20 March 2015

MCT 41st Release Blog Hop: Cards for Mom

by Veronica

It's Release Day for My Creative Time! If you've hopped here from Ruthie's blog, you're on the right track. If not, head on over to Emma's blog so you don't miss out on a THING!

I know it's a bit early for Mother's Day, but I like to have my cards done early so I'm not scrambling at the last minute. Mom, I know you're reading this. Yes, one of these cards is for you. But WHICH ONE? (sneaky, sneaky)

My first card features the new set (available right this very minute!), Love You Bunches.


This stamp set comes with individual flower stems (and coordinating dies) and lots of great sentiments. To achieve my "bouquet" of roses, I stamped the front flowers first, masked them and stamped the rear flowers after. If that's clear as mud, check out this simple tutorial I made a couple of years ago for a step-by-step instruction.

Love You Bunches
MCT Products Used
Family Is Everything ("love")
Stitched 3x4 Journal Die
New! Love You Bunches (rose, sentiment) Available NOW!
New! Fun Stitched Tag Dies (sentiment layer) Available NOW!


My next Mother's Day card also uses flowers, but with a totally different look.


This card showcases the new Jr. Rolled Flower Dies. I used a lot of different patterns in coordinating colors to give this card some pizzazz. I love mixing patterns! I've found that mixing smaller patterns works best for me. If you have a large patterned paper that you want to slip into the mix, allow it to be the center of attention (like I did with the "MOM" background) and keep the rest of the patterns pretty small.

Jr. Rolled Flower Dies
MCT Products Used
Uppercase Fun Dies ("MOM")
Heart 2 Heart Love Frame Die (heart)
Stitched Party Dies (banner)
Stitched Rectangular Frame Dies ("you")
Alpha Pack ("are the best!")
New! Jr. Rolled Flower Dies (flowers) Available NOW!

***Freebie Stamp*** 
The first 150 shoppers
will get this stamp FREE!
For our Freebie Stamp this release, we are giving away this super cute Every Little Thing... stamp 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 & 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!

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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: MAR2015 to receive a 15% discount off your entire purchase! This sale applies to in-stock items only. The sale will end on Friday, March 27th at 11:59pm PST.

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That's it for me today, but the fun continues on Audrey's blog!

I hope you were inspired!

- Veronica

61 comments :

  1. Very pretty cards. Thanks for all your ideas this week. Good Job!

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  2. Cute samples today. I love the way you used the rose to create a bouquet! Layered stamping is wonderful!

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  3. Love your Mother's Day cards! They are beautiful!

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  4. Pretty cards. Love how you used patterned paper behind the MOM. Thank you for sharing your talent.

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  5. Beautiful cards for this release.

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  6. Beautiful cards. Any mom would be proud to receive these. Nice design...nice job! TFS

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  7. Veronica ~ Oh my these are simply STUNNING! Okay the first card ~ the colors, the coloring and oh my how you masked them PERFECTLY!! LVOE! Then the second card ~ BEAUTIFUL!! LOVE all the details, the papers and oh how & what you used to get that saying!! BEAUTIFULLY done all week!

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  8. These cards are fantastic how in the world did you create that bunch of roses. mindy1qc@msn.com

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  9. Wow, these are both beautiful and amazing. You did some incredible masking on the first one and it was well worth the effort. The 2nd one is absolutely beautiful too. Hugs- Glora
    me(at)glorajean(dot)com

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  10. OMG Miss Veronica Your cards are Gorgeous WOW!! You truly did two super outstanding creative jobs. Love the colors, papers and the clever ways you've used Miss Emma's goodies. Your little Mom blurb was so cute....let me know if she guessed the right one LOL gosh both your Mom and your MIL are going to love them!!! YOU so ROCK!!

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  11. Beautiful cards for Mother's Day...thanks for the inspiration.

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  12. Fabulous cards! They are both beautiful. Love the color and pattern combinations too!

    crafts(dot)petersen(at)gmail(dot)com

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  13. Veronica, I like how you started your post, sneaky, sneaky :o) I think both cards are beautiful. I like the rolled flower die and how you incorporated the flowers in your beautiful card.

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  14. Really Gorgeous "MOM" cards!!!
    reissfam10 at aol dot com

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  15. Both of your cards are so pretty!

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  16. Such beautiful and thoughtful cards!!! Absolutely gorgeous!!!

    my.romance.is.so.chemical@gmail.com

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  17. You're cards are just beautiful. Love you're designs and flowers. Those roses are so beautiful. Love the new release.

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  18. I love both those cards. They are both so gorgeous. Thanks for sharing all your amazing projects this week.

    Leslie
    cascrapper at gmail dot com

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  19. BOTH are beautiful...love your rose bouquet!!

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  20. Awesome cards Veronica-I love how your pastels are subtle but lovely!

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  21. Gorgeous card! I am always afraid of mixing patterns - but I will be giving it a try - your card has really inspired me! I love it!!

    keyshasain@yahoo.com

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  22. Beautiful cards, both of them. Love the flowers and the designs. Great job.

    anmatt1@aol.com

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  23. Both of your cards are gorgeous!! I love the details and the designs!!

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts
    indymermaid(at)gmail(dot)com

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  24. Great projects. I never think to try the masking technique. Your flowers are wonderful.
    Love the second card with the matching flowers and sentiment. Very pretty.
    thanks for sharing.
    txmlhl@yahoo.com

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  25. Stunning projects. TFS

    resatwo at sbcglobal dot net

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  26. Both cards are fabulous. I like the bouquet of roses on the first one.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  27. I dont know if my previous post got lost or what...but I really love the second card!

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  28. Both cards are absolutely gorgeous!
    heartbeat55@zoominternet.net

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  29. I really like that wood grain in blue with the roses and the braided looking paper strip...lots of pretty texture. Your roses are also beautiful in card 2. Wonderful idea to put them on the heart. Beautiful job on your cards.
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  30. Veronica,

    I love both your cards. I like the idea of the banner with the flowers on the top. I love to see your projects and always look forward to seeing what you come up with. You are truly talented. TFS

    esterperez73@yahoo.com

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  31. Very pretty cards!

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  32. Both of your cards are Gorgeous!! I love the pink & blue color combo!!!
    Have a wonderful day,
    Millie
    Mrodriguez860@hotmail.com
    Crafting With Creative M

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  33. Your cards are gorgeous. I love them both and this release is fantastic.

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  34. Both of these are so pretty in such different ways! I absolutely love them both! Great idea using the patterned paper behind the MOM! Love it!

    cassandracauble at yahoo dot com

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  35. Beautiful card... Love it... Olivethenightcrafter@gmail.com

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  36. Two beautiful cards. i love that the flowers are patterned.
    katieoscreations@gmail.com

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  37. Beautiful cards! Love that bouquet of roses!

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  38. Veronica your cards are beautiful!

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  39. Love the mom shaker!
    ajjupiter58@gmail.com

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  40. Beautiful cards...love the flowers.

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  41. Totally love both cards, but I am in love with the rose card!
    Glenda
    slatsinhi@yahoo.com

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  42. Beautiful cards! I'm really impressed with your bouquet! That must have been a lot of work!

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  43. Super cute mom cards, love the banner one, the colors are great and the card is fun.
    Kristi
    kidshomelove@yahoo.com
    foundtimeforme.blogspot.com

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  44. Adorable cards! The roses are lovely!

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  45. Oh wow, love that they are so different but so gorgeous!! I love seeing variety!! Awesome release!!

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  46. Both of your cards are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
    Crafty hugs,
    Dawn
    DesignsByDragonfly {blogspot}
    dmcardmaker {at GMAIL}{dot com}

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  47. Terrific creations! The second card is my fav! Love the patterns and colors!
    bizarrecreativity@gmail.com

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  48. Beautiful creations! Your mom will be honored.

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  49. Thanks fot the inspiration and beautiful prize... Your MOM card is fantastic!

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  50. Love both cards TFS your sneak peeks this week Love them all :) Vicky
    win_or_lose52@hotmail.com

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  51. Both cards are gorgeous &
    so different!

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  52. Both of your cards are SO beautiful,Veronica!!! Beautiful job!!!

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  53. well veronica, you did it again! your choice of colors and patterns are amazing!

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  54. Very nice floral cards in different styles, Veronia. Pretty!!!
    gsunshine11 @ tampabay dot rr dot com

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Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! I appreciate your feedback and hope you were inspired!