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Hello… I am back with Three Sizzix shows on the 22nd November at 3pm, 6pm and 9pm.  I will be featuring some of my favourite die sets from this year all designed by My Life Handmade. Today I want to share a quick tutorial using one of these die sets - Sizzix Thinlits Die Set - Wedding by My Life Handmade. Materials: Sizzix Thinlits Die Set - Wedding by My Life Handmade Cardstock Adhesive Stones Method; Step 1 Create a card blank by folding and scoring dark grey cardstock.  Trim the peach strip to go down the centre of the card and a panel of white and grey. Step 2 Add all the layers to the card and add the main panel using 3D foam pads. Step 3 Die cut the cake in three colours and the Mr & Mrs sentiment. Step 4  Layer the cake together and adhere to the card.  Add the Mr & Mrs sentiment. There you have a quick and simple wedding card that would be perfect for wedding invites too. Remember to join ...

Create a simple yet effective watercolour masterpiece for your loved ones with this fabulous step-by-step project by Emily Frasier, a member of the Crafter’s Companion Design Team. Step 1 Start out with a 5.5" x 4.25" piece of watercolour cardstock, and a fussy cut stamped image on masking paper. Step 2 Stamp the image using VersaMark and heat emboss it with white embossing powder.   Step 3 Use the masked image to cover the embossed image.   Step 4 Stamp two more images on the sides of the masked image and also heat emboss them.   Tips: When you stamped the two images on the sides make sure you put good pressure on your stamp. The center image has some dimension due to the embossing; pressing hard ensures that  you get a good imprint.   Step 5 Use Spectrum Aqua markers to add colour in the centre of the flower. Use a water brush to blend it outward. Step 6 Using another complementary colour...

Hi there… Next week I am back with a Sizzix Tim Holtz inspired show. I wanted to share a quick tutorial with you using the Sizzix Thinlits Die Set Mixed Media #2. This is one of many die sets that we will be featuring on the show on Tuesday 1st November! Let me know what you think... Step 1 Die cut 3 circles.  Two the same size and one a size larger. Step 2 Take one of the two circles and die cut the mixed media flowers into the centre. Step 3 Layer the circles together. Step 4 Trim a strip of coordinating cardstock and layer onto the card blank. Step 5 Adhere the circle to the card using 3D foam pads and add a stamped sentient. This is a very simple way to use the Mixed Media dies. A great idea of course, is to use them to add backgrounds to your cards.  Add ink and paint to them for art journals or use them in your scrapbook layouts! For many more ideas and inspiration join me on Tuesday 1st November at 8am, ...

Ahoy there! Today I want to share a project with you from the Sizzix Thinlits Die Set Ship Mates that will be featured on the Sizzix show on 27th October. I am looking forward to bringing you some of your favourite dies. Nautical themed projects are currently very popular and so I have designed a card that would also make a lovely picture for a home decor project. Step 1 Trim 3 layers of cardstock, slightly smaller than the card blank. Step 2 Die cut a circle into the centre of the white panel and create a circle frame so that the aperture is the same size as the one in the white panel. Step 3 Trim a light blue panel and adhere a strip of dark blue. Step 4 Adhere the blue panel behind the aperture using 3D foam pads.  Attach all the layers together and adhere the frame to the front. Step 5 Die cut the boat, wheel and anchor and adhere to the card.  Add adhesive stones to embellish. With dies like this you can allow...

Sue and Kerri-Ann are back at Hochanda HQ this week with a sparkly Imagination Crafts One Day Special. To give you a sneak peek at what's to come they kindly put together the step-by-step of how to create this lovely, sentimental card. You Will Need; Imagination Crafts Large 6 x 6 (152mm x 152mm) Poinsettia Stencil Imagination Crafts Starlight Paints, Bronze, Chestnut, Pink Brown and Silver Gold from the   Autumn Gold Starlight Paint Kit Imagination Crafts ‘Just Pearls’ Gold Imagination Crafts Repositionable Stencil Tape Ink Applicator or Cut n Dry Foam or a piece of dense make up sponge Pot of Gold Shine Sparkle Medium 1 Piece of Acetate cut to 6" x 6" (152mm x 152mm)   1 Piece Celtic Dream Card from Imagination Crafts Card Bundle 1 7" x 7" folded white card Sentiment Greeting for inside card of your choice, either stamp or die cut Magi-Bond High Strength Glue Damp wet wipe Step 1  Tape Stencil down onto acetate around all 4 sid...

Hello… Have you started to think about your Christmas crafting yet? Today I want to share a project made using one of the latest dies from Sizzix - Tri-fold Card, Snowflake. This beautiful intricate die will create a card with clever folds and beautiful designs as quickly as you can run it through your Big Shot! Materials: Sizzix Thinlits Die Set Tri-fold Card, Snowflake Cardstock Gems 3D Foam Pads Wet Glue Method: Step 1 Die cut the main card element. Step 2 Die cut the large snowflake in the centre and trim out of the card. Step 3 Adhere the snowflake over the one cut into the card. Step 4 Die cut all of the other chose elements. Step 5 Layer the snowflake together using 3D foam pads. Step 6 Layer the wording and adhere to the card. It really is as simple as that. You can be making beautiful, intricate...

Hello there … I am really excited for my upcoming Sizzix shows on Hochanda on the 9th September as I know you are going to love these dies as much as I do. The whole show has a Tim Holtz theme with a selection of dies that are going to inspire you to create beautiful projects.  As soon as I got these the inspiration and ideas just flowed. Would you like a sneak peak? We have several sets coming up which all compliment each other beautifully. Let’s start with the Sizzix Thinlits Die Set Tropical by Tim Holtz. It is a set of 8 dies that compliment each other beautifully.   They can be used with inks, paints or patterned papers to create stunning projects. I think my favorite die in the set is the palm tree which I know I will use time and time again. They work for simple cards to the most detailed projects and are also great for home decor items. The leaves in the set are perfect for complimenting your cards or adding a bit of green behind flowers. ...