Animation Domination--Challenge #12

Hi Cut It Up Fans!

For the Design Team Call, click HERE
Design Team Call is now closed.  Check back next Thursday to meet the new team!

Happy Friday!
Thank you all for playing along with us for Challenge #11...Love is in the Air.
We always look forward to visiting each of your blogs and taking a look at all the wonderful creations that you submit.

The winner picked by Random.org for the Challenge #11 prize is:

37. Sarah M.

Congrats!!
Please email us with your mailing address so we can get your prize out to you.
  (Please be sure to contact us by Wed. Feb. 20, 2013 or prize will be forfeited)

The design team once again had the very difficult task of picking three projects for the
"Top Cut"
The top cuts in no particular order are:
#4. Saundra
#12. Tara
&
#44. Scrapping Girl

Congrats ladies!!
Please feel free to grab the button below and proudly display it on your blogs.

Now onto Challenge #12

"Animation Domination"

Create a project that showcases an animated character. (ie. Hello Kitty, Batman, Winnie The Pooh, Spongebob, etc.) and you must also use a die cut!

Challenge runs from  Feb. 8, 2013 and ends Feb. 20, 2013 (noon EST)

Here is some design team inspiration for you.
(click on each designers name to be taken to their blogs)

Jennifer

Janis

Kimberly

Karen

Stacey

Nicole

Anita

Evelyn

Jamie

Prize:
One lucky participant will win the following:

Random.org will choose the prize winner from ALL ELIGIBLE entries.

The Design Team will be picking their favorites for the "Top Cut" and those winners will receive a button to proudly display on their blog.

Challenge is open to any resident of the US and Canada.

Some friendly reminders about our challenges:

Project must follow the theme of the challenge AND include a die-cut

Only one entry per person.

You can read more about our rules on this post.

Thanks for stopping by!

We look forward to seeing what you create :)

Cut it Up Challenges Design Team Call!!

Welcome to Cut It Up Challenges Design Team Call!

We are looking for a few people who love to craft using die cuts (Manual and Electronic) and of course blog about it!

These include but are not limited to-

Cricut

Silhouette

Big Shot

Cuttlebug

Any other electronic & standard die cutting machines.

All craft levels are welcome to apply!

Submissions will be taken until February 20.

Successful applicants will be notified through

 e-mail by: February 25th

Design Team will be announced: February 28th

First Challenge: March 8th

Sound like something you would love to be a part of?

Please include in your application:

-Name and E-mail Address

-Link to your Blog

-List of Current and Past Design Teams

(Design Team experience NOT required!)

- A photo of two different types of projects that you feel best showcases your style

(These could be a card and a layout or a card and an altered item, etc. As long as they are two different types of projects) These projects can be current or past projects.

-Tell us about yourself and why you would like to be a part of this new Design Team in a short paragraph.

Please put "Design Team Call" in the subject line and send to Evelyn at: cutitupchallenges@gmail.com

This call is open for US and Canada residents only!

The Design Team will be required to:

-Be an active craft blogger for a minimum of 6 months

-Willing to complete a project - Card, Scrapbook layout, 3D Project, etc. twice a month

- Occasionally use stamped or digital images.

-Comment on challenge entries.

-The challenges will be every other Friday starting March 8, 2013.

-Can have more than one post on a Design Team posting day, just with a link on the top of other posts.

-This is a 3 month term from March 8th - May 31st.

What to expect from Cut It Up:

-Although this is not a paying gig we can help spread the word about your crafting/cardmaking/scrapbooking awesomeness!!

- A Design Team button for your blog.

- A link on the Cut It Up Blog to your blog along with your Bio.

-All of the challenges will be given to you at the start of your 3 month term so that you have plenty of time to work on them whenever you have the chance.

-A private Facebook group for Design Team members only.

-Experience, inspiration, and the chance to be on an amazing team.

We can't wait to hear from you and are excited to add new members to our Design Team!

Good luck to everyone!!

Love Is In The Air--Challenge #11

Hi Cut It Up Fans!!
Thank Goodness its Friday, right?
I hope everyone has some crafting plans this weekend.
Thank you to all those who played along with us for Challenge #10!
We really enjoyed all the projects, seeing what was *New* for everyone and the inspiration shared with us!

Challenge #10 Random.org Prize winner is:

#9. Sandra Merritt

 Congrats!
please e-mail us with your mailing address so we can get your prize out to you.
(Winner has until February 6th, 2013 to contact us or else the prize will be forfeited)

The design team had the difficult task once again to pick their top 3 projects for the
"Top Cut"

The top 3 cuts in no particular order are:
#4 Karen H.
#16 Larelyn
&
#19 Christy Skinner

Congrats ladies!
Please feel free to grab the button below and proudly display it on your blogs.

Now onto Challenge #11
"Love Is In The Air"
Create a Valentine's day project that includes a die cut.

The project can be a card, layout, 3-D item, altered item, etc.

The challenge will run from January 25th, 2013 to  February 6th, 2013 (12pm EST). 

Here's some Design Team Inspiration:
(click on each designers name to be taken to their blog)


Jamie

Evelyn

Jennifer

Janis

Kimberly

Karen

Stacey

Nicole

Anita

Prize:
One lucky participant will win the following

Random.org will choose the prize winner from ALL ELIGIBLE entries.

The Design Team will be picking their favorites for the "Top Cut" and those winners will receive a button to proudly display on their blog.

Challenge is open to any resident of the US and Canada.

Some friendly reminders about our challenges:

Project must follow the theme of the challenge AND include a die-cut

Only one entry per person.

You can read more about our rules on this post.

Thanks for stopping by!

We look forward to seeing what you create :)

In With The New--Challenge #10

Hi Cut It Up Fans!
Happy Friday!
Thank you all so much for playing along with us for challenge #9!
We always love stopping by your blogs and seeing what you create for our challenges.

The winner picked by random.org for the challenge #9 prize is:

#4 Gail Scott

Congrats Gail!

Please email us your mailing address so we can get that prize out to you.
(Winner has to contact us by Jan. 23, 2013 or prize will be forfeited)

Once again, the design team had the difficult task of picking their top 3 projects for the 
"Top Cut"
The top cuts in no particular order are:

#1 Karen Marshall
#5 Amy L.
&
#9 Katy D

Congrats ladies!
Please feel free to grab the button below and proudly display it on your blogs

Now onto Challenge #10
"In With The New"
Create a paper project with a new crafty item that you got for the holidays. 
Didn't get any crafty items? No worries, use something from your stash that you bought and have not used yet.  Must use a die cut.
Please include what your new item is in your blog post.

Challenge runs from Jan. 11, 2013 to Jan. 23, 2013 (noon EST)

Here is some design team inspiration for you along with a brief description of their new item(s).
(click on each designers name to be taken to their blogs)

Anita
new Cars cricut cartridge and new paper trimmer

Jamie
new embossing folders

Evelyn
new teddy bear parade cricut cartridge

Jennifer
new pirates and mermaids cricut cartridge

Janis
new twine, flowers and chipboard bird

Kimberly
new embossing folder

Karen
new paper pad and spellbinder die

Stacey
new embossing folder

Nicole
new spellbinder die and new paper

Prize:
One lucky participant will win the following prize:

Random.org will choose the prize winner from ALL ELIGIBLE entries.

The Design Team will be picking their favorites for the "Top Cut" and those winners will receive a button to proudly display on their blog.

Challenge is open to any resident of the US and Canada.

Some friendly reminders about our challenges:

Project must follow the theme of the challenge AND include a die-cut

Only one entry per person.

You can read more about our rules on this post.

Thanks for stopping by!

We look forward to seeing what you create :)

Out with the "Old"- Challenge #9

Hi Cut It Up Fans!
Happy Friday!
Thank you for playing along with us for Challenge #8!
We had some pretty amazing projects!!
We always enjoy seeing all the inspiration and creativity!

The winner picked by Random.org for the Challenge #8 prize is:

1. Crystal

Congrats!
please e-mail us with your mailing address so we can get your prize out to you.
(Winner has until January 9th , 2013 to contact us or else the prize will be forfeited)

The design team had the difficult task once again to pick their top 3 projects for the
"Top Cut"
The top 3 cuts in no particular order are:
#4. Patti Johnson
#9. Yvonne Morentin
&
#10. Karen Marshall

Congrats ladies!
Please feel free to grab the button below and proudly display it on your blogs

Now on to challenge #9

"Out With The Old"

Create a paper project that that reuses something from the house that you typically would not use in your papercrafting.  (ie. A pendant from an old necklace, the acetate backing from a sticker sheet, fabric from some old clothing, etc) 

Must also use a die cut.

Please include what you reused on your project in your post.

Challenge will run from Dec. 28, 2012 to Jan. 9, 2013 (noon EST)

Some of our team members are on vacation this challenge
 to enjoy some time with their family and friends but don't worry, they will be back for the next challenge :) 

Here is some design team inspiration for you along with a brief description of what they reused
(click on each designers name to be taken to their blogs)

 Stacey
used unwanted earrings for her flowers

Anita
used ribbon from gift bags from her daughter's baby shower

Evelyn
 used Felt bumpers

Janis
used paper towel rolls & scrap fabric

Karen
 Reused some gift packaging for the sparkly hearts


Kimberly
used soda can tab




Prize:
One lucky participant will win the following prize:

Random.org will choose the prize winner from ALL ELIGIBLE entries.

The Design Team will be picking their favorites for the "Top Cut" and those winners will receive a button to proudly display on their blog.

Challenge is open to any resident of the US and Canada.

Some friendly reminders about our challenges:

Project must follow the theme of the challenge AND include a die-cut

Only one entry per person.

You can read more about our rules on this post.

Thanks for stopping by!

We look forward to seeing what you create :)

Enter you project here:

White Elegance--Challenge #8

Hi Cut It Up Fans!
Happy Friday!
Thank you all so much for playing along with us for Challenge #7!
We love it when you play along and share your creativity with us :)

The winner picked by Random.org for the Challenge #7 prize is:

#9 Kim Hill

Congrats!
please e-mail us with your mailing address so we can get your prize out to you.
(Winner has until Dec.26, 2012 to contact us or else the prize will be forfeited)

The design team had the difficult task once again to pick their top 3 projects for the
"Top Cut"

The top 3 cuts in no particular order are:
#6. cricutalltime
# 15. Jessica
& 
#16. abusybee

Congrats ladies!
Please feel free to grab the button below and proudly display it on your blogs

Now onto Challenge #8

White Elegance!

We want to see your projects that include a die cut and are all white except for a small touch of ONE other color.

The project can be a card, layout, 3-D item, altered item, etc.

The challenge will run from 

Dec.14, 2012 to Dec. 26, 2012 (12pm EST).

Here is some Design Team Inspiration:

(click on each designers name to be taken to their blog)

Karen

Kimberly

Nicole

Stacey

Anita

Brenda

Evelyn

Jamie

Janis

Jennifer

Challenge #8 Prize:
One lucky winner will win the following:

Random.org will choose the prize winner from ALL ELIGIBLE entries.

The Design Team will be picking their favorites for the "Top Cut" and those winners will receive a button to proudly display on their blog.

Challenge is open to any resident of the US and Canada.

Some friendly reminders about our challenges:

Project must follow the theme of the challenge AND include a die-cut

Only one entry per person.

You can read more about our rules on this post.

Thanks for stopping by!

We look forward to seeing what you create :)

Link up your project here: