Cuttin' Up Blog Hop!

Hello!  Welcome to the latest hop from a group of crafty ladies we like to call, Blog Hops with Heart!

This hop has been in the works for QUITE some time, and I happened to use the Close to My Heart Springtime Wishes Thin Cuts Dies in a MOST unusual way for my project...

I just LOVE using my crafty products in unexpected ways!  Totally corny, I KNOW!  But when I first saw this shape cut before I stamped on it, I saw ears of corn, lol.  I just used the die in my Big Shot on Canary CS, then drew in a bunch of kernels with the Golden Yellow ShinHan Marker.  I used the very springy Kaleidoscope Paper Pack along with the Jennifer's Hand Alphabet to create my own sentiment.  A bit of retired Green Glitter Paper and a couple Triangular Enamel Duos finish it off nicely.

Well, would you believe  in a million years that the dies I used are completely sold out???  YEP!  There are none left in stock....BUT, I plan on selling mine to make room for new supplies, so it just might be your lucky day! Shoot me a message if you would like to buy my gently used Springtime Wishes stamp and die set so we can arrange a PayPal transaction.  Here is a pic!

Your next stop to Cut It Up is Kelly Janes who will undoubtedly have you shouting, "CUT IT OUT!!!"  Enjoy!  :)

Here is a list of all the ladies Cuttin' It Up today!

Amie (that's ME!)

Kelly

Becca

Stephanie

Amy

Jayma

Only in April!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Just one more quick card to show you before today is over!

I made this one with the La Vie En Rose Paper Packet, Forever in My Heart My Acrylix stamp set, and the Springtime Wishes My Acrylix and Thin Cuts.

I love this heart image with the typeset.  It was a great pattern to throw into the mix.  I created my own pattern paper on the left with the Springtime Wishes images and Pomegranate Ink.  The final pattern is a polka-dotted zip strip!  :)

The Playful Puffies added just the right touch to the flowers I cut from the La Vie En Rose pattern paper.

 If you would like some more inspiration from the La Vie En Rose Papers, check out the inspiration today over on the Make It From Your Heart Blog!  It's never too early to get started on your cards for next year!  ;)

La Vie En Rose is for Valentines

Happy day after the Super Bowl!  I finally got in some crafty time this weekend while waiting for the big game...it is soooo nice not having a favorite team in the Super Bowl to stress about winning, lol!

Over on the Make It From Your Heart Blog, Close to My Heart issued a call for Valentines made using the La Vie En Rose Paper Packet, so you know I needed to answer, lol.

The bold B&W patterns of La Vie are SUPER versatile.  I combined them with flowers from the new Springtime Wishes My Acrylix and Thin Cuts.  The flowers are colored with ShinHan Alcohol Markers.

Vellum and Glitter Paper are SUPER easy to cut with the new Thin Cuts!

I finished off the card with a sentiment from the CTMH Hostess Rewards stamp set, Say It All.  This SUPER collection of sentiments has something for any occasion!

A cute little arrow from the Playful Puffies adds JUST the right touch!

I will have more for you from La Vie En Rose later this week, so be sure to come back!  You have until the 11th (Thursday) to play along with this challenge, so get crafting, and have a SUPER week!  (OK, I am done, lol!)