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Monday, January 3, 2022

Layer it Up with Double Trouble!

Welcome to our Bitten by the Bug and Double Trouble Challenge collaboration. The theme for the next two weeks is "Warm & Cozy - Layer Up".  

This Challenge runs from 
Monday,  January 3rd thru Monday, January 17th 

Below are the details of the challenge and for this last challenge you may use a die cut not necessarily Cricut made.  Yes, I said the last challenge. Unfortunately, work and personal life have taken a toll on my time and I can no longer keep up with the demands of a challenge blog.  I will call this an undefined hiatus.  I would love to continue when my life allows. I am excited to go out on a high note collaborating with Double Trouble Challenge blog


Thing 1: Trouble Maker
says, "Today we're celebrating two special things - our 100th Challenge and Cuddle Up Day on January 6th! There's been nothing better than cuddling up with your sweet creations for 100 challenges and we hope that you feel the same way.  

For Cuddle Up Day, let's think cozy and warm...  Layer Up!  You MUST use at least one die, punch, or machine cut and include at least two or more layers on your project. Bring on your card layering techniques and Layer Up."      

You can stop here...
Or
You can go on to Twisted Sister's Optional Twist 


Thing 3: Twisted Sister
says, "My favorite thing to cuddle with is a good book. 
There are lots of other Things you can cuddle up with such as a sweater, mittens, quilt, easy chair, book, fur-babies, stuffed animal, fireside, etc.  Include your favorite cuddle up Thing.  What is your favorite?  

If you have included the optional twist in your project, you will have earned another chance in our usual random draw.  







Thing 2: Double Dare
says, "Bitten by the Bug 2 is a challenge that usually requires the inclusion of a cut from a Cricut machine, however, we CUT a Die'al with them. For this challenge only, our partner is accepting the use of cut items from punches, dies, and any cutting machine, but NO fussy-cutting!  Enter the Bitten by The Bug 2 Challenge for an extra chance in our usual random draw prize.  








 


Here's inspiration from the BBTB2 DT:

Alicia - Dreaming Tree German Box

Michelle - Chore Chart

Maureen -  Kids Adventure Phrases, Cowboys

Connie - SVG by Paper Crafting World
 
 
Kim- Dreaming Tree



Denise - Platin Schoolbook & Savory


I would like to thank all of the folks who have joined us over the many years of our challenge blog, especially those who play along regularly.  We very much appreciate your participation.  Please join us until January 17 using any die cut and lots of layers.  Happy New Year!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter
Monday, December 20, 2021

Any Holiday until January 3

Hello and welcome to the latest Bitten by the Bug 2 challenge:  Any Holiday!  I know a lot of folks may still have some Christmas cards to post, some may be working ahead on 2022 holidays and some like me may have some leftover 2021 projects.  So join us by adding whatever holiday project you are currently creating.  We can't wait to see what's on your desk and you can join up for the next two weeks until January 3 when we will have a special challenge. 
 
Alicia - Close to my Heart Artfully Sent

Caroline - Anna Griffin

Melissa "Sunshine HoneyBee" - CTMH Season of Joy

Connie - SVG for Santa and Reindeer. Cricut font for Title.

Dorlene - Free SVG

Michelle - CM Cheerful Seasons, Holly Jolly
 
Kim - Design Bundles

Denise - Chocolate Bunny

Join us until January 3 for this challenge.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter
Monday, December 6, 2021

Christmas/Hanukkah Ornament

Happy Holidays 2021 - Let's get in the crafty mood and make something with our Cricuts.   Our Bitten by the Bug2 challenge for the next two weeks is to use your Cricut to make an  ornament(s), or use an ornament on your card or layout.   I have hosted this challenge for the last few years and have seen lots of extraordinary creations.  Link up your ornament related project below using your blog, Pinterest, Instagram or other account.  We would love to show you our holiday Design Team projects below. 

Maureen  - Season of Joy, Christmas Images 3, A Child's Year
 
Caroline - Artiste, Ribbons and Rosettes

Michelle - Winter Wonderland

Dorlene - Art Philosophy

Connie - Star cut with Balsa Wood on Cricut Maker and Font with Vinyl
 

Denise - Various from Cricut Access

Kim - Dreaming Tree

Alicia - Cricut Access


You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Monday, November 8, 2021

Heritage or Family

Hi Cricut Friends!  This is Kim and I am up as the lead of this challenge.  Today we are challenging you to create anything that has to do with your Family or Heritage.  Think about what would represent your family or where you came from.
 
You do not have to have a blog to join the challenge.  Just use your Pinterest, Facebook or Instagram account and link it up to the challenge.  
Get those Cricut machines working and see what you can come up with.
Here is what I created, to get you started.
 
 Kim - Miss Kate's Cuttables
 
 Now some more inspiration from the Design Team. 

Connie - Cricut used for Title.
 
  Maureen - Tie the Knot, Sweethearts
 
Caroline - Heritage
 
Michelle - You Are Here
 
Denise - The First Few Years, Heritage

Alicia -  Cricut Access and Tis the Season

Please join us until 7 AM EST on 11.22 when it will be time for our next challenge.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter
Monday, October 11, 2021

Use Patterned Paper

 Welcome to the latest Bitten by the Bug 2 challenge: Use patterned paper. Alicia hosting this one, it should be super easy.  Using patterned paper can add so much to a cut or project.  Feel free to make this holiday themed for Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas or just an everyday project.  The possibilities are endless. Let's see what the design team has created for your inspiration.  Then join us by adding your blog post to linkz below until October 25 at 7:00 AM EST when the next challenge begins.
 
Alicia - Mini Monsters

Melissa "Sunshine HoneyBee" - CTMH Art Philosophy
  
 
Kim - SVG Cuts 

Maureen - Nautical Graphic Icons

Dorlene - Paper Pups & Basic Shapes

Michelle - You Are Here, CM Stork's Delivery, Artiste

 Caroline - Close to my Heart, Flower Market

Connie - Used Cricut Design Space for writing, banner, and vines.

Denise - Pooh & Friends



Please use a Cricut and let us know where on your project you have used it.  Linkz open unti l0.25.21 at 7:00 AM EST.

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Monday, September 27, 2021

Witches and Ghouls

With Halloween decor and candy already in the stores, and the grandkids excited about picking out Halloween costumes, it's time to get some layouts done for the holiday.  Maureen here, and I'm hosting our theme for this challenge, which is "WITCHES AND GHOULS".  You have the next two weeks to use your Cricut to create a project, layout, card or decor item that relates to the challenge theme and link it up to the Link below.  You can use your blog, Pinterest, or Photo account to join the challenge.  Enjoy our Design Team projects, I hope they inspire you to create your own "witches and ghouls".

Maureen - Artbooking, Dimensional Scenes, Cute Halloween Phrases
 
 Melissa "Sunshine HoneyBee" - Creepy Critters

Caroline - Mini Monsters

Michelle - Artbooking, Happy Hauntings

Connie - MissKateCuttables Ghost and Candy Corn

Dorlene - Design Space Witch Gnome
 
 
Kim - Dreaming Tree
 
Alicia - Cricut Mini Monsters and Cricut Access images

Denise - Monster Mash, Autumn Celebrations

Please use a Cricut machine and tell us where on your project.  Challenge open until 10.11.21 at 7:00 AM EST.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter