CHA Summer 2010 New Releases
Directly from our own design team, 14 new Sizzix Artist Studio Bigz Dies deliver hip and trendy fun with a vintage feel for added inspiration, these will be available to deliver to European Retailers & Wholesalers this month.
Laying the groundwork for more unforgettable designs for the future, Sizzix made headlines at CHA Summer with its first-ever autumn releases from BasicGrey. The first launch of Christmas-themed products in the Eskimo Kisses collection includes festive Sizzlits (small and medium), cool Embosslits (small) and ho-ho-ho-so Bigz Dies, as well as snow embossing like Textured Impressions Embossing Folders – all for Sizzix hand-operated die-cutting machines.
Continuing his hot grunge-inspired collection, Tim Holtz, innovative designer and popular star of the craft industry, continues to alter the crafting world with more products for Sizzix to be released in Autumn, which include his brand new motorized Vagabond shape-cutter and expanded Alterations line. The Vagabond machine will be released in Europe at Stitches 2011.
Resembling a well-travelled, vintage suitcase on the outside, the Vagabond easily opens up to reveal a small but powerful machine that screams Tim Holtz from the start. On closer examination, the Vagabond Machine impresses for its ability to easily cut many different materials and thicknesses … or as Tim sums it up nicely, "Can you think of anything better to bring on your creative journey?"
Adding to his previous breakout Alterations product line for Sizzix are more On the Edge Dies with unmistakable vintage appeal to create designer edges for cards, scrapbook pages, mini books and more.
Tim's Autumn, Halloween and Christmas releases include eclectic fonts for Decorative Strip Alphabet Dies, as well as more oversized Bigz Dies and multiple Movers & Shapers Magnetic Dies (for use with Movers & Shapers Base Dies).
Rounding off the Tim Holtz releases are two-pack sets of Texture Fades Embossing Folders, which easily emboss so that select areas of the image appear perfectly faded and distressed.
It's also a great time to be a Big Shot Pro Machine. A brand new product line – ScoreBoards Pro Dies – awaits a much-anticipated release for its exclusive use with the Big Shot Pro. Now crafters can quickly cut and score oversized designs in just one easy step. New Bigz Pro Dies also gear up for their debut, while Movers & Shapers Pro Dies return to the retail scene with a proven product selection.
'Tis the season for holiday-themed Originals, Bigz and Bigz XL Dies. Compatible with our bigger machines, these dazzling new dies deliver the season's joy with many embellishing opportunities.
Who wrote the book on creativity? Sizzix Mini Albums are all about decorating life with a singular focus on any subject or occasion. Just one look at these Bigz XL Dies and you’ll quickly discover the difference from any other ordinary mini album.
Compatible with the Texture Boutique Machine and bigger Sizzix roller machines, Textured Impressions Embossing Folders come not only in the form of Halloween & Christmas releases, but for Valentine's Day as well. For small, medium, border or large impressions, Textured Impressions offer our deepest and boldest embossing experience yet.
Valentine's by Stephanie Ackerman with Karen Burniston & Eileen Hull are all lovely, all the time with new Sizzlits 3-Die Sets, Bigz, Bigz XL and ScoreBoards XL dies to uniquely celebrate life and love.
Eclips developments
The eclips Electronic Shape-Cutting Machine undergoes its first exciting update thanks to a FREE software download for existing users this autumn at Sizzix.co.uk. Some of the more notable enhancements include:
Scoring: Allows eclips designs to be cut with easy scoring lines for simple folds when using the Albums, Bags & Boxes and Cards & Envelopes cartridges.
Drawing with any pen: With the additional purchase of the eclips Pen Holder, crafters can use virtually any felt tip or ballpoint pen in their eclips Machine to draw a shape. The Pen Holder also accommodates glue pens for drawing shapes in glue, allowing crafters to sprinkle on glitter for a truly dazzling look.
Rotate Designs: Rotates shapes for optimal placement on the material to be cut. Changes in orientation can be made in increments of 1 degree all the way to 360 degrees. This feature dramatically saves paper.
Double Cut: In case the shape wasn’t cut all the way through, the eclips will pass the blade over the cut lines again and re-cut the area to ensure easy removal of the shape.
Adjust Height or Width: Customises the height or width of a design. Especially useful for cutting phrases or images that demand proportionate precision.
Print2Cut: With the purchase of additional software, crafters can use their home computer and printer to design and print any eclips shape and then load it into the eclips Machine for easy laser locating, positioning and cutting.
In addition, ten more cartridges (sold separately) for the eclips Machine will start shipping to retailers this fall. With new cartridges designed by such prominent industry names as Scrappy Cat, Dena Designs and BasicGrey, crafters will be treated to a diverse offering of cutting-edge choices sure to fire up their creative arsenal.
"Once again, Sizzix offers something for everyone," said Denzil Quick, director of marketing for Sizzix. "The diversity of our releases ensures that you will remain happily engaged in one of the highest forms of self expression."
Tim Holtz Movers & Shapers Information
All Movers & Shapers Base Dies are designed to work with Movers & Shapers Magnetic Dies to cut a window within a shape. However, when Movers & Shapers Base Dies are used without Magnetic Dies, special Magnetic Ejection Foam is needed to eject the die-cut shape. One piece of Magnetic Ejection Foam works on all Movers & Shapers Dies, no matter the design.
This special Magnetic Ejection Foam will be available soon from Sizzix free of charge to owners of Movers & Shapers Dies. To get yours, please contact Customer Services.
Shipping Charge Change
As of 1st February 2010 the UK shipping charges for orders placed on Sizzix.co.uk are as follows: -
£6.95 on orders under £75.00
FREE on orders of £75.00 or more!
The shipping charges for orders to the rest of Europe is unchanged. These shipping charges are under constant review and are subject to change.
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