Well folks, we are more than half way though May already and I feel like I was just at CHA drooling over the new Little Darlings Collection! I have more fun with Graphic 45Little Darlings paper and so has Stacy Anderson. She has joined us to design and help me blog on the fabulous products! We are excited to have her and look forward to hearing from her on our blog soon!
I want to show you a couple layouts that Stacy did a while back with the Little Darlings. As a mommy of two little ones, she understands the importance of taking advantage of every quiet moment to scrapbook and keeping supplies within a collage budget! She tries to keep things simple so that she can finish layouts during those RARE moments to herself, and get them in her books before other little hands get a hold on them! I’m sure many of you can relate!
Graphic 45 makes it easy to keep those pages simple and beautiful with all of the amazing color and art in their paper.
Products used:
Graphic 45 Little Darlings 12×12 Paper Pad
DC0262 Quickutz Nesting Clover
DC0307 Quickutz Pennants
S4-270 Spellbinders Fair Isle Pendant
Products used:
Graphic 45 Little Darlings 12×12 Paper Pad
S4-269 Spellbinders Lotus Pendant
Prima Flowers
Brads
Don’t you just love the soft pastels in the Little Darlings Collection? Thank you Stacy for sharing your “darling” layouts!
If you are new to scrapbooking or want to start, but feel overwhelmed with the hundreds of products available on the market, remember to start out simple, then invest in some supplies that you can use over and over. A good die cutting machine and dies are great things to invest in because you can adapt the die cuts so many ways! For a comparison of die cutting machines click HERE.
Many of you already know that purchasing Spellbinders Nestabilities Nesties Sets are the more economical way to go, and have requested additional sets. You are in luck! Spellbinders has introduced three additional Nesties Sets which contain some of the most popular Nestabilities. These sets are available to ship now!
Nest-11: The Spellbinders Nesties Flowers B Nestabilities Set includes ALL FOUR of Spellbinders most popular flower Nestabilities in one great set! Included in this set are the S4-191 Dahlia, S4-193 Peony, S4-232 Blossom Two and S4-312 Blossom Three.
Nest-12: The Spellbinders Nesties Shapes Nestabilities Set includes ALL FOUR of Spellbinders most popular shape Nestabilities in one great set! Included in this set are the S4-092 Stars Five, S4-126 Classic Squares Large, S4-136 Classic Hearts and S4-288 Classic Diamonds.
Nest-13: The Spellbinders Nesties Labels B Nestabilities Set includes ALL FOUR of Spellbinders most popular label Nestabilities in one great set! Included in this set are the S4-190 Labels Four, S4-233 Labels Nine, S4-291 Labels Fifteen and S4-301 Labels Sixteen.
Nesties sets Retail for $84.99, but our every day cutathome price is $76.99! If you have signed up to receive our VIP coupon, you CAN use the coupon on these sets for even more savings! That is awesome!
*Please note, the coupon is always applied to the Retail price.
What are Nestabilities?
Spellbinders Nestabilities Dies are numerous die template shapes at 1/4th and 1/8th inch increments that develop gorgeous scrapbooking pages. Like a lot of dies these are metal wafer thin that enable you to cut, emboss, and stencil all in a single. One with the significant distinctions is always that with nesting dies you’ve about six or seven that are available in a package deal which can be excellent for stacking to make a 3-D nesting impact at an affordable value. They’re universal and function in most die cutting machines.
How do I use these dies in my die cutting machine?
You can find the right sandwich formula for your particular machine by clicking Spellbinders Compatibility Chart HERE. If you do not find your machine, you are welcome to email our Customer Service for more information at info@cutathome.com.
What is the Difference between Nestabilities and Grand Nestabilities?
Spellbinders Grand Nestabilities are made in a grand super size! Designed for the Grand Calibur die-cutting machine, these large dies take off where the classic Nestabilities leave off. The ONLY machines out on the market that you can use these grand dies with are the Grand Calibur by Spellbinders or the Big Shot PRO by Sizzix. Here is a video showing you the difference.
If you have any other questions about Spellbinders Nestabilities or other Spellbinders products, Please contact us at info@cutathome.com or you may visit our YouTube Channel HERE for instructional videos on these and other products!
In this post we are going to discuss a bit more about Tim Holtz for those who do not know who he is or what he does as we do get questions about this. We will also discuss his popularity,his sizzix dies,his stamps,inks,embossing folders and more!
Who is Tim Holtz?
Well, first of all, Tim Holtz is the amazing Creative Director for Ranger Industries, one of the leading manufacturers of innovative inks, paints, and embossing products. Tim plays an integral part in the development and design of cutting edge paper crafting products. Tim has teamed up with various key companies like Ranger, Advantus,Stampers Anonymous, Sizzix, Tonic Studios, and Core’dinations to bring unique products that work hand in hand with Ranger’s extensive lines. His creativity has no limits!
Why Is Tim Holtz so popular among scrapbookers and crafters?
As a well known designer, Tim travels across the country and internationally to educate and introduce people to his world of ink techniques, project ideas, and so much more. His instructional videos are also a fun and informative way to learn many of his techniques as well. His distressing techniques are enormously popular among scrapbookers and crafters around the globe! He really loves what he does and desires to inspire others creativity too!
Carrie, Tim Holtz, Tauna at Winter CHA 2012
Tim Holtz Stamps:
Tim Holtz and Stampers Anonymous teamed up to produce these fabulous stamp sets that coordinate with the Sizzix Eclips Stamp2Cut cartridges. These red rubber stamps come mounted on cling foam so you can use them with any acrylic block (not included). Great for using with Tim’s signature distressing inks! Each package contains one 8 1/2 x 7″ sheet of stamps on a 3-hole punched sheet for easy storage. Available in a variety of themes. Size and number of stamps per sheet varies by theme. Made in USA.
Tim Holtz Dies:
Tim Holtz has his line of dies in which he has teamed up with Sizzix. You will find Tim’s name on Bigz dies, Bigz XL, Decorative Strip, Movers and Shapers, and On the Edge dies.
Tim Holtz Embossing Folders:
Tim has created his own unique line of embossing folders Texture Fades and Texture Trades that give your project deep impressions.
Texture Fades
Texture fades are designed to have a distressed look to them and made by Sizzix. This was done by creating the folder with some areas less raised as others so the impressing would not go as deep, giving the image a faded or distressed look.
Texture Trades
Texture Trades also made by Sizzix were designed with ATC creators in mind. Therefore, these are smaller versions of embossing folders specifically for ATC’s.
Tim Holtz Inks & Markers
From Ranger and designed exclusively for Tim Holtz are the Distress Ink pads and Distress Markers . Tim Holtz Distress Inks are a collection of 36 acid-free, non-toxic, fade resistant, water-based dye inks. They are perfect for the new vintage, stained, aged effect crafters are creating in their altered books, scrapbook pages, cards and paper craft projects. Tim selected the colors and helped develop these inks to produce a realistic, weathered look on paper, photos and decorative fibers. All the colorful Distress Inks afford added versatility when photo tinting and color layering with the original, award winning tones. The 2 x 2″ pads are made with a higher raised felt for easier use with direct to paper techniques.
Tim Holtz Paper:
Tim’s artistic talents and taste are evident in his collections by Core’dinations and Idea-ology. He doesn’t stick with card stock or printed paper either! His line of Grungepaper and Grungeboard are unique. What is Grungeboard? A compressed, flexible sheet of dingy material that is more pliable, inkable, sandable, paintable, embossable and grungable than similar surfaces. It is similar to the hand of leather. Use them to embellish scrapbook pages, cards and other art projects. Made of recycled materials. Grungepaper is a thinner form of Grungeboard with the same grungeable properties.
Tim Holtz Stamp2Cut Cartridges
These are actually Sizzix Eclips cartridges designed to go in the eclips but ALSO coordinate with his line of stamps from stampers anonymous.
Where can I find more information about Tim?
You can find out more about Tim by visiting his Blog HERE. You can also view our previous blogs on Tim Holtz products HERE and HERE.
Where can I buy Tim Holtz products?
You can purchase Tim Holtz products HERE at cutathome.com!
I hope this has encouraged you to learn more about Tim and his wonderful products and techniques! He can inspire and lift your creative mojo like no one else!
Can you believe it’s May already? Time once again to introduce our monthly die release! From Spellbinders is the Tags and Flags shapeabilities dies designed by Becky Fleck! Becky Fleck’s Tags and Flags set (click Here) is a monthly release to coordinate with her PageMaps 2 book, which features sketches for scrapbooks and cards.
Be on trend with Banners! Create your own with these curved pennants. Mix in a few straight-edged flags, too, for added interest! Ric Rac and Scallop borders make great accents for cards and scrapbook pages, and these two die templates go the distance – they allow you to repeat the pattern for any length! An everyday tag, designed with a curved, fancy top, completes the set.
Spellbinders Shapeabilities dies cut, emboss and stencil with a single die template.
Approximate Die Template Sizes:
Scalloped Border: 5 x 3/8″
Ric Rac: 5 x 3/16″
Ribbon Flag: 1 1/4 x 5/8″
Label: 2 1/2 x 4 1/2″
Tag: 2 1/4 x 7/8″
Pennants: 1 1/8 x 7/8″
This die set is a great one to have for summer party invites & decor, scrapbook layouts, cards…. you name it!
In this post we have taken the time to show you ALL die cutting and embossing machines or tools out there on the market in a basic review. If you want to read about any of these in more depth you may CLICK HERE and click on which machine you would like to know more about! If you have any questions about compatibility,price,features,etc. please leave a comment below.
Briefly before we begin the review we do not necessarily favor one machine over another. All are very unique and made by different manufacturers. So here are some questions you need to answer before you decide which one is right for you.
1. What will you be using the die cutting machine for? (i.e. school projects,work,scrapbooking hobby,parties, your own vinyl lettering business) 2. Do you have arthritis in the hands or other disability? 3. Will you only be cutting or do you want to emboss as well? 4. Up to what size of scrapbook paper do you want to cut and/or emboss? (i.e. 12×12,8×8,6×6,4.5×6) 5. Will you be cutting other materials? 6. Do you want to scrapbook or make cards from a computer,electronic machine, or manual? 7. Does it need to be portable to go to scrapbook home parties or friends house? 8. Does it need to cut all materials like paper,vinyl,fabric,plastic,cork,vellum, etc?.
These are obviously not all the questions you could ask yourself, but should give you an idea if you are ready to start scrapbooking,doing invitations, or making cards of what you should be looking for.
ALSO here below is for our visual learners a video of this post if you would rather watch and listen as we go through the different tools.
=============================================================== Sizzix Big Shot Review
The Big Shot Machine measures approximately 14 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ x 6 1/2″. It has a stylish black and pink colors giving it a feminine touch! It will cut and emboss and is very versatile in cutting fabric,cardstock,paper, and mostly anything in between. It has been around a while now and is always a best seller at a price point of $69.00. It will take all Sizzix dies and other leading brand dies with the proper plates and mats. The only dies it won’t take obviously are those that are 12×12,which would be for the next machine big shot PRO! See VIDEO
Sizzix Big Shot PRO Review
This die cutting and embossing tool is just like the big shot, however it has an opening for using 12 inch paper w/out having to trim. It will take ALL sizzix dies and anything within its huge width opening. Constructed from industrial-strength materials, the Big Shot Pro Machine features a 13 inch opening to cut hundreds of materials. This machine also embosses using the Solo Platform Shim & Wafer Thin Die Adaptor. It price has gone up from what you might have seen it as due to Sizzix Ellison guidelines, however we still have priced at $349.99, which is a steal of a deal. This tool is designed to last forever and could be great for those that want to do school projects or for a teacher. See VIDEO
Sizzix Eclips Shape Cutting Machine Review
The only die cutting machine out that there has a handheld remote and some pretty robust technology. But don’t let that scare you. Their customer support and video tuturials that we have HERE will help you transition smoothly. It can cut all shapes and letters up to 12 inches and even has the ability to let you design your own. It is electronic and is 22 1/2 inches x 5 inches x 7 1/2 inches. It is very fast and accurate and for those who do take the plunge of paying for this machine absolutely LOVE it! We are yet to meet someone that regretted their purchase. The price is steep at $499, but we do have it at $399. Tim Holtz has also done some cartridges for Eclips that actually match with his line of stamps called stamp2cut. Just click on the links if you want to see those. It weights 16.5 lbs, but can be taken anywhere as it is similar like the cricut taking cartridges and is not attached to any computer! You can also do up to 24 inch boarders in length. Here is more to learn about it as there is a lot that this tool has. Click Here. See VIDEO
Sizzix Vagabond inspired by Tim Holtz Review
This tool is an electronic die cutting & embossing machine with a vintage look to it because it is Tim Holtz who designed it along with Sizzix! It resembles a suitcase and opens up from both sides plugs in and you push the button and send your paper with the die through. The Construction of the Vagabond has solid core steel rollers, unibody cast roller housing, solid steel gears, high torque motor and ABS plastic exterior making it a heavy machine, but will last a long time and makes cutting and embossing pretty much effortless. It does have stickers so you can even decorate it as well. Our Price is around $209. See VIDEO
Sizzix Textured Boutique Embossing Machine Review
I like this little machine. It is absolutely priced perfectly for the one that ONLY wants to do embossing cards or A2 size paper. This sells on our site for $26.00. It is a GREAT way to get your feet wet into scrapbooking by starting out with simply embossing cards for a low investment. It takes the textured impressions embossing folders and those by Tim Holtz as well. I’ve heard that you can use the A2 Quickutz and Cuttlebug embossing folders as well, but don’t quote me on that. See VIDEO
Sizzix Vintaj Big Kick Review
This is a Sizzix machine but partnered with Vintaj to create a special edition cut amd emboss tool. This Bigkick sizzix tool will cut,emboss, and etch different designs. Using the vintaj dies you can now make jewelry as well with this. The Vintaj line of DecoEtch dies and DecoEmboss dies HERE go with this machine! Priced at $79.99 on our site from the retail of $99.99. See VIDEO
Spellbinders Grand Calibur Review
The Grand Calibur is Spellbinders Paper Arts latest tool that replaced the Wizard. However, this new design makes rolling dies through a breeze! It will accept 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper if you remove the cutting tray. With a turn of the handle and only weighing 10 lbs it becomes now portable. It will cut,emboss, AND stencil if using Spellbinders Dies! It takes all the Grand Nestabilities. The base keeps it sturdy and has color coded plates for stacking. It will also take all other leading brand dies with the right compatibility. Go HERE to see compatibility. It retails for $139.99, but Cut@Home’s price here is only $119.99. This along with the Big Shot is a BEST seller on our site and seems that Spellbinders can’t keep them in stock! See VIDEO
Spellbinders Presto Punch Review
The Presto Punch was a machine the can cut and emboss with the push of a button for those that have arthritis, however it hasn’t really taken off and the Grand Calibur seems to still be the preferred with its ease of the handle. However, I have included it in the review so you can see its features. It sells for around $55.00. It works like a scrapbook punches system, but with the feature of being automatic. It will eliminate the need for all those paper punches and can store up to 30 designs. It is very simple to use, but kind of lound. It is battery operated taking AA batteries. Size? Well it is 5 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 7 inches. There is nothing really like it out there and the only one of its kind. With 7 free die cut templates that come with the machine makes for a good deal. Perhaps it will catch on! See VIDEO
Quickutz/Lifestyle Crafts Epic Six Review
The Epic Six cutting and embossing tool is very much like the Cuttlebug I think in size and scope. It will accept all Quickutz dies and other leading brand dies. It is very lightweight making it portable. It does have a 6 inch wide opening and built to last with high quality metal insides. Quickutz also provides a lifetime warranty service commitment to all their customers. It is priced at $79.99 on our site and a very versatile tool. It could be a nice option if you have limited crafting space. See VIDEO
Provo Craft Cricut Expression Review
The Cricut Expression was is the MOST popular of the Cricut line of machines even surpassing the cricut 2. It has the 24 inch long ability to cut even a longer shape. The settings on the lcd screen will give you a nice customization for different units of measurements. This will accept existing cartridges you may already have and compares similar to a Cameo except it does NOT connect to a computer and works soley with cartridges. Pricing is around $249.99 online and we sell it for $199.
Provo Craft Cricut Expression 2 Review
There is not much to say about the Expression 2 except that it is very similar to the one mentioned above. It does have a more sleek design with new colors and cuts with al lthe cricut and cricut imagine cartridges,wireless compatibility,color lcd screen with a stylus, no keypad overlay required, and a cutting area light priced at $259.99 and can be seen at $299.99 elsewhere.
Provo Craft Cricut Mini Personal Electronic Cutter Review
This is definitely the electronic cutting space saving design Provo Craft was looking to provide to scrapbookers. It works with Windows or Mac and connects right to the computer similar to the cameo except this is designed to cut shapes from 1/4 inch up to 11 1/4 inch on a 8 1/2 x 12 inch cutting mat. It is for the smaller projects with paper,vinyl, & fabric. Very nice option if you still like the Provo Craft brand, but don’t want the cartridges and need something nice and easy scrapbook tool right from the computer. Sells for $129.99 and we offer it at $115.99.
Provo Craft Cuttlebug Machine v2 Review
Lastly, from ProvoCraft is their manual die cutting and embossing machine. This v2 of cuttlebug replaced the old one bringing it a newer lightweight design, however the great components inside that everyone loves have stayed the same making this such a durable tool. Very much like the Epic Six, but has fold up base,more durable and stronger outer casing with a metal handle that can be pushed into the side. It does have the handle at the top making it portable and a breeze to carry. Retails for around $89.99 and we sell it for $69.95, which is the best price we can do!
Silhouette Cameo Review
Made by Silhouette America, which branched off of Quickutz awhile ago and went more towards the computer electronic tool for home use. This machine plugs into your PC or MAC with a USB cable and instead of a printer it will actually cut paper with a blade or draw with pen. It is loved by those that do vinyl lettering for their home decor or even small home business! One of the distinguishing features from the cricut is that it doesn’t take cartridges. Everything is in the software including the designs! It will cut up to 12 inches wide and 10 feet long. It boasts a quiet motor. See Cameo and Cricut comparison! See VIDEO
Slice ELITE Cordless Digital Design Cutter Review
Like the big shot, the Slice Elite by Making Memories has the right color: PINK! Sells for $139.00 and is a cordless paper cutter. It will cut between 1 inch and 4 inch designs. The Elite compared to the original slice cutter is that the “elite” now cuts 40% faster and twice as deep. it will cut vellum,vinyl,acetate,foam sheets,thin metal sheets, and of course paper! With the LCD 2 monitor makes selecting your designs from the digital design cards easy to see and now has a plate that will hold the tool in place if you do not want to hold it. The Slice Elite works with batteries or a cord. This and the Fabrique would have to be the MOST PORTABLE and smallest die cutting machine out there. With 100′s of design cards that are the size of an SD camera card you can store them very easily. See VIDEO
Slice Fabrique Cordless Fabric Cutter Review
Now this digital cutter takes us out of the scrapbooking realm a bit and into the sewing by Making Memories as well. This revolutionary tool makes fabric cutting FUN that only helps with quilting. It takes digital cards with tons of designs on each. It is cordless like the Slice Elite, the only differences really are that it has some specific design cards that can only be used with cutting Fabric. It prices as $129.99. See VIDEO
I hope this along with the videos and pictures gives you a better idea on how and where to buy a die cutting machine. However WARNING once you start die cutting & embossing your pages or cards, it then becomes an addiction! But a great one at that.
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR WITH A COMMENT BELOW ON WHICH MACHINE YOU LIKE AND WHY.
Okay, so I admit that I don’t usually go all out for cupcakes. Most of the time they don’t last long enough around my place to even get them all frosted, so I had to be sneaky and make a batch while no one was home! I really wanted to make some fun cupcakes using Quickutz Spring Flowers die (HERE) from their Blossom Collection. Ever since I got it, I wanted to put them on cupcakes! I know….sometimes we just have funny ideas that won’t get out of our heads. Oh well! I had a blast making these and my granddaughter loved them! (I don’t know if she noticed the cute flowers and wrappers, but she did love the cupcakes!)
Not only were they eye catching, but they tasted good and made my house smell yummy! Of coarse, I had to take a picture quick before they were devoured when everyone came home, but it was all worth it with all the fun I had! Have a great weekend!
I love going to the circus! Watching children’s faces as they watch the clowns, acrobats and the animals is entertaining all by itself! Ladies and Gentlemen, Today we are introducing Quickutz Big Top dies!
Just seeing these dies will bring back childhood memories of this mesmerizing entertainment! My favorite attractions are the Tigers and the acrobats! I watch in amazement every time I see someone with the big cats or high in the air! I’m sure I have the same curious gaze as the child sitting next to me. How do they do that?
The prices shown are the Retail Price. Remember, you can use the 40% coupon on any of these items and it goes off of the retail price. The coupon is valid on one item per month.
How fun these dies will be for summer projects! Heck, I don’t need pictures of the circus to do a fun layout with these. My life is like a crazy circus! I really want to scrapbook a baby layout using the Carousel die!
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!
We are so pleased to bring you more Tim Holtz products! We have been carrying his dies from Sizzix for some time, but we have now brought on more products, so he now has his own category on our site. This should make it MUCH easier for you to find the products from Tim!
We now carry Distress Ink pads! These are wonderful for all of your distressing needs. They stay damp longer than regular ink pads, so they are great for embossing and blending as well as so many other techniques! They also don’t dry up as fast as other ink pads, so they have a longer storage life!
Tim’s brand new Distress Markers Set is now available for pre-order! These are fabulous! They are dual tipped, so you get a paint tip on one end and a fine tip on the other. He has designed the fine tip with a plastic tip, so it will stay fine no matter how often you use it! No more frayed fine tip! Great for journaling as well as coloring large areas, embossing or stamping!
Are you looking for Tim’s Paper, Grunge Board, Grunge Paper, Kraft Glassine? We now carry all of these products! Ya-hoo!
We will be carrying his new Eclips Cartridges which will coordinate with the SizzixEclips Machine as soon as they become available this spring (we have heard April)! These cartridges will allow you to stamp the images that are on the cartridge, then cut them out with the machine! So cool!
Last, but not least, we still have all of the same great Tim Holtz dies from Sizzix, but you can now find them under our Tim Holtz category instead of Sizzix.
I am so excited to have more of Tim’s items available on our site! He is one talented and popular guy!
I am thrilled that so many of you followed our Spellbinders Blog Frenzy the past eight days! We saw some really fun things and I know that you have the wheels spinning with your own ideas of what you can do with the new dies! Today, I would like to get back to items we have available now and show you some Quickutz and Sizzix dies.
I belong to a scrapbook page exchange group which by chance, consists of family and extended family members. There are currently 10 of us that meet once every three months and exchange 2 page layouts. We design one idea 10 times and once the swap is over, we have 10 different layouts! It has been a lot of fun to do this. Not only do we get the pages, but we have gained relationships that are invaluable! I love these ladies!
I have my own guest designer today! My daughter- Stacy Anderson is in the group and I wanted to show you her layout for our upcoming exchange. She has animals on her mind since she wants to redo her children’s room in monkeys and bears. Her “It’s a Jungle” layout is adorable!
She used pattern paper with a leaf pattern on one page and plain cardstock on the other. She used the Cricut Animal Kingdom cartridge for the animals and title. She put each animal on a Sizzix656931- Decorative Strip Paper Rosette and used Quickutz DC0157- Nesting Scallop Squares for her photo mats. She topped it off with leaves from Spellbinders S4-328 Foliage.
I loved these so much that I told her that I wanted mine early so I could put them on the Blog and show all of you! They are so cute! I can’t wait to put pictures of my grandson on them. My daughter affectionately calls him her “little monkey” since (according to her) he feels like he must be swinging from her ribs!
I love incorporating dies from different manufacturers on my projects. You really have no limitations!
This wraps up a busy week for our Blog! I wish you all a wonderfully creative weekend!
By now, most of us have settled in to a regular fall routine. If you have school age children, or even grandchildren, this time of year means the start of school ball, plays, dances and going back to regular music lessons. Our Sports & Hobbies section can help you easily find products that will make scrapbooking those many photos a breeze!
The great thing about most of the products we carry, such as Embossing Folders and Dies, is that you can use them over and over again for many different projects! Each project you use them with will be very different because of their versatility to go with other products. I think of them as an investment, because they will pay for themselves with the many projects they will be used on!
My children have used my supplies (especially my alphabet dies) for many a school project! Die cuts give visual interest on presentation boards and posters and even some report covers! They can also come in VERY handy for bigger projects like those blasted dioramas! I can honestly say that I don’t miss doing those!
If you are a room mother or in the PTA, our School section can also come in very handy for prizes, awards, teacher and faculty gifts!
Honestly, there is sooooo much you can do! All you have to do to start is start shopping and who doesn’t like that? We don’t even care if you have your hair and make-up done!
Autumn air has a distinct crispness to it that you can smell and feel. You know that the leaves will be changing soon just by the air! Neighborhoods are quieter because kids are back in school which means that now is the perfect time to get in those craft rooms and play! Our Fall products are waiting to help you get started!
We have lots of leaves, pumpkins, and harvest stamps and dies that are perfect for those autumn layouts or cards! Thinking of having a Harvest Bar-B-Que to help get rid of the last of your garden veggies? Well then, you will need to make fall invitations and maybe even a welcome wreath on your front door!
Speaking of party, Halloween is right around the corner and we have a great selection of spooks and ghouls to help you with party invites and decor!
There is so much to choose from, all you have to do is have the ideas! We are here to help in any way we can!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and that you get a chance to play with your favorite paper crafts!
I have to tell you, I am hooked on Tim Holtz‘ blog! He really is an amazing designer and absolutely fearless when it comes to trying an teaching new technique! I am in awe every time I get on his blog and I say to myself; “How does he come up with this stuff?” I’m telling you that he is one of the best! I am so glad that he has teamed up with Sizzix so we can have his phenomenal artwork on their quality dies!
His unique style is incredibly popular and we find that we go through the Tim Holtz line quickly! It is also really fun to see what our customers create using his products.
We took a couple videos at CHA just to show you a sample of what is new! Enjoy!
I have had so much fun this week making Thanksgiving decorations! I can’t tell you the last time I really planned anything for that holiday! I am even more excited now for Thanksgiving because I am already half way prepared! My table decor is nearly finished thanks to Quickutz Be Stuffed Collection!
I have a whole fleet of ships using the Mayflower Boat die set. Easy assembly with only 3 dies. They are not my official place cards, but even though my kids are grown, I still put their names on things like this so their is no arguments over who is eating who’s candy! I am speaking mainly of the biggest chocolate thief- my husband.
My official place cards are also made from the Be Stuffed Collection using the Place Setting Kit. It has everything you need to dress up your table setting.
Approximate sizes:
1. Place Card 1.3 x 2.3″
2. Napkin Ring 1.7 x 1.7″
3. Menu Card 2.7 x 3.5″
I added the 2 x 2″ Turkey Silhouette to the front with some foam adhesive for dimension. I also used the Give Thanks stamp from Heartfelt CreationsRustic Autumn Wheel pre-cut rubber stamp set on the card. I would like everyone to write what they are thankful for on their card and we will read them during desert! My family will think it’s corny, but our family has much to be thankful for this year and I am curious to see what they will come up with! (I apologize that you can’t see the ring on the napkin ring, but it is there!)
I hope this gets you excited about Thanksgiving and gives you some ideas for your table setting!
Can you feel the change in the air yet? Smell the coming of fall? The Canadian geese are flying north again over my house, yet another reminder that Autumn is nearly here. That is why I am so excited to spread the news that Lifestyle Crafts “Be Spooked, Be Stuffed” Release is out today!
Oh I love to put out my scarecrows and pumpkin displays even though the temps outside are still saying it is summer! There is just something crisp and fresh about fall and this release is just fantastic for planning those fall parties!
There are all kinds of fun dies in this release! Witches, bats, ghosts, spooky tree and even a cobweb border for your ghoulish Halloween activities in the “Be Spooked”.
Turkeys, boat, pilgrim hats and pumpkins to be grateful for in the “Be Stuffed”, since they will help spruce up your table for the “Big Feast”!
Keep watching as this will be my focus for paper crafting projects to show you this week! Holiday is over, time to get back to work!
Zimbio
