With the Sizzix die cutting machines, there are thousands of fun and useful applications. These machines cut shapes from paper or fabric, and they also emboss designs into paper. Uses include: Scrapbook or photo album designs and embellishments Handcrafted greeting cards and decorative envelopes Invitations & decorations for weddings, parties, events, etc. Frames, signs, banners, calendars, accents, and other home decor Customize your next holiday: Christmas ornaments, Valentine's cards, Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Easter decorations, Birthday Party, Baby Shower, and Wedding/Reception embellishments Home decor for kitchens, living rooms, gardens, home offices, and family rooms Add some flair to quilts, blankets, hair pins/clips/ties, clothes, jackets, backpacks, purses or handbags For the kids: add a flourish to school projects, arts & crafts, dioramas, posters, etc. Decorative art, collages, papercrafting, and other crafts projects Upcycle with Sizzix, part of the amazing Cut It Up series, offers detailed instructions on how to use your Sizzix machine and create die cut and embossed projects. You'll learn how to use your upcycled paper accessories in all sorts of crafty projects like collages, banners, gift-giving, and small home decor items, with a new project on nearly every page. Each project includes a detailed materials list and will help you through any special techniques that you'll need. Packed with photos, illustrations and ideas, Upcycle with Sizzix will have you creating amazing elements in no time. And by using "found papers", including music sheet paper, magazine pages, discarded books, old greeting cards, wrapping paper, and lightweight cardboard packaging, you'll feel great about the green projects that you create.