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Monday, November 18, 2013

Challenge #23: Christmas--Not A Card


CHRISTMAS--NOT A CARD

If we receive at least 10 entries, the prize for this challenge will be a $5 Gift Certificate for SVG files from the Creative Pointe's ON LINE STORE.
You'll find over 150 SVG files/sets available for all your paper crafting projects.
If we have less than 10 entries, the winner will receive this SVG set  CHRISTMAS TREES.  Winner will be randomly chosen from all submissions.

One extra special entry will receive the"Creative Choice" button.

Ready for some inspiration? Let's take a look at what the Design Team created using SVG diecuts.


Cindy created this charger plate using one of her new charger files.  She says:  "Chargers seem to be THE thing this holiday season so I used the Reindeer Charger file to easily put this one together using vinyl.  Click over to my blog for the assembly details and a look at the other charger files available."  Cindy's blog:  The Creative Pointe

Carolyn created a hanging box using the Poinsettia file.  She says:  "The box and poinsettia were cut out using the Silhouette Cameo and the sentiment is print and cut.  The paper is Christmas wrapping paper that I 'ironed' to freezer paper and cut out.  Come on over to my blog for more details on how I created this."  Carolyn's blog:  Granny Ma's Creative Blog

Ruth created a cute scrapbook layout using the Gingerbread Set.  She says:  "Give me a challenge to create something for Christmas that's not a card and give me fun SVG cutting files (like the Gingerbread Set from The Creative Pointe) and you've got me creating a scrapbook layout with my little cuties from back when they were little(r) and cuter! I hope you enjoy and I hope you'll join in with this fun challenge!"  Ruth's blog:  

Shelissa created this sparkly, personalized ornament by altering the stocking from the Christmas Set Two.   She says:  "It’s that time of year when we shop for or create projects with the ones we love.  This ornament is one that you can get creative with and it’s for all ages. I used my Pazzles Inspiration die cutting machine to cut out the stocking and then decorated with copper embossing powder, a copper brad and gold twine."  Get all the details on Shelissa's blog:  Shelissa's Craft Studio

Carmen is getting herself organized with this awesome notebook.  She says:  "This challenge I made a list notebook for Christmas organization. Christmas is just around the corner and if you are like me I haven’t even begun to think about it.  I used Cindy’s Elf Trio file . It worked really well for this project.  It shows how busy I will be in the coming weeks.  Please see my blog for more information on how I put this organizer together."  Carmen's blog:  Carmen's Creations

Vicki created an ornament to hold memories.  She says:  "I was inspired by a Pinterest project for my design team project.  My grandmother's vintage sequins are at the heart of this shabby chic ornament.  Visit my blog to see how I used The Creative Pointe's "Joy Ornament" SVG file to create this precious Christmas keepsake."  Vicki's blog:  Paper Squirrel

 
Octavia created two lovely projects.  She says:  "I took the Christmas Set Two and made ornaments!  For the round ornament, I cut it four times, folded each one in half, and stuck them back to back for dimension. Finishing it off with some Stickles on each side. For the stocking, I cut the bottom layer once and the top layers twice (remember to flip one) so that it would be double sided. Finishing it off with some liquid applique` for the top of the stocking and tinted gel puffy paint for accent."  Octavia's blog:  T's Corner For Scrappin'

Tina created this super two page layout.  She says:  "I used the Christmas Set Two for this 2-page scrapbook layout. The set had a cute ornament and stocking that I used for the border along both pages. I used them to mimic decorating the tree with hanging along the glittery silver trim. I pulled out my trusty box of stashed Christmas papers to create the die-cuts. I found just the right green, red and a diagonal striped paper for the die-cuts. For more details and more pictures of the layout you’ll find them at my blog."  Tina's blog:  Tina's Scrap Corner

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU ENTER THE CHALLENGE:
Please make sure that you follow our very simple rules to enter this challenge.  
You MUST use a SVG or similiar electronic cutting file in your project.  CRICUT CARTRIDGE ONLY ENTRIES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.  Please make sure that you mention somewhere in your post what part of your project was created with a cutting file.  Entries that do not fit this basic requirement will be deleted.
Please see "Challenge Rules" tab for more info...





Challenge #22: Winner

We received 11 fabulous entries for this challenge.  Please click on all the creator's links for a closer look.  Thanks to those who entered and be sure to click on the "HOME" button for details on the current Challenge, which will always be the top post.

Challenge #22:  THANKSGIVING
randomly drawn winner of the $5 SVG Gift Certificate
is
#2 Heather A Hudson

Congratulations!
Please email Cindy at creative@avci.net to claim your Gift Certificate.

While I love all the great projects everyone is submitting, you are making my job of choosing a "Creative Choice"  SO hard!   lol  Keep it up creative cutters...I'll survive!!  
So while they were all awesome, this Challenge's "Creative Choice" is   
#8  Karen @ Misplaced Mojo
Karen's darling place cards are so well done!  Each little character is super cute and I'll bet her Thanksgiving table will be very inviting with these at everyone's place.  Great job Karen!!  Please grab the button above and display with pride on your blog.


Monday, November 4, 2013

Challenge #22: Thanksgiving


THANKSGIVING

If we receive at least 10 entries, the prize for this challenge will be a $5 Gift Certificate for SVG files from the Creative Pointe's ON LINE STORE.
You'll find over 150 SVG files/sets available for all your paper crafting projects.
If we have less than 10 entries, the winner will receive this SVG set: THANKSGIVING--SET 2.  Winner will be randomly chosen from all submissions.

One extra special entry will receive the"Creative Choice" button.

Ready for some inspiration? Let's take a look at what the Design Team created using SVG diecuts.
Vicki created this lovely Thanksgiving card.  She says:  "I love silhouettes...so elegant and timeless!  This silhouette pilgrim couple is on their way to gather with friends and family for the first Thanksgiving. The lovely pilgrim pair is from The Creative Pointe's 'Thanksgiving Set 1'.  I also cut some pretty paper leaves using The Creative Pointe's 'Fall Leaves'.  Get the details and more photos at my blog."  Vicki's blog:  Paper Squirrel

Carolyn created an awesome Autumn Mini-Album using the Fall Set .  She says:  "The Autumn banner is the cover for the album.  I added leaves and a basket full of leaves from the file.  Page two features a border of leaves, along with two leaves on the corner edge of the paper.  I created page three by welding pumpkins from the same file, then added the overlay on top.  Love those pumpkins.  Page four has another border of leaves welded to the bottom edge and the leaves copied and placed on top.  Another basket on the edge--which is empty because it's waiting to be filled with leaves.  Page five has Cindy's Indian Corn  file welded along the right edge of the page.  The final picture is of the mini-album put together with a big eyelet (found in the sewing section at Wal-mart) and a book ring. If families go on hayrides or to a pumpkin farm, this would make a great mini-album to display pictures of your fun day.  I have a total of 10 pages, including the front and back cover, but more pages can be added as needed."  Carolyn's blog:  Granny Ma's Creative Blog

Cindy created a Thanksgiving card full of texture.  She says:  "This card features three maple leaves from the Fall Leaves set and a layer of designer paper cut from Arty Accents file.  Visit my blog and I'll give you the details on how I created all the different textures feature on this card."  Cindy's blog:  The Creative Pointe

Carmen also created a lovely Thanksgiving card.  She says:  "I used the Fall Set for this card.  I am a Canadian so our Thanksgiving was almost a month ago.  This card will get popped in the mail to one of my US friends for Thanksgiving this year."  Carmen's blog:  Carmen's Creations

Ruth created a very unique scrapbook page.  She says:  "I loved the Thanksgiving Set 1 from the Creative Pointe and was inspired to scrap my Thanksgiving favorites without photographs. Kind of a crazy idea, I know. Check out my post and let me know what you think!"  Ruth's blog:  Paper and Musings

Tina created a glittery Thanksgiving card.  She says:  "The Thanksgiving card was made with Creative Pointe’s Thanksgiving set 3, I used the Horn of Plenty and the Thanksgiving heading for the card with my cameo. The files cut nicely and add a nice touch to the card. To get all the details you’ll need to stop by my blog at Tina’s Scrap Corner. I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving as well, eat and be merry, but most be thankful."  Tina's blog:  Tina's Scrap Corner

Octavia was a trouper and came through with this super layout while being under the weather.  She says:  "I used the Thanksgiving Set 2 for my scrapbook layout.  The heading made a great title and using the turkey, acorns and leaves gave me the perfect elements for decoration and dimension.  I used neon papers for the feathers on the turkey and a patterned paper for the body.  Also, I used garnet colored embossing powder for the top of the acorns.  The leaves were cut, vines drawn on and then sprayed with alcohol ink for that fall color theme."  Octavia's blog:  T's Corner For Scrappin'

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU ENTER THE CHALLENGE:
Please make sure that you follow our very simple rules to enter this challenge.  
You MUST use a SVG or similiar electronic cutting file in your project.  CRICUT CARTRIDGE ONLY ENTRIES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.  Please make sure that you mention somewhere in your post what part of your project was created with a cutting file.  Entries that do not fit this basic requirement will be deleted.
Please see "Challenge Rules" tab for more info...






Challenge #21: Winner

Wow!  We received 23 fabulous entries for this challenge...all of them amazing.  Please click on all the creator's links for a closer look.  Thanks to those who entered and be sure to click on the "HOME" button for details on the current Challenge, which will always be the top post.
Challenge #21:  HALLOWEEN--NOT A CARD
randomly drawn winner of the $5 SVG Gift Certificate
is

#21.  Karen @ Misplaced Mojo

Congratulations!
Please email Cindy at creative@avci.net to claim your Gift Certificate.

This Challenge's "Creative Choice" is   
#23 Heather A Hudson
This was the hardest Challenge yet to choose a Creative Choice, as they were all amazing!  Special mentions to Chriss, who made so many lovely Halloween decorations and to Melissa who made 55 little boxes for her children's class!  You gals all rocked.  
The project that I chose to receive the "Creative Choice" award is this darling vintage tag that Heather created.  She not only used her cutter to cut it out, she also created all the papers and images!  Everything works beautifully together and the glitter and floral accents are just perfect.  Great job Heather!  Please grab your button above.