Category Archives: Mixed Media

Splash | The Cut Shoppe

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I’m still trying to squeeze in my summer themed layouts I’ve made before the weather gets cold! Today I’m sharing a layout I created for The Cut Shoppe earlier this summer using the Make a Splash Cut File.

12x12 layout using the Make a Splash Cut File from The Cut Shoppe & multiple Amy Tangerine Collections.

I had started this layout with a completely different idea in mind, and it took many twists and turns before arriving here. I used blue mists from Shimmerz Paints to create a custom color to cut the word “Splash” & waves from the Make a Splash Cut File using a Cricut Explore. I then adhered the title to a sheet of white cardstock that I had painted a light blue color using acrylic paint & my brayer. I added hand stitching once the word, “Splash” & the waves were adhered down.

12x12 layout using the Make a Splash Cut File from The Cut Shoppe & multiple Amy Tangerine Collections.

I tore the cardstock with the hand stitched title and added it to another sheet of white cardstock. I wanted to use it as a layer so I cut a large sun, from an older Amy Tangerine Collection, from the same Make a Splash Cut File & added it behind the torn title. Then came the embellishing! I really struggled with this part of the layout. I wanted to use a lot of the fun summery items from the Amy Tangerine – On a Whim Collection. So I grabbed the sticker book & die cuts and started adding layers around the photo.

12x12 layout using the Make a Splash Cut File from The Cut Shoppe & multiple Amy Tangerine Collections.

This photo just melts my heart! I’m not so sure when my son grew up!! I wanted to draw more attention to the photo so I used the On a Whim 6×6 Paper Pad to add layers behind the photo to give some separation from the background. I used my We R Memory Keepers Typecast Typewriter to add journaling to the pineapple shaped die cut. I wanted to add more texture to the layout so I turned to my ever trusty sewing machine to add messy stitching along the edges of the title layer.

12x12 layout using the Make a Splash Cut File from The Cut Shoppe & multiple Amy Tangerine Collections.

Now you can take a look at the process video so you can see all of the twists and turns this layout took from beginning to end!

Thank you so much for spending part of your day with me & remember to visit The Cut Shoppe Etsy Store to see all of the cut files & digital collections!

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Cool in the Pool | The Cut Shoppe

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Hey there friends! I have fallen so behind on blogging and will be trying to catch up over the next couple weeks. I want to share a summer themed layout with you today before it gets too cold!  HA! For this layout I used the FREE Cool in the Pool Cut File that you can download from The Cut Shoppe Blog.

12x12 layout using The Cut Shoppe Cool in the Pool Cut File & the Fancy Pants Poolside Collection.

The Cut Shoppe | Freebie FriYAY Cut File.

I wanted to use the Cool in the Pool Cut File as a focal point on the layout so I cut it really large on white cardstock. I then used a Rubber Brayer and light blue acrylic paint to add just a hint of color. The white cardstock background felt too white when I placed the cut file onto the background. I went through numerous mixed media disasters trials before settling on this light pink wash on the background.

12x12 layout using The Cut Shoppe Cool in the Pool Cut File & the Fancy Pants Poolside Collection.

Then came the embellishing! I used 6×6 Papers from the Fancy Pants Poolside Collection to back a majority of the open spots on the cut file. I then went through the Fancy Pants Poolside Die Cuts & embellished the layout! This collection just fits the photo so well! I’ve had this photo of my son & niece in my stash for so long! It was actually a photo my sister took & is my only copy! I’ve been holding onto it because I wasn’t exactly sure how I wanted to document it. This Poolside Collection couldn’t have been more perfect with the little boy & girl characters and all of the pool themed products!

12x12 layout using The Cut Shoppe Cool in the Pool Cut File & the Fancy Pants Poolside Collection.

I used my computer to type my journaling, cut it into skinny strips & added it in the center of one of the o’s. I thought at this point the layout was done, but the top & the bottom of the layout seemed bare. I cut a wavy strip from the white cardstock and added the Pooling Around Patterned Paper for an extra pop of color & then added stitching for more texture.

12x12 layout using The Cut Shoppe Cool in the Pool Cut File & the Fancy Pants Poolside Collection.

Even though fall is my favorite season, I’m a little sad that summer is coming to a close! I’m a seasonal scrapper & still have so many fun summery goodies to use. I don’t want to put them away quite yet! Be sure to check out The Cut Shoppe Etsy Store for the cut files & digital collections! I’ll be back again soon with a new layout and hopefully a process video too!

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