CIU#107: Pumpkins

Hello there!  Happy Friday :-)  It's time for another great challenge over on the Cut It Up blog.  Our theme this time is Pumpkins.  Pretty easy this time of year! Our wonderful sponsor is Craftin' Desert Divas.  The prize is one digi stamp.

I've made a Double Z fold card.  These are so fun and easy to make.  After I stuck the black panel down on the front I thought I should have embossed it.  Don't you hate it when you do that?!!  LOL!!  Maybe next time....

Recipe:
Teresa Collins - Happy Hollows stack - all patterned papers
Teresa Collins - Chic 'N Scary Cricut cart - spiderweb @2 1/2", spider border @ 1"
A Child's Year Cricut cart - pumpkin @ 3 1/2"
tacky tape
Tim Holtz - Halloween stamp set
Sew Easy floss- referee

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

Cindy---

CC#322: Fairies

Hello there!  Happy Friday!  It's time for another great challenge over on the Crafty Catz blog.  Our theme is Fairies or Something Enchanting.  Our wonderful sponsor this week is Stamping Boutique. 

Recipe:
A Child's Year Cricut cart - Fairy @ 3"
Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart - circle@ 3 1/2"
The Paper Studio - Diagonal Kraft stripe - Hot Pink (single sheet)
Unity Stamp Co- Ellie's Wish set - sentiment
The Paper Studio - tiny stars embossing folder
pop dots
Star Dust Stickles
Kennedy Grace Creations - Leather and Pink Lace sequin mix
Glossy Accents

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

Cindy---

I'm entering this card into the following:
 Alphabet Challenge - E is for embossing

ADFD: February Club Kit

Happy Friday!  It's time for more sweet images on the ADFD blog.  It's all about horses this week.  There are several rocking horses and even one little stick horse (see below).  So cute.  To see all of them and a lot of wonderful inspiration from our DT be sure and visit the A Day for Daisies blog.  Isn't she so sweet?  Love her!

Recipe:
ADFD image - Stick Horse Ride
watercolor pencils
Star Dust Stickles - wings
Teresa Collins - Life Emporium collection - all patterned papers
A Child's Year Cricut cart - fun @ 1 1/4"

Thanks for stopping by today. 

Cindy---

CIU#89: Mardi Gras

Hello there!  It's time for another great challenge over on the Cut It Up blog.  Our theme this time is:  Mardi Gras - Use a Mask.  Our wonderful sponsor is As Cute as a Button. 

I decided to use a stencil as my mask technique.  I used texture paste along with some Color Magic spray to achieve the grey on the hearts.

Recipe:
Elegant Edges Cricut cart - burst @ 5 1/4" using the oblong feature
A Child's Year Cricut cart - Love @ 1 1/2"
Deco Art Dimensional Effects - texture paste
Fun Expressions - Doodle template
Heidi Swapp - Color Shine - Tinsel
Recollections - grey shimmer paper
white lace
pink jute twine
Maya Road - hanger embellishment
Diamond Ice Stickes
Glossy Accents - to adhere hanger

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

Cindy---

Cut It Up#86: Brrrr! Winter!

Hello there!  It's Friday and time for another great challenge on the Cut It Up blog.  Our theme is:  Brrr!  Winter!  And our wonderful sponsor is  One  Happy Cut. 

Recipe:
'Tis the Season Cricut cart - mitten1 @ 4 3/4"
Elegant Edges Cricut cart - burst @ 5 1/4" (oblong)
A Child's Year Cricut cart - merry @ 3/4" (I welded this in CCR)
Pink Paislee - Merry & Bright - all patterned papers
DCWV - red glitter paper, black glitter paper
white lace
DMC floss- white
Sew Easy glitter floss- ruby slippers
red buttons
tiny, red bling

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

Cindy---

Cut It Up #77: Animals

Hello there!  It's time for another great challenge on the Cut It Up blog.  The theme is:  Animals.  Also, please remember to add a die cut somewhere on your project.  Our fabulous sponsor is:  As Cute as a Button. 

This is Christmas card #3 for me this year.  I'm determined to get them done early this year...LOL!
I love how this one came out!!  The car and tree are just on the paper -(6x6).  I saw it and I knew I had to somehow put this together on a card. 

Recipe:
DCWV - Storybook Christmas (6x6) all patterned papers
Winter Woodland Cricut cart - reindee2 @ 2 1/4"
Elegant Edges Cricut cart - burst @ 4 3/4"
A Child's Year - merry @ .75 (I used CCR to weld this)
red bling
Diamond Stickles (merry)

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

Cindy---

Cut It Up#68: Kraft + Black + 1 other color

Hello there!  We've got another really fun challenge over on the Cut It Up blog starting today.  Cut It Up is also in the middle of a DT Call, so if you'd like more info on that be sure and visit the blog, too!!  The theme this time is:  Use Kraft + Black + 1 other color and a die-cut on your project.  Our sponsor this time is Stinkin' Cute.

Recipe:
The Paper Studio - Kraft polka dot-black (single sheet)
The Paper Studio - Diagonal Stripe - blue (single sheet)
Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart - circle @ 3 1/2"
A Child's Year Cricut cart - airplane @ 4"
Cuttlebug - Skyward set - embossing folder
Impression Obsession - Mini Messages sentiment stamp set
Sew Easy glitter floss - twilight
Kraft buttons
pop dots

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

Cindy---

Cut It Up #67: Spring! Anything But a Card

Hello there!  It's Friday and time for another fun challenge over on the Cut It Up blog.  Our theme this time is Spring- Anything But a Card.  And be sure and include a die-cut on your project.  Our wonderful sponsor this time is Designs on Cloud 9.

I had fun with this shaker tag!!  I'm in love with this paper stack at the moment...LOL!

 

Recipe:
DCWV - Melon Twist stack - all pattern papers
Tags, Bags, Boxes & More Cricut cart - bvltop tag @ 5" (I used the mirror/window feature)
A Child's Year Cricut cart - flowers @ 2 1/2" (icon feature) I cut two flowers, using the flip button on one.  I also cut one set in the green and one set in the pink dot.  I then trimmed the flower part off the stem and popped it up with dimensionals.
Seasonal Cake Art Cricut cart- grass border @ 1 1/4" 
transparency for the window
sead beads, sequins
Darice green fibers
The Paper Studio - pink eyelet trim

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

Cindy---

I've submitted this project to the following challenges:
  Crafts 4 Eternity #218:  Pastels
  Graph It - wk 11: Spring colors
  QKR Stampede #131:  Think Spring

SBC August Card Kit Reveal & Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to Scrapbook Blessings Club Aug Card Kit Reveal Blog Hop!  If you've hopped over from  Teresa's wonderful blog you're right on track.  If you are just joining us you'll want to start at the beginning on the SBC blog so you don't miss a thing :-)

I have decided to try a mini album with the Aug Card Kit.  And I love how it came out.  This is a mini to record the fun my kiddos and I had this summer at the library :-)  Pictures will be wallet or 3 1/2 x 5 size. 

 

Front cover:  A Child's Year Cricut cart - play @ 1".  All book pages were cut from Elegant Edges @ 5 1/2":  butterfly, circles, burst.

 A Child's Year Cricut cart - music @ 3 1/2", laugh @ 1".  Tags, Bags, Boxes & more cricut cart - bvltop tag @ 4 1/2".

 A Child's Year - happy @1", fun @ 1".  Cuttlebug embossing folder - honeycomb.

 MS corner punch. A Child's Year - fun @ 1".  (butterfly is from the cutout on the front cover :-)  Another tag @ 4 1/2".  Cuttlebug embossing folder - typeset.

 A Child's Yr - reading @ 3 1/2", love @ 1".  Darice embossing folder- beach waves.

 This folds out for more room to put a photo and some journaling.  A Child's Yr - play @ 1".

Back cover:  The two butterflies represent my two kiddos :-) 

Add'l supplies (not included in the kit):
DCWV glitter papers in blue and gold
black/white cardstock
pop dots
Cinch binding tool /1" wire
Christmas red Stickles
white square paperclip

Thanks for hopping along with us this month. 

Cindy---

Cut It Up Challenge #46: Summer Vacation

Hello there!  It's time for another great challenge on the Cut It Up Challenge blog.  The theme is Summer Vacation.  Use a die cut on your project and link it up on the Cut It Up blog.  This challenge runs until June 11th. 

Our wonderful sponsors are:
Trendy Twine

Prize is a 4 pack of sample twines.  YAY!
 and

Artful Delights
Prize is a card kit.  Yay!

Recipe:
5" square card base in white
A Child's Year Cricut cart - scooter @ 4 1/4"
The Paper Studio - When I Grow Up stack - dot paper
Trendy Twine
black bling
Impression Obsession stamp set
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today!  Come play along with us at Cut It UP :-)

Cindy---

Memorial Day

Hello there!  I just want to thank all past, present and future service men and women.  You are what make this country great!!   I've got a cute card to share today.  I'm also the host over on the Scrapbook Blessings Club blog today.  This little cutie is from the A Child's Year Cricut cart. 

Recipe:
5" square cardbase in Kraft
The Paper Studio - Vintage flag star - single sheet
Core'dinations - scarlet cardstock
A Child's Year Cricut cart - boy w/wagon @ 3 1/4"
Cuttlebug embossing folders - stripes from Retro Kitchen set, stars from the Skyward set
Tim Holtz sanding tool
Maya Road -Ecru Mega ric rack
Tim Holtz Distress Paint - frayed burlap (used to change the ecru ric rack)
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today!

Cindy---

I've entered this into the following challenges:
 Crafty Catz #232:  Embossing
 Delightful Challenges :  Red, White & Blue
 Really Reasonable Ribbon #95:  Patriotic w/ trim
 Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge #30:  One for the Guys, big or small..
 The Paper Nest Dolls #11:  Anything Goes

Meljen's Designs Challenge #211: Bookmarks

Hello there!  It's time for another great challenge on the Meljen's Designs challenge blog.  This is a fun one.  Our theme is bookmarks.  All you have to do is create one using a Meljen's Designs digi.  Sound like fun?  Just follow the link to the challenge blog and link up to win some more amazing Meljen's digis.

Recipe:
Meljen's Designs digi - Mushroom Mouse  Isn't he cute?
watercolor pencils
Diamond Stickles
Cuttlebug embossing folder - Retro Kitchen set
Cardztv stamps- Ticket talk 2 set
corner rounder
A Child's Year Cricut cart - 'Read' @ 1/2"

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at Meljen's Designs :-)

Cindy---

I've entered this into the following:
 Creative Knockouts #38:  Coloring Show off
 Sisters of Craft #1:  Anything Goes

Bugaboo Stamps Challenge: March-- Anything Goes

Hey there!  I created a humorous birthday card for my father-in-law.  I hope he likes it...LOL!  I used a Bagaboo Digi and sentiment on this center step card.  I'm entering it into their anything goes challenge for March on their Catch the Bug challenge blog. 

Recipe:
Center step cardbase in white
Bugaboo Digi - Gus Birthday - Recount
colored pencils
pop dots
A Child's Year Cricut cart - balloons @ 3", '7' 's @ 1"

Thanks for stopping by today!

Cindy---

I've also entered this card in the following challenges:
         Eureka Stamps Challenge # 79 Anything Goes
            Little Blue Button Stamps Challenge # 2
             Craft Your Passion #203 Birthday Bonanza
             Craftin' Desert Divas Linky Party #26:  Birthday
              Penny's Challenge#167:  Anything But Square

Cut It Up # 39: Winter fun (use blue&white)

Hello there!  It's time for another new challenge on the Cut It Up blog.  This time the theme is Winter fun.  So, basically anything Winter and use a die-cut and the colors blue & white.  This challenge runs from today through March 5th at noon EST. 

Our wonderful sponsors for this challenge are:

 Fleurette Bloom - $10 giftcard

 

Joy's Life - stamp set

 

 

Recipe:

5" square card base in white

A Child's Year Cricut cart - winter @ 3 1/2"

Paper Trimmings Cricut cart - snowflake @ 4 3/4"

DCWV Blue glitter paper

Icicle Stickles on snowflake

pop dots

Impression Obsession - sentiment stamp from the All I Want for Christmas set

 

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

 

Cindy---

 

I've entered this card into the following challenges:

Crafty Girls Challenge #12:  Anything Goes

Craftin' Desert Divas Linky Party # 25:  Glitter

Craftitude Challenge#59:  Anything Goes

Card Making Mamas #81:  Stack it Up

Scrapbook Blessings Club Challenge # 12: ATC

Hello!  It's time for another challenge at the Scrapbook Blessings Club blog.  This time we are making ATC's or Artistic Trading Cards.  This challenge will run from today until Feb 15th. 

Our wonderful sponsor for this challenge is:

My Creative Classroom

The winner will receive one free online class :-)

So, I decided to make my ATC about all the things I love:  colors, patterns, layers, embossing, glitter, bling, trims, and floss :-)

Recipe:
2 1/2" x 3 1/2" ATC cardbase in white
The Paper Studio - Just Married stack - blue stripe paper
DCWV - white glitter paper
white vellum
A Child's Year Cricut cart - Laugh @ 3/4"
Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart - heart @ 1 1/2", 1"
white decorative trim - Hobby Lobby
Sew Easy floss - princess
white sequins
Glossy Accents to apply sequins & the trim
Cuttlebug embossing folder:  Swiss dot
pop dot

Thanks for stopping by today!  Come play along with us at SBC! 

Cindy---

Cut It Up Challenge #34: Christmas

Hello and happy Friday!  It's time for another challenge on the Cut It Up Challenge blog.  This time the theme is Christmas.  Easy peasy this time of year :-)  This one runs from  now until Monday, Dec 23rd at noon EST.  Just use a die-cut somewhere on your project and link up on the Cut It Up blog.

Our wonderful sponsor for this one is:  As Cute as a Button online store.
 $20 coupon code

Recipe:
A2 cardbase in white
My Mind's Eye - Lost & Found Christmas stack - all patterned papers
DCWV - red glitter paper

Gingerbread Cricut cart - house3 @5", tree @ 2", 1 1/2"
A Child's Year Cricut cart - merry @ 1"-welded in CCR

pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us on the Cut It Up Challenge blog.

Cindy---

I've entered this in An Inky Situation's Linky Party #21:  Stripes  - This made the top 3--woot :-)
                            & Card Makin' Mama's Challenge #77:  Christmas or New Years

December Daily

Hello!  Happy Friday!  It's time for another challenge with the Cut It Up Challenge blog.  This time our theme is countdown to Christmas or any other event.  Be sure and include a die-cut.  This challenge runs from today until Nov 27th at noon EST. 

We have two great sponsors for Challenge # 32:

$10 Giftcard from Kadoodle Bug Designs



$25 Giftcard from Pez-a- Doodle Designs



I've created a December Daily mini book to document our family Christmas for 2013.  I've been wanting to make one of these for a couple years so I'm excited that I finally did it---yay!!  :-)

Mini Books Cricut cart -  I used the vertical book 4, 6, 11, 12, 2 for the pages of my book.  I used cereal boxes for the chipboard covers.  Use your deep cut blade @6, max pressure, low speed, multi cut at 2.  The pages were cut at 7 1/2".  Teresa Collins Dec 25th Cricut cart - snowflake @ 4 3/4", star @ 4 1/2".  A Child's Yr Cricut cart - dec @ 3/4"  The snowflake is cut from DCWV glitter paper--it sparkles more in real life :-)

 

Recipe:
TC Dec 25th Cricut cart - snowflakes @ 2 1/2, 2, 1 3/4, 1 1/4; joy @ 1"
A Child's Yr Cricut cart - all #'s @ 1" or 1 1/4"
Echo Park - Merry Christmas paper pack
DCWV - cream glitter paper
Dress It Up Christmas buttons (rocking horse on cover)
twine
pop dots
Oriental Trading co - tinsel trim - on the album rings
Velvet trim & ric rac trim - Michael's
1" album rings - The Paper Studio
Pez - a - Doodle -red square bling, round green bling

Thanks for stopping by today!  Come play along with us at the Cut It Up Challenge blog :-)

Cindy---

I'm entering this in Paper Playtime's Challenge # 23- Sparkle  (the cream colored snowflakes are cut from glitter paper)

And Party Time Tuesday's Twine or Hemp challenge #146

SBC Challenge # 5: Sunburst card

Hello there!  It's time for another challenge on the Scrapbook Blessings Club blog.  This challenge runs from now until Nov 15th.  So, head on over to the SBC blog and watch the video tutorial on how to create a sunburst card.  This type of card is great to use up your scraps.   And it's so easy, you'll want to make a few :-)

 Challenge #5 is sponsored by My Creative Classroom.

They are giving away a free seat to any one online class.

  (The winner will have up to one year to choose a class)

Recipe:
The Paper Studio - Holiday Cheer stack
red glitter paper
5/8" white grosgrain ribbon
white decorative trim
green ink for the card edges
A Child's Year Cricut cart - merry @ 1" - (welded this in CCR)

Thanks for stopping by today.  Be sure and stop by the SBC blog and play along with us!

Cindy---

Cricut Circle Fall Swap Mini Album

Hello!  I'm excited to share the mini album I made for a Cricut Circle Fall swap.  Today is opening day so here is the mini I made for Esther.  I hope she love it :-)  I'm also sharing this on the SBC blog today.

I cut the pages out of cereal boxes.  To cut this with your Cricut you need the deep blade @6, speed at low, Pressure at max, and multi cut @2.

Elegant Edges Cricut cart - Eyelet2 @ 6" using the book feature, Scallop2 @ 6" using the book feature, Ivy @ 6" using the book feature.

Elegant Edges Cricut cart - eyelet2 @ 5 1/4".  A Child's Yr Cricut cart - Boo @1" welded using Cricut Craft room (CCR).

L-Elegant Edges Cricut cart - Scallop2 @ 5 1/4" using the oblong feature.  R-Mini Books Cricut cart- cardholder @ 4 1/2".  A Child's Yr-spooky @1" welded using CCR. 

L-Chic & Scary Cricut cart - Oct 31 @ 2". 

 

L- Chic & Scary - cat @ 3 1/2".  R- A Child's Yr- pumpkins @ 2", 1 1/2".

L-A Child's Yr- witch @ 4".  R-Elegant Edges -ivy@5".

 

L- Chic & Scary- tree @ 5".

L-A Child's Yr- fright@1" welded using CCR.  Elegant Edges -eyelet @ 3 1/4".  R- Elegant edges- eyelet @3 1/4".

 

A Child's Yr- witch @ 4".

October Afternoon-Witch Hazel postcards that I put between some of the pages.

The Paper Studio swivel clasp.  I added a pumpkin charm and some sead beads with jump rings.

 

Pop dots, terrifically tacky tape to adhere and attach the cardholder, Sew Easy floss in blue lagoon and coral reef , teel glitter paper.

October Afternoon 8x8  -Witch Hazel stack. 

October Afternoon - Witch Hazel Miscellany pack.

Cinch and 1" black wire.

The Paper Studio - chevron brights ribbon

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Cindy---