A way to get more inspiration to use the Stamps, Templates and paper that you already have :)

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I have made a gift set using Berry Sweet Basket that was released last month..I need to make a special gift and I knew right away what I was going to make... Yes I made the fruit bouquet lol...I am not a very good flouriest but It is really tasty all the same :)

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My Basket is cut out using the paper Preserve it Oranges and Strawberries

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For My card I used the same paper to match ... My label is also from last months release... I used Occasional Label cut file, and Occasional labels stamp set. My sentiment is from the stamp set Just for you... I Hope you enjoyed all my projects for this month:)... Need more inspiration check out the MTME Gallery... Monique

Be sure to stop by all the other DT members to see what they have for you today

Lauren Meader (owner)

Teresa Kline Guest Designer

For The Love Birds

2011-05-04T22:07:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody. It's Thursday and that means time for another Pretty Pattern Sketch Challenge over at My Time Made Easy.... I have used the Stamp Sets called Singing Silhouette and Paper Pattern Pieces . My Bird cage was cut using Caged Cut File. I have used MTME digital papers called Cheerful Chirps.... Well that's it for me today.I sure hope that you can join in the fun this week and get sketchy :)

Be sure to check out the Challenge Blog to see what the other DT members have for you this week :) Thanks for stopping by today..Monique