15 August 2014

MCT Head of the Class Blog Hop

Hello! You've probably come here from Kim's blog. If not, you can start this awesome Hop from the beginning at Emma's blog.

Back to school already?!?! Didn't summer just begin? I don't have kids quite yet, so the "Back to School" season doesn't affect me too much - other than the fact that one of my very good friends is a teacher, so when she gets back to work, I lose my daytime running buddy.

My brother and his family just moved last month, so my seven-year-old niece, Evelyn, will be starting at a new school this year.


This card features the NEW pencil die included in the Love to Learn die + stamp set (available right now!). It works so well with the past MCT goodies I've used on this card, too:

Alpha Pack (sentiment)
Fun Letter Background
Get Schooled (paper lines)

This release isn't JUST for "Back to School", though. I've used the new Uppercase Fun Dies for a birthday card for The Hubs.


The story behind the card:
Many moons ago, my brother was later-than-usual coming home from a party. My Mom and I were paging him (remember, I said MANY moons ago) for hours and when we finally got a hold of him, his response was that he was "d@#n near 21" and that we shouldn't be worrying so much about him. That phrase has stuck with my family since then.

The Hubs will be 29 in September, so this 'family phrase' is perfect for his "nearly 30" birthday card!
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Along with the Uppercase Fun Dies, I've used:

Alpha Pack ("YOU'RE")
Social Media Dies ("@#")
Stitched 4x6 Journal Die ("30")
Stitched Decorative Banner Dies
Bunch of Fun Circle Dies
What's Growing On? (mustache die)

***FREEBIE STAMP***

Free stamp included with each order
As a thank you for shopping with us this weekend, Emma is giving away this Stay Focused stamp to EVERY shopper for FREE! THIS WEEKEND ONLY, each order will include this FABULOUS stamp. No need to add it to your cart, it will automatically be added to your orders! This offer ends Sunday, 8/17 at 11:59pm.
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***BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY***
For today's Blog Hop Giveaway, Emma is giving away a $50 gift card to the My Creative Time online store to ONE LUCKY winner! To be entered in the random drawing, simply leave a comment on each of the Design Team members' blogs. You are not required to comment on every blog, but the more you comment on, the better the more entries you receive.

Very important: Please leave a way for us to contact you with your comment so we can notify the winner.
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***SALE ALERT***
This weekend only, use the code: BACKTOSCHOOL to receive 20% off your entire purchase! Sale ends on Sunday, August 17th at 11:59pm PST!
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Thanks so much for hopping with us today. I'm your last stop.

I hope you were inspired!

- Veronica

55 comments :

snappy scrappy said...

Both are so cool...love the second...too funny!

cm said...

Wow, Veronica your cards are delights! Love the card for your husband - and the story that goes along with it! I have those dies, so you've sparked ideas for using them! Wonderful showcase of the new release brimming with your creativity! Day-brightening and smile-making! "Head of the Class" inspiration is certainly found here!
~c

Kimberly J. said...

Awesome Job! I love the bday card! Cracked me up!! :)
Kimberly
cutie.jensen at gmail.com

TERIBERI'S CREATIONS said...

LOVE your creations!!! The birthday one made me smile :) ♥♥

Glora said...

Such snazzy, cool projects. You use such fun papers and come up with so many cool and unique ideas. Thanks for the inspiration! Hugs- Glora
me(at)glorajean(dot)com

Tina H said...

These turned out wonderful! Both are fabulous creations :)

lindagk23 said...

Love both your projects! The birthday one is so funny! Thanks for sharing! lindagk23ataoldotcom

My Creative Time said...

LOL…..BEST B-=DAY CARD EVERRRRRR!!!! Your niece is going to LOVE her card too!!! GREAT job lady!!!!
HUGS,
Emma :)

Unknown said...

Love it! What a great story for this card. Too funny. Yescamilla76@yahoo.com
Yvette

Crafting Katie said...

Awesome cards! Love the story behind the birthday card! And I want to know how you did your background on your niece's card! It turned out so cool!

Unknown said...

Omg! I love your card for your husband, its stinking cute!

Veronica Kietzman said...

Thanks, Katie!

The background on Evy's card is just using SU!'s Whisper White Craft Ink. The ink pad is running low on ink, so I think that's why it looks so 'chalky'. LOL.

Cassandra said...

Holy cow!!! The background on that first card is AWESOME!!! Love both cards! You rock girl!!!

Gaylynn said...

Lovely projects. Love the backgrounds too. :)
gsunshine11 @ tampabay DOT rr DOT com

Crafty Moni said...

Super cute! Thanks for sharing:)

Peace, Love, & Creative Hugs!
Monica L.

moni023 at yahoo dot com

CA Scrapper said...

Love your cards! The 30 card is funny.

Leslie
cascrapper at gmail dot com

Joan Smith said...

Your niece's card is so cute she is going to love it....what a super sweet Aunt you are and your birthday card made me LOL girl talk about one super sense of humor....geeze....super great outstanding jobs on both. YOU so ROCK!!

Cindy Beland said...

SUPER job Veronica, LOVE your great cards!!! Have a NICE weekend my friend!!! :)

Stacey's Creative Corner said...

Your niece is going to love receiving that card and what a fun card for your hubby!! Great projects!! Hugs!!

creativebee65 said...

Cute cards! Thanks for sharing your creativity! This MCT Head of the Class release is a must have for me!treasaknight@gmail.com

Carol W. said...

Amazing cards! Love love your '30' card! LOL super cute, just my scraplift this one!!

candio said...

Super cute cards!! Great showcase of the new release!

Kristi said...

Love the cards.
Kristi
kidshomelove at yahoo.com

Sue D said...

Cute school card and fun card for your husband.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Jess said...

Veronica Love both your cards! The pattern papers are too cute! Great job!
Hugs,
Jess
Craftingwithjess@gmail.com

Charity Morris-Chamberlain said...

Terrific cards! I love your '30' card! Love the use of the symbols and the sentiment is too cute!
bizarrecreativity@gmail.com

marg0006 said...

Great looking cards and fun cuts.

marg0006 at Verizon dot net

D- said...

LOVE your cards. The birthday one is perfect. Love the story behind it. Thanks for sharing.
Crafty hugs,
D~
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot
dmcardmaker{at}{AOL}{dot}{COM}

Anonymous said...

Your projects came out great, I can wait to get my goodies.
Jlbates1971@gmail.com

Leanne said...

Super cute cards!!! Love them both! Hugs, Leanne

Kim H said...

Veronica ~ CUUUTE first card! I LOVE how you did the background and the way you did the paper ~ EEK! SOOOO CLEVER!!! Then the fun pencil! But that second card ~ EEEEKKK! You always have the FUNNIEST cards! Your play with words seriously is FABULOUS! PERFECTLY done as always!!!

jessica said...

LOVE your projects Veronica! AWESOME job!

Evelyn said...

Great cards. Thank u for sharing the story behind the second card, cute. tfs
Evelyn

evl14512at gmail.com

Darlene said...

hehehe!! love your projects. TFS

desaucier at bellsouth dot net

allie said...

I know the background stamp is not included in this mini release, but love the white on black that you used on your card! Great ideas

allieburns@gmail.com

Sue's Paper Crafts said...

Great cards, I love how diverse all of the projects have been on this hop.

Sue
http://suek86401.blogspot.com/

Jean Bullock said...

Both cards are delightful. I loved the story about the second one. LOL

Amy McCue said...

These cards are so cute.

Beckie Williams said...

Awesome Job Veronica!! I love your projects!!

Beckie
http://www.mymousedreams.com

liz at liz's paper loft said...

your cards are so cute! can you believe that we both made cards that were inspired by pagers! that's too funny!

Brenda said...

OMGosh, I love that one card and the story behind it! lol Too cute and too cute is the card for your niece. Hugs, Brenda
bsl60 at embarqmail dot com

Brenda Wooten Porter said...

OMGee!! the first card is cute! but your last card made me LOL!!!! LOVE it!! great great job! thanks for sharing!
brwneyes46@gmail.com

Hawks Nest Hobbies said...

Super cute card! Love the background story on you almost 30 year old brother! You guys must have been young kids when pagers where used! I love the upper case dies and numbers! They will be well used!

Hugs,
Debbie
crafthawk@centurylink.net

littlen said...

very cute. tfs.

~Tammy~ said...

Super duper fun cards! Very unique!

scrappinC said...

Your cards are fabulous. The numbers and letters dies are awesome.
Cindy Lou

SueZee Alg said...

Neat ideas...love the story

Nina said...

What a clever 30th b-day card.
Nslee@comcast.net

Unknown said...

Great cards. Thanks for sharing. einersonsgirl@yahoo.com

LucyLu said...

Beautiful cards!!!! great job!!!

Lucy E. said...

This is a great masculine card!
Your story sounds so familiar (I used to page my daughter and she wouldn't answer!)!

Liz O. said...

Awesome cards! Love the phrase on the second one! TFS Veronica!
Have a wonderful day!
Liz
Unikbyyes.blogspot.com

quilt4fun2 said...

I would say I was inspired...your 30 card is so clever and Hubs will love it. I hope Evelyn likes her new school as much as she will love her sweet card from her Aunt :D Fabulous job on both cards!
quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

Angela Crafty Spot said...

Great cards!!

sweetpeaemmalou said...

Amazing cards! I love them both! Great job on the masculine card!

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