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Making a Travel Journal

July 26, 2013, 1:00 am
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Hi Sizzix fans! It's Anna posting today. I hope you had a great, creative week!

Once again I had fun with my Big Shot! Here is a mini album I realized specially for one of my online classes. I completed my mini using my favourite dies of the moment. I really like using Sizzix dies as embellishments in my mini albums!
The theme of this mini book is a travel to Morocco. I created a mixed paper journal that holds all of my pictures, tickets, brochures, and other mementos...

cafe creativo - Anna Drai - big shot sizzix - mini album - travel journal (1)


cafe creativo - Anna Drai - big shot sizzix - mini album - travel journal (2)

Items used:


cardboard
white acrylic paint
cardstock
patterned paper
tissue paper
scraps of glitter paper, felt
paper doily
washi tape
buttons
twine
journaling tag
stamps
sewing machine, yarn


How to make:

Collect tickets, brochure, postcards, other paper along the way.
Document your trip on a variety of mixed papers.
Combine your travel ephemera, mixed papers, envelopes and pictures. To make sure your holes are evenly spaced out, just use a ruler and a pencil to mark where you should punch. Now just slide your book rings through the holes. Since the book rings are super easy to remove, you can add as little or as much stuff as you want.

For the cover I used two piece of cardboard 15x10 cm. I painted the cardboard with white acrylic paint and I used a doily, some banner, tag, flower and heart that I had cut out with my Big Shot Machine.

cafe creativo - Anna Drai - big shot sizzix - mini album - travel journal (3)

Cut the labels with die 657188 to divide each section, sticking out from the mini album.

cafe creativo - Anna Drai - big shot sizzix - mini album - travel journal (4)

You're done!

cafe creativo - Anna Drai - big shot sizzix - mini album - travel journal (5)

I hope you liked it!
So I'll say goodbye for this week and show you something else next week!

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Flag_of_Italy Per le amiche italiane! :)

Buongiorno! Ecco un nuovo appuntamento con Anna per una pausa caffè creativa! Oggi è anche il mio onomastico, che bello :)
Come potete immaginare, anche questa settimana mi sono divertita con la mia Big Shot!
Ecco un mini album facile facile per documentare una vacanza o una gita. 
Il tema di questo mio mini è un viaggio in Marocco di qualche anno fa. Ho creato una sorta di diario di viaggio che contiene tutte le mie foto, biglietti, brochure e altri ricordi. Io ho preferito assemblare il mio mini in ordine cronologico, ma voi siete libere di scegliere come impostarlo.
Ho così finalmente completato il mio travel journal usando le mie fustelle preferite del momento. Mi piace molto usare forme fustellate come abbellimenti... non so se si era capito! ;)

Materiali:


cartone (per copertina e abbellimenti)
vernice acrilica bianca
cartoncini tinta unita
carte fantasia varie
carta velina
ritagli di carta glitter, feltro
centrino di carta
washi tape
bottoni
cordoncini vari
journaling tag
timbri
macchina da cucire, filo

Procedimento:

Nemmeno ve lo dovrei dire, perchè so che lo fate già: durante il vostro viaggio dovrete raccogliere ticket, brochure, cartoline e altri piccoli souvenirs, come mappe, tovaglioli o biglietti da visita dei bar o ristoranti... Tutto fa brodo! ;)
Al vostro ritorno potrete così documentare perfettamente il viaggio combinando i memorabilia con foto e diario, per creare il vostro personale mini album. 
Se volete, potete anche prepararvi prima la struttura del mini album, così da portarlo con voi in viaggio. Lo userete come un diario da completare giorno per giorno. In questo modo sarete a metà dell'opera: una volta tornate a casa dovrete solo aggiungere le foto e fare i fori ad alcuni souvenirs, semplice, no?!

Per la copertina:
Io ho usato due pezzi di cartone 15x10 cm. Ho dipinto il cartone con vernice acrilica bianca e per abbellire ho usato un centrino, alcuni banner, tag, fiore e cuore, che avevo ritagliato precedentemente con la mia preziosa Big Shot e le fustelle Sizzix.

Per l'interno del mini album:
Ritagliare alcuni cartoncini tinta unita e fantasia sempre della misura 10x15, per creare le vostre pagine, dove incollerete le foto e scriverete il journaling.
Se durante il vostro viaggio avete visitato diverse località, potrete fare delle pagine divisorie con i nomi dei luoghi. In questo caso tagliare le etichette con la fustella Sizzix Tiny Tabs & Tags per dividere ogni sezione; le etichette le farete  spuntare dal mini album per ritrovare facilmente il luogo che vi interessa rivedere.
Potete mescolare pagine 10x15 con buste di varie dimensioni, tag, bustine trasparenti, cartoline, mappe, brochure... basterà praticare due fori, dove inserirete gli anelli metallici apribili, che terranno assieme tutti i ricordi e il materiale documentato.
Per assicurarvi che i fori siano distribuiti uniformemente, basta usare un righello e una matita per segnare dove forare. Dal momento che gli anelli sono super facili da rimuovere, è possibile aggiungere pagine e documentazione a proprio piacimento... e il gioco è fatto!

Spero proprio di avervi aiutato per realizzare il vostro prossimo album delle vacanze!
Ciaoooo! Ci vediamo venerdì prossimo!
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Freestyle layout with Sizzix Thinlits and framelits

July 26, 2013, 6:00 am
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Hi, how are you doing these days? I'm travelling and teaching now - and attending the CHA show in Las Vegas, so if you are around... ;)
Today I'm sharing a layout - another simple mixed-media project based on the idea of layering element and splashing the paint and stain. I wanted it messy, grungy, but light... so here it is!



And some close-ups - I really love the idea of the "Instant frame" - it attracts the eye and focuses  it on the photo :)




To create a project similar to this you will need 2 different Sizzix dies:
- 658608 - Sizzix Framelits Die Set 4PK - Frames, Instant
- 658947 - Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 2PK - Doily & Doily Border

All the papers, stamps and metal embellishments are releases of my products with Prima Marketing -  Vintage Vanity A4 Journaling pad, Vintage Vanity Clear Stamps, Sunrise-Sunset Collection and Mechanicals.  Layout was finished using a bit of Ranger Archival Jet Black Ink, tea stain and spray paint. For stricking the elements and dimension I used products from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: 3D Foam Squares and Crafty Power Tape.

I hope you are ready to create something messy now :) Any ideas coming to you? Get a longer look at your dies - and have a great creative day!
xoxxo
Finn
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Baroque Bold Blossoms Card

July 27, 2013, 1:00 am
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Hi there! It's Rachel here with a card idea using the Sizzix Baroque Die& Pillow Box with Labels Die with Darkroom Door stamps.


Here's how I made the card:
1. Create a green card base by trimming the cardstock to 240mm x 150mm and fold in half.
2. Ink the Darkroom Door French Script Background stamp using Venetian Orange Archival ink and stamp onto the top left and bottom right corners. Ink the Darkroom Door Flourish Background Stamp using the same ink pad and stamp onto the bottom left and top right corners. Sponge around the edge of the card using Peeled Paint Distress Ink.
3. Use white cardstock to cut one piece from the Sizzix Baroque die 656633. Ink the flower from Darkroom Door 'Bold Blossoms' stamp set using Distress Markers (Peeled Paint, Spiced Marmalade, Barn Door) and stamp onto the die cut cardstock. Squeeze some Viva Decor Transparent Gloss Gel onto the petals and allow to dry.
4. Sponge the edges of the die cut cardstock using Crushed Olive Distress Ink. Wrap bakers twine around the base of the cardstock and tie at the front. Adhere to card using foam adhesive.


5. Create some labels using the Sizzix Pillow Box with Labels die 658268. This die has three different sized labels on it so you can choose the one that suits your sentiment!
6. Sponge around the edges of the die cut label using Crushed Olive Distress Ink. Stamp the sentiment from Darkroom Door 'Orchids' stamp set using Archival Jet Black ink. Adhere to card using foam adhesive.


Hope you have enjoyed today's idea! Thanks for stopping by!

Have a great weekend!

Rachel
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Love Home Decor

July 27, 2013, 6:00 am
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As my first Christmas collection for Sizzix is hitting the stores, I can finally share one of the projects using one of my favourite dies that I have designed, Love, Phrase 658625.


I started by die cutting with my Big Shot between 8 and 10 Love Phrases, one layer at a time, using chipboard or mount board. Then, I glued each layer together, I like to use wet glue and apply it all over the die cut.


After I attach each and every layer, I make sure that it is well attached everywhere and that it is flushed to the bottom. Once that I glued all of the layers I make sure that it sits on its own, if not, you can sand the bottom to make it more smooth and/or add more layers.


This step is completely optional. As a bit of a perfectionist I like to smooth all the edges to create a more solid effect. So I apply a thin layer of Grunge paste and flatten it out around all the more visible edges. After all the paste has dried, I sand it a bit to make it completely smooth.


I like to use acrylic paints to cover the whole phrase. For this particular project I decided to give it a bit of shabby chic look, so I use white paint to give it a bit of a white wash look, and then I used  Treasure Platinum rubbing gently all over the front.


And here it is, in my front room. I love it!

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Como mi primera colección de Navidad para Sizzix está llegando a las tiendas, por fin puedo compartir un proyecto usando uno de mis troqueles favoritos, Love, Phrase 658625.

Comencé troquelando con mi Big Shot entre 8 y 10 LOVE, utilizando aglomerado de carton o tablero de montaje de uno en uno. A continuación, pegué cada capa a la anterior, me gusta usar pegamento tipo Tacky glue y aplicarlo por todo el troquelado.

Después de pegar cada capa, me aseguro de que estén bien conectadas en todas partes y que estén niveladas por abajo. Una vez que todas las capas están pegadas me aseguro de que se sostiene por sí mismo, si no, se puede lijar la parte inferior para que sea más suave y / o añadir más capas.

El siguiente paso es completamente opcional. Como soy un poco perfeccionista me gusta suavizar todos los bordes para crear un efecto más sólido. Así que aplico una capa de pasta de Grunge - o cualquier pasta de textura - y utilizo un espátula para alisar todos los bordes que sean más visibles. Después de todo la pasta se haya secado, la lijo un poco para que sea completamente lisa.

Me gusta usar pinturas acrílicas para cubrir toda la frase. Para este proyecto en particular, decidí darle un look Shabby Chic, así que utilicé pintura blanca para darle una pasada no uniforme y luego usé Treasure Platinum Rub utilizando mis dedos como pinceles aplicándolo muy suavemente por todo el frente.

Y aquí está, en mi sala de estar. ¡Me encanta!

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do you have any questions?

July 29, 2013, 1:00 am
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I thought it might be a nice idea to have a Q&A session for any of you that are curious about using a Big Shot in your quilting projects. Maybe you already have one and want to try some of the quilting dies and would like to know which dies I find the most useful?
I get quite a few emails, messages via twitter and instagram, asking my advice about dies, the machines and what I would recommend to buy so there must be some of you out there that have burning questions to ask.

Leave a comment on this post and next Monday I'll answer your questions.

The picture that accompanies today's post is a project I made earlier in the year using the hexagons dies. I was really sad to see this cushion go off to Sizzix UK HQ (I really hope one day it'll come back home). I used fabrics by Sarah Fielke that were only available in Australia and I think it's probably one my favourite projects ever. It's simple but, oh my gosh, I love it.


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Home, sweet home

July 29, 2013, 6:00 am
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Hi everybody! Elena here. Did you see the amazing Love Home Decor that talented Paula Pascual posted on Saturday? It is so beautiful! I  did something similar but with a very different look with the Noel Bigz Die but It is still a secret (Don't tell anybody!!) These Bigz Dies are amazing for those type of pieces!! Anyway, I got inspired by Paula and wanted to create something beautiful for my home using one of them. After a little thinking I made a very modern but cute home decor frame, and I love it!

Supply list:
  • Cardstock: Brown, Pink
  • Distress Ink
  • Paper: Hello Pastel, Prima
  • Chipboard
  • Frame: Ikea

As you can see it is very easy to make but the result is a very eyecatching piece. Just die cut the Home die out of chipboard and a pretty paper and glue together. Then ink the edges with Distress ink and frame it with brown and pink cardstock. And, voilà! My new home decor frame is on my inspirational shelf. 

Happy Monday!

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Hola a todos! ¿Visteis el adorno tan chulo que hizo la talentosa Paula Pascual el sábado utilizando el Bigz Die Love? ¡Es súper bonito! Yo he hecho algo parecido pero con un resultado muy diferente con el Bigz Die Noel pero todavía es un secreto (No se lo digáis a nadie, ¿eh?) De todas maneras Paula me ha inspirado para hacer algo bonito para mi casa con estos troqueles, así que después de pensar un poquito he hecho este marco de aire moderno pero muy mono ¡Y me encanta!

Materiales:
  • Cartulina: marrón, rosa
  • Distress Ink
  • Papel: Hello Pastel, Prima
  • Cartón
  • Marco: Ikea
Como podéis ver es muy sencillo de hacer pero el resultado es una pieza muy llamativa. Troquela el Home con cartón y papel decorado y pégalo todo junto. Después entinta los bordes con tinta Distress y crea un marco doble con cartulina marrón y rosa. ¡Y listo! mi nuevo marco está ya en mi pequeña estantería de inspiración.

¡Feliz lunes!
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Bloom....(Pop-Up Tag)

July 30, 2013, 1:00 am
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Hi everyone...hope you had a great week... today I have a Pop-Up Tag to show you.




Supply list:
657900 Sizzix Big Shot machine
658378 Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts XL Die - Card, Square w/Ornate Edge
658373 Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts Magnetic Insert Die - Label, Funky 3-D (Pop-Up)
658444 Sizzix Bigz Die - Leaves, Bouquet
658445 Sizzix Bigz Die - Phrase, Bloom & Plant Markers

Papers: Manila Kraft cardstock, Manila Tag #12, Watercolor paper.
Stamps: Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz collection
Inks: Distress Stain - Spiced Marmelade, Wild Honey, Peeled Paint, Moved Lawn,
Distress ink Pad -  Spiced Marmelade, Wild Honey, Peeled Paint, Moved Lawn, Archival Ink - Jet Black. Perfect Pearls - Heirloom Gold, Forever Green.
Other: Seam Binding Ribbon

How to make:

Distress Manila Kraft cardstock with Distress Stain - Peeled Paint, Moved Lawn and Perfect Pearls - Forever Green, die cut the green cardstock with 658373 Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts Magnetic Insert Die - Label, Funky 3-D (Pop-Up)
Distress Manila Tag #12 with Distress Stain - Spiced Marmelade, Wild Honey and Perfect Pearls - Heirloom Gold and water. Let it dry and distress the rest of the tag with Distress ink Pad -  Spiced Marmelade, Wild Honey.

You can see the result of the Perfect Pearls in the picture under here...it's like "Gold" :o))


Die cut flower, leaves, bloom and plant markers in watercolor paper. Distress the die cuts with Distress ink Pad -  Spiced Marmelade, Wild Honey, Peeled Paint, Moved Lawn and some water. Stamp some text and motif on the tag and cardstock before you glue it together. Finished the tag with flowers, leaves etc.

Some close up pictures...


Small details...



Thanks for stopping by and wish you a great day!
Anne Kristine

Hei alle sammen...håper du har hatt en fin uke ...i dag har jeg laget en Pop-Up tag 

Materialer:
657900 Sizzix Big Shot machine
658378 Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts XL Die - Card, Square w/Ornate Edge
658373 Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts Magnetic Insert Die - Label, Funky 3-D (Pop-Up)
658444 Sizzix Bigz Die - Leaves, Bouquet
658445 Sizzix Bigz Die - Phrase, Bloom & Plant Markers

Papir: Manila Kraft kartong, Manila Tag #12, akvarell papir.
Stempler: Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz collection
Inks: Distress Stain - Spiced Marmelade, Wild Honey, Peeled Paint, Moved Lawn,
Distress ink Pad -  Spiced Marmelade, Wild Honey, Peeled Paint, Moved Lawn, Archival Ink - Jet Black. Perfect Pearls - Heirloom Gold, Forever Green.
Annet: Seam Binding bånd.

Beskrivelse:
Distress Manila Kraft kartong med Distress Stain - Peeled Paint, Moved Lawn og Perfect Pearls - Forever Green, stans ut den grønne kartongen med 658373 Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts Magnetic Insert Die - Label, Funky 3-D (Pop-Up)
Distress Manila Tag #12 med Distress Stain - Spiced Marmelade, Wild Honey and Perfect Pearls - Heirloom Gold og vann. La det tørke og distress resten av tag'en med Distress ink Pad -  Spiced Marmelade, Wild Honey.
Stans ut blomster, blader, "bloom" and skilt i akvarell papir. Distress dette med Distress ink Pad -  Spiced Marmelade, Wild Honey, Peeled Paint, Moved Lawn og vann. Stemple tekst og motiver på tag og kartongen før det limes sammen. Lim til sist blomster og pynt på innsiden og utsiden av tag'en.

Takk for at du stikker innom her...ønsker deg en herlig dag!
Anne Kristine


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Gift bag

July 30, 2013, 4:00 am
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Hi everyone
Now it's Tuesday again and it's my turn to show you what I have made this time.
This Tuesday i will show you a gift bag using Bigz Sizzix dies Gulian and Abor.

 
Dies I have used:
Sizzix Bigz Die Gulian (658529)
Sizzix Bigz Die Abor(658523)
Doily & Doily Border (659058)
Bunch of Flowers(658602)
Supply list:
Paper bag brown 23x9 cm
Paper:Pion design- Silent Night- and -Almas sewing Room, Picture also from Pion design, off White and green cardstock
Ink:Distress ink -Vintage photo-
Brads and ribbon
How to make:
1. Cut a patterned paper 22,5x8,5 cm and glue to the center of the paper bag
2. Die cut the different sorts of sizzix dies
3. Ink the edges using Vintage Photo
4. Decorate the paper bag using the different sorts of flowers, brads and ribbon




I hope you enjoyed my project today, thanks for stopping by, see you next Tuesday
Wish you a great week
Pia
Hej alle
Så er det tirsdag igen og i dag vil jeg vise en gave pose som er dekoreret med Bigz Sizzix dies Gulian og Abor.
Dies jeg har brugt:
Sizzix Bigz Die Gulian (658529)
Sizzix Bigz Die Abor(658523)
Doily & Doily Border (659058)
Bunch of Flowers(658602)
Andre materialer
Papirs pose brun 23x9 cm
Papir:Pion design- Silent Night- and -Almas sewing Room, off White and green cardstock
Ink:Distress ink -Vintage photo-
Brads og bånd
How to make:
1. skær et  mønstret papir 22,5x8,5 cm og lim det til midten af pose
2. udstands de forskellige sizzix dies sizzix dies
3. Ink alle kanter med Vintage Photo
4. Dekorer papirs posen med de forskellige blomster, border, bånd og brads
  Jeg håber du blev inspireret, tak fordi du kiggede forbi, vi ses næste tirsdag
Ønsker dig en dejlig uge
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Memory Keeper

July 30, 2013, 7:53 am
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Today I have rediscovered an old favourite amongst the Sizzix die collection, the Flowers, 3D Bigz die.
This die looks a little daunting when you first see it out of its packaging because it doesn't appear to look anything like the image on the packaging!

This die cuts out two scalloped spiral shapes. Below is a short step-by step demonstrating just what to do to transform the flat shapes into something that is as cute as a button!

Twist the outer edge of the spiral around a wooden skewer and then with the point of the skewer facing towards the centre at all times keep twisting until you arrive at the stage below.


I find the most effective way of securing the flowers is to use a hot glue gun, apply a big blob and then stick the base section to the layered spiral. Honestly, it is really simple and once you have made one you will want to make more and more, it is so therapeutic!

I have used these flowers to decorate a Memory Box that I have created using photographs of a sweet little Portuguese baby called Leonor, I hope you like it.







 Apart from the Flowers, 3D die I have also uses dies from the new Big Shot Starter Kit. I think the Butterfly works really well and looks like is actually floating within the square, this was achieved by cutting a piece of the skewer that I used to create the flowers to approximately 2cm and then sticking the end to the back of the box using a hot glue gun before fixing the butterfly to the other end in the same way.

The papers that I have used are a combination of MME Lost & Found 3 and I also used a little of the Follow Your Heart collection but in all honestly this is one of the best projects for using up your left over paper scraps.

Have a great week, I would love to hear your comments!




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Mixed-media collage "Shop-window"

July 31, 2013, 1:00 am
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Hi All!

Daria is here. 

Some my posts earlier I showed you an art journal, that I made by myself. And today I would like to show you one of my page from this art journal.

Items used:

I cut mannequins and parts of dresses using Sewing Room die. 
I created background using acrylic paints and stamps. And then I glued mannequins and created dresses.

I outline the edges using PITT Artist Pen and permanent black pen. Also I added different cute things onto the dresses using stamps, doodling and rub-ons. And that's what I got in the end. Only one die helped me to create interesting page to my art journal.




Have a nice day!



Всем привет!

Недавно я показывала вам свой арт-журнал, который сделала сама. А сейчас хочу показать одну из страничек, которую я сделала в этот журнал. 

Я вырезала манекены и верхние части платьев с использованием ножа Sewing Room. Затем я создала фон с помощью красок и штампов, приклеила манекены и одела на них платья. После этого я доработала коллаж, добавляя различные милые штучки на платья с помощью штампов, дудлинга и натирок. И вот что у меня получилось в итоге. Всего один нож для вырезания, и получилась целая страничка в арт-журнал.

Материалы:

Всем хорошего дня!
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Lost and Found!

July 31, 2013, 6:00 am
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One of the most important aspects of my job is meeting the people who actually use the Sizzix products on a daily basis. I want to hear what they like, what they need and what could we do better. I want to know how people are using the different products and what their favourite dies/folders are. Only by absorbing all the feedback can I do my job properly and create things that, hopefully will help to spark someone's creativity.

I have been attending trade and retail shows with Sizzix since 2001, and I always make notes while speaking to people to be filed away for later use. It's so nice to see familiar faces at the shows, most of them are people I only see once a year.

In February, I was in my usual spot at our UK trade show in Birmingham when one of those familiar faces appeared out of the sea of people. Sandra has been a Sizzix devotee since the very beginning, as such I always like to pick her brains and she in turn has a few questions of her own. Of course I always have answers, not necessarily the right ones!

Sandra told me that she was looking for a Christmas Bauble die which was sadly discontinued, she had checked all her local retailers and online sources but to no avail. She told me that she had lost the die and missed it tremendously. 

I remembered the die from her description and promised that I would search for it among my archives. As soon as I returned from the show a few days later, I had a good root around for the elusive die. I found the product code and checked our system, I even did an online search of my own but came up empty handed.

I kept Sandra's business card pinned to my cork board as a reminder, just in case one turned up out of the blue. About 3 months later I was teaching a workshop in Helsinki, Finland for Sinelli. I spent a little while roaming around their wonderful Aladdin's cave of a shop when I was stopped in my tracks; there in the Sizzix section was our missing die.

I couldn't wait to get back to the UK to give Sandra the good news, all I asked in return was a card and she duly obliged as you can see below.



I know that our wonderful customer service team spend a great deal of their time trying to solve similar problems for people on a daily basis, not just for our distributors and retailers but for individuals like Sandra. Happy Days!!







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Birthday Card "Monsieur"

August 1, 2013, 3:34 am
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Birthday Card "Monsieur"

Today let me show you a card made for my DH! The moustache die is the perfect detail for this occasion!

Supply list:

Papers: Color Conspiracy, Basic Grey, I Lowe Scrap, Crate Paper
Ribbon: American Crafts
Glitter: Martha Stewart

Dies:

658690 Sizzix Framelits Die Set 4PK-Circles Zing zag
658562 Sizzix Movers & Shapers magnetic Die Set 2PK-Mini Mustache & pointed finger
657007 Sizzix Movers & Shapers accessory-Base Tray

Start by cutting a 12x30 cm rectangle in a masculine pattern paper. Fold it in half and round the top right corner with a punch.

Add a 6cm wide beige paper strip, some masking tape and orange little paper strips.

Glue a wide strip of double sided tape on a paper scrap. Sprinkle it with silver glitters and cut circles with the zig zag circle die.

Cut a moustache shape out of cork. Add a paper circle in-between and fasten the whole with a stapler.

Cut 4 little pennants with the banners die. Place them around your embellishment area; add a small piece of ribbon to complete the whole.




The ideal creation to offer your DH, right?

Karine

Carte d'anniversaire" Monsieur"

Aujourd'hui une petite carte destinée à Monsieur ! Le die Moustache est juste le détail idéal pour l'occasion !

Matériel :

Papiers :Color Conspiracy, Basic Grey, I Lowe Scrap, Crate Paper
Ruban : American Crafts
Paillettes : Martha Stewart

Dies utilisés :

658690 Sizzix Framelits Die Set 4PK-Circles Zing zag
658562 Sizzix Movers & Shapers magnetic Die Set 2PK-Mini Mustache & pointed finger
657007 Sizzix Movers & Shapers accessory-Base Tray
658696 Sizzix Framelits Die Set 8PK with stamps-Banners#2

Commencez par découper dans un imprimé masculin un rectangle de 12x30cm. Pliez en deux, arrondissez avec une perforatrice l'angle haut droit.

Ajoutez une bande de papier imprimé beige de 6cm de large, complétez avec du scotch de masquage et des bandelettes de papier orange.

Collez un large double face sur un brouillon, saupoudrez de paillettes argentées, découpez avec le die cercle zig zag.

Découpez également une moustache dans du liège, entre les deux ajoutez un rond de papier, fixez le tout à l'agrafeuse.

Découpez 4 petits fanions avec le die bannières. Assemblez autour de votre embellissement, ajoutez un petit morceau de ruban en complément.

Une page idéale pour offrir à Monsieur, n'est ce pas ?

Karine
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Ready, set, go

August 1, 2013, 7:00 am
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I remember having to label everything when my girls went to school ( I have 4 so there was a lot of labelling!) Now I have 2 grandchildren about to start school in September, and 1 will be starting nursery,





 and I have offered to help out with the labelling - so here we go.
Abi starts nursery in September and so needs a P.E. bag.


She chose the fabrics and decided that 2 elephants were just what she wanted on it!
I really like the Cuddly Creatures range of dies - and the Elephant is so cute.
You will need a piece of fabric 16" x 28" for the P.E. bag.
I bought 1m because I am going to make her a book bag and an apron - so that everything matches.
I also have extra of the 2 fabrics for the applique for the same reason.

I ironed fusible web onto the wrong side of the red and striped fabrics.
 I used Bigz Die 658638 and the Big Shot machine to cut 2 red bodies and 2 ears and 2 sets of legs from the striped fabric.
Once ironed in place I machine stitched the pieces in place with a close zig-zag stitch.

To make the bag I folded it in half with Right sides together and stitched, using a 1/2" seam, across the bottom, and up the side, leaving 3/4" unstitched 1" from the top, see photo below -
I then zig-zag neatened the edges up to the opening.
Neaten the top edge and fold over 1" to the inside of the bag, and press.
Stitch in place, and thread ribbon, or tape through the opening - knot the ends together
 Slide the knotted ends into the casing.
Sew buttons on the elephants for the eyes.
 
We will still sew on a name label on, but Abi will be able to easily find her P.E. bag on her peg.
So one complete only 2 more to make.
This time next week I will be at the NEC preparing the stand for the workshops when the show opens next Thursday. I hope as many of you as possible come by to say hello.
Enjoy the sunshine and keep on sewing.
Angela
 
 
 
 

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Pop 'n Cuts: Wedding Card

August 2, 2013, 1:00 am
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Hi again Sizzix fans!
Anna here and I’ve got a fun project today using some of Karen Burniston’s new dies from her Journey collection. I love how versatile these cards are!
Even today though I'm featuring Wedding this card can be used for birthday. I used also the cake die by Brenda Walton: this is faboulus!
I know I sometimes wonder which of the Sizzix dies is my favourite and I have now decided that it really is the one that I'm working with at the moment, I suppose that is fickle but then they are all so useful...

cafe creativo - big shot sizzix - card wedding pop up (1)

cafe creativo - big shot sizzix - card wedding pop up (2)

cafe creativo - big shot sizzix - card wedding pop up (4)

The card front:

cafe creativo - big shot sizzix - card wedding pop up (3)

I hope you enjoyed my project today. Have a great week, see you next Friday!

Items used:

Sizzix Big Shot Starter Kit (658300) machine+dies
Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts Magnetic Insert Die - Frame, Wavy 3-D (Pop-Up) (658371)
Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts XL Die - Card, Square w/Ornate Edge (658378)
Sizzix Framelits Die Set 5PK - Labels, Wavy (658363)
Sizzix Bigz Die - Layered Cake (658357)
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 4PK - Love Birds & Hearts (659006)
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 4PK - Border, Label, Medallion & Key (658953)

cardstock white, vanilla, turquoise
patterned papers
scraps of glitter paper
tissue paper
washi tape
color mist
rub-on
sequins

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Flag_of_Italy Per le amiche italiane! :)
Ciao!
Ecco un nuovo appuntamento con Anna. Oggi vi mostro un altro progetto divertente, dove ho usato alcune fustelle disegnate da Karen Burniston’s dalla sua Journey collection.
Ho realizzato questa card 3D per un matrimonio, ma potrebbe andare beissimoe anche per un compleanno.
Vi avevo già mostrato un esempio di card pop up, ma questa volta ho usato anche un'altra fustella per il pop-up ovvero la bellissima torta a strati progettata da Brenda Walton.
Mi piace moltissimo l'effetto pop up del biglietto, spero piaccia anche agli sposi!
Se volete provarci anche voi ecco le spiegazioni...

Materiali:

Sizzix Big Shot Starter Kit (658300) machine+dies
Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts Magnetic Insert Die - Frame, Wavy 3-D (Pop-Up) (658371)
Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts XL Die - Card, Square w/Ornate Edge (658378)
Sizzix Framelits Die Set 5PK - Labels, Wavy (658363)
Sizzix Bigz Die - Layered Cake (658357)
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 4PK - Love Birds & Hearts (659006)
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 4PK - Border, Label, Medallion & Key (658953)
cartoncino bianco, beige, turchese
carte fantasia in tono
carta velina
ritagli di carta glitter
washi tape
colore a spruzzo giallo senape e turchese
rub-on
paillettes

Procedimento:

1 – Con la Big Shot tagliare la copertina della card da un cartoncino bianco, utilizzando la fustella Pop 'n Cuts XL Die - Card, Square w/Ornate Edge die (658378), senza l'inserto.
2 - Posizionare l'inserto Pop 'n Cuts Frame, Wavy 3-D (658371) all'interno della fustella usata in precedenza, allineare i segni delle pieghe dell'inserto con il centro della fustella base e tagliare così un rettangolo di carta fantasia.
3 - Piegare lungo le linee per portare la parte pop-up in avanti, come mostrato in foto.
4 - Poiché la torta che andremo a fare con l'altra fustella sarà piuttosto alta, dobbiamo “allungare” la card esterna per fare in modo che una volta chiusa non fuoriesca il pop up.Tagliare quindi i bordi (superiore ed inferiore) dell'esterno card. Tagliare poi un rettangolo beige largo quanto la card ed alto circa 32 cm (io ho usato un comune bristol). Incollare quindi le parti terminali sagomate tagliate in precedenza. Coprire le giunture dell'interno con due strisce di carta. Piegare a metà la card esterna. Incollare la parte interna ed esterna insieme.
5 - Tagliare la torta a strati con carte di sfumature diverse. Comporre la torta con piedistallo ed incollarla sul pop up. Abbellire con altre forme fustellate, rub-on e sentiment.
5 – Per fine abbellire la parte anteriore della card. Spruzzare qualche goccia di colore, aggiungere un ritaglio avanzato precedentemente per l'interno della card. Incollare una chiave fustellata, sovrapporvi la carta velina e l'etichetta turchese tagliata con i Framelits. Tagliare anche un piccolo bordo traforato con i Thinlits. Rifinire con paillettes e rub-on.

ciao, a presto!





























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Inspired by music - little tag in whites and greens

August 2, 2013, 6:00 am
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Hi, it's great to see you here again! I hope you have a great creative summer (or winter - depending when you are at the moment!). I'm still on my way, but ready to share another tag project - this time inspired by music!
When I create something that will be given to my family or friends I try to make it as personal as possible to show my love and interest. The tag below would be just perfect for somebody who loves music - especially classical music, right? And creating it was fun and easy! 



All you need to have is a tag base (I used standard manila tag), some lace and crochet doilies, vintage looking paper, a bit of crystals and an epoxy sticker. When you layer the elements, add some dimension and beautiful cut-out details the whole project is ready in minutes!


Here is the list of Sizzix dies which were used to create this tag:
- 659109 - Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK - For the Record 2, Documented
- 658947 - Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 2PK - Doily & Doily Border

 All the papers I used are new, coming release of my products with Prima Marketing - Vintage Vanity A4 Journaling pad. Tag was finished using a bit of Ranger Distress Inks. For sticking the elements and dimension I used products from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: 3D Foam Squares and Crafty Power Tape.

Have a great weekend - and see you soon!
Finn
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"One of a Kind" Tag by Gerry van Gent

August 4, 2013, 1:30 am
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Happy Sunday Sizzix friends!
Today I have a tag to share with you.


657900 Sizzix Big Shot Machine
656938 Sizzix Movers & Shapers L Die Tag & Bookplates
658449 Sizzix ScoreBoards XL DieAlbum, Garden Gate
657179 Sizzix Sizzlits Dec. Strip Die Tattered Banners
658074 Sizzix Sizzlits Dec. Strip Die Flower Vine #2
657745 Sizzix Sizzlits Dec. Strip Die Filigree Border

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Before I go on with my close-up photos I wanted to tell you
how much I Love, Love the NEW Big Shot Machine
I Love working with it ! 
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*I used for both tag and gate corrugated cardboard as a base.
*I used for the title a transparent phrase which I adhered
on top of the tattered banner using double sided tape.

Once I die-cut the gate from pattern paper I adhered it 
on the corrugated cardboard and distressed it by using 
sand paper.

To add an extra touch to the resin bird house I added
a swirl from the Filigee Border die.

OTHER PRODUCTS I USED:
"INKIDO" Paper collection {Beautiful Memories}
Ingvild Bolme, Prima Marketing - Tiny Junkyard Findings {clock parts, special screws}
Ingvild Bolme, Prima Marketing - Shabby Chic Treasures Resins
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And I wanted to share one of the layouts I created for
Summer CHA 2013 where I am using different Sizzix dies.
This layout was created for Webster's Pages booth...
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I hope you enjoyed my tag today!
Wishing you a sunny and creative Sunday!
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your questions - answered

August 5, 2013, 1:00 am
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Wow! What a great response from last week's post asking whether you had any questions for me! I'm going to work my way from the first comment down and hopefully those of you that are curious about the Big Shot will be more enlightened!

Quite a few people asked specifically about which are my must have dies. Personally I am one for dies that I know will get a lot of use - so my tip to you is look at the quilts you make, what are the most popular shapes, what do you like to do?

My must haves are the following;

The 2.5" strip die is great - you can use it for cutting sashing, binding, making strip pieced quilts (such as  the scrappy trips around the world quilts that I've been obsessed with making recently). It's also easy to sub cut the strips into smaller rectangles, squares or diamonds using your rotary cutter and ruler. For the money you get a lot of use out of the strip die - it might seem a large investment at first because it is one of the most expensive dies but I use mine so much, I can't really imagine not having it now.

Squares - I like the 2.5" (unfinished) square for scrap quilts. I cut my smaller scraps as I go with this die, it makes them easy to store and ready for when I want to start a scrappy quilt. The one with 4 squares or the single 2.5" square, both of these are incredibly useful.

There are other sizes of square too - you might prefer a larger one - maybe one that cuts 5" squares to co-ordinate with charm packs you already have?

Half Square Triangles - how many times have you cursed because you have a million HST to trim for a quilt? The HST die trims off the dog ears so there's none of that cursing - it's a really handy die, and you can get a square to co-ordinate size wise which makes it a great duo for an awful lot of traditional blocks.



Hexagons - I like to have one size for cutting papers, and the next size up for cutting fabrics but you don't need both. Get the size you want to cut your papers and then use squares or roughly cut around the paper for your fabric if your budget is tight. The paper cutting is what makes this die the most useful - I use old envelopes or scrap paper to cut my papers (takeaway menus are particularly good for nice sturdy papers)



Then there's the shapes you don't much enjoy cutting with scissors or a rotary cutter - the curved shapes like the drunkards path, or the clamshell or an apple core. Of these 3 I think the most useful is the drunkards path. You need 2 dies for this. The quarter circle and the arch and fan




I love these 2 dies - they make piecing drunkards path blocks a breeze, and I am not the best at curved piecing but I've been really successful with those dies.

So those are my top tips for the most useful basic dies and the ones I most enjoy using.

Jan asked about waste fabric - do you get much waste? You do get a little more waste than if you were using a rotary cutter and ruler, and some dies waste more fabric than others. If you are frugal with your placement, and only cover the area that is going to be cut rather than the whole die you will waste very little fabric. Here's an example from cutting squares (the waste is to the top of the picture)...


waste 2

Pippa asked why we don't get all of the dies that are available in the US over here in Europe. Well, there are more dies coming over all the time and it's really a case of patience and waiting. Like fabric it takes a while for things to trickle over to us. The US market is so huge compared to the rest of the world for everything regarding the quilting industry and sometimes there isn't the demand for every single product, whatever they may be (not just dies - it may be fabric, or wadding, or tools).

Deb asked about distribution down under - specifically New Zealand. Print Blocks is the Australian distributor and they might be able to help you better. Also try the Sizzix.com site for stores, they have a list of suppliers. Annies Designs in Australia might also be able to help you out. Sizzix is there down under, so hunt them down!

Helen asked specifically about storage for dies. I use boxes from Ikea for the smaller dies (the range I like is Kassett), I take my dies out of the packaging because it's a little awkward getting them back into it once you've opened the box and they fit really nicely (the lids perch on top rather than fit snugly - but that works well for me)

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The larger (long or big squares for my big shot pro) I put on a shelf, again out of their packaging. I've used a dymo to label the very ends so I can grab them quickly.

If this post has spurred any of you to think of more questions - please ask them, I'm happy to answer! I will also be at the Festival of Quilts this week in Birmingham, so if you are taking the trip come and find me. I'll be on the Cotton Patch stand (part of the Coats Crafts stand - you can't miss it, it's stand number A24/D14) and there are free patchwork workshops run by Angela on stand C43 where you can give the Big Shot a whirl for yourself (and have a sit down for a little while, which is always nice!)












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My summer notebook

August 5, 2013, 6:00 am
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August is here! Yay! It is time for me to get some vacations and enjoy the rest of the summer, I can't wait :) I needed  a notebook to write down my memories of my vacations, but, of course I had to embellish it. Just a plain notebook? Never!

Supply list:
  • A6 Notebook
  • Paper and carstock scraps
  • Buttons
  • Black gel pen
  • Liquid glue

I wanted it to be very simple and colorful, so I grabbed an A6 craft notebook and some paper scraps from my stash, my new Big Shot machine (Isn't it cute?) and my dies and in less than a half an hour I had my summer notebook ready.


I have used the edge Thinlits directly on the notebook. It is very easy to do, just keep the bulk of the notebook outside the Multipurpose Platform. I have used also the edge Thinlits to create this flower strip. Just die cut it twice and glue the two pieces on the notebook one looking to the right and the other looking to the left. And embellish it with a thin strip of cardstock an some buttons. You can get the most out of your dies by using them in very different ways!


On the back cover I have created a little embellishment with some circles and a heart, just to cover the brand of the notebook.


Happy Monday!
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¡Agosto ya  está aquí! ¡Bien! han llegado por fin las vacaciones y el poder disfrutar del resto del verano. Por supuesto necesito una libreta para apuntar todas las vivencias de mis vacaciones, pero por supuesto la tenía que adornar un poco. ¿Una libreta sosa? ¡Nunca! 

Materiales:


Quería que mi libreta fuera colorida y sencilla, así que cogí una libreta tamaño A6 y algunos restos de papeles que ya tenía, mi nueva y flamante Big Shot (¡Es monísima!), mis troqueles y en menos de media hora ya tenía mi libreta de verano lista.

He utilizado los Thinlis de bordes directamente en la libreta. Esto es muy fácil de hacer, solo deja el volument de la libreta por fuera de la plataforma multifunción. Y también los he utilizado para crear la tira de flores. Troquela dos veces uno de los bordes y pégalos sobre la libreta a modo de espejo, uno mirando a la derecha y el otro hacia la izquierda y adórnalo con una tira de cartulina y unos botones. ¡Puedes sacarle mucho partido a estos troqueles utilizándolos de muchas formas diferentes! 

En la parte de atrás de la libreta solo he creado un pequeño adorno con círculos y un corazón para tapar la marca de la libreta.

¡Y listo! Preparada para no olvidar nada de nada de las vacaciones :)

¡Feliz lunes!
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Recycle....

August 6, 2013, 1:00 am
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Hi everyone....today I will show you how to alter tin with some old paper and Adironack Alcohol Ink. I have decorated it with a flower and leaves. I have used 658443Sizzix Bigz Die - Flower, Trinity's   and 658523 Sizzix Bigz Die - Arbor on this project.


Supply list:
657900 Sizzix Big Shot machine
658443Sizzix Bigz Die - Flower, Trinity's  
658523 Sizzix Bigz Die - Arbor

Paper: Pion Design - Silent Night, old paper, paper doilies
Stamp: Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz collection
Inks: Archival Ink - Jet Black, Distress ink Pad - Peeled Paint, Moved Lawn and Walnut Stain
Other: Tin, Multi-Medium Matte, Cheesecloth, Lace, Adironack Alcohol - Mixatives Copper, Ginger and Pesto, Gesso

How to do:
Glue som old paper to the tin with Multi-Medium Matte. Let it dry!
Remove left over papers and apply Adironack Alcohol - Mixatives Copper, Ginger and Pesto here and there. Let it dry and apply some Gesso.
Die cut flower and leaves, distress these with Distress ink Pad - Peeled Paint, Moved Lawn and Walnut Stain.
 Glue Cheesecloth and Lace on the edge of the tin.


 Glue paper doily to the tin together with the flowerand the leaves.





Thanks for stopping by...wish you a great day!
Anne Kristine

Hei alle sammen... i dag viser jeg dere hvordan jeg har fornyet blikkboksen med noen gamle boksider og Adironack Alcohol Ink. Jeg har brukt 658443Sizzix Bigz Die - Flower, Trinity's   og 658523 Sizzix Bigz Die - Arbor.

Materialer:
657900 Sizzix Big Shot machine
658443Sizzix Bigz Die - Flower, Trinity's  
658523 Sizzix Bigz Die - Arbor

Papir: Pion Design - Silent Night, gamle boksider, kakeserviett
Stempler: Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz collection
Inks: Archival Ink - Jet Black, Distress ink Pad - Peeled Paint, Moved Lawn og Walnut Stain
Annet: Blikkboks, Multi-Medium Matte, osteklut, blonde, Adironack Alcohol - Mixatives Copper, Ginger and Pesto, Gesso

Beskrivelse:
Glue som old paper to the tin with Multi-Medium Matte. Let it dry!
Remove left over papers and apply Adironack Alcohol - Mixatives Copper, Ginger and Pesto here and there. Let it dry and apply some Gesso.
Stans ut blomst og blader, distress disse med Distress ink Pad - Peeled Paint, Moved Lawn og Walnut Stain. 
Lim fast osteklut og blonde på kanten av blikkboksen.
Lim kakeserviett, blomst og blader på blikkboksen.

Takk for at du stikker innom....ha en fin dag!
Anne Kristine



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Envelope album

August 6, 2013, 4:00 am
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Hi everyone
I hope you have a great  and creative week
Today i will show you my envelope mini album using different sorts of Sizzix dies.I want to  use the album for photos of my projects  I've created and published on the Sizzix blog in 2013, a wonderful memory of all those lovely creative hours with wonderful Sizzix product.
Items I have used:
Big Shot starter kit(658300)
Sizzix Bigz Elisse ( 658526 )
Sizzix Bigz Abor ( 658523 )
Sizzix Bigz Manposa ( 658530 )
Framelits Tags ( 658611 )
Framelits Wrappers, Circle ( 658613 )
Thinlits Bunch of Flowers ( 658602 )
Decorative strip Vintage Lace ( 657481 )
Supply list:
Paper: Graphic45- 8x8 paper Bohemian
Ink: Vintage Photo from Ranger
Glossy accent, pontura paint-orange and red









 Thanks for stopping by and I hope it gave you some inspiration. See you next  Tuesday. Wish you a great week

Hej alle
Jeg  håber du har haft en dejlig og kreativ uge. I dag vil jeg vise et album lavet med kuverter. Jeg vil sætte foto ind af alle de blogindlæg jeg har  her på Sizzix bloggen i 2013. Et dejlig minde om mange pragfulde  kreative timer med de fantastiske Sizzix produkter.
Dies jeg har brugt:
Big Shot starter kit(658300)
Sizzix Bigz Elisse ( 658526 )
Sizzix Bigz Abor ( 658523 )
Sizzix Bigz Manposa ( 658530 )
Framelits Tags ( 658611 )
Framelits Wrappers, Circle ( 658613 )
Thinlits Bunch of Flowers ( 658602 )
Decorative strip Vintage Lace ( 657481 )
Andre materialer:
Paper:Graphic45- 8x8 paper Bohemian
Ink: Vintage Photo from Ranger
Glossy accent, pontura paint-orange and red
Tak fordi du kiggede forbi, jeg håber du fik lidt inspiration. Vi ses næste tirsdag ønsker dig en dejlig uge
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