Showing posts with label Arch Sun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arch Sun. Show all posts

Thursday, February 08, 2024

Lovebirds

 Hello Friends

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I am on my last Valentine for this year! And it is for hubby!  I am featuring the Lovebirds die today.


Design Steps

1.  The card base is a white A2, blue card stock cut to 5 3/8 x 4 1/8, Polka dot paper 5 1/4 x 4 and two white Pierced Wide Rectangle Frames glued together
2.  Glue the Polka Dot paper to the blue card stock and then add the knotted check ribbon to the bottom
3.  Cut a sun in yellow using the Arch Sun die.  I glued the sun to the back of the frame and then glued the frame to the card front over the top of the ribbon as shown
4.  Using the Lovebirds die cut out the branch in brown and green card stock.  I trimmed the leaves away from the brown branch and then glued it to the top of the green branch.  Glue the branch to the card front as shown above
5.  Cut out the flowers in white and the birds in blue with the becks in yellow.  I used a little ink to shade the birds and then added them to the branch along with the white flowers.  To add a little pop of red I used the hearts from the Love Letters die.  I placed the hearts on the corners of the frame and on the white flower centers.  I added a sentiment and the card is complete



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Blessings and Take Care





Saturday, May 13, 2023

Mother's Day Scene

Hello CottageCutz friends! Thanks for taking the time to stop and visit with us today. It's Mary Marsh here bringing you the Sunday edition of the Blog.

Our Easter -Spring release is still available in the online store with 17 new designs. There is something for every card maker with faith-based dies, beautiful floral images, whimsical with bunnies and frogs and several lovely birds and butterflies.

You will be able to take the images beyond the Easter or Spring season. And for a limited time, you can get individual dies at 30% off

Today for your viewing pleasure, I am using the Pond w/Cattails & Lily Pad + the Fence & Grass dies. I created a Mother's Day card for my next-door neighbor. She has 2 little ones so I thought she might like this outdoor scene. 

Design Steps:

I started my card this week with my background. I had this card base in my stash. It's a loose watercolor marsh scene. I thought it would work for my card idea that involved a water scene.
I cut the fence from a papaya shade of cardstock. It coordinates with one of the colors on the card base. 
For the mama duck & ducklings I used some older dies. I cut the smaller duckling from the Mama Duck & Ducklings for the Mama duck. I used the bird from the Birdhouse & Vine die for the little ducklings. Added the arch sun for a corner embellishment and some cattails for behind the fence. 
Now that all my card elements are cut, I am ready to start assembly. I split the fence to make a pathway into the marshy area. I decided to add another rock and grass tuft to the left side of my card after I took this photo.  
Next, I stamped my Mother's Day sentiment with the help of my MISTI.  
To finish off my card, I secured the ducks to the water area, the corner arched sun and a couple of dragonflies. 
That's it for me for this post. I want to wish all of you Mom's & Grandmom's a very happy Mother's Day. See you next Saturday.

Reminder: We have a couple of Design Team openings. Check out this post for all the details.

We also have a new video and giveaway up on the CottageCutz YouTube channel from Marla Harris.  Click here.

Dies I used to create card:









Monday, February 27, 2023

Sweet as Lemonade

Happy Monday crafty friends!

Kris here with a cute Box Card!  I really love to make box cards like this because they are easier than they look and you can fit more dies/images on them to create cute scenes and really gives your recipient a fun surprise!  ☺ 

I've used several brand new sets from the Flowers & More Release -- which are all 30% off for a limited time!


*The girl is an image I drew as part of my own  digital stamp collection (2015) and is not currently available, however this boxcard would also be cute with only the CottageCutz dies listed or add your own favorites from the shop!


Design Steps:

1.  I cut all my cardstock and patterned paper pieces:

Pink Cardstock:
• 4-7/8" square
• (2)  2-1/2" x 1-1/4" - scored 1/2" in on each end;  mitered top flaps

White Cardstock:
• die cut the largest Nested Wacky Stitched Rectangles

Lime Green Cardstock:
• 1-1/4" x 4-7/8"
• (2) 5-5/8" x 1-1/4" - score 3/8" in from each end; miter top flaps

Patterned Paper (green):
• 4-3/4" x 1-1/8"

Patterned Paper (pink):
• 1-1/8" x 1-3/8"


2.  I stenciled sun rays onto the Wacky Stitched Rectangle with Squeezed Lemonade Distress Oxide ink.


3.  I mounted my patterned papers and sun rays to their corresponding pieces as shown below.


4.  To assemble the shelves, I used the same technique as my cow box card HERE (follow steps 8-14).


5.  I die cut all my decorative pieces, then colored and assembled them.  

*Note:  I die cut 2 of the lemonade stand, one in a wood pattern and one in white and glue together to make it more sturdy.  

6.  I attached all my pieces!  

*Note:  I stamped "You're as" onto the sun rays panel.  Then glued the Sweet w/ Shadow in place.  I attached the stand, fence and my stamped girl with a piece of heavy acetate that extended an inch below the die cut/image and attached that to the shelves.  You could use cardstock, but the acetate I used is sturdier than c.s.  Here's a couple of process photos.



One more look at my finished card.


It folds to the side and fits into a 5" x 7" envelope.


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Sunday, February 26, 2023

A Sweet Thank You

Hello CottageCutz friends! Thanks for taking the time to stop and visit with us today. It's Mary Marsh here bringing you the Sunday edition of the Blog.

We have a brand-new release of dies in the online store. It's our Flowers & More release. The individual dies are currently on sale for 30% off. This release has what we are calling "simple cuts". Meaning not as many pieces to put together so they assemble quickly.

They are so perfect for the many card making occasions that we all have. Birthdays, Thank You, Sympathy, Mother's Day or even a scrapbook layout just to name a few. For your viewing pleasure today I am featuring the Lemonade Stand and Celebrate Banner dies.

I was in need of a thank you card to send to a friend who invited us to visit with them at their Florida home for a week. It was such a wonderful time and a handmade thank you card was in order. 

I recently found out she saves all the cards I send her. That's so heartwarming for a card maker to hear. So, let's get started on some details of how I made my card.

 Design Steps:
I started my card by stenciling clouds on white cardstock with tumbled glass, broken china, spun sugar and mowed lawn distress inks. 
Image Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Next, I cut the lemonade stand and the celebrate banner from different colored cardstock. You could cut in white cardstock and then use your favorite coloring medium to color the images. Our team does a variety of ways. I usually use cardstock.  
My card elements are prepared and ready for card assembly. I attached the lemonade stand with double sided tape. I decided to use the Arch Sun die and attached it to the side of the lemonade stad for added interest. 

Before I added the celebrate banner, I stamped my sentiment in a bright pink ink. I used my MISTI for placement, and this also needed a double inking. The MISTI is so perfect for this feature alone.
Added my celebrate banner with clear drying glue. 
To finish off my card, I attached the image panel to a white card base with double sided tape. I kept the base the same size as the image panel. 
White Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"


That's my card for this week. I hope I have given you an idea for a way to use the lemonade stand die. See you next Saturday!

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Dies I used to create card: