Elle's Studio | Cut File Highlight

Hi everyone, I would like to share with you a cut file highlight that I created for Elle's Studio this month using their exclusive February cut files paired with the Thankful collection and their February kit.

I really loved the heart in this month's cut file set. I ungrouped it from the set and placed it into a new document in my Silhouette Studio software.  I repeated the pattern several times, by using the copy + paste option.  I started by using the heart cut file at the original size and then increased it, each time I duplicated a new line on my page.

I loaded white cardstock into my machine and cut all of my heart pieces.

Next, I backed heart cut file pieces with different pattterned papers from the Joyful and Thankful collections. I arranged cut file hearts with patterned papers across a white cardstock page.  Then I used a mini stapler to staple many of the embellishments down. Next, I added bits and pieces from the February kit + extras across my page.  Next, I splashed white paint and black ink across the page.  I then printed a small wallet sized black and white photo and adhered it to the page.

I finished off my design  by using a sewing machine and white thread to sew down several of the embellishments throughout the page.  

American Crafts | Happy Together

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The colors and patterns in the new Happy Together collection by Amy Tangerine are so vibrant and upbeat, they coordinate beautifully together.

Supplies:  Amy Tangerine Better Together (373999) Rub on Pens, Amy Tangerine Better Together (3739900) Clear Stickers, Amy Tangerine Better Together (373992) Sticker Book, Amy Tangerine Better Together (373993) Die Cut Shapes,  Amy Tangerine Better Together (373975) Him + Her Paper, Amy Tangerine Better Together (373976) Yin + Yang Paper, Amy Tangerine Better Together (373963) Stars + Stripes Paper, Amy Tangerine Better Together (373966) Push + Pull Paper, Amy Tangerine Better Together (373971) Soap + Water Paper, Amy Tangerine Better Together (373964) Sweet + Sour Paper, Amy Tangerine Better Together (373974) Cloud + Sunshine Paper, Amy Tangerine Better Together (373983) Peanut Butter + Jelly Paper, Amy Tangerine Better Together (373982) Bow + Arrow, Amy Tangerine Better Together (373980) Blogs + Coffee Paper, Amy Tangerine Better Together (373979) Fact + Fiction Paper, Amy Tangerine Better Together (373978) Ladies + Gentlemen Paper, Amy Tangerine Better Together (373977) Knot + Bow Paper, Amy Tangerine Better Together (373973) Mom + Dad Paper, Amy Tangerine Better Together (373972) Jack + Jill Paper, Amy Tangerine Better Together (373962) Each + Every Paper, Amy Tangerine Better Together (373969) Back + Forth Paper, Amy Tangerine Better Together (373967) Near + Far Paper, Amy Tangerine Better Together (373960) Hugs + Kisses Paper, Thumb (ST340276) Sticky Dots 0.5

How To: Cut heart background out of background paper using free cut file from Paige Evans available here http://americancrafts.typepad.com/studio/2015/09/instagram-layout-by-paige-evans.html  Fold each heart over and secure with sticky dots.  Cut small pieces of pattern papers and adhere behind each folded heart.  Use a paint brush and white paint

to flick paint across the page.  Set aside to dry.  Print a small black and white photo and trim into a circle.  Adhere circular photo to center of the layout.  Adhere die cut pieces and stickers throughout the page.  Finish page by adding rub on pen to the bottom 

right of page.

The Cut Shoppe | Totally Seriously Summer Fun!

Hi Everyone,
I have a new layout for to share with you that I made for The Cut Shoppe using the new Sideways Chevron 12x12 cut file.

I cut my 12x12 Sideways Chevron Background out of white cardstock paper.  Not all of the cuts, cut all the way through.  This is because I need a new blade, but I loved the look.  I decided to leave a lot of the pieces that did not cut all the way through on this page, to give it a sense of white balance.  I popped out a few pieces and then layered a piece of Finder's Keepers Patterned Paper behind it.  I then printed my small photo and added embellishments, stitching, stamping and the title.

This layout came together quickly, and I love the look.  Here is the background cut file that I used:

Sideways Chevron 12x12 Cut File

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you enjoyed my layout.  If you make a layout using cut files from the shop, we would love for you to share it with us on The Cut Shoppe's Facebook Page!

The Cut Shoppe & CSI | Embrace Today

 I wanted to stop in today and share a layout, that I created for a Team Up with The Cut Shoppe and CSI: Color Stories Inspiration.  We are teaming up all month with CSI, and the designers are playing along with the Case Files, while the CSI Design Team is working with some of the cut files for The Cut Shoppe.  

Here's a peek at what I created for Case File 170.

Arrows With Attitude 12x12

There are five sponsors working with CSI for the month of July, so make sure you play along for the chance to win some great prizes!  The Cut Shoppe is offering a $20 Gift Certificate!  You can visit the CSI website for all of the details, and here is a look at Case File 170.

And The Cut Shoppe is also offering a 30% discount all this week, through July 11th!  Just make sure you check out with the Coupon Code CSITCS30!

Supplies: The Cut Shoppe: Arrows with Attitude 12x12 cut file; American Crafts: White Cardstock, Kraft Cardstock, Patterned Papers, Embellishments, Stickers, Enamel Dots

American Crafts | Focus On The Happy

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It's Circles Week on the American Crafts blog, here is a look at my layout I created using circles!

Circles are such a versatile shape.  I love using circles on layouts

because they are so pleasing to the eye, and help to draw the eye in.

Supplies: Shimelle True Stories (370703) - English Breakfast Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370704) - Grey Floral Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370704) - Espresso Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370708) - Green Tea Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370710) - Cappucino Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370711) - Decaf Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370712) - Salted Caramel Paper,Shimelle True Stories (370713) - Americano Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370714) - Darjeeling, Shimelle True Stories (370717) - Frappe Paper, Shimelle True Stories (37018) - Mocha Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370719) - Berry Infusion Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370721) - Orange Pekoe Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370722) Cinnamon Roll Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370723) - Croissant Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370724) Macchiato Paper, Shimelle True Stories (370741) - Wood Veneer Shapes, Shimelle True Stories (370745) - Wooden Buttons, Shimelle True Stories (370743) - Ephemera Shapes & Icons, Textured Cardstock (AM710-81) - White, Studio Calico Circles 12x12 cut file by Paige Evans

How To:  Cut background from White 12x12 Cardstock using the Silhouette Cameo.  Cut pieces of patterned paper to fit background using Shimelle True Stories collection.  Back White 12x12 background cut with a piece of white 12x12 white background paper.  Adhere cut pieces from Shimelle True Stories collection in negative pieces.  Adhere all pieces down.  Print a small photo measuring 4x2 and back with Shimelle True Stories sunray overlay.  Adhere to left hand side of page.  Adhere die cuts, wood veneer and cardstock stickers to page.  Finish by adding date stamp and cork sticker to page.

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you enjoyed my layout!

Scrapbook Circle | Explore

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One of my favorite pieces included in the Scrapbook Circle Have a Little Fun Today kit is the acrylic word "explore".

I created my background using a cut file made by the fabulous Paige Evans for Studio Calico.  I backed my cut file with different pieces of patterned papers included in the main kit.  I specifically chose papers from the Pink Paislee Atlas collection because they work so well together.  

I placed the acrylic "explore" word underneath my photo.  Because the word is translucent you can still see the design behind the word.

If you haven't already, make sure that you pick up this fun kit today!

The Cut Shoppe | Hello Summer Love

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Hi everyone!   I have a new layout to share with you today for The Cut Shoppe using the free Newsletter (Summer Love) cut file and the Bitty Borders cut file. 

Here's my layout:

I'm in love with that Summer Love cut file.  I knew right away when I saw it, that I just had to use it right away.  To create my layout, I actually cut the Summer Summer Summer Love title twice.  The first cut was the full title and then I trimmed off the bottom (love) piece.  The second cut I only cut the word "Love" from white cardstock paper.  I then placed the "Summer Summer Summer" title right above the love cut piece.  I placed my photo behind the love word.   To add color to my page I added watercolors on two of the Summer words and behind the title, before adhering down.  

The small circular hearts are from the Bitty Borders cut file, I simply ungrouped them and then cut them out individually and added watercolors to them.  To finish off my layout I added black spray mist, wood veneer pieces and machine stitching.

Summer Love

Bitty Borders

I hope this post has inspired you to try watercolors on a layout. It really adds a lot of color and interest!  Have a great day!

The Cut Shoppe | Epic

Hi everyone, I am here to share a layout that I made using the Stay Focused cut file set from The Cut Shoppe!  I love this set so much that I decided to use it twice this month.  To see the layout I created last week with this set, go here.

Supplies: The Cut Shoppe: Stay Focused cut file set; Scrapbook Circle: May Hello Sunshine kit: patterned papers, stickers, enamel dots, 

How To:  Enlarge the shutter image and cut out of white cardstock using the Silhouette Cameo.  Back pieces of the shutter with different pieces of patterned paper.  Adhere design to layout.  Brush watercolor paint around the image.  Flick splatters of black spray mist across the page.  Add photo and embellish with stickers, enamel dots, stamps and embellishments.

Stay Focused Cut File Set

Before you head over to the Shop to get some shopping done, make sure you get our Coupon Code!  You can save 50% off of your entire purchase today, as our Birthday gift to you!

Happy Birthday To The Cut Shoppe! And A Giveaway!

The Cut Shoppe  is ONE YEAR OLD today!!!  To celebrate there is a 50% OFF coupon code for today and tomorrow!!  You can't beat that for stocking up on some awesome cut files!  Use the code TCSBDAY1

I love  all of the cut files Ashley creates for the shop!  There is such a wide range of  designs in the store and I find them so inspiring! ! I've created TONS of layouts using The Cut Shoppe files over the past year, and here are a few of my favorites:

Ashley is generously letting each of us give away a cut file! I I've chosen to giveaway one of my favorites!  To keep with that theme, I chose the Rosey Posey cut file to give away! Leave a comment on this post by 11:59 pm on May 31st, and I'll announce the winner the next day!

The Cut Shoppe | Smile

Hi everyone!  I'm excited to be back today and share this colorful layout for The Cut Shoppe using the Stay Focused cut file set.  I love color, and I love mixing and matching lots of patterned papers on my layouts.  Here's a look at what I created, using the Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy collection from American Crafts.

Supplies: The Cut Shoppe: Stay Focused cut file set; American Crafts: Dear Lizzy Fine and Dandy Collection: pattern papers, chipboard stickers, metal rimmed tag, die cuts, masking tape roll, acrylic shapes, plastic bows, date stamp; Other: Black spray mist

This was an easy page to do, I simply cut the shutter image from the cut file set nine times out of white cardstock paper and then added different pieces of pattern papers behind them.  I purposely left some of the shutter pieces empty (with no pattern paper backing) to add some white balance to the page.  I added some ink, stamping, journaling and embellishments and voila, my page was done!

Stay Focused

Head over to The Cut Shoppe ETSY store to pick up this cut file set and see what other cut files might work for you.  Thank you for taking a look.

The Cut Shoppe | Amazing

Hi everyone,

I'm sharing a layout that I made for The Cut Shoppe using their free NSD cut file.

Supplies: The Cut Shoppe: Etc. Etc. Etc. cut file; American Crafts: Shimelle True Stories Patterned Papers, wood veneer, stickers, die cuts, buttons, enamel dots; Bazzill: White cardstock; Studio Calico: Mister Huey's Inky Black spray mist

How To: Enlarge the amazing tag, included in the Etc. Etc. Etc. cut file.  Use the eraser tool in Silhouette studio to remove the outside lines of the tag.  Cut file out of white cardstock paper.  Back cut with a photo behind the large "A".  Back white cardstock cut file with another piece of white cardstock underneath.  Use a 1" square punch to punch squares out of different pieces of patterned papers.  Use scissors to cut each square diagonally.  Line up triangle pieces in three vertical lines on each side of page. Flick black spray mist across the page.  Use a sewing machine to stitch some of the pieces down.  Embellish with stickers, wood buttons, die cuts and wood veneer pieces.

thanks for stopping by!