MCT Scrapping the Little Things: Races of 2012

So there I was: sitting at my craft table, staring at the photos of the races I ran in 2012 thinking, I have to make an entire PAGE for each race? But I only have one photo each... And then it hit me. Why does each race need its own page? There are no rules to this.

So instead I created a 'map' layout of all of the 2012 races ordered chronologically. Little arrows guide you around the layout. I wrote small descriptions of fun facts about each race: who ran with us, what happened, what my favorite part was, etc.

MCT Products Used
You Are Here (arrows)
Label Font ("2012")
Type Calendar ("June 30")

Thanks for stopping by today! Be sure to check out Emma's blog to see what the other designers have for you.

I hope you were inspired!

- Veronica

MCT Fave Stamp of the Month: Home Is Where Your Heart Is...

My BFF, Stephanie, just purchased her first house. It's not a new house. In fact, it's not really even a new-to-her house. After months of searching for the perfect place, it turns out that home was right where she started: the house she grew up in.

I created this very simple little card to congratulate her on her new place. It can be tough for me to keep things super simple, but I like the clean, crisp look it gives.

MCT Products Used
Home Sewn Stamp Set
100% Sweetness Stamp Set (heart die)

You can see what the other designers have for you today on Emma's blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

I hope you were inspired!

- Veronica

MCT Designer Challenge: Fall Colors

Welcome to another Designer Challenge with My Creative Time. Today my fellow Design Team sister, Cheryl, has challenged us to create a Fall-themed project using Fall colors.

For my challenge project, I decided to create a sweet little tag that I can attach to a home decor project, batch of cookies or gift.

The tag was cut out using the Just Tags Dies and I stamped the pumpkin and sentiment from Piles of Smiles. The pumpkin was colored with my Copics and the wood grain background is an original design that I created on my computer.

Be sure to check out what the other designers have in store for you today on Emma's blog. While you're there, why don't you jump in and join us? You can submit your project on Emma's blog.

I hope you were inspired!

- Veronica

MCT Scrapping the Little Things: Smashin' 2012

I'm not sure if I'm "Smashing" the right way, but I'm having fun! (and I don't think there is a right or wrong way anyway)

Today's Smash layout is the 'title page' to my 2012 race 'section' in my new Smash book. Sometimes, separating a scrapbook into categories is just what it needs to flow nicely and not let the 'reader' get lost.

The quote on the left has been a favorite of mine since the day I saw it. When I'm having a rough run, I remind myself that today - I CAN do this. During our half-marathon this last July in Chicago, a spectator was holding a sign with those words and yelling out, "Maybe tomorrow! But NOT TODAY!" She really motivated the two friends I was running with and myself to keep on keepin' on.

MCT Products Used
Sports Sentiments ("Dedication+Motivation..." & "I {heart}")
You Are Here (little runner)
Things I Love ("DETAILS")
Stitched 4 x 6 Journal Dies ("2012")

I'm still getting used to using my handwriting - I'm not a big fan of it. But I know that it adds a personal touch to my pages. And since I'm "Smashing", I keep telling myself that it's not supposed to look perfectly put-together.

If you love the motivational quote on the left page as much as I do, feel free to download this FREE printable I created for my page and use it as you wish. I hope that it can motivate you to keep striving for your own goals!

Thanks for stopping by today! You can head over to Emma's blog to see what some of the other designers have created for today's Scrapping the Little Things.

I hope you were inspired!

- Veronica