sneak peek: sizzix alterations halloween…

let’s start off the week with our first sneak peek of the new seasonal releases in my alterations line with sizzix. there is a great mix of steel dies, thin dies, and embossing folders to add spooktacular style to your creativity this halloween. this release will be shipping early next month to your local or online craft store. don’t forget we will be also sharing lots of halloween project ideas right here on the blog starting then too – it’s going to be frightfully fun…t!m

check out these new bigz dies just perfect for creating mixed media and halloween decor.
– bigz hocus pocus: the perfect icons for your eerie ideas including cat, bat, and hat. the hat fits the cat and goes perfectly with the bat…yes, i know it’s fun to say isn’t it?
– bigz ghosts: this trio of ghost adds a bit of halloween “spirits” to any project…

– bigz jack-o-lanterns: these jolly carved pumpkins make a statement all their own. attach them to a battery tea light candle for added flickering festivities…
– bigz skull: this keeper of the crypt is so realistically cool and includes lots of detail blade so you can make him as creepy as you want. this also works perfectly with the dripping candlelight die from last year…

– tiny movers & shapers: this set of bat, cross, and shield not only cut tiny detailed shapes, but are designed to be the perfect adornment for the new coffin box…
– bigz L coffin box: if you love to make halloween party favors, this dimensional coffin box is so cool. since it’s a movers & shapers you can customize it with the new tiny movers & shapers too…

– thinlit fall foliage: this set of detailed leaves, twigs, and wheat are a must have for any fall project. designed with numerous shapes and sized dies, you can accent everything from cards to home decor projects…
– thinlit handwritten halloween: i love this scribed font and it’s perfect to add to your halloween creations…

– thinlit halloween word/block & halloween words/script: if you’re a fan of the block and script thinlit dies i’ve been releasing then this set is the perfect addition to your holiday word vocabulary. use the bold block font for a cool knock-effect, create a whimsical project using the script font, or combine both for a great layered effect…

– thinlit monster, zombie, vampire: what can i say…an absolute FAVORITE! just wait until you see these dies up close, and their detailed layering. each die creates a dimensional “mask” that can be added to cards, used for party favors, and just about any halloween decor. the characters are designed for easy layering and assembling to create a folded masterpiece that is sure to become a frightful favorite of yours too…

– new texture fades: of course no release would be complete without some fun new textures to add to your creativity. these iconic patterns including: dripping, batground, cobwebs, zigzag, and poison labels are sure to add the ultimate finishing touches…