Category: Cottage Cutz

NEW NEW NEW!!!

6/12/2018

Just yesterday, we unloaded BOXES of new products!!!!

Check out some of these fun, new stamps and die-cuts!!! (Yes, that is Ariel!!)

Look at these AMAZING new Cottage Cutz die-cut designs for Dad or any other Guy in your life!!

(Though honestly, if you have a cute animal stamp, you can dress them up in a cute hat and tie!!)

Check out these stamps!! These ones are Red Rubber and you can cut them up yourself. Which means you can leave them solid for backgrounds, or cut them up and use individually! We also have a Birthday and Thank You sentiment set as well as the Christmas one that you see below..

And... our favorite.. NEW PAPER IS HERE!!!

Just LOOK HOW BEAUTIFUL!!!

In case you missed it... on Friday we unloaded *ALL NEW* Taylored Expressions!!!

Bekah used this new stamp set, Turnip the Beet, to make this *Adorable* birthday card... Ahhh!! I LOVE IT!!

New stencils... This cloud set is FANTASTIC!! Not sure how to use a cloud stencil? We would love to show you! Come by the store any day of the week to learn

A new 6 x 6 Hello Sunshine paper pad... and yes they are *just as colorful* as they look!!

Their images are just wonderful and PERFECT for the summertime!!

Looking to design a 4th of July card? Look no further... these stamp sets are FANTASTIC!!

You can see all the newest products by going over to our Facebook page!

We post about new products, classes, and more! It's a great way to stay part of the Stampadoodle Community and we often will do sneak peeks of upcoming Demos.. we would love for you to join us!!

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Chevron Glitter Paper!!

1/9/2018

We have been carrying the Chevron Glitter Paper by doodlebug for a number of years now and I just want to take a moment and share with you some *FUN, NEW IDEAS!!*

The Chevron Glitter Paper can be used in LOTS of ways!!

One of the easiest things you can do with this paper is cut along the chevron edge to give your paper a fun border!

Check out this idea where we stamped out a Graduation Background stamp and then framed it out with the Black Chevron Glitter Paper above and below the image!

On the INSIDE of the card, I cut out an extra piece of the chevron and placed a die-cut that says "Party!" on the inside!!

Great card idea to make invitations for a Graduation Party!

If you just want to make a card... just for fun or to give to a friend... this idea is easy to do!!

With a couple stamps, turquoise card stock and Orange Chevron Glitter Paper, you can make this card too!!

Again, we just cut out the edge of the paper, following the chevron design, and it's enough to add a little bit of interest to the bottom of the card!

Here at the store, we have a *Die-cut Machine* that customers get to use! The shapes are fairly basic, but there are some REALLY FUN shapes in there!

One of the shapes is this adorable little mitten!

We cut 2 mittens out of the Purple Chevron Glitter Paper, added some fun ribbon along the base of the mitten, and attached the 2 pieces by creating a "hinge" so it can open up!!

The little mitten shape *fits a gift card perfectly* !!

Another one of the shapes from our store die-cut machine is this adorable Champagne Bottle!!

I wanted to make this a card that you can use for ANY event... New Year's, a Wedding, a Retirement...

So I just did a black and gold color palette and used SHINY RIBBONS as the "champagne!"

To finish off the card, I used this die-cut from Cottage Cutz, Celebrate

If you've ever wanted to make a "gate fold" style card.. make it even MORE SPECTACULAR by adding a heart! Cut your heart in half, add a sentiment, and finish off the card by adding some ribbon!

We also used this Heart Embossing Folder from Taylored Expressions to make this card *even better*

Stop by to see us to see all the colors of Chevron Glitter Paper!

What ideas can you come up with??

To see these ideas in person, stop by the store!
We are open 7 days a week, and we would LOVE to see you!!

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September 30th, 2017

9/30/2017

New products are here!!

We have new products rolling in every week!

This weekend we had NEW stamps from Penny Black come in too!!

Aren't these Fall stamps just SO CUTE?!?!

Check out these fun Fall-themed papers that came in..

With a combination of paper and die-cuts.. you can create beautiful cards for Thanksgiving or Fall...

I used this Blessings die-cut which comes from Cottage Cutz

We have been LOVING all these fun new Florals as well!! This die-cut (also from Cottage Cutz) is PERFECT for this paper!!

Some of these papers are just SO FUN and vibrant!!!

Now, many of you have been waiting for it.. and it is FINALLY HERE!!

Here is just a *sneak peek* at the newest Christmas papers we've been getting in..

There are even some sweet new Penny Black stamps that are just adorable.. perfect for the holidays!!

Stop in to see us this week... we have lots of new things to share with you!!!

We are open EVERY DAY of the week and we are always happy to help you design a card of needed!!

The holidays sneak up VERY quickly! Stop by to see us and get inspired :-)

Fairy Doors!

7/31/2017

A few weeks ago, we had a Demo here at the store that was themed "Fairy Doors."

The demonstration was a LOT of fun.. and many of the gals left feeling very inspired!! We had ideas for card making as well as ideas for making mini, 3D Fairy Doors! As soon as the Demo was over.. everyone was buzzing with ideas!!

One of our regular customers, Pam Steinmeyer came in to visit with us today and brought in her COLLECTION of Fairy Doors that she made with her grand children!! Check out these stunning works of art..

Needless to say.. I was SCREAMING with excitement!! (The other customers in the store just had to see too.. I couldn't contain how THRILLED I was to see these little doors!!)

The base of each of these 3D doors is just a small metal tin. These tins are from Taylored Expressions (an Altoid tin also works perfectly). To make the front, Pam used popsicle sticks and "distressed" them using some brown ink.

She used a combination of die-cuts, charms, buttons, and brads to make these little scenes!!

This Garden Fairy one is just SO CUTE!!

I LOVE her use of all the different die-cuts.. immediately I recognized the Mini-Fairies from Poppy!! All the foliage comes from a variety of different companies, including the Mushrooms and Greenery from Cottage Cutz! It was SO FUN looking through each of these little boxes to see a world of wonder.. I am just SO impressed!!

I LOVE this mini kitchen!!!

Then, Pam showed me a MERMAID one she created!!

I was shocked that she was able to find these little shapes like the mermaid.. guess what? IT'S A BUTTON!!!

On the front, she used real shells and a piece of drift wood!!

On the inside, she used a combination of different die-cuts.. the ocean ones from Memory Box I noticed immediately! The Curious Octopi, Wandering Jellyfish, and the Seaweed Collage worked PERFECTLY here!! As well as the Seaweed Ribbons.

I just couldn't get over how perfect the Anchor sticker from Little B worked out and the small circle stickers from Stampendous as the bubbles!! SO CLEVER!!

Of course, for the card makers out there.. the Fairy Door concept is still an option!!

AREN'T THESE THE CUTEST!!??

The "Doors" here are actually cut out of 12" x 12" scrapbook paper.. This one specifically is by BoBunny, the name of the paper is Bella Rosa Aryia

Pam used a combination of fairy die-cuts to create these scenes.. here we have the Mini-Fairies again as well as Thoughtful Faerie.. both are by Poppy

The Wildflower Border (by Memory Box) is one of my favorites.. and her layering of the die-cut in a variety of colors really set off these cards..

I LOVED how she used the Bird Trio from Cottage Cutz here! She popped them up so they look more 3D!!

Isn't she SO CLEVER with the door knobs? She used a scrap she had laying around and put a gem in the center to make the idea of the knob!! I LOVE IT!!

I was just OVER THE MOON to see these creations!! I am still just so impressed.. and did you see all the different mushrooms she used?!?! I love it all...

If you would like to learn more about the Fairy Doors.. stop by and see us!! We would LOVE to share this wonderful little idea with you.. and who knows? You might be inspired to make your own Fairy Doors!!

NEW PAPER!!!!

7/8/2017

I LOVE when we get new paper in at the store!!! It is just so fun to see all the new prints!

We got in two new paper lines this week: Under the Sea by Echo Park and Cartopia by CartaBella

I just got SO EXCITED when I saw these lines!! As soon as I saw the Submarine paper from the Under the Sea collection, I knew EXACTLY which die-cut I would pair it with! This is Family of Fish by Memory Box

This paper line also has ADORABLE stamps!! I just *fell in love*

When I saw the Cartopia line.. I immediately had to make a scrapbook page idea! It is just *perfect* for showcasing photos from a road trip!!

I got inspired from ideas on Pinterest (YES, even us creative ladies need Pinterest to get inspired sometimes!!) I loved this idea of folding a page back to expose a pattern underneath and then tacking it in place using a Glue Dot and an orange button. How cute is that?!?

Bekah and I brainstormed ideas on how to make this page fun without making it TOO busy.

I used this die cut from Memory Box, Pinpoint Single Frame. I cut it out of a piece of red paper two times and backed the cutout with black paper. The effect looks almost like a photo strip! It is simple enough to make the page look complete instead of too busy... and gives a nice space to add a couple photos.

We were looking everywhere in the store for a good title for the page.. and then it hit me!! (no pun intended)

This die-cut from Sizzix, Regal Crest is the PERFECT shape for an interstate sign!! We used two styles of lettering die-cuts, also from Sizzix, to make the little sign. I AM IN LOVE!!! I could not be happier with how it turned out.. what a fun idea!!

To finish off the page, we used these car stickers by Mrs. Grossman's, a bit of Crystal Lacquer and a touch of Star Dust Stickles. I just HAD to add the lacquer to the little head lights! The Stickles were perfect for adding a prickle to the cactus!

I also made a couple cards using this same paper line and they were TOO CUTE! This Happy Summer die-cut is made by Taylored Expressions

This Adventure die-cut is part of a set, campfire sayings, by Cottage Cutz

With all the other die-cuts we carry.. you can be inspired with other ideas too!! This Old Woody holding a surf board (made by Impression Obsession) would be a perfect addition to any card or page using this paper!

It sure is fun to create! Stop by and see us this weekend.. we would LOVE to share these ideas with you!!

Acetate Card Tutorial

9/25/2016

Today I am going to show you step by step how to make this BEAUTIFUL stand-up card.This idea comes from one of our customers, Carol from Canada. Her and her friends came down to see us and told me about an Acetate Card they had been making using the Hunkydory sets. The results are astounding, you'll have to come by the store to see because pictures just don't do it justice!!

You will need:
A piece of 12x12 inch acetate
A piece of paper for the base (I recommend a piece of 12x12 paper with a soft pattern or a solid color)
Paper or stickers with fun shapes to arrange on the "staircase"
Double-sided tape
Paper cutter and score board
Scissors (for fussy cutting)
Any embellishments you desire, like gems or ribbon, or die cuts*
* if using die-cut shapes, you will need a die-cut machine

First, I gathered up my paper. I chose this line from Carta Bella, Christmas Delivery.
I chose 2 pieces of 12 x 12 paper (a paper for my base, a paper with fun shapes to cut out) and then some solid papers to cut some die cut shapes out of.

Then, I started to cut the paper down for my card. I cut the Acetate to 5 1/2 x 11 inches and I cut the paper base to 5 1/2 x 9 inches.

I also cut out the topper piece, which sits on top of the Acetate Card. In this case, this paper matches the base card paper. I cut this to 2 x 5 1/2 inches.

**Not pictured:
I cut the back, sentiment piece. This measures 2 x 5 1/2 inches. As well as a small 1 x 5 1/2 inch piece for the front. This paper also matches the base card paper

Then, I got out my score board.

I scored the acetate at the halfway point, at 5 1/2 inches. I scored the topper piece at 1 inch, and then I scored the base card piece... scoring it at the following:
2 inches, 4 inches, 5 1/2 inches, 7 inches, and 8 inches. If you accordion fold it, you will create the "staircase"

Next, I started to build my card. I used these die-cut shapes--Snowy Tree and Spruce Stems by Cottage Cutz and the On the Road-Truck by Taylored Expressions.

I also cut out some shapes from the Carta Bella paper. The backside of my base paper had some really cute delivery trucks that paired nicely with my die cut shapes.

I used double sided tape to assemble my card.
I attached the topper piece to the top of the acetate and the sentiment piece to the back of my Acetate Card.

Starting with the 2 inch side of the "staircase," I attached it to the inside of my card.
At this point, I now have an acetate card with a staircase at the base and a back piece for the sentiment.

Now, get the front piece (cut to 1 x 5 1/2 inches) and attach it to the front of your Acetate Card. From the side, your card should look like the second picture below:

Then, the FUN PART!!! Time to add on all the fun shapes!!!

I placed a little tag shape on the back for my sentiment.. so sweet <3

I wanted to create a scene for this card, so I cut out the little mail truck, and some delivery labels from the paper line. Lydia suggested mounting the Parcel Post sign at the top and paired with the little branches it is SO CUTE.

I used The Ultimate glue to glue my pieces together. It bonds to nearly everything and is very versatile, also dries completely clear!

All done!! This card fits nicely into a 6 inch square envelope *square envelopes are more expensive to mail, just as an FYI!*
What a cute card idea, and it sits up on its own, which makes for a nice decoration!

The possibilities are truly endless.. add in a gift card, a photograph, or a surpise inside :-)
You'll have to stop by the store to see these cards in person, they are such an inspiration!

NEW NEW NEW!!!

Chevron Glitter Paper!!

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Fairy Doors!

NEW PAPER!!!!

Acetate Card Tutorial

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