Here is a quick look at the new paper from Graphic 45! The Christmas Past collection is different from the one they released lat year. They added four more papers and two more colors – plum and country blue.

They came out with a unique twist on Halloween paper I think you will enjoy with Hallowe’en in Wonderland:

Think Alice in Wonderland on Halloween! The colors are great, especially the purples!

Steampunk Debutante is a very unique look of nostalgic travel:

The Halloween paper in the 8×8 and 12×12 will be arriving next week, and the other two are available for pre-order in the 8×8 and 12×12 paper pad sizes as well. They should be arriving the first week in August.

Have a good weekend! I am off the CHA on Monday, so my staff will take very good care of you while I am gone

Happy Scrappin!

Marcie

The last three dies with the Spellbinders Blog Frenzy are the S4293 Lacey Circles Nestabilities , S4282 Witches Brew shapeabilities and S4277 Nested Bats!

I love the Lacey collection of nestabilities! The Witches Brew shapes and Nested Bats will be great for Halloween layouts. I love how Spellbinders gave us a right and a left shoe!

Now, let’s look at projects! Keri Lee Sereika created some beautiful projects using the Lacey Circles:

She used felt on the first project, and they have clips glued on the back to make barrettes for your hair. On her second project, she used the Lacey Circles as a clasp. Keri also has a great idea for using your nestabilities for borders. Check out her blog post. Great ideas Keri!

Kazan Clark had a ghoulish good time with her Halloween dies!

Well there ya have it! Another great Spellbinders Blog Frenzy! Spellbinders is releasing additional dies at CHA next week, so make sure you check our pre-order category on July 27th. To find out the recipes on the designs featured, please click on the designers name.

Thanks and Happy Scrappin!

Marcie

A new day has dawned and you know what that means! MORE Spellbinders dies!! Today’s blog frenzy revealed two new dies – the Nested Hearts and Wonky Squares Nestabilities!

The S4296  Nested Hearts have a very Victorian flair to them with the scrolls. They look like charms to me with the loop at the top. Heidi Blankenship designed the following projects:

Thanks Heidi – these are gorgeous!

The S4289 Wonky Squares are part of the Nestabilities collection and include seven different sizes:

Here is Mona Pendleton’s projects:

I love the abstract lines of this die. Stacked they make a great pinwheel!

These dies and the rest you have seen are available on our pre-order page. Tomorrow we will show the last dies, then I will be getting ready for CHA next week! To see the recipes on making these projects, please click on the designers name.

Happy Scrappin!

Marcie

I hope you are enjoying this sneak peak of some of the new Spellbinders dies! I have six new dies and coordinating projects to share with you today, so let’s get crackin’!

Our first two dies to showcase are S4298 Antiquities and S4299 Fallen Angel. They are shapeabilities dies:

Each comes with four different shapes for lots of possibilities! Here is what Sherry Cheever did with these dies:

Aren’t they great! Thanks Sherry!

For our next die, we have more Nestabilities with the S4288 Classic Diamonds!

You receive seven sizes of diamonds! Diamond shapes are always so great to work with and very versatile! Just look what Deborah Young did!

YES! That last project is really made with these Diamond Nesties! Wow! Thanks Deborah, wonderful ideas!

Our next two dies go along with our Christmas in July theme – the S4285 Nested Mittens and S4284  Holiday Trees:

Gina Hansen has me very merry with her projects!

Thanks Gina! I can’t wait to play with these!

And because we ALL love the nestabilities labels, I am very excited to introduce S4291 Labels Fifteen:

Here are the projects that DT member Ashley Cannon Newell came up with:

Fantastic projects! Kudos to all the talented women on the Spellbinders DT team! For the recipes and step by step instructions on how to make these projects, please see the designers individual blogs by clicking on her name.

As before, all these dies are now available for pre-order through our website. Make sure you keep all the pre-orders on the same order and don’t mix them up with items that are available. Tomorrow is the last day of the blog frenzy, so stay tuned!

Happy Scrappin’!

Marcie

We are not the only ones celebrating Christmas in July! If you are not in the mood yet, you will be after seeing today’s Spellbinders Blog Frenzy release!

Introducing the S4286 Snowflake Pendant:

This pendant die will surely join the ranks in popularity with the Fair Isle and Lotus Pendants! Just look at these gorgeous projects done by Becca Feeken!

Merry Christmas!! The first project is a card, which can be used year around. The second project is an ornament, the third a caddy and cards and the last shows three different projects: a hanging 3-D snowflake, a card and a box topper.

The next new release is another GREAT oval, the S4-294 Beaded Ovals!

They look just like my grandmothers cameo! Here are the original projects by Spellbinders DT member, Linda Duke:

Her first design is a thank you card and the second project is a necklace with matching earrings. Great job Linda!

You can pre-order these dies through our website.

I will see you Monday with four more new Spellbinders releases as the blog frenzy continues!

Have a great weekend!

Marcie

The Spellbinders blog frenzy continues today with four new Presto Punch templates:  P3013 Scalloped Square, P5005 Holiday Joy, P5004 Fleur de Lis and P4011 Scalloped Circle!

Here is the Scalloped Square and the Holiday Joy:

Spellbinders Design Team member AJ Otto got into the spirit of Christmas with her original projects:

From cards to gifts, these new punches will make all your gift giving a breeze!

Next we have the Fleur de Lis and Scalloped Circle:

Kimberly Crawford did a great job on her projects:

The first project uses both the fleur de lis and the scalloped circle. The second project, the card, reminds me of old world France – love it!

For the recipes on how to make these projects, click on the designers name.

As for the Presto Punch machine, Spellbinders is still waiting for UL approval then it will start shipping! I can’t wait to own this little machine and all these fun templates! These punches and the other blog frenzy dies are available for pre-order only on our website.

Thanks!

Marcie

Well, here we go again! It is time for the semi-annual Spellbinders Blog Frenzy where we get a sneak peak of the latest and greatest dies! I will first show you the die, then two projects made with the featured die. For recipes and instructions on how to make these projects, please click on the designers name and it will direct you to her blog. Let’s get started!

Our first die is the S4283 Heirloom Ornament:

This Nestabilities includes five ornament dies with an antique flair to them. Look what Julie Overby created:

The first design is a personalized ornament to hang on a tree, garland or gift. The second design is a vintage card made with copper foil. Thanks Julie!

Debbie Olsen is our next designer, and she is showcasing the S4290 Labels Fourteen:

Here are Debbie’s projects:

Her first design is straight out of a chic Bed-n-Breakfast! It’s definitely tea for two with this great tea bag gift set. Her second design is a vintage card to just say hello. Great job Debbie!

Next we have the S4295 Lacey Squares with designs featured by Judy Hayes:

Here are Judy’s projects:

Look at the workmanship that went into creating this keepsake box! The card is so beautiful it speaks for itself. Judy commented this die reminds her of her Grandma’s old lace handkerchief. Grandma’s handkerchief never looked so good. Thank you Judy!

Ready for a good scare? We are with the S4279 Graveyard Scenes and Shapes!

Latish Yoast channeled her inner ghoul to create these great Halloween projects using these shapeabilities:

Thanks Latish!

These dies and the rest of the blog frenzy dies are available for pre-order through our website.

Tomorrow I will give you a sneak peak at two more dies. The Spellbinders Blog Frenzy continues until July 20th, so make sure you visit our blog every day until then to see what new dies Spellbinders is releasing at summer CHA.

Happy Scrappin’

Marcie

It is official! According to the July 8 press release, Lifestyle Crafts (the makers of the Letterpress) has entered into an asset purchase agreement with QuicKutz Inc. to purchase the QuicKutz and Letterpress brands and products.What does this mean for our customers? QuicKutz will start back with their monthly product releases and start shipping all the back orders! It may take until fall to get all the back orders back in stock, but eventually they will have all their dies and accessories back in stock. My rep informed me they do plan on carrying less inventory than they have previously, so you may want to keep that in mind when you find something you HAVE to have. Get it while you can so you don’t have to wait And even if you do have to wait, it shouldn’t be months like before. Hopefully, no longer than six-eight weeks. We are very excited about this, and hope we will all benefit from QuicKutz reorganization very soon!

Happy Scrappin’!

Marcie

Have you wondered what the difference is between the Spellbinders Scalloped Nestabilities? I know I have always found it difficult to try and explain the different sizes of the scallops to customers on the phone.  Well, Beth from the Spellbinders design team took this great photo of the three different scallops!

A picture is worth a thousand words! As you can see the petite scallops are a little smaller and closer together and the big scallops are farther apart and give you a wider scallop. So when you are looking for which scallop to buy, the size of the SCALLOP is described as either petite, classic or big. The size of the DIE is small or large.

I hope this helps.

Happy Scrappin!

Marcie

It is Independence Day on Sunday here is the United States of America, so we will be closed on Monday, July 5th and the mail will not be running. So plan on an extra day to receive your USPS mail! To celebrate the 4th of July, I am sharing with you this Patriotic card from Holly on the Spellbinders blog using the S4092 Star Nestabilities:

Thanks Holly! It really gets me in the mood to celebrate!

I have been busy loading new product on our website this week. I have most of the new Boss Kut dies and the new Quickutz dies, including the Special Delivery Spring Gift Set!

I will have the rest of the Quickutz new release dies on the website on Tuesday, so if you don’t see what you are looking for, please check back on Tuesday.

I also added more Scor-Pal tape in bigger sizes.  The Scor-buddies are due to arrive July 19th AND the sale on the Scor-Pal has been extended until August 31st!

Look for our July 7th newsletter. We will be celebrating Christmas in July all month long!

Thank you and have a safe and happy July 4th weekend! I hope you have some time to yourself so you can scrap!

Marcie

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to make everyone aware that we NOW are shipping anything under 13 oz for ONLY $3.20. This includes all scrapbooking and card making supplies that can go first class within the continental U.S. We are REALLY excited to be able to offer this great shipping! Obviously there are some items that do weigh under 13 ounces, but are too bulky and these we would have to adjust, but for the most part I think this along with a 40% off coupon is a GREAT DEAL! We love being able to pass on savings to our customers!

Thanks!

This is such a wonderful idea by Holly from the Spellbinders Design Team. She uses the Big Scalloped Circles Large, Big Scalloped Circles Small, Standard Circles Large, Classic Scalloped Circle Large and the  Petite Scalloped Circle Large to make these great summer flowers!

I love how she uses the different media like cork, felt and the pages from an old book. With the Wizard die-cutting machine, you get 3000 lbs of pressure so you can cut felt, cork and smash bottle caps.

She also gives a good tip on how to make your vine pop out and look a little “weather beaten”. Using the On the Vine Border Grand, she sprays the paper with water then lets it dry.

This is what her finished page looks like:

Another fun idea using the On The Vine Border Grand is to cut the vine into sections for smaller projects or to use at the base of a flower.

This gorgeous card was designed by Spellbinders International Guest Blogger, Yvonne Hagane. She used the Labels Ten and the Flowers Creation die to create this eye catching flower. For the recipes and more information on the designs featured in my blog, please visit the Spellbinders blog.

Happy Scrappin!

Marcie

It’s time to celebrate the little girls and boys in our lives with cards and scrapbook pages with the latest paper pads from Basic Grey, Oliver and Olivia!

Oliver is a playful mix of plaids, stripes and dots in red, blue and green. The boys will love this paper!

Olivia is pretty in pink! and green! and white! With hearts, stripes and flowers, this will make all the girls happy!

Also from Basic Grey is more Opalines, Bling It’s and Bling It On’s. Here is a sample:

For ALL the new Basic Grey products that were just released today, visit our Basic Grey New Products link!

Have fun shopping!

Marcie

This great idea comes from Beth from the Spellbinders Blog.  She cut the points off two different sizes of the Star nestabilities and attaches the points to a ribbon to make a pennant. What a creative way to use your star die cuts!

She also used my favorite Graphic 45 paper, A Proper Gentleman. What a handsome gift bag for Father’s Day and any other masculine holiday! Thanks Beth!

Happy Scrappin

Marcie

The fall collection from Sizzix is here! We have what you need to make an autumn card or layout or scrap your school years! Here’s a sneak peak:

For a look at ALL the new Sizzix dies, go to Sizzix, then new products.

Thanks!

Marcie

I’ve been playing with my Classic Paisley Nestabilities die again. Last month I did bears and this time I decided to do ducks!

This is my Rainy Day Fun layout. It is designed for a 12 x 12 two page layout. For the momma duck I used the two medium paisley for the body, head and wing. I cut the beak  in a different color using the same die as the head, then cut it down.  The tail is cut from the second to smallest paisley.  For the cute baby ducks I used only the two smallest paisley, using the same technique as the momma.

The puddle is made from the two largest dies. I also love using the smaller paisleys as splashes or raindrops! I used the Tear Drop Cricut cartridge for the title. Add a few flowers with Dew Drop centers and there you have it! An adorable little duck family out for a rainy day stroll!

Have a great weekend and I hope you have time to scrap!

Carrie

Here is a NEW video we launched to give a quick overview of the beautiful kinds of Petaloo Flowers. Nothin’ priced over 7.99! They are simply amazing. We have seen so many scrapbook pages and cards using these paper and fabric flowers and are so impressed with what you gals can do. So if you are new to Petaloo and are visual here’s a short clip: PETALOO FLOWERS

Thanks!

This is GREAT idea from The Spellbinders International Guest Blogger Yvonne Hagane. Cut four strips of any of the petite borderabilities, and trim to make a square or rectangle frame. Here is an example using the S4240 Lotus Borderabilities Petite:

And here is her finished project!

Isn’t this just gorgeous! Way to go Yvonne!

Have a good weekend and I hope you have time to scrap!

Marcie

The website is now working! So come shop with us and get in on all our GREAT Father’s Day Sales! We have the Spellbinders Butterfly Reflections die for only $5.99! A Proper Gentleman 8×8 paper pad is perfect for Father’s Day Cards and layouts and only $6.99! We have some Quickutz dies that will also be great for Father’s Day cards: 2×2 Shirt and tie for $3.99 and two Golf dies!

Happy Scrappin!

Marcie

We just discovered we are having internal problems with our website. You are able to put items in your cart and apply the coupon, but can’t checkout. Our website guru extraordinaire is hot on the trail and will have it fixed in a jiffy! We are so sorry for the inconvenience. We will let you know as soon as it is fixed. Thanks for your patience!

Marcie

Take a look at our NEW Youtube video! We featured four  manual die-cutting machines  and briefly described each one in a five minute video. We think Carrie will be nominated for an Oscar!

Here’s the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwUWNrMqST0

Happy Scrappin!

Marcie

Judy Hayes from the Spellbinders Design Team came up with a great idea on how to get more mileage from your borderabilities. If you are using your borderabilities as the base of you design, you can cut it and use another die cut on top of it! Here is what I mean using the S4214 Eyelet Borderabilities Petite and Judy’s project Rain or Shine as an example:

No one will ever know! It is a great idea to stretch those petite borderabitilites to fit an 8×8 or 12×12 layout. She also used the S5019 Labels Eight, which is one of my personal favorites.

Happy Scrappin!

Marcie

The new Texture Fades embossing folders by Tim Holz are going to be very popular! His designs are distressed, so the depth of the impression fades in and out over the cardstock. I am thinking Father’s Day cards with the Basic Grey Origins paper and the Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Eleven. But which Texture Fades do I choose??

Have a great Memorial Day weekend and don’t forget to use your coupon before Monday night! As a reminder we will be closed on Monday and reopen on Tuesday at 10am MST.

Marcie

I spoke to Provocraft this morning to find out when the new Cuttlebug folders will be shipping. I know quite a few of you have pre-ordered them and everyone is anxiously awaiting this latest release. All but the new Embossing Plus folders are due to arrive this week. The Embossing Plus are due to arrive the middle of June. We will split what orders we can to expedite the shipping of these very hot items. We will be in touch hopefully this week if all goes as planned.

Thanks!

Marcie

WHAT IS SCORING: Scoring breaks down the fibers in the paper and allows it to bend and fold accurately without creasing other part of the paper, making your fold EXACT!

From Scor-Pal to Crafters Companion to Scor-It-All to Martha Stewarts Scoring Board, we have had many questions flying about what is the BEST scoring tool out there or if there is really a difference in which one you should buy.

So here at CutAtHome.com we did our own investigation visiting forums, talking to owners, designers, and of course most important YOU the PAPER CRAFTERS! Here is what we found out. Many like the Crafters Companion because of its options (i.e. envelopes),but complain that it does not have the deep channels like the Scor-pal. With deeper channels the score line makes for easier scoring and not having to press so hard. The Scor Pal is lines with a scoring tool, thus the “learning curve” is much easier. The crafters Companion is geared towards the paper crafter that is okay with complexity and a large learning curve. It is also double the price of the Scorpal because of everything it comes with and does.

Okay lets talk about the new MS scoring tool (Martha Stewart Scoring Board). This is the newest scoring tool on the market and is less in cost than all, but also has the most complaints. When scoring it tends to jump out of the tracks if you don’t push down really, really, hard. This is due to the flimsy material it is made out of. If you are planning on doing ONE project and then will never do card folding again, then this is an option. The other thing we’ve seen across the message boards is that eighth inch marks are VERY confusing.

There was NOT much talk about Scor-It-All (Scor-It) Tool that we could find other than what the owners say, which is it comes in 5 different styles ranging from 6 inches to 36 inches. It has a ruler function that seems to be useful. We also read through a bunch of reviews online and Scor-Pal still was favored by majority and that the Scor-It-All was more sturdy, but more difficult to use. If you are wanting to score chip board or other REALLY hard materials this could be an option. Here are what other people are saying that had a debate on Craft Critique: Scor-Pal vs Scor-It

Why Cut@Home chose to carry the SCOR-PAL over the others?

1. More sturdy with two side rails, which help with stability and compatible for right and left handed people.
2. Wider Deeper Grooves so tool does NOT jump rail. And helps with scoring thicker materials. Has been tested for depth perfection over & over. (see image to the right)
3. Quick measurements at every half inch making it SIMPLE to score.
4. Easy access to the tool on top of board and Multiple scores w/o having to move the paper.
5. Many accessory items also offered like the Scor-Mat and Scor-Bug.
6. The Price is affordable for the excellent quality you receive &  so much more!!!

CONCLUSIONS:

If you don’t need anything fancy and want a scoring board and tool that is EASY to use and practical, but built with quality and durable enough to score through MOST materials for an affordable price, we feel the Scor-Pal is the BEST OPTION! Read more about Scor-Pal… or see the NEW Scor-Buddy, which is portable and ideal for card making, invitations, and small gift boxes! Grooves are at every 1/4 inch. (Arriving in second week of June, but available for Pre-Order).

Cut@Home Team

Feel free to comment below!

After what seems like waiting an eternity, the new Quickutz A2 embossing folders are finally here. They are darling and so much fun, we think they were worth the wait! Quickutz had a quality control issue with the new embossing borders, so they have been removed from our site until QK is satisfied with the quality. We don’t have an ETA on them and will let you know as soon as we have any information on them. Until then, enjoy the A2 folders!

Happy Scrappin!

Marcie

Perhaps some of you have noticed a little box called, “International Conversions” on all our product pages. Here’s what it looks likes.

We are sooo excited about this new update &  feature to our website. CutAtHome.com ships ALL scrapbooking supplies worldwide. However, we know that it is a frustration sometimes for our International Customers to have to do currency conversion calculations in the head. NOT ANYMORE!

It is for viewing ONLY meaning that to checkout and order products will still be in US Dollars. But we HOPE this makes it a little easier and improves your shopping experience when looking to make that amazing scrapbook or card! Visit our Policy Page if you have any questions.

THANKS!

Do you just love your Scor-Pal? If you are a huge fan like I am, then you are going to want to take a peek at the Scor-Buddy, the latest brain child of Diana Crick, the creative mastermind of the Scor-Pal products. Lady Di has so many ideas rolling around in her head, and this mini version of the Scor-Pal is sure to be a huge hit with card makers. If you travel to crops or just need to whip out a card really fast, the Scor-Buddy is lightweight and portable and comes with its own storage tote. The price point is very affordable at $19.95, which is down five dollars from the projected MSRP they advertised at CHA.

Happy Scoring!

Marcie

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you! I hope it is sunny and warm where you are and you have a really great weekend! To honor all you mother’s we decided to extend our Spellbinders sale through Mother’s Day. We have some really great Nestabilities on sale for 30-50% off as well as other dies, and 75% off alphabets.  The Wizard Die Cutting machine is also on sale for $69.99. We still have a good selection of the alphabets, and will continue to sell them at 75% off until they are gone. The Cuttlebug machine is also on sale for $52.99. We did our homework and we have the lowest price on the Internet now, so if you think you want one, now is the time to do it! Our The Robin’s Nest Dew Drops and Tear Drops are also on clearance, as well as a lot of the Petaloo Dazzlers and Flowers.  Take a look around. I am sure you will find something you HAVE to have

Have a good weekend!

Marcie

The NEW 6×6 Basic Grey pads just arrived! We have the Basics in White, Manilla and Kraft. Don’t let the name fool you as these basics are anything but blah! The Basics collection gives you three different color themes to choose from in classic ledger lines and script.

Next we have  Cappella! This line captures old world elegance and would look great with your vintage cards and layouts. With its Italian flair, this paper is going to be very popular for weddings and anniversaries.

And for the animal lover in all of us, comes Max & Whiskers! Paws to enjoy this bow-wow bounty of purr-fectly pet filled papers that is certain to delight! The color palette includes shades of brown, black, aqua and orange.

Our first shipment is certain to go quickly, so place your order now!

Thanks,

Marcie

This stuff is amazing! I am in love with Scor-Tape and the 1/4″ is what I use most!

It is absolutely the easiest thing to use for applying ribbon, paper strips or fabric for borders. It is also great to use on photo mats if you want them to stay in place! So many uses!

Easy to apply, all you do is place it where you want it to go, peel off the backing, then apply whatever it is you want on top! No sticky glue on your fingers! No break in the adhesive because you didn’t run it right! No puckering of paper or ribbon! This is a “Must have” for card makers and scrapbookers alike!

Scor-Pal has been out of stock on the 1/4″ Scor-Tape, however, I am happy to report it is back in stock and we just got a large shipment! So give it a try if you haven’t already and let me know what you think.

Have a good weekend and I will see you Monday.

Carrie

April is fast coming to a close and that means you only have two more days to take advantage of your 40% off VIP coupon. On Saturday it will by May, and we will have a new coupon code for the month. It is hard to believe the year is almost half over. How are you doing on your New Years resolution to scrap more?

Have a good day!

Marcie

I really got my creative juices going with the Spellbinders Classic Paisley die this time!  I betcha didn’t know you could make bears out of this Nestabilities die! Neither did I til I gave it a try!

Here is my first card:

I used the three smallest Paisley in the set for this guy, along with Stampin’ Up’s 1/2 circle punch DCWV Natural Solid Cardstock Mat Stack for the bear body, inking around the edges with Stampin’ Up’s  Close to Cocoa ink pad, then lining with black pen. The paws, nose, lettering and background are from DCWV Natural Mat Stack. I used the same die size for the paws as for the legs, then cut them down.  The lettering is Quickutz 4×8  Dragonfly Alphabet! To finish up I used small google eyes and a heart punch for the ears!

Here is a slightly different look, for the same teddy bear:

For this teddy bear, I used DCWV Linen Closet Mat Stack for the background and scalloped circles. The Scalloped Circles are cut with Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles Small. Add a little ribbon, and there you have it! This was a fun project!

OH! I almost forgot the best part! We have the Classic Paisley Nestabilities die on sale for only $12.49! So not only do you have some cute card ideas, you can get the die on sale! Don’t you LOVE it!

Have fun!

Carrie

Oh my goodness! You are going to LOVE this latest 12 x 12 paper collection from MME, the Meadowlark, in Dawn and Dusk.  If you are a fan of all that’s black & white, then this is the paper collection for you! I can see it in my family album already, or a wedding layout. The patterns are everything from floral to plaid to dots to paisley. Accent your pages with any of the gorgeous flowers from Petaloo. I see the Giant Daisy’s in a 12 x 12 layout in yellow or red or chartreuse!

And while you are browsing through MME, don’t forget to look at all the paper and accessories we have on clearance.

Enjoy!

Marcie

We have all five of the new Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strips that just arrived! We have labels, flourishes, flowers and borders!

You gotta get them all! They are fantastic dies that you will use over and over again, and will fast become your favorites.

Happy spring everyone!

Marcie

Spring has sprung and just like we promised – have we got deals for you!

If you have ever wanted to try the Scor-Pal, now is the time buy one! For a limited time, we are able to offer this amazing scoring board for $29.99! That’s $10.00 off the MSRP. Scor-Pal never discounts their product – it sells at any price it is that good – so hop on the score board and see what all the excitement is about!

Everyone loves a good alphabet! I myself am a confessed alphabet junkie and I love the Boss Kut alphabets. Now you can enjoy these alphabets at 60% off! My favorite is the Monogram. At over 2″ tall you receive an entire alphabet in a monogram font for $83.99! If a smaller alphabet is your taste, then how about the Whoa Nelly for only $36.79!

We have the brand new January CHA release Spellbinders Nestabilities for 30% off! These dies are brand new, and so hot, they are setting our shelves on fire! We have classic shapes in ovals and squares in plain and scallop and labels on sale.  Stock up and start thinking about Mother’s and Father’s Day cards just around the corner.

We are cleaning house here at Cut@Home so get involved in all the excitement and start shopping now!

Thanks,

Marcie

We sent off another check last week to our sponsored charity, Operation Write Home. Due to the generosity of our customers, we were able to contribute almost $200.00! Your contributions really add up, even if it is just a dollar or five dollars, every little bit really does help. 100% of what you donate goes right to the charity. We do not take any kind of administrative fees (I mean, how hard is it to write a check!) so you know that every dime you contribute goes directly to Operation Write Home.

So thanks again for your support and have a good day!

Marcie

My Minds Eye is having some killer close out deals and I am so excited to pass them along to you, my favorite customers! The Laundry Line is probably one of my favorite MME releases of all times. I love the muted colors and trendy designs. So you can imagine my excitement when my rep told me I can get some mega value packs in my two favorite lines: Coastal and Natural! These mega packs contain over $50.00 worth of paper, titles, rub-ons, etc. and I am selling them for only $17.99! Here is what they look like:

Aren’t they great! And what a bargain!! Supplies are limited, so if I sell out, I will try and get some more but there are no guarantees. So get them while they are HOT!

I am also excited to offer you a Title Mega Pack! This is also a phenomenal value! You receive 85 MME titles in one explosive package for only $8.99!

Have fun and let me know how you like these!

Marcie

Here is what I do when I need to make a card really quick. I got my Citrus A2 Box of Cards from DCWV, however, any of their Box of cards will do. Then I grabbed my Petaloo Large Florette Dazzlers and found a florette to compliment the colors on the card, and stuck it in the corner like so:

I really love the Petaloo Large Florettes because the centers are separate from the petals, so you can have a different color center if you want. Please they are self adhesive, and sometimes I just don’t feel like glueing!

Then I pre-cut a bunch of Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Ovals in coordinating colors that are blank. I also have phrases like “Thanks”, “Baby”, “Happy Birthday” etc. already to go or I can use my stamps to stamp a phrase on the oval Nestie, and voila! Instant card! Fast, quick and easy!

Have a great weekend and look for our Nestabilities sale next week.

Marcie

I am so excited to share my cute card ideas for my very first blog! I’ve been playing around with the Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Paisley Set. You wouldn’t believe all the fun ideas that you can do with Paisley! I would have never guessed it if I hadn’t sat down and thought: “Hmm… what else can I do with this die?”

So I started thinking about this and playing with the set while my husband made me sit and watch a movie with him ( I can’t just sit!), and here’s what I came up with!

My first card is Ahoy Matey.

I used the DCWV All About Boys Mat Stack , found the ship and thought that a whale would look cute with it! The whale and water spray is made from the three smallest dies in the Classic Paisley set. For the tail I just took a notch out of the paisley and that was all I did for a whale! For the title I used Quickutz Banana Split Alphabet. This card would be perfect for a baby boy birth announcement, birthday invitation or birthday card for a boy. You could even use it for a cheerful get well or just say HI card.  I may decide to ditch the card and put it on a scrapbook page!

My second is the Latte Flower Card:

For this card I used both the DCWV Latte Mat Stack and DCWV Latte Solid Cardstock Mat Stack. The scalloped window is the largest of the Spellbinders  Nestabilities Classic Ovals Small die Set. The flower and leaves are made up with the smallest of the Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Paisley Set. The center is made from the smallest of the Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Paisley Set. The stem was just hand cut with scissors. I thought this would be a fabulous all occasion card!

What do you think?

Carrie

March is almost over – can you believe it? If you haven’t used your March VIP coupon, you have two days left to enjoy 40% off one item (see VIP email for rules and restrictions). We also have two Spellbinders Nestabilities on sale until the end of the month. The Big Scalloped Rectangles Large and Big Scalloped Rectangles Small are 30% off and only $17.49.

Happy Scrappin!

Marcie

Just arrived! The new Die Cuts With a View (DCWV) mat stacks in the 4.5 x 6.5 size and the 12 x 12 paper stacks! We have both the print and the solids in both these sizes. (If you want us to carry the 8 x 8 size, let us know) Being a confessed paper junkie, I just love Die Cuts With a View paper collections. The colors are so rich and vibrant and I love all the foil and glitter they have, that adds just a little bit of sparkle. I think my favorite of this new release is the Natural:

I have all boys and this paper is perfect for their scrapbook pages.  I love the A2 Box of Cards in the Natural too.

Another great paper stack in the 12 x 12 is the Eco. Green and red are my two favorite combinations (and not just for Christmas either!) so this one caught my eye immediately:

Last but certainly not least, is the Mango Frost! This one is sure to be a HUGE hit! Just look at these colors!! It makes me want to head for the Bahamas right away!

Aren’t they just great? All the new paper except the Eco has coordinating solid papers in each size. Visit our website to see all the new DCWV releases!

Happy shopping!

Marcie

We have several of the new Tim Holtz Sizzix dies that just arrived! We have several Movers & Shapers Magnetic dies, some are the Bigz dies that really make a bold statement! I am having a hard time choosing a favorite from his designs. See if you have better luck than I do!

The first is Styled Labels. I love both these labels and you get two for the price of one! The Keyholes are going to look great paired with any vintage die, like the Baroque.

Sizzix also has three new Sizzlits Decorative sets: Drinks Set #2, Summer Fruit #2 and Summer Phrase.

Sizzix also came out with border dies. They are called “On the Edge” and I have one to show you.

This is the Brackets die. It measures 5 1/2″ long. Look for more “On the Edge” dies coming soon.

Thank you and enjoy!

Marcie

Take a look at the latest Cuttlebug products available for pre-order! They will begin shipping in April and May.

We have three new A2 embossing folders, five new 5×7 embossing folders and one 7″ border.

Brand new to this collection is the Embossing Plus in three different sizes: 2 x 2.75, A2 and 5 x 7!

They also come in sets with two different sizes of dies.

In case you are wondering, the Embossing Plus is a die that cuts and embosses with one pass of your die-cutting machine. This differs from the combo dies where you had to put it through your machine once to cut, then the second time to emboss. How great is that!

Also new, Provocraft has twelve inch embossing borders in three styles to choose from:

To go along with the twelve inch embossed borders, they also have the adaptor, cutting and spacer mats that measure 6 x 13″.

To see the entire new release that is available for pre-order and for more information on the product you see here, visit our pre-order page. By placing your pre-order with us, you will one of the first to receive these new Cuttlebug products! Make sure your pre-orders are on separate order forms from the items that are available.

Happy Shopping!

Marcie

We have two new Nestabilities that are now available: The Big Scalloped Circles Large and the Big Scalloped Circles Small! My mind goes crazy with the possibilities for these two nesting dies. At first glance I see flowers and femininity. They would frame a Petaloo paper flower beautifully. See what you think:

Have fun!

Marcie

Just arrived! The new Basic Grey paper, Bling, Bling-it On and Opalines! I am loving this new Basic Grey release and I am sure you will too! So let’s get started with a few of my favorites.

Basic Grey goes green with the Green At Heart 6×6 paper pad made of recycled paper. The colors include pinks, reds and greens on florals, dots and stripes.

The other 6×6 paper pad is Kioshi. It has an oriental flair with eastern designs on cool colors of lavender, pink, aqua and yellow.

We also have the new Bling and Opalines. Here is a sample of some of my favorites:

I am so excited about the ampersand. I can just see a layout with two names cut out of my favorite alphabet joined with the ampersand in the middle! Very elegant!

And here are the new rub-ons, the Bling-It Ons, in black and a brand new color – white:

The white is going to look stellar on a dark, pearlized paper! And nothing is better than basic black.

I will have more Basic Grey coming in late April, but for now, have fun with these.

Thanks,

Marcie

I was speaking to Alicia, the owner of Inspired Crafts this morning and she passed along the greatest tip for all you glitter users! If you spray your trays (or whatever container you use for your glitter) with a fine mist of Paper Glide, the glitter just slides right off! No more glitter clinging to the sides, which will save you glitter, which in turn saves you money! And we are all about saving money!

As a reminder, Paper Glide is a bonding formula, much like hairspray, spray paint, etc. As such, it is strongly recommended to keep the bottle cap on the sprayer after each use, to keep residue from building up at the opening of the fine-mist sprayer. You can also place a small moist cotton ball inside the clear cap to keep it moist at all times. This really makes a difference!

Thanks!

Marcie

Check your inboxes or your CAH account. The March VIP coupon code has been emailed! If you are a registered VIP and you did not receive it, check your spam folder. If it is not there check your VIP emails through your CAH account. If it is still not there, then please call Carrie and have her check to make sure your email address is correct.

Happy savings for March!

Marcie

The rest of the Easter Collection, the Nested Owl and the New Arrival Impressabilities just arrived from Spellbinders! If you are looking for dies to make Easter cards, you need to take a look at the Easter Border, Easter Fun Shapeabilities, Cross Collection, and the Nested Egg.

Thanks!

Marcie

So what is QuickBuckz you ask? I will tell you! Starting today, every customer who spends $20.00 in Quickutz products receives a coupon for $10.00 off her next $20.00 Quickutz purchase! You will receive a QuickBuckz in the mail with your order with a special promotional code. Place your order between March 13 and March 19 and enter the promo code in the order comments section and we will take $10.00 off your order!

Happy Shopping!

Marcie