Hello Fall | Helen Gullett

Hello everyone... We are at the last day of August already! Kids are back to school and Fall is on its way. It is one of my favorite seasons.

Welcoming Fall season, today I have a Fall themed card to share with you that I created using Fall Finds Cut Files and Oakley Avenue Cut Files.

Fall Finds

Oakley Avenue

I used Fall themed patterned paper that I have on my stash for the background. 

I use the pumpkin border from Fall Finds Cut Files and create the border for the card. I open the file with Silhouette Studio Software and ungroup them. I drew a rectangle.

I resized both the pumpkin border image and rectangle into 5.25" width. After that I weld them together.

I cut it with my Silhoeutte Cameo light using orange cardstock and then I added the backing cardstock using dark orange color. I trimmed the extra with micro-trip scissors.

For the sentiment for this card, I used one of the phrases from the Oakley Avenue Cut Files. I opened the file and ungroup them. I grouped back the word "hello" and "fall" and then resized them to fit on the card.

I cut several of them with heavyweight white cardstock.

I decided to add some gold foil on the pumpkins. So, I added tacky glue on the lines using felt bullet tip glue pen (I used Martha Stewart brand). I let it dried till it turn clear and then I added the gold foil paper on it. Some of the glue dried completely but I kindda like how the gold foil on the pumpkin becuase of it. It look like distressed gold pumpkins now...

I added the patterned paper on the white card with adhesive glue, and then I added the gold pumpkin border. After that I added the sentiment at the space on the pumpkin border.

The card is done. I hope you all enjoy it and see you all next time!

Bible Journaling With Printable Files | Helen Gullett

Hello everyone... Helen is here. Today I have a couple Bible journaling pages to share with you all using printable files from The Cut Shoppe.

Here are the printable files I used on my journaling page today:

The Road Trip Printable you can grab this set at The Cut Shoppe Store, but the Summer Sizzle set, you can grab it for free when you join The Cut Shoppe Scrap Spot Facebook Group.

On my first Bible journaling page, I used both printable sets on my ESV Journaling Bible.

First, I open the files with Silhouette Studio Software, and then activate the Print-and-Cut feature on the software.

I printed the files with inkjet printer on heavyweight white cardstock and then cut them with my Silhouette Cameo.

That easy!

On my Bible page, I added some watercolor paint and dried it with craft heater. Then I added the printable pieces on the page with dries-clear adhesive glue. And then I wrote highlight verse that I want to remember in the journaling space.

On my second Bible journaling page, I used the Summer Sizzle set and the All Tied Up Alpha Cut File on my ESV Interleave Journaling Bible. It has large full page for journaling.

I cut the alphabet set with heavyweight white cardstock, and then I colored them with Gelato Metallic  Blueberry and waterbrush. I set them aside to dry.

While waiting, painted the grass at the bottom of the page using Gelato Green Tea and baby wipe. After the painted grass dried, I added the printable pieces on the page using dries-clear adhesive glue. Then, I added the alphabets on the pages saying Stand Firm and wrote the phrase "In The Lord" using Micron Pen.

I hope you all enjoy this simple post today. Thank you so much for stopping by!

DIY Personalized T-Shirt and Coffee Mug | Helen Gullett

Hello The Cut Shoppe friends... Helen is back here today with another fun DIY projects using The Cut Shoppe Cutting Files.

Personalizing items are fun, special, and perfect for gifts and even for yourself to use. And... thankful for digital cutting files, you can create any thing and any style with them.

My projects today are a Personalized T-Shirt and Personalized Coffee Mug using the Brush Up Alpha, the Bountiful Blessings, and the Java Scripts.

On the t-shirt, I created the words, Grateful and Caffeinated, using the Brush Up Alpha set. First, I opened the files in PNG using my Silhouette Studio Designer Software. Then I traced them to make the cutting lines. I released the compound path for all of them, and then picked the letters I wanted to use for the words, then create compound path again.

Next step is I arranged them slightly overlapping each other, and then weld.

For the Blessed arrow word, I simply opened the PNG file, then traced the image, then released compound path of all, and then created the compound path just for the Blessed arrow word.

I measured the width and length the space I wanted to put the cut out vinyl on the t-shirt. I arranged all the all the words, resized, grouped, and then resized again to fit the size on the shirt.

Alway to remember that when you work with Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV), ALWAYS REVERSE your image before cutting it. I cut it out using the black glitter heat transfer vinyl, I added a pillow case on top of the shirt, and then using my iron (hottest setting, no steam) to transfer the image on my shirt. I pressed the top and I pressed again from the back. It is about 20-30 seconds each press.

And for the mug... to create the cutting files, I followed the same step I did for the Blessed arrow word. I resized the image to fit on my coffee mug.

I cut the image out using the purple glitter HTV. Before adding the cut out HTV on the mug, make sure you clean the mug with alcohol wipe to remove all the residue and dirt.

I added the cut out HTV on the mug, and I used my iron to transfer the image. I did it directly on top of the plastic carrier, no pillow case layer. I pressed longer that I did on the shirt. And also I only used the tip of the iron. I lifted up the plastic carried often to make sure the HTV was glued on the mug.

After all image transferred well on the mug, I secured it with Mod Podge Dishwasher Safe. Using this Mod Podge, to make sure it can be washed at Top Rack Dishwasher. But it takes about 30 days to cure before you can put it in the dishwasher. So if you plan to make this mug for presents, plan ahead... especially for Christmas, it is great time to start planning and making :D :D :D

Here are all the cutting files I used on my projects today:

I hope these projects give you some inspirations to keep creating with The Cut Shoppe cutting files. THANK YOU so much for stopping by today. Have wonderful day!

Be YOU | Helen Gullett

Hello everyone... Helen is here today with a baby scrapbook project to share with you all that I created using the Just Be You cut file, Be Mine cut file, Rosey Posey cut file, and Gallery Wall cut file.

I have been putting this project aside for a while and when I joined the team, I am jumping back into scrapbooking :) I hope I can get more layouts done this season. I used Smash Book for my daughter's baby book.

On this page, I used the Be Mine cut file to add the title on top of the baby picture. I secured it with fabric botton. For the background, I added some paper doily, patterned paper, and washi tapes. I embellished this page with some foliage gems, butterflies cut outs, and some fabric flowers. I doodled the tracks for the butterflies using white gel pen.

I cut out the Rosey Posey cut file after I resized it. I used watercolor paper and then colored it with Arteza Real Brush Pens and Wink Of Stella Brush Pen for extra glitter and sparkles. I wish my camera could capture the sparkles on the flower. And then, I set it aside to dry while working on the next page.

On this page, I cut out the Just Be You cut file using black cardstock, and then I colored it with Gold Paint Marker and traced the edge with White Paint Parker. They are acrylic paint markers and they dry quickly. I added the cut out on the page with dries-clear adhesive glue.

I resized one of the arrows from Gallery Wall cut file and then cut it out of white cardstock and added it on the page right below the title with dries-clear adhesive glue.

I added a piece of white cardstock on the back of the Rosey Posey flower with dries-clear adhesive, fussy cut the extra paper, and then added it on top of the arrow with adhesive glue.

The pages are done. I hope you all enjoy today's project and be inspired to create with The Cut Shoppe cutting files.

Here are the preview of cutting files I used on my layouts today where you can find them all at The Cut Shoppe Store :)

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Made For Each Other | Helen Gullett

Hello everyone... Helen is here today with a 8x11 scrapbook layout using the several cutting files from The Cut Shoppe.

A couple of days ago my husband and I celebrating out 10th Anniversary. I am still working on an album about us... I found this picture that was taken in 2008! It was 2 weeks after I arrived in States. I printed it out and it has to be on our album :)

For the background, I cut out the Sew Loved cutting file using one of the Neenah Basic 12x12 Cardstocks Collection. I added it on the page with adhesive glue.

I then cut out the flowers from the Funky Florals cutting file with white cardstocks and I added the patterned papers for the leaves and flowers with adhesive glue and trimmed the extra.

For the title, I am loving the new cutting file, Made For Each Other. I cut it with purple Neenah Cardstock and added the gold glitter cardstock for the backing with adhesive glue.

For the journaling date, I use one of the date tab from the Doo Dads cutting file. I also use three arrows as embellishment on this page. I cut the date tab using white cardstock, and then I colored the heart with Red Big Stamper's Brush Pen and I doodled the faux stitching on the tab using Faber Castell PITT Artist Pen. I also use the same pen to write the journal.

I arranged and added all the pieces on my page using the dries-clear adhesive glue. I added some of teal enamel dots to embellish the page.

Here are the files I used on my page today that you all can find them at the store:

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope you all have a fabulous and wonderful day!

Espresso Yourself ~ Cards In 2 Ways | Helen Gullett

Hello everyone... Helen is here and today I have 2 cards that I created using the Espresso Yourself Cutting File, one of the new cutting files from The Cut Shoppe that just released last week.

On these cards, I am using both positive and negative cuts. This way, you can use to make 2 cards with just 1 cutting file. 

On my cut out, I modified the Espresso Yourself cutting file a little bit. Instead of the steamy heart image, I replaced it with one of the mugs from the Cuppa Joe cutting file. 

On this first card, I added the words on dark brown/white polkadots paper with dries-clear adhesive glue. After that I fussy cut the extra paper off the words.

I added some shadow on the words using Vintage Photo Distress Ink and foam applicator. After that I added on the card with 3D foam tape for extra dimension to them. I love how those words turned out, they look like chipboard words. On the background, I added a softer look patterned paper. 

On this second card, I added the cut out panel on a light brown/white polkadots patterned paper with dries clear adhesive glue and then I added the whole panel on a white card. 

Using digital cutting files, it quick and easy way to create handmade cards.

If you are coffee/tea/cocoa lovers, you are invited to join this fun Coffee Lovers Blog Hop and Link Up Party this week. You can link up any of your Coffee/Tea/Cocoa Spring and Summer theme projects until June 1. There are many prizes to win! Check out more details at Coffee Loving Cardmaking Blog.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. Hope you all have a fabulous caffeinated day!

NSD CHALLENGE NO. 3

Welcome to The Cut Shoppe's National Scrapbook Day 2018 (more than one day) celebration!!  We've got lots of fun things happening over the next four days, so make sure you check out everything in this post, so you won't miss out!

First thing's first!!...we've got four AWESOME, NEW, FREE Cut Files for our favorite people...that's all of you!  :)  You can download all four designs, by clicking on the graphic below.

Next, let's get to the challenge details.

No. 3 - Today, we're creating a LARGE TITLE WITH A CUT FILE.  And we've got a great mix of inspiration from the Design Team!

Now, it's your turn to play along!

Here are the details for participating in the Challenge:

1.  Create any project, using a Cut File/Cut Files from The Cut Shoppe...it can be any of our Free designs, designs from The Cut Shoppe Etsy store or our Exclusive Cut Files in the ScrapbookNerd online shop.  THE MOST IMPORTANT DETAIL, IS THAT IT MUST BE A CUT FILE FROM THE CUT SHOPPE.

2.  Leave a link in the comments on this post to your project.

3.  Your project can be combined with other NSD Challenges happening this weekend.

4.  The challenge will remain open until midnight CST on Friday, May 11.  All entries must be submitted by then to be considered.

5.  One random winner will be chosen to win 20 FREE CUT FILES of their choice from The Cut Shoppe Etsy store! 

6.  All winners will be announced on The Cut Shoppe Blog on Monday, May 14th.  It is your responsibility to check back on the Blog to see if you are a winner!

Upload your projects on Instagram and TAG us, @thecutshoppe, and use the hashtag #tcsnsd2018.

One overall winner will be chosen from the hashtags, to receive 30 FREE CUT FILES of their choice from The Cut Shoppe Etsy store!

The winner will be tagged on Instagram, Monday, May 7th.  

And last, but not least.  We've got a 50% off sale on the entire store, through Monday, May 7th!  This is a great time to stock up on your favorite designs!

HAVE FUN, AND WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE ALL THAT YOU CREATE THIS YEAR FOR NSD!  MAKE SURE YOU CHECK BACK EVERYDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, FOR MORE CHALLENGES!