From the Heart

The title of this weeks blog is also the title of a new collection from the super talented US designer Eileen Hull who was very gracious in her last post complimenting a video demonstration I did for the craft channel using her designs.

I don't think it is false modesty to say that it's easier to do good work when you have the best tools for the job and Eileen's Scoreboard dies are out of this world. As she pointed out, Sizzix are the only manufacturer who offer this stunning technology which allows you to cut and score boxes, bags, card blanks, envelopes etc. from matboard, chipboard and other types of heavier cardstock. This means that you can create beautiful bespoke gifts from rigid materials, you can even cover the card with a decorative paper of your choosing prior to die cutting

These projects were created for The Crafts Channel http://thecraftschannel.com/ to demonstrate just how easy and effective these dies are. Check out Eileen's blog post to find out more about scoreboards.

The picture on the bottom project is of my beloved Grandmother who would have been 100 years old yesterday. Happy Birthday Nana x

From the Heart

I like to watch craft tutorials while walking on the treadmill because it makes the time go faster. Tonight I came across a fantastic video by Pete Hughes for The Craft Channel.

Pete did a brilliant job of demonstrating a project from my latest collection of ScoreBoard dies called From the Heart. I love how he shows the way ScoreBoard dies work. Did you know that no other die company has this technology? Another reason to love Sizzix!


Click here for a closeup look at each of the dies in the collection.

I hope you will try ScoreBoards- they are quite versatile. Here are a few tips:

• ScoreBoards are designed to work with matboard but also cut paper- you will just have to score the creases manually- but it just takes seconds using your scoring board. 
• If you want to add paper to your matboard or chipboard, I like to use use spray adhesive because it basically fuses the two layers together when you roll them through the Big Shot or Vagabond
• Matboard and chipboard look great when you emboss them with your Textured Impression folders. You may get a little more resistance because of the thickness but it just builds up your muscles, right? Such a rich and elegant look!

I am hard at work getting ready for CHA next week. If you'd like to see a sneak peek of my CHA Winter 13 release, visit the Sizzix US blog today.

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