for the love of music | orange gearle

Hello! Orange Gearle here with a spread in my Traveler's Notebook using the Love Rules cut file.  Here is a look at my two page spread using mostly Dear Lizzy's latest collection. 

Here is a better look at the cut file!

I cut the file using white card stock and then I backed it with a beautiful green patterned paper. The other side was full of hearts -- that I thought went well with the XOXO pattern of the cut file! I added my journaling to the left side of the spread with a few stickers from the collection. 

The right side houses my title and my photo. This photo is of some books in our living room!  I was dusting and as I was putting the books back, I realized they had a theme, so I took a photo!

I love using the Cut Shoppe cut file for TNs. It helps the project to come together so quickly!  I also made a video of my process!

Thank you so much for stopping by! XO o.g.

totally clawsome | orange gearle

Hi!  Orange Gearle here with a layout using the Photo Album cut file.  I shrunk down the file so that it wasn't a full page -- and I made my photos about 2x2 inches. Here is a look at my layout :

And here is the cut file: 

I backed the cut file with papers from Pretty Little Studio's Document Life Collection. I love these bright colors!  I popped up each of the photos with some craft photo to add dimension.

I added some banners to just about every photo. These banners are from a cut apart from the Bohemian Dreams collection also by Pretty Little Studio. 

I used a hexagon punch to embellish to my layout. I made three clusters with these, using all the colors!  I added tangled thread through out for texture and more pops of color!

I printed my journaling on photo paper and cut it into strips! I also made a video of my process, if that's something that suits your fancy!

This was a fun one to put together! I hope you are inspired to create with this cut file. Thanks for stopping by! XO o.g.

cheers of joy | orange gearle

Hi! Orange Gearle here with a layout in my traveler's notebook using the Snack Attack TN cut file.

Here is a look at the complete cut file:

I wanted the ice cream cone part of this cut file -- but I didn't want the words on there because they didn't fit my story, so I deleted them in the software before I hit cut! 

I backed the cut file with paper from Shimelle's 6x6 paper pad in her Glitter Girl Collection. I originally chose this collection because it has ice cream cones in it -- and then I didn't use any of them! 😆

I fussy cut a bunch of flowers from the same collection and made clusters across the two page spread. 

My title is a loose take on "tears of joy" but also, in this photo my daughter and I were doing "cheers" with our cones -- AND the paper on the cones say, "Joy". #seewhatididthere

I added some layers behind my photo and some journaling on both pages. This came together quickly and I really love using The Cut Shoppe TN cut files -- they make it so easy to put it all together!  I made a video of my process if that's something that suits your fancy.

Thanks for stopping by and see you again soon! XO o.g.

i love you this much | orange gearle

Hi! Orange Gearle here with a layout in my traveler's notebook.    I am using the This Much cut file -- here's a look at the layout!

And here is a closer look at the cut file!

This spread was all about how much I love the ocean -- the sounds, the smells, and how it allows me to exhale deeply and relax!  

I used a mix of papers from Pinkfresh Studio, Heidi Swapp, and One Canoe Two. I love all the pinks and yellows!

I made a video of my process, if that's something that suits your fancy!

Thank you so much for stopping by! XO o.g.

girl power | orange gearle

Hi! Orange Gearle here with a layout using the Floral Wreath cut file and some pretty papers by Paige Taylor Evans. Here is a look at my layout!

Here is the file that I used:

When I cut the file, I cut the full wreath, but I also cut and pasted a few extra flowers so that I could have a few single flowers to use as embellishments! 

I backed the cut file and the extra flowers with pink, blue, and orange papers. Then I added some more flowers from the floral die cuts.

I used a couple of butterfly punches to add some butterflies to my layout as well. 

I did a little mixed media behind the wreath. I first put some gesso on my card stock, then I added some Shimmerz paints over the top for a watercolor look.

I really like how this one turned out, this was such a fun file to work with! I also made a process video if that's something that suits your fancy!

Thanks so much for stopping by! See you again soon! XO o.g.

Enjoy the Moment | Kelly Janes

Hey friends! Kelly here today with a new 12x12 layout using the Freebie Friyay Picture This Cut File.

I started in Cricut Design Space by "ungrouping" the SVG cut file. I wanted the right image on the center row to fit my 2.5"x 3.5" photo, so I enlarged and sized each section of the cut file. After I had each part of the sections sized, I welded the image together. Once it was welded, it was much larger than the 11.5" that Design Space will cut. To solve that issue, I inserted a square and sized it to 11.5". I positioned the square over the cut file image and sliced the square & cut file. This made the cut file image 11.5" without having to make the image smaller so it would still accommodate my photo. [You can find a step-by-step Cricut tutorial in the process video at the bottom of this post.]

I cut the Picture This Cut File on a patterned paper from the Pink Paislee Whimsical Collection. I adhered the cut file to a piece of white cardstock. I then added my photo, embellishments to each frame, and machine stitching to each row of frames. I wanted the layout to be very clean and simple so I didn't add any mixed media or splatters.

Now you can take a look at my process video that also includes a Cricut Design Space tutorial.

Thanks so much for spending part of your day with me and remember to visit The Cut Shoppe Store to check out all of the cut files; including the Freebie Friyay Cut Files!

Artistic Cat | Kelly Janes

Hey friends! Kelly here today and I have a new layout to share using the Pretty Pottery Cut File!

I started in Cricut Design Space by ungrouping the cut file and selecting 2 of the pots. I then resized and welded the pots together. I duplicated the welded image and then selected the contour feature. After the contour feature was selected, I hit the "hide all contours" icon. This turned this cut file into a solid shape so I could easily back the detailed cut file that I cut on white cardstock. [You can find a step-by-step tutorial in the process video below.]

I added hand stitching to the cut file after I had it backed with the patterned paper. I tucked my photo under one of the flowers on the cut file and went onto embellishing.

I used a lot of the Pink Paislee Paige Evans Whimsical Collection for this layout. It's all about my cat who invades my craft space every chance she gets. HA! This was the perfect layout to use all of the crafty themed embellishments from this collection!

Now you can take a look at my process video!

Remember to visit The Cut Shoppe Store to check out all of the cut files! And you want to know the best new about the new shop (for us Cricut users)? All of the cut files now have a SVG format which means no more slicing to separate the images! YAY! Happy crafting, friends!

beautiful you | orange gearle

Hello!  Orange Gearle here with a layout using the Beautiful You cut file. I cut the file using white card stock. I intended to use white letters, on my blue background, but then an accident happened, and I really liked the accident!  When I set the negative down on my paper, I had to go with it! Here is my layout :

Here is the file:

Here's another look at the file in use:

Since my daughter's name is Bea, I thought it was the perfect file to use with a pic of her looking her BEAutiful self. I also liked the idea of backing the BEA with a different color. :-) I used a punch to punch out different sizes of butterflies to add as embellishment. I also added some awesome flair!

Bea had been in the sun the whole weekend, and looked so brown! So that is what I journaled about!

I made a video of my process if that's something that suits your fancy!

Thank you so much for stopping by! See you again soon! XO o.g.