Grim Reaper!

I'm in need of a spooky gift card holder for a Halloween gift, so I am using the Chibi Grim Reaper from SVG Cutting Files.

He should cause a fright!!!

All the Halloween is on sale right now at SVG Cutting Files store, so head over there and see what you will find frightfully delightful!

I also used the Folding Gift Card Die, the Goody Bag Die Insert, Gift Card Die and Mini Tag Dies 2 from Jaded Blossom.

The cardstock is Papertrey Ink and the paper is Doodlebug Design.The sentiment is from Scrappy Mom Stamps.

Thanks for dropping by!

Blessings,

                 

Here Piggy Piggy...

Today, I am taking over the Jaded Blossom Blog with this sweet Pig who is ready for any little money hungry piggies!

My kids are always asking for cash for their birthdays. They are old enough that they want to shop for themselves sometimes and they are saving up for things they want. In fact, my oldest just recently opened up his first savings account at the age of 13. I'm one proud momma to know that he is already trying to make good decisions about money!

I have used the Envelope Die, Scallop Square Dies, Stitched Square Dies, and the new Pig Out Stamp Set from Jaded Blossom. The sweet pig is an SVG file from SVG Cutting Files called Piggy Bank. The pink patterned paper for the Scalloped Square is from Doodlebug Design.

Have a great Tuesday!

Blessings,

                     

Happy Graduation, 2017!

Proms have started and soon your favorite Grad will be walking across the stage to receive their diploma!!! I have a few favorite Grads this year!

It is my day to share with you on the Jaded Blossom Blog and I am hoping this card and gift card set will spark some ideas for you!

The school colors where I work are black, red, and gray.

Jaded Blossom Supplies

Card Mat Dies

School Dies

Alphabet Dies

Heart Dies 1

Folding Gift Card Die

Happy Hello

Happy Hello (Add-On)

School Time Greetings

The paper is from Doodlebug Design and cardstock is Papertrey Ink.

Thanks for dropping by! I hope you will share your fun graduation projects with us at the Jaded Blossom Garden of Creativity!

Blessings,

                        

Sheep Gift Card Holder! Day 1 of the Jaded Blossom March Release!

It's Day 1 of the March Release Week for Jaded Blossom and my day to take over the SVG Cutting Files Blog. So today's project  uses the sweet new Sheep Gift Card Holder that will be available in the  SVG Cutting Files store on Friday and from Jaded Blossom - the new Flower Dies and the new Peacock stamp set. There is also a new Tropical Flower Dies set from Jaded Blossom. Check out further down this post for a peek at all three of today's Jaded Blossom release goodies.

Here is my Gift Card Holder:

I cut my sheep svg file first. This thing was super easy to assemble. It took no time at all. Of course, before putting it together, I added some dimension by inking the edges of all the pieces. I used a Versamark Watermark Stamp Pad and some Zing Embossing Powder to add the sentiment. Once the sentiment was heated, I glued the pieces together and added my diecut flower to her ear. Then all that is necessary is to stick in a gift card and give it to someone to put a smile on their face!!! I think this sheep would also make a fun puppy gift card holder by changing the papers you use to make it. And isn't that sentiment perfect! I love the font!

Like I said, the Sheep Gift Card Holder SVG file will be available this Friday along with 3 other cute new gift card files that my DT sisters will be sharing this week. Watch the SVG Cutting Files Blog this week to see them all.

The Jaded Blossom release will go live on Friday as well at 4 PM PST; but if you can't wait until Friday for the March Jaded Blossom release, ...

We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $139.99

March 2017 Release will include:
7 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets2 - New Dies1 - 3 x 4 Freebie
 3x4 Freebie is for orders $40 or more (before tax and shipping),Friday 4pm PST through Sunday 11:59 pm PST
NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS!No waiting WEEKS for your stamps. 
***This week only Special Price of $139.99 will return to Release Package Price of $149.99 on 3/19/17*** This Package is only available until Wednesday 11:59 PM PST, then will be back up in the store on Friday at 4 PM PST during our Stamp Release Blog Hop!

Regular price for the release package is $162.99


Here are all 3 of today's release sneak peeks!

Peacock

Flower Dies

Tropical Flower Dies

That's it for me today. I hope you will stop by the Jaded Blossom blog. My JB design teamies have done some awesome things with today's release sneaks. You have to see them!!!

See you back here tomorrow for Day 2!

Blessings,

                      

The Red Cups are Here! Jaded Blossom November Release Day 2

It's Day 2 of the November Release Sneak Peeks for Jaded Blossom! And today it is time to brew up something warm with the all new Happy Brew Year stamp set!

How about giving someone the gift of the red cup this holiday season with this gift card
and treat bag set!

I used lots of Jaded Blossom dies on this as well - Gift Card Die, Christmas Dies, Scallop Slider and Topper Die, Bow Dies, Coffee Dies, Folding Gift Card Die, and Goody Bag Die.

The patterned paper is from Echo Park's 'Tis the Season collection. The treat bag is full of chocolate covered espresso beans. And this gift card holder is perfect to gift the warmth of Starbuck's!

This month's release will be available this Friday at 4 pm Pacific time; but if you can't wait, Jaded Blossom offers the Gotta Have It Now Package.

We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $134.99

November 2016 Release will include:
6 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets2 - New Die Sets1 - 3 x 4 Freebie
 3x4 Freebie is for orders $40 or more (before tax and shipping),Friday 4pm PST through Sunday 11:59 pm PST
NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS!No waiting WEEKS for your stamps.  *** SPECIAL RELEASE WEEK ONLY PRICING OF $134.99 WILL RETURN TO $142.99 ON 11/21/16 AT 12:00 AM PST. THAT IS A $15 SAVINGS!!!***
This Package is only available till Wednesday 11:59pm pst, then will be back up on the store on Friday at 4pm pst during our Stamp Release Blog Hop!

Regular price for the release package is $149.99

PLUS CHECK OUT THE AWESOME GIVEAWAY GOING ON NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 27TH

Yes, you read that right - Jaded Blossom is giving away a Cameo 3! Good luck!!!

Head on over to the Jaded Blossom blog to see all of today's other projects. And remember to share all of your projects using Jaded Blossom products at the Garden of Creativity.

See you back here tomorrow for Day 3.

Blessings,

                     

Cheat Day! JB August Release Day 5

It is Friday - Yay!!! 

And it is also Day 5 of the Jaded Blossom August Release Week! Today we have two more stamp sets to share with you - one being the release freebie!!!

We also have the Release Blog Hop coming up tonight at 4 PM Pacific Time!!! I hope you will come back by for that. There will be tons more inspiration from this week's release and a chance to win as well.

So the last two stamps sets are Meal Plan and Good Fortune. I have used Meal Plan for my project:

Well everyone needs a Cheat Day every once in awhile, right!!! Stick a gift card in this holder for your favorite treat or sweet spot and give it to someone who just needs to cheat!!! LOL! To make this, I also used the Folding Gift Card Die, Goody Bag Die, Candy Charms and Banners, the new Border Dies 2, and Kawaii Candies 2. The paper is from Bo Bunny. The Cola and Pretzel svg files are from My Scrap Chick's Snacks Vol.1. 

Here is a peek of the last stamp set - Meal Plan

and of the Release Freebie - Good Fortune

(Come back later tonight for the release blog hop to see how you can get the freebie.)

Now head on over to the Jaded Blossom Blog to see what all the DT gals have made to share with you and then I well see you tonight at the Blog Hop!!!

Blessings,

                      

Fur You Door Hanger - Jaded Blossom April Release Day 3!

It's Day 3 of the Jaded Blossom April Release and I have a super cute project to share with you today! Do you ever just want to do something nice for someone for no reason at all?!! If you answered yes, then today's post is for you!!!

Today we are showcasing Love and Kindness.

Here is my project using a great sentiment from Love and Kindness, Border Dies, Goody Bag Die (panel), Scallop Slider and Topper Die, Mini Tag Dies 2, and another sentiment from Meow and Forever.

When I started working on this project, I kept thinking about something I would want to give my neighbors. And I came up with the idea of a simple door hanger that could easily be put over the door knob and left for them to find. Inside the pocket, I tucked a gift card. But I was also thinking that if you know someone who has gotten a new fur baby, then leaving something like this one their door with a gift card to Petco or another pet store would be super nice too.

I found an SVG from My Scrap Chick for the Door Hanger and the dog is from Treasure Box Designs. He is such a cutie!!! He is called Big Eyed Dog. The patterned paper is from Doodlebug Designs Hip Hip Hooray 6x6 paper pad.

Here is a photo of today's new stamp set:

Remember, it will be available in the store on Friday at 4 PM Pacific time.

Love and Kindness

But if you can't wait...

We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $112.99

April 2016 Release will include:
6 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets1 - New Die1 - 3 x 4 Freebie
freebie is for orders $40 or more (before tax and shipping),Friday 4pm PST through Sunday 11:59 pm PST
NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS!No waiting WEEKS for your stamps. 
This Package is only available till Wednesday 11:59pm pst, then will be back up on the store on Friday at 4pm pst during our Stamp Release Blog Hop!

Regular price for the release package is $120.99

Thank you for visiting today!!! It is always good to have you here! And now, don't forget to head over to the Jaded Blossom blog for more inspiration from the rest of the JB girls.

Blessings,

                      

Shoppies Junk Food - Popcorn Gift Card Holder

(If you are looking for the Jaded Blossom February Release Blog Hop, 

please scroll down one post or just go here.)

I have a project for you from Treasure Box Designs today!!!

Dina has been making these super fun Shoppies files and I have used one of them to make a super cute gift tag to share with you today.

I used the Popcorn Shoppie from the new Shoppies Junk Food collection. 

I started with a gift card holder cut from the Jaded Blossom Folding Gift Card Die. Before attaching anything to the outside of the gift card holder, I used the JB Gift Card Die to cut out a place on the inside to attach a gift card to the movies. I then added the insert piece from the JB Goody Bag Die to the outside in white. I cut my Treasure Box Designs' Shoppie out with my Cameo making it large enough to hang over the top of the gift card holder. I wanted it to really stand out!!! I cut some extra pieces of popcorn and attached them to the front as well. I had stamped the "#happybirthday" stamp from Jaded Blossom's 100% Hipster stamp set in the bottom corner before adding my paper piecings. I think these Shoppies files with their big eyes are just the cutest and would work for so many fun projects!!!

Here is the inside with the gift card.

Thanks for taking a look.

Blessings,

                 

Bee Mine Gift Set!

If you are looking for my Guest Design Team project for Die Cuttin' Divas, please scroll down one post or just go here.

Today is my Design Team day to post on the

Jaded Blossom Blog

and I have another sweet Valentine project to share!!!

I made a matching card, treat box, and gift card holder all using lots of Jaded Blossom goodness and the adorable Stuffy Pals Bee SVG file from Treasure Box Designs. (It comes in several other cutting formats as well.)

For the gift card holder, I used the Folding Gift Card Die and decorated it with the Goody Bag Die Insert using a patterned paper from the Kraft in Color collection from Doodleug Design. I attached a border along the bottom from the Border Dies. I then used pop dots to attach my bee and added a sentiment from the Superstar stamp set using a masking technique. The sentiment was stamped to the acalloped circle die from Mini Tag Dies 2. I also used the Gift Card Die on the inside and slide a Starbucks gift card in there. (Make sure you cut the Gift Card Die on the inside before adding the decorative panel on the outside.)

For the card, I cut a card base at 4.25" square and then die cut the same patterned paper using the Stitched Square Dies. I added a wider border along the bottom of the card from the Border Dies and then used pop dots again for my bee. The sentiment here is from Simple Sayings Valentine Edition and was stamped on a banner from Mini Tag Dies 2. For the sentiment, I actually added an extra "e" to make Bee to fit the theme of my project. 

And for the treat box, I used the Scallop Caddy Die with the same background paper. Again I added a border from the Border Dies. Added my bee with pop dots. I then used the Superstar stamp set again for the sentiment that I stamped onto another banner from Mini Tag Dies 2. I also cut an extra heart from the Stuffy Pals Bee file and attached it to the sentiment banner.

(I was cleaning up my desk last night and found this last bee's wings still stuck to one of my cutting mats. Haha! I didn't even realize he was missing them. Let's pretend he has them all tucked up under him. Too funny, and actually he looks pretty cute without them.)

I just love the way the Jaded Blossom Dies all work together to make super fun projects!

Thank you for dropping by!!!

Blessings,

                      

Challenges:

DL Art: February Anything Goes

Die Cut Divas: Feb Challenge - Love, Marriage, Anniversaries

TTCRD: Anything Goes (Feb 9-15)

Fun Cuts: L is for Love

Silhouette Monthly Showcase: Anything Goes

613 Ave Create: #162 Anything Goes

Simply Create Too: #102 Love

PDE Linky Party: #109 Anything Goes

AUD Sentiment: #148 Use a Love Sentiment

Decorate to Celebrate: #3 Anything Goes

Crafting for All Seasons: Love is in the Air

Pinspirational Challenge: #158

DL Art: TT #173 Anything Love

Coffee and Sweets! Jaded Blossom January Release Day 1

Happy Monday to you!!! 

It is Day 1 of Jaded Blossom's January Release!!! Yay!

You are going to just "love" today's new die set and stamps! After you take a look here, I hope you will stop by the Jaded Blossom Blog and see what the rest of the DT has made.

Today we are introducing the Alphabet dies and the Heart Splatters stamp set.

What could be better than Starbuck's and Chocolate!!!

For my project, I made this super cute gift card/candy holder. I picked up the cut file for the box in the Silhouette store - #111289. Once I had my box assembled, I die cut the "Love" word with the new Jaded Blossom Alphabet dies. I also used Mini Tag Dies 2 and die cut the tag. On the tag, I stamped a heart from the Heart Splatters set; and also added ribbon, a button, and some Trendy Twine. I glued the letters onto the box and used foam tape to attach the tag. The paper I used for the background is from My Mind's Eye Heirloom 6x6 paper pad. The candies are Cherry Cordial Kisses and I stuck a Starbuck's gift card in there as well!

We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $129.99

January 2016 Release will include:

7 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets1 - New Die1 - 3 x 4 Freebie
freebie is for orders $40 or more (before tax and shipping),Friday 4pm PST through Sunday 11:59 pm PST
NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS!No waiting WEEKS for your stamps. 
This Package is only available till Wednesday 11:59pm pst, then will be back up on the store on Friday at 4pm pst during our Stamp Release Blog Hop!

Regular price for the release package is $137.99

Thank you for stopping by today!!! Remember to go by the Jaded Blossom Blog to see more fun projects using these two new products. Then come back by here tomorrow to see what I have made for Release Week Day 2. 

Blessings,

                    

Challenges:

Silhouette Monthly Showcase: January Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion: #294 Anything Goes

613 Ave Create: #158 Anything Goes

PDE Linky Party: #105 Anything Goes

Decorate to Celebrate: Anything Goes

Gift Card Pals Snowman

On Christmas Day, I shared the Gift Card Pals Santa, so today I want to share with you the other gift card holder that comes in the Gift Card Pals file. This is the snowman and the file is from Treasure Box Designs. This gift card holder works perfect for birthdays and other occasions over the next couple of months of winter.

This snowman or snowgirl, I'm thinking, is just adorable. Her hat reminds me of the 1930's. The snowflake is a punch from Martha Stewart. The circle die is from Jaded Blossom's Mini Tag Dies 2 and the sentiment is from JB's Simple Sayings stamp set.

Stay warm as it is cold outside!!!

Thank you for coming by!

Blessings,

                    

Challenges:

DL Art December Linky Challenge: Anything Goes

Silhouette Monthly Showcases: #32 Anything Goes

PDE Linky Party: #103 Anything Goes

613 Ave Create: #156 Anything Goes

Santa Gift Card Holder! And a Very Merry Christmas to You!

Merry Christmas!!!

It has been a nice holiday! Spent the day yesterday with some dear friends and today it was just me, the hubby, and the kiddos. We spent the day in pajamas and played with all the fun new things we received. We also took the time to reflect on why we as a family celebrate Christmas and gave thanks for the best gift we've ever received - a baby in a manger, Jesus!

We also like the make believe of the season. And we laugh and play and dream of Santa coming in his sleigh. So today I have a Santa to share with you. This is a gift card holder from Treasure Box Designs called Gift Card Pals Christmas.

What a super fun way to wrap up those gift cards. The set also comes with a snowman.

Here it is opened up and this time holding a Pat Catan's card which is a local craft store near my home. It is my go to place for shopping for crafts as it is only a few blocks (I can walk there if I need to it is so close). 

I just used black, white, and red cardstock on this . I added dimension by using foam tape on the hands, mustache and nose, and the ball at the top of his hat. I used chalks, a black sharpie, and a white gel pen to draw in the features. And, of course, I used inks to ink the edge of each individual piece before putting it together.

Hope you enjoy this project. I may have a thing or two to still share before the year ends. 

Again, Merry Christmas!!!

Blessings,

                       

Challenges:

DL Art December Linky Challenge: Anything Goes

Silhouette Monthly Showcases: #32 Anything Goes

PDE Linky Party: #103 Anything Goes

August Sneak Day 1 - Jaded Blossom Guest Designer

Hey Everyone! I am glad you have stopped by today!!!

 

Today is Day 1 of the August Reveals for Jaded Blossom Stamps

and I am pretty excited to be joining them this month as the Guest Designer.

 

The new dies and stamps are fab, and I hope you enjoy all the inspirational projects you will see with them here on my blog as well as the Jaded Blossom blog and all of the DT blogs.

 

Today we are showcasing the Label Dies and the Picture This 2 Stamp Set.

 

Here is my project: 

 

I decided to create my own Gift Card Holder using one of the border dies and the Coffee Break sentiment. I started out with a piece of kraft cardstock measuring 4" x 9". On the 9" side, I scored it at 3" and 6". Then I trimmed one of the 4" sides by 1/8" and the other side I ran through my Cuttlebug with the border die to make a decorative front. I then stamped the label tab with the Coffee Break sentiment, added decorative panels using Doodlebug Design's Hello Sunshine collection, added a magnet for a closure, and decorated the front with the drink and coffee beans using the Love U a Latta file from Treasure Box Designs. If you have the Gift Card Die from Jaded Blossom run it through your die cutting machine before adding the decorative panel to the back. The die will make the perfect holder for your gift card. I know a few girlfriends of mine who will love receiving this sweet gift card and it will be fun to give it to them Just Because!

 

Here are today's reveals:

 

Label Dies

 

 

Picture This 2

 

We have our Gotta Have It Now Package for $124.99

 

 

August 2015 Release will include:6 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets1- 4 x 4 Stamp Set1 - New Die1 - 3 x 4 FreebieFreebie is for orders $40 or more (before tax and shipping),Friday 4pm PST through Sunday 11:59 pm PST.NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS!No waiting WEEKS for your stamps. This Package is only available till Wednesday 11:59pm pst, then will be back up on the store on Friday at 4pm pst during our Stamp Release Blog Hop!
****Please note the shipping department will be closed until Wednesday, any orders placed Monday- Wednesday will ship Thursday****
Regular price for the release package is $132

 

Again, thank you for stopping in today!!! Remember to go by the Jaded Blossom Blog to see all of the other wonderful projects using these two new products. Then come back by here tomorrow to see what I have for Day 2.

 

Remember that you can also find me on Facebook and Pinterest.

 

Blessings,

                   

Thank You to Our Service Men and Women

Today I am posting for Trendy Twine. The Trendy Gals have been sharing projects all month long on the Trendy Twine blog using the Stars and Stripes Trendy Twine and the Kraft Pillow Boxes.

For my project, I wanted to make something I could use to thank those who serve. Or it could even be given to a hostess for a 4th of July gathering. I am using the Medium Kraft Pillow Box for this.

The card is A2 size. For this card, I wanted the twine to be the focal point, so I did not add my usual paper piecing on top of the patterned paper. I wanted my Stars and Stripes Twine to pop off the card instead.  The border is cut from a Martha Stewart punch. Over the border, I wrapped three lengths of twine and tied them with a bow. The sentiment is from Jaded Blossom. For my Medium Kraft Pillow Box, I decorated it by wrapping it several times with the twine. I then added a set of stars from SVG Cuts. The banner was cut from a Spellbinders die and again the sentiment is from Jaded Blossom. This box will be perfect for adding a treat, a small gift, or gift card. Together it will make a wonderful gift set for anyone this 4th of July as we celebrate freedom, but especially for those who serve.

Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you will also visit my Facebook and Pinterest pages or find me on Instagram @mmirandacreations.

Blessings,

                      

Challenges:

DL Art: June Linky Party Anything Goes

Creative Fingers: #83 Anything Goes

Simply Create Too: #87 Masculine

Word Art Wednesday: #187 Anything FF Goes