#363 Moving Along (transportation)

Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "Moving Along (transportation)" Please enter your makes here.

I used a rather splendid car die onto a wonderful green shade of CS. Matt and layering, the word that came with and a HB sentiment keep it classy.

Challenges

 

1. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
2. Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #19 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors (paper and scissors)
   
3. Creative Crafting Uncles (M, P15, E3, masculine) - #79 - No stamping
4. Craft Rocket Challenges M 1st Thurs #139 Transportation
5. A Cut Above - Die Cut Challenge Blog  (M, 1st Mon, 3E, Must Use at least one die cut using a machine, not a pre-fabricated) - Anything Goes
6. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
7. Classic Design Challenge - Open, UE, UOE, T5, RW- (#08-2026) Always Anything Goes with Opt. Twist: Use Die Cuts
8. Seize The Birthday - Open, OE4, 5 SW's, 2 GDT, (2nd/4th) - W1 of 2 (#332) -Anything Birthday Goes w/Opt: Funny/Punny -
9. Everybody-Art-Challenge 2W - #604 - Anything Goes
10. Unicorn Challenge M, E3, No fully digital projects August - #123  - Layer It Up

#362 Add A Sentiment

 Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is " Add A Sentiment" Please enter your makes here.

I used a BG die to create the card base then added this bold and beautiful sentiment. Looks easy, took ages to assemble!

Challenges

1. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
2. Ally's Angels (M, P10, E3) - Always Anything Goes
3. Shopping Our Stash 2W, C13 - #579 - What's The Good Word? (love)
4. Try It On Tuesday 2W, 2nd & 4th weeks - Make It Colorful (week 1)
5. Make My Monday (2W, Top 3, 3E) - #283 - Wedding/Love wishes 
6. Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2631 - Anything Goes
7. Creative Crafting Uncles (M, P15, E3, masculine) - #79 - No stamping
8. Heart's Quest Celebration of Love (M, P3, E5) - #7 - Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and/or Sympathies + optional theme: TBA
9. Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #19 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors 
10. The Creative Crafters (M, P15, E3) #102 - Always Anything Goes

#361 Emboss It (dry or heat)

 

Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "Emboss It (dry or heat)" Please enter your makes here.

I used a fabulous Altenew folder on white textured CS. I matt and layered the frame shape and off set it. I add the sentiment to complete.

Challenges

1. CAS on Friday – 2W, E1, must be CAS - No. 330   FLOWERS  (W1 of 2) 
2. Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No. 718 - ANYTHING GOES  (W2 of  2)
3. Simply Clean and Simple - M, 1st Fri, 3E, Must be CAS card design (clean and simple) - JUL CAS Anything Goes with Optional Theme Birthday
4. Seize The Birthday 2W, 2nd and 4th Thurs., 3E, C5  #331 Option: Square Card and Non- White Base (W1 of 2)
5. Sisterhood of Crafters, M, 2 Wed 3E - Flowers
6. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 15E #762 - 763 Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
7. Unicorn Challenge M, E3, No fully digital projects June - #122  - No Design Paper
8. A Cut Above - Die Cut Challenge Blog  (M, 1st Mon, 3E, Must Use at least one die cut using a machine, not a pre-fabricated) - Anything Goes
9. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
10. AAA Birthday Challenge (M, P1, Birthday Cards only) - #87 - For Girls *see below  

#360 Make Your Own Background

 Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "Make Your Own Background" Please enter your makes here. Also, why not follow us and be in with the chance of a prize?

When we reach 1000 followers we'll have a random drawing from all of the entries for the challenge in which the magic number was reached and reward the lucky drawing winner with a box full of crafty goodness.

I used a gorgeous embossing folder then swept with a gold wax in part then added tiny gems to create the BG. I added a flower and sentiment to complete.

Challenges

1. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
2. AAA Birthday Challenge (M, P1, Birthday Cards only) - #87 - For Girls
3. Ally's Angels (M, P10, E3) - Always Anything Goes
4. Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) - May/Jun - Anything Goes + option: Anniversary or birthday
5. Crafting Happiness Challenges (M, P1) - #213 - Always Anything Goes
6. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
7. Creative Moments (M, P15, 3E) - #283 - Pastels or brights (BRIGHTS)
8. Daisy Chain Challenges (M, P5, E3) - #109 - Birthday
9. Heart's Quest Celebration of Love (M, P3, E5) - #6 - Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and/or Sympathies + optional theme: Masculine  (runs till July 20)
10. Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) - #42 - Anything Flowers Goes

#359 Critters @ Cut It Up

 

Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "Critters" Please enter your makes here.

I die cut my own shaped card.I used this super fun doggie die with embossed card, a sentiment and bow.

Challenges

1. Creative Inspirations Challenge  M, 2E, 1st Thur #39 Anything Goes
2. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
3. Crafting from the Art Challenge (M, P18, E3)  Always Anything Goes  
4. Crafting Happiness Challenges (M, P1) - #213 - Always Anything Goes  
5. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
6. Craft Rocket Challenges M 1st Thurs #137 Birthday
7. Fab n' Funky - 2W, #640 - Something beginning with a B(bow, birthday, blue, bow wow)
8.  Little Red Wagon, W, #863 - Animals /Critters
9. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 15E #758 - 759 Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
10. Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) - Always Anything Goes

#346 ~ Anything Goes

 Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "Anything Goes" Please enter your makes here.

Here in the UK it's dreadfully dark with few sunlight hours :( So I decided a floral card would be cheerful!

I used a Lisa Horton folder and die and painted the flowers. I made a simple fold card and super pretty papers to enhance.A sentiment completes. Hope you all had a good Christmas time?

Challenges

1. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3) - #268 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
2. My Besties Spanish Challenge (M, 1st Sunday) - Anything Goes
3. Creative Creases - M 1st Friday, Must be a fun fold - DEC  No. 110 ANYTHING GOES WITH A FUN FOLD (Ends 01/01)
4. Creative Inspirations Challenge  M, 2E, 1st Thur #33  Anything Goes 
5. DL.ART Thankful Thursday  (M, 2nd/4th Thur) - #385 Anything Goes/Christmas
6. Ellibelle's Garden Party  M, 2nd Thurs, E5  #10  Anything in (or from) a Garden
7. Paper Shelter, W #661, 3E - Optional Christmas or anything goes
8. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 15E #730 - 733 - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
9. Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) - #36 - Anything Flowers Goes + optional Mood Board 
10. Creations in Pink (M, P15, E3, mostly pink) - Anything Goes in Mainly Pink 

#344 ~ Fun Fold @ Cut It Up

 Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "Fun Fold" Please enter your makes here.

I used this arrow design fold along with pretty Christmas paper to make the card base. As the fold is the "star" here I then just used simple word die cuts and a bow to complete the card.

Challenges

1. Aud Sentiments Blog Challenge  (M, 5E, First Mon, must have sentiment + theme) - #331 - Glitter and/or Christmas + a Sentiment
2. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Anything Goes
3. Daisy Chain Challenges (M, P5, E3) - #102 - Christmas/Winter
4. Heart's Quest Celebration of Love (M, P3, E5) #11 Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and/or Sympathies + optional theme: Christmas
5. Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog (2M - odd months, P1, E5, Must Be Christmas) #65 - Anything Christmas Goes
6. Everybody-Art-Challenge 2W - #589 - Bling / Glitter (week 2)
7. Passion For Markers Challenge W - must use markers - #816 - Winter Colors
8. The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - 2W, C15, E3 - #196 - Anything Christmas Goes  (week 2)
9. Unicorn Challenge M, E3, No fully digital projects November - #115  - Christmas / Winter

10. Creative Creases #109 – November 7 till December 4th

#343 ~ Your Favorite Color

 Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is " Your Favorite Color" Please enter your makes here.

I  embossed using my all time fave colour~ aqua/turquoise. It always cheers me up, so bright and happy! I love to craft with it and wear it, my craft room is duck egg blue! Simple white leaf die cuts, a sentiment and pearls complete this card.

Challenges

1. A Perfect Time to Craft - Open, CU, UE, OEU, T3, DT Fav - (#11-2025) Anything Goes
2. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #722 - 723 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
3. Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #324 - Anything Goes + option: Christmas
4. Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #10 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors (used both)
5. Just Us Girls  W, E3   #800 - Anything Goes
6. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday - M, 1st Wed, 3 E - anything goes
7.  Addicted to Stamps and More 2W, #505 - Diecuts and/or Stencils (week 1)
8. A Cut Above - Die Cut Challenge Blog  (M, 1st Mon, 3E, Must Use at least one die cut using a machine, not a pre-fabricated) - Anything Goes
9. Dragonfly Dreams (M, 1st Sunday) - Nov - Feminine
10. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3) - #265 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)

#341 ~ Add Embellishments @Cut It Up

  Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "Add Embellishments" Please enter your makes here.

I used and embossed Bg, 3 wreath die cuts, a die cut sentiment and pretty gems to finish the card.

Challenges

1. Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) - #346 - Add pearls or gems or both (W1 of 2) 
2. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Anything Goes
3. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #720 - 721 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
4. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
5. Crafts from the Fairy Den (M, 18th, E3) Always Anything Goes 
6. Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) - Always Anything Goes
7. Critter Crazy Challenges (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) - Always Anything Goes
8. Die Cut Divas (M P1, E4, die cuts) - Anything Goes
9. Let's Craft & Create Challenge (M, P5, F, E3) #224 - Anything Goes +  Things with Wings
10. Ellibelle's Garden Party  M, 2nd Thurs, E5  #8  Anything in (or from) a Garden

#340 ~ More Than One Die Cut @ Cut It Up

 Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "More Than One Die Cut " Please enter your makes here.

I created a find fold card and used this vibrant yellow/orange dp to make it zing! I die cut 2 humming birds and a sentiment, so lots of die cuts here! Gems finish the card.

Challenges

1. Creative Creases - M 1st Friday, Must be a fun fold - OCT  No. 108 ANYTHING GOES WITH A FUN FOLD (11/06)
2. ANYTHING GOES (W1 of 2) 
3. Crafty Catz - 2W, 5E - No.  - ANYTHING GOES WITH AUTUMN/FALL COLORS
4. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #718 - 719 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
5. Sisterhood of Crafters, M, 2 Wed 3E - Birthdays
6. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday - M, 1st Wed, 3 E - anything goes 
7. Krafty Chicks W  #788 - Birthdays
8. Hearts Quest for Shaped Cards and Tags - Open, E5, NO RECTANGLES, JFF - (#10)
   Anything Goes Shaped Card or Tag
9. Paper Rocks Scissors - Must use paper and/or scissors on project, E5, JFF, 

   top picks dependent on # of entries  - (#9)Always Anything Goes used scissors and paper
10. Hearts Quest Celebration of Love - Open, E5, OEU, JFF - (#10)

     MUST be Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and/or Sympathies

     with Optional:  Thansgiving or Appreciation

#339 ~ It Looks Like Fall

  Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "It Looks Like Fall" Please enter your makes here.

I used a leaf embossed piece of card as my BG, Then added these sweet leaf die cuts in a mix of colours to the top,a sentiment completes the card.

Challenges

1. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Anything Goes
2. Die Cut Divas (M P1, E4, die cuts) - Sep - Anything Goes
3. As You Like It Challenge 2W,E3   (the first orange leaf is my fave as it's so cute)
4. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #716 - 717 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
5. The Male Room, M, must be for a male -- #202 - Create Your Own Background
6. A Place To Start (M, 1st Mon) - Sep - Anything Goes + option: Leaves and circles
7. Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #8 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors  (paper & scissors)
8. The Four Seasons Challenge (M, P1)  September -Anything Fall Goes
9. Crafty Calendar M,3E  September - Lots of Layers
10. Paper Funday - Open, 2RW, T3/5, E6, M - September  (#80)
         Always Anything Goes with Opt. Changing Seasons

#338 ~ LOL/That's Funny (something humorous)

Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "LOL/That's Funny! Please enter your makes here.

I used this Toucan die as I find them quite amusing and this pose is kind of funny to me! I added a tropical BG die cut and a sentiment.

Challenges

1. Classic Design Challenge (M, P15) - Aug/Sep - Anything Goes + option: Happy Birthday
2. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #714 - 715 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
3. Everybody-Art-Challenge 2W - #583 - Anything Goes (week 2)
4. Try It On Tuesday 2W, 2nd & 4th weeks - All About Children (week 1)
5. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Anything Goes
6. Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) - Always Anything Goes
7. Critter Crazy Challenges (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) - Always Anything Goes
8. Die Cut Divas (M P1, E4, die cuts) - Sep - Anything Goes
9. Girlz Creative Crafts (M, P15) Girlz related with themes - #59 - Wild Animals and/or Exotic Birds
10. The Creative Crafters (M, P15, E3) #91 - Always Anything Goes

#337 ~ Anything Goes #337

 Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "Anything Goes" everyone's favourite!! Please enter your makes here.

I made an lightly embossed card base, embossed a sc circle die cut and cut a beautiful flower out of card I had used mica powders on, looks nicely

 shaded to me!

Challenges

1. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
2. Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) - #30 - Anything Flowers Goes
3. Ellibelle's Garden Party  M, 2nd Thurs, E5  #5  Anything in (or from) a Garden
4. The Card Concept -  M, #218 - Summer Days*
5. As You Like It Challenge 2W,E3  Favorite Season and Why (W2 of 2) Summer as my old bones don't ache!
6. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #712 - 713- Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
7. Paper Craft Crew, W, challenges limited to 4, #634 - Tic Tac Toe* nature, metallic, embossing
8. Try It On Tuesday 2W, 2nd & 4th weeks - Summer (week 2)
9. Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) - Always Anything Goes
10. Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #7 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors (paper & scissors used)

#336 ~ Add a Sentiment

 Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "add A Sentiment" Please enter your makes here.

I used these fab birdie dies I won at SSSM- just love them! Ditto for the leaf. I had the BG die cut in my copious stash! I used a wood Dp to include a rustic theme.

Challenges

1. Addicted to Stamps and More 2W, #498 - Birthdays (week 2)
2. A Cut Above - Die Cut Challenge Blog  (M, 1st Mon, 3E, Must Use at least one die cut using a machine, not a pre-fabricated) - Anything Goes
3. Neglected Stuff Challenge  (M, 1st Mon, 3E, Must use old/neglected crafting stuff and identify what it is) - Anything Goes (had the die cut BG shape for 2 years)
4. Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges (W, ATG except for Theme on 5th Monday of a month, 3E) - #2531
5. Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge (W, 5E) - Happy Birthday
6. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
7. Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #321 - Anything Goes
8. Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) - Always Anything Goes
9. Critter Crazy Challenges (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) - Anything Goes with a Featured Critter
10. Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #7 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors(paper & scissors)

#335 ~ Monochromatic @ Cut It Up

 

Here is my take on the theme this time at  Cut It Up Challenge. Our theme is "Monochromatic'' Please enter your makes here.

I used simple dies and B&W to create this card. Always so striking I think.

Challenges

1. A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) - Always Anything Goes
2. Word Art Wednesday - 2W 10E #706 - 707 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
3. Beautiful Blossoms (M, P15, E8) - #30 - Anything Flowers Goes
4. Paper Rock Scissors (M, P2, E5 must use PAPER and/or SCISSORS on your project) #6 - Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors
5. Crafter's Cafe (M, P15, E8, C10) - #321 - Anything Goes
6. DL.Art Linky Challenge (M, P1) - Anything Goes
7. Let's Craft & Create Challenge (M, P5, F, E3) #220 - Anything Goes +  Use a hand punch and/or die
8. A Cut Above - Die Cut Challenge Blog  (M, 1st Mon, 3E, Must Use at least one die cut using a machine, not a pre-fabricated) - Anything Goes
9. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (2W, 1st & 3rd Sunday, E3) - #258 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2) 
10. Creative Inspirations Challenge  M, 2E, 1st Thur #28  Anything Goes