16 November 2011

MCT November Release Sneak #3

by Veronica

I have another fabulous sneak peek for you today from My Creative Time's November Release. Today I'm featuring two new stamp sets due out this Friday: Keepin' it Classy & Classy & Fabulous (coordinating sentiment set to Keepin' it Classy). These sets are so much fun to play with and offer LOTS of uses. Keepin' it Classy features gorgeous silhouettes of ladies on the go (illustrated by Emma's brother, Mark Villar). And though the fancy silhouettes will drawn you into the set - the accessories will keep you there!

Madison Op Art Maggie in Rose
My best friend, Stephanie, is a Coach fanatic. Her closet beautifully adorned with Coach handbags, clutches, wallets and wristlets. She has so many that her boyfriend had to install shelving to house them all. Who's jealous? *this girl* But my bestie is nothing if not generous and she bought me my first ever Coach bag for my 24th birthday (shown left). It's beautiful, of course and I definitely cherish it.

Another bag, a couple wristlets and clutches later: I'm hooked. Stephanie and I visit our local Coach store often (never buying anything without a coupon!!!) and we chat with our salesgirl, Joy (she knows us by name and even called the week of my wedding to see how everything was going. She's amazing). Last year, we bought each other Coach Christmas presents a month early and exchanged gifts right in the store! Coach is our 'thing'. It's our go-to gift shop for Christmas and birthdays.

This year, we're not buying each other extravagant gifts for Christmas or our birthdays. We're keeping it simple and on a budget! This is a good thing for both of us. *wink* But I had to make sure that Stephanie's birthday (January) was still celebrated in style.

Today's card uses handbags from MCT's new Keepin' it Classy and a sentiment from Classy & Fabulous. After stamping the row of bags in Stampin' Up!'s Going Gray (second generation), I stamped the large bag in SU!'s Elegant Eggplant, popped it up and glittered it with Stickles. I added rhinestones to the buckles for more glamour.

Using my white gel pen, I drew straight lines around the Basic Gray card stock (SU!) and popped it up on Whisper White card stock which was layered on the Elegant Eggplant card base. The rhinestones in the top left corner are set by hand.

I used MCT's XL Label Die for the shape in the middle (Pale Plum card stock - SU!) and embossed the stitched border stamp (XL Label Borders) in white. The white embossed "Coach" piece is directly from the store. You know the little tester strips you get to try out perfume? That's what it is! Coach's tester strips are adorable and I usually grab a couple when I go in. FREEBIES! I matted it with Elegant Eggplant card stock and used my SU! Ticket Corner Punch to match the corners on the tester card.

The big purple organza bow gives this card such a girly flair (as if the purple wasn't girly enough). And I must be honest... I've considered keeping this card (it coordinates so well with the bag she bought me)! But I think I'll admire it for the next couple of months and part with it on Stephanie's birthday. I'm sure she'll love it. It's not as nice as a real Coach, but I'm sure she'll appreciate the idea.

Sneaky Peek Giveaway Time!

Listen up "My Creative Time" friends! We are giving all of you an opportunity to win the BEST PRIZES during Sneak Peek Week with a total of 6 winners to be announced during Friday's Stamp Release! All you have to do is leave a comment HERE along with the rest of the design team members' blogs for a chance! There are some AWESOME prizes with this release!

1. SPREAD THE WORD TO THE WORLD ON FACEBOOK about this release & whatever connections you may have! Let us know on "My Creative Time's" FB page here that you did so! OR you can just tag me in your post!  and.............

2. Just comment on ALL of the designers' blogs EVERY DAY during Sneaky Peek Week!  THAT's ALL you have to do to qualify for the BEST giveaways EVER!;)

All winners will be "randomly" chosen and Emma will announce all six winners on Friday, November 18th @ 12:01am PST in her video during the release of this AMAZING new stamp collection & maybe a new die!

GOOD LUCK! Log onto to your Facebook now & let's start spreading the word!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you've been inspired. Come back again soon for more Sneak Peeks!!!

-Veronica

61 comments :

  1. Absolute Perfection. I love your card so much especially the colors that you used. I myself am a big Coach fanatic, they are the best.

    Hugs,
    Kate

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  2. As a former Coach saleswoman, I totally can envision you and your bestie. You guys made a dreary job a joy! I LOVE what you made. So pretty- I love this sneaky peek! lclass003atgmaildotcom

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  3. WOW, that is classy, great job, I love it. TFS

    alvinadiaz@msn.com
    alvinascreations.blogspot.com

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  4. Veronica, this is just GORGEOUS!!! Your friend will absolutely love it!

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  5. That idea of usign the coach tester strips is genius! You could use any tester strips and customize it for everyone in your life.
    Jenn

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  6. I am in LOVE!! This card is amazing!! Beautiful color combo and awesome job with emma's stamps and dies!!
    TFS
    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    eschfamily@yahoo.com

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  7. Veronica - this is so adorable. I love purple this card is awesome. Great inspiration from the purse - oh and nice friend too. Again this is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Veronica, the color of the card are amazing. This card look fashion! Great card.

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  9. I love the purse design - and who doesn't love coach! Super cute project!
    herzigfam@yahoo.com
    Noelle

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  10. Gorgeous card Veronica. Love the embossed Coach!!! The colors are Fabulous too!!! Linda Harris Lsunflower58@aol.com

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  11. Fun idea for your friend. TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

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  12. I just love this color theme! And the way the embossing looks. It all works great together! Fabulous job!!

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  13. What a great friendship!! Love the Coach card and will be shopping now for the those tester strip perfumes to get one for myself!!! You rocked this card and I love it!
    jordanbev5@yahoo.com

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  15. Genius idea Veronica. Your friend will live this beautiful card.

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  16. What a creative idea! I love your purple color scheme!

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  17. This is so pretty and so elegant. I love that you added the perfume strip, great idea and a very nice touch.

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  18. great story! beautiful card! love all the colors, accents and detail!! awesome job!! she will love it too!!

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  19. Beautiful and elegant. Thanks for sharing!


    Danielle
    leeceratops@comcast.net

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  20. LOVE! this is so classy! Love that you used the embossed 'coach' logo. Very pretty!

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  21. OMG...what a fabulous card!!! I love Coach too and this card is beautiful!!! I'm sure Stephanie will absolutely love it too...what a thoughtful friend! TFS
    hugs,
    joni

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  22. This is just GORGEOUS!!! So elegant. Love the colors and especially love the little COACH perfume tester stip..great idea!

    hugs
    Cassandra

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  23. Wow, so very thoughtful of you, she will love the card. TFS.

    Debbie B.

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  24. OMG...this is so beautiful! I love purple and that ribbon is so beautiful! I love how you did the purse. I want this card!

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  25. So cute! Can't wait to get this set. I too am a coach fanatic! :) My husband says I'm crazy

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  26. This is a beautiful card. My niece's b-day is coming up and I just might have to "lift" this. TFS ... I'm a coach girl too :)

    pruttybird at comcast dot net

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  27. Wow what a gorgeous card! Love all the purple. What a fantastic idea using that tester strip. It looks amazing!
    Candy
    candyscraftcorner.blogspot.com
    candyyoung826 at msn dot com

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  28. What a fabulous card! I love the gray and purple and the hanging purse is such a great touch! I wish I had a "Coach Friend"! LOL!

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  29. Oh my goodness...this is soooo pretty! My neices are sooo into Coach, they would love this! Thanks for sharing!

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  30. A gorgeous card! Love your color choice a favorite of mine. Also I love how you stamped the purses. Great card anyone would love to receive this.

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  31. How clever to recycle!!
    Pat
    plweir1969@yahoo.com

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  32. What a great idea. I am sure your friend will love this.

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  33. So lovely! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  34. I like how you used the Coach logo on the tester strip! Very clever and a beautiful card and story. Your friend will love it.
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  35. Ooh, gorgeous!!!!! She is going to love this. I love personalized cards. And that row of handbags and then the blingy purple one is PERFECT!!! Hugs- Glora

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  36. Veronica, I love the story of you and your Bestie with Coach bags! So cute! I'm sure your Bestie will love the beautiful card you made! These are the years you and your friend will treasure for EVER!

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  37. What a great idea to use the Coach strips on your card. Love it,

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  38. Beautiful card! I love everything about it. Awesome story as well!

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  39. What a great job you did on this set! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!

    The COACH strip is so darn cute too!

    mimi2trentdrew.blogspot.com

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  40. Wow--what a fabulous birthday card!! Love all the purse detail and the colors and ribbon--just everything. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  41. What a perfect for your friend for a birthday. She is sure to love it.

    Lisa
    editorofpinkscrapper @gmail.com

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  42. That is one Beautiful card. There is such nice detail on it and awesome idea with the Coach strip. Your friend is going to LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! Pretty cool story too. HUGZ:)

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  43. Very pretty Veronica, great design! Hugs, Cathryn :)

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  44. oo lala how fancy!! perfect color choices, great job!
    babi96 at aol dot com

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  45. Never heard of tester strips. Looks cool on the card.

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  46. Fabulous card! Very fancy!

    Melissa
    www.mycreationsbymelissa.bloodspot.com

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  47. This is absolutely lovely Veronica. I too am a Coach Fanatic, but lately my budget can't even afford a Foach(lol). This will be perfect for your bestie. Great job. Smooches... Felicia - frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com

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  48. You did a wonderful job on the card. Your friend will love it!! It turned out so nice. What a great idea. TFS!
    ~Madison funkycards.blogspot.com

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  49. Veronica I love your card
    Great colors
    I love the idea of using the gray with the pink and purple
    Now a follower
    perderg{at}q{dot}com

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  50. This is perfect! I love the colors! Very pretty! TFS CallyAnn

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  51. This card is absolutely adorable! I love the colors and bling! Love it!

    lyn.torres@yahoo.com

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  52. I love the story!! :) And i love the coach,she got for you!! Now i want one too!! :) But it probably would not fit my style,i am a jeans, tennis shoes kind of girl! :D
    Stephanie will love this card,so elegant!! :)
    Hugs,
    Cindy

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  53. Just love your coach card!! It is too adorable with the colors and the bling that you used!!

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  54. What an elegant and classy project! LOVE it!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  55. TFS your story. Love your gift card, very elegant, You did Emma's die & stamps justice!
    TFS
    Carol

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  56. what a great idea to use the coach card. love coach

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  57. Wow, I want to be your bestie! ;) I've always wanted a coach bag, I remember when a close friend spent $1,000 on one in Vegas! I thought she was nuts, but everyone has their thing, right? Just like you & your bestie. The tester strips are perfect! Very pretty & elegant card Veronica!!! Love this set of Emma's!
    Puppy Hugs,
    Wendy

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  58. This card is beautiful! Great idea. Now I will look out foe tags too. Lol

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  59. Your card did it. I must have these stamps. I have a number of girlfriends who love purses.
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    thejanner@xcelco.on.ca

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