Deena Rutter

New Release: Layered Life Templates - Tutorial and CT Inspiration

Hey There! Happy Friday, It's Tiffany! I'm pretty excited to show you Deena's latest release. It's perfect for your project life, to use on a layout, or even to send as a card. Check it out!

Not quite sure how to use your Layered Life Templates (ON SALE TODAY IN THE SHOP!) Keep reading for a quick and easy tutorial.

 Here is a FANTASTIC quick tutorial from our CT member Arielle!  

Step 1: Open up your file in photoshop. This tutorial is used with Photoshop Elements.

Step 2: You should see all of the elements pictured like this.

Step 3: Add the papers you want to use about the elements that you would like to change.

Step 4: Use a clipping mask first, and then Merge the paper and element together. Do each element/paper selection seperately.

Step 5: Your elements will now be covered with your chosen paper. Clip all of these elements with your background layer and you are good to go!

Step 6:  Now save your card as a .png and you are ready to go!!

 

Thanks Arielle for the fantastic screen shots! 

Check out what our Creative Team has been creating with the  Layered Life Templates! 

Layout by Jenn Summers

Publish

Project life Layout by Jeryn Carlisi

Project Life Layout by Jeryn Carlisi

Hello Grammy! Card by Tiffany Carter

Create your own Alpha Tutorial

Hi everyone, Jenn here with a tutorial on how to create a matching alpha for any kit.

Start out with a new document in photoshop. Type out the wording you would like to use for your title using a font of your choice. In my example below I used LetterOMatic! font in a size 150. I would suggest using a large font size to start out, you can always adjust your letters to a smaller size later.

Next, open the patterned paper you would like to use for your alpha. Copy and paste the patterned paper on to a new layer on top of the title you just created. Right click on the patterned paper layer. You should see the menu in my picture below. Click on 'create clipping mask'.

Youshould then have your patterned paper in the shape of your title. Merge all of your layers together. You can use the alpha as is or I like to add a white stroke to all of my letters which makes them look like stickers. To add astroke go to your 'edit' menu and click stroke. For this example I chose a white stroke, width: 15 px, outside.

Arrange the rest of your title on your layout and add shadows. Voilà, quick and easy way to make an alpha!

Layout made using Deena Rutter's Scoot Collection.

 

Happy Christmas - Digital cutting files

Tiffany and Jeryn here, teaming up to showcase one of Deena's older collections: Happy Christmas - cutting files. Did you know there are 20 different cuts and overlays? One of the greatest things about this collection is all the different file types: SVG, AI, GSD, JPG, and PNG.  If you don't have a digital cutting machine, don't worry. This kit is still fantastic to use in printable/hybrid way!  Here are a couple of projects our creative team came up with.

For this hybrid Hot chocolate sleeve, I used THIS GIFTCARD freebie cutting file and made it just big enough for a hot cocoa packet. Then I added on the stocking file, a multi-layered cut, which is one of my favorites in the kit. I love the layers. Add some ribbon, and off you go. What a quick and easy project. It took me about an hour to complete ten of them, even with all the glue.

Pair it up with a cute little travel mug and it makes a perfect little gift.

Every year the kids and I make handmade ornaments for the tree. Some I will make myself and some the kids will make on their own (with my help, of course). Using the rectangle tag I created quick and easy tags for this year's ornaments. After cutting on the Cricut, I stamped it, added glitter, added washi tape- which BTW is THE best thing on earth and added twine. This project took probably less than 30 minutes to complete. Easy peasy!

Because this was quick and easy I decided to create a garland for the tree. I have been wanting to make a paper garland for the tree for some time now so this was a perfect opportunity. 

The circle tags were created with paper from Merry and Bright and textured cardstock glued to one side. String some twine through them and you've got garland! You can also hang one end from the ceiling along with other strands in different lengths for a pretty flowy look. 

We're fast approaching Christmas so we're going to take a few days off to enjoy the holiday with our families. We'll be back next week! Until then, Deena Rutter and the team wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

Carta Bella: Merry & Bright - Inspiration and GIVEAWAY!

Hi There! Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you are all enjoying your time together with family like I am. Since Thanksgiving officially means it's okay to decorate for Christmas around our house, I browsed the web to find some great inspiration using my new paper line with Carta Bella, Merry & Bright.

Advent Calendar via Silhouette blog

Advent Calendar by Deena Rutter via Carina Gardner

December Daily album by Kim Watson via Carta Bella

Cute Christmas Card by Debbie Olson via Carta Bella blog

 

Christmas Layout via Jennifer Chapin

 

Advent Calendar via Taylored Expressions

 

Christmas Layout via Wendy Smith

 

Christmas Card via Dawn Easton

 

Christmas tree gift box via Carta Bella 

Now that you are inspired... Want to win my Merry & Bright paper pack?

 

All you have to do is tell me what do you love the most about the Christmas Holiday season in a comment by 10 am MST Monday, November 26, 2012.

 

 

 

 

The BE MERRY collection + DIY Pendant Banner

Let the holiday cheer begin!  To celebrate my new digital release the BE MERRY COLLECTION, I am giving you this fun and easy DIY garland banner.

To download the file here: Download Drutter-Be Merry Banner.

Just download the file, print on white cardstock, cut it out, poke some holes, and string it up!  I used my tiny hole puncher plus my 1.25 inch circle punch.  The small pom pom garland was made with small felt balls bought on etsy.

Please enjoy this free download for your personal use only.  Also, be sure to check out my new Holiday Cards in the Be Merry collection.

Check out both sets of Holiday Photocards 1 & Holiday Photocards 2

Peace Love & Joy Art Print

Complete Be Merry Collection

Riley Blake Fabric - Stars and Stripes

Happy 2nd of July! Can you believe it's July? I sure can't! Hey! It's Tiffany, here with a couple fun projects for your July decor! I couldn't wait to get my hands on Deena's Stars and Stripes fabric by Riley Blake. 

The first thing I've been wanting to creative was a fabric pendant bunting. It's seriously so cute and patriotic!  

Next up is this BEAUTIFUL table runner from Jennifer. A sewing-genius that is the mastermind behind the etsy shop

Last is a patriotic canvas. I wrapped some fabric around a canvas and added on a ruffle flower. Wahla

 

Need a little more inspiration? Last year I made some awesome Rockets with Deena's American Made paper. 

Thanks for stopping by! Happy 4th of July!! God bless America!

A Kind Word: Tissue Paper Heart tutorial

Hi There! Tiffany here, with a fun, quick little valentine's gift. I know, it's been ages since I've done a post here. Something about valentines day just makes me happy. 

Items used:

-Red Tissue paper

-computer/printer

-A Kind Word: Love edition part 2

-Sewing machine

-Valentine candy (I used M&Ms)

Today I mad some tissue paper hearts filled with my favorite treat (well, one of them!) Here's how I did it.  I found a great tutorial for printing on tissue paper. I'd seen a few tutorials around the web, but I liked having a video.  I didn't print any photos, but you get the idea.

I decided that I wanted my tissue paper red and the KIND WORD to be grey. I positioned them in photoshop the way I wanted and printed. If I'd known how easy it was to print on tissue paper, I would have done this earlier. Now my head is going crazy with things I can do with all this spare tissue paper.

Once printed, I cut apart my words and cut them into my hear shapes. Make sure to use 2 sheets of paper (one printed, and the other as the backing) so they will be the same size heart.

Once my hearts were the shape I wanted. I went to my sewing machine and stitched around the outside. This isn't the easiest paper to sew, but just go slowly and lift up your presser foot if you need to smooth out the paper.

Be sure to leave a big enough opening for your favorite treats. My first couple I sewed a little smaller that I would have wanted to. It was fine, I just had to fill them one. candy. at a time.

fill as full as you like. I don't get too crazy with this part, so I make sure I have room to sew the opening closed.

 

sew that little opening closed, and there you have it. So easy, and "SEW" cute. (get it?)

Yummy enough for your valentine.

thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a happy Valentines day. Stop by the shop and pick up your KIND WORD - love edition today!!

WOODSONG - Thanksgiving Printable Collection

New to the Etsy shop this week is the Woodsong -Thanksgiving Printable collection. So cute and whimsical. I'm in love with these playful colors.

Gratitude pendant. I made this one as a cupcake (muffin) flag, but it would be SO cute on a straw maybe?


Place cards - so easy to customize.
What are you thankful this season? Great idea to place one at every guest's place setting.
Head on over to the Etsy shop to see these GREAT prices on this super cute kit.

Superstition Collection: DIY Halloweeen printable party

Happy October! Can you believe that Fall is in full swing? Hey, It's Tiffany here with our latest DIY printable party collection. Superstition. You can get it now in the shop.

OCTOBER SPECIAL- Get this kit at "spooktacular prices" on sale through the month of October!

Easy to personalize place cards, we used them on our treats table. Yummy caramel apples.
I just love the beverage wrappers, so great on a cute soda or even a water bottle...
treat bag toppers, a fun little party favor with small treats.
Cupcake topper used as a party favor decor.
cupcake toppers used on caramel apples. I punched the toppers out with a 2.5 inch scallop punch. Then, I used BBQ skewers in the apples cut to the perfect size.

Don't forget- Superstition kit in on sale through the month of October, just in time for your Halloween party!! Happy October!!    

Superstition Collection: DIY Halloweeen printable party - sneak peek

...coming to the shop.... just a sneak peek.