Jan. 6-14, 2012 challenge featuring the designs of myscrapchick.com

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What do you get when you mix a mother-in-law-daughter-in-law who have a passion for helping other succeed? You get the creative duo, Val and Kristi, of http://www.myscrapchick.com . They get a special satisfaction from helping others create because of the designs they create and sell. They know what it is like to struggle to pay an unexpected bill, so if they can help others make an extra income by using our patterns to make things to sell, then they too have succeeded. The products at myscrapchick.com are not just for the stay at home crafter. They cater to the work at home crafters as well.


You’ll find a variety of files at their website including 3D designs, cards, paper piecing graphics, and collections. You won’t break the bank either at their handy dollar store section. Make sure you look around to catch their tutorials too. But that’s not all. Sign up for their weekly newsletter to not only keep up to date on new products but to get their weekly Friday freebie.

Check out this four fantastic bug card set freebie they are offering just for just for our MTC challenge. You can sign up for the newsletter at the same time.=D

http://www.myscrapchick.com/springcards/

Complete one of these cards OR use a myscrapchick file you already own and post it before the end of Jan. 14th to be entered for a $10 product prize from myscrapchick.com. Let see what inspires you with these adorable cards.


Thank you, Kristi and Val for sharing your designing talents with us all!

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  • AdonijahAdonijah
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    So awesome we have our own download link. LOL
    Becki in Central Ohio @ The Happy Card Encouragement Factory Free MTC Files! Follow Me on Pinterest
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  • MickyZsMickyZs
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    Quick questions...when I import the svg into mtc, the size is really tiny. I tried at "Actual" 72, 90 and finally I went all the way to 2....what number should I use to import to make the item actual size?....Thanks in advance for your help.
  • ImaCutterImaCutter
    Posts: 2,782
    It did the same for me. Since it was all grouped I just did a resize before I broke it apart. It shouldn't be a major issue. Someone with more info on importing might be able to give a quick fix. I can't wait to work on this!
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  • MichelleMyBelleMichelleMyBelle
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    MickyZs said:

    Quick questions...when I import the svg into mtc, the size is really tiny. I tried at "Actual" 72, 90 and finally I went all the way to 2....what number should I use to import to make the item actual size?....Thanks in advance for your help.

    For myscrapchick files you use a 1. If you are having problems with other files as well try 300 if the other numbers don't work.
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  • MickyZsMickyZs
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    Thank you..."1"worked perfect!
  • MichelleMyBelleMichelleMyBelle
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    you're welcome
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  • KarenPKarenP
    Posts: 2,580
    Very interesting reading about MyScrapChicks. Always fun to know how and why. Love their files. I wish they were stacked in layers but very nice files anyway. I hope to participate in this challenge. Thank you for the challenge donations.
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    Owner of a Cameo
  • JaneDough99_TanyaJaneDough99_Tanya
    Posts: 1,196
    lol I am a MyScrapChicks junkie apparently ;) I have so many of their files it was hard to add up to $25 to get 50% off on their sale lol
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  • KarenPKarenP
    Posts: 2,580
    JaneDough99, I have a lot of their files too.

    I am a little confused by the bug cards. Are they cards that actually open up already or do we have to make them into a card? When I look at the parts included I don't see a "card" type file. It looks like we have to create a card base in the size we want to me.
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    Joplin, Missouri
    Owner of a Cameo
  • Reba1Reba1
    Posts: 2,324
    @KarenP I just checked the site and it says "created to fit square cards". I was wondering the same thing - so yes, we have to make it into a card (or something)
    ...Rebecca - "Zen D Zing", "Chester" Expression and "Remy" Cake user (N. ILLINOIS)
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  • KarenPKarenP
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    @Reba1, thanks for checking and letting me know.
    Joplin, Missouri
    Owner of a Cameo
  • HappyCrafterHappyCrafter
    Posts: 1,388
    KarenP - I took the files into Inkscape and found they are colored, so I just created a layer for each color and then brought it into MTC. They then came in colored and then I just did "to each his own". Also, you'll see that the images are straight on the edges for cards. I love our node editing feature in MTC. I rounded the right side edges of the butterfly. Worked so well.
    Aspire to Inspire before You Expire.
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  • Reba1Reba1
    Posts: 2,324
    @Im_a_cutter do we post the completed project in this discussion?
    (no, I don't have one done yet :) )
    ...Rebecca - "Zen D Zing", "Chester" Expression and "Remy" Cake user (N. ILLINOIS)
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  • ImaCutterImaCutter
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    Reba1 said:

    @Im_a_cutter do we post the completed project in this discussion?
    (no, I don't have one done yet :) )

    Yes, I am hoping to get mine cut tonight. =D I know you guys will all put your own twist on this!
    http://imacuttercrafts.blogspot.com/ Trish in Ohio- soon Florida **Proud owner of "Zinga" ** MTC challenge committee** Follow Me on Pinterest
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  • nonnasscrapsnonnasscraps
    Posts: 280
    I'm-a-cutter, thanks for organizing this! And, in a big way, thanks for introducing me to this site. I love their stuff! I'm so excited....now to get busy!
    JeannieH in NC
    Sorting scraps in a blended family of cutters and loving my ZaraZing the most!
    Find my stories at www.nonnasscraps.blogspot.com
    Check out LetteringDelights--this link will tell them I sent you!
  • ImaCutterImaCutter
    Posts: 2,782
    Trust me when I say I do not organize this alone. @Adonijah , @MichelleMyBelle , @Helen , and @Ann all work together to plan this. We have an incredible year planned. I am so excited!!! Getting to work with generous people like Kristi and Val at mysracpchick puts it over the top!!!!
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  • Reba1Reba1
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    Here is my card. I used the dragonfly file, but decided I wanted to go more to artsy than cutsie (but I love cutsie, too). I chose to not use a face. You can't tell in the photo too well, but the feelers are actually raised up a bit in the air, as are the top layers of the body pieces.

    I have a pad of 2 sided papers, and they all coordinate together. The pad also has a bunch of stickers and prepunched shapes in it. I used 2 different papers and the Celebrate sticker. I think it was probably the first pad of scrapbooking paper I ever bought.

    I saved a piece of the pink for the inside when I am ready to write something.

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    ...Rebecca - "Zen D Zing", "Chester" Expression and "Remy" Cake user (N. ILLINOIS)
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  • MichelleMyBelleMichelleMyBelle
    Posts: 3,402
    Here is my card challenge. Just finished it a couple minutes ago. You can get more photos and info on my blog. Just want to say thank you to myscrapchick for the use of the files for our challenge. I also used this weeks Friday Freebie Love PopUp Card from myscrapchick. It's a little busy but I need to get more Valentines paper. This is all I had left.

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  • grannyss1grannyss1
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    You both a wonderful job on the cards. I need to get busy and make mine. I love MyScrapChick
    Sue
    Cols, OH
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  • ImaCutterImaCutter
    Posts: 2,782
    Here is my card. I did the butterfly because I knew it would go perfect with a Bible verse I wanted to send to my dd in college and a niece who will be going to med school next fall. I did mine as a shape card. I was also experimenting with some pearl dust I picked up.

    Reba, I love how you can take a file like this an give it a whole new look!

    Michelle, fantastic as usual! I love how the dimension in the pop card is chucky and bold. The ribbon on the butterfly card looks really awesome too. I also like the bold colors.

    I am taking notes as I watch all of you create. I think I am more in my element when it come to making jewelry but for some reason I just can't get enough of my cutter and paper, vinyl and the rest we use our machine for. I am learning from all of you!!

    I was a little nervous cutting out those super thin antenna, but my zing cut clean with no rips. They were really delicate!
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  • Reba1Reba1
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    Trish - I love your take on it, making it a shape card. And you are right, it is perfect for that verse.

    Sending you a PM.
    ...Rebecca - "Zen D Zing", "Chester" Expression and "Remy" Cake user (N. ILLINOIS)
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  • nicolestebbinsnicolestebbins
    Posts: 2
    I made a simple 4" Valentine card with a layered bee on the front and a 3D balloon inside. Fun cuts! Actually, I LOVE (and own) so many of the cuts by My Scrap Chick. I'm looking forward to trying the other bugs too. Happy crafting everyone!
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  • nonnasscrapsnonnasscraps
    Posts: 280
    ohhh! Those are so amazing! I love each and every one! I had this great idea----and my printer has decided to die! Know that i'm hoping to still get in here!
    JeannieH in NC
    Sorting scraps in a blended family of cutters and loving my ZaraZing the most!
    Find my stories at www.nonnasscraps.blogspot.com
    Check out LetteringDelights--this link will tell them I sent you!
  • PaperGrandmaPaperGrandma
    Posts: 114
    These are all very beautiful! Love seeing everyones ideas.
  • ruthgillis_ID2936ruthgillis_ID2936
    Posts: 4,205
    I used one of their Winterfaces card files for a Xmaas card I sent out to my brother! Loved it... looked so cute when I got it done!
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  • molly1952molly1952
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    Gosh, I'm in awe of what you all can do with your cutters and these designs. Trish, that is the cutest thing I've seen in a long time... wish I had a clue how you did it!!! LOL I am sooo new to all of this. My Zing may arrive tomorrow, boy have I got a lot to learn!
  • ImaCutterImaCutter
    Posts: 2,782
    The challenge is open ALL THIS WEEK so get your projects done. I can't wait to see more!

    Don't forget to check out the http://www.myscrapchick.com website and sign up for their free newsletter. They have a great variety of files.
    http://imacuttercrafts.blogspot.com/ Trish in Ohio- soon Florida **Proud owner of "Zinga" ** MTC challenge committee** Follow Me on Pinterest
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  • ImaCutterImaCutter
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    nicolestebbins said:

    I made a simple 4" Valentine card with a layered bee on the front and a 3D balloon inside. Fun cuts! Actually, I LOVE (and own) so many of the cuts by My Scrap Chick. I'm looking forward to trying the other bugs too. Happy crafting everyone!

    Welcome to the forum! We will be having challenges with prizes twice a month all year long so I hope you can continue to join us for these too!
    http://imacuttercrafts.blogspot.com/ Trish in Ohio- soon Florida **Proud owner of "Zinga" ** MTC challenge committee** Follow Me on Pinterest
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  • ImaCutterImaCutter
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    ruthgillis_ID2936 said:

    I used one of their Winterfaces card files for a Xmaas card I sent out to my brother! Loved it... looked so cute when I got it done!

    He's so cute peeking up over the edge!!!!
    http://imacuttercrafts.blogspot.com/ Trish in Ohio- soon Florida **Proud owner of "Zinga" ** MTC challenge committee** Follow Me on Pinterest
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  • lumpylumpy
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    Many thanks for this chance to win, and those fab freebies :)
    http://inmy-craftroom.blogspot.com/
  • MichelleMyBelleMichelleMyBelle
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    Trish, I like how you used the design, perfect for that verse.

    Nicole, your card is also so cute. Love the balloon inside. Welcome to the forum and I hope to see more of your creations!

    Ruth, love you card also. I really like the peeking cards.
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  • dimahidimahi
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    To import mysrapchick files, you set your actual size to 1, treasurebox designs, littlescrapsofheaven designs is 72, . Not sure if someone mentioned this or not. I have been a follower of these groups since I started scrapbooking...I own all of the myscrapchick files, and about 90% of treasurebox. There are so many great groups out there, and these guys are great and very quick to help.
  • nicolestebbinsnicolestebbins
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    I'm more of a scrapbooker these days; is it okay to post things other than cards? I hope so...
    I love the Santa in the "North Pole" set of My Scrap Chick and added it to my Christmas Joys layout. I did put some other cuts from Cricut's Jolly Holidays on there too. Anyway, I don't know if you all are tired of Christmas stuff yet or not, but here's my double page layout. Thanks for all the welcome wishes!
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  • neldanelda
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    OK, I have my file, I just have to get the project made! I went with the paperclip book mark idea. I made the upper piece of the clip an oval (to attach the bug to) and I did have to round out the left of the bug, where they had it cut off. I also made extra bugs cuz I thought they were cute.
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    (ETA: I just realized I am missing a few eyes, will have to go fix that).
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  • ImaCutterImaCutter
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    Aren't you clever!! Those will be so cute popping out of a book!
    nicolestebbins said:

    I'm more of a scrapbooker these days; is it okay to post things other than cards? I hope so...
    I love the Santa in the "North Pole" set of My Scrap Chick and added it to my Christmas Joys layout. I did put some other cuts from Cricut's Jolly Holidays on there too. Anyway, I don't know if you all are tired of Christmas stuff yet or not, but here's my double page layout. Thanks for all the welcome wishes!

    Nicole, thanks for showing some of their other things that they offer. Myscrapchick really does have a nice variety- something for everyone.
    http://imacuttercrafts.blogspot.com/ Trish in Ohio- soon Florida **Proud owner of "Zinga" ** MTC challenge committee** Follow Me on Pinterest
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  • DarleneIDarleneI
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    I love to see what people do with files. Helps give me ideas. We have a topic called Masterpieces where some share. Share away. We love being enabled and want everyone to use MTC. I have cut the butterfly and the bee but haven't done the cards yet. I am a file-aholic whether I buy or get them free. I don't want any 9 step program either...lol. If it weren't for my hobbies I might need that original one. Darlene
  • HappyCrafterHappyCrafter
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    Here's what I did. I rounded out the right side of the butterfly's wing. Then I printed the outline of the butterfly. I cut the body and glued it on and then popped the face and the middle part with glue dots and cut the cheeks and the highlights on the wings in glitter. The inside of the card says "and warm gentle hugs".
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  • MichelleMyBelleMichelleMyBelle
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    Nelda, can't wait to see your final project.

    HappyCrafter, this is so pretty. I like the way you have used the file, very nice card
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  • ImaCutterImaCutter
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    HappyCrafter said:

    Here's what I did. I rounded out the right side of the butterfly's wing. Then I printed the outline of the butterfly. I cut the body and glued it on and then popped the face and the middle part with glue dots and cut the cheeks and the highlights on the wings in glitter. The inside of the card says "and warm gentle hugs".

    I love seeing the same file done in so many ways! I would have never thought to print part and layer on top!!! I need to remember all these great ideas when I am losing my mojo.

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  • BoxerloonBoxerloon
    Posts: 248
    What great ideas! I hope I can get my ideas done before Friday!
    My new mantra...."Promote what you love instead of bashing what you hate ~ Unknown"
    Susan SW Florida
    Zing! Now I have something BETTER! :)
    BaZINGga!!!!!
  • nonnasscrapsnonnasscraps
    Posts: 280
    Cute, cute ideas! I tried so hard Sunday to do my entry and my printer wouldn't cooperate! (Of course---I had to do PNC!) Okay, time for the pitty party---last night I had to go buy a new printer! Not only am I falling apart, but so is my stuff! (Waa!)
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    JeannieH in NC
    Sorting scraps in a blended family of cutters and loving my ZaraZing the most!
    Find my stories at www.nonnasscraps.blogspot.com
    Check out LetteringDelights--this link will tell them I sent you!
  • DarleneIDarleneI
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    Nonna,
    Only difference is we can replace our stuff that falls apart. We can just hope to repair
    these durn bodies! I just wish this ol body would get sleepy when it should. Darlene
  • ImaCutterImaCutter
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    DarleneI said:

    Nonna,
    Only difference is we can replace our stuff that falls apart. We can just hope to repair
    these durn bodies! I just wish this ol body would get sleepy when it should. Darlene

    Amen to all that!

    http://imacuttercrafts.blogspot.com/ Trish in Ohio- soon Florida **Proud owner of "Zinga" ** MTC challenge committee** Follow Me on Pinterest
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  • neldanelda
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    Here is my project, cut and ready to be adhered to chipboard.
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    Lettering Delights affiliate - order through here to give me credit!
    Cutters: using the the Silhouette SD almost exclusively these days!
  • neldanelda
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    For those of you who made cards, you may need an envelope. I have a file for you to use if you do.

    The score lines can be deleted if you do not want them. Also the middle layer - you can change the color (red) to coordinate with your card colors, and also print your addresses on the white inner white part.
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    Lettering Delights affiliate - order through here to give me credit!
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  • wdwannabewdwannabe
    Posts: 139
    Love My Scrap Chick! Didn't know they lurked the forums! Whoot! Now...where is that file....
    Don't know how I ever used my c...t personal without my MTC! Oh, wait, I didn't.....

    Now a PROUD new Cameo user!!
  • DarleneIDarleneI
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    Go to the first message in this thread. The file info is there.
  • cal8007cal8007
    Posts: 158
    I made a canvas with one of their files, can I enter, or does it have to be a card?

    Carmen L
  • ImaCutterImaCutter
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    cal8007 said:

    I made a canvas with one of their files, can I enter, or does it have to be a card?

    Carmen L

    Carmen,
    It doesn't have to be a "card." I think I stated card because the files they offered were card files. I personally love to see people think outside the box and add their own twist to something. Challenges are supposed to be completed within the time frame of the challenge which is Jan. 6 - 14, so it's open through Saturday night. We're trying to give plenty of time so lots of people can join in since there is a really nice prize involved. You can feature any of their files you already have it doesn't have to be the freebie in the link.
    http://imacuttercrafts.blogspot.com/ Trish in Ohio- soon Florida **Proud owner of "Zinga" ** MTC challenge committee** Follow Me on Pinterest
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  • irishmist59irishmist59
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    Great projects everyone!! Trish, your shape card is just too cute, I won't have even thought to use those for a shape card, great idea!! Nelda, the paper clip bookmark is just too cute, another awesome idea!! Love these challenges.
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