Just a reminder that we are Quickutz Featured Retailer for the month of October! We are now into week three, so you will want to be sure to check out our Quickutz Specials for this month.

We have great deals on Quickutz Dies and Embossing Folders that you won’t want to miss!

*Please note that the VIP coupon is not valid on the On Special items.

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Many customers who have purchased the Sizzix Big Shot Pro Machine have inquired how to use the Spellbinders Dies with that particular machine. I am happy to say that  Customer Support at Sizzix was gracious enough to spend time with me explaining the sandwich formulas needed to cut and emboss Spellbinders Dies! We want to express our thanks to them for being patient and helping us help you!

The embossing formula is also the same for Sizzix, Provocraft or Quickutz embossing folders!

The following sandwich formulas are listed from the bottom up:

Cutting  Sandwich

Sizzix Solo Platform-657155 (sold as a pair with the Sizzix Solo Shim)**

Sizzix Solo Shim**

Sizzix Solo Wafer Thin Die Adapter-657160**

Cutting Pad Big Shot Pro Standard-656253

Die

Paper/Cardstock

Cutting Pad Big Shot Pro Standard-656253

**You will need two of these laying side by side, especially for the Spellbinders Grand Dies

Embossing Sandwich

Sizzix Solo Platform

Sizzix Solo Shim

Impressions Pad-655120

Die or embossing folder with paper or cardstock

Silicone Rubber-655121

Cutting Pad Big Shot Pro Standard-656253

I hope this is helpful for all of you lucky enough to have your Big Shot Pro Machines! They are gaining in popularity and have been on back order for some time!

For those of you who have not received yours yet, we are filling orders by when they were received, as the machines trickle in! We appreciate your patience!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

We have been waiting a long time for a plate that will allow us to use Provocraft Cuttlebug Embossing Folders, QuicKutz Embossing Folders and Sizzix Textured Impressions and Texture Fades Embossing Folders with Spellibinders Grand Calibur Machine!

Even though Spellbinders has not yet produced a plate that is the size of the other plates for that machine, there is a sandwich for 4″x6″ embossing folders using item W-025 Sizzix Original Cut Mat ( otherwise known as the Rasberry Spacer Plate).

Start with the A Base Plate on the bottom.  Place the folder with cardstock on top of the A Base Plate and cover with the Tan Embossing Mat then the W-025 Raspberry Spacer Plate.  Insert into the front of the Grand Calibur.  Turn the handle and the sandwich exits at the back of the machine.

There you have it! I know that this will make a lot of you happy!

We DO have replacement Grand Calibur Base and Cutting Plates in stock for $22.49 per set!

Now you can complete your projects using just one machine! There is no need to switch!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Hooray! We just received Some Sizzix items that have been back ordered for some time! We are happy to announce that the following items are back in stock:

656640-Tattered Florals by the ever popular Tim Holtz. Just in time for spring, these flowers are absolutely gorgeous! They are big sellers and I’m sure that you can see why! Everyone loves handmade flowers! Order yours now while we have them in stock!

657177- Mini Paper Rosettes die showcases the bold and edgy style of Tim Holtz. You receive two different sizes of rosettes: 2 1/8″ and 1 3/4″. This Decorative Strip die measures 12 5/8″ and is compatible with the BIGkick, Big Shot and Vagabond machines (with the Extended Spacer Platform and a pair of 13″ Cutting Pads). You can also use this die in Provo Craft’s Cuttlebug with 13″ Cutting Pads. This die coordinates with the 656931 Paper Rosettes die which is a HUGE seller, so this one should do just as well! We currently have a large stock of these items, but they won’t last!

656469-Fall Set Textured Impressions from artist Rachael Bright was a summer 2010 CHA release that sold out before fall even got here! It has been on back order for over seven months! Get yours now so you will be sure to have one when you are ready to make your fall and Thanksgiving cards and layouts! This set is absolutely beautiful and is sure to sell just as fast this year!

Don’t wait to order these items! If you wait, you may wish that you would have jumped at the chance sooner!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

We are so excited to have received the new Sizzix Textured Embossing Folders! We Oooed and Ahhhed over them while deciding which were our favorites! Now, I can tell you, that was hard! They are all gorgeous!

I love the embossing folders for making quick cards! You are probably starting to realize that I am all about quick! Sometimes I feel like the rabbit in Alice in Wonderland, always in a hurry because I might be late! Needless to say that quick works best for me! You will most likely see quick ideas from me on our BLOG because that is what I do best! (Or at least have time for)

For this card I used the damask folder from the Corners & Damask Set. I ran white card stock through my Cuttlebug Machine then ran a Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink all over the top, which helped bring out the design. The pattern strip is from Basic Grey’s Hello Luscious 6×6 Paper Pad with a strip of ribbon. I used 1″ Scor-Tape to adhere the strip and 1/2″ Scor-Tape to apply the ribbon. The tag is made from Spellbinder’s new CHA release Grommet Tags.

Using the corners folder of the Corners & Damask and both the DCWV Luxury Mat Stack and Linen Closet Solid Mat Stack, I made a quick wedding card! I finished it off with Spellbinder’s CHA Fancy Tags Two and Basic Grey’s Opaline Half Pearls!

For this next card I used a card from DCWV Latte Box of Cards and embossed the front with one of the Country & Flowering Foliage Set, the ran the card stock strip through with the other folder in the same set. I used another new CHA release, Labels Eighteen #3 die for the stamped greeting.

Last of all, I simply used two of the four folders in the Butterfly Migration Set for a simple, yet pretty “Thinking of You” card! I used a dauber to dab ink around the edges of the greeting and on the butterflies to create contrast to the rest of the card. 5 minutes tops!

I hope these give you an idea of how pretty these new Sizzix Embossing Folders are!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Have I mentioned lately how much I love DCWV Paper Stacks? Well, I do! Of coarse, I don’t know if I have also mentioned that I am just a plain ol’ paper junkie! I love, love, love paper! Even as a kid I had an obsession for pretty stationery and note pads! I know from talking to many of you that there are those who share my obsession! Paper is a staple! You have to have it!

Over the weekend I got to play with DCWV Cotton Bloom Paper Stack! Oh, so cute!!! I had a blast! The hardest part was trying to figure out which pattern to use! It was hard to decide! The whole stack is great!

For my “Family” page I used two of the Grand Labels Eleven (Pre-order item due in March!) for my picture mats. My flowers were made with the Floral Doily Motifs (this has arrived and is in stock, and you can now use your coupon on this item!). I used 1″ Scor-Tape to apply my ribbon and flowers. (Have I told you how much I love Scor-Tape? I believe it was inspired just for those of us that like to use ribbon!)

For my Tiny Bubbles Layout I used a QuicKutz Circles Embossing Folder to make the bubble background for my title. For those of you who have never used these, QuicKutz Ebossing Folders are very similar and work the same as Provo Craft’s Cuttlebug embossing folders. My title is cut from QuicKutz Winter Wishes Holiday Gift Set with QuicKutz RS-0099 Bubbles 2×2 die.

As you can see, the paper in this stack is adorable! I hope you enjoy it too!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Have you seen the new Sizzix Textured Impression Embossing Folders? Designed by Tim Holz, these will certainly put the merry in your Christmas!We have all four designs in-stock and ready to ship.

Just as a reminder, anything ordered after December 11 may not make it before Christmas.

Happy Holidays and have a good weekend!

Marcie

After what seems like forever the Quickutz embossing folders are back in stock!! My rep tells me they are flying off the shelves, so let me know which ones you want and place your order and I’ll see how many I can snatch up! If you love your Cuttlebug embossing folders (and who doesn’t!) then you will love these just the same. They are very similar in structure and how they work. You have a choice of three sizes: A2, 2×2 (comes with a set of four) and Borders (12×12″).

Here is a peek of some of my favorites to give you a little taste:

Aren’t they great? And here are some projects to give you inspiration!

Make sure you check out our Quickutz 50% off Thanksgiving sale we have going on this week.

Happy Scrappin!

Marcie

The Cut@Home girls had a great time at the Scrapbook USA Expo in Sandy Utah on Friday.  For those of you who have never been, this event is really a lot of fun. The vendors are set up around the perimeter of the room and in the middle are tables where people bring all their scrapbook supplies and gather as friends and family to crop ’til you drop! There is food, music and prizes to keep you going all day and night!

We found some great deals on paper from DCWV and embellishments at Basic Grey! Imaginisce was there with their great little tools, the I-top and I-Roc and we saw the new Sizzix TIEF’s – sooo cute!

The highlight was visiting with our friends Emma Lou and Richard from Heartfelt Creations! As you know, Heartfelt Creations is our very first rubber stamp company here at Cut@Home. We chose to lead off with them because of their stunning designs, superb quality and the coordinating Spellbinders stamps and exclusive dies.  Emma Lou is always so gracious and fun to work with.

From left to right is Tauna, Emma Lou, Janeth and Shaylee (my granddaughter!) and Carrie. We are a happy bunch!

Happy Scrappin!

Marcie

In this video Stacey Caron shows how to and what mats and plates the die cutting tool comes with. This die cutting machine allows for 3000 lbs of pressure. You can cut, emboss, and stencil with any Spellbinders Dies. It is universal and accepts many of the other leading brand dies such as Sizzix, Quickutz, and Cuttlebug Embossing Folders too.

Click on link below to learn more and/or purchase the Wizard:

SPELLBINDERS WIZARD

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A video showing How to Use the New Cuttlebug Embossing Plus in your Cuttlebug machine. Two types of window cards are shown with embossing and a debossing effect as well as how to use ink to color. These dies allow you to Cut, Emboss, and Deboss with ONE single die. There is no need to have extra dies, mats, or special cutting plates with these embossing plus folders. All Cuttlebug products are made by Provo Craft with superior quality and amazing designs.

To read more or purchase these embossing plus dies click on link below:

Embossing Plus Dies
Embossing Folders
Embossing Borders

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The Cuttlebug by Provo Craft is the MOST portable of all die cutting machines and will cut and emboss most leading brand dies. It has a platform that folds up for easy storage and has an easy to use roller mechanism. It grips really well to a flat surface with suction so that while cutting it doesn’t move. Here below is a nice video of the Cuttlebug and what it sort of looks like as the model has changed, but all the inside parts are the same. Lastly, the Cuttlebug cuts and embosses Spellbinders dies (including Nestabilities) very well with the right plates and with the Spellbinders tan embossing mat.

To read more or purchase the Cuttlebug click on link below:
Provo Craft Cuttlebug (new version!)
Cuttlebug Embossing Folders

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Here at CutAtHome.com we have provided some helpful Scrapbooking and Card Making videos on many of the products we carry.  We specialize in carrying only the best Die Cutting Machines, Scrapbooking Dies or Die Cuts, Embossing Folders, Rubber Stamps, Embellishments, and unique Scrapbook Paper Pads on the market! With over 3000 products, we are committed to bringing you the best in online shopping and the best in customer service.

Die Cutting Machines – These videos show some of the different scrapbook die cutting machines that are out there on the market and their distinguishing features of each machine to help you decide which scrapbooking tool is right for you.

Letterpress with Die Cutting Machines – Brief videos on how to letterpress with the different die cutting and embossing machines out on the market.

Die Cuts - These videos show some different types of scrapbook dies that are out there on the market and their distinguishing features of each. These videos will give you a better idea of how to better use these scrapbook dies for your scrapbooking or card making projects before purchasing.

Spellbinders – These videos show all the different dies that Spellbinders offers including the famous Nestabilities. Stacey Caron demonstrates all dies in the Wizard and how to use them correctly and create beautiful scrapbooking pages and cards.

Scrapbook Embellishments – These videos show different kinds of scrapbook embellishments and how to use them in your projects.  There are many kinds of embellishments to accent a card or scrapbooking page!

Scrapbooking Paper – These videos show some of the different paper lines that we carry in 12×12, 8×8, 6×6, and 4.5×6.5. We carry many of the best paper and scrapbook paper pads from Basic Grey, My Mind’ Eye, Graphic 45, and Die Cuts With A View.

Inspired Crafts – This video shows some of the different products that you can use to clean and preserve your die cuts, die cutting machines, scrapbook punches, and so much more.

Scor-Buddy – This video shows a demo of some simple folds done with the new mini version of the Scor-Pal, but mainly just shows how small and portable this scoring tool is. It is a card makers dream!

Scor-Pal – This video is a quick demo at CHA 2011 of how simple it is to do paper folding and fun cards with the Scor-Pal if you are interested in the bigger tool. Both the Scor-Buddy and Scor-Pal are high quality card making tools.

Imaginisce I-Rock Tool – This video demo shows some of the products that you can use with the I Rock tool and also a short demo on how to use the tool. The i-rock will permanently affix rhinestones, jewels, pearls, or mirrors to paper, fabric, or even furniture.

Heartfelt Creations and Spellbinders EXCLUSIVE Dies – This video is of Emma Lou of Heartfelt Creations demonstrating how to use their Rubber Stamps with the new Spellbinders Dies.

Heartfelt Creations Spellbinders Card – This 5 min video shows how to make a gorgeous card in only a couple of minutes with the posy patch stamp & die cut set. Also with the angel trumpet stamps and decorative oval frame die.

No More Shims Embossing Mat – This is a quick video showing Scor-Pal Embossing Mat designed to be used in the Cuttlebug,Big Shot, and Other Die Cutting Machines.

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

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

Happy Scrappin!

Marcie

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Happy Shopping!

Marcie

We have all kinds of hearts on sale for Valentines Day! Check your inboxes for our email with all the links to the sale. Or you can use the search bar and type in “heart” or “hearts” and see what we have available. I am off to CHA, looking for more deals to pass your way so I will see you all next week! Some supplies are limited.

From QuicKutz:

2×2 dies – Heart, Heart Tag, Love,  Nesting Heart, Love, Hugs & Kisses, Cupid $1.99 and up!
4×4 dies – Love Birds, Heart Frame, Flower Arrangements, Heart & Arrow, Heart Spotlight, Teddy Bear $9.99 and up!
Cookie Cutter Love Shapes $6.99! Reg price $12.99
Cookie Cutter Basic Shapes $5.99! Reg price $12.99
2×2 Embossing Folder Basic Shapes $2.99! Reg price $4.99

From Spellbinders:

Basic Hearts $7.79! Reg price $12.99
Love Sentiments $14.99! Reg price $24.99
Valentines Sentiments $14.99! Reg price $24.99
Renaissance Heart Pendant $22.49! Reg price $24.99
Renaissance Heart Borderabilities $17.99! Reg price $19.99
Contemporary Hearts Pendant $22.49! Reg price $24.99
Contemporary Hearts Borderabilities $17.99! Reg price $19.99

From Boss Kut:

2×2 dies – Eyelet Scalloped Heart, Scalloped Heart, Victorian Heart, Vintage Heart, Country Heart, Double Ruffle Heart $3.99 and up!

From My Minds Eye:

12 x 12 Paper Packs – Flirty, Sundress, Be-Loved, Ooh La La For Her, Love Me Do $5.45 and up!

From Petaloo:

Hearts & Kisses Dazzlers in fuchsia/pink and red/white , Valentines Day Large Florettes, Valentines Day Small Florettes, Valentines Day Tye-dyed Gypsies, Fuchsia Embossed Daisies, Red Embossed Daisies, Pink/Red Mini Delphiniums, Fuchsia Wild Roses, White Wild Roses, Red Tye-dyed Small Daisies and lots more! $3.79 and up!

From Sizzix:

Bigz Hearts and Bigz Primitive Hearts $17.99, Heart #2 Mover & Shaper $8.99

From Robins Nest:

Dew and Tear Drops – Love Birds, Metallic Pink, Petunia, Two Lips and more $4.99 and up!

From Basic Grey:

Bling It – Love cherry, Love diamond, Heart Pendant diamond and more! $1.80
Opalines – Heart Trio aqua, Heart Trio blush, Heart Trio cherry and more! $1.80
Sugar Rush 6×6 Paper Pad and more! $5.99

From Provocraft:

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder – Heart Blocks $4.49! Reg price $4.99
Cuttlebug Cutting dies and Embossing Folder – Love Always $14.99! Reg price $19.99, Love Language $17.99, Heart Frame $8.99

From Die Cuts With a View:

6.5 x 4.5 Mat Stacks – Sweet, All About Girls, Blossoms & Butterflies and more $6.99! Reg price $8.99

Happy Scrappin!

Marcie

Just wanted to mention that we still have lots of Christmas and Holiday die cuts and embossing folders at REALLY great prices.  If you go to our store: http://www.ucutathome.com/store/index.php you’ll see just a little of what we have and there is so much more if you search under the term: Christmas.

Provo Craft released some absolutely beautiful embossing folders for this Christmas. Be sure to check them out: Winter Trees, Candy Cane Stripe, Christmas Countdown, Lace Tree, Seasons Greetings, Fleur De Lis, Holly Ribbons, and much more.

Spellbinders has some wonderful Christmas die cuts too with their Poinsettia Frameability and Snowflake Impressabilities.  And of course they always have your traditional Holiday dies with a Santa, Wreath, Create A Flakes and lots more!

But if you are looking for the Largest selection of diecuts for the holidays then it would have to be Quickutz! Since they release dies every 30 days you can always have something new.  Their nesting ornaments and Santas Workshop have been HUGE hits this year and we have heard nothing but great things about these!

Then there is my personal favorite and that is ALL the pretty Christmas color flowers from Petaloo to decorate any homemade Christmas Card! With all the variety of Dazzlers and Flora Doodles it is sometimes even hard to choose, but with such a great price I’ve got them All!

Marcie

How do I use the L Letterpress?

1. Open the letterpress and place an adhesive-backed printing plate on the clear lid.
2. Ink the printing plate evenly with the brayer tool.
3. Place paper in desired location on base of letterpress tool. (Use registration grid and Paper Placement Guides for greater accuracy and alignment.)
4. Close lid and roll letterpress through Epic tool. (For a deeper impression, add additional packing sheets.)

SEE A VIDEO DEMO ON THE LETTERPRESS MACHINE:  See Quickutz Instructions for Letterpress Printing.

How do I prep the printing plate?

1. Remove liner from double-sided adhesive sheet on one side only.
2. Place printing plate on sticky side of adhesive sheet.
3. Use scissors to cut around the edge of the printing plate.
4. When ready to use, remove the liner from back of printing plate and stick plate on clear lid of the L Letterpress.

How do I apply the ink?

1. Place a small amount of ink on ink base.
2. Roll brayer tool through ink until evenly coated.
3. Roll brayer lightly over printing plates until evenly coated.

*Very little ink is required to achieve a quality print. If projects are not drying well, there may be too much ink on the plates.

How do I create custom colors?

Mix inks using the palette knife found in the Accessory Tool Kit to create a myriad of eye-catching colors.

How do I clean off the ink?

Ink can be removed from ink base, brayer and plates with L Cleaning Cloths.

How do I position the plate?

1. Place adhesive-backed printing plate in desired location on clear L Letterpress lid.
2. Establish where paper should go on clear packing of L Letterpress base and stick placement guides next to paper to hold in place.
3. With guides in place, easily place paper in the exact location for multiple prints of one design.

How do I change the depth of the impression?

The depth of impression of the printing plate can be adjusted by adding or removing packing sheets. One packing sheet comes with the L letterpress tool. Simply use plain white printed paper if additional packing is necessary.

To achieve a deeper impression, add additional sheets of paper below the clear packing mat on the L Letterpress base. To reduce the depth of impression, simply remove sheets.

If the printed impression is not as crisp as desired, try removing packing sheets or make sure you’re using the correct inking technique.

Can I use other types of ink with my L Letterpress?

The L Letterpress Ink has a specially formulated tacky texture, which will give your design a crisp and clean impression. Other inks are often water-based and may run beyond the line of your debossed image.

Can I use any type of paper with my letterpress projects?

Letterpressing is characterized by its impression on soft, thick paper. Our L Letterpress paper was created to give you the best possible impression. Though other papers may reflect your design, it may not have the same deep impression into the paper which defines the letterpress style.

Can I use any type of cleaning cloths?

The L Letterpress Cleaning Cloth is best able to remove the thick, tacky, oil-based ink from both the ink base and the printing plate. Though other cleaning cloths will not hurt the product, they will not clean as thoroughly.

How long does my finished project take to dry?

Your finished project should completely dry within just a few minutes from when it was pressed.

Can I use embossing folders with the L Letterpress?

The L Letterpress was not designed for use with embossing folders. Typical letterpress projects show an impression on only one side of the paper. If you use embossing folders, the impression will be visible on both sides of the paper.

Courtesy of Lifestyle Crafts, which is a part of the Quickutz, Inc. family of crafting products
www.lifestylecrafts.com
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