Magical Unicorn Birthday (new 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.

We have a new release of dies in our online store. If you haven't seen the Magical Fantasy release yet, you have to drop by the store and check it out. These new dies are all so cute and whimsical. There are 27 new designs and I am in love with everyone of them.

My good friend asked if I could make a birthday card for a little girl who loves unicorns. I was happy to oblige her request. I decided to use the Princess Pony die and turn it into a unicorn. There is a horn included with the die.  So let's get started with some details on how I created my card.

Step 1: As I have said so many times before, having a layout in mind at the start of my card is always a big boost for me. It jump starts my creative thought process. I love working with the sketches that are out there in the online world. That way I just choose the colors and designer paper and I am good to go.
I liked this week's sketch #744 from Splitcoaststampers.

The center panel was perfect for the unicorn pony and also would allow my designer paper to be seen. I found this paper the other day at Hobby Lobby and thought it would be perfect for any of these new dies. The swirl pattern seemed a bit magical to me. I also used white mesh ribbon for element 3 of the sketch.

Pink Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Pink Designer Paper Layer: 4 1/8" x 5 3/8"
Pink Stitched Scallop Rectangle Panel: 2 7/8" x 4 7/8" (2nd largest die)
White Image Panel: 2 5/8" x 3 5/8" (Rectangle Set 2nd largest die)
White Mesh Ribbon:  1 1/2" x 4 1/2"(Element 3 on sketch)

Next I moved onto cutting the unicorn. I liked the colors on the packaging so I stayed with those. The detail is amazing, and I think she has the cutest face and eye.

I stamped my sentiment in the upper corner of the image panel. I was just looking to use only the "magical" word so I taped off everything else. Stamped in grape ink and cut my unicorn word from matching grape cardstock.

To cover element 6 of this sketch, I decided to use a cloud. I cut in the same pink cardstock as the unicorn and I used the Clouds & Sun die. I stamped my birthday word in grape ink.

Step 2: Now that all my elements are cut, I am ready to start card assembly. I started by securing the mesh ribbon to the designer paper panel and then attached that to the card base.

Next up is the image panel. I attached the unicorn phrase with Ranger multi matte medium. This phrase is part of the new Magical Unicorn Dreams die.On the cloud, I used double sided tape. Then for the unicorn, I used dimensional adhesive to lift it somewhat off the background.

I finished my card by adding some light and dark purple stars. They are part of the Magical Unicorn Dreams die. I hope I have given you an idea for a way to use this new die. Starting next Wednesday we will have 4 days of group posts using these new dies as well as the Spring dies. So make sure you stop by to see all the beautiful cards. 

Dies I used to create card:

Bunny Medallion

Happy Friday!  It's Jeanne posting today with an Easter card for you.  This card is easy to create and is perfect for a last minute card.  I love this little bunny die - it reminds me of the adorable cottontails that are in my yard right now! (And eating my grass I might add. LOL)

It also uses a technique that I like which gives subtle color and added dimension - stacking dies cuts.

I started by cutting three ovals in purple and one in white from the fourth largest oval in the Stitched Ovals set.  I then stacked and glued them together with the white on top.

Next I cut three of the Spring Egg Scene in white and the Blessings Phrase from lavender glitter paper.  I used a self adhesive backing sheet on the phrase.

I stacked and glued the scene pieces together then glued that to my stacked oval forming a medallion.

On an A2 white card base I used a splatter stamp and purple ink to create some background interest behind where the medallion will go.  (You could also just splatter on some ink with a paint brush if you felt so inclined!)  I thought it still needed  little something, so I cut white foliage using the Spring Teacup Bouquet set.  I also added some fine silver thread.

Finally I added the Blessing Phrase and a few sequins.

Dies used:

I hope you enjoyed my card today.  Have a fun and creative weekend!

Splash!

Good Morning Scrapping Cottage Friends!

It is Pam creating with you!

Today, I am making a card that will be a big hit with my little 2 year old nephew.  He loves bright colors and ducks so this card fits both of his favorite things except that it is a little girl duck! But at his age it really makes no difference!!  Also we have a new release called Magical Fantasy!  And believe me it is Magical and so darling.  It is 25% off in our stores so don't miss out!  I can't wait to make cards with it.

Design Steps:

 1.  Cut out the duck and accessories using: the Rainy Day Duck die, orange, blue, yellow, black card stock and Polka Dot DP

 2.  Use your favorite inks to shade and highlight the pieces

 3.  I had some pre-embossed square cards that I decided to stop hoarding!  They have really cute envelopes to match.(Lasting Impressions) I assembled the cute little duck and umbrella

 3.  Glue down the puddle and then the duck.  I placed a pop dot behind the umbrella for some dimension and then glued down the splashes

 4.  On the inside of the card I layered a piece of DP behind the white then glued that inside

 5.  I made another umbrella and assembled it

6.  Then glued the umbrella to the inside of the card and add your sentiment to the front of the card

CottageCutz Products

I just love how this card came out and I had such fun making it! Hope you stop by the store and check out the new release called Magical Fantasy! It is just so whimsical and fun!  I will be making samples really soon. Make sure and check out all of my talented teammates samples too!

Blessings

Pam

What's Cookin' Good Lookin'?

Hello!  This is Sukie and today I'm sharing a project for my design team post.  I created this card which would be perfect for Mother's Day next month.

This sweet card was inspired by the Recollections Coastal Village papers I found in my stash.  I adore the lemon and lime patterns. The strip of lemons is from the same collection and was trimmed from a page of multiple patterned strips.  I also incorporated a tiny polka dot pattern from my scrap pile.

I cut out the apron, chef hat, rolling pin and heart with the Cottage Cutz Kitchen Chef die set and also cut out the oval with the Pierced Oval set.  All of the die cuts were heavily inked on the edges for added depth and dimension on my die cuts.

I wanted to break up the varying patterns on my card so I punched a strip of white card stock with the Martha Stewart Doily Lace Punch.  The lace border was also inked on the edges.

I began building my card base with a sunny yellow background and layered it with the polka dotted paper. The lace border and strip of lemons were adhered on top.

Next, I began creating the focal point of my card by adding the whimsical apron to the oval background. The chef hat and rolling pin were adhered next to the apron.  Once I added the tiny heart to the rolling pin, I cut out a couple of extra hearts as embellishments.

The finished oval was adhered to the card base leaving plenty of room at the bottom for a sentiment.

This happy card was finished off with a fun sentiment from the Scrappy Moms (retired) Designer's Choice 2 stamp set.  I thought the phrase was so cute and perfect for my card.

I used these dies for my card, available here:

Colorful Spring

Hi, Janja is here with you.
Daffodil is a harbinger of a colorful spring. Her flowers are cheering us with a strong and wonderful fragrance from the beginning of March to the end of May.
For today, I made a simple spring card.

- CottageCutz dies: Buster w/Spring Daffodil, Carrot Patch Bunny (soil)
- white card base: 4.25 x 5.5" (10,8 x 14 cm), folded
- patterned paper: 4 x 5.2" (10,2 x 13,2 cm)
- colored cardstock
- colored ink pads
- glue, double-sided adhesive tape, self-adhesive foam pads

When we cut out all the pieces from a colored cardstock, shadow them around the edges with colored pads.
For this purpose I use makeup brushes.

Prepare a card base and trim the selected patterned paper for background. Stamp a sentiment.

Now, it's time to finish the card.

Have a nice day.

Janja