Friday, December 30, 2016

CIU # 112: Out With the Old, In With the New

Hello there!  It's time for the last Cut It Up challenge of the year.  Our theme is Out with the Old, In with the New.  So, use something old and something new on your project.  Our wonderful sponsor is Digital Delights.  This will be my last post as a DT member of Cut It Up.  I'll miss the DT but it's time to move onto other things.


Recipe:
Digital Delights image - Poinsettia Globe (new item)
colored pencils
DCWV - All Dressed Up matstack - all patterned papers (old item)
Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart - '2017 @ 3/4"
silver Stickles
grey ribbon

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with this fun challenge over at Cut It Up.

Cindy---
 

Thursday, December 29, 2016

Fabulous darling!

Hello there!  I'm hosting over on the A Day for Daisies blog today.  I'm using a sassy little image called Curvy Purse.  Isn't she fabulous?!!  I had to find just the right paper with glitter and bling to keep up with her...LOL!  Love how this one came together! 

She's ready for New Year's Eve :-)

Recipe:
ADFD image - Curvy purse
colored pencils
DCWV - All Dressed Up matstack - background paper
Unity Stamp Co - Dec '16 smak kit - sentiment stamp

Thanks for stopping by today.  If you're partying on New Year's Eve please be safe.  Happy New Year crafty peeps!!

Cindy ---

Friday, December 16, 2016

WW- December: For Someone Special

Hello there!  It's Friday.  And time for another great challenge over on the Winter Wonderland blog.  Our theme this time is For Someone Special or Happy New Year.  For this challenge it doesn't have to be a Christmas project.  Our wonderful sponsors are A Day for Daisies and Crafter's Companion.

Recipe:
ADFD image - Candy Elf C
colored pencils
The Paper Studio - 12 days of Christmas - red stripe paper
The Paper Studio - Holiday Cheer stack - green patterned paper
red glitter paper
Pretty Pink Posh - Stitched Banner Duo Die
Pretty Pink Posh - Holiday Greetings
pop dots
Christmas Red Stickles
Glossy Accents (candy)

Thanks for stopping by.  Come play along with us at Winter Wonderland.

Cindy---

CIU#111: Holiday Shaped cards

Hello there!  It's time for another great challenge over on the Cut It Up blog.  Our theme this time is Holiday Shaped cards.  And our prize this time is a Michael's giftcard.
  Recipe:
'Tis the Season Cricut cart - mitten @ 5"
The Paper Studio - pink rose trim
Cuttlebug - houndstooth embossing folder
hot pink jute twine
snowflake charm
jingle bells
Pretty Pink Posh - Holiday Greetings stamp set


Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at Cut It Up.

Cindy---

CC#351: Anything Goes (optional twist of funny)

Hello there!  It's Friday and time for another great challenge over on the Crafty Catz blog.  This is our last challenge until the new year.  We are taking a small break.  And this will be my last post for Crafty Catz.  I have been with the team for over 2 years and I've enjoyed my time there.  But, it's just time to move on and do other things.  Our theme this week is Anything Goes (optional is Funny).  Our wonderful sponsor is Bugaboo Digi Stamps.

Recipe:
Bugaboo Digi Stamp - JJ Christmas Box
colored pencils
The Paper Studio - Santa Baby - red patterned paper
black velvet ruffle trim
Diamond Stickles
pop dots
Glossy Accents (glasses)

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at Crafty Catz.

Cindy---


Thursday, December 15, 2016

CCAYR - December - Anything Goes

Hello there!  It's time for the mid-month post over on the Christmas Cards All Year Round blog.  Our theme is super easy this month:  Anything Goes.  Our fabulous sponsor is Bugaboo Digi Stamps.

Recipe:
Bugaboo Digi Stamp - Christmas Kidz 01
colored pencils
Diamond Stickles
The Paper Studio - Very Merry stack - All Papers
Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart - circle @ 3 3/4"
pop dots
TC Dec 25th Cricut cart- Joy @ 1"
Kennedy Grace Creations - Blackbird sequins mix
Glossy Accents

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Hot Cocoa Anyone?

Hello there!  I've got the cutest A Day for Daisies image on my card today.  I'm also hosting over on the ADFD blog.  She is called Hot Coco.  Isn't she sweet?  And how adorable is her dog with the bag of marshmallows?!!!  Love them!

For the background I used a Tim Holtz stencil and some texture paste mixed with Heidi Swapp's white color shine.
Recipe:
ADFD image - Hot coco
colored pencils
Deco Art Dimensional Effects Texture paste
Heidi Swapp Color shine - white
Tim Holtz stencil - Holiday Knit
Pretty Pink Posh - Christmas Friends sentiment stamp

Thanks for stopping in for some cocoa today :-)  Have a wonderful day!

Cindy---

Oh deer

Hello there!  I've got a simple little card to share today.  It went together very easily.  And it's kinda fun and funky.  I added some sequins for bling.  I'm also hosting over on the Kennedy Grace Creations blog today. 

Recipe:
Tim Holtz - Stampers Anonymous - Season's Silhouettes stamp set
Kennedy Grace Creations - Blackbird sequins mix
Glossy Accents
Pretty Pink Posh - Holiday Greetings stamp set

Thanks for stopping by today. 

Cindy---

Saturday, December 10, 2016

The Joy of Holiday Giving Blog Hop

Welcome to this co-hop with Die Cuttin’ Diva and Cut It Up. We are so glad that you joined us today and super excited to share our inspiration with you.  You should have made your way here from Anita's fabulous blog.  If you are just joining the hop be sure and start at the Die Cuttin' Diva's blog so you don't miss a thing :-)
 
Members of both teams are playing Secret Santa.  I will be sending this out next week as a surprise to one of them.  I hope she likes it. It's all about the joy of giving this holiday season!
 
I've used Sweet Tooth Boxes Cricut cartridge for my project.  I haven't used this cart very much and it's perfect for treats.  I decided to put this cute little clothespin on it so she could open it easily.


 



 

 
 Ok, there isn't a treat in here yet.  I really want it to be a surprise...LOL!
 
Recipe:
Sweet Tooth Boxes Cricut cart - store box @ 10"
Pink Paislee - Merry & Bright stack - red patterned paper
red glitter paper
transparency (windows)
Martha Stewart Seasonal Cake Art Cricut cart - Icicle borders @ 1"
Diamond Stickles (on the icicles)
terrifically tacky tape
Plantin Schoolbook - scallops on roof @ 3/4"
Recollections clothes pin
 
How about some prizes?
Cut it Up is offering a Christmas collection kit by Echo Park.
 
 
Secret Santa's Rules…
1. Make sure you are a follower on each stop along this hop.
2. Leave a comment on each project and you will be entered to win one of the prizes.

Prize winners will be announced on Tuesday, December 13th.
 
Your next stop is Evelyn's wonderful blog :-)
 
The first stop is Die Cuttin’ Divas
If you get lost along the way, here is the whole line-up....
Cindy -- You are here :-)
 
Thanks for being a part of the holiday giving season and for hopping along with us.
Happy Holidays!

Friday, December 9, 2016

CC#350: Christmas cards

Hello there!  It's time for another great challenge over on the Crafty Catz blog.  Our theme this week is Christmas cards using non-traditional colors.  Our wonderful sponsor is Lacy Sunshine.
  Recipe:
Lacy Sunshine digi
colored pencils
paper scraps
Impression Obsession - Holiday Cheer stamp set
clear bling
Frosted Lace Stickles

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at Crafty Catz.

Cindy---

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Snowman

Hello there!  I'm hosting today over on the A Day for Daisies blog.  I'm sharing a Christmas card with a cute snowman.  I fussy cut him out and popped him up.  I also added some doodles around the grey snowflake cardstock.  Quick and easy :-)
Recipe:
ADFD image - Sketchpad Snowman Happy
colored pencils
Recollections - Red & White Christmas stack - all patterned papers
Art - C - sentiment stamp
Kennedy Grace Creations - For Our Hero's sequin mix
Glossy Accents
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today. 

Cindy---

Friday, December 2, 2016

Merry

Hi there! I'm sharing a cute Christmas tag today.  I'm also hosting over on the Kennedy Grace Creations blog.  This one went together really fast.  I colored the flowers with watercolor pencils and then used a waterbrush to blend it.

Recipe:
Kennedy Grace Creations - Time to Blossom stamp set
colored pencils
water brush
Kennedy Grace Creations - Red Sangria sequin mix, Blue Lagoon sequin mix
Glossy Accents
white lace trim

Thanks for stopping by today. 

Cindy---

ADFD: December challenge: Add Sparkle

Hello there!  It's the first Friday of the month and there is a new challenge over on the A Day for Daisies blog.  Our theme this month is Add Sparkle

I've created a fun diorama card.  It has lots of dimension. 

 
top view
Recipe:
ADFD image -
metallic colored pencils
DCWV - blue metallic paper
white glitter paper
Pretty Pink Posh - Stitched Hexagons die
pop dots
MS Seasonal Cricut cart - border @ 1 1/4"
Spellbinders - with love die

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at ADFD.

Cindy---

CIU#110: Holiday Tic Tac Toe

Hello!  It's time for another great challenge over on the Cut It Up blog.  We have a fun tic tac toe board for our theme this time.  Visit the CIU blog to see all your choices.  Our wonderful sponsor is Digital Delights.

For  my card I've used a Santa, embossing and twine.

Recipe:
Digital Delights - Santa and Reindeer
colored pencils
Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart - circle @ 3 1/4"
Recollections - Red & White Christmas stack - all patterned papers
The Paper Studio - Christmas trees embossing folder
white button
red jute twine
pop dots
Glossy Accents
Diamond Stickles

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come and play along with us at Cut It Up.

Cindy---

CC#349: Anything Goes (twist is twisted easel card)

Hello there!  It's time for another great challenge over on the Crafty Catz blog.  Our theme is Anything Goes (optional twist is twisted easel card).  Our wonderful sponsor is MelonHeadz.

Recipe:
Bugaboo Digi Stamp - Snowman Winter
colored pencils
The Paper Studio - Snow day stack - all patterned papers
pop dots
Diamond Stickles
Unity Stamp Co - Magic of Christmas set - sentiment

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us this week at Crafty Catz.

Cindy---