Category: Die Cutting

Cards by Mendi and Stickers by Joy

Mendi has a beautiful set of cards to share with us today.

Shapes/Papers used:
“With some extra paper scraps I had leftover from last week’s layout, I was able to make a couple cute post holiday thank you cards.  Working with some of the same shapes I was able to give the snowman cutting file a new twist by enlarging him and using just his head and shoulders.  I love how he looks paired with Lori’s thought bubble and cute thank you phrase.  The cherry on top is that I was able to create something useful with small scraps that would otherwise be lining my waste paper basket!”

Joy shares ‘Print and Cut Stickers’ with us. 

Today I’m using my Silhouette Cameo along with these great Lori Whitlock files: Nested Hearts, Stamp Set and Valentines Borders and sticker paper (or sticky shipping labels) to make stickers that you (or your precious kiddos) can use to decorate items for Valentine’s Day.  Making your own stickers is a great way to personalize inexpensive envelopes for a whole classroom or just for a few special loved ones!  They’re perfect for scrapbook pages too!  Want a step by step tutorial?  I’ve got one here.

Valentine Goodies by Corri and Layout by Amanda

We would like to Welcome Corri to the blog today. Her blog is a great place for inspiration. You can check her out here everyday.  

Hi everyone!  It’s my turn up on Lori Whitlock’s blog today.  I have a pretty Valentine’s Gift set that I made using some of Lori’s new files.

 

I used Echo Park’s – Love Story collection that Lori designed.  I love the animal print papers mixed with the red and pink. So fun!

For my card, I used the base from this thank you card.  The  pretty scallop heart is from this set.  I framed it with this adorable polaroid frame.  I cut the new 3d bracket lid box  and embellished with another heart and a sticker from the Love Story Collection kit.

I also have a project from Amanda to share with you. The black line around the layout is for our benefit to show the edges of the layout. Make sure and check out the detail photo as well.

 

Supplies:
For the Record 2 papers and stickers by Echo Park
Cutting files:
Symbols
Chevron borders
Chevron sayings

Thanks Amanda and Corri, these look great!

 

Thank you Gifts by Natalie and Christine

Hello – man is it cold outside.  I am such hermit when it is cold outside, it’s got to be important for me to head out in the cold.
I also am also always looking for gift to say thanks, so when I saw this cute snowman file at Lori’s shop, I just had to make one.  I used Lori’s Winter Park collection from Echo Park, which is a great collection for those frosty projects.  I also used her Snowman tote file, found here, to make this cute little bag, just perfect filled with some warm hot chocolate and homemade marshmallows.  Then I added a quick tag with ribbon and twine.  This would warm up anyones day! Check out her blog here.

 

After the excitement of the holidays dies down, it’s time to start thinking about thank you cards.  My family received so many wonderful things from our extended family, I wanted to make a special thank you card for each of them.

Please stop by my blog to get all of the details on exactly how I made each card and envelope.  You will be making up a batch of your own in no time.
Lori Whitlock supplies used:

Scrapbooking Layout by Mendi and Joy

“This was my first time creating a traditional layout almost exclusively with digital papers and it opened up a whole new world to me!  I love how I was able to print just the amount of paper I needed for my specific needs and how this cute paper set works for both holiday and winter snow themes.  Check out my blog today to see how I was able to minimize paper waste and saved on ink.”
Joy says: “I don’t often make layouts but this one is so cute, I just had to try it!  If you’re like me and don’t do much scrapbooking you might consider trying the Sweet Layout, filling it with digital color and adding a special photo.  It was a fun and easy way to make an adorable decorative item that also is very memorable for our family.  I used the Silhouette software to color the different layers of the file.  Next, I imported the photo I wanted to use and added text about our trip.  I printed it out and used my Silhouette to cut the image.  I decided to duplicate that pretty shape you see as my border and cut it out using a thin chipboard.  Using Lori’s new “Love Story” line of paper with Echo Park, I cut a pretty background to cover the chipboard and glued it down.  Pop dots helped me raise my photo scrapbook image for added dimension.  I just love the way this turned out!  It’s now living happily on my mantel.  Perfect for this time of year!”
Thanks ladies, your projects look great!