Craft Month Takeover: Sizzix!

Spring is just around the corner and we couldn't be more excited! Sizzix is here with three bright and beautiful paper craft projects to help us kick off National Crafting Month. 

Butterfly Spinner Card

What you will need:

• Sizzix Big Shot Machine, Sizzix Big Shot Plus Machine, Sizzix Big Shot Express Machine, or Sizzix Big Shot Foldaway Machine
• Sizzix Thinlits Die Set  14PK – Butterfly Spinner Card
• Sizzix Accessory – Glue Gun
• Sizzix Accessory – Glue Gun Sticks, 6", Clear, 20PK
• Sizzix Accessory – Multi-Tool Starter Kit
• Sizzix Making Essential – Express Glue
• Sizzix Making Essential – Sequins & Beads, Primrose, 5PK
• Sizzix Making Tool – Curved Fine – Tip Tweezers
• Sizzix Multi-Tool Accessory – Blending Tool w/Replacement Sponge
• Sizzix Surfacez – Cardstock, 8 1/4" x 11 5/8", 20 Assorted Colors, 80 Sheets
• Sizzix Surfacez– Cardstock, 8 1/4" x 11 5/8", 10 Neutral Colors, 60 Sheets
• Sizzix Surfacez –Texture Roll, 12" x 48", Gold
• Ranger Distress Oxide Ink Pad by Tim Holtz – Salty Ocean
• String

How to make:

1. Die-cut out of gold Texture Roll the sentiment ‘Just for you’ from the Butterfly Spinner Card die set. Die-cut out of white cardstock the card base and the Framelit butterfly, out of Banana Blast cardstock a large circle, out of Cherry Blossom cardstock the Thinlit butterfly and out of desired cardstock colors a variety of flowers, flower centers and leaves from the Butterfly Spinner Card die set. 

2. With liquid adhesive, adhere the flower centers to the flowers and the Thinlit butterfly die cut to the Framelit butterfly element.

3. With the Blending Tool, ink the top left and bottom right corners of the die cut card base with Salty Ocean ink. 

4. Fold along the crease lines of the main card base. Lay the circle Framelit halfway over the folded edge in the middle of the card. Die-cut the circle into the center of the card base.

5. Fold the card back into place, position and adhere the Banana Blast circle die cut on to the card base behind the half-cut circle with liquid adhesive.

6. Cut a piece of string 3 inches long. Use hot glue to adhere the layered butterfly element to the center of the string, with the wings positioned evenly on either side of the string.

7. On the backside of the folded edge on the card, hot glue each end of the string the top and bottom of the folded edge. The string should be taut and positioned so that it follows the folded line exactly. This will mean that the card front is folded back from the creased edge.

8. Adhere the die cut sentiment with liquid adhesive to the bottom left of the folded front panel. Arrange and adhere the die cut flowers and leaves, in a desired grouping, to the top left and bottom right portions of the card with liquid adhesive. Adhere on the folded edge of the card front, a flower above and below the cut out circle opening. 

9. Adhere small circle Primrose sequins to the top right corner of the card base with liquid adhesive. 

Floral Layers Home Décor

What you will need:

• Sizzix Big Shot Machine, Sizzix Big Shot Plus Machine, Sizzix Big Shot Express Machine, or Sizzix Big Shot Foldaway Machine
• Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 7PK – Floral Layers #2 
• Sizzix Making Tool – Curved Fine – Tip Tweezers
• Sizzix Accessory – Glue Gun
• Sizzix Accessory – Glue Gun Sticks, 6", Clear, 20PK
• Sizzix Accessory – Multi-Tool Starter Kit
• Sizzix Making Essential – Adhesive Sheets, 6" x 6", Permanent, 10 Sheets
• Sizzix Making Essential – Foam Tape
• Sizzix Multi-Tool Accessory – Blending Tool w/Replacement Sponge
• Sizzix Surfacez – Cardstock, 8 1/4" x 11 5/8", 20 Assorted Colors, 80 Sheets
• Sizzix Surfacez– Cardstock, 8 1/4" x 11 5/8", 10 Neutral Colors, 60 Sheets
• Sizzix Surfacez – The Opulent Cardstock Pack, 8 1/4" x 11 3/4", Gold, 50 Sheets
• Dye Ink Pads – Light Blue, Light Green, Pink, Purple (http://bit.ly/3uXhuAE)
• Ribbon – White 
• Small Wooden Hoop
• Scissors

How to make:

1. Adhere a piece of Arctic Sky cardstock to the front of a wood hoop with hot glue. Place the cardstock face down; using the Craft Knife attachment on the Multi-Tool, cut away the excess cardstock from the hoop by cutting along the edge of the wood hoop. With the Blending Tool Head, blend a light blue ink along the edges of the Arctic Sky cardstock. 

2. Apply and adhesive sheet to the back of a panel of Ballet Slipper, Cherry Blossom, Green Tea, Lavender Dust, Mint Julep, Sorbet and White cardstock. Die-cut out of the adhesive-backed cardstock various flowers, flower buds leaves and all layering elements for the flowers in a desired quantity and color palette from the Floral Layers #2 die set. Die-cut out of gold shimmer cardstock various flower bud branches in a desired quantity to match the flower buds die-cut.  

3. With the Blending Tool, ink the edges of the various die cut flowers, flower buds, leaves and layering elements with desired ink colors to create variations of depth. 

4. Assemble the flowers, flower buds and leaves by removing the adhesive release sheets on each element and adhering the layered elements to their bases following the embossed guidelines on each layer. For ease of assembly, consider using a pair of tweezers to layer the various elements together. 

5. Arrange all the die cut elements in a desired grouping in the center of the Arctic Sky circle on the hoop. To create additional dimension, considering adhering the largest flowers with foam tape. 

6. Cut a small piece of white ribbon and tie it into a bow. Adhere it to the top, center portion of the hoop with hot glue. 

Confetti Pockets

What you will need:

• Sizzix Big Shot Machine, Sizzix Big Shot Plus Machine, Sizzix Big Shot Express Machine, or Sizzix Big Shot Foldaway Machine
• Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 8PK - Confetti Pocket
• Sizzix Making Essential – Adhesive Sheets, 6" x 6", Permanent, 10 Sheets
• Sizzix Making Essential – Express Glue, 120ml
• Sizzix Surfacez – Cardstock, 8 1/4" x 11 5/8", 20 Assorted Colors, 80 Sheets
• Sizzix Surfacez– The Opulent Cardstock, 8 1/4" x 11 3/4”, Ivory, 50 Sheets 
• Sizzix Surfacez– The Opulent Cardstock, 8 1/4" x 11 3/4”, Silver, 50 Sheets
• Paper trimmer
• Scissors
• Twine (Silver)
• Vellum

How to make:

1. Die-cut out of vellum, Arctic Sky and Ballet Slipper cardstock one confetti pocket from the Confetti Pocket die set.

 

2. To create a window in the Arctic Sky and Ballet Slipper pockets, die-cut into the center panel of each pocket a small circle from the same die set. Cut a 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" square of vellum and adhere it behind the die cut circle on the inside of the pocket with liquid adhesive. 

3. Fold along the bottom and sides score lines on each die cut pocket. Adhere folded in areas with liquid adhesive, keeping the top flap open for confetti filling.

4. Die-cut confetti pieces out of desired cardstock colors and ivory and silver Opulent cardstock from the Confetti Pocket die set.

5. Apply an adhesive sheet to the smooth side of a desired color of cardstock and silver Opulent cardstock. Die-cut from the adhesive-backed cardstock one label shape and a few chosen heart shapes to decorate the outside of the confetti pockets. Remove the adhesive backing and embellish the confetti pockets as desired with the die cut pieces.

6. Fill each of the confetti pockets with the die cut confetti pieces from Step 4. Fold down the top flag and adhere into place with liquid adhesive (or sew shut if desired).

7. Cut and tie silver twine into a bow along the top edge of the pockets if desired. 

Giveaway Details

As promised, we have a fun Sizzix giveaway for one lucky winner! 

This giveaway includes:

- Connecting Through Creativity Mug

- Gratitude Journal

- Tim Holtz Die Brush & Die Pick Accessory Kit (http://bit.ly/3cgDfTR)

- Tim Holtz Shaping Kit (http://bit.ly/3uR7okW)

 

Please read the giveaway details carefully so you qualify to be entered to win these prizes!

HOW TO ENTER:
- You must be a store owner and current customer of Notions Marketing.
- React to this blog post- at the end of this blog it allows you to check Funny, Interesting and/or Cool.
- Comment on this blog post with your first name, store name and store number.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:
Giveaway closes TOMORROW, March 5, 2021 at 3:00PM EST. Winner will be will be notified by their Sales Rep. Good luck!