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Cut It Up Challenge # 91 St. Patty's Day

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 02:22:00 +0000

Welcome to another challenge @ Cut It Up!

Our sponsor for this challenge is As Cute As A Button! Check them out HERE!

For my project, I made a pencil holder. It was super simple and fun. I made this to give to my son who is taking the ACT. I used dies from Jaded Blossom for the pencil holder, and Stampin' Up! oval dies.
Now head over to Cut It Up! and check out what the other DT members created. Don't forget to add your entry into the challenge!!!

Die Cuttin' Divas and Cut It Up Co-Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 11:00:00 +0000

Cupid Strikes Again!!!

Welcome to this co-hop with Die Cuttin’ Divas and Cut It Up. We are so glad that you are joining us today and super excited to share our inspiration with you.

We will have a line-up of DT members from both teams sharing Valentine projects and we are hoping you enjoy them all. Our teams even had to play cupid and send their project to a fellow team member as a surprise. How is that for sharing the love!

How about some prizes?

Craftin Desert Divas

KaDoodle Bug

As Cute as a Button

Cupid’s Rules…

1. Make sure you are a follower on each stop along this hop.

2. Leave a comment on each project and you will be entered to win one of the prizes.

Prize winners will be announced...

For my project...

"I created my project for L. B. on the Die Cuttin' Divas Design team."

I used the "Candy Caddy" die from Jaded Blossom and oval dies from my stash. The fox image is a stamp from Close to My Heart Wild Thing set. The cardstock is from Stampin' Up! I added Hershey nuggets inside. I thought it would be a real treat to give L.B. her own Wild Thing stamp set! Hope she enjoys it!!!

Your next stop is... Nancy

If you get lost along the way, here is the line-up....

Die Cuttin’ Divas - http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/

Anita - http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.com/

Cindy - http://www.inlovewithpaper.blogspot.com/

Emily - http://molliemugsblog.blogspot.com/

Esther - http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/

Evelyn - https://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com/

Georgiana - http://www.carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/

Janis - http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/

Katie - http://2craftykaties.blogspot.com/

Katrina - http://scrappyhorses.blogspot.com/

Larelyn - http://handmadefromtheheart-designsbylarelyn.blogspot.com/

Laura - http://coolbeansbylb.blogspot.com/

Leah - http://mycraftandchatcafe.blogspot.com/

Nancy - http://kandykrazee.blogspot.com/

Sarah - http://www.myinsanelifebysarahstamping.blogspot.com/

Shelly - http://mypaperlove.blogspot.ca/

Cut it Up - http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/

Thanks for spreading the love!

Cut It Up Challenge #89-Mardi Gras

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another challenge @ Cut It Up! Challenge Blog!

Our sponsor for this challenge is As Cute as a Button!

The challenge is to use a masking technique. I really hope I got this right. :-)
I used punches from Stampin' Up! for the heart and as "masks" for the frosty blue background with white hearts. I also used dies and a sentiment stamp from Jaded Blossom.
I'm started working at a different hospital campus in October. I made this card for my office mate and co-worker. She has really made the transition wonderful.
Now head over to Cut It Up! to see what the other DT members created. Don't forget to link your entry into the challenge. See ya next time!!!

Cut It Up Challenge-Love is in the Air

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 12:45:00 +0000

Now go to the Cut It Up challenge blog and link upWelcome to the new challenge at Cut It Up Challenge blog! Our sponsor for this challenge is One Happy Cut!!!

The challenge is to make a project using a heart.

I made a tag to use with a wine bottle. The tag and sentiment are from Jaded Blossom. The hearts are from punches from Stampin' Up!

Now go to the Cut It Up challenge blog and link your entry into the challenge.

Cut It Up Challenge New Beginnings

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 13:03:00 +0000

Welcome to this years first challenge at Cut It Up! Our sponsor for this challenge is As Cute As A Button! The challenge is to decorate a paper bag.

I had this dotted bag in my craftroom and used stickers from Echo Park paper pack, A Walk in the Park. I love this pack, the colors are so great.

Go check out what the other designers created. Be sure to link up our entry into the challenge. See ya next time!!!

HIMCR Challenge #230- Favorite HIMCR 2015 Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 15:53:00 +0000

Welcome to this week's challenge @ Hiding In My Craft Room.

Our sponsor this week is Hiding In My Craft Room's faboulous, Laurie!

My favorite challenge(challenges,) have been the Freestyle and Any Holiday challenges. I chose an SVG image from KraftyNook for my project.

I used Stampin' Up! cardstock, googly eyes from Michaels and an EOS lip balm from Walmart. Making these for my husband's coworkers. SO FUN!
Head on over to HIMCR to see what the other DT members created, and be sure to link your entry into the challenge! See ya next time!!!

HIMCR Challenge #229-Super Scraps Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 15:30:00 +0000

Welcome to another challenge @ Hiding In My Craft Room!

Our sponsor this week is The Paper Shelter!
Check out their store HERE!

For my project, I chose this colored image.
I used Stampin' Up! cardstock scraps from my scrap bin for the card, background and sentiment. I used a stamp from Jaded Blossom for the actual sentiment. The buttons are from my stash and are Papertrey Ink Vintage buttons. I made multiple copies of the image and cut out the tag and elf in stocking and popped them up w/Stampin' Up! dimensionals.

Now head over to HIMCR to see what the other DT members created and don't forget to link up your entry into the challenge. See ya next time!

Cut It Up Challenge #86 BRRRR! Winter

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome to another challenge @ Cut It Up Challenge Blog.

Our gracious sponsor is One Happy Cut. Check out their store HERE!

I made a fun cocoa slider using an image from ppbN and a stamp from My Pink Stamper's Winter Punnies set. Used Stampin' Up! cardstock and ribbon and printed paper from my stash.

Now go to CIU and check out what the other DT members created. Be sure to link up your entry into the challenge. See ya next time!!!

HIMCR Challenge #228 Christmas Colors

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 15:50:00 +0000

Welcome to another challenge @ Hiding In My Craft Room!

Our gracious sponsor for this challenge is Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps! Check out there store HERE!

I chose this adorable peeking mouse and Christmas tree image for my project.

I used my Prisma color pencils to color the image. I used dies and stamps from Jaded Blossom: Layered Frame & Journal Die set,

Label Dies, and Christmas Candies stamps. The buttons are from Papertrey Ink Vintage Button Collection. I think I will use this as a tag on a gift for a friend. Now head over to HIMCR to see what the other DT members created. Be sure to link up your entry to the Christmas Colors challenge. See ya next time!!!

HIMCR Challenge #227 Any Holiday

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 16:43:00 +0000

Welcome to this week's Challenge @ Hiding In My Craft Room!

Our sponsor this week, is 2 Cute Ink! Check out their store HERE!

I chose this darling owl image for my challenge project.

The cardstock and ribbon are Stampin' Up!

The sentiment is from My Craft Spot. I used my Prisma color pencils for shading.

Now head over to the Hiding In My Craft Room blog to see what the other DT members created. And be sure to link up your project entry into the challenge. See ya next time!!!

CIU Challenge #85 - Christmas! Make It Sparkle with Sequins!

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 22:08:00 +0000

Welcome to another challenge @ Cut It Up Challenge Blog!

Our sponsor this week is Cute as a Button! Check them out HERE!

The challenge was to make a Christmas project and make it sparkle using sequins. I chose a Christmas tree image from Cricut Winter Frolic. I used a stamp and die from Jaded Blossom for my sentiment. The sequins I picked up at Michael's. As you know, trying to get Christmas cards made as I can.
Now go to the CIU blog to see what the other DT members created. Don't forget to link up you project entry. See ya next time!!!

HIMCR Challenge #226 Thankful!

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 14:46:00 +0000

Welcome to another challenge at Hiding In My Craft Room!

Our sponsor this week is Scrappers Delights. Check them out HERE!!!

I chose this precious little farmer image for

my design.

I used Stampin' Up! cardstock, printed paper from my scrap bin, Stampin' Up! ribbon, and a die and sentiment from Jaded Blossom.

Now head on over to HIMCR to welcome a new DT member, KATIE!!! Be sure to check out what the other DT members created and link your entry into the challenge. See ya next time!!!

HIMCR Challenge #225 - Super Scraps Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 16:54:00 +0000

Welcome to another challenge @ Hiding In My Craft Room!

Our sponsor this week, is Pickled Potpourri Designs. Check them out HERE!!!

I chose this adorable little tree image for my project this week.

I used scraps from my scrap bin. The brown is Stampin' Up! Not sure about the printed glitter paper. I also used my Prisma colored pencils to color the image and a stamp and die from Jaded Blossom.

Now head over to HIMCR to see what the other DT members created and don't forget to add your project entry into the challenge. See ya next time!!!

HIMCR # 223 Freestyle

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 17:18:00 +0000

Welcome to another challenge @ Hiding In My Craft Room.

Our sponsor this week is Spiced Sunshine. Check them out HERE!!!

I chose this sweet image for a quick Christmas card

I used Stampin' Up! cardstock, printed paper from my Christmas papers stash, and Dies from Jaded Blossom.

Head over to HIMCR to see what the other DT members created and don't forget to link your project entry into the challenge. See ya next time!!!

CIU Challenge # 83

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 14:11:00 +0000

Welcome to another challenge @ Cut It Up Challenge Blog.

Our sponsor for the challenge is As Cute As a Button. You can check them out HERE!

I had great plans to make a cute little witch that I found on Miss Kate's Cuttables but my internet would not cooperate and I had to go another route. Not as cute as I had hoped, but better than I expected. I used Dies and Stamps from Jaded Blossom, Stampin' Up! cardstock, Martha Stewart printed paper and ribbon from my stash.
Go to CIU to check out what the other DT members created and be sure to link your entry into the challenge. See ya next time!!!

HIMCR # 222 Any Holiday

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 15:58:00 +0000

Welcome to another challenge at Hiding In My Craft Room!

Our sponsor this week is, My Besties!!! Check them out HERE!

I chose these two super cute images for my projects.

I made a Halloween card and a Birthday card using Stampin' Up! cardstock and Jaded Blossom stamps and dies, and some printed papers I had in my stash.

Now head over to HIMCR to see what the other DT members created and be sure to link up your project in the challenge. See ya next time!!!

HIMCR #221 Favorite Crafting Machine

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 14:42:00 +0000

Welcome to another challenge @ Hiding In My Craft Room!

We have 2 sponsors for this challenge. Hiding In My Craft Room and Di's Digi Stamps.

The challenge is to make something using your favorite craft machine. Of course, my favorite is my Cricut Explore.
I chose a fun word collage from the Cricut store, put it on paper I got from a Recollections Paper Pad and added a Recollections brad, all on a piece of Stampin' Up! cardstock. I love how it turned out.
Now go to HIMCR to see what the other DT members created and their favorite machines. Be sure to link up your entry into the challenge. See ya next time!!!

Cut It Up Challenge #82 Halloween Tags

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 01:19:00 +0000

Welcome to another challenge @ CIU!

Our sponsor is One Happy Cut. Check them out HERE!

The challenge this time is to make a Halloween tag, no cards this time!

I used a stamp and die cuts from Jaded Blossom. Quick and fun. Be sure to check out what the other DT members created, and link up your entry in the challenge @ Cut It Up Challenge Blog. See ya next time!!!

HIMCR #220 Super Scraps Saturday Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 16:16:00 +0000

Welcome to another challenge @ Hiding In My Craft Room.

Our sponsor this week is Sami Stamps! Check them out HERE.

I used this beautiful flower image for my card.

My daughter wanted the flower to be purple. I dug these papers out of my scrap bin and used a stamp from Jaded Blossom for my sentiment.
Go to HIMCR to see what the other design team members created. Be sure to link up your entry. See ya next time!!!

Hiding In My Craft Room #219 Monochromatic

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 15:22:00 +0000

Welcome to another challenge @ HIMCR! Monochromatic!!!

Our sponsor this time is Graciellie Designs. Check out their store HERE.

This is the image I chose for my card.

I will admit this was hard for me and I'm still not sure how I feel about this card.
Now go to Hiding In My Craft Room to see what the other designers came up with. Be sure to link up your project in the challenge. See ya next time!!!

Cut It Up Challenge #81 - Nature

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 12:25:00 +0000

Another challenge at Cut it Up! Our sponsor is As Cute As A Button. You must a die cut of something found in Nature.

I chose these great fall leaves from Miss Kate's Cuttables.

Go to CIU Challenge blog to see what the other member created. Don't forget to link up your entry to the challenge!

HIMCR #218 Any Holiday

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 14:11:00 +0000

Welcome crafty friends to another challenge @ Hiding In My Craft Room. The challenge is Any Holiday.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Scrapper's Delights. Be sure to check out their store HERE!

For my card, I chose this precious little Candy Cane Elf.

I used Stampin' Up! cardstock and printed papers, my Prisma color pencils, dies and stamps from Jaded Blossom, and an embellishment I found in my stash.

Be sure to go to Hiding In My Craft Room and check out what the other DT members created HERE. Don't forget to enter your project entry by 2am 10/3/15. See ya next time!!!

Hiding In My Craft Room Challenge # 217 Freestyle

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 14:11:00 +0000

Welcome crafty friends to another challenge @ Hiding In My Craft Room!

Our sponsor this week is A Day for Daisies! Check out their store HERE!

For my Freestyle project, I chose this cute little monster image. You can find Monster Joe in the store HERE!

I used Stampin' Up cardstock for my card base, printed paper from K&Company, Martha Stewart ribbon, a stamp and dies from Jaded Blossom.

My princess wanted to join the fun and created this card on her own! I'll have to show her some tricks with her ribbon, but I think she did a pretty good job!

Now go to HIMCR and check out what the other DT members created HERE! Be sure to link up your entry in the challenge. See ya next time!!!

Cut It Up Challenge #80 Oh Brother!

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome crafty peeps! It's time for another Cut It Up Challenge! Check it out HERE!

Our sponsor this time is As Cute As A Button! Check them out HERE!
The challenge is to make a project for your sibling or for someone who is like a sibling to you. Lucky for me, I have the absolute best little sister in the world!

I chose this cute little werewolf from Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbons. My little sister is having her first Halloween Party in her newly built home! The theme is: A Howling Halloween Party!!!!!

I also used the chunky Oval card base from SVG Cutting Files.

Now head on over to the Cut It Up Challenge blog to check out what the other DT Members created. Be sure to link you challenge entry. See ya next time!!!

HIMCR Challenge #216-Super Scraps Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (Leah) — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Hello crafty friends. Time for another challenge @ Hiding In My Craft Room.

Our sponsor this week is Stamp and Create. Check out their awesome products HERE!

For the Super Scraps Saturday challenge I dug these papers and ribbon out.

I used Jaded Blossom's Card Mat Dies and Layered Frame & Journal Dies. I added a sentiment from CTMH Harvest Happiness stamp set.
Now go to HIMCR to see what the other designers created, and be sure to link up your entry in the challenge. See ya next time!!!