Monthly Archives: August 2014

DCD Challenge #180 – Lions, Tigers, and Bears! (Oh, My!!)

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Evelyn

At Die Cuttin’ Divas this week, we were asked to create a project with a lion, a tiger or a bear (or all of them) on it, or something inspired by Wizard of Oz.  I decided to use all three … Continue reading →

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Shore box card

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Evelyn

This is another box card I made using the directions found at Splitcoast Stampers.  This time, I used the nautical elements from Designs on Cloud 9’s The Shore set.* (see PS below)  I can’t believe how tiny that fish tail … Continue reading →

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Class schedule

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Evelyn

The students in my school return today with their parents to register for the new school year, and classes start tomorrow.  Our schedule times have changed slightly from last year, so I needed a new poster to keep me on … Continue reading →

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Cut it Up – Grandparents’ Day

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Evelyn

September 7 is Grandparents’ Day, and we’re celebrating all those PopPops and Grannies over at Cut it Up Challenge Blog! Two of my co-workers are becoming Grandmothers this summer, so I’m making Grandma’s brag books for them.  Here is the … Continue reading →

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Halloween kitty cards

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Evelyn

I fell in love with this sweet Halloween Kitty from Designs on Cloud 9 the moment I saw it.  I love the eyes, the hat, and the simplicity of the cut.  She’s just purrrr-fect!  (Couldn’t resist!) I decided to make … Continue reading →

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DCD Challenge #179 – Inspired

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Evelyn

. . . inspired by Pinterest or by another crafter.  At Die Cuttin’ Divas, we want to see what you have made that was inspired by someone else’s work.  My project is inspired by another crafter, Lisa Black.  She makes … Continue reading →

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Virginia memories

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Evelyn

My friend and her family recently left Virginia, and I wanted to make them a little mini album with pictures to remember their time here.  Many of the photos are ones I have taken in and around town, and some … Continue reading →

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DCD Challenge #178 – Favorite Color Combination

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Evelyn

EEEEKK!!!  Guess what??   I’m honored to be the newest diva at Die Cuttin’ Divas!  I can’t tell you how excited I am to be part of this amazing team.  Could you tell?? Smiling from ear to ear. This week’s … Continue reading →

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Indian Princess Card

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Evelyn

My beautiful daughter just completed a month-long solo road trip across the United States and even into Canada.  She is a strong, competent, independent woman, so when I was looking through my files to make a card for her, this … Continue reading →

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Cut it Up – Inspired by a song

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Evelyn

Were you ever inspired by a song?  That’s the theme this week at Cut it Up Challenge Blog.  I was the design team member who came up with this theme, and was annoyingly surprised that nothing was coming to me. … Continue reading →

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