A little Kitten frame

Hi everybody! Elena here. 

Today I want to share with you a home decor idea you can make with the beautiful Playful Kitten die by Deby Potter.

Supply list:

• 660200 Sizzix Big Shot machine
• 660870 Sizzix Thinlits Die - Playful Kitten
• Watercolor paper
• Black card
• Pattern paper
• Distress Inks
• Distress Markers
• Foam squares

Normally I like to die cut this type of dies out of different colors of card, but in this case I have tried to color the design with Distress markers. I like how fresh it turned out, with this watercolor effect you can achieve with these markers.

After coloring it I have matted the design with black card and some colorful pattern papers and I have framed it all together. It is a perfect home decor piece for a child's room or in a young kitten lover's home.

I hope you like it!

Elena

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¡Hola a todos!

Hoy os enseño un cuadrito para decorar la casa hecha con uno de los estupendos troqueles de Deby Potter.

Normalmente me gusta troquelar este tipo de troqueles con cartulinas de diferentes colores e ir montando el diseño, pero en esta ocasión he preferido troquelarlo con papel de acuarela y darle color con rotuladores Distress. Me encanta el efecto desenfadado que se consigue, casi como una acuarela, tan de moda estos días.

Después de darle color, le he puesto una cartulina negra detrás y unos cuantos papeles decorados bastante divertidos. El resultado es una pieza de decoración perfecta para la habitación de un niño o en una casa de algún amante de los gatos joven.

¡Espero que os guste!

Elena

Bows and boxes

I love bows for cards and gift giving! That is why I thought it would be great to have a set that had a both a box and a bow, the Fancy Lid!

I have used only a set of dies for this the Sizzix Thinlits Plus Die Set 13PK - Box w/Fancy Lid 660841. And the good news is that even though is a Plus die, all the elements will fit through the regular Big Shot.

This is the assembled box with the quadruple bow on top!

To make the box couldn't be simpler, die cut, fold the scored lines and glue the bottom tabs. For the cover, simply die cut, fold and attach the taps.

The bow has a few options:

And probably more!

To assemble the bows, simply die cut, fold to create two loops and glue them to the centre.

Then glue them to the die cut base. 

Finally add one of the centres, either the dot or the band.

To create the quadruple bow, die cut all the elements. Assemble the loops, and then layer them one at at time.

Finally, simply attach to the assemble box.

I hope you like this project!

Paula

How to embellish a take away box for Christmas

Hello Sizzix Friends,
Silvia here!

The new Winter Wonderland dies are so amazing.
Have you already try them?!

Today another project using them.
I show you how to embellish a kraft cheap take away box using the Loving Bear die, so lovely!

You need:
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK - Loving Bear (660880)
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 9PK - Layering Frames (660476)
Double-sided sticky foam pads
Double-sided sticky tape
Cardstocks


Take a patterned rectangle or die cut a cardstock with a rectangle die.
Die cut the frame of Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK - Loving Bear (660880) using a white cardstock first (to get the frame) and a patterned cardstock after (to get the oval).
Die cut the bear using Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK - Loving Bear (660880) and a kraft cardstock.
Die cut a Christmas quote using a frame die from Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 9PK - Layering Frames (660476).

Paste the white frame and the polka dots oval on the rectangle using some pieces of double-sided sticky tape.
Paste the bear on the oval using three sticky pads.
Paste the Christmas quote above the bear using sticky pads as well.

Our Christmas decoration is done.
Now you are able to stick it on the take away box fixing some sticky pads on the rectangle back.

If you like you can had some ribbon or twine.
This box will be perfect to fill with sweet treats and give to friends and family.
I can't wait to be in December!

Enjoy your sunday!
Silvia

 

*Per i lettori italiani*

 

Buongiorno amici creativi,
Sono Silvia!


Le nuove fustelle della linea Winter Wonderland sono fantastiche.
Le avete provate?

Oggi un nuovo progetto usando proprio loro.
Vi mostro come decorare una scatola da take away usando la fustella Loving Bear, è stupenda!!

Ho usato:
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK - Loving Bear (660880)
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 9PK - Layering Frames (660476)
Cuscinetti biadesivi
Nastro biadesivo
Cartoncini assortiti

Prendete un piccolo rettangolo oppure fustellatelo voi usando una fustella delle dimensioni adatte.
Fustellate, usando la fustella a cornice del Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK - Loving Bear (660880) prima un cartoncino bianco (per ottenere la cornice in sé) e poi un catoncino a fantasia per ottenere l'ovale.
Fustellate l'orso Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK - Loving Bear (660880) usando un cartoncino kraft.
Fustellate una frase di Natale usando una delle fustelle a cornice del Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 9PK - Layering Frames (660476).

Attaccate la cornice bianca e l'ovale a pois sul rettangolo tartan usando alcuni pezzi di nastro biadesivo.
Incollate l'orso al centro della cornice usando tre cuscinetti biadesivi.
Incollate la frase di Natale sopra all'orso usando ancora i cuscinetti biadesivi.

La nostra decorazione di Natale è fatta.
Non ci resta che applicarla sopra alla scatola e per farlo vi basterà posizionare sul retro del rettangolo alcuni cuscinetti biadesivi.

Se preferite potete aggiungere un fiocco, un nastro o dello spago.
Questa scatola è perfetta per essere riempita di dolcetti e regalata agli amici.
Non vedo l'ora sia Dicembre, si vede?!

Buona domenica!
Silvia



 

Decorating A Planner

I am a bit of a planner nerd at heart and often find new planners to add to my collection. I recently received a spiral bound 'Life Planner' which was fairly blank on the front and back covers, with the exception of some gold lettering.

So I decided it needed the Sizzix treatment and made some pretty planner decorations for the cover!

The planner cover is made from a nice cardboard so it was easy to stick decorations to it with some PVA glue. I used a gold and peach colour theme and used some of the cut out shapes to decorate with too.

Items used include:

Sizzix Big Shot Plus Machine

Sizzix Bigz Die - Tribal Hearts

Scrapbooking Papers

PVA Glue

A quick and easy DIY to make the planner look a lot prettier. Customising a planner is a great way to put your own style on it too!

Happy planning!

Claire

"Carefree Holidays" Layout by gerry van gent

Happy Sunday Sizzix friends!

Hope you are all well and enjoying the weekend with your loved ones. 

For my post today I prepared a layout where I am combining

fussy cut flowers with gorgeous Sizzix dies.

660515 Sizzix Big Shot Plus Starter Kit

660159 Sizzix Paper Punch Large Butterfly

660500 Sizzix Thinlits Die Set Intricate Tribal Florals

660220 Sizzix Thinlits Die Set Mixed Media

659573 Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die Spring Greenery

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Two of the butterflies have 4 layers of punched butterflies.

Instead of masking I used one of the Mixed Media dies to decorate the background.

I simply die cut it 4 times and adhered pieces behind the photos.

One small piece was used in the middle of the stamped circle.

OTHER PRODUCTS I USED:

Graphic 45 pattern papers

KaiserCraft pattern papers

The Scrapbook Diaries clear stamps

Glitz Design Giant rhinestone 

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Thank you for visiting us today!

Have a creative Sunday!

Gerry 

Birthday Card

Hello there,

I hope you enjoy your weekend. Today I want to inspire you with the flowers Daisies from SIZZIX on a birthday card.

I think flower Dies you can never have enough. This one is so wonderful filigree.

I put it together with a brad or a eyelet. Both is really nice.

For this card I had used my Big Shot Plus, and the SIZZIX BigZ Flower, Daisies # 654981.

 I put few leaves in the background and punched one of the branches out of vellum.

The sentiment is in german language. 'Viel Glück' means ' Good Luck'.

I hope you will like it.

Have a lovely weekend!

Annika

You make me happy with watercolors

Hey everyone,

today I have a card for you that I made with a lot of watercolors. I can´t get enough of my watercolors. I´m a graphic designer and part of my studies were illustration. And my personal favorite medium to create illustrations was watercolor. You see, every last word in my sentences is "watercolor". :D So, just have a look at my card. I really hope you like it.

Most of my projects including a lot of pink, but for this card I tried a little bit of more blue to get an other feeling for it. I love how it turned out with the pop of purple. Can you see it?

Here is my list of supplies I used:
Sizzix Big Shot Plus Starter Kit (White & Gray) #660515
Sizzix Accessory - Standard Magnetic Platform for Wafer-Thin Dies #656499
Sizzix Accessory - Cutting Pads, Standard, 1 Pair (Mint) #660522
Sizzix Thinlits Die - Happy Birds #660497
White Cardstock, Sequins, Watercolors and a Brush

Thank you for stopping by and have a nice weekend. :) xo Julia

Metal foil flower on a box....

Hello there...

i love this cute box, that comes with the BigShot Plus Starter kit.
It is so cute and perfect for small gifts...

This time i decided to decorate the box with hearts and a metal foil flower.
I bought this foil a few years agobut i never did anything with it...

But it so perfect if you want to make flowers.
It is so easy to form.

For the flower i took Sizzix Bigz Die - Flower Layers & Leaf #2 and the
cute hearts were made with Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Candy Hearts

Have a great weekende, Stephanie


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Hallo ihr Lieben...

ich liebe diese kleine Box, die zusammen mit dem BigShot Plus Starter kit geliefert wurde.
Sie ist so süß und perfekt für kleine Geschenke...

Dieses Mal habe ich mich dazu entschieden die Box mit Herzen und einer Blüte aus
Metall zu verzieren. Ich habe die Metallfolie vor Jahren gekauft und nie etwas damit gemacht...

Dabei ist sie so perfekt für Blüten.
Sie lässt sich so toll formen und die Blüten wirken damit gleich viel plastischer.


Für die Blüte habe ich die Sizzix Bigz Die - Flower Layers & Leaf #2 benutzt.
Und die süßen Herzen habe ich mit dem Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Candy Hearts gemacht.

Ich wünsche euch ein zauberhaftes Wochenende,
Liebste Grüße, Steffi

My big star - Layout

Hi Sizzix friends!

A new Friday again and  I want to show you a clean and simple layout I’ve made to remember the birthday of Ferran (my elder son). He celebrated his 11th OMG !!! Time past so fast and I love to capture his smile (for me is the most beautiful smile in the world... mum says).

To create this layout I’ve used the Fresh Blossom Alphabet designed by Stephanie Ackerman I like this alphabet !!!! The new A4 Field of Diamonds embossing folder, the Heartfelt die and a label die.

Here are more detailed images:

Two hearts and the label to start the title of my layout.

More heartfelts with some shiny ink drops, the diamonds embossment I like it!!!

Once I’ve die-cut the letters I’ve decorated them in blue with my watercolours and I’ve drawn the line.

And a piece of burlap!!! I love to use it in my family projects to make it warmer.

I have used the following Sizzix products:

• 660020 Sizzix Big Shot Plus Machine Only (White & Gray)
• 656499 Sizzix Accessory - Standard Magnetic Platform for Wafer-Thin Dies   
• 660522 Sizzix Accessory - Cutting Pads, Standard, 1 Pair (Mint)
• 659963 Sizzix Bigz Alphabet Set 4 Dies - Fresh Blossoms Alphabet
• 659970 Sizzix Framelits Die Set 6PK - Tab Cards
• 660233 Sizzix Bigz Die - Heartfelt
• 660580 Sizzix Textured Impressions Plus Embossing Folder - Field of Diamonds

I hope you have enjoyed this clean and simple layout.  Thanks for your visit!

Have a creative and happy Friday!

Raquel

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¡Hola a todos!

De nuevo es viernes y me gustaría enseñaros mi último LO (página) con un estilo muy clean and simple que he realiazado para recordar el cumpleaños de Ferran (mi hijo mayor). Ya tiene 11 años OMG!!! El tiempo pasa volando y  me encanta capturar su sonrisa (para mí la más bonita del mundo... palabra de mamá )

Para realizar este layout he utilizado el alfabeto Fresh Blossom Alphabet diseñado por Stephanie Ackerman ¡¡¡Me encanta este alfabeto!!! La nueva carpetilla de embossing tamaño A4 Field of Diamonds, el troquel Heartfelt y un troquel de etiqueta.

Imágenes de los detalles de la página:

Dos corazones y la etiqueta para empezar el título.

Más corazones con gotas de tinta brillante, el embossing field diamonds ...me encanta!!! 

Una vez troqueladas las letras, las he decorado con mis acuarelas en tonos azules y le he dibujado la línea perimetral.

Y ¡la arpillera! Me encanta utilizarla en los proyectos familiares para aportarle calidez.

He utilizado los siguientes productos Sizzix:

• 660020 Sizzix Big Shot Plus Machine Only (White & Gray)
• 656499 Sizzix Accessory - Standard Magnetic Platform for Wafer-Thin Dies   
• 660522 Sizzix Accessory - Cutting Pads, Standard, 1 Pair (Mint)
• 659963 Sizzix Bigz Alphabet Set 4 Dies - Fresh Blossoms Alphabet
• 659970 Sizzix Framelits Die Set 6PK - Tab Cards
• 660233 Sizzix Bigz Die - Heartfelt
• 660580 Sizzix Textured Impressions Plus Embossing Folder - Field of Diamonds

Espero que os haya gustado esta página tan "clean and simple". ¡Gracias por tu visita!

Feliz y creativo viernes

Raquel