The Easter baskets "Happy Easter"

Hi, Yuliya here!)

In Russia Easter in 2016 will be may 1. And now I make home decor and cards for Easter holiday. Today I want to share with you little tutorial how to make a very nice Easter Baskets. I use  CottageCutz Filigree Fall Leaves, Set of 3 (4x6)

For the basket we need (I make 2 baskets):

- cardstock for base of basket or scrapbook paper - 2 pc 12"*12"

- scrapbook paper - 1 pc 12"*12"

- die-cut Filigree Fall Leaves CottageCutz
- die-cut CottageCutz Autumn Centerpiece (4x4)

- delicate chipboard
- glue and glue-marker ZIG memory system
- scissors and line

- shabby ribbon

 1. Prepare paper - 2 pc 8,26"*8,26" (21 cm*21cm)

 2. Fold it at  2,75" and 5,5" on both sides (7 cm and 14 cm)

 3. Cut the folded lines as it is shown on the picture.

 4. Punch the cutted sides as it is shown on the picture.

 5. So, we can glue it all together

6. Let it dry

7. Make neat corners

 8.Cut out 8 details from paper sheets

 10. Glue

 11. I make a handle for our basket

 13. Prepare some die-cuts. 

 15. Add white delicate chipboard. Glue delikate chipboard on the top.

16. Finally adding some crystals!))

List of dies I used:

I hope I have inspired you!:)

Nautical Thank You

Hello everyone,

It's Donna here to share another nautical card with some of the new releases from March.  Here is my card.

How I made this card....

My card is an A2 size which is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.  My first layer is the same size as the A2.  I cut two circles using the Circle Set dies.  The red piece is cut at 4 1/4 x 2.  I centered the first circle and adhered it to my card, I adhered the 2" layer and then added the smaller circle.  I die cut the Life Preserver and glued all the pieces and used foam tape and popped it up.  I die cut the sea gull and popped it up on top of the life persever.  I cut the anchor out of glitter paper and tied a piece of twine in a bow.  I finished the card with the Thank You sentiment.  I die cut the words ywith black cardstock and then cut it again with black foam and glued the cardstock to the foam.  Very simple card.  I hope you will give this card a try.

List of dies I used:

I hope I have inspired you enough to try and make this card!

Birthday Celebration!

Hello everyone,

It's Donna here sharing with you a birthday card which is another shaker card!  Here is my card:

Closer look at the presents and shaker

How I made this card........

The size of my card is an A2(4 1/4 X 5 1/2), the solid layer is the same size and the design layer is 4 x 5.  Who has used the Stitched Wide Frames?  They are wonderful to make shaker cards.  The circle stitched frame on my card is from the Stitched Wide Circle Frame Set.  There are three sizes in the set.  I used the largest circle.   To make the shaker I cut a circle from a clear plastic sheet and fused the edges leaving an opening to put my sequins in.  Once I filled it, I fused the small opening I left open.  I then used my tape runner to tape the circle and the pouch I made.  Then I taped it to the card.  So simple, no message glue to deal with!

I used the Present die to cut the two presents.  After cutting the two presents, I shaded the edges with ink and cut small boxes for the back of the presents so you could not see through the back.  Also, you can see the hearts that run down the center of the box.

I finished the card off with a sentiment.  That was easy peasy!  Why don't you give it a try and make this card with the Present die!

Please come back soon to see some more creations from the design team!

Nautical Father's Day

 

Hello Scrapping Cottage Friends! Thanks for taking the time to stop by and visit with us.

 

It's Mary Marsh here with the Wednesday edition of the Blog. Today, my card sample will show you another way to use some of the fabulous nautical dies from the CottageCutz March 2016 release. And, a way to use your circle dies for something other than just circles. It's also a Father's Day card which we will be celebrating here in the US on June 19.

 

So let's get started with how I created this card:

 

red card base:  4 5/8" x 5 1/2"

white layer:     4 3/8" x  5 3/8"

Both these layers are a little larger than the standard A2 size in order to accommodate the boat base and fishing net.

 

Sail Boat Base: Cut with navy blue card stock. I used the 3rd largest circle die from the CottageCutz circle (basics) set and cut it in half.  To give it a wood like effect, I used a woodgrain embossing folder and ran it through my Big Shot machine.  

 

The fishing net is cut from kraft card stock and I used the CottageCutz paddles and rope ladder die. The fish are part of this die and I cut those in yellow, orange and blue card stocks.

 

 

 Striped Sails: I used striped patterned paper and cut in a triangle shape. One is slightly larger than the other. The "sail pole" is 1/4" wide, cut in navy blue and I taped the sails to it. I made it long enough to tuck behind the boat base.  To make the red flag atop the sails I used a star punch and cut off one of the points.

 

Clouds: I cut these from the Lighthouse w/ clouds die. Looks like it's temporarily sold out. Used white card stock and sponged with medium blue ink. I used dimensional tape to secure them to white base.

 

 

Water: I used a curvy line stamp to create my water and stamped in a medium blue ink.  Scattered a few fish in the water.

 

To complete my card I stamped my "happy father's day" sentiment in navy blue ink. I stamped on an angle for added interest. And, that's it for me for today. So until next time.......inky hugs!!!

 

  

 

 

Fearless seafarer

Hi everyone, Janja here.
I hope you had a nice Easter. Today I'm sharing with you a card for boat and sea lovers.

For the card we need:

• white cardstock for base of card: 10.6" (27 cm) x 5.3" (13,5 cm), folded in half
• slightly smaller square patterned paper from the base
• scraps of white and colored cardstock
• Distress inks: Festive Berries, Aged Mahogany, Broken China, Faded Jeans, Antique Linen, Wild Honey and Storm Sky
• glue and adhesive pads
• scissors and paper cutter

Owls are cut with the CottageCutz die captain & sailor owls. I put them on the two paddles and filled the bottom of the card with fishing net full of fish.

As an experienced seafarer never sails on the open sea without a life preserver, I fixed one on the fishing net.

With cute owls, you will delight even the most demanding lover of the sea.

List of dies used:

I wish you calm sea.

Janja