Cut@Home office will be closed Monday, May 30th for the Memorial Day holiday! I hope that your weekend is safe and that you are able to enjoy it doing the fun things that you have planned!

As a reminder, Tuesday, May 31st is your last day to use your May VIP Coupon!

The Cut@Home VIP coupon is worth 40% off one My Minds Eye, Spellbinders(not including the Wizard and 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, Fiskars, The Robins Nest, Scor Pal, Imaginisce, EK Success, WRMK, Sizzix, 3L, Graphic 45, Petaloo, Beacon Adhesives, Basic Grey, Making Memories, Want2Scrap, JustRite Stampers, 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).

Watch for your June VIP Coupon on Wednesday, June 1st! Yippee!

Can you believe that June is almost here? I can’t!

We have lots of items that are great for summer cards and scrapbook layouts of your vacations, such as Flowers, Nature, Sports and Hobbies,  and don’t forget Father’s Day coming up on June 19th!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Extra, Extra! Read all about it! An all new style in embossing! Provocraft All In One Embossing Sets! Designed to work with the Cuttlebug Machine,  the All in One allows you to combine  a variety of embossing plates to give you the freedom to emboss, deboss and letterpress images the way you want. It’s easy to rearrange coordinating designs to create unique effects on your projects!

You will need to purchase the All in One Folder to use with the plates. This 6″ x 9″ folder works with the All in One Emossing plates which snap into the folder in the design that you desire!

To Emboss
1. Place the positive plate into the holds on the bottom of the folder (green). Press until you hear a snap. Plate should be flat.
2. Align the negative plate on top of the positive plate. Close the folder, pressing down until you hear a snap.
3. Open the folder. Place paper between the plates. Place two “B” mats on top of the closed folder and run through the Cuttlebug machine.

To Deboss
1. Place the negative plate into the holes on the bottom of the folder (green). Press until you hear a snap. Plate should be flat.
2. Align the positive plate on top of the negative plate. Close the folder, pressing down until you hear a snap.
3. Open the folder. Place paper between the plates. Place two “B” mats on top of the closed folder and run through the Cuttlebug machine.

To Letterpress Print
1. Place the positive plate into the holes on the bottom of the folder (green). Press until you hear a snap. Plate should be flat.
2. Place a blank plate on top of the positive plate. close the folder, pressing down until you hear a snap.
3. Evenly cover raised designs with ink using craft tool and ink pad.
4. Place letterpress paper between the plates. Close the folder. Place two “B” mats on top of the closed folder and run through the Cuttlebug machine.

Just to show you a simple example, I did some embossing and debossing with the All in One Beautiful Set

Embossing:

Debossing:

As you can see, it creates a crisp impression!

I found that I could also use these in the Sizzix Big Shot Machine! To get a crisp impression, you will need a shim along with both Standard Cutting Pads. I used the chipboard backing off of a notepad which is approximately 1/16″ thick.

These DO NOT fit in the Spellbinders Grand Calibur or Quickutz Epic Six Machines.

*Remember to never force anything through your machine!

These are a lot of fun for cards or embellishments for scrapbook layouts!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Wow! I can’t believe that it is already Friday! May is speeding by super fast! Of course, with all the cool, rainy weather we have had in Utah, it doesn’t feel like spring yet! That is a good thing when it comes to waiting  for the latest items that have been released this month! I  just want to stay inside where its warm and play with the latest stamp sets from Just Rite Stampers! They are amazing as usual!

The cards below are made using the Smile Set. You receive four 2″ design centers with four extra wide borders, for a total of 3 1/4″. You will need the 3 1/4″ Wood Stamper.

This stamp set coordinates with the Spellbinders Standard Circles Large, Classic Scalloped Circles Large, Classic Scalloped Circles Small, Big Scalloped Circles Large, and Big Scalloped Circles Small Nestabilities.

DCWV Natural Mat Stack, Natural Solid Cardstock Mat Stack, Just Rite Stampers Smile Set, Spellbinders Classic Circles Large, Want2Scrap Nestabling Heart Circles BrownR. Add a flower by Petaloo and some brass embellishments!

Spellbinders Labels Sixteen, Classic Circles Large, DCWV Linen Closet Mat Stack, Linen Closet Solid Cardstock Mat Stack, 1/8″ Scor-Tape, chalk and ribbon.

Making the perfect card is so easy with stamps! What in the world did we ever do without them? I think I have blanked that out on purpose because I don’t ever want to go back to life without them!

Have a great weekend!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

BTW- Sizzix wanted us to let you know, after seeing yesterday’s BLOG, that you can also make the Soda Can Hair Bows with the Bigz Dies in the Big Shot Machine! Good to know! Thanks for the tip!

We want to congratulate all the graduates of 2011! QuicKutz has released some great new dies to help us do that! Their new Diploma, Grad Cap, Seal and Stacked Books are 2×2 dies which contain 2 dies per package!

We also have 4×4 dies to help you create the perfect layout for your grad! The Greek Alphabet helps to create that special embellishment if your grad has been part of a sorority! Awards, Books, and Globe remind your grad of their scholastic achievements and where they want to go after graduation!

We also carry a Diploma Holder! This set includes six pieces that measures about 3 1/4 x 5 1/4″.

There are more school days dies in either our School Theme or Graduation Theme.

I tinkered a bit with a couple of the 2×2 dies last night. Here are a list of items I used for these projects:

Congratulations and Dream stamps from the Just Rite Stampers Elegant Frames Set, Precious Metals Premium Craft Foil, Seal, 1/8″ Scor-Tape (this item is back ordered until the end of the month).

Labels One Small, Diploma, and Grad Cap, flourish stamp and ribbon!

These were lots of fun to make! I think I will give one to my son who is graduating next week with his Masters in Accounting!

Our hats off to you grads! This is a great achievement and we are proud you!

Thanks, and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

P.S.  More updates on back in stock items!

Sizzix 656537-Decorative Label Set #4

656982- Butterfly Migration

Spellbinders Grand Calibur Machine!

This Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die Mini Paper Rosettes from Tim Holtz is such a fun die! I love how it is so easy to cut out and fold! I think I could cut out rosette flowers all day!Just make sure that you have a good strong adhesive to hold them together!

You receive two different sizes of rosettes: 2 1/8″ and 1 3/4″. Each Decorative Strip die measures 12 5/8″. It coordinates with the Decorative Strip Die Paper Rosette which shape measures approximately 2 5/8″.

For my Thank You card I used one of the Spellbinders Grand Big Scalloped Ovals, then used my Scor-Pal to score down the middle to make my fold for the card.  I used the Mini Paper Rosettes Die to make my flowers, then used Spellbinders Foliage to make my leaves! The butterfly is from the Fanciful Flight set. I finished it off with stamping my phrase from the From My Kitchen stamp set from Just Rite Stampers onto my paper then cutting it out with a die from Floral Doily Accents set. Add a couple of pearls and dew drops and it is done!

I’m sure that your imagination can think of lots of possibilities with these babies!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Yippee! Just arrived are the new Sizzix Country Foliage Collection! With flowers, borders, flourishes and even a Scalloped Lace Envelope! These are a must have for your die collection!

If you like to layer, you will love  Flower Layers #7, Flower Layers #8, and Flowers, Cottage Trio!

Can’t live without borders? Then your pick would be  Flowering Foliage, Lace Edging #2, Lace Scallop or Windmill Daisies!

They even have a very pretty Decorative Frames Set to dress up your projects!

Choose from these and more for your springtime layouts or Mother’s Day Cards! Yes, spring is just around the corner! Are you ready?

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

I am loving these new Winter Wonderland stamps by Heartfelt Creations and have to show off some of the projects that have been made by their DT. For recipes, please visit their blog.

I want to showcase just two of their rubber stamp sets. To view all the NEW Heartfelt Creations dies and stamps, go to “New Products.”

This is the “Snowmen Melt Your Heart”. Frosty has nothing on these cuties! They sure melt mine!

Capture the warmth of Christmas with the “Church in the Wildwood“.

Thank you ladies from the HC DT team – simply gorgeous! I hope these designs stoke your creativity and you are ready to start thinking about those Christmas cards.

Happy Stampin!

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

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

The Lifestyle Crafts (formerly known as Quickutz) Epic Six is a die cutting and letterpress machine on the market. The name comes from its 6 inch wide opening. It is actually very similar to the Cuttlebug in design, portability, and function. Except Lifestyle Crafts states that the Epic 6 was made to distribute the pressure more evenly on the cutting surface so the user can get more of a clean and even cut on your dies. It will cut and emboss ALL Quickutz and Lifestyle Crafts dies unlike their old machines as well as other consumer dies. The unique feature of the Epic Six is that it can be used for doing letterpress printing on cards. If you buy the letterpress printing plates along with the ink these will fit in the machine. See video below on how to make a letterpress effect.

To read more or purchase the Quickutz Epic Six click on link below:
Quickutz EPIC SIX
Letterpress printing products

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Here is another video showing how the epic six can be used to do letterpress printing right from your own home. No need for big bulky letter press machines. With the epic 6 from Lifestyle Crafts you can do all the cards, invitations, scrapbook pages that you want.

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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

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

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