New Tim Holtz Sizzix Thinlits Dies

 Hello friends!\

I was recently sent some of the newest Sizzix Tim Holtz Thinlits dies to create samples with for Scrapbook.com and I had such fun playing with them!

This Papercut Cafe set is already one of my favorites. I used the Mini Caps Alphabet Stamp set to add my sentiment and cardstock from various Scrapbook.com paper pads. The paper pads have smooth cardstock which I prefer when die cutting.

I also see myself reaching for the Blossom Thinlits Die set again and again. This flower die is beautiful! I was thinking sunflower and zinnia when I created these. Next, I want to create a purple coneflower with it next I think. Scrapbook.com sent me these rub-on card sentiments that paired will with the dies.

I was a bit stumped what to put on my Gentlemen cards. My daughter regularly quotes Charles Bukowski and I shameless stole these quotes from his poems for my cards. These cards were quick to assemble. It's nice to have a masculine card on hand. The embossing folders are older Sizzix Texture Fades. 

This Easter card combines the Bunny Stitch Thinlits Die set with the Alphanumeric Emporeum Thinlits Die set.

These bunnies are just adorable! I also stamped card sentiments on these two Easter cards. 

I am using the Scrapbook.com Card Sentiments for Every Occasion stamp set here along with an embossing folder from Sizzix Anna Griffin line.

Besides the Bunny Stitch Thinlits Die set, I am using the new Mini Brushstroke Flowers Thinlits Die set. Note: The Sherbet Cardstock and Pattern Paper pads go wonderfully together with the flower die set. The Stamp set is also from Scrapbook.com and is called Sunshiny Day.

If something catches your fancy, you might want to grab them ASAP. These are sure to sell out fast.

Supplies:

Tim Holtz Sizzix Thinlits Dies: http://shrsl.com/3vc3d
Scrapbook.com Mini Caps Alphabet Stamps: http://shrsl.com/3vc3q
Scrapbook.com Cardstock Paper Pads: http://shrsl.com/3vc40
Tim Holtz Texture Fades Embossing Folders: http://shrsl.com/3vc60
Scrapbook.com Card Sentiments Stamp sets: http://shrsl.com/3vc78

Thanks so much for stopping by. You can see all the supplies I used linked in my Scrapbook.com gallery.

~Marcia

Dad - Top Dog Dies Tutorial

Hello blogging friends! Here in Minnesota we are gearing up for the fishing opener. With over 10,000 lakes here you can imagine that this is a big deal. My hubby was sorting through his tackle box to see what he needed and I spotted some lures with feathers on them. I immediately thought of my Top Dog Dies Feather Die Set and thought I could make one of those! Of course I would have to improvise for the hook. With Father's Day looming, I decided to create a card with a fishing theme that I could put my fishing lure on.

I loved what Top Dog Dies guest designer Leigh Penner did with the Top Dog Dies Vest die on one of her cards and decided to do the same for my fishing card. I wanted the vest to look more like a fishing vest though so it needed to have lots of pockets. Kraft cardstock gives it a masculine touch. I also used the Top Dog Dies Typewriter Uppercase set for my simple sentiment. It's the fishing lure that steals the show though.

Supplies:
Top Dog Dies Typewriter Uppercase set
Top Dog Dies Vest die
Top Dog Dies Feather Die Set

Let me show you how you can make a fishing lure too. You will need...

Tim Holtz Memo pins
A long needle nose pliers
Sewing Thread
Scissors
Cardstock
Top Dog Dies Feather Die Set


1. Die cut some feathers. Using the Needle Nose Pliers, bend the end of a memo pin into a hook.

2. Using a medium length feather, tie it to the hook using the tread.

3. Holding the feather end of the memo pin, start wrapping the thread around the pin, adding feathers behind and in front as you wrap.

4. Tie a slip knot to finish. Trim loose thread and paper from hook. A dab of glue on the back side of the string will keep it from unraveling.

Wish us luck on opening day. Thanks for stopping by.
~Marcia