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Saturday, February 25, 2012

CottageCutz Treat Bag



If you are need a cute treat bag to make, I've got one to share with you. When I saw the CottageCutz / Peachy Keen Shower Peepers die from The Scrapping Cottage, I knew what I wanted to make. I always think that shading my die cuts with distress ink adds so much more life to them - but on this little chick, I was having a hard time getting too much ink, so I added it a little different. I used my water pen, and picked up a little Scattered Straw ink for her body, and just a touch of Worn Lipstick for her cheeks. This gave me much more control, and a very light touch of ink. The face is so cute - it's a Peachy Keen stamp that comes with the set (actually you get three different faces so your little peeper can have different expressions).

If you want to make the gift bag, here's how:


The acrylic bubble that I used on the front of the bag is a Flower-Soft Display Globe, but you could also just use a flat piece of acrylic, and cut your opening to any size and shape that you would like.


Cut another strip of paper, 1" x 12" and attach to the sides for a handle. Use dimensional tape to attach your die cut.

Scrapping Cottage Dies: Shower Peepers
Patterned Papers, Buttons: American Crafts Garden Cafe
Acrylic Dome: Flower Soft Display Globe
Distress Ink: Scattered Straw, Worn Lipstick
Water Pen: Close to My Heart

Friday, February 24, 2012

Oh Baby

Happy Friday!!!  I don't know about you but I love to look at my dies and think about them in ways other than what they were intended for.  Like this adorable CottageCutz Baby lamb and friends, from our current Easter release.  Granted it's adorable for Easter projects, but isn't he also perfect for Baby themed projects....just perfect.


He was super easy to create....I just die cut him and then inked the edges with distress ink on the shadows...this really makes him looks finished and it takes just a minute to do.  The only paper piecing that is needed is his bow, nose, eyes and hoofs...it took no time at all.


I love using our pennant dies that coordinate.  Pennants are so HOT and you see them on all types of projects...our dies make pennants easy peasy.  I used the plain and scalloped die to create the Baby Banner.  Can't tell you how much I love these dies. 

Here is a complete list of dies and products used for this card:
Kara Ashley Alphabet Die
Simple Stories Designer Paper
Unity Stamps