The Nickel Nook

Thursday, 22 June 2023

Another Shaped Bee Card for Printable Cuttable Creatables

Hello, my friends!

It's time for another fun project for Printable Cuttable Creatables!
Sadly, this will be my final post as a Design Team member.
I've made the tough decision to step down from the team.
I'd like to thank Kristin, and the rest of the DT, for all the fun!
It's been a fabulous year!

For my final project, I have created another shaped card.
If you missed my tutorial on how I make the shaped card base,
you can find it HERE.

Again, I have used:

Here's my card:

I began by making my shaped card base.
I then used the same shape to size another layer slightly smaller.
I then combined one of the papers from the collection with the shape.
This gave me the printed layer for the background.

The wreath element is so pretty!
I used the "print then cut" for that element. I inked all the edges and adhered it in place.
I curled the leaves and wings up, then added some glitter glue for some sparkle.

Although this is a flat piece, it has lots of dimension.

Here is the inside of the card:

I simply used the "print then cut" option with another fun element,
and adhered it in place.

This is such a fun collection to play with!
It includes a wonderful variety of papers and elements.
The creative possibilities are endless! :o)

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Printable Cuttable Creatable Products Used:

Other Materials Used:
Cricut Explore Air Machine;

DCWV Textured Cardstock;
Glitter Glue - Brown and Clear;
Walnut Stain Distress Ink.

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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:

Tuesday, 6 June 2023

Making a Shaped Card for Printable Cuttable Creatables

Hello, my friends!

I know things have been a little quiet around here lately,
but today I'm happy to share a new project for Printable Cuttable Creatables!

I'm going to share how I use these great cut files,
along with Cricut Design Space, to make a fun shaped card!
I've got lots of photos for you, as I took some screen shots along the way.

I have used:

Here's my card:

I think shaped cards are so much fun to make.
I began by choosing my shape...in this case it was the fun hive.

I imported it into Cricut Design Space,
as both a print then cut file, and a cut file.

Here I have changed the color of the cut file to the cardstock color I will use.
Since my hive is sized to 5.5" tall, I size the shape to 5.75" tall.

I then move the hive out of the way, and duplicate the shape.
One is the front of the card, and the other is the back of the card.
Just in case the shape is not totally symmetrical, I give it a flip.
This ensures that the edges of the card will match perfectly when folded.

Next, I decide where I will attach my front and back.
I decide to attach them at the top.
I rotate the shapes to do this, so I could get everything in frame.

I then position the shapes so they are just touching at the top,

where I want them to be hinges.

I then highlight both shapes, and click on "Combine".
You'll find this in the bottom right corner.
I list of options pop up, and I choose "Weld".

...and just like that the pieces are connected.
Simply score the hinge, and you have a really fun shaped card!

All the other elements I used were done with the "print then cut" option.
Once they were cut, I inked the edges and adhered them to the card base.

To finish things off, I added some glitter glue to the bee wings,
and a little drop to the antennae.

I then added another printed and cut element to the inside of the card!

It's so easy to make fun shaped cards using these simple steps.
Take a look through the shop and see what inspires you to make one!
Have fun!

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Printable Cuttable Creatable Products Used:

Other Materials Used:
Cricut Explore Air Machine;

DCWV Textured Cardstock;
Glitter Glue - Brown and Clear;
Walnut Stain Distress Ink.

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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:

Fairy Tale Princess Digital Paper Pack;

Monday, 22 May 2023

Printables Cuttables Creatables Design Team Blog Hop!

Hello, my friends!

Welcome to the Design Team Blog Hop for Printable Cuttable Creatables!

You know the drill!
Hop around to check out all the fun projects.
Leave a comment on each one to be eligible for the prize!
Don't worry - there are only a few! :o)

Here's the entire list for you:

Printable Cuttable Creatables Blog

Morena

Nancy

Kris

Ellen

Shalon

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Also, this week Printable Cuttable Creatables is Celebrating it's 8th Birthday!
ALL Designs and Commercial Licenses are on sale for 50% OFF!
WOOHOO!

I think that's all the business news!

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Now, let's move on to my project!

This is a fun little mini album that would be perfect to document

the birthday of a little princess.
I began by making a white cardstock album base.

I then printed out the pages I wanted from the Fairy Tale Princess Digital Paper Pack.

I cut them to fit my pages and adhered them in place.

I used the Birthday Princess Free SVG File for the title on my front cover.
I also added the castle.

I then went through the Fairy Tale Princess SVG File and Clipart Set,

and chose all the elements I wanted to use.
I imported them into Cricut Design Space and sized them to fit.
I then used the print/cut feature for all the resized elements.

Then it was just a matter of inking the edges

and adhering them to the pages.

I added pockets to a couple of the pages, and cut some tags to fit into them.
Most of the elements are only partially adhered.
This means that photos or journaling cards can be tucked in behind them.

Since all the elements are from the same kit,

everything coordinates beautifully.

I took time and care in cutting the pockets, so the design is seamless.
When the pages were all finished,

I went through and added some pretty touches of glitter glue.

Finally, I tied wrapped some sparkly ribbons around the spine,
and tied them in a pretty bow!

You can find a Prince Collection in the shop HERE.

There are so many wonderful collections in the shop!
They're ideal for fun little mini albums!

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Printable Cuttable Creatable Products Used:

Fairy Tale Princess SVG File and Clipart Set;

Birthday Princess Free SVG File.

Other Materials Used:
Cricut Explore Air Machine;
Recollections Cardstock;
Glitter Glue;
Celebrate It 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:

Welcome Spring Banner,
(free file)

Sunday, 7 May 2023

Welcome Spring with Printable Cuttable Creatables

Hello, my friends!

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

I decided it was time to begin a Spring themed 8 x 8 album.
Today I am sharing the title page that I have created for that album,
using a combination of fun cut files from the shop.

I have used:

Birds and Branches SVG Files,

and Pretty Bird House SVG File.

Here's my project:

I really had fun putting all these little cut bits together!
In real life my background paper is a light green.
For some reason it shows more turquoise in my photos,
and the bird and birdhouse are seeming to blend in.

Here's a closer look at the banner:

Here's a closer look at the bird on the branch, and the birdhouse:

Aren't all the little flowers adorable?
They add such a lovely dimension to the page.
Of course, I had to go in and add a little sparkle with the rhinestone centers.

Individually, each of these files would make a great project.
However, they really work beautifully when all combined on the same page!

Printable Cuttable Creatable Products Used:

Welcome Spring Banner,

(free file)

Birds and Branches SVG Files,

and Pretty Bird House SVG File.

Other Materials Used:

Recollections Cardstock;
Unknown Mini Rhinestones.

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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:

Happy Easter Digital Paper Pack;

Thursday, 23 March 2023

Happy Easter with Printable Cuttable Creatables

Hello, my friends!

It's time for another Easter project for Printable Cuttable Creatables!

This time I've used a wonderful SVG file to make a fun Home Decor item for Easter.
I have a cute stand that I use to display things like this,
and change them up for the season.

I have used:

Woven Easter Basket SVG and Clipart;

and Scroll Banners SVG.

Here's my project:

Isn't that a sweet file?
It was so much fun to put together,
and there's nothing better than a pastel plaid background!

The basket file does include a lovely little bow to add to the basket handle.
However, when I saw the fabulous banner file I just had to use it!
There are SO MANY banner options included!
It was easy to pick one that fit perfectly on my project!

My finished project measures eight inches square.
The basket weave is so intricate and delicate but cut like a dream!

I used some alphabet stamps from my stash to add the "happy easter" to the banner.
Unfortunately, the capital letters I had were too big to fit. ;o)

This project will be lovely displayed in my stand for the Easter Season!

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Printable Cuttable Creatable Products Used:

Happy Easter Digital Paper Pack;

Woven Easter Basket SVG and Clipart;

and Scroll Banners SVG.

Other Materials Used:
Cricut Explore Air Machine;
Recollections Cardstock;
American Crafts Cardstock;
Unknown Alphabet Stamps;
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.

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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:

Easter Eggs in Grass SVG Cut File,

Tuesday, 7 March 2023

How To Add Texture and Dimension to a Simple Mini Slimline Easter Card

Hello, my friends!

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

Today I'm going to share some simple ways to add extra
texture and dimension to a simple cut card.

Today I am using:

and Happy Easter Digital Paper Pack.

Here's the finished card:

See the texture and dimension?

Such a pretty cut...in all the pretty pastel colors!

Here's how I did it:

I cut out the pieces, as is, using the SVG file.
I then cut a second layer of grass, slightly shorter, in a darker shade of green.
I also chose the lovely pastel plaid paper for my background.

Here the egg layers are adhered together.
They're lovely just like that.

However, look what happens when you add some simple Stickles.

Doesn't that add some lovely sparkly texture?

In the photo below, I show the two layers of grass.
Using my fingers on the lighter piece, I curl all the blades of grass.
For the darker piece, which will be in the back,

I curl just the tips of the longer blades.

Here they are layered together:

The extra, darker cut, along with the curling, adds wonderful dimension!
I then added the plaid paper to my pink card base,
and adhered the grass in place along the bottom.

Then it was just a matter of tucking the eggs into place:

I varied the position of the eggs in among the grass.
Some were adhered in place using bits of foam tape.
This adds even more dimension to the finished card.

Even though the card has some nice texture and dimension,
it is still relatively flat and easy to mail out.

These steps aren't difficult or time consuming
but they do elevate a simple flat cut
into something more interesting and eye catching!

Give it a try! :o)

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Printable Cuttable Creatable Products Used:

Easter Eggs in Grass SVG Cut File;

Happy Easter Digital Paper Pack.

Other Materials Used:
Recollections Cardstock;
Various Stickles.

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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:

Single Line Marshmallows and Hot Cocoa SVG File

Thursday, 19 January 2023

Single Line Valentine for Printable Cuttable Creatables

Hello, my friends!

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

Valentine's Day is just around the corner!
For those of us here in Saskatchewan,
February 14th still holds lots of snow and chilly weather.
When I found this file in the shop, I thought it would make a great Valentine!

I used:

Single Line Marshmallows and Hot Cocoa SVG File

My first attempt with a single line file didn't work very well.
I opened a new package of markers for my Cricut and found they were all totally dry.
At PCC the files include SVG and PNG files.
So I uploaded this one into Cricut Design Space and had a play.

This is what I came up with:

Doesn't that make a fun Valentine card?

This file is also available in the shop as complete cutting file,
but I wanted to have a play with the single line file.

I ungrouped everything in Design Space and then played with colors and layers.

I like the combination of pink and black for a Valentine.

I then flattened it and saved it as a print/cut option.

I couldn't really have pink cocoa,
so I colored the cocoa in after it was printed.

I added the printed piece to my black cardstock base using foam tape.
Finally, I added several pink pearls and some Nuvo Drops.

Sometimes it just fun to have a play in Design Space!
These files have so many options included,

and offer such a variety of creative possibilities.

In this context...playing is learning!
That's always a good thing! :o)

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Printable Cuttable Creatable Products Used:

Other Materials Used:
Cricut Explore Air Machine;
Recollections Cardstock;
Prismacolor Pencil;
White Nuvo Drops;
Pink Flat Back 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: