Sizzix #7

Here is our last collection of Sizzix videos (for the moment).

I hope you have enjoyed viewing them and have learnt a few new techniques.

Sizzix #6

Do you want to know how to use other brands of dies in your Bigshots machine?

Have a look at these videos below and it will tell you how to cut with Quickcutz and Spellbinder dies.

Sizzix #5

I hope you are enjoying our range of Sizzix videos that we have featured over the last week.

Sizzix #4

Here are some more great videos featuring more gorgeous flowers from Susan's Garden. 

Sizzix #3

Here are some more Sizzix videos for your viewing.

Sizzix

At Crafty Capers we love using our Sizzix Big Shots machines.

Over the next few days we are going to feature some videos on this machine and some of the other wonderful Sizzix products.

What has Jill been up to this week?

Jill used the Albany Rose die to make this gorgeous card below. 

This die is a Bigz die and will fit through Big Shots machines as well as Cuttlebugs. It will also cut up to 5 sheets of card at once, shim, plastic, material, leather and much more.

Core'dinations card

106 sleeps!!!!!!

David Jones put their Christmas display up 2 weeks ago - Christmas is coming!!!!!!

Have you used Core'dinations card stock before?

Core'dinations card stock is in store now at Crafty Capers and there are so many amazing colours to choose from. 

Click here  to see some of the amazing colours in store now. There are 12'' sheets as well as 12" card packs in store.

The 12" card can be used for scrapbooking and card making and can be used as the base or as a layer. The card has a core colour which core'dinates with the surface colour.  You can use the card as is and keep the core colour hidden or you can reveal it by sanding, tearing or embossing the card (as we have done below). 

Click here to see how to use the card and the different ways to reveal the core colour.

The sample below was embossed with an embossing folder through the Sizzix Big Shots machine. Depending on what look you what it can then be left as is with a bit of the core colour coming through or you can gently sand over the top to get more of the core colour coming through.

Here are some amazing samples of what you can do with this very clever card.

Below are some more techniques on how to get a variety of looks from this card. Click on the 3 links and be amazed.

Lay outs and cards

Crazy with Core

Core Tidbits

Have a read of the Core'dinations blog to see what else they create with this gorgeous card.

This card is normally valued at over $1 per sheet but it is only 80c per sheet at Crafty Capers.

Make sure you have a look at the huge colour selection of this wonderful card in 12" sheets and 12" card packs next time you are visiting Crafty Capers.

I love this card!!!!!!

I love this card. I loved it from the first time I saw it. 

It is a simple design but as I always say "a simple design is often the best if you get your colours right".

 It is a combination of the colours that have been used along with the lovely smoothness of the colouring that caught my eye.

This card was coloured in with alcohol based pens. You could also use Tombows, Distress Markers, Distress Ink pads and a water brush, water coloured pencils and the list is endless. 

If  purple and green are not your colours then don't despair. 

Choose your favourite colours to colour in with and find a printed paper to match. We have lots and lots of 12" printed papers for you to choose from and we can help you match it up and find mtching card as well.

The stamps come from the Sizzix Framelits Die Set called Flowers and Butterflies. This set comes with 6 stamps that stamp out beautifully. 

The stamps are unmounted stamps and have the printed image on the top of them so you can see what and where you are stamping when you attach the stamp to an acrylic block.

 Below is what the stamps look like when they are stamped out.

Once you have stamped the images you take the matching Framelits metal die, place it over the stamped image and cut. Now you have a perfectly and precisely cut out image. These thin metal dies will go through most leading brands of die cut machines. They definitely go through the Sizzix Big Shots and Cuttlebug machines.

The sample below is from the Sizzix site and is another way of how to use the wonderful set of stamps and dies.

See you at Crafty Capers!

New stock.......

As I mentioned yesterday a box of new stock arrived in the store with lots of new goodies in it. Along with the gorgeous Martha Stewart punches there is also new dies from Sizzix.

Please be aware that all items featured below will fit into your Sizzix Big Shot machine as well as the Cuttlebug machine.

The die below is a Bigz die. The flower is called Gulian.  This flower is cut out in a swirl which is flat. You then gather it in on itself and glue (Glossy Accents is the best glue to use) it in place to form a 3D flower. Keep reading through to find out what a Bigz die can cut through. Also look for the link (click on the word "sheet" below) to find instructions on how to construct a flower which is similar to the one below) .



This Bigz die is called Classique. There are many ways you could use this swirl. You can use it in its full size or you can cut it down to form different sized and shaped swirls.



This Bigz die is called Albany Rose. As it cuts in layers you end up with a 3D image of both the flowers and the leaves. A Bigz die cuts through many layers of material as well as thicker items. Keep reading to find out exactly what it will cut though. A Bigz die will fit into your Sizzix Big Shots machine as well as a Cuttlebug machine.





The die below (Trinity Flower) is a Bigz die. Bigz dies cut 5 pieces of card at once as well as material, paper, foam, metal, shim, leather, magnets sheets, chipboard, cover board and foam. There is even an instruction sheet on how to put the flower together. I recommend using Glossy Accents as the glue to hold the flower together. 



This very cute Sizzlit die is called Sewing Machine and Bobbins. The die is 4 1/2" x 5 1/4" in size.


This die (Arabesque Flower) is a Sizzlits die. It is a thinner die which can cut through card and paper. You can cut multiple layer to get a 3D image.



 This is a Sizzix Framelits set and the set includes the stamps along with the Framelits metal dies. Once you have stamped out the images you can them cut around them perfectly using the dies. It is called Moroccan Flowers.




The gorgeous butterflies below is a Bigz Die and is called Mariposa. As you can see there are more than one set of wings that you can cut out. This means you will end up with a layered 3D butterfly which will look stunning.

All items featured above are available at Crafty Capers.

Don't forget to pop in and say hello to Toni and Jill next time you are in the area.

owls

 

 

Shirley made these beautiful cards using Stampin Up dies.

We don't carry the Stampin Up die but we do have a very similar Sizzix die which is just as cute.  

So if you would like to make this card using the Sizzix die we do have some on the shelf.  Stock is limited so hurry in.

 

 

 

 

 

Sizzix Thinlits

Sizzix has released some gorgeous new metal dies called Thinlits that we have just unpacked. 

Here is a selection of the dies below.

If you like what you see, have a look at the tab above to see how easy these flowers are to construct. 

Rosemary's birds

When Rosemary brought her Sizzix Big Shots machine she got a free die along with it.

I just loved the cards she made with it. They look stunning.

Thanks for sharing Rosemary.

This die is available for purchase in the shop.

Don't forget we still have the Sizzix Big Shots special running. When you purchase the machine for $140 you get a free die valued at $33.95.

Male cards

This layer of printed paper has been embossed with the Sizzix embossing folder (Clocks & Steampunk set). We then wiped an ink pad over the top of this layer to make the clocks stand out. Eyelet caps (these are eyelets with a cover on top) have been set in the centre of some of the clocks. 

This card is so easy to make. The tuxedo is made up out of a black and white layer of card. The layers are folded into the centre (like a gate fold card), the white layer sits inside the black layer and the top is folded out to make the collar. The bow tie is hand cut and pearls and buttons are used to decorate.

Cars

This car has been stamped and heat embossed on foil board and coloured with Spectrum Pens. Washi Tape is adhered across the card base. The die cut layers (Label 11) are mounted onto the card base. These layer are silver foil board and Bazzill Bling.  The letters are cut from a Sizzix dies and adhered into place 

Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die

Alpha Die - Typeset by Tim Holtz

                                             

The printed paper is adhered to the card base. Cut a piece of card to fit the die (Labels 2). Red and white Washi Tape is adhered to the outer edges of this layer. Cut the die from the card. This layer is mounted onto the card base. A smaller die is cut from silver foil board and mounted onto the red layer. Adhere a strip of Washi Tape to a piece of card. Adhere the silver car sticker over the tape and cut around the edges. Mount car onto foil board layer. Adhere flag stickers onto printed paper.

(computer has a mind of its own today, sorry)

Tools

This lovely stamp (Father's Day Tools 3464E) from Stamp It is a few years old now but I still love it and it always sells well at this time of year. 

On the card below the card base was put through the Sizzix embossing folder{Diamond Plate & Riveted Metal} . The American Craft "Chap" paper has been diecut with a Spellbinder Circle die. The wording has been stamped in the circle and this section is adhered to a black circle. The remaining piece of printed paper is adhered to black card. The ribbon is adhered in place and caps (eyelets) inserted. This layer is adhered to a red layer of card and this layer is mounted to the card base. The circle layer is mounted onto the card base.

Diamond Plates and Riveted Metal Sizzix Embossing Folders set.

The wording has been stamped and heat embossed on red card and adhered to brown card. A layer of red Kraft Core card has been put through the Diamond Plate embossing folder and sanded. This layer is mounted to the American Craft "Chap"paper and then adhered to the card base. The star has been cut with the Sizzix Framelits, inked around the edges and is mounted onto the card base.