Ellison to Debut Newest Collection of Creative Products for Sizzix Brand at the Craft and Hobby Association Create-n-Connect Summer 2013 Trade Show
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (PRWEB) July 18, 2013 -- Ellison® will unveil a wide variety of its fall and winter 2013 die cutting and embossing products at the Create-n-Connect Summer 2013 trade show beginning Tuesday, July 23, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company which pioneered the first die cutting machine for the classroom in 1977 and has lead with quality and innovation ever since, will be celebrating the reveal of its newest designs for 2013, as well as its global brand initiatives which include a host of exciting releases from its new and currently licensed designers.
“Sizzix continues to deliver on its promise of empowering personal creativity,” said Susan Spiegel, Ellison’s Vice President, Marketing Communications. “We look forward to launching these classic and innovative product lines with more stylish design choices than ever.”
All of the upcoming designs for Sizzix come from an impressive list of designers who will be showcased in the booth, with special appearances by Tim Holtz®, Susan Tierney-Cockburn™, Eileen Hull, Karen Burniston and Stephanie Barnard®. Details about the newest releases for the Sizzix brand and product highlights to be celebrated at Create-n-Connect Summer 2013 include:
Magnetic Platform: September Release
The attraction is obvious! The patent-pending Sizzix Magnetic Platform is a must-have for any crafter. It harnesses the power of high-grade magnets to firmly hold any of the Sizzix library of chemically-etched dies in place during cutting – and that includes Framelits™ and Thinlits™. The platform’s unique magnetic strength allows for a clear view and ultra-precise placement of the material to be cut in a BIGkick, Big Shot, Big Shot Pro or Vagabond machine.
Tim Holtz Alterations: September and October Releases
No matter your creative destination, more altered adventures await with Tim Holtz. The grunge artist and Creative Director for Ranger Industries, one of the leading manufacturers of innovative inks, paints and embossing products, has once again collaborated with Sizzix to create more die cutting and embossing products for the Tim Holtz Alterations line. The latest assortment will include Framelits™ with Stamps for precise and easy cuts around Tim’s Stampers Anonymous stamped shapes. Learn more about Tim Holtz and connect to his blog.
Favorite Things by Brenda Walton: September Release
Brenda Walton is back with a few more of her Favorite Things. Brenda’s world travels have greatly influenced her latest classic, nature-inspired designs. Brenda brings her graceful hand lettering, illustration and vintage imagery to a distinctive line of charming and sophisticated dies for Sizzix. Her die cutting and embossing products make it easy for crafters to express themselves artfully, to create unique personalized gifts and to celebrate each and every day. Learn more about Brenda Walton.
Thinlits™ by Sizzix Designers: September Release
Our newest Thinlits assortment includes meticulously detailed designs for Halloween, Christmas, Frames, Card Fronts and more. Ranging from our simplest to our most intricate designs for papercrafting, Thinlits dies are made to cut a single sheet of thinner material. Larger Thinlits die sets easily crease paper to make boxes, cards and pockets. In addition, some Thinlits cards feature a folding closure design. For your creative convenience, a plastic storage envelope is included with every set. Discover more about Thinlits.
SophistiCut™ Machine: October Release
Sporting a stylish purse design, the Sizzix SophistiCut Machine redefines die cutting with durable rollers and a 3" wide opening to accommodate small, medium and border-sized Sizzix Originals™ dies. Among the other conveniences are a one-press door handle, fold-out working platform and a pair of Standard Cutting Pads to create charming shapes for appliqué, home décor, fashion, cardmaking and more. With the ability to cut craft metal, cardstock, fabric, felt, mat board and paper, while retailing for only $59.99, the SophistiCut is versatile in its cutting abilities and its price.
Shabby Chic by Sizzix Designers: October Release
Specifically made to complement the release of the SophistiCut Machine, the Shabby Chic collection is highlighted by beautiful vintage-style designs that artfully emphasize its namesake. Thirteen new steel-rule dies by the Sizzix design team offer timeless designs for appliqué, home décor, fashion, jewelry, and papercrafting projects. In addition, a re-launch of the most popular 24 existing Medium Originals expands the SophistiCut’s artistic possibilities.
Snippets by Karen Burniston: October Release
It’s a 3-D world! Let Karen Burniston, the queen of 3-D pop-up designs for Sizzix, once again show you her latest tricks for creative cardmaking. Karen has been published in all the major paper craft magazines and has contributed to numerous idea books. She teaches pop-up classes at stores and events throughout the world. Her eye-opening cards will inspire joy in every occasion, whether it’s a birthday, thanks or just because. Learn more about Karen Burniston.
Stephanie Barnard: October Release
Welcome to the world of Stephanie Barnard. The Sizzix spokesperson and valued member of the Sizzix research and development team will unveil another inspired collection of everyday die cutting, stamping and embossing products. Her upcoming assortment includes more fabulous Framelits to help create exquisitely cropped photos, precise windows for a card, 3-D layering and the perfect registration with a matching set of stylish stamps. See more from Stephanie Barnard.
Susan’s Garden™ by Susan Tierney-Cockburn: November Release
Susan has taken a lifetime of creative experiences and turned them into a full-time passion. Whether it’s gardening, painting, baking, and, of course, crafting, she has done it all in her own unmistakable style. Her stamping and papercrafts – with a special emphasis on making realistic paper flowers – have lead to designing for publications and writing books. In addition, she has blogs dedicated to baking and papercrafting. Susan teams with Sizzix for her second charming crop of products to create incredible floral designs for embellishing cards, scrapbooks or any other craft project. See what’s growing on with Susan Tierney-Cockburn.
Where Women Cook™: November Release
Where Women Cook is a quarterly magazine created by its inspiring Editor-in Chief, Jo Packham, who is also the driving force behind Where Women Create™, the popular quarterly magazine that explores the creativity behind inspirational work spaces. Where Women Cook celebrates extraordinary women who are passionate about their kitchens and all things food. Whether its culinary décor, entertaining ideas or mouth-watering food and drink recipes, Where Women Cook is a welcome spice to life. And now with the Where Women Cook design collection for Sizzix, anyone can complement their cooking with delicious designs to flavor party supplies, favors, gifts and much more. Get a taste of Where Women Cook.
Bigz™ Pro Dies by Sizzix Designers: November Release
These larger-than-life dies at 12" x 12 3/4" cut hundreds of materials – including cardstock, chipboard, fabric, foam, magnet, leather, metallic foil, paper and sandpaper (in limited use) –and our biggest shapes, such as full-size bags, boxes, cards, envelopes and album covers. Five brand new designs for cards, bags, and a favor box complement our collection of giant-sized shapes offered exclusively for the Big Shot™ Pro Machine.
Laced with Love by Scrappy Cat®: December Release
Known for their highly innovative stamp designs, stylish patterns and coordinating products, Scrappy Cat is an internationally recognized brand in the scrapbooking and papercrafting industry. Joining design forces once again with Sizzix, Scrappy Cat has been harvesting a fresh selection of vast and varied floral dies and embossing folders to help crafters discover their true creative nature. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and create with extreme embellishing elegance. Learn more about Scrappy Cat.
Vintaj® Natural Brass Co.: December Release
Vintaj is the result of three passionate women’s hard work and love of design that inspired them to create a company that empowers others to create their own amazing jewelry. Past Sizzix-Vintaj collaborations have brought about incredible combinations of creativity. The upcoming line of breathtaking Vintaj Dies and Embossing Folders for the Sizzix BIGkick™ Machine (Vintaj Special Edition) only adds to this legacy. These include new papercrafting dies and embossing folders, perfect for mixed media embellishments for personalized projects such as jewelry, cards, scrapbook pages, boxes or frames. Learn more about Vintaj.
Wedding by Dena Designs™: January 2014 Release
Founded by Dena Fishbein and her husband Dan more than 20 years ago, Dena Designs is an internationally acclaimed, full-service design and merchandising studio that creates some of the most powerful best-selling home décor and accessories as well as greeting cards, gifts, craft items, books and more. With her motto of "embellish your life," Dena has again partnered with Sizzix to unleash a themed collection of rich and luxurious designs that will help any couple celebrate the beginning of a happy life together. The designs lend themselves to many projects, including cards, inserts, banners and more…not to mention blissful embossed impressions. Learn more about Dena Designs.
French Farmhouse by Sizzix Designers: January 2014 Release
Fresh as a farm morning, a brand new collection of charming designs is sure to capture crafters’ fancies for antique country designs. This new assortment from the Sizzix design team is an all-new themed release of steel-rule dies and embossing folders, including four Bigz Dies that can create shapes which can be easily enhanced with their own individual bonus Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder. This unique pairing allows for a wide range of styles –everything from simplicity to sophistication – for many classic combinations of creativity.
Cherished by Eileen Hull: February 2014 Release
Eileen Hull is an author and licensed designer whose work has been featured in books, magazines, shops and online. Specializing in three-dimensional designs, Eileen's primary medium is matboard, and she has turned her passion for creativity into an innovative line of dies for Sizzix. Her latest collection centers on all things baby, including more innovative ScoreBoards™ dies devoted to cutting and scoring matboard into favor or gift boxes and other 3-D shapes. Her books, Matboard Magic and Foamboard Magic, were both released in 2008 to inspire and inform crafters about these amazing discoveries. Find out more about Eileen Hull.
About Sizzix
Launched in 2001, Sizzix is a division of Ellison Educational Equipment Inc., the market pioneer and leader of die cutting machines and accessories. Through its portfolio of die cutting machines and die cutting products, Sizzix leverages Ellison’s 36 years of proven manufacturing and technology heritage to empower creativity among its customer base with new and innovative products. Sizzix is a recognized global brand that can be found in over 100 countries and in major and specialty retailers. For more information on Sizzix and its line of craft-inspiring products, please visit http://www.Sizzix.com/home.
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Natalie Paige, Ellison Educational Equipment, http://www.sizzix.com, 800-253-2238 125, [email protected]
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