How To Craft. Create. And Slow Down Just a Little | new Sizzix 49 and Market Laced Folio

 

create something beautiful

Seems safe to say that we find something very satisfying in the making of something very beautiful. Otherwise, I do not think you would be here. So then, thank you for being here. This past week's video tutorial became a small commentary on the versatile and meaningful making with our hands. How sometimes, hopefully more than just sometimes, this slows us down. Causes us to be present in the making. And then allows for a most lovely make to be the result.

This past week's project had me diving into this new Sizzix \ 49 and Market Laced Folio Die Set. This set is truly becoming more than just the folio you see here. As I share in the VIDEO, there are variations on a theme. Plus more than one way to use the dies to add to the folio. Plus, as I read comments around the socials in response to this video, you all are thinking of even more ways to make this die something beautiful. Love when that happens!

Just what is included in this die set:

• base folio panels that could also be utilized to add pages inside the folio
• a pocket flap for the inside
• a couple of stamp dies that are so versatile!
• plus a closure if one desires to add that to the folio

Tips for success? the right tools. Here are a few tools that make this making so fabulous.

 

Magic Mat. As mentioned in the video, I use the Magic Mat. I actually doubled it up. One way to create great score folds when using a die with folds is the Magic Mat. It provides crisp score lines without actually cutting them. So important when we have a die cut that needs to fold.

Laced Die. Then of course the premier die set is what this particular make is all about.

Paper. I shared the idea using 49 and Market Evergreen Season patterns of paper. However, do not limit this just to seasonal makes. The seasons of giving are indeed up on us and it feels a though many of us are in that frame of mind to start our gift making. This folio is perfect for any and all seasons. Be sure to watch on my socials as I share other ideas.

As are all our making tools and supplies, these pieces we collect are always an invitation to slow it all down. 

The invitation to pause and enjoy making.

The invitation to create with our hands and discover what we can create.

The invitation to tell our story by way of our choices of paper and embellishment.

The invitation to make beautiful somethings that can be shared with others.

I believe this making hobby is a restorative hobby. My encouragement is to indeed take the time to sit. To create. To follow through a process that slows down the mind. Quiets the thoughts. Nourishes the heart. It's sort of an art of resistance. Resisting the break neck speed in which the world is moving. Creating these cuts and punching out the bits and layering the papers is a beautiful act of presence. (isn't that a great term? not original to me.)

So are you ready? This Laced Folio Die set is now available and you can shop for it here at ScrapbookCom. And as always I would love to see what you make. Be sure and tag me in the socials if you have indeed crafted with this die set.

If you want to enjoy watching this die set in action you can join me and many others who have already watched this VIDEO TUTORIAL here:

 

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