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Katie Skilton gives us a sneak peak at what's to come with her next show on Hochanda with Sizzix! Hi there … I am here on the Hochanda blog today sharing a little sneak peak of what is to come on my next Sizzix shows which you can see on Tuesday 24th May. This is a really exciting launch as not only are the products brand new but they are something a little bit different!  I would like to introduce to you the latest Bigz dies from Tim Holtz … The village houses. These are super cute and really addictive!  Each building has it’s own features and you can get add on dies that will allow you to add the most amazing detail to these buildings.  You will notice the pictures I am sharing today are quite plain because i don’t want to give too much away! For those of you who love your inks, paints and mixed media these are going to be amazing to take those techniques and make them 3D. There are a variety of different roof tops, bui...

It's Sizzix central today on Hochanda, as Katie Skilton takes a look at all the main Sizzix products, what they can do and what they are compatible with... All of which are available on the Hochanda website ! Happy Sizzixing! Hello! Today I am sharing a post looking at all the main Sizzix products, what they can do and what they are compatible with. I hope this can become a resource guide for you and help you know which dies work with which machine. Big Shot The Sizzix Big Shot machine is an affordable, easy to use multipurpose creative system.  It is designed to cut and emboss for creating unlimited fun projects. The platforms themselves come with all the instructions on the so no need to be looking for the instruction book every time you want to get creative. It has a 6” opening meaning that you can use: *Sizzix Originals *Sizzix Bigz Dies *Sizzlits *Clearlits * Embosslits *Framelits *Thinlits *Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Plus ...

Join Crafter's Companion for a step-by-step guide to creating the Downton Abbey Filigree Die Box! Materials: Big Score Trimmer and scissors Collall Tacky Glue Acetate Crafter’s Companion A4 hammered Cream cardstock Downton Abbey Oval Filigree Die Downton Abbey 3D Bow Filigree Die Pearls from your stash Method: 1. Using your Big Score, place the short side of a piece of A4 card to the butt of the lid side and score at 6 ½ inches – cut on this line – you will need 2 of these. Score one on all 4 sides at 1 inch on the lid side of your board, and 1 on all 4 sides on the base side of your board: 2. Place the Filigree part of the oval die in the centre of the box lid, and place the largest of the oval nesting dies inside that, tape with a little low tack tape and run through your die cutting machine: 3. Turn it over, cut a piece of acetate to size and use tacky glue to apply the acetate to the box lid, I use my fingertip, it gives a thinner ...