Hello hello! It’s that time of the month again friends! It is cut file FREEBIE day! Here is what this month’s freebie looks like:

August 2016 freebie

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Joining me today is Chantalle McDaniel who created an amazing project! Check out what she created with this freebie cut file

ChantalleSupplies: Pattern Paper, Foil paper, Layered Tags & Adhesive Sequins – We R Memory Keepers. Simple Stories Stickers; Prima Marketing Stencil & Stamp; Cardstock, Bazzill; Golden Acrylics; Kaisercraft pearls

Here is what Chantalle had to say about her project:

"I absolutely love the circular design of this month’s freebie. Use them on their own or weld to create a pattern, there are so many possibilities! I have chosen to keep some of the circles plain white to coordinate with the paper and photo choice and then highlight a few by using punchy gold foil to bring in some lush detail to my title."

Chantalle close up

I decided to make some simple cards with this month’s freebie for something different!

Hello card

Hello card cl1
Supplies: Patterned Paper, Chipboard, Enamel Dots: Simple Stories; Letter Stickers: BasicGrey; Stamps & Ink: Hampton Art

For this card, I diecut the Hello as a sentiment for the card, which is also a focal point on the card. Diecutting the circle from a smaller pattern of paper makes the design easy to read and stand out!

Thinking of you card

Thinking of you card cl1Supplies: Patterned Paper, Chipboard, Enamel Dots: Simple Stories; Vellum: American Crafts; Stamps & Ink: Stampin’ Up

The diecut on this card is much subtler, as it was cut from some vellum and tucked behind some layers of paper and a fussy cut heart shape. You can easily use this month’s freebie in several different ways and I hope you enjoy it!

All right! Who is ready to download!? Be sure to download this freebie HERE!

I want to thank Chantalle for joining me today on the blog and providing some great inspiration with this cut file! To follow more of Chantalle’s work, check out her social media links:

Her Blog: www.copasetique.blogspot.com.au

Follow her on Instagram: @chantallemcdaniel

Thanks again for popping by the blog today, I hope you enjoy this month’s freebie! As always, PLEASE tag me on Instagram (@nicolenowosad) or on Facebook if you have posted a project made with this freebie, I would love to check it out!

~ Nicole Nowosad

Partner Appreciation GIVEAWAY – Day Two!

Today we're pleased to have our friends at American Crafts joining us and as our largest partner we are only too happy to celebrate them! Years ago we met with American Crafts at a trade show and they truly took the time to understand the role Scrapbook & Cards Today has in this amazing world of papercrafting. They very kindly pledged their support to an ad and as we've grown they've been with us every step of the way. Thank you American Crafts and all your amazing brands for the unwavering support! And now, they would like to celebrate YOU with this amazing prize!

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Capture joyful life moments with Better Together, the everyday collection by Amy Tangerine featuring her signature watercolor style and handwritten words and quotes. Bold patterns and graphics are presented in eye-catching, playful hues of blue, red, yellow, orange and pink. Add an element of fun with products that feature florals, food items, bikes and more!

Want an opportunity to win this awesome bundle from American Crafts? Be sure to leave a comment below by Wednesday, September 7th!  

Here are all the places you'll find American Crafts! We would love if you would leave a "thank you!" on their Facebook page too and if you don't "like" them already, you just might want to!

Website: http://www.americancrafts.com/

Blog:  http://americancrafts.typepad.com/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/americancrafts

Instagram: @americancrafts

Twitter: https://twitter.com/americancrafts

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/americancrafts/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ctmhcorp

Thank you American Crafts for your partnership and support!

~ Catherine Tachdjian, Publisher, Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine