Have you had a chance to explore the possibilities with the Sizzix "Flip-it" dies?

Six different card dies in all, each creating a square card, complete with score fold lines and cutouts that
flip over for viewing from both sides of the card. There are additional dies that coordinate for easy accents on the cards.

As you'll see on the card samples we have for you, there are two score lines built into each die, making the cards easy to fold and filt into square envelopes. And we have some beautiful, shimmery soiree envelopes from Memory Box that you can use with these cards.

 We suggest you use  the Sizzix Premium Crease Pad instead of the top clear cutting pad
for best results with the Flip-it dies.

How about some card ideas with these fun dies?
Gretchen and Lynne, two of our amazingly talented Design Team contributors,
have created some lovely cards to share with us.

The Heart Flip-it die is featured in this card; isn't it cute?!

                 

And upon closer look, you can see the wonderful accent stitching Gretchen added on the borders and on the heart itself. Little Yellow Bicycle "Lollipop Stripe with glitter" and Bo Bunny "Pink Punch Double Dot Flourish" papers were used on this card, along with a Just Rite stamp "Thank You" message on the heart.

This "Smile" card shows us the Square Flip-it die in use, but changed up a bit with the card opening "Top to Bottom" rather than side to side. Nice variation, don't you think?

 We know that it can be a bit more challenging to create cards for the males in our lives, so it's time for a masculine card idea! This card uses the Diamond Flip-it card die, and Lynne used some Bo Bunny "Weekend Market" papers and Just Rite stamps on this card.

      Here's another look at Lynne's card, in the upright position!  

Time for some circle fun now - with this elegant card featuring
Little Yellow Bicycle "Swoon" papers and cardstock sticker sentiments and embellishments. 

Here's a view at the "Flip Side" of this Circle Flip-it card ....

OK, you've now seen 4 of the 6 different Flip-it card dies, so let's see some more great card ideas
with the other 2 dies.


We can never get enough of flowers, so here we go with Lynne's Flower Flip-it card.

Here's a closer look at Lynne's card and her use of the Maya Road zipper and a button for the flower center.
Bella Blvd papers, Just Rite "Just for You" message and teeny tiny flower embellishments add to the fun.

And how about this cute card from Sizzix with the Fancy Frame Flip-it card die?
Did you know, the Framelits nested fancy frames dies work great with this Flip-it card die, too!!

Our final card in this parade of cards is another masculine card idea.

Gretchen used the Diamond Flip-it card die, in another sideways card presentation.
Love the use of HEARTS on this "guy" card .... it works!!
Reminisce "Compass" paper, Maya Road burlap trim, Just Rite stamped message and
some embellies for that added touch.

Here's another view of this card so you can see the flip side ...

Surprise, another sentiment is revealed!

We hope we've gotten your creative juices flowing with ideas using these fun dies.
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It’s time for another Featured Card Showcase! The Card Club Exchange theme for April was “Flowers R Fun” and what's not to have fun with when it's Springtime and the theme is "Flowers"?!? The card club participants have made another round of inspiring cards. Lots of techniques and a variety of colors and styles to ooh and ahh over and send us straight to our crafting areas to make some cards ourselves!

With an oriental flair, isn’t this a fun card designed by Carole?

The Memory Box dies – Cherry Blossom, Nestled Bird and Woodland Branch – are so versatile, and are perfect fits for this card. enjoying the  Love the use of vellum to create a subdued cast to the patterned bacground paper used on the card.

Does this card inspire you to create a card similar? Some of the products Carole incorporated on this card were:

Inks:

Colorbox Chalk - Alabaster

Memento – Angel Pink

Tim Holtz Distress - Worn Lipstick

Dies & Stamps:

Memory Box dies - Cheery Blossom, Nestled Bird, Woodland Branch  

Stampin' Up - Weathered Background       

Papers & Accents:

Bazzill - Wildberry washboard texture

Recollections - Watercolor Cherry Blossom

Vellum and cardstocks from stash

Spica Pen - Chocolate

Brown pearl for Cherry Blossom center

Glue Gloss

 Here's a close up peek at the die cut cherry blossom and accent pearl in the center of the flower. The double mat behind the cherry blossom accentuates the flower so nicely!

Have you been inspired? It’s not too late to join in on the fun! May’s theme is “Thinking of You/In Memory” and allows for lots of creativeness, and a limitless color palette to choose from. These cards can be anything from general "Hello" cards, to a get well wish for someone, or sympathy or ..... you see, lots of options for this theme!

Saturday, May 19, by the close of business, is the last day you can turn in “Thinking of You/ In Memory” cards. (No sign ups or obligation to participate.) If you need a copy of the guidelines or have any questions, please feel free to give us a call or stop by the store.

Upcoming Themes:

June: “Hooray for the Red, White & Blue!”

July: “Winter Wonderland”

August: “Just "Fur" You” 

 Stop in the store to see ALL the April "Flowers R Fun" cards that were created for this exchange. Consider joining in for one or more of our card exchanges - it's a fun way to share ideas and stimulate yourself to stamp or cut "outside" the box!

Mary, another of our talented Design Team quarterly contributors, created this altered canvas project,
featuring one of Tim Holtz's Idea-ology District Market printed canvases as her base.

Before decoupaging, have a general idea of your layout and materials and in what order they will have to be put on the canvas. Decoupage your “ephemera” images (I used a photo from an old McCall’s magazine plus some sheet music and old postage stamps). Use Royal Coat Decoupage Finish, Mod-Podge, or Aqua Pro sealing varnish. Use the decoupage as the glue for the back of the picture and go over it again when it’s on the canvas.

Once images are decoupaged and dried, go over them a second time. Let dry after the second application….doesn’t take very long in Colorado.

The 3 dimensional objects were added using a hot glue gun. They include an old watch face, Tim Holtz’s clock face and clock parts, part of an old ruler, vintage costume jewelry, pop bottle cap, tiles, flowers and flower sprig, plus a piece of lace from a lace tablecloth. No doubt you probably have items in your junk drawer or garage at home you can use. The bow was glued on last.

The pop bottle cap was made with a 1” circle punched from a magazine and inserted on top of a dimensional sticky dot placed inside the pop cap first (so the image is not lost at the bottom). It’s topped off with a 1” round epoxy dot. The pop bottle caps come in a variety of colors and are quite addicting once you start making them…(just a word of warning!)

Lastly, insert a small “o” ring screw into the canvas, punch a small hole on the edge of the pop bottle cap adding an “o” ring to it. Attach the pop bottle cap “o” ring to the “o” ring screw giving you a nice3-d effect dangling on your canvas. And there you have it!

Here are a few more lovelies that Mary contributed as part of her Design Team submissions .... we can't wait to see what else she comes up with for us over the next several months!

Aren't these lovely? And won't they be just wonderful for blending?!? The new Tim Holtz Spring Distress Pads and Reinkers are on their way to us. Yes, you heard it correctly, reinkers for the seasonal distress stamp pads --- HOORAY!

Give us a call at 719-528-1338 to order yours, we will be filling pre-paid orders first. Also arriving at the same time, reinkers for the Fall and Winter Seasonal Distress Pads. Do give us a call so you are guaranteed to get them!

Click on this link  http://youtu.be/EYqI6gB_4yo for Tim's video showing these fun new colors and some blending ideas with them.