Sizzix Thinlits Dies: Basic Shapes

Paper - A thin sheet mainly used for writing. Available in a variety of colours. Made mainly from wood pulp.

Ink - A liquid containing pigments and dyes

Emboss - A process involving heat and pressure to create a raised area

Year - The time it takes the planet earth to orbit the sun. This takes around 365.25 days.

Set - a group of items usually related to one another. Some objects cannot function without the complete set of items.

Year - 365 days (366 days in a leap year), the time taken for planet earth to make one full revolution around the sun.

Design - A drawing or styles that shows the look and functionality of something before its made.

With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.