Hello Scrapbook & Cards Today fans! I love making cards, but sometimes they take almost just as long for me to make as a scrapbook layout! I love utilizing anything that helps make the process quicker.
So, I created this cut file freebie has everything you need to create 4 unique and pretty backgrounds for a card set!
download free cut file HERE
I also pulled out my CardMaps Vol. 4 and used this sketch:
I cut the file out on some white textured cardstock and then got to work making the following cards. I used the same colour palette to keep the process quick and easy!
On this card, I simply cut the file and then added some watercolour paints to areas of the card. When the watercolour paints were dry, I added a stamped sentiment using pink and black ink.
I added some tiny scraps of patterned papers to back part of the diecut shape and then added a piece of vellum to finish off the card.
Supplies used in cards: Patterned paper, chipboard, sequins, tag – Fancy Pants Designs; Watercolour paint – Studio Calico; Tiny Attacher; Twine – May Arts; Stamps – Stampin’ Up
This card was done in a similar fashion, with small bits of paper and a simple tag for a sentiment!
Lots of wonderful options and many ways to use of those leftover scraps! While you're sitting down to do one card, why not do two or three of the same! Just add a sentiment when you need it and go.
Would love to see what you do with this free cut file so please share in the comments below. Enjoy the rest of this wonderful celebration of card making. There are also some amazing prizes this hour so keep reading!
9:00 p.m. GIVEAWAY!!!
Have we mentioned a few times today how much we love our partners and how much they love our readers? Yes, we're sure we have but on a day like today it's so wonderful to see it all come together. This hour we have not one, not two, but THREE prizes! They are all generous companies that were excited to play along today. Want to know who they are? Let's get to it!
First up is our a fantastic prize from our friends at Taylored Expressions! Look at the sheer size of this prize...
The Little Bits collection of dies by Taylored Expressions are sized for tons of cuteness in a small size! One lucky winner will receive a total of 9 of their newest Little Bits Christmas-themed dies: Christmas Tree, Stocking, Present, Gingerbread Man, Candy Cane, Mittens, Holly, Christmas Bulbs, and Ornaments! Amazing right? Also amazing is all the inspiration on the Taylored Expressions blog!
Want to see the next prize?
A collection of the Core'dinations ChalkCore Cardstock which is FLYING off shelves! Trust us, you must have this.
Third, you have dies, you have paper and now you need...
The Xyron® 5” Creative Station™ applies an even layer of edge-to-edge adhesive to items up to 5" wide! Perfect for your craft, school, home and office projects and requires no heat, batteries or electricity. It's the best adhesive for die cut pieces, small embellishments and ribbons hands down!
This is a perfect prize package, paper, dies and adhesive! For an opportunity to win these great prizes, please leave a comment below by Friday, October 17! One winner will be randomly selected from each hour and all winners will be announced right here on the SCT blog on October 25th! All prizes will ship from each company.
I know we have asked you each hour to thank our partners and we have appreciated seeing all the comments on their facebook pages. But guess what? Several have already commented on how much THEY appreciate that you've done that so please keep it up. If you are just joining us, please take a moment to visit this hours sponsor's facebook pages today to give them a HUGE "SCT thank you!"
Taylored Expressions facebook page
Thank you again sweet friends. While we are coming down to our last two hours, don't fret, we have something special at the end :)
Wow! Fantastic prize!
Posted by: Shari Czerwinski | October 04, 2014 at 09:02 PM
Love the Taylored mini dies, they would be great on holiday gift tags. So cute!
Posted by: Linda S | October 04, 2014 at 09:05 PM
Oh my, I'm blown away by all the fantastic prizes today! Thanks for organizing all of this!
Posted by: Amy Cooley | October 04, 2014 at 09:05 PM
Wow!! What wonderful cards!! Your sponsors ROCK!!! Love that sketch and the fun cut files too!!
Posted by: Nora | October 04, 2014 at 09:05 PM
WOWZERS! Generous prizes and great ideas for my crafty mind :)
Posted by: Debbie Lou | October 04, 2014 at 09:05 PM
Great prize's. very awesome cards, that first card is beautiful.
Posted by: Heather Thompson | October 04, 2014 at 09:08 PM
Beautiful cutwork, Nicole!!! Wish I had a machine to do that! But then it would take me even longer to get my cards made!!! LOL....
And what awesome prizes this hour...they are totally awesome! Thanks again for all the chances to win them!
Posted by: Kathy P. | October 04, 2014 at 09:08 PM
Wonderful cards. I wish I could use your free cut files. Absolutely fantastic prizes again this hour.
Posted by: Memoriesbymanda | October 04, 2014 at 09:08 PM
This is fabulous. The best prizes have been offered all day!
Posted by: Carol Nemecek | October 04, 2014 at 09:08 PM
Wow! Wow! Wow! That's all I can say!!!
Posted by: Andra Donbrook | October 04, 2014 at 09:09 PM
Wow. What an AMAZING prize!! The wonderful sponsors have been so generous! Thank you so much for organizing such a fun day!!
Posted by: Jessica H. | October 04, 2014 at 09:09 PM
What a fantastic prize package!
Since it always takes me so long to come up with a card design I often will make more than one card at a time. Thanks for the cut files.
Posted by: Helen Van Daalen | October 04, 2014 at 09:10 PM
Fantastic prizes and inspiration all day long! Love it!
Posted by: Darla | October 04, 2014 at 09:10 PM
How do you enter? Post a comment?
Posted by: Keri Voigt | October 04, 2014 at 09:11 PM
Wow, stunning cards! I love the colors and layering.
Posted by: Robin B. | October 04, 2014 at 09:11 PM
i can't figure out these electronic cutting machines for the life of me but I'm always wow'd by the amazing results!!!
Posted by: cairsa | October 04, 2014 at 09:12 PM
Love it
Posted by: Suzy Gray | October 04, 2014 at 09:12 PM
Those cut files are amazing! The beautiful cards are so inspiring.
Posted by: Tracey B | October 04, 2014 at 09:12 PM
Holy Cow!! What an amazing prizes!! I love the card too...Thank you for all the inspiration!!
Posted by: Gayle M. | October 04, 2014 at 09:12 PM
Yowza!! Not only is the cut file amazing, but those prizes!!
Posted by: Jennifer L. | October 04, 2014 at 09:12 PM
Everyone else has been thanked and now it's your turn! Thank you for such an awesome giveaway and for sharing this fantastic inspiration with us for WCMD!
Posted by: Janet Cobb | October 04, 2014 at 09:13 PM
Great idea to make four similar cards. Thank for the give-away too!
Posted by: Frances | October 04, 2014 at 09:14 PM
Great Prizes!! Wow!!
Posted by: Megan G | October 04, 2014 at 09:16 PM
Fantastic giveaways!
Posted by: Kim | October 04, 2014 at 09:16 PM
Whoa...those prizes are amazing!
Posted by: MarshaB | October 04, 2014 at 09:17 PM