Monday, January 23, 2012

Whimsy Times Three

I finally broke down a week or so ago and ordered a Memory Box Die!  I wasn't sure if it would work in my Cuddlebug, but it did and I love it.  Now all I have to do is decide what other dies I want from them!   I mean, I NEED them, right!!! LOL
I made three super simple (git 'er done") cards using this die!


For this first one, I left some of the die intact and dotted glue behind it so the little pieces wouldn't fall out.  I used some red texture paper and a CTMH heart that I embossed.  The sentiment is Well Scripted from SU.  (The sewing was a little ratty on the edges - but hopefully you can just over look that!)


The owl on this card was done with the SU punch - that I always forget I have.  Again I used the Whimsy Circle die and punched out all the little pieces.  The sentiment is from Perfect Words - SU. And note the pink lined circle inside the circle.....I used a SU marker on this and finally found out how to do it after chatting with Donna over at Designing Keepsakes.  Super simple and should have been able to figure that one out by myself - what can I say......um...maybe old age creeping in faster than I thought!!



 And......I used some purple texture card stock and placed the butterfly from the SU Flores Suaves set in the center.  The sentiment is from the SU Upsy Daisy set and I stamped this in White Craft and then used some white embossing powder.

Enough "whimsy" for today I guess.......Just wanted to show off my new die with some simple cards.

Hope everyone has a great week and thanks for stopping by.............
Lynn









 



25 comments:

Marilyn said...

Of course you need more of those dies! Especially when you see how versatile it can be... great use of it Lynn! I have one and it is a snowflake but I keep going to their site and checking them out. Wonder if we could get a volume discount?

Lynn McAuley said...

Gorgeous creations with this loopy die cut! The one with the pieces glued in is my favorite!! How interesting and unique, Lynn!!

McCrafty's Cards said...

These are all gorgeous Lynn, I have just got some of the memory box dies, and now I need this one too lol.
Kevin xx

Sharon said...

You can show off as much as you want to... that's what your blog is for... sharing ;) Love your new die and the new cards. Can't wait to see what else you're going to buy... I mean, you just gotta get some more now you know! Enjoy! x

Bonnie said...

I've been admiring these dies and so far haven't given in to the temptation. That's only because I can't decide which one or ones I just have to have. I love this one and the cards you made with it. It gave it a totally different look to leave some of the punchies in. Great idea!

Anne Temple said...

Memory Box is one of my favorite die companies. Love how you left some of the pieces in on the first card - very clever. All three cards are great, yet all so different. Just shows how versatile these dies are.

MiamiKel said...

Oh my goodness, my sweet friend - it's like CHristmas in here! LOL! What a gorgeous cache of new dies! They are just a delight and I can see many future projects ahead with these - wonderfully tempting they are! :) Blessings!

Kathy and Lucky said...

Loving every single one, so CAS and yet so much dimension. I first found Memory Box dies through the online classes and just love them. I am with you now which ones do I need/want :) Gorgeous creations.

Tammy said...

Oh wow Lynn gorgeous die! Love each card but the purple card is just over the top!

Becky said...

Awesome creations with this die. I must have one :).

Davi said...

Very cool die Lynn!! I love the way you left some in on the first one. They are all beautiful creations :)

NanaConnie said...

Oh, my! After all the new dies Santa brought me and now you show me another one that I just "have to have" !! Gorgeous cards, Lynn, and so wonderfully CAS. Especially like the first one where you left in pieces of the die cut. Fabulous look!

Donna Hanley said...

Lynn, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE each of these. Now you've gone an done it. After seeing your cards, I'm going to have to put in an order for some of these dies. I especially love the card where you left some of the pieces in the die. It really changes up the whole appearance of it. Thanks for the hint about the glue dots on this one. I'll see if my little brain can retain that important little snippit of info. Thanks for the shout out on the edging, but if it wasn't for Carol at Our Little Inspirations I would have never known how to do that. Isn't it nice that we have this great little community of ours? I'm so thankful for all of the tips and tricks I've learned from all of you. Enjoy your evening.
Hugs,
Donna

Linda Simpson said...

Hi Lynn 3 stunning cards!!! I bet you are glad you gave in and bought this die. We crafter's always NEED and never want! Enjoy!!

Hugs
Linda xxx

Carol L said...

You're creative streak is amazing and I love the different ways you showcased this amazing die! Leaving some pieces in the die is genius and I love the look! The owl card is just adorable FUN, and purple is my favorite color, so the last card has a WOW factor for me! They're all beautiful! Nice job!!

Shannon White said...

Wowzers Lynn! You have been a busy Lady! 8-) I Just Love all of your Fabulous Cards! Love the first one that you kept some of the pieces in your whimsey die cut! Looks Great! How clever are you! 8-) And the Sweet Valentine Owl..Soo Cute ( I have that punch too and have yet to use it, shame on me lol) And Your butterfly is just Beautiful! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

Mary Marsh said...

3 beautiful cards Lynn-I think I need to buy some of these memory box dies-I love them-and what is the secret to the pink line?

Lesley said...

these cards are superb - love the die as for the stitching it adds to the card in my opinion best wishes Lesley x

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

Oh, these are gorgeous!!!!! Isn't this die wonderful!!!!

That was the first one I bought too! Remember you can change up the look of it too by snipping off some of the loops. You'll get a totally different flower!

The butterfly on the 3rd card is gorgeous! Love that owl on #2 and you go girl with that stitching on card#1

Great job Lynn!!!

Margaret said...

Well of course you NEEDED this die! How else would you have created these three beautiful cards!!! I especially like how you left some of the 'bits' in the first one for such a different look! Gorgeous creations!

Louise F NZ said...

These are really fabulous! I simply love the owl card in the middle, totally sweet.

Joan Ervin said...

OMG!!! Now I neeeed that die....your cards are all FABULOUS, Lynn!!!!! I especially like how you used the white diecut on the bright background paper...it looks sooo striking!!!

Shelly Schmidt said...

Three gorgeous dies- and how do I love the look of the one you added the pieces back in....you are genius!!! And your cards are all fabulous!

Nancy in Iowa said...

These are beautiful. Memory Box...a new product to me! I must get online to see where to purchase one or two...
Glad to hear they are compatible with cuttlebug.
Thanks for the inspiration!

Monica said...

Love the new look and what a fantastic addition. All the three cards are delightfully attractive.

Hugs,
Monica