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Sunday, February 28, 2010

GIVEAWAY SUNDAY!

Didn't you love our guest designer's post yesterday?! Last weeks creations by the DT were awesome!
And to celebrate, we are going to giveaway another
FREE
 cling cushion stamp!
Now remember, all you have to do is comment and let us know which stamp is your favorite! The winner will be announced on
SATURDAY
and you will have
ONE WEEK
to email you shiipping address or another winner will be drawn!!!!
So, pick your fav and comment away!!!!
and join in our challenge fun!

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Guest Designer- Tracey Clark

Our February Guest Designer, Tracey Clark,
has another great creation to share today!
She made this fab card,

Turtle Sundae seems to be a FAV of the DT! You can pick one up here in digital
or here in cling cushion!!
Thanks so much Tracey for your great Guest Designer work!
Don't forget about hte challenge going on here at 2 Cute!
You can read all the details here!
(It involves a free digital stamp for EVERYONE and a free cling stamp for a winner!!!)
See you tomorrow!!!

Friday, February 26, 2010

A Special Friend...

Yay! It's Friday! Hope you have had a good week so far! Welcome to 2 Cute...

It's Amanda here, and I just have to say, I love all of Heidi's owl stamps/clings/digis. They are super cute and versatile and can be used for any occasion!

This week, I chose to work with the Best Friends Owl digi stamp. You can find it in the 2 Cute Etsy shop here. It's available in rubber, cling and digi! And here is what I did...

Supplies: Ivory card base (4.5x6.25) folded; Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket; Stamps: 2 Cute Best Friends Owl ; Sentiment: Hero Arts. Other: Nesties Labels 8, Quilters floss, vintage red button, Colorbox brown chalk ink, Copic markers, adhesive

Hope you enjoyed the "card of the day" and get to do a little crafting of your own this weekend. Don't forget about our 1st challenge... a free digi to create with and you have another week to submit a project! Get on it! To find out more click the prompt above.

Have a good day and do something crafty!

Amanda

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Tangerine Rockets

Hi everyone! I've switched to Thursdays, just to mix it up a little bit :) Today I'm sharing with you a card that is *totally* unlike things I usually make, which is so fun! I started with the Up, Up, and Away Rocket image, picked some dp, and went from there.

I've had this About A Boy DP by Fancy pants for awhile, and love it. When I got it out I was inspired to make something with super bold colors. So I ended up with this tangerine-colored rocket, orange and gold ribbons, and jumbo gold eyelets.

I had so much fun making this one. Now I'm hooked on the color orange, and want to use it more! Hope you are all having a great week -- see you next Thursday!

Materials:


  • Cardstock/Paper: Tangerine Tango, So Saffron, Prismatics White, Fancy Pants About a Boy dp
  • Stamps: Up Up and Away Rocket
  • Ink: Tangerine Tango
  • Tools & Accessories: Nesties, Copics, Ribbons, Jumbo Eyelets

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Friends

Hello, it's Juanita again. I am here for my Wednesday post. I made this card using Polar Bear and Penguin Digi, this adorable image can only be purchased here. Aren't these 2 friends too cute. I used Crystal Effects on the piece of ice the polar bear is sitting on. I also used my Clear Spica to outline the water. I love the way this image turned out, but then again I seem to love the way all these fabulous images turn out.

Did you know there is a 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Facebook page ? Check it out because Heidi has a contest going on over there. You can find the details on either her blog or the Facebook page.

There is still plenty of time to get the free digi and enter our first challenge. We are looking forward to see what you come up with.




Supplies:
SU and Bazzill Card stock
BoBunny DP
SU and unknown ribbon
Nestabilities
Crystal Effects
Copics: E33, E35, E37, E47, E51, E53, E57, R20, R22, R24, R27,
R29, B23, B32, BG01, YR04, YR07, C-1, C-5, C-7, 100 and 0
Clear Spica

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

2 Cute Tuesday: Owl Miss You

Wow, what a fantastic tutorial by Jennifer!! I definitely have to try it out and I think I'll use this Owl Miss You image!  I just love this little guy.

Hi everyone, it's Ann  again back with another card.  Jennifer has inspired me to try something new so maybe I'll have a different type of project for you next week!  That is, if I can stop procrastinating, lol.   This time around I've used the Owl Miss You stamp, but remember, it's also available at the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Etsy Store as a digital image and wood mounted.

Stamp: 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Owl Miss You; Paper: Cosmo Cricket, Ink: Copics; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, ribbon, embossing folder

Oh, and you still have lots of time to enter our challenge!  Scroll down below or click here to be taken to the post.  We have a free digi for you to use, so grab it at Heidi's blog and start creating!

See you again next week for another 2 Cute Tuesday creation :)

- Ann, 2 Cute Rubber Stamps DT

Monday, February 22, 2010

Tutorial-Digi Image on a T-Shirt

Happy Monday!

Jennifer here to show you a great tutorial on how to get your favorite digi images onto a T-Shirt. This Mermaid and Friends image is a new digital-only version that Heidi is making available only on her blog. Go and check out all of the wonderful Digi's she has there.

I start by opening the image up in Photoshop (I am using Photoshop CS4 for all of this work, use whatever editing software you have). Size it to the size you want printed.


I am using the paint bucket tool to color in my image.

Here she is all colored in! I added some shadows in where I thought it need it.
Also you can see (below) I added a blue background.

Next what you'll need to do is flip the image. You can do this in the editing software, or when you print it, choose t-shirt or reverse in the settings.

Here is the transfer paper I use. (you can get it at any Office Supply store)

Here she is all printed out and trimmed. You'll need trim the excess paper, because you will see it when it gets ironed on the shirt. So I trimmed it in a nice shape that works well with the image.

Here are the instructions for ironing it that are on the back of the transfer paper I use.

Back and fourth pressing down for 3 minutes.

After you iron the whole thing wait for it to be COMPLETELY COOLED before you take the backing paper off of the image.

Here she is all ironed on the shirt

Here is the final T-Shirt!
I made this for my niece Madeline, I hope she loves it as much as I do.




Recipe-
Computer, HP Iron on T-Shirt Transfers (or which ever brand you like)
Iron set on High-No Water, and Fun Fringe (I sewed this on by hand)

Now is a good time to remind you on the "rules" for digi images.

TERMS OF USE FOR :
2 Cute Rubber Stamps!
All Images are my original illustration.
(c)Heidi Schwoerer 2 Cute Rubber Stamps.

Terms of Use:

DO's
1. DO Please keep (c)Heidi on the image
2. DO Use this image to color, print out, and resize
*Angel Policy*
You can make and sell handmade gifts with this digital stamp, but make sure you give credit to Heidi and 2 Cute Rubber Stamps! (c)Heidi Schwoerer 2 Cute Rubber Stamps, and a link back to Heidi's etsy shop! Please feel free to use stamps for all your crafting ideas and we would love to see what you create!


DON'TS
1. DO NOT sell this design as a digital file
2. DO NOT turn this design into a rubber stamp
3. DO NOT use this design on Cafe Press or Zazzle or any similar sites
4. DO NOT claim any of the designs as your own!
all images copyrighted (c)Heidi Schwoerer 2 Cute Rubber Stamps
5. DO NOT use to mass produce any products!



Sunday, February 21, 2010

Enjoy the Moment!

Hey everyone! Back again today for another post!
If you missed the project by our February Guest Designer, Tracey Clark, then be sure to scroll down!

Here is my card today.
I used the Up, Up, and Away Rocket Cling Cushion Stamp on this card, cut it out and added it to my card (American Crafts PP, PTI Kraft Cardstock.) After coloring with my Copics, I used Glossy Accents to make the window of the ship, and the other parts shine! Add some cute Cosmo Cricket buttons and Pebbles Inc. Candy Dots. The sentiment is from PTI as well.

Hope you all have a fab week! See you back here tomorrow!

Guest Designer- Tracey Clark

Happy Sunday everyone! We have 2 posts for you today! You can check back this afternoon for my Sunday Inspiration post, but 1st we have a FAB card by our February Guest Designer, Tracey Clark! You can see more of her work
on her blog- Totally Tracey!
Here is a design by Tracey using the Baby Pumpkin Apple Stamp that is available HERE in cling and HERE in wood.
Be sure and leave our Feb Designer some love today and she will be back on Saturday with another GREAT creation!!

See you all this afternoon for another fun post :)

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Sweet Birthday Treat

Happy Saturday everyone! This week I'm sharing a birthday card I made for a friend of mine and I think the ice cream looks delicious! That could have something to do with me being pregnant though - all sweets make me hungry :)

I used the Penguin Fun image on my card. This little cutie is available in digi format,
cling cushion, or as part of a whole cling cushion set of different images. How's that for variety?? On my card he's a digi image, sized just the way I wanted him.

I handstitched the little sentiment tag on there, and left the rest of the card embellishment free. I like how clean it ended up looking!

**DON'T FORGET: We are having a super fun contest right now! Grab this darling digi image from Heidi's blog, make a card, and upload it. You'll be entered to win a free stamp form 2 Cute Rubber Stamps! All of the deets are in this post :)

Materials:

  • Cardstock/Paper:Kraft, Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink, Prismatics White, basic Grey dp
  • Stamps: Penguin Fun
  • Ink: Printer, Close to Cocoa
  • Tools & Accessories: copics, paper piercer, thick thread, white gel pen

Friday, February 19, 2010

Happy Birthday Penguin!

Happy Friday, 2 Cute fans! This week I decided to try out the Happy Birthday Penguin digi stamp. I had something totally different in mind (for a boy), but my creating took a 360 degree turn toward glitter and pink! I am so okay with that!
A closer look:
I really love how the glitter looks on the top of that ice cube! That Penguin is super easy to work with and very versatile!
My Supplies:
Papers: White: Cougar; Pink: Paper-Source
Adhesive scallop border sticker: Colorbok; Adhesive glitter heart: K&Co.
Cuttlebug and Swiss Dot embossing folder; Sentiment Stamp: Papertrey Ink
Other: Glitter: Art Institute; Copics, Foam tape, and Black ink
*Don't forget to check out our 1st challenge! See the post below and get your FREE digi Happy Crabby stamp to create with!*
Hope you have a great weekend! Stay warm and dry!

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Our 1st Challenge and FREE Digi Stamp to use!



Welcome to our VERY FIRST Challenge here at 2Cute!!!
We are SUPER excited and we know you are too :)
Who doesn't love a chance to win a cool button, free rubber stamp, and to see your name in lights :)?!?! Here are some great samples using the digi for the challenge! Details for the challenge are all at the bottom!
Thanks for joining in! Spread the word and happy creating!!!

Designed by: Jennifer Stricker
Recipe-
2 Cute Happy Crabby Digi stamp
Solid paper: White-Neenah, Colored-Core'dinations
Ribbon: American Crafts
Ink: Memories (black)
Other: TAC (sentiment), Copics (coloring),
Making Memories (brad), Stickles and Glossy Accents

Designed by: Juanita Gillen
Recipe:
2 Cute Happy Crabby Digi stamp
SU Sentiment card stock and Brads
DCWV DP
Nestabilities oval and scalloped oval
Copics: E33, E35, Y11, Y15, Y17, R20, R22, R24,
R27, R29, B23, B24, B29, and B32
Clear Spica

Designed by: Taylor Usry

Materials:
Cardstock/Paper: Barely Banana, Cameo Coral, Soft Sky, Prismatics White
Stamps: 2Cute Happy Crabby, LAD Shore Thoughts
Ink: printer, Soft Sky, Cameo Coral, Baja Breeze, Versamark
Tools & Accessories: ribbon, SU edge punch, Copics, Tim Holtz Distress embossing powder - frayed burlap and antique linen, glitter skittles and sponge

Designed by: Amanda Profumo
A little summer journal/jotter...
Back cover...
Supplies: 2 Cute Crabby Happy Digi Stamp; Papers: Kraft, Strawberry text weight, Cosmo Cricket (Snorkle) and Little Yellow Bicycle (clouds); Tools: Cuttlebug, swiss dot folder; Buttons: white (Sassafrass), star (my own creation :); Other: Binder ring, foam tape, Zip Dry glue, ribbon scraps, googley eyes, red dot paper, Copics, and my computer (I paper pieced the crab!).

Designed by: Sammye Jo
Recipe: Happy Crabby Digi (2Cute Rubber Stamps), Sentiment (PTI), PP (Recollections), Cardstock (Bazzill), Stamping Paper (Neenah), Markers (Copic Ciaos), Ribbon (American Crafts), Stardust Pen, Foam Adhesive

Designed by: Ann
Image: 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Happy Crabby; Sentiment: Whimsy Stamps Ruff Day Sentiments; Medium: Copics and Prismacolor pencils; Paper: DCWV; Accessories/tools: ribbon, paper edger


Well, there you go! Some fab examples!!! Now for the details!
Head over to Heidi's blog to get your FREE digi stamp. Create ANY kind of project using this digi!!! Yep, anything goes! You just HAVE to use the digi!!!
Then, come back here to leave us a link to it!
If you are uploading to PCP or SCS, use the keyword 2CuteRubberStamps, and leave us a comment here!
We CANNOT wait to see what you come up with!! We will give you until
March the 10th at 7:00 PM EST to give us your link!
Winner and the honorable mentions will be posted on the 11th!
Winner gets a FREE 2 Cute Rubber Stamp shipped straight to her/his home!!!
Yep, free rubbah :)
Good luck!!! Pass the word on!!!

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Cowboy Birthday

Howdy! Hope everyone is have a fabulous Wednesday. Today I am sharing a card using Original Cowboy Kid Digi that is available here. Isn't he just too cute? I hope you make it a point to check out Hiedi's Blog. She adds sketches that may someday be a stamp as well as these adorable digi's that are only available there.

Don't forget tomorrow we kick off our first challenge. Be sure to check it out, there will also be some awesome samples from The Cuties. I also here there is a free digi involved :).


Supplies:
Original Cowboy Kid Digi by 2 Cute Rubber Stamps
SU card stock and sentiment
DCWV DP
Brads from Oriental Trading Company (a few years old)
Copics: E33, E35, E47, E51, E53, E57, Y11, Y15, Y21,
R24, R27, R29, B37, B39, B93, B95, and B97

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

2 Cute Tuesday: Cat-Knit

Hi everyone! Ann here :)

I hope that everyone's Valentine's Day weekend went well! I was lucky enough to have a day off yesterday to get a little R&R.  I also got to do a little stamping with my Cat-Knit stamp from 2 Cute Rubber Stamps.  This kitty sure does look happy with his ball of yarn!  Remember, this Cat-Knit stamp is available in cling-mounted, wood-mounted, and digital versions at the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Etsy Store.

Also, make sure to stay tuned because we have some exciting things coming your way like the start of the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Challenges!  Don't forget to come back every day :)

Stamp: 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Cat-Knit; Paper: DCWV; Ink: Copics; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, pearls, buttons, ribbon, flower

See you again next week!

- Ann, 2 Cute Rubber Stamps DT 

Monday, February 15, 2010

Miss U

Happy Monday! I'm hoping to start off your week well.
I hope you had a wonderful Valentines day.

Cutie Jennifer here.

This card is featuring the cutest Owl Miss You stamp.
Isn't this owl sweet. Look at the flower that the owl is hiding behind its back.
And those sweet eyes.

(ALL of Heidi's stamps are available in wood mount, cling or digi. Visit her store here.)




Recipe-
2 Cute Owl Miss You stamp
Solid paper: Archivers
Pattern Paper: PTI
Ribbon: Offray
Ink: Memories (black) and SU (purple, edges)
Other: Thickers (letters), Prima (flowers), Copics (coloring),
Making Memories (brad), Pop dots and Archivers (crystals)


Sunday, February 14, 2010

A 2 Cute Sunday with Stingray's :) (And a winner!)

Hi everyone and welcome to another 2 Cute Sunday with me, Sammye Jo :)
I love traveling, the beach, cruises, and amazing Grand Cayman of the Cayman Islands. My family and I have been several times and one of the biggest touristy things to do is swin with the stingrays.
So, when I saw this 2 Cute Stingray stamp, I knew I had to use it!
Recipe: Cardstock (Prism Papers), PP (American Crafts), Ribbon (American Crafts), Markers (Copic), Other: Clear Film

I added a piece of Clear Film over the top of the image after I colored it to give it an "aquarium" like look :) Hope you enjoy :)
This stamp is part of a blog exclusive set you can find on Heidi's blog! She sells certain digis only from her bloggy store! Check them out!!!
Don't forget to visit the 2 Cute Rubber Stamp Store to pick up your favorite wood, cling cushion, and digi stamps!!

And now, we have a winner of last week's Follower Fun Giveaway!
Congrats to:

Shana said...
Please forgive me as I give you my top four - Butterfly Bear, Thank You Cat, Birthday Owl, and Cute Bumblebee - I can see the cards already! If I had to pick just one, I guess Thank You Cat gets it by a whisker. :)
February 11, 2010 9:04 PM
Please email your shipping address to 2cuterubberstamps@gmail.com to get your prize to you ASAP!!
And lastly, we will have a Monthly Challenge that will start this Thursday! A FREE digi for you, inspiration from the DT, and a chance to link up what you make with your digi for a chance to win a free stamp!! All this and more on Thursday!
So, WHO WANTS A FREE DIGI AND WANTS TO COMPETE IN THE CHALLENGE??? Let us know!!!
See you back tomorrow!!!

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Furry Friends Like to Read!

Hi everyone! Happy almost-Valentine's Day :) It's Taylor here, and this week I'm sharing with you a super simple project that is part of my four-year-old daughter's Valentine's Day present. It's a cute, colorful bookmark I made using the Furry Friends stamp!

Since this stamp is available as a digi image as well as cling cushion and wood-mounted, I chose to print it out so it would make a larger focal point. I used Copic markers to color the cat, dog, and box they are sitting in. I added small flowers to the box using a Copic Spica glitter pen in green. For the sweet puppy's collar I used a pink one - every little girl loves some sparkle!

I know this is an easy-peasy sample today but I really like it. My munchkin loves to read and steals my bookmarks all the time so I know this will be a well received "extra" alongside her candy and art supplies Cupid is bringing her!

Don't forget: to buy stamps from the Etsy shop, go here. Exclusive digi stamps are available for purchase on Heidi's blog here. And don't forget to leave her comments about what sketches you love - she may just turn them into a stamp for you!

Materials:

  • Cardstock/Paper: Green Galore, Naturals White, Pixie Pink
  • Stamps: Furry Friends
  • Ink: printer
  • Tools & Accessories: ribbon, jumbo eyelet, nesties, copics, martha stewart edge punch

Friday, February 12, 2010

Dreaming Ladybugs...

Happy Friday!
Valentine's Day is coming up on Sunday, so I wanted to do a sweet card to share for today! I chose the sleepy ladybug stamp and used the digital image twice, reversing one of the two so they were facing each other. I love the sentiment, "I sleep with a smile because I see you in my dreams..." A closer look...
The card base is actually a medium grey, but shows up quite dark on the picture. The heart and pink/red plaid paper are from Little Yellow Bicycle. I had some red and white polka dot paper in my stash that I cut and pleated and secured buttons on the ends. Top corners are rounded and edges are inked in charcoal. I used Copics to color and the sentiment is in Papyrus font.
Visit 2Cutes Etsy shop to get your rubber, cling, or digi images today! Start creating... you only have a couple days to make your sweetie a card! Happy crafting!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Sundae's on Thursday Totally Turtle Time!!!

Totally Turtle Sundae's!!!!


Happy Thursday 2 Cute Fan's and Stampers!!!,

I am so sorry I am late in getting my post up late today yesterday was just a very rough day for me and I am behind on things but I am trying to catch up now!!!!

So I love this Two Cute Image with this Sweet Turtle who has an Ice Cream Sundae on his back!!! He is just super adorable and I love him he was also totally fun to print out and color up!!!!

So Here is my full Card below. The papers are Purely Pomigranate and patterned papers in Taken with Teal, Old Olive, and Rose Red. The Flowers are Prima's and there are copper brads and dew drops added too!!!


I used my Labels 4 Nesties to do the panels behind the image and I thought it would be fun to diagonally alter everything off of each other.

The Image is colored up in these Copics:
G20, G21, G24
BG10, BG15, BG18
R81, R83, R85, and R39
Here is one last view of my card so you can see the dimension all panels and image are popped up using glue dots and exess foam from my rubber stamps!!!

I hope you are enjoying all of the 2 Cute Stamps and projects this AMAZINGLY Talented DT has been cranking out!!!!


Heather

Just a quick reminder!

Hey all! Heather is having some posting problems, so until she can get her project up for today, I am here to remind you that we are having a giveaway!
Ends on Sunday!
All the details can be found here! Good Luck!!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Happy Cat

Hello everyone, it's Juanita again with your Wednesday post. Did you know we have a giveaway going on right now? If not I suggest you check it out here.

I colored this adorable image to go with this DP. Isn't this cat so cute with the yarn in his mouth? I realizes after I colored in the image that I didn't have many orange embellishments so I kept this card simple. I did have some orange bling but this kitty wasn't feeling the bling so I opted for clear Dew Drops. I chose this sentiment because that what I feel when I see this image. Thanks for stopping by today!

Be sure to check out Heidi's Blog, she has exclusive digi's that will only be available there. She also post new sketches for you to rate whether they should be made into a stamp or not. Also be sure to come back tomorrow to see what Heather has created for us.



Supplies:
2 Cute Cat-Knit Stamp
SU and Bazzill card stock
Bo Bunny DP
SU Sentiment
Robin's Nest Dew Drops
Copics
Nestabilities

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

2 Cute Tuesday - Happy Birthday Penguin

Hi everyone! This is Ann and I'm back again with another 2 Cute Rubber Stamps creation to share with you! This time around I've used the Happy Birthday Penguin on this Thank You tag that I plan to attach to a Thank You gift. I think this little guy is just the perfect touch. Remember, you can purchase this image in the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Etsy Store in either wood mounted, cling mounted or digital version! How's that for versatility and choice?

Image: 2 Cute Rubber Stamps Happy Birthday Penguin; Paper: DCWV; Ink: Copics; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, embossing folder, corner rounder, ribbon

Oh, and remember, Heidi has some new digital-only version stamps on her blog here. AND you also have a chance to win a free cling mounted stamp of your choice. Just scroll down below for Sammye Jo's post or click here to read more about it.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Whooo's that I see?

Happy Monday!

Cutie Jennifer here.

Oh the bestest of friends Owl and Spider.
The spider just casually made his way over to see his friend owl
to sit upon a wing and talk the breeze.

This card is featuring the cutest Best Friends Owl stamp.

(ALL of Heidi's stamps are available in wood mount, cling or digi. Visit her store here.)




(I drew in the spider silk, so you could have it coming from anywhere or none at all)


Recipe-
2 Cute Best Friends Owl stamp
Solid paper: DCWV
Pattern Paper: Cosmo Cricket
Ribbon: PTI
Ink: Memories (black) and VersaInk (pinecone, edges)
Other: SU (word window punch and sentiment), Fiskars (edge punch and corner rounder), Copics (coloring), Pop dots and Sewing

If you see a stamp used here that is not currently in the store, you can check the "Sold Items" page and contact Heidi directly.

Oh, and did you know that Heidi posts sketches on her blog for all of us to rate? We can give her feedback on whether or not we would like to see it as a stamp! She has a few new ones up now, so check them out! You can visit her blog here:http://2cuterubberstamps.weebly.com/rate-my-sketches.html. Who knows, maybe the sketch that you've been drooling over will become the next stamp!

I hope you stop back tomorrow to see what cute item Ann has for you to see.