Pool Fun

Hey, everyone!  Kat popping in today to share a quick layout with you.  

I know a lot of kids in the U.S. and other parts of the world are getting ready to go back to school, but I just can't let go of Summer...well, in this case, the Summer-y photos featured are actually from Spring Break, but I think you get the point ;-)

I got really excited about the "Make a Splash" cut file when I saw it and instantly thought it would be really cool to blow up the stacked words to make a background.  It really was perfect or highlighting photos of my niece at the pool.  I cut out the stacked words and the sun and water-colored them before removing them from my cutting mat.

I kept the rest of the layout pretty simple because I really think the cut file looks so good on its own!

Here is the cut file that I used on this layout:

Make a Splash

Thanks so much for stopping in...if the kids in your family haven't gone back to school yet, enjoy the last days of Summer!!!

Maybe baby

Hello.

Fearless here today to share wit you my mixed media art journal page using this & that cut files from the cut shoppe.

I must say these are my favorite ones! however I love all the file , always hard to choose !

here's my pages:

I must say I'm very, very excited, only 3 days left until my flight to Greece! woohoo, roll on vacation!

Products used:

have a lovely day

xoxo

"Let's Do This"

Happy Saturday! I'm excited to share a layout with you today using two of our newly released cut files! I say this everytime, but I really love these files! I saw those Graffiti cut files and knew I wanted to use those right away!

For this layout I used the Sideways Chevron cut file but I turned it and used it going up and down instead of sideways. I also used the new Graffiti Greetings cut file and used it for my title.

Here's a few close ups. I love the brushstroke look that borders the cut file. I used a fine black marker to outline the letters on the background paper so it would pop a bit more. I like that effect sometimes.

Here's you can get a closer look on the Sideways Chevron cut file, I love how the patterned paper peeks through. I don't adhere it completely down so that parts of it can have some dimension.

New files are being added to the shop every week so make sure you check out The Cut Shoppe store and see what is new! There are soooo many great files to choose from.

I've got a process video if you'd like to see how it all came together!

Have a great weekend!

#Throwback Thursday | Be Happy

Happy Thursday!  I'm back today for another Throwback Thursday layout!  This week, I decided to incorporate three cut file sets onto my layout.  I wanted to use a background cut file, some type of alpha or title cut file and an icon cut file.  So I decided on Plus Infinity, Word Art and the Doodle Dandy cut file set!

I just received the awesome Heart Wood Veneer frame from Maggie Holmes last week, and knew I had to use it ASAP!  I started thinking of ways that I could use it, with a cut file background.  So I grabbed the Awesome collection from Cocoa Vanilla Studio, and cut the Plus Infinity background from White cardstock.  I wanted to back each section of the heart with a different patterned paper, but also have my cut file show through.  I decided to place some of the Awesome patterned papers in the foreground of the heart and once I had those in place, I adhered the Heart frame to the already cut Plus Infinity background.  Then I backed the remaining open sections with patterned paper, to show through the cut file.  After all of my papers were in place, I trimmed off the excess White cardstock around the edges of the Heart frame.  When I got to the Word Art cut file for my title, I just traced the image in Silhouette Studio and then moved each of the letters to overlap just a bit.  Then I selected over each individual letter to make it a Compound Path and then welded the letters together.  To finish the layout, I cut arrows from the Doodle Dandy cut file set, and placed them around the outside edge of the Heart frame!

It's fun to find ways to incorporate cut files into a large element on your layout!  If you're browsing in The Cut Shoppe, pick up some cut files that you think would work great with a large shape or product on your next layout!

Supplies:  Plus Infinity cut file, Word Art cut File & Doodle Dandy cut file:  The Cut Shoppe; Patterned Paper, Enamel Dots & Flair Buttons:  Cocoa Vanilla Studio; Heart Wood Veneer Frame, Bits & Chipboard:  Crate Paper; Phrase Stickers:  Tim Holtz; Die Cut Machine:  Silhouette Cameo

 

August Cut It Out Challenge & July WINNER!

Hi! Hi!  It's time for you to start uploading your layouts for the August Cut It Out Challenge!  We had some amazing entries this past month, and we have our July Winner to announce today!  I hope to see layouts from all of you again this month, and if you didn't get a chance to upload for July, then make sure you link up for the August Challenge!  Now, let's get to our July Winner!

CONGRATS DEBBI TEHRANI!!

Debbi, please email thecutshoppe@yahoo.com to receive your $10 Gift Certificate to The Cut Shoppe!

If you would like to play along this month, here's what you need to do!

*Create a layout or project using AT LEAST ONE of the Cut Files, that can be purchased from The Cut Shoppe Etsy store.

 *Come back to the Blog, and link up on the Mr. Linky Tool.

*Make sure you link up, by midnight CST on Monday, August 31st.

 

Have fun creating, and we can't wait to see what you make!

Guest Designer Laura Mooney

We've got a new Guest Designer to kick off the month of August!  I'm excited to welcome Laura Mooney this month!  I've been friends with Laura for several years, after meeting her on the Creating Keepsakes Message Board.  Laura always creates a fun Mixed Media look on her layouts and she created three amazing layouts to share with us today!  Before we get to Laura's layouts, let's get to know a little bit more about her!

 

Hi, I'm Laura and I'm thrilled to be this month's guest designer! I love all of The Cut Shoppe designs and use them often. I have been scrapping on and off for about 20 years with the last handful really finding me entrenched. I have found my love in all things mixed media and enjoy turning unexpected products and designs into an inky, distressed piece of work. I'm currently on the CSI team and credit them for my growth in the mixed media style. I work full time and look forward to the day when work doesn't get in the way of creative time! I have two married children and enjoy my empty nest with my husband of 29 years. We enjoy visiting the coast and love to hike. Scrapping perfectly compliments my other love of photography; I come from a long line of photographers.


Tornado Warning: Right on Target, On the Road, Moody Blues

Road Trip: Heart Burst, The Places You'll Go, Here & There, Hero Up, Hit the Road, A Walk in The Clouds

Wave Crash: All Tied Up Alpha, Give It a Whirl, Make a Splash, Beachy Keen, Etc. Etc. Etc.

WOW!  I love the way Laura incorporated several cut file sets on each of her layouts!  She even used the Make a Splash cut file set to create a stamp for the last layout!  What a fun idea!  Thanks so much for sharing these amazing layouts with us Laura!  You can find more of Laura's work, by visiting her Blog, Happiness = Creation.

15 Years

Hi all!  It's Cara here today with my new layout.  My hubby and I just celebrated our 15th anniversary so of course I had to make a page about it :D

The Sideways Chevron background cutfile is so versatile.  Here I cut it out on white cardstock with a pretty calm pattern behind it, and added some white stitching to add texture but kept it monochromatic to not make it too busy.  You could pump up the energy by using the same cutfile and mixing a more energetic background and colours.  There is such a big range of themes and feelings that you could get with this cutfile!

I couldn't stop there because these cutfiles are soooo much fun!  So, I added the love heart from the Candy Hearts cutfile.  Perfect for this page!

So, what would you do with the Sideways Chevron background?

Have a fantastic day!