Challenge Jan 20 - 28, 2012 Valentine basket

ImaCutter

Yes, we've got another challenge. This time to get your ready for Valentine's Day.

Here are the rules:
Challenges must be completed within the time frame of the challenge. You must use the attached file, any cutter machine, and MTC, of course. You can embellish as you like. The winner will be selected by random number draw.
Join us for the fun and create something special for your sweetheart! :x



Our prize this time is being sponsored by http://www.thedigibistro.com/store/
They are having a sale from the Jan 21 - 24 and will be adding some new Valentine sets.
Be sure to stop by to check out their stuff!

Thanks digibistro!!




Edited by Bryan to add link to mtc file:
http://forum.make-the-cut.com/discussion/download/28450/Heart Shaped Bag_2.mtc

DianainNM

don't see the file

SBryanW

I added the link to the file at the end of the original post - but I'll also add it here:

http://forum.make-the-cut.com/discussion/download/28450/Heart Shaped Bag_2.mtc

Bryan

ImaCutter

Thanks, Bryan. I didn't know why I couldn't see it when I attached it. :-S
You're the best!

Wandeezy

Is this only for the MTC program or can I use it for the SCAL program too?

KarenP

Wandeezy at the top it says you must use MTC for the challenge but no one can stop you from grabbing the file and making a basket :) oops my bad, I see it is a MTC file.

lindaf

When I click on the link to thedigibistro.com, it says "This site is under development ... will launch soon."

beeshive

Awww Love me some Digi Bistro...and Cher...I'm in!

Wandeezy

Yea, that's why I was wondering.... Is there a way to make the mtc file into an svg? I'd like to partake if possible :-)
TIA
Wandeezy.

grannyss1

Can someone tell me the site for digi bistro as I to can not find their site. The link above take me to "This site is under development"

nelda

Is this only for the MTC program or can I use it for the SCAL program too?

The rules of the challenge are specific in that you need to use MTC in order to participate. It just makes sense that the file is in MTC format. The challenge, the free files provided for it and the purpose of the forum is to encourage the use of MTC. Also the files cannot be converted (legally and morally) to svgs without direct permission of the creator.

Wandeezy

Understood! Thank you!!!

grannyss1

I will be the first to post my project. I used MTC to cut out the basket and the letters. The flower pot in the center of the heart is a stamp from Archivers which I colored and then cut out.

Adonijah

I love Cher and her designs too! As to her website, there are actually two different ones. She is having some site problems at the moment and is working on taking care of those.

http://www.thedigibistro.com/store/ this one still have the Halloween look to it but more product.

http://www.thedigibistro.com/shop/digi-store/index.php?route=product/category&path=71 Has the Valentine background but it missing some products from the old site such as the dollar items. Since it has changed from the Winter theme to Valentine, I figure she is in the process of updating.

lindaf

Thanks for the links, Becki. I was able to get into her store that way.

MichelleMyBelle

Here is mine! I will be adding a sentiment, just not sure what yet. I ran out of the light shade of brown cardstock. All I had left was this darker brown. That's why I went with a darker theme. It does look nice in person. I'll have more photos on my blog.

Reba1

Here's mine. I used a double sided cardstock for the main basket, the button strip was a pre-punched coordinate in the same paper pack (Peabody Scrap Pad, from K&Company). I made the handle a bit wider.

The flower was cut from another paper pack (Simply Delightful from My Mind's Eye). I got the file from the gallery, cut, tooled, sprayed with glimmer mist and attached it all with a tiny brad. I decided I didn't like the look with the brad, so I cut out a button from the scrap of the button strip, and shaped and glued it on. Leaves were cut from scrap pieces from that Peabody pad.

This is such a cute basket - I think I will be making more. Thank you for the file and the challenge.

Liz_A

Wow, looking great so far, nice work, ladies!!

ImaCutter

I did get the link fixed above. Not sure why it didn't work but it should now.

Wow Reba and Michelle, what a great way to get us started. I had a special birthday gift and card to get ready for Monday, so I didn't get mine started yet.

Love the look of both of them! -bold and contrast, and sweet and pink! I think I might do these for my kids. Thanks Becki for the great file!
Let the fun begin!

ImaCutter

@grannyss1
Your basket is making me crave conversation hearts!!! Yummy! So fun!

@Wandeezy
We do share a lot of free files here on the forum. It might be worth the investment to buy MTC just even for that alone. That doesn't even take into account just how awesome of a program it is. We have posted these in a MTC file format because the challenges are for those who come here and use the program. We hope it will be something that you'll consider. We have an incredible year of challenges, all with sponsored prized for the whole year. We'd love to have you join us!

MichelleMyBelle

@grannyss1
I like the way you did the word "love" and I like the stamp you used. With the heart ribbon it all ties in nicely!

@Reba1

Love the lace strip, that is pretty paper. Nice flower also. Love it!

Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. I know I will be making more of them. Thanks for creating the file for this challenge Becki aka @Adonijah

missmay

You three have gotten us off to a great start, the baskets are lovely! MichelleMyBelle the lady bug bear is just tooo cute! I always enjoy seeing all the pretty papers and creative takes of each individual.

SuzySunshine

Thanks for the fun challenge and the super deal on purchases...I love the style of your designs at the digibistro.com

Adonijah

Everybody's baskets look great! Can't wait to start (after this cold).

You guys are welcome for the file! It was my first time designing something that was 3D. Surprisingly, it didn't take me that long and only had to throw one mock up away. LOL

Reba1

I can't wait to see more baskets! @MichelleMyBelle and @grannyss1, I love yours.

I am learning to do a little more than just cut and assemble. The flower was a stretch for me :) When I see other projects, it helps to inspire me.

Justlaury

Here is my entry. I combined print and cut, emboss and cut, and punch and cut. I also included instructions in the file for how I did the punch and cut. Thank you Becki for the wonderful challenge and file. I hope you don't mind that I modified it slightly.

Laury

Reba1

Oh my, @justlaury, that is stunning!

Adonijah

Laury, that looks wonderful! We try to leave the file pretty plain so you can put your own spin and sky's the limit on it. Just awesome!

K_lee

Loving all the different ways you ladies are creating these, awesome job!!

MichelleMyBelle

@justlaury, your basket is beautiful! Nice job.

katwms

For my heart shaped box I traced on the design with the perfect pearls pen with my machine and then added the perfect pearls powder. I used vellum to give the birds a 3D effect.

KarenP

Oh my goodness. All of these baskets so far are extraordinary! I can't wait to try (I think)...lol

grannyss1

Everyone has done great on their baskets. I like seeing all the different ideas.

Justlaury

@katwms I love what you did! The vellum is a great idea! Thank you!

Becca

WOW these are all so gorgeous!! I cant wait to try it.. justlaury I love the alteration on yours and thank you for allowing us to try your file as well.. I think this will be what I make for my coworkers for sure!

Reba1

It seems like I get addicted easily. This is my second one of these baskets (but I don't think we can enter the challenge twice, right?). This one needs something else, but I don't know what. I wish I had used a glittery top paper.

@Justlaury 's basket reminded me of a file I designed and shared last year. http://forum.make-the-cut.com/discussion/11378/another-valentine-doily#Item_1
I adapted it for this basket. Shoot, it looks like the file is gone from that old post, too. I hope our forum gets fixed soon.

hope9811

Ok....I decided to play....here is my entry....this was a quick easy project and I used the rhinestone feature for the first time and then edited it so that I didn't have them on the bottom of the shape. It was fun. I also made a layer with the lattice feature since everyone's projects were so cute, but decided on my project, it was getting too busy so I didn't add it. Overall, these are cute and I'm going to make 2 more for my hubby and kids for Valentine's Day....cute to hold some little treats. :-) Thanks for the file and the challenge!

Justlaury

@reba1
Love the swans!! Great job!!

Justlaury

@hope9811
This is so sweet! Great job!

nelda

@reba1, I edited your post to add a link to the file. (http://forum.make-the-cut.com/discussion/download/13763/Heart doily4.svg)

@Justlaury 's basket reminded me of a file I designed and shared last year. http://forum.make-the-cut.com/discussion/11378/another-valentine-doily#Item_1
I adapted it for this basket. Shoot, it looks like the file is gone from that old post, too. I hope our forum gets fixed soon.

DarleneI

Ok..all I can say is will all you over achievers not post until the last hour of the challenge so we will all do a basket! lol All of these baskets are great so far. Darlene

Reba1

Oh @hope9811 your basket is absolutely adorable. I am a softee for teddy bears, in any way, shape or form! I love how you put it all together.

Reba1

Thanks @nelda, is that something any of us can do (and if so how) or do you need special board permissions to find these missing files?

nelda

I think everyone can do it - go back and edit your post. Go to the image of the page, and right click on insert image, then select copy link address. Now paste the address into your message.

The forum is allowing us to upload the files - they just are not showing up. For images we need to insert it. For files, we need to copy the URL address to the message. The link to the download will look like this:
http://static.cl1.vanilladev.com/makethecut.vanillaforums.com/uploads/FileUpload/f4/e7b1a45669f23f833d90b937a5b7f2.mtc

Here is a visual of how you do it.

katwms

Made a few changes from my first basket and cut out the doves just enough so I could fold the wings back and make a luminary. Guess I am hooked on these valentine baskets :)

ImaCutter

Very nice! I love the dove variation. I need to finish mine and take a picture I just about got it done last night.

ImaCutter

I have mine done and decided to add a little bling to it. I did an open heart chain for the handle and ran some zebra ribbon through it to match the base sides. Fun basket and a nice size too to hold something special!

ssmith

Love that heart chain! Everyone is so crafty!

GranAnnie

I'm in awe of the creativity from the members of this forum. You all do great work.

Reba1

Oh, that heart chain is cool!

Shannon_Corbin

Cute! Wish I had time to try...but I'll just have to oogle everyone else's!