Birthday Wishes - A Cut Above

 

Happy Monday! I am back with another post for the "A Cut Above" Creative Team! 

If you aren’t familiar with A Cut Above, we share monthly challenges that are all about die-cutting. The challenges are always anything goes - with the condition of at least one die cut used (defined by using a die cut machine, manual or electronic, not a purchased pre-fabricated die cut).

Since World Cardmaking Day is this past Saturday, October 3rd - we are offering up 2 gift cards - details on the main challenge post :)

I had some scraps of designer paper and gold cardstock in my stash so I decided to do a bit of heat embossing to add some shine to match the gold in the DSP. The Birthday Wishes stamp and die set is from PinkFresh Studio and the leaves die is from an older die set from Craftin' Desert Diva's. I really love the bold font. 

Here's a close up of my card:

That's my card for this month's challenge - thanks for stopping in. I do hope you will join us! We would love to have you! Cheers!

"Hello" - A Cut Above Sept Challenge

 

Happy Monday! I am back with another post for the "A Cut Above" Creative Team! 

If you aren’t familiar with A Cut Above, we share monthly challenges that are all about die-cutting. The challenges are always anything goes - with the condition of at least one die cut used (defined by using a die cut machine, manual or electronic, not a purchased pre-fabricated die cut).

For this month's card, I used some 3D pop out images that you can layer and I love how it turned out. I die cut my white panel and "hello" and then layered my flowers and then added some glittery gems. So pretty!  

Here's a close up of my card:

That's my card for this month's challenge - thanks for stopping in. I do hope you will join us! We would love to have you! Cheers!

July Challenge and a Celebration at ACA!!

 

Happy Monday! I am back with another post for the "A Cut Above" Creative Team! 

If you aren’t familiar with A Cut Above, we share monthly challenges that are all about die-cutting. The challenges are always anything goes - with the condition of at least one die cut used (defined by using a die cut machine, manual or electronic, not a purchased pre-fabricated die cut).

This month we are celebrating the 2nd Anniversary at A Cut Above!! Toot! Toot! Be sure to hop on over and check out all the details HERE - There will be 2 random winners of a $5 GC to A Cherry On Top Craft Store along with 2 clear stamp sets :) 

Just to disclose - I did not make this card, my beautiful friend, Leanne, made it and I just *HAD* to share it and show it off - and I figured it was PERFECT for this challenge since it's the anniversary of ACA and it's just knock-out gorgeous. Thanks again, friend!! 

Here's a close up of my card:

That's my card for this month's challenge - thanks for stopping in. I do hope you will join us! We would love to have you! Cheers!

Hip, Hip Hooray! A Cut Above

 

Happy Monday! I am back with another post for the "A Cut Above" Creative Team! 

If you aren’t familiar with A Cut Above, we share monthly challenges that are all about die-cutting. The challenges are always anything goes - with the condition of at least one die cut used (defined by using a die cut machine, manual or electronic, not a purchased pre-fabricated die cut).

Here's a close up of my card:

That's my card for this month's challenge - thanks for stopping in. I do hope you will join us! We would love to have you! Cheers!

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Monday! I am back with another post for the "A Cut Above" Creative Team! 

If you aren’t familiar with A Cut Above, we share monthly challenges that are all about die-cutting. The challenges are always anything goes - with the condition of at least one die cut used (defined by using a die cut machine, manual or electronic, not a purchased pre-fabricated die cut).

Just for clarity, this is not a newly made card and it has a bit of a story behind it. I do apologize in advance, it's not a super happy story, but I thought I would share it with you all anyways. I made this card for my Mom - YEARS AGO (like I'm talking approx. 8 years ago or so) - and never sent it or hand delivered it to her. I kept thinking "it's too bulky, I will just hand deliver it one day." And it was tucked away in a special card box I have in my craft room closet on the top shelf, forgotten.

I was going through and gutting out my closet about a week ago, and guess what I found? Yep - this card. And, unfortunately, I can't give it to her now as she passed away last August :( When I found it, I broke down and had a good cry and was angry at first, but you know - I thought, "I will give it to another amazing Momma and share the love of my Mom with it as I pass it on." 

Her heavenly birthday was last week on April 30th and Mother's Day is coming up so it's a little bit of a hard time right now - we all miss her. I just wanted to say - if you are hesitant about sending something to someone cuz it's bulky, or will cost too much etc., don't be. Send the cards. Send a note. Say hi, thinking of you, you're doing a great job, or just I LOVE YOU. xoxoxo

Here's a close up of my card:

That's my card for this month's challenge - thanks for stopping in. I do hope you will join us! We would love to have you! Cheers!

Hello Baby!

Happy Monday! I am back with another post for the "A Cut Above" Creative Team! 

If you aren’t familiar with A Cut Above, we share monthly challenges that are all about die-cutting. The challenges are always anything goes - with the condition of at least one die cut used (defined by using a die cut machine, manual or electronic, not a purchased pre-fabricated die cut).

I am busy these days making baby cards - there are about 6 babies we know of (so far) all due this year and I believe before September. So, it's gonna be an exciting summer to say the least! I should be able to get lots of baby snuggles in somewhere lol...one is our 3rd grandchild, so those snuggles are a given! ;) 

I am unsure of the genders so I will make some of each - boy and girl. This is the first of the stash. Here's a close up of my card:

That's my card for this month's challenge - thanks for stopping in. I do hope you will join us! We would love to have you! Cheers!

March Challenge at A Cut Above

Happy Monday! I am back with another post for the "A Cut Above" Creative Team! 

If you aren’t familiar with A Cut Above, we share monthly challenges that are all about die-cutting. The challenges are always anything goes - with the condition of at least one die cut used (defined by using a die cut machine, manual or electronic, not a purchased pre-fabricated die cut).

For my card this month, I went to my older stash of designer papers, and pulled out this beautiful floral piece. I used this gorgeous stamp from the set "It's a Celebration" from Pink & Main and embossed it with gold, then used the P&M coordinating die and popped it up for dimension. Here's a close up of my card:

Gold embossing is extremely difficult to get a decent picture of, but you get the idea LOL...here is a picture of the stamp/die set I also used:

Well, that’s my card for this month's challenge - I do hope you will join us! We would love to have you! Cheers!

A Cut Above - February Anything Goes

Happy Monday! I am back with another post for the "A Cut Above" Creative Team! 

If you aren’t familiar with A Cut Above, we share monthly challenges that are all about die-cutting. The challenges are always anything goes - with the condition of at least one die cut used (defined by using a die cut machine, manual or electronic, not a purchased pre-fabricated die cut).

For my card this week, I used this fun frame die from Your Next Stamp and the thanks die is from MFT. So fun! :) I added some color dots and wa-laa! Here's a close up of my card:

 I also used a rectangular stitched die for the inside - it's from Stampin' Up! 

Well, that’s my card for this month's challenge - I do hope you will join us! We would love to have you! Cheers!

A Cut Above - {Anything Goes}

Happy Monday! I am back with another post for the "A Cut Above" Creative Team! 

If you aren’t familiar with A Cut Above, we share monthly challenges that are all about die-cutting. The challenges are always anything goes - with the condition of at least one die cut used (defined by using a die cut machine, manual or electronic, not a purchased pre-fabricated die cut).

Here's a close up of my card:

I cannot remember where my "Big Hugs" die came from - I lost the packaging a long time ago, but I love it! It's so bold and fun. I also used a stitched die cut for my blue circle :) 

Well, that’s my card for this month's challenge - I do hope you will join us! We would love to have you! Cheers!

A Cut Above - November

Happy Monday! I am back with another post for the "A Cut Above" Creative Team! 

 If you aren’t familiar with A Cut Above, we share monthly challenges that are all about die-cutting. The challenges are always anything goes - with the condition of at least one die cut used (defined by using a die cut machine, manual or electronic, not a purchased pre-fabricated die cut).

Here's a close up of my card showcasing the sentiment and stars die-cuts used:

Well, that’s my card for this month's challenge - I do hope you will join us! We would love to have you! Cheers!

A Cut Above - August

Happy Monday! I am back with another post for the "A Cut Above" Creative Team! 

 If you aren’t familiar with A Cut Above, we share monthly challenges that are all about die-cutting. I love to use dies, and have a lot in my crafty stash, so this is right up my alley. The challenges are always anything goes - with the condition of at least one die cut used (defined by using a die cut machine, manual or electronic, not a purchased pre-fabricated die cut).

My card is for a wonderful friend's birthday and I used a very pretty die cut "Happy Birthday" for my sentiment. Here's a close up:

Well, that’s my card for this month's challenge - I do hope you will join us! We would love to have you! Cheers!

A Cut Above - July

I am back with another post for the "A Cut Above" Creative Team! 

 If you aren’t familiar with A Cut Above, we share monthly challenges that are all about die-cutting. I have a lot of dies in my crafty stash, so this is right up my alley. The challenges are always anything goes - with the condition of at least one die cut used (defined by using a die cut machine, manual or electronic, not a purchased pre-fabricated die cut).

I made this card at my bestie, Leanne's, last time I visited her - and I love it! The designer paper is amazing and who doesn't love a big, bold font?!? So pretty! Here's a close up:

Well, that’s my card for this month's challenge - I do hope you will join us! You have until July 28th to participate. We would love to have you! Cheers!

A Cut Above - June

I am back with another post for the "A Cut Above" Creative Team! 

 If you aren’t familiar with A Cut Above, we share monthly challenges that are all about die-cutting. I have a lot of dies in my crafty stash, so this is right up my alley. The challenges are always anything goes - with the condition of at least one die cut used (defined by using a die cut machine, manual or electronic, not a purchased pre-fabricated die cut).

I made this card at my bestie, Leanne's, place a couple months ago. It was a lot of fun creating a unique fold card :) Here's a close up of the front with some of my die cuts:

Well, that’s my card for this month's challenge - I do hope you will join us! You have until June 28th to participate. We would love to have you! Cheers!

Birthday Wishes at A Cut Above

I am back with another post for the "A Cut Above" Creative Team! 

If you aren’t familiar with A Cut Above, we share monthly challenges that are all about die-cutting. The challenges are always anything goes - with the condition of at least one die cut used (defined by using a die cut machine, manual or electronic, not a purchased pre-fabricated die cut).

I decided to go dig through my stash of dies, and I came across these 2 that work so well together - I am not sure where they are from as I was gifted them many years ago and they were just in a plastic sleeve. I figured this would be an awesome masculine card. The scene behind the trees is a piece of designer paper from Stampin' Up! as well as the sentiment...here's a close up:

Well, that’s my card for this month's challenge - I do hope you will join us! You have until May 28th to participate. We would love to have you! Cheers!