Pop-Up Record Player

Hello CottageCutz friends! Thanks for taking the time to stop and visit with us today. It's still 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 have been featuring group posts for the past week to give you lots of inspiration on different ways to use the dies. If you missed any of the posts, just check back on the Blog for lots of eye candy. I have another project idea for you today using the Fifties Phrases #1 & Fifties Phrases #2, Guitar Music Notes & Records dies to create a pop-up record player. 

Vinyl records & record players have been trending for the past few years. So, I thought I would try to create a paper one as a birthday card. It's going to my brother in January, and I am pretty sure he will think it's something fun & unique.

Design Steps:

I started by creating the "record player base" It's really easy to make with one sheet of cardstock.  I used a piece of red cardstock measuring 4" x 12". Then I scored the paper at 4″, 7 1/2″, 8″ and 11 1/2″. 

You only need one piece of Scor-tape added to 11 1/2" score line or other strong tape to secure the pop-up base together.

This the base taped together. 

Then I started my decorating. For the card front, I used some musical score designer paper layered onto black card stock and then onto the card front.  The phrases are part of the Fifties Phrases #1 die. 

Next, onto the card inside. For the turntable, I used the largest Stitched Rounded Square die and cut in white cardstock.  I cut the largest record from the Guitar Music Notes & Records die. 

I had to get a bit creative for the needle arm. When I looked online some of the needles looked like hockey sticks. We have a die from last winter the Winter Hockey Bunny that had a perfect sized hockey stick. I cut it in silver cardstock. I made a needle base in black. It's cut from the smallest Square Set die. The on - off buttons are cut from the Circle Set die in black and silver.

I made a pocket on the inside of the lid to hold another record. You could also add a gift card here. I don't exchange gifts with my brother, so I used a record. I took the largest Square Set die- cut in white cardstock and then used the 5th largest Circle Set die to cut the pocket opening. 

To finish off the card, I added some music notes. That's it for me for this post. I hope you have been enjoying the samples we have been creating using these new dies. The team has had so much fun using them in our card designs and 3D projects.

Dies I used to create project:

50's Girly Birthday

Happy Monday CottageCutz Friends!

It's Kris sharing with you today ☺

My card features the Poodle Skirt, Rollerskate, and the Fifties Phrases #1 from the Black Friday Release, along with a couple of circle sets: Pierced Wide Circle Frame set  and the Nested Wacky Stitched Circles Set

This BLACK FRIDAY RELEASE BUNDLE as well as their BLACK FRIDAY BLOWOUT SALE ends this Friday, Dec. 2nd ~ SAVE up to 85% on CottageCutz dies!  Now is a great time to snag some basic dies -- some slimlines -- or something else on your wishlist (there's so many CUTE dies to choose from!!)  

CUTTING & SCORING:

BLACK CARDSTOCK

Card Base = cut a 5-1/4" x 10-1/2", scored at 5-1/4" 

Black Circle = Die cut the largest from the Pierced Wide Circle Frame set

Happy Birthday = Die cut the Fifties Phrases #1

WHITE CARDSTOCK

White Circle = Die cut largest from the Nested Wacky Stitched Circles Set

50's Elements = Die cut the Poodle Skirt, Rollerskate, and Fifties Phrases #1 

PATTERNED PAPER

Polka-Dot Layer = cut a 5" square

ASSEMBLY STEPS:

1.  I rounded the corners of my card base and patterned paper.

2.  I wrapped gingham ribbon around the patterned paper, about 2/3 way down, then attached to card front.

3.  I colored my diecuts (Poodle Skirt and Rollerskate) with Copics and assembled. 

4.  I glued my skirt to the white circle, then onto the black circle and onto card front.

5.  I added foam dots to the back of the skate and attached to card front.

6.  I glued the black "birthday" saying to the white of the same, offsetting it a bit, then glued onto card front.

7.  I glued the black "Happy" letters to the white rectangles from that die, then offset them onto the black rectangles and attached to card front so that the tops are hanging off the card a bit.  

Done! ☺

Again, here are the products I used:

We'd LOVE to see what you are creating with this FUN 50's RELEASE!! 

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Group Post Black Friday Release Dies (Day 5)

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 have been featuring group posts for the past several days to give you lots of inspiration on different ways to use the dies. If you missed our first 4 posts, you could see them here, here, here and here.

Card 1: Our first card for today is from Melinda Beltran. She created a multi-layered holiday card. The colors, layout and designer paper come together perfectly for a beautiful non-traditional card. It's tailor-made for the friend or family member with that sweet tooth. We all know someone and this stylye card would be so fun to send out to them. 

To create her card she used the Fifties Soda Bar, Milkshake & Root Beer Float and the Cinema Drive-in Sign. 

Card 2: Our next samples for today are from Linh Van. She created 4x4 notecards using the Poodle Skirt & Rollerskate dies. I like the Bohemian style she achieved on the poodle skirt with her designer paper pattern. The "hi" phrase is from the 2018 Retro Alphabet die. One sale right now for 75% off. 

These would be perfect for a set of cards to give as a gift to a friend for her birthday or Christmas. Who wouldn't like to receive something handmade? Or to send yourself to let someone know you are thinking of them. That's always appreciated.  

That's it for our samples for today. Drop by again tomorrow for more inspiration.

Dies used to create card:

Group Post Black Friday Release Dies (Day 4)

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 for the next several days to give you lots of inspiration on different ways to use the dies. If you missed our first 3 posts, you could see them here, here and here.  

Card 1: Our first card for today is from Marla Harris.  She created the cutest Christmas card using a combo of the Classic 50's release and the Christmas Part 2 Snowmen Friends die. 

Don't you love the appeal she achieved with the snowmen enjoying some Christmas music with the Jukebox in the background. She even added a guitar to complete the music look. It's a creative idea. Her snowflake background was created with a stencil and glitter glaze.

How cute would this be for the music or snowman lover in your life? And the non-traditional colors just add pizzazz to her card. 

Card 2: This next sample is one that I (Mary Marsh) created using the Rollerskate and the Fifties Phrase #1 dies. A friend invited us to her 8-year-old daughter's birthday party, and she loves to roller skate. So, this card is perfect for her. 

My background paper is in a package of heavenly skies paper. I like the bokeh look and I thought it would work well for my card idea. I cut the skate and the "Let's Party" phrase in complementing colors. The stars are part of the fifties phrase die. 

Card 3: Our last sample for today is from Melinda Beltran. She created a treat box with a tent card base.  She is so innovative with the treat box ideas she brings us. This one is a perfect gift to give to the music lover.  

Here is a view with the box off the base. It's opened slightly opened and the treat box can be filled with their favorite treats as Melinda is showing here. You can check out Melinda's Blog to get all the measurements and step by step instructions of how she put this all together. 

She used the Classic Radio, Fifties Jukebox, Guitar, Music Notes & Records and Fifties Phrases #1 to complete her project. 

dies used to create cards:

Group Post Black Friday Release Dies (Day 3)

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 for the next several days to give you lots of inspiration on different ways to use the dies. If you missed our first 2 posts, you could see them here, and here.  

Card 1: Our first card for today is from Kristine Breach.  She created a fun easel card and used some great colors on the card. It would fit a variety of occasions. Maybe a 50th birthday, or someone who is an avid motorcycler, or even someone who loves the 50's era. This would really make a cute card for a 50th wedding anniversary. We all know playful couples who like to have fun. 

Kris used the Motorcycle, Cinema Drive-in Sign for the card front. This is the front view of the easel card. She used the Fifties Phrases #2 die on a popped-up panel to act as the stopper for the easel when it's opened. 

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 created an A2 size card and cut the front panel in half and attached her image.  

It's a quick "half-front" card fold for when you want to do something special but don't have time for a lot of scoring or special tools. All you do is cut half of the front cover off.

It's a fun style card. This one is for a birthday, but you could use it for Father's Day as well. 

She used the Classic Car (Front) and cut in black cardstock to make it pop. The phrase is part of the Fifties Phrases #2 die. Also cut in black cardstock for a standout. The car designer paper complements the theme of the card. 

Card 3:

Our last sample for today is from Linh Van. She created a full-front or infinity shaker card. If you like shaker cards and don't like to use foam or struggle with lining it up this style shaker is for you. And shaker cards present such a wow factor. Adults and kids love this style card. You just place acetate across the front of the card.

Linh used the Fifties Jukebox die and the Fifties Phrases #1 with lots of purple glitter paper for a bright and festive birthday look. The phrase "Bday" is from the 2018 Retro Alphabet die that is currently on sale for 75% off.   

You can check out her YouTube channel for a video on how she created this card. Click here. 

Well, that's our samples for today. Stop by again tomorrow for more inspiration from the team. And don't forget that we are having a huge Black Friday sale going on with savings of up to 85% off. 

dies used to create card:

 

Black Friday Sale

Hello CottageCutz Friends and Happy Thanksgiving to you. Hope this special day is filled with family, friends and good food.

We are having a big sale on all of our dies in the online store. There are savings of up to 85% off dies. So before or after you enjoy your Thanksgiving meal today drop by the store and check out the savings.

Online store link.

We will be back tomorrow with more samples from our new Classic 50's release. See you then!