We are fast approaching the middle of May already, and there has been so much show you lately! I am totally stocked about today’s blog, because I am going to show you JustRite Stampers May 2012 release! See HERE.  If you are into Vintage, then you are going to LOVE the stamps in this release for sure!

They have included masculine and feminine touches in this release, from flowers and dress forms to vintage automobiles, ships and airplaines! Elegant backgrounds, edges that coordinate with Spellbinders Edgeabilities and Summer Words to complete your projects.  Several sets coordinate with their exclusive Spellbinders Medallion dies. What else could you ask for?

The stamps in this release are cling and clear stamps that will stick to ANY acrylic block. Take a look for yourselves!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aren’t these wonderful? Just imagine the handsome Father’s Day cards you could turn out with the masculine stamp sets! If cards are not your thing, but you love to scrapbook, these stamps would be ideal for creating awesome vintage or shabby chic layouts!

Just a reminder- Father’s Day is June 17th, which is only five weeks away, but still plenty of time to make cards for the special men in your life! I’d love to hear your comments on this release!

Have a wonderful weekend and for all of you moms, Have a Happy Mother’s Day! I’ll be back next week! For ideas using this release click HERE to visit JustRite Stampers blog.

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

 

 

Please don’t think I’m pathetic. I want to show you my Silhouette Cameo butterfly layout. It’s my first one ever using my beautiful new machine! I have actually had my Silhouette Cameo since just before Christmas, but barely got the chance to sit down and play with it this past weekend! I know, I AM pathetic, but the point of this is, I loved it!

It took a few test cuts to find the right blade depth for the card stock I was using, but once I got that right, I cut away! I loved shopping the Silhouette store. I could shop there for hours! It is nice to purchase only the designs that I want and I don’t have to find a place to put them (my craft room is getting pretty crowded already). They have hundreds of amazing designs to choose from! There is even a clearance section of discounted designs. Of coarse, I am a BIG fan of the weekly freeby that I can download even if I haven’t had a chance to use them yet! I will though. Now that I have gotten familiar with it, it will be no problem to pull it out more often! The hardest part for me is the initial “bonding” between me and my new product. I sometimes get a little intimidated with technology.

Anyway, back to my layout! I was quite impressed with how beautifully the Cameo cut the intricate butterflies I chose. Their tiny antennas didn’t even break off ! I am confident doilies would not be a problem for this machine! It was fantastic!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other products I used on the layout:

Sizzix 656605 Bigz Pro Die Circle, Ribbon

Quickutz DC0256 Nesting Doily Squares

Quickutz Photo corners (discontinued)

white and black card stock

pattern paper by Doodlebug Designs

Now that I look at it again, I remembered that I forgot the bling that I was going to put on my butterfly bodies, so count that on the list too, because I will put that on right away! I’m sure you understand.

Thanks & Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

 

 

 

 

If you are in the market for an electronic die cutting machine, you will want to be sure to include the Sizzix Eclips Starter Kit to your list of machines to look at!

I had the unique opportunity to take one home as a loaner for a couple of weeks to get familiar with the machine so I could better help with customer questions. Let me tell you right now, I have had to use a TON of self control ever since to NOT purchase this machine for my own scrapbook room! I absolutely LOVE this machine! I had so much fun playing around with the Eclips. It is very user friendly and the handheld control is SO nice! Anyone can use this machine!

The Sizzix eclips Electronic Shape-Cutting Machine and Handheld Remote Control creates completely customizable shapes and letters to adorn almost anything up to 12 inches. That’s right the award-winning artwork is now available electronically from Sizzix!

Eclips Starter Kit includes:

Eclips 12 inch shape cutting machine, 2 cutting blades, universal power supply, eclips handheld remote control, handheld remote control cradle, blade holder, power cord, 6′ USB cable, a starter cartridge, starter cartridge booklet, cartridge easy to store case, 12 inch x 12 inch cutting mat, AND a User Guide.

Machine Size = 22 1/2 in. x 5 in. x 7 1/2 in.

Weight = 16.5 pounds

Machine functions:

Auto selection of speed and pressure for material to be cut
2-speed blade movement for fast and accurate positioning
Adjustable blade depth
Laser image preview for less paper waste
Cut sizes to nearest 1/100 of an inch
Cut vellum, paper, cardstock and chipboard in preset and custom sizes
Convenient handle to take machine anywhere

Handheld Remote Control:

Performs all functions remotely
High-resolution 3.6″ LCD for larger image preview
Easy on-screen navigation
Sliding screen reveals full keypad
Ergonomic cradle allows tabletop use
Multi-language user interface (English, French, Spanish, German)

Cartridge capabilities:

Remove and replace cartridges with power on
Decorative borders for 6″, 12″, 18″ and 24″ projects
Search command for all shapes
Create a “favorites” folder for designs you like
Picture-in-picture and mirror functions
Designs available in several styles: Original, Border, Outline, Shadow, Solid
Extra embellishments and add-ons to accompany select shapes

Some of MY favorite features included:

Laser Cut- Preview cutting pattern of selected images on the cutting mat by using a laser to outline where your cuts will be, cutting down on waste.

Pieces- This separates individual pieces of selected image with no guess work as to the individual sizing of the individual pieces. Very nice!

Being able to select paper size-Fabulous!

Being able to select material that you will be cutting, which automatically sets the speed and blade depth.  Again, fabulous!

Cartridges- Smaller cartridges and packaging make these easy to store. The images and fonts are SO fun and I love the fact that you can change cartridges while machine is on, right in the middle of your project, putting images from different cartridges in the same que for cutting! Awesome!

There is so much more that I could say about the features of this machine, but today’s blog is probably long enough for now! This machine is definitely one to consider when you are looking for a personal electronic die cutting machine. It is really a sweet machine!

Here are a couple pages I did while playing with the Eclips. And, you can finally see my new grandson!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I used the darling First Edition Animal Antics 12×12 Paper Pad,

656171-Sizzix Special Occasion cartridge

655934-Sizzix Starter Kit cartridge ( included with the purchase of the machine)

E8-002-Spellbinders Classic Bracket Edgeabilities

Tim Holtz Distress Inks- Weathered Wood & Walnut

The pieces feature made cutting these images a breeze!

Thanks & Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

 

 

 

 

 

 

I can’t believe the month is getting away from me so fast! I just realized that I have been a bit of a slacker! It is past time to introduce this months featured Becky Fleck Page Map Potpourri die set from Spellbinders (see HERE). My sincere apologies to those of you who have been waiting!

You receive six fun dies which include one large pinking edge square and 5 smaller shapes. Spellbinders dies cut, emboss and stencil with a single die template.

This would look great on a scrapbook layout or cards for baby and young children as well as teens!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I really like the tiny embellishments and pinked edges are always fun! Thanks Becky!

Thanks & Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

 

Easter is almost upon us (hard to believe!) and you only have a few more days to get those cards mailed out! I pulled out my JustRite Stampers CR-03660 Easter Blessings stamp set for my card below. It coordinates with JB-10025 Nested Oval Medallion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other products used:

FEPAD046 First Edition Spring Drop 6×6 Paper Pad

Stampin’ Up Pretty In Pink ink pad & markers

1/4″ Scor-Tape

Ribbon

Want2Scrap 7201 Baby Bling-White

Have fun getting your cards out!

Thanks & Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

 

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

In preparation for the upcoming holidays, is the exquisitely designed Christmas Emporium Collection by Graphic 45! A nostalgic journey into Santa’s vintage workshop. Inspired by treasured childhood memories, memorabilia, and stories from generations past, this charming new collection will touch your heart and capture your imagination. Drawn from the classic Graphic 45 vintage color pallet, every enchanting page is saturated in a symphony of vibrant color. Twelve gorgeous double-sided papers in a 12×12 size and an 8×8 size, coordinating chipboard die-cuts, and Hampton Arts cling stamps contain everything you need to make this Christmas bright.

As with An ABC Primer and The Magic of Oz collections, the designers at Graphic 45 created stunning projects for an inviting vintage Christmas display in their booth at CHA! I felt like a kid in a department store  staring at all of the items decorated in Christmas Emporium paper! They really captured the magic and excitement of a vintage Christmas morning just like an old time department store window!

This collection consists of the following items:

Christmas Emporium 12 x 12

Christmas Emporium 8 x 8

Christmas Emporium 1 stamp set

Christmas Emporium 2 stamp set

Christmas Emporium 3 stamp set

Christmas Emporium Chipboard Tags 1

Christmas Emporium Chipboard Tags 2

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

I told you earlier that the Graphic 45 booth was one of my favorites. I also told you that you were going to love what products were coming! Well, I am pleased to introduce Graphic 45 An ABC Primer Collection! Incredibly beautiful, perfect for anything vintage or for school themes! It reminds us of simpler times.

This collection includes the following items:

An ABC Primer 12 x 12 Paper Pad

An ABC Primer 8 x 8 Paper Pad

An ABC Primer 1 stamp set

An ABC Primer 2 stamp set

An ABC Primer 3 stamp set

An ABC Primer Chipboard Tags 1

An ABC Primer Chipboard Tags 2

Here is a peak of some of the crations G-45 designers came up with using their beautiful artistry!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

 

 

 

We want to inform you that we now have Teresa Collins Album Kits and Paper Pads! We also just got in the popular My Mind’s Eye Lost and Found Collection in 6 x 6 Paper Pads!

We have most of the Album Kits on sale for 40% off retail price while supplies last! That is a steal of a deal! You won’t want to wait to purchase yours!

The Celebrate Album Kit includes everything you need to make a 7×10″ chipboard keepsake album. The kit comes with complete color instructions, nine double-sided cardstock 12×12 sheets, two 7×10″ cardstock covers with four metal rings, three 36″ ribbons, and two doublesided tags in bright birthday colors of blue, red and orange

The Chic Bebe Boy 280 piece paper and accessories pack includes nine 12×12 double-sided cardstock papers. die-cut chipboard elements, 12×12 transparencies, alphabet stickers, journaling cards, envelopes, ribbons and tags in colors of baby blue and black.

The Chic Bebe Girl 280 piece paper and accessories pack includes nine 12×12 double-sided cardstock papers, 12×12 transparencies, alphabet stickers, journaling cards, envelopes, ribbons and tags in colors of baby pink and black.

The Freestyle Album Kit includes everything you need to make a 7×10″ chipboard keepsake album. The kit comes with complete color instructions, nine double-sided cardstock 12×12 sheets, two 7×10″ cardstock covers with four metal rings, three 36″ ribbons, and two doublesided tags in artsy girl colors of pink and orange.

This is just a sample of the Teresa Collins products. There’s more to choose from on our website!

Remember that tomorrow is the big day for viewing Spellbinders new CHA releases! Marcie and I are off to Chicago!

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

 

I’ve got a lot to catch up on from the weekend! We are continuing today with the Spellbinders Blog Frenzy with days 4, 5, and 6! Whew! Today’s Blog is going to be a doozie! Stay with me now, we have a lot to show you!

Day 4:

We are introducing LF-010 Square Bracket Edge Box

S5-067 Anemone Flower Topper

Designer AJ Otto created these  incredible projects using the Anemone Flower Topper and Square Bracket Edge Box ! I really love the advent calendar!So awesome! Thank you AJ!

 

Next we have S5-074 Retro Mod Clocks

So cool! I am so excited to use these! They may say Retro, but I’m thinking vintage! Just think of all the fun things you can do with these! Designer Gloria Stengel shows us her take on this set with the following projects! Thanks for the ideas Gloria!

 

 

Day 5 brings us S5-058 Ironwork Accents

S5-059 Ironwork Motifs

Designer Christine Emberson created this absolutely gorgeous card using the Ironwork Accents

She used the Ironwork Motifs for this beautiful altered book! Amazing! Thanks Christine!

Designer Michelle Woerner shows us how to use Classic Triple Scallop Edgeabilities and Tear Drop Circles Nestabilities on her romantic Wedding Box and Thinking About You card.  Thanks Michelle for your fantastic ideas!

 

E8-003 Classic Triple Scallop Edgeabilities

 

S4-344 Tear Drop Circles Nestabilities

On to Day 6!

We are excited to introduce more LF dies for the Grand Calibur!

LF-002 Creative Book Pages Two from Donna Salazar!

Designer Judy Hayes created a fabulous album using this die! I recommend you click on her name to see the whole book! Thanks for sharing Judy!

Last, but not least, Heidi Blankenship shows us her examples using S4-345 Picot Edge Circles and S4-351 Spiral Blossom One! You are going to go crazy over these dies! Her Friendship Rose card and rose altered candy box are very impressive! Thank you Heidi!

 

 

 

 

S4-345 Picot Edge Circles

S4-351 Spiral Blossom One

There you have it! The whole weekend wrapped up in one Blog Post! If you think that is all, think again! Login tomorrow for more Spellbinders Blog Frenzy with more artistic designers that are waiting to show you their projects using the new Spellbinder dies!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

Okay ladies and gents, I finally had a chance to play with the new Heartfelt Creations Wedding Collection Stamp Sets! I just can’t get over the incredible detail that their artists put into them! They are so beautiful! These cling stamps are so easy to use with any acrylic block!

I am a bit behind in scrapbooking my daughter’s wedding, so I took the opportunity to use these gorgeous stamps to create a layout of her wedding day! I used Bella Rose Wedding, Wedding Sentiments and Bella Rose Heart. I cut the scalloped piece from the DCWV Linen Closet Paper Stack using my Sizzix Big Shot Pro Machine and the Bigz Pro Die Square Scallop.  The background piece is from DCWV Shimmer Paper Stack. To complete the ensemble, I used K & Company stickers, Want2Scrap Silver Baby Bling, heart rhinestones, paper doilies and a heart corner punch.

 

Now I can’t wait to use the other sets in the Wedding Collection! These really make fabulous embellishments for layouts as well as amazing bridal or wedding cards! Now is the perfect time to get yours, as summertime is the busiest time for weddings!

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!

 

Let your main squeeze be this We R Memory Keepers Crop-A-Dile III Main Squeeze Tool! It  has interchangeable plates for die cutting, attaching, corners, & embossing! Plates just slide on, then give the handles a squeeze for embellishments on any project! You will go embellishment crazy with this handy-dandy tool!

The Crop A Dile III Main Squeeze tool is to be used with the specially designed plates called Squeeze Plates. All you do is slide them on and you will hear them snap into place. All plates have debossed words on the end of them stating TOP or BOTTOM and also on the ends above the plate slips as seen in the image 4.

A good tip for more squeeze pressure is to hold the handles near the ends. This also helps users with small hands! The Squeeze Plates have a special soft pad that protect the squeeze tabs when squeezing. The great thing about Squeeze TABS are that they have designs on BOTH sides!

*Die Cutting and Embossing plates can be ordered separately*

As for the embellishments for the Main Squeeze III, I personally love the corners! We carry a variety of these chic photo corners, such as Copper Corners, Black Shimmer Corners, Crystal Gem Corners,  and Holly Corners to name just a few!

I also really like the Squeeze Tabs! They are fun accents for both cards and layouts! The Gold Squeeze Tabs are great for a Best Buds layout! Then you have the Memories Squeeze Tabs for vacations, and Smile Squeeze Tabs for a girly look!

We also carry a variety of Cutting Plates and Embossing Plates that create fantastic embellishments! If you don’t already have one of these babies, you should take a closer look at what it can do!

There will not be a blog for tomorrow as I am off to San Fransisco to help my son move to start his new job! See you on Monday!

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie

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

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

The Cut@Home VIP coupon is worth 40% off one My Minds Eye, Spellbinders(not including the Wizard and Grand Calibur), Boss Kut, Quickutz products (not including the Epic 6), and Lifestyle Craft (not including the Letterpress Combo or Starter Kit). It is NOT VALID on any Provocraft, Fiskars, The Robins Nest, Scor Pal, Imaginisce, EK Success, WRMK, Sizzix, 3L, Graphic 45, Petaloo, Beacon Adhesives, Basic Grey, Making Memories, Want2Scrap, JustRite Stampers, Heartfelt Creations Spellbinders dies and Rubber Stamps and Die Cuts With a View. It is also not valid on any clearance or sales items. The 40% is taken off ONE ITEM. The discount is applied to the highest RETAIL price (NOT the CAH price) of the most expensive valid item in your cart. The discount may be used on one item, once per month and one per household. If you are logged into your account and shopping it will tell you under the product (no VIP coupon allowed).

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

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

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

Thanks and Happy Scrappin’!

Carrie