Echo Park Paper

Announcing the Digital Release of "Walking On Sunshine!"

We are excited to announce the digital release of one of our newest collections, "Walking On Sunshine!" This beach themed collection is all about summer, visits to the beach, and relaxing by the pool!  This collection includes 28 digital papers in jpg format and 99 elements in png format.  There are a few different options for purchasing this fun collection.  

You can purchase the "full collection" with one quick click HERE!

Of course, you can also purchase the different packs separately.  Paper Pack #1 includes 14 digital papers.

"Paper Pack #2" has 14 different patterned papers.

The digital embellishments are also available in two separate kits - "Digital Elements Pack #1" inclues 51 pieces.

And "Element Pack #2" includes 48 additional elements!

As a bonus, this brand new digital collection is on sale for 25% off all weekend!  Now is a great time to pick it up!

Here's a wonderful example of this digital kit in use - a layout by designer Rachael Sheedy:

You can find this, and ALL of our digital collections here, at Snap Click Supply Co.!

 

 

 

Customizing a Frame with Corri

Hi everyone! Corri here today with a fun altered project using the new Capture Life Collection and the new Designer Dies. I purchased this wooden frame at my local craft store but never got around to altering it. I wanted to make sure I had nice clean edges so I figured out a super simple way to have my Silhouette Cameo cut out the pattern paper for me.  

Here’s how I did it.

First, I scanned the frame with my printer and then opened the .jpg file in Silhouette Studio. 

Next, I opened the trace menu, clicked on trace area and drew a rectangle around the frame image.

Making sure the High Pass Filter box was NOT selected, I clicked trace. 

Next, I dragged the two layers apart and deleted the original scanned image. 

Finally, I selected everything on my screen, right clicked and pulled down to select “release compound path”.   This allowed me to delete the outer rectangle.  Once that was done, I selected everything again and right clicked and selected “make compound path”.   

Once I had the paper cut out, I applied it to the frame with Modge Podge.

The new Designer Dies make it so easy to embellish your projects. The smaller patterns on the 6 x 6 paper pad work great with the dies. For the camera, I hand trimmed a piece of black cardstock to fit behind the die cut and tucked a tiny scrap of pink paper behind the heart. 

I used Distress Ink in coordinating color to add some depth to the die cuts before applying them to the frame with quick dry glue and foam dots.

Look for more fun Designer Dies in our upcoming releases!

Supplies:

•  “Love This” Pattern Paper (Capture Life)
•  “Arrows” Pattern Paper (Capture Life)
• 6” X 6” Paper Pad (Capture Life)
• Black card stock
• Modge Podge
• Distress Ink for edges
• Quick Dry Glue 

  

 

One Buck Wednesday: "Summer Days" Digital Collection

Today during our digital "One Buck Wednesday" sale, download the digital Echo Park Paper "Summer Days Paper Pack" kit for just $1.

Then download the Echo Park Paper "Summer Days Element Pack #1" kit for 50% off.

 

These kits are available at these discounted prices until midnight EDT tonight so be sure to download them before the sale ends!

You can find ALL of the Echo Park Digital kits HERE!

Popcorn Cone Project with Holly

Holly here sharing with you today how to turn the Echo Park Carrot Box cut file into Popcorn Boxes using the Capture Life collection.

  

 

The carrot box cut file can easily be turned into any sort of treat box but I was inspired to create popcorn boxes since the patterned papers found in the Capture Life collection remind me of movies and popcorn. 

 

 

The top image in the photo shows how the carrot box cut file looks with the original flaps.  The bottom image shows how I erased the flaps from the carrot box cut file to make an open cone box shape.

 

  

 The cone box folds easily along the score lines and adheres together with a tab.

 

 

The popcorn boxes are embellished with pom-pom ribbons and the Capture Life Element and Alpha Stickers. 

 

 

I hope this carrot box to popcorn box project inspires you to use Echo Park cut files in unique ways.

 

You can find all of the Echo Park cut files in the Silhouette store by clicking HERE!

 

Supplies used:

 

Echo Park Carrot Box cut file

Capture Life Collection

Capture Life "Slides" Paper

Capture Life "Arrows" Paper

Capture Life " Damask" Paper

Capture Like Element Stickers 

Capture Life Alpha Stickers

Pom-Pom ribbon

Manual Die Cut Tutorial with Tania

Hello, sweet friends! It’s Tania here with you today to share with you a way to play up the Camera & Happy Designer Die sets using a mix of patterned papers from the Capture Life collection, cork paper, stickers and decorative brads for some custom elements on your paper crafting projects. 

You can use Echo park Designer Dies in most manual die cutting systems—some systems may require an adapter set of plates for the proper sandwich.  

I love using the 6x6 Paper Pad for this type of small die-cutting because the prints are smaller versions of the 12x12 patterned papers. The smaller scale print just looks better with the smaller die-cut shapes, in my opinion.

Once you cut your shapes, you’ll notice that the outline of the shape falls out immediately and most all of the tiny pieces that make up the details of the cut image stay with the die. I love this because then I don’t have to go hunting for all those little pieces all over my workspace or floor. So, you might be wondering ‘how do I get them out?’

It is really quite simple and all you’ll need is a pin/needle. Just turn the die over and you’ll see several little pinpoint-sized holes.  If you gently poke a pin through them it will release the paper that has remained in the recesses of the die.

Now, repeat that process several times with several different patterns from the Capture Life 6x6 Paper Pad, and also give it a try using vellum, glitter paper, or even cork! The shapes within this die are all symmetrical, so the fun part about using double-sided paper is that you have double the options since the symmetry makes the reverse side of the image exactly the same.

All that’s left to do is rebuild the images by mixing and matching pieces. All you puzzle-lovers out there will enjoy this part! 

As you can see on my layout, I used stickers from the Alphabet Stickers sheet and Element Stickers sheet to embellish the space below the camera lens. You can adhere them directly or add even more dimension to your project by adhering with foam dimensional adhesive. In addition to stickers, try replacing pieces by using brads or rhinestones for a little extra wow factor. 

Here you can see a close-up of another combination of parts and pieces used to reconstruct the die-cut pieces. Super fun, eh?

I hope this idea has inspired you and opened up a whole new world of options for you when crafting with your Designer Dies. Keep in mind that you can use this same concept with any of the Designer Dies out now.

Happy crafting, friends!

Supply List:

CL64002 Capture Today

CL64007 Bokeh Teal

CL64012 Damask

CL64014 Element Stickers

CL64015 Alpha Stickers

CL64023 6x6 Paper Pad

EPPDie4 Camera & Happy

SB62020 Decorative Brads Summer

Cork Paper (DCWV)

Pin/Needle

A Beautiful Keepsake Box by Holly

 

Holly here sharing a paper mache keepsake box made out of one of my favorite older Echo Park Collections, Lori Whitlock's This & That Graceful Collection. I love how the soft and dark colors complement each other in this collection and the various patterned pattern papers found throughout were a perfect match to make this Keepsake Box with. 

 

The box is painted with Chalky Finish paint and embellished with This & That Graceful pattern papers and Element Stickers

 

 

The flower on the lid of the box is an Graceful Element Sticker made dimensional by using foam squares and a button with a twine bow.  

 

 

Echo Park Supplies Used:

This & That Graceful Collection

Graceful- Accent Stickers

Graceful- Journaling Cards Paper

Graceful-  Dots Paper

 

Other Supplies Used:

DecoArt Inc paint

Aqua Twine

Button

Foam Dots

 

Announcing the Digital Release of "We Are Family!"

We are so excited to announce the release of our popular "We Are Family" collection in digital format! This family themed collection is full of rich gorgeous colors and meaningful elements that is sure to become a favorite!

The "We Are Family Paper Pack #1" includes 11 beautiful patterned papers:

The "We Are Family Paper Pack #2" contains 11 additional patterned papers:

There are also 58 coordinating elements in the "We Are Family Element Pack #1"

And even more fun elements in the "We Are Family Element Pack #2!"

This weekend only, you can enjoy a discount on these brand new digital kits! Download your favorites before Monday morning to receive the discount! 

You can find all of our ditial kits HERE in our online digital kit store.

Rachael Sheedy used the new "We Are Family" kit to create this sweet layout:

 

Enter to Win a Silhouette!

Did you see the amazing Silhouette deal we shared yesterday? 

(Check it out HERE if you missed it)

Today we have an even BETTER deal for you, if you’re the lucky winner!

That’s right, we are giving away a Silhouette Portrait Machine and a “We Are Family” collection kit to one lucky winner!  Upload your latest Echo Park project to our facebook page before May 25^th (hurry, that’s Sunday!) to be eligible to win. 

Good luck!

A Special Silhouette Promotion

For those of you who might not own a Silhouette die cutting machine yet, or for anyone looking to upgrade their machine, we’re teaming up with Silhouette to create a great opportunity for you to purchase one! Visit the Silhouette online store (HERE) to purchase a machine at an amazing discount! 

 Here’s what we’re offering:

CAMEO Bundle

Silhouette CAMEO 

1 Printable Cotton Canvas

1 Vellum

1 Adhesive Washi Sheets

1 Printable Adhesive Kraft Paper

1 Stencil Material 

MSRP: $340.94

Sale: $269.99

 

Portrait Bundle

Silhouette Portrait

1 Printable Cotton Canvas

1 Vellum

1 Adhesive Washi Sheets

1 Printable Adhesive Kraft Paper

1 Stencil Material 

MSRP: $220.94

Sale: $139.99

 

Be sure to use the code “ECHO” when you check out to receive the discount! Don’t forget to check out the “extras” while you’re there!  The Silhouette brand specialty media products are so much fun, and they are discounted (with the code) as well!

We hope you’ve had an opportunity to check out our digital die-cut shapes HERE in the Silhouette store, we are adding new shapes all the time, so be sure to stop by regularly!  

Download the "Sweet Day" Digital Paper Pack for just $1 - Today Only!

Today during our digital "One Buck Wednesday" sale, download the digital Echo Park Paper "Sweet Day Paper Pack #2" kit for just $1.

Then download the Echo Park Paper "Sweet Day Element Pack #2" kit for 50% off.

These kits are available at these discounted prices until midnight EDT tonight so be sure to download them before the sale ends!

While you are at our digital store, be sure to check out ALL of our digital offerings (here)!