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Sketchy Saturday

Happy Saturday CC2G'ers! It's sketch time and we hope you play along.

Check out how each of the DT'ers interpreted the sketch.

Jeni

Cherry

Kristii

Michele

Danni

Get inspired and create!

Link us up in the comments section or on our Facebook page.

Guest DT Jennifer Koss: "You and Me" Card Tutorial

We are excited to welcome back Guest Designer Jenn and her "You and Me" step-by-step card.

Supplies Needed:

• 4 ¼ X 5 ½ card base (cream)
• patterned papers (Basic grey truly, Heartbreaker, Butterfly) Script paper
• burgundy flower
• ric rac ribbon
• pink button
• pink rhinestones
• Dots Embossing folder
• Distress ink (tea dye)

Step 1:  Lightly applying distress ink along edge of card base.  Cut patterned paper to 4 X 5 ¼ then emboss with dots embossing folder.  Attach to card base.

Step 2: Cut pink patterned paper to 3 1/8 X 4 14/16 and cut script paper to 3 X 4 ¾.  Adhere script paper to pink paper and attach You and Me sticker to left side.  Next tie ric rac ribbon around papers. 

Step 3: Cut out 2 hearts from heartbreaker paper.  Attach hearts next to the sticker.  Attach to card base.

Step 4: Attach your burgundy flower embellishment with pink button in the center of flower and 3 rhinestones to the upper left side of sticker.

Happy Cardmaking!

Valentine Kit Challenge

You all should have received your Valentine Kits by now. We hope you are creating wonderful cards to give to your loved ones in the next week.

You may have noticed the beautiful doily in your kit.. This month we challenged the team to use the doily on one of their designs and boy...did the team come through. Just check out some of their designs. 

DT Member Kristii and Guest DT Jennifer created the most amazing valentine gift bags. Talk about super creative.

Kristii's

DT Guest - Jennifer Koss

DT Members Danni and Cherry created lovely little note card holders. Love how unique each design is. 

Danni's

Cherry's

Michele and Jeni used their doily by wrapping it around the card base.

Michele's

Jeni's

There are more amazing designs in the gallery, so be sure to check them out. Once you've had your fill of inspiration, we hope you take up the challenge and share with us. Either post a link in the comments section or share your design on our Facebook page. 

Happy Creating!

Meet Our Valentine Kit Guest Designer

Give a warm welcome to our Valentine Kit

Guest Designer Jennifer Koss 

 

1.  Tell us a little about yourself. 

I am a mom of 2 active boys and have been married to my supportive hubby for 13 years. Art has been a part of my life as long as I can remember. I have been paper crafting for about 12 years. 

2. Where do you find your inspiration?

I find inspiration everywhere. Mostly my boys and from trends I see around me. 

3. What is your favorite dessert?

mmmm....dessert. If I had to pick a favorite it would be Texas sheet cake. 

4. If you could do anything without any consequences, what would it be?

This is a tough question. I think it would be fun to go on a shopping spree where I could buy anything without the consequence of spending the money. 

5. Three words that best describe your personality. 

Enthusiastic, Friendly, Dependable

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We also asked Jenn to share her space with us. I just love being inspired by others crafty spaces. 

And here are a few of Jennifer's designs this month. 

Thank you Jenn for contributing your talent with us this month.   Visit Jenn's blog for more CupCards {to go} designs. 

 

Valentine Kits - SOLD OUT!

Thank you to everyone who purchased a Valentine Kit this year! Those cute little boxes have shipped & are on their way to you now!! If you were a comment winner during the Valentine Kit week-of-peeks those have been mailed as well.

We have so much to share with you over the next couple of weeks using the Valentine Kit! So keep an eye on your ebox, Facebook and Twitter.

Have a blast creating with your Valentine Kit! ♥

Valentine 2012 Kit

Happy New Year!

We are back with our annual coveted Valentine Kit, appropriately named Hugs and Kisses. This kit is so packed with all kinds of goodies I could barely get it all in the photo. :) You are going to love playing in your craft room.

Take a look at what the designers created over in the Valentine Gallery. It's loaded with cards, decorated envelopes and fun projects you can give as valentine gifts. Please take advantage of the sketch and join us in our monthly challenge.

Purchase Valentine Kits here!

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THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

Valentine Kit: Winners Announced

Thanks for all the love on the upcoming Valentine kit! We can't wait to show you.

Congratulations to the following people in no particular order: 

• Holly M. 
• Lori Souter
• Jaime
• Nitasha
• Cassi
• Carolyn4723
• Malin
• Fiorella

Please email info@cupcardstogo.com  with VALENTINE COMMENT WINNER in the subject line.

And because I just can't leave a post without a photo here are a few more sneak peeks to hold you over until kits go on sale. 

Guest Designer - Jennifer Koss

DT Member Tiffany

DT Member Michele

REMINDER: 

Kits will go on sale Monday, January 16th at 6pm PT/9pm ET.

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Here we are with the last of our sneaks before the anticipated Valentine kit goes live on Monday! 

Please give a warm welcome to our newest DT Member Jeni Allen.  Jeni is no stranger to CC2G as she was our summer '11 guest designer. I was beyond happy that she accepted the DT request. Her simple and elegant style will surely inspire you. 

Finally! The teasing is complete.

Be sure to leave a comment here and all of the past 5 posts to be entered into the raffle prizes. The come back tomorrow to see if you are one of the winners. 

Happy Saturday! 

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Our DT Member Cherry is up next with her vintage and whimsical peeks.  I love that lace flower in the peek below. And all those hearts....oh...makes my heart beat just a little bit faster! This kit is surely one you do not want to miss.

Oh...the peeks of this kit are oh so good! We are such teasers, don't you think?! :)

We have one more days of peeks coming up, so be sure to stop by and leave some "love" and you just may be one of the raffle prize winners.

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Our next peek comes from DT Member Kristii! Isn't that Valentine brad just adorable?

I have to tell you that there is more goodness in store for you the next few days. The DT has been busy creating, creating, creating! Oh...and the sneaks just keep getting better and better:)

We'll back Friday with more sneaks to get you excited! 

Don't forget to leave a comment for our giveaway drawings on the last 4 posts to be entered in the drawing. Sonda has some cute little prizes up her sleeve!

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I just love product sneak peeks, don't you? Well...how about some peeks from the DT?  We are so happy to welcome back Danni Reid to the CC2G family! You are all in for a real treat.

Oh WOW! Danni is simply amazing. I totally can't wait to see the full reveal of her cards.

Stay tuned for more peeks to come this week! Don't forget to leave a comment for our giveaway drawings.

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Good Morning!! We are starting this week off with some daily peeks of the new Valentine Kit, going on sale Monday, Jan 16th at 6pm PT/9pm ET. It's one of my favorites kits of the year! There will be a giveaway with each peek so make sure to stop by here each time answer the peek question or leave a comment!

Here's our peek for today:

I love that the hearts on this paper look stitched. Do you?? You can also find us on Facebook.

2012 Valentine Kit....coming soon

Hello Cardmakers!

We hope you enjoyed your holidays with family and friends.  But guess what....it's already time to get ready for Valentine's Day Kits. Can you believe it?? :)

Product is starting to arrive and it's all so pretty! Are you ready for a sneak?



Doesn't it look deliciously sweet?!

CC2G designers will have some fun sneaks to share with you the 2nd week of January...and kits will go on sale mid-month.

Be sure to make it back here! We can't wait to share the LOVE with you! A NEW year is coming and we have lots in store for CupCards to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

2011 Holiday Card Sketch

 

 

Happy Wednesday! 

 

It's been a few busy weeks and it's about to get even busier with the hustle and bustle of the holiday approaching.

When you have some down time, take a moment to create a holiday card for a loved one using the 2011 Holiday Card Sketch. 

Have you received your kit? Well, we want to see those cards so make sure to link us up in the comments. 

Here are a few cards from our talented DT to get your creative juices flowing. 

 

 

Suzanne Czosek - Guest DT

Kristii Lockart

Nicole Maki

There are only 7 holiday kits available, so be sure to purchase yours today. Kits will ship immediately. 

click here to purchase your

holiday kit

Holiday 2011 Kit

It's here! Our Annual Christmas Kit! Can you believe it's November? It's time to get started on all those wonderful handmade cards for your family and friends! Our Holiday Kit is named Sugar Plum. You will think it's as delicious as we do. :)

This month the Designer Gallery includes not only cards, but matching envelopes! We don't always want to send a card in the mail so the outside is as pretty as the inside for hand delivery. And let's not forget about Treat Containers!! Included in your kit is a clear mini tube. Just the thing to fill up with your recipients favorite items and decorate the outside. For quick cards take a look at the Holiday Sketch...that will get you started and on your way to card making! :) 

Click here to purchase Holiday 2011 Kits

Click here to purchase TOPPINGS <---shipped free with your paid kit! :)


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If you are looking for something a bit smaller, there are a few mini kits available, too. These are very similar to the main kit however do not include a sentiment sticker sheet. Add your own by printing some text, using alphas or applying a Christmas rubon or sticker sentiment.

Click here to purchase Holiday 2011 MINI Kits

Click here to purchase TOPPINGS <---shipped free with your paid kit! :)

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Our giveaway this month is a special little goodie bag! There will be a random draw from all orders received TODAY, so hurry and place your kit order. Kits will begin shipping on Saturday, November 5th.

Thanks Everyone and enjoy your holiday card making! :) ♥

2011 Holiday Kit - Sneak Peek #2

We are back to share another amazing sneak peek of the upcoming Holiday Kit. This peek comes by way of DT Member Nicole Maki. I love the colors of this kit. There are the traditional reds with an added whimsey of teals and pink! 

And because I'm feeling extra happy, I'm going to show you a what else is coming in this kit. You ready?!

Ok...just a little peek. But isn't it so cute?! Nicole rocked it:)

SALE DETAILS

Kits will go on sale Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 6pm PT/9pm ET. Once these kits are gone...they ARE GONE!! So be sure to meet us back here next Tuesday!!

Couple more peeks coming your way before the big reveal.

Happy Weekend to you!!

2011 Holiday Kit - Sneak Peek #1

Happy Wednesday CC2G'ers! I couldn't wait to share the 2011 Holiday kit which will be coming to you soon. The DT Members are just now getting their boxes and will be creating to the hearts content. 

Your going to love this kit just as much as we do. Here are a few quick sneaks from DT Member Wendi Roppolo. Enjoy! 

Stay tuned as we have more peeks and sale details coming soon!

Meet Our Fall Kit Guest Designer

Give a warm welcome to our Fall Kit

Guest Designer Sarah Webb.

1. Tell us a little about yourself.

My name is Sarah Webb, and I live with my husband and two kids in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. I work full time in health care.  I have been creating for as long as I can remember, but specifically scrapping and cardmaking the last couple of years.  Creating is a great outlet for me! 

2. Where do you find your inspiration?

 Inspiration is everywhere! I find it in product, a great picture, a challenge or a sketch.  I love seeing what others do with colour and pops of colour against a neutral background. 

3. What is your favorite dessert?

  I have a love for pumpkin cheesecake, but I will never, ever say no to pecan pie.

4. If you could do anything without any consequences, what would it be?

 I think it would be amazing to skydive. If I knew I could do it without getting hurt, then I would love to try!

5. Three words that best describes your personality. 
Loyal, creative, happy.

Sarah's designs

Thank you Sarah for your beautiful cards! We are so lucky to have you play along with us. Visit Sarah's blog for more CupCards {to go} designs as well as her beautiful and timeless scrapbook pages. 

Fall 2011 Kit

The wait is over!!
Here is our FALL KIT reveal. I have named this kit Briar Rose. She is a beauty! :) Just take a look at what the Designers have created with this kit...an entire Fall Gallery filled with gorgeous designs. You will be so inspired! And, don't forget to scroll down to see some step-by-step directions on how to create your very own cards as well as our new monthly sketch that you can follow with a card sample by each designer.

Click here to purchase FALL 2011 Kits

Click here to purchase TOPPINGS <---shipped free with your paid kit! :)

 

And if you are looking for a bit of a smaller kit, I have a few minis available for you. They are very similar to the main kit however do not include sentiments. Add your own by printing, using alphas or applying a previous kit rubon sentiment.

Click here to purchase FALL 2011 MINI Kits

Click here to purchase TOPPINGS <---shipped free with your paid kit! :)

 

Kits purchased today (Sept 29th) will be eligible to receive a FREE alpha goodie bag in their kit box, while supplies last.  These are very limited so don't wait...get your kit now before they are gone! Kits will begin shipping on Monday, October 3rd.

 

Here's a sweet card by Design Team Member, Kristii, using the alpha goodie bag.
 

Thank you everyone! And Happy Fall!!!!!!

 

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Welcome Back! We have the last few peeks up until the big reveal tomorrow night. So i'm not going to waste your time. Let's check out more sneaks from Cherry, Kristii, and Wendi. 

Cherry 

Kristii

Wendi

This was so fun! I can't wait to drool over the gallery and be sure to come back here Thursday, September 29th at 6:00pm pst. Once kits are gone...they are GONE! 

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Happy Tuesday! Are you enjoying the sneaks so far? I know I am. I'm dying to see the cards in full! I just get little snippets. 

Here are two more sneaks. The first one is from DT member Wendy. Love the fabric flower. I'm hoping she shows us how she made this. 

The next peek is from Michele (yours truly). This card came together pretty quickly. I've been lovin' dimension and height in my projects lately. Looking forward to showing you more. 

That's it for now! We'll be back again bright and early tomorrow for more peeks!

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Happy Monday!

There are only 4 more days until the Fall Kits go on sale! Are you excited?! Well...we have a few more sneak peeks 'til the big reveal!  Let's get started. 

Our first peek comes from Nicole Maki. Isn't that the best sentiment?  

Our second peek is from our newest DT Member Kristii Lockart. Kristii was our guest designer for our Summer '11 kit. We are so excited to welcome Kristii to our team and can't wait to see her rock the CC2G kits.

See you back here tomorrow for more peeks from the DT!

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Well Hello there CC2G friends!!! The time has come to show you the amazing peeks from the DT. We've been busy creating and boy...is this kit sure worth the wait. 

Our first peek comes from DT Member Cherry Nelson. 

oh my...look at that detailed stitching and the flower...Ah-mazing! We have more peeks for you the next few days so keep on coming back!

Kits will go on sale

Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 6pm PT/9pm ET

 

2011 Fall Kit Sale Date

Are you enjoying all the sneak peeks Michele has been posting? This is getting exciting!! We will be back after a busy summer with a new kit filled with Brand New CHA products!! WOOOHOOO!! You are going to love it!!

Fall 2011 Kits will go on sale on Thursday, September 29th at 6pm/9pm PT. Mark your calendars so you don't miss out! I anticipate this kit selling out fast, just like our Summer Kit. Normally kits would go live on the 1st. However, Sat. Oct 1st is World Card Making Day and it's going to be a very busy day! Fall Kits will begin shipping on Monday, Oct 3rd.

Kits purchased on Sept 29th will be eligible to receive our FREE giveaway, while supplies last! This is a fun one. Mini alphas are so perfect for cardmaking! :)

 

And now some BIG news! I'm sure most of you already know and have been following the construction on my facebook wall....Duane & I will be moving! YAY!! We will be moving into a new house beginning Oct 8th. I'm sure it will take us some time to get settled so please be patient during this time. Any orders placed after Oct. 4th will not be mailed until after the move. Don't worry...I will keep you all posted as best as I can and will get your orders shipped as soon as possible.

Lastly, a quick note about Holiday Kits. Our Annual Holiday Kit will go on sale on Tuesday, November 1st at 6pm/9pm PT. Please add this date to your calendar as our holiday kit sells out in minutes. Sneak peeks will start appearing in your email mid-October. :)

Have a great week!!

 

CC2G Highlight

We are so excited to highlight an awesome person who shopped our Summer Sale. Through a challenge posted over on Willows - customer Brenda Stuart posted some photos of a few cards that she made with the March 2011 kit. 

We just love whimsical feel to all of her designs. 

Love the use of button as a sun and the stitching! So adorable.

Thanks so much for playing along Brenda! We just love how you used the March 2011 kit!

And if you would like to be featured on the CC2G website, send your images to info@cupcardstogo.com. You never know...you may just get picked:)