RAINBOW DEER FAMILY | SIZZIX LIFESTYLE

Hello! I'm back again with a water color card for Sizzix Lifestyle. You know I have been experimenting and exploring a lot with my water colors. When husband is out of town you'll find a lot of time for yourself! I'm enjoying every bit of it but I miss him!

Products from Sizzix Lifestyle

• Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 6PK - Woodland Deer
• Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 3PK - Mixed Media #3
• Sizzix Big Shot Plus Machine Only (White & Gray)

I started by die-cutting the Sizzix Woodland Deer out of water color paper with the help of Big Shot Plus Machine and applied rainbow colors to the die-cuts. The water color technique I used was wet on wet. And I let them dry!

Then I water colored the background with the same wet on wet technique. Once the background is dry I added splatters of white paint. Then I die-cut the letters from Mixed Media #3 and adhered all the elements together with glue.

And that's all for today. In the above picture 'The father deer is very attentive, the mother deer is so caring and the fawn is enjoying'. The same things happens in our lives also. Very true, right! Thanks for visiting. Take care and I'll see you next time! :)

WATER COLOR TROPICAL BIRD CARD | SIZZIX LIFESTYLE

Hello my dear crafty friends! How are you all? Today I have a very beautiful water color Tropical Card and this card features Sizzix Tropical Bird and Sizzix Dainty Upper Case Thinlit Dies by Sizzix Lifestyle. I did a little experiment with colors by adding various water colors to the die-cuts. And I achieved what I desired for! Also I love that pun sentiment. Yes! Toucan do it!! LOL.

Products from Sizzix Lifestyle

• Sizzix Big Shot Plus Machine Only (White & Gray)
• Sizzix Thinlits Die - Tropical Bird
• Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 26PK - Dainty Uppercase

I started by die-cutting the Sizzix Tropical Bird Thinlit Die from Canson Water Color Paper several times. I applied a little water to the die-cut and added different shades of green, blue and yellow to the leaves.

I applied the same technique to the flowers (shades of pink and yellow) and the bird (shades of black and purple). I fussy cut the bird, the flower and the beak, layered over the previously water colored die-cut. This created a raised up look and added a little dimension.

Over the main card base, I water colored stripes and added splatters of black pigment.

I die-cut the sentiment out of black card stock from Sizzix Dainty Upper Case Thinlit Dies and adhered it.

And that's all for today. I hope you like it. Don't be afraid to try something new! Just give it a try. TOUCAN (You Can)!! Thanks for visiting. Take care and I'll see you next time! :)

ONE STAMP SET, THREE CARDS

Hello everyone! I'm over at Craftangles blog today with three simple cards made using one stamp set. Head over to the blog to know more details. Thank you :)

LANDSCAPE BORDER | SIZZIX LIFESTYLE

Hello everyone! I'm back again with another simple yet colorful card for Sizzix Lifestyle. The above card features Sizzix Landscape Border Thinlit Die and Sizzix Permanent Markers from Sizzix Lifestyle. :)

Products used from Sizzix Lifestyle

• Sizzix Landscape Border Thinlit Die
• Sizzix Bigshot Express Machine
• Sizzix Permanent Markers

How I made this card

• I simply die-cut the white cardstock with Sizzix Landscape Border Die and Sizzix Bigshot Express Machine. 
• I colored the die-cut with Sizzix Permanent Markers. 
• Then I water-colored the background with Peacock Feathers Distress Ink. 
• Next, stamped the sentiment from A Muse Studio and adhered the die-cut over the card panel with Tacky glue. 

Entering this card for Dare 2B Artzy August Challenge: Anything Goes.

And that's all for today. Thanks for visiting! See you soon! :)

BOO TO YOU | SIZZIX LIFESTYLE

Hey crafty friends! Today I have a very cute Halloween card for you. My card features the newest and cutest die set from Sizzix Lifestyle called Halloween Set. This set contains all the cute images and I'm planning to make more cards with this set. :)

Products from Sizzix Lifestyle

• Sizzix Bigshot Express Machine
• Sizzix Halloween Set Thinlit Dies
• Sizzix Permanent Markers
• Sizzix Cardstock

How I made this card

• I started by water coloring the moon with Dusty Concord and Black Soot Distress Inks on some heavy weight card stock.
• Next I added splatters of purple, black and white ink.
• Next I die-cut the cute Cat, Broom Stick and Witch Hat from Halloween Set with Sizzix Bigshot Express machine from white card stock.
• I colored the die-cuts with Sizzix Permanent Markers. 
• The Hat and Cat looked plain so I added white dots and doodled a little respectively.
• Then adhered all the die-cuts over the water colored panel and finished the card with a sentiment from A Muse Studio.
• Finally adhered the card panel over the main card front which is smaller than the A2 size card.

Entering this card for Dare 2B Artzy August Challenge: Anything Goes.

And that's all for today. Thank you so much for visiting. Take care and I'll see you soon! :)

SIZZIX SIDEKICK STARTER KIT | VIDEO

Hello everyone! Today I have a very quick introduction to Sizzix Sidekick Machine / Starter Kit. This machine is portable and affordable designed for wafer thin dies, mini embossing folders and Sizzix 12" decorative strip dies. It weighs two pounds and 4 3/4" tall. It has a special vacuum seal that holds it securely into place onto any smooth work surface. The vacuum can be sealed with the help of the lever. Always remember to use thin card stock because using a heavy weight card stock may ruin your machine. Watch the video to learn more about Sizzix Sidekick Machine. :)

Sizzix Sidekick Starter Kit

I received Sizzix Starter Kit in my DT kit. This includes

• Framelit Dies
• Small Embossing Folders 
• A stamp set
• A pair of aqua cutting pads
• An embossing pad

NOTE : Please note that small and medium Sizzlits as well as Sizzlits Decorative Strips can also be used with the Sidekick. The compatible clear cutting pads are sold separately. And you have to spin the handle in anti clockwise direction for this machine.

How to sandwich the thinlits

Cutting Pad 1, Thin Cardstock, Thinlit die and Cutting Pad 2.

How to sandwich the embossing folders

Embossing Pad, Embossing Folder with card stock and Cutting Pad 

Here's the cards I made using those cute mini embossing folders. I was really awestruck with the result and the result was beautiful!

Products I used from Sizzix Lifestyle for the above cards

• Sizzix Cardstock
• Embossing Folder from Valentine
• Sizzix Permanent Markers

And that's all for today. I hope you like this post. Thanks for visiting. See you soon :) 

GLITTER PAPER WITH GLIMMER PASTE | CRAFTANGLES | VIDEO

Hello! I'm over at Craftangles blog sharing a DIY project on how to make your own glitter paper with Glimmer Paste from Craftangles.

I have a video for you from start to finish and I hope you'll enjoy watching it!

I have used Sizzix Meadow Leaves thinlit dies for my project. Kindly head over to Craftangles blog to learn more details about this card. Thank you so much for visiting. See you soon! :)