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Color layering (where to buy material + test of color combos)

I've been dying to buy some of the Hero Arts color  layering  sets since months. Each set includes layering stamps and a matching 4-i nk cube pack, especially created by Hero Arts artists  (see   HERE  for the color layering guide).    Here you have a table with some considerations about buying in U.S. or in EU if you are a EU-based customer... Comparative table a) U.S.A EU (multiple retailers) EU (single retailer) Color layering bundles (stamps + inks) b) c) Available Not always available Not always available Color layering bundles (stamps + inks + dies) b) c) Available Not always available Not always available Separate materials (stamps and inks) Available Available * Partly available Prices Fair More expensive than in US More expensive than in US Custom fees To be paid NONE NONE ...

Bookmarks for Scrap4smile

I made these bookmarks with a huge amount of love because they are for a special initiative: they will be distributed to hospitalized young patients, their parents and to the hospital personnel taking care of them.  Bookmarks for  Scrap4smile   From left to right: The Polka dots sunflower, butterfly tree, Lotus, tartan alphabet, Japanese holidays, balloons 

Sizzix cutting machine and die cutting for card making

I've tried to resist and not to buy it, I've looked for it among second hand objects, I've also participated for the first time to an ebay auction but, with my greatest disappointment, I lost it... I'm talking about the Big Shot die cutting machine from Sizzix(R). ...to cut a long story short.... I bought it new (bad bad girl :-) ).... together with some cutting dies. The spare die in the left bottom corner is the Sizzix thinlit   Enchanting blossom The squared frame set is the Sizzix 657565 Framelits Pack The set on the right of the cutting pad is the Scribbles and Splat again from Sizzix  I'm a newbie of card making so don't expect terrific things... below you can find some of my recent cards made by using the above  mentioned machine and dies. Square sets and Scribble die cuts (outside of the card) Enchanting blossom die cut (Inside of the card) + heart-shaped rhinestones Partial die cutting with Enchanting bloss...