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Monday 1 February 2016

My NEW 'From The Heart' craft dies :-)

Good Afternoon Everyone

I'm so excited!

In case you haven't heard yet,.. my first ever collection of craft dies will be released by Creative Expressions on Thursday 4th February!

I really hope you like them,... they've been a while in the making (as you know I'm a bit of a perfectionist! ha ha)

I've called this my 'From The Heart' Collection and these are sentiment dies (as you would probably have expected from me) and they are designed around our friends, families and the events/occasions that we come across in our lives,.. the people/occasions we generally make the most cards for...

I can't show you the full range until they are officially released on Thursday, but what I can do is show you some of the cards that I've made with them,.. so, I'm going to show you a card a day up until Thursday, so you'll get a 'feel' for the styling etc...

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So, here goes,.. this was the first card I made, as soon as I got my 'proper' dies (after all the prototypes and tester sets and I said, yes, they're perfect!)

I've particularly made sure that you can actually read what the sentiment says! And also tat they will all co-ordinate and work with each other too :-)

This is an 8x8 card, made with Black & Coconut White Foundations card,.. I've made all my samples with this colour theme as I love the combination and they photograph particularly well :-)
Of course, as they are dies,.. you'll be able to cut them in your favourite colours!
I've also used some of Sues' dies and, I hope you agree, the combination of Sues' flowers etc and my sentiments is a perfect match!



Here's the complete card (photographed in my craft room at home)





















Here's a close up pf the centre of the card,.. the pretty open hearts are also part of my die sets too :-)
















And here's a close up of the actual sentiment die,.. 
I adore this style and the font and the fact that I've connected it all with hearts, some open, some full and all beautifully detailed :-)











Now, I'm not going to give this card away (as it's the first one I ever made with my first ever die collection, it's a sentimental thing (pardon the pun ha ha) 
BUT, I will give away one of my samples on Thursday, to celebrate the release of my dies, so, be sure to leave a comment (good, of course!) and I will choose a name at random on Thursday afternoon.. (Good Luck!)

Happy Crafting!


77 comments:

  1. They're gorgeous Phill you must be really chuffed. Are they on Hochanda on Thursday? Congratulations xxx

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  2. Fantastic card Phil you cease to amaze me with your superb cards.

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  3. This looks wonderful Phill, you must be soooo excited, xxx

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  4. Stunning as usual. Looking forward to the release.

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  5. Love the look of these...seen nine packs on the Creative Expressions YouTube channel in your very short promo. Are those nine the whole collection? I was hoping for a set of other relations, in particular husband, wife, partner, in-law and step-. Also would like to see numbers with th, nd st to be able to add numbers to the birthday sentiment to personalise. The font is great and the wording nice and clear and readable

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    1. The numbers and 'extras' will be released later on so you can add to the collection :-)

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  6. Oooooo very excited the dies look gorgeous can't wait to see the rest of the collection xx

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  7. Congratulations it must be so amazing to have your own dies made. Your card is stunning. I am looking forward to seeing the whole range on Thursday. You must be so excited. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  8. Brilliant Phill, look forward to more

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  9. Absolutely gorgeous, Phill. Can't wait to see the whole range. Am in Nottingham next week for Strictly so hoping to have the time to pop into your shop.

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  10. Just lovely. Cannot wait to see them all. Jean xxxx

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  11. Stunning centrepiece, lovely card. Love the hearts and the font. perfection.

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  12. Congratulations on your new babies phill, stunning card and I know that they will be great just like the rest of ranges lovely die I can read x

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  13. I can't wait to see your new dies, I just know they are going to be fantastic. I will be watching. Congrats.

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  14. It's great to see some dies from you Phill. I found you on Hochanda in October last year as I've been off work since the 19th Oct after an operation on my foot. I think your cards are simply beautiful and I'm slowly collecting a range of your products. This new range are gorgeous and I can't wait to see more. Unfortunately it's my 1st day back at work on Thursday so I'll have to each your shows recorded :( Good luck. Jan Foster x

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    1. Thank you Jan,.. I'm not on TV with them until March, but they will be on my www on Thursday :-) x

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  15. I need those Phil, cannot wait. Congratulations. Xxx

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  16. Congratulations on your new dies Phil really looking forward too seeing them and released on my Birthday too great .
    Jeanie .e

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  17. can't wait till Thursday, looks like the type of dies i've been looking for. Teejay

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  18. Looks like you have done it again Phill :) a stunning card and so looking forward to viewing your new die range on Thursday. Congratulations, Linda.

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  19. Wow!! Fabulous Phil really love the card, colours you have used i love black & white but the sentiment is absolutely stunning,better start saving!! Xx

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  20. Wow!! Fabulous Phil really love the card, colours you have used i love black & white but the sentiment is absolutely stunning,better start saving!! Xx

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  21. Just stunning and will be looking out for the shows :) xx

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  22. Just stunning and will be looking out for the shows :) xx

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  23. They look fantastic but I'm sure you're trying to bankrupt us all..lol!!! Better start saving!!!

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  25. Cannot wait until Thursday, will be watching your show. I love this card.

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  26. Cannot wait until Thursday, will be watching your show. I love this card.

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  27. Fantastic card can't wait to see your new die's xx

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  28. OMG I am so excited for you, I love that you have moved into the world of dies, I can't wait to get my hands on some of your designs. Good luck with it all.
    Love & best wishes
    Tracey, Hull
    xxxx

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  29. Gorgeous dies, looking forward to seeing them all.

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  30. Have booked the day off. The sneak peak looks fab

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  31. That really is a really pretty die and i look forward to seeing more, congrats on the new range :)

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  32. Wow this die is amazing , I can't wait to the rest of the collection xxxx

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  33. Looks fab. Can't wait to see more. SueL x

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  34. Looking forward to seeing your new dies. Love your stamps and other range of products too. :) Fab looking card.:)

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  35. Hi Phill,
    If your dies are as good as your stamps they will be brilliant, looking forward to seeing them.
    Love Janet X
    From Wakefield

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  36. Another stunning crafty item, I can't wait to see the rest of the collection. Congratulations on creating another gorgeous range. X

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  37. Ooh, that looks good. You must be thrilled to have the dies to add to your range. Well done and good luck x

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  38. Beautiful, wish I could make cards like this

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  39. Wow, your new dies look amazing x

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  40. Beautiful! But we wouldn't expect anything less!

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  41. WOW I just found you and who you are. I can't wait to learn more and see more. Thanks.

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  42. You always make what we never knew we needed! Well done they look amazing.

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  44. Congratulations can't wait to see them all. Roll on Thursday

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  45. Congratulations can't wait to see them all. Roll on Thursday

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  46. Wow Phill absolutely gorgeous but we knew they would be. Can't wait too get them x

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  47. Stunning card Phill. The sentiment is gorgeous. Looking forward to Thursday.

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  48. It's lovely and I'm loving monochrome . Can't wait to see all the dies. X

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  49. Oh Phill you are sure onto a winner with this one, got to have it (love the open hearts too) , especially with Valentines day being round the corner, but so useful for weddings, anniversaries, or just to say I love you cards. I agree about the monochrome colours, they do photograph so well and it is very easy for us to actually see what you are displaying. I love your papers, stamps, colour clouds and all the other products that you have produced so these dis are going to be just as popular. Was all that worrying worth it, yes it certainly was.

    Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

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  50. Hi Phill. Wow! This is just what I've been waiting for, can't wait to see the rest of your collection, if they're as beautiful as this one the credit card will be getting some use - hope Hochanda have some amazing offers. On a side note, love your craft room wallpaper that we can glimpse in picture one. Sue XXX

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  51. What beautiful dies Phil you must be so proud to see and use them.

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  52. Stunning card, can't wait to see what else you have in store for us.

    Michele.

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  53. Looking forward to seeing all the dies, Phill.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  54. Just perfect Phill. I will want them all.
    X Chris

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  55. Wonderful card and great that you design dies as well now, Phill, and you are absolutely right it goes so well together with Sue´s dies.
    Congratulations
    Rolf xxx

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  56. Win or lose this card I am really looking forward to Thursday. Well done Phill, and good luck with the launch, not that you will need it.

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  57. So excited phill I knew you would do it I'm so happy for you got loads of your papers stamps and now dies brill !!!l l also have two lovely photos I had taken with you at craft fairs Good luck phill the card is beautiful xxxxxx

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  58. Oh WOW Phill what a beautiful die and so pretty with the little hearts and such a wonderful card too. Congratulations and good luck with the launch on Thursday.

    Crafty hugs
    Sheila xx

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  59. Hi Phill
    A great card and gorgeous die. I can't wait to see the whole collection.
    B xx

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  60. Hiya Phill.
    I'd heard that you were launching your first set of dies so was really intrigued what they would be, would they match your stamps, would they be sentiments bla bla bla, and now I know 😊

    Congratulations Phill, looking forward to March when we see you laugh your way through your demo shows on HOCHANDA - yeah !

    Enjoy your launch Phill, and I'll enjoy the stamps of yours that I'm waiting to be delivered today I hope.

    Have a good day.
    Steph xx

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  61. Hiya Phill.
    I'd heard that you were launching your first set of dies so was really intrigued what they would be, would they match your stamps, would they be sentiments bla bla bla, and now I know 😊

    Congratulations Phill, looking forward to March when we see you laugh your way through your demo shows on HOCHANDA - yeah !

    Enjoy your launch Phill, and I'll enjoy the stamps of yours that I'm waiting to be delivered today I hope.

    Have a good day.
    Steph xx

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  62. Wow, congratulations Phill, look forward to the launch....ummmmm some more to collect !!!!!! Love that card......Luv Ursula xx

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  63. Hi Phill,
    Beautiful die and card, looking forward to seeing the rest of your dies and as 4th Feb is my birthday I'm hoping to receive some birthday money to spend on crafty things!
    Good luck with your dies,
    Heather

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  64. Morning Phill, Congratulations !! the first of many, I hope. This sneaky peek looks stunning.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  65. Not normally a huge fan of sentiment dies as most of the fancy ones are too hard to read properly, this one however is perfect! Pretty, elegant, and readable. Love it! Definitely need it! Cannot wait to see the rest xx

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  66. Aww, I can imagine you are so excited, lol, they are lovely. It is nice to see Sentiment dies that can be read, I do think CE are good for that. These are going to be so useful.

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  67. Aww, I can imagine you are so excited, lol, they are lovely. It is nice to see Sentiment dies that can be read, I do think CE are good for that. These are going to be so useful.

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  68. Congratulations Phill on your first set of dies. Beautiful card. xx

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  69. Gosh 7 months in the making Phill I bet your so excited for the release on Thursday. All you products are amazing and as yet I've only got a couple of your item a but the quality speaks for itself. Can't wait to add more items to my stash. I have some Sue Wilson dies already already and already d's you work along side each other all you products blend beautifully together. ��

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  70. Hi Phill,
    I Just Love Your Truly Tremendous New Range Of Dies And Like You Mentioned Your Range Works Extremely Well With Sue's Dies. I Noticed Them At First While Watching The Short Video On YouTube And You Introduced Them, I Know Your Very Busy But It Would Be So Great To See More Videos With Yourself And Fantastic Products On YouTube.
    Hugs From Sam xxx Thanks For Sharing.

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  71. Hi Phill
    Love this sentiment and the card you've made using it. I'll be setting the recorder as usual for your show. Good luck, mind you you won't need it, as all your sets, stamps etc are a success.

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  72. Love the font you have used, will be eager to see them all on Thursday

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  73. Beautiful and elegant just like all of your products, well here goes my 'good girl' month of not spending out the window! x

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  74. Hiya Phill,
    A massive CONGRATULATIONS on your new venture with your new collection of sentiment dies...such a stuning card and yes they are such a fab compliment for Sues dies, not to mention for your stamps too!!! Wishing you all the very best ... Hugs Donna xx

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  75. Hi, This is a beautiful die and so like you - elegant, and flamboyant .... fantastic.

    crafty hugs Pen x

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