You do have to use a manual die cutting/embossing machine for Cuttlebug Mania entries (it doesn't need to be a Cuttlebug but it must be manual, not electronic). And, you can't mix the two, it must be all manual please. Then make your entry, link into the challenge, link to the challenge in your own blog post and and make sure that you also say what products you used for any die cutting/embossing.
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- 6" x 6" square white card blank
- then found I had an already stamped image using a House Mouse stamp called, appropriately enough, Joyous Noel. What tickled me when I bought this stamp ages ago are his little skates - paper clips!
- then coloured the image using Whispers markers, mostly for speed and the very fine point they have at one end
- the backing paper is a snippet, in real life it's a delicate ice blue with silvery edging- from my Christmas papers box
- then I used Spellbinders Labels 8 dies to cut the image and a Core'dinations magenta coloured card backing/frame then just added some Anita's Christmas Dimensions stickers (peel offs, shame on me!), and Glossy Accents to the bell that the mouse is gaily waving :)
Normally I would make a thinner frame by drawing round the edge of the die I used for cutting the image, but this card just called for a little more of the cheerful magenta colour! Still giggling about those paper clips :)
Thank you so much for the input and lovely comments about the Playground. I have almost decided on the way forward - it will be a bit different and hopefully easier for me to keep on running it almost alone (with Parsnip!) but we'll still have our lovely Playground, yay! Tune in on Sunday for my thoughts.
Aww what a cutie he is Di...those paperclips are fab....I think I'd need rather more on my feet to skate! Such a sweet card, the magenta is a gorgeous colour and the peel offs look like die cuts.I have sooo many peel offs from years ago...we could do with a peel off revival to use them up! I'm glad to hear that you have decided on a way forward with the playground....ring the bell and I'll be there on Sunday. Keep warm it's going to turn very cold...brrrr.Hugs xxx
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ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful card, and that image is so sweet.
You have coloured it perfectly too.
Now I didn't notice the paper clips for the skates till you mentioned it, and am smiling too.
Love your holly die cuts around the edges also.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Well, my love... I've just read through your last batch of comments and it's obvious that a lot of people are very fond of you - with good reason.
ReplyDeleteGlad to read that you are going to make some changes to make life better for you. X
Re your cute card... I agree. That extra think frame is just perfect.
Enjoy your time away. :)
A gorgeous card Di, I love the image that you've used (those paper clip skates are something else). The lovely magenta frame looks great too.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Wonderful card Di, love that little mouse.
ReplyDeleteA great card Di, I love the mouse image.
ReplyDeleteLia xx
Such a cute image and a lovely card altogether.
ReplyDeleteYAY so pleased you've worked out a way forward for the Playground. Good on ya. Can't wait to hear about it. Meantime, enjoy teacher training!
Hugs, Sarn xxx
That is the cutest card Di - I almost feel festive again! So glad you have found a way to keep going with the Playground, I'm hoping to join in on a regular basis this year xx
ReplyDeletesuper cute card!!
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Certainly a card to make you smile - especially the paperclips! House Mouse designs are so cute and clever too.
ReplyDeleteA very sweet card. He's the dearest little House Mouse and the paper clip skates are so funny. I'm glad that you have come up with way to make things easier for yourself and keep the Playground open too. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteHa....what a cute card Di and I love the paperclips - great idea!
ReplyDeleteSo pleased to read you have reached a decision regarding the playground which will suit you so much better.
Take care,
Janice x
Love those little skates. So glad you've found a way to keep the Playground open, what would we do without it? Can't have us all running wild in the streets!
ReplyDeleteI 'm with Sue above and where would the ducks go? My ponds not big enough!! Super card and even though I have this image I hadn't noticed the paper clips either. It's a bit cold ere Miss. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute image - lovely card and design.
ReplyDeleteKath x
This is an adorable stamp and I love the way you ooloured it! The paper clip skates are darling!
ReplyDeleteThose peel offs are so pretty. I have not seen any like this...will keep my eyes peeled...
Looking forward to your announcements re the weekly challenge. I have a couple of changes for Rudolph Days too!
Lovely design, this mouse is so cute, and his paper clips skates are very fun!!:D
ReplyDeleteThe paperclip skates made me smile - SO cute! Lovely card, Di.
ReplyDeletePleased you've worked out a way forward for the Playground making things easier for you, as well as keeping the gates open for all the Playmates. xx
I meant to say - thanks for tip you left on Jane's blog re 'gutting'. Really useful. xx
DeleteA really cute house mouse image Di and I love the paperclip skates, such fun! I think the pink mat looks so pretty and the dimensional holly stickers are just perfect with it. Whatever you need to do to keep the playground going and easier to look after will be fine with us. x
ReplyDeleteso sweet card!
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Gorgeous colour of the banner and frame, super cute image and they do look like paperclips. Love the subtle background too.
ReplyDeleteKath x
EEK! I love this skating mousie - I've never seen him before, but what a cute and fun card! Adorbs!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I have a card made in my head (but not yet actually physically made IYSWIM) that would fir the Cuttlebugmania theme perfectly this time, I must get on and do it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip about filling in the guttering.
Jane
Such a cute card, Di.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Em xxx
Wow Di l just love your card and the cute image too! can't wait to read your thoughts on Sunday xx
ReplyDeleteSo cute, I love the paperclips. What's wrong with peel offs? Fashions go round in circles. I think they add a lovely frame. I forgot to reply about the playground. I'm glad you have found a way forward. Don't struggle on alone - if we can help, just let us know. We can be very big and grown up if we try. x
ReplyDeleteCutie one. The paperclip-ice-skates are hilarious (not sure if I have seen this stamp before...).
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Eemeli
Aw what a super cute card! The paperclip skates are so cool! xxx
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