SCT Jan freebie

Happy New Year! I am way behind on blogging this week but didn't want to forget to post about this month's cut file freebie over on the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog!

Here is the January freebie:

I simply chose to use the 2017 for my title along with the "right now" and a few stars to my page. A cut file is simply a good starting point, and doesn't always need to fill in a complete page right!

I used the Dear Lizzy Saturday collection for this page. I love the pretty yellow, navy and green colors in the collection!

Here is a close up of the cut file portions on the page:

That's it for me today! Here is a link to grab this download for FREE link

I have a few more projects to share, so I will be back later this week :)

SCT Magazine cut file freebie!

 Yes, it is that time of the month again, time for another FREE cut file over on the Scrapbook and Cards Today magazine blog!

Since school is basically back in session now for most kids, I thought we should do a school themed cut file for September as it was only appropriate!

Here is this month's freebie:

This bundle comes with several different icons and so many possibilities! I really loved the star aspect and used some stars in a row for my project, the apples to decorate and of course "star student" for my title!  I love that you could use this set again and again with many different results.

I just love how cute those apples are with different papers backing the empty hearts with a few Simple Stories clear stickers on them. Pop those leaves up with some low profile dimensional adhesive and blammo! fun!

Here is how it all came together, with a little stitched border from some icons cut from a Crate Paper Cool Kid 6x6 paper pad along the top of the page.

Now, head over to the SCT blog to grab your FREEBIE today! As always, you can download all the free cut files on the website HERE

SCT August freebie time!

It's that time of the month again - time for another cut file freebie on the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog! 

Here is this month's freebie:

I decided to use this freebie to create a few simple cards using some Life in Color by Simple Stories. I diecut the sentiment for this card with the freebie.

I added in a label and some small alpha stickers to complete my sentiment on the card. I love how you can mix digital die cut designs with pre-made designs to make something look like it was meant to be together!

For this card, I used the cut file as a layer on my card. I cut it from vellum so the effect is quite subtle.

Something as simple as a swirl can add an easy layer to any project like this card here!

Now head over to the SCT blog and grab this file for FREE and have a chance to play along with our partner celebration on the blog too! You have a chance to win some great prizes all through August on the SCT blog!

SCT June freebie time!



Every month, I create a freebie cut file for the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog. This month's cut file is pretty simple and could be used in so many ways!

Check it out:

Just think of how many ways you could diecut those flowers and use them! On cards, a DIY project or even on a scrapbook page like I did here:

Quite simply, I diecut a whole bunch of those flowers and layered them together, adding some vellum and stitching along the way too.

I tucked some under my photo and popped some of the layers with foam adhesive to make them more dimensional. The title is a diecut shape from the Silhouette store.

It is a really great way to use up bits of paper and combine different patterns quite easily too! Next time I use this one, I will weld a bunch of flowers together to create a background instead!

To download this one for FREE, head over to the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog HERE. You can always find all our past and present FREE downloads on the Magazine tab on the website and scroll down until you see FREE DOWNLOADS ! It is that easy :)

Hope you enjoy this one!

SCT May cut file freebie time!

This months' cut file freebie that I created for Scrapbook and Cards Today magazine is a new favorite of mine. I have THE hardest time with  titles and so when I come across something that would be a great title, I get all giddy. lol I am a dork.

Here is this month's freebie:

I kept the title simple, and just diecut it from black cardstock, using foam adhesive to pop it up on my page. The foam adhesive is the perfect way to add some dimension and natural shadow to your project.

I used white cardstock for my base as I wanted to add in a ton of these fun frames from the Life In Color collection by Simple Stories to the bottom of my project. I added some stickers and bits of paper to the open areas of the frames and love how it turned out.

It was a really easy page to bring together, mostly because that title does a lot of the work for me!

To download this file for FREE, just head over to the SCT blog HERE and grab your file!

As always, all the freebies for the magazine are available, so you can catch up on our downloads at any time HERE

SCT April freebie

Hello hello! Two posts in two days...I am shocked how about you! :) Lots of good stuff to share over the coming weeks/month, but today I am stopping by to share a FREE cut file over that I created for the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog this month.

Check out this month's freebie:

This one was a lot of fun for me! It's my kind of project. Cutting out all those little bits and fussily adding them to the back of the cut file allows me to add in lots of patterned paper! I love that :)

I used a combination of different Amy Tangerine collections on this one page. I love the color and bold patterns in her collections and they seem to be one of the things I pick up on my own. Here is my completed page:

I am loving the addition of black lately, the foam thickers are the BOMB and had to use it for the title.

That's about it for me! Now, to grab this one for free, head over to the Scrapbook and Cards Today Magazine blog HERE to get your freebie and check out my guest this month - the talented Audrey Yeager... you will LOVE what she did with this cut file too!

SCT 10th birthday celebration - March 21-30 + a freebie!!

Good morning!! Did you know that Scrapbook and Cards Today Magazine is 10 years old! It is truly a wonderful accomplishment in the industry right now, and I am proud to be a small part of it.

We are celebrating with a birthday themed celebration of sorts and I have created this fun and easy party banner as some inspiration for you.

I diecut the whole thing on my digital die cut machine and embellished with more items diecut also on the same machine. I love the rosettes and the layered look it gets on the banner pieces.

You can easily personalize it with a word(s) or numbers like I did, or even keep it neutral with just some simple icons like hearts or stars.

and here is the fun part! JustNick is offering THIS cut file for FREE over on the Scrapbook and Cards Today magazine blog.

use the code SCT10 to get this for FREE during the period of March 21-30, 2016 only, over at JustNick.myshopify.com

Scrapbook and Cards Today FREEBIE cut file day!

Hello Hello! I am excited to be sharing another FREE cut file on the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog. This one is one of my new favorites! I love some good phrase/titles so anytime they are fun too, I enjoy using them!

Here is this month's FREEBIE:

Obviously, I used this freebie as my title for my page. Quite simply, I cut the sentiment out twice - once with the orange/red patterned paper and a second time with the pink/orange/red patterned paper and layered just the HAPPY to the bottom edge. I trimmed off the "choose" with my scissors before hand. Use a couple pop dots and BAM! Easy peasy title.

Here is how it looks on my completed project, using lots of Amy Tangerine papers and embellishments:

Now, do you want to snag this one for FREE? Just click HERE and it is all yours :)

I am always interested in hearing what sort of freebies that people are interested in.. so if you have an idea or suggestion, please leave me a comment.. and who knows it could show up on either the JustNick blog  (my cut file store) or SCT blog soon for FREE!

Thanks for stopping by today!

SCT freebie time!

I had another FREE cut file hit the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog last week and ALMOST forgot to share it with you!

Here is this month's freebie:

Here is the page I created with it:

I love the simple blocks layered together. The die cut shape is so simple and perfect for layers

Now, get outta here and grab this freebie on the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog HERE

Basic Grey - Juniper Berry + free cut file!

Hey! I am up on the Basic Grey blog today with a holiday themed project using Juniper Berry with a FREE cut file too!

I created a tree like base for my project using a series of layered squares and added little tags with photos and journaling of our favorite Christmas traditions to each space.

It was a great way to document all those little details if you don't do a large December Daily style of project! (which I don't)

To grab the download, head over to the Basic Grey blog

ENJOY!

JustNick - 14 days of holidays = FREE cut file!

Good morning! It is my turn on the JustNick blog for our 14 days of holidays celebration! Each day of the 14 weekdays from Dec 1-18, we are giving away a FREE design.

This is today's free design:

FUN right?? I enlarged the Merry Merry background so that it cut properly on my old mat :) and then filled in most of the letters with different patterned papers (Seven Paper, Basic Grey)

I also cut the Holly Berries cut file from the store and the Santa from the Holiday Words cut file (both available in the store)

I really love how the holly and berries turned out. It is such a fun shape!

So, if you want this design for FREE - just head over to JustNick and use the coupon code: MERRYFREE at checkout and it's all yours :) No other purchase necessary!

Make sure you check our blog each WEEKDAY from Dec 1-18 for ALL the free designs we are offering !!

SCT Cut File FREEBIE time!

Hello hello! It is that time of the year again - time for another fun cut file FREEBIE over on the Scrapbook and Cards Today Magazine blog!

Here is the last freebie of 2015:

Lots of fun holiday ideas in your head yet? I was alone on the blog this month and created both a layout and a few cards using some of the items in this month's freebie.

I broke out my new Fancy Pants Designs Wish Season collection to create this fun page, with an assortment of the cut files - tree, swirls and even the title are all from the freebie.

I wanted to use some of the other icons to make a few cards to incorporate into my stash. I kept the cards quite simple, and the die cutting made them so quick to make!

That is it for me! To check out this freebie, head over to the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog and grab it for FREE right now!

Don't forget to stop by JustNick today to snag the FREE cut file of the day over there too!

JustNick 14 days of holidays = FREE FILES

Hey everyone! Just popping in to share something SUPER fun that I have going on over at my digital cut file store - JustNick!

Yep, starting TODAY through December 18, 2015 - each WEEK DAY, we are giving away a free design for your digital die cut machine!

Today, we are kicking it off with this free design:

To snag this for FREE - yes FREE - just head over to Justnick.myshopify.com and use the code:

JOYFREE 

at checkout and it is all yours for FREE!

(no purchase necessary)

Now, act quickly as that code is only good until midnight CST on December 1, 2015! 

The free shapes will ONLY be available until midnight CST on the day they are posted so act quickly and don't miss out on any!

Jillibean Soup - Advent Calendar! Box Style + freebie cut file

Hello hello! December is right around the corner and I am excited to share this fun little Advent Calendar that I made for Jillibean Soup!

Who doesn't love little pretty packages all tied up with string.. these are a few of my favorite things... HA! I am a Sound of Music nerd :)

Anyway, the concept is quite simple really. Lots of pretty little boxes in different shapes and designs perfect to hide little toys/gifts/treats in! I simply cut each of the boxes on my digital cutting machine, varying the sizes and changing up the dimensions for fun. I added lots of great Jillibean Soup embellishments and that made them all come together fairly simply.

To check out the tutorial, head over to the Jillibean Soup blog ! To download the FREE cut file I used for these boxes, just click HERE

If you make these boxes, I would love to see! Just tag me on Instagram (@nicolenowosad) or on Facebook too :)

Scrapbook and Cards Today FREEBIE TIME!

It's time for another cut file freebie over on the Scrapbook and Cards Today Magazine blog.


Here is what this month's freebie look like:

This month, I asked my friend and fellow designer and Canadian Lee-Anne Thornton to guest on the blog! Lee-Anne is also part of my DT for my website JustNick!


We both used the cut file, here is what I did with it:





It is a pretty simple design, but one that you could use over and over in different ways. I also added in some leaves and vines from cut files from JustNick (Leaves, Sweater Weather) behind my photo. The leaves are part of a freebie coming up this month at JustNick (stop by the website on Nov 13 to grab yours)

I hope you like this freebie!


To grab your FREE design, stop over at the Scrapbook and Cards Today Magazine blog HERE ! Enjoy!