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The design team members at CottageArts.net have created many unique layouts that can give inspiration on how to use our CDs and downloadable Page Paks, Simply ScrapOver Templates, and AlphaSets. The Gallery is divided into the following categories: by Team Member, by CDs and Downloads, Assorted Challenges to the Design Team, Design Team Bios, Photography, and the winners of CottageArts.net's "There's  Hope in the Memories" Contest.

Not only can you browse the gallery by using the Categories, but you can do a specific search by typing in the keyword and clicking the search button. This is extremely useful if you would like to begin a certain type of layout or project.

For example, if you would like to create a Holiday card and would like some inspiration from the gallery, by typing card you will receive 40 different card ideas! The design team is continually adding new layouts and projects to the gallery, so check back often for the most recent creations. If you would like to remember a particular layout in the future, you can click on the Add to Favorites words under the layout photo and it will be saved for you! When you would like to see this layout again, you can easily find it by clicking the My Favorites words (top left of gallery).

Keyword Search: Card

If you do a search for Card, you will discover a multitude of ideas including holiday cards by Beth Ervin and other design team members. You will also find cards for other occasions, such as Father's Day,  Baby Announcements, and Wedding. Some inspiring examples are below.

To see the newest posts in the gallery, simply click on the heading "last day" or "last 7 days" and you'll see the latest and greatest.

	Thanksgiving card digitally created from the Thanks Page Pak and the Fall Page Pak.
	Both digitally and traditionally created using snowman and paper from Simply Vacations CD, snowflake from Simply Shabby CD and black mat from Back to School Page Pak. ribbon by Stampin' Up! Snowmen were cut out and water-colored.
	Traditionally created using elements from Made in America Page Pak, Thanks Page Pak, Simply Fun CD and Simply Elegant CD. Ribbon by Stampin' Up!. I lightly sanded all elements.
	Digitally created using Simply Vacations 8.5 x 11 snowflake paper, Buckle Page Pak's white vellum border, Lilac Page Pak's purple fiber, Simply Shabby's snowflake, Crystal Wedding AlphaSet, Simply Fun's white tag/fibers and Simply Stated CD's Winter Sentiment. Colors changed in PSP8.
	Both traditionally and digitally created using Simply Vintage 12x12 black and linen postcard paper and belt embellishment, Made in America Page Pak red mat, Simply Fun CD's believe tag and Simply Shabby CD's snowflake. Some soft opacity painting done in PSP8. Stamp by Hero Arts.
	Digitally created using the Made in America Page Pak mat and blue fibers, Buckle Page Pak trees and white border (as snow), Simply Shabby CD's snowflakes, Simply Sports CD's skates, Simply Vacations CD's snowman and Simply Stated CD's verse. Snowman was painted in PSP8.
	Created from Simply Vintage memories button, Simply Elegant heart charm, vellum photo frame and 81/2x11 elegant stripe. Also used Simply Sampler: piano 12x12, stick pin Simply Shabby: pine tree 81/2x11 and metal button from Simply Heritage. Some pieces were colored in PSP8. Font from Becky Higgins CD and ribbons and cardstock by Stampin' Up!
Card for other Occasions
	Here's a very simple idea for a custom wedding invitation and RSVP. Used the 12x12 Lavender Tulips paper from Simply Elegant and cropped to size. Then added a soft photo edge to the paper and photo using Paint Shop Pro's Layer Masks (see Chapter 13 of my book for step-by-step how to's). Also, see Chapter 5 for creating a layout from scratch for help creating a basic layout, using the text tool, adding photos, etc.  I decreased the opacity of the paper to about 50% and the photo to about 40% (converted to B/W first). Finally, I chose a custom Print Layout to create a four-up postcard size spread for these RSVP cards.  Font: AdineKirnberg
	Traditionally printed and pieced card. Uses Simply Kids CD pink soft baby 81/2x11 paper, pink baby ribbon bookplate, soft footprints
	Traditionally printed and pieced using Simply Shabby's Worn French Honey Paper and Simply Vacations Safari Paper and Paw Prints. Stamps by Stamps in Motion and Embossing Arts Co. Eyelets and cardstock by Stampin' Up!
	Personalized Birthday card digitally created from this months Our Family Kit.