STAMPlorations June CUTplorations Challenge

Yay!  Today begins a new STAMPlorations CUTplorations Challenge!  These month's inspiration photo...

Here's the challenge scoop:

• You can link up as many projects as you want (1 project per blog post)
• You must use at least 1 STAMPlorations product (stamp, stencil, die, or coloring page, or grab a FREE STAMPloration digi stamp)
• To qualify for the prize, players must display challenge graphic and link back to the challenge post (blogs only)

Prizes: $15 GC for the winner (voted by the team); $5 GC to three (3) randomly picked players.

The inspiration photo made me think of spring and bright colors!

For my project, I began by cutting black cardstock using the largest tag in the Stitched Tags Nesting Dies set (it measures 6.45" x 3.75"!)  Then, using the Trendy Spring Bloom Dies, I cut several spring-colored cardstock and arranged the flowers/leaves on the tag/card.  To finish, I cut shiny, gold cardstock with the "You Are My Sunshine" word phrase die.

STAMPlorations May CUTplorations Challenge

Welcome to May and a new STAMPlorations CUTplorations Challenge!

Here's the challenge scoop:

• You can link up as many projects as you want (1 project per blog post)
• You must use at least 1 STAMPlorations product (stamp, stencil, die, or coloring page, or grab a FREE STAMPloration digi stamp)
• To qualify for the prize, players must display challenge graphic and link back to the challenge post (blogs only)

Prizes: $15 GC for the winner (voted by the team); $5 GC to three (3) randomly picked players.

For my card, I layered a dark brown cardstock onto the card base.  I then created a background using Distress Oxide Antique Linen and STAMPlorations Weaving stencil.  This beautiful cup die is part of the Zen Coffee Cup Layering Dies set which first cut the solid cup die from gold cardstock, cut one of the decorative cup dies from dark brown cardstock as the 'frame' and then  'colored' in using the inlaid die technique with several colors of cardstock.

To finish, I cut bright blue cardstock using the Rise & Grind Phrase Die and added a few gold sequins. 

Looking forward to seeing what you create for this month's challenge!

STAMPlorations April CUTplorations Challenge

Welcome Spring and a new STAMPlorations CUTplorations challenge!  Here's this month's inspiration photo...

 Here's the challenge scoop:

• You can link up as many projects as you want (1 project per blog post)
• You must use at least 1 STAMPlorations product (stamp, stencil, die, or coloring page, or grab a FREE STAMPloration digi stamp)
• To qualify for the prize, players must display challenge graphic and link back to the challenge post (blogs only)

Prizes: $15 GC for the winner (voted by the team); $5 GC to three (3) randomly picked players.

The inspiration photo this month made me think of spring things and a rainbow of colors and that's how I went about creating my card.

After layering cardstock and a wood grain pattern paper to the cardbase, I used STAMPlorations Cup of Blooms 2 that I copic colored with pretty spring colors.  I then added the butterfly using Flutter Zen 2 Layering Dies.  The sentiment is from Fond Expressions 2.

Looking forward to seeing what you create for this month's challenge!

STAMPlorations March CUTploration Challenge

It's time to celebrate!  Today starts STAMPlorations February CUTplorations challenge!!  Here's this month's inspiration photo.

 Here's the challenge scoop:

• You can link up as many projects as you want (1 project per blog post)
• You must use at least 1 STAMPlorations product (stamp, stencil, die, or coloring page, or grab a FREE STAMPloration digi stamp)
• To qualify for the prize, players must display challenge graphic and link back to the challenge post (blogs only)

Prizes: $15 GC for the winner (voted by the team); $5 GC to three (3) randomly picked players.

I was inspired by the dots and colors in the inspiration photo.
For my project, I started with the larger (3.75" wide by 6.45" tall) of the Stitched Tags Nesting Dies and then used glittery gold embossing paste with the Dots All Over Stencil.  The fun, party images are from the Party Mates set.  To finish, I cut white cardstock using the Make A Wish Phrase Die and tied a red polka dot bow!

What will you be inspired by from the photo?  Can't wait to see what you create!  Join the fun HERE.

STAMPlorations February CUTplorations Challenge

Happy February - the month of love!  And we have a new CUTplorations challenge at STAMPlorations that you're really going to love!  Here's this month's inspiration photo:

  

Here's the challenge scoop:

• You can link up as many projects as you want (1 project per blog post)
• You must use at least 1 STAMPlorations product (stamp, stencil, die, or coloring page, or grab a FREE STAMPloration digi stamp)
• To qualify for the prize, players must display challenge graphic and link back to the challenge post (blogs only)

Prizes: $15 GC for the winner (voted by the team); $5 GC to three (3) randomly picked players.

 

 For my card, I layered cardstock and a couple different pattern papers to the card base.  These pretty flowers were created by first stamping images from the Trendy Spring Blooms stamp set then cutting white cardstock with the coordinating Trendy Spring Blooms Dies. 

 The tiny flowers and leaves were also cut using the Trendy Spring Blooms Dies.  To finish, I cut muted blue cardstock with the Just Because Phrase Die and placed in the middle of the card.

Looking forward to seeing what YOU create!

STAMPlorations January CUTplorations Challenge

Happy New Year!  Can you believe that 2019 has begun?!  You know what else has begun...STAMPlorations January CUTplorations challenge!!  Here's this month's challenge photo - can't wait to see how you are inspired!

 Here's the challenge scoop:

• You can link up as many projects as you want (1 project per blog post)
• You must use at least 1 STAMPlorations product (stamp, stencil, die, or coloring page, or grab a FREE STAMPloration digi stamp)
• To qualify for the prize, players must display challenge graphic and link back to the challenge post (blogs only)

Prizes: $15 GC for the winner (voted by the team); $5 GC to three (3) randomly picked players.

One of my New Year's resolutions (every year) is to be better about sending birthday cards - maybe this year I'll actually do that!  One way to start was to create a birthday card and STAMPlorations has some fabulous products to use!

 

 I was inspired by the bright colors in this month's challenge photo.  For my card, I started by cutting white cardstock with one of the Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle dies and adhering to the card base and placed some bright, pink polka dotted pattern paper to the center for a backdrop.  Aren't these cupcakes just yummy?!  I used the Cupcake Builder #1 dies to cut bright cardstock for the bottoms and glittery cardstock for the 'icing' adding small sequins for 'sprinkles' :)  Then, I cut bright green cardstock using the Birthday Wishes word phrase die.

Looking forward to seeing YOUR lovely creation in the CUTplorations gallery this month!

STAMPlorations December CUTplorations Challenge

It's time for a new STAMPlorations CUTplorations challenge!!  Check out the December inspiration photo What will inspire you? I can't wait to see what you create!

 Here's the challenge scoop:

• You can link up as many projects as you want (1 project per blog post)
• You must use at least 1 STAMPlorations product (stamp, stencil, die, or coloring page, or grab a FREE STAMPloration digi stamp)
• To qualify for the prize, players must display challenge graphic and link back to the challenge post (blogs only)

Prizes: $15 GC for the winner (voted by the team); $5 GC to three (3) randomly picked players.

 For my card, I created a long and narrow card which I think is a first for me!  It fits in a legal sized envelope.  First I layered some pattern paper on the card base.  Then I took a strip of white cardstock and sponged a light, neutral color to the center.  These wonderfully fun Christmas tree bulb and string images are from the Layered Lights stamp set.  I then used the 'Merry and Bright' word phrase die to cut shiny silver cardstock - I did cut the diecut words apart to place them where I wanted on the card.

 I also wanted to see how it would look to do a horizontal card using the same elements.  What do you think?  Which way do you like best - horizontal or vertical?

Look forward to seeing your card in the gallery this month!

STAMPlorations November CUTplorations Challenge

It's time for a new STAMPlorations CUTplorations challenge!!  The November inspiration photo is full of fall goodness.  What will inspire you?  The picture, the colors, the words??  

 Can't wait to see how you interpret this months photo!  Here's the challenge scoop:

• You can link up as many projects as you want (1 project per blog post)
• You must use at least 1 STAMPlorations product (stamp, stencil, die, or coloring page, or grab a FREE STAMPloration digi stamp)
• To qualify for the prize, players must display challenge graphic and link back to the challenge post (blogs only)

Prizes: $15 GC for the winner (voted by the team); $5 GC to three (3) randomly picked players.

For my card, I started by blending distress oxide ink using the Rag Rug Stencil for a background.  I then stamped and fussy cut the fabulous leaves from the Trendy Leaves stamp set. The word is CUTplorations Thankful word die.

STAMPlorations Christmas Release Blog Hop!

Today begins STAMPlorations CUTplorations Christmas Release Blog Hop!  Come join us for inspiration, fun and a chance to win prizes!   

Leave a comment along the way for a chance to win one of two prizes: choice of one (1) cover plate die & one (1) word/phrase die from the new Christmas dies featured during the hop OR a $15 GC to the store. Commenting closes November 9. Winners to be announced on November 10 in the October Winners post.



 For my first card, I created a night sky background with distress oxide inks then used the Oh My Stars Mini Stencil and a textured embossing paste.  I cut black cardstock with one of the new Two Reindeer CUTploration dies and cut shiny, silver cardstock using the Oh Holy Night word phrase die.

Oh, there's also a SALE!

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For my second card, I layered black cardstock and plaid pattern paper to the card base.  I cut gold, shiny cardstock using one of the new Two Reindeer CUTploration dies.

I used white paint to splatter then added the Let Earth Receive Her King word phrase die.  I have to admit, I really like the way this traditional, masculine-looking card came out.

Be sure to join the hop to see what the CUTplorations Design Team has to share with you!  It all starts on the STAMPlorations blog!

Autumn Blessings

Welcome back to STAMPlorations CUTplorations challenge!!  While it was nice to get a little summer break, I'm excited to get started again - hope you are too!  Here's this month's inspiration photo...

 

 Can't wait to see how you interpret this months photo!  Here's the challenge scoop:

• You can link up as many projects as you want (1 project per blog post)
• You must use at least 1 STAMPlorations product (stamp, stencil, die, or coloring page, or grab a FREE STAMPloration digi stamp)
• To qualify for the prize, players must display challenge graphic and link back to the challenge post (blogs only)

Prizes: $15 GC for the winner (voted by the team); $5 GC to three (3) randomly picked players

For my card, I created a background using ARTplorations Gridlock Stencil and some Prima Rust Effect paint.  The images are from one of my favorite fall sets, Thankful for Autumn, which I copic colored and fussy cut.  The perfect finish?  Adding the Blessings CUTplorations word die!