Stay Magical

Scrapbook Layout created for Scrapbook Nerd  -  STAY MAGICAL -

Hi There!


 Today, I am up on the Scrapbook Nerd blog with a new entry to the Silhouette Savvy Series.  This time the focus of the lesson is to create a cut file by welding simple images together.  You can head to the Scrapbook Nerd blog to see how this can be achieved.

The new Happy Mini Frames cut file was create for this lesson, and can easily be downloaded for free from the Scrapbook Nerd store.    The following video will give you a look at how the page came together

This page came together rather easily once the cut out was created.   First the colorful mixed media background was created using a few of  Jane Davemport Mermaid markers.

Papers and embellishments from the latest Dear Lizzy collections were used to back the cut out and embellish the page,   The clusters of embellishments have been placed so that the eye is guided through the entire page.

The title for this page was kept simple, so that it does not compete with the other parts of the page.  Here is a look at the final page"

I love how simple it all came together, and the colorful results of the page.   Remember to stop by Scrapbook Nerd to check the   tutorial on how to create the cut file, and to pick up  a free copy of the cut file.

As always i am a comment away if you have further questions.


Have a lovely day!!!

Love Song

Scrapbook Layout created for Scrapbook Nerd  -  LOVE SONG  -

Hi there!


Hope you are all doing well!

Today, I am up on the Scrapbook Nerd blog with a  new entry for the Silhouette Savvy Series. This time, I wanted to show you a few simple commands that will aid in creating a one-of-a-kind cut out.  Just click here to be redirected to the site.

I used the colors in the floral motifs of the Simple Stories' Romance collection as the inspiration to create my own marble paper using watercolor and Yupo transluscent paper.

This was used to back the cut-out  created for this page. The floral motifs were then used to create clusters around the picture of my husband and I, as well as to form the visual triangle in the page.

A few lines of journal, and some extra ink splatters complete this page. The design is simple and clean.  The cut out shines with the addition of the marble paper, and all the small clusters complete the page.

I love this page, and I hope it inspires you a bit, too.  If you would like a more in-depth  look on how this page was put together, just watch the following video:

remember I am a comment away if you have questions on how this came together.

Take care!

Joy to the World

Scrapbook Layout created for Scrapbook Nerd's Silhouette Savvy Series  - JOY TO THE WORLD -

Hello Nerds, and friends!

 It is time for a new entry of the Silhouette Savvy Series.   This is  a tutorial, that had been shown before, but since then the Silhouette software has been updated, and the new version does not perform all the commands from the previous version, so I want  to show you an updated version of the same tutorial.   So sit back, and enjoy the following video that will show you how to create the stitching guide followed by the completion of the layout:   

 As you can see in the video, the Silhouette software does not have a perforate edge command anymore, instead you have to tell the machine what to do by choosing the type of line you want it to create on the layout.       I used the cut-line to add the stitching that forms the background/title for this page.   This is a way to shorten the tedious work of poking holes along the entire perimeter of the design. 

 This title took a bit of time to stitch (6 strands of embroidery floss use), but the texture and look it brings is worth the time... Just put on some music or a movie on, and start stitching away.  

   Once all the stitching was completed, I accented all the details with some Shimmer watercolor (Prima Marketing Metallics Palette), and some embellishments from the Illustrated Faith Advent collection.  

 I kept the stitching as the second focal point of the page, and chose a b/w picture so that it pops from the layout,  A few paper layers and embellishments complete this page.  

 I hope you try this new and updated way to create a stitching guide using the Silhouette Cameo.  Remember I am a comment away if you have questions on how this came together.


 See you all soon!

Hello Fun

Scrapbook Layout created for Silhouette Savvy Series for Scrapbook Nerd  - Hello Fun -

Hello there!

Today,  I am up on the Scrapbook Nerd blog with a new entry to the Silhouette Savvy Series.  This time, I am using the free Ho Ho Holidays cut file (available at the Scrapbook Nerd Store) to create a  new image of a star filled with flowers/firework bursts.  Just click here to be directed to the blog post.

Once the image was cut, the #2 paper from the Take me Away collection was used to back the image.   This was then cut and glued to the foiled heart paper form the Oh My Heart collection paper pad.   All the color images were cut with the same cut file from papers from the 6x6 pad of the collection.  These were glued to the star shape with different size foam adhesive, a small puffy sticker was added to the center of these to add more color to the cuts.

The image of my niece flying on her bed (this layout is going to her album) was framed with different embellishments from the collection.  The journal was added around the  star.

To ground and balance the page, I added a small strip of paper from the collection along with a cluster of embellishments and scraps at the left bottom corner of the page,  Here is the final layout:

I have created a small video on how this page came together,   I hope you enjoy:

I  hope you enjoyed the video.  I love to transform cut files, and create a unique design for my pages.  Can you believe this was a Christmas cut file.   Don't forget to check the Scrapbook Nerd Blog to find the tutorial on how the background image was created.  Remember I am a comment away if you need assistance.

Take care!



Materials Used:
Cut file -  HO HO Holidays - Scrapbook Nerd (The Cut Shoppe)

Patterned papers - Oh My Heart Collection -12x12 and 6x6 paper pads,
                              Take Me Away collection - #2   - Pink Paislee
Ephemera, Chipboard, puffy stickers - Oh My Heart collection - Pink Paislee
Puffy shape stickers - Joy Parade - Fancy Pants designs
Foam word Thickers - Take Me Away collection - Pink Paislee
Rubber Shape - Life Noted Collection - Pinkfresh Studio
tabbies - Faith Ilustrated - Bella Blvd.

'Tis the Season to Sparkle

Scrapbook layout created for Silhouette Savvy Series entry at Scrapbook Nerd     -  'Tis the Season to Sparkle -

Hello there,

I am up on the Scrapbook Nerd blog with a new entry for the Silhouette Savvy Series, this time i am showing you with pictures how to create a stand out stitched title using the Silhouette Cameo (no attachments necessary this time around).  To see the  post, just click here.

For this layout, i used the 'Tis the Season to create the title for this project.  Once i cut the image, I used some metallic watercolor to highlight the letters, and stitched away.  I had the negative part of a heart cut file, and  stitched around the edge, and mounted the pages and title on a paper from the Oh Joy collection from Pinkfresh Studio

I love this picture of my kids playing with the lights of the Christmas tree, so i used simple clusters from  the collection's add ons to frame the picture.

A simple cluster in the corner of the layout was enough to complete the page.  Here is the final layout (I love it!)

I am so in love with this layout.  You can see all the details of the tutorial at the Scrapbook Nerd blog.   Let me know if there is any questions on how this came together.


see you all soon!




Materials used:

Pinkfresh Studio - Oh Joy - Colleciton kit 16/Pkg	Pinkfresh Studio - Oh Joy - Acetate Die-Cuts 33/Pkg	Pinkfresh Studio - Oh Joy - Acrylic Mirror Stickers	Pinkfresh Studio - Oh Joy - Phrase Sitckers	Pinkfresh Studio - Oh Joy - Puffy Stickers
Pinkfresh Studio - Oh Joy - Washi Stickers	Crate Paper - Snow and Cocoa - Gold Glitter Snowflakes	Prima Marketing - Metallic Accents Semi-Watercolor Paint Set	Crate Paper - Hello Love - Resin Embellishments	The Cut Shoppe - The 'Tis the Season cut file

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Family, you are completely adorable!

Scrapbook Layout created for Scrapbook Nerd's Silhouette Savvy Series  - FAMILY -You are completely Adorable!  -

Hello there!

It is my turn to post my monthly Silhouette Savvy entry at the Scrapbook Nerd blog.  This time, I wanted to share with you all on how to layer cut files to create dimension on a layout. In the blog post you will find an illustrated step by step on how I create the foundation for this layout.  Here is the link to the blog post:
http://scrapbooknerd.com/blog/silhouette-savvy-series-layering-cut-files/


To build the foundation of the layout, I used the Midnight hour cut file from the Cut Shoppe, and welded two Silhouette Cut files to create the heart and word piece.  A little bit of handstitching to add texture to the page; the stars were backed with a combination of vellum, and papers from two Simple Stories collections.

To achieve dimension, I simply glued the star cut out to a paper from the Reset Girl collection.  I used a pencil to mark where the word "Family" will be sitting, and cut glued a small piece of patterned paper on the location.  Fun foam was then glued to the heart and word mat, and then glued to the star background.  

I kept the picture embelishments very simple as the background is full of details.  I love this picture of all my fraternal younger cousins at one of their weddings.

Here is the entire layout:

I love the dimension without bulk in this layout.   Cut files are an easy way to add interest, and dimension to any project.  If you are interested in seeing the step by step on the creation of the cut-outs visit the Scrapbook Nerd blog.

As always I am welcomed to answer any questions you might have on this layout.

Thanks for visiting today!



Materials used:
cut file - The Cut Shoppe

Simple Stories - Posh Collection - 12x12 Collection Kit	Simple Stories - Posh Collection - Bits and Pieces	Simple Stories - Posh Collection - Chipboard Stickers	Simple Stories - The Reset Girl - 12 x 12 Simple Basics Kit	Simple Stories - The Reset Girl - 6x6 paper pad
Simple Stories - The Reset Girl - Cardstock Stickers - Icons	Simple Stories - The Reset Girl - Bits and Pieces Die Cuts	Textured White 12x12 cardstock - American Crafts

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