The Nickel Nook

Nature in Bloom Embellishment Set

Sunday 11 August 2024

Nature in Bloom Layout with Printable Cuttable Creatables

Hello, my friends!

It's time for a new project share for Printable Cuttable Creatables!

I had an entirely different project in mind when I began.
I had recently printed out a page of flower photos that I had taken in my yard,
and found it lying on my desk. It inspired this layout.
I haven't done a layout in a long time, and this file was so much fun to play with!

I also want to share a couple of simple tips with you

I have used:

Nature in Bloom Embellishment Set

Here's my finished layout:

This file is fabulous, and includes MANY different pieces and layers.
My first tip for you is this: you don't have to use them ALL.
The purpose of this layout is to feature my flower photos.
That means that the embellishments are second, and cone be done more simply.
I opted to use only one fence layer, and I limited the number of flower layers too.
Rather than using the full word title embellishment,
I added only the words across the top of my page.

When I play with flower/grass/leaf cuts, I really like to add dimension to them.

I do this by curling up all the petals and fronds.
You might think that there is no point in doing this on a layout.
Once it's slipped into a sleeve, everything gets flattened.
My second tip for you today is this: add something to the page that will prevent the flattening.

You can see some of the dimension on my page in the photo below.
I even curved the gate latch.
Now look at the center of the flowers. I added great big pearls.
Now the plastic sleeve will rest on the pearls, and not flatten all the curled pieces.

Although I used only some of the cuts in this file,
they do a wonderful job of showcasing my flower photos,

I hope that gives you some fun ideas of what to do with this collection!
It contains some intricate design details that can be used over and over again!

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Printable Cuttable Creatable Products Used:

Other Materials Used:
Cricut Explore Air Machine;
Assorted Cardstocks;
Unknown Pearls.

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Thanks for stopping by today!

I'll be back soon with another fun project!

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Here are all the links for you:

Vintage Fabric Digi Papers 1, 2, 3; Vintage Documents; Vintage Photos.

Wednesday 7 August 2024

Vintage Farm Junk Journal (with Video)

Hello, my friends!

It's time for another fun project for Kate Crafts!

Today I have a really fun new Vintage Farm Junk Journal,
using a charming combination of products from Kate's Shop.

To see the full journal, and hear me talk about it, head to my YouTube.

Here's the video:

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Kate Crafts Products Used:

Vintage Farm Journal Kit;

Other Materials Used:
Fabric Journal Cover from My Stash;
Tea Stained Papers;
WRMK Eyelets;
Jute.

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Thanks so much for stopping by!
I'll be back soon to share another fun project!

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Here are all the links:

Kate Crafts Facebook Group

Kate Crafts Facebook Page

Kate Crafts Store on Etsy

Tuesday 23 July 2024

Fun Summer Card Inspiration for Printable Cuttable Creatables

Hello, my friends!

It's time for a new project share for Printable Cuttable Creatables!

I had so much fun making this card!
I used cut files only - no "print then cut" this time!

I have used:

Rolling Waves Background Stencil SVG File,

and Seagull on Pier SVG Cutting File and Clipart.

Here's my project:

I began by resizing the stencil cut to fit my 5 1/2" square card base.
This is a wonderful file for making an actual stencil to use with ink or sprays.
However, I chose to use mine for a background.

I then cut out the pieces for the seagull on the pier file option.
There are so many fun options with this file!

The pier post itself has a bottom and top layer.
I cut 3 bottom layers to add some extra dimension to my post.

The file includes two layered cuts for some rope around the post.
Instead, I tied some string on my post.
It adds some nice texture and dimension.

I adhered my post in place on my card front.

After assembling the seagull, I adhered him in position using foam tape.

I always have a little chuckle over birds on posts!
Whether it's in the middle of the ocean, on a lake,

or even in the middle of our river;

if there's something poking out of the water,

there is always a bird resting on the top of it!

That was my inspiration for this card! :o)

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Printable Cuttable Creatable Products Used:

Rolling Waves Background Stencil SVG File,

and Seagull on Pier SVG Cutting File and Clipart.

Other Materials Used:
Cricut Explore Air Machine;
Recollections Cardstock;
Walnut Stain Distress Ink;
Piece of String.

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Thanks for stopping by today!

I'll be back soon with another fun project!

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Tuesday 9 July 2024

Printable Cuttable Creatables - Booked for the Summer Reading List Book

Hello, my friends!

It's time for a new project share for Printable Cuttable Creatables!

In case you missed the announcement...I'm back on the DT
...and excited to get back to work!

The project I'm sharing today would be a great one to involve the kids.
In my opinion, every kid should be working on a fun summer reading list!
I've shared other reading list projects, and my books are all full.
This file from PCC is just what I needed for a new one.

I've used: Booked for the Summer

Here's my finished book:

I went through my stash of small journals and found this one.
It measures 5" x 7", has lined pages, and some tabbed dividers.
This will work perfectly for listing books in various categories.
You could find some great book options at any dollar store.
Let the kids pick out their own.

The first thing I did was upload the file at Cricut Design Space.
I chose the "Print Then Cut" option.
My book was 5" wide, so I resized the image to 4" wide.

I printed and then cut the image out, using my Cricut Explore Air.
Since my book cover was plain chipboard, I chose a matching pink cardstock to cover it.

I inked around the edges of the chipboard cover, using yellow ink.
Then I adhered the pink cardstock in place, before adhering the image to the cover.

Then I headed back to Cricut Design Space and used the "Cut" file.
Again, I sized the file to 4" wide, before cutting 2 blue and 2 gold.

I didn't use the entire cut file. I pulled out the elements that I wanted.
The kids would enjoy doing this too.
They could choose their colours, and then pull out their favorite elements.

The following photos offer several options for decorating the pages:

The "S" used to make the word BOOKS was snipped off an extra "SUMMER".

Aren't those fun?

My book had a tight coil binding, so I decided not to remove it.
That meant that there was no inking done under the coil.
I adhered a skinny strip of ribbon to cover the plain chipboard.
Then I knotted several ribbon bits to the top coil.

Now I have a great new book to fill with all my summer reading lists!
PCC makes it so easy to customize files!
With the options of "Print Then Cut" and "Cut",
we can personalize our projects in so many wonderful ways!

There are a multitude of great files in the shop for this type of project.

You can get the Book Lovers Bundle HERE.

Then how about a fabulous FREE Bookmark file.
After making the book, let the kids decorate/personalize their own bookmarks.

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Printable Cuttable Creatable Products I Used:

Booked for the Summer

Other Materials Used:
Cricut Explore Air;
Unknown 5 x 7 Coil Notebook;
Recollections Cardstock;
Martha Stewart Ink - Yellow;
Offray Ribbon.

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Thanks for stopping by today!

I'll be back soon with another fun project!

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Here are all the links for you: