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Big Shot Starter Kit in action - greeting card
Hi, it is my turn to provide you some inspiration how to use Sizzix products in your craft life! Today I've got for you something not very usual for me - a card! I was very excited about something totally new I could use to create - New Big Shot Starter Kit which contains not only the beautiful teal Big Shot Machine abut also a very nice set of dies I used to create a small greeting card you can see below:
Here is the supply list for this project:
- Big Shot Starter Kit
- 7 Dots Studio: "Love is All Around" and "Queen's Heart" Collection
- Prima: Canvas Resist Flowers, Crystals Swirls, "Romantique" Collection
- Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L - 3D foam Squares
- Tea Spray, Pink Spray
- Ranger: Distress Ink - Walnut Stain, Glossy Accents
- Doilies, craft glue, staples, card base, old stamp
All the cut -outs here - both butterflies and little labels are part of the Big Shot Starter Kit.
I hope you like the card - see you soon - I will have some more class photos for you... this time from sunny Brasil!
xoxoxo
Finn
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Classes with Sizzix - Space, Media Dimension in the Netherlands!
Hi, I hope you had a great creative week!
I'm back with more class inspiration from classes I had in the Netherlands last week. As I said before, I was teaching 2 Sizzix including classes - and the second of them was "Space, Media, Dimension" - paper layout based on using lots of negative space, little pieces of paper and a lot of cut outs! Just have a look at the photos of my super creative students and all the great time we had!
Here is the sample I've made during this class - as you can see I used many Sizzix dies to create multi-layered composition of my project!
Here are the dies I used:
- 658506 - Sizzix Sizzlits Die - Vintage Doily
- 657826 - Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Washer Border
- 657996 - Sizzix Sizzlits Die - Card, Scallop Circle Insert
- 658001 - Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Interlocking Circles
And the final layout:I hope you got inspired - using die-cuts is fun and easy, and I'm sure you will easily find something that will work with your favorite style!
Soon I'm heading to Brasil, and I hope to share with you some more photos from my crafty adventures!
Hugs
Finn -
Grungy compositions with Sizzix dies - classes by Finnabair
Hi it is me again!
I'm a bit later this week as I was very busy teaching classes in the Netherlands, in beautiful Sprang-Capelle where I met not only wonderful frendly women from De Scrapheap shop but a large group of wonderful, talented warm hearted students!
During this event I had the pleasure to use Sizzix products during 2 classes... and here I am today with a mini-photo relation from one of them "Steampunk Love". During this clas we were building, heavy, grungy clusters of embellishments on the base of 2 Tim Holtz Dies: 656639 - Sizzix Bigz Die - Elegant Flourishes and 658571 - Sizzix Movers & Shapers Die - Pocket Watch Frame. So, here we go!
And here we are, both class groups presenting our finished project. We surely had a lot of creative fun! Thank you so much, my dear students :)
Finally - here is one of the projects I made with the students - "Steampunk Love" layout!
Can you see where are the cut outs used? They are well hidden - but they helped me a lot with building my composition!
I'll be back very soon with next Sizzix projects - stay tuned!
hugs
Finn -
Muted colors, inspiring die-cuts... a bit moody today!
Hi again Sizzix fans!
I can't stop being amazed how easy it is to create a layout using Sizzix dies to make some main parts of the composition! If you have your background done and papers chosen - and a have a look on your dies - you will always come with plenty of ideas! I got inspired by very subtle,muted color palette of 7 Dots Studio Papers (Queen's Heart Collection) and 2 lovely Sizzlits Dies from Scrappy Cat collection: Vintage Doily and Flower - Bloom with Leaves.
I wouldn't be myself if I didn't try something a bit different. This time instead of creating a sweet, pretty flower as suggested on die packaging (Bloom with Leaves) I used the cut out element as it was... somehow it reminded me a fern leaf and was a perfect balance for the Vintage Doilies I used on the same layout.
What is more, I kept a part of the cut out leftover and used in the composition too... I love the effect - how cool is this?
After adding 2-3 pieces of paper, some splashes of paint, stamping and a bit of embellishments my "Hard Day" layout was ready!
Here is the list of the supplies I used:
- 658506 - Sizzix Sizzlits Die - Vintage Doily
- 658501 - Sizzix Sizzlits Die - Flower, Bloom w/Leaves 3-D
- 7 Dots Studio - Queen's Heart Collection
- 7 Gypsies - numeral stamps
- Prima - background stamp, crystals
- Tim Holtz - Tissue tape
- Ranger - Jet Black Archival Ink
- Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist
I wish you all a great, creative week! See you soon!
xoxox
Finn
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Freestyle Journaling with Sizzix!
Hi again!
I've got a serious hoarding problem when it comes to my paper leftovers, especially - pretty papers and Sizzix cut-outs I have left from previous projects. I simply can't get rid of them!
What can I do with them then, except of putting them in a safe place for "later"? I use them for my journal pages - they are perfect add -ons to the background, beautiful details hidden in between the layers! Here are 2 pages of my journal - I used great Paula Pascual butterflies and some Movers and Shapers from Tim Holtz to create them!
The whole idea of the pages in these journal are some paper leftovers for the texture, some gesso, colorful sprays, pencil and black pen... but just look - these cute butterflies are really a perfect embellishing element!
And don't forget about a bit of stamping with Movers and Shapers too - Tim Holtz Numbers together with Jet Black Archival ink worked just perfectly!
Finally - here is a full list of products for you:
- 658290 - Sizzix Framelits Die Set 5PK w/Stamps - Butterflies #4
- 657841 - Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 11PK - Cargo Stencil Number Set
- 657209 - Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 2PK - Mini Butterflies Set
- Prima Marketing - Epoxy Stickers - Sunrise-Sunset Collection
- Prima Marketing - Sunrise-Sunset Collection - 6x6 checked stencil, checked stamp
- Ranger Archival Ink - Jet Black, Glossy Accents
- Dylussions - Stencil by Dyan Reaveley
- Luminarte - Primary Elements Pigments
- other: thread, pencil, black pen, masking tape, gesso
I wish you a ll a great, creative week!
See you soon!
Finn -
Scrapping and Stamping with Tim Holtz dies :)
Hi friends! How was your week? My was busy as always! I can't believe how many things can happen in one time:) Luckily - I've got my escape - my projects... I can take a deeper breath and just forget about everything:)
Here is the project I've made thinking about how to use Sizzix cut outs in a bit different way... And this time it is not only stamping with Movers and Shapers, but also using the Tim Holtz Envelope as a layer in my layout...why not?
Here is what I used for this layout:
- 657843 - Sizzix Movers & Shapers L Die - Pocket Envelope
- 657212 - Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 2PK - Mini Hearts Set
- 7 Dots Studio - Love is in the Air Collection - patterned papers
- Prima Marketing - Sunrise-Sunset collection - zipper flower, papers.
- Prima Marketing - Mechanicals - metal embellishments
- Prima Marketing - resist canvas flowwers, paper flowers, gems, stamps.
- Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L - 3D foam squares, EZ Runner
- Luminarte - Primary Elements Pigments - paint
- Ranger - Archival Ink - Jet Black
- gesso, masking tape
- some thread, sewing machine, pins, staples etc.
And here is a bot more about how I constructed this page. The Pocket Envelope die was a great base to build dimension under the photo - i just folded and glued the wings...
and I used Movers and Shapers - hearts - not only for cutting out some paper elements but also for stamping on the page. Archival Ink works great for that, but remember to clean the foams quickly!
After adding more layers, embellishments and some finishing touches - the project was ready. I had great fun with experimenting :)
I wish you all a great week - see you soon!
Finn -
Fast and easy: Spring pocket envelope
Hi again! Spring is not very willing to come here, to Poland. What can we do then to invite it into our country? How about fast, easy to do and optimistic project?
To complete this green, flowery envelope you don't need more than 30 minutes. All you need to have are some Sizzix dies (including Tim Holtz Sizzix Movers & Shapers L Die - Pocket Envelope), Big Shot machine, some Distress Inks, Embossing folder and embellishments!
Here is the full product list:
- 657843 - Sizzix Movers & Shapers L Die - Pocket Envelope
- 657846 - Sizzix Texture Fades Embossing Folders 2PK - Bubble & Honeycomb Set
- 658290 - Sizzix Framelits Die Set 5PK w/Stamps - Butterflies #4
- Ranger: Distress Ink: Salty Ocean, Stormy Sky, Pine Needles. Perfect Pearls - Whiten Opal.
- 7 Dots Studio - "Love is in the Air" collection papers
- Prima Marketing: Mechanicals - Roman Numerals, paper roses, buttons, Junkyard Findings
- other: pearl flower, thread.
First you need to cut out the envelope shape and emboss it using one of the Sizzix Embossing Folders. Next step is gluing everything together and inking the paper envelope with Distress Inks in chosen colors.
Later we need to do some simple embellishing: I cut out and inked some paper butterflies and prepared a selection of little Prima roses, a button and metal embellishments by Ingvild Bolme. All the composition was build on a bundle of white thread which adds a bit of interesting texture.
Finally I added a bit of twine to close the pocket envelope and a bit of Ranger Perfect Pearls in the desired places and the project was ready!
I hope you will have a great, creative week. See you soon!
Finn -
With a deeper breath... - with Sizzlits!
Hi,it's me. I'm happy to be back here on the blog after the long journey to Australia and New Zealand! It was great experience, amazing adventure... but I'm glad to be home, I missed my own desk so much :) !
Today I want to inspire you a bit with lighter, dimensional layout based on a selection of different Sizzix Dies - Sizzlits and Sizzlits Decorative Strips. The whole layout is build on many layers of papers, tags and die-cut elements - i love this light, fresh look!
Sizzix product used:
- 657998 - Sizzix Sizzlits Die Set 3PK - Decorative Accent & Flower Wreath Set
- 657995 - Sizzix Sizzlits Die - Card, Ribbon Insert
- 658001 - Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Interlocking Circles
- 657177 - Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Mini Paper Rosettes (2 Sizes)
Others:
- 7 Dots Studio - Domestic Goddess Collection papers
- Prima Marketing - Mechanicals - embellishments and wooden elements from Sunrise Sunset Collection
- Luminarte - Primary Elements Pigments and Silks Acrylic Paint
- Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L - 3D foam squares
Ribbon Insert die-cut has been cut into 2 pieces and layered together from papers from 7 Dots Studio "Domestic Goddess" collection. In between the layers I added some torn cut-outs made with Interlocking Circles Decorative Strip.
Under the photo you can find element cut out with Decorative Accent and Flower Wreath Set, and finally, on the top of the composition I used 2 rosettes by Tim Holtz - perfect add on to any kind of scrapbooking page.
Sizzix die-cuts give us the chance to create lower-budget, dimensional projects with many interesting, intricate elements which can be a great competition to more traditional embellishments. Possibilities are endless!
See you next week - and happy crafting!
Finn -
Creative fun with Sizzlits Decorative Strips
Hi everybody!
As you read this post i'm probably somewhere in Australia, teaching classes during my first ever Australian and New Zealand tour.
Sizzix dies can be great source of inspiration, useful for all kinds of mixed-media projects, different styles of creating. I love using them as little bits of texture in the composition as well as keeping the leftover and using as such mask or stencil.
The project below, from "Splash"class is the example of using such techniques.
Here are the details of the project - take a note on using the Tim Holtz Sizzlits Decorative Strips used both for masking and layering:
Sending warmest hugs from hot, sunny Australia! Xoxo Finn
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Texture, lyers and whites - layout
Hi,it's great to see you again!
From time to time it is good to have some white space on your project - to give some air, some space to "breathe", balance to the composition... but what can ve do to make the white space less boring, less plain? How about some gesso and a home made, Sizzix die-based stencil technique? This is what I did to the project below:
In the background you can see white alphabet pattern, done with gesso applied through the leftover from cutting one of Tim Holtz alphabets. It gives just a bit of thecture, delicant element to the composition. More visible are elements gathered close to the photo - paper rosettes and a picture wheel, which is layered directly under the photo.
Here are the dies numbers:
- 658558Sizzix Bigz Die - Picture Wheel
- 657177Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Mini Paper Rosettes (2 Sizes)
Having these elements on the project you don't that many embellishments anymore = no flowers, no lace is needed!
I finished the project just with paper, epoxy stickers, wood elements and metal breads and establishments - Mechanicals (all from Prima). Free hand pencil doodling going perfectly with the pattern on papers and some thread give the project modern, artistic look.
I hope you found some inspiration - Sizzix provides so many elements to choose from that embellishments on your projects can be really reduced to minimum... the imagination is the limit!
xoxox
Finn
