Hello and a romantic package

Hello!

My name is Silvia and I'm so happy to start working with Sizzix team.

I live in Como (Italy), a lovely town with such a beautiful lake.
 

I'm the blogger behind Ghirlanda di Popcorn since 2010 but I have always been addicted to paper.
I'm a really package lover and I would like to share with you everything about my world made with wrapping paper, ribbons and baker's twine.


I'm so lucky for what happened to me because thanks to my blog I met bloggers who have become friends, I had the opportunity to collaborate with different company and try new products and last but not least I improved myself making photos, editing them and using graphic programs.

I believe life is made by little things (and I always enjoy them) and great passions and my favourite quote is: love your life, follow your dream.
I'm trying to do it, that's why I'm so glad about this new partnership.
Thank you in advance for your feedback and your comments.

 

Today I'd like to share with you an exemple of what you'll see every sunday in my posts.

Since I'm addicted to packaging the greater part of my creative projects will be about packaging tips and inspiration.
Hope you like them!

 

 

 

 

You need:

Sizzix Sizzlits Die Set 3PK - Banners & Keys Set (657402)
Polka dots paper bags
Cardstock
Glitter Cardstock
Glue
Stapler
Scissors
Baker's twine
Wooden Heart


Thank you for reading!
Have a creative afternoon!

* Per le lettrici italiane *

Ciao a tutti!
Sono Silvia e sono davvero felicissima di iniziare a lavorare con il team Sizzix.
Vivo a Como e sono una vera fanatica dei pacchetti regalo.

Da diversi anni curo, scrivo e fotografo per Ghirlanda di Popcorn e sebbene alcune passioni siano nate proprio dopo il lancio del blog, quella per il confezionamento dei regali posso dire esserci da sempre.
Mi piacerebbe condividere con voi tutto il mio mondo fatto di carta regalo, nastri e spago.

Sono molto fortunata per ciò che mi è successo. Grazie al blog ho conosciuto bloggers che sono diventate amiche, ho avuto l'opportunità di collaborare con diverse aziende e provare sempre nuovi prodotti e ultimo ma non per importanza ho migliorato il mio modo di fare foto, di editarle e ho imparato ad usare nuovi programmi di grafica.

Credo che la vita sia fatta di piccole cose (e cerco sempre di godermele a pieno) e grandi passioni e la mia frase preferita, ormai diventato un hashtag delle mie foto speciali è: ama la tua vita, insegui il tuo sogno.
Io sto cercando di farlo, ecco perché sono così entusiasta di questa nuova collaborazione con Sizzix, praticamente un sogno che si realizza!

Oggi voglio condividere con voi un pacchetto molto romantico per mostrarvi ciò che vedrete ogni domenica nei miei post sul blog.

Vi parlerò di pacchetti regalo fornendovi consigli e ispirazioni.
Spero vi piacciano!


Ho usato:
Sizzix Sizzlits Die Set 3PK - Banner & Keys Set (657402)
Bustina a pois in carta
Cartoncini vari
Colla
Spillatrice
Forbici
Baker's Twine
Cuore in legno

Ci risentiamo domenica prossimo con il primo progetto!
Buon pomeriggio creativo e grazie fin da subito per il vostro supporto!

Christmas decoration

 

Hi everyone

Today I will show you a decoration for Christmas

Items I have used:
Sizzix Bigz Die Wreath, Banner, Holly & Poinsettia 659997
Sizzix Bigz Die Tattered Poinsettia 658261
Sizzix  Bigz Die tattered Pinecone 657492, but it's an old one so you can use
Sizzix Thinlits Die set 4 PK Holiday greens 658759
Supply list:
Paper: Craft & You Design's - Christmas Story collection-
Ink: Vintage Photo /Rangers
Brads, ribbon

Thanks for stopping by, wish you a great week

Pia



Hej alle

I dag vil jeg vise en dekoration som kan bruges til jul.

Sizzix dies jeg har brugt:
Sizzix Bigz Die Wreath, Banner, Holly & Poinsettia 659997
Sizzix Bigz Die Tattered Poinsettia 658261
Sizzix  Bigz Die tattered Pinecone 657492, men det er en ældre en så du kan i stedet bruge
Sizzix Thinlits Die set 4 PK Holiday greens 658759
Andre materialer:
Papir: Craft & You Design's - Christmas Story collection-
Ink: Vintage Photo /Rangers
Brads, bånd

Tak fordi du kiggede forbi, ønsker dig en skøn uge

Pia

 

 

Christmas garland

 

 

Hi everyone

Today I will show you a Christmas garland. I have used the new beautiful Sizzix dies

 

Itemes I have used:

Sizzix Bigz L Die - Wreath, Banner, Holly & Poinsettia 659997

Sizzix Bigz Die Candlelight 660029

Sizzix Bigz Die w/Texture Fades - Layered Leaf 660039

Supply list:

Paper:Cardstock, recycled thick cardstock

Ink: Distress ink-Peeled Paint, Forest Moss, Vintage Photo

Ribbon, distress crackle paint

 

 

Thanks for stopping by, wish you a great week

Pia

Hej alle

I dag vil jeg vise en julekrans lavet med de fantastiske nye dies der netop nu er kommet i handlen og med ca. 3 måneder til juleaften er det vel ikke for tidligt med lidt pynt

 

Itemes jeg har brugt:

Sizzix Bigz L Die - Wreath, Banner, Holly & Poinsettia 659997

Sizzix Bigz Die Candlelight 660029

Sizzix Bigz Die w/Texture Fades - Layered Leaf 660039

Andre materialer:

Papir:Karton og tykt genbrugs karton

Ink: Distress ink-Peeled Paint, Forest Moss, Vintage Photo

Bånd, distress crackle paint

Mange tak fordi du gav dig tid til at kigge forbi, jeg ønsker dig en dejlig uge

Pia



Wedding Album

Hello!

First of all, let me wish you all the best for this New Year!

Today I’ll show you a wedding mini book cover with soft and natural shades.

Supply list:

Binding folder

Cloth leaves: Prima

Brad: Studio Calico, Pink Paislee

Alphabets: American Crafts

Wood accents: Studio Calico

Die:

658332 : Sizzix Sizzlits Die -Ampersands & Banner

This mini book cover is really a simple one but it is elegant as well, don’t you think?

I had fun decorating my page with my “&” as the central element. For a tone-on-tone effect, it is cut out of beige cardstock with my Big Shot.

I added little details all around it, using superimposition. Pretty brads come as a completion and add some volume and femininity to my creation.

See you next Thursday for a new creation!

Karine

Bonjour !

Tout d'abord je vous souhaite à tous et à toutes une très bonne année 2014 !

Aujourd'hui une couverture de mini album dans les tons doux et naturels pour un album de mariage.

Matériel :

Classeur

Feuilles en tissu : Prima

Brads : Studio Calico, Pink Paislee

Alphabets : American Crafts

Embellissements bois : Studio Calico

Die utilisé :

658332 : Sizzix Sizzlits Die -Ampersands & Banner

Une couverture d'album toute simple mais ô combien élégante vous ne trouvez pas ?

Je me suis amusée à décorer ma page tout autour de mon "&". Celui-ci est la base de ma décoration, il est découpé à la Big Shot dans du cardstock beige pour rester ton sur ton.

Tous les petits détails s'articulent tout autour en se chevauchant. De jolis brads tout en volume et féminité viennent compléter l'ensemble.

A jeudi prochain pour une nouvelle création !

Karine

Layout "Remembering"


Hi All!

Daria is here.

Today I would like to show you a layout about me and my daughter.

Items used:
Big Shot Machine (657900)
Sizzix Framelits Die Set 8PK w/Stamps - Banners #2 (658696)
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 6PK - For the Record (659108)
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 9PK - Doilies, Lovely (658605)
Sizzix Bigz Die - Weathered Clock (657190)

Have a nice day!

Daria.


Всем привет!

Сегодня я со страничкой обо мне и моей дочке. Я использовала разные ножи, чтобы сделать страничку более объемной и интересной.

Материалы:
Big Shot Machine (657900)
Sizzix Framelits Die Set 8PK w/Stamps - Banners #2 (658696)
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 6PK - For the Record (659108)
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 9PK - Doilies, Lovely (658605)
Sizzix Bigz Die - Weathered Clock (657190)

Всем хорошего дня!

Дарья.

Old pictures with Camilla Ekman

Good morning!

Sometimes it is fun to go through old pictures. I found an old adorable picture of one of my nieces. The photo is from 2010 when she just a few months old. For my layout I have used some of Sizzix dies.

Here is the Ornate Oval Frame.

And here is the Pennant Banners together with Branch w/Leaves and the Decorative Flourishes Set.

And the new butterfly from the Big Shot Starter Kit.

655268 Sizzix Big Shot Machine

656064 Sizzix Sizzlits Die Set 3PK – Flowers, Branches & Leaves Set

657915 Sizzix Framelits Die Set 6PK w/Stamps – Banners, Pennant

658949 Sizzix Thinlitz Die - Frame, Ornate Oval

658300 Sizzix Big Shot Starter Kit (Powder Blue & Teal)

656538 Sizzix Sizzlits Die Set 3PK – Decorative Flourishes Set

Have a nice week!

Camilla

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God morgon!

Ibland är det roligt att titta på gamla foton. Jag hittade ett gammalt sött kort på en av mina systerdöttrar. Fotot är från 2010 när hon bara är några månader gammal. På layouten har jag använt flera olika Sizzix dies.

655268 Sizzix Big Shot Machine

656064 Sizzix Sizzlits Die Set 3PK – Flowers, Branches & Leaves Set

657915 Sizzix Framelits Die Set 6PK w/Stamps – Banners, Pennant

658949 Sizzix Thinlitz Die - Frame, Ornate Oval

658300 Sizzix Big Shot Starter Kit (Powder Blue & Teal)

656538 Sizzix Sizzlits Die Set 3PK – Decorative Flourishes Set

Ha en härlig vecka!

Camilla

Enjoy Life Layout


Hi Everyone!

Daria is here. Today I have a layout to share with you. Usually I create layouts about my daughter. But today layout is about me. I love this photo and love what I created. :)

Items used:
Big Shot Machine (655268)
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 6PK - For the Record (659108)
Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 9PK - Doilies, Lovely (658605)
Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Tattered Flower Garland (657824)
Sizzix On the Edge Die - Distressed Doily (657496)
Sizzix Framelits Die Set 6PK - Banners, Fancy (658601)
Lemon Owl paper – Attic Door Collection
Different embellishments
Perfect Pearls Mists

I started by creating banner-frame using Banners, Fancy dies. Then I cut big banner and glue both of them onto the layout. I cut doilies from vellum using  Doilies, Lovely and  Distressed Doily dies.

I used not only doily but also hearts from Doilies, Lovely die to creat such interesting circle.

I cut frame using For the Record dies to create handrail for two people onto whom I look.

Thanks for stopping by.
See you next Wednesday!

Daria.

Всем привет!

Сегодня я хочу показать страничку, которая мне очень нравится. Обычно я создаю странички о своей дочке, но сегодняшняя страничка обо мне. Мне очень нравится эта фотография. :)

Чтобы создать коричневую рамку я использовала два самых больших ножа из набора Banners, Fancy. Так же я вырезала из кальки две ажурных салфетки, используя ножи Doilies, Lovely и  Distressed Doily.

Чтобы создать такой интересный круг, я взяла оставшиеся сердечки от вырезания ножом  Doilies, Lovely. Я приклеила сначала полукруг из кальки, а потом дополнила его до целого круга сердечками. А в центр приклеила  фишку.

Чтобы сымитировать поручни для двух человечков, на которых я как бы смотрю, я использовала нож из набора  For the Record. Там разные чудесные рамочки, одна из которых на мой взгляд отлично подошла для моей задумки.

Всем хорошего дня!

Дарья.

Revolution! Layout with Janna Werner.

Hello everyone, this is Janna with a new scrapbooking page. After sharing a rather colorful page last week, I am back to pastels and decent colors.

Material list:
655268 Sizzix Big Shot machine
655098 Sizzix Accessory - Extended Spacer Platform 
657691 Sizzix Bigz Die - Heart, Stem & Leaves
657188 Sizzix Bigz Die - Tiny Tabs & Tags
657179 Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Tattered Banners
657782 Sizzix Framelits Die Set (with stamps) - bicycle
cardstock: American Crafts
patterned paper, crepe paper, rhinestone, sticker, alphas, washi tape, transparency: Glitz Design
vellum, pearls: Stampin´Up
spray: Heidi Swapp

The sign behind the bicycle says "Do not put your bikes here." - I thought this was very funny that someone immediatly place a bike in front of that sign. I had to take a picture of this scene, of course.

I used  the Sizzix dies from the material list to create the small highlights of the page: the leaves, banner and negative shapes of the Tiny Tabs & Tags die. The title is mounted on transparent plastic, I used dimensional foam dots to let it pop out of the page.

 

Have a great and crafty day, everyone!
Janna

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Hallo ihr Lieben, hier ist Janna mit einer neuen Scrapbooking-Seite. Nach einem eher bunten Layout in der letzten Woche, geht es heute mit Pastelltönen und zarten Farben weiter.

Materialliste:
655268 Sizzix Big Shot machine
655098 Sizzix Accessory - Extended Spacer Platform 
657691 Sizzix Bigz Die - Heart, Stem & Leaves
657188 Sizzix Bigz Die - Tiny Tabs & Tags
657179 Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Tattered Banners
657782 Sizzix Framelits Die Set (with stamps) - bicycle
Cardstock: American Crafts
Patterned Paper, Crepe Paper, Rhinestone, Sticker, Alphas, Washi Tape, Transparency: Glitz Design
Vellum, Perlen: Stampin´Up
Spray: Heidi Swapp 

Ich fand es richtig lustig, dass gleich jemand ein Fahrrad vor dem Schild mit "Fahrräder anlehnen nicht gestattet" geparkt hat. Das musste natürlich gleich fotografiert werden.

Mit den Sizzix Dies aus der Materialliste habe ich die kleinen Highlights der Seite hergestellt: Blätter, Banner und die Negative der Stanzformen der Tiny Tabs & Tags Die. Der Titel ist auf transparenter Folie montiert und dann mit 3D Klebepads befestigt, so dass er hervorsticht. 

Habt einen schönen und kreativen Tag, bis bald.
Janna

Life is a canvas - paint on it!Scrapbooking page by Janna Werner.

Hello everyone, this is Janna. Today I am sharing a scrapbooking page. The title means "Life is a canvas, paint on it" and the journaling is about my desire to use more paint and colors in my work.

Material list:
655268 Sizzix Big Shot machine
655098 Sizzix Accessory - Extended Spacer Platform
657846 Sizzix Texture Fades Embossing Folders - Bubble & Honey Comb
658289 Sizzix Framelits Die Set/Stamps - Banners
and any shape dies, for example
squares, circles, flowers and hearts & stars
cardstock: American Crafts, Stampin´Up
alphas: American Crafts
glitter paper, patterned paper, crepe paper, ink, stamp: Stampin´Up
spray: Studio Calico
twine: Garn und Mehr
other: washi tape, pen, sewing machine, pencil

Instead of using the embossing die with the Big Shot machine, I put the paper into the die and pressed with my fingers. This creates a decent and subitle structure.

As you can see, I also used the negative shapes from the banners, heart and circle. I don´t like to waste beautiful supplies, so these can be used as great style elements as well.

Have a great and crafty day, everyone!
Janna

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Hallo ihr Lieben, hier ist Janna. Heute zeige ich euch eine Scrapbooking-Seite, die sich mit meinem Vorhaben, mehr Farbe in meine Arbeit zu integrieren, beschäftigt.

Materialliste:
655268 Sizzix Big Shot machine
655098 Sizzix Accessory - Extended Spacer Platform
657846 Sizzix Texture Fades Embossing Folders - Bubble & Honey Comb
658289 Sizzix Framelits Die Set/Stamps - Banners
alle möglichen Formen, z.B.
squares, circles, flowers und hearts & stars
Cardstock: American Crafts, Stampin´Up
Alphas: American Crafts
Glitter Paper, Patterned Paper, Crepe Paper, Tinte, Stempel: Stampin´Up
Spray: Studio Calico
Twine: Garn und Mehr
Andere: Washi Tape, (Blei-) Stift, Nähmaschine

Anstatt die Embossing-Die mit der Big Shot Maschine zu verwenden, habe ich das Papier in die Die gelegt und mit den Händen draufgedrückt. Das hinterlässt einen subtileren und dezenteren Abdruck.

Wie ihr sehen könnt, habe ich auch die Negati-Stanzform der Banner, des Herzens und des Kreises verwendet. Ich schmeiße wunderschöne Materialien nicht gerne weg, daher ist dies eine gute Lösung für die Reste, außerdem sind sie ein tolles Stilelement.

Habt einen schönen Tag!
Janna