Die Cuttin' Divas Fluttering Butterfly Challenge

I've seen some beautiful butterflies this spring.

They are so delicate and their colors are gorgeous!

We want you to use them as inspiration this week for your project

Our challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas this week is Fluttering Butterfly.

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Our sponsor for this weeks challenge is:

SVG Cutting Files

I cased a gorgeous card that I saw on Pinterest.

I created a watercolor background and used a pretty butterfly cut file from Technique Tuesday for my card.

The sentiment stamp was also by Technique Tuesday.

Supplies used: cardstock - white, black; watercolor paper; Posh Rainbow Inks; stamp and cut file by Technique Tuesday; Versamark Ink; Wow Embossing powder.

Now pop on over to Die Cuttin' Divas and see all the fabulous inspiration the rest of the design team has come up with.

Hope to see you playing along with us!!!!

Die Cuttin' Divas Dry or Heat Embossing Challenge

Do you like to use embossing folders on your cards?

Or, do you like to heat emboss?

If so, this weeks challenge is right up your alley.

Our challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas this week is Heat or Dry Embossing.

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Our sponsor for this weeks challenge is one of our DT members:

Leslie

I chose to use dry embossing for my card.

I created a wedding card and dry embossed the pieces to the wedding cake.

I die cut the flowers using a cut file from Silhouette Studio.

Supplies used: cardstock - white, purple; embossing folder by Sizzix, cut file from Silhouette Studio; pearls from Kaiser Kraft; ribbon from my stash; scalloped oval and oval punches by EK Sucess.

Now pop on over to Die Cuttin' Divas and see all the fabulous inspiration the rest of the design team has come up with.

Hope to see you playing along with us!!!!

Cut It Up Anything But A Card Challenge

We want you to stretch your creativity this week beyond the usual card.

Try a treat box, gift box, gift card holder, decor piece, anything but a card


Our new challenge over at Cut It Up is Anything But A Card.

Create any project as long as it is not a card. Oh, and don't forget the die cut!

Our sponsor for this challenge is Ink On 3. You have a chance to win a $10 certificate to their store!

For my project I used a purse gift card holder from their Pansy Tea Party 3D SVG Kit

This kit has a darling 3D tea cup and tea pot also.

The inside of this adorable purse has a slot to insert a gift card.

Supplies Used: card stock - blue, silver glitter; patterned papers by Pebbles; cut file from Ink On 3

I can't wait to see your creation so pop on over to the Cut It Up blog and join us in the fun!

Die Cuttin' Divas Masculine or Father's Day Challenge

This Sunday is time to honor Our Father's!

Do you have anything special planned? Are you going to make Dad his favorite meal? Let him play golf all day? Give him a six pack of his favorite beer? Whatever it is, make his day special, and top it off with a hand made card.

Our challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas this week is Masculine or Father's Day.

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Our sponsor for this weeks challenge is:

Scrapbook Adhesives

My husband is the BBQ master at our house, so I thought I would make him a card with a BBQ.

I found this 3D box card at the Silhouette store.

The fun paper is by Authentique. What's better with a BBQ than a beer, a glass of wine, or a fun cocktail?

Supplies used: cardstock - red, yellow; patterned paper by Authentique, cut file from Silhouette Studio.

Now pop on over to Die Cuttin' Divas and see all the fabulous inspiration the rest of the design team has come up with.

Hope to see you playing along with us!!!!

Die Cuttin' Divas Sketch Challenge

Do you like to use a sketch when creating a card? I do!

It gives me a starting point, but leaves most of the choices up for my interpretation.

Our challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas this week is a sketch.

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Our sponsor for this weeks challenge is:

The Cutting Cafe

This sketch inspired me to create a masculine card that could be used for Fathers Day, a birthday or just because.

I choose a stamp and die set by Technique Tuesday 

Supplies used: cardstock - white, blue, red; patterned paper by Echo Park, Stamp and die by Technique Tuesday, washi tape, glitter tape, ink by Stampin' Up

Now pop on over to Die Cuttin' Divas and see all the fabulous inspiration the rest of the design team has come up with.

Hope to see you playing along with us!!!!

Cut It Up "Any Sketch" Challenge

It's Friday and I am happy for the weekend! We are supposed to have beautiful, sunny weather to enjoy.

It will be a great opportunity to work in the garden, etc.

Today we start a new 2 week challenge!

Our new challenge over at Cut It Up is Any Sketch.

Create a project following a sketch - any sketch! Please include a copy of the sketch in your post so we can be inspired, too. Oh, and don't forget the die cut!

Our sponsor for this challenge is A Day For Daisies. You have a chance to win a $12 certificate to their store, which is equal to 3 images!

For my card I used an image from A Day For Daisies called Sending A Prayer.

A beautiful image of an angel praying.

And the following sketch which I had pinned from Pinterest:

I created my card using papers by Doodlebug, sentiment stamps by Paper Smooches and I die cut hearts using my Silhouette Cameo.

Supplies Used: card stock - white, blue; patterned papers by Doodlebug; stamps by Paper Smooches; Cut file by Silhouette; Copic markers; Image from A Day For Daisies; Pop Dots. 

I can't wait to see your creation so pop on over to the Cut It Up blog and join us in the fun!