Cuttlebug Challenge Be Inspired #47

Happy Wednesday! It's time for the weekly Cuttlebug Be Inspired #47 Challenge! This week's challenge: make an invitation! So I made a 1st birthday party for my darling, imaginary daughter named Mia! *wink* It started out as a traditional birthday party hat, but then I saw that Sassafrass paper and had to use that bunny with the name Mia (I think because I was supposed to have a 2nd grader in my class named Mia, but she withdrew and didn't come to our school after all, so I'll never know her!). I used a large silver brad for the hinge at the top, just covered it up with a corduroy button. For the inside of the invitation, I just made a textbox the approximate size of my hat in Word, then printed it out on regular copy paper. Then I used Mono temporary adhesive on the back of the hat, stuck it right over the printed words (hold it up to the light to see through and get perfect placement), and lastly, ran it through my printer again. Voila! The temporary adhesive just rubs right off the back when you're done. Lots of goodies on here: Cuttlebug, Diamond & Herringbone embossing folders, Stampin' Up! Kraft cardstock (gotta love that perfect basic!), Kiwi Kiss button, Hemp twine, & retired Tiny Talk stamp; Sassafrass Lass paper, chipboard & number 1, Making Memories green lace ribbon, and Maya Road pom poms. Be sure and check out what the other designers have created for you on the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog, you won't be disappointed! I hope you'll join in this week's invitation challenge! We're celebrating our 1 year anniversary and we have lots of sponsors for a grand prize at the end of September! Go check it out!



Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs and happy stamping!

Cuttlebug Be Inspired Challenge #46

Happy Wednesday! It's time for the Cuttlebug Be Inspired #46 Challenge! We are thrilled to be working with this week's sponsor...the fabulous Cosmo Cricket!! This week's challenge is to create projects with a "Back-to-School" theme! Good timing, huh?!


I received the awesome new Jolly by Golly line of paper and ribbon to work with, lucky me!! Yes, it was already on my wish list after seeing the sneak peeks of it at CHA! I love everything Christmas and this is such a fun collection! So...how to make it work for a "back-to-school" theme?! I decided to make a teacher gift that would be ready for her on the school's first snow day! I decorated a cannister of Sprinkles cupcake mix and added a matching card. Since I'm a teacher, I happen to have first-hand knowledge this would be an awesome teacher gift! hee! hee!


Of course, I had to jazz it up with some Cuttlebug goodness, so I used the Snowflakes embossing folder on the "Snow Day" piece on the card, as well as the Swiss Dots folder. Aren't those striped and snowflake ribbons absolutely yummy too?



For the Sprinkles cannister, I jazzed up the gift tag and cord with some snowflakes from the Winter Jelly embossing set.


Be sure and run over to the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the wonderful design team came up with! You will be amazed at all the great ideas for "back-to-school" projects they made! Of course, it's easy to be super inspired with the Cuttlebug and Cosmo Cricket! You will definitely want to play along with the challenge this week for a chance to win some yummy Cosmo Cricket of your own!


Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs and happy stamping!

Cuttlebug Be Inspired Challenge #45

Happy Wednesday! It's time for the weekly Cuttlebug Be Inspired #45 Challenge! This week's challenge is all about shapes...shaped cards, shaped layouts, shaped projects,...how fun! The design team was fortunate enough to receive templates from this week's sponsor, Paper Popsicles! You can check out all the fabulous shape templates here.


I chose the mushroom template and have many fun ideas for future cards. These templates are perfect if you're not "naturally artistic"...like me...and quite a bargain at 99 cents! I printed the template out on regular copy paper, then glued it down to thin chipboard (even a cereal box would work, etc.) and cut it out. This way my "mushroom template" will be easy to use over and over again! Lastly, I just used my template to trace the shape onto cardstock and cut out. Easy peasy!


A few other details...I used the Herringbone folder for the mushroom stem and the Bloom Dots folder for the mushroom top. I also used the new Basic Gray June Bug paper and chipboard bird, and I made the "hi" with the Junebug paper attached to thin chipboard and then die cut with my Cuttlebug and Red Tag Sale Alphabet die.

Be sure and check out what the rest of the Design Team came up with at the Cuttlebug Challenge blog and upload your projects with Mr. Linky so we can check them out too!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs and happy stamping!

Cuttlebug Be Inspired Challenge #44

Happy Wednesday! It's time for the Cuttlebug Be Inspired #44 Challenge! Your challenge this week is to make a "scene card". I was a little intimidated by this challenge at first...ya know I'm a pretty *simple* stamper, but once I got into it, I really enjoyed it!


My finished card size is a 5 1/4" square and I used lots of fabby Cuttlebug folders on it! Can you spot them all? The little lady is my standby Swiss Dots folder, the little man is the Herringbone folder, the clouds are the Morrocan folder, and the heart is the Victoria folder. By the way, I loved the way those Maya Road chipboard people ran right through the Cuttlebug, easy peasy, great results!


Be sure and head over to the Cuttlebug Challenge blog to see the fabulous projects the rest of the design team came up with. You'll see lots of beautiful work featuring this week's sponsors: Sakura of America and Core'dinations and Scor It.

Are you ready for the challenge?! Make your "scene card" and upload it with the Mr. Linky on the Cuttlebug Challange blog for a chance to win this week's prize from Sakura!! Can't wait to see your wowness!!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs and happy stamping!

Cuttlebug Be Inspired Challenge #43

Happy Wednesday! It's time for the Cuttlebug Be Inspired #43 Challenge! This week we were so lucky to play with digital stamps from MLamarreDesigns. I loved this circle design and used it to make a collage and printed it on some yummy American Crafts paper, then ran the whole piece through the Cuttlebug with the Swiss Dots folder. I never get tired of that one!


Be sure and head over to Cuttlebug Challenge to see the fabulous creations the rest of the design team came up with! I loved how everyone's projects were so different and unique! Come play with us, I can't wait to see what YOU come up with!


I'm on my way to Salt Lake City to the SU Convention, but I'll be checking in during the trip! Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs and happy stamping!

Cuttlebug Be Inspired Challenge #42

Happy Wednesday! It's time for the Cuttlebug Challenge Be Inspired #42! This week we are celebrating National Friendship Week, so our challenge is to make a gatefold card celebrating best friends, thanking best friends, wishing best friends a "happy birthday" or a just because "you're my best friend" kind of card using some of our favorite new folders released at CHA. My gatefold is hidden behind that yummy ribbon, but here is a picture of it open and you can see the outlines where I used the new Journaling Card Folder:



For the outside of the card, I used the fabulous new Morroccan Folder, here is a picture that shows it a little better:

All month long during the Countdown to CHA, the DT at Cuttlebug Challenges has been showing great projects and tutorials using the new Cuttlebug embossing folders being released at CHA this week, and you'll definitely want to see their Be Inspired #42 gatefold friendship cards! Remember to play along with us for your chance to win the new folders!! How do you win again:

-complete 4 of the 5 July challenges

-link them with Mr. Linky on each challenge and leave a comment

-be a member/follower of Cuttlebug Challenges

-deadline: Wednesday, August 5

Easy peasy, and you could win ALL of the new folders being released at CHA! You still have time, come on! The winner will be announced on August 6!


Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs and happy stamping!


Recipe
Cardstock: SU Kraft, Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday.
Accessories: Cuttlebug and Journaling Card & Morroccan Embossing Folders; SU Chocolate Chip Striped Ribbon, Pumpkin Pie Button, & Linen Thread; Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday carstock sticker; Janome Sew Mini.

Cuttlebug Be Inspired Challenge #41

Happy Wednesday!! It's time for the Be Inspired #41 Cuttlebug Challenge! This week we used the fabulous new Victoria folder to make a 3-D altered project. No cards, yikes! Well, I cheated and added a matching card to my project, I just couldn't help myself! heeee!



Here is my little vase made from a Crystal Light drink container (yes, the little drink canisters are now thrown loose into the cabinet!) and matching card:


Be sure and check out the Cuttlebug Challenge blog to see the fabulous projects the other designers came up with! They blew me away this week with their amazing creativity in altering items!


Our sponsor this week is the wonderful Provo Craft and remember to play along all month for our countdown to CHA for a chance to win the new Cuttlebug folders being released!! Yay! Can't wait to see what you come up with!



Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs and happy stamping!!


Edited to add: Here's a picture I took with some flowers (and I'm not saying where I got the flowers!) last night, it didn't turn out great, but it gives you the idea:




Recipe
Stamps: SU Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock: SU Going Gray & Whisper White, SEI Bridgeport papers.
Ink: Basic Gray.
Accessories: Cuttlebug and Victoria Embossing Folder, SEI Bridgeport ribbon, Foof-a-La button, white thread, Crystal Light container.

Cuttlebug Be Inspired Challenge #40

Happy Wednesday! In the exciting Cuttlebug Countdown to CHA, it's time for the Be Inspired #40 Cuttlebug Challenge! This week we have a sketch challenge for you, yippee skippee! I turned the sketch to the right 90 degrees for this card, it seemed perfect for a thank you to my parents for my great vacation with them last week. I used the Swiss Dots folder, but others on the team used the MOST fabulous new Herringbone folder. Shortly after I made this, my new Cuttlebug folders arrived, so I'll have lots more sneak peeks coming up for you!

Our sponsors this week are Provo Craft and 2 Red Banana Stamps, so you'll want to play along for sure! Remember to play along all month for the chance to win the new CHA Cuttlebug releases AND this week you can win a stamp set of your choosing from 2 Red Banana Stamps! What are you waiting for, come on and play!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs and happy stamping!

Recipe
Cardstock: SU Kraft, Cosmo Cricket Early Bird.
Accessories: Cosmo Cricket Early Bird chipboard stickers, Foof-a-La buttons, Martha Stewart striped baker's twine, SU Linen Thread, SU retired rub-ons, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Janome Sew Mini, brown thread.

Cuttlebug Be Inspired Challenge #39

Happy Wednesday! In the exciting Cuttlebug Countdown to CHA, it's time for the Be Inspired #39 Cuttlebug Challenge! A lot of the designer's will be showcasing the new Cuttlebug Owl folder...it is to die for...so be sure and check it out! So the challenge is "Woodsy Creatures"...use an owl or some type of nature critter along with a real "piece" of nature. Check out the Cuttlebug Challenge blog for more details!

I used a mixture of goodies on mine, including a stick I found on the back deck, lol! The chipboard owl is from Maya Road, and I used the Cuttlebug Houndstooth folder.

Won't you play along with us?! Remember, all you have to do is play along with all four challenges this month and you'll be eligible to win the new Cuttlebug folders being released at CHA this month! You could have them in your hot little hands before the retail stores even have them! And the Cuttlebug folders and dies work in different die cut machines, so don't fret if you don't have the actual Cuttlebug!

I can't wait to see what you come up with! Thanks so much for stopping by today! Hugs and happy stamping!

Happy Birthday USA...and Meda!

Happy Saturday! I made this card for Meda, who works for the Cuttlebug Challenge blog, helping to put the posts together with all of our projects. Her birthday is July 4, so the design team whipped up some cards for her, you can check them out here. I used my Sizzix cupcake die, then ran the top piece through my Cuttlebug with the Swiss Dots embosisng folder.


Thanks for all your comments the last few days and the vacation well wishes! We made it as far as Wichita last night and are headed on to Kansas City this morning. I surprised dh and got tickets for the Royals game on Sunday, so he's super excited about that! We used to go a lot when we lived in KC as young newlyweds, MANY years ago! lol!


I hope you have a wonderful and safe 4th of July!! Hugs and happy stamping!

Cuttlebug Be Inspired Challenge #38

This week's challenge at Cuttlebug Challenges is to use red, white, and blue and add buttons! Perfect timing, right?! Be sure and check out the creations from the rest of the design team using the new Cuttlebug Stars folder (I'm not-so-patiently waiting for mine to arrive, hee! hee!). You are going to LOVE it! In the meantime, I used the ever popular, my most beloved Swiss Dots folder, for the stars on my card.




This is just the beginning of the Countdown to CHA...stay tuned to Cuttlebug Challenges to see more awesome projects and sneak peeks of all the new Cuttlebug folders being released at CHA this month! And now, how would you like to win all the new Cuttlebug folders?! Here's how:

1. Participate in all 4 of the Be Inspired challenges this month and you will be entered to win. It's that easy!
   
   
2. Be sure to visit our Design team as they debut the Stars Folder in the new release from Provo Craft!

Don't forget to watch HSN on July 9th for a fantastic day with Cuttlebug. The hours are as follows:
The launch will start at 01:00 AM.
2nd segment 08:00 AM
3rd segment 12:00 PM
4th segment 7:00 PM

I can't wait to share more with you soon!!
Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs and happy stamping!!

Recipe Cardstock: SU Kraft, Little Yellow Bicycle polka dot paper, Jenni Bowlin Soda Water paper. Ink: SU Chocolate Chip craft on bamboo skewers. Accessories: Cuttlebug and Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Folder, SU striped ribbon, SU Large & Small Star Punch, bamboo skewers, Jenni Bowlin: chipboard button, rhinestone button, & cardstock alphabet stickers, Maya Road chipboard star, Janome Sew Mini, brown thread.

Cuttlebug Challenge Blogspot!

Have you guys seen this?! Run over to the Cuttlebug Challenge Blogspot and check out the Countdown to the Summer CHA '09 Celebration! There will be a month long preview of new Cuttlebug folder previews, challenges, and prizes! And my exciting news...I am now on the design team and will be a part of it! I feel so lucky and can't wait to share with all of you!

Check it out here and spread the word so you can be eligible to win these yummy prizes:


Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs and happy stamping!