You At 8!

Hello, scrappy friends! Today I'm sharing a fun and colorful birthday layout using the You've been schooled and Geo globe cut files.

The Little by little collection by Shimelle that came in my Clique Kits March kit was perfect for this layout. Bright, happy colors and fun patterns paired seamlessly with the cut files. I started by replicating one of the cut files from the You've been schooled set multiple times in different sizes. Then I welded the images together to obtain one single shape and backed them with a rainbow patterned paper.

I knew I wanted to add something festive, so I decided to create a shaker pocket. The Geo globe cut file worked perfectly. I backed it with pink vellum and filled it with sequins in various colors and sizes before adhering it down. 

After building a few layers behind my photos, I added some ephemera pieces and my title.

A few paint splashes and enamel dots finished the layout.

I hope you enjoyed reading about my process. Don't forget to visit The Cut Shoppe Etsy store for some amazing and inspiring cut files.

Until next time. Have a lovely day!

First Day of School

Hi Everyone! It's Michelle here today with a new layout share featuring the You've Been Schooled cut file. It was the perfect chance for me to use it as Leila started school a few weeks back.

Like most of my layouts, I've made the cut file a HUGE focal point on the page. I backed the design with papers from the new Wild at Heart collection from Cocoa Vanilla Studio, then hand stitched in random places to create a little extra texture. The entire cut file piece, along with the photo stack, were then popped up from the background paper with foam tape to create some dimension. I've fussy cut some butterflies from pattern papers within the collection to use as embellishments, and added in a few die cut pieces from the ephemera pack, plus glitter dots to finish the layout off.

Here's a look at the Cut file set I chose the title from. Theres plenty more fun designs to use within this one set, so its well worth talking a look at if you have school aged children

Here's some close ups of the layout 

I've used the inner cut piece from the star on the right of the cut file within a cluster on the left of the photo. I try to do this with most cut files to avoid too much paper waste.

I've used crochet thread in multiple places around the file by either stitching multiple times or tying it together

I had some extra photos from the day so rather than use them on a completely different layout, I've shrunk them down and used them within the O's of the word school.

That's all form me today, thanks so much for stopping by. Be sure to check out The Cut Shoppe Etsy store for all your cut file needs, theres so much to choose from! 

Until next time, Happy Scrapping!

Michelle x

First Day of School

Hi it's Melissa here and I'm so happy to be back with you for my first October post.  For my this layout I decided it was about time I scrapped some photos of my son, and as I'd printed off my kid's first day of school photos for 2016 (which happens in February here in New Zealand) the You've Been Schooled cut file was perfect!

I've been very inspired by Missy Whidden's process videos and layouts lately, and knew that I wanted to do the packaging technique with my watercolours on this layout.  I dug deep into my stash and pulled out the Boys Rule collection by Crate Paper, and then colour matched some of the colours to create my background. I love that it turned out messy and chaotic (a bit like Sam's bedroom at the moment!!).

I cut the title on my Silhouette Cameo in white cardstock, and then backed it papers from the 6x6 paper pad.

I also used the Geotag from the cut file set.  I cut them in two different sizes, backed them with the neutral patterned paper and put a gem in the centre. 

I left the majority of the title in plain white cardstock so it could pop against the watercolour background.

Here is the cut file set, which you can purchase in the Etzy store here.

I think I say this every post, but there are so many options with a cut file set like this, I only used two of the cut files and I still have several back-to-school photos to scrap!  Such a great investment!!

Thanks for looking!

Young & Brave-You've Been Schooled

Hello friends!  Candace here with you to share a fun new layout using the You've Been Schooled cut file.  This fun cut file was perfect for a layout about my little guy and matched wonderfully with Crate Paper's Cool Kid collection.

Here is a look at the fun, boy layout I created using the cut file as the focal point on my layout.

A few close ups of all the fun details...

I loved adding the fun patterned paper behind the cut file then placing some stitching on top for detail.  The fun embellishments looked perfect placed around the circular cut file.  I just adore the final layout! So bright and fun!  Make sure you stop by the shop to check out this and all the other fabulous cut files!  See you soon!

Candace 

Hello 3rd Grade

Summer break is coming to an end and school days are right around the corner, or have already started for some of you!  So if you've got some new Back to School photos or photos from past years, there's a new cut file set available this week that's perfect for your layout or project.  I used the You've Been Schooled cut file set, with the new Dear Lizzy Saturday collection on the layout I'm sharing today.

I started with the atom design from the cut file set and cut it from White cardstock.  I wanted to back the open sections with various patterned papers from the Saturday collection.  After I filled each section with a different patterned paper, I stitched around the design with my sewing machine.

I placed the atom cut file in the center of the layout, and added a bit of adhesive just to the center of the design.  Next I cut the number image from the You've Been Schooled cut file set and then adhered them diagonally to the White cardstock background.  I tucked the numbers under the atom design and once I had all of them in place, I added more adhesive to secure the atom design to the background.

  
Once I had all of the background work completed, I started embellishing the layout.  I used a mix of the DL Thickers, wood veneers, and stickers for the title in the center of the atom.  Then I added some of the rubber shapes and chipboard pieces to the different sections of the atom.  I love how easily the You've Been Schooled cut file worked with the Saturday collection, to create a school themed layout!

In addition to the You've Been Schooled cut file set, there are also two new sets available this week.  You can check them out by visiting The Cut Shoppe Etsy store.

   
Thanks for stopping by today!