Sunday, August 31, 2014

Peachy Ghosts

Hello! For my card today, I made my card base and circle layer with the Bunch Of Fun Circles Dies from MyCreativeTime. I inked up the circle with broken china, peacock feathers, chipped sapphire, and seedless preserves distress inks. I flicked on water and a mix of water and perfect pearls to make stars in the night sky. :) 
I stamped the adorable ghosts from the Nikkity Knack Cat Gang set {named after yours truly, and it's on SALE!!!} from PeachyKeenStamps on vellum. I cut them out and used a little Kool Tak clear foam tape to adhere them. The adhesive still shows a little, so I gave them bows to cover it. :) To finish, I added sequins to my night sky. Sequin stars! :)

♥ Nikki ♥ 

You have until tomorrow to shop the awesome SALE at PeachyKeenStamps

Peachy Keen Stamps has the following in store for you starting FRIDAY at 12 NOON CST!!! (ends at midnight CST on Monday, September 1st)
  • Buy two ASSORTMENTS get one free ASSORTMENT - PLEASE do not put your third assortment in the cart-   Instead, WRITE out the assortment number in the comment section at checkout. Yes, you can use more than one! (SAY, you want 4 assortments and you want two free... write out both of the stamp product numbers in the comment section. If you bought 6 assortments write out three product numbers in the comments section.)  EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE 
  • New items in the Clearance Category!!!
  • We are running both the August and September SPECIALS at the same time.
  • 99 cent shipping (USA) only.
  • All orders over $100.00 qualify to win ONE OF FIVE GIFT CERTIFICATES worth $75.00 EACH!!! Winners will be announced on Tuesday, September 2nd at 3pm (CST)


Saturday, August 30, 2014

Hola!

For the MyCreativeTime Hop click HERE.

Hola! :) I made this card for my Mom who loves Mexico. :) I cut that adorable cactus in a sombrero from the Create A Critter 2 cartridge. His eyes are from the Sweet On You face assortment set from PeachyKeenStamps. The face assortments are on SALE at PeachyKeenStamps right now...Buy 2 get one FREE!!! Killer Deal!!! The mustache is from a retired {sorry} set from PeachyKeenStamps called Accessories One Assortment. 
After doing his eyes and stache, I added a punched circle for his nose. EEK! I think he's so cute! :) I used the Alpha Pack from MyCreativeTime for the greeting. OH and he is on a wobble so he dances. HA! 

♥ Nikki ♥

p.s. Just talked to my Mom...she got the card today and she loves it. :) 

PEACHY KEEN STAMPS SALE INFO!!!

(ends at midnight CST on Monday, September 1st)
  • Buy two ASSORTMENTS get one free ASSORTMENT - PLEASE do not put your third assortment in the cart- Please write out the assortment number  in the comment section at checkout.  Yes, you can use more than one! SAY, you want 4 assortments and you want two free... write out both of the assortment numbers in the comment section or 6 assortments write out three in the comments section .....  PLEASE NOTE... EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE APPLIES.
  • New items in the Clearance Category!!!
  • We are running both the August and September SPECIALS at the same time.
  • 99 cent shipping (USA) only.
  • All orders over $100.00 qualify to win ONE OF FIVE GIFT CERTIFICATES worth $75.00 EACH!!! Winners will be announced on Tuesday, September 2nd at 3pm (CST)

Friday, August 29, 2014

Birthday Jar Shaker Card and a PEACHY SALE! :)

If you're looking for the MyCreativeTime hop, click HERE.

Hello! I hope your weekend is off to a great start! I made this card today using the fabulous Clear Canning Pint Jar set from PeachyKeenStamps. This set is on sale for just $4.99 as a part of the amazing September Specials at PeachyKeenStamps! So many awesome deals in that category!  I also have a tutorial on making a shaker card using this same set HERE....Anyhoo, back to this card. ;) I stamped and white heat embossed the Jar on vellum for my shaker window. I also white heat embossed the lid. I filled my shaker with sequins. :)
I white heat embossed the greeting from the Clearly Autumn Pint Jar Contents set by PeachyKeenStamps. This set is also on sale! Yay for awesome deals! I also used that set for the inside of my card...
I love adding a little something to the inside of cards. :)

♥ Nikki ♥

Here is more info on the awesome sale at PeachyKeenStamps!

Peachy Keen Stamps has the following in store for you starting today at 12 NOON CST!!! (ends at midnight CST on Monday, September 1st)
  • Buy two ASSORTMENTS get one free ASSORTMENT - PLEASE do not put your third assortment in the cart- Please write out the assortment number  in the comment section at checkout.  Yes, you can use more than one! SAY, you want 4 assortments and you want two free... write out both of the assortment numbers in the comment section or 6 assortments write out three in the comments section .....  PLEASE NOTE... EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE APPLIES.
  • New items in the Clearance Category!!!
  • We are running both the August and September SPECIALS at the same time.
  • 99 cent shipping (USA) only.
  • All orders over $100.00 qualify to win ONE OF FIVE GIFT CERTIFICATES worth $75.00 EACH!!! Winners will be announced on Tuesday, September 2nd at 3pm (CST)





MCT 35th Edition Release Blog Hop

Hello! You should have arrived from Shar's Blog, if not, head HERE to start at the beginning. For my card I used the negative of the new Camera Bottom Layer Die. I cut it twice {love the stitching left on the negative}...I then added in the cute Stitched Cameras and the little heart from the Stitched Sweetheart and XOXO dies
The greeting die cut is from the fabulous new Picture Perfect set. 

Your next stop on the hop is MICIA 


"FREEBIE STAMP"
Just checking in to let you all know that the 150 + 1 shoppers came through already! If you have invoices that range from #12870 - #13021 then you WILL be getting this stamp in your pkg FOR FREE!  For those of you who missed out on this, it is available for purchase HERE!http://shop.my-creative-time.com/New-Release_c40.htm 
THANK YOU!


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

***SALE ALERT***
ALSO, DON'T FORGET our sale starts RIGHT NOW! Use the code: AUGUST2014 to receive 20% off your entire purchase! 
Sale ends on September 5th @ 11:59pm PST! 

BLOG HOP LINE UP
Nikki - http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com You are here





Thursday, August 28, 2014

MCT Sneaks Day 4

Hello! It's day 4 of sneaks for MyCreativeTime. Today we are sneaking the new Tag Die Layers. For my card, I used the Tag Dies for the blue tag...and the new Tag Die Layers for the green one. I used the Bunch Of Fun Circles Dies for the circle for my shaker. I cut the little butterfly out using the Pretty Butterflies and Dragonfly Dies
The sentiment is from the Teeny Tag Holidays set. 

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more sneaks. 

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


Wednesday, August 27, 2014

MCT Sneaks Day 3

Hello! It's day 3 of sneaks for MyCreativeTime. Today I used the new set called Picture Perfect for my cute little camera and picture. I stamped them with Charcoal Hero Arts Shadow Ink. I colored the camera and the little scene with my Prismacolor colored pencils and OMS/gamsol. 
I stamped the #Hi with the same ink using the awesome Alpha Pack set. 

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more sneaks!

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




Tuesday, August 26, 2014

MCT Sneaks Day 2

Hiya! It's day 2 of sneaks for MyCreativeTime. Today we are sneaking a new set called Family Is Everything. I used the love die in this set to make this card. I used the negative of the cut. I inked up a panel behind it with spun sugar, worn lipstick, and picked raspberry distress inks. I went over that with wink of stella glitter marker for sparkle...
I kept this totally simple, and I love it. :)

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more sneaks!


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





Monday, August 25, 2014

MCT Sneaks Day 1

Hello! It's day one of sneaks for MyCreativeTime. Today we are sneaking a new set called Fun Vertical Greetings. I stamped them on banners I made in different sizes with the Vintage Stitched Label Dies
I stamped the background with the Build A Scripty and Watercolor set. I used lemon yellow, bubble gum, and tide pool Hero Arts shadow inks on this card. I added some sequins to finish it off. 

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more sneaks!

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


Sunday, August 24, 2014

Does someone need a hug?

Hello! I hope you're having a nice Sunday. I did some PeachyKeen therapy and made this card today. ;) I stamped Cranky Franky from PeachyKeenStamps and colored him with my prismacolor pencils and OMS/gamsol. His face is from the Zombie Face Assortment set from PeachyKeenStamps
The greeting is also from the Cranky Franky set by PeachyKeenStamps. Isn't he cute?! :)

See you tomorrow {at midnight tonight} with day one of  MyCreativeTime sneaks!

♥ Nikki ♥


Thursday, August 21, 2014

MCT Designer Challenge


Hiya! It's time for another Designer Challenge at MyCreativeTime! This time we have the above photo and color combo to use as inspiration. Here is my card...


I used the Stitched Chunky Jar Dies to create my shaker window. I inked up the lid with soft granite Hero Arts shadow ink. I used the tall font in the Alpha Pack to white heat emboss my greeting on the shaker window. 


I cut the lemons from white cardstock with the Preserves Cricut cartridge. I colored them with squeezed lemonade distress ink, and lemon yellow Hero Arts shadow ink. I used shabby shutters and crushed olive distress inks on the leaves. 

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more projects and to play along! 

♥ Nikki ♥




Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Tag It Tuesday "Oh Ship!"


Here is the inspiration for today...I chose to use the top three colors on the right. :)

Hello! It's Tag It Tuesday at MyCreativeTime. Here is my mildly naughty nautical card. ;) I used the Tag Dies for my tag. I embossed it with a stars cuttlebug folder. I stamped the card base with the Build A Scripty & Watercolor Background set with stone wash Hero Arts shadow ink. I stamped the sailboat from the Lost At Sea set with soft granite, stone wash, and pale tomato Hero Arts shadow inks. I put in on a vellum circle I cut with the Bunch Of Fun Circles Dies
I stamped my funny greeting onto the Trio Stitched Banner Dies using the fabulous Alpha Pack. This is a belated birthday card...get it? Oh ship! {i missed your birthday} :) I crack me up. 

Pop over to MyCreativeTime to see more projects. 

♥ Nikki ♥


Sunday, August 17, 2014

A PeachyKeen Mad Scientist

Hello! I had fun coloring and paper piecing this fun Mad Scientist from the new August 2014 set by PeachyKeenStamps. Isn't he fun?! He has a few different options for his face, but I just love those glasses. :) I wanted him to be the star of the show, so I made a super simple circle card. 
I added glitter pen to his potion, and then coated it and his glasses with glossy accents. 

I hope you're having a relaxing Sunday. 

♥ Nikki ♥




Friday, August 15, 2014

Head of the Class Blog Hop!

Hiya!!! You should have arrived from Shar's Blog, if not, head HERE to start at the beginning. For my first card, I started by stamping the Fun Letter Background with black ink on kraft cardstock. Then I stamped the lined background from the Get Schooled set onto the 3x4 Journal Die. I then used the Fun Stitched Edges die to cut the top. 
The teacher die cut and apple are both from the new set called Love To Learn. I gave the apple googlie eyes and drew in a mouth with a black marker. :) The number 4 is from the new Number Fun Dies. The my was stamped using the Alpha Pack. And my next card uses this new release in a totally non-school related and completely simple way...
I used the new Uppercase Fun Dies to cut out the negative of UR for my panel. I used picked raspberry distress ink to do an ombre panel for behind the letters. I covered it with clear wink of stella glitter pen. You can see the shine here...
I stamped the greeting from the new Love To Learn set with charcoal Hero Arts shadow ink. Super simple card, but I love it! :) 

Your next stop on the hop is Micia 

"FREEBIE STAMP"
As a "THANK YOU" for shopping w/us this weekend, Emma is giving away this stamp "Stay Focused" to EVERY shopper for FREE! YEP, everyone who makes a purchase, THIS WEEKEND ONLY, will get this FABULOUS stamp in your pkgs! No need to add it to your cart, it will automatically be added to your orders! Sale ends this Sunday, August 17, 2014 @ midnight PST!


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


***SALE ALERT***
We are ALSO having a sale that is starting RIGHT NOW for THIS WEEKEND ONLY~ Use the code: BACKTOSCHOOL to receive 20% off your entire purchase! Sale ends on Sunday, August 17th @ midnight PST! 

Here's the hop list in case you get lost :)





Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Thinking of you

Hello! Here is my homework for today's Stretch Your Stamps 2 class. I used the Sweet Life stamp set and dies from PaperTreyInk for my card today. I stamped the flowers with soft cantaloupe, fresh peach, and pale tomato Hero Arts shadow inks. I stamped the leaves with mint julep shadow ink. 
I stamped the greeting from the You Are Fabulous set from MyCreativeTime with pale tomato ink. I went over it with my wink of stella glitter pen for sparkle. 

I hope you're having a nice week. 

♥ Nikki ♥ 


Happy Birthday Lorie!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LORIE!!!! I hope you have a super duper awesome birthday!!! You are indeed 50 and FAB-U-LOUS!!!! :) HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!! :)
For this card I started with the Stitched Capture Frame die from MyCreativeTime for my shaker.  I cut the numbers with the 4x6 Journal die {comes with numbers} from MyCreativeTime. I stamped the greeting with the tall font in the Alpha Pack from MyCreativeTime
I stamped and paper pieced the adorable candles from the December 2012 set from PeachyKeenStamps. Their cute faces are from the Kawaii Face Assortment from PeachyKeenStamps. Don't you just love their wax arms? Hehe. I made em point at the 50. All the patterned papers are by Lawn Fawn. 

Again...HAPPY BIRTHDAY LORIE!!!!!! Love ya!!!

♥ Nikki ♥


Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Smile

Hello! Here is my homework for today's Stretch Your Stamps 2 class. Today was about using graphic stamps. Believe it or not, I don't really have any! Gasp! HA ;) Sooooo I made due using a stencil I made with the Stitched Hexy Dies by MyCreativeTime. I inked through the stencil in a pattern I liked using Mint Julep, Soft Granite, and Charcoal Hero Arts shadow inks. 
I used the Stitched Hexy Dies to cut the window for my greeting as well. I stamped the greeting from the Things I Love set by MyCreativeTime in the window with Charcoal shadow ink. To finish, I added clear wink of stella glitter pen to the soft granite hexagons...and added a few sequins. 

I hope you're having a nice week so far. 

♥ Nikki ♥


Monday, August 11, 2014

If I come back as a zombie...

Hello! I made this as my homework for the Stretch Your Stamps 2 class. Yesterday was about coloring. I stamped and colored the girl from the Faceless Zombie Kids 2 set from PeachyKeenStamps. That funny face is also from that set. I water colored her with distress markers and water. I used shaded lilac for the skin. And on the rest of her I used spiced marmalade, shabby shutters, dusty concord, and pumice stone for the hair. I stamped the Cartoon Clouds background from MyCreativeTime with charcoal Hero Arts shadow ink. I used the Fun Stitched Edges dies from MyCreativeTime to make my ground, and colored it with shabby shutters and crushed olive distress inks. 
I stamped the greeting from the Halloween Sentiments and Label set by PeachyKeenStamps onto the die cut I made with the Large Cloud Bubble Edge Die from MyCreativeTime. I added clear wink of stella glitter to her hair...and used my sakura glitter pen on her outfit. To finish, I added glossy accents to her eyes.

I hope you're having an awesome day!

♥ Nikki ♥