Our Goals!

Our goal is simple: To Inspire You! We are a community of Crafters that enjoys Inspiring and sharing.

Each week our Design Team will bring you exciting ideas, challenges, tutorials, videos & fantastic Prizes from well known Mfg and our Sponsor Provo Craft!!

So dust off your  Cuttlebug, Revolution, Big Shot,Sizzix even your Pasta machine yep it will work too, rolling pin, grab a cupa or joe, stay a while and be Inspired.

We invite you to check the archives for awesome tutorials and Fab TV with easy to follow step by step instructions.

Need to teach a class need ideas, Email us we will help you:) If you are a store in our Area, looking for awesome instructors email us.Cuttlebugchallenge@gmail.com

Our Schedule is as follows:

Mondays           Rendezvous with the Design Team to start your mojo.

Wednesdays     Be Inspired Challenges with the Cuttlebug

Thursdays         Sweet Treat Thursdays with the Cricut, Your Story, Gypsy, Yudu Machine

Fridays               Fab Friday Videos with the team

Saturdays          Fabulous Mini Albums with Karen Maldonado the 2nd and 4 Sat

Saturdays          with Design Studios with Diane (Capadia Designs) Third Saturdays of the month

Sundays            Spotlight Sunday with the Senior Design Team (Emphasis on gifts)



Specials Spotlight on Mfg once a month

Cuttlebug Challenge University


We can help!
Maggie

Our Senior Design Team

It is with pride and great pleasure that we introduce to you our FABULOUS Senior Design Team. These ladies are so full of talent and inspiration, they will take your creativity to new heights each month! You DO NOT want to miss seeing their creations! Mark your calendars and remember to check back often so you don’t miss out on what these incredibly talented woman are working on!

Terrie Bailey : SR Design Team Member

Hi I’m Terrie `Wow` I am absolutely delighted and truly honored to be a part of the fabulous Cuttlebug Challenge Blog team. I have been crafting for three years now. I love anything craft related.  My main passion is my cards but I love trying new techniques and styles. I’m so glad I found CB.
Terrie’s Blog: Terrie Bailey’s Blog

 

 

Nathalia Castellon: SR Design Team Member

Hello! I'm Nathalia Castellon. My day job is being a homeschool teacher to my two boys who are both autistic. They keep me thinking creatively and keep me constantly inspired! I've been married to my Knight in Shining ACU's (Army Combat Uniform) for ten years now. We're currently stationed in the Great Plains State of Oklahoma where the buffalo and antelope really do roam! I'm blessed to have a husband that adores me and enables me with my paper crafting addiction. In fact he gifted me with my first Cuttlebug this past Christmas ('08) and then spoiled me rotten on my birthday with the Cricut Expression! Since then there's not one project that doesn't get embossed! I hope you'll be greatly inspired by the wealth of tutorials, techniques and projects we share here at the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog so much that this will be the first place you look to for creative ideas!

Nathalia’s blog: Funky Phresh Papier Kreations

Shantaie Fowler: SR Design Team Member

I live in the sunshine state with my very supportive and hilarious husband.  Together we have two beautiful girls ages 21 and 14, our sweet cocker spaniel Olivia,  and a cat named Friday.   Growing up I never considered my self  "crafty." I didn't feel I had any particular talent. One Christmas,  my husband gave me a sewing machine.  I was determined to learn to use it. I dove into sewing and then began designing my own line of children's clothing and home decor. Like fabric, paper offers an endless avenue of possibilities.  I discovered the Cuttlebug a couple of years ago and now it is one of my favorite paper crafting tools. I'm very honored and excited to be a part of the Cuttlebug challenge team. I truly enjoy sharing my passion with others and I hope to inspire and encourage you as I travel through this creative journey.
Shantaie’s blog: Inking Pink

 

Cassie Larson: SR Design Team Member

Cassie lives in the Texas Panhandle with her sweet hubby and darling 2 year old son. She taught high school for 11 years before quitting when the baby was born to sell lia sophia from home along with raising her son. She discovered paper crafting over 8 years ago as a punch artist. Her friend's laugh because she said "I'm not a stamper" when she first discovered her local stamp store. Oh have times have changed! Today she enjoys many paper crafts but stamping is her main passion. The embossing folders are her favorite items. Cassie is honored to be part of the team and looks forward to sharing love of the *cbug* with all of you. The friendships she's made through stamping and the blog world are treasures and includes each one of you.
Cassie’s Blog: For the Art of It

Karen Maldonado: SR Design Team Member

Hi there! I'm Karen Maldonado and I am from Southern California. Two of my favorite passions are to scrapbook the everyday life moments and to create handmade cards for friends and family members.My family and friends all know how I am obsessed with taking photos to scrapbook and creating handmade goodies, whether that be a special little project, handmade decor, scrapbook layouts, or documenting a favorite memory by creating a little mini album. I am so thrilled to be a part of the Senior Design Team for Cuttlebug Challenge blog and I excited to create, inspire, and share all that we have in store for you in the upcoming months!
Karen’s blog: Real Life in Pictures

Mel McCarthy : SR Design Team Member

Mel’s blog: Mel Stampz

Cindy Royal: SR Design Team Member

I’m Cindy Royal – mother of 3, grandmother of 4. I work full time at a doctor’s office and volunteer at a local medical clinic. If I’m not hanging out with the family or working, you’ll find me on the internet or creating something; usually both. I’ve always loved to create, but when I discovered paper crafting and the amazing people associated with it, I found true pleasure in my creative world.  I'm so glad to be a part of the Cuttlebug Challenge Design Team.
Cindy's blog Royal things

     

Our Design Team!

Without the support of these fabulously talented ladies, the Cuttlebug Challenge blog would not be what it is today! The amount of talent these girls possess is astounding! So prepared to be amazed as you visit their creations. Don’t forget to show your appreciate and leave some love for this inspiring group of women!!

This blog was started when we found the Cuttlebug back in July and fell in love with the Cuttlebug. There were no central location to find inspirations, or challenges. We decided to create a central location where all crafters from beginners to advance, can come and learn, share, and explore the possibilities.

After creating this blog and the wonderful success from your support, we've had a blast bringing you wonderful tutorials, challenges that are out of the box.

We are very happy and proud to have been the first Cuttlebug challenge blog and remained the # 1 challenge blog, you have made us your home on the internet for tutorials, challenges, inspirations and videos.
Our Wonderful Design team comprise past and present, Creating Keepsake Hall of Famer, Published artists that are found every month in magazines. Several top manufacturer in the industry contest winners. Our International design team gives you different perspectives from England to Dominican Republic.
You will agree with me these talented ladies are passionate about crafting and inspiring you.
Our only goal on the Cuttlebug Challenge blog is to inspire you!

Maggie Lamarre: Owner

I am an avid scrapper and reader who very much enjoys creating and sharing the knowledge I've acquired. After several years of scrapping, I fell in love with scrapbooking when I was searching for a tutorial to make a signature and stumbled upon Scrapbookbytes: the only digital site teaching and inspiring digital artists. Thus began my love affair with scrapbooking and digital. I've been fortunate enough to be published in several magazine and have participated on several well known design teams such as Holly McCaig and Ronee Pearson. When I am not spending time with family, or scrapping, you can find me reading or surfing various blogs.

Maggie’s blog: MLamarre Designs

 

Betty Brett: DT Coordinator

My real name is Betty Brett but I've been called BettyBee or Queen Bee since 150 teenage girls called me that at camp years ago, and it seems to fit me. I've been crafting all my life and my true passion is teaching. I'm pleased to have recently opened Studio Bee to teach locally as well as produce instructional videos. I'm delighted to have been part of the Cuttlebug Design Team since October of 2008. I began scrapbooking and designing 12 years ago and became an avid card maker about two years ago. I've been married to Bob for over 35 years, have three children and five grandchildren. We live on the west coast of sunny Florida.
Betty’s blog: Betty Bee’s Buzz

 

 

Jackie Gallagher: Design Team Member

Hi there...I'm Jackie!! I live in western Washington with my wonderful family!! My husband of almost 7 years and two awesome boys (Trooper 6, Aidan 4)!! I started scrapbooking a little over 4 years ago, but have been card making for "many years!" I'll never forget the first time I saw someone make a handmade card...I've been hooked ever since!! It's truly turned into quite the "little" obsession!! I recently got my Cuttlebug and am loving all the amazing things that you can create with it...especially with all the embossing folders! So many possibilities! I look forward to being apart of the team and hope to inspire you all!!
Jackie’s blog: Luv 2 Scrappp

Meda Halmaciu: Blog Administrator

Meda is 26, happily married for 4 years and lives in Romania. She has always done some kind of craft/art for as long as she can remember. When finished middle school, her art teacher told her: "Meda, never stop drawing". She never did. Meda dreams of becoming a full time self employed artist and she currently studies painting at a local art school. She knew she wanted a Cuttlebug the moment she first saw a card made with the Textile embossing folder which is still her favorite. It would give her elegant embossed paper for her invitations in a country where embossed paper was not available in shops. This will be a Cuttlebug wedding invitation year for her so come back every month to see new wedding projects.

Meda’s blog: Handmade by Meda

 June Houck : Design Team Member

My mom introduced me to rubber stamping about 10 years ago. I was hesitant because I already had other hobbies I enjoyed; reading, cross-stitch, knitting, and painting pecan resin. My mom asked me to meet her at a stamping convention, I went, and was hooked! After taking lots of classes at stamp stores for a couple of months, I began to create all of my holiday cards. I began teaching stamping techniques classes. Then a stamping friend convinced me to cross over into scrapbooking. I have serious paper issues. To quote a very wise friend of mine, "It's about collecting." I have collected so much stuff in my little craft room that I have a very difficult time making room for the new supplies that I just have to buy! Yes, I know; it is cheaper than therapy. I get my inspiration from my girlfriends (paper craft enablers), but also from my blog friends. Wanna be friends? June’s blog: Simply Elegant Paper Crafts  

Beth Ullman: : Design Team Member

Hi my name is Beth Ullman. I am a retired postal worker who has only been stamping 6 or 7 years. I really got into stamping when I moved to central Virginia 5 years ago after retiring and got involved in Stampin Up. I love to dive into to new techniques and tutorials. I have been crafting for what seems to be most of my life. I also crochet and knit. I am married to my best friend. We have been together 42 years and have 2 grown children and 3 grands. The grands love to craft with me. I love my Cuttlebug and have so enjoyed the Cuttlebug Challenges blog. I am looking so forward to working with Maggie and the rest of the design team.
Beth’s blog: Nana’s Memories & More 

 

Ellen Sosnoski : Design Team Member

My name is Ellen Sosnoski and I am 33 years old. I work as a PT Mobile Therapist with children with disabilities and PT as an instructor at a local community college. I am a mom to two loving boys Owen(6) and Henry(1.5).I have been married to Brian for 7 years. We have two dogs Max (a chocolate lab) and Chase (our crazy boxer). Brian is super supportive of everything I do, including scrapbooking. It is hard for me to remember what my life was like before patterned paper.  I have been scrapping for 5+ years now and I love to make cards, layouts and altered items. I also love to stamp color and buttons are my favorite embellishment.  I have been published several times in Scrapbook Trends and Cards magazines. I have also had projects in Stampington, Take 10, Blue Media and Memory Makers Magazine. Ellen’s blog is Closeyourears

Odette Martinez: Design Team Member

Hi all … my name is Odette and I am 32 years old. I was born in the Dominican Republic, a small island in the Caribbean.  I have been married to my dear hubby, Hamlet, for 10 years and we have two beautiful baby boys that are my inspiration! Joshua is 3 and Ethan will be 5 years old in February.The art of making cards is something that I’ve had always with me, it’s in my blood.   It’s opened up new doors for me, many new and good friends that have helped me in so many ways.  I love this art because I feel there is something incredibly soothing in creating and centering a project on someone you love.I would describe my style as shabby, soft and vintage … I love vintage And I feel really excited to be a part of Cuttlebug Challenge Blog!  --Maybe you won’t believe this but I have tons of CuttleBug embossing folders , I use them very much in wedding invitations.
  Visit Odette  at her blog: HandmadebyOdette

 

Jana Eubank: Design Team Member

I love scrapbooking! It is my one-and-only crafty hobby and my passion. I enjoy the creative outlet it gives me, but I also love taking the time to reflect on family memories and seeing my kids' eyes light up as they look through our family albums. I have been scrapbooking for about 12 years in one form or another. I mostly create pages,I enjoy creating the occasional card or altered project. My scrapbooking style is eclectic with clean lines, with a little shabbiness thrown in. If I'm not scrapbooking, I'm perusing interior design magazines, hanging out at scrapbook message boards and galleries, or celebrating life with my family. I'm hopelessly addicted to chocolate, Diet Coke and Peach Fresca. My favorite comfort food is mashed potatoes with lots of butter and salt & pepper. I am a stay-at-home mom to 3 daughters and 1 son and have been married to my best friend, Kevin, for 12 years. We live in Bountiful, Utah. I am so excited to be a part of Cuttlebug Challenge Blog!
Jana’s blog Jana Eubank

Anja Curvers: Design Team Member

Anja’s blog is Scrappietoo

 

America Kuhn: Design Team Member

My name is America Kuhn. I am married to a terrific husband who is an active duty US Army Officer. Together we have 4 wonderful children & own 2 cats. As a military family, we average a BIG move every 1-3 years to anywhere across the country or around the globe. It's exciting, rewarding and we love the diversity. I was first introduced to scrapbooking in 2003 while living in Germany and was instantly hooked. I then discovered rubber stamps while stationed in Hawaii in 2004 and began what is now a massive collection! LOL.  I was busy nursing or having babies, so I didn't really begin stamping until end of 2005. Then last year, I discovered SCS & began my own little Blog. My Favorite PaperCraft is definitely Card Making. Im really EXCITED to join the Cuttlebug Challenge Design Team and hope to inspire you too. :)
America’s blog Cards by America

 

Sandee Shanabrough: Design Team Member

My name is Sandee and I am so excited to be here!  WOW!!!  I live in Snellville, Georgia and have lived in Georgia my whole life! I have been married to the most wonderful man for thirty years and we have two children.  Our daughter has blessed us with three grandchildren so far and they plan to have more! I love being a Grammie!!!  About 11 years ago, I was invited to a StampinUp! party and I have literally been obsessed with card-making since!  My little green bug is probably one of my most used tools!!!  I love embossing and cutting paper for my creations!  I am very thankful for this opportunity and I hope that you will find some inspiration from the things I create while I am here!!Sandee blog

Tammy Skinner: Design Team Member

Hello there!  I can't tell you how excited and blessed I am to be a part of this team!  I have been scrapbooking for over 12 years... I am a Christian mom to three by birth, and countless others by choice, married to my best friend for 24 years and am very fortunate to have my mom living with us.  We like to say we are a 'combined family', lol!  She is a scrapbooker, too, and the fact that we have not one, but TWO scrapbook rooms in our home, is true testament to how wonderfully tolerant my husband is!  My oldest son is a Combat Medic in the Army, my daughter is an Army wife living with her husband in Alaska and my youngest is a junior in high school, and they are my true inspirations for crafting of all kinds.  I own a little business called Ladybug & Co. that allows me to shop for scrapbooking supplies all I want, because I can tell dh that it's a 'business expense'!  But, I dedicate the majority of my time and efforts to the CHRISTMAS WITH THE CRICUT blog, which I co-own with my artistic BFFs, Melanie & Joy.  I look forward to sharing some of those 'outside the box' ideas with you and hope you find even just a bit of inspiration for your own projects. Tammy’s blog

Carla Peicheff: Design Team Member

Hi! I'm Carla, a 35 yr old SAHM of 4 wonderful kids ranging in age from 2-15, married to my sweetheart of a husband for almost 16 years! I live in beautiful London, Ontario, Canada. I enjoy card-making, scrapbooking, altering things, making gifts, etc... I also love to play with my Nikon D90 and learn new photography techniques! I've been published many times in magazines worldwide. I am currently serving on 5 Design Teams, L'il Scrappers, CPS (Card Positioning Systems), BBTB2 (Bitten by the Bug 2), The Little Stamp Shoppe, and of course, Cuttlebug Challenge!! I also love spending time with my family, watching a good movie, or snuggling up with a good book & a nice glass of wine once in a while! :) Please feel free to stop and say hi on my blog: www.moralia.wordpress.com

Our Design Team Alumni

We want to take a moment to thank our fabulous Fall Design Team for their wonderful projects and their generosity during their term with us! 

Christine Penaflor	Ching Tan	Eva Dobilas
Lea Lawson	Allison Yates	Jen Menna
Shannon Bracken	Peggy O-Toole	Jen Pohl

 

 

 

 

                                                                     

Angie Tieman                      Amber Goble               Mrs. J (Sarah Johnson)

                        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Rosemary Zuba                              Dannisdoodle                      Jenn Koss

Our Celebrity Guest

Hello,
Welcome, we thank our Celebrity Guest for being with us.

Jennifer Mcguire

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Valerie Salmon

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Becky Fleck

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Thank you so much
Maggie

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact you?

CuttlebugChallenge@gmail.com

 

When do I get my winnings?
Most prizes come directly from the sponsor so please allow at least 4 weeks to receive them. If after this time you have not received your prize or an email of explanation, please contact us using the email above.

Winners are chosen thru Random.ORG
We are not responsible for Customs fees. Certain prizes will require the winner to pay the shipping fee, winner will be notified in advanced.






Can I comment?

Please do so we can get to know you, we luv luv comments so comment away :)

You can also leave suggestions or ideas in the comment box too or send an email to the above email address.

When Are the Challenges?
 

To enter our Challenges couldn't be more simple, all you need to do is follow the prompts of the challenge, Use at least one Cuttlebug folder  from  Provo Craft using any machine from big shot, revolution, pasta machine, rolling pin etc.. and leave  us a link of your creation :), kewl eh!

The site challenges are announced every  Wednesdays.. they ran from Wedn to Tuesday.


Senior Design Team Tutorials

Every Sunday we have Creatively Yours Sundays Spotlights from our Senior Design Team.


When Do you have Videos or TV on the blog?

Videos are  twice a month on Fridays.



When Do you have Celebrity Guest?

Our Celebrity guest are on thru out the month.


Do you have a newsletter?

Not yet!

How do I get to be a guest designer?

Our guest designers are chosen from our participants in the weekly challenges. The more challenges you participates in the better are your chances :)




How Do I enter the challenges?

You can enter the challenges anytime but to be selected as the top ten on the site, we have to receive your beautiful project before the deadline which is Tuesday before 19:00 EST..

what can you create?

Make a creation (card, scrapbook page, altered project,  anything you want based on the prompts provided) The challenges are open to International as well.  Upload your creation to your blog or any online gallery, or flickr.
Leave a link to your creation on the challenge entry in Mister Linky. Kewl?
 

Link the post of the challenge to your blog :)


How to Use Mr Linky?

To get the correct link:
1.Access your blog/gallery entry, click on your post's title.


2.On the address bar you should see the link similar to below.

3.For example, notice it's a long address.http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/01/cuttlebug-fab-fridays-1.html.

4. Paste your code that you have copied from the URL on your blog post, into the box that says your your address similar to above.

Please DO NOT post http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com.


Why Is my Card Not Featured?


If your link is not featured, it may have been for the following reason



* An incorrectly linked post. Please link directly to your blog post about the
   submission you have created and not a blog in general. 

* It was linked to a creation that was already featured previously on the blog. Or it was  
    created months and months prior to the challenge.




Thank you so much,
Maggie