Christmas decorating in our house happens the day after Thanksgiving so Heather has been trying to finish up a few crafting Christmas projects she has been working on. This one is a large ornament that could go on a tree  but with the size of it we are going to hang it on our Christmas shelf. When we made the Halloween book there was a plexiglass circle that we did not use and so Heather came up with this idea for the spare piece and it turned out really cute. All she did was cut out a piece of velum to the same size as the circle and used the Hero Arts Heavens Rejoice stamp set to create a nice Christmas Scene on it. Then she grabbed some Tim Holtz holiday paper and cut it to size and put it behind the velum. All you have to do now is put the plexiglass, velum, and paper together–add some ribbon and there you have it a nice homemade ornament to add some Christmas cheer into your house this year.

Have fun this year decorating you house up for the holidays. Other than it being really cold outside I really enjoy this time of year, it is amazing how Thanksgiving really gets us started with that holiday cheer that you can feel just about anywhere you go. Happy Holidays!

Recipe:

CL625: Hero Arts-Heavens Rejoice

93021: Tim Holtz-Idea-ology Paper Stash Holidays Past

1200-Want2Scrap: Mixed Media Album Jo Rotella Whats Cooking

Velum

Ribbon

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Doug and Heather

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and Quickutz has some really fun table decorations to dress up your table for the big feast. I remember making fun little crafts as a kid to put at each place setting just to give a little more “festive feel” as we sat down to dinner.

This year my family will be spending Thanksgiving at my parents house and so when I saw these die sets I thought that it would be perfect to continue the tradition by spicing up the place settings with crafts. These die cuts are a lot of fun because they are so simple that you can get out a bunch of paper and let the kids do all of the cutting, they really get into it. Really when you get going it takes very little time to do a bunch of them so everyone can have one. My kids made turkeys, napkin holders, and glass sleeves, make sure you order yours today so they will get to you in time for Thanksgiving just click here. I used Heartfelt Creations Classic Edition Collection for all the paper so they have a unified feel.

I am really looking forward to Thanksgiving and we all have a lot to be thankful for. I hope this helps if you are struggling with decorating your table, just let the kids take over and do the crafts this year (one less thing to do right?). I hope your Thanksgiving goes well this year!

Recipe:

DC0201: Quickutz-Turkey

DC0204: Quickutz-Place Setting Kit

DC0389: Quickutz-Drink Sleeve

HCDP1 224: Heartfelt Creations-Classic Edition Collection 12×12

Cardstock

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Doug and Heather

Welcome to our pumpkin patch using Heartfelt Creations Classic Edition Collections paper and Bo Bunnys Serenade paper. It must be the change of season because Heather always gets really crafty in the fall with all the holidays coming up. Heather has a lot of Halloween decorations but after it is all over, and we put all the decorations away the house seems really empty because we really lack in just fall decor. The paper on the front of them is great because it is fall theme not just Halloween. These pumpkins are also great because they can use up a lot of little scrap pieces that you have laying around that never seem to get used.

All you need to do is go out in the garage and find a spare 2×4 and cut them into smaller pieces, Some can be the same length but I like the one that has all different lengths. Sand the edges down a little and paint them orange. Next is the fun part, find different paper that you would want to use and Mod Podge to glue it on and the boards together. Last, just get out your embellishments and ribbon and add the finishing touches to it. Yes it is that easy!

I love this season! It certainly feels like fall is in the air and now in our home as well. Hope this helps you get excited for this fun season as well, Happy Halloween.

Recipe:

HCDP 1224-Heartfelt Creations: Classic Edition Collections Paper

13417435- Bo Bunny: Serenade 6×6 paper pad

4040- Want2Scap: Say it with Pearls, Le Creme

ST1030- My Minds Eye: The Sweetest Thing 6×6 paper pad

Paint

Mod Podge

Ribbon

Fuzzy Sticks

Eyelets

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Doug and Heather

Here is another name block, this time for Turner using Hearfelt Creations Collection die set with the Antique Truck stamp set that coordinates with it. What a cool look with the stamp on top of the cut out. I also love the Quickutz Zig Zag embossing on this one that looks like tire tread, our son is really into cars and will be so excited for this. Again I can’t stress enough how easy this is, Heather and I made some Christmas decorations last year for everyone in our neighborhood and it only took one night from start to finish. I have instructions on the other post (Click here to view) if you would like to give it a try. We just got this 6×6 paper pad from Bo Bunny (Detour) that was full of road imagery which was perfect for the background.

Recipe:

13117347- Bo Bunny: Detour 6×6 Paper Pad

HCPC 3482-Heartfelt Creations: Antique Truck

HCD 724- Heartfelt Creations: Classic Editions Die

EF0012- Quickutz: ZigZag A2 embossing folders

Painted Block

Buttons

Mod Podge

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Doug and Heather

Today I would like to introduce the QuicKutz Tropical Splash Collection if you haven’t seen it already! Perfect for summer layouts, party invitations, and even party favors! There is so much you can create with this fun collection! There is a variety of sizes in this collection from 2 x 2 wafer dies to 12″ cookie cutter dies. The darling Tiki Alphabet is on a 4 x 8 plate with letters measuring approximately 1/2″ tall.

If you are planning a summer party or luau you can create your own Drink Umbrellas, Lantern, and even a Lei or two (or 50!).

My family is big into water sports so I have a ton of pictures at lakes or the ocean and this collection is perfect for my scrap room! Maybe I can get all those pages done that I have been putting off! At least I got a start with the pages below!

For my first page I used my Big Shot Pro with the Bigz Pro Die Circle Ribbon, then I used the Epic Six to cut the Surfboards and Tiki Sign which is included in the Tiki Alphabet used for the letters.  The Hibiscus were cut from the Hibiscus border.

For my next page I used the full Hibiscus border on the top then cut up another one for the pieces on the bottom.  The palm leaves are cut from the Tropical Tags die and attatched with a copper brad.

You can use the Hibiscus die and other 12″ dies  in the Cuttlebug V2, Big Shot or Vagabond by Tim Holtz using extended plates! If you plan to use your Big Shot Pro Machine with these dies or any wafer thin die, you will need the Big Shot Pro Solo Platform, Shim & Wafer Thin Die Adapter.

Here’s a look at some of the displays QuicKutz had in their booth at CHA!

I hope this gives you some inspiration for future projects! It is always fun to see someone else’s spin with a product!  QuicKutz inspired me to start die cutting and I have been an addict ever since!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

We are almost to the end of the Spellbinders Blog Frenzy! Tomorrow is the last day to view the sneak peak of new dies! That means we had better savor the last two days! We want to also introduce the new Heartfelt Creations stamp sets!

First, let’s start with the fabulous new Spellbinder dies! I can’t tell you how much I adore the LF dies for the Grand Calibur Machine! Designer Lesley Langdon created her Back to School layout and Tented Pear Place Card using LF-132 Grand Rectangles, LF-133 Grand Scalloped Rectangles and S5-073 Orchard Harvest Tags & Accents (Samantha Walker Designer Collection). It’s hard to believe that fall is right around the corner! I love the Autumn colors! Great projects Leslie!

LF-132 Grand Rectangles

LF-133 Grand Scalloped Rectangles

S5-073 Orchard Harvest Tags & Accents

Designer Sherry Cheever cleverly put to use E8-004 Classic Ric Rac Edgeabilities and S4-335 Star Circles in her Wicked card and breathtaking floral card. Amazing job Sherry! I love all of the detail in these cards!

E8-004 Classic Ric Rac Edgeabilities

S4-335 Star Circles

These are fabulous projects! We are so fortunate to be able to have such great designers share their projects with us!

Now, on to Heartfelt Creations! Just this morning they introduced their Botanical Gardens Collection! There are five stamp sets in this collection that coordinate with S5-050 Rose Creations Shapeablilities and S4-328 Foliage Shapeabilities!

The following items are part of the Botanical Gardens Collection. You can click on each one to see the items!

Botanical Floral 1

Botanical Floral 2

Leaf Medley

Tropical Floral Swirls

Woodland Fern

The Botanical Garden Collection is a great addition to every floral lover’s collection of flowers!

Wow! There are a lot of new products to get excited about today! I think now is a good time to find places in my craft room, so when they arrive I can get busy playing!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

The new QuicKutz dies are out and are a big hit! If you have a party in your plans, you should really consider some of these new dies! I decided to take a few minutes and play with a couple over the weekend!

My neighbor’s birthday is the 4th of July. I was out of town for most of the weekend, but when I got back I wanted to give her a little something! I used the Gift Bag Cookie Cutter die, cutting it out with my Epic Six Tool. I stuck a flower and a button on the front, some candy inside and put it with a card and I was done! It made a cute gift in minutes!

Next, I used the Cracker Box die. This one is perfect for wedding or shower Thank You gifts! It goes together really quickly and you can embellish it with ribbon, flowers, tags, etc.! I used Petaloo Flowers to embellish mine and put some small candy inside!

This would be a fun treat to take to the office “Just Because”! Hmmm….. maybe I should take my own advise and make some to bring in to our office!   A little surprise treat always makes the day better!

I’m looking forward to playing with some of the other new dies and posting them!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

We at Cut@Home are so excited to announce that, due to fantastic customers like you, we are growing! We have moved to a larger shipping facility to better serve you!

We are extremely pleased with the transition, as it has been a huge undertaking, and it has gone very smoothly so far! We appreciate your patience and understanding as we have had to pause shipping until our products are set up in our new facility! We are happy to say that we will resume shipping tomorrow, right on schedule!

We wanted to share a few photos with you of the move!

Step 1-Packing up!

Step 2-Moving day! Loading the truck!

Step 3- Setting up at our new place!

What a great feeling it is to know that we will be able to have the room to expand and bring on more new exciting products that will allow you to grow in your creativity! We believe the changes we are making will make shopping with us even better than before! You deserve the best products, prices and service, and we want to give those to you!

There are a few changes that are being implemented, such as with our Returns Policy. There will be a $2.95 restocking fee per box or envelope. This fee will be waived if Cut@Home is responsible for the error. Please contact our office by phone or email for an RMA number.  As always, there will be no cash refunds, store credit only. Unfortunately, we will no longer be able to split shipments or ship multiple orders together, so as to be more efficient and keep our cost down. We will no longer  be able to remove products from packaging either, and we apologize to our International customers as we know this helped keep the shipping costs down. All in all, this move will help us pass savings on to you! This is a great thing!

Look for more exciting changes coming in July!

Thanks an Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Just a quick note today! Want2Scrap is putting on a Blog Hop this week! You can visit them at http://want2scrapco.blogspot.com to get some fabulous ideas from their designers using their increasingly popular Nestabling which coordinates with Spellbinders dies! I used the Fancy Tags Two BlackR in the blog for yesterday! Love it!

They also have regular Bling in rhinestones and pearls with a wide variety of colors to choose from!

Everything is adhesive backed and are awesome to work with! Incredibly easy to apply and gives your project just the right touch of sparkling sophistication! Once you try them, you’ll be hooked!

I guarantee that you will be Wowed when you check out their Blog Hop! Talk about inspiration!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Pride can be such a confusing word! It can be good as far as taking pride in our family, appearance, etc, but it can be a detriment when it causes you to be stubborn about change! When Sizzix released the Big Shot Pro Machine I was NOT going to get another machine! I was determined not to cave in! I did not need it, did not have room to put it….. bad pride.  Thanks to several customers calling in to find out how to do things with this fabulous machine, I finally decided it would be helpful for me to have one so I could learn how to use it and would actually know how to help my customers, so I caved!

The Big Shot Pro Machine works with every Sizzix and Ellison design.  Constructed from industrial-strength materials, the Big Shot Pro Machine features a 13 inch wide opening to cut hundreds of materials. That is fantastic!

I can’t begin to describe how I already love this machine and I just got it last week! (Just so you know, I did have to put my order in and wait in line,  just like everyone else!) I had to do a little rearranging in my scrapbook room, but I did find a place all of its own, where it sits proudly waiting to go to work for me! I still have to figure something out to organize my Bigz Pro Dies but that will come as I work more with it.

That’s another thing, when we started getting those big dies in I fell for them right away! (Have I told you what a sucker I am?) I am tickled with how big they are! I am already planning my neighbor gifts for Christmas! They do not get any bigger than this! The Sizzix Bigz Pro inch dies are the largest dies ever. They cut hundreds of materials which include cardstock, chipboard, fabric, foam, magnet, leather, metallic foil, paper and sandpaper (in limited use). Designed exclusively for the Big Shot Pro Die Cutting Machine. These dies are great for cutting fast quilting designs too.

So here is my first finished project using this incredible machine and the Bigz Pro Die Box Popcorn #2. You have to cut 2 from the die to make the box, so make sure you have more than one piece of 12 x 12 paper! I also used Heartfelt Creations Bella Rose House, Bella Rose Leaves along with the Bella Rose die. I cut the house out with Spellbinders Labels One Small I was making this for my dad’s birthday,  and he has been saying how nice it would be to have a movie night, so I filled it with candy, popcorn and a gift certificate to the movies!

Well, that’s it for today! I hope you all have a wonderful, sunny weekend!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Back Order Update: The Big Shot Pro is still back ordered, however, we have been randomly getting some in, so if you want one, get your order in so you can be in line!

The Magic of Oz Cling Stamps are already back ordered from Graphic 45, but we are trying frantically to get some in! We appreciate your patience!

The Heartfelt Creations Wedding Collection features 7 new PreCut Sets and a new exclusive Heartfelt Creations die, manufactured by Spellbinders. With this collection, you will achieve lovely cards for all the weddings you will be attending this summer.

You are not  limited to just wedding, you can create sweetheart, friend, and all occasion cards, especially with the new Vintage Lace die and stamp in this collection, the sky’s the limit! Can you just imagine wedding or prom layouts using these stamps? Incredible!

We are delighted that some of the images in this collection coordinate with the recently released Bella Rose Die, adding even more value to a die you might own already. Be sure to read the More Details on each set for information on coordinating Spellbinder dies!

Just in case you are wondering why you can’t find the above mentioned Vintage Lace die, (even though it is an exclusive for Heartfelt) it is not shown at this time because it is part of Spellbinders back orders!  As soon as it becomes available to us, we will put it on the website! That is a promise!

You will not be disappointed with these intricate, elegant stamp sets! They will be available to ship next week!

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

Okay, so I have to share with you this incredibly fun idea that one of our local customers shared with me today! Using the Heartfelt Creations exclusive Spellbinders Die- Daisy Patch and her die cutting machine,  she has made these adorable hair bows out of soda cans! Amazingly, the cans do not dull the dies and are not sharp once the shapes have been cut! Awesome!

Laura started her hair bow business only 3 weeks ago and her hair bows have literally blossomed on Facebook! She is a stay at home mom who also runs a daycare out of her home! Wanting to bring in more income, she decided to try the hair bows after a friend had given her daughter a similar bow. Just by putting pictures on Facebook, they have taken off! I can see why! They are adorable!

If you are interested in Laura’s Soda Can Hair Bows you can email her at palagonzo@hotmail.com or call 801-870-3665. They are priced at $4.00 ea. or 3 for $10.00.

You can let her know what colors you would like! She will find a can to match!

Here are are just a few examples:

Thanks Laura for you fabulous idea! Good luck in your new business!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

It is crunch time to get you gifts done for Mother’s Day if you haven’t already! Here’s an idea for a card box if your mom likes cards, but needs a place to store them, or you can fill the box with pre-made cards for her to use when needed! Of course I used roses, because that is what mom’s like! Right?

The paper I used for my tin box  is the Rustic Paper Stack from DCWV ( It is an exclusive to JoAnn Stores), and the Shimmer Stack for the roses. To cut the roses I used QuicKutz Roses die. Easy! I cut it out with my Cuttlebug Machine then rolled them up and glued them in place with some Zip Dry Paper Glue!

I used Spellbinders Lacey Ovals to cut a copper frame from the Precious Metals Premium Craft Foils, then topped with Classic Ovals Small stamped with a saying from Just Rite Stampers The Greatest Joy Borders & Centers Set! I finished it off with flowers from Petaloo Canterbury Collection Rose & Berries Branch and some ribbon!

This was a lot of fun! It took me a minute to practice making the roses with some regular paper, but found that the thicker card stock made it easier! Just roll it up with your fingers and let go for it to take shape, then glue it where you want it!

Have fun making your Mother’s Day projects!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

We are so excited to introduce to you Lifestyle Crafts brand new Wildflower Limited Edition Scrapbook Kit! Just in time to welcome those spring photos for Mother’s Day!

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.

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie