It's a Princess Party

Happy Friday!  It's Jeanne today with a card featuring some images from the new release of Lil' Bluebird Designs stamps and dies at the Scrapping Cottage.  These adorable stamps and dies are new line being carried at the online store.  Be sure to check them out.

I was attracted to this set in particular.  I think it is because I have two daughters and although they are grown now, it brings back memories of princess parties when they were little.  It is so perfect for a young girl!

I started by coloring the princess and pony using Spectrum Noir alcohol markers.  These markers come with three shades of the same color in one marker and have bullet nibs.

 

There are two photos as I used quite a few on this card because I wanted my pony to be rainbow colored.  It reminds me of My Little Pony so I had to use a rainbow!

Next I cut the castle from white cardstock using the Fairytale Castle die.  I used Distress Oxide inks and blending brushes to color it.  I used the Citrus marker to color the windows.

For my background I used two of the slimline dies - the Clouds and the Hills Slimline dies.  I cut stencils using the clouds and then stenciled a sky on a white A2 panel.

 For the grass, I cut panels 4 1/2 inches wide so that I could adjust where I wanted the curves.  I trimmed the sides flush with the sides of the panel.

After I adhered both layers of grass I stamped my sentiment in the upper left.

I decided to use the cloud with the castle.  Originally I was just going to nest the castle in the grass but I thought this looked more magical.

The princess is popped up using foam dots and I added some sequins for sparkle.  After all, what's a princess card without sparkle?

 

 

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

Camping Critters

Hello Scrapping Cottage Friends

It is Pam crafting with you today on the blog!

As you have heard the Scrapping Cottage family just got bigger with it's new line of stamps and dies.  The line is called lil' bluebird designs.  In the first release there are 16 stamp sets with matching dies.  And you can save up to 50% on bundles.  Today, I am using the Camping Critters set.  

Designer Steps:

1.  Cut a piece of white card stock 3 1/4 x 8 1/4.  Ink the top of the card stock with a navy blue and the bottom of the piece with green.  Cut the mountains and trees using the using the Mountain and Tree Slimline die.  I cut it on green and brown card stock

2.  Stamp all of your little pieces using a black dye ink and the Camping Critters stamp set.  Color the pieces with Prismacolor pencils.  I also used Gamsol for blending.   Cut the pieces out using the coordinating Camping Critters dies.

3.  Glue the mountains to the sponged card stock then add the tree line.  Glue that panel to a white slimline card base

4.  Arrange your little critters and stamp your sentiment.  The sentiment is also a part of the stamp set! Love matching sentiments!

CottageCutz Products

The new stamp sets and coordinating dies are just adorable.  And they are at a fantastic price point so head on over to the online store and check them out!

Blessings and Take Care

Pam

You Warm My Heart!

Hello!  This is Sukie and today I have a card to share for my design team post.  There's a new brand under the Scrapping Cottage line known as Lil' Bluebird Designs.  Currently there are 16 new stamp sets with matching dies and they are all on sale!  Today I'm showcasing one of the new sets on my card.

I was immediately drawn to the Coffee Time Stamp and Die set.  I stamped the images on watercolor paper and used my watercolor pencils to create a soft image for a rustic look.  The oval was cut out with the Pierced Oval set using a coffee stained paper.

The paper is from my stash and was the inspiration for my die cuts.  Once I selected my paper it was easy to pick out the coordinating watercolor pencils.  

To create my card, I layered the oval on top of the patterned paper.  I placed the sentiment near the splattered coffee inside the oval and the coffee cup was adhered underneath.

Next, I added the disposable style coffee cup on the right side of the oval and affixed the treats in the center.

The heart was the perfect finishing accent on this sentimental card.  I just love how the stamped images coordinate with the patterned paper.

Here are the products used on my card, available in the store:

CottageCutz DT Call

CottageCutz 

Design Team Call

We are looking for Design Team members who are very active on social media. These sites include: Blogger, Facebook (page or groups), Pinterest, and Instagram.  The position will be a 3-month term commitment with the option to extend. Term will be from September  - December 31, 2021.

We specialize in universal metal dies for papercrafting. CottageCutz designs are unique, intricate, fun and whimsical. We have the largest selection of the most beautifully hand drawn designs.  We also have just introduced a new line of  stamps and coordinating dies under the brand name Lil' Bluebird Designs. 

We are looking for dependable, energetic, enthusiastic and talented designers who enjoy papercrafting with die-cutting  as well as working with stamped images. We are looking for designers to showcase CottageCutz dies and Lil' Bluebird Designs Stamps in different ways (layouts, cards, altered items, tags, etc.) shabby chic, vintage, simple, whatever your style may be, we would love to see what you have to bring to our team.

What we expect:

*Must have a personal active blog, or Facebook page.  

*Good communicator, reliable, dedicated and on time with deadlines.

*Post to the CottageCutz Blog and your personal blog or Facebook Page 4 times per month using only CottageCutz dies or Lil' Bluebird Designs stamps.--No other dies are permitted. 

*Actively promote CottageCutz product or Lil' Bluebird Designs on your personal blog, Facebook or Instagram accounts.

*List all CottageCutz dies or Lil' Bluebird Designs Stamps and appropriate links back to the store.

*Be able to give instructions to how you used our CottageCutz dies or Lil' Bluebird Designs Stamps.

*Access to camera that is able to take high quality well lit photos.

*Upload to at least 1 online gallery such as Splitcoaststampers or Instagram. 

*Pin all projects to Pinterest.

*Create at least one project for each die or Stamp set given - All dies & stamps need to be used and featured in a project.

*Team spirit and able to follow directions accordingly

*Support DT members by commenting on their posts on the CottageCutz Blog.

Selected Designer will receive:

*Generous amount in product each month.

*Your name and picture linked to your blog from CottageCutz Blog.

*Worldwide exposure of your projects.

*CottageCutz Design badge to feature on your blog.

*Great product discount.

*Bonus given to those who are published in a printed crafting publication. CottageCutz or Lil Bluebird Designs must be listed in the supply list for your project.

To apply, please do the following:

1. Please e-mail Mary Marsh at mrmarsh917@gmail.com with the subject line: CottageCutz Design Team Call

2. Please attach 2 projects showcasing dies and 1 project showing stamped images that you have colored. These can be projects you have already done or current projects. We would like to see Cards, layouts, altered items, etc.

3. Links to your personal blog or Facebook Page and any online galleries where you upload your projects.

4. Tell us why you think you would be a perfect fit for the CottageCutz design team.

5. Please list current and past design teams.

 ** We will be accepting applications until August 31 and the selected stamper will be announced shortly after**.

Live Laugh Love

Happy Monday!  It's Jeanne with today's edition of the blog.  I have a tonal card featuring a wonderful new background slimline die and an older seasonal die.  I am enjoying these new slimline dies because they are allowing me to use dies I already have in fresh, new ways!  The new slimline release is also on sale right now for a limited time.

This card was quite easy to make and would look lovely in any color.  All you need are three shades of the same color.  I chose a light, medium and dark green.

I used the lightest of the greens as my base and cut the trellis from the Lattice die in white.  I used self adhesive backing paper on this as I thought it would be easier to adhere than trying to glue it down.

The sentiment used three shades, each word becoming progressively darker.

For my flowers I used a Christmas die - Seasons Floral 2!  I love that this die can be used for other occasions by switching out the colors.  You would never guess that these flowers are for Christmas when cut in white and light green!  This card would make a lovely engagement or wedding card.

Dies used:

 

Thanks for visiting today!  I hope you have a wonderful week!

Awesome Chick

Hi!

It's Anja here for my Sunday post. While I'm still waiting for the new slimline dies and stamp sets to arrive, I'm still making cards with cute Country Farm release dies. This time I made a smaller card with a cute chick.

For this card I used:

- Cottage Cutz dies (Cowgirl Chick, Nested Stitched Rectangles Slimline),

- Distress Inks and Oxides,

- yellow, orange, red, light brown, dark brown, green and white card stock for die cuts,

- black pen, 

- white ink, 

- dark brown foam,

- black pigment ink,

- sentiment stamp,

- acrylic block,

- scissors,

- plastic stencil (clouds),

- baby wipe, 

- scoring board, 

- adhesive foam pads,

- paper glue. 

First I cut and colored the chick. This time I used colored card stock and just emphasized the edges with Distress Inks. I also cut the hay from foam to give it some dimension. 

Next I cut the rectangle and made a card base out of it.  

Then I colored the card stock with Distress Oxide ink and added the clouds with a plastic stencil and baby wipe. 

Last I stamped the sentiment and cut it out.

 

 

When I had all the pieces ready I adhered the chick on the card base. I used adhesive foam pads for the chick and two layers of foam for the hay to give it more dimension. Last I added the sentiment and my card was done. 

And that's all from me for today. Before I go I want to invite you to The Scrapping Cottage online store to check the new Lil' Bluebird Designs release and Christmas in July Sale.

 

Have a nice week and see you again on Sunday.

Anja Z.

Cottage Cutz dies I used:

Whisking You a Happy Day (new stamps & die)

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

IT'S NEW RELEASE TIME! The Scrapping Cottage has just added a new brand to the company line. Lil' Bluebird Designs is being introduced with 16 new Photopolymer Clear Stamp Sets and 16 coordinating dies. There are stamps for so many of your card making occasions and then some. The coordinating dies just make it a perfect fit for your card making designs. 

Today for your viewing pleasure I am featuring the new In the Kitchen stamp & Coordinating die set. I created a birthday card for my next door neighbor who is an avid baker and shares many of her creations with my hubby and I. A card using these new stamps would be perfect for her. So let's get started with some details on how I created my card.

Design Steps:

I started my card by stamping and coloring the images. The coordinating dies made it so easy to cut the images.  

I used a combination of alcohol markers and Prismacolor pencils as my coloring medium. The photo below shows the markers and pencils I used. 

Before I started card assembly, I stamped the sentiment from the stamp set. I used my MISTI just in case a double inking was needed. 

Once that was done I put together my card layout. I wanted to use designer paper for the background images but I didn't have paper that wasn't overpowering the images. Then I happened to notice some washi tape that I had. So I covered a panel of white cardstock with the tape. I used the 3rd largest Double Stitched Rectangle die and the 4th largest Stitched Square die and cut from the washi tape panel I created. 

Now I am ready to start card assembly. I attached the images to the washi tape panels with glue dots and the panels to the image base with double sided tape. The vanilla image panel is 4 1/8" x 5 3/8".

To complete my card, I added a mint green card base 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and scattered a few mint green enamel dots. 

And that's it for me for this post. I hope I have given you an idea for this new stamp & die set. Many more samples coming from the DT next week. See you again next Saturday. 

Stamps & Dies I used to create card: