On Wednesday, I received the fabulous machine, Sizzix Big Shot Express. I was so eager to use it but my card project of that moment had to be completed before I began playing and exploring Sizzix.
So when I finally got all 24 cards done and delivered this evening, I got my hands on the Sizzix. I tried it out with my 1st die cut template, Tim Holtz's Alteration Sizzix Ornament and then the Fiskars texture plates.
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| Tim Holtz's Alteration Sizzix Ornamental Die |
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| Fiskars Texture Plates Assortment II |
I also used the Cuttlebug's embossing folder, Swiss Dots to emboss 10 ivory square cards. I had this manic grin while embossing. I was so delighted with how good the cards can look.
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| Cuttlebug Swiss Dot Embossing Folder |
As I experimented the embossing with several type of cards, I realized that the mirror and pearlescent type have the best embossed effect. I totally love it!
It has been a craft buying month and it seems to me that with all these new craft tools, I now need more storage to keep them. -_-" Oh, I believe all crafters who work from home have this problem of not ever having enough space for their craft craze. Aye?
The card making engine has just started and I shall not let any other activities get in the way for a while. I have been distracted several times when I was online getting inspiration for my cards, I ended up surfing about cupcakes, clay art, haberdashery and etc. Ooh, need to stay focus ;)
Will post up the pics of the other Chinese New Year cards I made sometime later in mid of February when most of the recipients have the actual cards in their hands.
"Will post up the pics of the other Chinese New Year cards I made sometime later in mid of February when most of the recipients have the actual cards in their hands."
ReplyDelete...Here's hoping I'm one of them! ;)
Hmm... we'll see!
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