Pipes, pipes, and more pipes!

Cheapo Dies offers a $15 gift certificate as the prize for our winner of the June challenge at Die Cut Divas, so help us celebrate all the Birthdays!

Here is my project-

My husband works with boilers to make power at a local mill. So when Frantic Stamper came out with the pipes I immediately knew I wanted to make this card! Here is a list of materials-

1. Embossing Folder: riveted metal (Tim Holtz).
2. Dies: pail (Impression Obsession), pipes (Frantic Stamper), Copic on the colored pieces.
3. Paper: copper metallic cs (DCWV-old), white cs, silver (Tim Holtz).
4. Stamp: sentiment (Lawn Fawn-Happy, Happy, Happy)

Have a wonderful day!

Cherry Blossoms

Cheapo Dies offers a $15 gift certificate as the prize for our winner of the June challenge at Die Cut Divas, so help us celebrate all the Birthdays!

Here is my project-

Even though this is a simple card, it isn't easy choosing paper and embellishments! I thought that the cherry blossom die (mine is Darice, but Cheapo Dies has this one here) by itself was a lovely focal point. The sentiment is by Spellbinders (Sentiments One). The brown and pink cardstock contrasted well with the patterned paper (unknown) and Cinnamon Stickles added much needed sparkle.
 
Be sure to enter for a chance at that Cheapo Dies prize!

Spring Boot

Die Cut Divas is so happy to announce this month's challenge is all about the Flowers!  Let's have flowers everywhere, from around the world.  Show us your flowers in your projects for May.

Bugaboo offers a $12.00 gift code which is approximately 4 images.

Bugaboo Digital stamps is the sponsor for the month and it's always fun to use their digital stamps made for all occasions.

Here is my project-

Finally, it seems like Spring is here! We've had a very wet Spring, and I'm so glad to see flowers blooming!

Here are the materials I used to make this card-

1. Image: Spring Boot (Bugaboo Stamps), colored with Copics.
2. Dies: rounded rectangle (My Favorite Things), sentiment (Taylored Expressions).
3. Embossing Folder: flowers (Cuttlebug).
4. Paper: white, yellow cardstock.
5. Other: yellow sequins (Spiegelmom Scraps).

Make sure you enter your flower creations at Die Cut Divas!

Die Cut Divas and Bugaboo stamps!

Die Cut Divas is so happy to announce this month's challenge is all about the Flowers!  Let's have flowers everywhere, from around the world.  Show us your flowers in your projects for May.

Bugaboo offers a $12.00 gift code which is approximately 4 images.

Bugaboo Digital stamps is the sponsor for the month and it's always fun to use their digital stamps made for all occasions.

Here is my project-

I made this card as part of a set for a friend of mine who raises cattle. She always needs cards to send to the people who buy cows from her, or show their cattle and win. Here is a list of materials I used to make this card-

1. Image: Scene it Cow Trio (Bugaboo Stamps) colored with Copics.
2. Dies: rounded rectangle, fishtail banner (My Favorite Things), flower (Spellbinders).
3. Stamps: sentiment (My Favorite Things-Farm Friends).
4. Paper:striped (Studio Calico Snippet Collection 6 x 6 pad), red damask (DCWV), yellow, light blue, white cardstock (scrap stash).
5. Other: grey button (stash).

Make sure you enter for a chance at that digital package!

Die Cut Diva Spotlight with Altenew stamps

Established in April 2014, Altenew has quickly become a leader in the inspiration industry, and continues to innovate and influence the world of paper crafts. Altenew strives to encourage crafters to express their own unique creativity through the art of paper crafting.


“Alt” translates into “old” in German, and thus “Alt-e-new” represents the juxtaposition of classical and contemporary designs. Our high-quality clear photopolymer stamps, stencils, and inks are manufactured in the United States and we are humbled to be serving customers in over 70 countries.

Our challenge here at Die Cut Divas is all about WATER (rain, lakes, ocean, streams, rivers, dark clouds full of water, glass of water, tears), just have some sort of water on the card.

The prize for this challenge is a $20 gift certificate from Altenew.

Here is my Project-

I wanted to have some cards on hand that could be used for a sympathy card, or supporting a friend going through a rough time. This turned out better than I could have hoped, as stamping on vellum can be tricky. But this vellum didn't bleed the ink like others I've tried! Here is my material list-

1. Die Cuts: clouds (Impression Obsession).
2. Paper: white cardstock (Georgia Pacific), vellum (Coordinations-Joanns).
3. Stamp: In My Thoughts (Altenew).
4. Inks: background (Lucky Clover DO, Salty Ocean DO, Tumbled Glass DO), front (Gathered Twig DO, Spun Sugar DO, Memento black ink).

Make sure you enter our challenge for that $25 gift certificate to Altenew!

Altenew in April

Established in April 2014, Altenew has quickly become a leader in the inspiration industry, and continues to innovate and influence the world of paper crafts. Altenew strives to encourage crafters to express their own unique creativity through the art of paper crafting.


“Alt” translates into “old” in German, and thus “Alt-e-new” represents the juxtaposition of classical and contemporary designs. Our high-quality clear photopolymer stamps, stencils, and inks are manufactured in the United States and we are humbled to be serving customers in over 70 countries.

Our challenge here at Die Cut Divas is all about WATER (rain, lakes, ocean, streams, rivers, dark clouds full of water, glass of water, tears), just have some sort of water on the card.

The prize for this challenge is a $20 gift certificate from Altenew.

Here is my Project-

 My water theme is roses in a jar of water. I absolutely adore Altenew layered stamp sets because they turn out so beautiful! Here is the list of materials I used for this card-

1. Stamps & Dies: roses, leaves (Altenew Vintage Roses).
2. Dies: Mason jar (Frantic Stamper).
3. Inks: roses (Orchid, Opera Pink, Rose Red-Versacolor)(Wilted Violet Distress Oxide-Ranger). Leaves (sage, bamboo Versacolor)(Peeled Paint Distress Oxide-Ranger). Water (Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide-Ranger).
4. Paper: white cardstock, vellum,  black & white card base (unknown).
5. Other: narrow pink ribbon (Offray).

I know you'll want to win that Altenew gift certificate, so make sure to enter!

Mr. Teddy Bear

This is our mid-month inspiration post for March. Morgan's Artworld is our sponsor this month and we thank Morgan's for sponsoring our blog.

You can use any image or project you have created and enter up to three (3) times.

Visit the Digi Facebook shop (you will need to join the Facebook Group to view the Images in Albums)

Morgan's Artworld New (Facebook) Shop HERE!


                                                          

Morgan's Artworld Facebook Group, please come and join our Group on this link HERE!



                                        


Here is my project-

I wanted a masculine card that could by used for a variety of occasions, which isn't easy to do. So this would work as a Father's Day card, birthday, wedding, or congratulations. The only thing I would do different is a lighter, grayer teal for the bear's aura, but hey, it works.

Here are the materials I used to make this card:

1. Image: Teddy Characters #2 (Morgan's Art World Digital Shop), colored with Copics.
2. Die: Spellbinders Labels Nine.
3. Paper: patterned paper (Theresa Collins Memorabilia 6x6 pad), white cardstock.
4. Stamp: sentiment on tag (Happy Days by Cardz TV). 

Make sure to enter our challenge for a chance to win some gorgeous images!

March and Morgan's Artworld

Morgan's Artworld is our sponsor at Die Cut Divas for March and our Challenge is Anything Goes".

Challenge dates are March 1st through March 31st, 2019, ending at 9:00 p.m.


This month, we will be doing something different. We will have two inspirational posts for you. This post announces the challenge and Morgan's Artworld sponsorship and the second will be on the 16th of March, thanking Morgan's for the sponsorship.

You can use any image or project you have created and enter up to three (3) times.

Visit the Digi Facebook shop (you will need to join the Facebook Group to view the Images in Albums).

Morgan's Artworld New (Facebook) Shop HERE!


                                                       





Morgan's Artworld Facebook Group, please come and join our Group on this link HERE!

Here is my Project-

I really like having Thank You cards on hand. Who wouldn't love this beautiful Teddy Bear?

Here are the materials I used for this card-

1. Image: Teddy Characters #2 (Morgan's Art World Digital Shop), colored with Copics.
2. Dies: frame (Penny Black-Antique Frames), stitched scalloped border (My Favorite Things).
3. Stamps: banner, sentiment (Taylored Expressions-Fancy Banner 1, stamp & die combo), colored with Copics.
4. Paper: pink, white cardstock, patterned papers (American Crafts, Dear Lizzy-5th & Frolic).

Enter for a chance to win beautiful digi's!

I'm also entering this at Morgans Art World Open Challenge!

Oh Deer!

Time to join our challenge here at Die Cut Divas.  Do I hear "Love is in the Air"? 

This is all about hearts, weddings, the word "LOVE" kisses, etc,  If we can't tell it's all about the love, please make a note. 

Our fantastic sponsor this month is Hero Arts, and...

A $25 gift certificate is the prize!

Come and play along with the Divas and have some Hero Arts fun!


Here is my project-

I have a lot of men I give birthday cards to, and masculine cards can be some of the hardest to make. This deer is great for those outdoorsy guys! Here is my materials list-

1. Stamp: Layered Deer (Hero Arts). Walnut Stain, Gathered Twigs, Antique Linen Distress Oxide Inks.
2. Dies: rounded rectangles (My Favorite Things), sentiment (Spellbinders Sentiments One), stitching (Tim Holtz Stitched Rectangles).
3. Paper: patterned (Creative Memories), tan, green cardstock (scraps).
4. Other: green twine.

Make sure you join our challenge for a chance at that $25 gift certificate!

Sending You Love

Time for a new challenge at Die Cut Divas.  Do I hear "Love is in the Air"? 

This is all about hearts, weddings, the word "LOVE" kisses, etc,  If we can't tell it's all about the love, please make a note. 

Our fantastic sponsor this month is Hero Arts, and...

A $25 gift certificate is the prize!

Come and play along with the Divas and have some Hero Arts fun!

Here is my project-

This is the first time I've tried a Book fold Step Card, and decorating it seemed a little challenging! But I got out my Hero Arts stamps and dies, and made a Valentine for a niece. Here are the materials I used to make this card-

1. Stamps: Layered Topiary (Hero Arts), sentiments (Hero Arts Love die and stamps). Colored with Copics.
2. Dies: pierced rectangles (My Favorite Things).
3. Inks: Black (Memento), Opera Pink, Orchid, Rose Red (Versacolor).
4. Paper: light pink cardstocks (Avery Elle Sorbet Collection), dark pink (scrap), lavender card base (Le Crystelle Foldabilities).

Make sure you enter our challenge for a chance at a $25 gift code from Hero Arts!

Live, Love, Bark

The sponsor for Die Cut Divas is Bugaboo Digi Stamps for the month of January.

The Theme is Anything New-new dies, stamps, techniques, paper, etc!

The winner's prize is a $12 voucher to Bugaboo Digi Stamps shop.

Join the challenge here.

Here is my project-

My "new" is this image, which is a three image set from Bugaboo. Very easy to color! And I love the sentiments from Stampendous. Here are the materials I used to make this card-

1. Image: Valentine Pup Set (Bugaboo Digi Downloads), colored with Copics.
2. Dies: Pierced Rectangles (My Favorite Things), banner (Cuttlebug).
3. Paper: grey dotted, white cardstock, patterned paper (Old DJ Inkers).
4. Stamp: sentiment, paw print (Stampendous-Dog Sayings), Versafine Onyx ink. 
5. Other: silver ribbon, Tim Holtz tiny stapler, Copic Compressor for banner shading.

Be sure to enter our challenge for a chance at the great prize of Bugaboo Digi's!

Die Cut Divas and Bugaboo for January!

The sponsor for Die Cut Divas is Bugaboo Digi Stamps for the month of January.

The Theme is Anything New-new dies, stamps, techniques, paper, etc!

The winner's prize is a $12 voucher to Bugaboo Digi Stamps shop.

Join the challenge here.

Here is my project- 

My "new" is the image-so darn cute! I'm getting started on Valentines, and need the extra time to get a dozen or so done! Here's the material list-

1. Image: Valentine Pup Set (Bugaboo Digi Downloads), colored with Copics.
2. Dies: Pierced Ovals (My Favorite Things), hearts (Tonic).
3. Paper: black, pink, white cardstock, patterned paper (Old Creative Memories).
4. Stamp: sentiment, paw print (Stampendous-Dog Sayings), Versafine Onyx ink.

Be sure to enter our challenge for a chance at the great prize of Bugaboo Digi's!

For my Brother at New Years

The sponsor for Die Cut Divas is Di’s Digis for the month of December.

The Theme is Winter or Winter Holidays

The winner's prize is a $12 voucher to Di's Digi Stamps shop.

Join the challenge here.

Here is my project-

New Years is in the middle of Winter, right? And what's more appropriate than a Beer Bear for my brother, who loves beer! This will be something nice and humorous for him. Here's the materials for this card-

1.  Image: Beer Bear (Di's Digi Downloads), colored with Copics.
2.  Dies: circle, fishtail banner (My Favorite Things).
3.  Stamp: sentiment (Unity Stamp Co., Magic of Christmas), Ground Espresso Distress Oxide ink.
4.  Paper: patterned papers (GCD Studios-Indian Summer).
5. Other: ribbon (American Crafts), beer suds (Neon Amplify).

Enter your Winter Themed items for a chance at some great Digi's!

Challenge #341-Christmas

 Happy Monday and welcome to another Monday challenge!

Challenge #341-Christmas
Make a project using anything Christmas related. But there has to be a least one cut from the Cricut Library!

The FCCB Design Team is sponsoring a $25 gift card at

Amazon!

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used. If you use a Cricut Explore machine, at least one cut must be from the Cricut catalog of images.

If it isn't a card, you will get two entries into the drawing!

Here is my project-

My first card was the one on the right. I inked up a white cardstock panel with Distress Oxides (Black Soot, salty Ocean, Mermaid Lagoon, and Blue Print Sketch). I used the Reindeer Snow cut from Holiday Cards 14, and kept the pieces from the panel. I then added clear sequins from Hero Arts (Winter Mix) for some sparkle. The second card was made by adding the reindeer cut pieces to a white cardstock panel embossed with snowflakes (Darice). I added the tiny blue sequins from the same Hero Arts Winter Mix, then mounted the panel onto a matching blue piece of blue cardstock, then onto white cardstock. So I got a two-fer with one cut!

Make sure to enter for a chance at the Amazon gift card. This will be the last challenge at FCCB, but I want to thank my team mates of the last four years for all their hard work and dedication. You will be missed!

Di's Digitals at Die Cut Diva's!

The sponsor for Die Cut Divas is Di’s Digis for the month of December.




The Theme is Winter or Winter Holidays

The winner's prize is a $12 voucher to Di's Digi Stamps shop.

Join the challenge here.

Here is my project- 

Di's Digi Downloads have some of the cutest images I have ever seen. This one happened to be a freebie on another website, so I don't know if it's available on Di's Digi Downloads or not. Here are the materials I made this card with-

1. Image: Xmas bear with Presents (Di's Digi Downloads), colored with Copics.
2. Dies: fishtail banner, rounded rectangle (My Favorite Things).
3. Paper: white cardstock, red patterned paper (My Minds Eye Damask Love).
4. Embossing Folder: Snowflakes (Darice), Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide ink.
5. Stamp: sentiment (Unity Stamp Co.), Barn Door Distress Oxide ink.
6. Punch: snowflake border (Fiskars).
7. Other: button (stash).

Be sure to enter our challenge for a chance at the great prize of Di's Digi Downloads!

Challenge #340-Give Thanks

 Happy Monday and welcome to another Monday challenge!

Challenge #340-Give Thanks
Make a project about Thank You, or thanks related. But there has to be a least one cut from the Cricut Library!

This Weeks Sponsor is-

And the prize is-

$10 Gift Code

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used. If you use a Cricut Explore machine, at least one cut must be from the Cricut catalog of images.

If it isn't a card, you will get two entries into the drawing!

Here is my project-

I wanted a simple decor item for Thanksgiving, and I love this. My piece of advice is to buy the frame first, then cut the file to fit! I couldn't find a frame in the different size this came out to be, so I had to trim about 1/2" off the sides to get it to fit! Here is a short material list-

1. Cricut cut: Home for the Holidays-Fall & Winter.
2. Paper: gold, dark orange cardstock.

Make sure to enter for the Dreaming Tree gift code prize!

Cool Couple

Hello! The challenge at Die Cut Diva's  is  Anything Goes! And our sponsor for November is...

So I chose a Christmas themed project to share with you today-

This is going to be my husbands Christmas card from me this year. I thought this image was so sweet! Here are the materials I used to make this card-

1. Image: Cool Couple (Sheepski Designs), colored with Copics.
2. Dies: snowflakes (Impression Obsession), frame (Penny Black-Antique Frame).
3. Stamp: sentiment (Unity Stamp Co.).
4. Paper: vellum, white cardstock.

Make sure to enter our challenge for a chance at that fantastic prize!

Challenge #339-Thanksgiving/Thanks

 Happy Monday and welcome to another Monday challenge!

Challenge #334-Thanksgiving or Thanks
Make a project using anything Thanksgiving, or Thanks related. But there has to be a least one cut from the Cricut Library!

This Weeks Sponsor is-

FCCB

And the prize is-

Two brand new Close to My Heart Stamps sets!

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used. If you use a Cricut Explore machine, at least one cut must be from the Cricut catalog of images.

If it isn't a card, you will get two entries into the drawing!

Here is my project-


Pumpkin as a lantern-

and when it's not lit-

I decided that I wanted a pumpkin as a Thanksgiving centerpiece this year, and decided to make this 3d pumpkin box into a lantern! This pumpkin is from It's Fall in the Details, and instead of yellow paper on the inserts I used vellum (colored yellow with my Copics). I altered the size to about 8" total height. I used a LED light from Amazon (it has a remote!) and it really glows!

Make sure to enter our challenge for a chance at those great stamp sets!

Chillin'

Hello! The challenge at Die Cut Diva's  is  Anything Goes! And our sponsor for November is...

So I chose a Winter themed project to share with you today-

I'm getting ready for winter and Christmas! I need all the cards I can make, so I'm starting early! Here are the materials I used to make this card-

1. Image: Snowman Selfies (Sheepski Designs), colored with Copics.
2. Dies: Snowflakes (Impression Obsessions).
3. Stamps: polaroid frame (Unity Stamp Co. KOTM Love in an Instant), sentiment (Pretty Cute Stamps-Snowmies), Stormy Sky Distress Oxide ink, Versafine Black Onyx ink.
4. Paper: white cs, patterned paper (Docrafts-Kraft Notes).

Make sure to enter our challenge for a chance at some great digi's!

I'm also entering this at SheepSki Designs Christmas challenge.

Challenge #338-Anniversary

 Happy Monday and welcome to another Monday challenge!

Challenge #338-Anniversary
Make a project using anything Anniversary related. But there has to be a least one cut from the Cricut Library!

This Weeks Sponsor is-

And the prize is-

$10 Gift Code

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used. If you use a Cricut Explore machine, at least one cut must be from the Cricut catalog of images.

If it isn't a card, you will get two entries into the drawing!

Here is my project-

The Anna Griffin Lovely Layered cards cartridge is one of my favorites. They always turn out so beautiful, and they can be used for many occasions. This one went to a friend of mine who needed a card quick! Here is the material list:

1. Cricut cut: Anna Griffin Lovely Layered Cards.
2. Paper: dark grey, medium gray, medium blue, white cardstock.
3. Stamp: sentiment (Altenew-Vintage Roses).

Make sure to enter the challenge for a chance at a Dreaming Tree Gift code worth $10!