Cut It Up 100th Celebration!!

Hi Everyone! 

Today I am excited and honored to help Cut It Up Challenges celebrate their #100 challenge!!  I cannot believe it's been that long since Stacey and I started the blog and then handed the challenges over to Evelyn.

Hope you'll join us in this celebration PLUS there are tons of sponsors offering some amazing prizes!

For my card, I printed and colored the cute Butterfly Bear from 2CuteInk digital stamps with copic markers. Then I die cut the image and layers with the Basic set die from Mama Elephant. Next I added the sentiment and die cut "Sunshine" sentiment from WPlus9. I added some wink of stella and white gel pen accents to the cute bear and butterflies.

I can't wait to see what everyone creates!

Link up here:

Cut it Up Challenges

Hope you'll join us!

Thanks for stopping by!

I hope you have a wonderful day!!

Kimberly

Products Used:

Butterfly Bear digital image (2 Cute Ink)

Copic Markers

Sending Sunshine stamp and die set (WPlus9)

Basic Die set (Mama Elephant)

Onyx black ink (Versafine)

Melon Mambo ink (SU)

Bold and Bright double dots Orange and Mellow Yellow paper (BoBunny)

Wink of Stella clear

White Gel pen

Joyful Heart Altered Canvas

Hi everyone! 

Today, marks alot of things for The Cut It Up Challenge Blog.

 A new challenge, the end of the second design team term and the beginning of new ownership.

Cut It Up Challenge #13- Pinterest Inspired

Before I get to my project for this last Cut It Up Challenge I will be participating in I want to share what a blessing it has been to do this with my BFF, Stacey.
We were so blessed to have an amazing, creative, friendly and very supportive Design Team who stayed for not one but two awesome terms. Some are staying on with the new changes.

Stacey and I are stepping down from this challenge blog because our personal lives have taken new directions and we want to have the time to enjoy all that.

We hope everyone enjoys everything the new challenges and team have to offer. :)

Now onto my project, I am always browsing Pinterest and of course get tons of crafty ideas!

Reference:Flaxandtwine.com

I came across this and immediately thought of my friend, so I decided to make this for her for this challenge.

My version.

 Of course, I used my cricut and the supplies I had already.

The colors are pastels and tough to picture properly.

 I just love how this turned out and my friend loved it too!
Make sure to stop by the Cut It Up Blog to see the inspirational project the design team has made and to join in on the fun!
Have a wonderful day!

-Project Recipe-

Simply Sweet Cricut Cartridge

Scalloped Heart of Hearts (SU!)

Butterfly Embosslit (SU!)

Paper- All A Flutter (Colorbok), Pool Party (SU!), 

Other- Doily Heart (Stash), Canvas (Michaels), Pearls and heart rhinestones (Recollections), White Opal liquid pearls, Sky and Posy Trendy Twine, Ribbon (American Crafts), White gel pen

  

Hello Kitty Twinkle

Hi Everyone! 

 I hope you are having a wonderful week! 

 Today starts a new challenge over at the Cut It Up Blog.

 Cut It Up Challenge #12- Animation Domination!! 

 It's no secret I'm a huge Hello Kitty fan, so of course 

I had to make something with my favorite animated character! 

 I made this card for a fellow Hello Kitty lover in mind who always makes me laugh!

Of course my cute Hello Kitty Fairy is on an action wobble!!

 Make sure to join in on this really fun challenge!! 

Show us your favorite animated Character!
Have a wonderfully crafty day!!

-Card Recipe-

Hello Kitty Font and Elegant Edges Cartridge

Stamps- Turn that frown upside down (My Creative Time) and Simple eyes and noses (Peachy Keen)

Ink- Versafine onyx black and Real Red (SU!)

Paper- Pink Pirouette (SU!) and Paper heart collection 6x6 (Crate paper)

Other- Cherry Cupcake Trendy Twine, Irock Hearts, Polka dots embossing folder, Stardust and Yellow stickles, Action Wobble

  

Forever with You card

Hi Everyone! 

Today starts a new challenge over at the Cut It Up Blog!

 We are following the theme of Valentine's Day.

Make sure to join in on the fun and share your Valentine Project but don't forget that Die Cut!!

I decided to make a card for my wonderful husband.
Still came out a little girly but I know he will love it :)

Thank so much for stopping by today and make sure to stop by the Cut It Up Blog to see all the Valentine's inspiration from our wonderful Design Team!!

-Card Recipe-

Phrases Cricut Cartridge- "Forever with You" cut at 2"

Paper- Card Base and Kraft (Recollections), With Love 6x6 (American Crafts), Real Red, Pink Pirouette (SU)

Ribbons- Crocheted and Red Stitched (American Crafts)

Other- Button (American Crafts), Heart Doily ( Stash), White Gel Pen (Sakura), Felt Heart (Martha Stewart), Cherry Cupcake (Trendy Twine), Tiny Hearts embossing Folder (The Paper Studio)

 

Anniversary Card with something NEW!

Hi Everyone! 

 I hope you are all enjoying 2013 and have plenty of fun new toys to play with!

 Time for another fun challenge. 

Cut It Up Challenge # 10-"In With The New" 

Create a paper project with a new crafty item that you got for the holidays. Didn't get any crafty items? No worries, use something from your stash that you bought and have not used yet.

 Must use a die cut.

I bought several fun new embossing folders from Hobby Lobby. So I thought it would be fun to make a Anniversary card with one of my new embossing folders.

I love how pretty and elegant this card turned out and I hope the special couple I gave it to loved it.

They celebrated 40 years! Wow, isn't that amazing? What an inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you join in on this really fun challenge!
We can't wait to see all the fun NEW stuff everyone has to share!
Have a wonderfully crafty day!

-Project Recipe-

My Favorite Things- Rolled Roses Die

Martha Stewart Leaf punch

GStudio Stamp and Versafine Onyx Black Ink and Old Olve Ink

White Opal Liquid Pearls
The Paper Studio Bracket Frame Embossing Folder

  

Out with the Old

Hi everyone!! 

I hope you had a wonderful Holiday

 and spent lots of time with family and friends! 

We had a wonderful Christmas here and even got some snow!!

Time for another fun Cut It Up Challenge- #9 Out with the Old- Create a project that reuses something from the house that you typically would not use in your papercrafting.  (ie. A pendant from an old necklace, the acetate backing from a sticker sheet, fabric from some old clothing, etc) Must use a die cut.

I decided to use something that we had around the house, My hubby is a huge soda lover so we always have cans around. I thought it would be fun to make a masculine card with the tab from one of the cans.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you decide to join in on this fun challenge and I can't wait to see what you create!

-Project Recipe-

Banner Cut - Lovely Floral Cartridge

Stamp- Kaisercraft

Ink- Versafine Onyx Black Ink and Chocolate Chip
Paper- Recollections Kraft and Echo Park "Times and Seasons"

Cuttlebug embossing folder Mr. Maverick, Stampin Up 1" Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon in Chocolate Chip and Soda Can Tab

  

White Elegance Wedding card

Hi Everyone!
I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!
So glad it's Friday?
I know I am! I always look forward to some craft and family time!

Well, it's time for another great Cut It Up Challenge.

Cut It Up Challenge #8- White Elegance.

Create an ALL white card with only a small touch of one other color.

Must use a die cut.

I made a wedding card with a touch of red.

This card was made for some friend's of ours that got married at the beginning of this month.

These are their wedding colors.
White cards are always so elegant!

Make sure to check out what the amazing Cut It Up Design Team has made for this challenge and to join in on the fun!
Have a wonderful day!

-Card Recipe-Labels 3- SpellbindersWhimsical Words and I {Heart} Hearts- Stampin Up
Cake Topper Kiss- The Greeting Farm
Real Red ink- Stampin Up
Onyx Black ink- Versafine
Swiss Dots embossing folder- Cuttlebug
Tiny Hearts embossing folder- Paper Studio
Lace Heart border punch- Martha Stewart
Pearls- Stampin Up
Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol
Star Dust Stickles
Ribbon- Offray

  

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Holiday Banner

Hi everyone! I hope you are all having a wonderful week! 

So far, so good here. Hubby and I are on a mini vacation in Massachusetts for a good friend's wedding.

My first time on the East Coast. Should be interesting ;)

 Time for another fun Cut It Up Challenge!

Cut It Up Challenge #7- Make a 3D Holiday project.
 It's your choice which holiday you decide to do.
Just make sure you include a die-cut.

I made a banner for our family living room.

I love how it turned out :) So fun and cheerful!

One more photo of the banner :) 

I have banners for all the other holidays except Christmas.
Make sure to join in on the fun challenge and make a 3D Holiday project!!
Don't forget to check out the amazing Cut  It Up Design Team inspiration too!
Have a wonderful day!

-Project Recipe-
Lovely Floral (Font) and Birthday Bash (Banner) Cricut Cartridges
Recollections Cardstock and Patterned paper

Star Dust Stickles and Dazzling Diamonds Stampin Up
White Gel Pen
Recollections Rhinestones and red bells

Snowflake punch-Marvy Uchida

White Glitter Tulle- JoAnns

  

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You Make Me...... Card

Hi Everyone!
 Are you having a wonderful November?
Ready for a yummy Thanksgiving feast yet?

I know we are always looking forward to some turkey and pumpkin pie!

Time for another great Challenge!

Cut It Up Challenge #6- National Button Day!!!
 Make a card or a project with die cut and at least two or more buttons

 

I always need general, everyday cards to grab so I made this card with that idea in mind.

I really like the colors in this card.

Make sure to check out the wonderful prize for this challenge sponsored by the Cut It Up Challenges Team and also the wonderful inspiration from the Design Team.

Don't forget to join the fun and share your wonderful projects with us for a chance to win.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderfully Crafty day!

-Card Recipe-

Die- Stampin Up Top Note Die

Stamps- C.C. Designs Swiss Laying Nora Digital Stamp and Unity Itty Bitty "You Make Me..."

Ink- Brocade Blue and Certainly Celery

Paper- Stampin Up So Saffron and Retired Designer paper scraps (Unknown)

Cuttlebug Polka Dots embossing Folder

Buttons GStudio

May Arts Ribbon

Blueberry and Lemon Tart Trendy Twine

Stickle- Yellow and Star Dust

White gel pen

Prisma color Pencils and Gamsol

  

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Thank You Card from the bottom of my heart

Hi everyone! I hope your month is going great! 

Enjoying the Fall weather? I know we really are especially all the yummy pumpkin stuff! ;o)

 Our family has many things to be thankful for, so I know I can always use thank you cards.
Ready for a great challenge to help out with those cards?

Cut It Up Challenge #5-
 Thank you Card with a stamped image or Digital stamp

 The card is really pink, actually light pink but that really doesn't pick up well in photos.

I love the pink and teal combination.

This digital stamp is a free one I found on the internet.

Make sure to check out the wonderful prize for this challenge sponsored by Janis from the Cut It Up Challenges  Design Team and also the wonderful inspiration from the Design Team.
Don't forget to join the fun and share your wonderful projects with us for a chance to win.
Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderfully Crafty day!


-Card Recipe-

Die- Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Rectangles Large
Paper- Pink Pirouette Cardstock and Pretty In Pink Designer paper

Stamps- My Creative Time's This & That, Stampin Up Tiny Tags

Ink- Taken with Teal and Pretty In Pink
Other- Embossing Folder "Heart Doodles" The Paper Studio

Ribbon Boutique Teal Ribbon

Stickles- Yellow, Star Dust, Diamond and Cotton Candy

Liquid Pearls in White Opal

Prisma Color Pencils and Gamsol

   

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Spooky Coin Envelope Mini Album-Cut It Up #4

Hi Everyone!! TGIF!!

 (Can I say that loud enough!?)

 Hehehe except our weekends are always as busy as our week.
I have a fun project to share today for
Cut It Up Challenge #4- Eek! Boo! Ahh!

 Halloween is right around the corner. Create a Halloween/spooky themed project with a DIE-CUT.

I made a Coin Envelope Mini Album for this challenge.
We always have tons of fun pictures from parties, trick or treating and all the other fun stuff Halloween brings. :)

Tags

I kept the tags pretty simple so I can have the pictures be the focus with journaling on the backs of them.

I love how cute this album came out.
Thanks for stopping by and make sure to join in on this fun challenge and see some design team inspiration at Cut It Up Challenges. We have a wonderful sponsor too, so you won't want to miss out!

Have a wonderfully, crafty day!

-Project recipe-

Tags, Bags, Boxes and More (Envelopes and Tags)

Trendy Twine- Black Licorice, Grape Licorice, Lime Licorice, and Orange Licorice

Paper- Echo Park "Happy Halloween" paper and elements,  BoBunny "Whoo-ligans",

Bazzill Glitter and Pearl Cardstock, Georgia Pacific white and black cardstock, Stampin Up "Green Galore and Pumpkin Pie" cardstock.
Stamps- Recollections

Ink- Memento Tuxedo Black and Versafine Onyx Black

Other- Ribbons (Hobby Lobby and Michaels), Stickles, Marth Stewart "Bat punch, Spiderweb and Spiderweb corner punch", Magnets (Hobby Lobby), Chipboard, Other various embellishments.

  

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Breast Cancer Awareness Card

Hi Everyone!! 

TGIF!! I really hope you are having a wonderful October!

Time for Cut It Up Challenge #3- Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Create a card or project with a die-cut that is related to Breast Cancer Awareness.

Maybe you can encourage someone who is fighting this battle or even one of their family members.

I decided to make a Swinging Z-Fold card for my project to donate to our local Oncology Center.

 

Card Open

Close up of the sentiment- "God will never give you more than you can handle..."

I really love that sentiment.

Make sure to check out the wonderful prize for this challenge sponsored by the Cut It Up Challenges Team and also the wonderful inspiration from the Design Team.

Don't forget to join the fun and share your wonderful projects with us for a chance to win.
Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderfully Crafty day!

-Card Recipe-
Die- Spellbinders Classic Ovals

Paper- Stampin Up Pink Pirouette and Pretty in Pink Cardstock, Recollections Kraft cardstock
Stamp- My Creative Time "Inspiring word {Accents}"

Ink- Melon Mambo and Whisper White Pigment ink

Darice Embossing folder "Hearts"

Trendy Twine- Strawberry Cupcake

Mambi Stones bling
Stampin Up Word Window punch

Martha Stewart Doily Lace punch

  

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Falling Leaves Banner

Hi everyone!! Enjoying the fall weather yet? 

That's if you are getting some? ;)
Time for another Cut It Up Challenge!
We have a really fun sponsor lined up for this challenge so make sure to check it out!

Cut It Up Challenge #2- Fall Photo Inspiration

Aren't those colors so pretty? I decided to make a Welcome Banner for our front door.

I don't really use a lot of cards in the fall and I'm not really a scrapbooker.
So here is my banner, there are a few pictures because well banners are hard to photograph, at least for me they are! :)

 

 Close- up of the leaves.

Our little Acorn family ;)

Complete with the daddy with a mustache, hahaha!!!

I used cereal boxes to make my banner sturdy for the front door.
The kids just love our little family on the last leaf.

-Project supplies-
Create A Critter (Leaves and Acorns)

Cricut American Alphabet (Letters and Shadow)

Stamps- Peachy Keen- Basic Paperdoll faces, Happy Lashes, Funshine face parts

Ink- Stampin Up Chocolate Chip, Versafine Onyx Black, Ranger Vintage Photo

Orange Truffle Trendy Twine and Krazy for Kraft Trendy Twine

Brown Ribbon-Ribbon Boutique

Paper- Stampin Up More Mustard, Really Rust, Old Olive, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel,
Recollections Kraft and Brown

Small Eyelets from stash and Cropadile

Thanks for stopping by and I love comments :)
Make sure to check out the Cut It Up Design Team Inspiration, you won't be disappointed and make sure to join in on the fun for the great prize!

Have a wonderfully crafty day!

  

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Cherry Blossom Thank You

Hi everyone!

 I'm so excited because today is the very first challenge for Cut It Up Challenges!
 The first challenge is "Anything Goes" with a Die-Cut on your project.

This a *New* Challenge blog dedicated to Die-Cuts.
Make sure to check it out to participate and meet the new Design Team.

For my project I made a Thank You card for the wonderful lady at our church who taught *free* Chinese lessons to us all summer. She was an great teacher and extremely patient.
We couldn't thank her enough for sharing her knowledge and time with our small group.

The inside of the card.

I love to decorate the inside of every card especially when I have left over cuts.
Stacey, myself and the first term Cut It Up Design Team are really excited for the new challenge blog so make sure you stop by and play along!!
Spread the word to your crafty friends!!

-Card Recipe-
*Die- Cuts*

Pagoda Cricut Cartridge
Top Note Die Stampin Up!
Stamp- TPC "Greetings"
Ink- Versafine Onyx Black, Chocolate Chip- Stampin Up
Paper- Basic Grey Sultry "Dressy", Kraft and Brown Recollections Cardstock
Pretty In Pink, Pink Pirouette, and Rose Red Stampin Up Cardstock
Other- Chocolate Cupcake Trendy Twine, Dark Chocolate Liquid Pearls, Martha Stewart butterfly punch, Gstudio butterfly punch


Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a wonderfully, crafty day!

  

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Design Team Announcement

Hi everyone! 

 I hope your summer was everything you wanted it to be and had lots of family time with maybe a little crafty time mixed in. :)
Today is an exciting day! 

The new Design Team is announced over at
the Cut It Up Challenge Blog.

Stacey and I are so excited to welcome the 8 new members to be part of the very first Cut It Up Design Team.

What a tough job it was to choose! We loved all the applications, projects and love that went into all of it. Thanks to everyone that applied and don't get discouraged if you weren't chosen this time around, keep trying! 

The first Cut It Up Challenge will be Friday, September 7th so make sure to check it out!

  

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Exciting Announcement!

Hi Crafty Friends!

 I know, I know its been awhile. Summers around here are always a bit hectic and not much crafting gets done. I have sewn a few projects though :) Mostly summer dresses and some altered T-shirts.

Anyways, I wanted to share some exciting news!

My best friend, Stacey and I have started a new Die-Cut Challenge Blog!

Cut It Up Challenges,

 for any crafters who use die cutting machines, electronic and standard.

As part of our announcement we are also having a fun giveaway! 

Make sure to check out all the details {here}.

We can't wait to start all the fun challenges!

Hope to see you over there!

  

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