Showing posts with label Snowflakes set. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Snowflakes set. Show all posts

Monday, October 24, 2022

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

Happy Monday CottageCutz peeps! ☺ 

Kris here with a FUN scene card and I'll admit, this may be a bit busier than I had planned, but I couldn't help myself... I LOVE these cute dies from the Christmas Part 2 Release!  There's also a Christmas 1 Release  so there's a ton of options and variety from cute snowmen to gingerbread kids to rustic wreaths, traditional poinsettias and more! The best part... all the individual dies from both of these releases are 30% off for a limited time!  


For my card today, I started by choosing my dies:  The Snowy Village Buildings, the Snowy Village Accessories, the Snowmen Friends and the "joy" is from the Peace & Joy Wreath from this Christmas 2 Release.  I also used some dies from the shop that were previously released such as Hills Slimline and Snowflake Set.

Then I thought I'd pop over to SCS to see if the weekly color challenge (CC918) would work with my card and once I pictured green for trees, orchid/blue for sky and a yellow house, I went with it!  (I actually DO have a yellow house with a white fence!) ☺ 


I cut a 5-1/2" square card base (top folding) and layered some pretty patterned paper with tiny snowflakes that was cut to 5-1/4" square.  I then cut 2 snowy hills using the Hills Slimline die, gluing the tallest one to my blue layer and I popped the front one up with foam strips.  I then glued my snowflakes to the top portion.


After die cutting my elements, I used Distress Oxide inks to add color with a blending brush.



I then spattered some white acrylic paint onto the trees with a paint brush.  Some pieces I used Copic markers like the hats/scarves and windows, wreaths, and I added some very pale blue highlights to the snow and snowmen. 


At first, I was going to use both snowmen, one house and 2 trees, but I just kept going and built up my scene and I really think it turned out cute!  Here's the final result again...


Thanks so much for popping by today!  I hope you are inspired to get crafty with your favorite CotageCutz dies! Have a blessed week 

~Kristine


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Monday, December 21, 2020

Joy Snowman


Hello Scrapping Cottage friends! Thanks for taking the time to stop and visit with us today. It's Mary Marsh here bringing you the Monday edition of the Blog. Hope you are on track with all your Christmas preps. It's only 4 days until the big day.

Today, I have for your viewing pleasure a card featuring the Joy Snowman die. It's part of the Christmas Part 1 release. 

I created this card using the colors from the Splitcoaststampers color challenge #820. I thought these colors would be perfect for a card featuring a snowman. 

I had this layout saved on one of my Pinterest boards and I knew the 3 panels work well to display this image.

Then I chose my background paper. It's from a "snowflake splendor" collection. Perfect to cover the balmy blue and highland heather colors.

The "joy snowman" is cut in the challenge colors. The image panels are embossed with a falling snow embossing folder. 

To finish off my card I added some ribbon in the balmy blue shade and a few snowflakes cut from the designer paper. For the snowflakes I used this older Snowflakes Set die. 

And, that's it for me for this post. See you on Saturday. Merry Christmas everyone.

dies I used to create card:






Friday, September 21, 2018

Cozy Bear

Happy Friday Cottage Cutz fans!  It's Jeanne today with a card that I hope makes you feel warm and cozy.  This little bear is adorable and I can easily see using him well beyond the holidays!  How cute would he be for Valentine's Day or for someone (like my daughter) who loves their lattes?
I started by cutting all the pieces from white card stock and coloring with Copic markers.  I like doing this because it gives an infinite variety of colors.
I then assembled the bear in the mug.
For the background I cut white card stock to an A2 panel (5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches).  I used some pearl ink and a stencil to make a subtle background of snowflakes.
Then I cut the panel down to 5 3/8 x 4 1/8 inches.
I used a self adhesive sheet on the back of pewter card stock and cut the sentiment from the Coffee and Cocoa Warm Wishes die and the snowflakes from the Snowflakes Set.
I placed the snowflakes hanging off the edge and then use paper snips to trim them flush.
Finally, I glued the panel to a dark blue A2 card base.  I used foam dots to pop up the bear and added some sequins for a bit of bling.
This little bear is one of my favorites - I can see him without the hat and with a letter or heart in his hand - so cute!

Be sure to check out the website.  Brand new Christmas Part 3 dies and Halloween dies have been released and are on sale for a limited time!

http://www.scrappingcottage.com/cottagecutzhottoddybear.aspx
http://www.scrappingcottage.com/cottagecutzcoffeeandcocoawarmwishes.aspx
http://www.scrappingcottage.com/cottagecutzsnowflakesset.aspx

Thanks for visiting today!  I hope you have a fun and creative weekend!


Friday, December 08, 2017

Snowflakes with Kraft & Gingham

Hello Scrapping Cottage friends! Thanks for taking the time to stop and visit today. It's Mary Marsh here bringing you the Friday edition of the Blog.

It's crunch time now to get your Christmas cards finished. But not to worry, because today I have for your viewing pleasure a quick and easy Christmas card idea. And, there is still time for you to order the dies and get them so you can make this card.

I am using the Snowflakes Set and the Season's Greetings w/Snowflakes dies. So let's get started with some details on the CAS card.

Step 1: I love the look of both kraft and white cardstocks together for Christmas cards.  It just has that country look to it especially when paired with red gingham ribbon.

White Card base: 4 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Kraft Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/4"
Step 2: Cut the snowflakes and the Season's Greeting phrase from white card stock. I also cut another seasons' greetings in gold as an afterthought. I did a slight offset just for added interest. This is something you could leave off the card as well.
 
I attached them to the card base with Ranger Multi Medium Matte. I like this adhesive because it dries clear.
Once I positioned the snowflakes I added my red gingham ribbon. I decided to add a bow to give this a more finished look. But you could leave that off also if you like. Then I thought some gold sequins would also be a nice touch.

Step 3: Attached the image panel to the white card base to complete my card. I hope I have given you an idea for a Christmas card. If you need these dies they are available now in the online store.


I will be back tomorrow with another idea for a Christmas card for you. See you then!!!

Dies I used to create card:
http://www.scrappingcottage.com/cottagecutzsnowflakesset.aspx
 
http://www.scrappingcottage.com/cottagecutzseasonsgreetingswsnowflakes.aspx
 



Friday, October 06, 2017

Let It Snow!

Happy Friday!  It's Jeanne posting today.  This card uses two dies from the new release.
I started with an 8 1/2 by 5 1/2 piece of white card stock that I scored and folded at the 4 1/4 inch mark.  Next I cut a panel that was slightly larger from Strathmore Mixed Media paper. I used a craft mat to wipe ink on direct from the pads, sprayed it with water and dipped the mixed media paper into it.
I did this several times, using a heat gun to dry between dippings.  When I was satisfied with the background, I cut the panel to 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 inches.
Next I cut three ornaments from Soft Sky cardstock and one from Whisper White cardstock.  I stacked and glued the three blue ones together and topped it with the white.
When that was done I cut out three snowflakes from the Soft Sky cardstock and used Wink of Stella on top of the snowflakes and ornament.  I used three coats for lots of shimmer!  Then I glued the snowflakes to the front of the panel.
The sentiment was heat embossed in silver on a piece of velum that was 1 1/2 inches wide and a bit larger than the width of the watercolored panel.  I wrapped velum around the panel around so I could adhere it to the back.
 Finally I added a piece of silver cord to the top of the ornament and glued that in place.

http://www.scrappingcottage.com/cottagecutzsnowflakeornamentelites.aspx

http://www.scrappingcottage.com/cottagecutzsnowflakesset.aspx

Tomorrow is World Cardmaking Day - I hope today's post encourages you to be creative and make a card tomorrow!