Farm Fresh + NEW Cut Files!

Hello Cut Shoppe fans!  It's so exciting to be back with a new Design Team and BRAND NEW Cut Files!!  Today, we've got four new designs in the Shop, and I have a layout to share with you, using the Farm Fresh Cut File set.

 

This cut file was a perfect fit for a layout about our recent visit to the Silos in Waco, TX.  I had several photos I wanted to include on the layout, but couldn't quite figure out how I wanted to arrange them.  Once I cut the design and placed it on my background paper, the idea for the photos popped into my head.  Instead of using four separate photos, I created a photo collage, which made it a one photo layout...which is what I typically like to do anyway.

Before placing the photo collage in the center of the crossing arrows, I machine stitched over them.  I also added hand-stitching around the outside of each of the letters.  I love the texture that stitching adds to a layout.  

Once all of the stitching was finished, I added my embellishments.  I created clusters on each of the letters from the cut file.  I really liked the look of the embellishments grouped around each of the letters, to keep the layout from being too busy.

You can pick up the Farm Fresh Cut File in The Cut Shoppe Etsy store, along with our other new designs.  Here's a look at what's new!

We would love to see how you're using our Cut Files, so make sure you share on Social Media and tag us @thecutshoppe!

All The Things You Love Right Now

Hello everyone! It's Enza, and I am so excited to be here again to share projects featuring Ashley's amazing cut files.

The focus of today's layout is the All The Things cut file, which not only served as title for the page, but also inspired the journaling that went with it.

I enlarged the cut file to the desired size, then using the offset function in the Silhouette software created a border. I find that this is the easiest way for me to make a cut file stand out more and create some separation between patterned papers. The Take Note September kit from the Fairytale Club I used here is very colorful and features a variety of patterns. The border around the cut file allowed me to incorporate many of them while still achieving a defined look.

I placed the photo where the cut file had an empty space. To give it dimension, I adhered it down with foam dots. I also added lots of embellishments around it.

I wanted to continue the “All the things” sentiment to include “you love right know”. The bottom heart worked perfectly in place of the word “love”. I finished the layout with several pieces from the kit and my journaling.

Thank you for stopping by today. Make sure to check out The Cut Shoppe Etsy store for this and many more awesome cut files. Have a lovely day!

Always be a unicorn with Anna

Hello everyone. I am so happy to post my first project on TCS blog. I have been a fan of those cut files for a long time and felt so honored when Ashley invited me to join her team.

Let me introduce myself. My name is Anna. I live in Poland with my little family of two daughters, hubby and a beagle dog. I started scrapbooking nine years ago and I think it was the best thing ever happened to me (not counting my friends and family). I love creating with papers and pretty embellishments. My projects are filled with colors and a little bit of mess.

You can visit my blog or follow me on Instagram. 

After this short intro I am ready to show you my first project. 

I created this cute, girlish layout inspired by the unicorn quotation.

I used it to build the composition on my page. I cut it in contrasting paper to make it pop from the layout.

I added some bits and pieces under the letters to make the inscription more interesting. I love using pink on my projects. I think it's quite normal when you are a mom of two girls :D

I must admit that with this page it all started with a quote. It's not typical fro me because usually I pick a picture and then look for matching items. I needed some soft, pinkish photo to go well with this quotation and I found a perfect one. It was taken few years ago, when Maja was taking a bath. She looked so dreamy and her eyes are so blue. I love this picture.

With all the unicorn quotation I had to add some unicorns too. Found one in my sticker stash and I cut the second one using this cut file:

That's all for today. Thank you for stopping by and see you soon with another fun project created with The Cut Shoppe cut files.

XO Anna

The Cut Shoppe DESIGN TEAM!

Hi there!  TCS is back with a talented new Design Team!  Please say "hello" to our new Designers, that will bring you amazing inspiration from October 2017-March 2018!

You can follow their personal Blogs for more inspiration and to find all of their other social media links.

ANNA KOMENDA

CHRISTIN GRONNSLETT

ELSIE ROBINSON

ENZA GUDOR

JENNIFER ALBRECHT

JILL KELLER

KELLY JANES

KIRA NESS 

Watch this space for some gorgeous projects and NEW Cut Files, beginning in October!!

  

LABOR DAY SALE!

New Cut Files | At the Silos

Things may have changed around here, but cut files will still be coming your way here and there!  Today, I have four new designs that have been added to The Cut Shoppe Etsy store!  We recently visited The Silos in Waco, TX, and I had a photo that I couldn't wait to get on a layout.  Actually, it inspired the Wonky Windmill cut file that I used on the layout.

I thought the Chasing Dreams collection by Maggie Holmes would be perfect for a layout about The Silos.  It definitely has that shabby, farmhouse feel.  I cut the Wonky Windmill to fit the 12x11 background paper...but I actually used one of the Oasis papers for the windmill.  I love how the Crate Paper collections coordinate so well together.  Then I backed the open sections of the windmill with patterned papers from the 6x6 paper pad and machine stitched around the cut file.

I used pop dots to adhere the Wonky Windmill to the background paper, so I could create dimension behind the cut file.  I clustered all of my embellishments around the photo on the layout.  I love the contrast of the black & white from the photo, with the soft colors of the Chasing Dreams collection.  I also wanted that contrast for the title, so I cut my letters from Black cardstock on the Cameo.   

You could use this cut file in so many other ways, and I hope you've been inspired today to use it on one of your upcoming layouts!  There are also 3 other new designs that you can find in The Cut Shoppe Etsy store, so make sure you stop by to check them out.

 

4TH OF JULY 50% SALE!!

Happy 4th of July weekend!!  We're celebrating with an awesome sale just for you!  Save 50% off of your purchase in The Cut Shoppe Etsy store today through July 4th, with the code HAPPY4TH.  Have fun shopping and have a fun, safe holiday!