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New Starters!
Yes, that's right.... Starters! One is our fantabulous new Big Shot Starter Kit and and the second the the return of my old sparring partner, the incomparable Debi Potter!
Debi is one of the most talented designers around, I have never known anyone have such an acute sense of colour balance and composition and she instinctively knows how to get the best from die cutting and embossing. It's great to have her back here at Sizzix Central and will certainly keep me on my toes and it's great to have someone to bounce ideas and banter off.
We went to the same school and art college so I've known her for a good few years although, at this point, I'm sure she would like me to point out that I am actually much older than her!
The new Big Shot Starter kit is finally here! not only is it beautiful to behold but it comes with a truly world class collection of goodies comprising a Bigz, two Sizzlits, seven Framelits and an embossing folder. It also comes with an extra long multi purpose platform (Hallelujah!) and a pack of papers, in fact everything you need to get started.
If you just want the machine and/or platform you can get them both separately. In the coming weeks I will showcase some things I have made using the various bits and pieces from the kit but for now I would like to show you a couple of workshop projects which I created, one of which was for our fabulous Finnish Distributor Sinelli who celebrated their 15th anniversary last weekend.
I was lucky enough to fly out to Helsinki to join them. On the Saturday I taught a workshop to 80 of their loyal customers who were all absolutely lovely, the event was really well organised so a big thank you to Arja and her team for all their help and Support. (You would LOVE the main store, it's a real Aladdin's cave for craft stash).
the Main boxes were made from chipboard using a couple of Bigz pro dies and our Big Shot Pro machine and the rest is all starter kit.
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Mini Album
Hi all!Today I would like to show you a mini album, which I created using a lot of different Sizzix dies. I enjoyed to create this album. And I enjoyed to use these cute little things that I cut using Sizzix dies.
Items used:
Big Shot Machine (655268)
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 9PK - Doilies, Lovely (658605)
Sizzix Framelits Die Set 9PK - Tags #2 (658611)
Sizzix Framelits Die Set 8PK w/Stamps - Banners #2 (658696)
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 6PK - For the Record (659108)
Sizzix Framelits Die Set 4PK - Frames, Instant (658608)
Sizzix Originals Die - Circles #4 (657020)
Lily Bee Design Paper and Stickers - Handmade collection
Have a nice day!
Daria.
Всем привет!Сегодня я мини-альбомом, который создала используя много различных наборов ножей. И я получила огромное удовольствие от создания альбомчика, от вырезания всех этих милых штучек, а затем от использования их в альбоме. Давно уже хотела сделать что-то подобное.
Материалы:
Big Shot Machine (655268)
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 9PK - Doilies, Lovely (658605)
Sizzix Framelits Die Set 9PK - Tags #2 (658611)
Sizzix Framelits Die Set 8PK w/Stamps - Banners #2 (658696)
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 6PK - For the Record (659108)
Sizzix Framelits Die Set 4PK - Frames, Instant (658608)
Sizzix Originals Die - Circles #4 (657020)
Бумага, наклейки и вырубки от Lily Bee Design - коллекция Handmade
Всем хорошего настроения!
Дарья. -
Pockets of Fun
Hello!
This week I have been getting to know the new Big Shot Starter Kit...what a really useful set of dies to put with the machine! With a mixture of technologies which include Sizzlits, Framelits and an embossing Folder and also a Bigz die to allow you to not only work with paper but also to cut shapes from pretty much anything that you can cut with scissors from fabric and leather to heavy weight card and chipboard. I really think this collection will cover most bases when it comes to the needs of the majority of crafters.
I have been experimenting with an envelope die to create a mini-book for storing photos or written memories and I have decorated it using the Starter Kit dies and embossing folder. The envelope die that I have used is the Sizzix Movers & Shapers L Die - Pocket Envelope.
The size of this envelope is perfect for this project and the small circles on the die which are designed to create string ties have been used here to add strength to punched holes. As this is a steel rule die I was able to cut out lots of little rings at once in different coloured papers.
As you can see the Big Shot Starter Kit consists of a Bigz die with circles of two sizes, hearts of two sizes and a gorgeous butterfly which is a perfect size for paper and fabric projects. there are two sizzlits in the set one has an intricate butterfly design (which fits perfectly over the solid butterfly shape on the Bigz die), and the other is a selection of flowers and flower centres with a tiny heart.
The Framelits are a gorgeous set of labels, flowers, circles and a heart and the embossing folder is a really simple pattern of latticed dots which could be used for any occasion.
I have used all of the shapes to decorate this mini-book, as you can see they all work extremely well together and I can confidently say these will be the set that I will return to time and time again because of their versatility.
I think that one or more of the elements could be used for any occasion and I plan to set myself the challenge of creating cards for different occasions simply using this set. watch this space! -
Memories book
Hi Everyone.
I hope you all had a great week. Today I will show you the front page to my memories book.
I have used some of the dies from Sizzix Big Shot Starter KitItems used:
Big Shot Starter Kit 658300
Postage Stamp Frame 658572
Sizzix Rectangels 658568
Mini Clock Key 658561
Hanging Sign 656631
Supply list:
Paper: BoBunny,Tim Holtz Collectien, cardstock
Paint: distress Paint- Mustard Seed- Salty Ocean,-Brushed Pewtwr-
Distress Stain-Tumbled Glass-,Forest Moss-
GooseBumps.Shinner texture spray-
Stamp: Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection
Brads
How to do:
Distress the page with distress stain and distress paint and a lot of water.
Stamp using Tim Holtz Collection
Cut a little piece of BoBunny paper , use inside the frame
Die cut using Postage Stamp Frame 658572, Sizzix Rectangels 658568
Die cut using Big Shot Starter Kit 658300
Paint the frame using Distress Paint Silver and spray using Shinner texture spray
Thanks for stopping by, see you next TuesdayPiaHejJeg håber du har haft en god uge. I dag vil jeg vise forsiden til min memories bog hvor jeg har brugt forskellige dies fra Big Shot Starter Kit 658300Dies jeg har brugt::
Big Shot Starter Kit 658300
Postage Stamp Frame 658572
Sizzix Rectangels 658568
Mini Clock Key 658561
Hanging Sign 656631
Andre materialer:
Papir: BoBunny,Tim Holtz Collectien, cardstock
Maling: Distress Paint- Mustard Seed- Salty Ocean,-Brushed Pewtwr-
Distress Stain-Tumbled glass-,Forest Moss-
GooseBumps.Shinner texture spray-
Stempler: Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection
Brads
Fremgangs måde:
Distress siden med distress stain og distress paint og rigtig meget vand.
Stempel med Tim Holtz Collection
Skær et lille stykke BoBunny papir som bruges indeni rammen
Stand die ud ved at bruge Postage Stamp Frame 658572,Sizzix Rectangels 658568
Stands die ud ved at bruge Big Shot Starter Kit 658300
Mal rammen ved at bruge Distress Paint Silver og spray med Shinner texture sprayTak fordi du kiggede forbi, vi ses næste tirsdagPia -
Giftbag with tags
Hi everyone...today I have a giftbag to show you with some tags.
Supply list :
655268 Sizzix Big Shot Machine
658696 Sizzix Framelits Die Set 8PK w/Stamps - Banners #2
656642 Sizzix Movers & Shapers Die - Styled Labels
658572 Sizzix Movers & Shapers Die - Postage Stamp Frame
658568 Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 3PK - Sized Rectangles
658557 Sizzix Bigz Die - Pediments
Papers: Pion Design - Vintage Garden, Paperbag
Stamps - Sizzix, Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection
Inks: Distress ink Pad - Walnut Stain, Picked Raspberry, Archival Ink - Jet Black, StazOn - Jet Black
Other: Feather, Seam Binding ribbon, Sweetheart Blossom, button, 3D foam
How to do:Cut out the top of the paperbag. Die cut Postage Stamp Frame and glue it to the paperbag. Stamp and die cut the banner. Glue it on the front of the paperbag with a feather, Seam Binding ribbon and flower. Die cut Pediments and distress it with Distress ink Pad - Walnut Stain and Picked Raspberry.
Die cut labels and stamp text on the Labels. Glue the Pediments on the topp of Labels.
Wish you a great day!Anne KristineHei alle sammen i dag har jeg en gavepose med tags å vise deg.Produkter:655268 Sizzix Big Shot Machine
658696 Sizzix Framelits Die Set 8PK w/Stamps - Banners #2
656642 Sizzix Movers & Shapers Die - Styled Labels
658572 Sizzix Movers & Shapers Die - Postage Stamp Frame
658568 Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 3PK - Sized Rectangles
658557 Sizzix Bigz Die - Pediments
Mønsterark: Pion Design - Vintage Garden, papirpose
Stempler - Sizzix, Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection
Inks: Distress ink Pad - Walnut Stain, Picked Raspberry, Archival Ink - Jet Black, StazOn - Jet Black
Annet: Fjær, Seam Binding bånd, Sweetheart Blossom, knapp, 3D puter
Beskrivelse:
Klipp av toppen på papirposen så den passer til rammen. Stans ut Postage Stamp Frame og lim det til papirposen. Stempel og stans ut banner. Limes i front sammen med fjær, Seam Binding bånd og blomst. Stans ut Pediments og distress de med Distress ink Pad - Walnut Stain og Picked Raspberry.
Stans ut Labels og stemple tekst på disse. Lim fast Pediments på toppen av Labels.Ønsker deg en fin dag!Anne Kristine -
Starter Kit Series: 4 Hearts Card
Hi everybody! Today is day 2 of my Starter Kit Series and I am showing you how to make a card using the positive and the negative space of the dies.To make this cute card I've challenged myself to use only the things that I had on my table (You know sometimes I like to challenge myself!) so the supply list to make this cute card is very budget friendly :)
Supply list:- 658300 Sizzix Big Shot Starter Kit (Powder Blue & Teal)
- Cardstock and paper scraps
- Distress ink
- Adhesives: Liquid glue, foam squares
- Others: Black gel pen, mini stapler
I have Started by creating a card base with pink cardstock, adhering a piece of pattern paper and inking the edges. Then I have placed the framelits on the card to figure the best way to place them and then I have die cut all the elements and adhered on the card. As you can see I have used also the scrap of paper resulting from die cutting the hearts. That is the negative space and you can use them in many ways and really get the most from your dies and your Big Shot! As a final touch I have made some dash lines with a black gel, I love the look of this simple technique on my projects!
Happy Monday!................................¡Hola a todo el mundo! Hoy es el segundo día de mi Starter Kit Series y os voy a enseñar cómo hacer una tarjeta utilizando el espacio positivo y negativo de los troqueles.Para hacer esta tarjeta tan mona me reté a utilizar solo lo que tenía encima de la mesa en ese momento (¡Ya sabéis que a veces me gusta retarme a mí misma!) así que la lista de materiales es muy pequeña.Materiales:- 658300 Sizzix Big Shot Starter Kit (Powder Blue & Teal)
- Restos de papeles y cartulinas
- Tinta distress
- Adhesivos: Adhesivo líquido y foam adhesivo
- Otros: Rotulador negro, grapadora
He empezado creando una base de tarjeta con cartulina rosa, pegando un trozo de papel decorado y entintando los bordes. Después he situado los framelits en la tarjeta para ver la manera en que más me gustaban, he troquelado todos los elementos y los he pegado en la tarjeta. Como podéis ver he utilizado el resto de papel donde he troquelado los corazones. Eso es el espacio negativo y lo podéis usar de muchas maneras diferentes para aprovechar bien vuestros troqueles y la Big Shot. Como toque final un poco de falso cosido no podía faltar :)
¡Feliz lunes! -
a spanner in the works
This weekend I was down in London teaching, which meant I had a few hours on the train to do some hand stitching.
You've seen the grandmother's flower garden blocks I've been slowly working on using the 1" and the 1.25" hexagon dies, haven't you?
I've been stitching the sashing hexagons on as I've been going - the black ones - to make things easier when I finish all the blocks and sew them together into a quilt top.
I was so pleased that I got this one finished.
Until I realised I'd sewn black hexagons all the way around and not left the other sides free to sew them all together. (This is the moment when my face was hit by my palm and I might have muttered some not so fragrant words).
They still all fit together, but now I'll have to plan where this one goes a little better when I sew the top together. It'll have to sit on the edge, or be the starting block. Or I could unpick those extra hexagons, of course...but unpicking is never fun, is it?
Sewing things in the wrong order, or the wrong bits together is always my downfall and most common mistake. What is your most common mistake? Make me feel less of a fool and share your hiccups with me! -
Frames, flowers and leaves
Hello!Here is a new layout made by me. I hope you like it.Sizzix makes some wonderful frame dies and I have used two on top of each other for this page.
You can see both frames here. I have stamped the background.
The leaves are from the Card Edges die. I have cut it to pieces to fit the flowers.
And the butterfly is from the new starter kit.
Products used:
657413 Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die – Vintage Lace Edging
Have a wonderful week! See you next Sunday!
Camilla
***********************************Hej!Här kommer en ny layout från mig. Jag hoppas att du gillar den.Sizzix gör verkligen fina ramdies och jag har använt två uppe på varandra på denna layout.Du kan se båda två på den första närbilden.Jag har stämplat på bakgrundspappret.Bladen är från Card Edges die. Jag har klippt den i bitar för att få bladen att passa till blommorna.Och fjärilen är från det nya Starter kit.Products used:657413 Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die – Vintage Lace Edging
Ha en fantastisk vecka! Vi ses nästa söndag!
Camilla -
Stamped Styled Label Cards
Hi everyone! My name is Rachel Greig, I'm the owner and designer at Darkroom Door, a rubber stamp company based in Australia. I'm so excited to be joining the Sizzix blog to share ideas on how Sizzix dies and embossing folders can be combined with Darkroom Door rubber stamps and paper products!
One of my favourite dies is Styled Labels 656642. There's two different labels on this die, both perfect size for card making! Many of Darkroom Door's quote stamps fit perfectly into this die, so naturally I tend to use this one a lot. Today I have two cards to share showing how I stamp quotes onto the die...
Instructions:
1. Stamp 'Splatter Background DDBS009' onto folded blue card using Archival Sepia ink pad. Sponge around the edges of the card using the Sepia ink pad with an ink blending tool.
2. Cut the Styled Label from grungeboard. Stamp the quote from 'Artist DDRS027' stamp set onto the label using Archival Jet Black ink pad. Sponge around the edges of the grungeboard using Walnut Stain Distress Ink.
3. Pierce a hole at the top and bottom of the label using an awl and insert two decorative brads.
4. Adhere grungeboard to front of card using foam adhesive to complete!
Here's a second card using the same die:
Instructions:
1. Stamp 'Mesh Background DDBS016' onto folded cream card using Archival Sepia ink pad. Lightly sponge around the edges of the card using the same ink with an ink blending tool.
2. Tear a strip of kraft glassine paper and sew onto the bottom of the card using a zig zag stitch on your sewing machine. Crumple up the edges of the paper to give it more texture.
3. Trim an image from the 'Wilderness Montage DDMN006' and ink around the edges with Archival Sepia ink. Adhere to left side of card as shown.
4. Cut the Styled Label from grungeboard. Stamp quote from 'Vintage Automobiles DDRS033' stamp set onto the label using Archival Sepia ink pad. Sponge the edges of the grungeboard lightly with Sepia ink using an ink blending tool.
5. Pierce a hole at the left and right sides of the label using an awl and insert two decorative brads.
6. Adhere grungeboard to the card using foam adhesive to complete!
Hope you've enjoyed these cards and ideas!
I'll look forward to sharing more ideas with you soon.
Thanks for stopping by!
Rachel -
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
