Cut It Up Picnic Challenge

We had been enjoying some lovely weather last week, but the last couple of days it seems like winter has returned! 

We are back to cold, rain, and snow :( 

It sure has been a strange year for weather around here.

Regardless of the weather we have a new challenge for you over at Cut It Up.

Our challenge is Picnic, create a picnic themed project and don't forget the die cut!

The sponsor for this weeks challenge is A Day For Daisies and you have a chance to win $8 to their store.

I created a silverware and napkin pocket using a cut file from Silhouette Studio and decorated it with an image from A Day For Daisies called Home Lunch which you can purchase here.

I thought it would be a cute addition to a picnic lunch!

Supplies Used: cardstock - white; patterned paper by Stampin' Up; cut files from Silhouette Studio; digital image from A Day For Daisies; 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!

Cut It Up Mother's Day Challenge

Mom's day is a little over a week away.

Do you have a special card fof your Mom?

If not, than maybe we can get you motivated with our challenge for this week.

Our challenge this week is Mother's Day, share a project for Mom and don't forget the die cut!

The sponsor for this weeks challenge is Lawn Fawn and you have a chance to win $25 to their store.

I made a pretty shaped card with tulips for my creation. This card would be a nice card for almost any occasion. It is a cut file from the Silhouette Design store by Lori Whitlock.

The sentiment is also a cut file from the Silhouette store and I cut it out of vinyl.

I know I've said this before, but vinyl cuts small lettering beautifully and applies to your cardstock very easily.

Supplies Used: cardstock - vanilla, green, 2 shades of pink; matte vinyl in 2 shades of pink; cut files from Silhouette Studio; enamel dot from Echo Park.

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 Butterflies and Bugs Challenge

I think butterflies are the most beautiful and delicate creatures!

And, to think they transform from a caterpillar into a butterfly is so incredible.

When I saw that our challenge this week was butterflies and bugs, I knew which I would choose.

Our challenge this week is Butterflies and Bugs, share a project with butterflies or bugs on it (or both!)  and don't forget the die cut!

The sponsor for this weeks challenge is Dreaming Tree and you have a chance to win $15 to their store.

For my creation I used a cut file from our sponsor Dreaming Tree to create a beautiful pop up card. 

You can purchase this cut file here.

They have a very good video showing you how to assemble the card. It is super easy and makes a gorgeous presentation when you open the card,

The front of the card is 3D also, with a pretty little flower.

Supplies Used: cardstock - white, purple, blue, green and purple glitter; cut file from Dreaming Tree; sequin sticker from Jelly Bean Soup; stamp by Julie Nutting; glitter pen.

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 Bunnies or Baskets Challenge

Are you a fan of jelly beans? If so, do you like the traditional jelly beans or the Jelly Belly jelly
beans?

Actually I like both, but lean toward Jelly Belly's. My favorites are the pear flavored, pop corn flavored and bubblegum flavored. How about you?

With Easter on the way I purchased the big jar of Jelly Beans at Costco and have been enjoying grabbing a handful now and then.

Speaking of Easter, we have an Easter themed challenge this week.

Our challenge this week is Bunnies or Baskets, share a project with either bunnies or baskets and don't forget the die cut.

The sponsor for this weeks challenge is Cas-ual Fridays and you have a chance to win $25 to the store.

I created a small mason jar treat holder using a cut file from Silhouette Design Store. 

On the front I attached a bunny using another cut file from Silhouette. He was holding carrots which I replaced with a couple of jelly beans.

For the sentiment I used a stamp set by our sponsor Cas-ual Fridays which you can purchase here.

Supplies Used: cardstock - white, 2 shades of pink, blue, black; patterned papers and stickers by Doodlebug; cut file s from Silhouette Design Store; stamp set from Cas-ual Fridays; twine from May Arts; mason jar; jelly beans

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 Flower Challenge

We are officially in Spring!

Around my neck of the woods it is still looking a bit like winter, but I am hopeful that very soon we will start seeing those beautiful signs of spring - flowers!!!

For our challenge we would like to have you start thinking about those first signs of spring too.

Our challenge this week is Flowers, share a project with flowers and don't forget the die cut.

The sponsor for this weeks challenge is Scrappy Dew and you have a chance to win a vault membership (valued at $20) and 150 coins to use in the vault.

For my card I used a cut file from Scrappy Dew called If Friends Were Flowers from their 2014 collection in the vault.

The gingham paper is from Echo Park and the butterfly is a Martha Stewart punch.

Supplies Used: cardstock - white, 2 shades of green, pink, yellow, purple; patterned papers by Echo Park; cut file from Scrappy Dew; butterfly punch by Martha Stewart; rhinestones 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!

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!

Cut It Up Clover (St. Patrick's Day) Challenge

I'm feeling a little green today.

No, I'm not sick, I'm not envious, I'm thinking about not getting pinched :)

St. Patrick's Day is around the corner and our theme this week is motivation for the holiday.

Our challenge this week is Clovers (St. Patrick's Day).  Share a project with clovers or St. Paddy themed and don't forget the die cut!

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

To create my treat wrap I used a cut file from Silhouette Studio.

It's called Four Leaf Clover Treat Wrap

The tag is a print and cut that comes with the file.

Supplies Used: cardstock - white; patterned papers by Reminisce; cut file from Silhouette Studio; twine from my stash;glassine bag from Michaels; Rolos.

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 Hearts Challenge

I'm heading back this evening from a wonderful week in Hawaii, but due to the wonders of technology I was able to set this post up last week before I left.

I hope you enjoyed our last challenge - How's The Weather?

This week we have a challenge I'm sure you will love.

Our challenge this week is Hearts. Create a project to include hearts and don't forget the die cut!

The sponsor for this weeks challenge is Scrappy Dew and you have a chance to win a free membership to their Vault ($20 value) and 150 coins to get patterns with.

Our sponsor was very generous and allowed the design team members to pick a file to work with.

I chose Love Is In The Air which you can purchase here

I used papers, enamel heart dots, a die and sentiment from the January Spellbinders card kit.

Supplies Used: cardstock - white, red, 2 shades of pink, pink glitter, 2 shades of brown, black; patterned paper , sentiment sticker, U+Me die, heart enamel dots all from Spellbinders January card kit.

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 New Years Resolutions Challenge

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!

I sure did. We had a lovely gathering at my eldest daughters house!
Lots of yummy food, fun games. good times :)

Now it's time to think about the new year ahead,
Do you have any New Years resolutions?

I have a few. Some of them involve my health and some of them involve crafting :)

Our challenge this week is New Years Resolutions. Create a project to include New Years Resolutions and don't forget the die cut!

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

One of my New Years resolutions is to get healthier. I am terrible about drinking water and I want to get better about it. I decided to up-cycle a water bottle to encourage me to drink more water.

I used a cut file from Silhouette Studio and a font to create a vinyl saying for my water bottle.

I cut some colored vinyl rectangles that I placed behind the time reminders.

Supplies Used: vinyl in white, blue, pink, green, yellow, purple; Silhouette Studio cut file; Abalone font; water bottle from 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!

Cut It Up World Hello Day Challenge

World Hello Day is a holiday that is celebrated by over 180 countries all over the world and has the purpose of not only making people aware of the need for better communication to sow the seeds of peace but to bridge the cultural barriers between the people of all nationalities.

The only real custom associated with World Hello Day is the practice of saying ‘hello’ to friends, families and strangers. People who want to celebrate this holiday should take the time to say hello to at least 10 people they encounter throughout the day – particularly strangers.

Our challenge this week is World Hello Day. Create a project to say Hello and don't forget the die cut!

The sponsor for this weeks challenge is A Day For Daisies and you have a chance to win a $20 certificate to their store.

Our sponsor was generous and allowed the team members to pick an image to use on their project.

I chose a darling image called Breeze In Spring

.

I used a stitched rectangle die cut to cut the background for my image.

I did a combination of coloring my image and printing it on patterned papers to fussy cut the clothing.

Supplies Used: card stock - white, teal; pattern papers by Recollections; image from A Day For Daisies; Hello stamp from my stash; Copic markers; Sequins

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 Thanksgiving Recipe Challenge

We are a week away from Thanksgiving!

What do you look forward to?
Is it all about the stuffing? Do you want to gobble that turkey until you wobble? How about potatoes and gravy? Maybe you just look forward to that pumpkin pie? Or what about watching the parade and some football? And best of all that quality time with the family?

Whatever you love most, I hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving.

Our challenge is Thanksgiving Recipe. Create a project with fall colors, fabric/fibers and gems and don't forget the die cut!

We have two sponsors for this weeks challenge.

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

The second is Ink on 3  and you have a chance to win a $10 certificate to their store.

For my project I have created a fry box as a favor for my sisters Thanksgiving table.

Actually I made 14 of these cute little treat boxes!

I used a cut files from Silhouette Studio for the box. the leaf, the tag and the sentiment.

I added some branch die cuts that came in my Paper Pumpkin kit last month and 

dressed it up with a little twine and a gem that I purchased from Hobby Lobby.

Supplies Used: card stock - astro bright dual color - kraft/white, yellow, brown, off white; vinyl in brown, Silhouette Studio cut files; die cut branches from Paper Pumpkin; twine and gem from Hobby Lobby; clear bags from Michaels; Hershey Nuggets and Rolo's; curling ribbon in orange.

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