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3D acetate flower

February 4, 2013, 1:30 am
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Don't you love flowers? I love to put flowers in my works ... and hearts ... and butterflies ... But sometimes it's hard to put a flower in a winter craft.


This 3D acetate and vellum flower is ideal for a winter project, because it reminds the ice or glass, and also as acetate maintains its shape once molded, it is ideal for decorating objects or put it on minialbums covers .



Supply list:

Today's  tutorial is in video format. If you know my blog will know that it is a format that I really like, because it is very clear and dynamic, so watch and enjoy :)


¡Happy Monday!

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¿No os encantan las flores? A mí me encanta poner flores en mis trabajos... y corazones... y mariposas... Pero a veces me resulta difícil poner una flor en una manualidad de invierno.

Esta flor de acetato y papel vegetal es ideal para los trabajos de invierno, porque recuerda el hielo o el cristal, y además, como el acetato mantiene su forma una vez moldeado es ideal para adornar objetos o ponerla en las tapas de los miniálbums.

Materiales:
Hoy el paso a paso viene en vídeo. Si ya conoces mi blog sabrás que es un formato que me gusta mucho, porque es muy claro y dinámico, así que dale al play y disfruta :)

¡Feliz lunes!
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If friends were flowers...

February 5, 2013, 1:00 am
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Hi everybody :o)
Hope you are fine....today I have made a Birthday card to a friend. The text stamp from Sizzix Framelits & Stamps - Flowers, Daisies fits perfect for this card.

 

Sizzix Dies used on this card: 
Papers: Pion Design - Alma's Sewing Room
Stamps: Sizzix, Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz Collection.
Inks: Archival Ink - Jet Black, Distress Ink Pad - Dusty Concord, Walnut Stain, Peeled Paint.
Other: Seam Binding Ribbon, Button, Paperbag 9 x 6,5 inch.

How to make this card: 
1. Glue some paper to the paperbag 
2. Cut out butterfly and flowers.
3. Stamp a text on the inside of the paperbag.


3. Stamp a text on the inside of the paperbag.


4. Cut out a border with  Sizzix On the Edge Die - Butterflight (657495) and glue some paper to the "journal" card. 
5. Distress the edges with Distress Ink Pad  - Walnut Stain.
 


Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!
Anne Kristine

Heisann :o))
I dag har jeg laget et bursdagskort til en venninne. Tekst stempelet fra Sizzix Framelits & Stamps - Flowers, Daisies passet perfekt til dette kortet. 

Sizzix Dies som er brukt: 
Papir: Pion Design - Alma's Sewing Room
Stempler: Sizzix, Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz Collection.
Stempelputer: Archival Ink - Jet Black, Distress Ink Pad - Dusty Concord, Walnut Stain, Peeled Paint.
Annet : Seam Binding bånd, knapp, papirpose 22,5 x 16,5 cm

Hvordan kortet er laget:
1. Lim et mønsterark til papirposen og stans ut et vindu med 
2. Stans ut sommerfuglen og blomstene.
3. Stemple en tekst på innsiden av papirposen
4. Stans ut en bård med Sizzix On the Edge Die - Butterflight (657495) og lim fast mønsterark til journalkortet.
5. Distress alle kantene med Distress Ink Pad  - Walnut Stain.

Takk for at du stikker innom her og ønsker deg en fin dag!
Anne Kristine
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Molly layout

February 5, 2013, 1:05 am
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Hello everyone
Today I will show you a layout with our cute little dog Molly, she is 6 month old.

Dies I have used:
655268 Big Shot Machine
657687 Dog,Puppy
657599 Frame, Damask
658289 Banners
657691 Heart, Stem & Leaves
656620 Ticket Strip
656917 Chip Bloch Alphabet

Other Supplies:
Paper: 7Dots Studio- Spice and Suger
Ink:Distress ink-Vitorian Velvet-,-Pealed Paint-, -Vintage Photo-
Tush: Distress marker-Fired Brick-
Stamp: Tim Holtz
3D Adhesive and Glossy Accent





 
How to make:
I used Vintage Photo ink along the edges of the paper, my favourite ink.Glossy accent on the letters, flowers and the dog.
3d adhesive on many of the shapes to add depth on my layout.
I hope this will inspire you to make one yourself
Thank's for visiting, see you next week
Pia


Hej til alle
Idag vil jeg vise dig et layout med vores søde hund Molly, hun er 6 måneder gammel.

Dies jeg har brugt:
655268 Big Shot Machine
657687 Dog,Puppy
657599 Frame, Damask
658289 Banners
657691 Heart, Stem & Leaves
656620 Ticket Strip
656917 Chip Bloch Alphabet

Andre materialer:
Papir: 7 Dots Studio-Spice og Suger
Sværte: Distress ink-Victorian Velvet, Pealed Paint og Vintage Photo
Tush: Distress marker- FiredBrick
Stempler:Tim Holtz
3D puder og Glossy accent.

Fremgangs måde:
Jeg har sværtet alle kanter med Vintage Photo, min favorit sværte. Glossy accent har jeg brugt på bogstaverne, blomsterne og hunden.
3D puder under mange af figurerne for at give dybde i mit layout.
Jeg håber det kan inspire dig til at lave dit eget layout
Tak for besøget, vi ses igen i næste uge
Pia
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Play with BIGZ die today!

February 5, 2013, 5:27 am
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Hello everyone!

I thought that Spring would be around the corner with the beautiful temperatures we had here the last couple of days but cold is back! :( So, for today's layout, I have decided to scrapbook a Winter photo with Spring product!

I added turquoise, pink, a tiny bit of yellow and GOLD (to bring on the sun!) for this spring-inviting layout!

You will need these supplies to create that layout : 


First of all, tear a piece of vellum and glue it down on top of your background.

Mount your picture with a patterned paper and start layering lots of different papers : the more layers, the better!


I then layered tags and journaling cards on top of my papers.

With my Big Shot, I cut my two different BIGZ dies to add a shiny look to my page : I used gold paper for this one! It's rather thick but the thickness of the BIGZ dies makes it VERY easy to cut through thick materials.




You can then add badges, tickets, wood embellishments and such and your layout is done! :)

Take care and thanks for watching!
Céline
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Layout – Play With Me

February 6, 2013, 1:00 am
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Hi!

This week I would like to show you a layout.

Items used:
Big Shot Machine (655268)
Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Washer Border (657826)
Lemon Owl paper – Attic Door Collection
Different embellishments
Perfect Pearls Mist

On this layout I played with one Sizzix die - Washer Border. This is one of my favourite die. I cut two borders using this die to create airy background.

Also I like the pieces of paper that remain after using this die. And I glued one of the piece to the left side of my layout.


I hope you liked this layout! See you next week!

Daria.



Всем привет!

Сегодня я хочу показать вам страничку.

Для ее создания я взяла бумагу светлую и воздушную. И чтобы подчеркнуть воздушность и легкость работы, я решила воспользоваться ножом Washer Border для создания фона. Я вырезала им две полоски, и приклеила их на основной лист. И мне кажется они придали страничке дополнительную ажурность.
Так же мне нравится форма обрезков, которые остаются после использования этого ножа, поэтому я решила не выкидывать их, а так же использовать в своей страничке.


Материалы:
Big Shot Machine (655268)
Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Washer Border (657826)
Бумага Lemon Owl – коллекция Attic Door
Различные украшения
Спрей Perfect Pearls Mist для создания брызг

Дарья.

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Hearts a flutter completed

February 7, 2013, 6:30 am
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Hello again.
As promised I have completed this in time for Valentines day - with a few days to spare -(so far so good for being more organised this year).
All that I had left to do this week was to quilt and bind.
So I decided to quilt in the ditch so that the hearts were easily seen. I quilted in black around each heart and along both sides of the red borders.
After this I added the binding, and a sleeve on the back at the top so that it can be hung.
I attached the binding to the front of the wallhanging by machine and then handstitched it in place on the back.
I added some black ribbon to a wire hanger and the hearts were ready to hang.
If you made more blocks here are some suggestions of how to use them - 5 could be used as a table centre and 2 place mats for a romantic dinner date - I would turn the hearts so make the piece wide rather than long.
4 blocks would make a  lovely cushion and 12 would make a snugly lap quilt.
If however you managed to make lots 24 would make a rather dramatic bed quilt.
Of course you could also change the colours used and make a small quilt to welcome a new baby.
I hope you've enjoyed this project and are looking forward to something else.
As promised - below are a selection of fabrics that I will be using over the coming weeks 
I am going to create a sampler quilt with these fabrics over the coming weeks - love these colours and can't wait to start using them.
Happy sewing.
Angela
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Celebrate LOVE

February 7, 2013, 6:56 am
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Hi everyone!

February is the lovers‘ month! The month where we celebrate Love with a big L. Therefore my next posts will be dedicated to the Love theme: let’s think pink, hearts and romanticism!

Let’s start with this first layout “Toi, my Big Love” in which stars my son Maxence. I had fun with heart dies, Glimmer Mist sprays and cloth, you’re with me?

Supply list:

Papers: Canvas Corp, American Crafts
Alphabets: Pink Paisley, American Crafts
Stickers: Making Memories, Deluxe Design, Kési’Art, Crate Paper
Stamps: Florilèges Design, Craft Origine
Washi Tape
Ink: Black Versafine
Glimmer Mist: Sunflower, Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rum Punch
Glimmer Glam: Organic Garden
Glimmer Glaze: Paradise Pink

Dies Sizzix:

657793 Heart and Wing Set
657212 Mini Hearts Set
657007 Base Tray 
655268 Big Shot

Start with the preparation of your cloth pieces. Spray copiously pink Glimmer Mist inks (Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rum Punch) on a white square of cloth. Let it dry in the open or reduce the drying time by using your heatgun.

While the cloth is drying, spray your background patterned paper with yellow Glimmer Mist (sunflower).

Build your layout by superimposing stickers. Play with colors and shapes to get a nice unity.

Add your picture. It could be a color picture like mine or a black & white one.
Your cloth piece is now dry. Cut some pretty textured hearts out of it with your Big Shot. Glue 4 hearts on your layout, add some other stickers with text, and stamped patterns.

Add some patterned paper strips and Washi tape on the upper and lower parts of your layout.

As a finishing touch, add some splashes with the help of pink Glimmer Glam and anise green Glimmer Glaze.

Put it under press if necessary. Your layout is done!



Have a nice day,

Karine


Bonjour tout le monde !

Février c'est le mois des amoureux, le mois où l'on célèbre l'amour avec un grand A, mes prochains posts seront donc dédiés à cette thématique : au programme du rose, du romantisme et des coeurs !

Commençons par la première page Toi, "my BIG LOVE"  une page sur mon fils Maxence dans laquelle je me suis amusée avec des dies coeurs, des Glimmer Mist et du tissu, vous me me suivez ?

Voici la liste du matériel utilisé :

Papiers : Canvas Corp, American Crafts
Alphabets : Pink Paislee, American Crafts
Autocollants : Making Memories, Deluxe Design, Kési'art, Crate Paper
Tampons : Florilèges Design, Craft Orgine
Washi Tape
Encre : Versafine noire
Glimmer Mist : Sunflower, Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rum Punch
Glimmer Glam : Organic Garden
Glimmer Glaze : Paradise Pink

Dies Sizzix:

657793 Heart and Wing Set
657212 Mini Hearts Set
657007 Base Tray 
655268 Big Shot


1-Commencez par préparer vos tissus. Vaporisez généreusement un carré de tissu blanc avec les Glimmer Mist couleur rose ( Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rum Punch) laissez sécher à l'air libre ou activez le temps de séchage avec votre Heat Gun.

2-Pendant que le tissu sèche, vaporisez votre papier de fond imprimé avec le Glimmer Mist jaune (Sunflower)

3-Construisez votre page en supperposant des stickers étiquettes, jouez sur les couleurs et les formes pour obtenir un bel ensemble.

4-Ajoutez votre photo en couleur comme sur l'exemple ou en noir et blanc.

5-Votre tissu est maintenant sec, utilisez des dies coeurs et votre Big Shot pour obtenir de jolis coeurs roses texturés. Collez vos 4 coeurs sur votre page, ajoutez de nouveau quelques stickers textes et des tampons.

6-Complétez le haut et le bas de votre page avec des bandes de papiers imprimés et du washi tape.

7-En touche finale, éclaboussez votre page avec du Glimmer Glam rose et du Glimmer Glaze vert anis.

8-Mettez sous presse si nécessaire, votre page est terminée !

Bonne journée

Karine
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Valentine Day: Decorate the Table

February 8, 2013, 12:00 am
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Hi Everyone!
I have had so much fun doing Valentine decorations! My table decor is finished in a flash thanks to Framelits!
I’ve got a quick little DIY for you today in the form of place cards and centerpiece! I thought they could be fun if you were having a Valentines Day dinner party or other party. I hope you like them!
1- AnnaDrai - Decorate the Table
Items used:
Sizzix Big Shot machine, 655268
Sizzix Framelits Die Set 6PK - Squares, Scallop, 657566
Sizzix Bigz Die - Flowers, 3-D, 656545
Sizzix Bigz Die - Leaves, 657119
Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folders 5PK - Santa Baby Set, 657262
cardstock: white, kraft, red and green
red and white twine
glitter powder
crystal beads
wooden skewers
glue, hot gun glue, double tape side
How to make:
Need place cards quickly? Maybe to set up your fabulous Valentine's Day dinner?
You can make them in less than an hour using the Framelits!
These are easy to make... see the tutorial below.

AnnaDrai - Placecard
AnnaDrai - Placecard tutorial
1 – Print names onto white cardstock.
2 - Cut squares scallop from cardstock (657566).
3 - Fold paper shapes in centre and crease well.
4 - Decorate as you wish: I added some leaves and rolled paper flowers (dies 656545 e 657119)

AnnaDrai - centerplace

The centerpiece couldn't be done without 3 great Sizzix dies: Framelits 657566, Flowers, 3-D, 656545, Leaves, 657119. Also use Textured Impressions Embossing Folders 657262.
See you soon again!

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Flag_of_Italy  Per le amiche italiane! :)
Ciao a tutti!
Questa settimana mi sono divertita nel realizzare piccole decorazioni per la tavola in festa. Realizzarle è stato molto semplice e veloce grazie ai Framelits di Sizzix! Ecco quindi un piccolo e veloce tutorial per realizzare segnaposti e centrotavola in un attimo. Ho pensato che potrebbe essere un idea veloce non solo per la cena di San Valentino che si avvicina, ma per qualsiasi altra cena speciale da trascorrere con famiglia e amici. Spero vi piaccia.
Materiali:
Sizzix Big Shot machine, 655268
Sizzix Framelits Die Set 6PK - Squares, Scallop, 657566
Sizzix Bigz Die - Flowers, 3-D, 656545
Sizzix Bigz Die - Leaves, 657119
Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folders 5PK - Santa Baby Set, 657262
cartoncini: bianco, kraft, rosso e verde
cordoncino twine rosso e bianco
polvere o colla glitter
perle di cristallo o vetro
stecchino di legno per spiedini
colla, colla a caldo, scotch biadesivo spessorato

  Procedimento:

Per realizzare il segnaposto:
- Ho stampato i nomi degli invitati alla festa su cartoncino bianco, lasciandoli ben distanziati. Ho tagliato il cartoncino bianco usando il secondo quadrato scallop del set dei Framelits.
- Ho piegato a metà ogni quadrato.
- Usando i cartoncini rosso e verde e con le fustelle adatte ho tagliato la rosellina e le due foglie.
- Ho piegato le foglie e le ho incollate sul bordo superiore del segnaposto.
- Ho arrotolato la sagoma per creare la rosellina e l'ho incollata sopra le foglie. Ho piegato un po’ i petali per rendere la rosellina più aperta e realistica.
- Infine ho incollato la perla di cristallo nel cuore della rosellina ed ho incollato un po' di glitter sui petali.
- Se volete potete passare un po' d'inchiostro (distress) sui bordi del segnaposto.

Per realizzare il cartellino del centrotavola:- Ho usato il quadrato più grande dei Framelits Squares Scallop per tagliare due sagome quadrate sul cartoncino kraft.
- Ho quindi embossato i quadrati color kraft, usando lo sfondo di Embossing Folders - Santa Baby Set (657262).
- Ho stampato la scritta “love” sul cartoncino bianco e l'ho tagliata usando il secondo quadrato scallop del set dei Framelits. Naturalmente potete stampare qualsiasi scritta desideriate a seconda dell’occasione: anniversario, compleanno...
- Con la colla a caldo ho incollato un quadrato kraft sullo stecco di legno. Su questo ho poi incollato il secondo quadrato per il retro.
- Con lo scotch biadesivo spessorato ho incollato il quadrato con la scritta su uno dei quadrati kraft.
- Con le fustelle adatte (656545 e 657119) ho tagliato le roselline e le tre foglie, usando i cartoncini rosso e verde.
- Ho piegato e incollato le foglie sul bordo inferiore del cartellino.
- Ho arrotolato le roselline, aperto e piegato un po' i loro petali e le ho incollate sopra le foglie.
- Ho incollato la perla di cristallo nel cuore delle roselline ed ho incollato un po' di glitter sui petali.
- Infine ho legato il twine allo stecco, con un fiocco.

ciao e a presto!
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Multi-layered background with Sizzix dies.

February 8, 2013, 1:31 am
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Hi again friends!
What is probably not surprising for you - I love layouts. If I could, I'd only do bigger projects - there is so much space t play! Today I've got a layout for you too - based on new Prima papers, my embellishment collection - "Mechanicals" and some great Sizzix dies! 
Here it comes!


Brave

As you can see I used many dies to cut elem,ents for this layout - there are some Decorative Strips, Sizzlits, and Bigz Dies used - and all of this helped me to create the texture and depth in the project.  Mixing different shapes and styles worked really well here!




Here is the list of Sizzix products I used:
- Sizzix Sizzlits Die - Card, Scallop Circle Insert - 657996
- Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Interlocking Circles - 658001
- and  New Bigz XL alphabet form Tim Holtz (both as stencil and letters). (I have to, have to get this one!!!) 

I hope you will have a great creative weekend! See you soon! 
Finn

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Easy as 1,2,3! (Part 2)

February 8, 2013, 3:05 am
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Hello there, Back for more? as I mentioned in last weeks blog post I have created 3 tags using a new embossing folder number set from Tim Holtz and Ranger ink products.

This week we are looking at alcohol inks and how they compliment your die cutting/embossing especially with glossy and metallic cardstock.

The Sizzix products I used are:

  • Movers & Shapers Base Die - Tag & Tie by Tim Holtz (657859)
  • Sizzix 'Texture Trades' Embossing folders - Numbers Set by Tim Holtz (658573)

I started By die cutting my tag from mat silver cardstock, I have a stack of this card and when you rub the surface with the edge of a steel ruler it takes on a really pleasing metallic sheen, please don't ask where to buy it because I honestly can't remember but I know that there is similar card out there so good luck! Next I embossed the number two onto the face of the tag and applied the alcohol inks



Once the inks are dry which is pretty instant I gently rubbed the face of the number to remove the ink leaving it around the edges. I chose a number stamp from one of Tim's Stampers anonymous collections and stamped onto the tag using a black Archival ink pad before applying a nice thick layer of Glossy Accents. Finally, I ran my pin wheel strategically across the embossed number.



To complete the look, I added an eyelet through the number and threaded the hole with a length of ball chain. Back next week with tag number 3.



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Flower Garland

February 9, 2013, 1:00 am
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I love flowers, unfortunately I am not a very good natural flower keeper so I like to do artificial ones out o paper so that I can have flowers that last long. I am always looking for new ideas on how to make them and display them. So today I am sharing how to make flower garlands for the home. 
I started with an assortment of inks - Distress Inks, Distress Stains and Dylusions Sprays - a selection of flower dies - Fresh Moments: Intricate Flowers - and loads of coffee filters. Coffee filters are essential as they will hold loads of water which is needed to colour the flowers without breaking.

Die cut two filters at at time, depending on the size and intricacy of the flower you may get away with three filters. I die cut all four sizes at once using my Big Shot.
I put a drop of the Distress Reinker (Spun Sugar) and then spray the yellow Dylusion.  Then I sprayed water over the inks and finally place the die cut flowers - all layers together - and let them absorb the inks. Because there are two colours it will create a naturalistic look through the flowers.
Another way to add colour is to use the Distress stains directly over very wet flowers. I dont clean the plastic underneath so that a little of the other colours come through.

Also looks really nice if you soak the flowers and then just dab the distress ink pad. Or just use the Dylusions.
For a lighter effect, my favourite option is to spray the flowers with loads of water, then make a circle using the distress stains, place the flower in the centre and with the gentle help of my fingers let the colour soak through the flower. As you can see on the right loads of flowers are quickly done and each layer is unique.
There are many ways to make a garland, but sewing them together seems like a good idea for a quick and easy fix. I just put then through one by one.

And you can see the finished garland bellow, over an open book. (I love how this looks, I am thinking of putting it as it is on a frame.


But you can use it to decorate so many things, like curtains or around a plain frame like bellow.


I hope you enjoy and will be making some flowers and garlands soon. it is so much fun!
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"Sweet Romance" Layout by Gerry

February 9, 2013, 11:00 pm
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Happy Sunday crafty friends!
Gerry`s here today to share with you my latest layout inspired
by approaching beautiful Valentine`s Day. Yes, I`m still in Love with
my sweetheart :-) and I do celebrate Valentine`s Day :-)
I used different Sizzix dies to create this layout...
{655268} Sizzix Big Shot Machine
{658072} Sizzix Sizzlits Dec. Strip Die - Card Edges, Dec. Accents & Leaves
{658000} Sizzix Sizzlits Dec. Strip Die - Decorative Hearts
{657791} Sizzix Sizzlits Dec. Strip Die - Birds On A Wire
{657906} Sizzix Framelits Dies Set - Frame, Snowflake
{658039} Sizzix Bigz Die - Ornate Plate
{658946} Sizzix Thinlits Die Set - Decorative Border & Heart


To frame our photo I chose the beautiful Decorative Accents from the decorative strip die.
I cut it 4 times and created a frame by adhering all the strips in the shape of a square.
N.B. I adhered the "frame" on a piece of a cardstock to make it stable.

Because I needed the scallop circle of the Ornate Plate I cut carefully out the inside part.

Once the Ornate Plate was ready I glued, in the middle, the circle from the Frame, Snowflake Die Set.

The Decorative Hearts Strip Die was used on my layout as a mask.
I first cut it and then used two different colours ink (pink and yellow) for the masking itself.

Don't you just love the NEW Thinlits Dies? All of them have such gorgeous designs and can be used for various occasions. For my project I used the Decorative Border & Hearts Thinlits dies. I chose the heart from the set and I created my heart embellishment. As a final touch I added Crackle Accent on top.

The two yellow "swirls" I used here are actually leftovers from the frame I created for the photo.
OTHER PRODUCTS I USED:
"Modern Romance" collection from Webster's Pages


Nederlandse vertaling
Goede zondag creatieve vrienden!
Vandaag ga ik je mijn laatste scrapbook pagina laten zien,
geïnspireerd door Valentijnsdag.
Ja, ik ben nog steeds verliefd and ik vier die dag met groot plezier.
Om deze pagina te maken heb ik verschillende Sizzix stansen gebruikt...
{655268} Sizzix Big Shot Machine
{658072} Sizzix Sizzlits Dec. Strip Die - Card Edges, Dec. Accents & Leaves
{658000} Sizzix Sizzlits Dec. Strip Die - Decorative Hearts
{657791} Sizzix Sizzlits Dec. Strip Die - Birds On A Wire
{657906} Sizzix Framelits Dies Set - Frame, Snowflake
{658039} Sizzix Bigz Die - Ornate Plate
{658946} Sizzix Thinlits Die Set - Decorative Border & Heart

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Om de foto in te lijsten heb ik het mooie Decorative Accents stans gebruikt.
Ik heb het 4 keer gestanst en ik heb het in een vierkant vormpje geplakt. 
N.B. Het "lijstje" heb ik op een cardstock geplakt.
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Ik heb voorzichtig de binnenkant uitgeknipt omdat ik de scallop cirkel van de Ornate Plate nodig had.
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Toen de Ornate Plate klaar was heb ik de cirkel van de Frame, Snowflake Die Set in het midden geplakt.
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De Decorative Hearts Strip Die heb ik op mijn pagina als een masker gebruikt.
Eerst heb ik de hartjes rand gestanst en vervolgens heb ik twee kleuren (geel en roze) inkt gebruikt.
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Vindt u de nieuwe Thinlits Dies niet prachtig? Ze hebben allemaal zulke mooie ontwerpen en zijn ze geschikt voor iedere gelegenheid. Voor mijn project heb ik de Decorative Border & Hearts Thinlits gebruikt. Ik heb het hartje van de set gekozen en ik heb mij eigen embellishment gecreëerd. Uiteindelijk heb ik Crackle Accent gebruikt. 
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De twee gele "swirls" zijn overgebleven van het uitgestanste "foto lijstje".
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I hope you enjoyed my project today!
Have a Sizzix day!
Gerry
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Bookmark or Valentine's Day card?

February 11, 2013, 12:32 am
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Since I saw this set of banners by Paula Pascual I thought it would be ideal to make a bookmark, so as soon as I got my hands on it I got down to work.


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The process is very simple: First I folded in half a sheet of pattern paper  and die cut the bigger banner  but without die cutting the fold of the paper.  Then I die cut a couple of the smaller sizes in other pattern papers  and glued one above the other.

As my main ornament I die cut a red heart to symbolize the love of reading and to give it some depth I inked the edges with red distress ink. I placed it  in the middle of the bookmark and I added a false stitching on all layers of paper to frame them and give them more relevance.

And finally stamped a phrase from Ali Edwards on a strip of paper, glued it  over the heart and put a couple of rhinestones to decorate.



You can see how quick and simple is this bookmark made with these dies, or if you prefer, you can also use it as a last minute Valentine's Day card.



Happy Monday!

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Desde que vi este set de banderolas de Paula Pascual pensé que serían ideales para hacer un punto de libro, así que en cuanto los tuve en mis manos me puse manos a la obra.


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El procedimiento es muy sencillo: Primero doblé una hoja de papel decorado por la mitad y la troquelé usando el banner más grande pero sin llegar a troquelar el doblez del papel, de manera que quede como un a tarjeta y después troquelé un par de tamaños más en otros papeles decorados y los pequé unos encima de otros.

Como adorno principal troquelé un corazón rojo para simbolizar el amor por la lectura y para darle un poco de relieve le entinté los bordes con tinta distress roja. Una vez pegado en el centro del punto de libro añadí un falso cosido en todas las capas de papel para enmarcarlas y darles más importancia.

Y ya por último estampé una frase de Ali Edwards en una tira de papel, la pegué encima del corazón y le puse un par de brillantitos para adornarla.

Ya veis que rápido y sencillo es este punto de libro hecho con estos troqueles, o si lo preferís, también se puede utilizar como una tarjeta de San Valentín de última hora.

¡Feliz lunes!


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cool curves - the drunkard's path die

February 11, 2013, 1:00 am
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Hello again and happy Monday!

This week I'm going to show you how to use the drunkard's path dies for super simple curved piecing without tears and wonderfully precise points.

pillow4

I don't know about you but sewing curves is not my favourite thing to do, cutting them using templates and scissors is always imprecise and leads to me making mistakes and ending up with a circle that isn't quite round. Or at least, that was my experience before I got the drunkards path dies for my Big Shot.

My project was turned into a really big cushion for my sofa. It finishes up at 24" square, so you could make a wall hanging, a table topper or a little quilt for a special someone's favourite dolly or teddy bear. 24" is also a nice size for a baby changing mat that you can fold up and pop into your nappy bag, or a little pram quilt too. It's a really practical size, but you could also make this block a number of times and make a quilt. You'll find the curved piecing is really not as tricky as you may have expected and you might just want to carry on piecing those circles!

4 blocks makes a quilt 48" square, 9 blocks in a 3 x 3 setting makes a quilt 72" square, and so on.

You will need;
Big Shot
Dies;
Sizzix Bigz L Die - drunkard's path arch and fan background 657168
Sizzix Bigz L Die - drunkard's path quarter circle 657169
Sizzix Bigz Die - 4" finished square 657609

a selection of fabrics for the squares and arches, a contrasting solid fabric for the quarter circles

Using the drunkard's path quarter circle die cut a total of 12 quarter circles from the solid fabric
Using the drunkard's path arch and fan die cut a total of 12 arches in a mix of printed fabrics
Using the 4" finished square die cut a total of 24 squares in a mix of printed fabrics


1

Fold each of the arches and the quarter circles in half and finger press.

2

Match up the creases, right sides together, of 1 arch and 1 quarter circle as shown in the picture below;

3

Place a pin at the centre point, and then pin each end. You will notice the arch fabric lifts and 'fights' when you try and make it meet the quarter circle's edge. This is normal - it will not lay flat!

4

Pin generously all along the curve, easing the fabric and following the curve. You may find it easiest to place your pins at each centre point of 2 other pins, rather than starting at one end and pinning along. Don't try and smooth it completely flat, it won't work, as long as the point at which you are sewing is flat, you can smooth the rest of the curve as you move along.

5

Take the pinned pieces to your machine and sew a quarter inch seam all the way along the curve, removing the pins as you go.

I actually only use a pin at the centre point and then ease the fabric along. I would recommend you try with pins the first time and see how you get on, and if you don't like it, try again with just a pin at the centre point and either end, and then maybe even try with just a pin in the centre. Different people find different methods work best for them - you just need to have a little practise first and see which way you like best.

Keep your needle in the needle down position as you sew, and keep your eye on the point just ahead of where your needle is. Just as you would if you were walking - look where you're going, rather than down at your feet. If the fabric looks like it's about to pucker, stop (with the needle down), lift your presser foot and wriggle the fabrics around a little. You need to gently ease the fabrics to meet, don't pull or try to sew the seam flat like you would with 2 squares. This step is something best tried rather than explained. A good tip is to try on some scrap fabric first, so you don't mess up your good fabric.

6

When you've sewn all the way to the end your block will look a little like a crown.

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Flip the arch back flat, and gently press, with the seam outwards towards the print fabric of the arch. If you have a pucker or 2 in the seam, you might be able to ease it out as you press, rubbing your fingernail over it. Just don't iron - press press press! If the pucker is particularly bad, just unpick with a seam ripper and try again. It might take you a couple of attempts before you manage it, but this is normal, so don't fret. The first time I sewed curves they were a disaster, I still don't enjoy them all that much but I can sew a nice smooth one (precise cutting thanks to the Big Shot definitely helps!)

8

Repeat with the other 11 blocks.

Arrange the squares and the sewn quarter circle blocks in 6 rows of 6. Play around with the layout until you have a configuration you like the look of.

9

As you sew each row, press the seams to your preferred direction. I pressed mine open, but pressing to the sides is usually recommended in patchwork and quilting as it makes for a stronger seam. If you are pressing to the side, press each even numbered row's seams in one direction (eg; to the left) and each of the odd numbered rows in the opposite direction (eg; to the right) so that the seams butt up against each other nicely and make it easier for you to match the points.

Now comes the difficult part - what do you want to make this into? A cushion, wall hanging, table topper or make more blocks and turn it into a quilt?

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I added wadding and quilted my top (marking my quilting lines with a erasable pen) with a cross hatch design. I then added an envelope style opening and bound just like a quilt for a lovely big squishy cushion.

I hope you enjoyed this week's project and it has inspired you to give curves a try!

See you next week,

Katy






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Love is in the air....

February 12, 2013, 1:00 am
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Hi everybody :o)
Today I have a Valentine tag to show you with some techniques that I have learned from Tim Holtz. 
Love to make tags with Tims techniques and inspirations.


Sizzix Dies used on this tag:
Manila Tag # 12, Grungeboard, Manila Cardstock.
Stamps: Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection
Inks: Archival Ink - Jet Black, Distress Ink Pads - Barn Door, Fired Brick, Peeled Paint, Mowed Lawn, Salty Ocean, Tumbled Glass, Walnut Stain. 
Other: Perfect Pearls Mists - Heirloom Gold, Dabber - Silver and White, Seam Binding Ribbon, Tissue tape, Feathers, Perfect Pearls - Turquoise
 
How to make this tag:
1. Cut out the heart and leaves, distress with Distress ink Pads - Barn Door, Fired Brick, Peeled Paint and Walnut Stain on the edges. 
2. Spray some water over and dry it with using Heat Tool.
3. Spray some Perfect Pearls Mists - Heirloom Gold here and there.
4. Distress the tag with Distress Ink Pads - Salty Ocean, Tumbled Glass, Peeled Paint, Walnut Stain.
5. Spray some water over and dry it with using Heat Tool. 
6. Put some Perfect Pearls - Turquoise on your Craft Sheet and add some water. Swipe the tag over and dry it with using Heat Tool.
7. For more green "grass" I add some Distress Ink - Mowed Lawn. 
8. Cut out the edge with  Sizzix On the Edge - Pennants (657181) 
9. Cut out "Love Struck"  Sizzix Bigz Die - Love Struck (657484) with Grungeboard and distress it with Dabbers and Distress Inks.
10. Stamp "love" text here and there on the tag.



Some close up pictures....




See you next week and thanks for stopping by :o))
Anne Kristine

Heisann :o)
I dag har jeg laget en Valentine tag med teknikker som jeg har lært av  Tim Holtz. 
Jeg elsker å lage tags med teknikker og inspirasjon fra Tim.

Sizzix Dies som er brukt på denne tag:
Manila Tag # 12, Grungeboard, Manila kartong.
Stempler: Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection
Stempelputer: Archival Ink - Jet Black, Distress Ink Pads - Barn Door, Fired Brick, Peeled Paint, Mowed Lawn, Salty Ocean, Tumbled Glass, Walnut Stain. 
Annet: Perfect Pearls Mists - Heirloom Gold, Dabber - Sølv og hvit, Seam Binding bånd, Tissue tape, fjær, Perfect Pearls - Turquoise
 
Hvordan tag'en er laget:
1. Stans ut hjerte og blader, distress disse med Distress ink Pads - Barn Door, Fired Brick, Peeled Paint og Walnut Stain på kantene.
2. Spray litt vann over og tørk det med varmepistol.
3. Spray litt Perfect Pearls Mists - Heirloom Gold her og der.
4. Distress tag'en med Distress Ink Pads - Salty Ocean, Tumbled Glass, Peeled Paint, Walnut Stain.
5. Spray litt vann over og tørk med varmepistol.
6. Legg Perfect Pearls - Turquoise på ditt underlag og tilfør litt vann. Legg tag'en nedi og tørk med varmepistol.
7. For å få mer grønnfarge på gresset distresset jeg med Distress Ink - Mowed Lawn. 
8. Stans ut en bård med  Sizzix On the Edge - Pennants (657181) 
9. Stans ut "Love Struck"  Sizzix Bigz Die - Love Struck (657484) med Grungeboard og distress dette med  Dabbers og Distress Inks.
10. Stemple "love" tekst her og der på tag'en.

Vi ses neste uke og takk for at du stakk innom her.
Anne Kristine
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You make me smile box/ Valentine box

February 12, 2013, 1:00 am
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Hello all Sizzix fan.
Today i will show you a handmade box, using different sorts of beautiful Sizzix dies.
Dies I have used:
655268  Big shot Machine
657214  Mini Labels set
657599  Frame, Damask
656641  Ornamental
688289  Banners
688291  Flowers, Lovely
656931  Paper Rosette    
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Paper:  Graphic45-Little Darlings collection-Precious Poesy-
Cardstock: off white
Stamp: IO Impression Obsession
Ink: Distress ink Vintage Photo, Victorian Velvet
Pearl: Viva pearl pen-Dark Brown-
How to make:
Start by cutting two pieces of cardstock, the first one 17x14 cm and the next one 16,5x 13,5 cm.
Scor 3 cm all around on both pieces of cardstock. Cut 3 cm as shown on the picture, in all four corners. Fold and glue so it will be a box top and box bottom.
Cut four pieces of patterend paper and two pieces of recycled cardboard, use the Sizzix Bigz dies Ornamental Glue one pieces of cardboard and two pieces of patterend paper together, do the same again.Glue it into the top and bottom.
 Just to decorate with the different sorts of shapes and ink the edges.
Your box is now finish
 The next is a Valentine box I used the most romantic paper.You can download 10 free exclusive sizzix designed paper  to use with your handmade cards,scrapbook page, tags, gifts and much more
I hope you like my box and it will inspire you to make one yourself.
See you next Tuesday, have a nice day
Pia 
 
Hej alle Sizzix fan
I dag vil jeg vise jer en hjemmelavet æske, har brugt mange forskellige af de skønne Sizzix dies.
Dies som jeg har brugt:
655268 Big shot Machine
657214  Mini Labels set
657599 Frame, Damask
656641 Ornamental
688289 Banners
688291 Flowers, Lovely
656931 Paper Rosette
Andre materialer:
Papir: Graphic45-Little Darlings collection-Precious Poesy-
karton: off white
Stempler: IO Impression Obsession
Sværte: Distress ink Vintage Photo, Victorian Velvet
Perler: Viva pearl pen-Dark Brown
Fremgangsmåde:
Start med at skære to stykker karton på 17x14 og16,5x13,5 cm, scor 3 cm hele vejen rundt om begge stykker. Klip 3 cm ind i hvert hjørne som vist på billedet. Fold æsken og lim sammen i hjørnerne og du har nu en bund og top til din æske.
Skær 4 stykker mønstret papir og 2 stykker pap med Sizzix Bigz dies Ornamental, lim dem sammen og lim på top og bund.
Så er det bare at pynte æsken med de mange forskellige udskæringer og sværte alle kanter
Din box er nu færdig.
Den anden æske er lavet på samme måde , her har jeg brugt det lækre Valentine papir som du frit kan downloade Jeg håber du har fået inspiration til at lave din egen gavebox. Vi ses næste tirsdag.
Ønsker dig en god dag
Pia
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Create your own tags!

February 12, 2013, 1:00 pm
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Hello everyone!

Today, I would like to show you probably my most favorite BIGZ die of all time! The Tag & Bookplate BIGZ die :) You can do anything with it!



Of course, Sizzix has come with a lot of different tags dies, it's the kind of shape you can use over and over on your crafty projects, scrapbook layouts, mini albums, home decor, invitations, cards and more.

These are also some favorite, as you can vary sizes and shapes easily : 

The Tiny Tabs die


The Tag & Tie die


The Tag #3 die set

Today, let me show you a layout I made for Studio Calico using the The Tag & Bookplate BIGZ die :)
For this layout, you'll need :



Simply cut your tag shapes into a smooth white cardstock and spray mists on top of each tag.


It's as simple as that! :)
I then created a vellum pocket on my layout and embellished it with wood veneers, vellum arrows, stickers and such.


What I really like is that you can use tags anytime, on any kind of projects!


I would love to see your projects used with Sizzix Tags dies! :)
Take care!
céline
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Thinking of You layout

February 13, 2013, 12:00 am
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Hi! 

This week I would like to show you a layout.

Items used:
Big Shot Machine (655268)
Paper Glitz Design - Cashmere Dame
Stickers Glitz Design - Cashmere Dame
Flower-ribbon
Pigment Ink - Pink
Crystals - Pink

As you can see I used many dies to cut elements for this layout. I cut the butterflies and lace.

To make the butterflies more textural I used French Connection Set embossing folder. 

I used stamp from Sizzix Framelits Die Set 6PK w/Stamps - Flora to make the title.


I used Cargo Stencil Number Set to show the age of my daughter.


Have a nice day,

 Daria.


Всем привет!

Сегодня я хочу показать новую страничку, в которой использовала довольно много ножей Сизикс. Я вырезала бордюры и бабочек. Чтобы бабочки были текстурными, я использовала одну из папок для тиснения. После того как сделала рельеф, я прошлась по выпуклостям пигментными чернилами, чтобы еще больше выделить их визуально. 
Я использовала штамп из набора Sizzix Framelits Die Set 6PK w/Stamps - Floral. Мне нравится этот набор тем, что все отштампованные элементы можно вырезать прилагающимися ножами. Но в данном случае я этого не сделала, просто использовала надпись в качестве заголовка.
Так же я вырезала цифру 6 (возраст дочки на момент снимка). 

Материалы:

Big Shot Machine (655268)
Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 11PK - Cargo Stencil Number Set (657841)
Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 2PK - Mini Butterflies Set (657209)
Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Vintage Lace (657481)
Sizzix Texture Trades Embossing Folders 3PK - French Connection Set (657192)
Sizzix Framelits Die Set 6PK w/Stamps - Floral (657776)
Бумага Glitz Design - коллекция Cashmere Dame
Наклейки Glitz Design - коллекция  Cashmere Dame
Цветочная лента
Розовык пигментные чернила
Розовые стразы

Хорошего дня!

Дарья.
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Easy as 1,2,3 (Part 3)

February 13, 2013, 4:20 am
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Here is the third and final part of my tag mini-series featuring the great new embossing number set from Tim Holtz which is just one of great new products coming out of the Sizzix stable. 

The Sizzix products used are:


  • Movers & Shapers Base Die - Tag & Tie by Tim Holtz (658859)
  • Sizzix 'Texture Trades' Embossing Folders - Numbers Set by Tim Holtz (658573)
I also use a variety of Distress Inks, namely, Faded Jeans, Weathered Wood and Dusty Concord as well as Crackle Accents all from Ranger.

Stamp the inks directly onto your craft mat and spritz with water, the mini misters are perfect for this. Die cut a tag from smooth white card and blot, face down onto the inked surface before drying off with a heat tool. Next, choose a suitable rubber stamp and a black permanent ink pad.



Stamp onto the inside of your number 3 folder. stamp onto the negative side and you will find that the number itself is untouched by the stamped image. Place the tag into the folder and pass through your Big Shot. Next, deepen the colours around the edge and use the applicator to add definition to the embossed number.

Spray the tag with a metallic Perfect Pearls mist of your choice and apply the crackle accents over the number 3 Take a length of crinkle ribbon and colour with Distress stains before scrunching and drying with a heat tool.



When the crackle accents has dried add the ribbon and there we have it, easy as 1,2,3!

Here are all 3 tags together, I really enjoyed this little series and I hope you did too
One of the great things about my job is meeting new people and making new friends and of course catching up with old friends. This morning I was informed that I will be representing Sizzix in Porto, Portugal this April at what is always the most wonderful, fun and inspirational event.

 It is organised by my good friend Patricia the' busiest lady in Scrapbooking ' who also finds time to be be mother to three beautiful boys and the newest edition to the family, the lovely Leonor whom I am most eager to meet.

I can't wait to see what all the other great teachers at the event will be up to, I swear I come back with more great ideas than anywhere else I go to. If you want to see what the folks at Tubo are all about why not check out their blog as I do on a regular basis here is a link 





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Happy Valentine's Day !

February 14, 2013, 3:00 am
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Hi everyone!

How lucky I am to post on Valentine’s Day!That will be the first time in three years that my sweetheart and I will be together to celebrate so that’s worth a layout, isn’t it?
If you haven’t created yours yet, you still have time so follow me…

Supply list:

Cardstock: American Crafts
Papers: Kési'Art, Hambly, I Lowe Scrap
Alphabets: Making Memories, American Crafts
Buttons: Autumn Leaves
Ribbon: American Crafts
Embellishments: Studio Calico, Ek Success, Basic Grey
Washi Tape
Stamps: American Crafts, Hero Arts, Art Stamp, 7Gypsies
Ink: Black Versafine, Archival
Mask: The Crafter's Workshop
Glimmer Mist: Sunshine, Marmalade, Candy Corn

Dies Sizzix: 658605 Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 9PK - Doilies, Lovely

Start by spraying two different colors of Glimmer Mist on a white cardstock: mix orange and pink. Corners are sprayed in yellow. Let dry for a few minutes.

While it dries, cut out nice accents with your Big Shot: the circles and heart shapes are just perfect for Valentine’s Day! Use patterned orange paper to cut your shapes. Glue some of the circles with 3D adhesives. Add some buttons here and there as well.

Glue your picture and arrange your handmade embellishments on your cardstock

Add some 3D accents, your title and some stamped patterns (pink & black inks).
As a finishing touch, add some splashes with Indian ink for more contrast.

I’m done with my layout, I hope you liked it!



Have a nice day and above all a fabulous Valentine’s Day!

Karine

Bonjour tout le monde,

Aujourd'hui j'ai la chance de poster le Jour de la St Valentin !!!! Pour la première fois en 3ans mon chéri et moi auront la chance d'être ensemble aujourd'hui, cela méritait bien une page, non ?
Si vous n'avez pas encore fait la votre, il est encore temps ! Suivez-moi...

Liste du matériel utilisé :

Cardstock : American Crafts
Papiers : Kési'Art, Hambly, I Lowe Scrap
Alphabets : Making Memories, American Crafts
Boutons : Autumn Leaves
Ruban : American Crafts
Embellissements : Studio Calico, Ek Success, Basic Grey
Washi Tape
Tampons : American Crafts, Hero Arts, Art Stamp, 7Gypsies
Encre : Versafine noire, Archival
Pochoir : The Crafter's Workshop
Glimmer Mist : Sunshine, Marmalade, Candy Corn

Dies Sizzix: 658605 Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 9PK - Doilies, Lovely

Commencez votre page en vaporisant deux couleurs de Glimmer Mist sur un cardstock blanc, mixez du orange et du rose. Les angles sont vaporisés quant à eux avec du jaune.Laissez sécher quelques minutes à l'air libre.

Pendant ce temps-là, découpez de jolis embellissements tout juste parfaits pour la St Valentin à l'aide de votre Big Shot et de dies ronds et coeurs. Découpez vos formes dans du papier imprimé orange à motifs. Certains ronds seront montés en 3D et complétés par des boutons.

Collez votre photo et agencez vos embellissements faits-main.

Ajoutez quelques décorations en volume, votre titre et des tampons imprimés en rose et noir.

Terminez par quelques éclaboussures à l'encre de chine pour ajouter un peu de contraste.

Et voici ma page est terminée, j'espère qu'elle vous aura plu !

Très bonne journée à vous et surtout bonne St Valentin !

Karine
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