Now that you have your Cricut, you'll want to know about all of the great accessories that are available to use with it. While the bare minimums that you need are a cartridge, spatula, cutting mat, and paper, you will see that some of the optional accessories will definitely assist your creativity. So let the fun begin... Here's a rundown of all the great 'stuff' that will make your Cricut machine even better! Cricut Machines We've already posted reviews for 2 of the Cricut … [Read more...]
Do you like to scrapbook? Make your own greeting cards? Decorate bulletin boards? If you said yes to any of the above, then you will love the Cricut! I have had my Provo Craft Cricut Expression machine for several years now... and I LOVE it! It has taken my paper crafting to a whole new level of professionalism and fun. Create die-cuts of shapes, letters, and phrases without a computer using the Cricut machine! Simply install one of these cartridges and keypad overlays, select your … [Read more...]
I have heard nothing but rave reviews for the Cuttlebug by Provocraft, so I decided to order one. I love the site Custom Crops, and their prices are quite reasonable, so I got my Cuttlebug from them. Cuttlebug Embossing Machine With the Cuttlebug, you to use their plastic and metal dies to cut and emboss paper. You can also use the dies of several other popular cutting machines. I wanted to be able to emboss the paper and cutouts I use to make my handmade cards and other craft … [Read more...]
I received a set of 18 Kraft Edgers scissors as a gift, and they are easily my favorite edging scissors! I love to use them to add unique touches to my handmade cards and other projects. Kraft Edgers are great for the following reasons: They can cut through all kinds of paper -- including thicker cardstock and thin plastics. They come in a very nice wooden stand-alone holder (although it is easier for me to store mine in a drawer). They are made of a … [Read more...]
Whether you are just starting to collect craft items or you affectionately call your craft room the "room of doom", hopefully one of the following craft organization tips will get your organization skills going. It's time to have FUN while getting the most out of your craft supplies! … [Read more...]
I found my favorite pair of craft tweezers in the scrapbooking aisle at a local craft and hobby store. They are the Making Memories Reverse Action Tweezers. These are different from the tweezers I'm familiar with -- the tension is opposite. With most tweezers, you squeeze to grasp something. But these tweezers start out in a pinched position and you squeeze to open them. This is great for holding small things for any amount of time, because once you squeeze them to open and grasp your item, you … [Read more...]
We all know how easy it is for scrapbooking expenses to get out of hand. And, with most of us being on a budget, finding free or super cheap scrapbooking supplies is an absolute must. Believe it or not, there are several websites online that have either free or very inexpensive scrapbooking supplies, thus making it easy to feed your scrapbooking addiction without breaking the bank! Here is a comprehensive list of places to find free (or very cheap) scrapbooking supplies... … [Read more...]
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For those of us who scrapbook and/or use rubber stamps regularly, coming up with some New Year's resolutions probably won't be that difficult. I know it wasn't for me when I thought about it. But just in case, here are some great ideas for New Year's resolutions for the upcoming year... #1 - Journal or blog daily. … [Read more...]
Let’s face it, as far as hobbies go, scrapbooking isn’t quite as easy on the pocketbook as say gardening. But that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank to make beautiful albums and interesting scrapbook layouts. Here are some tips for stretching your scrapbook dollar... … [Read more...]
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