Clear and Simple Critters Collection Release

I can't lie. I have been pretty excited for today to get here! This release for Clear and Simple has to be my favorite so far! And? It's a huge release. There is so much to see that you must check out every DT blog plus the CSS blog to see it all!  I will have a list of links for you at the bottom of this post!

I have one particular item to share with you and then I will give you some more info on the rest of the release. Ok so here it is! CSS has available today, the cutest most fun dies ever! They are called "Build-A-Critter" dies! Each set includes 2 animals you can "build".   They are dies to make each Critter the the size of an A2 card.  So they are big dies and super fun!!  Today I used the Owl/Kitty die set.  This set includes the base owl body die that you need for all the Build-A-Critter sets.  It also includes all the dies needed to build the owl, the kitty and a branch and leaf!  SO cute!  And clear as mud right?  hehe!  I have pictures to share so you can see all the details!

First off, here are the Owl/Kitty Build-A-Critter dies available today at CSS...

There is the main owl body that is the base for all the Build-A-Critters.  Then you have eyes, nose and feet for the owl, a tail to add on for the kitty, and a branch and leaf!

Here is my little creation...

It's a felt owl!!  I am just really excited about this little guy!  And so are my kids! They are fighting over him! my 7 year old says he looks like an Angry bird!  I am pretty sure he is going to disappear from my craft room when I am not looking!  So here are some pics on how I made him! 

This just shows the dies and how I cut out the felt for each piece.  The dies include 2 eyes and 2 feet...this makes the cutting process so much easier!  

I just laid all the pieces out so I could see how I would assemble him.  Super easy!  You can also get an idea of the size by the marks on the scor-pal!

I hand stitched him together, adding batting to his tummy, eyes and then inside his whole body!  

Here you can see how puffy he is!  Isn't he so fun?!

I am thinking the possibilities are endless for these dies!  Cards, party favors, plush toys, ornaments for the tree and my daughter has already asked to make her own set of paper dolls....aka Paper Critters!

Here are the other sets that being released today too!

This first one includes all the dies to add to the base die to make a bat and a bee!  How stinkin' cute are these?

And this one is the Fox/Raccoon set!  I can't wait to make one of each of these Critters out of felt! When I do, I will definitely come back and share!

 Now you must stop over to the Clear and Simple blog to see the WHOLE release!  This is just the start! There are Little Critter stamps in 2 sizes, plus another set of dies!  There are AMAZING heart dies with outline stamps!  Some Valentines stamps, St Patty's day stamps.  There are party favor box dies, backgrounds, Alphabet stamps.....see?  LOTS!  Go check it out HERE!!

Here are the links to the design team...

Lori Tecler

Dana Grothaus

Laura O'Donnell

Tracy Schultz

Kim Duran

Stephany Zerbe

Amber Daigre

Laura Bassen

CSS

I can't wait to hear what you think!  I am so glad you could come by today! Stay tuned because I have been pretty busy with this release and I have lots more samples to share this month!  :)  Hope you have a great day!