Thursday, November 12, 2009

Silly Scarecrow

The Cottage Cutz Autumn release has so many fabulous dies to add to your papercrafting projects. One of my favorites from this release is the Cottage Cutz Scarecrow Die!! It comes with so many different pieces and ad-ons that enable you to make the Scarecrow in a variety of different ways! It is the perfect addition to any Fall layout.

I had so much fun creating my scarecrow for this layout! I wanted him to resemble the scarecrow in the picture, but not match it exactly. I couldn't decide what color cardstock to use for his pole so I decided to mount him onto a Popsicle stick. (Well, actually, it is a rub-on tool I had laying on my scrapbook table). This method allowed me to really pop the Scarecrow off the page and also add a fun new element to the overall layout. Instead of using the cardstock cut-outs of his arm ties, I used real thread to tie around the Scarecrows arms. Here again, another easy way to add some extra texture to your die cuts.

On a side note, for today's layout, I used one of the new November sketches from Pagemaps. Sketches are a great way to get your creative juices flowing. Some sketches may have all the elements you want and your layouts can closely resemble the original sketches. Other times, sketches can be a great starting point as you let your own vision take your layout in a totally different direction. Either way, they can be a fun tool to use with your scrapbooking.

8 comments:

DonnaMundinger said...

Me FIRST!! OMG! That scarecrow is my FAVE from this release. Too cute for words! xxD

CreatedbyKay said...

Such a cute LO Ruth Ellen, I love how you did the scarecrow too, he's so dang cute!

annb said...

I love your Layout, Ruth Ellen. You scarecrow is adoreable. The popsickle stick was a wonderful idea!!!

Emily S said...

Wonderful layout! Your elements all tie together really nicely :)

Rochelle said...

I think this is the most adorable layout! I love the scalloped paper and the colors! The scarecrow adds such delight to a beautifully designed page! Wonderful work, Ruth Ellen! :O)

Carol said...

This is wonderful. I love the fact that you used a popcycle stick. Creativity is often what is laying around. Great job.

Natasha said...

This is such a beautiful layout - well done Ruth Ellen :-)

ritabug11 said...

Now THAT is just as cute as can be! The colors scream FALL! Good job!