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So…what did I do? I wanted to use the Pop n' Cut Dress Form and Card Base in a little different way, so I made a wrought iron stand to hold my pot of Secret Garden posies!!! Didn't it turn out cute? Here are two of them. You can see the other two in my tutorial over on Create with Connie and Mary!
And, I wanted to wrap up the set of 4 cards in a pretty package to give as a gift. So, I wrapped the set with the wonderful Two Tone Ribbon and tied on a matching flower pot tag! Isn't this a sweet little gift to give someone? Check out the FREE TUTORIAL over on Create with Connie and Mary today!
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Kaylene Murray says
Cute idea!
Tracey Clay says
I love it when you can "recycle or reuse" things in different ways. I believe it makes it a better purchase in the long run. Beautiful flower arrangement too, I like the variety of blooms that come with this one stamp set and matching framelits!! Thanks for sharing!!
Sheri K says
What a great idea! Something different to try. Thanks for the idea and a chance to win.
Libby S says
What a creative idea. Thanks for sharing.
Seletta H says
So fun, thanks for sharing the idea for the die, always like to find different ways to use them. This will be a great Spring project.
France Hannon says
I just love that you gave us different ideas than what the die was originally intended for. I am reconsidering buying it now.
Thanks for the great idea!
Elisha says
This is so cute! I love the wrought iron plant stand – how clever you are! I'll have to give this a second look. Thanks for the chance to win!
Joan says
really cute way to use the dress form set. I love the secret garden!
joyce pacer says
Thanks so much for showing us another way to use this. I like the flower pot better than the dress. LOL
Joyce Pacer
Anita Wiley says
Wow what a great "Out of the Box" idea. I wasn't sure if I really wanted to get the form and base die but it is on my next order for sure. Thank you for share your idea and helping me to see it in a whole different view!
Nancy says
I love finding out how other Demos use products in a new and ingenious way! This is so super cute!
Beverly Kissler says
Like some of the others I love your version. I was not going to buy thar die but you made me change my mind!!!
rebecca wheeler says
I love it when creative minds turn a die into other uses…such a wonderful idea. Thanks for the daily inspiration you provide.
Lynn G. says
OMG…I love the flowers and the dress base as a flower pot. You just WOW me with every new creation. Thank you for sharing.
Gale Smith says
I too like the flower pot better than the dress. Your directions are very clear and consise. Thanks for sharing!
Deanie Motes says
Love-Love this cute project–one of the items I am gonna make soon as I get my stamping area put together!!
Bev Farmer says
I love this – and plan to case it for my April class. Thanks for sharing the details.
Linda Pugh says
Beautiful!! Guess I'll be adding this bundle to my next order. Thanks for sharing!!
theresa says
What a creative idea! Love it! I have sooo many flower stamps already…and now this idea makes me think I need yet another set!! Thanks for sharing and for offering a chance to win a subscription!
Shelley Lanthier says
Are you kidding me?! How stinkin' cute is thaaaat?! OMGawd, Connie, you're phenomenally creative! Thank you so very much for not only sharing your creativity BUT offering a free tutorial. You're the best.
Doris says
What a wonderful way to make the pop-up die even more versatile. You're such a wonderfully creative crafter. It's such a pleasure to visit your site! Thanks for the chance to enter the draw for the free subscription. Fingers are crossed!
Terry says
Lovely cards! I am going to have to try these! thanks for sharing
Donna Bagwell says
What a clever idea! I love to show other ways to use our products – great for upselling!
brenda taylor says
what a cute idea! thank you for everything you create
Chris Piotrowski says
I love the flower pots. Will have to try this.
Thanks for sharing.
Patti Corriere says
What a terrific idea. This die was not on my "must have" list but I may be rethinking that. Thanks for sharing this idea.
Lisa Swantek says
This is such a cool idea! Very Spring!! Thanks for showing us another use for the pop cuts.
Heidi Michel says
What a great way to use this set other than just the regular way. Thanks so much for sharing this. I think I might try this for another use for the set. Thank you again!!
Sue Root says
Great card! Very creative way to use the pop-up base in a new way.
Dawn Walker-Randall says
Love the way you used the pop-up die! You sure have a way of thinking outside the box.
Linda Rodenberg says
All I can say is…WOW!!! They are Awesome! Am definitely going to have to case these! Thank you!
Donna O. says
An absolutely wonderful idea and repurpose. I think I'll borrow my upline's dies and work this up for a Coffee & Cards class.
Faye Jones says
Connie, your creativity is amazing. And the flower card is no exception. It provides inspiration for all of us. TFS
Linda H says
Wow, what a great way to use the new Sizzix Die! Love it when people think outside the box. I will definately be CASing this for Mothers day and birthdays.
Martha Ludeking says
I knew someone would find another use for the dress die-it doesn't surprise me that it's you! Great idea! Lovely project. Thanks for all you do to make stamping so fun.
Terry I. says
I love how you always do something great "outside the box" What a great idea. Thank you again for always sharing your GREAT projects with all of us 🙂
Judi Sparks says
Bummer, I don't have that die yet!
Carolee says
What a wonderful idea. Another use for a product is always a good thing. Thank you for sharing and a chance to win.
Alicia says
What a great idea for this die! One more reason to need to purchase this! 🙂
Sue Erickson says
I love these flower pot cards, Connie! I just ordered the whole shebang of this die and the dresses figuring I could come up with other pop-up cards with the die. Actually, I had visited Karen Burnistin's blog where she shows some options. I hope my name is chosen!
Sue Erickson
Brenna says
That is soo cute, I love how you used the dress form framelits!! Very creative!
brenna
lisa808 says
Cute, creative, and fabulous!
Nancy says
Always love the creative ideas you have!
DeboraLynn says
Love your posts. Thanks for sharing:)
Mary Hall says
It is great to see a new way to use this pop up die.
Heather Arsenault says
Very clever & cute! Love it! Can't wait for CCM to begin.
Karen says
I love what you did with the pop up card! So creative and inspiring!
Debbie Flattum says
I love the way you used this die. I have been resisting it, but you are making it really hard!! Thanks for sharing your creations. I enjoy your blog.
Peg Coombes says
Fantastic! I love it when something makes more than expected! The colours are so bright and cheerie too, tfs and thanks for the tutorial and a chance to win. 🙂
Edie says
What a clever idea. I love your card.
patty says
i enjoy looking at your creations….it sparks my mind to look at things differently as well….so thank you for your inspirations!!
patty
Chantal says
ANOTHER great project of yours!. It's awesome. It's great to be able to use a die for stg totally different thatn waht it was originally designed for. I was wondering if I should get it or not … now I know that I must get it!!
Thanks for sharing your great ideas and for the chance to win.
mary lou says
i will definitely be "borrowing" this idea! love it!
thank you for your great blog…your ideas are very inspirational..
thank you for the opportunity to win!
Marilyn Brown says
I wasn't sure I would use this dress set, but you give it a whole new meaning. Now, I'll probably have to purchase it. Thanks for sharing.
Linda says
GREAT IDEA…I have been on the fence about whether to order this product, but you have sold me now. Thanks for the creative push. Love your ideas.
Regina Van Lieu says
Wow, what an awesome idea and you are giving a free tutorial as well. I visit your blog daily and want to thank you for sharing your creativity. Now I have to add all the supplies for this to my wishlist.
Carol Parcell says
I might have to buy this die after all! Didn't think I would have any use for it, but maybe I need to think again. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Rene Stansell says
love your card idea, very pretty. Rene xx
Nancy Handley says
Awesome way to repurpose a die – great job! Love the card and thanks for the tutorial!
Jonia Smith says
Wow this is beautiful. I also may have to break down and get this die!
Andrea says
please count me in! just found your blog via Dawn O
thanks for the inspiration!
Kimberly Salmonowicz says
Thanks Connie! So happy to see the versatility of this die! I just bought the Stamp Bundle, will save up for the die. Thanks again 🙂