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Sunday, October 6, 2013

TO DIE FOR...






Welcome to the Krazy Crafting Crew's October blog hop: To "Die" For. Many crafters today have die cutting machines and we thought it would be fun to let them show off some of the work they do with their machines and tell us which machine they own. I can guarantee you will have a fun time looking at all their creations and if you're in the mood for a new die cutting machine, their work might sway you on which one to buy.

Our hostess for this hop is Jearise from Lorby's World and her blog is the place to start. She will have a give away going on so make sure you check out how to get signed up for that while you're visiting her.

Now let the fun begin...

I currently own the Sizzix Big Kick. I also have the Side Kick which I have had from when the Sizzlet dies came out. Now everything can be used in my Big Kick so the little machine only gets to come to crops if I am not planning on using embossing folders or full size dies.

This is my machine and the dies and embossing folders I used for these cards:





The first reason I went with the Sizzix Big Kick is that I already had a huge collection of dies from when I used the Sizzix Big Red Original Machine. While I had the Big Red I also purchased the Side Kick when they introduced Sizzlets which are much thinner smaller dies than the originals. The next reason was that I had tested out a Cricut at a scrapbook shop and found it much too complicated - it was great to be able to cut the same design in a variety of sizes and to be able to download cuts from online or design your own but the learning curve was greater than I was willing to do when I already had so much invested in my 'so easy' to use Sizzix. At this point I decided to upgrade my 'Big Red' to the 'Big Kick'. After I got the Big Kick I started collecting embossing folders. I use these nearly all the time. The machine is SO easy to use. You create a 'sandwich' with your die/folder and paper between some cutting plates. You put it at the front of the machine and crank the handle. It quickly rolls out the back complete.



Saturday was World Card Making Day so I decided to use my Sizzix Big Kick to help me create some cards.


The first one uses Sketch #313 from Mojo Monday.

The Sketch:





My Card:




The next one uses sketch #194 from Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenges.

The Sketch:





My Card:







Thank you for stopping by and now on to Jessi at www.mylifeinartsncrafts.com

In case you arrived here from another site here is the full line up for the hop.

Full Line up:

Jessi - www.mylifeinartsncrafts.com

Thanks so much for joining us and learning a bit more about die-cutting. A random commenter will be selected to win an envelope filled with various diecuts.

21 comments:

  1. I think it is awesome that you are happy with what you have. There is a learning curve and some people have that knack to dive in and learn without effort others are halfway there and some just don't have time or wanna learn it. I know the feeling of not wanting to learn it! I think I have that knack, so it came pretty easy for me. Still on the learning curve with my silhouttte but it's great for me. You make such nice projects with what you have as well. P.S. I love your button I just want to make beautiful things!

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  2. I like both of your cards,,, your first one is very cute and flower is so pretty.... I like the way the colors and designs flow so well together on the peace card... :)

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  3. Gorgeous cards!!! It is great to have different options for cutting our paper!

    I know what you mean about the learning curve - I used to teach cricut classes and some ladies bought their machines and did not even open the box for months! It was so awesome helping them make their first cuts! BUT - it is also awesome that you are totally happy with what you have. So many of us want the newest thing just to have it!

    Glad to be in this hop with you!

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  4. You did a great job on both cards, but I LOVE the reindeer. Thanks so much for sharing.


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  5. Both cards are fabulous Paula! I love the Mojo Monday with the beautiful DP. I also love the second card with all the wonderful DP on that one as well. Your image is awesome.

    I am your newest follower and would love to have you follow my blog also.

    Please join me for a chance to win FREE candy on my blog. Have a wonderful week! Hugs, Gloria

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  6. Love your cards - especially the one with the sparkly pink flower.
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  7. Exellent cards. :) Grettings from Poland.

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  8. Hi Paula. Congratulations! You are a winner at my CTMH 400 followers contest. Please email me at purpleglocreations at socal dot rr dot com. I will give you the contact information when I hear from you.

    My blog is purpleglocreations.blogspot.com for you to check out the list of winners. Thanks so much for entering. Gloria

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  9. OOPs! It is http://purpleglocreations.blogspot.com for you to check the winning list. Congrats again Paula. Hugs, Gloria

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    1. thanks Gloria. Just sent you an email! and checking out your blog!

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    2. Hi Paula. Still trying to reach you. See comment below. I need your actual email; because it isn't working to reply to your replies. Sorry. I have tried typing it in and everything. Don't know why it isn't going through on your end. I am receiving your messages. Thanks. Gloria

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  10. Hi Paula, I have replied and sent you two emails. Please send me an email with your actual email address with the link inside your email. Maybe it doesn't work to just hit reply. So sorry. I sent email giving you instructions on how to claim your prize; but can't put it on here or everyone can claim it. LOL!

    I just got your last email stating you had not heard back from me; so this is a response to that email.

    Thanks. http://purpleglocreations.blogspot.com Gloria

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    1. Hi Paula. Check the long email that you received from me. The contact information is in the first paragraph. I know you got that one because you replied to it. She said to email her if your code didn't work. I am so sorry you are having problems getting the code to work. You could try it by typing it in; but it has to have the caps and everything just as it is written. Sometimes it doesn't allow you to copy and paste into the code area. Just email her and she will fix it for you. I have had trouble in the past with the codes not working. Let me know when you are able to reach her. Something is going on with your email because I sent two more and you haven't gotten them. Hugs, Gloria

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    2. Did you get the winner prize resolved Paula? I sent you another email; but I know you are having trouble receiving them as well. Please let me know if you have your prize done or not. Thanks. Gloria

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  11. Paula, Margy said your email keeps bouncing back from her for your free Digi's. Something must be wrong with your email. Do you have another email you can use for your account with them? I would be glad to go ahead and send you a free CTMH stamp set since you live in US; and we can forget about the free Digis if that works for you. I have sent you several emails again with no reply; so I am not sure you are getting any of them. I got a notice from 4 of them that they bounced. I am so sorry you are having so much trouble. Now we just have to figure out how to get your address to me. I have gotten your emails. You just aren't getting mine. I hope you see this message; since it is part of your email service. Please let me know. Hugs, Gloria
    http://purpleglocreations.blogspot.com

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