tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78454561949098424882012-02-01T20:15:03.584-05:00Die Cuts R Us Design TeamClaudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06148319279305269529noreply@blogger.comBlogger2821100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-19397386411588943162010-05-04T09:29:00.005-04:002010-05-04T16:41:58.552-04:00We Have Moved!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S-Ac79NR9rI/AAAAAAAABn8/XCdAtwnzCFY/s1600/moved.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S-Ac79NR9rI/AAAAAAAABn8/XCdAtwnzCFY/s400/moved.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The design team and I have a new blog home and a new name:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://acraftylittleplace.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A Crafty Little Place</span></span></span></a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you so much for your wonderful support at the Die Cuts R Us design team blog! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Die Cuts R Us is now so much more than just "die cuts". We have crafty friends that work with so many beautiful techniques and supplies, that we just have to get "with the program". As soon as the title "a crafty little place" came to me, it was perfect. That is exactly what my store is: a crafty little place. I work very hard to provide the best products possible, with the best possible price, and most importantly with the best customer service possible. I am so grateful for each and every one of you.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Our blog name is the only thing that has changed names; Die Cuts R Us, the store, remains the same.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">www.diecutsrus.com</span></span></a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">So come on over, and visit us at our new blog home; the crafty doors are open!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Have a happy crafty day!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S-AeR3iHgEI/AAAAAAAABoE/U5XfBd4ZsIQ/s1600/C%26CO+Siggy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S-AeR3iHgEI/AAAAAAAABoE/U5XfBd4ZsIQ/s320/C%26CO+Siggy.png" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-1939738641158894316?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06148319279305269529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-54124845994613696132010-05-03T00:01:00.006-04:002010-05-03T10:25:21.699-04:00Winner's Post for Double Duty Challenge<div style="text-align: center;">Can you believe this is the last Winner's Post that will be here? Don't fret though, our new home will be filled with fun challenges each week and a fabulous new group of winner's for each challenge.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As always we had some amazing entries and you made it doubley hard to choose a winner and a top three. Still, it had to be done. I'm please to present to you this week's top four (I know...I just couldn't get it to just three...):</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ann of </span></span></strong><a href="http://raindropechodesigns.blogspot.com/2010/04/bunches-of-mothers-day-cards.html"><span style="color: cyan;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Raindrop Echo</span></span></strong></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Katie of </span></span><a href="http://kd-creations.blogspot.com/2010/04/mom-wordbook-with-cricut.html"><span style="color: magenta;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">KD-Creations</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cheryl of </span></span><a href="http://shestamps.blogspot.com/2010/04/under-sea-meljens-designs-shaped-card.html"><span style="color: lime;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">She Stamps</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Marie of </span></span><a href="http://cardmakingmazza.blogspot.com/2010/04/dcru-challenge-36.html"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Card Making Mazza</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And our overall winner is:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><strong>Carolyn of </strong></span><a href="http://creativecardcorner.blogspot.com/2010/04/mmsc51-celebration-of-friendshipand.html"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><strong><span style="color: #e06666;">Creative</span> <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Card</span> <span style="color: #674ea7;">Corner</span></strong></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S97ceAOVemI/AAAAAAAABns/x-EfuaVlplY/s1600/51+card+with+envelope+006-1.JPG.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S97ceAOVemI/AAAAAAAABns/x-EfuaVlplY/s320/51+card+with+envelope+006-1.JPG.jpeg" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ladies don't forget to grab your buttons and display them on your blogs...you've earned them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Please stop by each of their blogs and leave them a great big CONGRATULATIONS for placing in the challenge. Each of these ladies did a fantastic job. We are so glad to have had you join in the last challenge here at the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/">DCRU</a> DT Blog. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Please join us Tuesday for <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.acraftylittleplace.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #741b47;">A Crafty Little Place</span></a> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Challenge. We have a special fun sponsor for the coming challenge so stop on over and check it out Tuesday, May 4th!!! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">SMiLES!</div><div style="text-align: center;">GWeN</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-5412484599461369613?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-40594256515938942322010-05-01T13:31:00.000-04:002010-05-01T13:31:33.793-04:00GDT - Tanya Johnson<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Easel card with Box</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">by Tanya Jonhson</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Cut the following size pieces of cardstock </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9xfuU8-0RI/AAAAAAAABSc/zColP0lKT1E/s1600/1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9xfuU8-0RI/AAAAAAAABSc/zColP0lKT1E/s320/1.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Box</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2 - 4'' x 6 7/8''</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 - 6 3/4'' x 5 1/4''</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Easel Card</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 - 8'' x 5 3/8''</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 - 4'' x 5 3/8''</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Score the 4'' x 6 7/8'' piece of card at 3/4'' and 6 1/8'' on both pieces </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9xfvvb4cHI/AAAAAAAABSk/W68-jyLPr5k/s1600/2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9xfvvb4cHI/AAAAAAAABSk/W68-jyLPr5k/s320/2.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Place glue the small edges of the each piece to each other </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9xfyZ2CIpI/AAAAAAAABSs/V8_5KEP8Vu4/s1600/3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9xfyZ2CIpI/AAAAAAAABSs/V8_5KEP8Vu4/s320/3.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Form a wrap for the drawer to go in </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9xf0-w86QI/AAAAAAAABS0/1fLWJwP1rTo/s1600/4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9xf0-w86QI/AAAAAAAABS0/1fLWJwP1rTo/s320/4.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">5. Take the piece of cardstock that is 6 3/4'' x 5 1/4'' score 3/4'' in on each edge </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9xf3n4jSdI/AAAAAAAABS8/tcWl_-nVic8/s1600/5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9xf3n4jSdI/AAAAAAAABS8/tcWl_-nVic8/s320/5.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">6. Form the drawer (you may have to cut one slit on each corner to make flaps </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9xf5BkgOiI/AAAAAAAABTE/cO1zg5L-hZc/s1600/6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9xf5BkgOiI/AAAAAAAABTE/cO1zg5L-hZc/s320/6.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">7. Create the easel card by taking the 8'' x 5 3/8'' piece of cardstock and scoring at 4'' and 6''</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9xf7252lMI/AAAAAAAABTM/vpT0C-DWGs0/s1600/7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9xf7252lMI/AAAAAAAABTM/vpT0C-DWGs0/s320/7.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">8. Decorate the top and base of the easel card as desired. Here I took a couple spellbinders to use as a base for my image </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9xf_iS2s5I/AAAAAAAABTU/LK0vxJcOdkQ/s1600/8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9xf_iS2s5I/AAAAAAAABTU/LK0vxJcOdkQ/s320/8.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Final project </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9xgEl3PHFI/AAAAAAAABTc/ldFREyjbFS0/s1600/9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9xgEl3PHFI/AAAAAAAABTc/ldFREyjbFS0/s320/9.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Supplies used:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_761/80s-Anya-LIMITED-EDITION.htm">80's Anya from The Greeting Farm</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm">Copics</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_109/Neutral-Colors.htm">Black Cardstock </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_21/Bo-Bunny.htm">Mango Luau DP</a> from BoBunny</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_392/Bo-Bunny-Mango-Luau-Collection-Flowers.htm">Green Flower from BoBunny</a> (coordinates with Mango Luau)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_21/Bo-Bunny.htm">Butttons/Rhinestones from BoBunny</a> (coordinates with Mango Luau)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hugs!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em>Tanya</em></span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Tanya thank you so much for putting this fantastic tutorial together for us. It is just the coolest little project! You can find Tanya's blog at www(dot)little-scrapper(dot)blogspot(dot)com or,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> just click <a href="http://www.little-scrapper.blogspot.com/">HERE</a> .</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't forget to come back Monday and check out the winners of our Double Duty Challenge. We've had some fantastic entries again this week. Pop on over by clicking <a href="http://diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/2010/04/challenge-36-double-duty.html">HERE</a> and check them all out through the Mr. Linky link.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you haven't had a chance to see the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm"><span style="color: magenta;">BRAND NEW PUDDLEJUMPERS</span></a> and the other Amazing stamp sets from <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Claudia & Company</span></a>, pleae take a moment to stop by <a href="http://diecutrus.com/"><span style="color: #38761d;">DCRU</span></a> and check them out. These are seriously adorable and they now have sentiments too! Two of those sets were designed by our very own CLAUDIA!!! She has put together the nicest sentiments not only in English but also Spanish for our Latino friends. I'm super excited about this for her and I hope you'll give her a little love here on the blog!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a happy and blessed weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">SMiLES!</div><div style="text-align: center;">GWeN<br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-4059425651593894232?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-1418930300302713892010-04-30T13:10:00.003-04:002010-04-30T13:26:14.086-04:00April Card Kit - LUSH Part 3<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello all you Mini Card Kit fans!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you aren't sure what a Mini Card Kit is... I'm gonna tell Ya!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This year, Claudia had the idea of offering her customers Card Kits. </div><div style="text-align: center;">She constructed the perfect little bundle of everything needed to </div><div style="text-align: center;">create a wonderful array of greeting cards.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now whether you are a beginner card maker or a seasoned designer...these card kits are perfect!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Perfect for beginners because it offers you a great taste of all the supplies needed for a </div><div style="text-align: center;">great card making session. For the Seasoned designer/card maker...the kits </div><div style="text-align: center;">offer a great addition to your already established card making supply.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway you look at it, either from a beginner or advanced perceptive, one thing is certain...these kits </div><div style="text-align: center;">are just the right amount of paper, card stock, embellishments and ribbon. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Just the right amount to give you a little sample of what you will want<br />or need to order more of.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's hard to tell online whether or not that paper is high quality, or a color that you will really </div><div style="text-align: center;">like, but buy purchasing Claudia's Card Kits and Paper Sampler Packs...you will have </div><div style="text-align: center;">NO Doubt that Claudia carries only Top Quality, Name Brand. </div><div style="text-align: center;">She is very selective and brings us only the best in the paper crafting world!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now you have seen my April Card Kit - <a href="http://diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/2010/04/april-card-kit-lush.html"><b>LUSH Part I</b></a> and <a href="http://diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/2010/04/april-card-kit-lush-part-2.html"><b>Part II</b></a> posts, but you </div><div style="text-align: center;">haven't seen everything the kit offers.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my last post featuring the April Mini Card Kit, but if you hurry you will </div><div style="text-align: center;">have plenty of time to get a kit before they are all gone!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The <b>April Mini Card Kit</b> here at <b>DCRU</b> is made up of the <b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>My Mind's Eye LUSH</b> <b>Paper Collection</b>!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S8he75toOLI/AAAAAAAABlM/OeWgs_kt2Vs/s1600/MCKApril.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S8he75toOLI/AAAAAAAABlM/OeWgs_kt2Vs/s320/MCKApril.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">The April mini card kit includes:</span><br style="font-family: Georgia;" /><span style="color: dodgerblue; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 10pt;">6 sheets of 8.5x11 Prism Papers cardstock</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: dodgerblue;"> </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: dodgerblue;">8 sheets of 6x6 My Minds Eye Lush Collection patterned paper</span><br style="color: dodgerblue;" /><span style="color: dodgerblue;">1 package of Kaisercraft Pearls<br />16 Prima Ivory small flowers</span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: dodgerblue;">3 yards of coordinating ribbon (3 styles, 1 yard each)</span></span></span></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;">All of this for only <b>$9.99</b>...WOWZERS!!<br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are the last 5 cards I was able to make using the April Kit. Remember, I have </div><div style="text-align: center;">already shown you 7 cards and a 6X6 scrap page...12 cards and 1 Scrap Page in all!!<br />Yep all that from one little mini card kit...I promise!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9sDwIrZeLI/AAAAAAAAZbU/ViODvPE92tg/s1600/DCRU-ACC11-LORiBOYD3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9sDwIrZeLI/AAAAAAAAZbU/ViODvPE92tg/s320/DCRU-ACC11-LORiBOYD3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Card Size: 4 1/4" X 6"</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stamp : So Random Sentiments by Claudia Harvey</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9sDrAstfjI/AAAAAAAAZbM/8u6jGO2tCh8/s1600/DCRU-ACC10-LORiBOYD3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9sDrAstfjI/AAAAAAAAZbM/8u6jGO2tCh8/s400/DCRU-ACC10-LORiBOYD3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Card Size: 3" X 5 1/2"</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stamp : So Random Sentiments by Claudia Harvey</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9sDk5NdVVI/AAAAAAAAZa8/VxBmCM5nbdI/s1600/DCRU-ACC7-LORiBOYD3+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9sDk5NdVVI/AAAAAAAAZa8/VxBmCM5nbdI/s400/DCRU-ACC7-LORiBOYD3+.jpg" width="245" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Card Size: 3" X 5 1/2"</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stamp : So Random Sentiments by Claudia Harvey</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9sDcEsgyjI/AAAAAAAAZa0/uuGpsUJSNso/s1600/DCRU-ACC2-LORiBOYD3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9sDcEsgyjI/AAAAAAAAZa0/uuGpsUJSNso/s320/DCRU-ACC2-LORiBOYD3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Card Size: 4" 5 1/2"</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stamp : So Random Sentiments by Claudia Harvey</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9sDokkBQdI/AAAAAAAAZbE/axV1FDy72Fo/s1600/DCRU-ACC8-LORiBOYD3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9sDokkBQdI/AAAAAAAAZbE/axV1FDy72Fo/s320/DCRU-ACC8-LORiBOYD3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Card Size: 3 1/4" X 4 1/4"</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stamp : So Random Sentiments by Claudia Harvey<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ok, so I know you are probably wondering where I got those awesome Sentiment </div><div style="text-align: center;">stamps.....Welllllll, I am super happy to announce that my dear friend and our very </div><div style="text-align: center;">own <span style="font-size: large;">Claudia Harvey</span> is now added <b>stamp designer</b> to her resume!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;">She has designed these super fun sentiments called <span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So Random Sentiments </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fab name huh?!?! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Well, you have her and her 12 year old son, Christian to thank for that cool name!!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bravo Christian!! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yipppeee and big Congrats to Claudia!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love them so much...I even found a perfect one to add the my already showcased 6X6 Scrap Page:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9sHBJ3uWNI/AAAAAAAAZbc/xSlxBttK76E/s1600/DCRU-ACC3-LORiBOYD3+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9sHBJ3uWNI/AAAAAAAAZbc/xSlxBttK76E/s320/DCRU-ACC3-LORiBOYD3+.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, my page is complete!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a photo of everything I made using this fabulous April Mini Card Kit:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9sK-d4kdNI/AAAAAAAAZbk/lWUs69aG4ZI/s1600/DCRU-ACC-ALL.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9sK-d4kdNI/AAAAAAAAZbk/lWUs69aG4ZI/s320/DCRU-ACC-ALL.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Keep in mind I DID NOT use anything other than the supplies in the kit, other than the stamps and the copics to color the stamped images. That's right everything you see was from the kit!! What a value!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">And here is everything I had left over...Yep...I have left overs. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Hard to believe huh?!?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9sLXSz0zLI/AAAAAAAAZbs/bBoCLrWxuqc/s1600/DCRU-ACCLeftOvers-LORiBOYD.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9sLXSz0zLI/AAAAAAAAZbs/bBoCLrWxuqc/s320/DCRU-ACCLeftOvers-LORiBOYD.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Trust you HAVE to get these kits they are AWESOME!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">And for only <b>$9.99</b>...You can't beat it!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">These <b>So Random Sentiment Stamps</b> will be available for purchase tonight at </div><div style="text-align: center;">12 midnight est along with the other stamps from <a href="http://www.claudiaandcompany.blogspot.com/"><b>Claudia and Co.</b></a> in the May Release!! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the newest <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm"><b>Puddle Jumpers</b></a>...I think they are my favorite and I cannot wait for you all to see them!!</div>We are also introducing a new stamp artist, <b>Maree Truelove</b>!! </div><div style="text-align: center;">She is super talented and her images are super fun to play with!! </div><div style="text-align: center;">So be sure to join us tonight at the Claudia and Co. blog at midnight for the start of the <b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Claudia and Company May Release Blog Hop!!</b><br /><br />Also, don't forget to join us at <a href="http://acraftylittleplace.blogspot.com/"><b>A Crafty Little Place</b></a> for all the FUN coming soon!! <b><br /></b><br /><br />Now hop on over to the DCRU Shop and get your own April Mini Card Kit!!<br /><br />I hope you enjoyed my Post!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Hugs and Blessings - </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/329/4E1F9448FAC9DE73B9E1985307AD8C4F.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: medium none;" /></a></span></span></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-141893030030271389?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>LORinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-26655520800244507252010-04-29T00:00:00.081-04:002010-04-29T00:00:03.997-04:00Crafty Cricut Time :)<div align="center">Happy day everyone! It's Sammye Jo, your Inspiration hostess for today :)</div><div align="center">It's no secret that I LOVE my Cricut Expression and all the goodies that go with it!<br />I think I use it daily. (For real. lol)<br />Did you know that Claudia carries several items for your <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_7/Cricut.htm">Cricut</a>! I know we all tell you about the card making goodies and embellies, but there are lots of GREAT Cricut products available at <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_7/Cricut.htm">DCRU</a> at <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><strong>45% off</strong></span> regular price. NO JOKE! <br />A few of my favorites!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S9ipZh4qtTI/AAAAAAAAFPQ/kVqS-2u9NIg/s1600/markers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S9ipZh4qtTI/AAAAAAAAFPQ/kVqS-2u9NIg/s200/markers.jpg" tt="true" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_63/Cricut-Color-Primary-Collection.htm">markers</a>! These are a STEAL at DCRU. The doors to creativity fly open when you buy your first pack! Seriously. Just think about it. Everything you can cut, you can DRAW right onto the page! I made this 2 page layout using my markers and the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_90/Don-Juan-Cricut-Cartridge.htm">Don Juan Cartridge</a> (also available at DCRU and it is HARD to find sometimes!!!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S9irh_0G-NI/AAAAAAAAFPY/YOXVc4yq0GM/s1600/DSCN2063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S9irh_0G-NI/AAAAAAAAFPY/YOXVc4yq0GM/s320/DSCN2063.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div>Another fav in the DCRU, the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_76/Cricut-Tool-Kit.htm">TOOL KIT</a>! <br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S9ir7KmP6ZI/AAAAAAAAFPg/Rh-pxfQIi9s/s1600/tool+kit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S9ir7KmP6ZI/AAAAAAAAFPg/Rh-pxfQIi9s/s200/tool+kit.jpg" tt="true" width="200" /></a><br />So very handy to have for all those little cuts! And the scraper makes cleaning of the scraps from the mat a breeze!<br />Another fav in the Cricut Department is the vinyl! DCRU Offers it in 5 different colors! I did a <a href="http://diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/2009/12/tutorial-how-to-apply-vinyl-die-cut-to.html">tutorial here</a> back last year about using your Cricut and Vinyl to apply on a candleand another Cricut and vinyl post <a href="http://diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/2009/11/spotlight-cricut-vinyl.html">here</a>! <br />Here are some super fun things I have made with the vinyl and my Cricut!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S9iso7bT4UI/AAAAAAAAFPo/RJS0PudN0OA/s1600/bright+fun+jars.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S9iso7bT4UI/AAAAAAAAFPo/RJS0PudN0OA/s320/bright+fun+jars.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S9isv710_0I/AAAAAAAAFPw/dCL8-JyQGyw/s1600/DSCN0239.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S9isv710_0I/AAAAAAAAFPw/dCL8-JyQGyw/s320/DSCN0239.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div>and<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S9is5VrD6VI/AAAAAAAAFP4/1LBk-6o-eK4/s1600/DSCN1411.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S9is5VrD6VI/AAAAAAAAFP4/1LBk-6o-eK4/s320/DSCN1411.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div>There are so many possibilities!!!!<br />And, if you do not own the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_425/NEW-Everyday-Paper-Dolls-Cricut-Cartridge.htm">Everyday Paper Dolls Cartridge</a>, you should!!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S9itrNwtqTI/AAAAAAAAFQA/HfdPFMv7tKQ/s1600/291042tn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S9itrNwtqTI/AAAAAAAAFQA/HfdPFMv7tKQ/s320/291042tn.jpg" tt="true" /></a></div>SO many cool cuts, ecspecially if you have kiddos! <br /><a href="http://ladybug820.blogspot.com/">Sharon</a>, a Cricut Pro :) made this fab card using it!!!! How cool!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S9ivBJsYLyI/AAAAAAAAFQI/YEHgTV9Bfzg/s1600/004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S9ivBJsYLyI/AAAAAAAAFQI/YEHgTV9Bfzg/s320/004.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div>So, all you Cricut buffs out there--- what is your favorite Cricut cartridge, accessory, etc? Please share!!! We would love to hear from you!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-2665552080024450725?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sammye Jonoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-75613384945912489792010-04-28T10:03:00.005-04:002010-04-28T10:06:52.678-04:00Special Alert... Special Alert!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://acraftylittleplace.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S9g_wHcJGuI/AAAAAAAABl8/rC2Dd07LOhc/s640/WeRmoving.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1276116565"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1276116565">Click </a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1276116565">HERE</a></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://acraftylittleplace.blogspot.com/"> to visit our new home.</a></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-7561338494591248979?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06148319279305269529noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-55739833147840125392010-04-27T00:01:00.002-04:002010-04-27T01:09:44.382-04:00Challenge #36 - Double Duty<div align="center"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9YtEbebJGI/AAAAAAAABRs/w5R6QpaB9VE/s1600/Challenge+Header.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9YtEbebJGI/AAAAAAAABRs/w5R6QpaB9VE/s320/Challenge+Header.png" tt="true" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Okay as if it wasn't fun enough to do a DCRU Challenge we've made it even better...a challenge that lets you create TWO projects! You choose what you do, cards, lay outs, gift card with matching tags...whatever floats your boat. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Our DT used the<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_13/American-Crafts.htm"> American Crafts</a> Everyday and Backyard DP to create these little beauties:<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">CARA</span></strong></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S9Tgqc1VJII/AAAAAAAABTI/jyn7E_3jAOk/s1600/Challenge36Layout1byCaraErlam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S9Tgqc1VJII/AAAAAAAABTI/jyn7E_3jAOk/s320/Challenge36Layout1byCaraErlam.jpg" tt="true" /></a></div><br /><div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S9TgxWLNgMI/AAAAAAAABTQ/EkylEk-z15c/s1600/Challenge36Layout2byCaraErlam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S9TgxWLNgMI/AAAAAAAABTQ/EkylEk-z15c/s320/Challenge36Layout2byCaraErlam.jpg" tt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Recipe:</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_13/American-Crafts.htm">American Crafts Everyday and Backyard Collection</a>; <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm">Copic Markers</a>; <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_736/Memento-Full-Size-Die-Ink-Pad-TUXEDO-BLACK.htm">Memento Tuxedo Black Ink</a>; <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1152/Neenah-Classic-Crest-SOLAR-WHITE-8-12x11-80LB.-25-Sheets-Smooth-Cardstock.htm">Neenah Cardstock</a>; <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1726/NEW-CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-DAVEY.htm">Puddle Jumper Davey</a>; <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1401/GILLIAN-ROBERTS-Skateboard-Dude-by-Stampavie.htm">Stampavie Skateboard Dude</a>; <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1539/Tim-Holtz-Paper-Distresser.htm">Tim Holtz Paper Distresser</a>; <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm">Spellbinders Nestabilities</a>; <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1083/Candy-Dots--SPRING-GREEN.htm">Spring Green Candy Dots</a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color: magenta;">SHERI</span></strong></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S9C8pCpbfMI/AAAAAAAAB_o/vjZlWgDqz7E/s1600/Sheri_DCRU_Challenge%2336.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463073761271708866" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S9C8pCpbfMI/AAAAAAAAB_o/vjZlWgDqz7E/s400/Sheri_DCRU_Challenge%2336.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 324px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Recipe (Items found in <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">DCRU</span> Store</a>):<br />Back Yard and Everyday Collections DP (<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_13/American-Crafts.htm">American Crafts</a>); Puddle Jumpers Emma and Lucas (<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm">Claudia and Co</a>); Petite Oval, Petite Scallop Oval, Classic Rectangle, and Labels Trio (<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_51/Spellbinders.htm"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Nestabilities</span></a>);<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_779/Paper-Piercer-Deluxe.htm"> Paper Piercer</a>; <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Copics</span> & Memento Tuxedo Black Ink</a>; Ribbon (<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1128/May-Arts-Ribbon-TURQUOISEBROWN-Stripes-58-x-5yds..htm">May Arts</a>)</div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange;"><strong>JONI</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S9S7vRBfGTI/AAAAAAAAE6w/MrLgLVarSVI/s1600/100_6923-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S9S7vRBfGTI/AAAAAAAAE6w/MrLgLVarSVI/s400/100_6923-1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_256/Backyard-Collection-BOING.htm">American Crafts Backyard collection designer papers</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm">Copics and Memento Ink</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1246/Miss-Anya-Love-Collection.htm">The Greeting Farm Miss Anya Love Collection</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1238/Satin-Ribbon-BROWN-58-x-5-Yds..htm">satin brown ribbon</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S9S7tVmVVtI/AAAAAAAAE6o/utNqXqnTjA0/s1600/100_6920-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S9S7tVmVVtI/AAAAAAAAE6o/utNqXqnTjA0/s400/100_6920-1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_13/2/American-Crafts.htm">American Crafts Everday collection designer papers</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1210/American-Crafts-Buttons-BRIGHTS.htm">American Crafts buttons</a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://heathersheavinlystampations.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;"><strong>Heather</strong></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S9ZclXH6P3I/AAAAAAAAIYk/Ww2dyCv0VNk/s1600/IMG_1894+eR+copy.jpg+Water" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S9ZclXH6P3I/AAAAAAAAIYk/Ww2dyCv0VNk/s400/IMG_1894+eR+copy.jpg+Water" tt="true" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S9ZcuP-LOVI/AAAAAAAAIYs/HSsFCaXVqLA/s1600/IMG_1892+eR+copy.jpg+Water" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="397" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S9ZcuP-LOVI/AAAAAAAAIYs/HSsFCaXVqLA/s400/IMG_1892+eR+copy.jpg+Water" tt="true" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;"><strong>Recipe:</strong></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_13/American-Crafts.htm"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">American Crafts Everyday, and ? Paper</span></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1152/Neenah-Classic-Crest-SOLAR-WHITE-8-12x11-80LB.-25-Sheets-Smooth-Cardstock.htm"><span style="color: #ffd966;">NeeNah Classic White Heavy Card Stock</span></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1724/NEW-CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-LUCAS.htm"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Puddle Jumper Stamp - Lucas</span></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1549/CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-DAISY.htm"><span style="color: #93c47d;">Puddle Jumper Stamp - Daisy</span></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1241/Satin-Ribbon-CORAL-58-x-5-Yds..htm"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">Satin Ribbon - Coral</span></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_752/Glue-Glider-Pro-14-Perma-Tac-Cartridge-Refill.htm"><span style="color: #ffd966;">Glue Glider Pro Permanent Adhesive</span></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1754/Dew-Drops-CHERRY-CHOCOLATE.htm"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Glue Dots Cherry Chocolate</span></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1758/Dew-Drops-FLAMES.htm"><span style="color: #93c47d;">Glue Dots Flames</span></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><strong>AMBER</strong></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9YtCHCFonI/AAAAAAAABRk/pboRsl5Rst4/s1600/Amber%2336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9YtCHCFonI/AAAAAAAABRk/pboRsl5Rst4/s320/Amber%2336.jpg" tt="true" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Recipe:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_13/American-Crafts.htm">American Crafts PP</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">AC <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1717/6x6-Sampler-Paper-Pack-DEAR-LIZZY.htm">Dear Lizzy</a> Rub-Ons</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_88/Ribbon.htm">Mays Art Ribbon</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Spellbinder <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm">Nestabilities</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm">Copics</a></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://byloridesigns.blogspot.com/">Lori Boyd</a></div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9YXPrsiuxI/AAAAAAAAZWM/vyZeYephGNE/s1600/DCRU-Doubles-LORIBOYD1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="341" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9YXPrsiuxI/AAAAAAAAZWM/vyZeYephGNE/s400/DCRU-Doubles-LORIBOYD1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Recipe:</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm?keyword=Everyday&cond=advand&category=">American Crafts - Everyday Paper Collection</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm">Puddle Jumper Reagan Stamp</a></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://hbbug.blogspot.com/">Hannah Boyd</a></div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9YXSGFhC8I/AAAAAAAAZWU/dUhQh7PD4RI/s1600/DCRU-Doubles2-Hannah1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9YXSGFhC8I/AAAAAAAAZWU/dUhQh7PD4RI/s400/DCRU-Doubles2-Hannah1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Recipe:</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm?keyword=Everyday&cond=advand&category=">American Crafts - Everyday Paper Collection</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm">Puddle Jumper Lucas Stamp</a></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><span style="color: magenta;">SAMMYE JO</span></strong></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S8tDenqLCvI/AAAAAAAAFNw/8PeSfWbjiOs/s1600/DSCN2612.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S8tDenqLCvI/AAAAAAAAFNw/8PeSfWbjiOs/s320/DSCN2612.JPG" wt="true" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Items available at <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/">DCRU</a>:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm">Prism Cardstock</a>, <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1222/Tim-Holtz-Distress-Ink-Pad-TEA-DYE.htm">Tim Holtz Distressed Ink</a>, <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_13/American-Crafts.htm">American Crafts Patterned Papers</a>,</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm">Buttons</a>, <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_27/Craft-Glue-Dots-on-Sheets-12.htm">Glue Dots</a>, <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_25/3D-Dots-White-Adhesive-Foam-18-Circles.htm">3D White Foam Adhesive</a>, <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_477/Emboss-a2-DVine-Swirl.htm">Cuttle Bug Divine Swirl Embossing Folder by Provo Craft</a><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">GWEN</span></strong><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9ZvgJtXMuI/AAAAAAAABR0/cn1r-xK4P8s/s1600/DoubleDuty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9ZvgJtXMuI/AAAAAAAABR0/cn1r-xK4P8s/s320/DoubleDuty.jpg" tt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_752/Glue-Glider-Pro-14-Perma-Tac-Cartridge-Refill.htm">Glue Glider Pro</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_13/American-Crafts.htm">American Crafts</a> DP</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1711/Dear-Lizzy-Collection-CARD-RIBBON-LEAFY.htm">Dear Lizzy Ribbon</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm">Copics</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_736/Memento-Full-Size-Die-Ink-Pad-TUXEDO-BLACK.htm">Memento Ink</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TGF - <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1722/NEW-OA--Buddies.htm">OA Buddies Stamp Set</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_25/3D-Dots-White-Adhesive-Foam-18-Circles.htm">3-D Dots</a></div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">This will be our last challenge here at the DCRU DT Blog. Lets go out with a bang!!!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We really want you to play along with us so get busy, have some fun and link up right here with Mr. Linky by Sunday, May 2nd at 9:00 PM.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><em><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't forget that Challenge 37 will be at our new blog site </span></em><a href="http://www.acraftylittleplace.blogspot.com/"><em><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A Crafty Little Place</span></em></a><em><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> beginning May 4th.</span></em></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><em><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial;">* * *</span></em></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=diecutsrus&postid=27Apr2010&meme=4946" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-5573983314784012539?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-63624439983850927002010-04-26T00:25:00.001-04:002010-06-28T10:57:25.213-04:00Winners<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">WOWZERS!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank You ALL for your submissions, for your support and participation week after week!<br />We look forward to seeing what you bring us each challenge!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Winner" border="0" src="http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss287/diecutsrus/WinnerButton.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9UVDto7aQI/AAAAAAAAZVI/7GZ4WmXiHas/s1600/01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Top Winner is:</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://th-ink-ingofyou.blogspot.com/"> Grace</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9UVDto7aQI/AAAAAAAAZVI/7GZ4WmXiHas/s1600/01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9UVDto7aQI/AAAAAAAAZVI/7GZ4WmXiHas/s400/01.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Top 3" border="0" src="http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss287/diecutsrus/Top3.png" /></a><br /><br />And the Top 3 Winners are:</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://twinklesglow-glowbug.blogspot.com/2010/04/sscc-mothers-day.html"><b>Chris</b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9UVHAh8xqI/AAAAAAAAZVQ/s1KOIXuDcbk/s1600/02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9UVHAh8xqI/AAAAAAAAZVQ/s1KOIXuDcbk/s320/02.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://malieta-lifessimplepleasures.blogspot.com/"><b>Risa</b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9UVJW4ej4I/AAAAAAAAZVY/GkLL7EaKnTU/s1600/03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9UVJW4ej4I/AAAAAAAAZVY/GkLL7EaKnTU/s320/03.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://createdbyleanne.blogspot.com/2010/04/my-1st-stair-step-card.html"><b>Leanne</b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9UVKWUpK4I/AAAAAAAAZVg/VnhJc0Pgg2g/s1600/04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S9UVKWUpK4I/AAAAAAAAZVg/VnhJc0Pgg2g/s320/04.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>CONGRATULATIONS!!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Be sure and grab your winner buttons for your blogs!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yipppeee!! </div><div style="text-align: center;">See you tomorrow!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Blessings~<br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/329/4E1F9448FAC9DE73B9E1985307AD8C4F.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: medium none;" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-6362443998385092700?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>LORinoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-25334892664440671802010-04-25T17:00:00.002-04:002010-04-25T17:25:30.661-04:00Sunday Snippets<div style="text-align: center;">We certainly hope you have enjoyed your weekend. Were you able to get any crafting in? If so, I'm sure you used up some of the wonderful supplies you had...time for new ones? Well, if you are looking for some new papers let me show you a new sampler pack from the <a href="http://diecutsrus.com/">Die Cuts R Us Store</a>...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">From Bo Bunny's Sophia line...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9O_jZ9TzpI/AAAAAAAABRc/MPbOTkgcHgc/s1600/BoBunny6x6Paper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9O_jZ9TzpI/AAAAAAAABRc/MPbOTkgcHgc/s320/BoBunny6x6Paper.jpg" tt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Included:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">6 sheets of Bo Bunny's Sophie Collection 6x6 double-sided paper (2 of each pictured)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">6 sheets of 8.5x11 Prismatic card stock (2 of each card stock pictured)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1 package of Sophie iCandy Jewels</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1 package of Sophie Flowers</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-small;">Note:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-small;">There are only a limited number available.</span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Good News! <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1752/Fly-A-Kite-Collection-8X8-Paper-Pad.htm"><span style="color: #274e13;">The Fly A Kite</span></a> and the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1747/Thrift-Shop-Collection-8X8-Paper-Pad.htm"><span style="color: #990000;">Thrift Shop</span> </a>Paper Pads by <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_133/October-Afternoon.htm"><span style="color: purple;">October Afternoon</span></a> are back in stock. However, there are limited supplies...so if you missed them pick them up now before </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">they disappear again.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Last but not least we want to take a moment to mention that <a href="http://diecutsrus.com/">DCRU</a> is having a couple of products on sale this week...</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><strong>All <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_138/Chipboard.htm"><span style="color: #351c75;">Chipboard Products</span></a> are 35% off</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">and<span style="color: magenta;"> </span><span style="color: magenta; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><strong><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_119/Unity-Stamp-Co..htm"><span style="color: magenta;">UNITY STAMPS</span></a> are 35% off</strong></span> too!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Wow! I know where I'm headed after this post is done...time for me to restock too.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hope to see you back here tomorrow for our Winner's Post from the Earth Ellement Challenge.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">SMiLES!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">GWeN</span></span><br /><br /></div><br /><span style="color: #e06666;"></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-2533489266444067180?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-25133762123694464482010-04-24T00:15:00.000-04:002010-04-24T00:15:40.363-04:00GDT - Melisa Kreamer<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Water Bottle Flowers</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">By Melisa Kreamer</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- You will need 1 water bottle for every flower you want to make. You want to use a water bottle with a bottom that looks like flower petals like this. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9Jry6XdOKI/AAAAAAAABQU/Q-OWh-9v09Q/s1600/pic+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9Jry6XdOKI/AAAAAAAABQU/Q-OWh-9v09Q/s320/pic+1.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">- Cut through the water bottle and cut off the bottom. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9Jr031gAYI/AAAAAAAABQc/Ap88fNo55GQ/s1600/pic+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9Jr031gAYI/AAAAAAAABQc/Ap88fNo55GQ/s320/pic+2.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- You want to cut the flower pretty thin right to the indents of the bottom of the bottle. This will give you a thinner flower to sit on your project </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9Jr2OGtWEI/AAAAAAAABQk/qQY8TTYAncc/s1600/pic+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9Jr2OGtWEI/AAAAAAAABQk/qQY8TTYAncc/s320/pic+3.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">- To create the indivdual petals cut into the side of the bottom of the bottle along the indents. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9Jr3K7g2eI/AAAAAAAABQs/IeWgdImgsjY/s1600/pic+4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9Jr3K7g2eI/AAAAAAAABQs/IeWgdImgsjY/s320/pic+4.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Only cut the sides for a fatter looking flower </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9Jr4KIYjOI/AAAAAAAABQ0/PC5SPR-XsUY/s1600/pic+5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9Jr4KIYjOI/AAAAAAAABQ0/PC5SPR-XsUY/s320/pic+5.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> or you can cut all the way down the indent for thinner flower petals. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Flip over the flower and paint the concave side of the bottom. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9Jr5I9pcyI/AAAAAAAABQ8/WIzJVyl7lY0/s1600/pic+6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9Jr5I9pcyI/AAAAAAAABQ8/WIzJVyl7lY0/s320/pic+6.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> For a see-thourgh mottled look only use 1 coat of paint. For a thicker more uniform color, you may need several coats of paint. I used acrylic craft paint for this. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9Jr7sKhtnI/AAAAAAAABRE/oT2C7MrDQx8/s1600/pic+7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9Jr7sKhtnI/AAAAAAAABRE/oT2C7MrDQx8/s320/pic+7.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">- Once dry, flip the flower back over and decorate the center of your flower. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9Jr8lC_CbI/AAAAAAAABRM/TiRZrfVBg8M/s1600/pic+8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9Jr8lC_CbI/AAAAAAAABRM/TiRZrfVBg8M/s320/pic+8.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">- Once done you flower is ready to be placed on your project. I made my flower for a </div><div style="text-align: center;">Mother's Day card. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9Jr938fVRI/AAAAAAAABRU/2-6i6s5emKs/s1600/pic+9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S9Jr938fVRI/AAAAAAAABRU/2-6i6s5emKs/s320/pic+9.JPG" tt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Supplies:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Cardstock- </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Prism</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Basic Grey- </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1622/Green-at-Heart-Collection-6x6-Paper-Pad.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Green at Heart 6x6 paper pad</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Buttons- </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1628/Green-at-Heart-Collection-BUTTONS.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Basic Grey, Green at Heart</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Paper flowers- </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1559/Mulberry-Street-Paper-Embossed-Daisies-FUCHSIA.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Mulberry Street</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Digi Sentiment- TLC Creations</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Melisa Kreamer</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://melisascraps.blogspot.com/">http://melisascraps.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you Melisa so much for giving us a new way to recycle all of those water bottles! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Please stop by Melisa's Blog and give her round of applause for doing </div><div style="text-align: center;">this very earth friendly project for us. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our big move is coming up quickly...only NINE days to go! Drop by and get a feel for the new site at</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.acraftylittleplace.blogspot.com/"> A Crafty Little Place</a> (dot) blogspot (dot) com.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">SMiLES Y'all!</div><div style="text-align: center;">GWeN</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-2513376212369446448?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-48644470243506974252010-04-22T00:01:00.000-04:002010-04-22T00:01:02.199-04:00Earth Day InspirationHi everyone and happy Earth Day! Today I want to share with you how I build a scrapbook layout. Scrapbooking is my first love and I adore doing LO's to capture memories. I love following sketches of LO's and enjoy drawing my own also. There are plenty of sketch sites on the web, you can free hand your own ideas, or sit down with a scrapbook magazine and sketch out your favorite LO's. <br /><br />For today's LO I sketched my own page plan. There is no right or wrong way to do this, because you are creating for yourself and your memories. Check it out:<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S8lKrHqbNMI/AAAAAAAABzM/IUG9yDiZolQ/s1600/dcruapril1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S8lKrHqbNMI/AAAAAAAABzM/IUG9yDiZolQ/s320/dcruapril1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460978127815259330" /></a><br /><br />I am constantly doodling LO's on any scrap of paper I can find...when inspiration hits you've gotta write it down! <br /><br />Next up I start building my page. I used products from the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm">new Dear Lizzy line by American Crafts that are available at DCRU</a>. These products are the cutest, I love the girly colors and all the feminine touches to this line. I also used my <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_73/Borderabilities.htm">Spellbinder Nestabilities large scallop Borderabilities</a>. This is a must have for scrapbookers, the easiest way to get a perfect scallop for your pages, also available at <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com">DCRU</a>. I simply build my layers using different patterned papers, punches, and borders:<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S8lLmPeltWI/AAAAAAAABzU/ly4QXZB53ec/s1600/dcruapril2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 317px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S8lLmPeltWI/AAAAAAAABzU/ly4QXZB53ec/s320/dcruapril2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460979143525381474" /></a><br /><br />All that is left is to decide which pictures to use and embellish:<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S8lL3BB5dXI/AAAAAAAABzc/Dv8RoAFkbBI/s1600/dcruapril3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 318px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S8lL3BB5dXI/AAAAAAAABzc/Dv8RoAFkbBI/s320/dcruapril3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460979431704720754" /></a><br /><br />I wanted to do a Spring LO showcasing my barnyard buddies. I am a farm girl and love nature. I thought Earth Day was the perfect time to share my LO. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S8lMYb2JESI/AAAAAAAABzk/eyQtOx-kS_s/s1600/dcruapril4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S8lMYb2JESI/AAAAAAAABzk/eyQtOx-kS_s/s320/dcruapril4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460980005838852386" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S8lMqCeOw9I/AAAAAAAABzs/cF5WO01ssh4/s1600/dcruapril5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S8lMqCeOw9I/AAAAAAAABzs/cF5WO01ssh4/s320/dcruapril5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460980308265321426" /></a><br /><br />If you happen to use my sketch I'd love to see your creation. Leave the link in comments! And Happy Earth Day!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-4864447024350697425?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ambernoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-32396397525604704392010-04-21T00:01:00.002-04:002010-04-21T00:01:02.189-04:00April Card Kit - LUSH Part 2<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hi Everyone!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, I know you just heard from me on Friday, but I finished all the my </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>April Mini Card Kit</b> Projects last week and I can't wait to show them to you!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sooooo, I have a few more for you!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yippppee!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A little recap of what I wrote on Friday: </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I had the pleasure of designing with the new April Mini Card Kit.<br />Believe me when I say...This is one FABULOUS Card Kit!!<br />I know Claudia is calling it a </div><div style="text-align: center;">Mini Card Kit, but trust me...there is NOTHING Mini about it!! </div><div style="text-align: center;">If you liked the others...You are gonna jump for joy when you see what all you </div><div style="text-align: center;">get and all that you can make with this kit!!<br />I was able to get <b>12 cards</b> and <b>1-6x6 Scrap Page</b> out of the kit<br />AND<br />still have some <b>nice usable leftovers</b>!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The <b>April Mini Card Kit</b> here at <b>DCRU</b> is made up of the <b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>My Mind's Eye LUSH</b> <b>Paper Collection</b>!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S8he75toOLI/AAAAAAAABlM/OeWgs_kt2Vs/s1600/MCKApril.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S8he75toOLI/AAAAAAAABlM/OeWgs_kt2Vs/s320/MCKApril.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">The April mini card kit includes:</span><br style="font-family: Georgia;" /><span style="color: dodgerblue; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 10pt;">6 sheets of 8.5x11 Prism Papers cardstock</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: dodgerblue;">8 sheets of 6x6 My Minds Eye Lush Collection patterned paper</span><br style="color: dodgerblue;" /><span style="color: dodgerblue;">1 package of Kaisercraft Pearls<br />16 Prima Ivory small flowers</span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: dodgerblue;">3 yards of coordinating ribbon (3 styles, 1 yard each)</span></span></span></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;">All of this for only <b>$9.99</b>...WOWZERS!!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Here is a little more of the projects I made using the April Mini Card Kit:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S85lwWAI7II/AAAAAAAAZOw/r0-CJdpXXxA/s1600/DCRU-ACC4-LORiBOYD2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S85lwWAI7II/AAAAAAAAZOw/r0-CJdpXXxA/s400/DCRU-ACC4-LORiBOYD2.jpg" width="393" /></a></div>Card Size: 4" x 4 1/4"<br />Stamp: <b><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1033/Twinkle-Tots-PRINCESS-AVA.htm">TGF Twinkle Tots Princess Ava</a></b><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S852IrHmjnI/AAAAAAAAZPk/fhQV5zCh6vw/s1600/DCRU-ACC5c-LORiBOYD-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S852IrHmjnI/AAAAAAAAZPk/fhQV5zCh6vw/s400/DCRU-ACC5c-LORiBOYD-2.JPG" width="387" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Card Size: 4" x 4 1/4"<br />Stamp: <b><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1363/Dahlia.htm">TGF Dahlia</a></b><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S85lz8U5xcI/AAAAAAAAZO4/unU9shWAGUE/s1600/DCRU-ACC6-LORiBOYD2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S85lz8U5xcI/AAAAAAAAZO4/unU9shWAGUE/s400/DCRU-ACC6-LORiBOYD2.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>Card Size: 3 1/2" x 4 1/4"<br />Stamp:<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1096/Flapper-Anya-LIMITED-EDITION.htm"> <b>TGF Flapper Anya</b></a><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S85lrnJ9c4I/AAAAAAAAZOo/eG-xmB9CnmY/s1600/DCRU-ACC3-LORiBOYD2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="382" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S85lrnJ9c4I/AAAAAAAAZOo/eG-xmB9CnmY/s400/DCRU-ACC3-LORiBOYD2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>6X6 Scrap Page<br /><br /><br /><b>Here are my leftovers:</b><br />I actually had enough to make a few more cards.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S85l4zb7fDI/AAAAAAAAZPA/ZimyLEmqCQU/s1600/DCRU-ACCLeftOvers-LORiBOYD.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S85l4zb7fDI/AAAAAAAAZPA/ZimyLEmqCQU/s400/DCRU-ACCLeftOvers-LORiBOYD.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />Just a little reminder of the 4 cards I showcased on Friday...in case you missed <a href="http://diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/2010/04/april-card-kit-lush.html"><b>that post</b></a>:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S85qNCf7AKI/AAAAAAAAZPQ/0BBzwlwu_Ns/s1600/DCRU-ACC-AllApril16th-LORiBOYD2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S85qNCf7AKI/AAAAAAAAZPQ/0BBzwlwu_Ns/s320/DCRU-ACC-AllApril16th-LORiBOYD2.jpg" /></a></div><br />Now, I must let you know that you better hurry and get your kit while you can...they are going quick!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S8hfB1Luw3I/AAAAAAAABlU/pqwsKuciNOM/s1600/MCKAprilTN.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S8hfB1Luw3I/AAAAAAAABlU/pqwsKuciNOM/s200/MCKAprilTN.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><a class="itemcolor" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1785/NEW-Card-Mini-Kit-APRIL.htm">*NEW* Card Mini Kit APRIL</a><br />$9.99</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Hugs and Blessings - </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/329/4E1F9448FAC9DE73B9E1985307AD8C4F.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: medium none;" /></a></span></span></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-3239639752560470439?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>LORinoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-81501235497629407872010-04-20T00:01:00.006-04:002010-04-20T10:24:40.579-04:00Challenge #35-Earth Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S80A1krNvOI/AAAAAAAABP8/-GQTTtHMcmQ/s1600/Challenge+Header.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="120" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S80A1krNvOI/AAAAAAAABP8/-GQTTtHMcmQ/s320/Challenge+Header.png" width="320" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Its a new week and that means a new challenge! This week we are focusing on the EARTH. Big surprise with Earth Day coming up right? (Our creative DTC came up with that original idea...oh, wait...I am the DTC. Wow! What an ingenious idea for this week...LOL!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, on your projects all you have to do is add one earth or nature related embellishment. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our DT worked with the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_77/Cosmo-Cricket.htm"><span style="color: #274e13;">Cosmo Cricket</span></a> <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1586/6x6-Sampler-Paper-Pack-Earth-Love.htm"><span style="color: #783f04;">Earth Love</span></a> DP . Here are all of the lovely </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">designs that they came up with:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">CARA's Card</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S80Brtt1a4I/AAAAAAAABQE/kDiIorn4vs8/s1600/DCRU+Challenge+35+CARA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S80Brtt1a4I/AAAAAAAABQE/kDiIorn4vs8/s320/DCRU+Challenge+35+CARA.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Earth Love Paper Collection</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1587/Earth-Love-Collection-Coordinating-Prism-Cardstock.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Earth Love Collection Coordinating Prism Cardstock</span></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1613/American-Crafts-Rub-On-Mini-Marks-EVERYDAY-Phrases-Book.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">American Crafts Everyday Collection Rub On</span></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1369/Card-Kit-JANUARY.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Clear Button from January Card Kit</span></a></div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">AMBER's Card</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S80CcODJlLI/AAAAAAAABQM/UXQLudIq8qA/s1600/dcruchallenge35-ambergoble4-20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S80CcODJlLI/AAAAAAAABQM/UXQLudIq8qA/s320/dcruchallenge35-ambergoble4-20.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1586/6x6-Sampler-Paper-Pack-Earth-Love.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Earth Love Paper Collection</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Redbud blossom and Dogwood</span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://byloridesigns.blogspot.com/"><b>Lori Boyd</b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S8u_o9230VI/AAAAAAAAZM4/dITZrrhYPeQ/s1600/DCRU-EARTH-LoriBoyd2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S8u_o9230VI/AAAAAAAAZM4/dITZrrhYPeQ/s400/DCRU-EARTH-LoriBoyd2.JPG" width="355" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Cosmo Cricket - Earth Love Paper Collection</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1363/Dahlia.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">TGF Stamp - Dahlia </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Prism Card Stock</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Bo Bunny Flowers</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Candy Dots</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hbbug.blogspot.com/"><b>Hannah Boyd</b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S8u_lGpYiUI/AAAAAAAAZMw/vjN0b4OAi8c/s1600/DCRU-Earth-HannahBoyd.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S8u_lGpYiUI/AAAAAAAAZMw/vjN0b4OAi8c/s400/DCRU-Earth-HannahBoyd.JPG" width="276" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Cosmo Cricket - Earth Love Paper Collection</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1246/Miss-Anya-Love-Collection.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">TGF Stamp - Anya Love Collection</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Prism Card Stock</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Buttons</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br />JONI's Card</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S8p61IaR1cI/AAAAAAAAE1o/iQdobJR3NIA/s1600/100_6775-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S8p61IaR1cI/AAAAAAAAE1o/iQdobJR3NIA/s320/100_6775-1.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1586/6x6-Sampler-Paper-Pack-Earth-Love.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Earth Love Paper </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1247/Yoga-Anya.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Yoga Anya</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Copics and Memento Ink</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_104/Neenah-Paper.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Neenah Paper</span></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">SAMMYE JO's Cards</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S8s_OfmGrhI/AAAAAAAAFNg/t-e4h_IiyS8/s1600/DSCN2615.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S8s_OfmGrhI/AAAAAAAAFNg/t-e4h_IiyS8/s320/DSCN2615.JPG" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and this one too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S8tBsMnQzMI/AAAAAAAAFNo/4YdkKd7QCZM/s1600/DSCN2613.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S8tBsMnQzMI/AAAAAAAAFNo/4YdkKd7QCZM/s320/DSCN2613.JPG" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Items available at </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">DCRU</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Prism Packaging Cardstock</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Earth Love By Cosmo Cricket PP, Earth Love Chipboard</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1539/Tim-Holtz-Paper-Distresser.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tim Holtz Paper Distresser</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1222/Tim-Holtz-Distress-Ink-Pad-TEA-DYE.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tim Holtz Distressed Ink- Tea Dye</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Come join in with us!</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br />As Sammye Jo put it..."Come join in with us!"...we really are looking forward to your entries. Link them up to Mr. Linky by Sunday, April 25th 9:00 PM. <br /><br />Our weekly challenges will continue at our new addy "<a href="http://www.acraftylittleplace.blogspot.com/">A Crafty Little Place</a>" beginning May 1st. So go ahead and sign up to follow that way you won't miss a thing when all the new fun begins.<br /><br />SMiLES!<br />GWeN </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">* * *</div><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=diecutsrus&postid=20Apr2010&meme=4946" type="text/javascript"></script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-8150123549762940787?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-88894175772799808082010-04-19T00:01:00.042-04:002010-04-19T00:01:01.441-04:00Winners of the Die Cuts R Us SKETCH Challenge!!Happy Monday! It's Cara and I want to thank everyone who participated in this week's SKETCH challenge. The participants did an amazing job and it was too difficult to pick a top 3 and a winning card so I let Random Org do it for me. After 5 days of a migraine, I can't handle making decisions so hooray for Random Org!!<br />Now I'd like to introduce this week's TOP 3:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fiscardsandcrafts.blogspot.com/2010/04/cutie-pie.html">Fiona's Cutie Pie</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S8vGAEqx1RI/AAAAAAAABSY/hTS8RQZCyFs/s1600/Fiona" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S8vGAEqx1RI/AAAAAAAABSY/hTS8RQZCyFs/s320/Fiona" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://askbgb.blogspot.com/2010/04/dcru-34-sketch-quixotic-paperie-21.html">BJ</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S8vGWgGChfI/AAAAAAAABSo/zm0GZcpdDag/s1600/BJ5" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S8vGWgGChfI/AAAAAAAABSo/zm0GZcpdDag/s320/BJ5" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://papertherapyponderings.blogspot.com/2010/04/saturday-4-17-2010.html">Barb</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S8vGMm7BZrI/AAAAAAAABSg/YVLwTqTcYW4/s1600/Barb7" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S8vGMm7BZrI/AAAAAAAABSg/YVLwTqTcYW4/s320/Barb7" wt="true" /></a></div><br /><br />And our WINNER is <a href="http://papermoments.blogspot.com/2010/04/soft-hues-and-die-cuts-r-us-sketch.html">JACKIE!!!</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S8vF2uPRdvI/AAAAAAAABSQ/RxFJn_fyc1k/s1600/Jackie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S8vF2uPRdvI/AAAAAAAABSQ/RxFJn_fyc1k/s320/Jackie.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div>Yippee!! All winners grab your winning badge at the sidebar to the right! Congratulations and be sure to stop back tomorrow for yet another fun new challenge with the Design Team of Die Cuts R Us! Here's to a healthy, happy week filled with lots of sunshine, laughs and a little crafting!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-8889417577279980808?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Caranoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-38498556797188693752010-04-18T19:11:00.000-04:002010-04-18T19:11:20.674-04:00Sunday Snippets<div style="text-align: center;">What a great weekend! The weather here was a bit chilly but we had beautiful blue skies and every thing in bloom. I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Its not quite over though, so pull on your sweater and sit down with us for a minute. We've got some great new things to show you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">First of all the new <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_107/My-Minds-Eye.htm">MME Quite Contrary</a> DP is here...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8uK0mcM3iI/AAAAAAAABPE/KUbmyJoiu6s/s1600/NewMMEQC_Snippets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="128" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8uK0mcM3iI/AAAAAAAABPE/KUbmyJoiu6s/s400/NewMMEQC_Snippets.jpg" width="400" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...these wonderful papers are available at <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/">DCRU</a> in the 6x6 Sample Packs and also 12x12 sheets. We also have the coordinating card stock in the<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm"> Prism</a> Line too. Think I'm going to visit the store after this post and pick up a couple of those great sample packs! Love the price and the variety.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If that wasn't enough to tempt you into a visit to the store check out this Brand New and Uber Versatile <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1762/NEW-Spotlight-Kit.htm"><span style="color: #990000;"><strong>SPOTLIGHT STAMP SET</strong></span></a> from <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_72/The-Greeting-Farm.htm"><span style="color: #274e13;">TGF</span></a>!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8uNPLkH1wI/AAAAAAAABPU/-9T6ujcFt0E/s1600/spotlightkit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8uNPLkH1wI/AAAAAAAABPU/-9T6ujcFt0E/s320/spotlightkit.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This set was designed to be used with scrapbooks. The stamps are a bit larger than the ususal TGF sets. Oh, the little Anya...she's an exclusive to this set only! Thats right, you can't get her any other way. BTW...if you like to journal you are going to love that little tabbed journaling block. Great spacing for your writing. Not sure if you can base a decision on the store image? Well take a looksie at this...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8uK5bfbFAI/AAAAAAAABPM/XLM1KPczdNc/s1600/SpotlightCard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8uK5bfbFAI/AAAAAAAABPM/XLM1KPczdNc/s320/SpotlightCard.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...yep, thats right, you can use if for cards too! I stamped the sentiment and the background image on <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1717/6x6-Sampler-Paper-Pack-DEAR-LIZZY.htm"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Dear Lizzy DP</span></a> and added some <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1712/Dear-Lizzy-Collection-CROCHET-FLOWERS.htm"><span style="color: lime;">Dear Lizzy flowers</span></a> and <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1711/Dear-Lizzy-Collection-CARD-RIBBON-LEAFY.htm"><span style="color: magenta;">ribbon</span></a>. Too cute, right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If crochet flowers aren't your cup of tea, then you must see these little wonders...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8uPcWiacaI/AAAAAAAABPc/f0UyU3Umfwc/s1600/Prima+Pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8uPcWiacaI/AAAAAAAABPc/f0UyU3Umfwc/s320/Prima+Pic.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are the Prima E-Line Pearls and Crystals in Tropical. This is only one sample of the colors you can find. There is a set to coordinate with all of your spring/summer projects. Fun names like <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1769/Prima-Pearls-Cystals-LEMONADE.htm"><span style="color: #f1c232;"><strong>Lemonade</strong></span></a> and<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"> </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1766/Prima-Pearls-Cystals-ICE.htm"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><strong>Ice</strong></span></a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope to see you around soon. We'd love to see anything you have to share. So feel free to leave us a comment with a link to your projects. We'd love to celebrate your creations with you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Come back tomorrow and see who will be dancing about in our Winner's Circle. Help us celebrate their creativity too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SMiLES!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">GWeN</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-3849855679718869375?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-75980216208129599252010-04-17T00:01:00.002-04:002010-04-17T09:36:45.353-04:00GDT - Mary Vogel<div style="text-align: center;">We have another fabulous Guest Designer with us this weekend. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Mary Vogel of <a href="http://www.mbryt1.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: magenta;">http://www.mbryt1.blogspot.com</span></a><span style="color: magenta;">.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is the amazing project that she put together for us.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">A Touch of Embroidery</span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Fabric, ribbon and stitching are popular elements in paper crafting and add beautiful dimension to your cards and scrapbook layouts. But why spend money on pre-made embellishments when you can add charm with handcrafted sweetness? I created a simple card featuring a couple of basic embroidery stitches you can learn with ease. Let’s get started:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I chose The Greeting Farm’s<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_555/Miss-Anya-Dressy.htm"> Miss Dressy Anya</a> for my stamp, Cosmo Cricket’s <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1474/Material-Girl-Collection-Ready-Set-Chip-Adhesive-Chipboard-12X12-Sheet.htm">Material Girl</a> papers and <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm">Copic markers</a> and embroidery floss to match the papers. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8kp_3sQiiI/AAAAAAAABN8/9d2mRalqB3Y/s1600/file1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8kp_3sQiiI/AAAAAAAABN8/9d2mRalqB3Y/s320/file1.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I stamped the image with my favorite ink, Memento <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_736/Memento-Full-Size-Die-Ink-Pad-TUXEDO-BLACK.htm">Tuxedo Black</a> and then colored in the image. You can see the main colors of Copics I used in the photo above and I used additional markers for shading. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8kqAv4DOJI/AAAAAAAABOE/3z8bkTt4wpk/s1600/file2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8kqAv4DOJI/AAAAAAAABOE/3z8bkTt4wpk/s320/file2.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Be sure to use a cardstock that isn’t too heavy – this will make the stitching a little easier.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">I then laid out my card and adhered the DP to the card front. Set this aside. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8kqBy-05lI/AAAAAAAABOM/FwSWjcvsNvc/s1600/file3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8kqBy-05lI/AAAAAAAABOM/FwSWjcvsNvc/s320/file3.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Now let’s start stitching! We are going to add 2 flowers using the lazy daisy stitch and a backstitch. Here are a couple of “official” diagrams of the stitches: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8kqC9PM_nI/AAAAAAAABOU/-JYYzZrOzb0/s1600/file4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8kqC9PM_nI/AAAAAAAABOU/-JYYzZrOzb0/s320/file4.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8kqFsyV-mI/AAAAAAAABOc/VK1TpRwi0UY/s1600/file5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8kqFsyV-mI/AAAAAAAABOc/VK1TpRwi0UY/s320/file5.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Start by threading your needle with two strands of embroidery floss and bring the needle from the back of the cardstock to the front. Put the needle back into the hole you just made and pull but leave a small loop sticking out of the card front. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8kqHRnU3rI/AAAAAAAABOk/keyu9Um7OcA/s1600/file6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8kqHRnU3rI/AAAAAAAABOk/keyu9Um7OcA/s320/file6.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Make a 2nd hole from the back, to the front, bringing the needle through the loop. Then put the needle back through the hole you just made and pull snug but not too tight or your loop will flatten out and not look like a petal. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8kqJkw5w6I/AAAAAAAABOs/Jo532FevY54/s1600/file7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8kqJkw5w6I/AAAAAAAABOs/Jo532FevY54/s320/file7.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Now continue to create petals, starting each stitch in the center hole and then securing each petal at the outer edge of the petal. 5 petals makes a great number for a well spaced flower. And the petals don’t have to be perfect! The little variances make for more realistic and whimsical flowers. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To start your stem, thread your needle with 2 strands and bring your needle from the back of the card to the front just a little ways away from the flower’s center. Then “back stitch” by putting your needle back into the cardstock closer to the flower’s center. The next stitch starts a little space away from the first and then you back stitch to meet the first stitch, and so on – see the photo for a sample of these stitches </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8kqLsjW__I/AAAAAAAABO0/-HBFwLquOxQ/s1600/file8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8kqLsjW__I/AAAAAAAABO0/-HBFwLquOxQ/s320/file8.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make as many flowers as you would like and then finish up your card. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8kqNmZFAwI/AAAAAAAABO8/z_C2FTAw7M8/s1600/file9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8kqNmZFAwI/AAAAAAAABO8/z_C2FTAw7M8/s320/file9.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I chose to keep it simple, cutting the image with a <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm">Nestabilities</a> die, and sponging a little light yellow ink and a light tan distressing ink around the image before adding it to the card front on foam tape for dimension. The ink toned down the “whiteness” of the cardstock and created a look that matched the DP better. A loop of ribbon tied with a section of embroidery floss finishes the </div><div style="text-align: center;">embellishing of this springy card.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you’ll try your hand at hand stitching on your next project!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The DCRU Team hopes that you try it too!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mary thank you for a wonderful tutorial. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After you pop over to Mary's blog and leave her some LOVE why don't you move on over to our new address: <a href="http://www.acraftylittleplace.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-size: large;"><strong>A Crafty Little Place</strong></span></a>? Take a peek around and sign up to follow.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">SMiLES!</div><div style="text-align: center;">GWeN</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-7598021620812959925?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-65583250889173063092010-04-16T08:00:00.006-04:002010-04-20T23:03:32.800-04:00April Card Kit - LUSH<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Friday to all you Die Cuts R Us Fans!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I had the pleasure of designing with the new April Mini Card Kit. Believe me when I say...This is one FABULOUS Card Kit!! I know Claudia is calling it a </div><div style="text-align: center;">Mini Card Kit, but trust me...there is NOTHING Mini about it!! </div><div style="text-align: center;">If you liked the others...You are gonna jump for joy when you see what you </div><div style="text-align: center;">get and all that you can make with this kit!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The <b>April Mini Card Kit</b> here at <b>DCRU</b> is made up of the <b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>My Mind's Eye LUSH</b> <b>Paper Collection</b>!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S8he75toOLI/AAAAAAAABlM/OeWgs_kt2Vs/s1600/MCKApril.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S8he75toOLI/AAAAAAAABlM/OeWgs_kt2Vs/s320/MCKApril.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">The April mini card kit includes:</span><br style="font-family: Georgia;" /><span style="color: dodgerblue; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 10pt;">6 sheets of 8.5x11 Prism Papers cardstock</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: dodgerblue;">8 sheets of 6x6 My Minds Eye Lush Collection patterned paper</span><br style="color: dodgerblue;" /><span style="color: dodgerblue;">1 package of Kaisercraft Pearls<br />16 Prima Ivory small flowers</span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: dodgerblue;"></span><span style="color: dodgerblue;">3 yards of coordinating ribbon (3 styles, 1 yard each)</span></span></span></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;">All of this for only <b>$9.99</b>...WOWZERS!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have all my cards and one 6x6 Scrap Page designed and assembled, but today I will show you 4 of the 12 cards. Yep, you read right...I was able to make 12 Cards and a 6x6 Scrap Page with this kit AND still have some usable scraps left over!! WOW!! I wish I could show them all to you, but keep your eyes peeled and I will be back later to show you the remaining 8 cards and the 6x6 Scrap Page!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yippee!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S8iircdaPRI/AAAAAAAAZME/9gf44JqTRJY/s1600/DCRU-ACC-AllApril16th-LORiBOYD2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="365" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S8iircdaPRI/AAAAAAAAZME/9gf44JqTRJY/s400/DCRU-ACC-AllApril16th-LORiBOYD2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ok, here we go...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S8gry0YzXtI/AAAAAAAAZKw/2jb7b09_CHM/s1600/DCRU-ACC1-LORiBOYD2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S8gry0YzXtI/AAAAAAAAZKw/2jb7b09_CHM/s400/DCRU-ACC1-LORiBOYD2.jpg" width="330" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Card Size: 5 <span style="font-size: x-small;">1/2"</span> X 4 <span style="font-size: x-small;">1/4"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stamp: <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1246/Miss-Anya-Love-Collection.htm">Miss Anya Love Collection</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S8gr2aeOwzI/AAAAAAAAZK4/jBRUUOgqalA/s1600/DCRU-ACC9-LORiBOYD2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="353" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S8gr2aeOwzI/AAAAAAAAZK4/jBRUUOgqalA/s400/DCRU-ACC9-LORiBOYD2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Card Size: 5" X 4 <span style="font-size: x-small;">1/4" </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stamp: <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_555/Miss-Anya-Dressy.htm">Miss Anya Dressy </a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S8gr54ZFo9I/AAAAAAAAZLA/7V7dXzFHE2Y/s1600/DCRU-ACC12-LORiBOYD2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S8gr54ZFo9I/AAAAAAAAZLA/7V7dXzFHE2Y/s400/DCRU-ACC12-LORiBOYD2.jpg" width="356" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Card Size: 3 <span style="font-size: x-small;">1/2"</span> X 4 <span style="font-size: x-small;">1/4"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stamp: <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1246/Miss-Anya-Love-Collection.htm">Miss Anya Love Collection </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S8iiy1kumRI/AAAAAAAAZMM/YT-9FWnFzzo/s1600/DCRU-ACC13b-LORiBOYD2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S8iiy1kumRI/AAAAAAAAZMM/YT-9FWnFzzo/s400/DCRU-ACC13b-LORiBOYD2.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Card size: 3" X 4<span style="font-size: x-small;"> 1/4"</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stamp: <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm">Reagan Puddle Jumper</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you liked them all and that you are excited to see the others!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was very very careful to use <b>only</b> what came in the kit, so everything you see in these cards and everything (with the exception of Adhesive, Stamps and Punches) you will see in the upcoming cards and Scrap Page was created by using ONLY the <b>LUSH </b>- April Mini Card Kit.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S8hfB1Luw3I/AAAAAAAABlU/pqwsKuciNOM/s1600/MCKAprilTN.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S8hfB1Luw3I/AAAAAAAABlU/pqwsKuciNOM/s200/MCKAprilTN.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><a class="itemcolor" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1785/NEW-Card-Mini-Kit-APRIL.htm">*NEW* Card Mini Kit APRIL</a><br />$9.99</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks so much for peeking at the April Mini Card Kit and the cards </div><div style="text-align: center;">I designed using a portion of the kit!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you find time to hop over to the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/"><b>DCRU Store</b></a> and do some </div><div style="text-align: center;">shopping...you will NOT regret it...I promise!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A few things I have purchased recently and LOVE...the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm"><b>Candy Dots</b></a>, the <b><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm">My Mind's Eye Quite Contrary</a> </b>Paper Collection and the super fab<b> <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_129/Flowers.htm">Flowers</a></b>...talkin' 'bout yummy stuff....in my opinion these are MUST HAVES for sure!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />On top of Claudia's already sensational prices she has a few sales going on so </div><div style="text-align: center;">you won't want to miss out on those either!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hugs and Blessings - </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/329/4E1F9448FAC9DE73B9E1985307AD8C4F.png" style="-moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: medium none;" /></a></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-6558325088917306309?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>LORinoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-11802758815288538972010-04-15T00:01:00.007-04:002010-04-15T00:01:00.803-04:00Inspiration - One Spellbinder set, so many possibilities!<div style="text-align: center;">Hello everyone and a very happy Thursday to you!</div>It's Joni here, and I am so excited to share my post with you today. Before I begin, please visit this post <a href="http://diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/2010/04/challenge-34-sketch-by-lori-boyd.html">HERE</a> for the special announcement of the big move!<br /><br />I know that one thing we crafters love is<i> versatility</i> when it comes to new products. I always keep this in mind when I make a purchase and was thrilled when I received my new<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1524/NEW-Big-Scalloped-Oval-SMALL.htm"> Scalloped Oval Nestabilities</a>:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S8ZaJRgqJqI/AAAAAAAAEyA/mYSy5Xf6z9w/s1600/S4-252-BIG-SCALLOPED-OVALS-SM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S8ZaJRgqJqI/AAAAAAAAEyA/mYSy5Xf6z9w/s320/S4-252-BIG-SCALLOPED-OVALS-SM.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I love this design, and wanted to share other ways that you can use this awesome set.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Here are some samples of how I've used these large scallops: </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">First, as a frame behind<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_554/Miss-Anya-Collection.htm"> Miss Anya</a>, paired with <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_69/Moxxie.htm">Moxxie papers</a>:</div><div style="text-align: center;">(using this week's sketch challenge)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S8Z0mUfzQFI/AAAAAAAAEyo/C3a_J1drtSA/s1600/100_6762-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S8Z0mUfzQFI/AAAAAAAAEyo/C3a_J1drtSA/s320/100_6762-1.JPG" /></a></div></div><br />For my next card, I've taken two different sizes of the scallop Spellbinders and turned them into clouds behind <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1248/Travel-Anya.htm">Travel Anya</a>. Simply trim off an end and then emboss with the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_477/Emboss-a2-DVine-Swirl.htm">D'vine Swirl Cuttlebug Folder</a>:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S8ZenZy-rnI/AAAAAAAAEyY/Ob8wi3MywAA/s1600/100_6758-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S8ZenZy-rnI/AAAAAAAAEyY/Ob8wi3MywAA/s320/100_6758-1.JPG" /></a></div><br />The next card features<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_19/NANAS-KITCHEN-Paper-Stack-12x12.htm"> Nana's Kitchen</a> designer paper. I used one of the scallops as a tree:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S8ZeqYeq5eI/AAAAAAAAEyg/QOYqG-bXDyg/s1600/100_6760-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S8ZeqYeq5eI/AAAAAAAAEyg/QOYqG-bXDyg/s320/100_6760-1.JPG" /></a></div><br />And finally for dessert:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S8ZelZvNLsI/AAAAAAAAEyQ/4H_Ye4jkUsY/s1600/100_6757-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S8ZelZvNLsI/AAAAAAAAEyQ/4H_Ye4jkUsY/s320/100_6757-2.JPG" /></a></div><br />heehee! Here are the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm">Scalloped Nestabilities</a> as an ice cream sundae. I used papers from <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1614/Card-Mini-Kit-March.htm">Basic Grey </a>and<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1087/6x6-Sampler-Paper-Pack-Be-Loved.htm"> My Mind's Eye</a> collections, and used scraps of cardstock for the toppings and bowl. <br />This<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm"> Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals </a>set is amazing! I have so many other ideas I'd like to try with it, including a thought bubble (wouldn't that be fun for scrapbook jounaling?), a cupcake, shrubby bushes...oh the possibilities! ;)<br />Claudia has an amazing sale on the entire Spellbinders collection <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm">HERE</a> in the store, so be sure to visit! All The Greeting Farm images used in today's posting can be found <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_72/The-Greeting-Farm.htm">HERE</a>, also at DCRU. <br />Thank you so much for visiting today, have a wonderful Thursday everyone!<br /><div style="text-align: center;">~*Joni</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-1180275881528853897?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>~*Joninoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-19411080460217521472010-04-13T00:12:00.002-04:002010-04-13T16:40:03.983-04:00Challenge 34 - Sketch by Lori Boyd<div align="center"><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">Before we get on to the challenge this week. We have a very special announcement to share with all of our dedicated followers and friends...</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em><strong>WE ARE MOVING!!!</strong></em></span><br /><br /><span style="color: black; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Over the course of this past year with Die Cuts R Us and the DT Blog I have come to realize some interesting things. Die Cuts R Us is about so much more than just die cuts. The new blog that we are moving to will reflect that more clearly and help to showcase more of what we are all about. Beginning with the new blog name...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><a href="http://www.acraftylittleplace.blogspot.com/">A Crafty Little Place</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The DT and I will continue to offer our weekly challenges that you have all come to enjoy. Not only that, but a new bi-weekly challenge will be incorporated into the schedule! You'll have to stay tuned for more information on this fun little adventure, but I think you are going to <span style="color: red; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>LOVE</em></span> it!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I invite you to stop by <a href="http://www.acraftylittleplace.blogspot.com/">A Crafty Little Place</a> and sign up now to become a follower. Get your foot in the door early so you can stay on top of all the news. While you're there take a peek around. We have a fabulous new lay out that is so easy to manuever. Check out the <span style="color: #351c75;">"BADGES"</span> tab and pick up the new blog button too! Its never to early to add this little cutie to your personal blog.</span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8Pp0nVdUXI/AAAAAAAABME/I7hvoTVzYBY/s1600/ACLPBlogButton.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8Pp0nVdUXI/AAAAAAAABME/I7hvoTVzYBY/s320/ACLPBlogButton.png" wt="true" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.acraftylittleplace.blogspot.com/">A Crafty Little Place </a><span style="font-size: small;">will kick off on <span style="background-color: #ffd966;">TUESDAY, MAY 4th</span> with our challenge post.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Mark your calendars now and join us there, we will be so happy to see you!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Claudia & the DCRU DT</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Now on to this week's challenge...</span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8Pp3HFcDLI/AAAAAAAABMM/Xw_Rqj9K27I/s1600/Challenge+Header.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8Pp3HFcDLI/AAAAAAAABMM/Xw_Rqj9K27I/s320/Challenge+Header.png" wt="true" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: lime; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">A Sketch Challenge</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8Poqsm3X0I/AAAAAAAABL8/cSgmLs5L8Ng/s1600/DCRUSK~2.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8Poqsm3X0I/AAAAAAAABL8/cSgmLs5L8Ng/s320/DCRUSK~2.PNG" wt="true" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;">Do we have another treat for you this week! A gorgeous sketch by Lori Boyd. Our DT used the sketch with the lovely Pink Paisley DP <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1643/6x6-Sampler-Paper-Pack-Cupid.htm">Cupid Collection</a> one of the many paper collections carried at <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/">DCRU</a>. Check out the outstanding cards our ladies made for your viewing pleasure...</span></div><br /><br /><span style="color: #990000;"><strong>SHERI's Card</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S7-_tRoAzeI/AAAAAAAAB9g/8WhK2-jYMTs/s1600/Sheri_DCRU_Challenge%2334.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458292057942576610" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S7-_tRoAzeI/AAAAAAAAB9g/8WhK2-jYMTs/s400/Sheri_DCRU_Challenge%2334.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 348px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe:</span><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_104/Neenah-Paper.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1643/6x6-Sampler-Paper-Pack-Cupid.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Pink Paislee's Cupid Collection DP</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1030/Twinkle-Tots-MADELYNN.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Twinkle Tots Madelynn Stamp (The Greeting Farm)</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_736/Memento-Full-Size-Die-Ink-Pad-TUXEDO-BLACK.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Memento Tuxedo Black Ink</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1216/Tim-Holtz-Distress-Ink-Pad-ANTIQUE-LINEN.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tim Holtz Distress Ink Antique Linen</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Copics</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_779/Paper-Piercer-Deluxe.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Paper Piercer</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_6/Adhesives.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">3D Foam Dots</span></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sentiment by A Muse Artstamps</span><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: deeppink; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: deeppink; font-size: 18pt;"></span></span></span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">AMBER's Card</span></span></strong></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S7whWdHFLQI/AAAAAAAABxU/dxbC4bxh65E/s1600/dcruchallenge34-ambergobleA.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457273518121364738" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S7whWdHFLQI/AAAAAAAABxU/dxbC4bxh65E/s320/dcruchallenge34-ambergobleA.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 251px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_119/Unity-Stamp-Co..htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Unity Stamps</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1643/6x6-Sampler-Paper-Pack-Cupid.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Pink Paislee</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Patterned Papers</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_51/Spellbinders.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Spellbinder Nestabilities</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Copics</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #bf9000;">CARA's Card</span></strong><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8PUtGkyFjI/AAAAAAAABLs/_-m-PLfsJCA/s1600/DCRUChallenge34byCaraErlam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8PUtGkyFjI/AAAAAAAABLs/_-m-PLfsJCA/s320/DCRUChallenge34byCaraErlam.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1643/6x6-Sampler-Paper-Pack-Cupid.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Pink Paisley Papers</span></a></div><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1548/CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-NOAH.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Puddle Jumper Noah</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Copic Markers</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1083/Candy-Dots--SPRING-GREEN.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Candy Dots</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_25/3D-Dots-White-Adhesive-Foam-18-Circles.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">3D Dots</span></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Cuttlebug </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_480/Emboss-a2-Swiss-Dots.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Swiss Dot Embossing</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Folder</span><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Prism Cardstock</span></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Spellbinders </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_51/Spellbinders.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Circle Nestabilities</span></a><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: magenta;">HEATHER's Card</span></strong><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8TVqQ6W1tI/AAAAAAAABM0/FxvSKBDbbZc/s1600/Heather%27s%2334Card.jpg%2520Water" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8TVqQ6W1tI/AAAAAAAABM0/FxvSKBDbbZc/s320/Heather%27s%2334Card.jpg%2520Water" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1643/6x6-Sampler-Paper-Pack-Cupid.htm">Pink Paislee Cupid DP</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm">Copics </a>Markers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1031/Twinkle-Tots-IZZY.htm">Izzy Twinkle Tot</a> TGF</div><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #38761d;">JONI's Card</span></strong><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S76Mr6dgKxI/AAAAAAAAEvo/vaep2FFH_0U/s1600/100_6695-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S76Mr6dgKxI/AAAAAAAAEvo/vaep2FFH_0U/s320/100_6695-1.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Pink Paislee's Cupid Collection </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1365/Stella.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Stella from The Greeting Farm</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1523/NEW-Big-Scalloped-Oval-LARGE.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Large Oval and Large Scallop Oval Nestabilities</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Copics and Memento Ink</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_6/Adhesives.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">3D dimensional dots</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_104/Neenah-Paper.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Neenah Cardstock </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_997/Dew-Drops-DARK-VANILLA.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Dark vanilla Dew Drops</span></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #e06666;"><strong>HANNAH's Card</strong></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S8Pp8XE8A9I/AAAAAAAAZGA/TPXWFszCzMM/s1600/DCRU-SketchbylLB-HannahBoyd2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S8Pp8XE8A9I/AAAAAAAAZGA/TPXWFszCzMM/s400/DCRU-SketchbylLB-HannahBoyd2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1643/6x6-Sampler-Paper-Pack-Cupid.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Pink Paislee Paper Collection</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_72/The-Greeting-Farm.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Greeting Farm Stamps - Gigi</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Candy Dots</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Card Stock</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_66/Embossing.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Quickutz Embossing Folder - Small Dots</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>LORI's Card</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S8PqBseWj_I/AAAAAAAAZGI/ZdRnPL7EAPE/s1600/DCRU-Sketch-LORiBOYD2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="343" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S8PqBseWj_I/AAAAAAAAZGI/ZdRnPL7EAPE/s400/DCRU-Sketch-LORiBOYD2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Recipe:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1643/6x6-Sampler-Paper-Pack-Cupid.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Pink Paislee Paper Collection</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Puddle Jumper Stamps - Reagan</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Candy Dots</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Card Stock</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1216/Tim-Holtz-Distress-Ink-Pad-ANTIQUE-LINEN.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Tim Holtz Distressing Ink</span></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #660000;">GWEN's Card</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8P89U0coFI/AAAAAAAABMs/d3l-MVdjIrM/s1600/Challenge34+Card_Me.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8P89U0coFI/AAAAAAAABMs/d3l-MVdjIrM/s320/Challenge34+Card_Me.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1643/6x6-Sampler-Paper-Pack-Cupid.htm">Pink Paislee Cupid DP</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nook & Pantry DP</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1466/Unity-Stampin-Store-kit-February-LIFE-IS-FABULOUS.htm">Unity Stamp Co. - Feb Kit</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cuttlebug Script <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_65/Embossing.htm">Embossing Folder</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_8/Quickutz.htm">Quickutz</a> Scalloped Oval</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_997/Dew-Drops-DARK-VANILLA.htm">Dew Drops</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_25/3D-Dots-White-Adhesive-Foam-18-Circles.htm">3-D Dots</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1222/Tim-Holtz-Distress-Ink-Pad-TEA-DYE.htm">Tim Holtz Distressing Ink</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Here is the sketch one more time...<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8Poqsm3X0I/AAAAAAAABL8/cSgmLs5L8Ng/s1600/DCRUSK~2.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8Poqsm3X0I/AAAAAAAABL8/cSgmLs5L8Ng/s320/DCRUSK~2.PNG" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy using this creative and very versatile sketch by Lori. I'm sure your projects will all be wonderful!</div><br />Link up to Mr. Linky below by <br />9:00 PM EST on Sunday, April 18th.<br /><br />SMiLES!<br />DCRU DT<br /><br />* * * </div><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=diecutsrus&postid=13Apr2010&meme=4946" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: #bf9000;"><br /></span></strong></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-1941108046021752147?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-55527923100666539742010-04-12T00:10:00.001-04:002010-04-12T00:26:27.893-04:00Last Weeks Challenge Top 3 and Winner too!!! Wonderful Bird Projects this week!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Stampers, DCRU Fans, and Friends!!! <br /><br />Today is the day to announce the Winners from last weeks Tuesday DT challenge and Man it was hard to pick this week you guys had some really really amazing creations and so many I had such a hard time eliminating it down to just 4 projects I loved them you guys rocked that challenge last week to <br /><br /><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><strong>Add a Bird to your Project!!!</strong></span><br /><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"></span></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><br />The first one is a very cool Scrap Book page done by: <br /><br /><a href="http://iritshalom.blogspot.com/2010/04/beautiful-life-lo.html"><span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;"><strong>Irit Shalom</strong></span></a></strong></span>So I finally did narrow it down to these <span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: x-large;"><strong>Top 3 Projects.</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S8KXYIFAL6I/AAAAAAAAIUM/2KHPUl3DQn8/s1600/IMG_9307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S8KXYIFAL6I/AAAAAAAAIUM/2KHPUl3DQn8/s400/IMG_9307.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love all the Pink and Blue and the expossed Brick look wonderful creativity here!!!!<br /><br /><br />Next we have this very cute Holder made with some very cool paper and love that little birdy too!!!<br /><br />This project is brought to you by:<br /><br /><a href="http://bloomingcrafts1.blogspot.com/2010/04/tuesday-challenge-1.html"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><strong>Blooming Crafts</strong></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S8KXT527u4I/AAAAAAAAIT0/qdo0CorZA10/s1600/CIMG4183.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S8KXT527u4I/AAAAAAAAIT0/qdo0CorZA10/s400/CIMG4183.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I just love the cute tag on the left side and that adorable baby and the added ribbons and what an wonderful way to give a sweet little gift away!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Now we have this adorable Easel Card she has several more views on her blog and it really is a cute and very creative card so for closer views check this talented Designer out here:<br /><br /><a href="http://lightwhimsy.blogspot.com/2010/04/happy-me-pedastal-card.html"><span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;"><strong>Paper Light</strong></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S8KXS3qpBwI/AAAAAAAAITs/zpLKJRq83hk/s1600/015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S8KXS3qpBwI/AAAAAAAAITs/zpLKJRq83hk/s400/015.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #93c47d; font-size: x-large;"><strong>This weeks Overall Challenge Winner:</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And now for the Overall Winner for the week we have this adorable Door Art for her Stamping/Crafting Space the first picture shows what she started with and the 2nd picture shows the WONDERFUL End product I love it!!!! Lisa also has a very touching touching story on her profile please visit her and read her story it made me cry and yet rejoice for her new situation as well!!!! She lost her 3 and 5 year old children 3 years ago and now she has thrown herself into Scrapping and Stamping to help herself deal with the loss and pain and now she has 9 month old Twin girls too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Congratulations Lisa!!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://our2angelsinheaven.blogspot.com/2010/04/my-recycled-project-in-honor-of-earth.html"><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: x-large;"><strong>Lisa B.</strong></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S8KXWphFeeI/AAAAAAAAIUE/040hQPvn9rQ/s1600/IMG_6367.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S8KXWphFeeI/AAAAAAAAIUE/040hQPvn9rQ/s320/IMG_6367.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Above Starting out</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Below Awesome Paper Decoration for her Stamping/Crafting/Scrapping Space!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S8Ka0GfzaGI/AAAAAAAAIUU/-NCokHPejnY/s1600/IMG_6439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="331" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S8Ka0GfzaGI/AAAAAAAAIUU/-NCokHPejnY/s400/IMG_6439.jpg" width="400" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Congratulations to all of the winners be sure to grab your Winner and Top 3 Badges off to the side and display them all proudly you all deserve them!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-size: x-large;"><strong>Heather</strong></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-5552792310066653974?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heather Schlatternoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-17050965378125840192010-04-11T21:54:00.001-04:002010-04-11T23:35:31.079-04:00Sunday Snippets<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Look what's new at DCRU this week!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fly a Kite Collection </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">from October Afternoon</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8J6JbixOzI/AAAAAAAABLc/M5OPaHFe_W8/s1600/OA_FK_PP521_iA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8J6JbixOzI/AAAAAAAABLc/M5OPaHFe_W8/s200/OA_FK_PP521_iA.jpg" width="200" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is a close up of one of the designs from the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm?keyword=fly+a+kite&cond=advand&category=">Fly A Kite Collection</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isn't this pretty and fun?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8J6Pnhfw5I/AAAAAAAABLk/yZfmRf7BJjk/s1600/PP513StrawberryJam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8J6Pnhfw5I/AAAAAAAABLk/yZfmRf7BJjk/s200/PP513StrawberryJam.jpg" width="191" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Need a perfect embellishment to go along with this wonderful collection?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How about trying these?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8J6DOiiCPI/AAAAAAAABLU/GUHyPtCWHXE/s1600/B-WeeOne.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S8J6DOiiCPI/AAAAAAAABLU/GUHyPtCWHXE/s200/B-WeeOne.jpg" width="200" wt="true" /></a></div><br /><div align="center">Claudia has some other new paper pads in the store now, you'll have to stop by and </div><div align="center">check them out at the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/">DCRU Store</a>.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Come back tomorrow for our Winner's Post and give a cheer to the wonderful ladies who </div><div align="center">will be in our Winner's Circle.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Smiles!</div><div align="center">Gwen</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-1705096537812584019?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-32414374168031943972010-04-10T00:01:00.002-04:002010-04-10T02:22:59.943-04:00Guest Designer - Michelle Hollings<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Quick and Simple Chenille Flower Embellishment Tutorial</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Michelle Hollings for Die Cuts R Us </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://michelles-mbellishments.blogspot.com/">michelles-mbellishments.blogspot.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Quick and Simple Chenille Flower Embellishment Tutorial<br />By Michelle Hollings for Die Cuts R Us michelles-mbellishments.blogspot.com<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7_kubv9GqI/AAAAAAAABKE/a9-XGSiZc4M/s1600/Pic+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="176" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7_kubv9GqI/AAAAAAAABKE/a9-XGSiZc4M/s200/Pic+1.jpg" width="200" wt="true" /></a></div><br /><br />Supplies you will need:<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7_kzuGhX6I/AAAAAAAABKM/8PSHwUX6ALs/s1600/Pic+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7_kzuGhX6I/AAAAAAAABKM/8PSHwUX6ALs/s200/Pic+2.jpg" width="151" wt="true" /></a></div><br /><br />Chenille Pipe Cleaner (available at any craft store)<br />Jumbo Brads- I used a Basic Grey Kioshi collection Stitched Brad<br />A round object or you can use your fingers (for picture taking purposes I used a Judikins Color duster handle)<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7_k3ufxUnI/AAAAAAAABKU/xigxX38ROIk/s1600/Pic+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7_k3ufxUnI/AAAAAAAABKU/xigxX38ROIk/s200/Pic+3.jpg" width="178" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7_k5p6InZI/AAAAAAAABKc/oP_2c39M-sw/s1600/Pic+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="151" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7_k5p6InZI/AAAAAAAABKc/oP_2c39M-sw/s200/Pic+4.jpg" width="200" wt="true" /></a></div>1- Wrap your pipe cleaner around your finger or round object one time and bend the lose end around the rest of the pipe cleaner to secure the first loop.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7_k8OS3lQI/AAAAAAAABKk/Ypx_ta6JwtE/s1600/Pic+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7_k8OS3lQI/AAAAAAAABKk/Ypx_ta6JwtE/s320/Pic+5.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><br /><br />2- Now wrap the pipe cleaner around again in the opposite direction.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7_k-RnqqxI/AAAAAAAABKs/on0VfuARnmY/s1600/Pic+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="175" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7_k-RnqqxI/AAAAAAAABKs/on0VfuARnmY/s200/Pic+6.jpg" width="200" wt="true" /></a></div><br /><br />3- Wrap the pipe cleaner around again multiple times until you have used the entire length of the pipe cleaner...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7_lA1hwmNI/AAAAAAAABK0/nHwB2zUcvJA/s1600/Pic+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="168" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7_lA1hwmNI/AAAAAAAABK0/nHwB2zUcvJA/s200/Pic+7.jpg" width="200" wt="true" /></a></div><br /><br />this will result in 4 loops if you use the color duster handle and 5 if you use your fingers.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7_lDDwwJsI/AAAAAAAABK8/Oh_vxeowygk/s1600/Pic+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7_lDDwwJsI/AAAAAAAABK8/Oh_vxeowygk/s200/Pic+8.jpg" width="200" wt="true" /></a></div><br /><br />4- Now insert your jumbo brad through the center of your flower and bend back the prongs in such a way that it secures the pipe cleaner in the shape you have created.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7_lFXD7pAI/AAAAAAAABLE/uQrnrs2TjjI/s1600/Pic+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="190" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7_lFXD7pAI/AAAAAAAABLE/uQrnrs2TjjI/s200/Pic+9.jpg" width="200" wt="true" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Finished- Now you have a finished flower to add to your card.<br /><br /><br /><br />Here is a card I made using my Chenille Flower.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7_lK_AQNOI/AAAAAAAABLM/UdlrzLElVgU/s1600/Pic+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7_lK_AQNOI/AAAAAAAABLM/UdlrzLElVgU/s320/Pic+10.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><br /><br /><strong>Supplies Available from <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/"><span style="color: red;">Die Cuts R US</span></a></strong><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1247/Yoga-Anya.htm"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-small;">Yoga Anya</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> by The Greeting Farm</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tim Holtz </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1216/Tim-Holtz-Distress-Ink-Pad-ANTIQUE-LINEN.htm"><span style="color: #bf9000; 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font-size: x-small;">GluGlider Pro</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm"><span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-small;">Copic Markers:</span></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Face: E000, E11, E21, R20</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hair: E25, E27, E35</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Clothes: RV0000, RV10, RV21</span><br /><br /><br />Thank you Michelle for putting together such a wonderful tutorial for us. We appreciate your effort and all of those great photos! I know I'll be trying this method and I hope to see some of these sweet little embellies on some future projects. <br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend everyone...<br /><br />SMiLES!<br />GWeN<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-3241437416803194397?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-22928480191790569992010-04-08T00:01:00.009-04:002010-04-08T00:01:00.816-04:00Inspiration: Die Cuts & Embossing Folders<div style="text-align: center;">Happy Thursday DCRU Friends!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Sheri here bringing you this week's Inspiration post!! I thought that we could play with one of my new favorite paper collections and a few toys!!<br /><br />Have you seen the NEW 6x6 Sampler pack of <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1663/6x6-Sampler-Paper-Pack-Quite-Contrary.htm" style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">My Mind's Eye Quite Contrary</a>??<br /><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1663/6x6-Sampler-Paper-Pack-Quite-Contrary.htm" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457036751902357410" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S7tKA2NkN6I/AAAAAAAAB7Q/u6dsnyolhdc/s320/6x6QuiteContrary.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 214px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" border="0" /></a>Before we get started...Have you ever used Quickutz Dies?? They are super easy to use and a MUST HAVE in your die cut collection!! For those of you that have not had the opportunity to play with them before I wanted to show you a quick peek at how easy they are to run through your cuttlebug machines.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S7tOESSyJWI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/HJWEKDx4dc0/s1600/Cuttlebug%231.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457041209026553186" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S7tOESSyJWI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/HJWEKDx4dc0/s320/Cuttlebug%231.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 253px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" border="0" /></a>One of my favorite tips while using your dies is USE UP SCRAPS!!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S7tPY6OwB9I/AAAAAAAAB7o/BIyhe5XuzBY/s1600/Cuttlebug%232.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457042662856067026" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S7tPY6OwB9I/AAAAAAAAB7o/BIyhe5XuzBY/s320/Cuttlebug%232.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 269px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" border="0" /></a><br />For the first card I have for you I used adorable<br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_151/Cupcake.htm" style="color: black; font-weight: bold;"> Cupcake Quickutz Die</a>!!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S7tVQjzF7DI/AAAAAAAAB8Q/3tSXU-fWCuo/s1600/DCRU_April2010_Insiration+%231.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457049116465294386" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S7tVQjzF7DI/AAAAAAAAB8Q/3tSXU-fWCuo/s320/DCRU_April2010_Insiration+%231.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 293px;" border="0" /></a>Do you see the texture on the top of the Cupcake?? I love adding texture and dimension to my cards. I used the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_477/Emboss-a2-DVine-Swirl.htm" style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">D'Vine Swirl embossing folder</a> by Cuttlebug. The frame is made up of the Scallop Square and Classic Circle <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm" style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">Nestabilities</a> by Spellbinders.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S7tPm8hJooI/AAAAAAAAB7w/gwHYlUrXtbI/s1600/Cuttlebug%233.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457042903988281986" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S7tPm8hJooI/AAAAAAAAB7w/gwHYlUrXtbI/s320/Cuttlebug%233.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 272px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" border="0" /></a><br />My next card uses the beautiful <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_171/Butterfly-2.htm" style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">Butterfly 2 Quickutz Die</a>!! It is layered on a Classic Circle and the NEW Big Scallop Square <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm" style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">Nestabilities</a> by Spellbinders.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S7tVJQafGZI/AAAAAAAAB8I/IhyxQpahxNc/s1600/DCRU_April2010_Insiration+%232.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457048991002728850" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S7tVJQafGZI/AAAAAAAAB8I/IhyxQpahxNc/s320/DCRU_April2010_Insiration+%232.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 318px;" border="0" /></a>If you look closely at the butterfly, I used the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1037/NEW-Emboss-a2-Candy-Cane-Stripe.htm" style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">Candy Cane Stripe embossing folder</a> by Cuttlebug. This folder is not only for your Christmas projects...it has become one of my favorites!! It is perfect for adding texture to many objects like butterflies and ice cream cones.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S7tQKm4O7aI/AAAAAAAAB8A/FoeB9Do--4c/s1600/Cuttlebug%234.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457043516654808482" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S7tQKm4O7aI/AAAAAAAAB8A/FoeB9Do--4c/s320/Cuttlebug%234.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 249px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I hope that you have enjoyed my projects and will be inspired to use die cuts and embossing folders together on your next project!!<br /><br />Before you go, make sure to check out the Quickutz 4x4 dies in the DCRU store, <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_46/Shapes.htm">HERE</a>!! <span style="font-weight: bold;"> They are on SALE through the weekend at 20% off regular price</span>!!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;color:black;" >Happy Stamping!!</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;color:black;" ><br />Sheri</span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-2292848019179056999?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sheri (a.k.a PaperCrafty)noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-46578326393501311312010-04-07T00:01:00.015-04:002010-04-07T00:13:22.902-04:00Inspiration: Using Paper Collections in a Fun Way<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Greetings from my happy little crafty place! Friends, I wanted to share these creations with you; I ran across <a href="http://thestampingspot.blogspot.com/"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">The Stamping Spot blog</span></i></a> the other day, and just fell in love with this technique; they are so easy to make. I made these three cards in minutes!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">On the first one, I used paper from the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_124/6x6-Sampler-Packs.htm"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Dear Lizzy 6x6 sampler pack</span></i></a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S7vWsShlbpI/AAAAAAAABfk/pZjh4yernzk/s1600/DSC_0123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S7vWsShlbpI/AAAAAAAABfk/pZjh4yernzk/s320/DSC_0123.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here, I used the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_75/Imaginisce.htm">Lucy Bird paper pack</a>.</span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> It is the paper our wonderful design team highlighted in this week's challenge; and it just so happens to be on sale. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S7vWvDVWiwI/AAAAAAAABfs/eCuHS6tAB7w/s1600/DSC_0128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S7vWvDVWiwI/AAAAAAAABfs/eCuHS6tAB7w/s320/DSC_0128.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S7vWvDVWiwI/AAAAAAAABfs/eCuHS6tAB7w/s1600/DSC_0128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And here I used the 6x6 sampler pack of the week:<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></i></span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_124/6x6-Sampler-Packs.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Basic Grey's Kioshi collection</span></i></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(some of you may have seen this one on my <a href="http://diecutsrus.blogspot.com/"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">personal blog</span></i></a> yesterday)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S7vW74QbN9I/AAAAAAAABf8/7MocFBNc4yA/s1600/KioCard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S7vW74QbN9I/AAAAAAAABf8/7MocFBNc4yA/s320/KioCard.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">All the ribbon I used is <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_88/Ribbon.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><i>May Arts</i></span></a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There is so much inspiration out there in the blog world, isn't there? I just loved making these; think I'll make more using our other <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_124/6x6-Sampler-Packs.htm"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">6x6 sampler packs</span></i></a>! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Have a happy crafty day everyone!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S7vW1UVo7OI/AAAAAAAABf0/3VtCOk2nqNA/s1600/C%26CO+Siggy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S7vW1UVo7OI/AAAAAAAABf0/3VtCOk2nqNA/s320/C%26CO+Siggy.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-4657832639350131131?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06148319279305269529noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-22284522488663327642010-04-06T00:01:00.006-04:002010-04-06T04:03:28.612-04:00Weekly Challenge 33 - Recipe!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7rWe739avI/AAAAAAAABIk/A0d4fFh04AI/s1600/Challenge+Header.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7rWe739avI/AAAAAAAABIk/A0d4fFh04AI/s320/Challenge+Header.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/"> Die Cuts R Us</a> Fans and Stampers!!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided a few weeks ago when I saw that it was my week to "Host" the Die Cuts R US DT challenge on April 6th and the challenge was to use the very cool<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1374/LUCY-BIRD-12x12-Paper-Pack.htm"> Lucy Bird Designer Paper</a> and to have a Stamp and a Bird on our creation somewhere, to use this neat little chipboard bird shaped book decorated with the Lucy Bird Designer Paper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I used my Glue Dots, and the Lucy Bird Paper and traced around the bird 8 times on the card stock and the Designer Paper to make the Bird cut outs to glue on the Chipboard pieces of the book. Two of the Birds I covered all in the Lucy Bird Paper those will be the Front and Back Covers of the Book. Then I traced out Beaks and Tail Feathers from more of the Lucy Bird Paper go make the Card Stock Bird Chipboard pieces more fun to look at!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This book was placed in my 8 year olds Easter Basket so she could put all of the Wallet Pictures she has from her school friends this year on the Chipboard Bird "Scrapbook"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S7l4KHt7GII/AAAAAAAAIPk/S1r7vPBFCuo/s1600/IMG_1844+eR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="370" nt="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S7l4KHt7GII/AAAAAAAAIPk/S1r7vPBFCuo/s400/IMG_1844+eR.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S7l4Gxj-3lI/AAAAAAAAIPc/NfwKIR-4krw/s1600/IMG_1846+eR+copy.jpg++Water" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" nt="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S7l4Gxj-3lI/AAAAAAAAIPc/NfwKIR-4krw/s400/IMG_1846+eR+copy.jpg++Water" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S7l4EXacKjI/AAAAAAAAIPU/5GViT7tPlGM/s1600/IMG_1845+eR+copy.jpg+Water" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="336" nt="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S7l4EXacKjI/AAAAAAAAIPU/5GViT7tPlGM/s400/IMG_1845+eR+copy.jpg+Water" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;"><strong>Recipe:</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1374/LUCY-BIRD-12x12-Paper-Pack.htm"><span style="color: #b6d7a8;"><strong>Lucy Bird Designer Paper</strong></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm"><span style="color: #f1c232;"><strong>Prism Card Stock</strong></span></a><br /><br /><br />Now lets see what the incredible Design Team put together with the ever fabulous<br /> <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1374/LUCY-BIRD-12x12-Paper-Pack.htm"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Lucy Bird Papers</span></a><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a center;?="" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_28/Craft-Glue%3Cdiv%20style=" text-align:=""><br /><span style="color: #351c75;"><strong>Amber's Card</strong></span></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S7aoR00VENI/AAAAAAAABwk/JtiXma35RMs/s1600/dcruchallenge33-ambergoble4-6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455733022795305170" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S7aoR00VENI/AAAAAAAABwk/JtiXma35RMs/s320/dcruchallenge33-ambergoble4-6.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 263px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />Recipe:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1374/LUCY-BIRD-12x12-Paper-Pack.htm">Lucy Bird Patterned Paper</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm">Spellbinder Nestabilities</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm">Copics</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1725/NEW-CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-REAGAN.htm">Reagan Puddle Jumper</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange;"><strong>Joni's Card</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S7lBZYvsFVI/AAAAAAAAEs4/qZpKaPWYPPQ/s1600/100_6640-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S7lBZYvsFVI/AAAAAAAAEs4/qZpKaPWYPPQ/s320/100_6640-1.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Recipe:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm">Puddle Jumpers Davy</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1374/LUCY-BIRD-12x12-Paper-Pack.htm">Lucy Bird Designer Paper </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_104/Neenah-Paper.htm">Neenah Cardstock</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm">Copics</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_997/Dew-Drops-DARK-VANILLA.htm">Dark Vanilla Dew Drops</a> </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://byloridesigns.blogspot.com/">Lori Boyd</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S7p4J0N7ReI/AAAAAAAAZBI/3oCovMLbaxo/s1600/DCRU-LucyBird1-LORIBOYD1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S7p4J0N7ReI/AAAAAAAAZBI/3oCovMLbaxo/s320/DCRU-LucyBird1-LORIBOYD1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Recipe:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1374/LUCY-BIRD-12x12-Paper-Pack.htm">Lucy Bird Paper Collection</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm">Puddle Jumpers Stamps</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm">Candy Dots</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1656/May-Arts-Ribbon-YellowWhite-Dots-58-x-5yds..htm">Ribbon</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm">Card Stock</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hbbug.blogspot.com/">Hannah Boyd</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S7p60a_xvYI/AAAAAAAAZBQ/7whzkwAPDKE/s1600/DCRU-LucyBird-HannahBoyd2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S7p60a_xvYI/AAAAAAAAZBQ/7whzkwAPDKE/s400/DCRU-LucyBird-HannahBoyd2.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Recipe:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1374/LUCY-BIRD-12x12-Paper-Pack.htm">Lucy Bird Paper Collection</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm">Puddle Jumpers Stamps</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1629/Kioshi-Collection-BUTTONS.htm">Buttons</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm">Card Stock</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;"><strong>Sheri's Card</strong></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7qG_T_R6zI/AAAAAAAABIM/QXAAgU1J4XI/s1600/Sheri_DCRU_Challenge%2333.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7qG_T_R6zI/AAAAAAAABIM/QXAAgU1J4XI/s320/Sheri_DCRU_Challenge%2333.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1374/LUCY-BIRD-12x12-Paper-Pack.htm">Lucy Bird DP</a></div><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1152/Neenah-Classic-Crest-SOLAR-WHITE-8-12x11-80LB.-25-Sheets-Smooth-Cardstock.htm">Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1724/NEW-CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-LUCAS.htm">Lucas Puddle Jumper</a> (Claudia & Co)<br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_736/Memento-Full-Size-Die-Ink-Pad-TUXEDO-BLACK.htm">Memento Tuxedo Black Ink</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm">Copics</a><br />Classic Rectangle Nestabilities<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm"> (Spellbinders)</a><br />Quickutz <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_676/Emboss-A2-Polka-Dots.htm">Polka Dots Embossing Folder</a><br />Quickutz <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_221/Scallops-Border.htm">Scallop Border Die</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_779/Paper-Piercer-Deluxe.htm">Paper Piercer</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm?keyword=buttons&cond=advand&category=">Buttons</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_26/3D-Dots-White-Adhesive-Foam-18-Squares.htm">3D Foam Squares</a><br />Sentiment (SU!)<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: #a64d79;"><strong>Cara's Card</strong></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7qG99T-BqI/AAAAAAAABIE/vJUY5lDJ3OQ/s1600/DCRUChallenge33byCaraErlam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7qG99T-BqI/AAAAAAAABIE/vJUY5lDJ3OQ/s320/DCRUChallenge33byCaraErlam.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Recipe:</div><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1725/NEW-CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-REAGAN.htm">Reagan Puddle Jumper</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1374/LUCY-BIRD-12x12-Paper-Pack.htm">Lucy Bird Patterned Paper</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_25/3D-Dots-White-Adhesive-Foam-18-Circles.htm">3D Dots</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_88/Ribbon.htm">May Arts Ribbon</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm">Copic Markers</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm">Spellbinders Nestabilities</a>-Oval, Oval Scallop, Petite Circle, Petite Circle Scallop<br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm">Prism Cardstock</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #e06666;">GWEN's Lay Out</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7rRIbTcLzI/AAAAAAAABIc/2Vjii2x6a4E/s1600/Challenge33Recipe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="378" nt="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7rRIbTcLzI/AAAAAAAABIc/2Vjii2x6a4E/s400/Challenge33Recipe.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">Recipe:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1374/LUCY-BIRD-12x12-Paper-Pack.htm"><span style="background-color: white; color: #a64d79;">Lucy Bird DP</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1726/NEW-CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-DAVEY.htm"><span style="color: #45818e;">Davey Puddle Jumper</span> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pet - <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1724/NEW-CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-LUCAS.htm"><span style="color: #38761d;">Lucas Puddle Jumper</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm?keyword=lizzy&cond=advand&category="><span style="color: #134f5c;">Dear Lizzy</span></a> Flowers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spellbinder<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1529/NEW-Lotus-Borderabilities-Petite.htm"> <span style="color: #351c75;">Lotus Border</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_386/Glue-Glider-Pro.htm"><span style="color: #e06666;">Glue Glider Pro</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_46/Shapes.htm"><span style="color: #e69138;">QK Birds</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">QK <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_48/Alphabets.htm"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Stardust CC Alpha</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_177/FLIRT-2009-Spring-Gift-Set.htm"><span style="color: #e06666;">QK Flirt LE Alpha</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_695/Delilah-Collection-iCandy-Self-Adhesive-Jewels.htm"><span style="color: #38761d;">Bo Bunny Candy Jewels</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_88/Ribbon.htm"><span style="color: #bf9000;">May Arts Ribbon/Ric Rac</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1171/Jewel-Tone-Chalks.htm"><span style="color: #741b47;">Pebbles Inc. Jewel Tone Chalks</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Copic Markers</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_736/Memento-Full-Size-Die-Ink-Pad-TUXEDO-BLACK.htm"><span style="color: black;">Memento Tuxedo Black Ink</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1539/Tim-Holtz-Paper-Distresser.htm"><span style="color: #e06666;">Tim Holtz Distressing Tool</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TH-<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1202/Tim-Holtz-Idea-Ology-Tiny-Attacher.htm"><span style="color: #38761d;">Tiny Attacher</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TH-<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_944/Tim-Holtz-Kushgrip-Non-Stick-Micro-Serrated-Scissors-7.htm"><span style="color: #741b47;">Tonic Scissors</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_25/3D-Dots-White-Adhesive-Foam-18-Circles.htm"><span style="color: #bf9000;">3-D Dots</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: magenta;">Sammye Jo's Card</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7ropJOxc5I/AAAAAAAABIs/Coxiz2Cfgls/s1600/SJsChallenge33Card" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7ropJOxc5I/AAAAAAAABIs/Coxiz2Cfgls/s320/SJsChallenge33Card" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Here is the recipe!<br />Cardstock: <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm">Prism Papers</a><br />PP:<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1374/LUCY-BIRD-12x12-Paper-Pack.htm"> Lucy Bird</a><br />Stamps: <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1549/CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-DAISY.htm">Puddle Jumper Daisy</a><br />Pen:<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1504/Inkssentials-White-Opaque-Pen.htm"> Inkssential White Opaque</a> <br />Markers: <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm">Copic Ciao</a><br />Dies; Spellbinder <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1581/NEW-Big-Scalloped-Circles-Small.htm">Scalloped Circles</a><br /><br /><br /><br />Soooo...what can you come up with for this one? Let's spread those creative little wings and have some fun this one. <br /><br />Remember the CHALLENGE is to USE:<br /><br />A <strong><span style="background-color: #93c47d;">Stamped Image</span></strong><br /> and <span style="background-color: #ffd966;">at least one<strong> Bird</strong></span> on your project<br /><br />Link up to Mr Linky with your project and direct blog post URL by Sunday at 9:00 PM. <br />Winners announced on Monday.<br /><br />***</div><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=diecutsrus&postid=06Apr2010&meme=4946" type="text/javascript"></script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-2228452248866332764?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-11733647619447345142010-04-05T13:41:00.000-04:002010-04-05T13:41:48.951-04:00Winner's Post!!!!<div style="text-align: center;">WOW! What a weekend! An A-M-A-Z-I-N-G Bunny Hop all set up by our FAB DTC Gwen, and the amazing Claudia's release of the NEW Puddle Jumpers! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, the winner's of our weekly challenge! Thank you SO much to all those who participated! We do love our followers! Just ask the girls who won some great new stamps in the Bunny Hop! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, for the Top 3!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Becky:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S7of_2M2NQI/AAAAAAAAFK4/wMW2KK63lN4/s1600/becky" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S7of_2M2NQI/AAAAAAAAFK4/wMW2KK63lN4/s320/becky" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kerstin:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S7ofy_0eUuI/AAAAAAAAFKg/1BgseoGVZU8/s1600/kerstin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S7ofy_0eUuI/AAAAAAAAFKg/1BgseoGVZU8/s320/kerstin.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Janna:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S7of1bhSbRI/AAAAAAAAFKo/OOhcuAu5nZM/s1600/janna.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S7of1bhSbRI/AAAAAAAAFKo/OOhcuAu5nZM/s320/janna.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">ANd for this week's winner, the alway loyal Julia :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S7of43jW-wI/AAAAAAAAFKw/O9GjsNqB2Yk/s1600/jullia" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S7of43jW-wI/AAAAAAAAFKw/O9GjsNqB2Yk/s320/jullia" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Again, thanks to everyone! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Join us tomorrow for another FAB challenge! You'll want to "jump" right in! ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">XoXO- </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sammye Jo</span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-1173364761944734514?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sammye Jonoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-55079630042713456462010-04-05T10:40:00.001-04:002010-04-05T10:42:01.716-04:00BLOG HOP WINNERS<div style="text-align: center;">We all had so much fun doing the blog hop for you. I hope you all enjoyed the projects and creative ideas that our girls were able to put together. Since we promised to give away two prizes I'm guessing you are all a wee bit curious as to who won! Well, here are the lucky ladies who will be getting the uber cute stamps from the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/">DCRU</a> BUNNY HOP...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Winner of the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1420/Easter-Anya.htm"><span style="color: #38761d;">Easter Anya Stamp</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> #27 Jodi - <a href="http://jodimommyto4.blogspot.com/">jodimommyto4.blogspot.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Winner of <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1715033636"><span style="color: #e06666;">E</span></a></span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1550/CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-EMMA.htm"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: large;">mma PJ</span> </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">#12 Angela H. - <a href="http://scrapjournalofangelah.blogspot.com/">scrapjournalofangelah.blogspot.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations to our winners!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please email your address to me at busylittlehands {at} sbcglobal {dot} net</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now we still have our weekly Sketch Challenge winner to announce. Because we have so many winners this week, we will be posting that later today. Lets give everyone a chance to bask in the Winner's Circle...LOL!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">SMiLES ALL!</div><div style="text-align: center;">GWeN</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-5507963004271345646?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-53785466426752555412010-04-04T19:49:00.000-04:002010-04-04T19:49:44.489-04:00Sunday Snippets and Special Challenge Winner<div style="text-align: center;">Well, have you had the chance to see what is new and happening at the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/">DCRU Store</a>? Let me tell you that Claudia has been busy this month setting up all the new items. Yes! I said new stuff in April...stuff </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">like this...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1734/NEW-Prima-YOUTH-6x6-Paper-Pad.htm">Youth Paper Pad by Prima</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7kj9uUwRPI/AAAAAAAABHs/w-0sDJ3JRH4/s1600/PrimaPad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" nt="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7kj9uUwRPI/AAAAAAAABHs/w-0sDJ3JRH4/s200/PrimaPad.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and this...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1718/NEW-Unity-Stampin-Store-kit-April-SUPER-SWEETSTUCK-ON-YOU.htm">Unity Stamp Set for April</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7kkAP903WI/AAAAAAAABH0/OOChbntlUaA/s1600/UnityImage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7kkAP903WI/AAAAAAAABH0/OOChbntlUaA/s320/UnityImage.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She has some fantastic new stamps from <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_72/The-Greeting-Farm.htm">TGF</a>, <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1728/Buttons-MALIBU.htm">buttons</a> galore and <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_132/Prima-Marketing-Inc..htm">Prima Flowers</a> too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stop by to see what is NEW by clicking <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_131/New-in-APRIL.htm"><strong><span style="color: lime;">HERE</span></strong></a>!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The time has come to announce the winner of our Special Challenge. We'd like to say a great big THANK YOU to all that participated. Everyone had wonderful projects and I'm really glad I didn't have to choose. Instead this challenge is being drawn by random generator from Random.org.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Using the Min setting of 1 and the Max setting of 6 our winner of the challenge is:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">#4 <a href="http://pinky-pinkysworld.blogspot.com/2010/04/over-garden-fence.html"><span style="color: magenta;">PINKY</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Pinky please send me an email with your choice of <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm">PUDDLE JUMPER</a> image and your address so that we can send your prize to you at </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple;">busylittlehands {at} sbcglobal {dot} net</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, if any body out there in blog land can tell me how to copy and paste my results from Random.org, I would sure appreciate it. I did everything I could think of and could not get the result box to copy over. I'm just not very computer savy, I guess.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You've still got some time left to get your projects in for the <a href="http://diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/2010/03/challenge-32-sketch.html">Sketch Challenge</a> and finish up the </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/2010/04/its-time-to-bunny-hop.html">Bunny Hop</a> too. Winners will be announced on Monday!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">SMiLES!</div><div style="text-align: center;">GWeN</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-5378546642675255541?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-60847678516190005622010-04-03T00:01:00.003-04:002010-04-03T00:38:55.696-04:00Its Time to BUNNY HOP!!!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7avwU5G4UI/AAAAAAAABG8/9vEGPfPA_Gs/s1600/DCRUDT+Easter+Blog+hop.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7avwU5G4UI/AAAAAAAABG8/9vEGPfPA_Gs/s320/DCRUDT+Easter+Blog+hop.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We promised you a fun hop this weekend and boy to we intend to deliver. Not only will you get to see some fabulous projects by our amazingly talented and creative design team, you get the chance to win some fantastic prizes too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here at the DCRU DT Blog there will be the chance to win not one...but TWO stamps!!! We will two winners. The second winner will get the super adorable EASTER ANYA.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7aw7y2MVOI/AAAAAAAABHE/MYvXp1YrFsM/s1600/BunnyAnya.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" nt="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7aw7y2MVOI/AAAAAAAABHE/MYvXp1YrFsM/s200/BunnyAnya.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our First Place Winner will get one of <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/">DCRU's</a> very exclusive <a href="http://www.claudiaandcompany.blogspot.com/">Claudia and Company's</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">EMMA PUDDLE JUMPER. Emma PJ just isn't one stamp...she is actually two stamps in one.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You get her cute little bunny too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7aw-I-ONbI/AAAAAAAABHM/VEY3SM2ofgo/s1600/Emma+PJ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" nt="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7aw-I-ONbI/AAAAAAAABHM/VEY3SM2ofgo/s200/Emma+PJ.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's what you have to do:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1) Follow the hop list below and pay a visit to each of our DT's Blogs</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2) Leave a comment on each of the blogs</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3) Leave a final comment HERE at the DCRU DT BLOG and let us know what you thought of our little BUNNY HOP. Do this before Sunday at 9:00 PM EST.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">That's it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Both winners will be drawn by random drawing on Sunday and announced on Monday with our challenge winners. Everyone has a chance to win. If you don't win here...do not dispair...I hear through the grapevine that some of our generous DTs are going to have a special give away at their blogs too!!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Soooooo, what are you waiting for? Lets get to HOPPIN'!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Hop List</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://papercraftyscreations.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: magenta;">SHERI</span></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.carasscrapnstampart.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: lime;">CARA</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://heathersheavinlystampations.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: orange;">HEATHER</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thecountryscrapper.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #783f04;">AMBER</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://byloridesigns.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: magenta;">LORI</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://astickysituation.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: lime;">JONI</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hbbug.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: orange;">HANNAH</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.62cards.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #783f04;">SAMMYE JO</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gwensbusylittlehands.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: magenta;">GWEN</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: lime;">DCRU DT Blog</span></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Have fun!!! See you back here soon! </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">SMiLES! </div><div style="text-align: center;">DCRU DT</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-6084767851619000562?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-2145871968670700162010-04-02T00:05:00.000-04:002010-04-02T00:04:23.205-04:00Puddle Jumpers - Hannah Boyd<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hi Everybody!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My name is Hannah Boyd.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This week it's my turn to do an Inspiration Post for </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/">Die Cuts R Us</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so excited to show you my new favorite things at Die Cuts R Us.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love to color with my Copics </div><div style="text-align: center;">and </div><div style="text-align: center;">I LOVE to color my most favorite stamps in the whole wide world...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm">The Puddle Jumpers</a></span>!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Reagan Puddle Jumper</b></span></a> she is playing with Emma Puddle Jumpers' </div><div style="text-align: center;">Sweet lil' Bunny in honor of Easter!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I really like that I can create and card with the PJs and mix and match them!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S7VncLoG1lI/AAAAAAAAY5Q/eEtWAe011EM/s1600/DCRU-AprilInspiration1-HannahBoyd2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S7VncLoG1lI/AAAAAAAAY5Q/eEtWAe011EM/s400/DCRU-AprilInspiration1-HannahBoyd2.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S7VsGiUv4-I/AAAAAAAAY54/Ff1Ed49A2Po/s1600/DCRU-AprilInspiration2-HannahBoyd2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S7VsGiUv4-I/AAAAAAAAY54/Ff1Ed49A2Po/s320/DCRU-AprilInspiration2-HannahBoyd2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S7VngDvTAuI/AAAAAAAAY5g/aQUkpUupS54/s1600/DCRU-AprilInspiration3-HannahBoyd2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S7VngDvTAuI/AAAAAAAAY5g/aQUkpUupS54/s320/DCRU-AprilInspiration3-HannahBoyd2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I created boyish card with <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm"><b>Lucas Puddle Jumper</b></a> and his little Chickie. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Little Chick can also help celebrate Easter!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S7VnixtV2wI/AAAAAAAAY5o/k2d0OUdavWk/s1600/DCRU-AprilInspiration4-HannahBoyd2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S7VnixtV2wI/AAAAAAAAY5o/k2d0OUdavWk/s400/DCRU-AprilInspiration4-HannahBoyd2.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I love these <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm"><b>Candy Dots</b></a> from Die Cuts R Us!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S7VnkTWabjI/AAAAAAAAY5w/Y5NFI3Vh1_w/s1600/DCRU-AprilInspiration5-HannahBoyd2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S7VnkTWabjI/AAAAAAAAY5w/Y5NFI3Vh1_w/s320/DCRU-AprilInspiration5-HannahBoyd2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so excited and happy to get to design with the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm">Puddle Jumpers</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you all get some too!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hugs- </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/35/3254C5DB18250EC842AC556C1FE32DC0.png" style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0pt none;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-214587196867070016?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>LORinoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-4851066235514921632010-04-01T01:14:00.000-04:002010-04-01T01:14:10.636-04:00Inspiration with a Twist<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7QFSp-sPZI/AAAAAAAABF8/zat0LI0IQyM/s1600/DCRUDT+Easter+Blog+hop.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7QFSp-sPZI/AAAAAAAABF8/zat0LI0IQyM/s320/DCRUDT+Easter+Blog+hop.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Before I get started on my Inspiration Post, I want to give everyone a reminder that the </div><div style="text-align: center;">DCRU BUNNY HOP begins this Saturday, April 3rd and runs through April 4th.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All information regarding the Hop and how to play along will be listed, right here on Saturday. I think you are going to really enjoy what we have in store for you, so mark your calendars!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">NOW... on to more fun things...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7QFPd5s7wI/AAAAAAAABF0/W9tvFqOPHmQ/s1600/Claudia+and+Co.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7QFPd5s7wI/AAAAAAAABF0/W9tvFqOPHmQ/s320/Claudia+and+Co.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As many of you know we love to shower you with super fantastic project ideas from our DT. Well, this day I get to shower you with another kind of special something...the brand new<span style="color: magenta;"> </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm"><span style="color: magenta;"><strong>PUDDLE JUMPERS</strong></span></a> from <a href="http://www.claudiaandcompany.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #073763;">CLAUDIA and COMPANY</span></a>!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So...without further ado...</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7QJOTumh7I/AAAAAAAABGE/CKJFvtFBD2g/s1600/NewPJPIC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7QJOTumh7I/AAAAAAAABGE/CKJFvtFBD2g/s320/NewPJPIC.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>Reagan,</em></span> <span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Davey</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">and</span> <span style="color: #bf9000;"><strong>Lucas</strong></span></span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Aren't the new additions to the PJs too cute!!! </div><div align="center">Well here is my Inspiration for you. I got to play with little Davey and here is what my card looks like...</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7QpD553fBI/AAAAAAAABGM/XQlQZtMSN2I/s1600/DaveyCard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7QpD553fBI/AAAAAAAABGM/XQlQZtMSN2I/s320/DaveyCard.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe:</span><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1726/NEW-CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-DAVEY.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Davey Puddle Jumper</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1469/6x6-Sampler-Paper-Pack-Lil-Man.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Lil Man DP</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Copics</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_997/Dew-Drops-DARK-VANILLA.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Dew Drops</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1220/Tim-Holtz-Distress-Ink-Pad-VINTAGE-PHOTO.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Vintage Photo Distress Ink</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1202/Tim-Holtz-Idea-Ology-Tiny-Attacher.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tiny Attacher</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_25/3D-Dots-White-Adhesive-Foam-18-Circles.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">3-D Dots</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1238/Satin-Ribbon-BROWN-58-x-5-Yds..htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">May Arts Ribbon</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Prism Cardstock</span></a><br /><br /></div><div align="center">Now you may have noticed that I titled this Inspiration with a Twist...so what's that all about?<br /><br /></div><div align="center"> <strong><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">A SUPRISE CHALLENGE!!!!</span></strong></div><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7QrICRDyDI/AAAAAAAABGU/OCj984mkx4k/s1600/DaisyPJ_March2nd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7QrICRDyDI/AAAAAAAABGU/OCj984mkx4k/s320/DaisyPJ_March2nd.jpg" /></a></div><br /> </div><div align="center">In honor of spring and our cutie-patootie <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1549/CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-DAISY.htm">Daisy Puddle Jumper</a> and her new little friends I am giving everyone a special challenge...</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Create a project using a stamped image and daisies. Link it up at the bottom of this post with Mr. Linky. Have your project here by <strong><em>6:00 PM Sunday EST</em></strong> and I will announce the winner on the DCRU Sunday Snippets Posts that evening.!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Did I mention there was going to be a prize? Oh, yes!!! I'll be doing a random drawing for the winner of..are you ready...can you stand the anticipation...are you as excited as I am...</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Your <em><span style="color: purple;"><strong>CHOICE</strong></span></em> of one <span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">PUDDLE JUMPER</span> from <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/">DCRU</a>!!!!</div><div align="center">Sooo, how is that for an Inspiration Post "Twist"?</div><div align="center"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Everyone that enters a project is eligible to win.</div><div align="center">Have fun with your projects! Can't wait to see what you enter.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">SMiLES!</div><div align="center">GWeN</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">* * *</div><br /><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=diecutsrus&postid=31Mar2010&meme=4946" type="text/javascript"></script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-485106623551492163?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-45498738873413576832010-03-31T05:59:00.001-04:002010-03-31T06:00:09.533-04:00April showers bring... lots of stamping!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Greetings from my happy little crafty place!</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Can you believe its the last day of March? Boy, oh boy!</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">April showers bring May flowers, right? Can't wait for the flowers to start blooming here in Michigan. <i>April 1st</i> also brings some wonderful new additions to the store.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'd like to invite you to Claudia & Company's blog hop tomorrow; we will be releasing our newest Puddle Jumpers, designed by my wonderful friend (and DCRU DT) Lori Boyd. You'll be able to see all the new Puddle Jumpers tomorrow as you {blog} hop along, and who knows...</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">you might find a little surprise too.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The blog hop will start here at midnight tonight:</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://claudiaandcompany.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><b>claudiaandcompany.blogspot.com</b></span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You can also see a few snippets of the new Puddle Jumpers at the blog now.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S7KAYGA2E_I/AAAAAAAABdA/PCaVg7U8nRg/s1600/CandCoBlog+Hop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S7KAYGA2E_I/AAAAAAAABdA/PCaVg7U8nRg/s320/CandCoBlog+Hop.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Another new release tomorrow:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Take a peek at The Greeting Farm's April release; as always, these cuties will be available at <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_72/The-Greeting-Farm.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><b>Die Cuts R Us</b></span></a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S7KAaXudQ-I/AAAAAAAABdI/ZFotkqkSQus/s1600/TGFApril.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S7KAaXudQ-I/AAAAAAAABdI/ZFotkqkSQus/s400/TGFApril.png" width="246" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So are you going to join us for our <a href="http://claudiaandcompany.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Claudia & Company</span></a> blog hop tomorrow? Please RSVP by leaving a comment here. You never know, I just might draw a name from today's comments; wouldn't it be fun to win a little something?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Have a happy crafty day friends!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S7KAyIg-1KI/AAAAAAAABdQ/X3tasd7MG-Q/s1600/C%26CO+Siggy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S7KAyIg-1KI/AAAAAAAABdQ/X3tasd7MG-Q/s320/C%26CO+Siggy.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-4549873887341357683?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06148319279305269529noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-85223085684008444772010-03-30T00:01:00.003-04:002010-03-30T00:23:33.132-04:00Challenge 32 - Sketch!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7FXiN3CK1I/AAAAAAAABE8/3IjzRheL7NI/s1600/Challenge+Header.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7FXiN3CK1I/AAAAAAAABE8/3IjzRheL7NI/s320/Challenge+Header.png" /></a></div><br /><br />Its time for another sketch challenge here at DCRU. I'm so excited about this one. Its a sketch that I created just for our fantastic DT Blog. Wait 'til you see what our super creative team has done with it and some totally fabu <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm?keyword=queen+of+the+crop&cond=advand&category=">Queen of the Crop DP from Moxxie</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is the sketch: </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7FGf4JFxnI/AAAAAAAABEk/Vg6JLwM_YUo/s1600/image001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7FGf4JFxnI/AAAAAAAABEk/Vg6JLwM_YUo/s320/image001.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's what the girls have put together for your viewing enjoyment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em> <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Luvin'</span></em></strong> what they did with this sketch.</div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Joni</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S6_GUEIkSMI/AAAAAAAAEns/YoeHzII-vzk/s1600/100_6525-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S6_GUEIkSMI/AAAAAAAAEns/YoeHzII-vzk/s320/100_6525-1.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_54/7/View-All.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Queen Of The Crop Designer Paper</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1545/NEW-Camille.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Camille from The Greeting Farm</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_109/Neutral-Colors.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Prism cardstock</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_104/Neenah-Paper.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Neenah White Cardstock</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Copics</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Nestabilities</span></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://byloridesigns.blogspot.com/">Lori Boyd</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S669YptatqI/AAAAAAAAYxw/ABrVdkGsyx4/s1600/DCRU-32-LoriBoyd-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S669YptatqI/AAAAAAAAYxw/ABrVdkGsyx4/s400/DCRU-32-LoriBoyd-1.JPG" width="356" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_69/Moxxie.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Moxxie-Queen of the Crop Paper Collection</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Card Stock</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_632/NEW-Emboss-a2-Moroccan-Screen.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Moroccan Screen</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hbbug.blogspot.com/">Hannah Boyd</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S67AHVDrmtI/AAAAAAAAYx4/D5GXrgStU0U/s1600/DCRU-31HannahBoyd.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S67AHVDrmtI/AAAAAAAAYx4/D5GXrgStU0U/s320/DCRU-31HannahBoyd.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_69/Moxxie.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Moxxie-Queen of the Crop Paper Collection</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Card Stock</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_632/NEW-Emboss-a2-Moroccan-Screen.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Moroccan Screen</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1215/American-Crafts-Buttons-ELEGANT.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Buttons</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Heather</div><div></div><div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S7A9-THmJvI/AAAAAAAAIHM/KwVvhu3S_Ak/s1600/IMG_1688+eR1+copy.jpg+Water" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="395" nt="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S7A9-THmJvI/AAAAAAAAIHM/KwVvhu3S_Ak/s400/IMG_1688+eR1+copy.jpg+Water" width="400" /></a></div><span style="color: #93c47d; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Recipe:</strong></span><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_69/Moxxie.htm"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Moxie Queen of the Crop Designer Papers</strong></span></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm"><span style="color: #b6d7a8; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Prisim Card Stock</strong></span></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1152/Neenah-Classic-Crest-SOLAR-WHITE-8-12x11-80LB.-50-Sheets-Smooth-Cardstock.htm"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-small;"><strong>NeeNah Classic White Card Stock</strong></span></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Spellbinders Nestabilities Die Cuts</strong></span></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1365/Stella.htm"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-small;"><strong>The Greeting Farm Stamp - Stella</strong></span></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_76/Embellishments.htm"><span style="color: #b6d7a8; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Dew Drops Embellishments</strong></span></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_28/Craft-Glue-Dots-on-Sheets-316.htm"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Glue Dots and Foam Pop up Dots</strong></span></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1237/Satin-Ribbon-CREME-58-x-5-Yds..htm"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-small;"><strong>May Arts Satin Cream Ribbon</strong></span></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />Cara<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7FGseZjWhI/AAAAAAAABEs/9SBPvQ1ZGiU/s1600/DCRUChallenge32byCaraErlam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7FGseZjWhI/AAAAAAAABEs/9SBPvQ1ZGiU/s320/DCRUChallenge32byCaraErlam.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe:</span><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm?keyword=queen+of+the+crop&cond=advand&category="><span style="font-size: x-small;">Moxxie Queen of the Crop DP</span></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Spellbinders</span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1536/NEW-Lotus-Pendants.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Lotus Pendant</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Circle and Oval Nestabilites</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_88/Ribbon.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">May Arts Ribbon</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_25/3D-Dots-White-Adhesive-Foam-18-Circles.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">3D Dots</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Copic Markers</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1047/Die-Cuts-R-Us-Exclusive-Digital-Stamp--Inkin-Isabella.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Inkin' Isabella DCRU Exclusive Digi</span></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Sheri<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7FI59eQ2-I/AAAAAAAABE0/6IZXIAjW9yU/s1600/Sheri_DCRU_Challenge%2332.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7FI59eQ2-I/AAAAAAAABE0/6IZXIAjW9yU/s320/Sheri_DCRU_Challenge%2332.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe:</span><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm?keyword=queen+of+the+crop&cond=advand&category="><span style="font-size: x-small;">Moxxie's Queen of the Crop Collection DP</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1152/Neenah-Classic-Crest-SOLAR-WHITE-8-12x11-80LB.-50-Sheets-Smooth-Cardstock.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1206/Sassy-Suzi.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sassy Suzi</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> (The Greeting Farm)</span><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_736/Memento-Full-Size-Die-Ink-Pad-TUXEDO-BLACK.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Memento Tuxedo Black Ink</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Copics</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Nestabilities (Spellbinders)</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_26/3D-Dots-White-Adhesive-Foam-18-Squares.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">3D Foam Squares</span></a><br /><br /><br />AMbER<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S6_KWxTFxUI/AAAAAAAABuE/f_o-JGrxgN4/s1600/dcruchallenge3-30AG.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453800166308300098" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S6_KWxTFxUI/AAAAAAAABuE/f_o-JGrxgN4/s320/dcruchallenge3-30AG.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 257px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe:</span><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_119/Unity-Stamp-Co..htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Unity Stamps</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Copics</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Moxxie Queen of the Crop</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Spellbinder Nestabilities</span></a><br /><br /><br />GWeN<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7F6jfP77CI/AAAAAAAABFU/CFPgmLgyIQQ/s1600/FancyNancy_Sketch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S7F6jfP77CI/AAAAAAAABFU/CFPgmLgyIQQ/s320/FancyNancy_Sketch.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Moxxie Queen of the Crop DP</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Super Star Anya </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_72/The-Greeting-Farm.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">TGF</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_25/3D-Dots-White-Adhesive-Foam-18-Circles.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">3-D Dots</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_736/Memento-Full-Size-Die-Ink-Pad-TUXEDO-BLACK.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Memento Ink</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Tuxedo Black</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Copic Markers</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tim Holtz </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1202/Tim-Holtz-Idea-Ology-Tiny-Attacher.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tiny Attacher</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_88/Ribbon.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ribbon</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <br />As my crafty friend and DT sister Lori would say...WOWZER!!! Now that was fun!<br /><br />Create your project based on this week's sketch and upload it to Mr. Linky by 9:00 PM EST on Sunday, April 4th. You could be in our winner's circle next week!<br /><br />* * * <br /><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=diecutsrus&postid=30Mar2010&meme=4946" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-8522308568400844477?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-15128790842183445132010-03-29T00:01:00.007-04:002010-03-29T00:01:00.118-04:00Winners!Thanks to everyone who participated in this week's RECIPE challenge. The participants did an amazing job and it was so difficult to pick a top 3 and a winning card! <br /><br />Now I'd like to introduce this week's TOP 3:<br /><br /><a href="http://thepapercraftstudio.blogspot.com/">Silvia</a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S6_M--XkE8I/AAAAAAAABuM/Qh5PZVopqSQ/s1600/dcruwinner-silvia.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 301px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S6_M--XkE8I/AAAAAAAABuM/Qh5PZVopqSQ/s320/dcruwinner-silvia.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453803056034747330" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://iritshalom.blogspot.com/">Irit</a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S6_NVcw6G8I/AAAAAAAABuU/56LU_p0GwCk/s1600/dcruwinner-irit.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 255px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S6_NVcw6G8I/AAAAAAAABuU/56LU_p0GwCk/s320/dcruwinner-irit.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453803442151234498" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://lightwhimsy.blogspot.com/">Penny</a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S6_N91tl4FI/AAAAAAAABuc/coVDsKkrC30/s1600/dcru-penny1"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 254px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S6_N91tl4FI/AAAAAAAABuc/coVDsKkrC30/s320/dcru-penny1" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453804136042979410" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S6_OQe9F1gI/AAAAAAAABuk/FQ2s-7cVPf8/s1600/dcru-penny2"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S6_OQe9F1gI/AAAAAAAABuk/FQ2s-7cVPf8/s320/dcru-penny2" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453804456351487490" /></a><br /><br />And our WINNER is:<br /><br /><a href="http://ivankascardstudio.blogspot.com/">Ivanka</a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S6_OpceNCeI/AAAAAAAABus/zmGXuu3IdOc/s1600/dcruwinner-Ivanka.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S6_OpceNCeI/AAAAAAAABus/zmGXuu3IdOc/s320/dcruwinner-Ivanka.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453804885181794786" /></a><br /><br />All winners grab your winning badge at the sidebar to the right! Congrats! And be sure to visit Tuesday for an exciting new challenge!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-1512879084218344513?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ambernoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-54278252924853484872010-03-28T18:00:00.002-04:002010-03-28T18:00:04.187-04:00Sunday Snippets<div style="text-align: center;">If you thought you loved DCRU's DT Blog before...just wait to see what we have in store </div><div style="text-align: center;">for you this week!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Not only does Claudia have some fabulous new products in the store...and I mean FAB-U-LOUS!...we have a few suprises up our sleeves too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lets take a peek at a couple of newbies to the store's inventory. Take for example these gorgeous crochet flower embellishments from the Dear Lizzy Collection.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S6-1Szzfv8I/AAAAAAAABDA/hMbXo3gQX-k/s1600/CrochetFlowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S6-1Szzfv8I/AAAAAAAABDA/hMbXo3gQX-k/s320/CrochetFlowers.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh, and these fantastically cheery papers from Sassafras.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S6-1hKcivUI/AAAAAAAABDI/Dw1kcFM7j-A/s1600/CherryDelicious.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S6-1hKcivUI/AAAAAAAABDI/Dw1kcFM7j-A/s320/CherryDelicious.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now here is a little teaser...there will be a special announcement made this week on one of our Inspiration Posts. Which one? Hmmmm....you'll have to stop by and find out. Trust me though, it will be worth the visit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One last little thing...we have a special treat this weekend for all of you. A Blog Hop!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S6-25sQcxBI/AAAAAAAABDQ/L165f4ewXt0/s1600/DCRUDT+Easter+Blog+hop.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S6-25sQcxBI/AAAAAAAABDQ/L165f4ewXt0/s320/DCRUDT+Easter+Blog+hop.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Please mark your calendars for this one. Our DT are working on some amazing eye candy for you. Oh, did I mention that there will be prizes too? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See you back here for all of the fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SMiLES!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">GWeN</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-5427825292485348487?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-6544311862135866292010-03-27T00:01:00.002-04:002010-03-27T00:07:43.118-04:00Guest Designer - Sarabeth Burke<div style="text-align: center;">Some of you may remember our dynamic duo of last term, sisters Margie and Sarabeth. Recently, our lovable Margie did a wonderful piece for us. Today, I'm so pleased that we have the ladder of the duo, sweet, Sarabeth, with us to show us a lovely, lovely creation. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S616pP_W8iI/AAAAAAAABBg/QAnCtVW7v1M/s1600/dcrugdt+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S616pP_W8iI/AAAAAAAABBg/QAnCtVW7v1M/s320/dcrugdt+001.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S616zgEo3RI/AAAAAAAABCA/DWkkJlYTugc/s1600/dcrugdt+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S616zgEo3RI/AAAAAAAABCA/DWkkJlYTugc/s320/dcrugdt+005.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S616sNtDxyI/AAAAAAAABBo/jtvmbpwQmfg/s1600/dcrugdt+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S616sNtDxyI/AAAAAAAABBo/jtvmbpwQmfg/s320/dcrugdt+002.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S616wuoR8PI/AAAAAAAABB4/GSEQfrgZn2I/s1600/dcrugdt+004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S616wuoR8PI/AAAAAAAABB4/GSEQfrgZn2I/s320/dcrugdt+004.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S616uRjAUrI/AAAAAAAABBw/tYhkLo9WMFY/s1600/dcrugdt+003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S616uRjAUrI/AAAAAAAABBw/tYhkLo9WMFY/s320/dcrugdt+003.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isn't this flower just the prettiest thing? I just adore the soft feminine fabrics amid the bolder tones of the Earth Love papers. It gives such a wonderful balance to the lay out. Kind of like our beautiful bride and her groom give balance to each other...a perfectly complimentary pair!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sara's Recipe:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">tim holtz distress ink- <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1220/Tim-Holtz-Distress-Ink-Pad-VINTAGE-PHOTO.htm">vintage photo</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_65/Embossing.htm">cuttlebug embossing folder</a>- script</div><div style="text-align: center;">spellbinders nestabilities- <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_347/Labels-One.htm">labels one</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_659/i-Top-Tool.htm">i-top tool</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_663/i-top-Brad-Daddies--Large.htm">i-top brad daddies</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_77/Cosmo-Cricket.htm">earth love</a> by cosmo cricket</div><div style="text-align: center;">i used my <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_386/Glue-Glider-Pro.htm">glue glider pro gun</a> to adhere all of my pieces</div><div style="text-align: center;">i used my <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_944/Tim-Holtz-Kushgrip-Non-Stick-Micro-Serrated-Scissors-7.htm">tim holtz non-stick scissors</a> to do a bit of cutting (they so rock!!!!!)</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you so much Sara for sharing this gorgeous lay out with us all. Your work is fabulous!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Please leave Sarah some crafter's love here and stop by her blog to say hello at <a href="http://www.scraphappie.blogspot.com/">ScrapHappie</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">SMiLES!</div><div style="text-align: center;">GWeN</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-654431186213586629?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-48127434813391009912010-03-26T00:00:00.002-04:002010-03-26T00:32:13.349-04:00A Paper Basket, Gift Package -Tutorial<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u2BOpVaCI/AAAAAAAAICs/bJfm3ky2Cpk/s1600/IMG_0830+eR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u2BOpVaCI/AAAAAAAAICs/bJfm3ky2Cpk/s400/IMG_0830+eR.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="color: red;">(the above picture shows all the Homemade gifts we gave to Teachers, the kids classmates, and special friends or family at Christmas Time.) </span></b></span><br /><br />Happy Friday Die Cuts R Us Fans!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Today it is my turn to give you some inspiration!!!! So I am making these Paper Baskets for the Girls (Piper and Willow my 8 year old and 5 year old daughters) to give their Teachers for Easter. <br /><br />I made the same baskets once before to give our Homemade Chocolate Covered Cherries in at Christmas time they are fun to make pretty sturdy and then the person who receives your gift in Homemade packaging feels extra special to receive so much love and care from you!!!<br /><br /><b><span style="color: red;">And Here is a close up of the Christmas Baskets all full of Homemade Chocolates at Christmas Time</span></b>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u2CVQUy3I/AAAAAAAAIC0/WTLc6gSS44I/s1600/IMG_0829+eR2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="337" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u2CVQUy3I/AAAAAAAAIC0/WTLc6gSS44I/s400/IMG_0829+eR2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">So I am going to give you a tutorial on how to make these baskets using your <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_12/Paper.htm"><strong><span style="color: lime;">Favorite Die Cuts R Us Designer Paper (and there are a million pretty prints to choose from just check out all the Designer Papers here!)</span></strong></a><span style="color: lime;"> </span> and <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm"><strong><span style="color: #b6d7a8;">Prisim Card Stock</span></strong></a> which can be found in the store here as well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><strong>So now for the Pictures and my Tutorial</strong></span>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u5PY_cj0I/AAAAAAAAIC8/r9IY2I0Iq4I/s1600/IMG_1669+eR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="178" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u5PY_cj0I/AAAAAAAAIC8/r9IY2I0Iq4I/s400/IMG_1669+eR.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To Make this Project the way I did you will need these items:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sizzex Pillow Box Die Cut</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Spellbinders Nestibilities - Lg Circles, and Labels</span><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> #5 Dies </span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Designer Series Papers <span style="color: lime;"><strong>( </strong></span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_80/Basic-Grey.htm"><span style="color: lime;"><strong>I used Basic Gray Papers here</strong></span></a><span style="color: lime;"><strong>)</strong></span> of you Choice from Die Cuts R Us Store</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> (2 6 x 6 sheets)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 Colors of Card Solid Card Stock ( <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm"><span style="color: #b6d7a8;"><strong>Prisim Cardstock in the Die Cuts Store</strong></span></a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sticky Strip or Red Line Tape strong double sided adhesive to hold the die cuts together and mold them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Paper Cut into</span>:</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b6d7a8;">Main Basket Color:</span> 3 - 5 x 5" pieces</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;">Basket Bottom and Handles</span>: two 4 x 4" pieces, and three 1" x 5" pieces, and one 1" x 11" piece.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u5Q6bpWpI/AAAAAAAAIDE/FQ4ntTHJ4rI/s1600/IMG_1670+eR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u5Q6bpWpI/AAAAAAAAIDE/FQ4ntTHJ4rI/s320/IMG_1670+eR.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take your Pillow Box Die Cut and cut each of the three 5" x 5" pieces of paper with it. Then fold on the scored lines the die cut left.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u_OkmkABI/AAAAAAAAIEs/HOvn3dLA7TA/s1600/IMG_1671+eR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u_OkmkABI/AAAAAAAAIEs/HOvn3dLA7TA/s320/IMG_1671+eR.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now on one end of the Pillow Box Die Cut cut off the half circle pieces as seen above. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><strong>***Note to Self and Everyone - Important***</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before you cut off the half circle scored pieces off to create the bottom of the basket lay them all out and make sure you have the pieces the right way so they will attach to each other if you cut one piece the wrong way you will have to redo the die cut on a new piece of paper!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u5T1kQR4I/AAAAAAAAIDU/4RPHyrW_4F4/s1600/IMG_1672+eR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u5T1kQR4I/AAAAAAAAIDU/4RPHyrW_4F4/s320/IMG_1672+eR.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Use your Sticky Strip or Red Line tape and attach it to each die cut on the end with the extra flap so you can attach all 3 pieces to each other.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u5VZXLICI/AAAAAAAAIDc/K7NiK6DcC8M/s1600/IMG_1673+eR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="cssfloat: left; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u5VZXLICI/AAAAAAAAIDc/K7NiK6DcC8M/s320/IMG_1673+eR.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See picture above how to attach the pieces.</div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u5XDo8OOI/AAAAAAAAIDk/2ZnaP85az3k/s1600/IMG_1674+eR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u5XDo8OOI/AAAAAAAAIDk/2ZnaP85az3k/s320/IMG_1674+eR.jpg" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On picture on the right Now take your darker pieces of Card Stock cut into the 4"x 4" and your largest of the Large Circle Nesties Dies and cut out with the die cuts. You can see what the basket looks like without a bottom on the picture on the right above.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u8guoB_mI/AAAAAAAAIDs/YANQ72VE_V8/s1600/IMG_1675+eR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u8guoB_mI/AAAAAAAAIDs/YANQ72VE_V8/s320/IMG_1675+eR.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Above you have your rounded basket outside, and the pieces for the bottom. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take the three 1" x 5" strips and use your scoring tool and score each one 1/2" in from the top and the bottom so you will make 6 score lines.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u8j3YrHhI/AAAAAAAAID0/dbmmc7KtEQw/s1600/IMG_1676+eR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u8j3YrHhI/AAAAAAAAID0/dbmmc7KtEQw/s320/IMG_1676+eR.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now put sticky strip across the six folded score lines on the side that will touch the inside of the basket. The strips with make the basket sturdy and also make the base of the bottom of the basket.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u8mB8jGCI/AAAAAAAAID8/IT6xhuqZpzg/s1600/IMG_1677+eR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u8mB8jGCI/AAAAAAAAID8/IT6xhuqZpzg/s320/IMG_1677+eR.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now take the two circle pieces you cut out with the lg Circle Nesties attach some pieces of Sticky strip either to the already adhered stirips inside the basket or on the circles then put one Circle into the center of the basket down on top of the strips, and one circle on the bottom of the basket under the strips.</div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u8og_azkI/AAAAAAAAIEE/u9rZkm27teo/s1600/IMG_1678+eR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u8og_azkI/AAAAAAAAIEE/u9rZkm27teo/s320/IMG_1678+eR.jpg" /></a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After you put the circles inside and on the bottom of the basket you will see this on both sides of the basket base.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u8qc3pF4I/AAAAAAAAIEM/rNB2EHelVdA/s1600/IMG_1679+eR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u8qc3pF4I/AAAAAAAAIEM/rNB2EHelVdA/s320/IMG_1679+eR.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now take the 6 die cuts you cut out using your Nesties Labels #</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take Glue dots and put one on each corner of the Designer paper die cut pieces and attach to each side section of the basket below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u8rgxFhYI/AAAAAAAAIEU/QjaA3Gw2-5c/s1600/IMG_1680+eR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u8rgxFhYI/AAAAAAAAIEU/QjaA3Gw2-5c/s320/IMG_1680+eR.jpg" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u8tIB-acI/AAAAAAAAIEc/3OW6Z0pCCQw/s1600/IMG_1681+eR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u8tIB-acI/AAAAAAAAIEc/3OW6Z0pCCQw/s320/IMG_1681+eR.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b6d7a8; font-size: large;"><strong>Picture on the Left:</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take your hole punch and on the fold line of the basket on two sides directly across from each other punch a small hole about 1 1/2" down. You will need two brads and your 1" x 11" basket handel here too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><strong>Picture on the Right:</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Attach them and you will have the finished basket.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u8uu-o_iI/AAAAAAAAIEk/0Ym_r-2dwRE/s1600/IMG_1683+eR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S6u8uu-o_iI/AAAAAAAAIEk/0Ym_r-2dwRE/s320/IMG_1683+eR.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now above you can see two finished baskets the one on the left is the one I made today using the spring Die Cuts R Us Papers. The basket on the right I played around with using different Patterned Papers and leaving every 3rd pannel plain card stock not adding a Designer Paper panel to it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now you can go have fun once you have done your first basket they will be a breeze you can put them together in a matter of minutes and the other day I cut out all the pieces for 19 baskets in just a couple of hours time and got them all ready to assemble!!!!</div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well I really hope you are going to have a wonderful Weekend. Tomorrow is my Birthday and my kids are on Spring Break and my Mom is actually here to visit so I am hoping my Husband and I can go out for a Birthday Dinner all by ourselves Yea!!!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a Very Die Cutting Stampendous Weekend!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;"><strong>H<span style="color: #d9ead3;">e</span>a<span style="color: #38761d;">t</span>h<span style="color: #d9ead3;">e</span><span style="color: lime;">r</span></strong></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-4812743481339100991?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heather Schlatternoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-71193876597603858282010-03-25T02:30:00.007-04:002010-03-25T11:42:07.302-04:00Puddle Jumper Fun - Lori Boyd<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Thursday all you DCRU Fans!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">As you you know the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/"><b>Die Cuts R Us</b></a> <a href="http://www.diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/">Design Team</a> members periodically bring you </div><div style="text-align: center;">Inspiration Posts, well, today is my turn and I am so excited for you all to see what I have for you!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ok, so by now, you have all seen the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm"><b>Puddle Jumpers</b></a>, the stamps designed by </div><div style="text-align: center;">me, Lori Boyd exclusively for <a href="http://www.claudiaandcompany.blogspot.com/"><b>Claudia and Company</b></a>!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You also know how fun they are to create with whether making a Card, a Scrap Page or a Project! Yep, we have all stamped them beside their pet and Voila ...instant cute card, but have you thought about <b>ALL</b> the possibilities just 3 little Puddle Jumpers can offer!?!?!?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, I have and here are a few I wanted to share with you today:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Puddle Jumpers are perfect for making bright fun and cheery designs...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6r5R06IoJI/AAAAAAAAYrs/tX_zh59vy2I/s1600/DCRU-MarchInsp-Card3-LORiBOYD.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6r5R06IoJI/AAAAAAAAYrs/tX_zh59vy2I/s320/DCRU-MarchInsp-Card3-LORiBOYD.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6r6J3ES7DI/AAAAAAAAYsk/aoNNq4oWLJI/s1600/DCRU-SketchandPJ-LORiBOYD-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6r6J3ES7DI/AAAAAAAAYsk/aoNNq4oWLJI/s320/DCRU-SketchandPJ-LORiBOYD-2.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">AND</div><div style="text-align: center;">Soft, vintage, shabby chic cards</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6sA29_yTmI/AAAAAAAAYs0/W4RQOmFB51c/s1600/DCRU-Lush-LORIBOYD2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6sA29_yTmI/AAAAAAAAYs0/W4RQOmFB51c/s320/DCRU-Lush-LORIBOYD2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">You also know that they each come with their own little pet and that the pets can be </div><div style="text-align: center;">interchanged as you can see in this card:</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6r5Y-RZdzI/AAAAAAAAYr8/R2Iqc3IyKt4/s1600/DCRU-MarchInsp-Card5-LORiBOYD.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6r5Y-RZdzI/AAAAAAAAYr8/R2Iqc3IyKt4/s400/DCRU-MarchInsp-Card5-LORiBOYD.JPG" width="353" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">However, did you know that the Puddle Jumpers have even more interchangeable options?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />They sure do and this is how I got started...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6r5lq9VXWI/AAAAAAAAYsU/p_A8E61ewsU/s1600/DCRU-MarchInsp-Supplyphoto-LORiBOYD.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6r5lq9VXWI/AAAAAAAAYsU/p_A8E61ewsU/s320/DCRU-MarchInsp-Supplyphoto-LORiBOYD.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6r5hawOZ3I/AAAAAAAAYsM/KpQsJHzlo_s/s1600/DCRU-MarchInsp-Supplyphoto2-LORiBOYD.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6r5hawOZ3I/AAAAAAAAYsM/KpQsJHzlo_s/s320/DCRU-MarchInsp-Supplyphoto2-LORiBOYD.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Color up your Puddle Jumpers and using your paper snips....just snip off their heads!!! Yikes!!!<br />That doesn't sound very nice...I know, but believe me you will be happy you did!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Why, You ask??</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, this is why:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Paper piece Daisy's head onto Emma's body.... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6r5Kg9aJqI/AAAAAAAAYrc/wK665SEJQiM/s1600/DCRU-MarchInsp-Card1-LORiBOYD.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6r5Kg9aJqI/AAAAAAAAYrc/wK665SEJQiM/s400/DCRU-MarchInsp-Card1-LORiBOYD.JPG" width="311" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then, put Emma's head on daisy's body...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6r5OU9-iTI/AAAAAAAAYrk/SR2tx_QN05o/s1600/DCRU-MarchInsp-Card2-LORiBOYD.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6r5OU9-iTI/AAAAAAAAYrk/SR2tx_QN05o/s400/DCRU-MarchInsp-Card2-LORiBOYD.JPG" width="285" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">what about Daisy's head on...hee hee...Noah's body!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6r5cnUa4uI/AAAAAAAAYsE/oWpOV15gCU4/s1600/DCRU-MarchInsp-Card6-LORiBOYD.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6r5cnUa4uI/AAAAAAAAYsE/oWpOV15gCU4/s320/DCRU-MarchInsp-Card6-LORiBOYD.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">You wanna see more???</div><div style="text-align: center;">OK...here goes...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Try snip Daisy's pigtails off and switching sides...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6r5VtCyIZI/AAAAAAAAYr0/Bo63hKe4tUk/s1600/DCRU-MarchInsp-Card4-B-LORiBOYD-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6r5VtCyIZI/AAAAAAAAYr0/Bo63hKe4tUk/s320/DCRU-MarchInsp-Card4-B-LORiBOYD-1.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Makes them look like brand new stamps... huh?!?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So how many stamps are you REALLY getting, how many fun possibilities are there??</div><div style="text-align: center;">LOTS and LOTS, especially once you get all 3 of the new Puddle Jumpers being released on April 1st.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yipppeee!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">This post was so much fun and I hope you all have a blast<br />designing and paper piecing your own Puddle Jumpers!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Be sure to keep your eye on the <a href="http://www.claudiaandcompany.blogspot.com/"><b>Claudia and Company blog</b></a> as all the </div><div style="text-align: center;">April Release festivities are about to begin!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/329/4E1F9448FAC9DE73B9E1985307AD8C4F.png" style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: medium none;" /></a></span></span></div></div><br />Supplies:<br />Stamps - Puddle Jumpers<br />Card Stock <br />All Papers-<br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_233/EVERYDAY-Paper-Pack.htm"><img alt="EVERYDAY Paper Pack" border="0" height="150" src="http://www.diecutsrus.com/images/thumbs/EverydayPaperPacktn.jpg" width="150" /></a><br /><a class="itemcolor" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_233/EVERYDAY-Paper-Pack.htm">EVERYDAY Paper Pack</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1254/Be-Loved-Collection-DEAREST-DOTS.htm"><img alt="Be Loved Collection DEAREST DOTS" border="0" height="150" src="http://www.diecutsrus.com/images/thumbs/BLV263tn.jpg" width="150" /></a><br /><a class="itemcolor" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1254/Be-Loved-Collection-DEAREST-DOTS.htm">Be Loved Collection DEAREST DOTS</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_811/Blue-Skies-Collection-BEAUTIFUL-DAY-VARNISH.htm"><img alt="Blue Skies Collection BEAUTIFUL DAY (VARNISH)" border="0" height="150" src="http://www.diecutsrus.com/images/thumbs/Summer09975tn.jpg" width="150" /></a><br /><a class="itemcolor" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_811/Blue-Skies-Collection-BEAUTIFUL-DAY-VARNISH.htm">Blue Skies Collection BEAUTIFUL DAY (VARNISH)</a><strike><br /></strike><span class="salecolor"></span> <br /><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1602/LUSH-Collection-PINK-LARGE-POLKA-DOTS-PAPER.htm"><img alt="LUSH Collection PINK LARGE POLKA DOTS PAPER" border="0" height="150" src="http://www.diecutsrus.com/images/thumbs/LU1018.jpg" width="150" /></a><br /><a class="itemcolor" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1602/LUSH-Collection-PINK-LARGE-POLKA-DOTS-PAPER.htm">LUSH Collection PINK LARGE POLKA DOTS PAPER</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1586/6x6-Sampler-Paper-Pack-Earth-Love.htm"><img alt="6x6 Sampler Paper Pack Earth Love" border="0" height="150" src="http://www.diecutsrus.com/images/thumbs/6x6EarthLoveTN.jpg" width="150" /></a><br /><a class="itemcolor" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1586/6x6-Sampler-Paper-Pack-Earth-Love.htm">6x6 Sampler Paper Pack Earth Love</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-7119387659760385828?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>LORinoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-15820726744699005282010-03-24T00:02:00.003-04:002010-03-24T00:05:31.187-04:00A Different Side Of Me...<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">H</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">i everyone. Just wanted to share a little different side of me; occasionally, you have seen cards I've made here, but here are some scrapbook pages I've made. We are huge Disney fans; I wanted to make a few pages that represent our favorite Disney characters. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We love to pin trade whenever we go to Disney Word, so this page is ready for our next trip. Christian, the oldest, came up with the idea to create a lanyard; we found these character die cut stickers, and they represent Disney pins.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6lnmRTMkgI/AAAAAAAABbs/cYyriKYQ_Jo/s1600-h/IMG_7266.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="202" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6lnmRTMkgI/AAAAAAAABbs/cYyriKYQ_Jo/s400/IMG_7266.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Handy Manny is a favorite with our (soon to be) 3 year old, Lucas; he is a wonderful problem solver. Think that is why he loves Manny so much.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6lnpN18uGI/AAAAAAAABb0/BXNNl9zoEP0/s1600-h/IMG_6881.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6lnpN18uGI/AAAAAAAABb0/BXNNl9zoEP0/s320/IMG_6881.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Little Einsteins are a huge favorite of Noah's; mostly because of the little red rocket, and the songs. He loves to sing.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6lntctGIJI/AAAAAAAABb8/WHQGWbFtmXI/s1600-h/LE+whole+pages.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="202" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6lntctGIJI/AAAAAAAABb8/WHQGWbFtmXI/s400/LE+whole+pages.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I know, I know; there are no pictures. I will share these with you again once I add them. What I love most about these pages is that the boys picked out the stickers they wanted me to use on each page.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Have a happy crafty day!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6lhhBkgHOI/AAAAAAAABbk/X9ZPCQo2Lvk/s1600-h/C%26CO+Siggy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6lhhBkgHOI/AAAAAAAABbk/X9ZPCQo2Lvk/s320/C%26CO+Siggy.png" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-1582072674469900528?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06148319279305269529noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-51960771368958300922010-03-23T00:01:00.006-04:002010-03-23T00:35:19.698-04:00Challenge 31 - Recipe!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S6gu_u1yoEI/AAAAAAAABA4/CjK9J-ADPyY/s1600-h/Challenge+Header.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S6gu_u1yoEI/AAAAAAAABA4/CjK9J-ADPyY/s320/Challenge+Header.png" vt="true" /></a></div><br />It's Tuesday and that can only mean one thing...a new challenge from Die Cuts R Us. This week's challenge is super fun - how good are you at following recipes??? That's right, a recipe challenge, ready for the details:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Recipe:</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 Stamped Image</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 Die Cuts</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 Buttons/Jewels</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ribbon</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This week the design team got to play with <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1374/LUCY-BIRD-12x12-Paper-Pack.htm">Lucy Bird Patterned Paper </a>that is available at the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/">DCRU Store</a>.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Ready for some inspiration from the Design Team?</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thecountryscrapper.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: magenta;"><strong>Amber</strong></span></a></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S5io9QDSWYI/AAAAAAAABrI/F9SJQC1Efss/s1600-h/dcruchallenge36-ambergoble.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447289519538854274" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S5io9QDSWYI/AAAAAAAABrI/F9SJQC1Efss/s320/dcruchallenge36-ambergoble.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 292px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Recipe:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1374/LUCY-BIRD-12x12-Paper-Pack.htm">Lucy Bird Patterned Paper</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm">Spellbinder Nestabilities Labels Ten</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1466/Unity-Stampin-Store-kit-February-LIFE-IS-FABULOUS.htm">Unity Stamps</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm">Copics</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_88/Ribbon.htm">Mays Art Ribbon</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Buttons</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Cara</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S5z2vzf8-ZI/AAAAAAAABLQ/D1jozLdDZag/s1600-h/March23+Challenge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S5z2vzf8-ZI/AAAAAAAABLQ/D1jozLdDZag/s320/March23+Challenge.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1374/LUCY-BIRD-12x12-Paper-Pack.htm">Lucy Bird Designer Paper</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm">Prism Cardstock</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_8/Quickutz.htm">Quickutz Window</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_25/3D-Dots-White-Adhesive-Foam-18-Circles.htm">3D Dots</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1548/Puddle-Jumpers-NOAH.htm">PJ Noah</a> (only dog)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm">American Crafts Buttons</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm">Nestabilities</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1613/American-Crafts-Rub-On-Mini-Marks-EVERYDAY-Phrases-Book.htm">American Crafts Rub On</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_88/Ribbon.htm">May Arts Ribbon</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: lime;"><strong>Sammye Jo</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S56GyEOscVI/AAAAAAAAFD4/eaaPCse1joI/s1600-h/DCRULucy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S56GyEOscVI/AAAAAAAAFD4/eaaPCse1joI/s320/DCRULucy.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1374/LUCY-BIRD-12x12-Paper-Pack.htm">PP: Lucy Bird,</a> <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_104/Neenah-Paper.htm">Cardstock: Neenah</a>, <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_88/Ribbon.htm">Ribbon: May Arts,</a> <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1582/Dew-Drops-GUM-DROPS.htm">Dew Drops</a>, <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_51/Spellbinders.htm">Spellbinders Nestabilities</a>, <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_59/Just-Rite-Stampers.htm">Stamps: Curlz Monogram Set (Just Rite Stampers),</a> <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_6/Adhesives.htm">3D Foam</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="color: orange;"><strong>JONI</strong></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S6WNj2nOFEI/AAAAAAAAEio/3f-A9fxjQXs/s1600-h/100_6444-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S6WNj2nOFEI/AAAAAAAAEio/3f-A9fxjQXs/s320/100_6444-1.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1374/LUCY-BIRD-12x12-Paper-Pack.htm">Lucy Bird Paper</a>, <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_553/Hippie-Anya-LIMITED-EDITION.htm">The Greeting Farm's Hippie Anya</a>, <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm">Copics and Memento Ink</a>, <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm">Prism Cardstock</a>, <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_104/Neenah-Paper.htm">Neenah Paper</a>, <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_347/Labels-One.htm">Nestabilities (Labels One)</a>, <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_76/Embellishments.htm">Buttons</a>,<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_88/2/Ribbon.htm"> Stitched Ribbon</a></div><br /><br /><span style="color: magenta;">LORI</span><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6bgFED3D-I/AAAAAAAAYjs/BEaxj0axhYs/s1600-h/DCRU-Challenge31-LORIBOYD.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6bgFED3D-I/AAAAAAAAYjs/BEaxj0axhYs/s400/DCRU-Challenge31-LORIBOYD.JPG" width="316" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Recipe:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1374/LUCY-BIRD-12x12-Paper-Pack.htm">Lucy Bird Paper Collection </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1373/Unity-Stampin-Store-kit-January-LIVIN-AND-LOVIN-LIFE.htm">Unity Stamp Co.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_51/Spellbinders.htm">Spellbinders - Nestibilities</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm">Card Stock</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Hannah</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6bgJi4GbDI/AAAAAAAAYj0/MHeaoFJ020M/s1600-h/DCRU-Challenge31-HannahBoyd.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S6bgJi4GbDI/AAAAAAAAYj0/MHeaoFJ020M/s400/DCRU-Challenge31-HannahBoyd.JPG" width="357" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Recipe:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1374/LUCY-BIRD-12x12-Paper-Pack.htm">Lucy Bird Paper Collection </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_72/The-Greeting-Farm.htm">TGF Stamp - HG Snuggle</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_51/Spellbinders.htm">Spellbinders - Nestibilities </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm">Card Stock</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">HEATHER</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S6glp1BxMxI/AAAAAAAABAw/hUemfsacf0E/s1600-h/Heather%27s+card+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S6glp1BxMxI/AAAAAAAABAw/hUemfsacf0E/s320/Heather%27s+card+copy.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1374/LUCY-BIRD-12x12-Paper-Pack.htm">Lucy Bird Papers</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1206/Sassy-Suzi.htm">TGF Sassy Suzi Image</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm">Nestibilities</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm">Prism Cardstock</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1226/Opaline-Self-Adhesive-Half-Pearls-ROSEBLUSH.htm">Opaline 1/2 Pearls</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_26/3D-Dots-White-Adhesive-Foam-18-Squares.htm">3D Adhesive</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">SHERI</span></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S6KvjVcEPEI/AAAAAAAAByc/l8LvFsd-Up4/s1600-h/Sheri_DCRU_Challenge%2331.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450111520656866370" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S6KvjVcEPEI/AAAAAAAAByc/l8LvFsd-Up4/s400/Sheri_DCRU_Challenge%2331.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 343px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />Recipe:<br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_104/Neenah-Paper.htm">Neenah Classic</a> Crest: Solar White Cardstock<br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1374/LUCY-BIRD-12x12-Paper-Pack.htm">Lucy Bird DP</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1024/HG-Snuggle.htm">HG Snuggle</a> (The Greeting Farm)<br />Memento <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_736/Memento-Full-Size-Die-Ink-Pad-TUXEDO-BLACK.htm">Tuxedo Black</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm">Copics</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm">Nestabilities</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_221/Scallops-Border.htm">Scallop Borders Quickutz</a> Die<br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_779/Paper-Piercer-Deluxe.htm">Paper Piercer</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_88/Ribbon.htm">Satin Ribbon</a> (May Arts)<br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_26/3D-Dots-White-Adhesive-Foam-18-Squares.htm">3D Foam Squares </a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwensbusylittlehands.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #e06666;">GWeN</span></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S6hBBdK9rgI/AAAAAAAABBQ/0gsBRw3F_2c/s1600-h/LucyBird1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S6hBBdK9rgI/AAAAAAAABBQ/0gsBRw3F_2c/s320/LucyBird1.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1374/LUCY-BIRD-12x12-Paper-Pack.htm">Lucy Bird DP</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1549/Puddle-Jumpers-DAISY.htm">Daisy PJ</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1536/NEW-Lotus-Pendants.htm">Lotus Shapabilities</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1529/NEW-Lotus-Borderabilities-Petite.htm">Lotus Borderabilities</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1477/Material-Girl-Collection-Buttons.htm">Material Girl Buttons</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm">Prism Cardstock</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm">Copic Markers</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1221/Tim-Holtz-Distress-Ink-Pad-PEELED-PAINT.htm">Tim Holtz Distressing Ink</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cuttlebug Asian Bundle - <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1510/Emboss-A2-Asian-Bundle.htm">Cherry Blossoms</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_88/Ribbon.htm">Ribbon </a></div><br /><br />We love seeing all the wonderful projects submitted. Our DT have such a hard time choosing the winners each week. We strive to pick fun fresh projects that stick to the challenge guidelines as closely as possible. Since we all do this for fun and to encourage creative expression, we may sometimes choose more than our standard number of winners. <br /><br />Please remember that if we do have a special sponsor with a prize give away we will use a random draw to obtain our winner. We thank you all for playing along each week. Your support and participation keep us inspired. <br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br /><br />If you have any questions for the Design Team please feel free to email me:<br /><br />Gwen DTC - busylittlehands (at) sbcglobal (dot) net<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please submit your Recipe challenge entries directly to Mr. Linky (below) by Sunday at 9:00 PM EST. We are looking forward to seeing your beautiful creations!</div><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=diecutsrus&postid=11Mar2010" type="text/javascript"></script></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">***</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-5196077136895830092?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ambernoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-35185356051259337252010-03-22T00:01:00.015-04:002010-03-22T00:01:00.275-04:00Winners of the Color Challenge!!<div style="text-align: center;">Hello DCRU Challenge Fans!!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for another <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">FABULOUS</span> week of submissions!!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S6aYfEUrdSI/AAAAAAAAB0k/HDmvY18F7dk/s1600-h/WinnerButton.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S6aYfEUrdSI/AAAAAAAAB0k/HDmvY18F7dk/s200/WinnerButton.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451212058482406690" border="0" /></a><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://favoritspotonearth.blogspot.com/2010/03/jacket-card.html?showComment=1269227512384_AIe9_BHNZqUViOJtTAfojE-cvjny7IkWU6XEUK9L9YxC71iyLLhbMtgh1kw2XCx1epHSuX4LX8nYYMwVlDyJWdnlaQPTBPXbplLlWWgXVDLjWrkPco0TsbdmwLV9iO2hFaoZTrGu1unkzrSAp4YlVJLka46nA5oooXo70NtBLRL2o5wNop0pU_wgoNTP-lDjzTTEomb-kxla-4fdC6PPhPWMoSZRTSMb_-VEfFvzChq9T5fgjNFgf0I#c2496241842938883610">Linda</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S6bgNxUlk5I/AAAAAAAAB08/2J7HEACKxic/s1600-h/Linda.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 166px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S6bgNxUlk5I/AAAAAAAAB08/2J7HEACKxic/s200/Linda.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451290926161171346" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S6aYbZ6FftI/AAAAAAAAB0c/Syih_mrSi1I/s1600-h/Top3.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S6aYbZ6FftI/AAAAAAAAB0c/Syih_mrSi1I/s200/Top3.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451211995556970194" border="0" /></a><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://camelliacottagedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/03/tuesday-morning-sketches-and-die-cuts-r.html">Becky G</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S6bh5AfhScI/AAAAAAAAB1U/nvVS_mnub-A/s1600-h/Camellia.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 132px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S6bh5AfhScI/AAAAAAAAB1U/nvVS_mnub-A/s200/Camellia.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451292768479562178" border="0" /></a><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://freetimefun-kristyn.blogspot.com/2010/03/challenges.html">Kristyn</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S6bhA-pooQI/AAAAAAAAB1M/yDfglK36G98/s1600-h/Kristyn.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S6bhA-pooQI/AAAAAAAAB1M/yDfglK36G98/s200/Kristyn.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451291805912441090" border="0" /></a><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://pinky-pinkysworld.blogspot.com/2010/03/special-little-baby.html">Pinky</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S6bgkGSPi4I/AAAAAAAAB1E/IkhfOlow_wo/s1600-h/Pinky.PNG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 152px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S6bgkGSPi4I/AAAAAAAAB1E/IkhfOlow_wo/s200/Pinky.PNG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451291309745605506" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Our Random Winner of the<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S6aYXDejBuI/AAAAAAAAB0U/aC0jk0Lorb4/s1600-h/Lush+Collection+Prize.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 164px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S6aYXDejBuI/AAAAAAAAB0U/aC0jk0Lorb4/s200/Lush+Collection+Prize.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451211920816408290" border="0" /></a>is<br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://julyebs.blogspot.com/2010/03/its-never-black-and-white-for-teenagers.html"></a><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://critchleycreations-x.blogspot.com/2010/03/showing-of-me-nesties.html">Rachel</a>!!<br /><br />Thanks <span style="font-weight: bold;">My Minds Eye</span> for being our sponsor for Challenge 30!!<br /><br />Congratulations and make sure and grab your winner buttons for your blogs!! Rachel, please contact Claudia at diecutsrus@me.com with your contact information.<br /><br />Thanks again to everyone who participated!! Make sure to stop back tomorrow to check out this deets to this week's challenge!!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Happy Stamping!!</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Sheri</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-3518535605125933725?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sheri (a.k.a PaperCrafty)noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-43536848835832586262010-03-21T20:04:00.002-04:002010-03-21T20:45:32.370-04:00DCRU News Update<div style="text-align: center;">I hope everyone has had a beautiful spring weekend like we have had here. Sixty degree weather. Sunshine!!! Birds singing and children outside playing again. It has been wonderful.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spring is a season for rebirth and new beginnings, wouldn't you agree? So, we have a few things sprouting up here at DCRU too. We are looking forward to the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_120/Stampavie.htm">NEW STAMPAVIE RELEASE</a> to arrive this week! Oh, yes, jump over the DCRU Store to take advantage of your pre-orders now. These babies are shipping this week! (I'm soooo excited!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is one little cutie that I'm waiting on, he is just oozing spring!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S6asQY5RsFI/AAAAAAAABAQ/tD14qIZ8qh4/s1600-h/WDS90-MousewithSunflower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S6asQY5RsFI/AAAAAAAABAQ/tD14qIZ8qh4/s320/WDS90-MousewithSunflower.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are looking to add a few fresh colors to you crafty stash you can also find many of the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_55/Copics-Memento.htm">Copics</a>, both Caio and Sketch, at the fanastic low price of <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><em>$2.99 & $3.99</em></span>. Get them while they last. Once they are gone it may be a while before you see them at that low price again.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, I can't spill any beans but I hear through the grapevine that <a href="http://thegreetingfarm.com/">TGF's</a> Club Anya Monday Mania is going to be a fun one this week. I also hear that you can see some of the following products on one of the samples.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1547/NEW-Happy-Day.htm">TGF's Happy Day Set</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1555/Nikki-Sivils-BELLA-BLUE-OSCAR-TOO-6x6-Paper-Pad.htm">Nikki Sivils Bella Blue and Oscar Too</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S6awr3siBHI/AAAAAAAABAY/VQDgyUyZysw/s1600-h/BELLABLUEANDOSCARTOO.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S6awr3siBHI/AAAAAAAABAY/VQDgyUyZysw/s320/BELLABLUEANDOSCARTOO.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If all of this wasn't exciting enough...we are going to have a <span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;"><strong>Bunny Hop</strong></span> right here on </div><div style="text-align: center;">Saturday, <em><span style="color: #e06666;"><strong>APRIL 3RD</strong></span></em> thru Sunday, <span style="color: #e06666;"><strong><em>APRIL 4th</em></strong></span>!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">All of our Super Talented Designers will be creating something extra special.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is going to be so much fun for everyone and you will get the chance to win something fantastic.</div><div style="text-align: center;">So mark it on your calendar, stop back on<span style="color: #3d85c6;"> <strong>April 3rd</strong></span> and hop your way to a "Springy" good time. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">SMiLES!</div><div style="text-align: center;">GWeN</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-4353684883583258626?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-41172917953625548212010-03-20T00:15:00.000-04:002010-03-20T00:15:34.053-04:00Something special to Showcase<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is a reason to celebrate...brought to you by Sharon Traynor of </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cardsngreetings.blogspot.com/">http://cardsngreetings.blogspot.com/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S6RI_0kMpwI/AAAAAAAABAA/3NwjNBHRH5o/s1600-h/Showcase-Sharon-Hippo+Card.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S6RI_0kMpwI/AAAAAAAABAA/3NwjNBHRH5o/s320/Showcase-Sharon-Hippo+Card.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><br /><div align="center">Sharon entered this card in our Bouquets of Paper Challenge. Isn't her paper flower gorgeous?</div><div align="center">She also used a variety of Tim Holtz/Ranger products to add depth and sparkle.</div><div align="center">I just loved this card and its clean lines that were dressed up so well. I thought you would all like to take a peek at it too. Stop on over to Sharon's blog and leave her a little crafty love.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">SMiLES!</div><div align="center">GWeN</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;">DCRU Products Used: </span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1581/NEW-Big-Scalloped-Circles-Small.htm"><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;">Nestie Scallop Circles</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_105/Tim-Holtz.htm"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;">Tim Holtz </span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Distress Inks</span>: </span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1218/Tim-Holtz-Distress-Ink-Pad-BLACK-SOOT.htm"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;">Black Soot</span></a><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;"> and Tattered Rose</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-4117291795362554821?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-32334730620174495512010-03-19T00:01:00.002-04:002010-03-19T00:01:01.917-04:00Lush InspirationHello everyone! Today I want to show you a fun and easy wall hanging that anyone can make. <br /><br />At first I was thinking "mini album", so I found a mini scalloped chipboard album in my stash. I hate trimming paper to fit mini albums perfectly, so the easiest trick I've found is to paint the edges of your mini album and then add a pretty paper to the center. <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S53C3BJ6lHI/AAAAAAAABsA/eOFcd7RBzgY/s1600-h/dcruwh1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448725374646785138" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S53C3BJ6lHI/AAAAAAAABsA/eOFcd7RBzgY/s320/dcruwh1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 218px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br /><br />I painted my edges with Tim Holtz Crackle Paint, it looks great on chipboard.<br /><br />I decided to use my new <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1531/NEW-Big-Scalloped-Border-Grand.htm">Spellbinder Big Scalloped Borders </a>that can be purchased at DCRU. The possibilities are endless for this Spellbinder, the perfect size for scrapbooking or cardmaking. Here's a picture of the die cut:<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S53Dh8l9pyI/AAAAAAAABsI/MdmupplZl0c/s1600-h/dcruwh2a.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448726112156624674" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S53Dh8l9pyI/AAAAAAAABsI/MdmupplZl0c/s320/dcruwh2a.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br /><br />And here are my borders. I cut out 3 so I could layer them:<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S53D1AnG29I/AAAAAAAABsQ/MUCroWm8d0A/s1600-h/dcruwh2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448726439652678610" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S53D1AnG29I/AAAAAAAABsQ/MUCroWm8d0A/s320/dcruwh2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 317px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br /><br />In honor of this week's Lush Giveaway (keep reading for details) I used a piece of <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_107/My-Minds-Eye.htm">My Mind's Eye Lush Collection Paper </a>as my center. Then I layered on my scalloped borders.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S53EYiKvIXI/AAAAAAAABsY/qkGoFaiBw7I/s1600-h/dcruwh3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448727049955910002" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S53EYiKvIXI/AAAAAAAABsY/qkGoFaiBw7I/s320/dcruwh3.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 312px;" /></a><br /><br />I made a few handmade flowers. See <a href="http://diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/2010/02/roses-are-red-violets-are-blue.html">this DCRU Tutorial </a>to learn how to make your own. I added a Title. Instead of ribbon I used vintage seam binder for my bow and added a stick pin.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S53FAmzUjvI/AAAAAAAABsg/r7SCIklo0v0/s1600-h/dcruwh4+copy.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448727738394644210" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S53FAmzUjvI/AAAAAAAABsg/r7SCIklo0v0/s320/dcruwh4+copy.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 285px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br /><br />And at this point I think "hmmmmm this would make a really pretty wall hanging." Most chipboard albums already have a hole for a ring or ribbon to hold the album together. I simply took a piece of Mays Art ribbon and tied it in a loop and ran it thru the premade hole. I then added a button to cover the hole and taadaa - a wall hanging. And the great thing, they would be so easy to mass produce because you have all the other pages of your chipboard album. <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S53F4hR638I/AAAAAAAABso/lyu7FCYqG1Q/s1600-h/dcruwh5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448728698985045954" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S53F4hR638I/AAAAAAAABso/lyu7FCYqG1Q/s320/dcruwh5.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 258px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br /><br />Don't forget to play along with this week's DCRU Challenge for the chance to win a wonderful prize from My Mind's Eye, samples of their Lush Collection! DCRU will use Random Generator so all you have to do is participate for a chance to win!!! <br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/88/6309EE12D66D71511572CE21E45148D0.png" style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-3233473062017449551?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ambernoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-76691917248779039072010-03-18T00:06:00.002-04:002010-03-18T00:19:22.202-04:00Loving this Mini Card Kit!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hello everyone! Just wanted to show you a couple more cards I made with this month's mini card kit. I had so much fun with this kit. I made 8 cards without using a single piece of extra DP or card stock. I have DP left to make at least two more cards; lots of ribbon and Candy dots left too. There are still March mini kits available <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1614/Card-Mini-Kit-March.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"><b>HERE</b></span></a> for $9.99.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6FuKcXtr2I/AAAAAAAABZs/TjU0VkexQOY/s1600-h/March+Kit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6FuKcXtr2I/AAAAAAAABZs/TjU0VkexQOY/s320/March+Kit.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6Fs5oBBBcI/AAAAAAAABZU/i5HFnuSEO54/s1600-h/DSC_0395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6Fs5oBBBcI/AAAAAAAABZU/i5HFnuSEO54/s320/DSC_0395.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6Fs8UB7NhI/AAAAAAAABZc/3DyIWsoed1U/s1600-h/DSC_0384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6Fs8UB7NhI/AAAAAAAABZc/3DyIWsoed1U/s1600-h/DSC_0384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><span id="goog_1268870350920"></span><span id="goog_1268870350921"></span><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6Fs8UB7NhI/AAAAAAAABZc/3DyIWsoed1U/s320/DSC_0384.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have one more card to show you; my favorite one from the eight I made, actually. I will be posting it on my personal <a href="http://diecutsrus.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"><b>blog</b></span></a> later today; see you there.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Have a happy crafty day!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6FuO_xIi9I/AAAAAAAABZ0/_lroHENaKLc/s1600-h/C%26CO+Siggy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6FuO_xIi9I/AAAAAAAABZ0/_lroHENaKLc/s320/C%26CO+Siggy.png" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-7669191724877903907?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06148319279305269529noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-85842327296253517492010-03-17T00:05:00.001-04:002010-03-17T00:06:31.378-04:00Are you a Material Girl<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hello friends! Happy Wednesday! Wow, are you having some amazing spring time weather this week? What a beautiful week it has been here in Michigan; birds singing, and lots of sunshine. Makes me so happy.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You know what else makes me happy? Spotlighting our dear friend <a href="http://thewhimsicalbutterfly.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Jessica's</span></a> beautiful creations here at Die Cuts R Us. Jessica created this amazing card using Cosmo Cricket's <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_77/Cosmo-Cricket.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Material Girl paper</span></a>, <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_77/Cosmo-Cricket.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Prism coordinating card stock</span></a>, and <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1662/Unity-Stamps-TREASURE-TO-ME.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Unity's Treasure To Me</span></a> stamp set; all available here at DCRU.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6BQ9YwiLeI/AAAAAAAABY0/MrG84XrMxYg/s1600-h/IMG_6106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6BQ9YwiLeI/AAAAAAAABY0/MrG84XrMxYg/s320/IMG_6106.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And the inside is just as amazing!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6BRB6tL43I/AAAAAAAABY8/bGFO5EDV8WI/s1600-h/IMG_6107.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6BRB6tL43I/AAAAAAAABY8/bGFO5EDV8WI/s320/IMG_6107.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Thanks so much for sharing this with our readers, Jessica!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Its all about the green today in quite a few areas...St. Patrick's Day!</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Because of that, I thought today would be the perfect day to introduce something new.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Take a peek at the new May Arts Ribbon just added to the store:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_88/Ribbon.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Parrot Green</span></span></b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6BUgm1-PrI/AAAAAAAABZM/AOAvc4XD5bQ/s1600-h/ARibbon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="95" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6BUgm1-PrI/AAAAAAAABZM/AOAvc4XD5bQ/s400/ARibbon.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Happy a happy crafty day!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6BS0DPoLEI/AAAAAAAABZE/-ooSh8ZKNm4/s1600-h/C%26CO+Siggy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S6BS0DPoLEI/AAAAAAAABZE/-ooSh8ZKNm4/s320/C%26CO+Siggy.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-8584232729625351749?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Claudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06148319279305269529noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-11833235660934108842010-03-16T00:01:00.056-04:002010-03-16T01:20:21.289-04:00Challenge 30-Color Challenge<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S5kxw7D8HEI/AAAAAAAABv4/l9yFCVyJH5Q/s1600-h/DCRU+Challenge.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447439940839021634" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S5kxw7D8HEI/AAAAAAAABv4/l9yFCVyJH5Q/s320/DCRU+Challenge.png" style="display: block; height: 120px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a>Happy Tuesday DCRU Fans!!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's time for a NEW challenge!! How about a Color Challenge?? This week's challenge is featuring the NEW <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_107/My-Minds-Eye.htm" style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">My Minds Eye Lush Collection</a>!! This FABULOUS collection comes in <span style="font-weight: bold;">Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Pink & Red</span> and can be found in the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/" style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">DCRU store</a>!!<br /><br />We challenge you to use<span style="font-weight: bold;"> ONE of the colors </span>from the Lush Collection<span style="font-weight: bold;"> & White </span>to create a project, LO, or card!!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S5kxr5hiBbI/AAAAAAAABvw/rorAxvLX35g/s1600-h/Lush+Collection.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447439854526924210" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S5kxr5hiBbI/AAAAAAAABvw/rorAxvLX35g/s400/Lush+Collection.jpg" style="display: block; height: 274px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 364px;" /></a>As a special treat this week, I am SUPER EXCITED to announce that this challenge is being sponsored by <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_107/My-Minds-Eye.htm" style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">My Minds Eye</a>!!</div><br />One lucky randomly drawn winner will receive:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S56H6doxJsI/AAAAAAAABYs/J4CMEYjC_Pc/s1600-h/DSC02077.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7iXPljjOFSc/S56H6doxJsI/AAAAAAAABYs/J4CMEYjC_Pc/s320/DSC02077.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Each Member of the Design Team is featuring one of these luscious colors!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://papercraftyscreations.blogspot.com/">Sheri</a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S50X5-GieqI/AAAAAAAABwU/Bhn7PtN31ho/s1600-h/Sheri_DCRU_Challenge%2330.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448537408878574242" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_O2ct8Otz_4c/S50X5-GieqI/AAAAAAAABwU/Bhn7PtN31ho/s400/Sheri_DCRU_Challenge%2330.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 318px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="color: #663300;">Recipe:</span><br /><span style="color: #663300;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Paper:</span> </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_104/Neenah-Paper.htm" rel="nofollow" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank">Neenah Classic Crest: Solar White Cardstock</a><span style="color: #663300;">, </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_107/My-Minds-Eye.htm" rel="nofollow" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank">Lush Collection DP (My Minds Eye)</a><span style="color: #663300;">; <span style="font-weight: bold;">Stamps:</span> </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm" rel="nofollow" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank">Emma Puddle Jumper (Claudia & Company)</a><span style="color: #663300;">; <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ink:</span> </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_736/Memento-Full-Size-Die-Ink-Pad-TUXEDO-BLACK.htm" rel="nofollow" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank">Memento Tuxedo Black</a><span style="color: #663300;">; <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tools:</span> </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank">Copics</a><span style="color: #663300;">, </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm" rel="nofollow" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank">Nestabilities</a><span style="color: #663300;">, </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_66/Embossing.htm" rel="nofollow" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank">Quickutz Embossing Folder</a><span style="color: #663300;">; <span style="font-weight: bold;">Embellishments:</span> </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_88/Ribbon.htm" rel="nofollow" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank">Satin Ribbon (May Arts)</a><span style="color: #663300;">, </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_76/Embellishments.htm" rel="nofollow" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank">Buttons (American Crafts)</a><span style="color: #663300;">, </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_76/3/Embellishments.htm" rel="nofollow" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank">Pearls (Opaline)</a><span style="color: #663300;">, </span><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_6/Adhesives.htm" rel="nofollow" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank">3D Foam Squares</a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://thecountryscrapper.blogspot.com/">Amber</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S5ilKIzJRvI/AAAAAAAABrA/4LO7dbcwAro/s1600-h/dcruchallenge35-ambergoble1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447285342883890930" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jjUkApPWLlA/S5ilKIzJRvI/AAAAAAAABrA/4LO7dbcwAro/s320/dcruchallenge35-ambergoble1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 311px;" /></a>Recipe:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1609/LUSH-Collection-GREEN-DAMASK-PAPER.htm">My Mind's Eye - Lush Collection Patterned Paper</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://astickysituation.blogspot.com/">Joni</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S5sHzYP1qJI/AAAAAAAAEZg/ZpOgBhJwiK8/s1600-h/100_6325-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S5sHzYP1qJI/AAAAAAAAEZg/ZpOgBhJwiK8/s400/100_6325-1.JPG" width="330" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Recipe:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_107/My-Minds-Eye.htm">My Mind's Eye - Red Lush Collection Patterned Paper</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_6/Adhesives.htm">Ebony from The Greeting Farm ,</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_104/Neenah-Paper.htm">3D Dots and Glue Dots , </a><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_104/Neenah-Paper.htm">Neenah Solar White Paper </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_736/Memento-Full-Size-Die-Ink-Pad-TUXEDO-BLACK.htm">Memento Tuxedo black ink,</a> Copics</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1161/Cutter-Bee-Snip-Scissors.htm">Cutter Bee Snip Scissors,</a> Sentiment by Stampin' Up</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><a href="http://byloridesigns.blogspot.com/">Lori </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S5xHyits55I/AAAAAAAAYO0/SdEp9E_xCv8/s1600-h/DCRU-Lush2-LORIBOYD2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S5xHyits55I/AAAAAAAAYO0/SdEp9E_xCv8/s400/DCRU-Lush2-LORIBOYD2.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Recipe:</b><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm">My Mind's Eye - Lush Paper Collection</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm">Emma - Puddle Jumper Stamp</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_51/Spellbinders.htm">Spellbinders - Nestabilites</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_105/Tim-Holtz.htm">Tim Holtz Distressing Ink </a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1161/Cutter-Bee-Snip-Scissors.htm">Snip Scissors</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_108/View-All.htm">Card Stock</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://hbbug.blogspot.com/">Hannah</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S57UrIYekMI/AAAAAAAAYT0/z84BwXJc-fY/s1600-h/DCRU-Lush-HannahBoyd3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cHrbO0xzinE/S57UrIYekMI/AAAAAAAAYT0/z84BwXJc-fY/s400/DCRU-Lush-HannahBoyd3.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><b>Recipe:</b><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm">My Mind's Eye - Lush Paper Collection</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm">Daisy- Puddle Jumper Stamp</a><br /><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_108/View-All.htm">Card Stock</a><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.carasscrapnstampart.blogspot.com/">Cara</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S5zwswsKP8I/AAAAAAAABK4/ZCF6QgxUdk8/s1600-h/2010+Mar+14_7168_edited-1+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S5zwswsKP8I/AAAAAAAABK4/ZCF6QgxUdk8/s320/2010+Mar+14_7168_edited-1+copy.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Recipe:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_107/My-Minds-Eye.htm">My Minds Eye Lush Collection - Pink</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_799/Girl-Time-Borders-Centers-Set-2.htm">Just Rite Stampers - Girl Time Borders and Centers</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm">Spellbinders Nestabilities</a> - Petite Circles and <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1536/NEW-Lotus-Pendants.htm">Lotus Pendant</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1539/Tim-Holtz-Paper-Distresser.htm">Tim Holtz Paper Distresser</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_480/Emboss-a2-Swiss-Dots.htm">Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm">Prism Cardstock</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_25/3D-Dots-White-Adhesive-Foam-18-Circles.htm">3D Dots</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1369/Card-Kit-JANUARY.htm">Bo Bunny Button from DCRU January Card Kit</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.62cards.blogspot.com/">Sammye Jo</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S56Eipm0CVI/AAAAAAAAFDw/4AFNr-PWF9w/s1600-h/dcrulush.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LNzps3-zgRA/S56Eipm0CVI/AAAAAAAAFDw/4AFNr-PWF9w/s320/dcrulush.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Supplies: <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1599/LUSH-Collection-BROWN-DIAMONDS-PAPER-FLOCKED.htm">MME Lush Collection in Brown</a>, <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm">Cardstock: Prism,</a> <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_800/Memento-Full-Size-Die-Ink-Pad-RICH-COCOA.htm">Ink: Momento (Rich Cocoa</a>), <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1222/Tim-Holtz-Distress-Ink-Pad-TEA-DYE.htm">Tim Holtz Distressed Ink (Tea Dye),</a> <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1237/Satin-Ribbon-CREME-58-x-5-Yds..htm">Ribbon: May Arts,</a> <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1583/Dew-Drops-EASTER-DROPS.htm">Dew Drops</a>, <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_25/3D-Dots-White-Adhesive-Foam-18-Circles.htm">3D Foam</a>, <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_51/Spellbinders.htm">Spellbinders Nestibilities (Labels Eight)</a>, <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_119/Unity-Stamp-Co..htm">Stamp: Unity Stamp Company</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://heathersheavinlystampations.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><strong>Heather</strong></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S58SQUBSPiI/AAAAAAAAH9k/zZgv-A5Ytyc/s1600-h/IMG_1655+eR+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sRsqpLKSOOc/S58SQUBSPiI/AAAAAAAAH9k/zZgv-A5Ytyc/s400/IMG_1655+eR+copy.jpg" vt="true" width="331" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><strong>Recipe:</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_107/My-Minds-Eye.htm"><span style="color: #990000;">My Minds Eye Lush Collection Red- Designer Paper</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1152/Neenah-Classic-Crest-SOLAR-WHITE-8-12x11-80LB.-50-Sheets-Smooth-Cardstock.htm"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">NeeNah Card Stock</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_995/Dew-Drops-CHERRY-CHOCOLATE.htm"><span style="color: #990000;">Cherry Chocolate Dew Drops</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1268716038398"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">The Greeting Farm Stamps - Stella</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_72/The-Greeting-Farm.htm"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Sentiment The Greeting Farm</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm"><span style="color: #990000;">Prisma Paper</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_28/Craft-Glue-Dots-on-Sheets-316.htm"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Glue Dots and 3-D Pop Up Dots</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm"><span style="color: #990000;">Spellbinders Nestabilities</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Remember, <span style="font-weight: bold;">EVERYONE</span> has a chance to win this FABULOUS prize and we hope that you will be inspired to play along with us!! We can't wait to see all your wonderful creations!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'lucida grande'; font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sheri</span></span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">----------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Please submit your Color Challenge entries directly to Mr. Linky (below) by Sunday at 9:00 PM EST. We are looking forward to seeing your beautiful creations!!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">---------------Mr. Linky-----------------</div><br /><script src="http://www2.blenza.com/linkies/easylink.php?owner=diecutsrus&postid=15Mar2010&meme=4946" type="text/javascript"></script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-1183323566093410884?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sheri (a.k.a PaperCrafty)noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-20022854049894615142010-03-15T00:01:00.003-04:002010-03-15T00:01:01.612-04:00Winners of the Paper Flowers Challenge<div style="text-align: center;">Thank you so much for joining us in this week's challenge! </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was like walking through a garden seeing everyone's beautiful handmade paper flowers.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Everyone did an amazing job, thank you for your lovely entries.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations to these amazing entries who made top 3!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=7845456194909842488"><br /></a><a href="http://www.diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Top 3" border="0" src="http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss287/diecutsrus/Top3.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://creationswithlove-li-bee-ti.blogspot.com/2010/03/drawer-box.html">Libetti</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">and her vintage set </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S52UmkQXytI/AAAAAAAAEb4/B-iWtVDn4zQ/s1600-h/libetti2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S52UmkQXytI/AAAAAAAAEb4/B-iWtVDn4zQ/s320/libetti2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://scrapellasblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/moxie-fab-world-diggin-on-doilies.html">Julia</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">and her happy flowers </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S52U2ar6uqI/AAAAAAAAEcA/j90gneaAXCE/s1600-h/julia.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S52U2ar6uqI/AAAAAAAAEcA/j90gneaAXCE/s320/julia.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://boxercreations.blogspot.com/2010/03/another-bunch-of-cards.html">Minerva </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">and her sweet whimsical roses</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S52V-c45mjI/AAAAAAAAEcI/vC1ju71DBo0/s1600-h/neater.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S52V-c45mjI/AAAAAAAAEcI/vC1ju71DBo0/s320/neater.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And the top winner:<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=7845456194909842488"><br /></a><a href="http://www.diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Winner" border="0" src="http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss287/diecutsrus/WinnerButton.png" /></a> <br /><br /><a href="http://ginasgalleryg.blogspot.com/2010/03/finally-post.html">Gina</a> <br />with her stunning handmade roses and vintage box:</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S52UMYUhNxI/AAAAAAAAEbw/xP57Jz4STfU/s1600-h/ginavintagebox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZCfzC3fQeyw/S52UMYUhNxI/AAAAAAAAEbw/xP57Jz4STfU/s320/ginavintagebox.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations ladies! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Be sure to grab your winners' badges in the sidebar to display on your blogs. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a wonderful Monday everyone, and please join us tomorrow</div><div style="text-align: center;">for another fun challenge.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~*Joni</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-2002285404989461514?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>~*Joninoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-59640509644076381982010-03-13T00:01:00.004-05:002010-03-13T10:31:30.308-05:00Showcasing - Stacie DeBurger<div style="text-align: center;">Its time to focus some attention on our wonderful followers. I'm so tickled pink to bring you a project from Stacie a loyal and avid follower for as long as I can remember. Her project was something that caught my eye a few weeks ago. I think you will see why.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S5rW6SY_VlI/AAAAAAAAA-U/TMXJS69QYPg/s1600-h/Stacie_Pic1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S5rW6SY_VlI/AAAAAAAAA-U/TMXJS69QYPg/s400/Stacie_Pic1" vt="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S5rW9twD-UI/AAAAAAAAA-c/xzPb3wUSRYg/s1600-h/Stacie_Pic2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QrqZnojW8qw/S5rW9twD-UI/AAAAAAAAA-c/xzPb3wUSRYg/s400/Stacie_Pic2" vt="true" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stacie's Recipe:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;">Copics</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1218/Tim-Holtz-Distress-Ink-Pad-BLACK-SOOT.htm"><span style="color: lime;">Distressed Black Soot </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: purple;">Circle Nestabilities</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_7/Cricut.htm"><span style="color: #e06666;">Cricut & Storybook Cartridge</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_907/Crop-A-Dile-Punch-Kit.htm"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Crop A Dile </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1102/NEW-Decorative-2-Square-Monogram-Kit.htm"><span style="color: red;">JustRite Deluxe 2" square Monogram Kit </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_59/Just-Rite-Stampers.htm"><span style="background-color: white; color: #134f5c;">JustRite Cardmaking Kit </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Misc: flowers, ribbon, rhinestones</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>Credit to: Rach at Whiff of Joy, Doodle Palace digi</em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">By the way, Claudia has some fantastic pricing on the Just Rite Stamps..."Rite" NOW!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stop by the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/">Die Cuts R Us Store</a> and check them out!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">SMILES!</div><div style="text-align: center;">GWEN</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-5964050964407638198?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Gwen's Busy Little Handsnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845456194909842488.post-32778002822726624742010-03-12T00:01:00.060-05:002010-03-12T00:01:00.739-05:00Limited Edition Spellbinders Shapeabilities Cross CollectionYippee, it's Friday and although rainy here in NJ, the temperature is mild and the crocus are in bloom. Springtime is coming!! This is Cara and I'm wondering if you've seen any of the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_125/Spellbinders-NEW.htm">new Spellbinders</a>? There are a number of gorgeous new pendants, nesties, borders and collections and you can see them <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_125/Spellbinders-NEW.htm">here</a> at Die Cuts R Us. I've got a few favorites but the new <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1535/NEW-Cross-Collection-LIMITED-EDITON.htm">Shapeabilities Cross Collection</a> was a must have! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S5jX-p_grqI/AAAAAAAABIU/3hYX7xJ7Yko/s1600-h/S4-265-CROSS-COLLECTION-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S5jX-p_grqI/AAAAAAAABIU/3hYX7xJ7Yko/s320/S4-265-CROSS-COLLECTION-1.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><br />And since it's a Limited Edition Collection, it was first on my wish list. Although Easter cards initially came to mind at first sight, I then saw that the Spellbinders Cross Collection has yearlong possibilities. It's perfect for Baptism, Christening, Dedications, First Communion, Wedding and even Sympathy cards. The crosses are an elegant addition to your scrapbook pages, photo frames and mini albums. Decorate a little notebook and you've got a lovely prayer journal.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S5jYYXZf5BI/AAAAAAAABIc/3q-pvc8HM0I/s1600-h/2010+Mar+08_7021_edited-1+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S5jYYXZf5BI/AAAAAAAABIc/3q-pvc8HM0I/s320/2010+Mar+08_7021_edited-1+copy.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S5jYhdXOfrI/AAAAAAAABIk/BQT9ccEMC5U/s1600-h/2010+Mar+08_7027_edited-1+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S5jYhdXOfrI/AAAAAAAABIk/BQT9ccEMC5U/s320/2010+Mar+08_7027_edited-1+copy.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One feature I love about the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1535/NEW-Cross-Collection-LIMITED-EDITON.htm">Spellbinder Cross Collection</a> is you have the ability to cut, emboss and/or stencil. To stencil just run the cross through your die cutting system (<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_180/Epic-Six-Tool.htm">Epic Six</a> works great). Leave your cardstock in the die and sponge the desired ink color over the cross. Don't forget to clean the ink off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S5jYs97OOOI/AAAAAAAABIs/qChzs5ZI06I/s1600-h/2010+Mar+08_7035_edited-1+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S5jYs97OOOI/AAAAAAAABIs/qChzs5ZI06I/s320/2010+Mar+08_7035_edited-1+copy.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S5jfEL3m2SI/AAAAAAAABJM/ksPjNJXi5Ec/s1600-h/2010+Mar+08_7021_edited-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S5jfEL3m2SI/AAAAAAAABJM/ksPjNJXi5Ec/s320/2010+Mar+08_7021_edited-3.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can find these pretty teal pearls <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1467/Pearls--TEAL.htm">here</a> at Die Cuts R Us. And that gorgeous paper is clear embossed with glitter and from The Whimsy Stack. You can find it <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_20/WHIMSY-Paper-Stack-12x12.htm">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>For a special day in baby boy's life, I made this sweet little photo album to hold precious photos.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S5jZAEjs6wI/AAAAAAAABI0/Tth8Uwnp7po/s1600-h/2010+Mar+05_7019_edited-1+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S5jZAEjs6wI/AAAAAAAABI0/Tth8Uwnp7po/s320/2010+Mar+05_7019_edited-1+copy.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The crosses are layered with <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_25/3D-Dots-White-Adhesive-Foam-18-Circles.htm">3D Dots</a> that I cut in half and added to the back of the cross so the end result is a lovely 3-D cross. I used <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_106/Prism-Cardstock.htm">Prism Cardstock</a>, <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_480/Emboss-a2-Swiss-Dots.htm">Swiss Dots Embossing Folder</a> and the <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_52/Nestabilities.htm">Spellbinders Oval Nestabilities</a>.</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S5jZIqDQGII/AAAAAAAABI8/Em3ongsRk7g/s1600-h/2010+Mar+05_7018_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A4HDIjG_12c/S5jZIqDQGII/AAAAAAAABI8/Em3ongsRk7g/s320/2010+Mar+05_7018_edited-1.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">What do you think? Don't you just love the new<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1535/NEW-Cross-Collection-LIMITED-EDITON.htm"> Cross Collection</a>? I love that the 4 crosses can be layered, embossed and/or stenciled. You've got quite a number of different looks you can achieve with one little set. If you love it, remember that it's a limited edition set so when it's gone, it's gone! Lucky for us, Die Cuts R Us has plenty in stock and at a fabulous price, too!! We'd love to see your creations with the new <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1535/NEW-Cross-Collection-LIMITED-EDITON.htm">Spellbinders Shapeabilities Cross Collection</a> so feel free to link your project here in the comments. You never know...you could be the next Guest Designer at Die Cuts R Us.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Have a fantastic weekend!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hugs~~~Cara</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7845456194909842488-3277800282272662474?l=diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>