Monthly Archives: April 2017

DCD #314 – Chevrons and/or Polka Dots

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Evelyn

For this week’s Die Cuttin’ Divas’ challenge, the theme is chevrons and/or polka dots. I used both on this card for Nurses’ Day, which is on May 12, 2017.  You can’t see the chevrons in the photo, though.  😦  They’re … Continue reading →

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Easter cards

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Evelyn

I was a little late making these, a little late mailing them, and a little late posting them, but here they are!  These cards were made with little bits and pieces of paper and leftover cuts on my desk and … Continue reading →

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Cut it Up – Music

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Evelyn

Music, music, music!  That’s what’s stuck in my head.  It’s a bit of a song that I can’t remember the rest of. Anyway, that’s our theme today at Cut it Up Challenges.  I’ve never had any talent in the music … Continue reading →

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DCD #313 – Any Shape Card

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Evelyn

April 26th is Secretary’s Day.  Secretaries are indispensable in any office, business, or school.  Our school is located in two buildings on our campus, so we have two secretaries.  Although I see nothing wrong with the term secretary, they prefer … Continue reading →

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Stick it Down – April 2017

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Evelyn

Here is this month’s card sketch from Stick it Down sketch challenge blog.  I vacillated between making a shaker and trying a new inking technique and decided to do the inking.  I have so many stamps and inks and distress … Continue reading →

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Angry Birds

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Evelyn

Is that still a thing?  🙂  I’ve never played. Last year, we had a young visitor who celebrated a birthday during his visit.  This young man loved to play Angry Birds, so I decided to make an Angry Birds birthday … Continue reading →

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DCD #312 – Spring and/or Easter

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Evelyn

We have a choice this week at Die Cuttin’ Divas – Spring or Easter.  My Sunshine Committee duties called for Easter treats — many!  —  so that means simple!  These tags were easy to mass produce in Silhouette Design Studio:  … Continue reading →

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Cut it Up – CASE it!

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Evelyn

I have to say, I have an awesome team over at Cut it Up!  They’re so talented and  always come up with really great projects for all the challenges.  I’m lucky to have each and every one of them to … Continue reading →

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DCD 311 – April sketch

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Evelyn

Here’s the sketch we were given to work with this month at Die Cuttin’ Divas: I turned it on its side.This card morphed a little as I was working on it.  I wanted a lotus flower, but I didn’t have … Continue reading →

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