Monday, April 21, 2014

MCT April Sneak Peek #1


Are you ready for a fun week of sneak peaks of an awesome new My Creative Time release?  There are so many great sets this month!  Okay, let's get started!  For my first project today, I made a card using the new Build a Pretty Flower stamp set.  I started with an A2 size white card base.  Then, to get a red layer that would match my flowers, I took a piece of kraft cardstock and inked the edges of it with Hero Arts Red Royal ink, the darker shade that I used in the flowers.  The next layer of the card is a stripe from Simple Stories SN@P Color Vibe.  I cut the kraft layer at 2 3/4" x 5 1/2" and stamped a sentiment from the older MCT set, Floral Sentiments.


Build a Pretty Flower is filled with all sorts of stamps that have layers to give your flowers dimension.  I decided to stamp the main layer of my flowers first with Hero Arts Pale Tomato Ink and then added the next layer with Red Royal Ink.  For the outline layer and the stems, I thought it would be fun to heat emboss them with white embossing powder.  I then colored in the leaves and the center of the flowers with Copic markers.

Products used on this project, except for "Build a Pretty Flower," which will be available on 4/25/14:

Now, for this tag, I used the other set we are sneaking today, called Pretty Spring Wreaths.  To make this tag, I first took some water color paper and painted it using some old Papertrey Ink Hawaiian Shores and Simply Charteuse re-inkers.  Then I used one of the dies from from MCT's Tag Dies to cut my tag.  Pretty Spring Wreaths comes with three different wreath bases, and then there are lots of different flowers and other embellishments that you can use with them.  I stamped my base with Hero Arts Cup O' Joe ink and then added some flowers with Tim Holtz Distress Inks in Fired Brick, Picked Raspberry, and Seedless Preserves.  The sentiments are also from this stamp set.

***Sneak Peek Giveaway!***
We will be giving away the sets we are showcasing each day to ONE lucky winner!  For example, for the set we showcase on Wednesday, Emma will announce the winner in her video on Thursday, and for the set we showcase on Thursday, she will announce on Friday, and so on...
ALL you have to do to be eligible to win is to leave a comment on our blogs!  You are NOT required to comment on EVERY SINGLE blog, but the more you comment on, the better chance you have of winning!  VERY IMPORTANT, please leave your contact information with 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 EVERYBODY, & let's start spreading the word!

Be sure to stop by Emma's blog to see what she and the rest of the design team have created for you today!

Products used on this project, except for "Pretty Spring Wreaths," which will be available on 4/25/14:

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51 comments:

  1. My Creative TimeApril 21, 2014 at 1:50 AM

    Just BEAUTIFUL Miss Katie!!!!!!!! LOVE!
    HUGS!

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  2. Joan SmithApril 21, 2014 at 3:23 AM

    Oh my your card is so precious love the colors and your wreath came out so sweet I was wondering how you achieved that look then found out upon reading your recipe how creative and clever of you I love this look. You are so talented.

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  3. wintamApril 21, 2014 at 3:23 AM

    The card is beautiful, but I love the tag even more! it's awesome!

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  4. sweetpeaemmalouApril 21, 2014 at 3:41 AM

    They are both so pretty!! Love the colors in the tag!!

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  5. Janis LewisApril 21, 2014 at 4:46 AM

    I love your whimsy flower card with the white edge embossing!
    :) Janis
    66cricket@gmail.com

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  6. snappy scrappyApril 21, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    Both are so pretty Katie...love the flower lines in white on kraft...fab!!! Beautiful water colour tag too!!

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  7. jessicaApril 21, 2014 at 5:44 AM

    Such gorgeous projects Katie! LOVE the flowers on the kraft card stock! So pretty!!!
    AWESOME job!

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  8. CathyinMNApril 21, 2014 at 6:17 AM

    Sweet projects! I really like the colors on the tag and the simplicity of the card.
    cathyscreationstation at gmail dot com

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  9. Stacey's Creative CornerApril 21, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    These are so pretty!! I love how you painted your tag and the card is so pretty with the white ink!!

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  10. BrendaApril 21, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    Wow Katie, I am loving your card and your tag! So beautiful they both are and oh how I am loving this sneaky peek. I can't wait to see the rest of the days. lol I don't know how Miss Emma does it, but she keeps coming out with the best releases. Thanks for all your inspiration!
    bsl60 at embarqmail dot com

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  11. AnonymousApril 21, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    These two projects are amazing especially love the card. Good Job!
    Can't wait to see the rest of the week.

    Roxanna
    roxxscott at g mail dot com

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  12. Amie Kiger (Kigz) April 21, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    You chose great colors to use on the Kraft paper. I love this look! :)

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  13. Wanda M.April 21, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    Loved how you heat embossed on the first card. I like how the outline of the flower was created not to be a perfect match. It makes the project come alive. Great projects, as usual. Thank you for sharing.

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  14. Sue DApril 21, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    I like the white embossing and striped paper on the card and the colors on the tag.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  15. JeriApril 21, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    Incredibly beautiful projects. I had to read twice to make sure I was seeing that you took kraft paper and inked the edges with the dark red. That turned out great and I never would have thought to do that. I love the effect of the white embossing on the card, too. Your watercolored tag is awesome.

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  16. Kelli B.April 21, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    I love your projects! The tag is so pretty with the water colored background. I really like the build a flower set on the kraft paper with the pop of white on top! Stunning!

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  17. CA ScrapperApril 21, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    Beautiful projects! Loving the new stamps.

    Leslie
    cascrapper at gmail dot com

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  18. DianaApril 21, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    The white embossing powder just makes your card pop! Love it! Your tag is pretty too!!

    bdcampers@msn.com

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  19. Charity Morris-Chamberlain April 21, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    Wow! Awesome card and tag!
    bizarrecreativity@gmail.com

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  20. AnonymousApril 21, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    The flower card is so pretty. Fairly plain but very nice.
    the flowers really stand out with the white outlining. Love the wreath on the tab. The colors are great. txmlhl@yahoo.com

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  21. JessApril 21, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    Katie you did such a lovely job on your card and tag. I just love the colors on your tag.
    Hugs,
    Jess
    Craftingwithjess@gmail.com

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  22. Felicia - Scrapper in the MakingApril 21, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Beautiful Card and Tag. Great showcase of the sneak peaks.

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  23. ~Tammy~April 21, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    Love the white outline on the flowers and the painted tag..... Gorgeous!

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  24. GloraApril 21, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    Wow, your card is BEAUTIFUL! I love the white embossing it is so striking. The tag is so pretty too. What a sweet watercolor look on the base. Awesome job. Hugs- Glora

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  25. quilt4fun2April 21, 2014 at 12:10 PM

    I see the Build a Pretty Flower has 3 sizes of flowers. I like the white embossing with the colors. Pretty technique and design. So fun to play with. 3 wreaths? Ok...going to love this one too. I love the color background for your tag and the sentiments are beautiful. Fabulous job on your projects. I love flowers and know I will love playing with these two sets.
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  26. Kim HApril 21, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    Katie ~ Oh my your flower card is just BEAUTIFUL! OH my LOVE the white embossing around that GORGEOUS color! Especially on Kraft paper! Then your wreath ~ BEAUTIFULLY done ~ I so need to try the water coloring! GORGEOUS tag! As always LOVE your creations!

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  27. GaylynnApril 21, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    These are both awesome creations with the new release. Can't wait. :)
    gsunshine11 @ tampabay.rr DOT com

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  28. Crafty MoniApril 21, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    Super cute card and tag:) Love this new release. Thanks for sharing!

    Peace, Love, & Creative Hugs!
    Monica L.

    moni023 at yahoo dot com

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  29. KatiaApril 21, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    both projects are really pretty, but I love the card, is so awesome!!!

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  30. Kim's KreationsApril 21, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    Beautiful tag and card. Love that you used white embossing for the stems, they realy pop. ogdendoll@gmail.com

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  31. LADYLOVEApril 21, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    love them all.
    peternoel93@aol.com

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  32. TinaApril 21, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    Very pretty card and tag!

    Tina
    aurathentic@gmail.com

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  33. BetsyApril 21, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    Ooooohhhhh, I love both of these stamp sets!!! Love how you can layer the colors on the flowers just by stamping and overstamping!
    Thanks so much for the chance to win!!! Hope I'm lucky!
    Betsy Brown
    lbrown7@neo.rr.com

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  34. candioApril 21, 2014 at 4:35 PM

    Very pretty card & tag ~ love them!

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  35. VICTORIAApril 21, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    Katie I love your card and tag!!!
    Love the colors you used on both. I think this is gonna be an awesome new release. TFS Vicky
    win_or_lose52@hotmail.com

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  36. katieoApril 21, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    The white embossing on kraft paper, really makes the flowers stand out.
    katieoscreations at gmail dot com

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  37. Pat N.April 21, 2014 at 6:51 PM

    Gorgeous projects; love that card!

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  38. Sherrie K.April 21, 2014 at 7:29 PM

    Wow Katie! Your card is SO pretty! The embossing looks fabulous and just love the colors of the flowers:)

    Your tag is amazing! The water coloring background is just amazing! I love the wreath ...great peeks!
    I hope you had a wonderful Easter!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  39. NinaApril 21, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    I like how you used vertical borders on your card and the soft colors on the tag.
    Nslee@comcast.net

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  40. Jean BullockApril 21, 2014 at 8:14 PM

    I like the kraft card but I especially like how you colored the background of the tag and then stamped and colored the pretty wreath. Great job. giveawayjeanatgmaildotcom

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  41. jeanApril 21, 2014 at 8:47 PM

    What a pretty tag!! jeanmheming@aol.com

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  42. UnknownApril 21, 2014 at 9:06 PM

    I love how you created these cards with the new stamp sets! TFS

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  43. Liz O.April 21, 2014 at 10:03 PM

    Gorgeous card and tag Katie! TFS
    have a wonderful day!

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  44. An'Jenic G.April 21, 2014 at 10:13 PM

    Katie I just love you creations. The I love the colors on your first card. And that TAG OMG so pretty. I love how vibrant the colors is. TFS AJ-

    jeria22@yahoo.com

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  45. JenniferApril 21, 2014 at 10:32 PM

    Hi Katie,

    What a pretty card and tag!!! :) I appreciate your details, too!

    Thank you for taking the time to share!

    Crafty hugs,

    Jennifer
    partridgelu at yahoo dot com

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  46. BunnyfreakApril 21, 2014 at 10:32 PM

    Love the white stamping on kraft.

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  47. D-April 21, 2014 at 10:33 PM

    Your cards are wonderful! Very pretty.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot
    DMCARDMAKER at AOL dot COM

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  48. TERIBERI'S CREATIONSApril 22, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    Great tag Miss Katie. LOVE the colors! The flowers look so awesome on your kraft card. Hugs, T

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  49. CathrynApril 23, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    Such a happy scene Katie! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that polka dot tree! :)

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  50. CassandraApril 23, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    What a pretty card! And I just love that tag...the background is gorgeous!!!

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  51. Cindy BelandApril 24, 2014 at 4:20 AM

    This are both GORGEOUS!!! :)

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