Saying THANK YOU!

Hello everyone!
Today is my last day of posting on this gorgeous blog, but you won't get rid of me that easily! :)
It's been an incredible year creating and blogging for Sizzix and I can't thank them enough for the trust and kindness - it's been fantastic working for them the last year!

But I won't stop using Sizzix products, of course, how can I?

You'll be able to find my layouts, mini albums and cards made with the latest Sizzix products on my blog : www.celinenavarro.com 

In the meantime, here are some cards I made during Stitches, where I was demoing for Sizzix  such a fun and great experience!

Here's a list of products I used for these cards : 

• the brand new Big Shot (I want it!)
• the Vagabond (I need it too!) (656950)
• Sweet Girl Thinlits (659119)
• Mini filmstrip & tickets Decorative strips die (658551)
• Artful Words decorative strip die (658552)
• Ornate oval frame die (658949)
• Embossing folder (don't have the item number though)

I hope you will like those! :)
Feel free to visit my blog for more Sizzix projects in the upcoming days, weeks and months :)

Thank you again for making this place such a happy and creative one :)

Yours,
Céline

A LOVE YOU card

Hello everyone!

It was Valentine's Day last week, I hope you were spoiled with love and roses!
I made a pretty card for my Valentine too, even though he was much into Super Mario "Wanna be my player two?" kind of thing, I thought I would make him a cute and girly card! :)

Using your Big Shot and the LOVE 3D Pop Magnetic die, you'll be able to create this card within 10-15 minutes, no more, no less!

Here's what you'll need to create this cute little card : 

• a Big Shot (655268)
• LOVE 3D Pop Magnetic die (657800)
• American Crafts Kraft paper
• Amy Tangerine & Dear Lizzy papers
• Basic Grey fabric label
• Kaisercraft flower cabochon
• Studio Calico stamps
• Versafine inks
• American Crafts Alpha thickers

First of all, you need to cut a piece of kraft paper that measure 4". The length is up to you.

Then fold in two.

Decorate the cover with embellishments and such. Here, I simply glued a fabric label and stitched two pieces of paper, and glue them all together on my cover.

Add a flower for a more feminine look.

To create the inside of the card, use the LOVE 3D Pop Magnetic die with your Big Shot. HEre, I used a Dear Lizzy patterned paper to cut my LOVE pop-up sign.

Once it's cut, you'll have "lines" appearing on your die-cut : that's exactly where you need to fold your die-cut for him to fold properly.

Once it's fold, glue the upper and lower edges to the card, making sure the LOVE sign isn't glued.

Add stamps and YOU with silver Thickers by American Crafts.

Finish by sewing all around the card.

You created a very cute card in minutes!

And don't feel like you have to use this die only for Valentine's day : you can tell your loved ones you love them EVERYDAY :)

Have a great day!

Céline

Create your own tags!

Hello everyone!

Today, I would like to show you probably my most favorite BIGZ die of all time! The Tag & Bookplate BIGZ die :) You can do anything with it!

Of course, Sizzix has come with a lot of different tags dies, it's the kind of shape you can use over and over on your crafty projects, scrapbook layouts, mini albums, home decor, invitations, cards and more.

These are also some favorite, as you can vary sizes and shapes easily : 

The Tiny Tabs die

The Tag & Tie die

The Tag #3 die set

Today, let me show you a layout I made for Studio Calico using the The Tag & Bookplate BIGZ die :)
For this layout, you'll need :

• a Big Shot (655268)
• The Tag & Bookplate BIGZ die
• Studio Calico February kits
• Mr Huey's mists
• a heat gun

Simply cut your tag shapes into a smooth white cardstock and spray mists on top of each tag.

It's as simple as that! :)
I then created a vellum pocket on my layout and embellished it with wood veneers, vellum arrows, stickers and such.

What I really like is that you can use tags anytime, on any kind of projects!

I would love to see your projects used with Sizzix Tags dies! :)

Take care!

céline

Play with BIGZ die today!

Hello everyone!

I thought that Spring would be around the corner with the beautiful temperatures we had here the last couple of days but cold is back! :( So, for today's layout, I have decided to scrapbook a Winter photo with Spring product!

I added turquoise, pink, a tiny bit of yellow and GOLD (to bring on the sun!) for this spring-inviting layout!

You will need these supplies to create that layout : 

• a Big Shot (655268)
• Tattered Poinsettia BIGZ die (658261)
• Frame Fancy BIGZ die (658038)
• Papers (American Crafts Dear Lizzy & Amy Tangerine)
• Tags (BananaFish Studios)
• Gold paper (American Crafts)
• Die-cuts (American Crafts)
• Badge (Hello Forever)
• Stamps (Florilèges)
• Wood embellishments (Sodalicious)
• Vellum

First of all, tear a piece of vellum and glue it down on top of your background.

Mount your picture with a patterned paper and start layering lots of different papers : the more layers, the better!

I then layered tags and journaling cards on top of my papers.

With my Big Shot, I cut my two different BIGZ dies to add a shiny look to my page : I used gold paper for this one! It's rather thick but the thickness of the BIGZ dies makes it VERY easy to cut through thick materials.

You can then add badges, tickets, wood embellishments and such and your layout is done! :)

Take care and thanks for watching!
Céline

Make your own background!

Hello!

Embossing has been a very popular technique in my scrapbook classes over the last few years. People like that you can emboss paper and turn any piece of paper into a new one, adding texture and a 3D effect to your crafty projects.

Today, I would like to show you a 8x8 layout I made, mixing patterned paper with white cardstock that I previously embossed and inked!

But first of all, here's what you'll need for this layout : 

• a Big Shot (655268)
• Sewing and measuring Tape Embossing Folder set (657671)
• Papers (Studio Calico)
• Stamps (Studio Calico, Technique Tuesday)
• Badge (October Afternoon)
• Wood veneers (Studio Calico)
• Alphas (American Crafts)
• Inks (Versafine)
• Mists (Studio Calico)
• Cut'n'Dry foam (Ranger)

First of all, you need to cut a piece of white cardstock size 4x4". Then, insert it once inside the embossing folder and run it through your Big Shot.

As the width of the embossing folder is 4", you just have to run it through your Big Shot once.

Once your white cardstock is embossed, grab your favorite Studio Calico mists and add colors to the top embossed designs, using a cut'n'dry foam.

While you let this dry, start glueing your picture on the upper right side.

You can start stamping your background (here I used a ROAD TRIP stamp by Technique Tuesday) and create embellishments with title stamp (like the I love this life stamp by Technique Tuesday).

Once your embossed paper is dry, glue it at the top of the paper, near your photo.

Use your sewing machine and sew all around the edges.

Add your title, wood veneer embellishments, badge and label and you're good!

I am loving this size more and more so you might see more of these layouts in the near future! :D

Have a great day!

Céline

Have a good day and SMILE card

Hello everyone!

Even though it's been VERY colld everywhere in Europe these past weeks, I have a feeling Spring is just around the corner (or maybe it's just a thought to pretend WINTER should be over!) :)

I've been playing and testing the Exclusive Paula Pascual Framelits w/stamp die set and all I can say is WOW! They are so versatile, easy to use and pretty, you're going to love them!

Here's a cute card that you can make within 20 mns! Gather all the supplies below and get ready to have fun!

• a Big Shot (655268)
• Exclusive Paula Pascual Framelits w/stamp die set (658295)
• Papers (Studio Calico Darling Dear 6x6 paper pad)
• Stampin' Up ink pads
• October Afternoon alpha stickers
• Marcy Penner badge

Now let's start! You'll see, it's very easy!

First of all, stamp each stamp from the Exclusive Paula Pascual Framelits w/stamp die set with a different ink color : a pale blue for the one with the flower, an olive green for the one with the butterfly, a lavender one for the small one with the numbers, and a deep red for the newspaper-like one.

This way, you'll get a nice colorful paper quilt to organize on your card background.

Once you are done with the stamping part, simply choose the dies and decide which shape you want each shape to look like : rectangle with stamp-like borders, simply a rectangle, rectangle with a white frame and stamp-like edges? It all depends on your mood and creativity!

Then, once you have run it all through your Big Shot, adhere the little rectangle die-cuts and embellish your card!

What I love about those Framelits w/stamps is that they all coordinate and it's so fast and easy to use : perfect for invitations, cardmaking, wedding invitations...

Have a great day!

céline

Keep laughing! Layout

Hello everyone!

How are you doing today?!

Here I am with a brand new layout full of wintery colors again! I told you I've been inspired by these color combos lately!

Today, I would like to show you this layout on which I played with two different Sizzix dies, and show you that these dies can be used such as pure embellishments, and bring extra contrasts and texture to your layout!

First of all, this is what you'll need to create this layout : 

• a Big Shot (655268)
• Frame Fancy BIGZ die (658038)
• Card Decorative Insert die (657994)
• Crate Paper papers
• Mr Huey Audrey
• Mr Huey Gold
• Studio Calico droppers
• Studio Calico mask
• Stickers (American Crafts, October Afternoon)
• Rubons ( Basic Grey)

Choose the paper you want as a background. Add some mists here and there.

Then cut two strips off of two different patterned papers and glue those two at the top and at the bottom of your background.

Cut your Card Decorative insert die into a double-sided patterned paper : glue the frame and add the inside after turning it upside down - you'll get a full frame with two different designs!

Do the same with the Frame Fancy die and mount it with 3D foam tabs.

 
Add some embellishments here and there, still sticking to the same color combo.

Hope you liked it!
Take care
Céline

Waiting for Albane layout

Hello everyone!

Here I am with a new layout to inspire you to create with your favorite cutting machine! :)

For this new layouts, I used very Wintery themed products as I've been in the modd for some blues and reds lately!

Here's what you'll need : 

• a Big Shot (655268)
• Extender Spacer plateform (655098)
• Decorative Strip cutting pads (654558)
• Scallop Circle die (657996)
• Snowflake Rosette (658256)
• Crate Paper patterned papers
• Sewing machine
• Wood embellishments (Studio Calico)
• Thickers (American Crafts)
• Stickers (Studio Calico)
• Feathers chipboards (Studio Calico)
• Mists (Studio Calico)
• Flair (Hello Forever)

First of all, cut a piece of patterned size 10x10" - that one will be glued in the center of your 12x12 background paper, and matted with white cardstock.

Cut a strip of patterned paper (the red one) to create your Winter Rosette - you will need your extended specer plateform and your 12" cutting pads to cut with the Decorative Strip die.

Place a sticker and a badge in the middle of the Rosette (and mount it with 3D foam tab).

Then cut a nice lace doily into a patterned paper and place it under your paper rosette.

Add your photo and a couple of embellishments here and there and you're good!

Make your die-cut embellishments, like your lace doily and your paper rosette, be the center piece of your layout by placing them right in the center and in the middle - your eyes will see them at first, along with the photo!

Thanks for watching!
Have a gorgeous day!
Céline

Altering a travel journal

Hello! HAPPY NEW YEAAAAAAAAR! May 2013 bring you happiness, inspiration, creativity, lots of Sizzix goodies and more! :)

Back in November, I went to teach scrapbook classes in New Caledonia, a little French island near Australia and New Zealand - it was FANTASTIC! Girls played with Big Shots, Bigz dies, Sizzlits, inks, embossing folders and more! :)

I had so much fun that I took hundreds and hundreds of photos - which now found a new home into this album!

New Caledonia is paradise - white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, wild forests and more. I wanted to use the same color palette.

Here's what you'll need to create such a cover for a mini album or album.

• a Big Shot (655268)
• Scallop Circle Sizzlits Die (657996)
• Paper Rosette Sizzlits die (656931)
• Extender Spacer Plateform (655098)
• Decorative Strip Cutting pad (654558)
• Studio Calico Handbook album
• BlockParty January kit from Studio Calico
• Mr Huey Doris
• Mr Huey Audrey
• Mr Huey Gold
• gesso
• a brush

First of all, you'll need o cover your entire album with gesso. Add at least two layers so that you can work on a very smooth and white surface.

Then, add some water (with a brush or with a spray if you have one).

Mist some of your favorite Mists onto your cover - here I used Studio Calico Audrey, Doris and Gold to create this fun effect.

Be sure to add lots of water afterwards in order to mix the colors together.

Grab your album and make it stand - you'll get those fun dripping marks on the cover!

Finish the painting with tony dots here and there with black ink.

Once your background is dry, cut a pice of vellum with the Scallop Circle Sizzlits Die and glue it on your cover.

Then, cut into a patterned paper to create a cute paper rosette using the Paper Rosette die and the appropriate items (listed above).

Fold and glue in the center of the Scallop Circle.

Embellish with whatever items you want :)

I created another page using the Paper Rosette (probably my #1 die of all time!).

Do you make a lot of mini albums or albums like Project Life?

Have a gorgeous day!
Céline

It's Christmas today!

Hello everyone!

First of all, I would like to wish you all a WONDERFUL and MERRY Christmas! May your day be filled with love, happiness, creativity and your loved ones! 

Today, I'd like to share with you the front page of my December Daily journal - a journal in which you create a page a day during the whole month of December. This concept was created by Ali Edwards.

The most important in this project is take a photo (or more!) a day and then, add them to your project!

This is what I used to create this album : 

• a Big Shot (655268)
• Snowflake Rosette die (658256)
• Tattered Poinsettia BIGZ Die (658261)
• Decorative Strip Cutting Pads (654558)
• Extented Spacer plateform (655098)
• Studio Calico Handbook album
• Martha Stewart Chalkboard black paint
• Studio Calico Mr Huey white
• white chalks
• American Crafts glitter paper

First of all, what you have to do is prepare your album : cover the entire cover (outside only) with black chalkboard paint - it is very important that you let it dry for at least 12 hours.

Add several layers (I'd say 3) and let dry between each layer.

Once it's dry, you can start drawing and doodling with white chalk on your cover! It's VERY fun! :)

Then you have to embellish it!

What I did is cut the snowflake first, but I used my Big Shot to create the Snowflake Rosette into newspaper paper!

Simply add a thin layer of gesso onto a scrapbook newspaper -like paper and let it dry.

Grab your extended pads and your Snowflake Rosette and cut the design into the paper.

Fold and glue.

Then place it on your cover using 3D foam tabs.

What I love with BIGZ dies is that they cut into almost everything! Those Glitter papers are just amazing for this time of the year - it's festive, fun and adds sparkle and joy to any kind of project!

I cut my Tattered Poinsettia flowers die into my Silver Glitter paper and love it!

Simply use them in several different pages, not to overwhelm the eyes too much with too much glitter, and then it's going to be perfect! :)

Voilà!

Are you making a December Daily album too? I want to see :)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Céline