Cute Card!

Sometimes you just need a cute card.  Well, this one is perfect!  Created by Deena, it is sure to delight!  :)

Directions:

Create a card base by folding a piece of cardstock in half. Cut a piece of patterned paper to fit across the top half of the card front, print sentiment, mat on cardstock and adhere to the card front. Die-cut Hearts and Flourishes (from Heart & Flourish Set) out of cardstock and adhere to card front. Die-cut letters (from the Butterfly Kisses Alphabet) out of cardstock and adhere to card front. Die-cut Flowers (from Flowers Set #4) out of cardstock, embellish with buttons and adhere to card front. Embellish with markers and a ribbon bow.

Supplies:

656763

Sizzix Sizzlits Die Set 3PK - Heart & Flourish Set

656762

Sizzix Sizzlits Die Set 3PK - Flower Set #4

656775

Sizzix Bigz Alphabet Set 4 Dies - Butterfly Kisses

Other Supplies: Buttons, Cardstock, Markers, Patterned Paper, Printed Sentiment, Ribbon

Hugs!
Stephanie

eclips, Anyone? ;)

We couldn't end the week without an incredible project created with my favorite machine.  ;)

This card was created by Beth...

Instructions:

Create a card base out of patterned papers. Cut Heart Button out of patterned paper using the eclips machine and All Occasions cartridge. Adhere Heart to card. Ink edges of card. Cut Scroll Photo Corner out of cardstock using the eclips machine and All Occasions cartridge to form a vine. Ink edges of vine and attach to card. Cut a flower out of cardstock using the eclips machine and Flowers & Phrases cartridge. Layer flowers and embellish flower center with a button. Embellish with ribbon.

Supplies Used:

656160

Sizzix eclips Cartridge - All Occasions

656163

Sizzix eclips Cartridge - Flowers & Phrases

Other Supplies: Button, Cardstock, Ink, Patterned Paper, Ribbon

Happy Weekend!

Hugs,
Stephanie

Ring Time!

Sometimes, crafting takes a fun turn and creativity turns into jewelry!  :)  Check out this adorable ring Deena created!

Instructions:

Die-cut Flowers w/Stems, Leaves & Heart out of felt. Layer die-cuts and adhere to a ring base. Embellish Flower center with beads and jewels.

Supplies:

656766

Sizzix Bigz Die - Flowers w/Stems, Leaves & Heart

Other Supplies: Beads, Felt, Jewels, Ring Base

I'm thinking this would be a great idea for a craft project at a birthday party!

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,
Stephanie

Flower Mini Album

Here's another great mini album by Debi....

Instructions:
Cover mat board with patterned paper. Die-cut Flower Album cover and pages out of covered mat board. Die-cut additional Flower parts and embellishments (also from Flower Album die) out of cardstock and patterned paper. Layer and adhere to cover. Embellish cover with buttons and string. Embellish album pages as desired. Attach cover and pages using a metal ring.


Supplies Used:

656694

Sizzix Bigz XL Die - Album, Flower

656493

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

Other Supplies: Buttons, Cardstock, Metal Ring, Patterned Paper, String

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,
Stephanie

Mini Album Crazy!

I {heart} mini albums.  They are so quick and easy to make and they make wonderful gifts!

Check out this one by Debi....

Instructions:
Cover mat board with patterned paper. Die-cut Fanciful Album cover and pages out of covered mat board. Cut a piece of patterned paper to size and attach to the album cover. Cut piece of patterned paper to size, adhere to the cover and if desired, embellish with stitching. Tie a ribbon around the cover. Die-cut label (also from Fanciful Album die) out of patterned paper, decorate with a decorative metal embellishment and adhere in place over the ribbon. Tie a bow at the other end of the Label. Die-cut heart (also from Fanciful Album die) out of patterned paper, embellish with glitter and adhere to the cover. Die-cut flowers (also from Fanciful Album die) out of cardstock and patterned paper, curl edges up, embellish with a small flower and adhere to cover. Embellish cover with a stamped sentiment, buttons and string. Embellish album pages as desired. Attach cover and pages using a metal ring.


Supplies Used:

656693

Sizzix Bigz XL Die - Album, Fanciful

656493

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

Other Supplies: Buttons, Cardstock, Glitter, Ink, Metal Embellishment, Metal Ring, Patterned Paper, Ribbon, Sewing Machine (Optional), Small Flower, Stamp, String

 Stay tuned for some more great mini album ideas!  :)

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,
Stephanie

I'd Like to Introduce...

A friend of mine.  :)

His name is Jonathan Fong and we've known each other for about seven years.  (More on that later...)  Anyway, he has a new web show called Style with a Smile.  Recently, he had on his first guest, one of our licensed designers, Eileen Hull.

Check out the episode....




Can't see the video? Click Here!

Fun, huh?!?

Jonathan and I met in 2004 on the set of a craft (pilot) show we were taping for HGTV.  We were cast (along with Ellen Allen) as the 'Craft Experts'.   Sadly, the show didn't get picked up.  :(  But, we had a great time getting to know each other.

Just for fun, I dug up some photos from the set....

"Lounging" on the set...

A fun picture...

The Three Craft Experts

It's kind of funny to see that both Jonathan and I are much more 'blonder' now!  ;)

Jonathan...I bet you didn't think I would find these pics!  ;)

Make sure you tune into Jonathan's show often...now that he has 'discovered' the Big Shot...who knows what he will come up with next! :)

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,
Stephanie
Sizzix

A Scrapbooking Layout to Love!

Today, Debi brings us an adorable scrapbooking layout!  I plan on re-creating this one for my daughter's Winter Formal pictures (the dance was last night!). 

And, since it uses my favorite machine, you know I'll be making this one!  ;)  {Say it with me, eclips, eclips, eclips.....}

Instructions:

Create a scrapbook page out of layered patterned papers. If desired, embellish with stitching. Crop a photo to size, mat on cardstock and adhere to the page. Cut Scroll Photo Corners out of cardstock using the eclips machine and All Occasions cartridge and adhere to the page. Die-cut Circle and Scallop Circle out of cardstock. Embellish with stitching and adhere to the page. Cut Scroll Heart out of cardstock using the eclips machine and Baby Milestones cartridge, embellish with pen and adhere to the layered circle and scallop circle. Cut Heart Flowers and Phrase, XOXO out of cardstock using the eclips machine and Holiday cartridge and adhere to the page. Ink Hearts on Heart Flowers and embellish with pen. Embellish with a leaf.

Supplies:

656160

Sizzix eclips Cartridge - All Occasions

656167

Sizzix eclips Cartridge - Holiday

656166

Sizzix eclips Cartridge - Baby Milestones

Other Supplies: Cardstock, Ink, Leaf, Patterned Paper, Pen, Sewing Machine (Optional)

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,
Stephanie

Fly by, Butterfly!

We saw yesterday how this die would be adorable on a onesie for a baby, well, here's that die again, but as a mini album!  Debi amazes us again with this creation....

Instructions:

Cover mat board with patterned paper and cardstock. Die-cut Butterfly Album cover and pages out of covered mat board. Die-cut additional Butterfly parts and embellishments (also from Butterfly Album die) out of cardstock and patterned paper. Layer die-cuts and attach to album cover. Embellish cover with a rubs-on sentiment, jewels, ribbon and small flowers. Embellish album pages as desired. Attach cover and pages using a metal ring. Embellish metal ring with ribbon.

Supplies:

656691

Sizzix Bigz XL Die - Album, Butterfly

656493

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

Other Supplies: Cardstock, Jewels, Metal Ring, Patterned Paper, Ribbon, Rub-On Sentiment, Small Flowers

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,
Stephanie

Yes, we do fabric!

Last week when I was on The Shopping Channel (Canada), I was asked over and over "Does the Big Shot cut fabric?"  The answer is YES!  ;)

Our steel rule dies do cut fabric!  Here's a great project by Debi a that showcases this technique...

Instructions:

Apply fusible web to a variety of fabric as indicated on manufacturer’s instructions. Die-cut Heart and Swirls out of fabric and adhere to the front of a baby outfit. Die-cut large Butterfly two times out of fabric and once out of batting. Sew batting between fabric Butterflies with right sides facing out. Die-cut smaller Butterfly out of coordinating fabric and adhere to large Butterfly. Attach to the back of the outfit by stitching down the middle of the Butterfly. Embellish with ribbon.

Supplies:

656691

Sizzix Bigz XL Die - Album, Butterfly

Other Supplies: Baby Outfit, Batting, Fabric, Fusible Web, Iron, Ribbon, Sewing Machine

With the help of your Big Shot and Sizzix dies, you can make your own embellished clothing!  ;)

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,
Stephanie

I'm Back!

My trip to Toronto, Canada was definitely a quick one!  ;)

I landed at 10:30pm Tuesday night, went on the air four times on Wednesday, and then left my hotel at 3:50am on Thursday to head home.  :)

Being on The Shopping Channel was really fun.  I've been on QVC many times, so I knew pretty much what to expect, but there were some differences, too.  All in all, the trip was successful.  If you didn't get to catch the airings, you can see videos on their website.  The Shopping Channel 

On the set at The Shopping Channel in Canada

My guest badge.

I was told Tim Horton's was THE place to go, so of course I had to check it out!

Can you say YUMMY?!?!

Oh, and YES, it was cold!  Haha...I'm a California girl, through and through, so the 10 degree weather was pretty cold.  ;)  You should of heard everyone at the office laughing at me when I told them I didn't have a heavy jacket.  ;)  {I don't think they sell jackets in CA that would keep me warm in 10 degree weather!}  :)

Anyway, I can't wait to go back.  I met a lovely scrapbooker/crafter, {Hi Carmi!} and hopefully I can stay longer next time to do some site seeing.

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,
Stephanie
Sizzix

Happy Valentine's Day!

Chocolates, roses and diamonds? Nah....I'd much prefer scrapbooking supplies! ;)

Check out this great idea by Deena!

Instructions:

Cover both sides of mat board with coordinating colored cardstock. Die-cut “love” (from Phrase, I Love You) out of covered mat board. Die-cut Heart Layers out of felt and cardstock. Layer die-cuts and adhere. Punch a hole in the top center of the Heart for hanging. If desired, embellish with stitching. Add string for hanging the banner. Embellish with a ribbon and glitter. Die-cut flower and leaves (from the Butterfly Kisses Alphabet) out of felt and patterned paper, embellish with a button and adhere to the Heart Layers. Die-cut Heart Lock (from Heart Lock & Key) out of cardstock and patterned paper. Layer die-cuts, embellish with glitter, ribbon, a button and decorative trim. Loop a string around the top of the Heart Lock for hanging. Combine the Heart Layers, Love and Heart Lock, attaching pieces using ribbon, to form a banner.

Supplies Used:

656768

Sizzix Bigz Die - Heart Layers

656775

Sizzix Bigz Alphabet Set 4 Dies - Butterfly Kisses

656493

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

Other Supplies: Button, Cardstock, Decorative Trim, Felt, Glitter, Hole Punch, Patterned Paper, Ribbon, Sewing Machine (Optional), String


I hope you have a wonderful day today!

Happy Crafting!
Hugs,
Stephanie