2 in 1 - birthday card and envelope

Hello there...

last week i saw this cute card at Annetts Blog.
Because of last weeks Daisy bouquet i had a lot of Daisy leftovers...

So i decided to do such a card on my own.

Materials:
Sizzix Bigz Die - Layering Daisy
Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Candy Hearts

Have a beautiful weekend, Stephanie

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Hallo Ihr Lieben,

letzte Woche habe ich diese hübsche Karte bei Annett entdeckt und weil ich noch so
viele Gänseblümchen von letzter Woche übrig hatte, hab ich entschieden, mir auch eine
so eine Karte zu machen nur eben mit Gänseblümchen.

Material:
Sizzix Bigz Die - Layering Daisy
Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Candy Hearts

Ich wünsche euch ein hübsches Wochenende, Steffi

Snug as a bug!

That's what I'll be when this little lap quilt is complete -

 

I decided to try to use up all of the wool fabric that I had - so this really is a scrap quilt - which is already becoming a favourite before it's quite finished - maybe partly because the weather forecast is for much colder weather and I will be able to curl up under this beauty!

To get the most out of the pieces of wool I had I decided to cut more squares and rectangles in different sizes - I have already cut out rectangles using Bigz die 658113 - 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" unfinished

 http://www.sizzix.co.uk/product/658113/sizzix-bigz-xl-die-rectangle-4-x-8-finished-4-1-2-x-8-1-2-unfinished

 

and squares using Bigz Die 659838 - 4 1/2" unfinished square - http://www.sizzix.co.uk/product/659838/sizzix-bigz-die-square-4-finished-4-1-2-unfinished

using the Big Shot machine, and then

I also cut out some 3 1/2" unfinished squares with die http://www.sizzix.co.uk/catalog#q=657608 

and some 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" unfinished rectangles - http://www.sizzix.co.uk/catalog#q=657625

Finally I cut a few 6 1/2" unfinished squares - using the Big Shot Pro http://www.sizzix.co.uk/product/656250/sizzix-big-shot-pro-machine-only-periwinkle-w-standard-accessories and die http://www.sizzix.co.uk/catalog#q=657264d 

My plan was to create 12" finished blocks - so I could make some using all of the 4"/8" shapes and some using the 3"/6" shapes --

The photo below shows the lay out for the 4"/8" pieces

 and this photo shows the layout for the 3"/6" pieces. ( the photo is a cheat because the proper one came out a very strange colour so I laid out another block but didn't have enough rectangles!!!)

I had enough pieces to make a total of 16 blocks which I decided to lay the pieces out randomly, but took care to make sure that the colours and patterns were mixed in each row.

I joined the blocks into 4 rows of 4 and then joined the rows - so I have a lap quilt measuring 48 1/2" square.

Just a note that I still only used a 1/4" seam and I pressed the seams flat open on the wrong side to try to reduce bulk at the seams.

I like it so much I'm going to add another photo -

I'm going to back the quilt with either a plain wool or fleece - I'll show you a photo of it finished next week.

And just as I was going to finish this blog - one of my friends, Alex, suggested that there were enough pieces left to make a cushion so I trimmed the remaining pieces to 3 1/2" squares and laid them out like this -

 

 which when stitched together became a cushion front -

which then just left this -

I'm very pleased to have used so much of these beautiful fabrics and will show you the finished quilt and cushion next week - along with a lovely valentine project.

Keep warm this week - I'm hoping for snow to go and play in with the grandchildren - we can hope.

Angela





Scandi Star Christmas quilt

Hello there - I'm happy to share that the Christmas quilt is coming along very nicely - and here's the photo to prove it -

 

and here is the complete top -



As each block is 16 1/2" this quilt only needed 12 blocks! and so the quilt can be cut and pieced in a day -add another day or a couple of evenings and this quilt will be complete - there is still time before Christmas!!

I used 12 different fabrics from Scandi Christmas fabrics and needed 40cms of each, and there is some left to create a pieced binding.

Cut the following pieces from each fabric using

 1 x 8" square die, http://www.sizzix.co.uk/product/657265/sizzix-bigz-pro-die-square-8-finished-8-1-2-unfinished , and the Big Shot Pro http://www.sizzix.co.uk/product/656250/sizzix-big-shot-pro-machine-only-periwinkle-w-standard-accessories ,

With the Big Shot and die 657520 - 8 x half square triangles - http://www.sizzix.co.uk/product/657520/sizzix-bigz-l-die-half-square-triangles-5-finished-square ,

 4 quarter square triangles http://www.sizzix.co.uk/product/657639/sizzix-bigz-xl-die-triangles-4-5-8-h-x-8-1-2-w-unfinished ,

and 4 squares - http://www.sizzix.co.uk/product/659838/sizzix-bigz-die-square-4-finished-4-1-2-unfinished .

Mix and match the fabrics - I used dark reds with light greys, light reds with dark greys - so that each square is different.

The piecing instructions are on my blog for 13th November.

When the 12 blocks are completed, and pressed, lay them out in 4 rows of 3 blocks each. 

Join the blocks together to complete the 4 rows and then join the rows together.

I will probably machine quilt for speed and then make a pieced binding to complete - I hope to have it ready to show you completed next week - and maybe some little girls snuggled up under it.

 Well that will be another first for me - a Christmas quilt - hope you like it.

Angela

 

 



Quick Scandi Christmas block

How are you - I hope you're enjoying the build up to Christmas and that you have a lot more fun and enjoyment than stress.

Last year I thought it would be nice to start a family tradition - a quilt for Christmas eve - when the grandchildren can snuggle up under the quilt, in their Christmas pyjamas, and  enjoy watching a film together.

So we are only 6 weeks away from Christmas and I'm just starting the blocks for the quilt! Well that is progress, and even though I might not get it finished for this Christmas, I am moving in the right direction.

So I have chosen these lovely Scandi style fabrics, and plan to keep the design quite simple -

 



 I just love these colours and designs.

I have used the following dies for my star block -

8" square die, http://www.sizzix.co.uk/product/657265/sizzix-bigz-pro-die-square-8-finished-8-1-2-unfinished , and the Big Shot Pro http://www.sizzix.co.uk/product/656250/sizzix-big-shot-pro-machine-only-periwinkle-w-standard-accessories , to cut

 1 square in red with white stars.

With the Big Shot and die 657520 http://www.sizzix.co.uk/product/657520/sizzix-bigz-l-die-half-square-triangles-5-finished-square , and red with cream heart outlines, I cut

 8 half-square triangles.

4 quarter square triangles were cut using die http://www.sizzix.co.uk/product/657639/sizzix-bigz-xl-die-triangles-4-5-8-h-x-8-1-2-w-unfinished ,

finally I used diehttp://www.sizzix.co.uk/product/659838/sizzix-bigz-die-square-4-finished-4-1-2-unfinished , to cut

 4 x 4 1/2" squares.

To begin I stitched 2 half square triangles to each side of the quarter square triangle -

and then I stitched these to opposite sides of the 8 1/2" square -



and then I joined the 41/2" squares to each end of two of  the pieced triangles -

 To complete the block these were stitched to  opposite sides of the centre square -

So that is my quick make for Christmas - it is a 16" finished block - so it could be a cushion or a table centre. I am still hoping that I can make a quilt for Christmas - and so I plan to use the same design for all of the quilt blocks, and mix and match the various fabrics I have from the range.

Will it be finished for this Christmas? - I have no idea, but, for the first time ever, I have the beginnings of a quilt for Christmas - I feel quite warm and cosy inside!

That's all for now - have fun.

Angela

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family house...


Hi everyone...hope you had a great week ....today I have made a family house with pictures of my children and grandchildren. I have used  658238 Sizzix Bigz Pro Die - House, 3-D 
and Sizzix Big Shot Pro Machine  on this project.
 

Supply list:
656250 Sizzix Big Shot Pro Machine Only (Periwinkle) w/Standard Accessories
658238 Sizzix Bigz Pro Die - House, 3-D 
659573 Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Spring Greenery
657481 Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Vintage Lace
658559 Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 2PK - Mini Bottle Cap & Stamp
Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die - Mini Opening Die
Sizzix On the Edge Die - On the Fence

Papers: Pion Design - Flower Frames, cardstock, chipboard
Stamps: Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz collection
Inks: Distress ink Pad - Pumice Stone
Other: Brads, game spinners, plaquettes - Tim Holtz idea-ology, Distress Crackle Paint. Distress Glitter, sand paper, Distress Paint - Brushed Pewter.

How to do:

You find instructions on the on house HERE.

Die cut the house in patterned pape. Bend and distress the edges with Distress ink Pad - Pumice Stone. If you want stamp some background stamps on the house. Die cut "windows" in chipboard with  Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 2PK - Mini Bottle Cap & Stamp
Paint with Distress Crackle Paint - Picket Fence. Let it dry.
Die cut the mailbox with Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die - Mini Opening Die and paint it with Distress Paint - Brushed Pewter
Die cut the roof in cardstock and distress the edges with sand paper.
Die cut borders in cardstock with Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Vintage Lace
Glue the borders on the top of the roof.
Glue windows and door to the house wall before you glue the house together.
Die cut fence and branches. Glue it to the house wall.
Cut out a panel in chipboard 12x12 cm and distress the edges. Glue the house on the panel.
Glue some Distress Glitter - Vintage Photo here and there around the house.

My husband and I in the mailbox....  :))

Thanks for stopping by and wish you a great day!

Anne Kristine

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Hei alle sammen...håper du har hatt en fin uke... idag har jeg et familie hus å vise deg med bilder av mine barn og barnebarn. På dette prosjektet har jeg brukt 658238 Sizzix Bigz Pro Die - House, 3-D 

og Sizzix Big Shot Pro Machine  .

Materialer:
656250 Sizzix Big Shot Pro Machine Only (Periwinkle) w/Standard Accessories
658238 Sizzix Bigz Pro Die - House, 3-D 
659573 Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Spring Greenery
657481 Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Vintage Lace
658559 Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 2PK - Mini Bottle Cap & Stamp
Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die - Mini Opening Die
Sizzix On the Edge Die - On the Fence

Papir: Pion Design - Flower Frames, kartong, chipboard
Stempler: Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz collection
Inks: Distress ink Pad - Pumice Stone
Annet: Brads, game spinners, plaquettes - Tim Holtz idea-ology, Distress Crackle Paint. Distress Glitter, sand papir, Distress Paint - Brushed Pewter.

Beskrivelse:
Instruksjon på huset finner du HER
Stans ut huset i mønsterark, fold og distress kantene med Distress ink Pad - Pumice Stone. Hvis du ønsker stemples bakgrunnstempler på husveggene.
Stans ut vinduer i chipboard med  Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 2PK - Mini Bottle Cap & Stamp
Males med Distress Crackle Paint - Picket Fence. La det tørke.
Stans ut postkassen med Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die - Mini Opening Die og mal det med  Distress Paint - Brushed Pewter
Stans ut taket i kartong og distress kantene med sandpapir.
Stans ut border i kartong med Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Vintage Lace
Lim bordene på toppen av taket. 
Lim vinduer og dør på hus veggene før du limer huset isammen.
Stans ut gjerder og grener og lim dette på hus veggen.
Skjær ut et panel i chipboard 12x12 cm og distress kanten. Lim huset på panelet.
Lim litt Distress Glitter - Vintage Photo her og der rundt huset.

Takk for at du stikker innom og ha en fin dag.

Anne Kristine

 

Gift Box


Hi everybody... hope you all had a great week.... today I have a Gift Box to show you, and again a Christmas project. But I think you can use this idea for any occasion.
On this box I have used Sizzix Bigz Pro Die - Box w/Lid #3
You have to use Sizzix Big Shot Pro Machine  with this Sizzix Die.

Supply list:
656250 Sizzix Big Shot Pro Machine Only (Periwinkle) w/Standard Accessories
657675 Sizzix Bigz Pro Die - Box w/Lid #3
658776 Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 2PK - Mini Toy Soldier & Ice Skate
658770 Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Holly, Beaded & Snowflake Garland
658373 Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts Magnetic Insert Die - Label, Funky 3-D (Pop-Up)

657492 Sizzix Bigz Die - Tattered Pinecone
657468 Sizzix Bigz Die - Holly Branch

Papers: Tim Holtz Paper Stash Merriment, chipboard, Bazzill
Stamps: Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection.
Inks: Distress ink Pad - Walnut Stain, Distress Paint - Picked Fence, Brushed Pewter, Distress Stain - Fired Brick, Barn Door.
Other: Melissa Frances - Mica Flakes, Seam Binding ribbon, button

How to do:
Die cut the box in patterned paper with Sizzix Bigz Pro Die - Box w/Lid #3
Glue it together. Die cut ice skates in chipboard with Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 2PK - Mini Toy Soldier & Ice Skate . Paint these with Distress Paint - Picked Fence, Brushed Pewter.
Die cut branches with  Sizzix Bigz Die - Tattered Pinecone and Sizzix Bigz Die - Holly Branch. Distress the edges with Distress ink Pad - Walnut Stain.
Color seam binding ribbon with Distress Stain - Fired Brick, Barn Door and water.
Glue Mica flaces on the top of the box.
Decorate the top of the box with branches, ice skates and a bow.

Inside the box:
Cut out a panel 21,5 x 9 cm and die cut in patterned paper with Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts Magnetic Insert Die - Label, Funky 3-D (Pop-Up)
Glue the panel inside the box. Die cut garland with  Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Holly, Beaded & Snowflake Garland .
Glue garland inside of the box.

Place a small gift or gift card insiden the box.

 

Thanks for stopping by and I wish you all a great day!

Anne Kristine

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Hei alle sammen...håper dere har hatt en fin uke... idag har jeg en gave eske å vise dere hvor jeg har brukt  Sizzix Bigz Pro Die - Box w/Lid #3Denne dies er stor og du trenger Sizzix Big Shot Pro Machine   for å stanse ut esken.

Materialer:
656250 Sizzix Big Shot Pro Machine Only (Periwinkle) w/Standard Accessories
657675 Sizzix Bigz Pro Die - Box w/Lid #3
658776 Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 2PK - Mini Toy Soldier & Ice Skate
658770 Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Holly, Beaded & Snowflake Garland
658373 Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts Magnetic Insert Die - Label, Funky 3-D (Pop-Up)
657492 Sizzix Bigz Die - Tattered Pinecone
657468 Sizzix Bigz Die - Holly Branch

Papir: Tim Holtz Paper Stash Merriment, chipboard, Bazzill
Stempler: Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection.
Inks: Distress ink Pad - Walnut Stain, Distress Paint - Picked Fence, Brushed Pewter, Distress Stain - Fired Brick, Barn Door.
Annet: Melissa Frances - Mica Flakes, Seam Binding bånd, knapp

Beskrivelse:
Stans ut esken i mønsterark med Sizzix Bigz Pro Die - Box w/Lid #3
Limes i sammen. Stans ut skøyter i chipboard med Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 2PK - Mini Toy Soldier & Ice Skate . Males med Distress Paint - Picked Fence, Brushed Pewter.
Stans ut grener og blader med Sizzix Bigz Die - Tattered Pinecone og Sizzix Bigz Die - Holly Branch. Distress kantene med Distress ink Pad - Walnut Stain.
Farg seam binding bånd med Distress Stain - Fired Brick, Barn Door og vann.
Lim Mica flakes på toppen av esken.
Dekorer toppen av esken med grener, blader, skøyter og en sløyfe.
Innsiden av esken:
Skjær ut et panel 21,5 x 9 cm og stans ut i mønsterark med Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts Magnetic Insert Die - Label, Funky 3-D (Pop-Up)
Lim panelet på innsiden av esken. Stans ut garlander med  Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Holly, Beaded & Snowflake Garland .
Limes på innsiden av esken.
Plasser en liten gave eller et gavekort inni esken.

Ønsker dere alle en fin dag og takk for at du stikker innom her.

Anne Kristine

triangles triangles everywhere!



Last week I mentioned I had recently got the new quilting dies and was hoping to have a play with the new chevron die this week. Well, as is quite usual for me, I got distracted by plans for a quilt using the chevron die and I've ordered fabrics to make that quilt so I haven't had a chance to play with it just yet as I'm waiting for the fabrics to arrive.

While I'm waiting I thought I'd pull out my Big Shot Pro (literally - it lives under my work table) and start playing with one of the other new dies, the isosceles triangle that finishes at 6 1/2" square (there is a smaller version that fits the big shot too - it ends up at 4 1/2" square)

I've never made a quilt using this block before, the thought of cutting out all of the triangles and then all of the background pieces using templates has put me off, but with the die it's fast and easy - and the 'dog ears' are already cut off so you can match up your points nice and easily too (which is a huge bonus!)

In no time at all I had cut and pieced 30 triangle blocks - literally in about an hour, so all I need to do now is have a think about layout and how big I want to go.  I think it's going to be a really pretty quilt and  so easy to piece together. I've had to set the blocks aside until I have finished some other bits and pieces, but I have the next batch cut and ready to piece next to my sewing machine so I can work on them in between other things. They'd make a really good scrap project too.

I cut from 2 fabrics at a time - one fabric for the triangle's sides (I cut 4 layers - folded so I would have the mirror images needed for the 2 sides of the triangle), and 2 layers of a second for the triangles to give me 2 identical blocks at a time. If you've ever been tempted by triangles like this but, like me, the templates idea put you off - then give this die a whirl. I bet you'd love it too!

I need your help!


This weekend I started converting what was our dressing room (and by rights should be our spare bedroom) into a sewing room. I can't even begin to tell you how exciting that is for me! I used to rent a studio space but that didn't really work out all that well, although I loved it, it was expensive and I didn't use it as much as I should have because (quite honestly) I like being at home, in my jammies and my slippers

I currently use the dining room and kitchen to sew in, which is great to be able to spread out and take over the whole area but once I pick my kids up from school it becomes family space again and so from 3pm onwards my stuff is stacked in a huge mess either on the floor or pushed towards the far end of the dining table. It's not great when you're halfway through working on something, and it's especially not great when you're halfway through cutting stuff out - I always seem to end up losing bits and pieces or forget how far I've got with my cutting.

My new space isn't huge - it's about 10 ft square so I have to be very careful in how I plan where things go. I have my sewing machine, of course, a big shot pro (which is a big machine!) as well as my big shot and all my dies. The big shot pro will probably live on the floor under my cutting table and be lifted onto it when I use it (even as I'm typing that my arms are aching at the thought. But won't I have amazing upper arms with all that lifting?!)

At the moment it's pretty much a blank canvas. Eventually I'd like to get some nice flooring but to save money I've whitewashed the floorboards and I've seen a big rug that will fit perfectly and add a bright splash of colour. I'm also thinking that the big wall straight ahead will be the perfect place for a design wall (so I don't need to worry too much about my paint job...I'll admit painting and decorating is not one of my strong points!)

I'll have a lot of shelves built into this unit pictured below (you can see I've started with those) but I'd love your suggestions on storage for my dies because right now they live in a sideboard which will stay downstairs in the dining room (and will again have dining room things in it - fancy that! A dining room sideboard with actual dining ware in!)

How do you store yours? How should I store mine? How should I store everything to be quite honest - so it's neat but easily accessible. I don't have room for more furniture, I do have wall space for shelving but I'd quite like to have my precious room to be (potentially) tidy. It will probably not be all that tidy at all, but if I have the systems in place I'm more likely to be tidy - right? I really value your opinions, I have to admit I'm a bit stuck and I'm not sure what to do with them. I also have a tendency to rush out and buy a load of impractical storage that ends up being completely useless!!!

From The Heart

Hi everyone
Today I will show you a card using different sorts of Sizzix dies.

Dies I have used:
Vintage Doily 658506
Rose Vines & Trellis set 658356
Doily & Doily border 659058
Decorative Border & Heart 658946
Tattered Banners 657179
Heart,Steam & Leaves 657691
Other products I used:
Paper: Riddersholm design- Vintage Pink-
Off white and brown cardstock
Stamp: Stampers Anonymous- Simpl saying-Tim Holtz collection
Ink: Distress ink- vintage Photo- from Ranger
Ribbon, glossy accent and 3D foam
 
How to make:
1.Cut off white cardstock 12x30 cm, fold to create a card base 12x 15 cm
2.Cut brown cardstock 11,3x14,3 cm use as a matte
3.Cut patterned paper 11x14 cm, embos using Rose Vines & Trellis set, glue to the brown matte
4.Glue to the center of card base
5. Die cut Vintage Doily, Doily & Doily border, Decorative Border & Heart and Heart, Steam & Leaves
6. Die cut Tattered Banners, stamp using " From the heart". Glue to the card using 3d foam. decorate using glossy accent and ribbon.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope it gave you some inspiration. See you next Tuesday

Have e great week

Pia 

Hej til alle

I dag vil jeg vise et kort hvor jeg har brugt flere forskellige Sizzix dies

Dies jeg har brugt:
Vintage Doily 658506
Rose Vines & Trellis set 658356
Doily & Doily border 659058
Decorative Border & Heart 658946
Tattered Banners 657179
Heart,Steam & Leaves 657691
Andre produkter jeg har brugt:
Papir: Riddersholm design- Vintage Pink-
Off white og brun karton
Stempler: Stampers Anonymous- Simpl saying-Tim Holtz collection
Sværte: Distress ink- vintage Photo- fra Ranger
Bånd, glossy accent and 3Dpuder

Sådan gør du:
1.Skær off white karton 12x30 cm, fold på midten nu har du en kort base på 12x 15 cm
2 Skær brun karton 11,3x14,3 cm brug det som matte
3 Skær mønstret papir 11x14 cm, embos ved at bruge Rose Vines & Trellis set, lim det til det brune karton
4.Lim det til midten af kortet
5. udstands Vintage Doily, Doily & Doily border, Decorative Border & Heart og Heart, Steam & Leaves
6.UdstandsTattered Banners, stamp ved at bruge " From the heart". Lim til kortet ved at bruge 3D puder. dekorer med glossy accent og bånd.

Tak fordi du kiggede forbi, jeg håber det gav dig lidt inspiration. Vi ses næste tirsdag

Ha' en dejlig uge

Pia