F4A120... Hands Free Cutting ...(6/8/2012)

dawnmercedes · 06-07-2012, 06:16 PM

Hands Free Cutting!
F4A120

Today's challenge is to give up those scissors and let something else do the cutting. Fire up your Cricut, Eclips, Cameo (etc) and show us what you can carve out of paper using those electronic machines. With so many funtastic files and machines out there, it's time to move beyond basic shapes!!

Edited: If you're not plugged in...Feel free to use dies as well. You are all so creative and think outside of the box when you don't have the specific supplies! Just stay away from scissors!

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raduse · 06-07-2012, 07:30 PM

Well, I'm out of this one since I don't own any of these except the good 'ol sissors, but I can't wait to see what everyone else comes up with.

cullenwr · 06-07-2012, 08:00 PM

I have boat loads of stamping supplies, but a cutting machine is not one of them. I'll have to sit this one out as well.

hobbydujour · 06-07-2012, 08:04 PM

I'm out too.....as close as I come is a Cuttlebug. Have no desire for one of the electronics.

simplybeautiful · 06-07-2012, 08:19 PM

I have one but it is boxed up as we finish my studio, so I will have to sit this one out too :(

Clownmom · 06-07-2012, 08:21 PM

I guess I'm also out. No electronic cutters -- just a Cuttlebug and a Big Shot. Like Sallie, I had no desire to purchase one.

bensarmom · 06-07-2012, 08:36 PM

Here's my card. I'll try later in the day as well.

Katchoo1 · 06-07-2012, 08:39 PM

No cutter here too. I am trying to get a Big Shot/Big Kick soon, but I am not interested in spending the money for electronic machines.

tessaduck · 06-07-2012, 08:51 PM

Bummer. This will be the first week day challenge I've missed in five weeks! I'm not interested in investing $$ in an electronic cutting machine with all its accessories.

DandI93 · 06-08-2012, 02:08 AM

I'm out too, Like Sallie, I have no desire for one of the electronic machines. I have lots of dies and punches though..... Maybe we should get to use a die or punch that is in a shape other than like square, round or oval.... Just a thought...

cathymac · 06-08-2012, 02:10 AM

No hand cuts, but lots of die cuts...Thanks, Dawn!

Here's my Cool Rhubarb!

RJP111 · 06-08-2012, 02:38 AM

Like many others, I do not have an electronic cutter nor do I have the desire to purchase one. I'll be sitting this one out, too.

gregzgurl · 06-08-2012, 03:01 AM

This is the first free day I've had in MONTHS, so I was looking forward to playing, but I'm another non-techno girl! Maybe I'll "cheat" and use pre-made diecuts or something (I didn't cut them out, so it could still count, right?)

k dunbrook · 06-08-2012, 03:06 AM

I'm out too...wanted to play along but I don't own any of these electronic machines.

gabalot · 06-08-2012, 03:13 AM

Drats! I'm out, too! Hey, my Vagabond is electric ... does that count? Heehee, I'm sure it doesn't. Oh, well.

dawnmercedes · 06-08-2012, 03:25 AM

Feel free to use dies as well. You are all so creative and think outside of the box when you don't have supplies!

hobbydujour · 06-08-2012, 03:35 AM

Thanks for altering/clarifying the challenge so we can do the challenge with a free conscience, Dawn! : )

I did this card last night for the QFTD challenge and used die cuts, but no scissors.

HELLO SUNSHINE

gabalot · 06-08-2012, 03:36 AM

Was just singing off when this message popped up! THANKS for letting us know dies cuts would be okay! Have a great day and I look so forward to viewing the gallery tonight. Gabby

lazylizard · 06-08-2012, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hobbydujour

Thanks for altering/clarifying the challenge so we can do the challenge with a free conscience, Dawn! : )

I did this card last night for the QFTD challenge and used die cuts, but no scissors.

HELLO SUNSHINE

LOL, I must be a rebel because I never have a guilty conscience if I fudge on the challenge a bit. I use these challenges to get motivated every day, and I never worry about the challenge police. Hey, this is just for fun, isn't it???

I will be thinking out of the box with all the rest of you because I don't have the handfree cutter either. But I LOVE my cuttlebugs (I have two of those - one for cutting and one for embossing!)

Now, I'll go browse through my stash and find some diecuts I may have purchased that can be used.

niki1 · 06-08-2012, 04:28 AM

Here is my project( pyramid ) closed :
F4A120 On the road in France by niki1 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

and open :
F4A120 On the road in France by niki1 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

You can see the other photos in my gallery here :
Splitcoaststampers Member Galleries - niki1 - Handmade Cards & Crafts

niki

muzbysmom · 06-08-2012, 04:33 AM

Thinking I'd do punch art but that wouldn't be hands free cutting - you need your hands to punch the punch! What to do?!?!?!? I have a Cricut - just not wanting to pull it out.

Clownmom · 06-08-2012, 05:05 AM

Thanks for changing the rules. Not having an electronic machine, I used a die for my card.

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tessaduck · 06-08-2012, 05:19 AM

Thanks for amending the challenge, and I found a way to comply with the original expectations:

F4A120 Birthday Blessings by tessaduck - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

muzbysmom · 06-08-2012, 05:22 AM

I made a quick card using my Cricut Celebrations Cartridge. Today would have been my sister's birthday (she passed away several years ago) so I thought a birthday card would be fitting.

jdmommy · 06-08-2012, 05:31 AM

This was hard fro me because I love my scissors!!

Here's mine:

Martini!!!

stampingout · 06-08-2012, 05:43 AM

Here is my card!

Vintage Dad-F4A120 by stampingout - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Bailmac · 06-08-2012, 05:45 AM

Well, I have to say that I am so surprised at all of the crafters that feel as I do. I am not into buying another machine. The Cuttlebug and scissors will do for me. I think I might have a couple of die cuts......gotta check it out.

Biggan · 06-08-2012, 06:43 AM

Thanks for the challenge! Here�s mine;

No scissors

TFL!
Birgit

mepylant · 06-08-2012, 07:04 AM

Here's mine:

Bowl of Petite Flowers by mepylant - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Thanks Dawn!

RJP111 · 06-08-2012, 07:17 AM

Woohoo! I can play after all!

Crafty Julia · 06-08-2012, 07:22 AM

Dawn- awesome challenge, I love using punches for my cards! I made a tag with my Creative Memories' punches- Mickey, fancy heart, and tag maker. My star was from my stamping friends, along with the black paper and the red metallic paper. We had such good times at Disney World when my kids were younger!
Here's I Love Mickey

dawnmercedes · 06-08-2012, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazylizard

LOL, I must be a rebel because I never have a guilty conscience if I fudge on the challenge a bit. I use these challenges to get motivated every day, and I never worry about the challenge police. Hey, this is just for fun, isn't it???

I will be thinking out of the box with all the rest of you because I don't have the handfree cutter either. But I LOVE my cuttlebugs (I have two of those - one for cutting and one for embossing!)

Now, I'll go browse through my stash and find some diecuts I may have purchased that can be used.

Now she's a crafter!! Challenges should always be guilt free! (Even if your laundry is piling up or you need to start the dishwasher!)

Crafty Julia · 06-08-2012, 08:12 AM

Dawn- realized I could use my dies, so I dug out my Sizzlits for this ATC- here's Froggy Happy Birthday

CAKath · 06-08-2012, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawnmercedes

Now she's a crafter!! Challenges should always be guilt free! (Even if your laundry is piling up or you need to start the dishwasher!)

I guess I'd easily qualify as a crafter, then. I'd have to add completing work assignments to that list, Dawn. 'Respond to email, reschedule a meeting, finish a proposal, etc'. Stamping is much more uplifting! Thanks.