Today we are going to do a comparison between the Tim Holtz Alterations Rosette and Mini Rosette dies and the Memory Box Rosette die. Can one have too many dies? Impossible - LOL! OK, so perhaps not impossible and so therefore my post today to share a comparison so that you can hopefully make a decision re: which dies are best suited to what it is that you would like to create! It seems that every die has it's pros and cons and so I will do my best today to share what I have learned about the dies with you so that you can make a more educated decision as to what is best for you.
Rather than saying Happy Easter, because it is simply too late to actually send a card using that expression, I went with the cute little Happy Anything Day sentiment, but I would like to express my desire that each of you enjoy this special weekend!!!
To begin I wanted to share a picture of the actual die, the packaging and a sample of the completed rosette. These dies are similar to all the other low-profile dies available now. As you can see the exterior line is deep enough to cut with and the interior line is the line that provides the score line.
Tip: When using the Memory Box die snip the end piece off as shown above. I find that my completed rosette is so much more uniform and the folds meet together better.
Apply adhesive (I like using Be Creative, Sookwang, tape to the last fold) and affix the two ends by overlapping this one fold. You will achieve a circle as shown above.
Flip the circle down as shown above, apply hot glue to the coordinating disc and affix.
Gently hold this disc in position until the glue cools. Flip over and do the opposite side in the same manner.
To get a clear view of the differences in these dies I felt a picture was worth a 1000 words. As you can see you will need both of Tim's dies to create different sized rosettes. Due to the perforation utilized to create the score lines you cannot snip these dies to change the size of each rosette. BUT the pro in regards to these perforated score lines is that it is much easier to fold and score along these lines.
With the Memory Box rosette die it is incredibly easy to vary the size! Simply cut out your patterned paper and then shorten the width and length of your finished piece.
As you can see you can create a variety of different diameters.
I have stacked them so that you can have a top down comparison. What I realized when stacking them like this is that WOW you could create the coolest Christmas tree or fun flowers with the Memory Box die by simply resizing it! That is a cool PRO.
You will also note the different "points" or "edges" on each die - variety is the spice of life!
Thank you for once again joining me here in the CLASSroom as we explored the differences in these dies. SO MANY wonderful options - now it is up to you to determine which one best fits your desires :-D
stamps: Lilybee Design Picket Fence Clear Stamps
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
paper: Lilybee Design Stationery 12x12 paper collection and Picket Fence collection, Memory Box Mango Notecard
accessories: Memory Box Blooming Rosette, Pristine Border, and Double Ticket Dies, Tim Holtz Alterations Paper Rosette and Mini Paper Rosettes, Be Creative (Sookwang) Tape, Hot Glue and Hot Glue Gun
Please be advised that more Memory Box dies will be arriving hopefully Monday. I will post to our Facebook Fan Club page as soon as they arrive for those who have been wanting to purchase some of these beauties.
