Wish for this Forever

Howdy! 

It's Mary Ellen from Creative Time With ME! I have an elegant slimline card to share with y'all!

For this slimline card, I started out with a flower stencil and some Distress ink. Then I used my stamping platform to put some sentiments on my card. At this point I attached the card front to the base. To complete the card I used Bearly Art glue and attached some Dew Drops. 

Stamps: Dare 2B Artzy Rewrite the Stars

Paper: CTMH White Daisy

Ink: MFT Extreme Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Barn Door, Tattered Rose, Abandoned Coral, Mowed Lawn

Accessories: The Hedgehog Hollow Big Rose, The Robin's Nest Black/White/Silver Dew Drops

In case y'all are interested in watching the video tutorial on how I created this card! It's up on the Chattering Robins Blog!

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Challenges Entered

Cute Card Challenge 676 - Anything Goes

As You Like It Challenge Favourite reason to send a card (& why) - to send my love

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #400 - Die Cuts and/or Stencils

Penny's Challenge #491

Word Art Wednesday Weeks #481-#482 - Anything Goes

Crafty Creations March Challenge (# 419) - Anything Goes

Paper Funday March 2021 Challenge #27 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Irish Luck (Use the Color Green)

Simon Says: Beautiful Blossoms

Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday - March Challenge

C.R.A.F.T. Anything Goes Challenge #589

Stay Safe!

Stay Crafty!

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Crafting,

M.E.

Seeing Green

Howdy y'all!

Today over at the Rainbow Card Challenge Blog we have a NEW challenge! 

Which inspired me to do a mixed media project for my card!

Paper: Book Paper

Accessories: Dylusions Paint Polished Jade, Heidi Swapp Marque Love, Gel Press 5x7

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Crafting,

M.E.

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I'd Hug You

Howdy y'all!

It's been a while so let me reintroduce myself! My name is Mary Ellen Driggs and my blog is Creative Time With M.E.

I am so happy to be back as a guest designer for the Clever Dexter blog!

Our Sponsor this time around is La Casetta sull'albero di Chicca 

This Month's Theme Challenge is: JUST BECAUSE 

For this Month's Theme Colors, we have : 

Red, Pink, Blue, White, & Dark Red

The challenge runs from February 1 to February 28!

I was so happy to get a chance to play with Sweet Little Red Riding Hood!

For my card, I started out by printing the image. Onto some white cardstock and removable sticker paper. Then I fussy cut the sticker paper to create a mask for the image. Once the mask was on, I brought out some stencils. For the ground I used Simon Says Stamp Grassy Edges with Evergreen ink. After that I brought out Trinity Stamps Layered Birch Stencils. Which I applied Espresso, Toffee, and VersaFine Clair Pinecone ink to create the scene. As for the sky and moon, I used Homemade Stencils along with Sapphire and Pacifica ink. The girls coloring is Ohuhu markers, Uniball Signo White, and ARTEZA Inkonic Fineliners.

Stamps: CasettaSullalbero Sweet Little Red Riding Hood, CTMH A Piece of My Heart

Paper: CTMH White Daisy

Ink: VersaFine Clair Pinecone, MFT Extreme Black, CTMH Sapphire, Pacifica, Espresso, Toffee, Evergreen

Accessories: Simon Says Stamp Grassy Edges, Trinity Stamps Layered Birch Stencil, Ohuhu markers, Uniball Signo White, ARTEZA Inkonic Fineliner, CTMH Sponge, Amazon makeup brush

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Stay Safe!

Stay Crafty!

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Crafting,

M.E.

Our Bond is Ionic

Howdy y'all! 

It's Mary Ellen from Creative Time With ME, back with a new way to use those Dew Drops! And this time the Dew Drops come in a NEW shape! Just in time for Valentine's Day there are Heart shaped Dew Drops!

Stamps: Unity Stamps Our Bond is Ionic

Paper: CTMH White Daisy

Ink: Catherine Pooler Midnight, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Wilted Violet, Dusty Concord, Picked Raspberry

Accessories: The Robin's Nest Mardi Gras Dew Drops, The Rabbit Hole Designs Weird Science Stencil

I have a video tutorial on how I created this card! Y'all can see it at the Chattering Robins Blog!

Lets Celebrate

 Hooray! It's the start of a New Year!

And I, Mary Ellen from Creative Time With ME, am back! I have a beautiful Celebration card to share with y'all!

Paper: CTMH Black, Scrapbook.com Flat Card Front Neenah Solar White, Bazzill Basics Vellum Sheets

Ink: CTMH Charcoal, VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Mustard Seed, Picked Raspberry, Peacock Feathers

Accessories: Ranger Embossing Powder Gold Tinsel, The Robin's Nest Mardi Gras Dew Drops, Scrapbook.com Birthday Celebration Sentiments Die Set, Echo Park Dreamy Fireworks Stencil

I have a video tutorial on how I created this card! Y'all can see it at the Chattering Robins Blog!

October Rainbow Card Challenge 2020

Howdy!

Today over at the Rainbow Card Challenge Blog. We have a NEW challenge! That is to use Smoky Slate in your monochromatic card.

This is my card for the challenge! What do y'all think?

Stamps: TE Labels of Love II, Art Impressions More Candy

Paper: CTMH White Daisy

Ink: CTMH Intense Black

Accessories: Johnson & Johnson Baby Oil, Dylusions Ink Spray Slate Grey, Prismacolor Premier 70% Warm Grey, 50% Warm Grey, 30% Warm Grey, 90% Warm Grey, Beige, Light Peach, Pink Rose, Carmine Red, Orange, Pumpkin Orange, Recollections Halloween, Fun Flock Plain Ol' Black

For this card, I used a stencil and some ink spray to create the background. And for my cute spider, I stamped her out. Then I colored her in with my colored pencils. Once the coloring was complete. I then blended out the pencils using baby oil and my Fantastix.

As for the embellishment next to my sentiment. I created that too. I used a die cut spider that I have. I also used my Xyron machine twice. By doing this I was able to put the fun flock on easier and to make my spider into a sticker.

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Crafting,

M.E.

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Standing Under My Umbrella aka The Power of Practice Blog Hop

 Howdy y'all!

Today's card is for The Power of Practice Blog Hop! We are to share with you a bit about our crafting journey. By showing an older photo of one of our first handmade cards. And a recent photo of a handmade card (sort of like a ‘Before and After’ of your progress as a crafter). This is a fun way to encourage others to keep practicing their craft.

If this is your first stop on the hop. Your next stop is Ishani Sai. But if not then you were last at Vicki Parson.

One of the first cards I blogged about.  

While this one reflects my cardmaking style today!

Stamps: Visible Image Sparkle in the Rain

Paper: CTMH White Daisy

Ink: VersaMark Dazzle Frost, CTMH Pewter

Accessories: Memory Depot Black Embossing Powder, homemade stencil (SU! Rainbow Builder Framelits), Scrapbook.com Dashed Stencil, Tim Holtz Distress Paint Mermaid Lagoon, Ceramcoat Surfboard Acrylic Paint, FolkArt Calypso Sky Acrylic Paint

Here is a video of showing the process for making today's card!

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Crafting,

M.E.

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Day at the Park

 Howdy Y'all!

Mary Ellen here from Creative Time With ME!  Today I have an adorable Bendi Card featuring Lawn Fawn stamps. 

Stamps: Lawn Fawn Critters at the Dog Park

Paper: CTMH White Daisy

Ink: CTMH Crystal Blue, Nutmeg, Willow, VersaFine Clair Nocturne

Accessories: Marianne Design Bendy Card Die, Lawn Fawn Critters at the Dog Park dies, Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils Deco Peach, 20% French Grey, Blush Pink, 90% Warm Grey, 10% French Grey, Ohuhu Art Markers NG5, NG3, NG7, Spectrum Noir Triblend Tan, Brown Grey, Earth Brown, Coral, Simon Says Stamp Grassy Edges stencil, homemade cloud stencil, CTMH Round Sponge

I have video showing the creation of this adorable card! 

Don't forget to come join in the fun at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog.  There's a new challenge theme offered on the 1st and 15th of each month and one lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a gift voucher prize to the Dies R Us Store.  For your convenience, all the important Dies R Us links are provided below.

click below for:

STORE 
 CHALLENGE BLOG
  FACEBOOK
  INSPIRATION BLOG

FRIENDS OF DIES R US PINTEREST PAGE

Thank you for stopping by!

Stay Healthy! 

Stay Safe!

If The Shoe Fits Mixed Media Madness Hop

 Howdy y'all!

Today I am participating in the Mixed Media Madness Hop for bloggers. 

The next person along the hop is Courtney: https://courtneyspapercrafting.com/2020/08/14/mixed-media-madness-hop

Challenges Being Entered

Simon Says: Midsummer Blues - Dark Turquoise

TFJB Challenge Stencilmania

Lavinia World Challenges #33

Aud Sentiments Challenge #257 Anything Goes + A Sentiment

PENNY'S CHALLENGE #477

Crafty Creations August Challenge (#412) - Anything Goes

Paper Funday August 2020 - Challenge #20 Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Back to School

Creative Artiste Challenge #63

Creative Fingers Challenge #191

CARDZ TV ANYTHING GOES CHALLENGE #121

Polkadoodles Craft Challenge Week 33 Anything Goes Craft & Card Making Challenge

Stamps: Unity Stamp/Archiver's Sassy Style Card Kit

Paper: CTMH White Daisy, Book Paper

Ink: CTMH Intense Black

Accessories: FolkArt Metallic Pure Gold Acrylic Paint, M. Graham & Co. Ivory Black Acrylic Paint, DecoArt Crafter's Acrylic Dark Turquoise, Andy Skinner Vogue Stencil, AALL & Create Steam Cogs Stencil, Tim Holtz Measured Stencil

Here is a video of how I created this card!

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Stay safe!

Stay healthy!

Stay crafty!

Happy Crafting,

M.E.

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You Mean the World

Howdy Y'all!

Mary Ellen here from Creative Time With ME! Today I have a fun interactive card for y'all!

Challenges Being Entered

Simon Says: Use Your Favorite Tool - I love my die cuts and Sizzix Big Shot and Sidekick

The House That Stamps Built DCC A520 ~ In the Dark

PENNY'S CHALLENGE #477

Crafty Creations August Challenge (#412) - Anything Goes

Paper Funday August 2020 - Challenge #20 Anything Goes with Optional Twist: Back to School

Stamps: CTMH Wish You Were Here

Paper: CTMH White Daisy, Black

Ink: VersaFine Clair Nocturne, Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Peacock Feathers, Distress Mowed Lawn, Wilted Violet

Accessories: Yasutomo Pearlescent Watercolor Set, Plaid Nylon Brush Set, Apple Barrel White Acrylic Paint, Colgate Toothbrush, Amazon Makeup Brushes, Echo Park Rocket Ships, Spellbinders Around the World, Lawn Fawn Slide on Over Circles, Spectrum Noir Triblend Dark Red, Citrus, Orange, Dylusions Ink Spray Black Marble, Crushed Grape, Vibrant Turquoise, Mica Spray Crushed Grape, Vibrant Turquoise

Here is a video to share with you on how I created this card!

Similar items you can find in the Dies R Us site to what I used. 

Frantic Stamper - Dies - Outer Space

Frantic Stamper - Dies - Rocket Launch

Don't forget to come join in the fun at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog.  There's a new challenge theme offered on the 1st and 15th of each month and one lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a gift voucher prize to the Dies R Us Store.  For your convenience, all the important Dies R Us links are provided below.

click below for:

STORE 

 CHALLENGE BLOG

  FACEBOOK

  INSPIRATION BLOG

FRIENDS OF DIES R US PINTEREST PAGE

Thank you for stopping by!

Stay Healthy! 

Stay Safe!

Stay Crafty!

Dancing in the Rain(bow)

Howdy y'all!

Today on my YouTube channel I'm participating in the #ColorfulYearHop ! For the hop, I created a card using Crayola Crayons. 

Paper: Arches Watercolor Paper Pad

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Black Soot

Accessories: Crayola Ultimate Crayon Collection Coloring Set, Designer Stencils Ballerina Cookie Set

I have a video to share with you on how I created this card!

Challenges Being Entered

Challenge #41 "NO RULES - ANYTHING YOU WANT"

QKR Stampede Challenge #402

Pearly Sparkles Challenge #54 Anything Goes

NBUS Challenge ~ 17 First time using these crayons and stencil

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge #8

LTCCB #49 - August Anything Goes

DL.ART AUGUST 2020 LINKY CHALLENGE "Always anything goes"

August Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #78

Colour it! Create it! Show It Off! August Challenge

Classic Design Challenge August # 8

A Perfect Time To Craft Challenge for August, #8 - 2020

ABMTTC Extra Challenge #August - Anything Goes

Crafter's Cafe Challenge # 248 - 1st August 2020. Anything Goes

Creatalicious Challenge # 192 ANYTHING GOES with optional thank you

A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge #120 - Anything Goes

Send a Smile 4 Kids Thank You Cards OR Anything Goes 4 Kids Challenge

Crafty Calendar August Challenge - 'Anything Goes'

Crafter's Castle August Challenge #32

Gem of a Challenge Week 16 Anything Goes Craft & Card Making Challenge

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Crafting,

M.E.

Birthday Confetti

Howdy Y'all!

Today over at the Color My Heart Color Dare challenge blog. We have a new tic-tac-toe challenge! I went straight for the top. 

For today's card I brought out my layered stencil to apply Smoothie and Glacier ink. And then I stamped the sentiment in Mink.

 

Stamps: CTMH Festive Birthday

Paper: CTMH White Daisy

Ink: CTMH Smoothie, Glacier, Mink

Accessories: Trinity Layered Confetti Stencil, Amazon makeup brush

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Crafting,

M.E.

Backyard Astronaut

Howdy y'all!

I'm back! I am  Mary Ellen Driggs and my blog is Creative Time With M.E.

I had such fun last month being a guest designer for the Clever Dexter that they let me come back!

This month's challenge Sponsor is Polkadoodles!

And the challenge for this month is All that Sparkles!

As guest designer I was able to play with the Astronaut - Little Dudes from Polkadoodles!  With this stamp set you get this adorable little dude. Plus 3 fab themed printable papers and themed sentiments!

I chose to do a slimline card for this image! This allowed me to have plenty of space to create the card I was envisioning. I knew that the astronaut needed to have a galaxy setting behind him. But I also knew he needed to be grounded a bit since he's standing in the grass. So to help with that look I created the fence.

The fence was created using an Amazon makeup brush and a retired punch. Along with Distress Ink in Brushed Corduroy and Distressed Oxide in Vintage Photo. Also, I used my T-square ruler and a Sharpie. The grass was created with a homemade stencil. As for the astronaut, he's colored with a mixture of colored pencils and alcohol markers. Finally, I created the galaxy using a mixture of Dylusions sprays and some white paint.

Y'all still have time if you wish to participate in the Clever Dexter Challenge!!!

The challenge runs from July 1st to July 31st!

Stamps: Polkadoodles Astronaut - Little Dudes

Paper: CTMH White Daisy

Paper Size: slimline

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy, Mowed Lawn, Distress Oxide Vintage Photo

Accessories: Amazon makeup brush, Jenni Bowlin Jester Border Punch, Bic Mark-it Tuxedo Black, Sharpie Ultra Fine Point, Prismacolor Premier Crimson Red, Crimson Lake, Green Ocre, Powder Blue, Mulberry, Artichoke, Chestnut, Silver, Copenhagen Blue, Apple Green, 20% Cool Grey, Sky Blue Light, 30% Cold Grey, Sienna Brown, 70% Cool Grey, 20% Warm Grey, 10% Warm Grey, Spring Green, Dark Purple, Chocolate, Moss Green, Denim Blue, China Blue, Fantastix, Spectrum Noir Triblend Tan,  Jade Green, Coral, Bright Pink, Dylusions Mica Spray Crushed Grape, Vibrant Turquoise, Dylusions Ink Spray Vibrant Turquoise, Black Marble, Crushed Grape, Apple Barrel White Acrylic Paint

Challenges Being Entered
Mixed Media Place July 2020 challenge
Mod Squad Challenge Slimline Scenery
The Paper Shelter Summer Break Challenge - Anything Goes 
Simon Says: Reach For The Stars
The House That Stamps Built Anything Goes Challenge ~ JL2220
PENNY'S CHALLENGE #476
Crafty Creations July Challenge (#411) - Anything Goes

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Stay Safe!

Stay Crafty!

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Airplane Spinner Card

Howdy Y'all!

Mary Ellen here from Creative Time With ME! Today I have a fun interactive die cut card! Do y'all like to make interactive cards too?

Challenges Being Entered
Paper Funday Challenge #19 - Anything Goes with a Twist: The Great Outdoors
Crafty Creations Challenge (#411) - Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday Anything Goes - Weeks #446-#447
The Sisterhood of Crafters INK IT UP!
PENNY'S CHALLENGE #475
The Three Muses Challenge CLOUDS
Simon Says: Moving Parts
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #489 - Card for a Man or Boy

Stamps: Langley Boy Designs Gettin' Buggy With It!

Paper: CTMH White Daisy

Ink: CTMH Intense Black, Ranger Archival Ink Aquamarine

Accessories: Carta Bella Vintage Airplane, Elizabeth Craft Design Sliders & Spinners, MFT Puffy Clouds, homemade stencil (SU! Rainbow Builder Framelits), CTMH Round Sponge, Amazon makeup brush

I have a video to share with you on how I created this card!

Supplies used (not listed under the card picture)
MISTI 

Wendy Vecchi Make Art Stay-tion

Spellbinders Tool 'n One Multi-Purpose Craft Tool

3M Foam Tape

CTMH 3-D Foam Dots

Here are similar items you can find in the Dies R Us site.

Dies R Us Airplane & Hot Air Balloon

Lawn Fawn - Simple Puffy Cloud Frames Dies

Don't forget to come join in the fun at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog.  There's a new challenge theme offered on the 1st and 15th of each month and one lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a gift voucher prize to the Dies R Us Store.  For your convenience, all the important Dies R Us links are provided below.

click below for:

STORE 
 CHALLENGE BLOG
  FACEBOOK
  INSPIRATION BLOG

FRIENDS OF DIES R US PINTEREST PAGE

Thank you for stopping by!

Stay Healthy! 

Stay Safe!

Stay Crafty!