Moving Along with the Times September Challenge ~ 4-legged Friends

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm trying to wrap my head around the fact that it's September.  Fall is really my favorite time of year so I'm looking forward to the weather changes and decorating for everything Fall.
Our challenge at Moving Along with the Times is 4-Legged Friends.
I used Gina K Designs products to create this card.

Products used:

Gina K/SSS exclusive Stay Cozy stamp set

Gina K 1st Class Frame Cover Plate and Snowy background stamp.

I hope you'll play along with us this month.

Cut it Up Challenge #193 ~ Love is in the Air

Hi Crafty Friends,
Love is in the Air for our next Cut it Up Challenge♥
I found this adorable gnome svg as a freebie online and I love this sentiment from our challenge sponsor, CAS-ual Fridays.

The gnome was cut out using my Silhouette.  The sentiment was stamped and then heat embossed. I think a few hearts and a little doodling were all the extras this card needed.
I hope you'll join us for this challenge at Cut it Up Challenge Blog. .

Cut it Challenge #185 ~ Ghosts/Goblins/Ghouls

Hi Crafty Friends,
I hope you like our theme for this challenge at Cut it Up.
I don't send very many Halloween card but I do think they are fun to create.  For this challenge I used a file from our sponsor STINKIN CUTE PAPER PIECINGS.
The file I chose would make a cute page layout but I decided to make a stand up card/poster that measures approximately 7x7.  It would look cute in a Halloween vignette of favorite framed pictures, don't you think?

You might also choose to cute the file using HTV for a T-shirt, hmmmm?
Thanks for looking and I hope you'll join us for this challenge.  Just follow the Cut it Up link above.

Die Cuttin' Divas #442 ~ Adorable Monsters

Hi Crafty Friends,
Can monsters be adorable?  At Die Cuttin' Divas we think so.
I created this card using a cute girl monster from the Silhouette Design store.

I also used a number of dies from La-La Land Crafts to embellish the card.  I think it's cute in a freaky sort of way.
So, show us your adorable monsters.  Just follow the link above.

Cut it Challenge # 182 ~ Farm Friends

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our sponsor, Scrappy Dew, has provided us with cute cut files to use for Cut it Up Challenge Blog's  Farm Friends challenge.

This adorable little donkey is from Scrappy Dew's FARM Pack which is full of great farm files.
I used my Silhouette to cut the donkey and then used Jaded Blossom's Barn Dies for the rest of the scene cut out using the Gemini Jr.  The sentiment is from JB's Udderly Adorable set.
I hope you'll join us for this challenge and visit Scrappy Dew to see their fun and fabulous files.

Cut it Up Challenge #178 ~ Christmas in July

Hi Crafty Friends,
For challenge 178 at Cut it Up Challenges we're creating Christmas in July projects. I was doing really well making at least one Christmas card a week but that fell by the wayside a few months back so I'm glad to have this challenge!
My daughters and I just love the panel trucks that have been so popular.  Our challenge sponsor, Scrappy Dew, has a really fun cut file called "Finding the Perfect Tree" which has this adorable truck.  The file has all the elements for a fabulous page layout (or two) but I chose to make a card.

I uploaded the file to my Silhouette, sized it down a little, then cut all the pieces out.  It was so easy to assemble.  
I hope you'll join us for our Christmas in July challenge.  Scrappy Dew is providing this week's prize.

Cut it Up Challenge #177 ~ Red, White, and Blue

Hi Crafty Friends,
We're celebrating with Red, White, and Blue for this challenge at Cut it Up Challenge Blog.
Our fabulous sponsor, The Cutting Cafe, provided our files but you can use any die cut(s) you choose.  I used a file from the Window Box set.

I popped up the mat with the star cutout to go over the card base (with star cut out) and just added a Jaded Blossom Dimensional banner stamped with a sentiment from JB's Celebrate America set.  A few sequins and rhinestones finished the card.
I hope you'll join our challenge.  Just follow the Cut it Up link above.

Die Cuttin' Divas #420 ~ Add a Turtle

Hi Crafty Friends, In honor of Turtle Day on May 23 we're adding turtles to our projects at Die Cuttin' Divas. I found this cute little turtle cut file at Miss Kate Cuttables.

Her files are so easy to cut on my Silhouette and I love the easy directions she provides.

I added the palm trees using La-La Land Crafts' island die along with LLLC's stitched tag and stitched border.  The sentiment is from Jaded Blossom's Turtley Rad set.

I hope you'll play along with this week's challenge.  Just follow the link above.

Cut it Up Challenge #174 ~ Picnics

Hi Crafty Friends,
Let's go on a picnic! That's our theme at Cut it Up Challenge Blog.
Our sponsor, A Day for Daisies, provided the watermelon digital image that I used to complete this card/invitation.

The title is from the Silhouette Design store and the ant is from Miss Kate Cuttables.  Both were cut using my Silhouette.  The grasses are an Impression Obsession die.  I colored the watermelon slices using Copic markers.  I've had the American Crafts patterned paper for ages!
Come join us at Cut it Up (link above).  Just follow the theme and don't forget a die cut.

Die Cuttin' Divas #416 ~ Red and Purple

Hi Crafty Friends, We're honoring the wonderful Red Hat Society Ladies with today's challenge at  Die Cuttin' Divas.
I had a very dear friend who was the Queen of the group in our town.  Boy, did those ladies have some great times together!  The ladies are known for wearing their wonderful red hats to their different functions.  If one is not quite of the "senior" age, then her hat must be purple. My card is an homage to my dear friend who passed in November.  

I found this hat in the Silhouette Design Store.  I decided to cut 2 feather to add a bit of dimension.  The dotted papers are from Doodlebug Designs.  I love their bright, clear color choices.  The sentiment if from the Peacock set by Jaded Blossom.
I hope you'll join in the fun ~ red, purple, and a die cut.

Cut It Up Challenge #172 ~ Butterflies or Bugs

Hi Crafty Friends,
This is the first post for a busy crafting Friday! Our challenge at Cut it Up is Butterflies or Bugs.
The DT members were able to select files from our sponsor, The Dreaming Tree.  I love using these files with my Silhouette.  They have such wonderful dimension and if the project seems complicated, there is a video tutorial for each one.  I made this amazing Dragonfly.

The file comes sized to fit inside a shadow frame but I sized down to make a large card. I used AC card stock and added pearls to the perimeter.  The dragonfly wings have vellum in the centers or you could used a mirrored or marbled acetate.
I hope you'll join in this challenge.  We're looking for Butterflies or bugs and don't forget a die cut.

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.

Cut it Up Challenge #169 ~ Hello Spring

Hello Crafty Friends,
As I sit here writing this post it is definitely NOT spring in northern California. Some of our trees are trying to bloom and my roses are shooting new leaves but it is rainy and dreary and we haven't had a day reach 70 degrees in months!  Well I guess our cards will have to reflect the season since our weather isn't.

This Tulip card was made using the Silhouette and a file from our sponsor,  The Cutting Cafe.  The papers are from Authentique and the sentiment is from Jaded Blossom's  Springtime Greetings set.
I hope you'll play along with us.  Just follow the theme and be sure to include a die cut.

Blog Hop! Cut it Up Challenge Blog says THANK YOU to its sponsors.

Hi Crafty Friends, Welcome to Cut it Up Challenge Blog's Sponsor Thank You Blog Hop. If you're here from Katrina's blog, you're in the right spot. You'll find the entire line up at the bottom of the post along with some  BLOG CANDY and how to win. We have many wonderful sponsors who graciously provide prizes for each of our challenges. We wanted to publicly thank them and also share some of their products. Each team member has selected a sponsor company and created (and sent) a thank you project using the company's product. I am personally thanking The Dreaming Tree. This company has the most amazing cut files and although some may appear complicated, there is video support to help you. Also, there are many free files to get you started.  I use my Silhouette to cut the files and I have a really old model!  Each file has cut like a dream. I decided to make my thank you card using the DREAMING TREE logo.  I just created a card base with the file.

And here are some past Dreaming Tree projects that I've made:

I have some BLOG CANDY for one lucky person who leaves a comment on  my blog.

The Rabbit Hole Designs

is a new stamp company that debuted their first set of stamps in January.  I purchased the entire release and then I won a second stamp which I want to send to a fellow crafter.

Just leave a comment here on my blog and you'll be entered to win.  Winner will be chosen by random draw and announced here on February 22 as part of my Cut It Up challenge post.

Now, on  to the rest of the hop.

Your next stop is TREVA.

Here's the entire line up:

Cut it Up - http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/

Esther - http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/

Evelyn - http://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com/

Gerda - http://cardscreations.blogspot.com/

Katie - http://www.2craftykaties.blogspot.com/

Katrina - http://scrappyhorses.blogspot.com

Larelyn - http://handmadefromtheheart-designsbylarelyn.blogspot.com/  THAT'S ME

Treva - http://www.scrappint.blogspot.com

Cut it Up Challenge #166 ~ Hearts

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new sponsor for Cut it Up Challenge blog.   It's Scrappy Dew, a company that offers a wide variety of paper piecing files.
I found a set of Heart Arrows that are just perfect for making shirts (or whatever) using HTV.

The file has three different variations but I chose this one for today's project.  I cut the file on my Silhouette, remembering to reverse the image on the screen, and then using my Cricut Easy Press to adhere the HTV.  I'm having so much fun using the Easy Press!!!
I hope you'll join in our challenge.  The theme is HEARTS, just remember to use a die cut!
Just follow the Cut it Up link above.

Cut it Up Challenges #159 ~ CASE a project

Hi Crafty Friends,
For this Cut it Up challenge we are CASEing projects!  So, what does that mean?
It has several meanings but what we're actually doing is getting inspiration from someone or somewhere else, then giving credit while making it our own.  It can literally mean: Copy and Share Everything or Copy and Selectively Edit.  I tend to use the second meaning.
For my project I've gone to Pinterest to look at all the adorable wooden pumpkin blocks.  You can find an example HERE.  Since I'm not into wood crafts or painting, I wanted to create the same idea using paper.  Our sponsor, My Scrap Chick, had the perfect file.

The file was easy to cut on the Silhouette and the assembly was pretty straight forward as well.  I'm really happy with the way it turned out!
I hope you'll join in our CASE challenge.  Please share your project and include a link to the project you've CASEd in your post.  Please do not post someone else's work on your page.

Cut it Up Challenge #158 ~ Halloween

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our Cut it Up challenge for this go-round is Halloween.  Our sponsor, The Dreaming Tree, provided us with files of our choice.  If you haven't visited The Dreaming Tree you are missing out on some amazing svg projects!  They are quite unique yet easy to cut and there is a video tutorial available for each project.  I've created this large 3D Boxed card.  I love it and it was really quite easy.

It measures 5.5 x 9.5 and folds to fit a 7.5 x 10" envelope which comes with the file.  Isn't this a great take on the dimensional box card.  Here it's lighted from behind (there is a cut out) with a pot light.

You can see the dimensional layers a little better from this angle.

and from the side.  I use AC cardstock for the solid colors and Authentique for the patterned paper. The sentiment is from BugBites (no longer available). 
We can't wait to see your Halloween projects.  Follow the link above for a chance to win a gift certificate to The Dreaming Tree.

Cut it Up Challenge #155 ~ ABCs and 123s

Hi Crafty Friends, With kiddos heading back to school, we're thinking ABCs and 123s at Cut it Up Challenges. Your project doesn't have to be school related as long as you use letters and numbers in some way. I've been wanting to make an Eclipse card for a very long time but I don't have large enough letter dies.  No problem, my Silhouette to the rescue and it really made the entire process easy.

I used papers from an old DCWV stack called Rustic.  Along with cutting the card base with the letters, I also cut 5 extra of each letter using a heavy white card stock.  I used a CTMH broad tip glue pen to layer the letters placing the patterned letter on the top.  Then, I just adhered each stack back into the negative part of the card mat.  The "est" and numbers were cut using Jaded Blossoms letter die sets.  The arrows were also cut from a die. This will be my daughter's married name so it was fun to create. Our sponsor for this challenge is Heartfelt Creations.  I hope you'll enter for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate.

Cut it Up Challenge #153 ~ Christmas in July

Hi Crafty Friends,
We've gotten aboard the Christmas in July train over at Cut it Up Challenges.
Our sponsor, My Scrap Chick, provided our files.  I hope you'll visit the store ~ you'll find lots of crafty goodness.
I chose a very simple cut file for this Christmas card.  I wanted something that I could easily make multiples and only change the background paper.  The wreath cut beautifully on my Silhouette.

What a great way to use your scrap stash and get some holiday cards completed ahead of time!

I hope you'll join us for this challenge.  Be sure to follow the theme and include a die cut.

Cut it Up Challenge #150 ~ Anything But a Card

Hi Crafty Friends,
Along with cards, I love making treat holders or centerpieces. For this challenge our sponsor,  Ink on 3, provided some fabulous cut files for us to use.  I made the teapot from the Pansy Tea Party 3D SVG set which can be found HERE.

This teapot is about 7" tall on a 4" square base.  I cut the file exactly as it came in the SVG file. It was so easy to cut and assemble.  I added a flower from my stash and some ribbon.  It can be used in so many ways:  centerpiece, treat holder, or gift box. Here is the entire set. I hope you'll play along with our Anything But a Card challenge. Just add your link to the DT post at Cut it Up Challenge Blog.