Cut it Up Challenge #330 ~ Send Me Flowers

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge for you at Cut it Up Challenges.
The theme is SEND ME FLOWERS and we'd like to see something floral on your project.
There are so many amazing floral die cut sets available right now along with amazing stamps and embossing folders. The die and stencil set I'm using is from Pinkfresh Studio.  It's the die and stencil set, Garden Party.  This set is so versatile. 

I chose to die cut from heavy white cardstock and use the stencils to apply the color.  You could use markers or colored cardstock as well.  I also used Pinkfresh Studio's Scalloped Grid and blanket stitched bracket dies.

I hope you'll join 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.

Cut it Up Challenge #250 ~ April Showers Bring May Flowers

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our latest challenge at Cut it Up Challenge Blog is so timely.  As I'm sitting here typing, I'm watching the wonderful showers nourishing our landscaping.  It's a wonderful sight in draught-ridden California.We'd like to see your interpretation of our April Showers, May Flowers theme.
Here's my project using a stamp and die set, Wildflower, from our sponsorPink & Main.

Since we received the die set with the stamp set I thought it would be fun to experiment with the idea of paper piecing.  I did eliminate one flower in order to fit the A2 size card I wanted to make.I added accents using Prisma pencils and Gamsol to blend.  I also added some Nuvo drops and Stickles.The clouds a die cuts from LaLa Land Crafts and the raindrop stencil and sentiment are from Jaded Blossom.  It's a little different way to use the stamp but with its bold stamped lines I think it works.
Thanks for taking a look.  I hope you'll play along.  Just link to the CIU link above.Remember, you must use a die cut on your project.

Cut it Up Challenge # 170 ~ Anything with a Flower

Hi Crafty Friends,
Time for another Cut it Up challenge. For challenge # 170 you can create anything with a flower!
Our sponsor for this challenge is Scrappy Dew. I used their Garden Girl cut file for my card.

I used patterned papers from Authentique along with Doodlebug Designs card stock for all the paper pieces. Garden girl was cut using the Silhouette.  The grass is a La La Land die which I cut with my Cuttlebug.

I hope you'll join us for this challenge.