Exciting news! We want to announce that Lifestyle Crafts Printing Plates have FINALLY arrived! This is great news!
Here are the the printing plates that are finally available to order:
L-PP-016 – Striped Printing Plate
L-PP-017 – Nautical Printing Plate
L-PP-018 – Petals Printing Plate
L-PP-019 – Botanical Printing Plate
L-PP-020 – Wooden Printing Plate
I want to also let you know of some some discontinued items that you may want to grab before they are all gone.
Heartfelt Creations has discontinued the stamps and dies from the following collections:
Springtime Cardinal Collection
Springtime Medley Collection
Click Here to go to our Heartfelt Creations page, type in Springtime Cardinal or Springtime Medley in the search box to find those items you are looking for!
This video below will show how to use the Spellbinders M-Bossabilities in the Quickutz Epic Six by Lifestyle Crafts. We have had many questions on how exactly one is to use these dies in this die cutting and embossing tool. So here you go! The embosssing folders are different as you will see because they carry two designs on EACH emboss folder giving you two options with everyone. This is a benefit for die storage and affordability. If you are looking for how to use the m-bossabilities in other machines just click below on one of the them.
You will not be able to use the cutting mat on top of the M-Bossabilities folder with this machine. If you need to use a shim of 2-3 pieces of cardstock for a deeper impression, place the shim on the bottom of the folder (between the folder and embossing plate) so they don’t get caught in the rollers.
Feel free to leave a comment if you would like to see other demos done! You can CLICK HERE to see all M-Bossabilities by Spellbinders Paper Arts!
Hi Everyone! We still have a few more days until Easter, so I want to share with you some really cute Easter Quickutz ideas and Letterpress plates that I spotted on the Lifestyle Crafts Blog. They are adorable! I especially liked the Fry Box! I don’t think I would have thought to use it for jelly beans! This was my Ah-ha moment for today! To cute!
You can find most of these dies in our Easter Theme by clicking HERE.
Thanks to the designers at Lifestyle Crafts and Kami Bigler who designed the cake! If you weren’t in the mood for Easter before, you should be now!
I’m back in the office and ready for work! After helping my daughter for the last few days, it sure feels good to be able to sit while I work! Today I am excited to tell you about a very handy platform system soon to be released, that I think will come in quite handy! The Genius Ultimate Platform System by Lifestyle Crafts!
What is the Genius Ultimate Platform System, and how does it work?
The Genius Ultimate Platform System is a new, innovative way to die cut and emboss! The kit comes with a brand new MAGNETIC platform. It also includes two mats, one for embossing and one for cutting (see the chart below for more details on each mat). The cutting mat is new and improved, longer-lasting with less curling. As a bonus, the kit includes a one-of-a-kind nesting die (a $24.99 value).
Compatibility: This platform is compatible with the crafting/die-cutting tool you already own. It works in all leading die-cutting tools. No need to buy a completely new die-cutting system!
Magnetic platform: Your metal dies will stay in place for more accurate and efficient cutting.
Longer platform: The 6×13″ size is longer than leading platform systems. Fit more and larger dies in one roll through your machine.
Durable mats: These new and improved cutting/embossing mats are thicker, more durable, self-healing, and will last longer.
Grids: Each cutting mat includes a grid and centering ruler for accurate cutting and quick measuring.
This system is compatible with the following die cutting machines:
Okay, so now that we have received these wonderful new Die Cutting Machines for Christmas, do we have the right tools that will enable us to use them to their best capacity? I’m not talking dies or image cards, because we all know that we have to have those. I’m talking about the tools that will enable us to pick up and place tiny images once they are cut out, or scrap them off of our cutting mat without tearing them up!
Yes, I am talking about Accessory tools! Did you receive a Letterpress Combo or Starter Kit? Then the L-LP-ACC-TOOLS Accessory Tool Kit will help make the letterpress process easier and more efficient!
For the Silhouette Cameo you will love having TOOL-01 Hook, TOOL-03 Spatula and TOOL-04-IND Pick Me Up tool to help you remove your die cuts from your cutting mat!
The 0949 Slice Tool Kit is a must have for all of you Slice users -Fits perfectly in the SLICE Signature Series Handbag!
-Tool kit includes – 15 pieces:
-reusable storage case, spatula, craft knife, paper piercer, scissors, 5 replacement blades with replacement tool, 6″ metal ruler, bone folder, tweezers and scraper.
This just gives you an idea of some of the tools we carry to help make things a bit easier for you in your projects. We have other handy tools with other manufacturers. Just click on Accessories under the Brand/Category and look for the tools! Easy!
I hope that you are enjoying your new machines and dies! I can’t wait to set up my new Silhouette Cameo! Once all my kids go home from the holidays I will have time to play! That is my New Year’s resolution!
Today I am so excited to share with you some of the videos we have just done to show you how you can use the Letterpress Starter Kit by Lifestyle Crafts with various machines!
Yes, it is true! We have tried, tested and proven the Letterpress Starter Kit with the following die cutting machines;
Sizzix Big Shot
Sizzix Big Shot Pro
Sizzix Vagabond by Tim Holtz
Cuttlebug by Provo Craft
The Letterpress turned out beautifully in each machine and it was so easy! There are no other mats required. Everything you need to start is included in the starter kit! Of course, if you want different cards, or ink colors you will need to purchase those separately.
Right now we have Letterpress Starter Kit on sale for $58.99! That’s a steal of a deal!
This kit includes the following:
Letterpress Starter Tool
Clear Packing Mat with grid
Paper Placement Guides
Ink Base
Brayer
Ten A2 flat cards
Nine Printing Plates
Tube of Black Ink
To view our videos you can either click on this link
The excitement is high here at Cut@Home because we have been chosen to be Quickutz Featured Retailer of the month of October! It is very exciting and we want you to be involved! We are able to offer our customers lots of great Quickutz items at special discounts while we are featured! You won’t want to pass up these savings!
For starters, we are offering the Letterpress Starter Kit (a $95.00 value) for only $58.99 which also includes a FREE Printing Plate! Now that’s a great deal! In case you missed the news, you can use the starter kit with the SizzixBig Shot Pro Machine (blog).
We are offering 30 different styles of A2 Embossing Folders for $3.49. That’s 30% off regular price of $4.99!
We also have Winter Wonderland dies 40% off retail price, marking them down to $4.19 and up and Winter Wonderland cookie cutter dies 40% off retail price, slicing the price to $14.99 and up!
These are such exciting deals that you will want to be sure to get in on them a.s.a.p.!
As promised, I am featuring projects from the Be Spooked, Be Stuffed Collection from Quickutz/Lifestyle Crafts. These dies can be used in the following machines: Quickutz Epic Six Tool, Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Sizzix Big Shot and Vagabond by Tim Holtz.
I used my beloved Cuttlebug for these projects. I rely on that little machine more than any of my others! It is like a trusted friend.
Since harvest time correlates with fall, the first item of decor on my list for September 1st is pumpkins! I grow pumpkins in my garden for the sole purpose of decorating my front porch! I have a thing for pumpkins and scarecrows! A few corn stocks are also a must.
With that said, my first project just had to be with the Pumpkin dies! For dimension, cut 3 of each size. I used pattern paper from DCWV and 1/8″ Scor-Tape from Scor-Pal on the edges to hold the pieces together. I want to use these as table decorations (possibly put a candle in the middle of each) so I put a vine and leaf on all three sides.
Add faces to transform plain ol’ pumpkins into Jack-o-Lanterns for Halloween! Single pumpkins will also make great scrapbook embellishments for my fall layouts! Set includes 4 dies.
I used the Pilgrim Hat for my next project. I adore this die set because it is just so cute! Why use it only for Thanksgiving? I decided to make an altered witch hat for Halloween favors! More ideas- leave off the buckle for an Indiana Jones hat, turn up the sides and crease the front for a cowboy look, etc.! Fill with candy, crayons, mints, whatever! The best part is….with only 4 dies, it only takes minutes to put together!
There is more, but you will just have to wait until tomorrow to see more!
I love my job! I love having a job that incorperates my scrapbooking hobby as well as communicating with others that share the same hobby! It is great! I also love that I get opportunities to experiment with various products, which is what I want to blog about today! I want to let everyone know that they can Letterpress with the SizzixVagabond Machine by Tim Holtz! Whoo-hoo!
It is so incredably easy I’m sure that some have already discovered this, but for those who have not tried, this is for you! All you need is the Lifestyle CraftLetterpress Starter Kit and your Vagabond Machine! Prepare your Letterpress Tool exactly as you would for the Epic Six Tool and run through the Vagabond Machine! You do NOT need any additional plates. You should get a beautifully impressed image. If your impression is not quite deep enough, you may need a paper or cardstock shim, although the impression I got when trying this technique was perfect without any shims!
I’m telling you, I was thrilled! It was so easy I almost had to pinch myself! I couldn’t wait until today so I could share! Now, those who own the electric Vagabond can Letterpress without worrying about getting another crank machine! I think this is so cool!
Hope you enjoyed the info!
Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!
Carrie
*Always remember to NEVER force anything through your machine
I was playing around a bit last night with some of my “toys” and got wondering if the Lifestyle CraftsLetterpress Starter Kit would work in my SizzixBig Shot Pro Machine. So I pulled everything out and went to work!
Okay, so it wasn’t really that much work, it was more play for sure, and really easy! I got everything ready like normal for the letterpress- you know, put my printing plates where I wanted them on the grid then put my paper down where I wanted, inked the plates and I was ready to go.
It wasn’t even a problem figuring out what to do with the machine. I took everything off of the Sliding Tray except the Adapter Pad, put the Letterpress Clear Packing Mat with grid on top and voila! It worked great! If you do not get a deep enough impression, you may want to try running it with a piece of paper as a shim. I think you will be pleasantly surprised! Now you can letterpress all your cards and even scrapbook embellishments right on your Big Shot Pro!
Remember to NEVER, EVER force anything through your machine!
Tip: If you have a hard time starting your bigger dies through this machine, try turning them just a bit on a diagonal to get one corner started instead of feeding the whole side at once.
This adorable kit comes with an 8″x8″ chipboard album, 11 cutting dies, mini alphabet die set, 24 double-sided 8″x8″ sheets of patterned paper (2 of each pattern)! The paper color pallet is made up of yellows, blues, teal greens, and hot pink!
The alphabet includes uppercase letters, numbers and punctuation. The dies include flowers, bird and label to embellish your album. You can add ribbon, brads or other embellishments to your album to personalize it even more! There is even a place for a special photo or title on the front cover of your album!
Remember, this is a Limited Edition, so you will want to be first in line to get yours! This would even make a wonderful birthday or Christmas gift if you are thinking ahead!
Our price is only $49.99! That’s $10.00 off the Retail price! You get all of this for the same price as most alphabets alone! This really is a super deal!
Please note that the VIP Coupon is not allowed on this item.
Alphabets are some of the funnest investments, and this new QuicKutzBlue Sky Alphabet is no exception! You get 78 capital letters, numbers and punctuation, which includes the shadow for each! Shadows may take a bit longer to cut out, but so worth the extra work! They really make your letter or number pop! This alphabet is approximately 2″ tall.
The new alphabets come a bit different than what we are used to with QuicKutz. They are coming in strips with a very tiny tab separating each letter instead of individual letters. The strips seem a bit flimsy, but once you lay them on your plate they are fine. If you prefer them separate, you could easily cut the tab with tin snips, then file down the rough edge, but that is completely up to you! I am NOT saying that is what you should do! It is just an option.
I used the Blue Sky Alphabet for my son’s Army layout, but it is fantastic for sports, seasonal, or anything that you need a block letter for! I used both the letter and the shadow for this layout!
I kept the colors more muted since the Army is all about camouflage! The only other embellishment I used besides a couple of stickers was the small rope looking border that I punched with a Fiskers Border Punch. I also used Gold Photo Corners from 3L Scrapbook Adhesives. I really had fun with this alphabet! I can’t wait to use it on more layouts!
We also just received some fun new paper packs from Lifestyle Crafts! Hello Goodbye and Sweet and Spicy will make a great addition to your paper collection, with fun patterns and colors!
Well, that is it for today! Tomorrow we’ll take a look at the new Whirlpool Alphabet!
Although the art of Letterpress has been around for a long time, today’s Letterpress Printing Plates, from Lifestyle Crafts (formerly known as Quickutz), feature fresh, contemporary designs that can be mixed and matched in limitless combinations. Each Printing Plate set is sold in themed packs to enable your creativity and capture your favorite lifetime events. Although the Printing Plates are categorized into five events, most of the designs can be used for a variety of projects-the more Printing Plate sets you have, the more versatility you will enjoy! Lifestyle Crafts printing plates are truly an elegant way to dress up an invitation or card.
New CHA Releases are due to arrive April 1st! These include: Nautical, Botanical and Petals Printing Plates!
What Is Letterpress Printing?
The Letterpress from Quickutz’s Division Lifestyle Crafts (L), sets the standard for easy to use, affordable letterpress printing that’s practical for any home crafter. The standard letterpress process involves printing words, letters, or designs with ink while simultaneously debossing it into a thick, soft paper. Over the past several years letterpress has seen a resurgence in popularity, evolving into a modern art form that epitomizes class and high quality.
Letterpress as an upcoming trend among everyday crafters
Letterpress printing has seen a revival in the past few years, particularly due to the interest created by the use of letterpress for wedding invitations in contemporary magazines and websites. The popularity of this form of printing has continued to grow and become one of the most sought after looks for stationery, invitations, cards, gifts, and much more. Because of the size, price and lack of accessibility to a traditional letterpress machine, this art form has yet to become available to the everyday home crafter…until the release of the Quickutz Epic Six Die-Cutting Tool.
Letterpress printing from Lifestyle Crafts
The Letterpress from Lifestyle Crafts, or L, sets the standard for easy to use, affordable letterpress printing that’s practical for any home crafter. With the L Letterpress product line you can create handmade letterpress projects like cards, invitations, gifts, stationery and more. From simple day-to-day expressions and correspondence to momentous occasions like weddings and babies, the L Letterpress enables you to creatively celebrate every event in life.
L Printing Plates feature fresh, contemporary designs that are divided into 5 categories:
Everyday
Baby
Celebrations
Wedding
Holiday
I hope that this has answered many of your questions about the Letterpress Printing Plates! This is a great technique to learn and lots of fun!
Hooray! The big day has FINALLY arrived! Today is the day that we are showing you ALL of the new releases from Heartfelt Creations, Lifestyle Crafts, Spellbinders, and Quickutz! You will be inspired beyond your wildest dreams with these amazing new products!
Heartfelt Creation’s Dutch Iris and New Life Collections are perfect to celebrate the coming of spring and Easter holiday!
Quickutz’ delightful Fresh Start Collection includes an adorable 4 x 4 Easter Bunny and Easter Eggs that will definitely keep the smile on your face as you create your spring cards or layouts!
Spellbinders additional items bring their new release count to 45! Your head will spin as you make your wish list! They are absolutely incredible!
Most of the New Releases are expected to begin shipping the beginning of February! If you ask me, this is the best CHA Release ever! So many wonderful products to choose from! I want them all!!!! You can see these and much more under NEW PRODUCTS in our store!
Here are a couple layouts I did using just a few of the new Spellbinder Dies. I used pieces from the S5-043 Fleur De Lis Motifs as well as S5-042 Fleur De Lis Accent and the S5-030 Fancy Tags Two for my first layout, along with the DCWV Black Currant Paper Stack.
I promise that you will LOVE this release as much as I do, so have fun shopping! You’ll be glad that you can just sit in your chair and push a button to put items in your cart and not have to push that heavy cart around!
“Only three days left to use your 40% coupon!” We send this reminder email to everyone who has signed up to be on our VIP Email list. This is to remind those of you who have not already used it this month, to hurry and use your coupon! If you have already used the coupon, you can relax and enjoy knowing that you don’t have to worry about it!
What products can my coupon be used on?
The Cut@Home VIP coupon is worth 40% off one My Minds Eye, Spellbinders(not including the Wizard or Grand Calibur), Boss Kut, Quickutz products (not including the Epic 6), and Lifestyle Craft (not including the Letterpress Combo or Starter Kit). It is NOT VALID on any Provocraft, Inspired Crafts, Fiskars, The Robins Nest, Scor Pal, Imaginisce, EK Success, WRMK, Sizzix, 3L, Graphic 45, Petaloo, Beacon Adhesives, Basic Grey, Making Memories, Heartfelt Creations Spellbinders dies and Rubber Stamps and Die Cuts With a View. It is also not valid on any clearance or sales items. The 40% is taken off ONE ITEM. The discount is applied to the highest RETAIL price (NOT the CAH price) of the most expensive valid item in your cart. The discount may be used on one item, once per month and one per household. If you are logged into your account and shopping it will tell you under the product (no VIP coupon allowed).
We also want to remind you that you can find this and other information about the coupon on our FAQ’s page on our website!
I hope this will help answer your coupon questions! Stay tuned tomorrow for a special weekend BLOG!
For those of you who have been waiting for the Grand Calibur, we have them in stock and ready to ship! Order yours now!
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