Festive Collection Day Three 3pm

Hi bloggers!  This post is showcasing the Bold Snowflake Flurry die set and the Warmest Wishes die.  Shown here are both sets used together on this card.  I have used the Bold Snowflake Flurry as the focal element, using the extendable arms to create a larger, bolder snowflake as the focal point.  The Warmest Wishes die works so well with it as the perfect sentiment for a simple, but traditional card for the festive season.  It is lovely and detailed, adding an elegance to your cards and projects, but still easily readable as well.  I think you will find both of these sets extremely useful for both quick and easy cards as well as more detailed cards for those special friends.  Leave a comment to be entered into this drawing.  Don't forget to add something special to your name too!  The last post for today will be coming your way at 6pm, but don't forget we still have a few ore days and many dies to go!  Do you have a favourite yet?  If so, let me know in your comment.  All for now, Sue x

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Festive Collection Day Three 12 noon

Hello and welcome back!  This post is dedicated to the Ornate Holly Framed Noel die set and the Ornate Holly Framed Peace die set.  Shown here in a silver and white colour combo is the Ornate Holly Framed Noel die set.   This set has six separate dies so many layers and options can be easily achieved.  The Ornate Holly Framed Peace die set has even more dies with some added extras to help fill in those places that just need a bit extra to make them sing.  Both dies are beautifully detailed and cut like a dream.  They are sure to be perfect for your Festive cards and projects this year.   Don't forget to "pin" them after you leave your comment!  The next post is scheduled for 3pm.  I hope to see you back here then!  All for now, Sue x

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Festive Collection Day Three 6am

Hello all!  Welcome to day three of the Festive Collection blog launch.  We are starting out this morning showcasing the Holly Octagonal Frame (shown here)and the Poinsettia Mini Background dies.  The Holly Octagon Frame has lovely detail to the outer holly around the edge and a beautiful octagonal shaped inside that makes it easy to create a pretty frame for your sentiments.  The Poinsettia Mini Background  has been designed with two major sections and an inner cutting edge so it can be used on different sized cards and projects.  Leave a comment on this post to get your name entered into this drawing!  The next post will be up at 12 noon, don't miss it!  All for now, Sue x

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Festive Collection Day Two 6pm

Hi crafters and welcome back!  This is the only post with one die up for offer, but it is a really useful die!  Showcased in this post is the new Stocking Gift Card Holder die set.  Now there have been a few logistical issues with this one as I just could not find a Christmas themed gift card in the middle of April when my Festive card samples were done!  So I did improvise to show that you can make your own tag to use instead of a gift card!  The die has a slot designed into the die where a gift card or tag can be inserted.  What a wonderful way to give a gift card, so much nicer than just in an envelope, don't you think!  The die has been designed in several pieces, an inside decorative die, an outer cutting edge and another slightly larger cutting edge so you have a built in frame for it if you like!  Leave a comment for this one if you would like a chance to win it.  Day three will be coming your way at 6am tomorrow morning and there is so much more to see!  All for now, Sue x

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Festive Collection Day Two 3pm

Hello crafters!  Along with the Snowglobe die there are a few options that have been designed to go with it.  The Cottage SnowGlobe Scene and the Joy Snowglobe Scene (shown here) are certain to give you many more options for your snowglobe die.  As you can see, however, they do look just lovely even used without the Snowglobe so they are ever so versatile in that respect.  These dies have been designed in two pieces so you can easily cut into your card or cut it completely out of your card and use the outer cutting edge to help back it with a second colour. They are also very compatible with the Noble Circle dies too.   I know that you will find so many uses for these!  Leave a comment to be entered into the drawing.  Don;t forget to make your name memorable on your comment.  I hope you will be able to jump back by the blog at 6pm for the final post of day two.  All for now, Sue x

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Festive Collection Day Two 12 noon

Hi bloggers!  Who doesn't love a snowglobe!  I have long wanted to add one to my Christmas die line and finally this year have had the chance!  With the ever popular shaker cards being so trendy now, the Snowglobe is the perfect Christmas die for them.  Shown here with the coordinating Snowman Snowglobe scene (and Iced Snow for the shaker,) it makes for a fun and beautiful card for all ages.  Wait until you see the videos with these dies too, as there are so many things you can do with them!  Don't forget to leave your comment on this post as I know you will just love playing with these if your name is drawn.  The next post today will be up at 3pm for viewing.  I hope that you can join us back here then!  All for now, Sue x

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Festive Collection Day Two 6am

Hello there my crafty friends!  It's day two of the Festive Collection blog launch.  We are showcasing the two new Festive Gemini dies on this blg post.  These have been designed slightly differently from other Gemini dies, but they still allow you to use them together or separately to create differently styled edges for your crafting projects.  The Poinsettia and Holly Gemini (shown here) adds a lovely traditional feel, while the Snowflake Gemini looks great when paired with other snowy themed dies.  If you would like to be entered in this drawing, just leave a comment! Don't forget to "pin" your favourites too.  I have included the Pinterest button on the bottom of every blog post for your convenience.   The next blog post will be up at 12 noon!  All for now, Sue x

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Festive Collection Day One 6pm

Hello and welcome back!  I had a vision of a sort of layered card using these dies when I designed the.  However, I have found that they are so much more.  The Christmas Cottage Scenes and the Starry Night Sky Background (both shown here) can be used in so many ways.  The cottages have been designed without a side  or bottom cutting edge so you can either layer them up on top of each other or use them side by side so there is wonderful versatility to them.  The Starry Night Sky can be used with them to provide the perfect backdrop or they will so easily transition into use with your non Christmas styled dies, giving it greater versatility as well.  This is the last chance today to leave a comment to be entered into the drawing to win one of these, but you can join us at 6am tomorrow morning for the second day of fun!  All for now, Sue x

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Festive Collection Day One 3pm

Hi bloggers!  The beautiful Aurora Star and the Swirling Stars border dies are being showcased during this post.  The Aurora Star (shown here) is a detailed star that can be both a stunning focal element or just as easily used in the backgrounds of your crafting projects.  It has been done in two pieces as well so you can easily back it or just use the decorative inside die.  The Swirling Star border is perfect for adding small accents to your card, doing channel cards or framing your focal elements.  You will find yourself picking it up for so many different reasons.  It adds just the right amount of fine detail to your Christmas projects.  Leave your comment, tell me what you think so far and you will be included into the drawing to win one of these dies.  The last post for today will be up at 6pm.  I would love to see you back here then!  All for now, Sue x

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Festive Collection Day One 12 noon

Hello crafters!  I have to say that I am very pleased with these two dies, they look just lovely together!  The Ray of Light Background and the Nativity die sets are both on offer during this second blog post.  The Ray of Light Background is quite different with random paper piercings in the end of the rays, but they add such gorgeous detail.  I have used it here with a pixie powder background behind it to really give the effect of a gorgeous sunset coming through.  The Nativity is done with embossing to give beautiful detail and it brings the die to life.  It has been done in two pieces so you can easily back it with a different colour if you choose.  Please leave a comment to be entered into the drawing for either of these two dies.  The next post will be popping up at 3pm.  I hope you will be able to come back and see us then!  All for now, Sue x

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Festive Collection 2016 Blog Launch Day One 6am

Hi crafters!  I am very excited to welcome you to the blog launch of my 2016 Festive Collection Die range release.  I love designing the Christmas dies, and I love using them even more!  I hope that you will love them too.  As always, I will be giving away one of each of the new releases and this is the largest collection to date with 40 dies (so loads of chances to win one!)  We have five days ahead of us with four blog posts each day, at 6am, 12 noon, 3pm and 6pm each day.  I know that I say this every time, but for any new comers, you will be entered into the drawing to win the dies that are featured in the blog post by just leaving a comment on that post.  Please only one comment per post, but please feel free to comment on each and every post (why not increase your odds at winning a die!)  I ask only that you sign your name in such a way as there is no confusion when the names are drawn.  Use an alias or sign your name with an initial or number or even the city you live in!  Be creative please.  There are directions on the right hand side of the blog if you are unsure how to leave a comment.  Just remember, if you use the "anonymous" button, your name will not appear, you will have to include it in the comment section.  The drawings for the dies will be done and announced on Monday July 4th!
Now that the rules are out of the way, a bit about the first two dies.  Up on offer here first are the 2016 Christmas Angel (shown in the sample) and the Illuminated Angel Mini Striplet die.  Both dies are beautifully detailed but so easy to use and cut!  I have designed an angel every year and they are always a limited edition and once it is sold out, they are no longer available.  While I don't have a sample of the angel striplet to show during the launch, I promise to put one up on the blog shortly after the blog launch is complete.  Leave a comment to be entered into the drawing to win either of these dies and join us back here at 12 noon for the next post!  All for now, Sue x

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Gilded Step Frame

Hello crafters!  As you know, I love my gilding flakes!  They just add so much elegance to any card.  Today's video shows you how to make a multi layer frame and incorporate the gilded look into your frame.  I hope you like it!

Just a quick note, the 2016 Christmas Festive die launch begins here bright and early at 6am tomorrow morning.  I hope you will be able to joins us for the reveal and get in on the fun to win one of the dies too!

The finished dimensions are 7 3/4" x  8 1/2" in size.  All for now, Sue x

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