Tim Holtz Easle Die

I wonder how many of you saw this die and thought nothing about it.  Let me tell you that I found it to be a great investment!!  I purchased it at Ben Franklin the beginning of the year with a 40% coupon and have used it several times - pretty much just to showcase a card.

I recommend cutting the die with chipboard, mainly black chipboard.   Folded out, it looks like this and can be laid flat (hint:  think mailing!!!)

I used it to showcase this card. However, adding a mini calendar right there between the bamboo leaves and wa-la!!!  It makes a great year long gift . . . or maybe used to hold cards up so I can take a picture for the blog!!  :o)