It’s raining, it’s pouring… I don’t know what the weather is like in your neck of the woods, but it’s definitely springtime here in northern Utah! We’ve been getting lots and lots of rain. And with all this wet weather, I thought it would be fun to feature some cute rain gear. Use these adorable, die cut umbrellas to give your spring projects an extra cute touch.
Sunny, warm weather is definitely the ideal in my book, but I don’t really mind the rain. Well, I suppose that depends on what my plans for the day entail: if I’m just going to work or reading a book at home, sure—bring on the rain! If I’m on vacation or planning to actually do some yard work this weekend, you’d better believe I’m praying for sunny skies. I personally believe Mother Nature should be barred from letting it rain on Saturdays during the Spring and Summer months. How am I suppose to mow, weed, rototill, mulch, etc. if it rains on Saturday?
But regardless of any mixed feelings I have about the rain, I definitely don’t have mixed feelings about these umbrella designs! I had a surprising amount of fun designing these, and I love how they turned out.
I read a book not long ago where the main character designed and built unique umbrellas as a hobby. She talked about different ways of imagining the functionality as well as all the stylistic elements. I had that in the back of my mind when I was doing these designs: thinking about the shape of the canopy, the unique form the handle can take, and even the little ferrule on top. Who knew there were so many little details that went into such a simple object?
I use a Cricut Maker to do my die cut designs, and I absolutely love it! For tips on creating fun paper cuts like this one, see the FAQ section on my website. Also, be sure to check out the other awesome spring freebies available on my blog!
Enjoy making use of my die cut umbrellas! What spring projects could you use these cuties for?
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Mandee is a professional graphic designer, amateur bird watcher, and rollercoaster enthusiast. She is a wife to hardworking high school teacher and mommy to three adorable little humans. She fell in love with graphic design when she started working on a comedy website with a guy she met her freshman year of college. Design wasn’t the only thing she fell in love with, and they were married a year and a half later. She created Designs By Miss Mandee to be a place where she could merge her passion for design with her lifelong love of crafting. 10 Comments on Die Cut Umbrellas – Spring Cut Files
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Kathy Kelley
April 9, 2019 at 9:54 am (5 years ago)Well, you have done it again! The umbrellas are spectacular. I want to cut an entire set just to admire your work. They would be really cute as a spring banner, especially in the Northwest where we get lots and lots of rain. Oh, now I need to get to work cutting them! Our daffodil festival is this weekend, I would love to have a real umbrella with that design on it!
Mandee
April 9, 2019 at 10:30 am (5 years ago)Aww, Kathy you are too sweet! I’m so glad you like them. I know—I would totally love a daffodil umbrella like that as well! 😀
Charlotte Silber
April 9, 2019 at 10:04 am (5 years ago)Thank You. So cute.
Mandee
April 9, 2019 at 10:30 am (5 years ago)You’re welcome Charlotte!
Chelle Chapman
April 9, 2019 at 10:09 am (5 years ago)I usually sprinkle die-cut items along the center of my DR table for holiday decor. These will be perfect for my Mothers Day Bunco in May!!
Mandee
April 9, 2019 at 10:31 am (5 years ago)Ooo, how fun! That will be perfect for the month of May. ^_^
Carla Hundley
April 9, 2019 at 10:00 pm (5 years ago)Gorgeous work and
hopefully the rain will
enf Friday!
Carla from Utah
Mandee
April 10, 2019 at 8:26 am (5 years ago)Thanks Carla! I’m hoping it will end soon as well. My birthday is tomorrow, and I’d love to have some sunshine to celebrate! ^_^
Sylvia
April 10, 2019 at 1:08 pm (5 years ago)So pretty….and useful! Thank you Mandee.
Sylvia
Mandee
April 10, 2019 at 2:50 pm (5 years ago)You’re very welcome Sylvia! Glad you like them. ^_^