the cuttlebug spot: February 2009

Friday, February 27, 2009

Meet Boo

This die is approximately 4" x 4" and is compatible with the following machines: QuicKutz Revolution, Sizzix / Ellison Big Shot, BigKick, CuttleBug, SpellBinder Wizard and Accucut Zip'eMate. 100% guarantee that this die cuts on the above machines. Adapters may be required on some machines.

Made in the USA.

Hello everyone. I am very excited to introduce you today to a new friend. His name is Boo. I absolutely love this little guy. He is a die cut from a wonderful and innovative company; Go-Kreate. Boo is just one of their many dies that can be used in the Cuttlebug.

Go-Kreate even provides my little friend with many outfits. You simply must visit The Scrapping Cottage to see the selections. I know you will fall head over heels with these dies.

We will be showing you various creations made with Go-Kreate dies and our Cuttlebug here at The Cuttlebug Spot. If you are not following the Blog please sign up, you don't want to miss our new creations and prizes in the coming weeks.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Cute as a Button

Hello everyone. This week we continue our series of B challenges with buttons. I have never used so many buttons on a project so this was a challenge in itself. I love all our designer creations and I hope you will too.

This week you will notice I have added something new at the bottom of the post for everyone to use when posting your link to your creation. All you have to do is enter your name or blog name if you prefer in the first box then the link for your card. Thats it. You will then see your name added to the list of creations. This will make it so much easier for everyone to navigate to your blog and view your project. Please also remember to still post a comment, but no need to add the link in your comment again.

Our creations for Buttons

Nilda

Rheannon

Susan

Margie

Kathri n

Marcy

Lillie

Marci

Valerie

AnnCaryl

Jean

1. Margie
2. Susan (peebsmama)
3. Stef H
4. StephC
5. Chrissy C
6. Cheryl M
7. Aymee

8. Rebecca
9. Velta
10. Sonia Kertznus
11. mudmaven
12. Debbie Ritchie
13. Rose-Anne
14. Jan Matthews

15. Amber B
16. Isabelle
17. Sonia Kertznus
18. li-marie
19. ginny

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

New Design Team Members

Here are your new members. Originally, there were only going to be 3 new members added but we could not let all these talented ladies go, so our design team has grown to include nine new members. I am so thrilled to have them on the team. I hope that all visitors to our blog find inspiration here . Wether you are a brand new to Cuttlebug, or have had it for many years, Im sure you will see something you like.

Here is some brief info about our new members, please visit their blogs to see some of their outstanding work.

Marci

I'm married with 3 kids ages 20, 16, and 14. I work outside the home in the Human Resources Field. I have been crafting for years but when the kids were small I put it away. For the last 4 years I have gotten back into it and recently convereted my dining room into my craft studio. I call myself a jack of all trades, mistress of many because I enjoy scrapbooking, rubber stamping, card making, altering items, sewing, quiliting, and crocheting.

Marci's blog: Incredible Creatables

Valerie

My name is Valerie  as known as Poupetteval
 
I am 36 year old  and I live in the North of France with my DH Frédéric and my 2 children Lola and Jules
 
I  started  scrapbooking and cards  in  2005.  
My passion  ? stamps , inks  and my Cuttlebug  !!!!!
My job ?  i'm driving trains  ( yesssssssssssss !!! it's not a joke )
I love colouring cards with prismacolor pens but i'm going to buy  copic pens  much better ;)
I'm so happy to join cuttlebug spot  and can't wait to show you my cards
Valeri's blog: Poupetteval




Margie 

With 4 grown children and 3 grandchildren, I find all kinds of excuses to paper craft.  My passion is card making.  I find inspiration EVERYWHERE.  I love to challenge myself to make unique and memorable cards.  I have an enormous sense of humor and I think my cards are a reflection of that.  I am usually my biggest fan!  My Cricut and Cuttlebug are my dynamic duo!  I use them on almost everything I create.  I am beyond thrilled that Nilda has asked me to join her Design Team.  I am looking forward to the new challenges each week and I invite you all to play along!

Margie's blog: Bella Bug Creations 

 


 Steph

Hi ya'll!  I'm Steph, and I've been addicted to Paper Crafting for about 6 years now.  My boyfriend, Stephen, and I have two beautiful children, Sydney and Mikey.  We currently reside in the Dallas, TX area.  My love of all things crafty started at a young age.  I have always made my own personalized stationery, so when a friend introduced me to Paper Crafting, I was hooked immediately and I haven't looked back since!  I am very happy to be a part of the wonderful Cuttlebug Spot Design Team, and I look forward to the challenges, and creating some beautiful things for you to enjoy.  Happy crafting!  

Steph's Blog: Steph's Designs (Where'd All My Money Go?)




Sonia
Hi, my name is Sonia Kertznus, I was born and raced in Cali-Colombia, so my native language is Spanish. I moved to the USA 23 years ago. I am a SAHM of my 9 year old son, Steven and have been happily married for 10 years with Kenny, my soul mate and the love of my life.  We have 2 dogs, a long hair Chihuahua, Foxy, and a Basset Hound, Billy.  I live in farm land of Homestead Florida, just 5 minutes away from the Everglades and the exit to the Florida Keys. The most important thing in my life is my family and spending time with them, but in all my free time (and I have a lot of it) I scrapbook.  I have been scrap booking all my life, but started the right way and with the right stuff in 2006, ever since, I have become an avid cardmaker, stamper and everything crafty.  Other things I love to do are cooking, sewing and cleaning. Yes!, cleaning, believe it or not, I can't start my day if the house is not spotless.  I am thrilled to be part of The Cuttlebug Spot Design Team, and hope you join us in the weekly challenges..
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Sonia's blog : Scraps 4 Fun





Susan 

 I have been a crafter my whole life and have tried just about every craft there is. I started scrapbooking about 8 years ago and in 2004 I attended my first stamping party and I have been hooked ever since. I got my first introduction to Cuttlebug embossing when a friend sent me some embossed pieces of cardstock a couple of years ago. I thought, "What am I going to do with this bumpy paper?". Little did I know what an addiction these folders would end up being!
I've been married for almost 20 years. I don't have children, but I do have lots of cats. I work as an accountant at a small construction company. Besides crafting, I like to hike and do some birdwatching.

Susan's Blog:  Susan's Day off Creations







Angela 
My name is Angela Robledo. I live in South Florida and, am a SAHM of 
five children ages between 13 and 2. I have been married for 14 years 
to a wonderful loving husband, and have been stamping since December of
2006. I quickly became addicted to this wonderful craft and have been 
making cards since to give to family and friends. I am very excited to 
be able to join the team here on the Cuttlebug Spot and with each of 
you. Thank you for this exciting opportunity.
Angela's Blog: The Paper Gourmet


Aymee 

My name is Aymee Gandy a.k.a. Southernbellescrapper.  My husband, Brandon, and I are originally from Russellville, AL. We currently reside in Carlisle, PA due to his job. Brandon works for the railroad and I am a stay at home wife at the present. We currently do not have any children, but are looking forward to starting a family very soon. I began scrapbooking in my teens, but only became a hardcore fanatic within the previous year. I am in love with my Cricut Expression and my Cuttlebug. I enjoy creating layouts, cards, altered projects, and scrapbook sketches. I absolutely love anything and everything that has to do with scrapbooking. I scrapbook almost everyday. If you don't find me in my scraproom, you will find me online talking or obsessing over scrappy stuff. My scrapbook style is ever evolving and I am always up for new challenge. I maintain 2 blogs. One for my scrapbooking and one for my sketches. They are:
 
Aymee's Blog : A Scraphappy Southerbell



Donna 
I'm a SAHM to 2 kitties, Goliath and Jezebel and have been married 33 years to a wonderful guy who encourages and indulges my interests.  I began making cards in May 2008 with the purchase of aCricut Expression.  Visiting the Cricut message board I soon realized that the Cuttlebug was a must have.  I love the rich texture it gives to my projects and I use it alone as well as with my Cricut machine.

Donna's blog : Popsicle Toes

Monday, February 16, 2009

Winner of Celebrate Love challenge

Here is our Winner... Marcelle, this card is elegant, classy, and simply gorgeous . The colors and dimension are just perfect.

Thank you for paritcipating ... please send me an email with your addr to claim your prize

You can visit Marcelle's blog at Stamping Thyme

challenge # 18: Bring on the Bling

Good morning everyone, for the next 3 weeks we will be doing challenges that begin with the letter B.... this week its Bling. I cant wait to see all the shimmer, you can use rhinestones, glitter, foil paper, pearlized paper, etc . As always have fun and post a comment with a link your creations.

Nilda

Kathrin

Rheannon

Lillie

Marci

AnnCaryl

Jean

Sunday, February 15, 2009

New Design team members

...have been chosen.. I cant wait to introduce you to them. Thank you all that applied. I appreciate your interest and support. I also hope that you continue to visit and join in the challenges.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Embossing with Fiskars plates and cuttlebug

Monday, February 9, 2009

Challenge #17 : Celebrate Love

Good morning. Today marks the end of our Valentines theme challenges. I hope that everyone enjoyed them. I know we enjoyed every one's great work every week. This week we are celebrating Love by challenging you to make a project with the word "love" in it. I hope the everyone has a wonderful week and a wonderful Valentines Day. Celebrate and remember to tell those that are dear to you how much you love them. I would also like to welcome back our DT member, AnnCaryl, you were missed.

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Thank you to everyone that has submitted for the DT member open call. I will be announcing the new members on the 15th. Lots of talent out there. I wish I could have everyone.

***************This weeks prize for best card***********

Our creations

Nilda

Jean

AnnCaryl

Marcy

Rheannon

Lillie

Kathrin

Donna (guest designer)

Your Creations

Barbara(Hunnybunnycards)

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Open Call ... New Design Team members* closed**

I am looking for 3 more members to join our wonderful team here at The Cuttlebug Spot.

We post challenges on a weekly basis, you need to be able to meet the deadline for projects. I give ample time to get them in. I suggest that you have at least 5 different embossing folders if not more. You need to have a blog so that you can post your creations and inspiration and/or any tutorials you would like to share. If you are interested please follow the instructions below to be considered.... super easy

I need you to send me an email with the following information to nrocke1@msn.com

1. Your best project that describes your style using the cuttlebug

2. How many folders do you have

3. What is your favorite technique using the cuttlebug

4. How long can you serve on the DT

5. A link to your blog

New members will be announced on February 15th. Good Luck

Challenge # 16 :Sweet Child

We are continuing out Valentine's Day theme. If you participated in last week's challenge, you should have a card for your significant other, but what about that wonderful child in your life? Mine have been driving me bananas, (see my card below) ...they have been ill with colds and ear infections. It has been a very busy week . I hope it gets better.

This week the challenge is to make a Valentine's Day card for that sweet child in your life. We cant wait to see what you do. Please remember to leave a comment and a link to where we can see your creations.

Design Team Projects.

Nilda