Sept 24-Sept 30 JAZZ up your Die Cuts Challenge [Archive]

Darcy Designs

09-23-2009, 07:03 PM

This weeks challenge is being brought to you by Darcy‘s Designs & is a “Jazz up your die cuts” challenge.

The goods:
This is a triple bonus challenge!! 1) Each participant gets my 50 ways to Jazz up your Die cuts tip sheet 2) If anyone missed one of my freebie files from my blog & would like to use it for the challenge let me know & I will email it to you. Scroll through my blog to see freebies you have missed. 3) Random winner will receive $5 to spend on any Darcy’s Designs file in the VDBC store. Woo hoooo!!

The details:
1) Send me an email (DarcysDesigns4u@aol.com) requesting my “Jazz up your diecuts” tip sheet (which includes 50 fun ways to make your diecuts unique & stand out) & if you need a past freebie file let me know in the email which one you want & I‘ll send it to you along with your tip sheet.

2) Use any of my free or purchased files in a project, card or scrapbook page & jazz them up. You can jazz them up how ever you like, with one of my tips...or do it your own way! The most important thing is NO cutting & leaving it ;), you must JAZZ IT UP TO PLAY! YAY!

3) Then, post your pictures to the forum under this thread by Sept 30th to be entered into a drawing for $5 to spend on my files.

Happy Cutting!

Darcy
Darcy’s Designs
http://darcydawsondesigns.blogspot.com/

ChrisDurnan

09-23-2009, 07:19 PM

Very cool Darcy!

scrappinmama

09-23-2009, 07:54 PM

Sounds interesting! :) You have my attention :)

scrappingypsy

09-24-2009, 07:52 AM

Hi Darcy,

Just went to your lovely bloggie--and sent you an email. Very excited to play in this one--I'm a gypsy and BLING JAZZY BLING is right down my alley!

Wagons of Friendship,
Kristal the Scrappin' Gypsy

Darcy Designs

09-24-2009, 07:57 AM

YAY, happy to have you Kristal!!! You may want to resend the email you sent becuz I think its lost in cyberspace...it hasn't come through.

Darcy :D

scrappingypsy

09-24-2009, 01:22 PM

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d120/stampgirl1993/jazzupkirbygypsy.jpg

Here is my submission for this week's challenge--thank you Darcy for emailing me your VROOM title file--so cute!
I jazzed up my diecuts (paper piecings--I hand-draw each of mine before putting them in my program) by white embossing enamel, glitter spica pens, white signo pen, stacking lots of pieces, foam tape (pop-up dimensionals), layering, and a bit of "fluff" for Kirby to chase around!

Wagons of Friendship,
Kristal the Scrappin' Gypsy

Darcy Designs

09-24-2009, 01:25 PM

Oh man is that cute, Kristal!!! Way to go, I LOVE it! Thanks for playing!!

ewoobenjamin

09-24-2009, 03:50 PM

My goodness, you are quick Kristal! I'm still trying to decided which file I might want to use. Your layout is too cute! The 'fluff' is hilarious.
Esther W-B

ChrisDurnan

09-24-2009, 04:13 PM

Very nice!!

ChrisDurnan

09-24-2009, 04:14 PM

Oh and my son said it was cooler then my "stuff" haha.

Games

09-24-2009, 04:24 PM

Wow, Chris tell him your stuff is cool but not finished. ;)

Kristal awesome and fast. Love the vac. :D

Darcy I'm still thinking but maybe if I just sign up. Then your list will help me get motivated. So send the list I have some files. Thanks!:cool: thesergent@verizon.net

Darcy Designs

09-24-2009, 04:50 PM

On its way, Ginger! Thanks for playing!

bzyPTmom28

09-24-2009, 05:09 PM

Very cute vacuum cleaner--love the fluff and stuff! I think I need to sign up for this one, better send out that emails!

Darcy Designs

09-24-2009, 06:03 PM

It's comingggg, Sheri :D

Games

09-24-2009, 06:52 PM

I got it, Thanks Darcy.

astack229

09-24-2009, 07:34 PM

Krista -

That's a tough act to follow! Congrats on such a great job!!!

Anne

scrappingypsy

09-25-2009, 06:16 AM

Thanks GIRLS! It was WAY easy to know what to do when I saw that vroom title and the smoke coming from the car--I thought instant VACCUUM instead of car--my oldest is 9 and he LOVES vaccuums--it's been a long running affair since he was 2. Yes I have about 6 pages with vac themes of him! hahah
In July we took a 3 week road trip up the East Coast to all the Historical sites (I was a teacher and principal for 8 years--now I homeschool)--and guess what he found? A VACCUUM store in the heart of an antique district. HAHA
So I've already posted his picture standing in front of it. He's a hoot!
And the BRAVE Toaster? Well he has all THREE of the movies (yes they made 3 of them) and I think I could SAY the ENTIRE movie by heart if called upon!
So they were NOT hard to draw and piece when they are like a member of the family. hahahah
PS Chris don't your kids ALWAYS manage to make you feel great about yourself? I remember when we were on a trip this summer short trip--and I was trying to hurry the kids to the car because we were by ourselves and it was dark. I said, "there could be some freak out here". My son said and I QUOTE
"Well mama you are almost 200 lbs you could stomp that freak in the ground!" I was so tickled--I couldn't even do anything but laugh. I'm not 200 lbs and I could not stomp anyone into the ground--but I guess to him (he's a tiny little twig due to his heart issues) I look like a giant and he has over confidence in me)"
hahah

Hugs,
Kristal the Scrappin' Gypsy

ChrisDurnan

09-25-2009, 08:49 AM

Now that Kristal is a fantastic story!!! hahaha.. love it

scramper75

09-25-2009, 11:42 AM

Wow, that is a great LO :) I wish I could join in ths challenge but I have .... homework.. go figure right??

luv2bmamaw

09-25-2009, 06:49 PM

THIS sounds like fun,Darcy!! :D

Darcy Designs

09-25-2009, 07:12 PM

Thanks!! Are you going to get JAZZY with us, Melody?

CutThatOut

09-25-2009, 09:11 PM

Krista, your card is too cute. Looks so animated.

CutThatOut

09-25-2009, 09:12 PM

Darcy, I'd like to take the challenge. Sent you an email. Thanks.

~~ Brett

luv2bmamaw

09-26-2009, 10:12 AM

Thanks!! Are you going to get JAZZY with us, Melody?

Yes, I believe I will! :D Sent you an email!

Darcy Designs

09-26-2009, 01:29 PM

YAY, Melody! And, Kristal...that is absolutely hilarious! I love the things kids say.

Sandra from NC

09-26-2009, 01:55 PM

OH WOW - that is a tough act to follow Krista. Good thing I didn't look before I signed up - lol. OH - and for some reason I thought this was due today. Still going to start on it:).

scrappingypsy

09-26-2009, 09:18 PM

sandra,

your entry will be great-I'm incredibly flattered that you would say I'm a tough act to follow. But it's not true--your stuff will be great! I just know it!

Hugs,
Gypsy

luv2bmamaw

09-27-2009, 01:23 PM

check PMs--- I sent you a msg--:p

Darcy Designs

09-27-2009, 01:28 PM

Hi Melody!!

Just resent...to the jake-melody addy. Let me know if it doesn't come through.

Happy cutting & jazzing ;)

Got it-- thanks! ;-)

Sandra from NC

09-27-2009, 01:31 PM

Well - I finished mine but you can't really see the jazzy part in the picture - lol. I took the picture in the sun hoping the simmers would shine:).

Chalk inks are my favorite tool for jazzing die cuts up so I decided to use something different this time. I edged the green pieces with a green pen. I used stickles in the holes on the large flower - you can barely see one sparkling towards the top:). I also colored the white flower and the stem and leaves with a clear atyou Spica pen - that's the part you really can't see although I see a few white spots on the one on the left and the right flower petal on the bottom:). Then I added a bling in the center.

My desktop is in the shop so can't scan it to see if that is any better.

Oh - I plan to use this in a mini book I'm making as a thank you for a co-worker. in one picture his daughter is in a light green and white dress and this will look great with it.

ewoobenjamin

09-27-2009, 01:34 PM

Sandra, that's very pretty! I like the green edging you did on the flowers.
Esther W-B

Darcy Designs

09-27-2009, 01:37 PM

OHHHH!! Sandra, I love that...your colors are so pretty! I can see the jazzy'ness!! Very nice!

Darcy Designs

09-27-2009, 01:38 PM

Kristal...how did you get your picture to show up so nice & big?

Darcy :D

Games

09-27-2009, 03:08 PM

Beautiful Sandra. That sounds like it will be perfect for that little book and photo.

ewoobenjamin

09-27-2009, 03:11 PM

I did a Thanksgiving card using Darcy's Pumpkin file and Chris' Birthday Bear and Apple (CD00562) file. Here's how I jazzed it up: Pumpkin was chalked, stem was sanded, tendrils were stickled (is that a word? lol); Bear was stuck with Fun Flock, eyes and nostrils were puffed with Liquid Applique; Happy Thanksgiving is up on pop-dots; and I added stickles to the background paper. Thanks for a very fun challenge Darcy.
Esther W-B

paminsd

09-27-2009, 04:11 PM

Wow, everyone is really jazzing it up, I'm impressed!
Pam in SD

Games

09-27-2009, 05:37 PM

Nice job Esther. You sure did a ton of Jazzing it up. Guess I should work on this.

bzyPTmom28

09-27-2009, 09:34 PM

Great job of jazzing Esther!

luv2bmamaw

09-27-2009, 09:51 PM

Awww, Esther! That's adorable! I LOVE that bear!!! Very clever way to put it together!!:D

ChrisDurnan

09-28-2009, 08:06 AM

What a nice job everyone!!

Darcy Designs

09-28-2009, 08:13 AM

Way to be jazzy, Esther! I like the stickling & flocking! I'm going to have to get out my flocking, again. That really adds dimension.

Sandra from NC

09-28-2009, 08:15 AM

Ohhh the Thanksgiving Card is adorable! What a cute idea!

Thanks for the comments everyone. It's even better looking in person. I'll post the page whenever I get it done - lol.

ewoobenjamin

09-28-2009, 08:31 AM

Thanks for your comments everyone. Jazzing was fun :)
Esther W-B

Games

09-28-2009, 12:25 PM

I got mine done and have been waiting (drying). So hope tonight I can get a good photo to post. ;) Just wanted Darcy to know. Thanks!

gadgetgrl

09-28-2009, 03:03 PM

WOW lots of great projects here. You have all done a fabolous job. Love them all. Easy to do with such great and fun files huh!

Darcy Designs

09-28-2009, 03:29 PM

Thanks Tina :D.

Ginger...you're teasing us ;). Can't wait to see it!

Games

09-28-2009, 04:34 PM

Just you Darcy! :D

My layout (http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/album.php?albumid=32&pictureid=141)

Close up (http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/album.php?albumid=32&pictureid=142)

bzyPTmom28

09-28-2009, 06:08 PM

Ok, I finished mine, hope it's Jazzy enough--and my sparkles don't all show. It's an anniversary card, I used Darcy's flower file, I cut a vase out of the middle section, used a miniziplock, filled it with clear hair gel (idea from splitcoast stampers). On the flower I used chalk, souffle pen, glitter pen and also on the flower stem. Hoe you all like it--wish the pic would turn out better but....

ChrisDurnan

09-28-2009, 08:05 PM

very cute guys!! lots of hard work jazzin'

ewoobenjamin

09-28-2009, 08:48 PM

Pretty colors and nice jazzing! I like the vase idea.
Esther W-B

Games

09-28-2009, 08:53 PM

Great flower and vase card. Never thought of hair gel....hmmm.;)

aussie_caz

09-28-2009, 11:32 PM

wow! not sure if I am too late to play this week, got caught up doing some CT work for Chris LOL and forgot about this challenge , sorry Darcy. have sent you an email.

cheers, caz

picturemethis

09-29-2009, 10:20 AM

Here's a card I created using Darcy's flower freebie. I jazzed it up by stamping on the medium off-white flower, inking the flower center (little circle) and using a glitter pen in the holes of the leaves.

Thanks for the challenge!

Margaret

flower card (http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/album.php?albumid=35&pictureid=162)

Darcy Designs

09-29-2009, 12:20 PM

Those are very JAZZY, ladies!! And, I may need to add to my tip list as I'm learning some new ideas too. What a totally cool idea to use clear hair gel!

ewoobenjamin

09-29-2009, 03:53 PM

Nice card Margaret! I like how you mixed in the patterned paper.
Esther W-B

bzyPTmom28

09-29-2009, 04:29 PM

Very Jazzy card Margaret--great job!

luv2bmamaw

09-29-2009, 05:08 PM

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t39/MAPowell58/DSCN3693.jpg

Autumn card for my sister... Embossing (the top pumpkin)and pop-dotted for 3-D, Crimping, Wiring, Inking, Layering, and Stickling the rest! Oh, and added a strip of printed paper, with torn edges.
This was fun, Darcy! I needed this! Now, what's next??? hehehe.. got me excited!

aussie_caz

09-29-2009, 05:28 PM

gorgeous card Melody :)

here is mine, I made a "Happy Thanksgiving (http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/album.php?albumid=26&pictureid=166)" card. I created this in PSCS3 and have used several effects and actions to "bling" up my card!

The pumpkin body and vine has had a felt action applied to it. The stalk had a rusty style applied, I like the effect this created!. My papers have been "chalked" digitally and my little scarecrow turned a textured sticker! I hope you like it.

cheers, caz

ChrisDurnan

09-29-2009, 06:30 PM

Very nice everyone!!

ewoobenjamin

09-29-2009, 07:47 PM

Great job Melody and Caz. They are both so cute. Very creative jazzing.
Esther W-B

bzyPTmom28

09-29-2009, 09:46 PM

Great job Melody and Caz--isn't it fun to jazz things up? I would have done more on mine, but it's an anniversary card so I wanted to keep it a little less subtle for the gentleman of the couple, they don't always like too much bling. I've been trying to do the challenges according to the cards I need to make. I still need to do 3 more BD cards and another anniversary card in the next few days--but I know there will be some cool challenges coming up so hopefully I'll get those done!

luv2bmamaw

09-29-2009, 10:48 PM

Beautiful CAZ!! Love the scarecrow!

(psst.. have you put me on that mailing list yet??? hehehe) :D

scrappingypsy

09-30-2009, 03:15 AM

Hi I just added a direct link to my picture--and it shows up the actual size.

Hugs,
Kristal scrappin'gypsy

scrappingypsy

09-30-2009, 03:17 AM

CAZ--you do wonders with those editing software programs--I am so not talented with digital programs.
I just got a wacom tablet and girl it's HARD to draw as nice on there as with traditional pencil and paper.
So you awe me.

aussie_caz

09-30-2009, 03:22 AM

Thanks! :) I went to use my tablet today and it has decided to stop working :( so lucky I am okay with the digital software hey :)

cheers, caz

Darcy Designs

09-30-2009, 06:12 AM

OMG, great work everyone! This is a reminder...anyone else who wants to join needs to add their submission to this thread by midnight tonight...I guess I'll say central time since that is where I am :D. We'll do a random draw tomorrow for the winner. I have completely enjoyed this, thanks for making my first challenge such a blast!!

Darcy :)

Heather012

09-30-2009, 07:11 AM

Hi All!

This is my first challenge - but boy was it fun! My 5 yr. old daughter is such a girly girl that I thought this would be a great file and challenge to do something for her. So, I created a doorknob hanger. I used my Silhouette to cut the doorknob hanger as well as the girly girl file from Darcy. Pink and purple, silver and gold, are Kyla's favorite colors, so that was the basis for my project. The jazzying (is that a word?) that I did was this: Over the words 'girly girl' I stamped a background image using Versamark - I love that stuff! Over the flowers in the cut out I stuck on some glittery flowers I had left over from my daughter's Fancy Nancy b-day party. For the center of the flowers, to give more dimension, I took out the centers of some other flowers and stuck those on top. Then I took my silver glittery gel pen and outlined the whole girly girl part. I also used the gel pen to write Kyla's Room at the top (may not be able to see that too well in the pics - silver is hard to photograph!). I also took a green glittery gel pen and drew on the stem and leaves of the flowers to make them stand out a bit more. For the flowers on the bottom I took other pointy flowers and cut them up so that I could make the little sprigs coming out the sides. I don't know if my project will win, but my daughter loves it! She's decided that she's going to keep it on her closet door (which is where the picture was taken) so that it doesn't get caught in the bedroom door and rip. Smart kid! LOL

~Heather

p.s. I hope these upload okay - it's my first time...please bear with me :)

Heather012

09-30-2009, 07:17 AM

p.p.s. Apparently it seems that you have to download to see my pics (.pdf issue perhaps??) so I've also uploaded them to my album - but the pics there are much smaller. Here's the link if you're interested: http://visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/album.php?albumid=38

ChrisDurnan

09-30-2009, 07:23 AM

Very nice Heather!!!

ChrisDurnan

09-30-2009, 07:24 AM

I have to tell everyone that I think Darcy was a little nervous with her first challenge, but I have to say I think you did an awesome job and provided lots of inspiration for everyone here. Thanks Darcy...

Games

09-30-2009, 09:46 AM

Very pretty Heather. :D

bradycity8958

09-30-2009, 01:03 PM

I used Darcy's witch's boot and card file to make my daughter's birthday/halloween party invitation. I added the text to my black layer then cut out and added glitter to the star.

aussie_caz

09-30-2009, 01:55 PM

gorgeous projects Heather and Hailey! thanks for the great challenge Darcy :)

cheers, caz

ChrisDurnan

09-30-2009, 01:57 PM

cute! cute.

ewoobenjamin

09-30-2009, 03:34 PM

Very creative and cute projects Heather and Hailey!
Esther W-B

luv2bmamaw

09-30-2009, 07:00 PM

Beautiful Heather and Hailey!! :D I just enjoyed this one so much! Darcy, you done wonderful.. can't wait to see what's next!:D

hrk_md

09-30-2009, 07:08 PM

OK, I think I made it just under the wire. This is a birthday card I made for one of my sons friends birthdays, who is turning 7 this Sunday. I added buttons, stickles, stamped and chalked and used some patterned paper. I definitely went outside my comfort zone to "jazz it up" and I love the result.
Thanks for a great challenge,
Heather

paminsd

09-30-2009, 07:37 PM

Everyone is doing such a great job!
Pam in SD

ewoobenjamin

09-30-2009, 08:10 PM

Cute card Heather - I love the button wheels.
Esther W-B

lisaavolio

09-30-2009, 08:35 PM

I just finished with these, except a little journaling I'll add later. What a good feeling to have 2 more pages done! I used 3 files from Darcy- the Girly Girl file and 2 flower files, plus glitter glue, satin picot edge ribbon, and some chalk that doesn't show in the photos. I also stamped some plain white cardstock with a tiny heart confetti stamp in light pink for parts of the flowers, but it's hard to see.
I also cut out a bunch of other shapes so I can keep going the rest of the week. This was fun!

Lisa

Games

09-30-2009, 09:03 PM

ChrisDurnan

09-30-2009, 09:04 PM

Yeah Lisa! those are great!

ChrisDurnan

09-30-2009, 09:08 PM

I fixed the link Ginger, but I am not sure if it will show because the album is marked as private. :-) Lovin' everyone is using the albums :)

This was a great challenge.

Games

09-30-2009, 09:13 PM

Thanks Chris. Just seemed odd. ;)

Love Heather's card and Lisa's LO. :D

Darcy Designs

09-30-2009, 09:23 PM

Holy Jazz-a-moli!!! You guys are amazing. I love the sparkly glitz Lisa. And, Ginger...super cute LO! I love that you both used MULTI files, in one project. This has been SO much fun watching the amazing creations you guys have come up with. OK, off to bed for me. We'll draw in the a.m.. Thanks so much for jazzing with me!!! :D

amaraob1

09-30-2009, 09:56 PM

What a great turn-out for your first one Darcy!

Everyone's projects were great!!!

Heather012

10-01-2009, 06:09 AM

Congratulations on your first challenge Darcy! It was a lot of fun and there were some great projects because of it! I wouldn't want to have to pick a winner from all these entries! lol Can't wait to see your next challenge :)

Darcy Designs

10-01-2009, 06:35 AM

Thanks for getting SO jazzy, ladies! Drumroll please............

Random.org winner number is entry number #10...woo hooo!

That would be Hrk-Md....Heather!

Congrats Heather! If you can email me at DarcysDesigns4u@aol.com I will get you your code for $5 off my files (and they are going to be 50% off too, so you can get more for your winnings!).

Darcy :D

Games

10-01-2009, 11:30 AM

Yeah! Congrats Darcy on a great challenge!

Congrats Hrk-Md....Heather!

paminsd

10-01-2009, 12:16 PM

Yea for Heather.
Pam in SD

hrk_md

10-01-2009, 01:00 PM

YEAHH!!!!!! Wow I can't believe I won. Thanks for all the compliments and congrats on the card. Darcy- I really think your list is great and I thank you again for pushing me beyond my comfort zone.
Heather

Sandra from NC

10-01-2009, 02:27 PM

YAY Heather!!!! this was fun Darcy. I did another flower but haven't had time to upload it.

aussie_caz

10-01-2009, 03:09 PM

congratulations Heather!!

so happy I dont have the responsibility for picking a winner, the submissions were all fantastic!!

cheers, caz

ewoobenjamin

10-01-2009, 04:56 PM

Congratulations Heather and thanks for the fun challenge Darcy.
Esther W-B

luv2bmamaw

10-01-2009, 05:24 PM

Congrats, Heather! Enjoyed all the entries, absolutely beautiful!

MamawAnn

10-01-2009, 06:26 PM

This was attached to mine, not sure why. But here is Mamawann's..

Darcy here is your Angel wings file I choose to do for this jazz up. I used Martha Stewart Glitter and popped up the wings. Not everything is dry but I had to hurry and get it done by midnight LOL Why do I always wait to the last minute?? LOL Now if I can get my picture to upload right. Sorry if it doesn't.
Anyway I just love the puppy layout. It is just awesome!!!

Ok that didn't work. Not sure how to do it but here is where it is...I think...
http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/album.php?albumid=23&pictureid=203

Thanks Games for doing this. I saw the your Jazzy and thought it was where I was to upload my picture. I was in such a hurry to get it up before 12 EST that I messed up big time...I was wondering why there was just one entry besides mine LOLOL. I was just in too big of a hurry and with my little mind...I can't do that anymore. Thanks again for helping me. :) And sorry for all the confusion.