The Cat's Pajamas May Release Blog Hop

Welcome to the May Release Blog Hop at The Cat's Pajamas!   TCP is celebrating the release of five fabulous brand new stamp sets, four new CutUps die sets, and two new Cutables cut files.  You should have arrived here from the start of the hop at Nancy's blog.

We're combining the hop with the new TCP Tuesday challenge.  Our theme for the next two weeks is anything goes, so it's easy for you to play along. The challenge winner gets a credit to the TCP shop (with a little extra if you use TCP stamps/dies!) and might be awarded the title of Swanky Stamper--and get to participate in the next release blog hop with the Cat Pack!   Link up your projects using the linky tool on the TCP blog for a chance to win.

I used the new Constellation Prize stamp set along with the new Cutables Tri-fold Shutter Card cut file for my project for the hop.  I used my Silhouette to cut the base for the card from light blue cardstock, then cut the mats from some star patterned paper.  If you don't have a Silhouette or other cutting machine, don't worry!  Alma has included printable versions of the files in the Cutables download so that you can use the files without a machine.  I have an older version that doesn't accommodate 12x12 paper, so I used the software's scale feature to reduce the file to a size that would fit on my 8 1/2" x 11" paper.

After arranging the mats on the base, I added the colored image on top, using foam tape for dimension.  I accented the image and mats with a bunch of glittery silver stars cut with the CutUps 3x3 Stars dies--one of my very favorite TCP CutUps!  I stamped the "leave your fears behind" sentiment on a light blue panel in silver ink and adhered it to one of the interior panels, using foam tape for dimension.  I tucked a star die cut behind it as an accent.

Your next stop on the hop is Jessie's blog.  Thanks for stopping by today!

Materials Used:
Constellation Prize stamp set, CutUps 3x3 Stars dies, Cutables Tri-fold Shutter card cut file (The Cat's Pajamas); Versafine Onyx Black and Delicata Silvery Shimmer ink (IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko); markers (Copic); Bashful Blue cardstock (Stampin' Up!); Steel Grey cardstock (My Favorite Things); Recollections silver glitter cardstock (Michaels); Daydream Collection-Put it in Your Pocket designer paper (Studio 8 Paper Company); foam tape