A sea frame

Hi Sizzix friends!

Today I want to show you a cute summer frame I’ve created to decorate my home. It’s inspired again by the sea, I’ve created specials fishes using a layering die... Let me show you.

This cute frame is like a window to see under the sea. Fishes, sand, coral... I like it!!!   

Here are the materials and the dies I have used:

My Big Shot plus, layering frames die, tree w/flower, heart & leaves die, a wooden frame (not in the picture), chalk paint in blue colour, sparkle paper, white cardstock, scrapbooking paper for the background, enamels, burlap and string.

First I’ve painted the wooden frame and then I’ve cut and die-cut all the pieces to create my sea frame.

Here are the die-cutting steps:

I’ve created fishes using this layering frame die, take care not to die-cut the left side.

This is the result, I’ve die-cut the same shape in sparkle paper to combine them.

I’ve die-cut the “coral” in white cardstock using the tree die

More details of the frame:

The corals and the burlap,  that reminds me the sand. 

Two sparkly fishes under the sea!!!

Square knots to decorate the frame.

And some little shells.

I have used the following Sizzix products:

• 660020  Sizzix Big Shot Plus Machine Only (White & Gray)
• 660476 Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 9PK - Layering Frames
• 660404 Sizzix Bigz Die - Tree w/Flower, Heart & Leaves

I hope you have enjoyed this sea frame. Thanks for your visit!


Have a creative and happy Friday!
Raquel

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¡Hola a todos!

Hoy os quería enseñar un marco veraniego que he realizado y que ahora decora un rincón de casa. De nuevo me he inspirado en el mar y he creado unos peces utilizando uno de estos troqueles. Pero mejor os lo enseño a ver que os parece...

Este cuadro es como una ventana para mirar bajo el mar,. Peces, arena, coral... ¡me encanta!

Los materiales que he utilizado son: mi Big Shot, el troquel layering frames , el troquel tree w/flower, heart & leaves, un marco de madera natural (no está en la foto), chalk paint azul, papel purpurina adhesivo, cartulina blanca, papel de scrapbooking para el fondo, enamels, arpillera y cuerda. 

Primero he pintado el marco en azul y después he troquelado y cortado todas las piezas para crear mi marco.

Estos son los pasos de las piezas troqueladas:

• He creado unos peces a partir de este troquel evitando troquelar el lado izquierdo.
• Este es el resultado, he realizado lo mismo con el papel de purpurina y así combinar las piezas para crear los peces.
• Para simular el coral he utilizado esta pieza del troquel tree w/flower,

Más detalles del cuadro:

• Los corales y la arpillera que me recuerdan a la arena.
• Dos peces brillantes bajo el mar.
• Nudos marineros para decorar el marco.
• Algunas pequeñas conchas.

He utilizado los siguientes productos Sizzix:

• 660020  Sizzix Big Shot Plus Machine Only (White & Gray)
• 660476 Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 9PK - Layering Frames
• 660404 Sizzix Bigz Die - Tree w/Flower, Heart & Leaves

Espero que os haya gustado este sencillo cuadro marinero. ¡Gracias por la visita!

¡Os deseo un feliz y creativo viernes!

Raquel

How to embellish a paper bag



 

 

 

 

Hello Sizzix Friends!

I hope you had a wonderful week.

I had a busy working week but I always find time for relax my self using my Big Shot Plus.

When I want realize a gift package I often use paper bag beacause they are so useful.

Today I want to show you how to embellish a chep paper bag using some paper decorations.

 

 

 

 

 

You need:

Sizzix Big Shot Plus Starter Kit (White & Gray) (660515)

Sizzix Framelits Die Set 8PK - Circles, Scallop (657552)

Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK - Happiness Phrases (66080)

Sizzix Bigz Die - Tree w/Flower, Heart & Leaves (660404)

Paper bag

Hole punch

Scissors

Double-sided tape

Ribbon

Cardstocks (white, kraft)

Tweezers

 

 

First thing first paste the double-sided tape on the back of the kraft cardstock.

I learned this tip from Quim Diaz (you can read his Sizzix posts here) and it is perfect to die cut and quickly paste thin decorations without using glue.

Die cut the word Hello from Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK - Happiness Phrases (66080).

Die cut a heart and a flower from Sizzix Bigz Die - Tree w/Flower, Heart & Leaves (660404)  using the same kraft cardstock (+ double-sided tape).

Realize a hole on the paper bag with a punch and paste the flower on it.

Die cut a circle scallop using a die from Sizzix Framelits Die Set 8PK - Circles, Scallop (657552) and a white cardstock.

Paste the circle scallop on the inner part of the paper bag using double-sided tape.

Paste the word Hello on the circle scallop so that when the bag will be opened the greetings will appear.

Close the bag and paste the paper little heart on the circle scallop.

Add a piece of ribbon and our gift package is done!

The cheap paper bag has become lovely!

 

Hope you enjoy it.

Happy sunday!

Silvia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Per i lettori italiani*

 

Buongiorno a tutti!

Avete trascorso una bella settimana?

Io ho avuto una settimana impegnativa ma sono riuscita a trovare il tempo per rilassarmi con la mia Big Shot Plus.

Quando voglio realizzare un pacchetto regalo la mia scelta ricade spesso sui sacchetti di carta, sono davvero utili!

Oggi voglio mostrarvi come abbellire un semplice sacchetto regalo utilizzando delle decorazioni di carta.

 

Ho usato:

Sizzix Big Shot Plus Starter Kit (White & Gray) (660515)

Sizzix Framelits Die Set 8PK - Circles, Scallop (657552)

Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK - Happiness Phrases (66080)

Sizzix Bigz Die - Tree w/Flower, Heart & Leaves (660404)

Sacchetto di carta con fondo

Perforatrice

Forbici

Nastro biadesivo

Nastro

Cartoncini (bianco e carta kraft)

Pinzette

 

 

 

Prima di tutto incollare il nastro biadesivo sul retro del cartoncino Kraft.

Ho imparato questo trucco da Quim Diaz (potete leggere tutti i suoi post per Sizzix qui) ed è perfetto per fustellare ed attaccare decorazioni sottili di carta senza usare la colla.

Fustellare la parola Hello presente nel Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK - Happiness Phrases (66080).

Fustellare il cuore e il fiore presenti nella Sizzix Bigz Die - Tree w/Flower, Heart & Leaves (660404)  usando sempre il cartoncino kraft + nastro biadesivo.

Perforare il sacchetto di carta con un punch tondo e incollare il fiore sopra al foro.

Fustellare un tondo scallop usando una delle fustelle del Sizzix Framelits Die Set 8PK - Circles, Scallop (657552) e un cartoncino bianco.

Incollare il tondo bianco all'interno del sacchetto di carta, usando il nastro biadesivo.

Incollare la scritta Hello sopra al cerchio in modo che quando il sacchetto verrà aperto apparirà il saluto.

Chiudere il sacchetto che incollare il cuoricino fustellato sul tondo.

Aggiungere un pezzo di nastro nel forellino fiorato e invece di fare un fiocco attaccare la due estremità con il nastro biadesivo.

Il nostro pacchetto è fatto.

Il semplice sacchetto di carta è diventato adorabile!

 

Spero vi sia piaciuto.

Buona domenica.

Silvia

 

 



Tree love – Shabby Chic Frame

Happy Friday everyone! It's Anna posting today.

Today it’s time for a tutorial :) Would you like to create an easy, cheap and cute frame? Then, keep reading this post! If you’re into shabby chic, then this project will be perfect for you ;)

The first thing you'll need is a frame to paint. I found a cheep frame at the furniture store, but you could use one you already have to give it a new look.

 

Here’s a video for you! In the video I explain how I made the frame. Have fun! The supply list is below.

 

Enjoy!

 

Items used:

Sizzix Big Shot Plus Machine (660020)

Sizzix Bigz Die - Tree w/Flower, Heart & Leaves (660404)

picture frame

cardstock: white, grey, red

cardboard

acrylic paint: black, white

sand paper fine

painting brush

 

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Per le amiche italiane! :)

Buon Venerdì a tutti, sono Anna ed oggi tocca a me regalarvi qualche ispirazione.

E' il momento giusto per un tutorial! Vi piacerebbe creare un quadretto semplice, economico e carino? Allora, continuate a leggere questo articolo! E se siete shabby chic, questo progetto sarà perfetto per voi ;)

La prima cosa di cui avrete bisogno è una cornice da dipingere. Ho comprato un paio di semplici cornici presso un celebre negozio di arredamento, ma ovviamente potrete utilizzare una cornice che avete già in casa.

Questo home décor è un modo piuttosto semplice per aggiungere un tocco romantico alla vostra casa, ma anche per fare un bel regalo ad un'amica, ad una giovane coppia...

Ecco dunque il mio videotutorial per voi! Nel video spiego passo-passo come ho creato l'intero quadretto.

Buona visione!

 

Materiali:

Sizzix Big Shot Plus Machine (660020)

Sizzix Bigz Die - Tree w/Flower, Heart & Leaves (660404)

cornice

cartoncini: bianco, grigio, rosso

cartone di recupero

pittura acrilica: nero, bianco

carta vetrata fine

pennello

Two romantic Cards with Scallops & Eyelet Lace

Hey everybody,

hope you had a nice week so far? :) It was so rainy the last days her in Germany, so I had a lot of time in my craftroom. And this week I show you two cards that I made with scallops and eyelet lace. 

List of supplies I used:

Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Eyelet Lace & Scallops #660395

Sizzix Big Shot Plus Starter Kit (White & Gray) #660515

Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK - Happiness Phrases # 660804

white cardstock, pattern paper and my sewing machine

Using the scallops and eyelet lace for cards is very easy and brings a romantic touch on it. Especially the eyelet lace. :) I added the borders with my sewing machine, to get a visual transition between the different colored and patterned papers.

The scallops are fitting perfectly to the pattern paper I choose. I think this is really pretty! :) Like a waterfall or something like that.

So, what would you do with these dies? :) Hope you got a little bit inspired and I wish you a happy weekend. xo, Julia

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Hallo ihr Lieben,
wie war eure Woche? In Deutschland hat es die letzten Tage viel geregnet und da konnte ich einige Zeit in meinem kleinen Scrapreich verbringen. Gibt schlimmeres, oder? ;) Diese Woche habe ich zwei romantisch angehauchte Karten für euch, die ich mit zwei unterschiedlichen Bordüren gestaltet habe.

Hier die Materialliste:

Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Eyelet Lace & Scallops #660395

Sizzix Big Shot Plus Starter Kit (White & Gray) #660515

Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK - Happiness Phrases # 660804

Weißer Cardstock, etwas gemustertes Papier und meine Nähmaschine

Wie erwähnt bekommt man durch diese Bordüren einen tollen romantischen Touch auf Karten & Co. Besonders mit der Bordüre die aussieht wie Spitze. Wundervoll! Mit der Nähmaschine habe ich dann die gemusterten Papiere und Bordüren miteinander verbunden. So entsteht visuell ein schöner Übergang zwischen den unterschiedlichen Papieren.

Die Bogenbordüre (nennt man das so?) mit den Wellen passte perfekt zu meinem ausgesuchten Pattern Paper. Finde ich mega hübsch, es wirkt wie ein Wasserfall der sich in einer fließenden Bewegung nach unten begiebt. Und zwischendurch, spritzen ein paar Wellen nach oben. ;)

Welche Projekte würdet ihr mit diesen Stanzen machen? Ich hoffe ich konnte euch ein bisschen inspirieren und wünsche euch noch ein wahnsinnig schönes Wochenende. Hier kommt gerade endlich die Sonne wieder raus. :) xo, Julia

Customized card with a flower



Hello Sizzix Friends!
When I saw, last week, the new products Sizzix made with the amazing Doodlebug Design inc. team I fell in love, really!
I needed to try the dies I received immediately and wow, they are fabulous!
So springy, so delicate..I love everything!

Today I share with you a card I made with Sizzix Bigz Die - Flower Layers & Leaf #2 (660403) and the Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Tiny Daisies (660406).
They are perfect for this season, you can't miss them!

 

You need:

Sizzix Big Shot Plus Starter Kit (White & Gray) (660515)

Sizzix Bigz Die - Flower Layers & Leaf #2 (660403)

Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Tiny Daisies (660406).

Cardstocks (white, pale yellow, striped green-white)

Sciossors

Thin washitape

Double-sided tape

White Card

3D Letter sticker

 

First of all place the pale yellow cardstock into the tiny daisies texture folder and emboss it.

Die cut the biggest flower of Sizzix Bigz Die - Flower Layers & Leaf #2 (660403) using the embossed cadstock.

Die cut the smallest flower of Sizzix Bigz Die - Flower Layers & Leaf #2 (660403) using the white cardstock.

Die cut the leaves using the striped green-white cardstock and the embossed yellow cardstock.
Die cut the circle of Sizzix Bigz Die - Flower Layers & Leaf #2 (660403) using the striped green-white cardstock.
Arrange the flower using the double-sided tape and paste it on the white card with a piece of double-side tape.
Add a piece of washitape on the lower part of the card.
Paste a letter 3D sticker on the center of the flower.

 

I hope you enjoyed this idea.

We can realize this kind of card in every colours and patterns and place them on our table as a place setting.

They will immediately bring colours and happiness!

Happy Sunday!

Silvia

 

 

 

*Per i lettori italiani*

 

Ciao a tutti!

Quando ho visto, la scorsa settimana, i nuovi prodotti che Sizzix ha realizzato in collaborazione con il fantastico team di Doodlebug Design inc. mi sono innamorata, davvero!
Ho avuto bisogno di provarli all'istante e wow, sono favolosi!
Così primaverili, delicati..amo ogni cosa.

Oggi vi mostro il biglietto che ho realizzato usando Sizzix Bigz Die - Flower Layers & Leaf #2 (660403) e Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Tiny Daisies (660406).
Questi prodotti sono perfetti per questa stagione. Non potete farveli scappare!

 

Ho usato:

Sizzix Big Shot Plus Starter Kit (White & Gray) (660515)

Sizzix Bigz Die - Flower Layers & Leaf #2 (660403)

Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Tiny Daisies (660406).

Cartoncini (bianco, giallo pastello e a righe verde-bianco)

Forbici

Washitape sottile

Nastro biadesivo

Biglietto bianco

Adesivo lettera 3D

 

Prima di tutto inserire il cartoncino giallo nella cartella con texture a margherite ed effettuare la goffratura.

Fustellare il fiore più grande del Sizzix Bigz Die - Flower Layers & Leaf #2 (660403) usando il cartoncino giallo goffrato

Fustellare il fiore più piccolo del Sizzix Bigz Die - Flower Layers & Leaf #2 (660403) usando il cartoncino bianco.

Fustellare le foglie del Sizzix Bigz Die - Flower Layers & Leaf #2 (660403) usando il cartoncino a righe verde-bianco e il cartoncino goffrato giallo.

Fustellare il cerchio del Sizzix Bigz Die - Flower Layers & Leaf #2 (660403) usando il cartoncino a righe verde-bianco.

Comporree il fiore usando il nastro biadesivo e incollarlo nella parte alta del biglietto bianco.
Aggiungere, nella parte bassa del biglietto, una striscia di washitape.
Attaccare infine l'adesivo al centro del fiore con l'iniziale della persona alla quale volte regalare il biglietto.

 

 

 

Spero che questa semplice idea vi abbia incuriosito.

Possiamo realizzare questi biglietti in tantissimi colori e fantasie differente

e disporli sulla tavola come segna posto.

Doneranno subito colore!!

Buona domenica

Silvia

 



Baby frame - Tutorial

Hi Sizzix friends!

Today I have made a baby frame to give as a newborn present. I have used some of the new dies designed by Doodlebug to Sizzix. In this post you will find something new!!! I have included a video tutorial where I show you how I’ve created this baby frame and one of my tips to die-cut burlap!!!

I like this cute tree die designed by Doodlebug to Sizzix!!! 

The materials I’ve used are: a white frame, white cardstock, burlap in two colours and scraps of patterned paper.


I enjoy this kind of projects, during the creative process is very fun and finally we got a cute result.

Here is a detail:

And now, here is the video!!! Where I explain you how I've made this decorative baby frame.  I hope you enjoy it!!!

I have used the following Sizzix products:

• 660515 Sizzix Big Shot Plus Starter Kit (White & Gray)
• 657581 Frame and Stamps set Kites
• 660210 Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 102PK - Alphanumeric (1" Tall)
• 660404 Sizzix Bigz Die - Tree w/Flower, Heart & Leaves New!!!
• 660395 Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Eyelet Lace & Scallops New!!!

I hope you have enjoyed this baby frame and its video tutorial. Thanks for your visit!

Have a creative and happy Friday!

Raquel

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¡Hola a todos!

Hoy os enseño un cuadro de bebé que he realizado y que podría ser un regalo perfecto para un recien nacido. He utilizado algunos de los nuevos troqueles diseñados por Doodlebug para Sizzix. Pero, esta entrada viene con novedad!!! Y es que podréis ver el vídeo tutorial donde os enseño cómo lor he realizado así como uno de mis trucos para troquelar la tela de saco!!! 

Me encanta este troquel de árbol diseñado por Doodlebug!!! 

Los materiales que he utilizado son: un marco blanco, cartulina blanca, arpillera de dos colores, papel para scrapbook.

Disfruto con este tipo de proyectos! El proceso es muy divertido y obtenemos un precioso resultado!!!

Un detalle:

Y ahora el vídeo!!! Dónde os explico cómo lo he realizado... ¡Espero que os guste!

He utilizado los siguientes productos Sizzix:

• 660515 Sizzix Big Shot Plus Starter Kit (White & Gray)
• 657581 Frame and Stamps set Kites
• 660210 Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 102PK - Alphanumeric (1" Tall)
• 660404 Sizzix Bigz Die - Tree w/Flower, Heart & Leaves New!!!
• 660395 Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Eyelet Lace & Scallops New!!!

Espero que os haya gustado este cuadro para bebé y su vídeo. ¡Gracias por la visita!

¡Feliz y creativo viernes!

Raquel

Flower Power

This weekend my wife and I went for a picnic with some friends and our children. We climbed a steep woodland path which brought us out at a place called Bluebell Wood where the trees start to thin out and either side of the winding path is carpeted thick with..... bluebells!

I love being in the woods this time of year because the colour of young leaves and bluebells combined with slanting sunlight is nothing short of stunning so I thought that it was time for some rich floral colour.

I have only used one die, Flower layers & Leaf #2 from the good people at Doodlebug Design which is one of my favourite releases in recent months. If memory serves I used a little while back for some textiles projects (very versatile!)

You are going to love the papers that I am using today and you are probably wondering where you can buy them and more importantly, how much they will cost? well, they are FREE!!! all you have to do is follow this link and you can print them off to your hearts content!

This weekend I will be visiting Sprinkle Twinkle in Kings Lynn demonstrating all the latest Sizzix goodies so if you are in the area why not pop in and say hello! You wont be disappointed because it's a regular Aladdin's cave of all the latest and greatest crafting gizmos.

I started by creating a 12 x 17 cm cream base card before cutting an 11 x 16 cm rectangle of floral card and rounding off the corners with a punch after which I attached it to the face of the base card. I could happily send this card as it is I love this paper so much!

Next, I cut an 8 x 10 cm rectangle of cream card, rounded off the corners and wound a length of natural twine around the top before securing with a double bow.

I chose the phrase 'Bloomin' marvellous' from the embellishment sheet because it reminded me of my Aunty Blod! Using a craft knife I trimmed one end into a banner.

I attached the banner to the cream rectangle using a staple and die cut the parts of the flower from some of the assorted FREE Papers. Sorry to put it in capitals, but you don't get much for free these days!

And here is our card assembled. I also added the little die cut star burst to the centre of the flower and finished it with an adhesive gem.

Here's another one just for fun using the same die and papers and of course my old friends the circle and scallop circle Framelits.

Little animal!

Leo is a little animal! He is the eldest son (almost five) of one of my best friends and since he was born I have called him 'Leo the lion'. when we meet, rather than exchange pleasantries we both bare our claws and growl at each other which is swiftly followed by a fight to the death (I always lose).

For his birthday this year I have bought him a lion watch but what I really needed was something cool to wrap it in which brings me neatly to this weeks blog post.

As you are all probably aware by new Sizzix have unveiled the Big Shot Plus which is the same as your beloved Big Shot but in A4 format. You can use all your existing library of Sizzix dies but now you can also use larger format dies and embossing folders. 

It also comes as a starter kit which has everything you could ever wish for to set you on your creative journey including a fabulous Thinlits box die and I know that there will be many more box dies released in the near future.

For my project I needed to cut two cream coloured boxes from a good heavy weight card, I know that the illustration below shows a box cut from kraft card but I used this because it photographs better! As you can see, the die both cuts and creases the box which is all one piece with a hinged lid....Ingenious!!!

I took one of the cream boxes and added some Distress Ink in a random fashion (Tea Dye and Wild Honey). I flipped the box over and labelled the parts before cutting it up along the crease lines using a craft knife.

I started with the top of the box which I cut into 3 separate strips. Next I placed them into the new wood grain folder designed by Doodlebug and debossed the wood grain texture.

I darkened the edges of each strip slightly using Vintage Photo Distress Ink and applied a rubber stamp which comes from a set called Sentiment Circles by Autumn Leaves. I attached the three strips to the top of the other assembled cream box. Next, I applied the same treatment to the front and sides of the lid before working my way around the whole box.

After popping the watch into the box on a bed of paper straw I applied the finishing touches. Firstly a length of chain from a piece of old costume jewellery wrapped twice around the box to secure the lid. Secondly, a mini padlock charm and finally a tiny tag printed with my PC. I love the overall effect and I hope both you and Leo do too?