Sizzix Die Cutting Inspiration and Tips: 2010

Friday, December 24, 2010

Merry Christmas!

From our family to yours, we would like to wish you a very

Merry Christmas!

May all your Christmas Wishes come true!

Big hugs!

From the Sizzix Family

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Last Chance for a Christmas Card!

We are really in the home stretch now! If you don't have your cards in the mail, create this one by Beth, really quick and get it mailed! ;)

Instructions:

Create a card base out of patterned paper. Cut a strip of rick rack to size and adhere to card front. Die-cut Snowflakes, Flowers and Leaves out of cardstock. Embellish die-cuts with ink and adhere to card front. Embellish with a hand-wrapped ribbon flower, printed sentiment, moss and jewels.

Products Used:

657050 Sizzix Bigz Die - Flourish #3

657042 Sizzix Sizzlits Die - Snowflakes #21

657035 Sizzix Sizzlits Die - Snow Flower, Layered

657040 Sizzix Sizzlits Die - Phrase, Season's Greetings #2

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,

Stephanie

Sizzix

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Stun them with this one!

There are some people in my life that I need to really "Wow" with my creations. THIS card by Cara will do the trick! I love how it's all in white.

Instructions:

Create a card base out of cardstock. Emboss card front using the Snowflakes #4 embossing folder. Emboss a piece of cardstock using the Snowman & Snowflakes with Frame embossing folder. Trim around design and adhere to card front. Die-cut Phrase, Peace out of cardstock and embellish with a ribbon. Adhere phrase to card front using foam dots.

Products Used:

656585 Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folders 4PK - Christmas Set #6

656459 Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folders 5PK - Christmas Set #4

656729 Sizzix Originals Die - Phrase, Peace

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,

Stephanie

Sizzix

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Another Christmas Card Idea...

Ok, admit it, are your Christmas cards done?!? I'll be honest, mine aren't yet! Yikes! {I'm trying!}

Here's a great idea by Cara. I bet, if I get my act together, I can get a few of these created! ;)

Instructions:

Create a card base out of cardstock. Emboss card front using the Swirly Stars embossing folder. Emboss a piece of cardstock using the Phrase, Happy Holidays #2 embossing folder. Trim to embossed phrase size and adhere to card front. Tie ribbon around the card front. Die-cut Star & Starbursts out of cardstock, layer, embellish with glitter and adhere to card front using foam dots.

Products used:

656586 Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folders 5PK - Winter Set #3

656737 Sizzix Bigz Die - Star & Starbursts

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,

Stephanie

Sizzix

Monday, December 20, 2010

Christmas Stockings...

Here's a great craft to do with the kids! Debi created these adorable stockings....

Instructions:

Apply fusible web to fabric as indicated on manufacturer’s instructions. Die-cut shapes and phrases from fabric. Iron shapes and phrases onto stockings. Embellish with buttons, ribbon and glittered die-cuts.

Products used:

656734 Sizzix Bigz Die - Flourish, Holly & Mistletoe

656723 Sizzix Originals Die - Christmas Lights #2

656727 Sizzix Originals Die - Phrase, Joy

656730 Sizzix Originals Die - Reindeer #2

656737 Sizzix Bigz Die - Star & Starbursts

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,

Stephanie

Sizzix

Friday, December 17, 2010

Crazy Easy Home Decoration!

This idea by Debi is so easy, it's crazy! But, the final presentation will WOW your guests!

Instructions:

Fill a tall glass jar with store-bought solid-colored ornaments. Die-cut Phrase, Merry & Bright out of vellum and adhere to jar.

Supplies needed:

656736 Sizzix Bigz Die - Phrase, Merry & Bright

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,

Stephanie

Sizzix

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Triple Play Blog Hop: Week 7-Treat Toppers

Welcome to our last Triple Play Blog Hop featuring the ScoreBoard Treat Toppers die by Eileen Hull. We hope you have enjoyed visiting and that our talented designers have inspired you to create your own fun projects.

The Treat Toppers are so versatile during the holidays or really any time of year! Use the three different size pieces to creatively package your handmade and baked gifts. There are also small embellishments and label pieces to tailor your treat to everyone on your list. This die is coming soon to your local scrapbook store!

Please make sure to stop by and see all of the amazing projects our designers have created to share with you. Ready to get started? Click on any of the designers' blog links below and then use the navigation buttons that you'll find in the blogs' sidebars to hop in either direction around the ring. To switch it up this week, we reversed the order of the designers. Start on the first name and hop backwards for something new!

At any point if you want to return to the Sizzix blog you can hit the center "Sizzix" button or just click on the logo.

Not sure where to start? Use our random generator to plop yourself somewhere on the ring:

CLICK HERE TO START!

Thanks for checking out the Triple Play Blog Hop! Please visit http://www.tripleplay.typepad.com/ for more fun ideas from Brenda Pinnick, Karen Burniston, Eileen Hull and friends. If you have enjoyed seeing all of the inspiring ideas on the blog hop, please "like" Triple Play on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Triple-Play/125068950891362. Happy Holidays!

Eileen, Karen and Brenda

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

It's a Wrap!

I love to shop! But, when it comes to wrapping, I'm not the best.

But, with this great wrapping idea, my presents might be the prettiest under the tree this year!

Instructions:

Wrap a gift in gift wrap. Wrap a ribbon around the gift and tie into a bow. Die-cut Snowflake out of mat board, embellish with glitter and attach to gift. Die-cut Snowflake out of cardstock using an Embosslits die; embellish with ink and jewels and attach to larger snowflake.

Products Used:

657055 Sizzix Bigz Die - Snowflake #3

657048 Sizzix Embosslits Die - Snowflake

Happy Wrapping!

Hugs,

Stephanie

Sizzix

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Quick and Easy Christmas Decor

Here's a great project for the kids! My girls love to help decorate at Christmas time. Here's an easy project to get them even more involved!

Instructions:
Cut a piece of patterned paper to fit inside a frame to form a mat. Die-cut Reindeer out of cardstock, layer colors and adhere to mat. Place mat inside frame.

Products Used:

657049 Sizzix Bigz Die - Deer

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,

Stephanie

Sizzix

Monday, December 13, 2010

A Christmas Treat

One of my favorite things at Christmas is all the Yummies! ;) The cookies, the candies and well, all of it! :)

Here's an adorable idea created by Beth.

Instructions:
Cover mat board with patterned paper. Die-cut Bag Topper out of covered mat board. Cut decorative trim to size, tuck under front of Bag Topper and adhere in place. Die-cut Swirl out of cardstock, embellish with glitter and adhere to Bag Topper. Die-cut phrase out of cardstock and adhere to Bag Topper. Place candy inside cellophane bag and attach to Bag Topper. Embellish with a ribbon.

Supplies Used:

656774 Sizzix ScoreBoards XL Die - Treat Bag Toppers

656493 Sizzix Little Sizzles - 6" x 13" Mat Board Pack, 6 Assorted Sheets

657043 Sizzix Sizzlits Die - Swirl

657034 Sizzix Sizzlits Die - Phrase, Joy #3

I would love to get some goodies with such a great presentation!

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,

Stephanie

Sizzix

Friday, December 10, 2010

A Christmas Yummy

I'm always at a loss on what to get some people for Christmas. For example, the kids in my middle school carpool. I want to get them a little something, but I don't want to spend tons of money.

Well, here's a great idea by Beth.

Instructions:

Fill a jar with treats. Tie a ribbon around the neck of the jar. Die-cut Mittens out of felt, layer colors and attach to string. Die-cut Snowflakes (from Christmas Tree & Snowflakes) out of cardstock, embellish with a small jewel and adhere to the Mittens. Attach Mittens to the jar with ribbon. Embellish with leaves, moss and a printed sentiment.

Products used:
657053 Sizzix Bigz Die - Mittens

657058 Sizzix Bigz Die - Tree, Christmas & Snowflakes

Bigz Dies are incredible! They can cut anything that scissors can cut. So felt is so easy to die cut!

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,

Stephanie

Sizzix

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Triple Play Blog Hop: Week 6 - Sizzix Bigz XL Die - Album, Brackets

Today's featured die is item number 656053 Sizzix Bigz XL Die - Album, Brackets by Brenda Pinnick.
Versatility is the key word for this three piece die set! It layers beautifully or can be used as stand alone pieces such as frames, embellishments and more. Come hop along with us as we explore a multitude of design ideas presented by the industry's top professional Designers! (This hop originally posted on the Sizzix blog on November 4.)

Ready to get started? Click on any of the designers' blog links below and then use the navigation buttons that you'll find in the blogs' sidebars to hop in either direction around the ring. To switch it up this week, we reversed the order of the designers. Start on the first name and hop backwards for something new! At any point if you want to return to the Sizzix blog you can hit the center "Sizzix" button or just click on the logo.

Not sure where to start? Use our random generator to plop yourself somewhere on the ring:
CLICK HERE TO START!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Christmas Mini Album

Hello, Friends!

Isn't this mini album wonderful? Debi created this masterpiece.

Instructions:
Cover mat board with cardstock. Die-cut Christmas Tree Album cover and pages out of covered mat board. Die-cut additional Tree parts and embellishments (also from Christmas Tree Album die) out of cardstock and patterned paper. Layer die-cuts and attach to album cover. Embellish cover with glitter, buttons and strings. Embellish album pages as desired. Attach cover and pages using a metal ring. Embellish metal ring with ribbon.

Materials used:

656692 Sizzix Bigz XL Die - Album, Christmas Tree

656493 Sizzix Little Sizzles - 6" x 13" Mat Board Pack, 6 Assorted Sheets

Christmas is getting closer! I still have so much to do! I hope you are closer to being ready than I am! ;)

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,

Stephanie

Sizzix

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

An Adorable Winter {Puzzle}

Today, Debi is sharing a little {puzzle} with us....

Puzzled?

Ah, picture complete.

I made this penguin gift tag because I was so inspired by all the penguin things I have seen out there this season.

I covered cardstock with black/white glitter and die-cut several of the them using Circles (#654985 or #656333) then I layered them up. I die-cut another Circle and embossed it using our Texture Impressions (#656472) and then cut it in half. Apply chalk ink to embossed image. Attach the embossed piece to the black Circle. Die-cut the Rosette (#656931) from patterned paper. Fan fold as indicated and adhere to bottom of half Circle. Die-cut Snowflake from paper and add to hat. Punch circles for eyes and hand-cut a triangle for nose and attach to penguin. Die-cut feet using Flower, Beauty Bloom (#655455) and adhere to back of black Circle. How cute is he? Enjoy!

Thanks so much, Debi! He is adorable!

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,

Stephanie

Sizzix

Monday, December 6, 2010

An eclips Christmas Card

This card is another reason why I love my eclips! Beth created this beautiful Christmas card using the eclips machine! :)

Instructions:

Create a card base out of patterned paper. Tie a ribbon around the card front. Cut Phrase, Merry Christmas from cardstock using the eclips machine and Holiday cartridge. Adhere cut phrase to a piece of stamped cardstock. Trim stamped cardstock to size, ink edges and mat on cardstock. Cut the Elaborate Photo Corners from cardstock using the eclips machine and All Occasions cartridge. Place photo corners on either side of the matted phrase and adhere in place on the card front. Embellish with glitter.

Supplies used:

656160 Sizzix eclips Cartridge - All Occasions

656167 Sizzix eclips Cartridge - Holiday

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,

Stephanie

Sizzix

Friday, December 3, 2010

Scrap-Mart.com Blog Hop! {Christmas}

I'm starting to think we are Blog Hopping Fools around here! ;)

Today, we are hopping with Scrap-Mart.com. Here's the info....

Welcome to the First Annual Scrap-Mart.com Blog Hop!

If you are just joining in please go to the Scrap-Mart blog to start from the beginning. There are 31 blogs participating in the hop and you will find some great prizes along the way. You must comment on THAT blog post to be eligible to win that prize.

There are also some Grand Prizes posted on the Scrap-Mart blog. You must comment on EVERY blog throughout the hop to be eligible for the Grand Prizes. Comments will remain open until midnight CST on Sunday, December 5th.

Winners will be chosen at random for each individual prize and will be announced on the Scrap-Mart blog on Friday, December 10^th. You may only win once.

We'd like to thank our sponsors for generously donating all the prizes for this hop: Making Memories, Spellbinders, JustRite Stampers, Sizzix, Heartfelt Creations, Lifestyle Crafts, The Stamps of Life, Boss Kut, Unity Stamps, October Afternoon, Copic and Silhouette America.

And here is the Sizzix Blog Hop Entry...

Of course, I used the eclips machine. ;) I love the Albums, Bags and Boxes Cartridge. I also used PIP and Centerpoint to create this bag. (Not sure what PIP or Centerpoint is? Click Here to see over 40 eclips videos!)

I used The Stamps of Life stamps for the decorations on the bag.

Thanks to my eclips machine, this project was so quick and easy!

To continue on the Scrap-Mart.com Blog Hop, click here to go to the next blog.

Hmm...I think you might (or might not!) be surprised at what blog is next!

Happy Crafting!
Hugs,
Stephanie

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Triple Play Blog Hop: Week 5-Gift Card Holder (Pop-up)

Hello, Friends!
Sizzix is participating in the “Thirty Days of Holidays Giveaway” on Scrapbook Trends FaceBook page, and this Friday they will be giving away a:

Big Shot Machine

-Sizzix Basic Grey Dies (Mittens, Ornaments, or flower layers)

- Embossing Folders (Christmas and Thin Ice, Sugar & Starry night, Peppermint Twists and Scallops)

-Sizzlets Die (Holly Berry, Noel, Snowflakes, or Candy)

All you have to do is go to their site before Friday Click Here to see their Facebook Page, click the “like” button and you might win!

And now, onto our Blog Hop!

It's blog hop day again! This week our guest designers are using the Bigz XL Gift Card Holder w/phrase For You, 3-D (Pop-up) Die by Karen Burniston. Each of the designers received a set of pieces to construct a gift card holder. The decoration was completely up to them. Take a spin through the blogs to see amazingly clever ideas for using this versatile pop-up die.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Snowflake & Rosette Ornament

Hello, Friends!

Check out this adorable ornament by Debi!

Instructions:
Create two rosettes: one (large) out of newspaper and one (small) out of tissue paper. To create the newspaper rosette: Cut a wide strip of newspaper, accordion fold, gather center and wrap with pipe cleaner. Pull the edges of the newspaper above the pipe cleaner apart to reveal the ridges and creases of the accordion fold (these will create the petals of your flower). Adhere edges together to form a rosette. If desired, cut the ends of the petals with scissors to round them. To create the tissue paper rosette: Cut a strip of tissue paper, accordion fold, gather center and wrap with pipe cleaner. Pull the edges of the tissue paper above the pipe cleaner apart to reveal the ridges and creases of the accordion fold (these will create the petals of your flower). Adhere edges together to form a rosette. If desired, cut the ends of the petals with scissors to round them. Die-cut Snowflake #2 out of cardstock, embellish with glitter. Add a metallic cord hanger to the larger Snowflake and adhere to larger rosette. Adhere smaller rosette on top of snowflake. Die-cut a snowflake from Snowflakes #3 out of fun foam, embellish with glitter and adhere to the smaller rosette. Embellish with a metal embellishment.

Products used:
656298 Sizzix Bigz Die - Snowflake #2
656731 Sizzix Originals Die - Snowflakes #3

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,
Stephanie
Sizzix

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Christmas Card Idea...#2

Hello, Friends!

I'm excited to share this stunning card by Beth...

Instructions:
Create a card base out of patterned paper. Layer patterned paper and decorative trim and adhere to card front. If desired, embellish with stitching. Print sentiment, cut to size and adhere to card front. Die-cut Flourish and Flowers out of cardstock and highlight with ink. Layer die-cuts and adhere to card front. Finish by embellishing with a button and ribbon.

Supplies Used:
Sizzix Bigz Die - Flourish #3
Sizzix Bigz Die - Flower Layers #6

On another fun note...I was in the warehouse a few weeks ago and ran into this...

It's TONS of Tim Holtz Vagabond Machines! I can't wait to share this incredible machine with you. Talk about POWER! :) They are hitting stores, so check out your local store and get one!

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,
Stephanie
Sizzix

Monday, November 29, 2010

Christmas Card Idea...

Christmas is in the air! Our tree is now up, and the house is almost completely decorated. {Thanks to my hubby and 13 year old daughter!}

One thing that I do every year is our Christmas cards. I can't assign that project to anyone in the house since my friends {expect} handmade creations from me every year.

Debi created this beautiful card...

Instructions:
Create a card base out of cardstock and patterned paper. Embellish with stitching, a paper doily and ribbon. Die-cut Phrase, Noel out of patterned paper and adhere to card front. Die-cut Holly with Berries out of colored cardstock and patterned paper; embellish with pen and adhere to card front.

Sizzix Supplies Used:
Sizzix Sizzlits Die - Phrase, Noel
Sizzix Sizzlits Die - Holly w/Berries #5

I'm thinking this card might be a possibility for my cards this year. :)

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,
Stephanie
Sizzix

Friday, November 26, 2010

It's Time to Think about Christmas!

Hello, Friends!

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We had dinner at our home for 14 family members. It was so great to catch up with everyone. I think we should have Thanksgiving once a month! I loved sitting at the table with my extended family and realizing how much I have to be thankful for. :)

However, now that Thanksgiving is {sadly} behind us, it's time to think about Christmas! I fell in love with this towel that Debi created.

Instructions:
Apply fusible web to a variety of fabrics as indicated on manufacturer’s instructions. Die-cut Ornaments from fabric. Iron Ornaments onto towel. Layer embellishments over Ornaments and iron in place. If desired, embellish with stitching. Finish by embellishing with buttons.

Supplies used:
Sizzix Bigz Dies Ornaments #3

I'm starting to think my brother and his wife might like some towels for their guest bathroom...perhaps I'll make some for them for an early Christmas present!

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,
Stephanie
Sizzix

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Triple Play Blog Hop: Week 4-Frame AND Happy...

It's blog hop day again! This week our guest designers are using the Sizzix ScoreBoards Pro Die - Frame & Frame Back w/Stand by Eileen Hull. I love this die because it has so many possibilities!

We've asked the designers to have their projects loaded by noon, EST, today. Hop around and be sure to leave a nice comment for the participants- they are putting out amazing projects that we hope will inspire you!

Ready to get started? Click on any of the designers' blog links below and then use the navigation buttons that you'll find in the blogs' sidebars to hop in either direction around the ring. At any point if you want to return to the Sizzix blog you can hit the center "Sizzix" button or just click on the logo.

Not sure where to start? Use our random generator to plop yourself somewhere on the ring:
CLICK HERE TO START!

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,
Stephanie
Sizzix

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