Extraordinary | Tarrah McLean

Hi Cut Shoppe friends,

It's Tarrah back with you and today I am sharing a new layout using the awesome new Extraordinary cut file! 

The Extraordinary cut file 

I cut the design out from white cardstock and then added some craft foam underneath the cut file and stuck it down onto another piece of white cardstock. I also cut out all the insert pieces from the patterned papers with the Cameo so that I could add them back in. 

I just love the depth and shadows the cut file design gives from the dimension from the pop dots, its an effective look with the patterned papers sitting flat on the background too. I added a photo of my littlest man to the biggest star at the bottom. This boy is exactly that too....Extraordinary! He is the dream child, always thinking of others, kind, loving, smart and funny! The Teen Spirit collection by Echo Park paper was perfect to put with this cut file. I love the bright colours against the white of the cut file design.

I kept the embellishing minimal because of the title taking up lots of room and being one of the main focal points. I added a few phrase sticker, die-cuts, enamel dots, cork shapes and wood veneer pieces to enhance the design. Some of the die- cuts I did pop up but others I added just flat to the page.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope I have inspired you to create a project using one of the awesome large title cut files in The Cut Shoppe...there are loads to choose from so go and check out the store!

Happy creating!

Just Beachy | Erica Thompson

I am so happy the sun is finally shining in Illinois. Time for a lot of swimming and having fun this summer. The Just Beachy cut file is perfect for your summer photos and today I want to share my latest layout with you! I am using the I Love Summer collection from Echo Park and it is is just adorable. I thought it was the perfect collection to use with this fun cut file.

I backed the letters on the banner with papers from the 6x6 I Love Summer paper pad. I used some inks from Catherine Pooler Designs to add a splash of color to my background.

The photos I am documenting are of my daughter and her best friend Emma. They spent the day swimming and getting some sun. I love this silly photos of the two of them. They are more like sisters!

I embellished around the layout using the I Love Summer chipboard and brads. I also pulled out a couple new epoxy flair from Scrappin Happy Studio.

Here is a look at my completed layout using the Just Beachy cut file!

Now head on over to the shop and grab this cut file! It is going to be perfect for your summer projects!

Fresh Squeezed Summer Layout | Amanda Baldwin

Hi TCS Friends! 

Amanda here, and at the moment it's Summer break in my part of the world!
Think balmy sunsets at the beach and sipping ice cold lemonade! My favorite time of year!
For today's layout I am sharing a lil Summer sunshine & warmth with the Fresh Squeezed Digital Cut File....

"Summer Days"

Whoa, talk about a burst of sunshine! 

This layout is a pop of bright, fun colors and just screams all things Summer! Yay! 

How totally awesome is the Fresh Squeezed cut file?! 

It comes in 2 sizes in the one download too (12 x 12" & 8.5 x 11")! Ideal for all your paper crafting needs!

For today's layout I have cut mine in the 8.5 x 11" size.

Here's a closer look at it.....

 

Love it! You can get the Fresh Squeezed file from The Cut Shoppe HERE 

For this layout, the Fresh Squeezed file was cut in white cardstock, which I hand colored with Shimmerz Paints. I actually used three shades of yellow paint: Spritz: Chick-a-Dee, Vibez: Sunset Strip & Coloringz: Lil' Yellow Skool Bus. These colors coordinate & blend together beautifully - they really make the Freshly Squeezed cut file 'pop'! 

Instead of backing the lemons with pattern papers, I choose to support the file with a messy, mixed media base. I paint a layer of white gesso, and while it's still wet I add a very watery layer of peachy pink watercolor paint. This creates subtle color for beneath the cut file. I also add lots of pretty paint splatters and droplets in the yellows which I sprayed my cut file with, as well as Shimmerz: Royal Red & Bubblegum Blast too! Messy never looked so pretty! 

I use Echo Park's Good Day Sunshine collection for my layout, as the colors in this collection compliment my photo beautifully (& there may just be a lemon ephemera or two in this line too!)

Here's a few close ups for you.....

So happy together, indeed! Summer break is the BEST!!!

I embellish the cut file with a mix of die cut ephemera, cardstock stickers, chipboard stickers and lots of enamel dots! 

Such a bright & fun page! 

The Fresh Squeezed cut file is perfect for documenting our Summer memories with! 

I hope you feel inspired by my creating today, & that my page brings some warmth to my Northern Hemisphere friends :)

Get the Fresh Squeezed File HERE
& check out more amazing designs in The Cut Shoppe while you're there!

Thanks so much for stopping by today,
til next time,

Happy Arty Days,
Amanda xo

HOCO 2018 | Erica Thompson

Hello everyone and welcome back to The Cut Shoppe blog! Today I am sharing a layout using the first Freebie Friyay cutfile of 2019 With Love!

I recently purchased the You & Me collection from Echo Park and I was so excited to use it with this cut file! I cut the file out on some American Crafts smooth white card stock. I backed it with papers from the You & Me collection designed by Jen Allyson! I also created an offset piece to the cut file to add a little more to the cut once it was completed. I hand stitched all around the heart using some white embroidery floss. This will allow the top hearts to bend up giving lots of interest and dimension to the layout.

 I added foam squares to the back of the file and used a white piece of American Crafts smooth card stock for my background paper. The photo is of my son Grant and his girlfriend Sofia at Homecoming. I thought this photo was perfect to document their High School dance and their of so special "first love". They have been friends since middle school and recently have been given the OK to date. He even went over to her home and asked permission from her father to take her to the dance. He was so nervous but it went very well!

I used a lot of the stickers from the You & Me collection pack to embellish my layout. I also stamped out a heart stamp from a new Catherine Pooler Stamp of Approval stamp set and used an epoxy from Scrappin Happy Studio!

Here is a look at my completed layout featuring the With Love cut file! You can see what Ashley created with this same cut file on yesterday's post HERE! This file is so much fun it is a must have!

Don't forget The Cut Shoppe has moved and is even more amazing! Make sure to check out the new shop and grab some new files! Everything is 25% and today is the last day to save!

Thanks so much for stopping by today and we hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Happy Holidays | Erica Thompson

Hello everyone! Erica here with you today to share a holiday layout using two cut files from The Cut Shoppe..Snow Day & Celebrate the Season!

I knew I wanted a white background as usual but this time I decided to add a little interest to the page by cutting the Snow Day background and just backing it with white cardstock. Just adds a little something to the background. I saved the snowflake pieces I punched out of the background to use on other projects.  I pulled out my holiday Clique Kit, some Simple Stories and some new epoxy flair from Scrappin Happy Studio!

I backed the Happy Holidays cut file with 6x6 papers from the Clique Kits holiday kit. This kit featured the Echo Park Celebrate Christmas collection.

I popped up the file with some Therm O Web foam squares to add some dimension to my layout. The photo is from a few years ago and the last one I have of my oldest with Santa! I am not sure if I can talk him into just one more Santa photo for me so I can have at least one photo of all 6 kids with Santa!

Once the cut file was in place I added some layers behind my photo and adhered down with some foam squares. I began to embellish around the layout using cardstock stickers, puffy stickers and some epoxy flair from Scrappin Happy Studio.

Here is a look at my final layout! You can also check out my process video by heading over to my YouTube channel!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Don't forget to grab the Freebie Friyay Celebrate the Season cut file! Have a wonderful day!

All I Want For Christmas | Erica Thompson

Hey Everyone! Erica with you today to share a holiday layout using the Tis The Season cut file! I love this set of files and I decided to go with the All I Want For Christmas is You!

I am excited to also try some of these sayings cut with some vinyl for home decor! So many possibilities with this cut file! For my layout I cut the file using some smooth white American Crafts card stock. This is my favorite card stock to use when cutting with my Cameo.

I backed each word with a different pattern paper from the Clique Kits Classic Holiday Kit. This kit comes with a 6x6 paper pad which is perfect for backing cut files! The collection is Echo Park Celebrate Christmas and is my favorite holiday collection this season. I love the classic holiday colors in this collection and the red vintage truck just gets me every time!

The photo I am documenting is 3 of the 4 little ladies in my crazy family. My daughter Alyssa and my two nieces Marissa & Madison Rose. You definitely know these three are related when you are around them. All three are loud, silly and love to talk! I just love them to piece! The photo was taken at our family Christmas. I added some layers behind my photo using the left over pieces from backing the file.

I also pulled in some of the Simple Stories new holiday collection. Some of the ephemera bits went well with the Echo Park collection. I love that both collections have some kraft in them! Anyone else loving kraft this holiday season? I stuck in some bit on both sides of my photos. I used ephemera, chipboard and puffy stickers. I love to use different textures on my layouts! I also added the cute flair that came in the holiday kit! Here is a look at my final layout!

If you love this cut file as much as I do you can grab it HERE in The Cut Shoppe! While you are there make sure to check out the rest of the holiday files! Thanks so much for stopping by today! We love to see what you are creating with TCS cut files so please tag us on social media! Enjoy your day!

Hello, Let's Chat Glam Girl! | Amanda Baldwin

Hi Cut Shoppe Friends & Fans! 

Amanda here, with a super girly and fun page to share with you! 

Today I am featuring the fabulous Hello Let's Chat digital cut file & let's just say, it's perfection for teen girls!!!

Here's what I've created with it today....

"Glam Girl"

Well, Hello Glam girl, indeed! Such a fun & playful page for my not so little girl! 

I have combined the Echo Park's Fashionista with the My Mind's Eye Glam Girl collections to create this teen scene layout. 

I cut the file in white cardstock, attach it to my page with lots of foam dots, and finish it off with lots of embellishments. SO pretty! Raising the cut file with foam dots really makes it stand out against that soft mint background.

Let's have a closer look at this amazing cut file!

Hello, Let's Chat looks like this.....

So awesome, huh?! I can see a ton of possibilities with this file too!
You can get the Hello, Let's Chat file from The Cut Shoppe Etsy Store HERE.

Here's a closer look at my layout, and all those sweet embellishments.....

 I choose to back a few of the speech bubbles with pattern papers, and of course, my fun photo! 

This cut file is ideal for memory keeping all our conversations, texts and phone pics! She looks way too grown up in that mirror selfie - I blinked, and all of a sudden she wasn't little anymore. So glad that I document her stories to remember all our days! 

Here's another view for you....

I layer ephemera pieces onto some of the other speech bubbles, as well as cute brads, gold sequins and even some puffy sticker hearts! You'll also spot some typewriter font sentiments around the cut file. 

Loving that hello - it's such a fun font to compliment the speech bubbles with! 

Gorgeous, girly and so much fun!!!

I hope my layout has inspired you to go cut the Hello, Let's Chat file today! 

Get yours from The Cut Shoppe Etsy Store HERE

Thanks so much for visiting, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Let's Go Play

Hello there!

The weather is getting nicer and warmer by the day!  All I have been thinking about is Summer, vacation, and lots of family time.  With that in mind, I chose the Make a Splash, and Let's Talk Summer cut files to document a picture of my daughter and the little enjoying some pool time last summer.

It all stared with the Make A Splash cut file, which was used to create the waves in the page.  I chose to stitch the image, and then used some watercolor to shade in the waves.

To create the title, the Let's Talk Summer cut file was used to create the "Let's Go" word outlines.  The  cut out was then backed with papers from Echo Park's "Summer Fun"collection.   The same collection was used to add small details around the picture and the entire page.

I  really hope this brings a little bit of inspiration, and you start dreaming of all the summer memories you are about to create, and a way to document them.  Remember there are lots of designs available at the Cut Shoppe store, that can make you memory-keeping easy and unique.

Thanks for stopping by today!!