The third book in a series of creative die-cutting machine project guidebooks, 'Make It a Party with Sizzix' teaches readers how to make artsy invitations, decorations, party favours and more

Explore the unique techniques & ideas for using the Sizzix die-cutting & embossing machines. Create handcrafted & embellished greeting cards, thank you's or invites!

Making your own cards adds personality, care, and your own artistic flair. Learn a wide range of techniques with these step-by-step instructions.

Get more creative with your Cricut, Sizzix, or Silhouette die cutting machine! Here are 50 easy projects and 60 templates for making gorgeous home accessories, fun party decor, and memorable gifts. This book includes beautiful items you can make using just about any electronic die cutting machine, by downloading the SVG templates, running your materials through your machine, and following the instructions to assemble your cut materials. Discover graphic Scandinavian patterns to decorate aprons and tea towels, paper succulent centerpieces, and dozens of blooms for bouquets, garlands, and crowns. Every project includes easy instructions and plenty of variations so you can get the most out of your machine. With an introduction to electronic die cutting machines and options for cutting the templates out by hand, this book is full of inspiration and expert advice. Includes instructions for downloading 60 SVG cut files compatible with most electronic cutting machines.

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. You can use them to: -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.

Precut Patchwork Party is full of soft craft and simple sewing projects that will appeal to both beginners and experienced crafters. While incorporating precut fabric patches and strips of all sizes, this extensive book includes instructions for using fabric die-cutting machines to cut patches of any dimension and shape. The fresh and colorful projects show many creative ways to use precuts beyond traditional quilt-making, ranging from home décor items to wearables, accessories, and gifts.

More than twenty superstars from the world of crafting--including Anna Corba, April Cornell, Sandi Genovese, and Andrea Grossman--offer their expert advice on how to design a work space where creativity can blossom. Like the bestselling Business of Bliss, it's practical, inspirational, and beautiful to behold. Research by Craft Trends Magazine reveals that 89% of all crafters are women, and that they want to work in an environment conducive to creating their art. This invaluable and very special guide helps them achieve that goal, whatever their passion. It goes straight to the experts: successful women who have made their mark in more than 10 different creative fields. These top designers and artisans offer insights gleaned from years of experience, reveal how they constructed their own creative spaces, and explain how the reader can make practical use of these decorating, organizational, and inspirational techniques as they go about designing their own work areas. Among the pertinent questions they answer: Where did you like to work as a child? What's the most important thing about having your own place to work? Are women's creative spaces different from men's? How important is it for you to organize your work, and how do you do it? Do you listen to music when you work--and what kind? The featured designers include Wendy Addison, Dena Fishbein, Jill Schwartz, and Suze Weinberg and their fields range from paper crafts to gardening. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club & the Homestyle Book Club.