Cut It Up How's The Weather Challenge

What's your weather been like lately?

Sunday evening we had quite a bit of snow. The rest of the week has been mostly cloudy, with the sun poking its head out now and then.

Our challenge this week is How's The Weather? Create a project to include weather and don't forget the die cut!

The sponsor for this weeks challenge is Avery Elle and you have a chance to win a $20 certificate to their store.

I chose to use this challenge to make a card for breast cancer.

I used a cut file from Silhouette Studio to cut out my umbrella. For the stitched clouds I used dies by Lawn Fawn.

I created the sentiment in Silhouette and cut it out of vinyl.

Supplies Used: cardstock - white, black, grey, silver glitter; patterned paper by Lawn Fawn, cut file by Silhouette; stitched cloud dies by Lawn Fawn; raindrop stamp from Simon Says Stamp

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 Happy Birthday Challenge

Well, at my house we have major remodel going on.

We've ripped out carpet, tile, and baseboard. Removed curtains, blinds, etc. removed the old mantel and gas stove. Now we are ready to paint!

Can't wait until everything is done and my house is back in order.

It's Tuesday and it is time for a new challenge. I hope to see you playing along with us.

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

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For my card I grabbed a stamp and die set by Mama Elephant.

I also used a stitched hillside die by Lawn Fawn and a stitched rectangle die by Simon Says Stamp.

I cut my "Celebrate" sentiment out of vinyl using a Silhouette Studio cut file.

To mimic the polka dot pattern paper in the background I added a spattering of enamel dots by Doodlebug.

Supplies used: card stock - white; patterned papers by Recollections; vinyl; stamps and dies from Mama Elephant; Dies from Simon Says Stamp and Lawn Fawn; Silhouette Studio cut file; Enamel dots by Doodlebug; Copic Markers; Pop 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 Sketch Challenge

If wishes were fishes we'd all take a swim!

My husband always says that to me. I suppose he's right, I have lots of wishes so I'd be in a huge lake I think.

Anyway, this weeks sketch inspired me to make a fishy card.

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

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I have the cutest stamp and die set from Lawn Fawn called Fintastic Friends.

So many cute elements in this set besides the different fish. Coral, seaweed, sand castle, etc.

I had a lot of fun making my little scenes inside the cut out circles.

I also used a stitched hillside die by Lawn Fawn for the sand, and some stitched circle dies by Simon Says Stamp to cut out my circles on the card front.

Supplies used: card stock - white, blue;  Stamp set by Lawn Fawn; dies by Lawn Fawn and Simon Says Stamp; Copic markers; Bubbles sprinkles epoxy stickers by Doddlebug; sequins.

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 have your Christmas decor up?

We hung the lights outside yesterday. Took two trips to Home Depot, but got it done!

I am nearly finished inside, yipee. Everything done but my Snow Village.

So.... It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas :0)

Tuesday is here and time for a new challenge for you.

This week over at Die Cuttin' Divas the challenge is a sketch challenge; pick your favorite sketch from the year.

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For my card I chose March's sketch.

I was inspired by a card I saw on Pinterest.

The tree and the deer are cut files from Silhouette Studio. For the snow I used hill dies by Lawn Fawn. I also used a stitched rectangle die by Simon Says Stamp and an Oval die from Spellbinders.

The sentiment is from a stamp set by Papertrey Ink.

Supplies used: card stock - white, kraft, glitter; stitched rectangle die by Simon Says Stamp; oval die by Spellbinders; Stitched hillside dies by Lawn Fawn; Cut files from Silhouette Studio; red and green Stickles, twine from Pick Your Plum.

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 Change Is Good Challenge

The last day of summer was yesterday, goodbye warm weather.

The first day of fall is today. Hello cool breezes, sweaters, pumpkin spice latte's and lots of other autumn goodness :)

Its been a couple weeks since our Johnny Appleseed challenge, so its time to give you something new to spark your creativity.

Our challenge over at Cut It Up is "Change Is Good", create a project using an altered or recycled item, and don't forget the die cut!

Our sponsor for this weeks challenge is Heartfelt Creations you have a chance to win a $20 certificate for their store.

For my project I used a drink umbrella and sandpaper as my recycled items

The crab is a cut file from Silhouette Studio and I used dies by Lawn Fawn for the sand and sea!

Supplies Used: card stock - white, red, black, grey, 2 shades of blue; pattern paper was a scrap piece from my stash; drink umbrella; sandpaper; Stamp by Paper Smooches; dies from Lawn Fawn; cut file 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 3D, Shaker or Shaped Card Challenge

We are inching closer to fall!

I think I'm ready for some cooler weather :)  How about you?

It's Tuesday so we have a new challenge for you at DCD's.

The challenge this week over at Die Cuttin' Divas is 3D, Shaker or Shaped Card.

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I chose to make 3D cards using cut files from Silhouette Studio.

Just love this ghost and spider, to cute!

I think I'll give this little red headed witch to my sister who is a red head herself.

Last, but not least, is a fun little bat.

Supplies used: card stock - white, blue, orange. two shades of grey, black; patterned paper by Lawn Fawn; 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 Sequins, Gems or Pearls Challenge

Wow, we are already at the end of August!

The summer just flew by.

Do you have any fun plans for Labor Day weekend? We are going to a BBQ/Picnic on Monday and we will be playing Corn Hole and some other fun outdoor games :)

It's Tuesday so we have a new challenge for you at DCD's.

The challenge this week over at Die Cuttin' Divas is Sequins, Gems or Pearls.

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My card was created using stamps and dies from Lawn Fawn.

I also used a cut file from Silhouette for the Heart.

It's hard to tell in the picture, but I put a little Nuvo Crystal Drops on the bubbles in the fish bowl.

The sentiment was heat embossed with black embossing powder.

The spattering of sequins mocks the bubbles in the fish bowl.

Supplies used: card stock - white, blue; patterned paper by Crate Paper; Silhouette Studio cut file; stamps and dies by Lawn Fawn; Versamark; black embossing powder; sequins; Copic markers.

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

Wow, it's already August.

I have to admit you can tell by how hot it is here, 102º today, whew!!!

Summer is speeding by.

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

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I used stamps and dies from a card kit I received from Simon Says Stamp

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I die cut the little coffee guy 4 times, in white, kraft, black, and pink, then I pieced him together.

I also use a stitched circle die by Lawn Fawn.

Supplies used: card stock - white, kraft, hot pink and black; patterned papers in Cream and Sugar by Doodlebug; stamps by Simon Says Stamp; Dies by Simon Says Stamp and Lawn Fawn; Versamark; white embossing powder; sequins.

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 Friendship Challenge

Friendship is one of the best gifts, isn't it?


Having someone to share your joys and sorrows with is priceless.

This week our challenge over at Cut It Up is "Friendship", make a project that celebrates friendship and includes a die cut!

Our sponsor for this weeks challenge is Heartfelt Creations you have a chance to win a $20 certificate to their store!

For my project I used several cut files called from Silhouette Studio to create my card. 

I also used a tag die by Paper Smooches and a sentiment I created on my computer .

Supplies Used: card stock - white, pink, orange; patterned papers by Lawn Fawn, and Authentique; cut files from Silhouette Studio; tag die by Paper Smooches; glitter dots by Doodlebug; twine by Stampin' Up.

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

Cut It Up Picnic Challenge

It's that perfect time of year for a family picnic!!!

Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Potato Salad and Watermelon. Mmmm, mmm good :)

Our challenge for you over at Cut It Up this week is all about those yummy meals we enjoy outside in the sunshine.

This week our challenge over at Cut It Up is "Picnic". Don't forget the die cut!

Our sponsor for this weeks challenge is Newton's Nook, you have a chance to win a $20 certificate to their store.

For my card I used stamps from our sponsors stamp set called Winston's BBQ

I also used a cut file from Silhouette Studio called Picnic Table With Basket

A stitched hillside die by Lawn Fawn was also used.

Supplies Used: card stock - 2 shades of brown, red, blue, green, white; patterned paper by Authentique, stamps by Newton's Nook; Die by Lawn Fawn; cut file by Silhouette Studio; Chalk by Pebbles; Copic Markers

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 Anything Goes Challenge

I hope you got your summer off to a fun start over Memorial Day weekend!

We enjoyed a BBQ over at my daughters house. Hamburgers, hotdogs and lots of fun playing Cornhole.

Well, the long weekend is over and it's Tuesday and time for a new challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas

The challenge this week is "Anything Goes"

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I used this challenge to create a birthday card for my daughter using a stamp set and matching dies by Lawn Fawn.

I cased a card on Pinterest and fringe cut some metallic gold paper and green crepe paper to mimic the fringe on a Piñata,

Supplies used: card stock -  white, metallic gold; stamps and dies by Lawn Fawn; crepe paper; fringing scissors by Martha Stewart; Kuretake Clean Color Real Brush Watercolour Pens; gold cord.

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 "Case It" Challenge

This time of year is so crazy "weather" wise, 75º one day and snow showers the next. I'll be glad when it is just nice weather continuously. Unfortunately it won't be this weekend, more snow on the way.

I hope you have a nicer weekend in your neck of the woods.

TGIF and time for a new challenge over at Cut It Up!

This week our challenge over at Cut It Up is "Case It".  Case a project from anyone/anywhere. Don't forget the die cut!

Our sponsor for this weeks challenge is Heartfelt Creations and you have a chance to win a $20 certificate to their store.

For those of us on the Cut It Up design team, we "cased" a project of one of the other design team members.

I "cased" a card by Larelyn that she made in March of 2016.

Here is her card:

And here is my "cased" version.

I used several different dies to create my card.

I cut my "peeps" from felt with dies by Simon Says Stamp. The hills were cut with stitched hillside dies from Lawn Fawn and the clouds were cut with Memory Box Scribble Cloud Dies.

Supplies Used: card stock - white, 2 shades of green; pattern paper by Molly & Rex; dies by Simon Says Stamp, Lawn Fawn and Memory Box; sentiment stamp from My Kind Of Peeps by Simon Says Stamp; twine by American Crafts; felt - Michaels.

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 Animal Challenge

I had a lovely time visiting my family members in Turlock, CA this weekend, although the time went by entirely to fast!

Can't believe it is already Tuesday again and time for a new challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas.

This week our challenge is animals.

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I decided to use this opportunity to get a start on my Easter cards. I went for a darling bunny from the Silhouette store called Easter Bunny.

I also used a speech bubble stamp and die I had just purchased for 1/2 off at Michaels

Supplies used: Card stock - white, black, 3 shades of pink; pattern paper by Lawn Fawn: cut file from the Silhouette Store; sentiment created on my computer; speech bubble stamp and die by Recollections; enamel dots by Doodlebug; stitched rectangle die by Simon Says Stamp; pop 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!!!!