Die Cuttin Divas Challenge 17

I hoped everyone has enjoyed Memorial Day weekend. This week challenge at Die Cuttin Divas is to use creepy, crawly things on your project! I used Garden of Words cartridge to create this super simple bookmark.

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge 15

Here's my card for this week's Die Cuttin Divas challenge. This week's challenge is to use a "Masculine" cut on your card! Fishing, ATV's, BBQ, etc... be sure to use masculine colors too ladies! I can't wait to see all your lovely projects this week. Also this week I'm happy to tell you there's a few new additions to the Die Cuttin Diva's DT Team and I encourage you to check out their work on the blog.

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge 14

Here is my card for this week's Die Cuttin Divas challenge. The theme this week is travel cuts. I used Cosmo Cricket's Joyride collection for my card. Can't wait to see what you make!

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge 13

Here's my card for the latest Die Cuttin Divas sketch challenge. The blog may be changing hands but the challenges will keep coming and be just as fun so come play along. The punched elements along the card was created with Kreaxions Punch 907 and the little flowers are from Punch 913.

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge 12

This weeks' challenge at Die Cuttin Divas is to make a card for mother's day with flowers and flourishes. It shouldn't be too challenging since most women appreciate the beauty of flowers and flourishes. I created this card for my grams for Mother's Day. I used the Tinkerbell and Friends cartridge and Cuttlebug die. Papers from Cosmo Cricket's Pixielicious. So take this chance to get those mother's day cards done and share your creation with us!

Jingle Belles Catching Up

As I've mentioned before I recently got a full time position working at an elementary school and on top of going to school "full time" i.e. 4 classes, I've been feeling a little stretched. However the kids have off this week for Easter so now is my chance to get ahead on some school work, relax a little with the family, and even get some crafting done. So here I am with three cards to catch up on the Jingle Belles challenges.

First up the Jingle Belles Batman Smells challenge. This was actually the last card I made and the only what that I really like from today. It was clear that my mojo needed some time to kick in.

This next card is for the current challenge, Christmas cards to DIE for. I kept it really simple using a precut die cut, a rub-on sentiment, and a touch of bling.

This last card is for the Ghost of Christmas Present challenge I tried to use up some fun stickers I had. I love how stickers look in the package but they don't always end up as cute as I hoped. But hey its a fast card that is flat for mailing.

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge 11

This week at Die Cuttin Divas we have a fun and easy challenge. Simply use a tag die cut as the focus of your project. I cut this diploma tag from A Child's Year and paired it with paper from The Boyfriend Line. I'm thinking this would be a great gender neutral graduation card. Can't wait to check out what you've made for the challenge!

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge 9

Die Cuttin Divas has a new sketch up! I love these sketches because it means any one with any die cutting system can play along no matter how small their die cut collection is. For my card I played with the brand new Cosmo Cricket Salt Air collection and my turtle was cut from the Stretch Your Imagination cartridge. I started a new job today even though I've still got a few weeks left of school. So if my posts are a little sparse I'm probably busy or exhausted or a mix of both. But the new job is a challenging but positive opportunity so I welcome the additional stress it might mean.

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge 9

I know Easter is not for a few weeks but I also know that its good to get a head start on holiday projects especially if you're like me and wind up doing things last minute. This week at Die Cuttin Divas we challenge you to make an Easter card. Use any die cutting system with a fun Easter cut to make any kind of project and share it with us. Papers and stickers are Cosmo Cricket and the cut is from A Child's Year, seems to be my go-to cartridge.

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge 8

Does it finally feel like spring where you are? We had a pretty rough winter but with some warmer days and I'm excited for spring. The challenge at Die Cuttin Divas this week should help get you in the mood for spring. We have a gardening theme. I love this little girl with a wheelbarrow full of flowers. The cut is from A Child's Year and papers are Cosmo Cricket Pixielicious.

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge 6

Challenge #6 is up at Die Cuttin Divas. This week the challenge is to make a baby card and include an animal cut on it. I used up some scraps of an old Colorbok line cutting the letters from A Child's Year and the bunny from Winter Woodland. I love that the cartridge includes cuts that can be used all year long. So hop on over to Die Cuttin Divas for a little more inspiration and then show us what is sure to be your super cute take on this challenge.

Cardabilties Sketch #25

I created this card for the latest Cardabilities sketch. The papers are Cosmo Cricket Pixielicious and the cuts were made with the Cricut Winter Woodland cartridge

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge 4

Die Cuttin Divas has a fun and simple challenge this week. Simply use a silhouette on your project. I loved how this meant I could use almost any image from any cartridge. I'm in love with the A Child's Year cartridge. This cartridge is perfect for card makers especially because it has every holiday and also other occasions. I chose this fun cupcake silhouette because I could always use another birthday card. I used Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday papers and a Hero Arts sentiment. I'll be looking out for what you create for this challenge. I've been blown away with the great entires over the past few weeks and enjoy visiting all the blogs to comment.

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge 3

You all have been rocking the challenges at Die Cuttin Divas. Time for challenge #3. I'm loving the new challenge at Die Cuttin Divas to use stars. It's a great challenge because you can make any type of card with it. I went for a card that could be used for a boy or a girl. I used some old DCWV Rock King papers. I cut the stars with my Cricut from George. I'd love to see your take!

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge 2

We have a super fun challenge at Die Cuttin Divas for you this week. Make a card with a valentines theme and hearts (bonus for a shaped card). I cut my card and the bird from A Child's Year and the circle from George. Both were cut from some Prima papers. I stamped the sentiment from BG. If you need another valentine please join us, I can't wait to check out yoru creation!

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge 1

I loved seeing all the entries into the bonus challenge, great job ladies! Well, today the first official challenge at Die Cuttin Divas went live, woohoo! I'm in love with the concept of this blog and so excited to be part of the design team. At Die Cuttin Divas a general challenge is issued, such as a sketch, and then you can use any die cut machine to complete the challenge. I'm sure there are a lot of you like me who love all the possibilities of your die cut machine but don't use it as much as you want. Well these challenges are perfect for you. So dust off your die cut machine and play along with our sketch challenge (bonus for adding bling or sparkle).

Here's my card for the challenge. I used my Cricut to cut the crown (Paper Doll Dressup) and oval (George). I used some older DCWV papers, Stickles, Studio 18 bling, a BG stamp, and some Thickers to finish off the sentiment. Can't wait to see what you all make!

Butterfly Valentine

This card started with the beautiful Cricut butterfly from the Tinkerbell and Friend cartridge. I had two challenges in mind when I picked out that cut. Fantabulous Cricut asked us to use a neglected cartridge. I just got my Cricut and month ago and many of my cartridges only two weeks ago so none is really neglected, but I did write off this cartridge as one I would rarely use (gotten as a gift). Bitten By the Bug 2 wanted to see butterflies so I went searching the Tinker Bell book to see if I could combine the challenges. It took awhile to cut and assemble all the pieces but I'm quite happy with the butterfly in the end. I then created the rest of the card based on the CPS sketch and using some Bo Bunny paper. If you love working with your Cricut or other die cut machine I want to remind you to come join us at Die Cuttin Divas. This week the simple fun challenge is to create a winter card and the prize is a beautiful camera strap cover.

Cosmo Cricket January Challenge

This month of January has been great in the amount of time I've had to craft, but rather slow and boring in many other ways. I'm waiting for all kinds of paperwork to process in order to get my substitute teaching license. I've applied to a few other jobs as well. I'm sure once I'm working I'll miss the slow days of January. Class has started again and I have lots to do for classes. It's hard to get motivated to read paper after paper and then to write paper after paper. Gudrun from the Cosmo Cricket blog similarly thinks January always gets a bad rep as well so she challenged us to create a project for this little loved month. My card featuring Mitten Weather and some cuts from my Cricut A Child's Year cartridge is made to cheer up someone in this super snowy dreary month. I love to warm up with hot drink (usually coffee for me) so I think its the perfect image for a hello card for January. I know that at the beginning to the year Julie resolved to use her Cricut more (or at all) so Julie consider this inspiration about how the Cricut works with your super cute Cosmo papers. Other lovers of Cosmo Cricket there is still time to join in and make your own January card or LO.

Die Cuttin Divas *BONUS* Challenge

I'm so excited to share that I made the DT over at Die Cuttin Divas. Its a fab new challenge blog dedicated to suing your die cutting machine no matter what die cutting machine you have be it a Cricut , a Sizzix, a Cuttlebug, or anything else. Since my goal is to use my Cricut regularly this is a great way to help with that commitment. To help kick off this cool new challenge blog Die Cuttin Divas, we have a bonus challenge to make a winter themed card. Easy peasy, use any die cut machine to make a card with any kind of winter element. Our official challenges don't start until February but we were too excited to wait. So please join us and link up your project soon. If you can let us know what machine, cartridge or die you used. The best part is the fabulous Carla is offering a BG Origins Camera Strap Cover for one winner. This card is also for the Cricut Cardz challenge to use a snowman.

Two Cricut Cards

First a brief plea... Hey Crafty Friends! If you appreciate my cards I'd appreciate it if you followed this link and left a comment saying I, Jess Moyer, would make an excellent addition to the Cosmo Cricket Design Team!

This card/tag was made for the Cooking with Cricut glittermania challenge and the Fantabulous Cricut challenge Sweet Shop (ie use candy, ice cream, cake, etc). I cut this cake from Sweet Treats. I cut all the pieces from DCWV glitter cardstock and then mounted it on some more glitter cardstock so it would be extra glittery. I figure this will make a cute personal addition to a gift bag.

I made this card for the Cricut Cardz challenge to use black, white and red. I cut the ladybug from the Paisley cartridge and then added the cute little stamp. Thanks for stopping by!