Die Cutttin' Divas Halloween Challenge

I enjoy all the holidays immensely, but Halloween is my favorite!

I also like to make little goodies for a few of our neighbors, so combine making treats and then doing it with a holiday theme, well, that is so much fun.

I used this weeks challenge to do just that.

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

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I'm sure you've heard of the tradition of "Booing" someone.

You leave a little package of treats, ring the doorbell, and run.

The person who gets "Boo'd" is supposed to then "Boo" someone else.

I found these darling "Boo" boxes at the Silhouette Design store and went to work making them for my neighbors.

They are made so that the handle can hang on the door knob.

Here are pics of each "Boo" box separately.

I added a little ribbon and twine to dress them up a bit.

Now to decide what to fill them with, and the fun begins!

Supplies used: cardstock - black, grey, purple, white;  pattern papers by Authentique and Doodlebug; cut file from Sillhouette; twine from American Crafts and Target; ribbon from Michaels.

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 Just In C.A.S.E. Challenge

If you don't know what C.A.S.E. means, here is an explanation from the CAS (Clean And Simple) blog:

CASE – Stands for “Copy and Share Everything.” The best inspiration for cardmaking comes from admiring other people's cards. Sometimes also called “scraplifting.”

I will admit that I peruse Pinterest and do a lot of "scraplifting". It's fun to draw inspiration from someone else, but put your own twist on it.

Our challenge is "Just In C.A.S.E." CASE a project, share a link to the project you're CASEing.

Don't forget the die cut!

Our sponsor is My Scrap Chick and you have a chance to win a $20 certificate to their store.

Our sponsor was so generous and allowed each of the design team members to pick a file from their store that we'd like to work with. Thank You!

I saw these cute cards on (you'll never guess) Pinterest!

The blog is Welcome ZÜ Le Blog

I used the cut file Batty 4 You from The Scrap Chick to create my version.

Here is a pic of him with his wings folded closed and his eyes are peeking out.

Here is a pic of his wings open.

Supplies Used: card stock - white, black, light pink; patterned paper by Authentique; cut file from My Scrap Chick.

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 Food Challenge

This time of year our thoughts tend to drift to food.

Between Halloween candy, the Thanksgiving feast and Christmas cookies, how can we help it?
See, you're getting hungry, aren't you?

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

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I found a file on Cricut Access to make a pie box. 

I guess that's making a big assumption that there will be leftover pie on Thanksgiving!

But if there is, this is a cute box to send a piece home in.

I tied the box with some twine, fall embellishments and the cute tag that comes with the cut file.

Supplies used: cardstock -off white, rust, orange;  pattern paper by Authentique; cut file from Cricut; twine from May Arts, wood embellishments from JoAnn.

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 "ABC, 123" Challenge

Back to school. and time to start thinking about reading, writing and 'rthmatic!

Our new challenge over at Cut It Up is ABC or 123!

Create any project that uses numbers or letters.  Don't forget the die cut!

We have 2 sponsors for this challenge!

The first is Heartfelt Creations, and you have a chance to win a $20 certificate to their store.

The second sponsor is SVG attic, and you have a chance to win a $15 certificate to their store.

For my project I used cut file's from Silhouette Studio.

I had pinned a cute baby card from Pinterest and decided to "case" it for my creation.

I love how this card mimics baby blocks.

Supplies Used: card stock - vanilla; patterned papers by Authentique; oval and scalloped oval punches by EK Success; embossing folder by Sizzix; rub on by American Crafts; cut files from Silhouette Studio.

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 "Use Green" Challenge

We are thinking ahead to St. Patrick's Day!

Do you have little Leprechauns at your house?

Anyone making Leprechaun traps?

This week our challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas is Use Green

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I found the cutest card at the Silhouette Design Store website, I just had to make it for this weeks challenge.

I love how the cut file even came with the little Kiss "Niggly Wiggly" Bet you didn't know that the little Hershey Kiss paper flag was called a Niggly  Wiggly!

If you don't believe me, just Goggle it :)

If you'd like to make this darling card yourself, you can purchase it here.

Supplies used: card stock - white, black, brown, 2 shades of green;  patterned papers 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

I've  been busy in my craft room lately making valentines and treat holders for Valentines Day.

Have you been making any Valentines?

I used this weeks sketch to create a special Valentine's card with a pocket.

This week our challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas is a sketch challenge.

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The cut file for the pocket with hearts insert is from the Silhouette Design store.

You can purchase the cut file here

I stamped the inside of the pocket with a sentiment from the Sealed With Love stamp set by Stampin' Up

The front of the card is stamped with a set from Close To My Heart called Card Chatter - Love.

The inside is stamped with the other half of the sentiment - "to be loved by you", but I forgot to take a pic of the inside. Oops!

Supplies used: card stock - white, pink, red;  Pattern papers by Authentique; Silhouette cut file; stamps from Close To My Heart and Stampin' Up; enamel dots.

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 Spa Time Challenge

Everybody needs a little pampering now and then!

For me, it's a pedicure. I love to have my feet scrubbed,  lathered in lotion and a fresh coat of polish on my toes. Ah, a little bit of heaven.

Anyway,  it's Tuesday and time for a new challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas

The challenge this week is "Spa Time".

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I used cut files from Silhouette Studio to create my card.

I didn't have the sentiment I wanted in my stamp collection, so I created my sentiment on the computer.

Supplies used: card stock - white, three shades of green, pink; patterned paper by Authentique; cut file from Silhouette; embossing folder .

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!!!!

One Card Repeated Yet Different

I set myself a goal of making 100 Christian cards and donating them to either our church or to another charity. To date, I have completed 70.

I didn't want it to be so difficult that I wouldn't keep at it so I thought if I made 4 cards of a particular design it would be slightly easier. I didn't think I wanted the 4 to be exactly alike though, so
I have been making four copies of a card, but changing it slightly each time.

I wanted to share the four I created this weekend. Basically, I changed up the patterned papers and embellishments, but used the same layout and sentiment stamp.

All of the cards use the "Trust in the Lord" stamp from Phrases & Praises by Papertrey Ink.
They all also include tags which I cut from my Silhouette.

 The first card uses some beautiful papers by Anna Griffin from the Amelie 6X6 paper pad, the Courages Stamp & Die Set by Essentials by Ellen, and a scrap of eyelet lace.

The second card uses the Moments paper pad by My Minds Eye, punches by Martha Stewart and Fiskars and rhinestones by Bo Bunny

For the third card I went to a paper pad called Infused by Authentique, a border punch by Fiskars and stamps from the Courage Stamp & Die Set from Essentials by Ellen.

Do you see a mistake on this one?

Well, I placed my paper a little off by accident and it cut the scalloped tag into the bottom edge of the patterned paper which should normally be trimmed off. Well, I kinda liked the way it looked like I did it on purpose, so I used it and didn't cut out another.

The final version of this card I used paper by My Minds Eye, a punch by Martha Stewart, and rhinestones by Kaiser Kraft.
The butterflies were fussy cut from one of the patterned papers.

Well, there you have it!

Four slightly different, yet the same, cards.

Thanks for taking a peek today!

Tiny Shamrocks

Are you a wee bit Irish?

I am, and I like to go green in a big way on St. Patricks Day. The family comes over for dinner and we have all kinds of green things to eat and drink. So fun!!!

I wanted to share a simple little CAS card I made for the sketch challenge over at Case This Sketch.

I pulled out a sweet little stamp I purchased years ago at Michaels and a cute vase die from Paper Smooches.

Authetique came out with a fabulous paper line called Emerald which was just perfect for my card!

Supplies Used: cardstock - white; patterned papers from Emerald by Authentique; Stamp - Michaels; Kuretake brush tip pens; die - Paper Smooches; stitched rectangle die - Simon Says Stamp; twine - my stash.

Thanks for stopping by!

Die Cuttin' Divas Ribbons or Bows Challenge

I can hardly believe that it is March tomorrow! Do you know in a couple weeks we are back to daylight savings time again?

So looking forward to Spring this year. Bring it on!


It is Tuesday again and time for a new challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas.

This week our challenge is "Ribbons or Bows".

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For my project I decided to create little bags to hold a treat in them for my granddaughters class for St. Patricks Day.

I chose a cut file from Silhouette called Shamrock Bag which you can purchase here.

I made 35 of these little bags!

I filled them with, you guessed it, foil covered chocolate coins. Perfect candy treat for St. Patricks Day, right?

Supplies used: Card stock - 2 shades of green; pattern paper from the Emerald collection by Authentique: cut file from the Silhouette Store

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 Pink/Red or Purple Challenge

I spent yesterday baking away for Valentines Day!

I made sugar cookies, peanut blossoms (I used red sugar and milk chocolate hearts instead of Kisses), and Blondies with valentine M & M's.

I plan on sharing some with my neighbors and my grandchildren are coming over so I thought they would enjoy them too!


Since it is Tuesday, it's time for a new challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas.

This week for our challenge you must create something with pink/red or purple.

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I created a card that I will be giving my parents using a cut file by Lori Whitlock called LOVE BIRDS STEP BOX CARD which I purchased from the Silhouette Store

I also used an "I Love You" die cut by Lawn Fawn for the banner.

Supplies used: Card stock - white, black, 2 shades of pink, red, orange; pattern paper by Authentique; cut file from the Silhouette Store; sentiment die by Lawn Fawn.

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 Bendy Card Challenge

Wow, that two weeks just seemed to fly by!



It's time for a new challenge over at Cut It Up!

This week our challenge over at Cut It Up is "Bendy Cards".  Remember you must include a die cut

Our sponsor for this weeks challenge is The Cutting Cafe and the prize is any 3 files of your choice.


Now on to my creation:

I used the Bendi card cut file from The Cutting Cafe for my card. You can purchase this file here

This file has all kinds of different choices to make an array of fun bendy cards.

For my card I used the scalloped back. the heart border, and the "I Love You" sentiment.

I also used a cute tree from The Cutting Cafes "Beautiful Trees" printable stamp set which you can purchase here.

I printed it on different color cardstock and then fussy cut the pieces.

The kissing couple is a cut file called first kiss from the Silhouette Store. I cut it out in black and I used the offset tool to create a border to cut out a white background for the couple.

Supplies Used: card stock - white, black, 2 shades of pink, green, brown; patterned paper by Authentique; cut files from The Cutting Cafe and Silhouette; digital print file from The Cutting Cafe.

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