Sunday, December 31, 2023

Happy New Year's Eve with a Thank You to Altenew

  Thank you to Altenew!

 

Established in April 2014, Altenew has quickly become a leader in the inspiration industry and continues to innovate and influence the world of paper crafts. Altenew strives to encourage crafters to express their own unique creativity through the art of paper crafting.

You only have until 9:00 p.m. tonight to enter our last 2023 challenge.

The Challenge for this month is: Flower(s)
The Prize from Altenew: $50 gift certificate


Now some last minute inspiration projects from our Divas!

Arlene DOES do flowers. See her blog at A Bit of this and That.   
She made an extra card for her blog, but here she is showing off two cards.


Sue made this thank you card using Altenew's Charming Doodles stamp and die set
The sentiment uses Altenew's Adore You stamp set. For details, check out her foleysfriend blog.


Cindy did a semi-transparent card with Build-A-Garden Japanese Anemone 


Linda treated herself to an Altenew Press Plate bundle
which included Hummingbird Nectar!
See details & a bonus at Scrappin', Stampin', & Singin'.


Thanks for stopping by and we hope to see your flower project using
 a die cut &/or embossing folder in the December gallery

Enjoy your New Year's Eve celebrations!!

The Divas

Thursday, December 28, 2023

More Inspiration with Altenew

More Inspiration!

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The Challenge for this month is: Flowers.
The Prize from Altenew: $50 gift certificate
 

Altenew donated the Build A Garden set to the Die Cut Divas' and I believe we all chose different sets.  I love mine and I love how this turned out. 

You an check out my blog at A Bit of This and That for the material list for this card.

Happy December to you all.



Monday, December 25, 2023

Merry Christmas from the Divas

 


Merry Christmas to you all.....

It's Christmas Day and today I have a Birthday card to share!   My friend has a birthday a couple of days ago so I did a floral card for her.   

Our sponsor this month is Altenew. They generously will be giving our winner a $50 gift certificate to their online store. 


And our theme is Flowers -   I'm a big lover of Altenew products and have ALOT.   This month, Altenew kindly provided us with a Build a Garden set.  I chose to get Morning Aster set ... Just love it. 


I used some Altenew Grey ink to stamp the flower and then used the stencils to add the colour.  I used Altenew Burnt Red and Mahogany Bark inks for the flowers and Eucalyptus and Forest Fern for the leaves.   The sentiment is from Altenew Sentiment Strips 2 that I stamped onto a flag die (from LDRS sentiment stack die)   I used the matching die to cut out the flower.  The background was made with Altenew Dotty Circles 3D embossing folder.  I used the ink left on my blender brush to add some blending around the edges. 

As you read this, Christmas Day is almost done here in NZ.   Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas

Dawn & The Divas

Thursday, December 21, 2023

A Floral Frame!

It's a Wonderful Time of the Year with Altenew!!

 

Established in April 2014, Altenew has quickly become a leader in the inspiration industry and continues to innovate and influence the world of paper crafts. Altenew strives to encourage crafters to express their own unique creativity through the art of paper crafting.

The Challenge for this month is: Flowers.

The Prize from Altenew: $50 gift certificate

Happy Holidays, Die Cut Diva friends!! Diva Linda here with a card using Altenew's amazing Layered Ornate Frame. It was so quick and easy to complete my project with this set!


You can find full details and a couple of bonus cards at Scrappin', Stampin', & Singin'.

Thanks for stopping and we'd love to see you in the December gallery with your flower project - any brand works; just be sure to include an embossing folder or die cut in your design!

Linda & the Divas

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Hello Friend Card

  Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a new card featuring the A Bunny Birthday Stamp Set from Whimsy Stamps. It's a retired set but I haven't used it yet and it goes with our challenge this month.  



This month we have a challenge called "Never Before Used Stuff" before today. You may have a lot of NBUS after the holidays.

Be sure to tell us the item you've never used before, your 
"Never Before Used Stuff".

We do not have a sponsor this month, but wonderful Whimsy Stamps has donated a $15 gift voucher and we want you to enjoy using it. Remember to use your "Never Before Used Stuff" to enter the Die Cut Divas's challenge before 9:00 p.m. tonight.

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you found some inspiration!

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Rosa Gallica

  Have a Wonderful Time of the Year with Altenew

 

Established in April 2014, Altenew has quickly become a leader in the inspiration industry and continues to innovate and influence the world of paper crafts. Altenew strives to encourage crafters to express their own unique creativity through the art of paper crafting.

The Challenge for this month is: Flowers.

The Prize from Altenew: $50 gift certificate

Here is my project-


I don't know about you, but I sure love when there are stamp sets with matching dies and stencils. This card took no time at all to create! For more information about this card, please visit me at Just A Nutter Paper Crafter.
 

You can't win that $50 Altenew gift code if you don't enter!

Saturday, December 9, 2023

Happy Birthday Wreath featuring Altenew

It's Sue here on the Die Cut Divas blog to remind you of our December Challenge of 

FLOWERS

Our sponsor this month is Altenew. They generously will be giving our winner a $50 gift certificate to their online store. 


Here's my FLOWER card


For my card, I used Altenew's Sophisticated Wreath Stamp Set & Die Set where I stamped the base of the wreath and added die cut flowers. For specific details on how I made this card, please check out my foleysfriend blog.

We'd love to see your "FLOWER" creations in our gallery this month.

Thanks for stopping by.

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Double Cherry Blossom

 Hello there,

Cindy here to share a Flower theme project.  


My journal page features the Altenew Stunning Sakura Complete Bundle, and an older set called Altenew Under The Cherry Blossom Tree.  Details could be found on my blog:  Escape To Stamping.

Our sponsor this month is Altenew, challenge theme is Flowers!


Altenew is generously giving a $50 gift card to their store as prize.  So come on over and play along.  Besides using any floral stamps and/or dies, remember to use your die cut machine in process in order to qualify (die cut and/or dry emboss).

See you in the challenge gallery!!


Sunday, December 3, 2023

Winner of the November Challenge


The winner of the November Challenge sponsored by Kat Scrappiness is: 
# 82 - Darlene P

Winner:  Be sure to contact Die Cut Divas at thedcdivas@gmail.com so we may send your email address to our sponsor.

The Die Cut Divas' favorites follow: 

Michelle had the hardest time choosing from all the fantastic entries, but eventually chose #90 Pam-

 

Cindy was impressed by #33 Karen Dunbrook's stunning snowflake!


Arlene couldn't get over how many wonderful cards there were and found it quite difficult to choose, but finally...
# 44 -  Pam Sparks


 Sue loved the creativity of #36 - Judy V using various die cuts to create a super cute place setting Turkey card.



 Our sponsor for the month of November was Kat Scrappiness  and they are offering a Kat Scrappiness gift package worth $100!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

  Unfortunately, due to high shipping cost, this prize could only be awarded to a winner (randomly selected) with a valid U.S. address.

Friday, December 1, 2023

Have a Wonderful Time of the Year with Altenew

 Have a Wonderful Time of the Year with Altenew

 

Established in April 2014, Altenew has quickly become a leader in the inspiration industry and continues to innovate and influence the world of paper crafts. Altenew strives to encourage crafters to express their own unique creativity through the art of paper crafting.

The Challenge for this month is: Flower(s).

The Prize from Altenew: $50 gift certificate

It's time to present our Divas with some inspiration for you.

Arlene says she doesn't DO flowers, but she does! She even made a second card on her blog at A Bit of This and That.


Cindy made a Christmas card using non-traditional Christmas stamps.


Michelle made a sympathy card-


Dawn used Ambridge Rose stamp and die set 






Come join the challenge!
The Die Cut Divas

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Saying Goodbye to Kat Scrappiness and a Big Thank You

Our sponsor is this month is Kat Scrappiness and they are offering a 

Kat Scrappiness gift package worth $100!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

  Unfortunately, due to high shipping cost, this prize can only be awarded to a winner (randomly selected) with a valid U.S. address.

Our challenge theme for November is: All About the Holidays
(that's ANY Holiday!).

 Today is the final day of the Die Cut Divas' challenge, so be sure to enter the challenge before 9:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time & use a die cut or embossing folder!

In honor of our sponsor and the people who participate in our challenges, we give you all a big THANKS!

Arlene made another card with the back of the cardstock panel she used here.  
Check it out at A Bit of This and That.



Sue N made this very Christmas-y card using Kat Scrappiness' Nativity Scene die
For details on how she created her card, check out her foleysfriend blog.


Linda used her new KS Snowflake Frame Backdrop die - so gorgeous!
See details & a bonus at Scrappin', Stampin', & Singin'.


Dawn has used Quilted Backdrop Die together with a little gnome from the Christmas Gnomes stamp set.  





Tuesday, November 28, 2023

A Little Extra With Kat Scrappiness

A Little Extra With Kat Scrappiness
 


  It's November with Kat Scrappiness

Our sponsor is this month is Kat Scrappiness, and they are offering a Kat Scrappiness gift package worth $100!  Unfortunately, due to high shipping cost, this prize could only be awarded to a winner (randomly selected) with a valid U.S. address.

Arlene is still in Kat Scrappiness mode and made some more cards.

Card 1


Card 2

Inside of Card 2


We all loved working with Kat Scrappiness products and creating some wonderful cards.
There's still more time to enter our challenge which closes on November 31st.


Saturday, November 25, 2023

Christmas Gnome

 Hi there.  


Our theme is  "Anything to do with Holidays (Any Holidays)-"  I've chosen to make a Christmas card. 


 I don't have any Kat Scrappiness stamps or dies so Arlene sent me some stamped and die cut.  This little gnome is from Christmas Gnome stamp set.  I coloured with him alcohol markers.  I used Gina K Master Layout dies to cut my red panel.  My pink arched die is from Hero Arts. My sentiment is from a Waffle Flower set.  A few die cut stars finished my card.  

Do come and join our challenge (here)

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Joy Tree

Hi all - Diva Linda here to share inspiration for our November All About the Holidays Challenge!

I'm featuring new-to-me dies by our wonderful November sponsor Kat Scrappiness. They have donated a fabulous prize package worth $100 to be awarded to our random winner from eligible  November entries (due to shipping costs - US address only - sorry).


You can find details and a bonus on my blog Scrappin', Stampin', & Singin'

That's it for today. Thanks for visiting and we hope to see you in the November Diva gallery by 9p PST on 11/30/23! Just remember to use a die cut or embossing folder in your design - use of Kat Scrappiness isn't required.

Linda & the Divas

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Merry Christmas Gnomies Card featuring Kat Scrappiness

  Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with this month's Die Cut Divas Challenge card.

Our sponsor is this month is Kat Scrappiness, and they are offering a Kat Scrappiness gift package worth $100!  Unfortunately, due to high shipping cost, this prize could only be awarded to a winner (randomly selected) with a valid U.S. address.


Our challenge theme for November is: All About the Holidays
(Any Holidays).

This is the card I created featuring the Christmas Gnomes Stamp Set. I went almost non-traditional colors. I added a bit of pink and a brighter green. I used a bit of my older stash with My Mind's Eye Christmas collection. I thought the trees pattern paper was perfect for this adorable gnome tangled in lights and ornaments.

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you found some inspiration!

Monday, November 13, 2023

An Ornamental Card

 

 It's November and a new challenge is here.

Our sponsor is this month is Kat Scrappiness, and they are offering a Kat Scrappiness gift package worth $100!  Unfortunately, due to high shipping cost, this prize could only be awarded to a winner (randomly selected) with a valid U.S. address.

Our challenge theme for November is: All About the Holidays
(Any Holidays). 

Here is my project-

This card came together so fast and easy! And the Ornament Strip Cover Plate Craft Die by Kat Scrappiness cut like a dream. For more information on this card, please join me at Just A Nutter Paper Crafter.

Make sure to enter our challenge for a chance at that great prize!

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Easter Blessings with Kat Scrappiness

Wait! What? Did I type, Easter? Really? Yup, I'm not a fan of winter. So, I'm just skipping ahead a few months (ok, more than a few). I guess, it's not even really winter yet. Backing up a bit, let's start at the beginning. For the month of November, we're sponsored by Kat Scrappiness who will be giving our winner a fabulous gift package, valued at $100. However, due to shipping costs, the winner must have a valid US mailing address. 


Our challenge this month is 

ALL ABOUT THE HOLIDAYS


So, you see, I just picked Easter! Here's my card


For my card, I used Kat Scrappiness' Layered Tulip Bouquet die set and Never Ending Oval Craft dies. For specific details on how I created my card, please check out my foleysfriend blog.

We'd love to see your Holiday creations in our gallery this month. This might be a great opportunity to work on your Christmas cards - or Easter cards, LOL!

Have a great, crafty day!

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Season's Tweetings

 Hello there,

Cindy here to share another holiday card (slimline protrait).  

November's challenge theme is:  Anything to do with Holidays (Any Holidays), and I picked Christmas.


On my card, I used:


These are all available at our November challenge sponsor Kat Scrappiness.  


Now, it's your turn.  Use your favorite stamps and dies, create a project with any holiday theme and link up to our November challenge gallery.

For more details of my card, please visit Escape To Stamping.

Have a wonderful day!

Friday, November 3, 2023

Winner of the October Die Cut Divas' Challenge


The Winner of the October challenge sponsored by Birch Press Design is

#24  Elle-Jeane 


Winner:  Be sure to contact Die Cut Divas at theddivas@gmail.com so we may send your email address to our sponsor.

The Die Cut Divas' favorites follow: 

Cindy really enjoys #18 Vicki's elegant silver wedding anniversary card.


Linda was awed by #95 Diny's gorgeous layered sewing box.


Michelle really likes Halloween cards-and just loved this one by #21 Jeanne-


Dawn loved this amazing wreath from #66 Betty 


Thanks to all our entries for October.... 110 in total and all winners in our eyes!