Author: nthom100@gmail.com

Hay Gnomie

Nancy here. Fall has definitely arrived, even  in Alabama where summer usually sticks around a lot longer than other places. And I actually created today’s cards on the first day of fall as I was definitely in the mood for a change of seasons.

Both cards feature a pair of not so scary gnome scarecrows from the new Hay Gnomie set. I created the two scenes using Silhouette software, resizing, sending to the back or front until I was happy with the arrangement. I then printed onto Copic friendly cardstock and cut out both with a stitched rectangle die. I colored both with Copic markers using the colors from the patterned paper I wanted to use. I can’t resist a fall paper pad even though I already have so much paper.

Copics (Female Gnome): Skin-E0000, E01, E02; Hair-E50, E53, E44; Straw-YR30, Y21; Blouse-W00, E81; Skirt.Hat/Patches-BG000, BG10, BG11, BG72, E11, E07, E08, E09; Pole-E31, E33; Haystack-YR30, Y21, Y23, Y26; Pumpkin 1-BG70,BG72, BG75, C00; Pumpkin2-YR21, YR24, YR27; Ground-W00, W1; Shadows-W00, E81
The sentiment was printed from the Stacked Sentiments set.
Copics (Male Gnome): Skin-E01, E02; Beard/Mustache-C00, C1, C3; Straw-E81, E84, Y21; Shirt/Patches-BG10, BG11, BG13, W00; Pants/Patches-E11, E13, E15, E19; Pole-E30, E31; Fence-E30, E33, E35, W1; Wheel-W00, W1, W2, W5; Pumpkin-YR21, YR24, YR27; Squash-YR30, YR31, BG13, BG34; Ground-W00, W1; Shadows-W00, E81
Happy fall, y’all!

Back 2 School

Hello TCP friends. Nancy here to share a project using some new cut files.

The school year is in full swing whether students are attending in person, zooming or home schooling. I have a sweet family member who is an elementary school teacher. So after seeing how beautifully she decorated her classroom this year I decided to surprise her with a school themed card in a box.

I used the new Back 2 School Card in a Box Cutables to cut from gray, white, black, gold, yellow, pink and aqua cardstock and a bit of patterned paper for the shrubbery using my Silhouette Cameo 3. The results are a lot of pieces! As Alma notes in the how to video, a Xyron X is very helpful so that you already have the glue on each piece and it also helps to corral the smaller pieces.

To reduce your cutting time, I recommend planning ahead and listing your colors for each of the parts.

You will note that I left off the “writing” on the book and school name so I could personalize for my recipient.

This was fun to make and the recipients are always amazed when they open the envelope containing a card in a box.

A Nutcracker Christmas

Hi TCP friends.  Nancy here with a Christmas card. Yes, I know it is September but I am so behind this year that if I don’t get more productive I am going to be short cards come December.

My project for today features the sweet Nutcracker Digi stamp from The Cat’s Pajamas. I used the Print and Cut features in the Silhouette Studio software to print and cut out both the nutcracker and the sentiment. I also changed the color of the sentiment with the software. The size of the card is a mini slimline (3.25 by 6.25) and the background was accomplished by blending broken china distress ink onto the panel. Both the sentiment and image were attached using foam dimensionals. A few clear jewels finished it up.

Copics: Skin-E000, E00, E11; Eyes-B41, B34; Lips-R01, R02; Mustache/Hair-C00, C1, C3; Clothing-R20, R22, R24, R27, B000, B01, B04, W00, E81; Shoes-N1, N3, N5, N7

That’s it for me today. I hope you have a great rest of the week. Thanks for stopping by.

 

4 U

Nancy here with today’s card featuring the No Peeking digital stamp from The Cat’s Pajamas. This was a favorite clear stamp and I was sad to see it retired. So when Alma added the digital version to the shop I jumped on it.

I printed the bear and the 4 U tag onto Copic friendly cardstock then cut out  using a pierced edge die. I used a combination of Copic and Altenew markers to color it and a white gel pen to polka dot the bow. I added some patterned paper for the background to make it festive yet clean and simple. Easy peasy and one more Christmas card to add to the stash.

Copics: Bear-W00, E81, E40, E41, E42, E44, E49, R02; Bow-R20, R21, R22, R24, R27; Tag-W00, E8; Ground-BG000, BG11
Altenews: Gift Box-G702, G715, G554

It may be August but it’s never too early to start on those Christmas projects!

 

Christmas Gift Tags

Wonky Ornament Tags

Nancy here with today’s projects using the new Cutables. Alma knows how much I love tags and I was delighted to see the super cute Christmas tags she created for us to play with including this adorable set. I foresee me cutting all of these. And of course you can cut them at any size you want, so they can also go on cards if you don’t need gift tags.

I selected two .svg files from the Wonky Ornament Tag Cutables to work with in my Silhouette machine. I love the color combos Alma used on the graphics and I was tempted to use the same. However, I thought that might be a bit redundant. Everything was cut from either cardstock or patterned paper.
I added some small jewels for sparkle.
And either ribbon, cording and gold thread to the ornament holes.
Products: The Cat’s Pajamas cutables, Doodlebug dp, Bazzill cardstock, Hemptique cord, May Arts ribbon, Doodlebug jewels
I had a blast making these and I am sure you will too. So I hope you give them a try!
You only have until the end of this month to take advantage of the 60% off sale on our physical inventory. As always, thanks so much for stopping by.

 

Christmas in July

Nancy here to share two projects featuring some of the new The Cat’s Pajamas digital stamps and cutables. TCP has been doing Christmas in July releases for several years now which really helps me to get started on my Christmas cards.

First up is the new digital stamp set Penguin Sleigh which was printed onto Copic friendly cardstock, colored with Copics, then fussy cut out. I attached it to a die cut circle. The sentiment front the set was printed onto the card front and I anchored the image circle with a strip of patterned paper. A few rain stones finished it up.

I used the new Simply Winter Cutables to cut the bird and pine branches from cardstock using my Silhouette machine. After assembling the cardinal I used R30 Copic to shade and then added a small enamel heart. The pine bough was cut twice so I would have another small branch both cut from white cardstock. I blended on bundled sage and iced spruce distress oxide ink, sprinkled glue over the stems, then poured glitter over it for a bit of sparkle. I prepared the background with tumbled glass distress ink and water. The cut pieces were attached to a vellum circle which was then strategically glued to the background so the glue would not show. The sentiment from the Merry Everything set (which is 60% off) was stamped using silvery shimmer ink onto cardstock cut with a double ended flag die. I layered it onto a rectangle piece cut from the same cardstock piece as the bird for a bit of extra color. Lastly I added a few sparkly enamel dots.

As TCP continues to transition to digital products, the physical product is 60% off.

It’s All About Happy

 

Hello TCP friends. Nancy here. I hope you are enjoying the digital and cutables Alma has produced this June. The biggest problem for me is deciding which ones to use first!

Using Photoshop Elements, I combined the gnome and the sentiment from the Bee Happy, Bee Gnome Digi stamp, then printed onto Copic friendly cardstock. I then cut with a octagon shaped die and colored with Copic markers. I created the background by using my Silhouette machine to cut the HoneyComb Coverplate Cutables from harvest gold cardstock, then cut for a bottom border only. I then added a strip of patterned paper at the top of the honeycomb border for added color. The image piece was attached using a layer of craft foam and a few enamel dots finished it up.

Copics: Skin-E000, E00, E02, E11; Beard-C00, C1, C3; Bee Parts-Y00, Y13, Y15, N1, N3, N5, BG70, BG10; Flower-Y000, Y13 Y35, T1, T3, T5; Leaves/Stem/Grass-YG00, YG03; Shadows-BG0000, BG000, BG70

For my second card I used some old nestabilities to die cut the round card base from patterned paper and cardstock, then used a stencil and spring rain ink for the cloud filled background. I used my Silhouette machine to cut the Happy Sun from cardstock and patterned paper and the sunshades from the Vintage Beach Cutable from patterned paper. The shades were attached to the sun with foam dimensionals. The sentiment was stamped onto the clouds and I added a few holeless sequins for a bit of sparkle.

That’s it from me today but I do want to end with a reminder about the physical products on sale. Be sure to take advantage of the fantastic prices while they are still in stock.

Unforgettable

Hi TCP friends! It is Nancy here with two projects featuring some of the new digital stamps.

First up is a card featuring the fun Never Forget digital stamp which I printed onto Copic friendly cardstock, then cut out with a square die and colored with Copic Markers. I prepared the background with three different strips of patterned paper. I layered the last strip with craft foam, then attached the image panel also with a layer of foam for extra  dimension. Lastly I added the sentiment from the digital set printed onto green parakeet cardstock.

My next project is a tag using the fun new Tequila digital set using Photoshop Elements to create, then printed onto Copic friendly cardstock. I cut out with a tag die, then added patterned paper to the top and bottom of the tag. After coloring with Copic markers, I then tied two different colors of cording for the tag hole. I plan on attaching to a tequila bottle for a stock the bar party but would also be fun attached to a card base for a bon voyage card. A full product list for both project is on my blog.

Thanks for the visit. Don’t forget that all the physical products in the TCP Store are now 40% off.

40% Off

Easter is Almost Here: Bunny Treat Box Cutable

Nancy here with a cute bunny treat box. I don’t know about you but Easter has really snuck up on me this year.  But cutting files make it easy to get some cute projects completed before the big day.

As you may already know, TCP is in the process of converting to all digital which means both digital stamps as well as cutting files. The Bunny Treat Box I used on this project is available now. I used my Silhouette machine to cut cardstock for the basic bunny holder pieces, cheeks, nose and eyes and patterned paper for the insides of the bunny ears.

One can easily change the size of the box but I stuck with the smaller size as what I was placing inside was small. Although there is a super cute bow piece in the files I decided to use curl sheen to close the box and tie up front. Ribbon or twine would also be very cute.
You can see the slots better in the back which shows how I thread the ribbon through from back to front. There is a bunny tail piece in the files but I substituted a cotton ball. Easy peasy!

Check out the video to see how easy.

And don’t forget we are clearing out the warehouse as we transition to digital. All physical product is 30% off during the month of April.

{Reminder} TCP Tuesday March Challenge

It’s the mid-month reminder of the TCP Tuesday Challenge to use florals on a project. This is the last TCP Tuesday challenge and we really hope to go out with a bang!  You have until the end of the month to submit and TCP products are not required but encouraged. There is a $50 gift voucher up for grabs.

More Floral Projects from the Cat Pack:

Christine (Bunny Kitty, Grass Die)

Cristena (Make Tea)

Nancy (Patterned Petal Stamp and Die Bundle. Simply Stacked Sentiments)

Brenda (Sitting Shamrock Gnome )

Julee (Stuck On You Bundle)

We hope to see you in the gallery here.