Die Cuttin' Divas Natinal Library Day Challenge

I love to read a good book! 

I especially like a page turner that you can't put down, like Jurrasic Park, The Da Vinci Code, The Hunger Games, to name a few. 

Or, I enjoy reading the classics, like Gone With The Wind or Pride and Prejudice.

Recently I have enjoyed Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty  and a historical fiction called The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff.

Do you like to read? What are some of your favorites?

We are celebrating reading this week with our challenge.

Our challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas this week is National Library Day-book, character, reading related !

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I decided to create a bookmark for this weeks challenge.

I used a cut file from Cricut Design Space to make a southwestern bookmark.

The cut file incorporates drawing with cricut pens and cutting. I used my Cricut maker machine which draws and cuts.

Supplies used: card stock - vanilla, blue, orange, rust; Cricut cut file, Cricut southwest pens; ribbon of choice.

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 RAK Challenge

I think in this day and age we need kindness more than ever.

I also think it takes far less energy to be kind, than not. Just remember it takes less muscles to smile than to frown :)

Have you ever participated in doing a RAK (Random Act of Kindness)? I have and I think it truly brought me more joy than the person on the receiving end.

This we week are highlighting kindness for our challenge.

Our challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas this week is RAK!

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For my card I used a cut file from Cricut Design Space called Watercolor Floral Wedding Thank You Card.

I chose not to use the Thank You sentiment and instead substituted a Kindness die from Papertrey Ink and a sentiment stamp from Simon Says Stamp

I added a few sequins for a little sparkle,

Supplies used: card stock - white, pink, green black; border punch by Martha Stewart; scut file from Cricut Design Space; sentiment die - Papertrey Ink; sentiment stamp - Simon Says Stamp; Versmark; white embossing powder; sequins.

To go along with our theme of Random Acts Of Kindness I will be giving away a surprise gift to one person. All you have to do to qualify is leave a comment telling me a RAK you have done in the past.

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 Birthday Celebrations Challenge

Well, all of our beautiful fall colors are mostly blowing in the wind. The trees have lost their gorgeous leaves and I can see winter right around the corner. It was wonderful while it lasted though.

Do you know anyone having a birthday this month? In my family both my Mom and my brother have November birthdays. In fact depending on the year we are often celebrating one of their birthdays and Thanksgiving at the same time.

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

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I created my birthday card using a Cricut design file from Cricut Design Space.

It's a fun, festive card that would be great for a Guy or Gal!

Supplies used: cardstock - white, orange, yellow, green, two shades of blue;  cut file from Cricut Design Space; enamel dots by Doodlebug and Echo Park, Cricut ink pens.

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 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!!!!

Die Cuttin' Divas Sketch Challenge

I hope everyone enjoyed their Easter weekend!

I really enjoyed my weekend at my parents home. I cooked, or should I say BBQ'd. Instead of traditional Easter ham we had bbq'd pork loins that had been marinated in a balsamic vinegar and fresh rosemary sauce. I also made potato salad and baked beans and my sister brought a fruit salad.
To top it off I made a lemon supreme pie for dessert. It was different than what we usually do, but everyone decided it might be our new tradition.

Since it is Tuesday, we are on to a new challenge

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

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I used my Cricut machine to create a pretty daisy bouquet for a Mother's Day card.

A Sizzix nesting oval die cut out my "frame" for the bouquet. Some twine and pearls for embellishments.

Supplies used: card stock - white, 2 shades of green, 3 shades of yellow;  patterned paper by Recollections; pearls by Kaisercraft; twine; stamp 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!!!!

Die Cuttin' Divas Flowers Challenge

I'm ready to see some flowers blooming, how about you?

We are getting closer to April and the saying goes. April showers bring May flowers.

What's your favorite? Tulips, Daffodils, Hyacinth, Crocus?

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

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I chose a project from Cricut Design Space for my card.

I really liked the pretty 3D flower.

I used my sewing machine to add some stitching. 

Supplies used: card stock - white, green, pink, gold metallic;  patterned papers by We R Memory Keepers; Cricut Design Space cut file; sewing machine; brad.

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 Digitally Yours Challenge

This weekend the time changes for a lot of us!

We get to enjoy that precious daylight into the evening. I love that, because then my husband and I still have time to get in a walk when he gets home from work. Makes the dog happy too.

Also, to me, it is one of the biggest signs that spring is on the way.

Well, on to business. Time for a new challenge.

Our new challenge over at Cut It Up is Digitally Yours!
Create a project with a digital stamp on it. Don't forget a die cut!

Our sponsor for this weeks challenge is A Day For Daisies, you have a chance to win $12 gift card (equal to 3 images of choice) to their store.

I created a card using an image from their store which you can purchase here,  called Happy Hot Air Balloon.

I printed the image out twice, once on paper I could color with Copic markers, and once on the plaid patterned paper (so I could use that for the balloon).

The actual card is a cut file from Cricut Design Space.

I attached many of the pieces with Pop Dots to give it dimension.

Supplies Used: card stock - white, yellow, blue; patterned papers from Echo Park, and Doodlebug; cut file by Cricut Design Space; digital 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!

Wow, we had a lot of entries for last weeks "Anything Goes" challenge!
A lot of wonderful projects, thanks to all who participated.

Tuesday has come upon us again and it is time for a new challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas 

This week we have a sketch challenge for you!!!!

Hope it inspires your creativity :)

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I created a card using the Life Is A Beach Cricut cartridge, cutting out a cute light house, I used some nautical themed papers by Authentique.

My sentiment was created on my computer using the Print Shop program.

Supplies used: card stock - vanilla, blue, red; pattern papers by Authentique; vanilla vellum; Life Is A Beach Cricut cartridge; Print Shop program

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 Anything Goes Challenge

We are getting closer and closer to fall. This is the last Tuesday in August and summer is coming to a close.

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

This week our challenge is Anything Goes!!!!

Let your creativity go wild :)

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I created a card for Mom using the Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge to cut out the button frame. The old fashioned lady is fussy cut from pattern paper by Cosmo Cricket.

I cut the needle, spool of thread and thimble with cut files from Silhouette Studio.

Supplies used: card stock - white, green, 2 shades of yellow, grey; pattern papers by Cosmo Cricket; floss - DMC; buttons - my stash; stamps - flower paper punch - EK Success; Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge; Silhouette Studio cut files

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 Happy Birthday Challenge

Today is August 23rd, and just happens to be my birthday!

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

Can you guess what the challenge is this week?

Big coincidence - this week our challenge is Happy Birthday!!!

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I created a shaped butterfly card by welding two butterfly shapes from the Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge using the Cricut Craft Room program.

I dressed up the butterfly a bit with glitter around the edges and some pearls on the wings.

I cut out a couple more butterflies, layered them and dressed them up with twine, a shell button, a brad and a couple of stick pins.

Supplies used: card stock - vanilla; pattern papers by Authentique, Lawn Fawn, and Making Memories; twine - May Arts; button and brad - my stash; stamps - Paper Smooches; Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge; ink - Memento, glitter - Martha Stewart

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

Another week has just whizzed by, actually it seems the whole summer is whizzing by! It's August already!!

Since it's Tuesday we have a new challenge for you over at Die Cuttin' Divas.

This week we have a sketch for you to play around with.

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I turned the sketch 90° for my card. I used the Pagoda Cricut cartridge to cut out my fan and the Bamboo.

I created the sentiment on my computer with my Print Shop program, using the font "Chinese Takeaway".

Supplies used: card stock - vanilla, red, brown, gold metallic; pattern paper from my stash; Pagoda Cricut cartridge; Print Shop program; Chinese Takeaway Font.

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!!!!