Hello Counterfeiters. We're nearing the end of the month, so I'm back with some ideas for Killing Kits. This month I've been thinking a lot about cut files and how we can utilise them to help us make the most of our kit leftovers.
There's no denying that Paige Evans is the Queen of the Cut File and she created a a free cut file for Scrapbook & Cards Today that I am sure will appeal to each and every one of us.
I love how this version, by Paige herself, uses a wide selection of colours and patterns that are unified by the cut-file and how she's decorated the cut file with lots of little die-cuts and embellishments. It's perfect for using all of those last little bits of a kit!
I love how this version, by Paige herself, uses a wide selection of colours and patterns that are unified by the cut-file and how she's decorated the cut file with lots of little die-cuts and embellishments. It's perfect for using all of those last little bits of a kit!
You could use lots and lots of little leftovers to create a layout
that's bursting with colour, like this one, or you could tone it down a
little by using a smaller selection. You could even use a busy
background, with one or two solid colours for the cut file. The
variations are (almost) limitless!
Scrapbook & Cards Today have a a selection of free cut files that you can download so head on over to check them out!
Another of my favourites is the May 2019 Free Cut File from Nicole Nowosad. It's intricate detail means that it can be used with full sheets (let's use all of those bright, busy sheets!) or, as here, with a full sheet of cardstock which acts as a brilliant base for a selection of die-cuts and ephemera.
Another of my favourites is the May 2019 Free Cut File from Nicole Nowosad. It's intricate detail means that it can be used with full sheets (let's use all of those bright, busy sheets!) or, as here, with a full sheet of cardstock which acts as a brilliant base for a selection of die-cuts and ephemera.
But, what if you don't have access to a die-cut machine? Well, there are several kit clubs that include cut files in their kits, or will cut them for you and there are also several stores that will supply them to you ready cut. There's no reason not to try one!
I'll be trying some of my own this month, to see if I like them (and if it's worth investing in my own die-cut machine.) I'd love to hear from you if you have one and/or use one to utilise your leftovers. Please leave me your thoughts in the comment section below!
Lastly, if you are still in need of ideas for your kit leftovers, you can watch the full Killing Kits Series or head over to the Counterfeit Kit Facebook Community where the Master Forgers and our friendly followers will be happy to help!
Clair x
These posts are the best! Thanks so much for the great ideas!
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