15 August 2014

MCT Head of the Class Blog Hop

by Veronica

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 :

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

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  2. 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

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

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

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  5. 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

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  6. These turned out wonderful! Both are fabulous creations :)

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

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

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

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  10. 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!

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    1. 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.

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

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

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

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  14. Super cute! Thanks for sharing:)

    Peace, Love, & Creative Hugs!
    Monica L.

    moni023 at yahoo dot com

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  15. Love your cards! The 30 card is funny.

    Leslie
    cascrapper at gmail dot com

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  16. 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!!

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

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

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

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

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

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  22. Love the cards.
    Kristi
    kidshomelove at yahoo.com

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

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

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

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  26. Great looking cards and fun cuts.

    marg0006 at Verizon dot net

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  27. 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}

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

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

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  30. 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!!!

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  31. LOVE your projects Veronica! AWESOME job!

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

    evl14512at gmail.com

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  33. hehehe!! love your projects. TFS

    desaucier at bellsouth dot net

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  34. 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

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

    Sue
    http://suek86401.blogspot.com/

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

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  37. Awesome Job Veronica!! I love your projects!!

    Beckie
    http://www.mymousedreams.com

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

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  39. 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

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

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  41. 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

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  42. Super duper fun cards! Very unique!

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

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

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

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  46. Beautiful cards!!!! great job!!!

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

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

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  49. 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

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

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Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! I appreciate your feedback and hope you were inspired!