MCT Tutorial Thursday: Gift Box Card Holder

Well, hello there! As you probably know, I love finding new ways to package gift cards. We give quite a few of them out nowadays because our nieces and nephews are getting older and they'd prefer gift cards for Christmas and birthdays and really, it's just easier on us!

A bit ago, a Facebook friend of mine shared this awesome video on how to turn one half of a shirt box into a smaller, folded box and I thought it was genius! Keeping that in mind, I decided to try my hand at making a much smaller version for gift cards and voila!

It's really simple to make and is held closed by a cute little belly band. You can decorate the belly band to match whatever holiday or theme you're gifting for!

MCT Products Used
Holiday Tags Stamp & Die Set (sentiment, candy canes)
Stitched Belly Band Dies (layered shapes)

Click on above diagram for larger view

To make the box:

1. Cut your cardstock to 5" x 4.5".
2. Score 1/2" around all edges.
3. Score on the long side at 2.25" from both ends (leaving 1/2" in the middle).
4. Cut on the scored lines as shown in the diagram to the right (white marks).
5. Fold on remaining scored lines, tape as needed.

This little box fits a gift card perfectly! The same concept can be applied to different sized pieces of cardstock (making the score lines wider as needed) for many size boxes.

Thanks for stopping by today to see my quick little tutorial. Be sure to check out Emma's blog to see what the other designers have in store for you!

I hope you were inspired!

- Veronica

MCT 48th Release Blog Hop: Best Friend Tag

Hey there! It's Release Day at My Creative Time - woohoo!!! You've probably hopped here from Ruthie's blog. If not, head on over to Emma's blog to start from the very beginning.

Today, I'm featuring the FREE Bestie Die that the first 150 shoppers will receive with their purchase. I've cut the "ie" off and paired it with a stamp and die from Friendships are Forever (also new today) to create a simple little tag for my BFF, Stephanie. She's getting married in April, so this tag will either adorn her bridal shower gift or a special little gift on her Big Day.

I used the tag dies from Holiday Tags Stamps & Dies for the base and kept the tag in her wedding colors: navy and lime green. I added a few little Stickles drops for some extra sparkle.

***Freebie Stamp & Die***
For our freebie this release, we are giving away this adorable "Bestie" die to the FIRST 150 shoppers!
You do NOT have to add it in your cart. If you are one of the first 150 shoppers, Emma and her shipping crew will automatically include it in your package! If you order AFTER the 150th shopper, this stamp set will be available for purchase! If you see this set available in the store, that means that 150 shoppers have already come through. No exceptions will be made. Also, this freebie is not a part of the 47th Edition Bundle and is only sold separately.

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***Blog Hop Giveaway***
One lucky winner of today's Blog Hop Giveaway will receive a $50 gift card to the MCT online shop! To enter, simply leave a comment on each of the designers' blogs! You are NOT required to comment on every 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 with your comment should you be the lucky winner!

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***Sale Alert***
Don't forget that our sale starts right now! Use the code: OCT2015 to receive a 15% discount off your entire in-stock purchase! This sale applies to in-stock items only. The sale will end on Friday, October 30th at 11:59pm PST.

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That's it for me today. Your next top is Audrey.

I hope you were inspired!

- Veronica

MCT 48th Edition Sneak Peek: Sweet Baker Birthday Card

Hey there! Today I'm sneak peeking two new sets that are due out tomorrow: Mixed Up for You and Stitched Apron Dies. 

This card is way early for our niece, Jenna's, birthday. But when I saw these sets, I knew exactly who I'd be using them for. Jenna is 10 and loves to bake - and she's good at it! She's always trying new recipes to bring to family gatherings. I have to say, that I was honored when she asked me for my vanilla buttercream frosting recipe. That's high praise coming from her!

MCT Products Used

Stitched Rectangular Frame Dies &More

New! Mixed Just for You (sentiment) Available Friday

New! Stitched Apron Dies (chef's hat) Available Friday

I added some shading to the chef's hat with my Copic markers for some extra dimension. This is a very simple card, but I think the focal point makes a big impact. I love cards like that!

Thanks for stopping by to see today's Sneak Peek. Be sure to check out the other designers' sneak peeks on Emma's blog. I'll see you back here tomorrow for the Release Blog Hop.

I hope you were inspired!

- Veronica

MCT Favorite Stamp of the Month: Shining Star Fox Card

Hey there! Today the My Creative Time Design Team is showcasing our Stamp of the Month: You're My Hero. It's on sale through the end of October!

I haven't had an opportunity to use the Fall Friends set, so I was excited to finally be able to ink up this sweet little fox for this card.

MCT Products Used
You're My Hero (sentiment)
Fall Friends (fox, leaves, and stump)
Stitched Party Dies (banner)
Bunch of Stitched Star Dies
Stitched Square Dies Inside & Out

I have to admit that the end result of this card is not what I originally had in mind when I started working on it. And it took me forever to finish. The layout was originally intended to be centered and symmetrical, but I just couldn't fall in love with it that way. I'm really happy with the final product, though.

Thanks for stopping by today! You can see more projects using this month's favorite stamp set on Emma's blog. And don't forget to grab this set while it's on sale!

I hope you were inspired!

- Veronica

MCT Manly Monday: Mounted Birthday Card

It's no secret that masculine cards can be difficult to create. We have so many flowers and cute little critters to use on our projects, but sometimes the guys get shafted.

Last Christmas, I requested a Silhouette Cameo and have used it for a lot of invitation and stationery projects so far. Just recently, I started using it for scrapbooking and card making creations. I purchased a set of mounted deer heads the other day with some free credits I had that were soon to expire. When asked to make a 'manly' card, I knew exactly what I would be using!

This card is for my brother, Dan's, 33rd birthday in November. With the baby due on November 15th, I know I won't have time to make Dan a birthday card, so I figured I'd have it ready early.

MCT Products Used
Scalloped Stitched Oval Dies
Grainy Wood Background
The Sky is the Limit (banner die)
To A Cute Little Chickie ("Happy")
Happy Everything ("birthday")

I'm really loving the neutral color scheme with pop of shimmery gold on this card. For now, it'll be set aside to be sent out later. And to be honest, knowing me, it'll probably be sent out late.

Check out more Manly Monday projects on Emma's blog!

I hope you were inspired!

- Veronica

MCT Inspire Me Wednesday: Dino Card

The Hubs and I have been so blessed by the many well-wishes and sweet gifts that we've received for Baby K (due in November). Just a couple of days ago, an unexpected package arrived in my mailbox and I was blown away when I saw what was inside.

My DT sister, Ruthie, sent us these beautiful handmade burp cloths and bibs! And wouldn't you know that they totally coordinate with our color scheme!!!

I've used the colors and patterns of these awesome gifts to create a thank you card to send to her.

As you can see, our theme for Baby K is dinosaurs, and the MCT set, Prehistoric Holidays is perfect for this! I kept the layout simple to draw more focus to my cute little dinosaur. He is framed using the Stitched Square Dies Inside & Out. I added some glossy accents to my dino for a bit more interest and texture.

Thanks for dropping by today. Head over to Emma's blog to see what the other designs have created.

I hope you were inspired!

- Veronica

MCT 47th Release Blog Hop: Masked Christmas Tag

Hello, hello!

It's a beautiful day for a Blog Hop, isn't it? If you've arrived here from Ruthie's blog, you're on the right track. If not, you can start this Hop from the beginning at Emma's blog. You WON'T want to miss a thing!

Today, I'm showcasing the new Holidays Tags stamps & dies set (available for pre-order NOW). I love to add special tags to my Christmas packages. Some years, I make them myself. Other years, I find something super cute in the store and just pick those up. Let me tell you: there's no shame in that! In the end, the pretty package is the main goal. With this new set, though, I'll definitely be making my tags this year.

This sweet little tag was dreamed up and put together in about four minutes. Really. To achieve the white 'block' for the "to:, from:", I simply masked that area before stamping the Grainy Wood Background onto my white layer. Here's a simple step-by-step on that process:

1. Die cut white tag layer.
2. Cut rectangle from sticky part of Post-It note. This is your 'mask'.
3. Stick mask to center of white tag layer.
4. Stamp Grainy Wood Background onto masked white tag layer.
5. Remove mask.

It's that easy! I think that just stamping the "to:, from:" on the wood pattern would have been a bit too busy/messy looking. This gives a very clean look.

To accent my little tree, I used a white gel pen to add snow markings.

***Freebie Stamp & Die***

The first 150 shoppers will receive this
die FREE with their orders!

For our freebie this release, we are giving away this super cute dec25th die to the FIRST 150 shoppers! You do NOT have to add it in your cart. If you are one of the first 150 shoppers, Emma and her shipping crew will automatically include it in your package! If you order AFTER the 150th shopper, this stamp set will be available for purchase! If you see this set available in the store, that means that 150 shoppers have already come through. No exceptions will be made. Also, this freebie is not a part of the 47th Edition Bundle and is only sold separately.

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***Blog Hop Giveaway***

One lucky winner of today's Blog Hop Giveaway will receive a $50 gift card to the MCT online shop! To enter, simply leave a comment on each of the designers' blogs! You are NOT required to comment on every 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 with your comment should you be the lucky winner!

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***Sale Alert***

Don't forget that our sale starts right now! Use the code: SEPT2015 to receive a 15% discount off your entire in-stock purchase! This sale applies to in-stock items only. The sale will end on Friday, September 25th at 11:59pm PST.

*Please note that the 47th Release is available for PRE-ORDER only and will begin shipping on Friday, September 25th.

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Thank you for hopping with us today. You have one more stop. Please visit our guest designer, Audrey, on her blog for another great project!

I hope you were inspired!

- Veronica