Small Cards for Different Occasions

Hi Janja here. Welcome to the blog today.
I hope you all had a wonderful and healthy Easter holidays.

I made four small cards for different occasions. It's always good to have some of these cards in stock.

- CottageCutz dies: Orchids, Thanks Phrase, Potted Cactus, Valentine Phrase & More, Oh No Kitty, Bear Patient, Sending Hugs Bear, Stitched Squares Set, Stitched Wide Square Frame Set
- blank cards: 4 x 4" (10,2 x 10,2 cm), folded
- patterned paper: 3.5 x 3.5" (8,9 x 8,9 cm)
- colored cardstock
- colored ink pads
- glue, double-sided adhesive tape

I used some flowers, animals and expressions dies.
First, start by cutting out the main motives.

Then, cut four squares out of the patterned paper. Use the largest die of the set.

Also cut two white frames for each card and glue them together.

Paste all cutouts to the front of the cards.

Completed cards.

Thank you for stopping by.
Janja

Easter Pals

Hi!

It's Anja here. For today's card I made an Easter scene with these lovely friends.

For this card I used:
- Cottage Cutz dies (Springtime Pals, Mr. Peter Rabbit, Miss Petunia Bunny, Picket Fence Border, Rustic Sign & Trees),
- Distress Inks,
- craft card base (12,5x17,5 cm),
- bristol paper for background (12x17 cm),
- white card stock for die cuts,
- black pen,
- white pen,
- plastic stencil (clouds),
- paper glue.

First I cut and colored all the animals.

Next I cut and colored the fence and the Easter eggs.

Then I decided to add a few trees for the background.

Then I trimmed bristol paper and painted the sky with the plastic stencil.

When I started putting all the pieces together I added a bit of color to the ground.

And my card was done.

I wish you all a nice Easter Sunday. Even though we can't spend it with all our family, we can still find a way to enjoy it.

Stay safe and see you again next week.

Anja Z.


Cottage Cutz dies I used:

Birthday Blooms

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. Hope you are doing ok in the midst of the pandemic. It's a great time to make some cards. I find it so relaxing being able to create and have my mind off all that's going on.

The latest release of Spring dies are available in the online store and currently 25% off.  There are 27 new dies in the release and each one is cuter than the next. They are perfect for Spring card making.

Today, I am featuring the new Spring Blooms die. I used it to create a birthday card for a special friend. She loves flowers and is an avid gardener so this one is perfect for her. So let's get started on how I created this card. 

Design Steps:

I started my card this week by selecting a designer paper. I already had a layout in mind using the Stitched Wide Rectangle Frame die that would frame the paper. I found this paper that was in a galaxy collection that I thought would work well because of the soft colors.

I paired it up with a heather (purple) cardstock and cut the frame in a lighter purple cardstock. 

Heather card base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Pierced Wide Frame: 3 3/4" x 4 3/4"

I laid the frame on the designer paper to figure out where to make my cut. I wanted more of the blue on the bottom right. That way I could stamp my sentiment directly on the paper.

I then cut the blooms various cardstock colors. You could always cut in white cardstock and then sponge on colors or color with markers or pencils.

I am ready to start card assembly. I stamped the birthday sentiment directly on the designer paper in a grape ink. 

I decided to add this panel to the card base before I attached the die cut blooms. Just in case I decided to take the flowers outside the frame. 

Next I attached the flower spray. I laid it out before attaching to get an idea of where everything should go. I used a combination of glue dots and multi-matte adhesive. 

I worked from the bottom up and used the packaging photo for help with placement. I adjusted to fit my card design. 

I added a few of the lighter purple sequins to finish off my card.

Well, that's it for me for this week. Tomorrow is Easter Sunday and this year it's a bit different for us here. We will watch our church service online and then Easter dinner will just be my hubby and I. No extended family this year because of the stay at home order that's in place. So whatever you are doing enjoy! See you next Saturday.

dies I used to create card:

Hope Your Day is Ducky

Happy Friday!  It's Jeanne today with a fun card featuring another adorable duck from the new spring release.

To begin I cut the duck and tub from yellow, orange and galvanized metal card stock along with vellum for the bubbles.

I assembled all the pieces except for the splashes using Art Glitter Glue.  I find that I can glue vellum using this and not have it show through! I used a multi-liner pen to color the eyes.

Next I cut a panel 4.25 x5.5 inches from yellow gingham, and strips of card stock 1.5 x 4.25 inches and 1.75 x 4.25 inches.  I used the second largest die from the stitched scalloped circles to cut a white medallion.

I stamped my sentiment on the smallest strip and glued the three pieces together.  One thing I love about checked and striped paper is that it makes it very easy to place items on straight!

I adhered the duck and the splashes to the medallion using the Art Glitter Glue.

To finish the card, I wrapped some baker's twine around the panel just above the sentiment then used foam dots to add the medallion.  I placed it at an angle as I thought this emphasized the playfulness of the duck in the tub.

I glued the panel to a white A2 card base.  I love this image and sentiment as it can use this card for a birthday or a thinking of you card - it's very versatile!

Be sure to stop by the online store where the new dies are on sale for a very limited time!

Dies used:

Thanks for stopping by today.  Ihope you have a fun and creative weekend!