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Giveaway: Upcycle With Sizzix: Techniques and Ideas for using Sizzix Die-Cutting and Embossing Machines

January 20, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

Upcycle with sizzix, die cutting, how to, recycled crafts

Giveaway: Enter to win a copy of Upcycle With Sizzix: Techniques and Ideas for using Sizzix Die-Cutting and Embossing Machines by leaving a comment in today’s post by  January 30th, 2015 and you will be in the running for this awesome book filled with so many pretty and innovative ideas for using recycled elements with Sizzix die cuts. This book happens to be one of my current faves and will surely go on my bookshelf in the, “when I’m stuck and need some inspiration” section! To see a bunch of projects I have already made inspired by this book pop on over to Craftside.

More about the CPi book:

With the Sizzix die cutting machines, there are thousands of fun and useful applications. These machines cut shapes from paper or fabric, and they also emboss designs into paper. Uses include:

Scrapbook or photo album designs and embellishments

Handcrafted greeting cards and decorative envelopes

Invitations & decorations for weddings, parties, events, etc.

Frames, signs, banners, calendars, accents, and other home decor

Customize your next holiday: Christmas ornaments, Valentine’s cards, Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Easter decorations, Birthday Party, Baby Shower, and Wedding/Reception embellishments

Home decor for kitchens, living rooms, gardens, home offices, and family rooms

Add some flair to quilts, blankets, hair pins/clips/ties, clothes, jackets, backpacks, purses or handbags

For the kids: add a flourish to school projects, arts & crafts, dioramas, posters, etc.

Decorative art, collages, papercrafting, and other crafts projects

Upcycle with Sizzix offers detailed instructions on how to use a Sizzix die cutting machine to create projects from recycled papers, fabrics, and other materials. Learn how to upcycle found materials in all sorts of crafty projects like collages, banners, gift-giving, and small home decor items, with a new project on nearly every page. Each project includes a detailed materials list and walks crafters through any special techniques that are needed.

Packed with photos, illustrations and ideas, Upcycle with Sizzix will have crafters creating amazing elements in no time. And by using “found materials” including music sheet paper, magazine pages, leather, aluminum, old greeting cards, wrapping paper, and lightweight cardboard packaging, they’ll feel great about the green projects that are created.

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Comments

  1. Shpresa Qorri says

    January 20, 2015 at 5:17 pm

    I have never had or used a die cutting machine , it will be great to have one. In the country where I live there are not much crafting supplies to buy unfortunately. Still I love crafting.

  2. Marc Stevens says

    January 20, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    great always looking for more ways to use the things we have big love marc

  3. cindyzs/freespiritczs says

    January 20, 2015 at 5:34 pm

    this book looks totally amazing!! 🙂

  4. Beverley says

    January 20, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    Would love to win this as I have just purchase one and this book will help a lot – thankyou 🙂

  5. Shelley says

    January 20, 2015 at 5:37 pm

    Thanks for such a great giveaway. I just bought a Sizziz and so this book would be a perfect addition to my library!

  6. Debbie says

    January 20, 2015 at 7:11 pm

    Looks like some great projects. I love sizzix!

  7. Carla Hundley says

    January 20, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    Hey, this sounds like a
    great book! I love using
    dies for embellishments.
    Carla from Utah

  8. Linda Johnson says

    January 20, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    Can’t wait for this book to come out! I just got a digital cutter and I’m looking forward to many projects in the months to come!

  9. duchick says

    January 20, 2015 at 8:45 pm

    Great books like this are so much fun to look at for inspiration and new ideas! My creative mind just yearns for this type of book!

  10. Jean Durbin says

    January 20, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    I LOVE my Sizzix .. I bought the second one to come to my area about 14 years ago …. then believe it or not after 14 years of hard use, make that really hard use the bottom roller broke … go figure. No problem I got a new one and hope it lasts just as long. Now getting even more ideas to use and recycle would be icing on my Sizzix cake

  11. Linda Benjamin says

    January 20, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    I have a machine but unsure how to use it and be creative

  12. Dawn Jones says

    January 21, 2015 at 2:32 am

    This book looks great, I would love to win. Have a great day!

  13. Dawn Warnes says

    January 21, 2015 at 3:08 am

    Love my sizzix bigz dies. Xx

  14. lindarumsey says

    January 21, 2015 at 5:01 am

    This book looks great – full of fun and useful ideas!

  15. Blue Julz says

    January 21, 2015 at 5:37 am

    this is so great and nice… hoping to grab it for me to be able to customize to design for the different arts…

  16. mary says

    January 21, 2015 at 9:32 am

    I’ve been making myself crazy looking for the perfect system. This one takes it!

  17. Mary Helene says

    January 21, 2015 at 11:17 am

    Fantastic book, would love to have new ideas.

  18. Beata Fiebelkorn says

    January 21, 2015 at 11:38 am

    Would love to win this book to get more inspiration and new ideas for my Big Shot! It’s my favorite crafting tool ever!

  19. crafty girl says

    January 21, 2015 at 11:39 am

    thank you!

  20. Marilyn McDonald says

    January 21, 2015 at 11:41 am

    Sounds like great fun! I use my embossing folders but have rarely used the die cuts. This book would certainly give some great ideas. I need all the inspiration I can get. That’s why I LOVE Craft Gossip. It’s full of inspiration and tips and tricks. Thanks for offering the giveaway.

  21. C says

    January 21, 2015 at 11:54 am

    Always wanting new ideas on using my dies and machine! Hope I can win this – THANKS!

  22. Angel says

    January 21, 2015 at 11:54 am

    I absolutely adore my embossing folders and dies. Would love some inspiration for using them. Send that book to Oklahoma. This girl wants it!

  23. Donna Rinckel says

    January 21, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    New ideas are always welcome. I love dies and learning to use them more often wold be wonderful. Thanks for the chance!

  24. kuenaka says

    January 21, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    I haven’t used my Sizzix in a while, but I would love to have some inspiration to start using it again. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.

  25. Susan Samuel says

    January 21, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    Haven’t seen this book before, but it really looks interesting. Would make a great read for inspiration.

  26. Lindy says

    January 21, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    I love my Sizzix; would love to win this book!

  27. Anna Nusbaum says

    January 21, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    I love my Big Shot and use it for fabric crafts and card making. It would be great to have this book to inspire creativity!

  28. Deb Neerman says

    January 21, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    This book was on my Christmas Wish List but alas, Santa couldn’t find it. I would LOVE to win this as I’m an avid crafter and die-cutter … love my Hot Shot! Thanks for the chance to win!

  29. Theresa says

    January 21, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    I have been using my BigShot a lot lately, esp since I lost the power cord to my cricut machine. I would love to have this book! Can you tell me where you got your alphabet dies that you made your SWAK bracelet? So cute! Thanks for the chance to win.

  30. Claire C says

    January 21, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    I would love to win this book. I do a lot of die cutting and would find this a great giveaway to help me do better cards etc…

  31. Christi C says

    January 21, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    Fabulous giveaway! Sizzix and upcycling, it’s a win/win!

  32. mumbird3 says

    January 21, 2015 at 5:03 pm

    Sounds like a great book!
    mumbird3(at)gmial(dot)com

  33. Dana says

    January 21, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    This looks like a great book! I can use all the inspiration I can get. Thank you for a wonderful giveaway.

  34. Karey says

    January 21, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    Cool book! This would really expand my scrapbooking techniques!

  35. HawaiianLibrarian says

    January 21, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    There’re fabulous ideas I’m sure. Mahalo for the op to win.

  36. Donna Coffin says

    January 21, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    This book looks like it would have lots of great inspiration!! ;^)

  37. Anne v says

    January 21, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    I am always looking for ways to expand the uses of my Sizzix Big Shot-this would be a great resource!

  38. Traci says

    January 21, 2015 at 10:50 pm

    I love upcycling–this looks like a great resource for ideas!

  39. iamvics says

    January 21, 2015 at 11:45 pm

    I love to re/up-cycle. Nothing gets tossed without scrutiny for a use in crafting or household need!

  40. Patti L says

    January 22, 2015 at 7:32 am

    This looks like a very useful book. I have lots of dies and always look for new ways to use them. Thank you!

  41. Erika says

    January 22, 2015 at 8:33 am

    That’s so cool. We have lots of random crafting stuff in our home and I’m always looking for ways to use them in different ways rather than buying new materials!!! What a great idea!!

  42. Sarah J Roemer says

    January 22, 2015 at 9:43 am

    I love my sizzix. And I love recycling. Perfect! (I hope I win!!)

  43. DebbieT says

    January 22, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    I’m a huge fan of up cycling – new ideas are so welcome, thanks for the offer!

  44. misaacmom says

    January 22, 2015 at 9:41 pm

    I love upcycling and my big shot – great idea – would love the motivation

  45. Virginia Creek Tippen says

    January 23, 2015 at 11:11 am

    Great ideas start with a little cutting help

  46. dennis R Mullins Sr. says

    January 23, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    Hi, I love my sizzix machine and this book would go perfect with it. I am just learning all the things it can do.Thank you for a chance.

  47. Susan Connell says

    January 23, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    I enjoy looking multi-purposing everything.
    It would be great to win the Sizzix and reinforce reusing items with my granddaughters.
    Thank you.

  48. DeniseMarie says

    January 23, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    This is exactly the kind of book I need!!

  49. Shannon says

    January 23, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    Would love to win

  50. Rose Santuci-Sofranko says

    January 24, 2015 at 12:32 am

    Wow…thank you so much for this great giveaway! God bless!

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