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All Dena Designs, All Weekend Long at Sizzix.com!

2012-02-24T11:04:00.001-08:00

This weekend it is all about Dena Designs on the Sizzix website! Get to know Dena and check out a fun project that Dena has to share with you! As part of our Designer Weekend series, we will be celebrating all things Dena Designs from Feb. 25-27. Of course, that includes a *30% discount on all Dena Designs products! So drop by and pick up a few of those darling Dena Designs that you’ve been

Butterfly Button Jar

2012-02-24T06:00:00.000-08:00

Today we welcome guest designer Jeanne Streiff. Jeanne is sharing a fun idea for dressing up a simple jar.Welcome Jeanne! I keep my buttons in an assortment of jars by color. I started playing around today with one of my jars and I thought I’d show you what I came up with. Amazing what you can do with a little tissue, a strip of drawer liner and a pretty butterfly stamp. I cut my flower parts

I Spy Saturday

2012-02-23T06:00:00.006-08:00

Are you ready for some weekend crafting inspiration? I had a great time searching for fun and inspiring Sizzix projects to share with you this week and absolutely love all that I found! I spotted this card by Leslie Miller on Pinterest. It features the wreath embossing folder from the Birds & Wreath Textured Impressions set. When I went to check it out on her blog, I discovered that she had

Don't Flip Out!

2012-02-23T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hello, Friends! I'm back from the UK! What a great trip! :) And today, I'm setting up at the Scrapbook Expo in Anaheim. If you are nearby, make sure you stop by my booth and say, "Hi!" Look for all the PINK and there I'll be! :) The card I have to share with you today is a Flip It Card. These dies are now hitting stores across the world! I also have a video to share with you on how easy

Hearts and Doilies Mini Album

2012-02-22T06:00:00.000-08:00

Today's guest Jennifer Priest shares a project she created for a friend for Valentine's Day. Her book is packed with texture and elements and full of fun color. Jennifer shares, "I created this mini album for a friend as a Valentine. I love that I can use the same paper I created my book with to create custom accents for my project. I used several dies to make extra embellishments to decorate

Thanks

2012-02-21T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hello, Friends! Recently, I've realized two dreams. Today, I'm in the United Kingdom! London, to be exact! I'm here for two reasons. One, to demonstrate Sizzix products at the Craft Hobby +Stitch Show (Similar to our CHA shows here). Two, to be on QVC, UK. (Sadly, it's not shown in the USA). I've always wanted to visit the UK. The last year, I've found myself in Puerto Rico, South Africa

Pop 'n Cuts + Base Tray = Endless Pop Up Possibilities

2012-02-20T06:00:00.000-08:00

If you have been watching the sneak peeks of Karen Burniston's Pop 'n Cuts dies, you probably already know that they are a super cool and a super easy way to add pop up elements to your cards and other paper projects. Just when you thought the system couldn't be any cooler, Karen shows us that it can be. . . As you can see, if you thought you would be limited to size A4 cards with the Pop 'n

I Spy Saturday

2012-02-18T06:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to "I Spy Saturday"! This post is the first in a new regular series where we will be sharing fun projects featuring Sizzix products that we have spotted around the web. We are spying on Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and on Flickr as well as surfing around the world wide web. We would love to spy your art too! You can help us find you by mentioning Sizzix in your tagging,

Super Cute Stamp2Cut Tag

2012-02-17T06:00:00.000-08:00

I always thought this little girl from the Winged Things 1 Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous stamp set was super cute. When I stamped her and cut her out using the Stamp2Cut, she really came to life to me and jumped up a notch on the cuteness factor for me.To create the little girl, I stamped her three times using Jet Black Archival Stamp Ink on white cardstock. I cut her out once on the stamped

Thinking of You Card

2012-02-16T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hello, Friends! I'll be honest. I started out a scrapbooker, but now I make mostly cards. I love to add stamping and cardmaking together to create the perfect card to send to a friend or loved one. Here's a great card by Debi Adams that combines my two loves. Instructions: Cut a piece of cardstock to size and fold to form card base. Cut a piece of patterned paper to fit across the top

Imagine Card featuring the Butterflight On The Edge Die

2012-02-15T06:00:00.000-08:00

Today we are sharing a card from the very talented Richele Christensen featuring the Tim Holtz Alterations Butterflight On the Edge Die and Cor'dinations Kraft Core Cardstock. We recently announced that we have partnered with Core'dinations to offer their cardstock in collection pads sized perfectly for die cutting with our dies.1. Score and fold Purple Kraft Core piece in half to 4 1/4” x 5 1/

Happy Valentine's Day Card

2012-02-14T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hello, Friends! Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you have a wonderful day celebrating with your sweetie! :) My hubby and I have been married 21 years so we've seen many Valentine's Days come and go. The one gift I treasure the most? A handmade Valentine's Day Card! Check out this card by Debi Adams. It's sure to spark your creativity! Instructions: Stamp designs onto cardstock. Trim

You Are Just My Type

2012-02-13T06:32:00.000-08:00

Today I wanted to share with a fun card I made with the new Vintage Typewriter Bigz Die from the Tim Holtz Alterations collection. The base of my card is a pre-made white card. I sanded and inked the edges of a piece of Tim Holtz Distress Core'dinations Cardstock that I cut slightly smaller than the card front.I cut the typewriter from Tim Hotlz Grungeboard. I set the removable elements to the

Well hello there. . .

2012-02-11T06:16:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to introduce myself! If you follow our Facebook page, you may have noticed me hanging around and posting there. My name is Tammy Tutterow and I am so thrilled to have joined the Sizzix team as the new Design Team and Community Leader. I think I have been a crafter since the day I was born. My mother was a professional crafter when I was growing up so I always had all kinds of

Head Over Heels Card Project

2012-02-10T06:15:00.000-08:00

Hello, Friends! Take heart and create this design that your sweetie is sure to flip over. With the Sizzix Vintage Valentine collection by Scrappy Cat and your sweetest stamps, you will have hearts aflutter in no time. :) Instructions: Cut cardstock to size and fold to form card base. Cut a band of patterned paper to fit across the bottom of the card front. Wrap a ribbon around the band and

Love is in the Air!

2012-02-09T06:15:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends! Debi Adams is back with a great Valentine's Day card! Instructions: Cut cardstock to size and fold to form card base. Cut a large band of patterned paper to fit across the card front and adhere in place. Die-cut Vintage Lace Edging from cardstock and attach to card front along with a large rectangle of patterned paper. If desired, embellish with stitching. Die-cut Vintage

Valentine Towels

2012-02-08T06:15:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends! Who said die cutting was only for paper?!? Not me! Check out these towels Debi created using Sizzix dies! Instructions: Sew bands of fabric along the bottom of store-bought hand towels. Embellish with trim as desired. Apply fusible adhesive to a variety of printed fabrics. Die-cut Doily Frame and Scallop Heart w/Roses from the fabric backed with fusible adhesive. Layer and

Be Mine Mini Album

2012-02-07T06:15:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends! Mini albums are so much fun to make. They are less intimidating to me than a full scrapbook, but more detailed than a card. Check out this mini album by Debi Adams. It's sure to inspire you! Instructions: Decorate envelopes and their flaps with patterned paper. Create an Album cover and pages by punching two holes along the bottom of the envelopes and gathering with metal

Bingo Valentine's Day Card

2012-02-06T06:15:00.000-08:00

Hello, Friends! I think I'm still recovering from CHA. ;) What a wonderful whirlwind! But, there's no time to rest! New designs need to be created...CHA Summer is right around the corner! ;) Here's a great Valentine's Day Card by Debi and Deena. I can't believe how soon V day is! I'm so easy for Valentine's Day...I only want craft supplies! No flowers or candy for me! ;) Instructions:

True Love

2012-02-03T06:15:00.000-08:00

Hello, Friends! My good buddy Gretchen Schmidt is sharing this great card with us today. Gretchen {loves} pop up cards, so I always love seeing her creations. :) Instructions:Outside: Cut a 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” white cardstock base. Layer a patterned piece of Valentine themed paper on the front of your card. Die cut a white label and red heart using the Celebrate set. Glue heart onto label die

A Restful Day...

2012-02-02T06:15:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends! CHA is over...the booth is packed...the projects put away...and my feet are UP! ;) We had an incredible time sharing our new products with you. We can't wait for them to show up in your local stores so you can create with us. Thank you to everyone that stopped by our booth and said hello. It was so wonderful to see old friends and to make new ones. My next adventure? The

CHA Winter 2012 - Last Day - Farewell for now!

2012-02-01T13:31:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends, Stay tuned to the Sizzix Blog, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter sites for exciting projects and ideas! Hugs, Stephanie

CHA Winter 2012 - Last Day - eclips ecal!

2012-02-01T11:47:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends, Magic is in the air! Check out our new ecal software! Hugs, Stephanie

CHA Winter 2012 - Day 3 - eclips Doodles and More!

2012-01-31T12:59:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends, The eclips sure can woo! Check out what the eclips pen tool can do! Hugs, Stephanie

CHA Winter 2012 - Day 3 - Frames and Fun!

2012-01-31T12:33:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends, Check out my new line of stamps and framelits! Frames and Fun you'll love it a ton! Hugs, Stephanie

CHA Winter 2012 - Day 2 - Meet Some Staff!

2012-01-30T15:04:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends, Walking around having some laughs, meet some of our awesome staff! Thanks Laura and Marty! Hugs, Stephanie

CHA Winter 2012 - Day 2 - Hello Luscious!

2012-01-30T12:34:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends, Check out Hello Luscious! It just made my day, Thank you Basic Grey! Hugs, Stephanie

CHA Winter 2012 - Welcome to Day 2!

2012-01-30T12:32:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends, Boy it's pretty loud, Tim Holtz knows how to attract a crowd! Hugs, Stephanie

CHA Winter 2012 - Day 1 - Hero Arts!

2012-01-29T16:48:00.001-08:00

Hi Friends, I'm not very good at playing Darts, but check out the new stamp line by Hero Arts Hugs, Stephanie

CHA Winter 2012 - Day 1 - Sweet Treats by Eileen Hull

2012-01-29T16:40:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends, Eileen Hull keeps me scrapping on my feets! Its all because I ate too many Sweet Treats! Hugs, Stephanie

CHA Winter 2012 - Day 1 - Happi by Dena!

2012-01-29T16:21:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends, I love to rhyme it sounds so sappy, I don't care because it makes me Happi. I love Deena! Hugs, Stephanie

CHA Winter 2012 - Day 1 - Vintage Card Making!

2012-01-29T15:16:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends, I love to run, who would have thought Vintage Card making can be so fun! Hugs, Stephanie

CHA Winter 2012 - Day 1 - Pop N Cuts!

2012-01-29T11:33:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends, Pop N Cuts Dies are quick and fast! It makes card making a blast! Hugs, Stephanie

CHA Winter 2012 Opening Day!

2012-01-29T11:02:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends! Yay CHA! Continue to pop back here throughout the day for latest and greatest! Hugs, Stephanie

Just for You Cone Gift Bag

2012-01-27T06:00:00.000-08:00