stay magical | orange gearle

Hi Orange Gearle here with a fun layout for you! I am using the Bermuda Triangle cut file and a bunch of items from the Dear Lizzy Stay Colorful collection. Here is my layout:

Here is a closer look at the cut file:

Here are a few close-ups:

I love these wonky triangles! I backed them all with little bits of paper, mainly from the 6x6 paper pad. I love backing cut files in this manner because it's a great way to get lots of color on a page and usually not be too overwhelming. :-)  It did take a quite a while to do, but it isn't difficult, and you can sit and watch TV, listen to music, or have conversations with family while you do it. 

I left a few of the triangles empty just for something different. I used a few pieces of ephemera and also fussy cut a few extra butterflies for a few little clusters on the page.

For my journaling I used my Silhouette Cameo and a sketch pen to "type" the journaling around the square. That was a new technique to me and I like how it turned out!

Finally, I added some tangled thread, some sequins and a few other little bits and called it done. I did make a process video if that is something suits your fancy!

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

"Rainbow Of Possibilities" Layout with Enza

Hello everyone! Enza here to share a new, colorful layout with the Bermuda Triangle cut file.

If you have seen my work, you might have noticed how much I love background cut files. They are the perfect starting point for a layout and a nice “tool” if you want to incorporate multiple patterns and colors. The collection I have used for this page is the happy Box of crayons by Shimelle. I don't have any of the embellishments yet, so I had to make do with patterned paper, but I really couldn't wait ;)

I started by backing the cut file. The easiest way to do this if you are using just one patterned paper is to cut the outline only. The Release Compound Path function in the Silhouette software is your friend in this case, as it allows you to get rid of elements you don't want to send to cut. Here I deleted all the triangles and kept the main outline and all the areas in between. I then adhered the two pieces together with liquid adhesive.

Next, I fussy-cut a bunch of frames from one of the patterned papers and arranged them in a wonky way around the photo. I used foam adhesive for dimension.

To give it a feminine touch, I also added fussy-cut flowers and leaves.

Cut files are truly an amazing tool - they save the day most of the time, especially when you don't have enough elements from a collection or want to make patterned paper the star of your page.

Thank you for stopping by. Don't forget to check out The Cut Shoppe Etsy store for more inspiring designs.