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I took a new pair of jeans and cut out of old jeans flowers using the Sizzix Bigz XL Die - Jumbo Tattered Florals. I mimicked the jeans by cutting the same flowers to put all over the layout. I kept it consistent using the same buttons as well.
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This is how we celebrate the love day! We celebrate with an event centre full of diesel, exhaust,noise, engines and testosterone. It was fun and crazy! I am absolutely in LOVE with this Authentique pp. GORGEOUS!
Of course you know I broke out the Sizzix dies to create hearts. Sizzix Originals Die - Hearts#3 I cut the small heart of this over and over in a few different pp. Then I just repeated the design all over the right hand side of the page. I also layered the Heidi Swapp flower with a Sizzix Bigz Die - Tattered Florals cut out of the same flower. The title is cut out of the Sizzix Bigz XL Alphabet Die - Word Play.
another closeup.
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I have been scrapping up a storm this year. Kinda on a roll. and you now what???? It's been FUN & AWESOME!
When cutting these dies in the Big Shot all you need is a pair of Standard Cutting Pads. Make a sandwich with your die and paper between the cutting pads and roll them through your Sizzix Big Shot machine.
Sometimes when I begin with a background paper that has a cool design, I don't want to take away from that. So for example, I LOVED the little typewriter on the bottom of this one. So I made it a focal point. I tried to arrange my layout in a triangle from the typewriter to the flower to the top left scallop border.
Of course you know I broke out the Sizzix dies- LOVE THEM! CANNOT LIVE without my SIZZIX! This flower is Sizzix Bigz Die - Flower #4
The tag die is Sizzix Bigz Die - Tags #5.
Layer stickers on the flower and build it up. It will come together quite fast.
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Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L- E-Z Runner, 3D Foam Squares
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There is so much potential for this die Sizzix Bigz XL Die - HeartPocket I first painted both cardboard pieces white, then used pink ink to ink the edges of both hearts.
This love die I find I am using more than any other one this Valentine's time of year. Sizzix Originals Die - Phrase, Love #3. I wanted to decorate a little out of my box. Still not sure how I feel about the colour combo. I mixed and matched hot pink with red and medium pink. I think it works- but not my favourite. I broke up the colour mix with white and black. Add a little doodling and you are good to go.
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I always am looking for new ways to create a banner for our kitchen windows. It has kind of been our "thing since the kids were old enough to be excited. I have been scrapbooking and teaching since long before they were born, so they have never known any different. The banners are cheerful, festive. The kids help, they sometimes make them without me. Ireland made her own at school the other day for one set of windows. It's exciting.Like we are always hosting a party. So I oblige. Happiness is contagious you know!
So this banner is more of a heart chain. It is unique and cool. Takes a little more work than the other ones I have done, but worth it!!! You will need this fun die Sizzix Bigz Die - HeartPendant.And find a great movie to watch or music to listen. You will need to cut out a LOT of these to make a chain.
Now, for each heart pendant, you will need three pieces. Fold them in half and start gluing them together.
Before I glue the last heart on, I run the Baker's Twine through the middle, this will keep the flow of the twine going to connect them all.
Now fold all the decorative hearts.
Layer the hearts, it looks GREAT!
Now layer them in between the big hearts and above and below them.
Here is what it looks liken the window. Sorry for the back light.
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Do you want to make something quick & easy for a valentine's gift? I am always looking for ways to jazz up a gift. So I purchased a few boxes of Turtles to give away to the teachers and a dear friend of mine.
Pick your favourite Valentine's Day Paper and cover these boxes.
The fun part comes in decorating them. To make the flowers I used many different flower dies. Then when I assembled them I mixed and matched them.
Sizzix Bigz XL Die - Jumbo Tattered Florals
I cut all of these dies out of white & pink card stock, and also out of pp. When cutting these dies in the Big Shot all you need is a pair of Standard Cutting Pads. Make a sandwich with your die and paper between the cutting pads and roll them through your Sizzix Big Shot machine. I doodled on some and then layered them. Curl the petals between your fingers, they will look more real.Some of the boxes I wrapped with tulle, some with twine. Just a different look.
When I cover the box, you need enough strong adhesive that it will hold. For this I used Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L- Crafty Power Tape. It worked very well.
If you want to personalize the box, add a tag.I like this small one Sizzix Bigz Die - Tags #5.
Thanks for looking!
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This is a fun way to use hexagons and get rid of your scraps. Sizzix has a lot of different hexagon sizes you can choose from. I am using this die Sizzix Bigz Die - Hexagons, 1" Sides #2
I start arranging the hexagons all over the page. Because I know that I am putting a photo in the middle, there is no point in putting hexagons there. I also like to put faux stitching around the edges, it gives such a nice finish.
This heart is from the centre of this die- Sizzix Bigz Die - HeartPendant. I love making chain banners with this die. I will show you in another blog post one day. I like the look of the crisp heart with a scalloped heart on the inside.
Break out your Sizzix Bigz XL Alphabet Die - Word Play and cut out of cardboard. I left the cardboard unfinished-it gives a bit of a raw look.
Thanks for checking this out. Have an amazing day!
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Let's crack down and do a layout. It's quick, easy -why not?
You will need this die: Sizzix Originals Die - Phrase, Love #3. I used the love and cut out 2. I repeated the title because I really had nothing to say and there are five of us. Thought it was something different.
When cutting this die in the Big Shot all you need is a pair of Standard Cutting Pads. Make a sandwich with your die and paper between the cutting pads and roll them through your Sizzix Big Shot machine.
So to create this layout you need 1 12x12, and 2 larger pieces of scraps. One scrap to create a background "noise". Since my theme was love, I used a love pp.
Then I made the photo pop by mounting it on a Hambly pp that had shimmer. The teal goes so nicely with the sepia brown tones of the photo.
Alternate the love words in 2 parts of the layout.
I added a little doodling around the edges. So fun!
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Sizzix Originals Die - Phrase, Love #3
American Crafts-thickers, remarks,pp
Prima- alphabet
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Have you had a chance to play with the French Bow yet(Sizzix Bigz Die - French Bow)? I guarantee if you love to make a splash at parties, this die will give the impression that you have some mad gift wrapping skills.
When cutting these dies in the Big Shot all you need is a pair of Standard Cutting Pads. Make a sandwich with your die and paper between the cutting pads and roll them through your Sizzix Big Shot machine.
Here's what my pieces look like after I cut them out. I cut some pieces instead of leaving them whole-I like to position them where I want and layer them as well.
See, when I start building my bows, I like having control of exactly where they sit, so I find that cutting them in half gives me that freedom.
When it came to putting a flower in the centre, I used these- they were perfect size. Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 2PK - Mini Tattered Florals Set. I cut out flowers that matched the box, then put a prima silk flower in the centre. Loved how it turned out!
PS, are you in love with this box too? It is what my Stella & Dot necklace came in. BEAUTIFUL box! How can I not regift it? Paired with the most gorgeous May Arts ribbon. I am a little sad, running out of this deli ate stuff.
Wanna see the crazy necklace I got in this box? You know me, big gaudy and over the top. Oh and the earrings too. LOVE this set. Strangest colour for me, but I wear the heck out of it!
Thanks for looking!
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Hello!
Wowsa, it is a cold day out there today. I am glad I am inside creating art! For this you will need this Sizzix die Sizzix Originals Die - Hearts#3. This is the tag I used Sizzix Bigz Die - Tags #5
Sorry for the bad photo, but take your white card stock and cut out 2 tags. Then emboss those tags using this set Sizzix Texture FadesEmbossing Folders 2PK - Typewriter & Keyboard Set
I started out with Clearsnap Ink using the colour midnight. It is a very deep navy blue. I rubbed the ink all around the edges and then a few places in the middle.Using the stylus puts you in complete control as you can vary the pressure.
This is what it looks like once complete.
Then I went in and added a brighter blue called moody blue from Clearsnap. You can see by adding the bright colour after, then you can see the dark parts peeking through.
Now start with a background paper and start building on it. I put a larger piece of blue pp on it to start building the base for my photo. At the bottom I used a scallop edge to give a different look.
Place the photo on and layer the tags at the top right. They are only decorative touches so they look nice layered.
Here is a close up of the scallop border. I doodled around on it to. Just cause ;)
Add a title- does it always have to be horizontal? NO! This kind of leads your eye to the photo I thought. Then I put a white card stock on the bottom to journal on it.
I added some hearts before I journaled. I didn't want to crowd them in as an after thought.
Stick a heart on the tag- It looks great! For extra movement I placed some sequins all around the page.
Here it is finished. Love this layout of Riley! Can't believe my first born is 11 already.
Thanks for looking!
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Sizzix Originals Die - Hearts#3
Sizzix Texture FadesEmbossing Folders 2PK - Typewriter & Keyboard Set
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