Deer Family

Hi!

This is Anja again. I hope you all had a great holiday weekend. We got a little bit of snow today, but not enough to make it look like a winter wonderland. That's why I decided to make it my own.

For this project I used:
- Cottage Cutz dies (Winter Deer Family, Woodland Cabin),
- Distress Oxides (Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, Peeled Paint, Lucky Clover, Cracked Pistachio, Peacock Feathers, Broken China, Faded Jeans),
- white card base (10,5x21 cm),
- white card stock for die cuts,
- old toothbrush,
- paper scissors,
- paper glue.

First I colored the background. I colored directly on the card base. I started with the lighter tones and then went toward darker ones. I blended the colors together with lighter tones.

When I was happy with the sky color I used an old toothbrush ant spritzed a bit of water all over it. I let the small water drops to dry. In the meanwhile I cut a longer strip of paper with my scissors o use it as the snowy background for the deer.

Then I die cut the deer family and the trees. I colored the die cuts with Distress Oxides.

When I had everything colored and ready I just glued it together into a winter scene.

Don't forget to check the sale in The Scrapping Cottage shop. You can find some awesome discounts til December 1st. 

 

 May you Sunday be relaxed. See you in a week.

Anja Z.

Cottage Cutz products I used:

Sending Hugs (Black Friday Release Die)

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

Some exciting news! There is a new bundle of "Get Well" dies that are part of the CottageCutz Black Friday release. And, along with this new release is some special pricing on all the dies. You can save up to 60% on these new dies. So check out the online store for a huge sale on ALL CottageCutz dies.

Today, I am featuring the new Sending Hugs Bear die. This die is so versatile. It can be used to send a get well card, a card of encouragement or even a Valentine card to someone. So without further delay, let's get started on the details of my card for today.

Step 1:  I started my card this week, as in some other weeks, with a sketch I found over on Splitcoaststampers. I thought it was a good one to showcase this sweet little bear. And, also to use some patterned paper that wouldn't get completely covered up.

Step 2: Once the layout was decided, I looked through my paper stash. I wanted to see what I could use that would coordinate with the theme of the bear die.
I found this heart paper that I thought would work perfectly for any of the card ideas I gave above. I also liked the red & white colors as I usually gravitate towards the bright shades.
Red card base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Heart Patterned Paper: 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"
Red scalloped circle: I used the largest of the Nested Scallop Circles
White Circle Image Panel: I used the larges of the Circle dies

Step 3: I cut my bear image, the flower and the sending word from this die set. I decided to stamp the word "Hugs" just for added interest.
I cut the flower in yellow cardstock to break up all the red I was using. Did you notice the cute little embossed belly button this bear has? I used a blush marker to make it stand out a bit. CottageCutz dies all have such incredible detail.

Step 4: I am now ready to start the card assembly.

The circle in the layout has a flat bottom. I first assembled both circles and then cut off approximately 3/8" from the bottom. Before I adhered to the card base, I stamped my "handmade hugs" sentiment.

After it was stamped, I thought it was slightly off-center. So I cut 2 red hearts from an older CottageCutz die and added to the left side. It draws your eye away from it not being centered. I attached my bear to this panel with dimensional adhesive. Gives it more depth.

To complete my card, I added the sending phrase on a slight angle to the patterned paper. Again it just adds some interest to the card.

Well, that's it for me for this post. I hope I have given you an idea for a way to use this new Sending Hugs Bear die. Remember, there is a big Black Friday sale going on until Tuesday, December 1. It's a chance to pick up some new dies at bargain prices.

I will be back next week with a Christmas card idea.

Dies I used to create card:

 

Feel Better Bear

It's here!  Black Friday and the release of the new Get Well dies is here!!  Be sure to check out the website and the full release that is available today with special pricing.

Jeanne is posting today with a card that features two of the new dies.  Of course I love bears and this one is extra cute.  As an added bonus you can accessorize him to be "injured", or "sick" or just "under the weather" depending on the recipient's ailment.

This is a pocket card with the sentiment on a separate card that lifts out of the pocket.

Start with a piece of card stock 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches folded to A2 size.  Score one side with the folded edge at the 3" mark on your score board.  Fold the small panel that is created opposite the fold in the card, so it creates a flap.  Cut two pieces of patterned paper for the front and flap, one - 2 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches and the other 1 x 5 1/4 inches.  For the sentiment card cut one piece of card stock 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 and another 4 1/4 x 3 1/2.   Using strong adhesive or scor-tape, glue the sides of the card together with the front flap down.  Adhere the smaller panel to the larger panel for the inside card.

Next, place a sheet of double sided adhesive on the card stock that the sentiment will be cut from and die cut the sentiment.

Since this sentiment is very casual, I set it at angles to enhance that feel.

The bear is die cut from two shades of brown; the rest of the items are cut from white card stock and colored with Copic markers. 

I love the detail in this set.  The tissue even slips inside a slit in the box!

When the card is inserted in the pocket, you can't see the sentiment until it's pulled out.

Check out all the new release Get Well dies - they are super cute and very versatile!  The dies Iused today:

 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!!!

Oh No Kitty!

Hello Scrapping Cottage Friends and Happy Thanksgiving!

It is Pam crafting with you today!

A HUGE BLACK FRIDAY SALE IS GOING ON NOW!!! THIS SALE FEATURES OUR LATEST RELEASE DIES FOR THE ULTIMATE GET WELL CARD! HERE IS A PEEK of all the new release dies! Also make sure you check out our entire store there are many items on sale!! HERE IS THE LINK TO THE STORE!

Now on to my card for today!

Design Steps:

1.  Using the new release Oh No Kitty Die cut out all of the pieces on white card stock

 2.  Use your markers to color all of the pieces and glue them together.  What a cute Kitty!!

 3.  Use an A2 white card base cut a piece of black card stock slightly smaller then the base at
5 1/4 x 4

4.   Cut a DP 5 x 3 3/4 then glue it to the black card stock and before adhering it to the front of the card add the ribbon

5.  Using the Cottage Cutz Nested Stitched Scallop Rectangle cut 2 in black card stock.  Glue to card as shown with the sentiment at the top and the Kitty popped up just below it.  This card will make anyone who receives it feel better and bring a smile to their face!

Cottage Cutz Products

MAKE SURE YOU CHECK OUT THE FANTASTIC SALE!

Blessings

Pam

Cherished Memories Art Journal

Hello die lovers!  Sheila here, sharing on of my newest art journal pages using the Sparrow on the Post die cut.

I first die cut the white card stock then stamped the image using Stazon ink.

Stazon in doesn't run when using watercolors. 

Next, I used watercolors to color in the image.  Letting it dry.

Then, I found a wonderful vintage image to pair the sparrow with, adding twill, kraft e-flute and vintage lace.

Many wonderful memories bird watching with my family.
Do you bird watch?

Product used:

Just a reminder that there is a big Black Friday sale going on now in the online store with savings up to 80% off on dies. And, there is a new "Get Well" release that also has savings of up to 60% off. Drop by the store to see all the online deals.