Learn to Swim | Kelly Janes

Hey friends! Kelly here today with a new layout using the Pretty as a Peacock Cut File (with a twist)! When I first saw this cut file I immediately thought of splashes or rain drops so I used it to create a  pool themed layout.

I started in Cricut Design Space by uploading the SVG format of the Pretty as a Peacock Cut File. I "ungrouped" the cut file and duplicated a few of the feathers to fill in the background. I also deleted the peacock bird from the Design Screen. Once I had enough feathers on the background I cut the cut file on white cardstock.

I added clear gesso to my white cardstock before I removed it from my cutting mat. I used multiple blue mists and watercolors to paint the feathers. I peeled the feathers (or splashes in my case) from the cutting mat and then adhered the splashes to another sheet of white cardstock. I added machine stitching to each of the splashes.

I added my pool photos and pool themed embellishments along with a few lines of typed journaling to complete the layout!

I love being able to find new or inventive ways to use cut files! Thanks so much for joining me today!

Be You with Joanna Bandelin

Hello friends! Joanna Bandelin here, I'm sharing a fun scrapbook page featuring the fabulous Pretty as a Peacock cut file. I used lots of colorful Amy Tangerine papers  & I did lots of fussy cutting.

Pretty as a Peacock

I layered some pattern papers behind the photo of my girls, then embellished with lots of flowers that I fussy cut.

I created a cluster of more fussy cut flowers and a large sticker in the top left corner.

I love how bold this cut file is, it was fun backing it with all the colors of the rainbow!

Thanks for stopping by!

Strut Your Stuff

Hello there! I'ts Devra  today! This Pretty as a Peacock might be one of my favorite cut files ever. But when I saw it, all I could think of was stitching it.  So I did!

I didn't have a photo in mind when I started, but I like bright colors, so I started there with bright blues, greens and pinks. By the time I finished sewing, I had the photo, and the rest of the product. Vicki Boutin Color Kaleidoscope arrived  just in time! I used the Chasing Rainbow paper behind the body of the peacock. I tried something new, using the WaterColor Markers  and also the Amy Tangerine watercolor set to fill in the feathers. The colors are beyond perfect. I definitely need some practice with the markers, but for a first try I'm really pleased with the results.

You can see more of the stitching in these detail  photos.  I like how the stitching acts as a border for the paint. Like I said, I like bright colors. This is pretty much how I envisioned it in my head.

You can find this and so many incredible cut files in The Cut Shoppe.  We love to see what you make! Share with us in our Facebook group. Thanks for stopping by today. See you again next time.

GUEST DESIGNER | Vania Fonseca

We are super excited to introduce you to our March Guest Designer!  Please help us in welcoming, the talented Vania Fonseca!  Vania is always sharing gorgeous projects on her Instagram account and we love seeing what she does with cut files from The Cut Shoppe!  She has an amazing layout to share with us today, but first, let's get to know a little bit more about her!

Hello i´m Vânia from Portugal, i´m a crafter that really love to make things.

I´ve started to scrapbook about four years ago and currently my favorite way to document my life it´s in a Traveler´s Notebook format, but i also love the 12x12 format and to make some mini albuns.

I´m really happy for being guest DT here at The Cut Shoppe, with all those beautiful cut files, who doesn´t, right? Thank you Ashley for the invitation!!

Feel free to check my insta account @vaniamfonseca where i share all my makings! 

Now, it's time to check out Vania's gorgeous layout, using the Pretty as a Peacock cut file.

This layout couldn't be more perfect!!  We love all of the color that Vania added to the Cut File and the stitching is such a great touch!  And the way she placed her photo and clustered around it, really lets the cut file stand out, but also draws the eye to the photo on her page.

Thanks so much for sharing with us Vania!!  You can find Vania's work HERE on Instagram.  You're definitely going to want to follow her and keep up with all of her amazing inspiration!