Exciting news! We want to announce that Lifestyle Crafts  Printing Plates have FINALLY arrived! This is great news!

Here are the the printing plates that are finally available to order:

L-PP-016 – Striped Printing Plate

L-PP-017 – Nautical Printing Plate

L-PP-018 – Petals Printing Plate

L-PP-019 – Botanical Printing Plate

L-PP-020 – Wooden Printing Plate

I want to also let you know of some some discontinued items that you may want to grab before they are all gone.

Heartfelt Creations has discontinued the stamps and dies from the following collections:

Springtime Cardinal Collection

Springtime Medley Collection

Click Here to go to our Heartfelt Creations page, type in Springtime Cardinal or Springtime Medley in the search box to find those items you are looking for!

Thanks & Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

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!

Thanks & Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

I’m back in the office and ready for work! After helping my daughter for the last few days, it sure feels good to be able to sit while I work!  Today I am excited to tell you about a very handy platform system soon to be released, that I think will come in quite handy! The Genius Ultimate Platform System by Lifestyle Crafts!

What is the Genius Ultimate Platform System, and how does it work?

The Genius Ultimate Platform System is a new, innovative way to die cut and emboss! The kit comes with a brand new MAGNETIC platform.  It also includes two mats, one for embossing and one for cutting (see the chart below for more details on each mat).  The cutting mat is new and improved, longer-lasting with less curling. As a bonus, the kit includes a one-of-a-kind nesting die  (a $24.99 value).

Compatibility: This platform is compatible with the crafting/die-cutting tool you already own. It works in all leading die-cutting tools. No need to buy a completely new die-cutting system!

Magnetic platform: Your metal dies will stay in place for more accurate and efficient cutting.

Longer platform: The 6×13″ size is longer than leading platform systems. Fit more and larger dies in one roll through your machine.

Durable mats: These new and improved cutting/embossing mats are thicker, more durable, self-healing, and will last longer.

Grids: Each cutting mat includes a grid and centering ruler for accurate cutting and quick measuring.

This system is compatible with the following die cutting machines:

Epic Six Tool by Lifestyle Crafts

Sizzix Big Shot

Sizzix Vagabond by Tim Holtz

Cuttlebug by Provo Craft

Evolution by Lifestyle Crafts (debuting this spring)

We are expecting this system to become available to order in the next few weeks, so keep an eye on our website for more information!

Thanks for your sweet comments and your patience while I was away!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Here is a brief video how to letterpress with the Provo Craft Cuttlebug using the Lifestyle Crafts letterpress starter kit. It is very easy and fun to do invitations and cards. There is no need for any other plates or mats. All you do is run it through the machine and it makes perfect prints on the paper or envelopes

Click here to view the products:

Letterpress starter kit

Provo Craft Cuttlebug

Here is a brief video how to letterpress with the Sizzix Vagabond by Tim Holtz using the Lifestyle Crafts letterpress starter kit. It is very easy and fun to do invitations and cards. There is no need for any other plates or mats. This electronic machine with the push of a button can help you do massive amounts of invitations!

Click here to view the products:

Letterpress starter kit

Sizzix Tim Holtz Vagabond

Here is a brief video how to letterpress with the Sizzix Big Shot using the Lifestyle Crafts letterpress starter kit. It is very easy and fun to do invitations and cards. There is no need for any other plates or mats.

Click here to view the products:

Letterpress starter kit

Sizzix Big Shot

Here is a brief video how to letterpress with the Sizzix Big Shot PRO using the Lifestyle Crafts letterpress starter kit. It is very easy and fun to do invitations and cards. There is only one plate you need to add and you are ready to go!

Click here to view the products:

Letterpress starter kit

Sizzix Big Shot PRO

These brief videos will show you how to Letterpress with different Die Cutting and Embossing Machines that are out there on the Market. You will be able to see how to do letterpress invitations and cards with the Lifestyle Crafts letterpress starter kit. With the starter kit you will get everything you need to get started in any of the following machines: Sizzix Big Shot, Big Shot PRO, Vagabond, and the Cuttlebug. Lifestyle Crafts formerly known as Quickutz has provided this starter kit with letterpress printing plates,ink,placement guides,roller,mats, and much more!

Click on anyone of the links to view the video demo on how to letterpress with these cutting & embossing machines!

Sizzix Big Shot

Sizzix Big Shot PRO

Sizzix Vagabond

Provo Craft Cuttlebug

Here you can view how to letterpress with the Epic Six machine

letterpress printing

As promised, I am featuring projects from the Be Spooked, Be Stuffed Collection from Quickutz/Lifestyle Crafts.  These dies can be used in the following machines: Quickutz Epic Six Tool, Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Sizzix Big Shot and Vagabond by Tim Holtz.

I used my beloved Cuttlebug for these projects. I rely on that little machine more than any of my others! It is like a trusted friend.

Since harvest time correlates with  fall, the first item of decor on my list for September 1st is pumpkins! I grow pumpkins in my garden for the sole purpose of decorating my front porch! I have a thing for pumpkins and scarecrows! A few corn stocks are also a must.

With that said, my first project just had to be with the Pumpkin dies! For dimension, cut 3 of each size. I used pattern paper from DCWV and 1/8″ Scor-Tape from Scor-Pal on the edges to hold the pieces together. I want to use these as table decorations (possibly put a candle in the middle of each) so I put a vine and leaf on all three sides.

Add faces to transform plain ol’ pumpkins into Jack-o-Lanterns for Halloween! Single pumpkins will also make great scrapbook embellishments for my fall layouts! Set includes 4 dies.

I used the Pilgrim Hat for my next project. I adore this die set because it is just so cute! Why use it only for Thanksgiving? I decided to make an altered witch hat for Halloween favors! More ideas- leave off the buckle for an Indiana Jones hat, turn up the sides and crease the front for a cowboy look, etc.! Fill with candy, crayons, mints, whatever! The best part is….with only 4 dies, it only takes minutes to put together!

There is more, but you will just have to wait until tomorrow to see more!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

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!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

I love my job! I love having a job that incorperates my scrapbooking hobby as well as communicating with others that share the same hobby! It is great! I also love that I get opportunities to experiment with various products, which is what I want to blog about today! I want to let everyone know that they can Letterpress with the Sizzix Vagabond Machine by Tim Holtz! Whoo-hoo!

It is so incredably easy I’m sure that some have already discovered this, but for those who have not tried, this is for you! All you need is the Lifestyle Craft Letterpress Starter Kit and your Vagabond Machine! Prepare your Letterpress Tool exactly as you would for the Epic Six Tool and run through the Vagabond Machine! You do NOT need any additional plates. You should get a beautifully impressed image. If your impression is not quite deep enough, you may need a paper or cardstock shim, although the impression I got when trying this technique was perfect without any shims!

I’m telling you, I was thrilled! It was so easy I almost had to pinch myself! I couldn’t wait until today so I could share! Now, those who own the electric Vagabond can Letterpress without worrying about getting another crank machine! I think this is so cool!

Hope you enjoyed the info!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

*Always remember to NEVER force anything through your machine

I was playing around a bit last night with some of my “toys” and got wondering if the Lifestyle Crafts Letterpress Starter Kit would work in my Sizzix Big Shot Pro Machine.  So I pulled everything out and went to work!

Okay, so it wasn’t really that much work, it was more play for sure, and really easy! I got everything ready like normal for the letterpress- you know, put my printing plates where I wanted them on the grid then put my paper down where I wanted, inked the plates and I was ready to go.

It wasn’t even a problem figuring out what to do with the machine. I took everything off of the Sliding Tray except the Adapter Pad, put the Letterpress Clear Packing Mat with grid on top and voila! It worked great! If you do not get a deep enough impression, you may want to try running it with a piece of paper as a shim. I think you will be pleasantly surprised! Now you can letterpress all your cards and even scrapbook embellishments right on your Big Shot Pro!

Remember to NEVER, EVER force anything through your machine!

Tip: If you have a hard time starting your bigger dies through this machine, try turning them just a bit on a diagonal to get one corner started instead of feeding the whole side at once.

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

You should have received your June VIP Coupon email today! If you did not, please follow the instructions below:
MAKE SURE YOUR SPAM BLOCKING IS TURNED OFF to receive emails from info@cutathome.com. Then check in your spam or bulk email folder. If the email is not in there then unfortunately some email providers (such as AOL) automatically spam the email for you. For this purpose we have it so you can check the VIP coupon emails right in your cut@home account. Login to your account at http://www.ucutathome.com/login.php click on MY ACCOUNT, and if your information is updated you will see at the top by order history/downloads a tab that says, “VIP EMAILS”. Click on it and you will be able to view the most recent coupon emails.

What products can my 40% coupon be used on?
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).

This is a great month to use your coupon! The kids are out of school, vacations, Father’s Day, and summer holidays are all great photo opportunities and you will want the dies to embellish those pages  and to make those summer party invitations!

We look forward to you shopping with us!

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

For those of you who are not already familiar with these handy tools, I am going to tell  you right now that having either one of the Silhouette Pick Me Up or QuicKutz QuickStik is an absolute necessity for picking up and placing tiny pieces such as rhinestones, paper pieces, etc.

Both have a tacky end, with a cap, for picking up and placing small pieces and a chiseled end for placing paper or pressing the small items in place,  or raising items for more precise placement.

I use mine ALL the time! I honestly don’t know what I would do without it! It is like an extension of my hand when I am using small items! I can’t remember how I used to place the dots of my I’s or J’s without using one of these tools! Seriously! These are the best!

Please note that the QuicKutz QuickStik and the Silhouette Pick-Me-Up are exactly the same tool, but with a different label and brand name. You may receive either the QuickStik or the Pick-Me-Up depending on availability in our inventory.

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie