Enjoy the little things

 Hi,

It's Cindy here sharing a card created for June's challenge theme: Anything Goes.

The focal elements are die cut using Simon Says Stamp Poised Primula Wafer Thin Die.  I so enjoyed making this one, there is no elaborate supplies, no complicated techniques, just simple die cut, ink, and a bit of stenciling.  To see the other supplies used, visit Escape To Stamping.

This month at Die Cut Divas, there is no official sponsor, but there is a challenge prize - $25 gift card to Whimsy Stamp donated by the design team.  

I hope I'll see you in the challenge gallery.  Remember to use die cut(s) and/or dry embossing on your project to qualify for the prize drawn.  Happy crafting!

May's Challenge Winner Revealed

Poppy Stamps is offering a $20 gift card to their store as the 
May 2026 challenge prize.

$20 gift card, US address only

The Winner of the Die Cut Divas' challenge
is #29 Mamaw Cindy

 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:

Linda loved the jumbo sentiment letters with party icons by #20 Inkami!

Cindy was quite intrigued by #49 Debbie M's fun fold card.

Arlene Loved the way Carrie hid her sentiment behind the flap on the upper left side and the beautiful coloring of these flowers with her stencil.

Sue N loved #33 - Lia's card. She loved the texture of the hillside and the colorful hot air balloons.

June is an Anything Goes Month with Die Cut Divas

Welcome to our June challenge, Anything Goes.  

This month we do not have an official sponsor, but we are still offering a challenge prize.  One of our Divas won a $25 gift card to Whimsy Stamps and wishes to pass it on.

Remember to use die cuts and/or dry embossing in your creation process.

Now let's see what the Divas have created for you.

Cindy made a card in the shape of an apron.

Arlene thinks these bees are cute and thought an encouraging card for a guy would be fine.

Michelle loves muscle cars!

 

Annie went with a Halloween card

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Celebrating with Poppystamps!

Hi crafty friends! Diva Linda here with inspiration for our May Challenge:

 🎉 🎉 🎉CELEBRATIONS 🎉 🎉 🎉

There are so many celebrations in our lives - just be sure to state which one you're using, if it's not obvious. Examples: Birthday, Anniversary, Wedding, Graduation, Christmas - the list is long! 

We have the wonderful Poppystamps as this month's sponsor. They will be giving our randomly selected winner a $20 gift card (sorry - only those with US addresses are eligible).

I'm celebrating with a birthday card today:

Poppystamps Brilliant Birthday Balloons

& Happy Birthday Streamer Script

You can find details and bonus cards on my personal blog HERE.

Now, let's see what you make! Just upload to our May Gallery by 9pm Pacific Time on May 31st. Be sure to use the Celebrations theme, plus include a die cut &/or embossing folder in your design. All brands welcome but the team is loving our Poppystamps!!

Thanks for visiting!

Linda & the Divas

Celebrating a new mom

 Hello everyone,

It's Cindy here.  I am sharing a Mother's Day card created for a new mom in the family.

The card base is Poppystamps Fern and Daisy Pop Up Easel card, it was sent to me by a dear teamie and I have kept it safe in my treasure bin, but today is the day to use it.  😉

I first did a light wash of watercolor on the detail panel, then I use an inking tool to add layers of distress inks and ink blended the oval center.  Then I gold heat embossed the sentiment on the top oval piece.  I assembler the card base and adhere the focal element using foam adhesive.

The focal element is Poppystamps Nordic Spectacular Butterfly I die cut using both pattern paper and a ivory shimmery color paper.  

For the stopper, I used clear seal wax and Spellbinders Butterfly Mini Wax Seal stamp.

For detail supply list, please visit me at Escape To Stamping.

Our May sponsor is Poppystamps and it's all about Celebrations this month.

The challenge prize is a $20 gift card will be made from those with US addresses only.  Now it's your turn, take your favorite craft supply and make a paper craft project following the challenge theme, and use your die cut machine in the process.  Please state what you're celebrating in your description, preferably next to the link back to our blog.  I look forward to seeing your creations the challenge gallery. 

Happy crafting!

April Winner for Die Cut Divas Reveal

 Our Winner and Divas' Favorites

Altenew will present a $30 gift card to the winner of this months challenge at Die Cut Divas.

The Winner of the Die Cut Divas' challenge is
# 56 Bunny

 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 chose #59 Trina lovely lemonade stand card!

 

  Linda loved the sweet bluebells & pansies by #60 Loopyloo.

Sue N love this intergalactic card by #89 - Carrianne Banul. The background is stunning and those alligator astronauts are so fun!

Arlene chose #82 - Lolli who submitted the card on the right to Die Cut Divas, but I wanted to show both of her cards using the same image.

Cindy loves how #90 Barbara Campell did the partial cut on her cards.

Thanks to all who participated, it was difficult to choose a favorite.  See you again in the next one!

The Beginning of May With Poppy Stamps

  May Sponsor: Poppy Stamps

It's all about Celebrations this month

Birthdays, Christmas, Retirement. Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, House warmings, Hanukkah, Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, Ramadan, Holi, Day of the Dead, Passover, Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras, Oktoberfest, Independence days, Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve, Labor Day, Parties, and Parades.

Please state the celebration so we don't have to guess what it is.

If we can't tell what the celebration is, we'll have to leave you out of the draw.

The Drawing of a $20 gift card will be made from those with US addresses only. 

Let's see what the design team created for you.

Cindy's celebrating parenthood.

Arlene needed a birthday card this month so she chose a color combo of navy blue, yellow and white.  As you can see, she left the door open for business - cakes in the window - ahhh - a bakery.

 

Michelle is ready for Mothers Day!

 

Annie created a funny birthday card.

 

 

 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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April's Challenge with Altenew as Our Sponsor

 April Sponsor: Altenew,

Altenew will present a $30 gift card to the winner of this months challenge at Die Cut Divas.

Be sure to enter your project by 9:00 p.m. Pacific time tonight. 

The Challenge is to make an Anniversary or Birthday Card. 

Remember to use a die-cut or dry embossed item in your submission.

Arlene created an Anniversary card with these lovely flowers on a red arch die-cut which seems to create nice sharp contrast.

 Sue N. created this Anniversary card using Altenew's Bold Bouquet bundle. For specifics on how she put the card together, check out her foleysfriend blog

Linda made a birthday card using Tiny Sentiments: Wishing & Garden Picks.

You can find details and bonuses HERE.

 Dawn was lucky to get hold of the Lush Botanicals: African Daisy 3D Embossing Folder & Die Set from the April release. 

Birthday Gladiolus Flowers

Hi crafty friends - I'm here with inspiration for our April Die Cut Diva Challenge - Anniversary or Birthday Cards. We're delighted to be celebrating Altenew's 11th birthday with them; they have donated a $30 gift card to our random April winner. Thanks Altenew!

Here's my card filled with Gladiolus flowers - I didn't know before Googling but they are called the flower of gladiators for their sword-like leaves.

Altenew Craft-A-Flower Gladiolus

Altenew's Gladiolus set falls into the Key Hole system of dies. It makes the die cuts so easier to assemble! You can see details and bonus cards on my blog HERE.

Thanks for stopping by and we hope to see you in the April Gallery! Remember 4 cards max and be sure to include a die cut &/or embossing folder in your birthday or anniversary card design!

Linda & the Divas

Heart Shape Shaker Anniversary card

 Hello,

It's Cindy here sharing another Anniversary/Birthday theme project.

My card feature Altenew Mini Delight: Expressions Of The Heart Stamp & Die set.  

Our sponsor this month is Altenew, and the challenge prize is $30 gift card to their store.  April is their anniversary month, let's celebrate together!

Grab your favorite supplies and join in the challenge.  Make sure your project follows the challenge theme, and use at least one die cut and/or dry embossing on your project. For full details, check the Contest Rules page (2nd tab from the left on top).

For detail supplies I used on my card, visit Escape To Stamping.

I'll see you in the challenge gallery.  Happy crafting!

The Winner of our March Challenge

Our Winner and Divas' Favorites

Gina K Designs is offering a $25 gift card to their store as the
March 2026 challenge prize.

The Winner of the Die Cut Divas' challenge is #101, Cindy Beach

Forgive Arlene for capturing the wrong card for the winner.  The winner is indeed Cindy Beach and I've put Cindy's card in this winner's spot.

 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:

Linda loved the beautiful Easter card by #40 Greta H!

Michelle loved all the texture on #103 Marjetice-

 

 

Cindy love the combination of cross-stitch and card making by #108 Karen Letchworth.

Sue N's choice is #89 - Kathy Schweinfurth. She loved the pretty daffodils, so typically symbolic of Spring flowers.

Arlene  loved the cute dog with embossed "fur".which was so cute.  Her choice is #111 Lia

It's Time to Welcome Altenew This Month

 April Sponsor: Altenew,

Altenew will present a $30 gift card to the winner of this months challenge at Die Cut Divas.

 

The Challenge is to make an Anniversary or Birthday Card. 

It's Altenew's 12th anniversary this year, so let's celebrate with them.

Remember to use die-cuts and/or dry embossed item in your submission.

Our Divas would like to start off the challenge with encouragement and a few projects.

Cindy wants to celebrate with cookies.

Michelle wants roses to celebrate with!

Arlene celebrated with tangerines.  LOL

Annie created this floral birthday card.

 

Come join us and celebrate birthdays and anniverseries.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter