Thursday, June 4, 2015

Card Maker/Sizzix Blog Hop



I  am a big fan of using die cuts on cards, so I was happy to learn that CardMaker magazine and Sizzix were partnering for this blog hop.  Sizzix very generously provided all the blog team members with products for the hop.  My cards today were all made using a fun Triplits set, Hello, Sunshine -- as well as a couple of other Sizzix die sets.  That happy little sun is just too fun!

The first card I have for you today is a center-step card on which I used some cloud patterned paper as well as both the sun and the chevron cloud from the set along with the shadows for each one.  In addition, I also have some strips made with another Sizzix Thinlits die set -- Borders.


I didn't include the sun on my second card, but I put that cute little happy face into the cloud for this get-well card.  The words are part of another Sizzix set -- the Circle Flip-Its Card #4.


My last card was the most fun to make.  I think flip cards are so creative, and I watched a video on Stephanie Barnard's website on how to add a "hidden panel" to one.  Again I used the Circle Flip-Its Card #4 for the base of my card, and the "Happy Birthday" greeting is from the Regal Stand-Up Card die set.



And, when you open up the hidden panel, this is what you get!


As a “thank you” for taking the time to follow our little card-making thread, Sizzix will be giving ONE LUCKY WINNER a Sizzix Big Shot Machine, their choice of 3 Stephanie Barnard dies from her latest cardmaking Sizzix collection as well as a YEAR subscription to CardMaker magazine! All of the details for the giveaway and how you can enter for a chance to win can be found on Sizzix’s site.

Tomorrow Jennifer Priest will be presenting some creations using more Sizzix dies.  Be sure to check out her blog.  Here's the link.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  I was so happy to share my creations with you.

32 comments:

Mynn xx said...

What fun cards! LOVE your beautiful color combos--and the patterns you put together are wonderful, too! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

Golden Goddess Designs said...

gorgeous! bright and beautiful!!

Alicia

Sue D said...

Very cute and cheery creations. I like the face on the cloud and the special folds.

Becca Yahrling said...

Very cute cards! I love those flip-it cards - love the dimension they give all by themselves.

Jennie said...

LOVE these flip-its!!! Fabulous designs Lois and love what you did with them :)

Stephanie Barnard said...

Love your creations!

Thanks for making my dies look so great! :)

Mary Holshouser said...

Love seeing something besides the usual "square" card.
the cards look difficult to the recipient - but we know that there are tricks to making it so easy.
thanks for sharing some great cards.

cropstoolittle said...

Very sunny! thanks for sharing

Dania said...

How fun are these cards. Love the extended flip it card. That is such and awesome idea for more writing space.

barbara macaskill said...

Your trio of cards are delightful!! All three are so fun but my favorite it the third card! LOVELOVELOVE the secret panel!! Great color and paper choices on all three but that flower paper is lovely! This is such a fun hop!! It is so cool that we only have to do one a day and then have to hang in suspense waiting to see what the next designer has created!! A little suspense is a good thing in my opinion! Looking forward to seeing Jennifer's card tomorrow! TFS!

Mary said...

I Love your cards and I really love the flip it dies from Stephanie. They are so easy to make and adorable. Thanks for sharing

Leonor said...

Beautifull cards. Very collorfull.

Brandi R said...

WOW! These are super cute and exceptionally FUN! Love em ♥

surprise me said...

So adorable and I have all the dies to do them!!

CraftyViolet said...

Very cute cards. I like them all but I like the swing card the best. Love my Sizzix dies! I don't have all the ones you showcased but I would love to win them.

Janet Nelson said...

Couldn't find your post yesterday but am leaving a comment anyway. I love your cards but my favorite is the flip-it card, mainly because it is so bright and cheerful. Interactive cards are so much fun to make and receive.

TheLastOfNine said...

Cute card!!
Gloria H

cghundley said...

Wonderful cards and I
love the last flip
card!
Carla from Utah

snowbear said...

Cute and sunny cards!! Thanks for sharing.

Beth Anne in PA said...

Very nice cards! Love your choices and the hidden panel on the flip card is awesome. I'm going to look that tip up right away...thanks for the great ideas :)

María Pilar said...

That cards are so cute. Those dies are really great!!!!

Sarah Ashley Posch said...

Lois, your flip card is delightful! My favorite so far. It's fun to see what everyone did with these dies.

VanessaB said...

super cute cards! :)

Unknown said...

The get well card is so cute and the hidden panel card a must to make thanks for sharing your cards

Venus said...

I like your pretty cards. Very easy to do with sizzix dies

Dawn S. said...

These are all so cute! Love the hidden panel!

Patti J said...

Lois, these are all wonderful! Each is so unique! My favorite has to be that flip card with the secret panel! I'm thinking I 'need' a flip card die! Great job, dear friend!!!

Theresa's Studio said...

Love all your cards! So very creative with the dies!

lydbug said...

cute and cheerful cards !!

Unknown said...

Who would not love some sunshine in a card! Great job

red1979 said...

Really nice cards! TFS!

Diana said...

I love the sunshine die so much! Love your card.