Catching Up and The Cuttlebug Spot cards

I've been pretty hit and miss with the last 2 months of projects at The Cuttlebug Spot with our move. I thought I'd blog a quick re-cap for those that don't know where I've disappeared to and post a few cards that I made in the process after they were due of course!


We've lived in Portland, Oregon for the past 7 years. The end of May I had a potential oppertunity open up in our home town Sandpoint, Idaho. I was a little leary as it is a small town but we've wanted to move back for quite some time now. Anyhow... my hubby and I talked it over and decided if we could find a good lead at least for him we should have faith and move forward. He made one phone call and got the position he was inquiring about working from home in Sandpoint! Seriously it was nearly too much to take but we knew it must be "to be" and hit the ground running.

June 1st was our date when everything came together. We gave notices at our current jobs, child care, etc and started packing. My last day of work was June 12th. I flew out that night for my first business trip for 4 days, returned home to pack and load the truck only 3 days later. We did it though! We didn't have housing arranged but knew it would fall in to place. I started my new job June 22nd, we moved into our house the following week and haven't stopped since.


Back to scrappin! My room is still mostly boxes but I have kept out or found my core goodies to play with. Finding my cuttlebug plates was the biggest job. I had help packing the final boxes in my craft room for the move. My step dad, bless his heart, obviously didn't know what these babies were for as they were packed in 4 different boxes. It is all together now though. I have also found my camera :) and I have internet too :) (I know... that is big girl stuff, LOL) It feels like we might just be 'moved' now, mostly anyways.



I certainly haven't kept up with all the past challenges but I have 4 to post here. I look forward to getting back in the groove and creating / sharing with you all again regularly!


Challenge 34 ~ Anniversary Card

Challenge 36 ~ Celebrate Summer / Schools Out

**I can't find the following pics at the moment. I'll have to retake them and post tomorrow :) A minor glitch to blogging... invisible photos :)

Challenge 37 ~ Celebrate Your Country

Challenge 39 ~ The Inside Counts

Happy Love Day

Valentine's Day has come and gone but I have one more pic to post! I love this Tilda image. I know she is holding shortbread but it is perfect for Valentines or other holiday's as well. I made several of these cards for a card front swap on the Cricut MB. This little set was a sweet treat for a co-worker. Just a 'lil something for a crafter on Happy Love Day!

Stamps: Magnolia- Tilda with Shortbread colored with prisma color pencils & Studio G

Cricut: Tags, Bags, Boxes and More for the goodie bag and Plantin Schoolbook for the hearts

Cuttlebug: A2- Heart block and Swiss Dots, Border- With Love

Martha Stewart Border Punch

Bazzill cardstock and Cloud Nine printed paper

Misc: Brad, ribbon and Silver glitter gel pen

The Cuttlebug Spot ~ Challenge 15 & 16

Happy Monday everyone~ it is refreshing to have a new week start for me. I have a bit of catching up to do for the last 2 crazy weeks!

Last week at The Cuttlebug Spot we made cards for our sweeties... My husband and I have never really made Valentines Day a special one for us, so this card was tough to create. I wanted to keep it sort of masculine with a bit of lovey colors in there too! I adore this quote tag and paper and thankfully the cuttlebug folders were disigned in my favor, LOL. This is what I came up with...

Cuttlebug folders: A2~ Hearts and Floral Fantasy
Paper:
Metal embellishment is Making Memories

Now to current projects, we've made a card for the little ones in our lives this week. Again... troubled to get the love card made for my little man. I adore the animals embossing set, and I let Liam pick out all the paper. With his little bit of help here is what I put together. I think it is cute but not so sure it is 'the one' for him :). I need a little girl in my house stat! LOL

Let us see what you create at The Cuttlebug Spot. The other DT cards are awesome~ stop by and have a look :)

Cuttlebug folders: A2~ Tiny Bubbles, 4pk~ Animals

The Cuttlebug Spot ~ Challenge 14

It's our 2nd week of Valentines Day card themes at The Cuttlebug Spot... this week is a color challenge to make your card without any red or pink.

This week's challenge is sponsored by Kathrin, one of our talented DT members. The winner of best card will be able to chose a personalized stamp from http://www.stempel-phantasien.de/ from the catergory "Stempelmanufaktur" This is a sample of one of the many stamps there. Check out her site and the possibilites to choose from! Too fun :)

My card this week was cut using Cricut Wild Cards cartridge. I am loving this cartridge but only just learning how to use it. This card turned out cute and very simple... something good but also leaving a little to be desired for me. I embossed it with Cuttlebug's A2 Spots and Dots folder.

The Cuttlebug Spot ~ Challenge 13

It's the season of love at The Cuttlebug Spot~ stop by our blog and check out the other DT cards. They're great and there's a fun prize for your card submission. The next few weeks we'll be making cards with Valentines Day in mind. This week our theme is "Have A Heart". Make a card using a heart somewhere on the card, and cuttlebug of course! I had sooooo much fun with this card. I love this Magnolia stamp. She is just adorable with her little heart cookie. I fell in love with the Martha Stewart punch the moment I saw it and knew it would be the perfect fit as well. It's great when each piece goes together! Thanks for stopping by!

Cricut Cartridge~ Storybook
Cuttlebug Border~ With Love
Magnolia~ Tilda With Gingerbread
Martha Stewart punch
Paper is Basic Grey: Urban Prairie and Me and My Big Ideas