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!
Here we are going to do an embossing folders comparison for scrapbooking! “Where Can I Find Embossing Folders? and… What are the Differences? Have you ever asked yourself those questions before? Are you looking for a particular brand? Do you know where to find it in our store? How many different sizes and styles are there?
Well, I am going to do my best to help out with these questions and show you comparisons! I am including two videos; one that will hopefully help you identify the different manufactures that make embossing folders, names, sizes, styles, and even Cut@Home pricing, which will enable you to choose which folders you want. We carry embossing folders from Cuttlebug, Quickutz, Sizzix, Spellbinders, and Tim Holtz!
The second will show you how to navigate our site directly to the different manufacturer’s embossing folders. A brand new feature that was added after taping this video is our Embossing Folder Theme which will take you to view ALL embossing folders in our store, including some Bigz dies that come with a coordinating Textured Impressions embossing folder which were not included in our video.
Before I do that just what to clarify real quick what embossing is:
Embossing is a technique that makes a raised image on cardstock or other materials. By having an embossing tool and dies that have an edge one can simply run the die or also known as an embossing folder through the emboss machine with your desired paper or card.
Hopefully these videos will be informative for you!
Here is the second video on navigating the site to find them. You may also look under THEME if you are into scrapbooking by theme and will find “embossing folders” there as well. Another hint as well is if you see in this image to the right under every folder and product we carry will list the brand, type of die and die name to which you can click on any if you want to see ALL. Very useful!
We have found that the majority of these embossing folders will work in most machines! The sandwich formulas are pretty much the same for Cuttlebug, Quickutz, Textured Impressions, Texture Fades and Texture Fades, so if you have used one of those in your particular machine, you already know how to use the rest.
Spellbinders M-Bossabilities will use a different sandwich formula as they are thicker due to embossing images on both sides of the folder. We have videos showing the M-Bossabilities sandwich formula that you will use with most of the die cutting machines we carry that will be well worth looking at HERE!
I hope this will make shopping for embossing folders a breeze!
Tim Holtz and Ranger have paired up once again to bring us another amazing product! Tim Holtz Distress Markers! This product is currently available for Pre-Order only, but you will want to be sure to order your set early as we expect these to be a HOT item! You can find them on our website HERE!
There are 37 water base dual tip colors which inclues 36 translucent with brush tip and fine detail tip made with a plastic nib great for jounaling, and and 1 Picket Fence opaque pigment ink marker with a felt tip instead of the plastic nib. The Picket Fence is perfect for dark backgrounds or highlighting. Goes on clear, but dries white!
These markers are designed to coordinate with Tim Holtz‘ Distress Ink Pads and Stains, but colors do not totally match as they are all not made with the same formulation, even though they have similar properties.
Reactive to water
Maintain color integrity
Work on a variety of surfaces, including manilla tags.
Work on a variety of paper including glossy and specialty stamping paper
Watercoloring
Stamping
Blending-blend without worry of contamination of markers!
*Note:The markers are NOT refillable like the ink pads.
You will want to be sure to watch this video! Tim is absolutely amazing with what he can do! He makes it looks incredibly easy to use these Distress Markers! He IS the man!
I can’t wait to get these in my craft room and start playing! For more information about other Tim Holtz products on our site click HERE!
This is so much fun to be able to bring you more Happy Hauntings Sneak Peak from Graphic 45! More gorgeous double sided paper along with stickers and chipboard tags! I just can’t get enough of the whimsical witches and rich colors in this collection!
Graphic 45 is expecting to start shipping this mid season release the week of May 14th! We will have these items viewable on our website for order as soon as we get the go ahead! Exciting!!! So without further adieu, I am pleased to show you more of the Happy Hauntings Collection! To see my first POST that I did on this g45 collection you can Click Here!
“Jolly Jack-o-lantern”
“Man in the Moon”
“Word Play”
“Jeeper’s Creeper’s”
“Bewitched”
“Fright Night”
Stickers:
Chipboard Tags:
Wow! That was a lot to see! What a great way to end a great week! I hope you enjoyed the sneak peaks this week. Have a fabulous weekend!
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.
Spring is most definitely peaking through here in Utah! We’re getting rain instead of snow and the temperature is rising! Teresa Collins Spring Fling Paper Pad (shown HERE) is just perfect for scrapbooking your spring photos!
Offered in both 12 x 12″ or 8 x 8, in colors of red, green and white, this paper is all you need for great designs. You receive 9 sheets of 12×12 double-sided cardstock paper and one 12×12 sheet of double-sided die-cut accessories.
I asked my daughter Stacy to design a layout using the Spring Fling 12 x 12. She dove right in to complete the project, and I love her finished layout!
Other items she used on her layout are:
657086 Sizzix Textured Impressions Birds & Wreath
Prima Flowers
Stampin’ Up Happy Stamp
Martha Stewart punch
Brads
Thank you so much Stacy for your lovely spring layout! Great job!
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!
It is time to get back to work! I have run out of fun things to show you from CHA , so I thought I better get busy creating my own projects with all the fun new stuff I have been getting! Last night I pulled out the My Mind’s Eye- Dolled Up 6×6 paper pad from the Miss Caroline collection and Hero Arts- Just Because Cling Stamp Set and Edge Frame Frame Cuts. I loved this paper, and I wanted as much of it to show behind the stamp as possible, so I made a larger 6×6 card! I just couldn’t bear to cut it down! Besides, this way I have more room to write wonderful things in the card!
I have to say that I am pretty pleased with the results (if I do say so myself). It was super easy and I have just the person in mind to send it to! You can’t really tell from the photo, but I stamped the image, cut it out with the Edge Frame Frame Cut in my Cuttlebug, then accented around the edge with Glossy Accents to highlight the framed edge. I also inked around the petals of the blossom. Pretty simple stuff here!
Project Recipe:
My Mind’s Eye Miss Caroline- Dolled Up 6×6 Paper Pad
AC012 Hero Arts Just Because stamp set
DI005 Hero Arts Edge Frame Frame Cuts
S5-086 Spellbinders Bitty Blossoms
Pop Up Dots
1/8″ Scor-Tape
Ribbon
Glossy Accents
Corner Punch
That is all there was to it, but I had a great time putting it together! There is nothing like a getting new products to help bring out the creative mojo! I just don’t know when to draw the line! (Heehee!)
Wow! I can’t believe how long it has taken me to show you everything from CHA, and I’m not done yet! We saw so much and I only took pictures of a fraction of it!
I was so excited to meet with Teresa Collins in her lovely booth! I follow her blog and I just think she is such an incredible woman. It is such an honor to visit with her, especially since we took her away for a few moments right in the middle of a book signing! I am grateful for the sweet lady who was gracious enough to let me and Tauna steal Teresa away from her for a photo!
It is no wonder that Teresa is where she is. She is not only extremely talented, but she is genuinely sweet and caring of others. She is strong in her faith, family and in her determination. She is also realistic.
As I read her blog, I am lifted up because I know that even those we look up to have off days, but the key is to keep trying to do our best everyday! She is very reassuring in her blog, and I appreciate her expressing her thoughts and feelings so openly to everyone. That is not an easy thing for most people! Thank you Teresa for not only giving us lovely products to craft with, but for being so genuine! Keep up the great work!
Here are just a few samples of what she had on display in her booth.
Aren’t they beautiful? I thought you would like them! I am crazy about her new designs! Of course, I think I say that every time she comes out with something new! I swear it’s true! We are expecting more of her new products any day now!
Are you ready for this? DCWV booth was incredible! Geez- What their designers can do with paper is amazing to say the least! Their new paper stacks are gorgeous pattern paper stacks with coordinating card stock stacks! I felt like I was walking through a tropical paper paradise!
Check out these pictures!
See what I mean? Here are some examples of the new Paper Stacks:
I apologize that my pictures do NOT do these gorgeous papers justice! You will just have to see them in person. I can tell you right now that I will have to have them all!
I hope you all have a great weekend! Come back next week for more from CHA!
Well, me, Marcie and Tauna are in sunny California and have spent the day placing orders, watching demos, and looking at all the fun new products that will soon be available!
This CHA show is huge and there is so much to see, but we are very excited about what we have ordered to put on our website!
It seems like we have been walking forever,, and our poor feet and ankles are swollen, but it has all been worth it! You are going to LOVE the new stuff!
Only a few short days left until Christmas, and everyone here is as ready for the holidays as we will ever be! All of us would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!
You have helped make our holiday season wonderful! Your support and patience has been outstanding and we thank you for that! It gets a little crazy around here this time of year, so having such great customers is a huge blessing! I am always saying that we have the best customers! It is so true!
My Christmas wish to all of you is that you may have joy in everything you do! You are unique and special! Enjoy each moment, for some of the best memories are from unexpected moments. Keep your camera handy to capture those moments so you can treasure them forever in a scrapbook!
2012 is right around the corner! What are your plans? For my family, our kids are grown and usually go off to do their own thing on New Year’s Eve. My husband usually has to get on the road early the next day to beat New Year traffic, so we don’t usually make it until 12:00, although we are usually awakened by our neighbor’s celebration fireworks (but only for a minute).
I usually spend New Year’s Day with our kids playing board games, eating simple finger foods, and lounging around. This year my hubby thinks he will actually be home so he will be able to join in the fun.
Most of us remember the camera on Thanksgiving and Christmas, but don’t forget to pull it out to document the beginning of the new year! Take pictures of some resolutions you may want to try. This will help you remember what they are! It is also fun to look back down the road and see how far you have come. If you didn’t get that family picture taken before Christmas, why not take one now to start the year out?
We have lots of fun dies to help you scrapbook those New Year memories! I have pretty much given up the idea that I will ever get caught up on my scrapbooks, but every year I resolve to do better than the year before. I do fairly good while it is cold weather!
Have a great weekend! Only 9 shopping days left until Christmas!
Zimbio
