Thinking of You!

I am almost feeling like my summer break might be busier than the school year. Ok, that's not true, but it was a busy Monday after a busy Sunday nonetheless and tomorrow it is not slowing down either. I think that is just the life of a mama with three kiddos! LOL!

Today's coloring and card use an image from CC Designs. Isn't she just the cutest?! She is definitely thinking about something and it looks a bit mischievous.

I went old school from my days of working on the Trendy Twine DT and used some twine on my card. Hadn't done that in awhile. The card base is cardstock from Papertrey Ink and the background paper and enamel dots are from Doodlebug Design. I used my Copics to color her, but didn't write down my colors. Sometimes I color sitting in my car while waiting for a kiddo to get done with practice and in those moments I am just enjoying the luxury of being quiet and still and just coloring. Any other mamas know what I'm talking about! :)

This is my Day 4 coloring for The Daily Marker 30 Day Challenge.

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,

                     

Pirates! Challenge #31 - Craftaholics R Us!

It's Challenge time over at Craftaholics R Us Challenge Blog.

Challenge #31 Theme: Pirates

Used an Svg File from Cre8tive Cutz. Wasn't the easiest to put together down around the bottom of the boat, but I managed to get it put together without too much trouble. And I think it turned out super cute!!!

The sentiment is from Jaded Blossom's United States Map stamp set. The skull and crossbone file that I used for the flag is from Miss Kate Cuttables. The black twine is Trendy Twine from Annie's Paper Boutique.

The fun paper is the Echo Park Pirates collection. I also used some of the stickers from this collection to decorate the sides of the pirate ship.

Can't wait to see all the pirate goodness you come up with! See you on the Craftaholics R Us Blog.

Blessings,

                       

Challenges:

DL Art: August Linky Challenge 8/31

613 Ave Create: #200 Anything Goes E8:2
PDE Linky Party: #185 Beach/Ocean 8/15

You Slay Me!

My Favorite Things Wednesday Sketch Challenge #344!

I had so much fun making a card for this challenge last week that I decided to join in again!

I turned the sketch on its side and shortened the scalloped edge so that I would have a bigger panel at the bottom to decorate and add my characters. I used a piece of paper with a straight edge to mask off the bottom and then used Memento New Sprout Ink to make a grassy area. I made it really light so it is a bit difficult to see in the photo. I then used my new MFT Cloud stencil and Tumbled Glass Distress Ink to make a sky. I had so many friends making great cards with this stencil that I just had to get it. To make the blue panel at the top, I used a die from the MFT Stitched Scallop Basic Edge set and a die from Jaded Blossom's Border Dies set. The dragon and knight are from MFT's Magical Dragon stamp set and are colored with Copics. I added a sentiment from the same stamp set and finished it off with Doodlebug Design Matte Sprinkles and a piece of Trendy Twine from Annie's Paper Boutique. I just love how it turned out!!!

Thanks for stopping by to have a look!

Blessings,

                     

Challenges:

Cardz TV Mailbox Smiles: Challenge #7 Anything Goes 8/3 E3:2

DL Art: August Linky Challenge 8/31

Little Red Wagon: Challenge #405 Favourite Products 8/8

Crafting By Designs: August Anything Goes Challenge 8/31 E3:2

Die Cut Diva's: August Anything Goes 8/31 E4:1

Jaded Blossom May Release Blog Hop!

Hey Everyone! 

Welcome to Jaded Blossom's May 2016 Release Blog Hop.  

Now, if you're here from Lee-Ann's blog, you're in the right place; but if you're just passing through, start at the beginning because you don't want to miss a thing.  I have the complete line up at the bottom of this post. 
Here is what I made:

Well I know that I made a card for you yesterday with this turtle, but it is just so cute that I couldn't help myself to use it again today for the hop!!! Today I have a little gift set to give to a new or expecting momma. 

This time I colored the turtle with pinks and grays. I found this sweet background paper and the paper I used for the butterflies and my topper in my scrap drawer; so I am not sure which collection(s) they are from. I love the the Shell-ebrating You sentiment on the card. It is one of the many awesome sentiments that comes with the Turtley Rad stamp set. 

I also used Card Mat Dies, Spring Dies 2 (my first time using these and can I just say LOVE!), Border Dies, Mini Tag Dies 2, Scallop Slider and Topper Die, Super Hero, and Super Hero 2 for this project. 

And of course we have to have a deal for you right? This weekend only you can get the entire release package for $127.99

Regular Price for the Release Package is $137.99

1 - Free 3x4 Stamp for customers that spend $40 or more before Taxes and Shipping! FREEBIE is only available until Sunday 5/15, 11:59pm pst.

BIRTHDAY IN STYLE

Of course, here is what everyone will receive when they order our New Release.

And here is a bit of Blog Candy!!!

BLOG CANDY

1 Lucky Winner will get to pick a stamp set of their choice!

 Just leave a comment on all the blogs along the hop!

The more blogs you comment on the more chances you have to win!

Now on to the HOP....

Next up is Gigi

Just in case you get lost here is the Entire Line Up:
Michelle
 Kathy (May Guest Designer)

Cassandra
Mel
Jamie
Candace O.
Lee-Ann
Melissa - You are Here!
Gigi
Cindy
Candace

Thank you for hopping with us!!!

Blessings,

                     

Get Fit Blog Hop!

Time to get FIT!

Sit back and enjoy the wonderful creations the DT have made showing off health, fitness and more!

 This hop is ONLY for 24 hours and will end  PROMPTLY at 11:59 PST TONIGHT!

This hop is set up DIFFERENTLY then ones in the past, so please read accordingly.

HOP GUIDELINES

1- Make sure to be a FOLLOWER on each stop along this hop. There are 15 in total. 

Learn more about HOW TO FOLLOW A BLOG by clicking HERE

2- Leave a comment on each blog to show some love for the inspiration you have just seen! Remember 15 stops, so that means 15 comments in total! 

Learn more how to LEAVE A COMMENT by clicking HERE

THERE IS NO REQUEST FILES form on this hop.Each project contains the link to the store with the files used on their projects.SOME files are FREE for today ONLY.... There is 1 free file (contains 3 images) during this hop, with the others being DEEPLY discounted for TODAY ONLY! (prices will return to normal at end of hop)This will be the new platform for our hops moving forward.*********************************************

**Kindly remember that all our hop files abide by our TERMS OF USE

You can read all about our BLOG HOPS and how to participate HERE

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Jaded Blossom has some wonderful new Fitness Stamps to go along with this hop!  Check out the Bundle below!

And now for my project!

I know that these stamps will be awesome planner stamps; but with so many of my friends taking up life style changes, these will be wonderful stamps to dress up a gift set for those who don't want to be tempted by chocolate. But no worries, chocolate still has a place on my crafting desk. LOL!

I started with a Kawaii Apple Gift Bag from SVG Cutting Files. I added a tag from Mini Tag Dies 2 and stamped it with the cute Kawaii Kettlebell stamp from the Fitness Candies stamps. I atttached it using some Trendy Twine. Inside I tucked in an Under Armour gift card and a bag of almonds also tied off with Trendy Twine.

I also die cut the Candy Caddy from Jaded Blossom. I altered the apple from the Kawaii Apple bag ever so slightly and attached it to the front. I also die cut another tag from Mini Tag Dies 2 and stamped the sentiment "Train" from the Fitness stamps to it. Inside I inserted a protein bar and then closed it up with one more bow of Trendy Twine. 

A perfect gift for those who are working to be fit!!!

Next Up is Cindy!!!

Did you lose your way? Our little line up here will help you out!
Candace http://www.papercraftsbycandace.com/
Michelle http://scrappinwithmybug.com/
Trixie http://www.pinkglitterstudio.blogspot.com/

Gigi http://thecricutbug.blogspot.com/

Mel http://doxiemeldesigns.blogspot.com/

Lee-Ann http://leescraps.blogspot.com/

Crystal http://crystalscreativecorner.blogspot.com/

Melissa http://iliketocreate.blogspot.com/ - You Are Here!!!

Cindy http://cindybcreations.blogspot.com/

Candio http://www.pcquickutzclub.blogspot.com/

Cassandra http://ctimz3.blogspot.com/

Gwen http://thisandthatbygwen.blogspot.com/

Jamie http://jamiek711designs.blogspot.com/

Barb  http://bugbites411.blogspot.com

Annie http://creatinganniething.blogspot.com/

Blessings,

                     

Challenges:

DLArt: March Linky Challenge Anything Goes 3/31

Silhouette Challenge: #35 March Anything Goes

PDE Linky Party: #113 Anything Goes 3/10

Decorate to Celebrate: #5 Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday: #221 Anything Goes

Love is in the Air - Day 1 w/ Treasure Box Designs!

Love is in the Air!!!

Welcome to the 5 Days of Valentine Fun with M Miranda Creations and Treasure Box Designs!

I am always grateful to Dina at Treasure Box Designs for partnering with me so that we can share some fun inspiration with you and, of course, some fun giveaways too!!!

For Day 1, I am using the current freebie from Treasure Box Designs!!!

Check out my Lovebug. Isn't he the cutest!!! And the best part, like I said, is that he is this week's freebie at Treasure Box Designs. To download the electronic file, head on over the Treasure Box Gems FB group and join. Once you have joined, find the post that says Download and hit that button and it is all yours. The freebies change every Tuesday, so pick this guy up by Monday, February 1, 2016. 

This is my 2nd project this week using a gable box. They are the perfect size for giving a small gift or a bit of chocolate goodness to your Valentine! I just sized my Lovebug to fit the front of the box and offset him with his heart file. The gable box is from Annie's Paper Boutique and so is the twine that I used to tie the tag to the top of the box. The scalloped circle die and the tag die (Mini Tag Dies 2), the Love is in the Air sentiment (Simple Sayings Valentine Edition), and the 2 small hearts stamped on the tag (Heart Splatters) are all from Jaded Blossom.

For the card, I cut the base at 4.75" square. The background paper is from Doodlebug Design's new Sweet Things collection. I also used this paper to make the 4 panels on the above gable box to decorate the sides. The XOXO sentiment (Valentine Designer Tapes) is also from Jaded Blossom.

The Lovebug is so super easy to paper piece! I hope you will make him to put on one of your Valentine gifts. He is sure to bring a smile!!!

Today's Prize:

Everyone is a winner today with the freebie, but to one lucky winner we will also be giving away one Stuffies file of your choice. That's right, you can choose from one of several of these cute one of a kind files!!!

Here's How To Win:

1. You must "LIKE" the Treasure Box Designs FB Fan Page.

2. You must "LIKE" the M Miranda Creations FB Fan Page.

3. You must leave a comment on this post!

You have until 5:59 pm Eastern Time on Friday, January 29 to enter for Day One's prize. That is 48 hours for your chance to win.

ALL WINNERS FOR ALL 5 DAYS WILL BE POSTED ON WEDNESDAY, 

FEBRUARY 3, 2016 AT 6 PM EASTERN TIME RIGHT HERE ON MY BLOG!!!

Thank you for stopping by today and I hope to see you for more inspiration and prizes tomorrow! I will be posting all 5 days at 6 pm Eastern time!

Blessings,

                 

Favorite Hipster! Jaded Blossom January Release Day 3

How about a cheer for Wednesday!!! 

It is Day 3 of Jaded Blossom's January Release and today we are showcasing "100% Hipster."

I just love this stamp set! There will be so many fun uses for it!!!

I made a gift bag using SVG Cuts Happy Holidays kit. I reduced the size and cut it out with Doodlebug Designs' new collection - Sweet Things.  I then cut 2 panels for the front of the bag - one in white and the other in matching paper from the bag. I adhered both to the front of the gift bag. I then pieced together my Leggies Strawberry file from Treasure Box Designs. Her face was stamped using Peachy Keen's stamps PKSC-33. And, of course, it was all dressed up with my Jaded Blossom products. I die cut 2 different banner dies from the Mini Tag Dies 2 set and layered them after stamping 'favorite hipster' to the top layer. I then die cut a tag from the Mini Tag 2 Dies as well, this time stamping it with 'Totes Adorbs'. I tied it to the handles of my bag using some Trendy Twine. This bag is absolutely adorable and is just short of 6" high finished. Strawberry is about 5.5" high finished. 

I hope you will stop by the Jaded Blossom Blog and see what the rest of the DT has made.

Look for 100% Hipster in the store on Friday or even better...

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! Don't forget to stop by the Jaded Blossom Blog for more projects. Then come back by here tomorrow to see what I have made for Release Week Day 4. 

Blessings,

                    

Challenges:

DL Art: January Anything Goes

Silhouette Monthly Showcase: January Anything Goes

Through the Craft Room Door: Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion: #294 Anything Goes

613 Ave Create: #158 Anything Goes

PDE Linky Party: #105 Anything Goes
Cut It Up: #87 Decorate a Paper Bag

Decorate to Celebrate: Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday: #217 Anything Goes

Dog Lights Christmas Tag!

Sharing a candy treat today using this week's freebie, Dog Lights, from Treasure Box Designs!

This was made for someone dear to me and she loves dogs, so it was perfect! You can pick it up for free through Monday night as there is a new freebie every Tuesday at TBD that you can download on the Treasure Box Gems Facebook group.

Here's what else I used:

Jaded Blossom: Luggage Tag Dies for the tag base

Doodlebug Designs: Sugarplums Collection for the background paper

Annie's Paper Boutique: Holly Berry Trendy Twine and Small Candy Sacks

Various Cardstock

Ribbon and Button from my stash

Reese's Miniatures that unfortunately cannot been seen in this pic, but taste so yummy!!!

Thanks for stopping in again today! I have to clean up from yesterday and then I can set my crafty heart toward Valentine's Day and maybe a few more winter projects!

Blessings,

                     

Challenges:

DL Art December Linky Challenge: Anything Goes 

Silhouette Monthly Showcases: #32 Anything Goes 

PDE Linky Party: #103 Anything Goes

Santa is Here w/ the Grand Prize!!! - Day 12 of 12 Days of Christmas Tags w/ Treasure Box Designs

It is finally here!!! Day 12 of 12 Days of Christmas Tags with

Treasure Box Designs!!!

A huge thank you to Dina for sponsoring all the prizes this week!!!

I have had a blast making all these fun tags to show off the TBD files and I have enjoyed all your comments. So thankful for all of you stopping in throughout the week and be such a great encouragement to me. I hope you have been watching to see who the winners have been as well. All prizes are to be claimed within 5 days of them being announced.

So yesterday the prize for 2 lucky winners was to receive any file of their choice that I have used so far from Day 1-11 of the 12 Days of Christmas Tags.

Those 2 winners are:
1. Brenda (6)
2. Amanda Jones (9)

You have 5 days to contact me and can do so either through email or by personal message on my Facebook page, M Miranda Creations.

Today's post contains a Grand Prize! More info on this is at the bottom of this post! But first I want to recap the 1st 11 Days and show you my Day 12 project.

Day 1 - Angel Tag

Day 2 - Winter Teddy Tag and Gift Bag Set

Day 3 - Santa Treasure Tag

Day 4 - Santa Belt Ornament Tag w/ Santa Card

Day 5 - Treasure Tag Christmas Dog

Day 6 - Christmas Tree Tag

Day 7 - Treasure Tag Christmas Cat

Day 8 - Country Snowman Tag and Card

Day 9 - Pocket Pals Christmas Tags

Day 10 - Bobble Buddies Christmas Mouse Card/Tag

Day 11 - Winter Penguin Tag

And now for Day 12!!!

For this set, I have used the Bobble Buddies Santa and Up on the Housetop Files:

Santa Claus is carrying the Grand Prize in his Santa sack!!! Keep scrolling down to find out what it is! LOL!!! I do hope that you like the Day 12 Tag and Card Set!!!

The background paper is from Teresa Collin's Christmas Cottage collection. I used Totally Red Trendy Twine and the sentiment is from Jaded Blossom.

DAY 12 GRAND PRIZE

Well if you have made it this far, then you are in for a real Grand Prize treat!!! To win the Grand Prize, you will need to have at least 5 of  the following:

1. Be a Follower of M Miranda Creations Blog using Google Friend Connect or Bloglovin'

2. Be a Follower of Treasure Box Designs Facebook Page

3. Joined the Treasure Box Gems Facebook Group (For all the Freebies)

4. Follow the M Miranda Creations Facebook Page

5. Follow Treasure Box Designs on Pinterest

6. Follow M Miranda Creations on Pinterest

7. Follow M Miranda Creations of Instagram

8. Follow the Treasure Box Designs Blog on Google Friends Connect

~~~~ Once you have followed 5 of the above, leave me a comment on this post to let me know which 5!!! You must let me know which 5 you have followed/liked!!! ~~~~

 To find where to comment on this blog, scroll down to the bottom of this post and click on the word Comments. It is located in the footer and is in a small font. If you came here with a direct link, then just scroll down and you will see a place to leave your comment.

So we haven't even gotten to the best part, the actual GRAND PRIZE!

A lucky winner will receive all the files that I have used this week from Treasure Box Designs. Yes, go back up and look at the photos. You will receive every file you need to make all 12 of these projects. (You will only receive the files used from Treasure Box Designs!!!)

But wait, there is more. If I get 100 comments on this post, I will give away a 2nd Grand Prize set. And then for every 100 comments after that I will add another winner.

All comments must have complied with the rules though. Any comments that do not comply with the rules (see above) will not be counted toward the total # of comments. 

All Winners will be announced on 12/15/2015 here on the M Miranda Creations Blog.
You will have 5 days to contact me through email or PM through FB to claim your prize. 

You have until 11:59 PM on Sunday, December 13, 2015 to comment on this post and here only for your chance to win. Comments on the Facebook pages do not count toward the prize, but they are greatly appreciated!!!

Another Chance to win:

Head to both the M Miranda Creations FB page and the Treasure Box Designs FB page for 2 more chances at winning prizes today!


Here are the files from the store that I used for the Day 12 project.

Bobble Buddies Mr. and Mrs. Claus


Up on the Housetop

Thank you again for joining Treasure Box Designs and M Miranda Creations for

12 Days of Christmas Tags!

It has been a fantastic almost 2 weeks of sharing!!! Be on the watch for another fun series - you never know what is coming next!!!

Blessings,

                     

Challenges:

DL Art December Linky Challenge: Anything Goes

Silhouette Monthly Showcases: #32 Anything Goes

Scrappy Mom's Stamps: Tag It 12/14

Word Art Wednesday: #213 Anything Goes 

Decorate to Celebrate: #115 Anything Goes

Die Cuttin' Divas: #245 Tic-Tac-Toe