Cards That Wow Your How-To Guide
Table of Contents 4 Flip-its 6 Flip-its 2.0 8 Stand-Ups 10 Step-Ups 12 Drop-ins 14 3-D Drop-ins 16 Drop-ins 2.0 18 20 Z-Fold Stand-Ups Card 21 Fold-its Double Gatefold Stand-Ups Card 22 Inside Step-Ups Card 23 Hidden Panel Flit-its Card 24 Front Drop-ins Shaker Card 25 Stephanie Barnard s Favorite Sizzix Must-Haves 26 Tips & Tricks How-To Sandwich Match Your Sandwich with Your Platform: Extended Magnetic Platform for Framelits or Wafer-Thin Dies Multipurpose Platform for Framelits or Wafer-Thin Dies Multipurpose Platform for Embossing
Besides being a Sizzix licensed designer, Stephanie Barnard offers the Sizzix Research and Development team invaluable insights into new products from a crafter s perspective. She is also a licensed designer for Clearsnap /ColorBox and the owner and designer of a stamp company, The Stamps of Life. In addition, Stephanie is a popular teacher, demonstrator and web personality. Hello, My Friends! I m so excited to share with you my How-To Booklet with my favorite Sizzix products. This booklet is sure to delight and inspire you. My products are specifically designed to work together. As I travel, I hope to meet you in one of my classes, at a store or at an event. You can also follow me on Instagram @stephaniebarnard or on Facebook! I love to connect with other cardmakers! FUN FACTS: I LOVE die-cutting! (I used to help my mom die-cut Ellison shapes for her classroom when I was a teenager!) I LOVE stamping. I LOVE my Maltese dog, Cookie. I LOVE my two daughters (who think I m nuts). I LOVE and ADORE my amazing and supportive husband. (We ve been married more than 27 years!) And, most importantly, I LOVE GOD. Yep, I'm a Jesus Freak. :) Thanks for joining me on this amazing journey. I can t wait to share these Sizzix products with you! Hugs, Stephanie Please check out my YouTube channel for free videos, tips, tricks and techniques: youtube.com/stephaniebarnard You can also follow me on Instagram: @stephaniebarnard (behind-the-scenes fun) @stampsoflife (card inspiration) @sizzix (great die-cutting inspiration) 3
Flip-its You ll FLIP for them! After you ve cut your base, hold the Flip-its card with the larger part of the base at the bottom and the smaller at the top. Fold it in half toward you so the corners match up. Then fold up the top flap on the score lines. Turn it to the left. The smaller part is always on the left. 4 Flip-its
A2-sized cards when folded 659638 Card, Bubbly Frame Set $29.99 MSRP - 13 Dies 6 1/4" x 5 1/2" - 5/8" x 1/2" 659171 Card, Circle #2 Set $29.99 MSRP - 11 Dies 6" x 5 1/2" - 1" x 1" Works with 658836 660022 Card, Circle #4 Set $29.99 MSRP - 21 Dies 6 1/4" x 5 1/2" - 1/2" x 1/2" Works with 660021 660714 Card, Gift Card Set $29.99 MSRP - 19 Dies 3" x 5 1/2" - 1/2" x 1" 659640 Card, Lively Frame Set $29.99 MSRP - 10 Dies 2 7/8" x 5 1/4" - 3/4" x 1/2" 660715 Card, Scallop Oval Set $29.99 MSRP - 18 Dies 6 1/4" x 5 1/2" - 1/2" x 1/2" A1 (Mini) 659175 Card, Square #2 Set $29.99 MSRP - 12 Dies 5 3/4" x 5 1/2" - 3/4" x 3/4" Works with 658835 661565 Card, Star Set $29.99 MSRP - 16 Dies 6 1/4" x 5 1/2" - 1/2" x 1 3/4" 661121 Card, Mini Circle Set $26.99 MSRP - 17 Dies 5 1/2" x 4 7/8" - 3/4" x 3/4" A7 (5" x 7" when folded) A7 (5" x 7" when folded) 661123 Card, Circle Set $39.99 MSRP - 17 Dies 6 3/4" x 7" - 3/4" x 3/4" 661124 Card, Square Set $39.99 MSRP - 20 Dies 6 3/4" x 7" - 5/8" x 5/8" Flip-its 5
Flip-its 2.0 Many Cards Take Shape from Just One Base! Align your Flip-its card base and insert on the Magnetic Platform for perfect placement. The letter markings on the back of the dies show where to line up A to A and B to B. Die-cut additional layering panels and pieces. After you ve cut your base, hold the Flip-its card with the larger part of the base at the bottom and the smaller part at the top. Fold it in half toward you so the corners match up. Then fold up the top flap on the score lines. Turn it to the left. The smaller part is always on the left. Decorate with layering panels and pieces. 6 Flip-its 2.0
A2-sized cards when folded NEW 662297 Card, Base Set $29.99 MSRP - 15 Dies 6 1/4" x 5 1/2" - 1 1/8" x 7/8" Add-on Dies NEW 662298 Cupcake Insert $12.99 MSRP - 5 Dies 2 1/4" x 5 1/2" - 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" Requires 662297 662297 NEW 662299 Gift Insert $12.99 MSRP - 6 Dies 2 1/4" x 5 1/2" - 1 1/4" x 1 1/2" Requires 662297 662297 Flip-its 2.0 7
Stand-Ups MAKE Yours STAND Fold the card in half on the score line that the die created. Finger fold the top portion on the sides where there are score lines. Pull up the little belly button notch on the bottom portion so the card will stand up. Tip: If the Stand-Ups card comes out of the belly button notch, score the middle score line more. 8 Stand-Ups
A2-sized cards 659643 Card, Bubbly Set $39.99 MSRP - 22 Dies 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" - 1" x 7/8" 660719 Card, Scallop Circle Set $39.99 MSRP - 19 Dies 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" - 1" x 1" 661567 Card, Square Set $39.99 MSRP - 28 Dies 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" - 1" x 1" A1 (Mini) 660712 Card, Thinking of You Mini Set $26.99 MSRP - 21 Dies 4 7/8" x 7" - 1/2" x 1/2" Stand-Ups 9
Step-Ups STEP-UP Your SENTIMENTS Fold the main card portion in half so the corners line up at the bottom. Then proceed to the step portion of the card. Mountain and valley fold as needed on the score lines. 10 Step-Ups
A2-sized cards when folded 660023 Card, Basic Set $34.99 MSRP - 21 Dies 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" - 1/2" x 1/2" 660717 Card, Cute as a Bug Set $34.99 MSRP - 15 Dies 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" - 5/8" x 1" A1 (Mini) 660142 Card, Happy Birthday Set $34.99 MSRP - 19 Dies 5 1/8" x 4" - 7/8" x 5/8" 661833 Card, Tree Set $34.99 MSRP - 19 Dies 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" 660711 Card, Oh Happy Day Mini Set $26.99 MSRP - 14 Dies 4 7/8" x 7" - 1/2" x 1 5/8" Step-Ups 11
Drop-ins for Card Fronts DIY Your C-A-R-D-S First, cut your card base. Next, align your chosen Drop-ins card front pieces on the Magnetic Platform for perfect placement. Die-cut additional layering pieces and decorate. Mix & Match 12 Drop-ins
A2-sized cards Includes card base NEW 662742 Card Front, Rounded w/circle Set $29.99 MSRP - 19 Dies 8 1/2" x 5" 1/2-4 1/4" x 5 1/2" 661562 Card Front w/block Words Set $19.99 MSRP - 13 Dies 4" x 5 1/4" - 1/2" x 1/2" 661564 Card Front w/borders Set $19.99 MSRP - 16 Dies 4" x 4" - 3/8" x 3/8" 661563 Card Front w/script Words Set $19.99 MSRP - 16 Dies 4" x 5 1/4" - 3/8" x 3/8" Includes card base 660143 Card w/lovely Sentiments Set $29.99 MSRP - 14 Dies 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" Includes card base 660148 Card, Scallop w/flowers & Sentiments Set $29.99 MSRP - 22 Dies 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" Includes card base 660147 Card, Scallop w/greetings Set $29.99 MSRP - 15 Dies 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" Add-on Dies 661836 Card Front, Horizontal Set $26.99 MSRP - 10 Dies 5 1/2" x 4" - 4 5/8" x 1 1/4" Includes card base 662259 Card, Scallop w/thanks Sentiments Set $29.99 MSRP - 9 Dies 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" - 1 3/4" x 7/8" 660143 661834 Banners Set $9.99 MSRP - 10 Dies 3 1/2" x 1 1/4" - 1/2" x 5/8" Works with 661562, 661563 & 661564 660148 660720 Celebrate Sentiments Set $6.99 MSRP - 5 Dies 1 3/8" x 2 1/8" - 3/4" x 2 1/8" Requires 660143, 660147 or 660148 661837 Horizontal Set $14.99 MSRP - 6 Dies 4 3/4" x 1 1/4" - 3/4" x 5/8" 660143 661835 Gifts Set $9.99 MSRP - 11 Dies 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" - 1/2" x 1/4" Requires 660143 or 660148 660147 660721 Happy Sentiments Set $6.99 MSRP - 5 Dies 1 3/8" x 2 1/8" - 5/8" x 2 1/8" Requires 660143, 660147 or 660148 Drop-ins 13
3-D Drop-ins for the Inside DROP IN POP OUT Choose your Drop-ins card base, and pair it with a 3-D shape or sentiment. Use the Magnetic Platform so your pieces do not shift. Die-cut. Die-cut additional layering pieces and decorate. Line up the arms Combine any 3-D Drop-ins with any base 14 3-D Drop-ins
660140 Card w/flowers Set $29.99 MSRP - 21 Dies 5 1/4" x 4 1/8" 660141 Card, Scallop w/gifts Set $29.99 MSRP - 15 Dies 5 1/4" x 4 1/8" Includes card base Includes card base Add-on Dies NEW 662746 Generic 3-D Set $9.99 MSRP - 1 Die 3 5/8" x 3 1/2" 660145 661130 You Are Awesome 3-D Sentiment Set $9.99 MSRP - 8 Dies 3 1/4" x 1 1/2" - 1 1/4" x 5/8" Requires 660140, 660141 or 660145 660141 661128 Thank You 3-D Sentiment Set $9.99 MSRP - 9 Dies 3 1/4" x 2" - 1/2" x 1/2" Requires 660140, 660141 or 660145 660145 661082 Happy Thanksgiving 3-D Sentiment Set $9.99 MSRP - 6 Dies 2 5/8" x 2 1/8" - 5/8" x 3/4" Requires 660140, 660141 or 660145 660141 661083 Happy Holidays 3-D Sentiment Set $9.99 MSRP - 10 Dies 3 1/8" x 1 3/4" - 1/2" x 1/2" Requires 660140, 660141 or 660145 660145 661084 Merry Christmas 3-D Sentiment Set $9.99 MSRP - 10 Dies 3 1/8" x 1 3/4" - 3/8" x 1/4" Requires 660140, 660141 or 660145 660145 661847 Happy Birthday 3-D Set $9.99 MSRP - 3 Dies 2 5/8" x 3 1/4" - 2 1/8" x 2 1/4" Requires 660140, 660141 or 660145 660141 662256 Celebrate Sentiments Set $9.99 MSRP - 5 Dies 3 1/4" x 3" - 1/2" x 1/2" Requires 660140, 660141 or 660145 660141 661846 Get Well Sentiment Set $9.99 MSRP - 4 Dies 3 3/8" x 2 7/8" - 3" x 1/4" Requires 660140, 660141 or 660145 660145 661848 Just Pray Set $9.99 MSRP - 3 Dies 3 3/8" x 3" - 3 1/8" x 1/4" Requires 660140, 660141 or 660145 661850 660140 You Are Loved 3-D Set $9.99 MSRP - 4 Dies 3 3/8" x 2 7/8" - 3 1/8" x 1/4" Requires 660140, 660141 or 660145 660140 661129 Thinking of You 3-D Sentiment Set $9.99 MSRP - 14 Dies 3 1/8" x 1 1/2" - 1/8" x 1/8" Requires 660140, 660141 or 660145 661574 660145 One in a Million 3-D Sentiment Set $9.99 MSRP - 5 Dies 3" x 1 3/4" - 1/4" x 1/4" Requires 660140, 660141 or 660145 661849 660141 Thank You Circle 3-D Set $9.99 MSRP - 3 Dies 3 3/8" x 3 1/4" - 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" Requires 660140, 660141 or 660145 3-D Drop-ins 15
Drop-ins 2.0 Next Generation IN THE MAKING Align your two Drop-ins base pieces on the Magnetic Platform for perfect placement. Die-cut additional layering pieces and decorate. line up 16 Drop-ins 2.0
A2-sized cards include card base NEW 662741 Card, w/flowers & Circle Set $21.99 MSRP - 4 Dies 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" 662255 Card, Merry Christmas Set $21.99 MSRP - 3 Dies 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" 661830 Card, Happy Birthday Set $21.99 MSRP - 3 Dies 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" 661831 Card, It s a Party Set $21.99 MSRP - 6 Dies 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" 661832 Card, Thank You Set $21.99 MSRP - 4 Dies 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Drop-ins 2.0 17
Fold-its To Have & to Fold Score and fold cardstock to an A2 size. Place the folded portion INSIDE the die blade on the top of the side (the back of the die will show you where). Die-cut and decorate. 18 Fold-its Place fold inside die blade
Magnetic Platform Plateforme Magnétique Plataforma Magnética Big Shot Plus Platform Plateforme Big Shot Plus Plataforma Big Shot Plus A2-sized cards when folded NEW NEW NEW 662738 Cake Set $19.99 MSRP - 7 Dies 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" - 1/4" x 1 3/4" 662737 Flower Set $12.99 MSRP - 4 Dies 3 1/2" x 3 3/4" - 3" x 3 1/8" 662739 House Set $19.99 MSRP - 12 Dies 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" - 3/4" x 1/2" NEW 662740 Star Set $19.99 MSRP - 7 Dies 4 1/2" x 4 1/4" - 1 1/2" x 1 3/4" 661842 Butterfl y Set $19.99 MSRP - 5 Dies 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" - 3/8" x 2" *Precision Base Plate recommended 661843 Cupcake Set $19.99 MSRP - 7 Dies 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" - 1 1/8" x 1 3/8" 661844 Gift Set $19.99 MSRP - 6 Dies 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" - 2 3/4" x 1 5/8" 662261 Pumpkin Set $19.99 MSRP - 10 Dies 5 1/2" x 4 1/8" - 3/8" x 3/8" 662263 Stocking Set $19.99 MSRP - 18 Dies 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" - 1/4" x 1/4" 662260 Flower Set $19.99 MSRP - 10 Dies 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" - 7/8" x 7/8" 662262 Scallop Heart Set $19.99 MSRP - 5 Dies 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" - 1 1/4" x 1 5/8" Fold-its 19
Z-Fold Stand-Ups Card Die-cut the card base. Fold the card in half on the score line that the die created. Finger fold the top portion on the sides at the score lines. Instead of standing the card as intended, turn the card to the left to create a vertical Z-fold card. Die-cut additional layering pieces, and decorate the card. 20 Z-Fold Stand-Ups Card
Double Gatefold Stand-Ups Card Cut two panels out of cardstock that are slightly smaller than the cut lines of the die. Slide one panel through the die, under the shaped die edge and over the outside die edge, stopping at the center line. A score line will be created on the panel where the paper is on top of the die. Repeat the same steps with the second panel. Adhere the two panels together, one on top of the other. Fold the side score lines, and fold out the two shape-edged panels. Die-cut additional layering pieces, and decorate the card. Double Gatefold Stand-Ups Card 21
Inside Step-Ups Card Die-cut the card base, and fold it in half. Die-cut the Step-Ups card panel. Mountain and valley fold the card on the score lines. Adhere the Step-Ups card panel to the inside of the card base. Die-cut additional layering pieces, and decorate the card. 22 Inside Step-Ups Card
Hidden Panel Flip-its Card Lay the Flip-its die on cardstock, placing the small end of the die close to one edge of the cardstock and the other end of the cardstock extended beyond the large end of the die. Score along the inside of the die (large end) with a scoring tool. Remove the cardstock from the die and fold along the score line. Place the fold just inside the large end of the die blade, and die-cut. Cut off the excess along the small score lines of the extra flap up to the center die-cut lines. Fold the panel in toward the center. Hold the card with the large end of the base at the bottom and the small end at the top. Fold the card in half toward you so the corners match up. Then fold up the top flap on the score lines. Turn the card to the left. The small end is always on the left. Die-cut additional layering pieces, and decorate the card. Hidden Panel Flip-its Card 23
Front Drop-ins Shaker Card Die-cut the card base. Next, align the Drop-ins card front pieces on the Magnetic Platform for perfect placement. Die-cut a cardstock panel and an adhesive foam panel. Die-cut hearts and additional layering pieces. Layer and adhere the cardstock panel and a piece of acetate on the foam panel. Fill the cavity with sequins. Adhere the heart die-cuts to a piece of white cardstock cut to size. Layer and adhere the white panel behind the foam panel to create a shaker. 24 Front Drop-ins Shaker Card
Stephanie s Favorite Sizzix Must-Haves! 6" WIDE OPENING 6" WIDE OPENING 9" WIDE OPENING 660425 Big Shot Machine Only (White & Gray) $119.99 MSRP Contents:1 Big Shot Machine, 1 Extended Multipurpose Platform, 1 Pair of Standard Cutting Pads. {Machine Size: 14 1/4" x 12 3/8" x 6 5/8"} 660540 Big Shot Express Machine Only (White & Gray) $229.99 MSRP Contents:1 Big Shot Express Machine, 1 Extended Platform, 1 Extended Thin Die Adapter, 1 Pair of Standard Cutting Pads. {Machine Size: 14" x 10" x 7"} 660340 Big Shot Plus Machine Only (White & Gray) $199.99 MSRP Contents:1 Big Shot Plus Machine, 1 Big Shot Plus Platform System, 1 Pair of Big Shot Plus Cutting Pads. {Machine Size: 15 3/4" x 11 3/4" x 7 1/2"} A Must-Have For your intricate dies Needed for stand-ups & Drop-ins cards 656780 Extended Magnetic Platform for Wafer-Thin Dies $69.99 MSRP {Holds wafer-thin dies securely in place.} (Size: 14 1/2" x 6 1/8" x 5/8") 660320 Precision Base Plate for Intricate Thinlits Dies $19.99 MSRP {Cut cleaner shapes in just one pass!} NEW 660470 Chrome Precision Base Plate for Intricate Thinlits Dies $24.99 MSRP {Cut cleaner shapes in just one pass!} 655267 Cutting Pads, Extended, 1 Pair $19.99 MSRP {For use with Bigz, Movers & Shapers and ScoreBoards L and XL in BIGkick, Big Shot and Vagabond machines.} 654559 Mini Cutting Pads, 1 Pair $3.99 MSRP {For use in BIGkick, Big Shot and Vagabond machines.} Make your stamping better! YES, I have a book! 659880 Stamper s Secret Weapon Inspired by Stephanie Barnard $12.99 MSRP {Includes Paper Piercer Tool. {Size: 12" x 10 1/2" x 1/2"} 662105 Mini Stamper s Secret Weapon Inspired by Stephanie Barnard $6.99 MSRP {Size: 6 1/2" x 6" x 1/2"} 661672 Die Brush w/magnetic Pickup Tool $12.99 MSRP {Cleans Framelits, Thinlits and Triplits dies.} 660835 Idea Book: Cards That Wow $22.99 MSRP {144-page, 8" x 8" paperback book.} Add some sparkle to your day! 662140 Cutting Pads, Standard, 1 Pair (Clear w/gold Glitter) $11.99 MSRP {For use in BIGkick, Big Shot and Vagabond machines.} 662141 Cutting Pads, Standard, 1 Pair (Clear w/silver Glitter) $11.99 MSRP {For use in BIGkick, Big Shot and Vagabond machines.} 662142 Cutting Pads, Standard, 1 Pair (Purple w/silver Glitter) $11.99 MSRP {For use in BIGkick, Big Shot and Vagabond machines.} Accessories 25
& Tips Tricks 1. The Sizzix Extended Magnetic Platform for Wafer-Thin Dies holds my Stephanie Barnard dies in place for the perfect alignment. 2. Use Sizzix Mini Cutting Pads for smaller dies so you can roll them through the machine quickly. 3. The Sizzix Big Shot Plus Machine gives you more room to angle your card bases and avoid those speed bumps. You ll get a much better cutout and avoid those speed bumps if you slightly angle dies before rolling them through your machine. 4. The Sizzix Die Brush w/magnetic Pickup Tool makes quick work of removing little cutout pieces from my dies. The included Foam Pad acts as the perfect work surface for removing excess paper from the dies and even the cutout. 5. Use cardstock for the card base and patterned paper for the card layers. Cardstock is thicker and provides a sturdy base. 6. Use your Sizzix Glitter Cutting Pad to quickly trim cardstock by placing the Cutting Pad on top of the piece of cardstock and tearing it along the edge. To keep your Sizzix Glitter Cutting Pads fl at, flip them often. The more you flip your Cutting Pads, the less likely they will curve. 1 Extended Magnetic Platform 3 2 Mini Cutting Pads Big Shot Plus machine Die Pick Die Brush w/magnetic Tool 5 4 Patterned paper Card layers 7. The Sizzix Stamper s Secret Weapon and the Mini Stamper s Secret Weapon have a double-sided Stamping/Piercing Mat that s perfect for all stamps. The smooth side of the Mat is the ideal stamping surface. At the top of the smooth Mat, the coarse bar allows for quick piercing of small projects or setting a quick brad. For larger projects, flip the Mat over to the coarse side to pierce and create. 6 Glitter Cutting PAds Always fold Sizzix Flip-its in the air or they won t fold correctly. Inking the edges of your die-cut pieces makes them look even more amazing. Most importantly, have fun! 7 Stamper s Secret Weapon & Mini Stamper s Secret Weapon 26 Tips & Tricks
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