What's Your Number?

Wowza, we are half way thru September....

it seems to go by so quickly doesn't it?

Halfway also brings us to a new challenge theme at

Dies R Us Challenges!

The theme is 'What's Your Number'?

We want to see you use numbers somewhere on your projects.

I have to admit, this one stumped me a bit,

why I don't know as how hard is it

to put a number on your card..it's not hard at all!!

I decided to add a few random numbers from a new die I just received

Cheapo Dies Typewriter Font

This die not only has the numbers but the alpha as well.

For the base I used a polka dot paper and a rectangleI (embossed with dots) from

Tutti Designs Nesting Stitched Rectangles

The Tutti Designs Balloon Bouquet was cut in red
and I did a bit of random dots and random 'stitching' on it.

To finish I added the word Celebrate from
Tutti Designs Word Set Celebrate.

We would love to have you join our challenge at Dies R Us....
(you could win a gift certificate to the DRU store).

Make sure to pop on over and see all the 'number' cards the
Design Team has created.

County Fair

It's County Fair time at Dies R Us challenges!
Come visit the challenge blog and see
all the fun 'county fair' inspiration!

I had a couple ideas rolling around in my head
for this one and settled on my farm animals die.
The die I used is 
Die-Versions Sweet Petites Farm Animal Border.
(colored with some Copics)
The entire card was built around that.

I started with cutting a gingham hill background using
Lawn Fawn Stitched Hillside Borders,
adding the animal border to that,
then Impression Obsession Grass Border .

Some calico 
Impression Obsession Clouds and a few sequins
were added to the top of the card.

And, of course you can't have a county fair without a
blue ribbon!
I made my ribbon using

Cheery Lynn Designs Horizon Fish Tail Banners

and the smallest circle from
Die-Versions Stitched Nesting Circles

and a rosette.
However, you could use X-cut Rosettes.

Fluttering Leaves

Time for a new challenge at the

Dies R Us Challenge blog.

The theme is Doilies and/or Lace.

Well, I struggled with this one as I happen to love doily dies

 and the struggle was which one to use!

Being it's the second week of August I decided to

create a fall card.

I started with a Memory Box Open Studio Stitched Circles die

for the base of the card and also using the smaller circle for the

stamped sentiment.

You just position you die slightly above the scored line so it will not cut

entirely through leaving you with a nice card base.

The next layer I used a doily die

 Cheery Lynn Designs Fall Leaf Doily.

This die also comes with an 'angel wing'.

If you are not familiar with that , it is a die

that can be cut to place underneath the doily, 

usually in a contrasting color.

To finish, I used a few fun die cuts.

The birdhouse is Impression Obsession Birdhouse Set.

The pumpkins are Cheery Lynn Designs Fall Pumpkins.

And we can't forget the little black bird,

it is a die from Cheery Lynn Designs Bird Bath Set.

One of the other fun things of this card  

is that I was able to cut every piece from my scrap bags,

or snippets as they are called.

Now pop on over to the Dies R Us challenge blog and

take a peek at what the other teammates have created!

Join in with us, such an easy challenge!

entering the following challenges:
Cherry Lynn Designs .... Back To Nature

Day At The Beach

New challenge starting up today at the 

Dies R Us blog and the theme is

Beach/Water.

Perfect, don't you think for July?

I have lots of beach dies and have made lots of beach cards.

I had to give this one a bit of thought

and ended up die cutting a circle from

Memory Box Open Studio Stitched Circle Layers

then sponging Distress Inks Bermuda Bay and Crumb Cake on.

All the other dies I used were cut from various scrap papers

Impression Obsession Single Beach Chair

Impression Obsession Beach Fence

Impression Obsession Mini Nautical

except for the

Memory Box Open Studio Banner Parade

that was cut from a cover of one of my paper pads.

The beach fence I popped up in a few places, 

trying to make it look like the real thing.

Just a fun nautical card, one I think would make an 

excellent retirement card!

Make sure to visit at the

Dies R Us challenge blog 

and see all the lovely cards by the Design Team.

Entering the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamps .... Create A Scene (7-20)

Try It On Tuesdays .... Happy Holidays (7-18)

Words To Craft By .... Just Keep Swimming (7-31)

It's Your Birthday

Hello my friends!

It's that time again for a new challenge at the

Dies R Us challenge blog.

The theme is Black & White and you may add an accent color if you wish!

I seem to have lots of A2 card stock ready to use, so I grabbed a black'

card stock base.   

I ran a panel of sticky back paper across a white card stock piece,

then sprinkled with black glitter and burnished with my finger.

Once that was done, I stamped a sentiment below the glitter.

I cut leaves from Sue Wilson Lace Edged Leaves 

and flowers from Sue Wilson String Flowers

(the flower dies were enabled from a previous DT member...

you know who you are...lol)!!

White pearls were added to each flower center 

and a trimmed Memory Box Precious Butterflies was the finish!

so, take a little trip on over to the

Dies R Us challenge blog and join in with us

for your chance to win a prize!!

Entering the following challenges:
Everybody Art Challenge .... Birthday
Crafting From The Heart .... ATG
Dream Valley Challenges .... ATG

Just A Little 'Note"

Hello All!!

Time for a new challenge at the Dies R Us challenge blog.

The theme is "Stitching Real or Faux'!

I just love what the other girls created and almost joined in

with a 'doggie' theme myself,

but just so happens the day I was creating my card

a new order arrived from Dies R Us

and I couldn't resist jumping in with one of my new dies!

This die is a first for me from this company 

Precious Marieke and the die is Musical Frame.

This die cuts like a dream and is so detailed, 

has a VERY reasonable price and is about 6 x 6 in size.

I cut it from black card stock,

then used Memory Box Open Studio Stitched Squares

to cut 3 stitched panels from white, black and red card stock

using the 3 biggest dies of the six.

I added a glittered music note using Sparkle N Sprinkle Gypsy Red glitter

and a few red sequins.

The sentiment is a very old one from a set that has no name on it,

I just thought the 'play' on the word 'note' was perfect...

sorry I am 'goofy' like that...LOL!

So now you need to head on over to the Dies R Us challenge blog and see what

my teammates have created... 

and why not join in with us

after all, YOU could win a gift certificate to the store !!

Don't forget to stop on over at the 

Dies R Us inspiration blog as well

for more beautiful daily inspiration.


Entering the following challenges: 
Crafting With Friends  #12.... ATG
Crafting With Attitude .... ATG
Crafting by Design ... Seeing Red

Hello Fall

This is my post on the

Dies R Us Blog today!!

Good Thursday morning on this 3rd of September.

Last week in Michigan it sure felt like Fall,

however this week it is right back to summer and in the 90's,

very typical of where I live!

All that being said, I am beginning to get in the "fallish" mood

plus the fact I was itching to use a new Harvest House paper pad!!

I went with a somewhat clean and simple card this week

using a  Die-Versions Express Edges die I just received called "Hello Fall".

I just love these dies and you will see it here again!

Now, I could have added a ribbon, sequins, etc, 

but I wanted to keep the card simple to mail.

I cut a few leaves from Impression Obsession Leaves and

a few Cheery Lynn Designs Fall Pumpkins.

I love the dies used as well as the paper....

what do you think?

Don't forget to visit us here

Monday - Friday for a new inspiration project each day.

Join us at our Dies R Us challenge blog for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate

to the Dies R Us store...

there are new things coming in all the time!

Thanks for visiting with me!

Diane

Entering the following challenges:
Crafting Musketeers ...Autumnal Colors
Our Creative Corner .... Shades of Autumn
Crafting By Designs (M) .... ATG
Scrapyland .... ATG
4 Crafty Chicks .... Fall

Star Dust

Hi there!

I have a very quick card to show you today

using one of the new release dies from PoppyStamps

called "Stacked Stars".

Now I hate to say, but at the time of this posting,

this star die just flew out the door,

but if you can't wait for it to return,

try typing Star or Stars into the search button

and you will be amazed at how many there are to choose from.

Heck, I put the links in for you, so it couldn't get any easier!

I first applied a piece of sticky back paper to my gold foil paper,

then cut it out, making it super easy to attach to my base.

Speaking of the base,

I stenciled it with Gold Embossing Paste and

using one of the many stencils in store.

I used Memory Box Texture Splatter Spray,

but Zippy Dots,  Solo Stars, or Star Show

would be good choices, too...depending on the look you want.

I finished with a gold bow.

I think this would make a great golden anniversary card,

just by adding the numbers.

I am using it for my granddaughters 21st birthday

and on the inside it will say celebrate!

Don't forget to visit our challenge blog,

not only is there great inspiration to see,

but it's loads of fun to join in and maybe win a prize!!

Entering the following challenges:
Southern Girls .... Shine
Ruby's Rainbow .... Die Cuts/Punches
Tuesday Throwdown .... Texture (texture paste)

Country Road

Hi there!

I was feeling "a little bit country" today,..lol

so I created a fun country card!

I sponged a bit of a cloudy sky on,

then cut a barn using Die Versions Whispers Barn & Silo

from red card stock.  I backed it with white card stock,

simply by just cutting the edge.

Did you know that Dies R Us has their own brand of dies?

Well, they sure do, and I purchased these cute, cute little Lambs.

You get 5 different ones in the set, though I am only using 4 here.

I cut them from an already embossed card stock

for a bit of fun!!

They are the are perfect size and they will work well

for a baby card or Christmas card, too!

Every farm needs a dog to round up those lambs,

so I added an Impression Obsession Dog from the Dog Set.

My sentiment is an oldie from Flourishes.

A very simple card that easily can be mailed!

Check out all the dies "in store"...

and the incredible low shipping...FREE if your order is over $35 (US).

Don't forget to visit the Dies R Us challenge blog,

just by entering, you could be the next winner!!!

Thanks for visiting!!

Diane

Bearded Iris

This is my card on the

Dies R Us blog today!

Hi All!

Diane here with you on this Thursday before the Memorial Day holiday

with a card using one of the new flower dies in the

Dies R Us store!

I started with a background paper that I softened the color

by machine stitching vellum on top.

The Iris  die is by Frantic Stamper and called Mix and Match Irises.

If you are not familiar with these, they are flower dies 

that you can mix and match with Frantic Stamper Stems.

There are several other flowers to choose from, too.

You purchase the stems and the flower heads separately.

I think these dies would be pretty cut in white card stock,

then colored and shaded in with your pens and/or watercolors.

I also used a butterfly by Wild Rose Studio called Little Butterfly!

I love the detail and the size!

When in the Dies R Us store, enter in the word "butterfly"

and you will be amazed at how many different ones there are

to select from in various styles and sizes!!

Don't forget to come back tomorrow to see Alicia's inspiration project!

There is also an anniversary party going on at the

Dies R Us challenge blog with 5 prizes given out to five lucky entrants.

All you have to do is enter the challenge with an anniversary card!

Have a safe and fabulous holiday!!

Entering the following challenges:
Scrap & Craft .... Colors f Spring
Little Red Wagon .... To Die For

Stitched Memories

This is my post live at the Dies R Us  blog today...enjoy!!

Hi there!

It's Thursday and my time to share a card with you

using a few fun new dies I just received!

I make lots of fancy and fussy cards, 

but today I went an entirely different route!

A bit more clean and simple and easy to mail!

I started with a Memory Box Zippy Dots stencil

on white card stock using 

TH Distress Inks Spiced Marmalade and Peacock Feathers.

I cut out a circle with Memory  Box Stitched Circles layers.

This one is no longer in stock, but did you know if you

typed in the word "stitched" in the search box

many more will come up to choose from?

You can do this with any word and it is amazing how many fun dies

you can find that way!

My sentiment was stamped on with Versamark,

then embossed with Sparkle N Sprinkle Black Detail EB powder.

The stamp is a Magenta, if interested.

From scrap paper I cut Memory Box Surely Stitched Circle.

A few little flowers from my stash were added.

Don't forget to enter our Dies R Us Anniversary challenge.

It is all  month long celebrating Dies R Us 1st Anniversary!!

There will be FIVE lucky winners chosen to win a gift certificate...

hurry and join in for a chance to win!!

See you next Thursday!!

Diane

Entering the following challenges:
Addicted To Stamps .... CAS
Little Red Wagon ....Make An Impression
Word Art Wednesday .... ATG/Family Friendly
Creative Card Crew ....Embossing
Fan-Tastic Tuesday ....ATG/Twist add Flowers

Watercolor Daisies

This is my post today at Dies R Us.
Pop on over and leave some love if you would like!

Happy May to You!!

Diane with you today...my goodness, doesn't it seem like

I was just here...lol...where does the time go?

Spring is definitely in the air in Michigan.....

It's all about flowers and birds singing right now.

I can't seem to stop myself from making flowers..

they just make me happy.

 So, today I have a  pretty watercolor card to share with you.

I used newly released  Ken Oliver watercolor paper to make my flowers,

along with Sue Wilson Designs 

Finishing Touches Delicate Daisies Complete Petals

cut from the watercolor paper

and

Finishing Touches Open Petals cut from white card stock.

I just love these sets of dies.

You can use them in so many different ways.....

together as I did, or separate for a completely different look.

I haven't seen any hummingbirds yet this year,

but I added one to my card cut from a

Memory Box Forest Hummingbirds. 

The stamped image is from an old SU set Le Jardin Botanique.
Isn't it pretty?
I colored on the stamp with my SU markers,
then stamped.
The embossed panel is a Sizzix EB folder.


Have you seen all the NEW dies at Dies R Us right now??

Go take a peek, if like me, you will want them all!!

Dies R Us Challenge blog is having an anniversary party the month of May.

Join in our challenge with us and you "could be" one of five lucky winners!!!

Head on over and see what the Design Team has to inspire you.....

beautiful creations that are a "must see"!!

Thanks for visiting with me today...see you next week!
Diane

Entering the following challenges:
Scrapy Land .... ATG with SL die Crafty Ribbons .... ATG with Ribbon
Inspired by Stamping #93 .... Inspiration Photo

Time Out Challenge .... Home Sweet Home (color inspiration for me)

Creative Moments .... ATG/Color challenge

Special Day

This is my post on the

Dies R Us blog today...

I would love to have you stop by and

leave a comment...thank you!!

Hello there my Dies R Us Friends!

Diane with you on this sunny and happy Thursday...

I hope you are having  a great day as well!!

With Mother's Day being so close

I thought I would create a card any Mom would love to receive!

I also wanted a fun shape and created a circle card.

I love all my dies, but I have a few very favorite dies

and one happens to be the Cheery Lynn Designs French Pastry Doily die.

I remember when this die came out how excited I was to be able

to cut an exquisite doily in any color I wanted!

This is the die I used today to "build" my card on!

I made a few Roses using Spellbinders Spiral Blossom Four.

I colored these with PanPastels, and brushed on glitter.

The leaves under the Roses are from 

Cheery Lynn Designs Stacker Flower #1 Leaf.

I also added a bit of white "greenery using 

Cheery Lynn Designs Wreath Strip.

Another of my favorite dies I purchased recently is the

Impression Obsession Heart Stems,

these I tucked in with the Roses.

I finished with a sentiment stamped on my new, 

all time favorite die Memory Box Stitched Circle Layers.

I can't say enough good things about this set,

it is fabulous!!

Don't forget we have a challenge blog you can 

join in with us and have a chance to win a gift certificate to the store.....

hope to see there!!

I will be back next Thursday with  more inspiration!!

Entering the following challenges:
Cheery Lynn Designs .... ATG
Inspiration Destination .... ATG
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday ....ATG
Word Art Wednesday ....ATG
In The Pink .... CAS or Fussy and Fancy