"Oh Say Can You See 4th of July Blog Hop"

Hello everyone and Happy 4th of July from all of us here at the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog!

Welcome to all of the participants from the
"Oh Say Can You See" Blog Hop
that is being hosted by SNR Card Universe! I'm so glad you hopped our way!

Here on the Cuttlebug challenge blog is a great place for inspiration, tutorials, videos, and SO much more!.
To inspire you in your ART! Using any die cuts, and tools on the market such as punches, stamps etc...
We invite you to participate in Our Current Challenge Stars here ! Your card from today will fit into the challenge, so don't forget to add your creations for an additional chance to win :)

If you came here by way of SNR NING first, then you're right on track for a fun hop.
Your Next stop on the blog train Stacey Schafer!


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This fun hop is being sponsored by Provo Craft the makers of Cuttlebug. We invite you to be a follower and add our blinkie to your blog and also leave a comment below for the drawing of the Cuttlebug machine with 2 folders on the market!
Deadline to enter July 5th , 10PM CST.






Provo Craft is going to have a wonderful day on HSN with incredible deals. All the info in on this post here for CHA and the Christmas folders release. Tell all your friends :)
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Now for our Featured presentations featuring the New Stars folders from Provo Craft releasing at CHA!

Hello my name is Maggie (aka Mlamarredesigns) I created this fun gift sets to give to a friend. I used the Star folder to create this quick set with my favorite tools Stamps!

Supplies used. Provo Craft Star folder, Inkadinkado stamps, Mambi pearls, Ms branch punch and heart border, Marvy Uchida Dee Gruening water colour brush markers, Staz on ink, SU white craft, Hero's art stamp, Offray Ribbons, U r the Best stamp(MlamarreDesigns will be available for free here in September)

Happy Birthday gift set!



oops the glue has not dried yet on the card, please disregard that :)

Bag Details


Gift Box


Thank you so much,
Maggie

Now to my partner in this tutorial with an incredible step by step for you below using Metal from TEN SECONDS STUDIOS in the Cuttlebug!


Hello, I am Tracy Pounds ,the DT Coordinator on the CCB. I was SO excited when I rec'd my new Cuttlebug Embossing Folders and I knew right away the project I will be doing and sharing with you today!

God Bless America

Designed by: Tracy Pounds

The base of my project is an unfinished wood cabinet door. I painted and distressed the door using paint, sand paper and Walnut Stain Distress Ink (Ranger). I applied mod podge and adhered beautiful paper from the Little Guy collection (Melissa Frances). Now for the best part...the embossed art metal! I love embossing colored art metal in my Cuttlebug EF's!

Here are my quick and easy steps to metal embossing:

First, you will need a sheet of colored art metal (Ten Seconds Studio), your Cuttlebug and the Stars Embossing Folder. I cut random pieces with curved edges for my corners of my door.

Next, lay the piece of art metal in the Stars folder (color-side up). Place the A mat down first and then sandwhich the Stars folder between the two B mats. Now run through the Cuttlebug.


Remove the piece of art metal and using a lightweight sanding block, sand over the embossed design to expose the silver finish underneath. Use a paper towel or an old dryer sheet to clean off any remaining dust and this will also buff the metal and give it a great shine. When finished it will look something like this...

It is SO easy! I hope that you will consider using art metal in your next creative project. It looks fabulous on cards, lo's, canvases, and all kinds of home decor projects!I then adhered the pieces to my door using double-sided tacky tape and ran a decorative wheel (Ten Seconds Studio) along the edges for fun effect. I used the Swiss Dot folder to create the small star on the flag. The large star is made of metal that has been treated with a texture technique and adhered to chipboard. The flag has been distressed with Walnut Stain and Vintage Photo Distress Ink pads (Ranger). I tied a few ribbons and some raffia off my Grand Ole Flag and attached it and the large star to my door. I cut the GOD BLESS AMERICA words on the Cricut (Beyond Birthdays Cartridge). Added a couple more stars, a decorative tag and a metal charm to finish it off.

Have a happy & safe 4th of July!
Tracy :)
Please visit my personal blog here for more creative inspiration!

Thank you, once again for stopping by and making this blog your favorite home on the internet.
Don't forget to leave a comment to be entered in the drawing of the Cuttlebug Machine!

Maggie