Cuttlebug Mania Flower Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  It's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge.  This time it's all about Flowers!

Challenge - Flowers

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

I used Memory Box Honey Blossom Sprig, and a simple background for my card.

I added Nuvo drops for interest and attached foam behind the patterned paper panel to give it dimension.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Memory Box Honey Blossom Sprig Die
My Favorite Things Stitched Scallop Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Summerstop Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  It's time for our last Cuttlebug Mania challenge for Summer!!!  But no worries, we'll be back come September!!

Challenge - Summer

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania. 
Challenge runs for 2 weeks. 
Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Flowers are summery, so I went with flowers.  I used an older favourite, Memory Box Honey Blossom Sprig.  It's difficult to see but I also embossed the background using We R Memory Keepers 3D embossing folder Quilted.

Recipe:  PP-scrap pieces, sorry, CTMH White Daisy CS, Bazzill CS-blue, We R Memory Keepers Quilted EF, Memory Box Honey Blossom Sprig, My Favorite Things Stitched Rectangles, Foam, Rhinestones.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

We R Memory Keepers Quilted Embossing Folder
Memory Box Honey Blossom Sprig Die
My Favorite Things Stitched Rectangle Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge and have a safe and relaxing Summer!!!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Birds or Butterflies Challenge

Whoops, lol, we had a holiday on Monday here in Canada...Victoria Day...and I totally got messed up on my day.  If you've come back, I've now added the info to the post, lol!!!

Hello and welcome here!  It's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge, this time it's about butterflies...or birds!

Challenge - Butterfly or Birds

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

I went with birds.  This die is from Elizabeth Crafts and it's a very delicate die, but I love the branch/bird combo.

Recipe:  PP-Kaiser Craft Lilac Whisper Collection Mauve, CTMH White Daisy CS, Bazzill CS-green & brown, Elizabeth Craft Designs Love Birds, Spellbinders Floral Ovals, Foam.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Elizabeth Crafts Designs Love Birds Die
Spellbinders Floral Ovals Die
We R Memory Keepers Quilted Embossing Folder

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Interactive Card Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  It's May!  Wow, it feels like I was just posting and the snow was flying.  Now it's already May!  I hope you'll join us for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge.

Challenge - Interactive Card

(pop up cards , slider cards, shaker cards etc.)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania. 
Challenge runs for 2 weeks. 
Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

My friend Monica shared an interactive pull-out page for her mini album HERE.  I adjusted it for a card...because who doesn't love surprises in their cards!!!  

The BoBunny Selfie frame and Carta Bella paper came from one of my FAVOURITE stores...Country Craft Creations! (You have got to check out Tamra's Facebook group, it is FULL of tutorials...like Monica's that I shared here!!)

What's this?? A tag? I used a cut-a-part for the tag front, but inside...

Tada! I watercoloured some blossoms for a fun surprise!!

The mechanics from the side.

I fussy cut the flower pots, watering can, jar and trowel from the paper.  On the heart I used Nuvo glitter but from this angle you can see the shine.

Recipe:  PP-Carta Bella Spring Market, Bazzill CS-brown, green, cream & pink, Vellum, BoBunny Selfie Die, Marianne Designs Tags (CR 1352), Cheery Lynn Mini Fanciful Left, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots EF, Le Plume II-#150 Olive Green, #45 Sepia, #63 Wine, Distress Inks-Faded Jeans & Vintage Photo, Penny Black SS-First Blush, Just Rite SS-Grand Sentiments, Versafine Onyx Black Ink, Corner Rounder, Nuvo Glitter Drops.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

BoBunny Selfie Die
Marianne Designs Tags Die
Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish Left Die
Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Sketch Using Orange Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  It's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge.  This time we'll be using a Sketch and the colour orange!

Challenge - Sketch & Orange

(use the sketch and have orange on your project)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Orange is not one of my go to colours but I like using orange for masculine cards, so I'm sharing a masculine card using the sketch for inspiration.  I used this paper for a folio I was working on and decided to use the scraps to make a card!

I die cut stars in the same background colour to give it some dimension because it looked flat after using 3 pattened papers for the rest of the card.

Recipe:  Echo Park PP-Walking on Sunshine-Beach Balls, Direction Arrows & Lobster, Bazzill CS-dark blue, twilight & yellow, CTMH White Daisy CS, CTMH Stars Die, Marianne Designs CR1552 (Tag) Die, Quick Kutz Nesting Stars, Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes, Lawn Fawn Tiny Tag Sayings-Birthday, , Versafine Onyx Black Ink, DCWV Glitter Paper, Twine, Ribbon, Foam, Sequins.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Close To My Heart Stars Die
Marianne Designs CR1552 (Tag) Die
Quick Kutz Nesting Stars Die
Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes Dies

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Baking Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  It's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge and this time it's all about Baking...so think kitchen, cupcakes, aprons etc.

Challenge - Baking

(kitchen themed, cupcakes, aprons etc.)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

I went with an apron.  I roughly drew an apron shape, cut it out and then traced it onto a piece of patterned paper, and finally fussy cut it out.  I then used My Favorite Things Scallop border to die cut a fancy edge for the bottom and top of my apron.

The sentiment was from Jen Hadfield Homemade, DIY Home Family Rules patterned paper...it was perfect for my Baking themed card!

I dressed up the corner using Lawn Fawn Hearts and My Favorite Things Corners dies.

Recipe:  PP-Simple Stories Domestic Bliss Work It Girl & Mom Rules, & Jen Hadfield Homemade DIY Home Family Rules, CTMH White Daisy CS, Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes, My Favorite Things Stitched Scallop & Corners, Lawn Fawn Hearts, Papertrey Ink Filigree Border, Foam, 1/8" White Grosgrain Ribbon.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes Die
My Favorite Things Stitched Scallop Die
My Favorite Things Corners Die
Lawn Fawn Hearts Die
Papertrey Ink Filigree Border Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania 5th Year Anniversary Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  It's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge. Cuttlebug Mania is celebrating 5 years of challenges using the Cuttlebug!!! In celebration the challenge is to scrap lift one of the original cards!  Here's to another 5+ of creating with the Cuttlebug!!!!

Challenge - Use the original cards for inspiration!
AND
Tell us why you chose that card!

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Here are the cards to choose from:

(HERE is the link to the original post)

 
Kerry                                   Deneen

 
Rachel                                 Jannie


I chose Jannie's card!
I loved the little scene with the banner, grass and butterfly.

Card Size: 5" x 5"

I chose to recreate the card scene!  I used the banner, butterfly and grass for my inspiration, and then decided to go with the square shape as well.

Recipe:  PP-American Crafts 5th & Frolic Memory Lane, Graphic 45 Botanicabella Secret Garden, Graphic 45 Christmas Carol Seasonal Sentiments & My Mind's Eye Howdy Doody Lovely Wallpaper, Sizzix Flourish EF, Verve Stamps Banner Die, Memory Box Butterfly Vivienne, Technique Tuesday Hello Pocket Die, Martha Stewart Grass & Scroll Lace Border Punch, CTMH CS-White Daisy, Bazzill CS-burgundy, Vellum, Foam.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Sizzix Flourish Embossing Folder
Verve Stamps Banner Die
Memory Box Vivienne Butterfly Die
Technique Tuesday Hello Pocket Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Spring Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  Does it smell like Spring in your neck of the woods?  Well, it's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge and hopefully you'll be feeling Spring-like after you see the DT projects!

Challenge - Spring

(Whatever makes you thing Spring...flowers, birds, leaves etc.)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

Are you feeling Spring in your part of the world?  We are suppose to reach 0C today, that feels Spring-like for us!!  There's nothing like flowers and chirping birds to put you in the mood for Spring, so that's what I made for my card.

Recipe:  PP-BoBunny-Secret Garden Arbor, Bird-BoBunny Serendipity Flight, CTMH CS-White Daisy, Bazzill CS-blue, Spellbinders-Fancy Lattice, My Favorite Things-Stitched Oval Scallop Frame, Memory Box-Honey Blossom Sprig, SS-Altenew Label Love, Versafine Onyx Black Ink, Foam.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Spellbinders Fancy Lattice Die
My Favorite Things Stitched Oval Scallop Frame Die
Memory Box Honey Blossom Sprig

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Ribbons & Bows Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  February is moving on and it's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge.  This time it's about using ribbons and bows!

Challenge - Ribbons & Bows

(Use ribbons and bows on your project.)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks. 
Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

I saw THIS card by Denise on Pinterest and loved the layout, so I used it for my card and changed up a few things.  I embossed the background and used a square die cut.  I joined 2 ribbons together and die cut the bow!

Recipe:  PP-Creative Memories, Bazzill CS-Thunder, CTMH CS-White Daisy,  Crafts Too Lattice EF, Spellbinders Decorative Labels 1, Tattered Lace Florentine Bow, Flourished SS-Tag Lines, Versafine Onyx Black Ink, 5/8" Ribbon White Satin Edge, Lace Ribbon, Rhinestone, Foam.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Crafts-Too Lattice Embossing Folder
Spellbinders Decorative Labels 1 Die
Tattered Lace Florentine Bow Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Colour Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  It's hard to believe we finished January already and tomorrow is Valentine's Day!! It's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge.

Challenge - Colour Challenge

(Use White plus any or all of the colours in the photo.)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks. 
Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:

I chose purple and teal for my card!  I love purple, I actually have to challenge myself to pick different colours because my hand automatically goes to the purple section of my papers!

I added foam behind the floral panel to give it some dimension.

Recipe:  CTMH CS-White Daisy, Bazzill CS-Velvet, light teal & dark teal, Verve Stamps-Circular Sayings, Versafine Onyx Black Ink, Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes, My Favorite Things Inside/Out Stitched Rectangle, Memory Box Wild Blooms, Papertrey Ink Filigree Border, Foam, Nuvo Crystal Drops-Ivory Seashell.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes Die
My Favorite Things Inside/Out Stitched Rectangle Die
Memory Box Wild Blooms Die
Papertrey Ink Filigree Border Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Birthday Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  It's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge.

Challenge - Birthday

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

I saw a felt bag on Pinterest HERE and thought I could make it into a card, so that's what I did!  I made 3 different coloured monsters.

Recipe:  PP-Doodlebug Designs Booville Collection Bug Eyes, Fa-boo-lous & Spooky Sprinkles, CTMH White Daisy CS, Bazzill CS-black, My Favorite Things Inside/Out Stitched Circles, Spellbinders Borderabilities Curved Borders, Foam.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

My Favorite Things Inside/Out Stitched Circles Die
Spellbinders Borderabilities Curved Borders Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Valentine Project

Hello and welcome here!  Now that we're back into the swing of things for 2018 it's time for another Cuttlebug Mania challenge.

Challenge - Valentine's

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks.

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size: 4.25" x 5.5"

Instead of traditional pink or red for Valentine's I went with blue.  I love the soft colours and I added a pop of colour with the green.

Recipe:  PP-BoBunny Secret Garden Garland & Arbor, BoBunny Butterfly Kisses Springtime & Kaiser Craft Lilac Whisper Collection Echo, Bazzill CS-green & blue, CTMH CS-White Daisy, Concord & 9th Select a Size Edge, My Favorite Things Delicate Doilies, Lawn Fawn Hearts, Memory Box Elegant Scrollwork, Rhinestones, Foam.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Concord & 9th Select a Size Edge Die

My Favorite Things Delicate Doilies Die

Lawn Fawn Hearts Die

Memory Box Elegant Scrollwork Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Flowers Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  Well, we made it through the holidays, I hope yours was a safe and happy one.  It's a new year and time to hop right into another Cuttlebug Mania challenge.  It's a nice easy one to get us started...Flowers - use a flower on your project.

Challenge - Flowers

(use a flower on your project)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania. 
Challenge runs for 2 weeks. 
Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Notepad Holder Size:  4" x 5.75" (closed) 5.75" x 12" (open)

Over on the Facebook group Scrapbookers of Country Craft Creations they had a New Years Crop night with fun games etc.  This was one of the Live tutorials/challenges.  It's a notepad holder!

Here is what it looks like opened up.  I didn't have a notepad so I stuck a Post-It note to show you where the notepad would go.

Recipe:  PP-My Mind's Eye Memorable "I'm With..." Together Paper (it's from 2013), the other pieces were scraps I had, CTMH CS-White Daisy, Echo Park-Heart Doily Die, Our Daily Bread-Fence Die, Simon Says Stamp-Bundle of Stitched Shapes, Prima Flowers, Leaves, Foam, Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Martha Stewart Scroll Lace Border Punch, Corner Rounder, Nuvo Crystal Drops-Ivory Seashell.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Echo Park Heart Doily Die
Our Daily Bread Fence Die
Simon Says Stamp Bundle of Stitched Shapes Die

I hope you can join us for the challenge!

Deneen

Cuttlebug Mania Anything Christmas Challenge and Some Quick Christmas Cards

Hello and welcome here!  It's December and time for the last Cuttleubug Mania challenge of 2017!

Challenge - Anything Christmas

(use a die &/or embossing folder)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania. 
Challenge runs for 4 weeks. 
Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"

I tend to keep my cards fairly simple at Christmas because I'm usually making more than 1.  You know me, I usually add dimension with foam squares and finish my cards with some embellishment. So the cards I'm sharing today you can definitely bling them up, or keep them simple like I have.

A huge thanks to our Fearless Leader Jannie for sending me an early Christmas gift of the snowman stamp and die set...sooooooo cute!!!  I just coloured him quickly with Distress Markers and boom, my card was done.

Inside:

Recipe:  Bazzill CS-blue, red & white, SS-Craft Sensations Snowman, Versafine Onyx Black Ink, Distress Markers, Sizzix EF-Winter Snowflakes, My Favorite Things Stitched Oval Scallop Frame, Craft Sensations Snowman Die, Lawn Fawn Scripty Merry Die, Diamond Stickles.

Cuttlebug Items Used:

Sizzix Winter Snowflakes 3D Embossing Folder
Craft Sensations Snowman Die
Lawn Fawn Scripty Merry Die
My Favorite Things Stitched Oval Scallop Frame Die

 Here are a few more of my quick Christmas cards!  

My inspiration came from Pinterest of course.

Merry Christmas from our home to yours!!

Deneen