Cut it Up Challenge #191 ~ Snow Much Fun

Hi Crafty Friends,
Welcome to Cut it Up's first challenge of the New Year.
Our challenge theme is Snow Much Fun.  OK, I'm not much of a snow person but I do love collecting snowmen and looking at the beautiful snow on mountains.
I made a thank you card using the Fun with Snowflakes file from our sponsor, The Cutting Cafe.

It's a simple design but I love the papers by Authentique and my fave, linen pearl.   The stamp set is from a Simon Says Stamp club kit. I think popping up the front panel and adding a few sequins was just enough,
I hope you'll join our newest challenge. Just follow the link above.

Cut it Up Challenge #190 ~ White on White with a Pop of Color

Hi Crafty Friends,

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. 

Since my sister-in-law passed away I host both Christmas breakfast and dinner.  I've always done breakfast but dinner at our house is a newer tradition.  I try to set a festive table for both meals and it usually reflects my fondness for snowmen and snowflakes.

So, this Cut it Up Challenge - white on white with a pop of color - worked well since I chose the Snowflake Napkin Holder from our sponsor, The Dreaming Tree.

The base of the holder is white card stock.  Then I layered the red glitter snowflake base and added the white snowflake cut out of white linen card stock.  I thought the added gems was the perfect finish especially since I have red snowflake mats with rhinestones on the tips to add to the table.

I think these will be the perfect accessory for our table settings.

I hope you'll join our challenge.  The Dreaming Tree has the most amazing cut files and you could be a lucky winner.  Just follow the Cut it Up link above.

Cut it Up Challenge #187 ~ Celebrate Fall

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time to Celebrate Fall for Cut It Up's 187th challenge. It was also time to try some stamping techniques in the creation of this card.

Our sponsor, The Cutting Cafe, provided an entire file containing oval and circle shapes with borders.  Although I have lots of metal dies, it's nice being able to use a cut file in order to size the shapes to any size I need. I used the wheat stamp which is included in La-La Land Crafts Simple Joys Background stamp set.  The patterned interior is also from that set.  After cutting out the oval border, I stamped it using LLLC's Wood Planks background stamp then popped it up over the oval base. I hope you'll join us for this challenge.  The Cutting Cafe is providing our challenge winner with her choice of files.  Just follow the Cut it Up link above to play along.

Cut it Up Challenge Blog - challenge #154~Use Your Favorite Color

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our "Use your Favorite Color" challenge has started at Cut it Up Challenge Blog.
I have lots of favorite colors but right now with my daughter's wedding coming up I'm focusing on their colors of blue and soft orange.  Awhile back I shared an adorable teapot I made using Ink on 3s Pansy Tea Party 3D SVG kit. 
 Today I'm adding the teacup.

Here's both projects together.

This is such a fun set.  I also includes a flowered dome lid for the teacup and an adorable purse. I hope you'll visit our sponsor's blog to see more of her creative offerings.
I cut these projects using my Silhouette using the file as is.  They were easy to assemble as long as you have a strong, fast drying adhesive.  I used Art Glitter Adhesive and it worked very well.
Come on over to Cut it Up and share your favorite color.

Cut It Up Challenge #80

Hi Crafty Friends,  Welcome to Challenge #80~Oh Brother! (or Sister/Best Buddy)  Make something for your sibling or someone who is like a sibling to you! 
Since I'm an only child, I made a card for my BFF using a cut file from Miss Kate's Cuttables.

This is actually a title file but I sized it down to fit a 5x7 card base.  I loved the file as it came and didn't want to add much embellishment so I just went for some simple doodling.  I really like the way it turned out.  The Silhouette always amazes me cutting those tiny circles in the flower centers and on the flourish.  I must admit that the choice of card stock makes a huge difference when wanting small or intricate cuts.  I use Doodlebug or American Crafts when I need these types of cuts.
We were asked to share our "OH BROTHER" stories with this challenge.  My BFF and I have known each other for over 40 years.  We worked to together, first in the same school, and later as Curriculum and Instruction coaches.  We presented workshops together and team taught in our Teacher Education Institute.  We have always been of like minds and just find joy in spending time together.  We retired within a year of one another and still spend lots of time together.  Now we are crafting enablers and are loving our crafty times.
Please visit the Cut it Up Challenge blog and enter our challenge.  Besides following the theme, you must include a DIE CUT. Our challenge sponsor is As Cute as a Button.  They're offering a $20 store certificate.

Cut It Up Challenge #71 Mist-y

Hi Crafty Friends, Challenge #71 is up at Cut It Up Challenge Blog.  Along with a die cut, this challenge requires the use of some type of spray mist.  Here's my card:

I have to admit, I'm not very successful using spray mists.  No matter what technique I use, I get blobs!!!  So, I found this specialty paper by Heidi Swapp which has a resist element to it.  I used the random dots piece, sprayed it with Shimmerz Spritz then wiped off the mist that had beaded up and what was left was spray mist on the dots (because that part of the paper didn't resist) - woohoo!  I also used the Arched Card Base from SVG Cutting Files and a flower from Silhouette Online store.  The sentiment is from Jaded Blossom's "So Many Birthdays" set.  I finished with a few gems and some Wink of Stella Brush glitter.  I must add that because of the resist quality of the paper, I had to use Staz-On ink for the sentiment.
Join in our challenge for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate from As Cute As a Button. Remember, you must use a die cut (manual or machine) and, for this challenge, spray mist of some kind.

Beware of Flying Monkeys!

Hi Crafty Friends,

Today is Day 3 of the sneak peeks for the Digi My World 
April Stamp Release.

We're celebrating all things OZ.  My project features the
FLYING MONKEYS - aren't they too cute?  I've colored them with Copic Markers.

I've also used the A2 Card Bag from SVG Cutting Files and the Emerald City card kit.

The sentiment is from Jaded Blossom's Yellow Brick Road stamp set stamped on a JB Candy Wrap Die.  The candies are stamped from JB's Yellow Brick Road Candies set. The ribbon is my handmade crinkle ribbon.  The sequins are Doodlebug designs.

All images will be available in the store on FRIDAY.

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Each day we will pick one random winner from the comments made on the DMW blog!  Just click the link for all the details on how to win.

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges: Cut It Up Challenges:  #69 Funny Cards  (the bag is an A2Card Base Bag) Cuttin and Stampin:  Bi Weekly Challenge 12 - Cute Critters Ike's World Challenges:  #36 No patterned paper

Bunny Ears

Hi Crafty Friends, It's my posting day for Digi My World.  Today I've used one of the images from the Bunny Ears set.

The patterned paper is from Doodlebug Designs Flowerbox set.  I printed and cut the image on my Silhouette and then colored with Copic markers.  I added card layers using Jaded Blossom's Card Mat Dies, Goodie Bag Die, and Candy Charms and Banner Dies.  I finished with twine and Queen&Co candies.
I'd like to enter the following challenges: Digi Choosday Challenge:  Week 12 Lots of Layers Fan-Tastic Tuesday:  Challenge 78 Anything Goes with a twist of Easter Artistic Inspirations: Challenge 128 Anything Goes with a twist of Easter

Hostess Monday at Digital Delights

Hi Crafty Friends, It's my turn to post for Hostess Monday at Digital Delights by Louby Loo. I wanted to share what I call the "Delightful Boys of Summer."  As I was going through my Digital Delights images I found so many adorable boy images.  Sometimes these cards are the most difficult to make because lots of images are feminine.  Well at Digital Delights that's not the case!  Wendy has created as many images for the guys as for the gals.  I decided to pick a few, use the same card base and layout and show you how versatile these images can be.  I didn't add sentiments as they'll go into my stash for those times when I need to grab a card for a special guy. Let's start with Say Cheese Paul,

 Karate Kevin,

and here's Fishing Donnie.

You'll find an entire section of Boys and Men images HERE. For the card bases I used the Classic Label Card Base from SVG Cutting Files.  I imported the file into my Silhouette and added one extra mat by using the internal offset tool.  The film strip is from the Film Dies set by Jaded Blossom.  The frog and chevron are punches that I have.  Each image was colored with Copic markers. I'd like to enter the following challenges: Stamping Sensations:  March challenge - One for the Guys Challenge Up Your Life:  #10 Masculine

New Release at Digital Delights

Hi Crafty Friends, It's March Release Day at Digital Delights by Louby Loo.  The Delightful Design Team is sharing projects using all of the images.  
My project uses Egg Painting Dolly.

I've used Doodlebug Designs patterned paper and sequins.  Dolly is colored with Copic markers.  Some organdy ribbon and a paper rose completes the project.

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Fan-Tastic Tuesday:  #75 Anything Goes with a Twist - add ribbon

2 Cute Ink:  #124 Spring

MarkerPOP Challenge:  #63 Bright Colors

New Release at Digital Delights

Hi Crafty Friends, I love the first Thursday of each month because it means a new release at  Digital Delights by Louby Loo.
This is Pirate Mitzy:

The pirate ship and layered waves are from the Silhouette Online Store.  The embossing folder is Clouds by Darice and the flags are a die from LaLa Land.  I colored Mitzy with Copics.
Here is the entire release:
You'll find more projects on the Design Team blog HERE.

Fishy Kisses!

Hi Crafty Friends, It's Thursday so that means another post for the Digital Delights design team.  I hope you're taking the time to visit the DT blog.  There are 11 designers sharing their crafty goodness every week using the wonderful images from Digital Delights by Louby Loo.
Today I'm using the Hearty Fish image - she's soooooo cute!

The card base is the Large Scallop Circle Card Base from SVG Cutting Files.  The heart borders were cut using one of the dies from Jaded Blossom's Valentine Dies set.  The papers are from my stash as are the little heart stickers.  I colored the fish with Copic markers.  A twine bow and a Queen&Co Bubble finishes the card.

Digi My World Release Week - Woohoo!

Hi Crafty Friends,

Welcome to the Digi My World BE MINE digital stamp release!

All week long the design team members will have some wonderful inspirational project to share with you on the Digi My World blog!

Today I'm sharing this adorable Giraffe from the new Valentine's Day Animal images.

I fell in love with this ribbon print so I figured why not use a similar print for the heart as well.  Guess I'm taking a little artistic license here with the colors but it would be cute for a boy, right?

All the new images will be released on Friday and can be found HERE.

I also used the new Jaded Blossom Lollipop Die and Lollipops Galore stamp set along with JB Flag Dies and Card Mat dies.

I colored with Copic Markers after printing and cutting the image on my Silhouette.  The papers are from the DCWV Naturals Stack.

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Each day we will pick one random winner from the comments made on the blog!

To enter all you need to do is:

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You may enter EVERYDAY you wish. 

We will randomly select names and which digital stamp set each day.

Be sure to visit our Facebook Event page as well to see even more release projects.

Delightful Thursday

Hi Crafty Friends, The Digital Delights design team is back after a holiday break.  With the closing of the  Delightful Challenges Blog, I have moved over to the Digital Delights Blog and will continue to post there (and here) every Thursday (8:00 PM PST Wed.) Today the team is sharing images from Digital Delights NEW RELEASE.   My release image is Donut love Teddy.  I also used a sentiment from the new Dig You Sentiment set.

Of course there are chocolate mini donuts in the gusset treat bag! Other supplies used: SVG Cutting Files:  decorative edge box for gusset bags Jaded Blossom:  gusset bag, Ticket Book die ribbon, Scrapper's Spools, button, Copic markers.

Happy You Are My Friend

Hi Crafty Friends, Today is my final post as the November Guest Designer for Jaded Blossom.  It's been so much fun getting to participate in the November Release Blog Hop and also sharing a few more of my creations with you.  I love, love, love Jaded Blossom stamps and dies and I can't thank Candace and Michelle enough for the privilege of designing for them. Here's my final project.

Jaded Blossom has the most perfect stamps to create treats to share with friends.  I just love this sentiment from the Got Candy? set.  I also used a 2x2x3 Clear box and the Flag Dies set. The cut file is brand new from SVG Cutting Files called Jumping Girl. Thanks again to the Jaded Blossom team for their support, encouragement, and inspiration. Be sure to visit the Jaded Blossom blog every day during December as there will be a different guest designer  EACH DAY.  Wowzsers!!!  Think of all the creativity that will be shared!!! And join the amazing Jaded Blossom Garden of Creativity on Facebook.

Easy Holiday Thank You cards

Hi Crafty Friends, It's challenge day at Delightful Challenges.  Our theme is "You're a Gem."  I thought I'd make some quick thank you cards and bling them up a bit.

I used the Winter Additions set from Digital Delights by Louby Loo.
Other goodies I used for these cards: SVG Cutting Files:  mini card set Jaded Blossom: Mini Tag Dies 2, Simple Saying Candies ribbon, Copic markers, Wink of Stella glitter brush pen, Stickles, Enamel Accents, Recollections gems and Basic Grey candy buttons.
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