You will need
- Sizzix Big Shot Machine (660200)
- Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 20PK - Christmas shadow Box (663611)
- Sizzix Making Essential - Cardstock 10 Neautral Colours, 60 Sheets (663780)
- Stamps or printed sentiments
That's one of the smallest product lists I have ever typed! The reason is, I wanted to keep this blog to just the die-set and the neutral card pack... no inks, no fancy techniques, nowhere to hide!
You may be curious as to my choice of title? I believe that this is one of the most versatile die sets we have produced in a long while, even if only using the foliage there is lots of creative millage. I've made a few cards to give you an idea of the variety you can achieve but I'm only really scratching the surface here!
For the first card I used the tree arch die to cut an aperture in the face of a deep blue base card. Next I die-cut some separate trees.
After mounting the trees to the rear of the aperture I die-cut the bunny and some assorted stars. I cut a rectangle of deep blue card and attached it to the inside of the base card using adhesive foam pads to create a sense of depth.
After attaching the die-cut shapes I decorated the centre of each star with a tiny adhesive pearl. next I printed the sentiment onto ivory card which I tore into a strip and wrapped around the face of the base card.
For the second card I used both of the arched dies together to create the background which I mounted onto my pre-printed base card . Next I die cut a couple of trees and trimmed them to size prior to mounting over the background before die-cutting my bunny, fawn, dove and stars.
A few 3-D foam pads and we're in business!
Another using some of the various elements, most notably the tree and starburst.
To decorate the tree I attached and layered some of the foliage die-cuts to the main tree and die-cut a circle of pale grey for the moon.
Speaking of foliage...
Here is an example using all of the elements which I made a while ago, there is a bit too much going on for my tastes but it is very effective!
This set truly is 'the gift that keeps on giving' and if you were to invest in this set I'm sure you would bring it out year after year (and not just at Christmas!)
Thanks for stopping by, see you again soon
Many thanks for your wonderful inspiration for this five-set I love all the cards they are beautiful, I have just ordered the set can't wait to use it.
Thelma