It's been sweet...

Today is my last post for the 2 Cute Design Team. It's been sweet, meeting new blog friends and playing with all the cute images! I hope you all continue to find fabulous inspiration here, using all the adorable 2 Cute images! I wanted to use the Penguin Fun image today because it reminds me of summer... it's coming up quickly! In my neck of the woods (Louisville, KY), it's going to be a great day for ice cream- sunny and 80 degrees! As we watch the Oaks Day races! :)

Anyway, so long... may creative inspiration find you!
Amanda

Owl Appreciation

Next week is teacher appreciation week at my little guys elementary school. I made this card for Mac to write a message in and then stick a gift card inside as a little appreciation gift. I thought it turned out cute, but when you stick an owl on something, doesn't it "owlways" look cute? He-he! The card is 5.5 inches square and the label die cut is from tracing the packaging of some Jenni Bowlin buttons on patterned paper and cutting out. The owl typically has a flower, but I tend to cut it off, sometimes on purpose and sometimes it happens by accident! I colored in the owl using Copics and threaded a couple different pieces of twine through my chipboard button. The alphabet paper is a small strip of Sassafrass and I finished it off with a "thank you" stamp from Hero Arts.

If you could only have one 2 Cute stamp, which would it be? I would definitely pick this one. It's so versatile, and with the flower, you can take it or leave it! Two styles in one! I have used this one the most, and I love the outcome every time! Go grab your stamps or digis and start creating!

Have a great day!
Amanda

Freshly Hatched...

A new digi design by Heidi! The same as the Easter chick, but the eggs aren't decorated, so I decided to use this as a baby card! I love the fresh spring colors! Perfect for a new baby boy I know that "just hatched"! Supplies: Paper is from my stash of scraps! Buttons: Making Memories; Ribbon: May Arts; Sentiment Stamp: Papertrey Ink; Spellbinders Label 8 die cuts; brown ink, and Copics.

The digi image is only available on Heidi's blog HERE. Don't forget about our challenge with FREE bunny digi image. We'd LOVE to what you can create! Who knows... you just might get yourself a spot here on the blogaroo!
Enjoy the weekend and I'll see you next Friday!
Amanda

Spring Chickie!

Happy Friday, my crafty friends! It's your frazzled, Friday hostess, Amanda. Easter is Sunday, are you ready? I'm not quite there, but I did make a super cute Easter card to share with you today!

Heidi has come up with a brand new design... an adorable hatching chick... one with decorated eggs and one without. You can find them on Heidi's blog HERE and in her Etsy shop HERE.

Supplies: 2 Cute Chickie with decorated eggs; Paper: Paper-Source; Ribbon: May Arts; Copics, Circle Punch: Marvy; Decorative Edge Scissors: Fiskars; Other: ink, buttons, thread, font: CK Journaling.

I really love this image- 2 Cute! It was super fun to color too- I even printed one out for Anna (my 5 year old) so she could color it and make her own card.

I hope you have a blessed Easter and a wonderful weekend!

Amanda

FREE = FUN!

Hi there, friends! It's Amanda with you again today, and I thought I'd carry over this cute free bunny image into today to help inspire you! This darling little bunny digi image is FREE! Yes, free, people! You can click here to get it. Once you download the image, print it out, create something, (we aren't picky!) and let us know so we can check it out 'cause there is a challenge goin' on and you could win! Supplies: FREE bunny digi image from 2 Cute; Patterned Paper: American Crafts (Dear Lizzy line); Ribbon: Michael's; Punches: Circle and Scallop, Marvy; Other: Copics, buttons, thread, and adhesive half pearl.

This was an easy card to make! Rather than tying a pretty bow, which I love, but it tends to make the card too bulky to mail, I just cut a small piece and cinched it with thread and then attached my button. It's much flatter that way and is mailable!

Hop to it... let's see what you can make with this cute image!

-Amanda

HI!

Happy Friday, everybody! It's almost spring... one more day until it's official! It's me, Amanda, your friendly, Friday blog hostess.

Today, I am going to share a project I made using the Flower Turtle digi image. I know exactly who I'm sending this card too! :) The cute flower turtle digi image is only available HERE on Heidi's blogaroo.

While you are there (on Heidi's blog), please check yesterdays post to see about 2Cute making the semi-finals for a grant for Idea Cafe! Or... you can click here to vote for 2 Cute: http://bit.ly/RJsOt

Help 2 Cute Rubber Stamps WIN!!!

Supplies: Flower Turtle digi image: 2Cute Rubber Stamps; Scalloped Card: Paper-Source; White Card Base: Neenah; Paper Flowers: Jolee's; Chipboard Letters: Basic Grey; Other: Oval Scallop Punch, Brown Ink and Copic Markers.

This card is super simple, easy and fresh... just like SPRING! Bring it on...

All Dogs Go to Heaven...

Happy Friday! It's Amanda here with you today to share a little sympathy card.

This week, I chose to work with the Doggie Angel Digi. If you have ever had a friend or family member lose a beloved pet, then you know how daunting and difficult it is to find the perfect card to send. I think this digi works beautifully with the sentiment...

The inside reads, "So sorry for your loss..."

Supplies: Cardstock: light blue and white from stash; Patterned Paper: American Crafts; Doggie Angel Digi: 2 Cute Rubber Stamps; Other: foam tape, Cuttlebug embossing folder, button, and Copic markers (colors below).

Personally, I think this would be a great stamp to have on hand for occasions like sympathy, thank you,"your an angel" and also might be cute for a new baby, "sent from heaven". What do you think?

Have a great weekend...

Amanda

A Buckaroo Birthday!

Greetings! Thanks for stopping at 2Cute! I'm your friendly Friday hostess, Amanda. Today, I'm going to share a project using the Original Cowboy Kid stamp. I mean, how cute is this stamp? I have 2 boys, so I'm always on the look out for cute boy cards and craft supplies- this one is a must have!
This is the front...

And this is the inside...Supplies: Cardstock: Kraft and Black; Star PP: K&Company; Black polka dot paper (unknown); Ribbon: Michael's; Cowboy Kid Stamp: 2Cute; Sentiment: Papertrey Ink; Star Stamps: Hero Arts and PSX; Letter Stickers: Jenni Bowlin; Color Medium: Copics; Other: brad, button, thread and black and chestnut chalk ink.

Hope you liked today's project, partner! I'm going to "round up" my scrappin' supplies and do some creating this weekend with the girls! I hope you find the time to do a little crafting of your own!

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

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:

2 Cute Happy Birthday Penguin

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!

Amanda

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!!!

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!

Amanda

To the Moon and Back!

I had so much fun making this rocket ship card! I typically get into a creative rut or block when I need to make a "boy" card, but this came to me quite easy and naturally! I love the simple design of the stamp and how you can use it in so many ways. I made this one for my 6 year old, Mac, for Valentine's Day. The inside message reads: "To the Moon and Back!"

Supplies: Stamps:Rocket: Up, up and Away!, Sentiment: Papertrey Ink; Cardstock: Neenah; Other: Chipboard Stars, Copic Markers, Brilliance Silver Ink, Small Silver Brads, Cuttlebug Swiss Dot Folder, foam tape. Card measures 5.25 inches square.

I used the bottom of my marker tin to trace a circle. I cut it out and ran it through my Cuttlebug. Once it was attached to the card, I trimmed the two edges. The chipboard stars were simply pressed into silver ink and they actually came out with a nice texture. I colored in the rocket ship and cut it out, added silver brads, then attached with foam tape. Stamped the sentiment, and ta-dah! A cute little card for a very special little boy!

Have a fantastic weekend! I hope you find creative inspiration and get to make a thing or two!

Happy Crafting,

Amanda

You Whooo!

You whooo! It's me, Amanda (aka: Crafty Paper Girl) and my post day here at 2 Cute is every Friday- to get you moving into the weekend with an inspirational creative kick!

It's no secret that I love owls... they are so versatile, vintage and cute, so when I saw this image on Heidi's list, I immediately snagged it and started creating! This little cutie actually has a flower attached, but I cut it off to coordinate better with the papers I wanted to use. The inside message reads: "Owl always be there for you."

Supplies: Stamp: Owl Miss You; Patterned Papers: Sassafrass and Cosmo Cricket; Color Medium: Copics; Other: red twine

I hope you signed up to follow this blogaroo already, but if you didn't, what are you waiting for? Heidi is giving away a free Wooden Stamp to one of her followers next week! Have a happy, crafty weekend!

Hugs,

Amanda