Cut It Up Hello Spring Challenge

The time changes this weekend!

Although I don't like the fact that it is "Spring Forward" and we lose an hour of sleep, I do like the fact that it means we are heading in to spring!!! Yipee!!!

So looking forward to spring this year! It has been a very snowy, cold winter.

Our challenge this week is Hello Spring, share a spring inspired project and don't forget the die cut.

The sponsor for this weeks challenge is The Cutting Cafe and you have a chance to win 3 sets.

For my card I used a cut file from Cutting Cafe called TULIP SHAPED CARD SET

which you can purchase here

I used patterned papers by Echo Park and a cute little bee button that I had in my craft supply stash.

Supplies Used: cardstock - vanilla, 2 shades of green; patterned papers by Echo Park; sentiment tag from Doodlebug; cut file from The Cutting Cafe; twine and bee button from my stash;

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

Easter Bunny Card

March is upon us, daylight savings time will start next weekend, and spring is just around the corner!

I'm ready for all of it, how about you?

Tired of cold weather, wind and snow; looking forward to sunshine and flowers blooming.

When I start thinking about spring, I think about Easter.

Today I'd like to share an Easter card I created with a cut file from the Silhouette Design store.
I just love the way this little bunny is balancing a couple of Easter eggs on his nose.

I also used a Silhouette Design store cut file for the pinking shear edge mat I cut from pink gingham pattern paper.

The cute little chipboard flowers and the sentiment are chipboard stickers by Echo Park.

Supplies Used: Card stock - white, black, grey, pink, 2 shades of teal; patterned paper by Echo Park;

Flower stem stamps by Lawn Fawn; chipboard stickers by Echo Park; sewing machine and thread.

Die Cuttin' Divas Sketch Challenge

We had a beautiful fall weekend at our neck of the woods. My husband and I enjoyed a lovely walk along the river. The trees were decked out in the most gorgeous yellow leaves!

It won't be long and they will all be bare, so gotta get out and enjoy the color while we can.

It's Tuesday and time for a new challenge.

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

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I created a fall card with the sketch.

I used a sentiment stamp included in my Simon Says Stamp card kit and leaf dies which where included in my Paper Pumpkin kit this month.

Supplies used: cardstock - vanilla, orange;  pattern papers by Echo Park; cut file from Silhouette; oval die by Spellbinders; twine and leaves from Paper Pumpkin; stamps by Simon Says Stamp; enamel dots by Echo Park.

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 Fall Colors Challenge

I've been noticing the trees changing into the beautiful hues of fall - reds, oranges and yellows.
Lovely colors before the stark and cold winter.

I love how nature gives us the beautiful colors of spring before the heat of summer and the gorgeous colors of fall before the snow of winter.

This week we'd like you to use the colors of fall for your project.

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

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I used a cut file from Silhouette Studio to make my simple little fall card.

Its a pop dot card by Lori Whitlock which you can purchase here.

I stamped my sentiment on a wooden leaf and tied a bit of twine near the top of the acorn to finish it off.

Supplies used: cardstock -white, orange, brown; Silhouette Studio cut file; patterned paper by Echo Park; wooden adhesive leaves, sentiment stamp and twine from the dollar section at Target.

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 Add A Circle Challenge

It's been hot around here, and it seems like we're not the only ones baking. Heat waves are going on all over the country.

Of course, I don't know what I expect, after all it is July. Just a great reason to go and enjoy the pool, right?

Are you ready for a new challenge? Well, round and round we will go this week.

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

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Our sponsor for this weeks challenge is:

Lawn Fawn

You have a chance to win a $25 gift card to their store.

For my card I used stitched circle dies and a "best" circle die all from Simon Says Stamp 

The little circle puffy stickers are by My Minds Eye.

Supplies used: cardstock - white; patterned papers by Echo Park; dies from Simon Says Stamp; sentiment stamps from Simon Says Stamp; Hooray puffy stickers from My Minds Eye.

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!!!!

Do All Things With Love

I decided I needed to get back to participating in some challenges. I feel like I need to stretch my creativity.

There is a sketch challenge going on right now at Sunday Stamps and it looked like a fun sketch to play along with.

I've been working on a few faith based cards recently and thought this sketch would make a cute and simple card. I recently purchased a sticker sheet called "Faith" by Simple Stories. and chose to work around the "Do All Things With Love" sticker.

The papers I chose were from a new 6X6 pad i just purchased called "Just Be You" by Echo Park.
There are so many fun papers in this pack. I seriously have almost used the whole pad up!

Some twine and a sprinkle of sequins and my simple little card is complete.

Supplies Used: cardstock - white; patterned papers in Just Be You by Echo Park; Stickers in Faith by Simple Stories; sequins from JoAnns; Twine by May Arts.

So glad you could pop by!

Die Cuttin' Divas Thanks or Turkey Challenge

Thanksgiving is right around the corner!

Mmmmm, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, pumpkin pie and turkey.

I think it's the best "eating" day of the year.

We're celebrating turkey day with our challenge.

This week over at Die Cuttin' Divas the challenge is thanks or turkey.

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For my card I used a file by Daniela Moscone called Turkey Card

I stamped "Happy Thanksgiving", on the inside, with versamark and used copper embossing powder.

Gobble, gobble or Happy Thanksgiving.

Supplies used: card stock - kraft, 2 shades of brown, black, orange, red, gold glitter;  patterned papers by Echo Park, Silhouette Studio cut file, ribbon.

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 Masculine Theme Challenge

Sunday is Father's Day and time to honor all the Dads who work so hard for their families!

So, over at Die Cuttin' Divas our challenge this week is to create something with a masculine theme

For my card I used a Silhouette Studio cut file - gift card holder: father's day shirt by Lori Whitlock, Design ID #60409 .

I also added glasses in the pocket by using hipster glasses by Michelle Renee, Design ID #68334 and a pen using echo park pen pencil and paintbrush by Echo Park,  Design ID #30582 

You can use the card as is or you can slip a gift card in the pocket as shown in the following picture.

Supplies used: card stock - black, white, grey, blue; patterned papers - Family Man by Echo Park; button brads - my stash

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!!!!

Bride of Frankenstein Shadowbox

OK... I pretty much cased this project I found in one of my Cricut magazines. I thought it was so fun and wanted to put it in my guest bathroom. Of course I added many of my own touches, cuts, paper, etc.

I created it using an 8X10 shadowbox purchased at Michaels. I used both my Cricut and my Cameo cutting machines.

I used a ton of Pop Dots on the project for several layers of dimension, sometimes using three Pop Dots on top of each other to really raise it up.

The window frame is a Memory Box die, the curtains were cut freehand, the chandelier, candelabra  and spiderweb were cut with the Chic and Scary Cricut cartridge, the Bride of Frankensteins head and the bath tubs claws were cut with Happy Hauntings, the towel was cut with Paper Doll Dress Up, The potion bottles were cut with Frightful Affair and the bath tub, the bubbles and her legs were cut using a Silhouette Studio cut file.

For her curlers I cut small strips of black and pink paper, rolled them up and glued them to her hair.

Supplies used: card stock - white, vanilla, tan, 2 shades of green, purple, yellow,orange, pink, red, gray, black; patterned papers - Echo Park and Little Yellow Bicycle; Window Memory Box Die; Chic and Scary, Happy Hauntings, Frightful Affair, Paper Doll Dress Up Cricut cartridges; Silhouette Studio cut files; Orange Stickles, brads - Making Memories; clear Skittles; ribbon - my stash; Pop Dots; 8 X 10 shadowbox - Michaels

Have a fabulous day!!

You've Put A Spell On Me

Is everyone enjoying their fall weather and, hopefully, cooler temperatures???

We are supposed to drop 20° tomorrow! I'm not sure if it's the beginning of fall or winter, lol.

I'm stopping in today to share a couple Halloween cards. On the first card I used a new Silhouette Studio cut file. I just love this sexy witch holding her potion!

I thought she deserved a little sparkle, so I used some glitter paper and a few rhinestones.

Supplies used: card stock - recycled white, black green glitter; patterned paper - Spiderwebs in The Apothecary Emporium by Echo Park; witch and banner - Silhouette Studio cut files; Labels Eight Nestabilities by Spellbinder; rhinestones - K & Co.; font - Frank Condensed; Pop Dots.

For my second card I cased an adorable card by Audrey Pettit that was in my Cards magazine. I just love the cute ghosts, which were fussy cut from patterned paper, holding the little banners. 

 I changed the tags Audrey used in her card to a fence, using a border punch to make the fence.

Supplies used: card stock - vanilla, red, black; patterned papers - October Night and Midnight Moon in Night Fall by American Crafts; ribbon - 3 Girl Jam; twine, button, stick pins - my stash; stamp - Magic Spells by BugBites; rub ons - American Crafts; border punch - Martha Stewart; sewing machine; Pop Dots

Have a wonderful day!!!!

Halloween Cards

Happy Wednesday!!

I hope you are having a great week and perhaps getting some crafty time in.

I'm stopping in today to share a few Halloween Cards with you.

The first is really fairly simple. A kraft card stock base with some machine stitching around the edges. Some skeletons stamped on white card stock and fussy cut, then attached to the card base with pop dots.

Supplies used: card stock - white, kraft; stamps - Halloween Mono Assortment by Inkadinkadoo; ink - Tuxedo Black by Memento; Sewing Machine; Pop Dots

The second card I created around a bingo card I printed and cut from a Silhouette Studio cut file. I tied some twine around it with a cute little spider button I had in my stash. The rosette is made with a Tim Holtz die and I attached a sentiment die by Authentique on top of it. The bat doily it is all placed over is also a Silhouette Studio cut file.

Supplies used: card stock - black, orange, tan; patterned papers - Afterglow in Glowing by Authentique and Under Your Spell in The Apothecary Emporium by Echo Park; Silhouette Studio cut files; ink - black by ColorBox; rosette die by Tim Holtz; sentiment die by Authentique; button - Doodlebug; twine - Orange Licorice by trendy Twine; Copic marker; sewing machine.

For the last card I based mine on a card which I found in one of my Cards magazines. I used some papers and stickers in the Apothecary Emporium by Echo Park and I used the little bats that were cut out to make the doily in the previous card. It was double sided paper so I just used the reverse side. 

A few little rhinestones for some sparkle.

Supplies used: card stock - black; patterned paper - Under Your Spell in The Apothecary Emporium by Echo Park; stickers - Under Your Spell in The Apothecary Emporium by Echo Park; Silhouette Studio cut file; rhinestones - Kaiser Craft.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!!

Birthday Cards

Happy Friday everyone!!!!!

I hope you have a fabulous weekend planned.

I'm just popping in today to share a couple of birthday cards I made. Really fairly simple and both turned out kinda cute.

The first card I simply used a Silhouette Studio cut file to cut out the Happy Birthday and then used Pop Dots to raise it up with a cute pattern paper underneath.

I happened to have some ribbon on hand that matched perfectly and added a little birthday hat charm for fun.

Supplies used: card stock - white; patterned paper - Carol Wilson Fine Arts; ribbon - Michaels; charm - Making Memories; Silhouette Studio cut file; Pop Dots

I saw the inspiration for my second card on Pinterest. I thought it was so fun and just had to make my own version. Again, I used Silhouette Studio cut files.

The pom for the hat I made with some bakers twine. Simply wrapped it around my fingers quite a few times, tied it together in the middle, cut the looped edges, fluffed it out and glued it to the top of my party hat.

Supplies used: card stock - white, black; patterned papers - Father and Big Guy in Family Man by Echo Park and Awesome Dots in Little Boy by Echo Park; sentiment rub on - Kelly Panacci for SandyLion; Silhouette Studio cut files; twine - my stash.