Team KNK keeps bringing on the creativity!

Where to start? So many good ideas, so much potential. Get on over to TeamKNK and check out the Latest Postings:




Elegantly simple Glass Etched chip and dip bowls - add a little sophistication to Game Night snacks.

Halloween Door Costume - Frankenstein, ooooh what character!

Halloween Treat Jars and Pumpkins - think of the possibilities for any holiday, or any occasion.

A Bat covered Exploding Gift Box - with a FREE FILE!

Word String Pop-up Cards - too cute!

Halloween Cupcake Accents - are those edible? Yummy!

Copic Markers - hand color chart

I posted a hand chart I created for my Copic Sketch markers on my website.  Click on the www.cuttinupdesigns.com post, then the image of my chart to download a blank chart.  (Sorry, the blank chart is not available here on my blog)  If anyone would like the chart in a version for Ciaos or Originals, please let me know and I'll be happy to post one.

Jennifer Dove's Copic Retreat

Wow, I almost can't wait to get home and practice these new skills and techniques! This was a fabulous weekend, I cannot believe its already over.  Yes, I've been to a more traditional Copic class, and yes, this was so much better!

Here one sample of my work:

The apple basket is my very favorite!

Card Challenge for VDBC's Anniversary - Enter to win Prizes

I'm so excited the Scrapbook Page Challenge kicked off!

I love giving things away, but even more than that I love seeing my designs used by someone else to create one-of-a-kind artwork.  This is why challenges are so much fun!  All prizes listed on my site will be awarded.  There will also be a card challenge and a raffle.  Each time you comment on my site, you'll be entered in the raffle.  There's no limit to the number of entries.

Prizes are posted!

I have some giveaways on my website this month.  The first activity is a challenge, and participants receive a free file for signing up and a chance to win one of the 10 different prizes.

Homecoming Parade 2011

Amanda is riding Trenton, and her friend Liz is riding Lady.  They were all on their best behavior, and handled the candy being thrown in front of them, the honking horns and the people moving all about like professionals!

Visual Designs by Chris' Third Anniversary Celebration

This time last year we celebrated Visual Designs by Chris' second anniversary. The VDBC website and each of the designers blogs/websites offered tons of challenges, drawings, giveaways, etc and this year the anniversary celebration will be even better!

The first activity from Cuttin' Up Designs will be a scrapbook challenge. You will receive the layout file (for free) when you enter the scrapbook page challenge, as well as a chance to win prizes on the Cuttin' Up Designs website by turning in a photo of your creation made with the provided layout. There will be no limit to the number of entries per person!

The layout preview will be posted Wednesday night, October 5th (as will the prize previews!). Send an email saying "Sign Me Up!" to michele@cuttinupdesigns.com. I will email you the layout file on Saturday and you'll have 7 days to submit a photo of your finished creation. Its that easy! You can sign up now, or wait until the preview - but either way be sure to stop in at Cuttin' Up Designs to see the prizes on Wednesday evening!

Team KNK has a new post from Cuttin' Up Designs!

Check out all the latests posts from the designers at Team KNK.  With the holidays around the corner, there are sure to be lots of great ideas coming from this wonderfully creative team!

Team KNK

Please be sure to check out the Team KNK postings - there will always be a feed on the left side of my blog with the latests posts.  This week we had a guest post a project with a FREE file!  Go on over and check it out.

We have a Winner!

Congratulations to Sandy - she won the July Grab Bag from Visual Designs by Chris!  Enjoy!

TeamKNK postings for the Week of July 17, 2077

This week's posts on TeamKNK.com:

• Etched Glass Patio Doors - beautiful patio doors designed and etched with a floral 'silhouette' includes free file
• Cowboy Caviar Recipe Layout - Fabulous recipe, page layout, and cutting files
• Seashell Cards - oh my, achingly gorgeous seashell designs - if you might ever have use for a seaside or beach theme, you must check out this posting and get the files while they are available!  These are so beautiful!

Yay, yay, yay a giveaway from Visual Designs by Chris

Stop by my website http://www.cuttinupdesigns.com/ to enter to win a July Grab Bag giveaway from Visual Designs by Chris!  I love freebies, don't you?

Countdown to CHA - 2 days! WHOOPEE!!!!!

Chip the Horse

I posted my first project to the Team KNK website.  It is a 7 layer chipboard horse 'statue'.  I can't say that I've mastered chipboard yet, but I have come a long way.  It all started at the KNK retreat I attended in June.  Sandy helped me figure out a few things to do when working with super-thick material, but a lot of it is trial and error - adjusting, then test cutting many times until I had everything set right.  I have a few more ideas for my next project, I may just get started early....

The July Grab Bag is here!

Look at all these wonderful files in the July Grab Bag!  Wow!  And the whole lot is only $7 this month only at http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/!
Click on the picture below to be taken directly to the store.



Summer 2011 CHA Craft SuperShow - Rosemont, IL July 21-24

I am so excited for the Summer CHA Craft SuperShow July 21-24 I can barely contain myself! I had so much fun last year, and I know it will be just as wonderful this year. I checked the list of exhibitors and I am very pleased. Now….to mark out the booths I need to visit, want to visit, just might visit……whoo hoo!

 Jessica Sprague with Elena from CharityWings.org

My friend, Jessica, after receiving the Audrey Hepburn tiara award for largest contribution to the silent auction.

Mobile blogging has been activated on cuttinupdesigns.blogspot.com.

Team KNK Announcement

I recently joined Team KNK as a Design Team Associate.  New projects will be posted on Tuesdays and Fridays.  I am looking forward to both sharing and learning.  I highly recommend all die cut crafters mark this as a favorite. 

http://www.teamknk.com/

Free File - Rocking Chair

I posted a free file on my website www.cuttinupdesigns.com.  I made this for a friend's birthday card and thought it might be worth sharing.

The file is available in AI, GSD, KNK, SVG, and WPC.

Did you know you can now purchase vinyl right here on the blog?

After several requests, I now have vinyl available for sale.  Check out the list along the right side of the page.  I have outdoor vinyl available as well as pre-cut vinyl decals.  Accepting PayPal on the blog, or credit/debit card by phone (just send me an email and we can take care of the details).  Don't see a color you're looking for?  Let me know and I can probably have it in stock within a week.

Ready for Spring!

I'm thinking of all kinds of spring things to do and make!  Even though its February, this 60 degree weather is making me thing spring. 

The mid-February VDBC newsletter has been released.  Please take a look at http://p0.vresp.com/A2inXc.