Summer Twist Card

Happy Friday!

Hi All!!!

Kristine here with a fun summery Twist A2 card to share today.  I started off with a pre-cut Twist card from Creative Cuts and More.  I ran the sides of the card through my cuttlebug to make the embossed flowers.

Then I colored up this adorable Hula Kiddo by Stampendous and decorated this side.

The backside of the card uses Instant Vacation by Stampendous!

Here's another look at the backside.

These Twist card's are so easy to make when you start with a pre-cut card from CC and M!

You can check out more samples HERE!

Give it a try...I bet you'll be hooked.

Have a great weekend and Happy Crafting!

Kristine

Chevron Crazy!

Noelle mentioned yesterday she loves Filigree, so I will share that I love Chevron!!! I'm addicted, I love all things chevron! So I thought I would create a chevron design out of washi tape on my album cover to share with you today. I used the 6 x 6 album and Scallop Wrap Cover in kraft. I am also crazy about kraft! Love it :) 
This album is going to be a work in progress throughout the summer to document all of my "summer loves"! A fun little project that I can add to as I go along. That is one of the best things about these albums, you can order extra pages as needed and CC&M has Album Rings in several sizes so you can expand your album to fit your needs.

Check out the Albums Section of the Creative Cuts & More store. It's not too late to start a "summer loves" album of your own!

My all time favorite shape, the Filigree!

Hello,  it is Noelle posting today!

I LOVE anything in the Filigree shape!  Such a great rectangle!

Filigree Rectangle Window A7 Card - Horizontal

This card is from our Fall All Occasion Card Kit that is sadly sold out.  I am linking to it any way so you can see how fantastic the CC&M kits are.  They are always jam packed full of fantastic loot!  This one has cards [and a ton of them], envelopes, a K & Co. paper pad, beautiful fibers, buttons, skittles and rub-ons!  Such a great deal and it makes putting a card together so easy!

The bird stamp is from {ippity} Dream To Be

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

Celebrate Poppers and fun news!!

Happy Monday!
Well I am running a little late in the day today - Sorry but I have some great news...

My 1st granddaughter was born this morning. Figured you would understand my post coming in this afternoon instead of this morning. I had to go meet her!!!!
Miss Norah arrived at Sky Ridge weighing in at 7lbs 2 oz and 19 inches long.
She is so tiny and so cute. I can't wait till I get more time with her and her mom (Ok her dad too)..

Now for the other important stuff:

I made these fun Party Poppers as we call them from where I am from originally (Oregon) here on the Creative cuts and More site they are called Candy Boxes. I decorated them with the new die called Celebration Phrase (4X4) What a fun die for cards or boxes.

Steps I took:
Picked out fun paper that would be great for boys and girls at a party.
Assembled the candy boxes using killer red tacky tape for that super duper hold when candy is involved!
Tied one end of the boxes - add candy - tied the other (remember these boxes have a 1/2 hole on each side so I chose larger candy that would not fall out the ends - you can place the candy in a zip-loc baggie if you chose to use smaller candy)
Mixed the celebrate up and the confetti  and glued on to the boxes.
I was done in a Jiffy and ready to move on to the next party task.

If you have a party coming up soon I suggest you take the time to consider this as a favor it will cut your party favor time processing down and free you up for the other tasks you have to do.

Have a wonderful Monday everyone,
Dianne

Thank you.

Hello everyone!!  This is my first post as a new member of the design team. Thanks for letting me share some craftiness with you today.

I always seem to need a thank you card but never have any around. So I made this thank you card using a circle small window A2 card base.  I also used scallop circle frame as a border around the circle on the base.  I stamped the background using a Hero Arts stamp, then stamped inside the card with thank you stamp from Unity.

Have a good weekend and hope you can spend some time getting crafty!

angie

Gift Wrapping Made Easy

Another reason to love Creative Cuts & More! So many ways to give a gift in style :)

Here I used the Square Box #1 in kraft to wrap a bracelet for my cousin. Before assembling the box, I stamped it with the Hero Arts/Studio Calico Quatrefoil background stamp. Assembled it in no time using Killer White Tear-able Tacky Tape (how did I ever live without this adhesive?!?!)

I finished it off with a sheer butterfly ribbon and one of the new Cottage Cutz flowers, Flower 2 Layered 3x3.

This is so much better than a boring white box, and can be reused by the recipient! 

Thanks for stopping by today, be sure to check out the rest of the Cottage Cutz dies now offered at Creative Cuts and More!

So Berry Sweet

Hello!!  It's Noelle posting today with another window card!!

I think I love these window cards so much because I usually never do anything inside the card to leave more room for my giant handwriting!

I used the Square Window A7 Card for this one.  I used Stickles to color the strawberries.  The stamps are from Unity's Kit of the Month 06/12 {sweet summer love} the ribbon is from my stash.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Thank You - Plumeria Card

Happy Monday everyone. Hope your weekend and Fathers day was relaxing and wonderful.

Today I have a thank you card we did in my June card class. It was a huge hit. But they always get excited when I bring out flowers and my cake ball tools that we use to break down the paper and puff up the flowers to make them pop!
 I used the Plumeria and leaves Die from Cottage Cutz. If you have not seen it yet take a look at it over at Creative Cuts and More. This is a die I think everyone should have in their die collection. It makes beautiful flowers. With the different leaves, the multiple flower sizes and the vine pieces it gives you lots of options for flowers on scrapbooking pages and cards as well as gift items. The possibilities are endless.
 If you can't tell its one of my favorites of the current collection in stock.

Another little tip -  Use the Killer White Tear tape to keep your embossed paper attached on your cards it works like a dream!

Square Scallop Cards

Hi All!

It's Kristine again!

I had these two cards on my blog all ready but I wanted to share them here too since I made both of them with a Creative Cuts Card base!  This is a 5 1/4" Square Scallop Card.  I love these because with the scallop edge they all ready look cool before you even get started decorating it!

This 5 1/4" Square Scallop Card was cut out of  Ivy Bazzill Canvas Textured Cardstock.

I cut a strip of patterned paper and adhered it to the bottom backside of the card so that it shows through the scalloped edge.  I adhered Dew Drops to each of the Scallops too.

The image is a newly released image from High Hopes Stamps and I colored it with Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers.

Here is another card that started as a 5 1/4" Square Scallop Card.  This one was cut out of Caribbean Breeze Bazzill Smoothies card stock.  I used dew drops on this one too!  Those scallops just cry for some fun embellishment...don't you think?

The mermaid is from Stampendous Stamps and the sentiment is AmyR stamps.

I always keep a bunch of different colors of these 

 5 1/4" Square Scallop Card's

around because they are such a great jumping off point for making cards!

I hope you liked what I did with them are feeling inspired to try some!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristine

Oh how I love a window card!!!

Hi Peeps!  It's Noelle posting today!  I am back after a very long break!  I'm excited about it too!!

I hope this post finds you all well!

  I used the Rectangle Window A7 Card - Vertical  I love how big the card is there was plenty of room for the giant Bo Bunny ribbon I had to buy and the awesome trio of dress forms from my Unity KOM Love in an Instant.  That hilarious sentiment "it's not easy being queen of the entire freakin' universe." is also from that kit!

I used Killer White Tear-able Tacky Tape - 1/4" to attach the ribbon.  If you don't have any you must get some!  $6.00 for 55 yards and no scissors required.  The tape is a MUST have!!

Before I go I wanted to share with you our newest product.  COTTAGE CUTZ DIES!!!  I am so excited I can't stand it!  If you love paper piecing like I do you will love these dies!  You can check them out HERE.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!!

Happy Shopping!

PreSchool

School is almost out! Two more days. With that said, I am working on trying to get some scrapbook layouts done of my son before I turn around and he is graduating high school! Creative Cuts and More has many products to make that easier to do! On this layout, I kept things simple, to focus on the framed photo of my son. I used the Schoolhouse Picture Frame-Large which was a perfect center piece for this page!

Coin Purse Card

Today I'm Sharing with you a fun card I made using the
 Coin Purse Die.
I had some left over Mocha Morning paper that needed to be used up. It was begging me to be used for this purse. I added some velvet to the top and oh my it looks like I spent a fortune on this special gift.
The White tear-able tape holds the paper together like a dream and ball and chain kit finish it off to complete the look.

I added some Crystal shimmer paper to the inside to give some writing room but only on one side.
Topped it with black paper and left the other side just black.

Hope you love this little gem as much as I do,

Dianne

Happy Bear-Day Box

Hi All!

Kristine here again with a fun, summery gift box to show you.

I started with a Popcorn Box from Creative Cuts & More. 

Did you know that you can choose the color you want your die cut from?

And....Terry has a TON of different colors and paper types to choose from!

I chose Bazzill Smoothies Pineapple Bliss card stock for my box.

I randomly stamped a flower all over the box before I put it together.  I used Killer White Tacky Tape to put the box together.  This stuff holds things together really well!

Finished box is 5" high.

Here's a side view:

All of the stamps I used for this are available from

High Hopes Stamps.

This box would hold a gift card, candy, or some fun markers or embellishments for a crafting friend!

Order a few in different colors so you'll be ready for any occasion that comes up!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristine

For My Wonderful Mother Card - Vellum

Hi Everyone! My name is Dianne and I am a new member of the Design Team.

This is a fun card I made for my May card class girls for their special Mom's for Mothers Day. We used the Tag Card with page insert - Bottom opening and after seeing an example from Deb McNett in Vellum I had to give it a try. I fell in love. So easy to work with and it turned out beautiful.
This card is a special order in Vellum so if you fall in love like I did please add a note in the order for Vellum or contact Terry when placing your order.  Your recipient will drool!

Ingredients:
Tag Card with page insert bottom opening diecut from Creative Cuts and More- Vellum
Insert - Tangerine Blast -Smooth (this color really gave it a pop)
Pattern Paper - Paisley Petals DSP SU
Stamps - Baroque Motifs and Delightful Dozen
Embellishments - Ribbon and Spiral Clips
Ink - Versamark
Embossing powder - Bronze

Enjoy,
Dianne

Father's Day Creel Box

After a little bit of a break I am excited to be back to posting my creations on the Die Cut Diva Blog!  I made this fun little Creel Box for this weeks CHF challenge and wanted to be sure and share it with all of our Die Cut Diva Fans too!

Here's my Creel Box all decorated for my fisherman!

I started with a Creel Box die cut from Creative Cuts and more.  I stamped the Netting Backgrounder by CHF on the Creel Box with VersaMark ink and then put the box together using Killer White Tearable Tacky Tape.

The image and the sentiment are Digi stamps from Cornish Heritage Farms.

This Creel Box die cut fits a gift card and would be a very fun way to give one to your favorite fisherman!

Some new ladies are joining the Die Cut Diva design team so we should be back to more regular postings in June.

I hope you'll be back soon for some more inspiration!

Kristine

XO Gate Fold Card

Hugs & Kisses!!!

Valentine's Day is nearly here so I thought I'd share this fun Gate fold card with you.

I started with a Gate Fold Crescent A2 card with band from Creative Cuts and More.

I stamped, colored, and cut out Xavier and Oliver Bears (High Hopes Stamps) and adhered them to a few layers of die cut hearts.  

This picture shows the heart adhered to the band.

Then I decorated the inside.

It's so easy to create a really cute and original card when you start off with a cool die cut card like the 

Gate Fold Crescent A2 card with band.

And don't forget...you can order the colors you want custom cut just for you.  Terry has a HUGE selection of Stampin' Up and Bazzill colors to choose from.

Stamps:

Xavier and Oliver Bear by High Hopes Stamps

Bear Hugs & Kisses by High HOpes Stamps

Paper:

Gate Fold Crescent A2 card with band

Neenah White card stock

The Paper Studio patterned paper

Ink:

Memento Tuxedo Black dye ink

Copic Markers

Other:

Spellbinders heart dies

Killer White Tearable Tacky Tape

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristine

Take Time for Yourself!

Happy Monday!

I have a fun little card to share today that uses two die cut elements from

Creative Cuts and More!

I started with a 5 1/4" Square Scallop Card cut from SU Coffee Cake paper.

I adhered a panel of patterned paper to the card front and then added a strip to the bottom of the card from the back side to make the scallops "pop"

The frame around the bicycle image is Elegant Rectangle Frame.

Here's the inside of the card.

Here's what you need to make this card:

Stamps:

Our for a Spin by Our Craft Lounge

Paper:

5 1/4" Square Scallop Card by Creative Cuts & More

lilly beedesigne "This and That" paper pad

Neenah White card stock

Ink:

Memento Tuxedo Black Die ink

Copic Markers

Other:

Spellbinders label dies

Black Brads

Thanks for stopping by...and as the card says...

Take time for you!!!

Kristine

A Topped Sliding Pop-Up Card

This is one of Flower Soft’s toppers on a Creative Cuts and More Sliding Pop-Up card.

I embossed the front/mechanism and pull before assembling with White Tear-able Tape.

Thanks for stopping!

Dawn Lusk

Just My Cup of Tea…a Pop-Up Card!

What fun to surprise a friend with a cute Pop-Up card from Creative Cuts and More! It comes pre-cut and scored, just right for you to embellish with your personal touch!

Tear-able Tape also makes it so easy to put together!

Thanks for stopping!

Dawn Lusk

Cupcake Slider Card

Happy Monday!

I hope you had a great weekend and that you got a little stamping time.

I had lots of stamping time because Hubby was perfectly happy watching the football playoffs with wifey not in the room!

I have a fun cupcake slider card to share with you today!

The card started with a die cut Pocket with Window & Tag from Creative Cuts & More.  You can choose what color you want each of the pieces to be cut from.  Die Cuts make it so easy to make a fun slider card that will look like it took hours to make.

I created a panel from white card stock and adhered it to the back of the pocket.

Then I taped the window pocket together with Tear-able Tacky Tape.

Then I stamped the two white panels, colored them, and added the pocket to the front of my card.

Here's the inside.

Here's what you need to make this card:

Stamps:

Hey Cupcake by The Rubber Cafe

Paper:

Bazzill card stock

Pugnacious white paper

The Paper Studio patterned paper

Pocket with Window & Tag from Creative Cuts & More

Ink:

Memento Tuxedo Black dye ink by Tsukineko

Copic Markers

Other:

Dots & Dashes Ribbon

Tear-able Tacky Tape

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a terrific week!!!

Kristine

For That Special Friend…

Today I’m sharing this Square Window Square Box from Creative Cuts and More.

This is a 3 pc set, top, bottom, and acetate window. It comes pre-cut and scored, ready to decorate, fill and make someone happy!

Before taping together with Killer Tear-able Tape, I embossed the top with a pretty embossing folder. I added some flowers and some punched foliage. The sentiment and doily ‘frame’ are from Our Daily Bread designs that I cut by hand.

Be sure to check out Creative Cuts and More for those special gift giving needs… while you’re there, peek into the other categories too. Just be sure to have some time because you might just be a while! *wink*

thanks for stopping!

Dawn Lusk

Snowman Shaker Card

Hello All!

I have a fun little Snowman Shaker card to share with you today.

I made it with a Shaker Box with Acetate Square die cut from Creative Cuts & More and stamps by The Rubber Cafe and OCL.

When you order the die cut you have your choice of tons of different colors and type of paper.

I chose Splash Blue Bazzill Canvas Textured Cardstock.

This is what it looks like when it arrives.

It's really easy to fold on the scored lines and put together with Killer Red or White Tacky Tape.

Before closing it all the way up you simply slide your stamped image panel into the shaker box and add beads, confetti, glitter....whatever you want and the close it up.

So fun and easy and sure to impress the recipient!

Stamps:

Snowman Set by The Rubber Cafe

It's a Blizzard Outside by the Rubber Cafe

Sentiment is from Tweet Winter Wishes set by OCL

Paper:

Bazzill Basic Card Stock

Neenah white Card Stock

Shaker Box with Acetate Square die cut from Creative Cuts & More

Ink:

Memento Tuxedo Black die ink

Copic Markes

Adirondack Stonewashed die ink by Ranger

Other:

Beads (source unknown)

Fiscars snowflake border punch

Ofray Sheer Ribbon

Killer Red or White Tacky Tape

I hope you enjoyed my project today and that your 2012 is off to a fabulous start!

Kristine