Victorian Christmas Tree

Hello friends! Here is my new Christmas project using Sizzix and 7 Gypsies. Great choice, don't you think? This time I made a Victorian style Christmas tree:

 

For making this tree I used the 7Gypsies Postale paper, the 6x6 stack. There is also a new sizzix die I used: the Sizzix Bigz Die - Garden Greens. It is a very versatile die and here I just cut it into pieces and used it to enrich the Christmas tree. The procedure for making this tree is very simple and if you would like to make it just leave me a comment and I'll put down a few hints for you. 

 

In RL the paper looks almost like fabric, but there is a secret how to make it ;-)

 Here is another thing I wanted to share with you. The past week has been released my second book for children:

I wanted to say a big Thank you to everyone inspired me, belived in me, encouraged me, helped me, waited for me and made this possible in any way. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

Another Christmas card

Here is another Christmas card tutorial using  Sizzix Bigz Die - Christmas Bells, Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 2PK - Decorative Border & Heart, 7Gypsies Postale paper, Christmas stamps and tickets. I hope you'll like it and feel inspired.

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO

Enjoy!

Christmas card tutorial

Hello! I'm back with a quick post that invites you to do a Christmas card with using Sizzix, Canvas Corp and 7Gypsies products!

You'll need tha Snowflake ornament die and the Sizzix Bigz Die - Stacked Stars the wonderful Canvas Corp paper, some CC burlap, canvas ribbon, rope and 7Gypsies stamps. So,

Here is the video!

 Enjoy it!

I want to share with you also that there are beatiful Christmas papers available on

Sizzix.co.uk 

  They are so Christmasy and perfect for making great projects and of course cards as well! But this is not all!!! At Sizzix they have new releases in December: her is already the Laced With Love collection. It contains a selection of Decorative Strip Dies, Thinlits, Bigz and Textured Impressions Embossing Folders. With many stunning heart designs, intricate decorative elements and pretty doilies, this collection will inspire crafters for Valentine’s Day and all year round! Here they are and they are adorable!!!

  

Beside this you can find many more ideas at Sizzix :

Elena's Gift Wrapping Ideas 

 

One Die Many Ways

Free project sheets with 6 different ways to use the Stocking Gift Card Holder Bigz Die (658744) - perfect for giving gift vouchers or money as a Christmas present.

Four Colours of Christmas 

 Free project sheets with 4 different colour schemes - purple, red, blue and gold/shabby - each colour has a card, tag, gift bag/box and a home décor item.

See you soon!

Christmas wrapping ideas

Hello everyone! I'm back and I wanted to share with you some wrapping ideas using Canvas Corp products. They offer a vast area of products selection and the wrapping is so much fun. In my oppinion the wrapping is very important. It shows how much a person cares and is also a gift itself. Not to mention that seeing the gifts under the tree dressed up in a special way has a certain value and even enhances the christmas feeling.

And here is the first idea. At Canvas corp they have an enormous selection of Christmas papers. I used a dotty version for this gift. With the Sizzix Bigz Die - Stacked Stars I've cut out the stars from a piece of canvas and stamped some of them with the 7 Gypsies Christmas stamps. I also used canvas to cut out  the Snowflake medalion with the Sizzix Bigz Die - Snowflake Medallions to create some dimension with the beatiful red canvas flower. I used the red rope on the base and add. I cut out a piece of Christmas CC paper and glue it on the7Gypsies Naked Scalloped Tag. The finishing touch are the chipboard letters appaering from the flower. They are the 7Gypsies Chipboard Alphabet.

 

 And here is the secomd idea: I used the beatiful CC Christmas paper

and decided that I'll use the red and white clothespins for making a candy cane effect. Also there I used some canvas to cut out the shapes that complete the bow with the Sizzix Originals Die - Botanical Element

and instead of the ribbon I used some teared  red fabbric. I completed the gift using the gorgeous White Leather paper to cut out the Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 9PK - Doilies

 and some grey cord .

I love dedicating time to make a nice wrapping for the ones I love. There is something special in making a gift in the gift :-)
Have a lovely Friday!!!

Ice skates ornament

Hello! How are you. Here is a quick post with my second Christmas Ornament. This time I used the ultra beauty of the 

Sizzix Bigz Die - Ice Skates

 

I decided to make several dies and glue them together because I love the 3d effect when making ornaments. There would be something missing if I used only one layer and in RL the ornament looks even better because of all those layers.  I also covered the entire skates with white and silver glitter for a more festive effect.

That's all for now. I will be back in a few days! Bye!

Doubleside Christmas Ornament

Hello! Here we are, getting close to Christmas and of course to msking beatiful decorations for this season!!! Well, let's get started with a doubleside decor: Here it is:

I decided for a combination of the frosty blue and the warm red in a clean white background. I obviously used some Sizzix dies. In fact Sizzix has a huge range of Christmas dies and one is more beatiful and attractive than other!!! I think I have to make a loooot of projects to use them all! I think they have really a fairytale ingrediend and are perfect for me.  This time I opted for the Brenda Walton collection. Beside a marvelous die you get you also have a gorgeous storage box which is lovely!!! This ornament has the

Reindeer die cut

on the inside and the

Snowflake ornament die

on the back. Well, there is no really a front and the back because in any way it turns the eyes get a Christmasy atmosphere :-)

Do you want to make it?

Here 

the video tutorial for you!
 I hope you'll make it. See you soon!

Halloween pumpkin tutorial

Last minute inspiration for Halloween.... A Halloween pumpkin of course!

On my other blog 

ART IN A FAIRYTALE SAUCE 

you'll find the VIDEO TUTORIAL to make it. There are only a few days more to make it, so hurry up!!!!!

There is something else I wanted to share:  if you want to know about the latest SIZZIX offers, news, blog posts, shows, exclusive free papers and projects you can sign up for the Sizzix Newsletter . You'll always find plenty of inspiration and professional support!!!!! It's really a great opportunity!

I hope you'll have a great Halloween and you'll make your own pumpkin!

New tutorial...

Hello bloggers!!! How are you? I'm here just to let you know that I have a new video tutorial  of my Halloween moon waiting for you on my Art in a Fairytale Sauce blog.

I used some Sizzix dies and I just wanted to let you know that

 Sizzix 

has some super attractive releases in October:

Tim Holtz Christmas

Get in the festive mood and give your Christmas crafting projects the edge with the latest collection by Tim Holtz® for Sizzix®. With his trademark grungy style, Tim is back with another addition to his Alterations™ range with this Christmas themed collection of dies and embossing folders.  The collection boasts a wide range of Bigz™ dies featuring all of the designs you would associate with Christmas including a snowman, stars, presents with bows, Christmas bells and candy canes!

 

 
Shabby Chic

Get the Shabby Chic look with the latest collection by Sizzix®. Create those beautiful, distinctive designs with this classic collection of dies which features everything from ornate frames and stylish bird cages to elegant flowers, vines and flourishes.

 

 

Flip Its and Stand ups

This gorgeous new collection from Stephanie Barnard is sure to make your papercraft projects stand out from the crowd all year round. The Flip-its & Stand-Ups Cardmaking collection contains many die designs from flowers, hearts, birds and more to help create stunning dimensional projects with beautiful details.

 
 

 Please visit my new blog and let me know if you made the Halloween  moon! Enjoy!

Big news!!!

Hello everyone! Here I am to share a big news with you: I started a new blog:  

Art in a Fairytale Sauce

I just feel it was time to do something old in a new way. I just feel inspirated to start this new story and everyone of you is invited to visit my new place. Of course I will ride the wave of my Gothic Fairytale style and develop new projects with this fragrance.
My first post on the new blog is crowned with my very first YouTube video.  I hope you'll like it and I will appriciate every share.


Have a nice day and don't forget to visit my new blog :-)

Kian is 7!!!

Hello bloggers!
 I hope you had a wonderful time this summer that is prepare to leave us and that offered here a good taste of its propreties and so I'm already looking ahead to the new upcoming season.
I've been busy doing everything and nothing at the same time this summer. Planing a lot of new things and the holidays made out of me a bad blogger :-) I hope soon will be better now, that I'm reinvigorated and freshly inpired.

The inevitable leg of every summer is the Kian's birthday, Yeasterday was the big day and I had knights and princess all arround the castle :-) Everything started with gifts for a not so much little boy in a cardboard handmade castle....

 The garden was ful of medieval tents and a cardboard castle for the kids to play arround. ..

 A misterious wizard left a message for all the kids and it was talking about somekind of treasure...

 They had to put the heads together to unravel the essence of the messages....

   

 They found a treasure chest. I've made some cardboard shields, swords and crowns and prepared some Sizzix die cuts for them because  it's  nice every child can make in the way he or she wants.

 I used the

Sizzix Bigz Die - Elegant Flourishes 

 

Sizzix Bigz Die - Hardware Findings

 

Sizzix Bigz Die - Heart Wings 

 

Sizzix Bigz Die - Edge & Scroll 

 

 They had so much fun  completeing they own piece of art. The creation was even more fun because I usde the sticker paper to cut out the shapes...

Knight were making  their own shields...

 ...and pricesses were adorning the crowns...

 We had also to fight the terrible pinata dragon....

 ...and the cake dragon....

 

We had a very happy 7 year old knight !

 

Working on some changes right now I would like to spend your time checking on some new Sizzix  August relases right here - 3 collections out this month - 3 are exclusive for Europe!

Indie Craft Festival

Smile, Love, Laugh Live!

Crafting is all about kicking back and having fun, savouring the good times and showing others you care. All of this is easy with the new Indie Craft Festival collection from Sizzix. With a laid back summer vibe, and happy go lucky theme, these dies are perfect for making others smile with your crafty creations. Use them on invites, thank you notes, cards and much more.

A little of this and that

Variety is the spice of life!

A little of This and That is exactly what you would expect from the name – a delightful mix of dies and embossing folders, perfect for all occasions! Full to bursting with cute phrases, beautiful borders and fun patterns, this range is one you’ll use time and time again. The framelits die sets with matching Textured Impressions Embossing Folders create perfectly embossed die-cuts or you can use them separately for double the fun!

Winter Moments - Europe Exclusive!

Have an ‘oh so chic’ Christmas this year!

With the latest collection from designer Paula Pascual, you can create a winter wonderland in your home, or beautiful gifts and cards to send out to your lucky friends! The dies in the Winter Moments range are fresh and contemporary, but still retain the charm and versatility that is so often found with Paula’s designs for Sizzix.  Heart-warming phrases, cute Framelits with matching stamps and much more mean this collection is one you’ll use year after year – and not just for Christmas!

Cuddly Creatures – Applique Launch – Europe Exclusive!

Crafty creations with a softer edge

Bring your creations to life with these lovable characters from the Cuddly Creatures range! These adorable designs have all been created in the form of steel rule dies so are simply perfect for cutting everything from paper and card to fabric, leather and felt so are ideal for creating both papercraft and appliqué projects. The collection features a selection of cute animals from Cats and Dogs to Owls, Elephants and even a T-Rex! With so much on offer, you can create anything from an embellished birthday card to a cot quilt perfect for a child’s nursery.

Leafy Petals – Applique Launch – Europe Exclusive!

Bloom, Grow and Create

Beautiful blooms and stunning foliage are easily achievable for all your fabric creations with the gorgeous Leafy Petals collection! Use the steel rule dies to quickly and cleanly cut layers of fabric for creating those beautifully embellished appliqué projects. The collection features a selection of four different flowers plus a stunning butterfly which are ideal for embellishing clothing, home décor items and much more. You can also use the dies to cut a wide variety of other materials such as card, chipboard, felt and leather so they are also perfect for use in other crafty projects too!
Make, create, enjoy!