Sharon Curtis - GlitterAngel Art

Crafty shopping

While I've been at home these past few weeks I've been updating my blog a bit, and I've added links in the sidebar to my favourite craft shops (disclaimer: these are affiliate links).  I generally add links at the end of my blog posts for the products I've used, but if you want a quick link to those shops, you can now use the links on the right hand side of my blog.  

I'm in the UK, but as I know my followers are fairly equally split between the UK and the US, I've tried to offer links to stores in both countries for my most used supplies.

I personally buy most of my supplies from either CraftStash or Simon Says Stamp.  I really like Simon Says Stamp own brand products, so it's worth the shipping cost and the wait for me, and I tend to place an order with them every other month on average.  I often also get their monthly stamp kit.

For me, wherever I'm ordering from, the thing I want most is a store that has a big choice.  If I'm going to be paying shipping, then I want to get as many supplies in one order as I can.  CraftStash, SSS and Scrapbook.com all stock products from a wide range of companies, and from my personal experience, they have good customer service.  That's why I've chosen these companies for my links.

The other link is for Create & Craft.  As you know, I am a guest presenter for Sizzix on Create & Craft, so I've added a link to their site because if you're interested in products I'm demonstrating on a show, and you're in the UK, then you might want to check their site.  Craftstash also stock Sizzix, and generally get all the latest dies from a release, so you might want to look at their site too (and they always have really good prices).

Hope these links will make life easier when you want to get hold of whatever products I'm sharing with you.

I'm just putting together a list of my most used products and tools, as I thought that would be a helpful thing to share, so pop back in a day or two for that one :)

Last sneak peeks before my Hochanda shows on Monday

This set is called Floral Edges and it's absolutely perfect for creating beautiful invitations.  You get two dies in the set, one that creates this lovely fold around style, and another you can use to add a top section to a plain piece of card. 

you can also add the design to envelope flaps, so everything co-ordinates perfectly.

Next for today is a fun 3D design called Card in a Box Flower Box

of course, you can also easily use it without the 3D element and pop it on a card front too

We also have a stamp set on the show called Hello Sunshine - you've probably already noticed it on my samples

Hope you can join me on Monday - my shows are at 10am and 2pm.

 

 

 

 

Sizzix Thinlits Floral Wreath Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Party Cats Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Impresslits Embossing Folder Wedding Window Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits 3D Robot Shop at: SZ | CS
Sizzix Thinlits Floral Edges Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Decorative Favour Box Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix 3D Textured Impressions Folder Azaleas Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Clear Stamps Hello Sunshine Shop at: SZ | CS
Sizzix Thinlits Everyday Sentiments Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Retro Camera Fold-a-long Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlilts Dress Box Shop at: SZ | CS	Versafine Clair - Nocturne Shop at: SSS | CS | EH
Sizzix Cardstock sheets |* Shop at: SZ | CS	Cosmic Shimmer Glue Shop at: SSS | HC | CS	Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting machine * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC | EH	Sizzix Big Shot Plus Die Cutting machine * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC | EH
Sizzix Paper Sculpting Kit * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC	Sizzix 3D Impresslits Embossing Folder - Window Box Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Card in a Box Flower Basket Shop at: SZ | CS

Lots of fun dies

Today I've got some more dies from my Hochanda shows next Monday.   These are all really fun designs that are a bit different.

First up, is another in the Fold-a-Long series of dies by designer Jen Long.   This retro camera is a great design for cards for teenagers I think, and it has a little insert piece that you can print or stamp a sentiment on so it would work for invites too.

Next we have a very sweet 3D robot die.   

of course, you don't have to always make him 3D, it works just as well on a card front if you snip away the front section.

Last for today is the Party Cats die set

There's a brilliant selection of little extras to add to the cats, party hats, balloons, a little bow tie. It's a very fun set.

 

 

Sizzix Thinlits Floral Wreath Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Party Cats Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Impresslits Embossing Folder Wedding Window Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits 3D Robot Shop at: SZ | CS
Sizzix Thinlits Floral Edges Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Decorative Favour Box Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix 3D Textured Impressions Folder Azaleas Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Clear Stamps Hello Sunshine Shop at: SZ | CS
Sizzix Thinlits Everyday Sentiments Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Retro Camera Fold-a-long Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlilts Dress Box Shop at: SZ | CS	Versafine Clair - Nocturne Shop at: SSS | CS | EH
Sizzix Cardstock sheets |* Shop at: SZ | CS	Cosmic Shimmer Glue Shop at: SSS | HC | CS	Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting machine * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC | EH	Sizzix Big Shot Plus Die Cutting machine * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC | EH
Sizzix Paper Sculpting Kit * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC	Sizzix 3D Impresslits Embossing Folder - Window Box Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Card in a Box Flower Basket Shop at: SZ | CS

more Hochanda previews

Today I've got some of the die sets that would be perfect for weddings and special events.

First are a few options for favour boxes:

This is a new die set, called Decorative Favour Box by Olivia Rose.   As with lots of the Sizzix sets, the cut out panel is a separate die, so you can have it on every single panel, or just one or two, and of course, you can leave it out all together if you want a plain box (which is really useful if you want boxes for Christmas gifts etc.).

Next is another gift box, this time it's a pretty dress, so could be used for weddings, or party gifts:

I wish I'd had this die when I was making things for my niece's First Holy Communion a few years ago!

Next are two sets that feature an embossing folder together with a die, to create a lovely window scene.

This set is called Wedding Window, and has a lovely little bow and two doves to go along with the window scene.

The other set is called Window Box, and has a lovely selection of flowers to add to the scene

And of course they work so well together because the flowers look lovely with the little church window

 

 

Sizzix Thinlits Floral Wreath Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Party Cats Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Impresslits Embossing Folder Wedding Window Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits 3D Robot Shop at: SZ | CS
Sizzix Thinlits Floral Edges Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Decorative Favour Box Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix 3D Textured Impressions Folder Azaleas Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Clear Stamps Hello Sunshine Shop at: SZ | CS
Sizzix Thinlits Everyday Sentiments Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Retro Camera Fold-a-long Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlilts Dress Box Shop at: SZ | CS	Versafine Clair - Nocturne Shop at: SSS | CS | EH
Sizzix Cardstock sheets |* Shop at: SZ | CS	Cosmic Shimmer Glue Shop at: SSS | HC | CS	Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting machine * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC | EH	Sizzix Big Shot Plus Die Cutting machine * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC | EH
Sizzix Paper Sculpting Kit * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC	Sizzix 3D Impresslits Embossing Folder - Window Box Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Card in a Box Flower Basket Shop at: SZ | CS

A new favourite die set

Last year, I think the Pete Hughes Pretty Wreath set was my favourite set of the year.  I definitely have a thing about wreath's - whenever I see a stamp or die set with a nice wreath I have to buy it.

So you can imagine my excitement when I saw this set in the Chapter 2 catalogue!

It's called Floral Wreath and is designed by Lisa Jones.  I just know i'm going to be using this throughout the year.

I'm back on Hochanda next Monday 20th with these sets - and I'll be showing you dies for all occasions - themed into two categories - everyday occasions and special occasions, so I've got some beautiful elegant dies for weddings and special events too.

There's a new 3D Textured Impression embossing folder.  This one is called Azaleas and it's a gorgeous design.

The fabulous word dies on the Thanks and Hello cards are also a new die set called Everyday Sentiments.  Another very useful set.

 

Sizzix Thinlits Floral Wreath Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Party Cats Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Impresslits Embossing Folder Wedding Window Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits 3D Robot Shop at: SZ | CS
Sizzix Thinlits Floral Edges Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Decorative Favour Box Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix 3D Textured Impressions Folder Azaleas Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Clear Stamps Hello Sunshine Shop at: SZ | CS
Sizzix Thinlits Everyday Sentiments Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Retro Camera Fold-a-long Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlilts Dress Box Shop at: SZ | CS	Versafine Clair - Nocturne Shop at: SSS | CS | EH
Sizzix Cardstock sheets |* Shop at: SZ | CS	Cosmic Shimmer Glue Shop at: SSS | HC | CS	Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting machine * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC | EH	Sizzix Big Shot Plus Die Cutting machine * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC | EH
Sizzix Paper Sculpting Kit * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC	Sizzix 3D Impresslits Embossing Folder - Window Box Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Card in a Box Flower Basket Shop at: SZ | CS

Waffle Flower Water Media Mat

I've put together a quick video showing the new Waffle Flower Water Media mat, as I just got mine yesterday and wanted to give it a quick road test.

 

 

 

Sizzix 3D Textured Impressions Folder Azaleas Shop at: SZ | CS	Altenew Watercolor 36 set Shop at: SSS | SBC | EH	Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting machine * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC | EH	Sizzix Big Shot Plus Die Cutting machine * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC | EH
Waffle Flower Water Media Mat Shop at: SSS | SBC | EH

New video on foiling techniques

I've got a new video on my Youtube channel showing a couple of ways to use regular dies for foiling.

I bought the Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil system, but since I don't have many of the foiling plates/dies to use in it, I was keen to use some of my other dies.

When using regular dies with the foiling systems, you don't get a dramatic effect - the part that foils is the cutting area of the die, so this is usually a thin outline rather than a bold line, but even so, you can create some really nice backgrounds with this method.

As well as using my foiling system, I also used one of my mixed media dies as a stencil to use the DecoFoil Transfer gel - this is a really cost effective way to get a hot foil effect as you just need a cheap laminating machine.  

here's the link to the video:

 

 

Sizzix Mixed Media #2 Thinlits set * Shop at: SSS | SZ | SBC	Sizzix Mixed Media Thinlits set * Shop at: SSS | SZ | SBC	Sizzix Thinlits Everyday Sentiments Shop at: SZ | CS	Decofoil Transfer Gel Shop at: SSS | EH
Distress Oxide Spray - Picked Raspberry Shop at: SSS | CS	Distress Oxide Spray - Victorian Velvet Shop at: SSS	Distress Oxide Spray - Spun Sugar Shop at: SSS	Distress Oxide Spray - Iced Spruce Shop at: SSS | CS
Distress Oxide Spray - Peeled Paint Shop at: SSS | CS	Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting machine * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC | EH	Sizzix Big Shot Plus Die Cutting machine * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC | EH	Sizzix Stencil Film * Shop at: SZ | CS
Spellbinders Hot Foil System Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC

more totally Tropical projects!

Some of the new Chapter 2 dies have a real tropical feel.  I absolutely love this toucan.

This cute planter die set has been on Hochanda before, but it's a really versatile set so I'm glad it's on my shows tomorrow.

This fruit set is really fun - I think these dies would be great for summer party invites.

The stamp set is from Simon Says Stamp, i've had it a while but I thought it was absolutely perfect for these dies!

This Succulent set is another of my favourites from this release, I think it works well for masculine cards, especially if you use greens and blues as I have here.

Hope you can join me tomorrow on Hochanda.  I've also put links below to all the die sets.

 

 

Simon Says Stamp - One Cool Pineapple stamp set Shop at: SSS	Sizzix 3D Texture Fades - Lumber * Shop at: SSS | SBC	Sizzix Framelits - Circles Shop at: SSS | SZ | SBC | EH	Sizzix Mixed Media #2 Thinlits set * Shop at: SSS | SZ | SBC
Sizzix Mixed Media Thinlits set * Shop at: SSS | SZ | SBC	Sizzix Thinlits Concentric Circles * Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Under the Sea Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Sloth Shop at: SZ | CS
Sizzix Thinlits Succulent Wreath Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Jungle Shadow Box Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Peony Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Bigz Tropical Lei Shop at: SZ | CS
Sizzix Thinlits Summer Fruit Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Llama and Baby Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Flower Set Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Wrap Favor Box Shop at: SZ | CS
Sizzix Thinlits Hanging Planter Shop at: SZ | CS	Versafine Clair - Nocturne Shop at: SSS | CS | EH	Versafine Onyx Black Shop at: SSS | HC | CS | EH	Sizzix Cardstock sheets |* Shop at: SZ | CS
Cosmic Shimmer Glue Shop at: SSS | HC | CS	Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting machine * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC | EH	Sizzix Big Shot Plus Die Cutting machine * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC | EH	Sizzix Paper Sculpting Kit * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC
Sizzix Thinlits Tropical Elements Shop at: SZ | CS

more sneak peeks

Morning everyone, here's a few more sneak peeks ahead of my shows this Thursday - i'm on at 8am, 11am and 3pm.  Hope you can join me.

 

Simon Says Stamp - One Cool Pineapple stamp set Shop at: SSS	Sizzix 3D Texture Fades - Lumber * Shop at: SSS | SBC	Sizzix Framelits - Circles Shop at: SSS | SZ | SBC | EH	Sizzix Mixed Media #2 Thinlits set * Shop at: SSS | SZ | SBC
Sizzix Mixed Media Thinlits set * Shop at: SSS | SZ | SBC	Sizzix Thinlits Concentric Circles * Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Under the Sea Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Sloth Shop at: SZ | CS
Sizzix Thinlits Succulent Wreath Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Jungle Shadow Box Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Peony Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Bigz Tropical Lei Shop at: SZ | CS
Sizzix Thinlits Summer Fruit Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Llama and Baby Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Flower Set Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Wrap Favor Box Shop at: SZ | CS
Sizzix Thinlits Hanging Planter Shop at: SZ | CS	Versafine Clair - Nocturne Shop at: SSS | CS | EH	Versafine Onyx Black Shop at: SSS | HC | CS | EH	Sizzix Cardstock sheets |* Shop at: SZ | CS
Cosmic Shimmer Glue Shop at: SSS | HC | CS	Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting machine * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC | EH	Sizzix Big Shot Plus Die Cutting machine * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC | EH	Sizzix Paper Sculpting Kit * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC
Sizzix Thinlits Tropical Elements Shop at: SZ | CS

HOCHANDA shows this Thursday - Sizzix Chapter 2

Hi everyone

I'm very excited to be back at Hochanda this week with the launch of the new Chapter 2 dies.

There's some fabulous tropical and animal themed sets, one of my favourites is this super cute sloth:

Isn't he adorable?   I also made this journal 

Next up, is this Peony.  It's a thinlits die, but it creates this gorgeous, huge peony.  It would be amazing for wedding decorations, I made some bunting and a lovely frame.

Last for today, is this sweet Under the Sea thinlits set.  This little jellyfish is very sweet.

I didn't actually put any shaker elements in this card, but it would work so well for a shaker card with some pretty sequins.

Simon Says Stamp - One Cool Pineapple stamp set Shop at: SSS	Sizzix 3D Texture Fades - Lumber * Shop at: SSS | SBC	Sizzix Framelits - Circles Shop at: SSS | SZ | SBC | EH	Sizzix Mixed Media #2 Thinlits set * Shop at: SSS | SZ | SBC
Sizzix Mixed Media Thinlits set * Shop at: SSS | SZ | SBC	Sizzix Thinlits Concentric Circles * Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Under the Sea Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Sloth Shop at: SZ | CS
Sizzix Thinlits Succulent Wreath Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Jungle Shadow Box Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Peony Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Bigz Tropical Lei Shop at: SZ | CS
Sizzix Thinlits Summer Fruit Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Llama and Baby Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Flower Set Shop at: SZ | CS	Sizzix Thinlits Wrap Favor Box Shop at: SZ | CS
Sizzix Thinlits Hanging Planter Shop at: SZ | CS	Versafine Clair - Nocturne Shop at: SSS | CS | EH	Versafine Onyx Black Shop at: SSS | HC | CS | EH	Sizzix Cardstock sheets |* Shop at: SZ | CS
Cosmic Shimmer Glue Shop at: SSS | HC | CS	Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting machine * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC | EH	Sizzix Big Shot Plus Die Cutting machine * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC | EH	Sizzix Paper Sculpting Kit * Shop at: SSS | SZ | HC | CS | SBC
Sizzix Thinlits Tropical Elements Shop at: SZ | CS