Cut it Up Challenge #333 ~ Critters

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's the last challenge for June at Cut it Up Challenges.
Our theme for this challenge is CRITTERS.We want to see a critter on your project and don't forget that you must also use a die cut somewhere on your project.
Here's my card.

This cutie is a die set from Spellbinders called Baby Dinosaur.  I also used Altenew's Floral Laurel 3D embossing folder, Pinkfresh Studio's Notched Corner Frames, and Betterpress "A Little Message" sentiment set with die.  I decided the dino needed a little grounding so I also used Janded Blossom's Spring die set for the grass.

I hope you'll play along with us.  Just add your project to the link above.

The Outlawz Festive Friday ~ Novemeber Challenge, Winter Birds

Hi Crafty Friends,
Welcome to my Outlawz Festive Friday November challenge post.
As always, you have 4 themes to choose from.  This month's choices are:Christmas (always a choice)SnowflakesWinter FunWinter Birds
Here's my project.

The project was inspired by the Altenew inspiration guide.

For this card I've used:

Altenew Birds of the Seasonn (stencil, stamp and dies) 

Altenew Sweater Stencil

Spellbinders Sealed Holly Sprigs die set

Altenew Inks

I hope you'll play along with us.

The Outlawz Festive Friday Challenge ~ October 2024

Hi Crafty Friends,
There's a new challenge open at Festive Fridays.We always have 4 themes for you to choose from.  This month's themes are:ChristmasFall ColorsHalloweenPlaying in the Leaves
Here's my project.

I was playing around with different techniques for this one.

I foiled the leaves foil plate onto heat resistant acetate then attached the panel to the card base under the 3/4 inch flap to which I added a heat embossed sentiment.  I used an Altenew 3D embossing folder for the inside panel.  I've placed a panel on the back for a personal message.  I love the foil on acetate!

I hope you'll play along this month.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch 49, Card 2

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today I'm sharing my second design team card for the September BYSH sketch challenge #49.
I love backgrounds and patterned papers and this card has both.

I used a Spellbinders 3D embossing folder for the main background and Echo Park patterned paper for the floral accent.  The stitched scallop border is from Jaded Blossom and so is the stitched label.

You have until September 30 to play along with this month's challenge.

Just link your project to our Facebook Page HERE.

You'll find lots of inspiration on the Facebook page as well as our BYSH Blog HERE.

I hope you'll play along.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ Sketch Challenge #49

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today we're revealing our newest sketch (#49) at BYSH and I'm sharing my first card for September's challenge on Facebook HERE. Just add your challenge card to album #49.

The papers are from Echo Park.  The sentiment and snowflake have been foiled using the Glimmer system and Pinkfresh studio and Spellbinders hot foil plates.

Here's the sketch for this month's challenge.

We hope you'll play along.  You'll find inspiration in our FB group and also the BYSH blog HERE.

Sketch Saturday ~ Sketch 758 ~ Twist, Use Sequins

Hi Crafty Friends,
Time for another Sketch Saturday challenge.The OPTIONAL twist for this challenge is to use sequins.

I've used the Betterpress Society exclusive Betterpress plate Winter Springs Tree which I foiled using my Glimmer machine.  I used the stencil add-on to ink up tree then added a Spellbinders Holly Sprigs die cut and some gold sequins.

Here's the sketch for your inspiration:

I hope you'll play along.

Just link your project to Sketch Saturday.

Cut it Up Challenge #307 ~ Critter (Real or Fantasy)

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our next Cut it Up Challenge is CRITTERS.  Yours can be either real or make believe.
I've used Spellbinders adorable Dancing Birthday Panda to make my critter card.

The legs are a separate die cut that wiggle when attached with a dimensional circle.

I also used a Spellbinders 3D embossing folder for the background and Pinkfresh Studio Nested Arches for the mat.  The sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps Panda Butt set.

I hope you'll play along.  Remember that our Top Cuts for each challenge are featured on our Facebook Community Page and you'll have a chance to become a Guest Designer if you'd like.

Link up your project HERE.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ March Challenge, Sketch #43

Hi Crafty Friends,
 Sketch challenge #43 is open on the Build Your Stash Holiday CardmakersFacebook page.  You'll find the sketch below and you may visit the BLOG and the Facebook page for more inspiration and then upload your challenge project HERE.
Here's my first project for this month's challenge.

Here's sketch #43 for your inspiration:

I hope you'll play along and keep building your holiday stash.

Pearly Sparkles February Challenge ~ Have a Heart/Love

Hi Crafty Friends,
Time for a new Pearly Sparkles challenge.Our February challenge is "Have a Heart/Love".  It's open for your interpretation.
Here's my design team project.

I used a mini stencil that was in the Spellbinders Advent Calendar and added hearts instead of flowers.  All of the hearts were in my die cut stash.  The sentiment with matching die cut is from Jaded Blossom.

I stenciled on Spellbinders card stock using Pinkfresh Studio inks.

I hope you'll play along with us this month.  Just link your project using the link above.

Cut it Up Challenge #294 ~ Anything Goes

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's our final challenge of 2023 at Cut it Up Challenge Blog.We know you're either super busy with the holidays or worn out (LOL) so we'll keep this challenge easy:ANYTHING GOES.
I'm sharing two of the 7 money holders I made for holiday gifting.The design was inspired by a project Kristina Werner shared during Altenew's Cozy Comfort Retreat.

The decorated belly bands hold the wallet closed.  The dies cuts and sentiments are arranges on a circle cut from velum and glued to the belly band.  There is a pocket inside to hold the bill(s).
I hope you'll play along with us.
We will be holding an open Design Team call for 2024.Information can be found on the CIU blog or you can email me atcutitupchallenges@gmail.com
Happy New Year 2024!

Cut it Up Challenge #276 ~ What's in Your Garden?

Hi Crafty Friends,
Cut it Up Challenge #276 is What's in Your Garden?
We're finally getting some spring weather here in Northern California so we are beginning to see trees blooming and flowers growing.
Here's a project featuring my favorite flowers ~ daisies.  The die set is from Spellbinders.  

I cut the entire die set using 100# white card stock and then ink blended the pieces using Distress Ink Oxides.  The background is a Jaded Blossom Stencil and so is the grass and sentiment.
Hope you'll play along with us for this challenge.

Cut it Up Challenge #274 ~ Add Embellishments

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for another Cut it Up Challenge. Our challenge is to ADD EMBELLISHMENTS.
I love using enamel dots, sequins, ribbon, Nuvo Drops or Stickles on my projects.Recently I've been using some of the new Spellbinders flower die sets.  They have lots of little pieces but when put together they are really pretty.For this card I used the Sealed Wildflowers set.

I created the background by blending 3 Distress Ink Oxides and adding a spritz of water.

Rather than using colored cardstock for the flowers and leaves, I cut them all out of Hammermill Cover Copy 80# white cardstock and then colored them using Copic Markers.  The flower centers are Diamond Dots.  I also added some clear acrylic dots and a bow.  I'm so happy with the way it turned out.

There will be a mystery prize package with this challenge!!!

Just leave a comment on the Cut It Up Blog.  You don't have to enter a project to be eligible but you do have to have USA mailing address.  If you are adding an entry, be sure you also comment.

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you'll visit the CIU blog and also play along with us.

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers ~ December Sketch Challenge #29

Hi Crafty Friends,
The December Sketch is up on the {BYSH}Cardmakers Facebook Group.It's a really fun sketch with so many possibilities.  Just right for your dash to your 2022 Christmas cards deadline.
Here's my first project.

I love white on white and the pops of gold just make it special.  The panels were created by running LaLa Land Crafts' It's Snowing stencil through the Cuttlebug.  The dimensional die cut is Spellbinders Reindeer Prance Layering set popped over the stitched frame from Jaded Blossom's Triangle Card Mat.  I actually cut off 4 of the interior stitched lines in order to follow the sketch.

We hope you'll play along with us this month.  Just upload your project to the album for Sketch 28.

Here's the sketch for inspiration:

I'll be back with a second project later this month.

Pearly Sparkles' September Challenge ~ Pink, Pearls, and Sparkle

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's September and time to honor and remember our blog challenge founder, Traci. She loved anything pink especially with pearls and a little sparkle so that's our Pearly Sparkles' September challenge theme.
I have been wanting the Spellbinders Big Bold Blooms die set for awhile so I finally ordered it.  I can see why it's so popular; it's really fun to use.  The flower clusters made the perfect focal point on which to add some pearls and sparkle.

The sentiment, which is heat embossed with a clear sparkle powder, is from Jaded Blossom.

I hope you'll play along as we celebrate Traci's life with this challenge.  

Die Cuttin' Diva's Challenge #403 ~ Birthday

Hi Crafty Friends,
Have you found you can never have too many birthday cards in your stash?  Well, our DCD challenge this week will help you keep your stash full.
I chose a cute Stamping Bella image that I've had for quite awhile to create this birthday card.

I colored using Copic markers.  The die cuts include Spellbinders nesting pennants and Little B sentiments.
I look forward to seeing what you share.  Just follow the DCD link above to join our challenge.

Kitty Bee Designs Aloha Friday Challenge #115

Hi Crafty Friends,
My team is up for Kitty Bee Designs Aloha Friday Challenge.
For challenge #115 we're creating cards for Spring. I'm using the Magical Woodland image from All Dressed Up, one of our challenge sponsors.

I colored using Copic Markers and added some gel pen (Signo White) dots and Spectrum Noir Sparkle, clear.  The frame is an older Spellbinders die.  The flower is from my stash.  Several years ago I was gifted two bags of amazing handmade flowers which I'm still using.
This is the Mid-Inspiration post so you still have a full week left to enter our challenge. Just follow the link above.

My Bestie International ~ You still have time!

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's December 15 and I'm back to remind you that you still have time to enter My Besties International Challenge for December.
The OPTIONAL theme is Winter Wonderland.

I've used Image 906 which can be found HERE.
Remember that you may use any image from any artist.  There are prizes for both DT entries and NON DT so don't hesitate to enter.  Just follow the link near the top of the post.
I hope your Christmas Holiday will be wonderful.

Digital Delights February Release

Hi Crafty Friends,
We're having some fun with Digital Delights by Louby Loo's February release.

I'm sharing the Party On Monkey set.   I'm sure you have a friend for whom this is the perfect sentiment!!! I used Spellbinders Wonky Rectangles for my mats and colored the image with Copic Markers.
Here's a look at the entire release.
Visit our blog to see each image made up - they are just so much fun.
And don't forget our Delightful Challenge.  It's always Anything Goes using a stamp image. You can enter your project HERE.

Tea Time?

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have such a fun theme at Cut it Up Challenge Blog today.  For challenge #114 we're thinking wonderful winter HOT DRINKS!  I really followed the rules on this one.  Since it's required to follow the theme and use a DIE CUT, I used  a bunch!!!  Take a look.

LOL, I love metal dies so I was going through all my sets (ya know, that point where you've got to explore because you've honestly forgotten what all you have?)  I'm usually pretty CAS, but I thought it would be fun to break out of that mold and add touches here and there.  
Here's what I've used: Jaded Blossom:  Word dies - cut out of toner paper and foiled, Scalloped Rectangle Dies Memory Box:  heart Sizzix: tea pot and cup QuicKutz:  crate Spellbinders:  fancy labels, cut in half
Some flowers, leaves, ribbon and ink to add a few extra touches.
Thanks for stopping in.  You can join our challenge by linking your HOT DRINK project above.
Please welcome our new sponsor: Newton's Nook Designs.

March Release ~ Digital Delights

Hi Crafty Friends,
Are you ready to travel around the world?  Digital Delights by Louby Loo is releasing some amazing new digital stamps with an international flair.  This release includes characters, sentiments, backgrounds, and digital papers.  You'll want to see them all!

My character is Indian Iman.  I colored her with Copic Markers adding some Spectrum Noir Sparkle brush colors.  The mats are Spellbinders Label 4 and I added some gems from Bo bunny.

Here's the entire release:
Be sure to visit the Digital Delights blog for great ideas using this release.
It's not too late to join in Delightful Challenge #7. It's always ANYTHING GOES. You can enter HERE.