In stores now are the newest inserts for the Pop 'n Cuts Collection, including three that will be perfect for Christmas cards! (Yes, I know that a lot of you had your cards finished before Halloween, but perhaps you can get a jump on next year! Also, stop showing off! Heh.)
What I like to do with my die collections is to create optional decorator dies to fit the pop-ups. These decorator dies can also work on their own as flat dies, independent of the pop-ups, as you'll see in this first card, which uses the Ribbon Tree from the Noel Sizzlits Set on the front of the card as a stand-alone item. I've also used the Poinsettia from the Noel Sizzlits Set to decorate the interior of the card above the pop-up. The third Sizzlits in this set is the word Noel, which can be used flat, but also fits the Noel Pop 'n Cuts insert just perfectly, leaving a small shadow.
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Often the Sizzlits sets for the Pop 'n Cuts collection will decorate more than one insert. In the case of the Noel Sizzlits set, it actually decorates THREE inserts! Next up, the Pop 'n Cuts Ribbon Tree Insert, which is one of four new "stand-up" designs. These Pop 'n Cuts inserts work a little differently than all the previous ones. Notice in the "Noel" card above that the card is meant to be viewed at 90 degrees. The top half of the card interior becomes a backdrop of the card.
In the case of the "stand-up" designs (Ribbon Tree, Poinsettia, Frame, Star), the finished card will open up fully flat, to 180 degrees, and the pop-up will stand-up in the middle of the card. Assembly is just as easy, perhaps even easier, because all that is required is folding the mirror-image items upwards from their bases and gluing them back-to-back near the top of the image. Done!
Pop 'n Cuts inserts always create the pop-up from the card itself, meaning they leave holes that need covering with a backing card. In the case of the "stand-up" designs, the holes themselves are interesting and can be backed, covered or filled for interesting results. In the case of the Ribbon Tree card that's next, the coordinating Ribbon Tree Sizzlits was used to not only decorate the pop-up, but also to fill the holes with trees.
On the above card I also made use of some decorator pieces from other dies. The vine is from the Hello Sizzlits Set and the label (stamped with Merry Christmas) is from the new Raising Platform die.
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The other Pop 'n Cuts insert that is decorated by the Noel Sizzlits Set is the Poinsettia insert. There are a couple of ways you can use the Sizzlits to decorate the pop-up. You can use the solid Poinsettia or the single petal/leaf piece. For this next card, I cut seven leaves and created a larger decorator poinsettia to fit the pop-up. Then I used the solid poinsettia from the Sizzlits set to decorate the holes. My new Ornate Plate die makes a great wreath for the front of the card. For this card I embossed texture and added a bow. Simple!
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One last card to show. Pop 'n Cuts accessories will work with all the collections, and the Flagpole/Lantern/Sign Sizzlits Strip is a perfect example. Look how nice the lantern looks with the Noel Pop 'n Cuts insert. You can get directions for how to add poles through the shelf area in this video tutorial: Pop-up 2Torial: Call Me Card
This card also makes use of decorator pieces from other dies. I used the Frame Label die for the Merry Christmas piece and the wreath from the Door die on the lantern.
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Here is a video guide to the six newest Pop 'n Cuts inserts:
The holiday season is here. Let's do this!
These are great
Posted by: Sandy | November 15, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Beautiful cards! I think I could watch that video 100 times and not get tired of all your samples. Must get out to studio - stat! You always inspire me. :)
Posted by: Shelly Hickox | November 15, 2012 at 12:00 PM
What beautiful designs! Thank you, Karen!
Posted by: Billie Dee | November 15, 2012 at 03:10 PM
Beautiful cards as usual. I can not wait to get my hands on them :)
Keep your wonderful designs coming
Cazx
Posted by: Caz | November 15, 2012 at 03:12 PM
I LOVE these! Your samples are so inspiring - thanks for sharing your talent!
Posted by: Fran Sabad | November 15, 2012 at 03:14 PM
I would love these!
Posted by: Rosemary | November 15, 2012 at 03:15 PM
Like these especially the NOEL
Posted by: Mary | November 15, 2012 at 03:20 PM
I love how the Ornate Plate creates as a wreath. My new favorite die!
Posted by: Victoria Sturdevant | November 15, 2012 at 03:22 PM
I love all of the new Hearth and Home dies, and especially think the Ornate Plate will be so versatile!
Posted by: Deborah MacVey | November 15, 2012 at 03:23 PM
The square ornate 3-D frame would work well for sending out Christmas cards with photos of my husband and me.
Posted by: wendee deal | November 15, 2012 at 03:23 PM
Hoping Santa come a knocking on my door! ;o) Love the door die.
Hugz, Z
Posted by: Zandra | November 15, 2012 at 03:24 PM
I am totally in love with my pop-up die and what it lets me produce. Haven't enjoyed any stamp or die more than this . Keep em comin !
Posted by: suzanne.sears53@gmail.com | November 15, 2012 at 03:24 PM
Love the video showing the Hearth & Home collection. I have some of them but now know that ALL of them are "must haves".. Going to put them up on my wish list
Posted by: Judy Menke | November 15, 2012 at 03:29 PM
Oh My STARS.... These are amazing :)
I love your creative mind.
Posted by: Elizabeth Green | November 15, 2012 at 03:29 PM
Did I forget to say NOEL NOEL? What a perfect card for Christmas, love this Pop n Cut.
Posted by: Judy Menke | November 15, 2012 at 03:33 PM
I thought I would want some of these dies, but now i know I NEED them! Your video does a great job of explaining exactly how they work. Excellent work.
Posted by: Phyllis Strickland | November 15, 2012 at 03:34 PM
Love your cards! I hope Santa is good to me and gifts me the Accordion Album die this year
Posted by: Stella | November 15, 2012 at 03:36 PM
These dies are so cool, maybe santa will bring me the Noel pop n cuts that's my favorite.
Posted by: Brenda Ladd | November 15, 2012 at 03:36 PM
The Ornate plate rocks my world. Fabulous dies and fabulous cards you have made. Love all those bright seasonal colours.
Posted by: ionabunny | November 15, 2012 at 03:42 PM
I love all these dies! The videos are awesome too! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Kathy McDowell | November 15, 2012 at 03:46 PM
love your style.. Always so fun to see whats new
Posted by: Tami Ruth | November 15, 2012 at 03:46 PM
Love your stuff, Karen. Thanks for the chance to win some of them. How exciting!!
Posted by: Pat C | November 15, 2012 at 03:49 PM
Pop-up cards are always fun, and yours are simply stunning. Thanks for always sharing so many inspiring projects!
Posted by: Regina Andari - workinouttheinks.blogspot.com | November 15, 2012 at 03:56 PM
Hello!
I love the Flagpole w/ Lantern & Sign set but they are all so wonderful! Great ideas! Wishing you a happy day!
Hugs,
Barbara Diane
Posted by: Barbara Diane | November 15, 2012 at 03:57 PM
I a-"DOOR" these new Pop n Cuts. Hope you'll come "knocking" with a prize for me!
Posted by: Barbara Walborn | November 15, 2012 at 04:01 PM
Love, love, love the Ornate Square Frame insert die!!! It would be so perfect for a photo, of course, but I know I would use it for sentiments, as well.
Posted by: Regina Andari - workinouttheinks.blogspot.com | November 15, 2012 at 04:02 PM
I love the Door Die, you can use it through out the year.
Posted by: Donna Manners | November 15, 2012 at 04:04 PM
You do a great job. The ribbon 3-D tree is fabulous.
Posted by: Diana Krug | November 15, 2012 at 04:04 PM
Oh Karen I love all your new dies. I can't stop saying it - you are one creative lady!!!! I hope that the odds are ver in my favour and that I'll soon be able to get my hands on your new beautiful Noel die. Just love it!
LouiseC.
Posted by: Louise Charlton | November 15, 2012 at 04:11 PM
the accordion album die makes a great card or mini-album. i'm wishing for the poinsettia die.
Posted by: auntiemaryann | November 15, 2012 at 04:23 PM
My daughter is making her first military move; can't wait to use the door and wreath set so she can share her new address with friends and family - so much more personal than e-mail. Can see many uses for that die throughout the year.
Posted by: Becca Gants | November 15, 2012 at 04:28 PM
Awesome--love the Ornate Plate die not only for an everyday embellishment, but also as a wreath! (ps: are you missing Colorado Springs at all???)
Posted by: Kimberley Morris | November 15, 2012 at 04:34 PM
Great dies Karen. I need one of the base pop n cuts. I don't know which one! LOL And I want the door for sure. I love the poinsettia and the star pop ups too!
Posted by: Paulette S | November 15, 2012 at 04:35 PM
I just love all the new Pop 'n Cuts Hearth and Home series dies. I have a few now, but I would love to add the ribbon tree insert to my collection. I hope Santa is listening!
Posted by: Nancy Walker | November 15, 2012 at 04:41 PM
oh wow---they are all great! The wreath, the poinsettia, the ribbon tree---which one to choose? All!!
Posted by: Laura T. | November 15, 2012 at 04:47 PM
I love your Pop 'n Cut cards. The videos really help. I'm sure hoping Santa brings me the Frame & Label Bracket die as the Accordion Flip die is really great fun.
Posted by: debbiew | November 15, 2012 at 04:50 PM
Oh I love the door opening and wreath - to die for! It's perfect for all seasons. Come on in Santa, the door is open for you!
Posted by: Nancy Panduku | November 15, 2012 at 04:53 PM
I saw your new Dress Form Pop n' Cut die and coordinating dress die in the Stampin' UP! mini catalog due to be released in early Jan 2013. So very cute!! Can't wait!
Posted by: Nanette | November 15, 2012 at 04:58 PM
Karen,
The NOEL insert and matching label dies would go with the 3-D Evergreen Tree die. Used the tree die in my stamp class recently and they LOVED it! It's so easy to make. I'm also making a bunch to send to soldiers overseas via the Red Cross. They only need about +10,000 cards before the holidays! WoW!
Posted by: Nanette | November 15, 2012 at 05:03 PM
Hi Karen:
You are so talented and innovative - can't krrpeep up with all of your new ideas. Do you ever sleep? I especially like your new Ribbon Tree die.
Posted by: Marilynn Wagner | November 15, 2012 at 05:03 PM
I was so confused when I saw the dress form with SU. I am glad that I saw your video now it makes more sense. I love the poinsetta one also.
Posted by: Penny Silva | November 15, 2012 at 05:04 PM
Karen,
I saw your pumpkin and fence Halloween card recently. So cute! I used your Pop'n Cuts Base and Insert to make my Halloween card. Very versatile. I'd love to add the Thank You die to my tool kit! Such fun to use.
Posted by: Nanette | November 15, 2012 at 05:09 PM
Your cards and ideas are so inspiring. I've purchased the base and several of your first released inserts and CANNOT WAIT to get my hands on the newer Hearth & Home ones.
Posted by: Laurie Laikam | November 15, 2012 at 05:16 PM
These are lovely, the poinsettia is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing and for the opportunity to win. Your ideas are great!!!
Posted by: Eileen McClean | November 15, 2012 at 05:47 PM
I definitely want to get my daughter the Door die for Christmas. Thanks for all the good ideas.
Posted by: Stacey Carter | November 15, 2012 at 05:49 PM
The accordion album would look great under my tree :)
Posted by: Mariela Flores | November 15, 2012 at 05:58 PM
I love hearing from you! I love love the pop'n cut dies and I really really hope Santa brings me the door die. Thank you for your wonderful inspiration and sharing your talent.
Posted by: Trish R | November 15, 2012 at 05:59 PM
Thanks for another beautiful collection, Karen! Such awesome cards too, I think I might just have to ahem, borrow some of the ideas ;) Love the Ornate Plate - it's classy, yet cool and so versatile.
Posted by: Wendy | November 15, 2012 at 05:59 PM
I hope Santa puts the ribbon tree die in my stocking for Christmas! I've been extra good this year!!
Posted by: Patti | November 15, 2012 at 06:14 PM
Love your designs, Karen. These Christmas beauties are really something. I really enjoy your Stampin' Up designs, too. Glad you decided to send out an email update. LOL These are just terrific and very inspiring!
Posted by: Denise Foor | November 15, 2012 at 06:25 PM
Your designs are just super!!! Love those pop n cuts but love even more those great videos!!!
Posted by: Barbara Fleming | November 15, 2012 at 06:55 PM
You really make Xmas cards fabulous with these new pop n cuts dies!! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Debbie Adams | November 15, 2012 at 06:57 PM
beautiful dies, have to go to find them in the stores now
Posted by: Mary Beers | November 15, 2012 at 06:58 PM
I know my sisters and I will have a great time using these new Pop N Cuts at our next scrapbook party!!
Posted by: Lois Hobson | November 15, 2012 at 07:08 PM
When one DOOR closes, another one opens! Hope Santa brings me LOTS of Pop N' Cuts dies. I love them all. Karen YOU ARE A GENIUS and thank you, thank you for opening up creative doors for all of us:)
- Debbie Kaste
P.S. Had a GREAT time in your class at Stamp, Scrap & More in Mundelin, IL this past summer!
Posted by: DebbieK | November 15, 2012 at 07:11 PM
Hope Santa opens my door with the door die...and brings me each of my hearts desire.
Paper Hugs,
Jan
Posted by: Janet Castle | November 15, 2012 at 07:26 PM
Karen you have definitely opened the DOOR that scrapbookers and cardmakers can both go through. I can see that ACCORDIAN FRAME expanding too.
Your biggest fan,
Monique
Posted by: Monique | November 15, 2012 at 07:37 PM
Awww....there are too many to choose from that would qualify as a "favourite" but I will have to say I love "Fancy Frame" and "Ornate Plate"!
And if you twisted my arm, "Party #2" would be awesome on my shelf!!!
Love your stuff as usual!!!
Posted by: Taylor B | November 15, 2012 at 08:02 PM
Love these and love the ideas you posted! I'm pretty sure I can't pick a favorite yet, but I'll go back through again and oooh and aaah over all of them! TFS!
Posted by: Jeanne Nielsen | November 15, 2012 at 08:25 PM
Thanks so much for the update regarding your new dies. The Ribbon Tree would look lovely under my Christmas Tree this year.
Posted by: Teresa | November 15, 2012 at 08:25 PM
Can't wait to use the Placecard and Silverware die for the holidays!
Posted by: MaryR | November 15, 2012 at 08:45 PM
Another fabulous product. The Ribbon Tree die would sure make my Christmas card making easy.
Posted by: Elaine | November 15, 2012 at 08:53 PM
I love flowers, so the Poinsettia insert is on my wish list this Christmas.
Posted by: Connie Collins | November 15, 2012 at 08:59 PM
Santa I have been good this year. I would be happy with any die: Ribbon Tree Insert,
Ornate Plate, Door Die, or the Raising 3-D Pop up...if you would leave them under my tree.
Posted by: Linda Luecke | November 15, 2012 at 09:12 PM
My holiday cards would really impress if I
used the Poinsettia Insert from the Noel
Sizzlits Set.
Posted by: Philip Luecke | November 15, 2012 at 09:22 PM
I love the new pop-n-cut label. I am obsessed with the new dies. Santa please, please pick me!
Posted by: Brenda | November 15, 2012 at 09:40 PM
I have just always loved your pop up dies, they our my favorite. I can't wait to buy they new ones. I have to say I love them all, but the christmas tree is my favorite. Thank you for sharing all your beatutfull and creative work with allmof us.
Thank you,
Sixx Grace
Choose me, I love your work
Posted by: Sixx Grace | November 15, 2012 at 10:01 PM
I'm So excited these products are in the stores now!! A must have for me is the ALBUM ACCORDIAN FLIP 3D.
I haven't been this excited for a long time! You're work is exquisite!
psdesigns28@gmail.com
Posted by: Peg Smith | November 15, 2012 at 10:03 PM
Karen, such a great card! I love the variety and the versatility of the dies! I can't wait to get MORE! :) thanks for sharing so many ideas!
Posted by: dianne shiozaki | November 15, 2012 at 10:26 PM
I love the Ribbon Tree & Noel inserts with shadows cards! Great editions to Holiday card making! Also can't wait to order your new Pop 'n Cuts in our Stampin' Up! Mini coming out soon!
Posted by: Pam Hodges | November 15, 2012 at 10:33 PM
Karen, I just a-DOOR the Door, Opening and wreath and I hope Santa Claws his way down my chimney with one of them!!!
Of course I would FLIP out as well if Santa left the accordian Album die under my tree as well!
Posted by: Jann H Schott | November 15, 2012 at 10:36 PM
Wow! Karen, awesome design work on the Home and Hearth Collection! You really out did yourself on the Album Accordion Flip 3D. How do you come with these great ideas?
Posted by: Barb McCarthy | November 15, 2012 at 10:54 PM
Ornate Plates die floats my boat and any die with Noel in it has to hit my shelves. Then again...who doesn't love an Evergreen. You've hit it out of the park with these designs yet again Karen. I'm so jazzed that Stampin Up is finally jumping on the Pop n' Cuts bandwagon too. Thanks for all the wonderful videos and designs. You make your wonderful projects look so easy on video.
I'm curious if there is anything for Hanukkah - like maybe a pop up candle that would also work for other occasions?
Posted by: Jean Fitch | November 16, 2012 at 12:42 AM
I LOVE the whole pop n cut system!!!! They take creativity to the next level!! I'm excited to see what the future brings with more plates from you. Thanks for all the wonderful work you do, making the videos and samples for us!!
Posted by: Linda Harris | November 16, 2012 at 04:33 AM
I love the pop n cuts dies and look forward to adding more to my collection. I love all the ideas for using them which helps quite a bit. I absolutely love the poinsettia die and it has been placed at the top of my wish/must have list. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: deborah daniels | November 16, 2012 at 04:51 AM
You really inspire me to find the inter craft skills I have. Thank you. I have been following you. I love all your dies and your videos make it easy for the visual learner I am. You are the best
Posted by: Trish weber | November 16, 2012 at 04:57 AM
I just love these cards and we have these die's in our store.
Posted by: Scrapsetcky | November 16, 2012 at 05:03 AM
It's such a hoot reading everything you write! Your cards rock! I put the Door die on my wishlist for Santa!
Kindest regards,
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer Ferrell | November 16, 2012 at 05:32 AM
WOW! I can't wait to use the Accordion album die. My 7 grandchildren's photos will ROCK!! I love them all of course
Posted by: Peggy Cain | November 16, 2012 at 06:23 AM
Karen, I'm a big fan of your pop-up dies and I'm so excited these are being released now! I've put the Circle & Ribbon 3D and the Fancy Frame at the top of my list for Santa!
Posted by: Donna Gibson | November 16, 2012 at 06:53 AM
I am so excited that stampinup is going to start carrying some of these. "I hope Santa brings me the Noel die!"
Posted by: virginia killmore | November 16, 2012 at 07:26 AM
Grilfriend you Rock!!! Love the pop n cuts Want them all :)
Posted by: Lila Rhew | November 16, 2012 at 08:35 AM
You are just the bestest of the restest! Love all the pop n cuts - great ideas! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Ana B | November 16, 2012 at 10:25 AM
I neglected to say how much I LOVE your new hearth and home collection. So much so I have most all except the magnetic insert square ornate 3D insert die or the NOEL phrase magnetic insert. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Ana B | November 16, 2012 at 10:31 AM
I think these are all fantastic! But since I collect picutres of doors, I was immediately drawn to the Door die. Gotta get it!
Posted by: Beth | November 16, 2012 at 10:49 AM
Oh My Gosh! My cards would certainly be festive if I had ANY of the Hearth&Home Pop'n Cuts collection! I "heart" them ALL! I have been having a ball with the first pop 'n cut base sets! Santa "please" be good to me!
Posted by: Pat Runnells | November 16, 2012 at 12:09 PM
you amaze me Karen. How do you come up with all these awesome ideas? I hope Santa takes add-ons to my existing wish list. I have to have the Noel die, but then it would work so much better if I also had the lamp post Sizzlit, and of course the poinsettia. They all would go so well together.
Posted by: Gabriele | November 16, 2012 at 03:19 PM
Awesome video - I was waiting for inspiration & you never fail to deliver.
My Christmas cards will look amazing with the new door die. Thanks so much.
Blessings-
tabithagrace
Posted by: tabitha grace jones | November 16, 2012 at 03:21 PM
I just love your pop n cuts, I taught my first pop up card last night and they all loved it......can't wait to get more inserts....I would love the door die and the lamppost...they are awesome...as well as the others...
Posted by: Kathy Ethington | November 16, 2012 at 04:55 PM
Karen, I love the pop n cuts. I enjoy you videos as well.
Posted by: Angie DiMeglio | November 16, 2012 at 07:24 PM
These look great. I love that they aren't so intricate and will come out easy. Thanks for showing.
Posted by: Faye | November 16, 2012 at 08:10 PM
Love the Pop 'N Cuts, your posts are so cute. Pictures of my adorable grandkids would look great in my cards with the Square Ornate Frame Pop Up.
Posted by: Sandy Diller | November 16, 2012 at 10:08 PM
The ornate plate would look really neat with a CD behind it for sparkle!!
Posted by: Lisa | November 16, 2012 at 10:23 PM
I'm LOVING all of your new dies...so exciting! LOVE your style and all of your samples are wonderful. I can see the Ornate Plate getting alot of use in my craftroom...hope Santas checking my list ;o
TY
Beth Anne in PA
Posted by: Beth Anne Dunlap | November 16, 2012 at 11:33 PM
The new Party Pop-n-Cuts would let me have a party making cards, invites, etc.
Posted by: Krista Pomeroy | November 17, 2012 at 12:08 AM
Your pop 'n cut cards are awesome! I need to get some of these dies! Maybe Santa will bring me some and I can use them for next year's cards!
Posted by: Katina | November 17, 2012 at 04:09 AM
Just like Santa I think I'd like my cookies the ornate plate at Noel time!
Posted by: Sally-Ann | November 17, 2012 at 05:55 AM
Amazing cards. Love the versatility of the new dies.
Posted by: Jessica S | November 17, 2012 at 09:40 AM
Karen,
I love the Circles and Ribbon 3D platform die used with the Ornate Plate die. It is so cool like all of your dies. Santa, if you see this.....please, please, please!!!
Posted by: Shirley Anne Falck | November 17, 2012 at 09:49 AM
I am looking forward to using the Door Die on my Christmas cards.
Posted by: AdrianeC | November 17, 2012 at 10:59 AM