Group Post Black Friday Release (Day 2)

Hello CottageCutz friends! Thanks for taking the time to stop and visit with us today. It's Black Friday release week here on the Blog.

We have a new Classic 50's release that makes its debut here on the Blog and also in the online store.  You can pick up the bundle for a huge 65% off. That's under $97 or 30% off individual dies. The release is filled with some amazing retro images from the 50's era.

We will have group posts this week to give you lots of inspiration on different ways to use the dies. The Design team has some great ideas for ways to use these new dies.

Card 1: Our first card for today is from Kristine Breach. I Love all the bright and bold colors she used to create an awesome center step fun-fold card. This card would be perfect for any age birthday. Or how about the young ones who are having sock hops for their birthday parties. You could make this card to go with the party theme. 

She is featuring the new Jukebox die for the main image. Her side panels are embellished with faux "vinyl" records from the Guitar, Music Notes & Records die. The Happy Phrase on the bottom panel is from the Fifties Phrases #1 die.  The letters and decorative background panels are included with this die. 

This view shows the card inside. She ink blended the birthday phrase. It complements the card front.

And of course, the card folds flat for mailing and fits in a standard envelope. 

Card 2: Our next sample for today is from Pam MacKay. She is featuring a slimline design that has such great nostalgic appeal. The background checkerboard paper and her card colors really complete the retro look.  This one would be perfect for the classic car collector, someone who is turning 50 or who grew up in the fifties. I have family & friends in all these categories.  

She used the Classic Car (Side) for her main image. The phrase is from the Fifties Phrases #2 die. It's a perfect complement to the classic car. The other phrases are from an older 2018 collection - Route 66 Road Signs. They work perfectly with her card and are currently 75% off for our Black Friday sale. 

Card 3: The last sample for today is one that I, Mary Marsh, created. Turning 50 and images from the 50's are so perfect for my friend who is celebrating a 50th birthday soon. 

I used the Poodle Skirt die and cut from cardstock in a classic 50's look. I wanted to keep my card colors in pink and black - it's a feminine card after all (lol)!!! 

The Rock n Roll phrase is from the Fifties Phrases #2 die. I love the shadow. The Birthday phrase is from the Fifties Phrases #1 die. My other embellishments -music notes and records- are from the Guitar, Music Notes & Records die.  The arrow is from the 2018 Route 66 Road Signs die. It's 75% off right now. 

Well, that's it for our samples for today. Join us again on Friday for more team samples from this Classic 50's release.

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Black Friday Safari Release Samples

Hello Scrapping Cottage friends! Thanks for taking the time to stop and visit on this Friday after Thanksgiving.

We have a brand new Black Friday Safari release available in the online store. There are 16 new designs in this release. There is something for everyone to help you create birthday, anniversary, thinking of you, graduation, get well and thank you cards. Let your creativity and imagination run wild with these dies.


And, you can pick these new dies up at a great bundle price of only $89.95. But don't wait because the bundle price only lasts for the next 10 days. The sale will end on December 4th.


The DT has created some really cute cards for your inspiration and we will be featuring them over the next several days. If you missed Wednesday's post, check it out here. Now, let's get started with our cards for today. 

Card 1:  Our first sample for today is from Jeanne Knobbe. She used the new Safari Lion die that  features the king of the beasts and made a wonderful masculine card. The designer paper, burlap and wood leaf embellishments just add to the masculine vibe. 

Whether he's your "mane" man, king of your heart or your "pride" & joy, this die ensures a roaring good card! So think Birthday, Valentine's Day, Anniversary or just a card to say I love you. 

Card 2: Our next sample is from Pam MacKay. She is featuring the new Safari Giraffe on her card front.  She created a super cute safari themed birthday card for her young niece and nephew who love taking trips to the zoo. The giraffe family looks so cute nestled in the circles surrounded by leaves from the new Safari Adventure Gang die. And, the leaf designer background paper adds to the  jungle theme so perfectly. The birthday tag topper is an older one from CottageCutz - Party Hat Tag Topper. You can pick this up on a 70% off sale right now

She carried the giraffe theme through to the card inside as well. And then featured the new Safari Phrases die with the "go wild" sentiment. 

Card 3: The last sample for today is one that I (Mary Marsh) created. I am featuring the new Safari Elephant die and created a Valentine card. These dies are so versatile and by choosing the right sentiment you have a card for any occasion that you need. 

Used a punny sentiment that I stamped and also added a Valentine phrase- it's from the Valentine Phrase & More die. You can pick it up for 60% off right now.  I carried the valentine theme through with the heart themed designer paper and the embossed heart panel. 

Well. that's our samples for today. I hope the team has given you some creative ideas for different ways to use these new Safari dies. We will be back on Saturday with more samples from this release. Check out the online store for the big Black Friday sale with savings of up to 85% on selected dies. 

Black Friday Release Samples

Hello Scrapping Cottage friends! Thanks for taking the time to stop and visit this Wednesday on the day before Thanksgiving here in the USA. 

We have a brand new Black Friday Safari release available in the online store. There are 16 new designs in this release. There is something for everyone to help you create birthday, anniversary, thinking of you, graduation, get well and thank you cards. Let your creativity and imagination run wild with these dies. 

And, you can pick these new dies up at a great bundle price of only $89.95.  But don't wait because the bundle price only lasts for the next 10 days. The sale will end on December 4th. 

The DT has created some really cute cards for your inspiration and we will be featuring them over the next several days. So let's get started with our cards for today.

Card 1:  Our first sample for today is from Sukie Dhillon. She used the new Safari Cruiser w/Banner & Savanna dies and created a birthday card. Her punny sentiment is the perfect play on words and helps to accentuate the "wild theme" of the card. 

The fluffy clouds, inked card base and the acacia tree provides the perfect backdrop for an adventure on the Savanna. Love how the safari banner, that is part of this die, completes this scene by floating amongst the clouds.

Card 2: Our next sample is from Pam MacKay. She used the new Safari Watering Hole die and created an anniversary card, but it could be used for multiple occasions. It would work as a Valentine card or a birthday card for that special someone.  

The map designer paper carries through the African Savanna theme really well. The framing of the image draws your eye right to the animals gathered around the watering hole. She used a blending brush to create the sky and grass. It's a perfect look for this idyllic scene. 

  

Well that's our samples for today. I hope the team has given you some fresh ideas for different way to use these new Safari dies. We will be back on Friday with more samples from this release. Check out the online store for the big Black Friday sale with savings of up to 85% on selected dies. 

Dies used to create cards:

Tropical Toucan

Hello Scrapping Cottage Friends

It is Pam on the blog today!

I am bringing you another BRAND NEW RELEASE!  And it is all about the tropics and the wonderful lazy days of summer!! This selection of dies is on sale in the store for a big 25% off.  Check them out HERE!

I love all the bright colors you use with these dies.  Today, I am featuring the Toucan.  I used bright colors and a black background to make them pop.

Background Photo by Bart Zimny on Unsplash

Design Steps:

1.  Using the Toucan die cut out all of the pieces using: black, orange, red, yellow, 2 shades of purple and green card stock.  Shade all of the pieces using TH inks and a small applicator

2.  I cut out a branch using brown card stock and the Garden Bear die.  I also cut out additional leaves using Sloth die and 2 shades of green card stock.  Using the Pierced Circle second from the largest cut out a piece of orange chevron DP.  Use a white A2 card base and a piece of black card stock cut 4 x 5 1/4.  Also use a piece of black polka dot DP cut slightly smaller then the black card stock

3.  Assemble the Toucan with a fine tip glue

4.  Glue the polka dot DP to the solid black card stock.  Then glue down the orange chevron circle to the polka dot DP as shown slightly higher then center

5.  Arrange the branch and leaves and then glue down add the leaves at the top right of the circle.  And last glue down the toucan

6.  I added ribbon to the card and this is a trick I use to get the ribbon to lay flat and tight around the card.  I cut a piece of ribbon about 8 to 10 inches and tie my square knot.  Then I hold it up by the square knot and cut the ribbon in half directly below the knot.  I then tape it to the back of the card as shown.  Your card is complete

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Thanks so much for stopping by!  We really appreciate you and don't forget to check out this adorable new release!

Blessing 

Pam

DT Samples- Spring Day 4

Hello Scrapping Cottage friends! Happy Thursday to you! Thanks for taking the time to stop and visit today. We are sampling DT cards using dies from the new Spring dies release.

They are in the online store and 25% off for a limited time. There are 27 new dies in the release and each one is cuter than the next. They will be perfect for your Easter and Spring card making. We thought you might like to have some new and creative ideas for your Easter or Spring cards using these new dies. So let's get started with some details on the cards for today. We have 2 different styles today- a religious as well as a whimsical theme. 

Card 1: Our first card today is from Pam MacKay. She used the new Calla Lily Cross die to create this beautiful Easter card. It's a representation of the Christian faith and Easter. 

She used thick gold foil and put it through her die cut machine with the embossing mat instead of the cutting plate. It came out beautifully and with such elegant detail. The cross is framed with the pierced ovals die.  Her background designer completes her card. 

Card 2: Our next sample is from Jeanne Knobbe. She used the Bunny Truck and Bunny Treats dies, along with the clouds from Spring Frogs to create this fun outdoor scene. For the  grassy knoll she used designer paper and a plate as a template for the curve. The sky background is also designer paper. This would be a great card to make multiples and send out for Easter. 

Well, that's our samples for today. I hope the team has given you some fresh ideas on ways to use these new Spring dies. We will be back again tomorrow with more samples from the team. And, if you are thinking of getting any of these new dies, they are on sale for a limited time in the online store.

dies used to create today's card:

DT Samples - Spring Day 2

Hello Scrapping Cottage friends! Happy Tuesday to you! Thanks for taking the time to stop and visit today. We are sampling DT cards using dies from the new Spring dies release.

They are in the online store and 25% off for a limited time. There are 27 new dies in the release and each one is cuter than the next. They will be perfect for your Easter and Spring card making. We thought you might like to have some new and creative ideas for your Easter or Spring cards using these new dies. Our cards today are all about the florals. So let's get started with the cards for today.

Card 1: Our first card today is from Janja Albreht. She used the new Spring Daffodils & Eggs die to create a beautiful Easter card. What could be more perfect for an Easter card than daffodils and colored eggs?  

The background designer paper presents the illusion of these daffodils growing against a worn fence. And, the use of the oval is giving us a peek into this idyllic scene. She added a purple flag and a white embossed sentiment to complete this lovely card. 

Card 2:  Our next sample for today is from Pam MacKay.  She is featuring the new Hello Spring Bloom die and created a cheerful birthday card. Take notice of the cute little snail on the card. 

Her choice of flower colors, designer paper and ribbon definitely have a spring vibe going on. She cut her happy phrase in white cardstock to make it stand out against the green background.  

She completed her card with the addition of some yellow satin ribbon and bow. The recipient of this card will definitely have a keepsake.  

Well, that's our samples for today. I hope the team has given you some fresh ideas on ways to use these new Spring dies. We will be back again tomorrow with more samples from the team. And, if you are thinking of getting any of these new dies, they are on sale for a limited time in the online store. 

dies used to create cards: