CIU Challenge 346 – Anything Goes

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing DOES NOT count as a die-cut.

“Anything goes” challenges are always fun and this is my final challenge with the Cut it Up Team. I am in the process of moving and packing away the craftroom. Hopefully I'll can come back when I get things settled.

For my card I am using a frame die that is one of my favorites to show off a fun digi image from a lost friend of mine, Sandra Caldwell of Babycakesdnd. I always wanted her hippo images to color!

Card size: 5x7

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) & Stampin Up!
• Design paper from FSC.Org (Wildflowers)
• Die is unknown
• Image from Babycakesdnd, Sandra Caldwell (Birthday Hippo 1752)
• ProMarkers

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!

Cara

CIU Challenge 345 – Oldie but Goodie from your Stash

Good morning!

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing DOES NOT count as a die-cut.

I hate needing a sympathy card and not having anything on hand, so I try to keep several in my card file and I try to keep them gender and  religious neutral as I have many friends from all walks of life and faiths.

I often use layouts from Call me Crafty Al. This one is her September 2022 and is for a mini slimline which would work with a standard letter size envelope.

I prefer larger cards, and I found that I can use her layouts for the A2 or mini slimlines to make toppers that work for me.

My oldies though for this card are the oval die sets. They were some of the very first ones I bought when Spellbinders (which is located here in Arizona) was just starting out and was still family owned.

Card size: 5x7

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Stampin Up!
• Dies from Sizzix (Classic ovals & Classic Scallop ovals) and Honeybee Stamps (Cone Flower)
• Embossing folders from Stampin Up! (Tufted & Subtle)
• Ink from Stampin Up! & Tsukineko (VersaFine Clair)
• Layout used from Call me Crafty Al, September 2022
• Sentiment from Stampin Up! (Close as a memory)
• Stash: Bling

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
    Cara

CIU Challenge 344 – Fun Fold

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing DOES NOT count as a die-cut.

This challenge is asking for those fun fold cards. You know the ones … they look complicated but are oh so easy to make.

Well, here is mine to share.

The front just tucks into together and then opens and spreads out to share even more love!

Card size: 5x7

• Bling is from my stash
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) & Stampin Up!
• Design paper from FSC.Org (Wildflowers)
• Die is unknown
• Ink from Tsukineko (VersaFine Clair)
• Sentiments are from Stampin Up! (Tiny Talk) & DOTS (Birthday Wishes)

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!

Cara

CIU Challenge 343 – Your Favorite Color

Good morning!

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing DOES NOT count as a die-cut.

For my card this challenge, I found a card on Pinterest that I cased because I really like the clean layout. It’s great for beginner card makers (in my opinion) and one that can be used for any occasion and can easily be leveled up with inks, embossing folders and embellishments if desired.

Red is my favorite color, and I recently bought a large 12 x 12 pack of card stock in shades of red when JoAnn’s had their going out of business clearances.

Cased Card from KingstonMamaCrafts

Sadly, it does not looks like she has been active in cardmaking for a very long time

Card size: 5x7

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Parklane
• Dies from CCDesigns (Dottie Trim) & Sizzix (Daisies #2)
• Embossing folder from Spellbinders (Scattered Leaves)
• Flower center from my stash
• Ink from Stampin Up!
• Sentiment from Stampin Up! (Approaching Perfection)

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!

    Cara

CIU Challenge 342 – Thankful, Grateful, Blessed

Good morning!

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing DOES NOT count as a die-cut.

We are moving swiftly into cooler weather and I’m trying to get my Thanksgiving cards finished as I will need to start packing up my craft room soon.

I love this set of tree dies from Stamplorations! They look fabulous with any design paper I use for seasonal cards.

Card size: A2

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and scraps
• Design Paper from DCWV (Amber Autumn)
• Dies from Stamplorations (Gratitude Trees) & Spellbinders (Fall Botanicals)
• Pen from American Crafts for the dots around the trees
• Twine from my stash

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
    Cara

CIU Challenge 341 – Add Embellishments

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing DOES NOT count as a die-cut.

Perfect timing as I am needing more birthday cards! I do really like this set of balloons from Papertrey Ink but they area bit figity to play with and get lined up.

Card size: 5x7

• Bling is from my stash
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) & Stampin Up!
• Design paper from Darice (Multi-colored prints)
• Die from Papertrey Ink, (Best Birthday)
• Ink is from Tsukineko (VersaFine Clair)
• Sentiment from a Unity Stamps Grab Bag

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
Cara

CIU Challenge 340 – More than one die cut

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing DOES NOT count as a die-cut

I am behind getting this posted. I am in the process of buying a home – it’ moving a lot faster than I thought it would but the offer has been made, and fingers crossed they accept!

This challenge is about using more than one die cut.

The oval background is the negative cut from a card I made earlier. I was so happy for this to not go to waste!

I love the skeleton leaves from Sizzix, and the design paper is one whose pattern I’m not fond of. However, I love the colors, and it works perfect with this die set! I got these beautiful multicolored leaves.

Card size: A2

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) & Stampin Up!
• Design paper from The Paper Studio
• Dies from Sizzix (Skeleton Leaves) & Lawn Fawn (Everyday Banners)
• Ink: Distress ink & Versafine Clair
• Rhinestones from my Stash
• Sentiment from Stampin Up! (Teeny Tiny Wishes)

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!

Cara

CIU Challenge 339 It looks like Fall

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing DOES NOT count as a die-cut

I am behind getting this posted and I am way behind on getting my holiday cards made so this challenge was timely.

Card size: Mini slimline

• Cardstock from Stampin Up!
• Design paper from My Minds Eye (Home)
• Dies from Amazon (Halloween Pumpkins) & Sentiment from Spellbinders (Fall Botanicals)
• Distress ink
• Layout SUYS, July 2021

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!

Cara

CIU Challenge 338 – LOL/That’s funny

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing DOES NOT count as a die-cut

Made a birthday card for my youngest who love llamas! I made the icing on the donut by cutting another one then trimming around the edges.

Card size: 5 x 7

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) & Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from Momento (Marbled) & a bit of paid from my scraps for the scarf
• Dies: Cheapo Dies (Build a Llama), Unknown (Large Donut)
• Ink from Tsukineko (versaclair fine)
• ProMarkers
• Sentiment from unity tamps stamps grab bag
• Stash: Googly eyes

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!

Cara

CIU Challenge 337 – Anything Goes

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing DOES NOT count as a die-cut

I was asked to make a card for our retiring CFO. This is what I came up with. This is based on a smaller version I received from a friend but it’s great because there was plenty of room to everyone to write a nice message.

Card size: 6 x 6

• Cardstock from Stampin Up!
• Chipboard
• Design Paper from FSC.org (Wildflowers)
• Die from Elizabeth Craft Designs (Florals 22)
• Glitter glue from Studio G
• Ink from Tsukineko (Versafine Claire)
• Ribbon from my stash
• Sentiment from Repeat Impressions

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
Cara

CIU Challenge 336 … Add a Sentiment

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing DOES NOT count as a die-cut

I really love simple cards. My go to has always been fairly clean and simple so when I make more complicated cards it’s because I need the challenge and need to work outside my comfort zone.

But clean cards are a balm for me!

Card size: A2

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) & Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from Stampin up!
• Die from Spellbinders (Floral Oval)
• Die from X-cut (Hey Lovely)
• Gems from Stampin Up!
• Leaf & heart die are unbranded
• Sketch is from the Sugar Sketch Challenge SPDSS09
• The flowers are from Close to My heart and I can’t remember how I got them!

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
Cara

CIU Challenge 335 … Monochromatic

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing DOES NOT count as a die-cut

mon·o·chro·mat·ic
/ˌmänōkrəˈmadik/
adjective
containing or using only one color

Monochromatic projects, like cards, can sometimes be a bit frustrating for me even while I enjoy the process of working within a color constraint!

I hope you find inspiration in my red & white card and I hope you check out our challenge for even more!

Card size: 5 x 7

• Butterfly punch from EK Success
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and American Crafts
• Die unknown
• Ink Versafine Clair
• Nuvo Crystal drops
• Sentiment from Close to My Heart (You make me Happy)

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
Cara

CIU Challenge 334 … Christmas in July

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing DOES NOT count as a die-cut

If you are like me and make all your cards for the Holidays – some motivation goes a long way, especially when temperatures are reaching higher than 115 degrees so come join our Christmas in July Challenge!

Card size: 5 x 7

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base)
• Dies from Gina Marie Designs (Stitched Diamonds) and Sizzix (Layered Wings)
• Pearl brad from my stash
• Pearls from Stampin up!
• Sentiment from a Unity Stamps grab bag
• Shimmer paper for triangle from Neenah
• Shimmer paper for wings from my stash
• Snowflake punch from EK Success

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
     Cara

CIU Challenge 333 … Critters

Good Afternoon!

Im a bit late getting this posted but a new Cut it Up Challenge has started. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing DOES NOT count as a die-cut.

I just love these fun chicks from Unity Stamps and they come with a die to cut out the image easy peasy!

Card size: 5 x 7

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base)
• Embossing folder from Cuttlebug (Number Collage)
• Image from unity Stamps (Chick Tribe)
• Image stamped on Hammermill color copy
• Ink from Tsukineko
• Markers from Tombow and Copics
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps Grab Bag

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!

Cara

CIU Challenge 332 … Masculine

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing DOES NOT count as a die-cut.

Truth be told, the focal point is from another card I made years ago and just never used because I was never really happy with it. I tore it apart and put the image away to be used another time. Promptly forgetting about it until I as going through some stuff and found it. 

I thought it would be perfect for this masculine challenge so I added a bit of white accents to the swim tube and then popped it up on foam for dimension. 

I think the sentiments are perfect and I like this card so much better!

Card size: 5 x 7

• Birds created using a stencil I made using dies from various sets
• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base)
• Design paper from my stash
• Dr. Ph Martin’s Pen-White
• Image from Floating along! by Beccys Place printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Ink from Scrapbook.com and Tsukineko
• Mulberry paper from Paperbilities
• Dies are stitched ovals and from unknown mfg
• ProMarkers
• Sentiments from Unity Stamps
• Stencil from Stampin Up! (Clouds, Moon & Stars)

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!

Cara

CIU Challenge 331 … Anything Goes

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing DOES NOT count as a die-cut

I use sooo many Birthday cards, and I am totally out so this card had no choice but to be a birthday card. The cupcake tops and the word “you” are cut from fun foam and the “frosted” with glitter glue.

Card size: 5 x 7

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) & Stampin Up!
• Design paper from Scrapbook Wizard (Mat pack one)
• Dies: “You” from Little Yellow Bicycle (Love You), Celebrate banner & cupcake is unknown
• Embossing folder from Spellbinders (Geometric Stripes)
• Fun foam from the Dollar Tree
• Glitter glue from Studio G

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!

Cara

CIU Challenge 329 … So Sorry

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing DOES NOT count as a die-cut

I like having a few get-well cards on hand so this is my somewhat clean and simple So Sorry contribution!

The smaller feather is a bit thicker because I stacked several layers of heavy cardstock underneath the design paper to give it some dimension off the page.

Pro tip! If you like the colors but not the design of your papers, they are amazing to use for die cuts like this feather. 

Card size: 4.25 x 5.50

• Cardstock from Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from DCWV (Amber Autumn)
• Embossing folder from Stampin up! (Subtle)
• Feather dies are unknown
• Ink from Tsukineko (Versafine Clair)
• Rhinestones from Stampin Up!
• Sentiment from a Unity Stamp Company Grab Bag

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
    Cara

CIU Challenge 328 Stars with “C”

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing DOES NOT count as a die-cut

My start with a C card features cats!

I did a small bit of paper piecing to create a nice backdrop. Looks a bit like a starry night sky.

I used this card as inspiration for the layout. I just tuned it on it's side.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/452259987599956901/

https://airbornewifestamping.blogspot.com/

Card size: 5 x 7
Supplies

• Design Paper by AVEC (Marble)
• Die from Tutti Designs (Kitty Window)
• Stash: Bling

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
Cara

CIU Challenge 327, Anything but a Card

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. I'm a day late getting it posted but you can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing DOES NOT count as a die-cut

This challenge we are asking you to share your die cut creation that is NOT a card.

For my project I am using a die I’ve had for a while and finally pulled out to use making a couple of super cute trees that sit on top of a tealight. The die set itself does not come with a die to cut a strip around the votives so I had to figure that out myself!

 Supplies

• Die from Sizzix (Tree Lights)
• Metallic Cardstock from Bazzill
• Tealights from the Dollar Tree

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
Cara

CIU Challenge 326 Colors of Spring

A new Cut it Up Challenge has started. You can find the challenge HERE.

For these challenges, a die-cut is anything made with a manual or an electronic die-cutting machine. (Spellbinders, Cricut, MFT dies, Silhouette, etc.). Store bought die-cuts are also acceptable. Please note that handheld punches and/or paper-piecing DOES NOT count as a die-cut

Today I am sharing a piece that I made to display on my desk at work. I’ve been trying to make one for each season and we are here we have Spring.

These do take a bit of time to make as I must cut the die multiple times to get all the pieces I need. But I love the way they turn out and have given several as gifts.

Card size: 8 x 8
Supplies

• Cardstock from Stampin Up!
• Design Paper from PhotoPlay (Snail Mail)
• Die from Gina Marie Designs (Leaf Quilt)
• Embossing folder from Crafters Companions (Celtic Frame)
• Frame was purchased from Amazon

Thanks for stopping and remember to stop by the challenge to check out all the DT projects and play along!
Cara