Cut It Up Challenge Blog - #77 Animals

Time again for another challenge at the..........

Cut It Up Challenge Blog - #77 Animals

  I saw this cute bee cutting file and thought it just perfect for a quick project using my

Pazzles Inspiration cutting machine.. It is just the perfect size to hold my mini tubes full of black and yellow jelly beans.

I have used the LD Squawk Box (CP) for the box and the LD Squawk Box (CS) for the bee.  There are lots of available options in the sets and the collection so it is worth checking it out.

When you check the links for the Cut Set (CS) you will see a main image.  To see the files included in the set you need to select 'additional images' and scroll through the images

I have used vinyl for the facial features as it gives a much softer look than card stock.

When I filled my SRM mini tubes, I wrapped some black gingham paper around the rim and the top of the lids to coordinate with the cute bee.

So hopefully you can join and link up your entry to the ......

Cut It Up Challenge Blog - #77 Animals

and the focal point of your project must be an animal/s plus a die cut.

This challenge ends Aug 19, 2015 (noon EST)

Prize:   $20 Gift Certificate

Sponsored By:  As Cute As A Button

Cutting Supplies:-

Pazzles Cutting Machine – Inspiration Vue

LD Squawk Box (CP) - Cut Project (inc. box/bag)
LD Squawk Box (CS) - Cut Set (inc. bee)
SRM mini tubes - SRM Stickers

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Joanna x

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Click image below to see further details on the NEW Inspiration Vue cutting machine, 

available in 4 gorgeous colours for as little as $99 with Craft Room membership commitment.

Easter Bunny Gift Box

Over in the Pazzles Craft Room Library I saw a cutting file that I thought I could tweak a little bit to create an Easter Bunny Gift Box.  I love my software for being able to do this, as I can't design cutting files for toffee!  I saw the Easter Egg Cup here......

I had bought some Milkybar Easter Bunnies from my local supermarket and thought they would fit perfectly with this cutting file.  

All I needed to do, was resize the oval aperture where the egg sits, for the base of my bunny.  The rest of the file I kept the same but added an extra flower.  

I cut out all the elements using my Pazzles Inspiration Vue Cutting Machine.  If you are a beginner, this is an easy project to cut out and assemble. 

Cutting Supplies :-

Pazzles Electronic Cutting Machine – Inspiration Vue

Easter Egg Cup (wpc & svg cutting files) - Pazzles Craft Room Library

I am entering this project in the following challenge:- 
Cut It Up : Spring - Anything but a card challenge #76

Joanna xx

Click image below to see further details on the NEW Inspiration Vue cutting machine 

which uses a NEW OPTICAL EYE for precision Print and Cut. 

Pazzles Holiday Hop : Action Wobble Reindeer

Hi, and thank you for joining me and the rest of the Pazzles Design Team at the
Pazzles Holiday Hop for some FUN Christmas projects.

For my project, I have made a 3D Reindeer gift box using my Pazzles Inspiration 
with the following files :-

Tall Pyramid Box and MK - Cute Reindeer Head - membership required to the Pazzles Craft Room.

JOIN the Pazzles Craft Room which includes Pazzles Library files in svg and wpc file formats.

I cut the Tall Pyramid Box which opens up to reveal treats or a small gift.  I then added the Cute Reindeer Head to the front of the box.  I think I am love with this project and it was super easy to create using my cutting machine.

 I cut the reindeer head out of Kraft cardstock as I did the triangular box.

I used brown, pink and red cardstock for the rest of the reindeer.  

I added some doodling, using a white pen and added my bow and bell as embellishment.

Finally, for a bit of fun I thought I would secure the reindeer head with an Action Wobble Spring!

Oh, I just love how it wobbles and even his little bell jingles!

So, here is the FUN bit and YOUR chance to win a $30 Pazzles Gift Card. 

Leave a COMMENT BELOW....

ALSO, leave a comment on EACH of the 6 other blogs by Tuesday December 9, 2014 for more chances to win. 

One lucky commenter, will be chosen and notified on Wednesday December 10, 2014. 

Terms and Conditions: Open only to people aged 18 or older. Giveaway ends midnight MST, December 9, 2014. Only one entry per person per blog please. One winner will be chosen via random drawing. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.*

So, time to start the 
Pazzles Design Team Holiday Blog Hop

The hop starts here with :-

Melin at My Paper Crafting

Heidi at It's What I Do

Belle at Flutterbelle Creations

Joanna.....that's me! (ilove2cutpaper)

Michelle at Bits & Pieces Paper Lab (next stop)

Klo at Scrapping Klo

Krista at Krista's Paper Cafe

Pazzles Craft Room - Holiday Hop 

I would LOVE you to take the time to follow my blog by e-mail or on bloglovin' (click image)

 

and LIKE my Facebook Page ~ Joanna x

Thanks for joining me today and your next stop is Michelle's Blog. 

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Cutting Supplies:-

Pazzles Cutting Machine – Inspiration Vue

Tall Pyramid Box & Cute Reindeer Head  - Pazzles Craft Room Library

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Click image below to see further details on the NEW Inspiration Vue cutting machine 
(available in 4 gorgeous colours) with an optical eye for precision Print and Cut.

Pilgrim Hat Gift Box for Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American followers here on my blog.  I am so thankful for each one of you following my projects, and for all your lovely comments over the past year.

I know you will all be busy having a lovely festive time with your family, but I was intending to post this earlier in the week, but that's another story!

I created this Pilgrim Hat by altering the Hat, which is included in the download of the Turkey Box Remake Set set available in the Pazzles Craft Room by Klo Oxford.  The Turkey Box set is simply adorable, but I knew that I could use the other elements included in the set with my Pazzles Inspiration.  

I resized the box container using the original box to fit my Pilgrim Hat.  I also welded the hat elements to attach to the front and back of the box. Ta dah.....I had a simple Pilgrim Hat Gift Box!

I used some distressed papers for my box and wrapped up my M&M's in a cello bag, then popped them inside my box.

I then used a sticker sentiment from SRM stickers which I adhered to coordinating papers.

Just a quick gift that you could make in multiples or add as a table decoration.

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Joanna x

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Click image below to see further details on the NEW Inspiration Vue cutting machine, 

available in 4 gorgeous colours for as little as $99 with Craft Room membership commitment.

New Home - Gift Box

I had such great fun making this printable New Home gift box for a friend.  It was so easy to Print and Cut using my NEW Inspiration Vue cutting machine, I am loving it!  The House is from the LD Hello Bella Home - Cut It project.  I tweaked it a little bit and just omitted the roof and made it into a gift box.

Incidentally, there are 4 sets included in the LD Hello Bella Home - Cut BUNDLE which might interest you, rather than purchasing the LD Home Bella Home - Cut It project alone, they are so pretty!

I imported one of the Hello Bella Home cutting files onto my visual mat using the InVue software.  I resized it, so it would fit onto my printable paper.  Once printed out using my printer, I laid it onto my cutting mat. Using the Optical Eye registration mark in the InVue software I was able to select the outline of the house to cut it out with my Inspiration Vue cutting machine.

 When I had assembled the little house, I selected some pink card stock and cut out the roof bits to add dimension.

Here, is a photo of the back of the house.  I created a little banner, printed my sentiment and added my cookies!

Cutting Supplies:-

Pazzles Cutting Machine – Inspiration Vue

LD House Gift Box - Hello Bella Home - Cut It Project
LD House Gift Box - Hello Bella Home - BUNDLE
LDJ Jilly Nilly - LD Fonts

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Click image below to see further details on the NEW Inspiration Vue cutting machine which uses a NEW OPTICAL EYE for precision Print and Cut. 

I have entered this project in the Paper Issues Link Party - Anything goes!

Just loving my new machine - Bye for now, Joanna x

Apple Teacher Appreciation Gift Box

Here, is my latest Design Team project for Pazzles, which I created using my Pazzles Inspiration cutting machine.  

I made this Teacher Appreciation gift box in preparation for the end of school term which is about 6 weeks away here in the UK! 

 I slightly adapted the Tennis Box from the Sports Gift Collection found in the Pazzles Library, so that I could add my apple to the front of the box.

For those of you who follow my blog, you know that I love making Print and Cut projects using my Pazzles software and Pazzles Inspiration cutting machine.  Here you may notice that I have done so, using the pencil cutting file.  I must say, I am very impressed with myself on this project as I have designed the lined paper myself, to make the wrap around the box. 

I have used a total of 4 cutting files for this project!  If you would like to see the details on making your own lined paper, please hop over to the Pazzles Blog and read my full blog post.

Cutting Supplies:-

Pazzles Cutting Machine – Inspiration Vue™

 Inspiration Vue™ - Pre-Order Information

 Apple, Tennis Box & Pencil cutting files - Pazzles Library (svg & wpc file formats)

Twirled Flower(s) (svg, ai & wpc files formats - Pazzles Craft Room

****I have entered this card into the Creative Cutting Challenge Blog - Anything goes #36 ****

If you are thinking about buying a cutting machine the NEW Inspiration Vue cutting machine (available for Pre-Order) will make Print and Cut projects even easier to master using the Optical Eye, with no need to create registration boxes.  For more information, click the image below.

Joanna x

Decorated Gift Box

Today, I am sharing with you my latest Pazzles Design Team project over at the Pazzles Craft Room.  I recently received a lovely box of Truffles.  Once I had eaten all the truffles, I decided to decorate it rather that put it in the recycling bin!

I layered some of my recently purchased patterned paper on the outside of the lid and around the base of the box.

Then, using my Pazzles Inspiration cutting machine, I cut several flowers, hot glued them to the top of the lid and added some pearls.

The combination of the flowers and papers make this such a pretty box, that it now adorns my dressing table to hold my jewellery.

Please head over to the Pazzles Craft Room to read my FULL blog post including further details how I made it using my cutting machine.

Cutting Supplies:-

Pazzles Cutting Machine – Inspiration Vue™

 Inspiration Vue™ - Pre-Order Information

Twirled Flowers - Pazzles Craft Room Library
Patterned Paper - Graphic 45 Botanical Tea Collection
Truffle Box - Handy Hippo

I love to read your comments and appreciate you taking the time to do so.

Joanna x