Three dimensional art... with heart
I just loved this idea that Shelly Hickox came up with! She used the bottom part of the Cookie Box die
to create an adorable woodland shadowbox vignette! Check out Shelly’s post over on the Inspiration Emporium blog to see how she made it. [Read more…]
I posted over on the Sizzix UK blog today about some Journaling Cards I have been working on. Having just returned from a week at Disney World with my family (including two toddlers), there was not much time to craft. But luckily I had pre-cut a stack of cards that I was able to pull out at the airport and after the kids had gone to bed to get a little creativity time in. (I get antsy when I don’t have time for that!)
I used the Recipe Card Box and Recipe Card & Label to work on. These dies may be found in your local scrapbook store or on line- click on links below.
First, you will need to cut a stack of cards using the Recipe Card & Label die.
I cut mine from chipboard and white and black matboard (you can get a nice chalkboard effect using white pen on black board!).
Then I come up with a word or phrase- it can be anything. Mostly I do these cards when I am watching TV with my husband or like yesterday, while traveling. I look on them as practice- then I don’t feel pressure for them to be perfect. Let your mind and hands just enjoy the pleasure of writing and making shapes.
All you need to doodle on the cards is a pencil, eraser and permanent black pens of different thicknesses.
Christmas is only one week away and you can never have enough gift boxes. These two boxes are waiting for just that special present to be placed inside. I love the mechanical toppers that look like music box keys!
Donna used the Blocks/Cubes die to create this cheerful set of red and white boxes. The extra bonus is the unique hand- sculpted snow person that Donna made. She is a whiz with clay. I was very happy to receive a Halloween sculpture from her when we met up along the Paper Trail in Colorado.
Head over to Donna’s blog to see how she created this festive collection!
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Hi everyone, Nicole here back with a “quick” wrap it up gift! We all know how it goes. There is always a last minute gift to throw together. This easy mini present needs a little bit of paper, perhaps from the scraps and some embellishment. A small ornament, piece of chocolate or favorite tea bag as a gift and you’re done and wrapped!
I’m all boxed up!
I cut the middle box from the Eileen Hull Blocks/Cubes, 3-D with chipboard. I used this pretty foiled paper like wrapping paper.
I cut the middle size Bow Tied bow some Kraft-Core Seasonal Impressions.
Inside I used a small silver jingle ornament.
The Thinlits Labels are perfect for this small label stamped “Believe”
I picked these jingles last year at the $1 Store.
If I’m making one I might as well make a few.
These boxes are quick to make and decorate. It took me about 45 minutes to make all 3.
A wee embellishment for the front. Gumdrops and holly leaves.
I hope this fast last minute idea has inspired you. Check out your scraps of paper and left over embellishments to throw this together in no time.
Happy Holidays
Nicole
Here’s a really great way to embellish your die cuts that takes no time at all, costs just pennies and adds a nice blast of color to your projects. What could this magical ingredient be? It’s Washi Tape!
I used the new Mixing Bowls die from the Sizzix Vintage Kitchen collection… [Read more…]
I am so happy to welcome back Lisa Hoel of Creative Juice with a festive version of the Sizzix Loaf Pan. I am in love with the texture and glitz and gold!
Here’s an ornament that is eye catching and easy to create. It is made from metal which seems to twinkle when the lights on the tree reflect the shine.
I die cut the ornament from the Doily Medallion die [Read more…]
The featured project today was created by Inspiration Team member Michelle Zerull from Pinch Your Chic (possibly my favorite blog name ever!)
Don’t you love it? What an adorable way to give someone a gift card! [Read more…]
I love to collect vintage bakeware. In fact, that’s what inspired this whole Vintage Kitchen collection!
For as long as I can remember, every time I would go in a thrift store, my eyes were drawn to the baking pans and the cool patterns that were embossed into their sides. I use the pans for display, to hold business cards, small collections of stuff, craft supplies and occasionally, I even bake in them 🙂 [Read more…]
Hey everyone! I hope you have enjoyed the quick and easy Holiday projects I’ve been sharing each day. Today I have an extra special holiday treat for you. My Inspiration Team is back to share more ideas on how you can create “Holiday Traditions” with Sizzix. You’ll be blown away by these clever and creative projects so grab a cup of cocoa and let the Inspiration Team warm your creative heart!
First up we have our resident Artist Trading Block Engineer Anne Redfern. I know, I know…I can’t believe this Christmas Carol House was constructed from ATB’s either! I’ve always said that ATB’s are the” building blocks of creativity” but Anne takes that statement to new heights with her amazing creations!
Let’s go Dashing through the snow to Anne’s blog for a carol or two and a look at this incredible ATB Christmas Carol House.
Speaking of Christmas Carols, how gorgeous is this Cookie Canister by Pam Bray? I just adore that Partridge on top and the three-dimensional pears…who needs a tree? 🙂 All in all Pam has combined Graphic 45 “12 Days of Christmas” Papers with my new Canister die from Vintage Kitchen beautifully!
Stop by Pam’s Blog for more details on this gorgeous Christmas Cookie Cannister.
Lisa Hoel has even more creative ideas for packaging cookies for Santa. This darling Christmas Tree topped Cookie Box is so cute I wouldn’t even care if there were no cookies in it 🙂
Jingle on over to Lisa’s blog where she will have you “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree” with every adorable detail she’s included in this project.
Now that you’ve seen how to create holiday traditions with Sizzix from the Inspiration Team it’s time for you to share YOUR “Holiday Traditions” projects with us! Link your projects up HERE for a chance to win a die from my new Sizzix Collection Vintage Kitchen.
Eileen
