I picked out some cute paper to go with the Cottage Cutz Moose with lights. I am sure you noticed I did not use the lights on the Moose that is what is so cool about these dies. You can pick and choose what parts of the dies you want to use on your layouts or projects.
The first thing I did was to crumple up the paper. You can also use a pen to draw around the outside of the flowers.
Unfold the circles and layer them on top of each other, the bigger circles on the bottom and the smaller circles on the top. Use the embroidery thread to sew the button in place. Now, you have a fun beautiful flower for your layout or scrappy project. You can also add leaves to your flowers.
I also tried this technique with the Cottage Cutz Large Hibiscus.
Cut three of the hibiscus shape in two different colors. Crumpled each of the three flowers and added the center of the hibiscus flower to the top flower. Then sew or attach the button to the center of the flower. This technique gives the flower a fun dimension. Almost a 3D look.
I think you could use this technique on many different shapes. It's easy, inexpensive and looks awesome on a layout! Try making your own flowers!!! Happy Wednesday!
I used my Copic markers as well as my Ranger Distress Ink. I sponged a little of my white Dew Drop on the light blue for some clouds. I made my own "Thank you" log to put my sentiment on and then punched a tiny hole so I could hang my tiny lantern from a jump ring.
To make my list card, I covered one side of the card with snow flake paper and covered the other side with a piece of notebook paper. I used several of the snowmen from the Cottage Cutz Snowman Family die on the snow flake paper. It is the perfect die for my snow trip list. 
And when I get back from my trip, I will have the perfect embellishments for my layout.
So did you guess it???? Yes, I used the Grizzly Bear from the Camping Release and turned him into a Polar Bear. I don't know about you, but I think he makes a great looking polar bear, too. Now I can use this die all year round!
The third type of specialty paper that I keep in my stash is a glitter paper. For me, I like to always have some white and black glitter paper, but I find myself using a lot of pink, too (but I scrap mostly girly layouts). And just think how cute the new Valentines Cottage Cutz dies would look with pink glitter accents on the hearts what about glittery pink icing on some those adorable cupcakes, etc!!
Now, I personally LOVE glittery accents (as evidenced by my collection of Stickles) so I actually try to keep a larger variety of glittered papers in my stash besides just the basics. For instance, nothing brightens up a Halloween pumpkin like orange glitter cardstock! My favorite collection is the Glitter Cardstock Matstack from DCWV. The smaller size papers allow me to get lots more color variety for my $$ which I really like!
Let me show you a few examples of die cut shapes where I have used some glitter paper on all or part of the die-cut shape.
I hope this post has inspired you to dig into your stash and see what types of fun and unique papers you have hiding in there that you could be using on your die cuts. Come back tomorrow to see a layout I created using the Cottage Cutz Bear Shape - but not how you think! Hmmmm.......what could I have done :) Guess I'll see you back here tomorrow to find out!
I think it's pretty cool to be able to take dies from a Camping release and adapt them for all kinds of other occasions. I made the nut look Valentiney by cutting it out of pink cardstock and putting a little heart punch piece on it just like they did in the paper.
The Raccoons were so easy to cut out and piece together thanks to the handy cheat sheet included with the die. I simply ran the die through my machine three times with each different color of brown I had picked out to use. All I had to do then, was pull each piece as I needed it until I had two raccoons pieced and ready to go!
We'll see you back tomorrow for another wonderful layout from Ruth Ellen.
I also used the new CottageCutz Pine Tree Forest for my background. You've got to love these trees, you can make them 4 different sizes to meet your scrappy needs, all on one die.
On the front, I used the Cottage Cutz snowman with the broom. I added a few snowflakes to give it a little sparkle.
On the top, I used the Cottage Cutz mini snowman.
There are so many wonderful Cottage Cutz dies to choose from to enhance all of your wonderful projects!!!
The Cottage Cutz Valentine's Release is up and it is just scrumptious!!! Sooooooooooooooo much to choose from I don't hardly know where to begin!
I cut out the die using white paper.
Next, I tapped the dabber over the die until I got the color I wanted. For the Cottage Cutz candelabra I used the gold dabber .
and for the Cottage Cutz basket of eggs, I used the silver dabber. This technique gives the dies a metallic look without having to buy the expensive speciality paper. The dabbers are easy to use with minimal to no mess and unlike a lot of paint, they dry very fast. 
