Sailing Away with Cuttlebug Mania

Happy Tuesday!

If it’s Tuesday it is time for more Cuttlebug Mania!!!  This week our theme is “Down by the Sea” – Lighthouses, boats, beaches.  So join in on the fun with your favorite manual die-cutting and/or embossing tools to create a terrific project. 

Challenge – Down by the Sea

(anything with lighthouses, boats or beaches)

For a chance at winning an awesome prize,
link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks (February 17 through March 2, 2015). 

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Challenge guidelines:

 Max 3 entries per person

You can use any manual (not electric) die-cutting/embossing machine,

dies or embossing folders to enter our challenges. 

Please tell us what products you've used in your post!!!

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I dug around in my stash and found a very old sticker of a sailboat at sea.  It looks like this bear could be off Cape Cod or somewhere along the west coast enjoying a lovely day of sailing. 

Here’s a pic of the opened card.

Here are the details (all products Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise stated):

Stamp sets: Just Saying by Cardz TV Stamps

Paper:  Pool Party, Whisper White and Wild Wasabi

Ink:  Island Indigo

Misc:  Squares Collection Framelits, Dazzling Details, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL, D’Vine Swirls EF by Cuttlebug and sticker from stash

Now it is your turn to join in on the fun.  You have until March 2, 2015.

This card is entered in the following challenges: 
Creative Corner Challenges - Kiddy Fun

Crafts 4 Eternity - #213 Two's  - 2 Sentiments and 2 Squares
Crafty Catz - #266 For the Boys
Sister Act - #93 Anything Goes

Have a wonderful day!

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Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

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You're So Cool!

I am getting back into the swing of getting cards/projects posted.  Here is a cutie made in Blues.  It is currently 34 degrees, but feels like 22 degrees.  So, it feels like it is cold enough here in Texas to snow.  I know that tonight our temp with be in the low 20's or upper teens.  This Texas girl is not cut out for this cold weather.   This project reflects the chilliness of the temps outside.

Here are the details:

Stamp set:  Endless Wishes and Just Saying (CardzTV Stamps)
Paper:  Whisper White and All Abloom DSP
Ink:  Island Indigo, Midnight Muse (vintage) and Pacific Point
Misc:  Upper Crust punch (Fiskars)

This is a simple card.  Love the multiple blues.

This card is entered in the following challenges:
Just Us Girls #274 - Word Week:  WinterSister Act Card Challenge #87 - Anything Goes
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
CAS(E) this Sketch! #104

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Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Sweet Thing!

It's another Ruby Tuesday!  Hope your Tuesday is going well too. 

Cupid has been playing around with my paper and tools again and has created another cutie.  I think this little 'monster' turned out rather cute and just a tad on the 'frilly' side.  Have a look-see:

Isn't she a cutie?

• Size A2 (4.25" x 5.50")
• White card base (Core'dinations)
• Mat 1 is 4.0" x 5.25" - Dark Red (Core'dinations)
• Mat 2 is 3.75" x 5.0" - Rose Pink (Core'dinations)
• Mat 3 is ELEGANT EDGES, Hearts 1 + Hrts1-s, pg 26 cut @ 3.5"
• 1 in Dark Red
• 1 in DCWV - The Spring Stack
• Sentiment Mat 1 is 3.50" x 1.125" - Dark Red
• Sentiment Mat 2 is 3.25" x 0.875" - White
• Sentiment computer generated and has Opal Glitter Glue for dot on I and Exclamation point.
• Used Corner Rounder (Marvy Uchida) on all corners.
• Monster:  BUMP IN THE NIGHT, Hearty, #4 cut @ 2.8" + layers
• Eyes are Printed Google Eyes (Darice)
• Added a Heart-shaped Self-Stick Gem (Darice) to heart area.
•  Doodled with White Sukara Jelly Roll pen.

Just perfect for a valentine wish.  Oh, this is an Easel card:

I am really enjoying my "Happy Valentine's Day" stamp from Mary @ Cardz TV Stamps.

• Inside Mat 1 is 3" x 4" in Dark Red
• Inside Mat 2 is 2.75" x 3.75" in Rose Pink
• Inside Mat 3 is 2.50" x 3.50" in DCWV - The Spring Stack patterned paper
• Inside Mat 4 is 2.25" x 3.25" in White
• Sentiment is "Happy Valentine's Day from Happy Days stamps set - Cardz TV Stamps
• Doodling with Pentel 1.0mm Black Ener-Gel Pen
• Adhesives used were Scotch ATG and Zig 2 Way Glue Pen Fine Tip by EK Success and Ultra Thin Glue Dots by Glue Dots Int'l.

This card is entered in the following challenges:
Pile It On - #3 - Have a Heart
LEJ Designs - #37 - Real or Faux Stitching
City Crafter Challenge - #143 - Forever Mine (Use hearts)
C.R.A.F.T. - #191 Valentines Day Love

Toodles and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Sent with Love

Are you having a 'Ruby Tuesday'?  I am so far.  I was stunned this morning to be awakened by thunder and lightning and SNOW!!!  Yes, it is snowing, sleeting and raining in the DFW area.  It may stick for a few hours in a few areas, but will be gone by Noon. 

Well, I have a new little card to share.  Valentine production has started in the craft room.  I am working on getting my Valentine stash dwindled down to make room for other goodies.  Some of my stash has been around for five or more years.  I have been working with my 3 Birds on Parade cartridge.  I love those little birds.  They look so chipper and friendly.  So, here is my creation for today:

Here are the details:
Card Size:  A2 (4.25" x 5.50")
Pink mat:  4.00" x 5.25"  (cut 2x)
Patterned Paper mat:  3.75" x 5.00" (cut 2x)
Inside Sentiment Mat:  3.50" x 4.75"
Bird and Sentiment:  3 BIRDS ON PARADE, pg 71, Mailman + Mailman-s cut @ 2" + all layers using Shadow and Phrase features.
Cardstock:  Darice (Core'dinations - Ivory, Pink, Hot Pink, Black, Light blue, Medium Blue and Bright Yellow)
Patterned Paper:  DCWV (The Spring Stack)
Stickers:  Mrs. Grossman's (Happy Hearts)
Stamp:  Cardz TV Stamps (Happy Days - Happy Valentine's Day!)
Ink:  Tsukineko (Momento - Tuxedo Black)
Adhesives:  EK Success (Zig 2 Way Glue Squeeze & Roll Fine Ball Point Pen), Scotch (ATG and foam tape) and Xyron (500 Create-a-Sticker)

I am really liking the Zig 2 Way Glue Squeeze & Roll pen.  It really helps with the very  small pieces such as on the phrase.  I thought that it was going to be an oops purchase, but it really has turned into a serendipity buy. 

It is off to bed with me for a few hours.  I have gotten my days and nights mixed up again.  This damp weather has me aching a lot and I just can't sleep very well.  A nice cup of chamomile tea will help a bit. 

This card is entered in the following challenge:
Card Makin' Mamas - Anything Goes
Sandy's Crafty Creations - Anything Goes with a twist - use Blue and/or White

Toodles and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

I [heart] U! Cat

Happy Sunday,

Today I got started on my Valentine making.  I am trying to use up my old stock and goodies.  One of my goals for this year is to use as much of my paper hoard as possible.  It has really been hard to keep from buying more paper ... oh woe is me!?!???

I love the play of the soft and bright colors in the background paper.  I tried to mimic the arcs of the background paper with the doodling in the scallops of the heart.

I used the same heart cut in 1/2" and 1" cuts for the inside of the card.  I think it turned out rather cute.

Here are the details:
Card size:  A2 (4.25" x 5.50")
Dk Brown mat:  4.125" x 5.375"
Patterned paper mat:  4.0" x 5.25"
Inside Dk Brown mat:  4.0" x 5.25"
Inside Ivory mat:  3.75" x 5.0"
Cat:  FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS, Cat8 + Card8-s cut @ 3.30" + all layers
Heart:  FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS, Pawheart, cut @ 0.50", 1.50" and 3.80".  Layer cut @ 0.50" and 1.50"
Cardstock:  Darice (Core'dinations - Dk Brown, Hot Pink, Lt Gray, Ivory and White)
Patterned Cardstock:  American Crafts (Metropolitan)
Stamp:  Cardz TV Stamps (Happy Days, Happy Valentine's Day!)
Color Medium:  Zig (Writer - Chocolate) and Sukara (Jelly Roll - White)
Accents:  Darice (Self-stick Gems - Heart Shaped)
Adhesives:  EK Success (Zig 2 Way Glue Pen Fine Tip and 2 Way Glue Pen Squeeze and Roll Fine Ball Point) and Scotch (ATG)

This is entered in the following challenges:
Paper Playtime - Ch #1 - Pets
Card Makin' Mamas - Anything Goes

Will be back soon with another Valentine.

Toodles and Happy Crafting,
Belinda