Tinnus Technology is a new company that is offering another die cutting machine. The Slice, the company’s flagship product, was released at the CHA Winter show.

The Slice promises to be the equivalent of thousands of die punches and stamps for the scrapbooker. It is powered by rechargeable batteries so it can be used anywhere. You don’t have to trim paper to fit the machine. The see-thru windows and built-in ruler allows you to set the Slice on paper and “hold on while it creates whatever you want”. The number of shapes and fonts available can be expanded by downloading programs or by using customized shapes and fonts from any PC or Mac application.

The Slice™ features:

* Portable design
* Affordable pricing
* Cuts any size media
* Shapes up to 4” in size
* Battery powered, at least 100 shapes between charges
* Large selection of basic shapes
* Additional shapes available for purchase as programmed SD cards
* Graphical LCD user interface
* Dimensions: 5×5x4 inches.

You can watch a demo here.

QuicKutz is joining the electronic die-cutter market!

Introducing the Silhouette, a digital craft cutter.

Designed for use with a PC and the internet, the Silhouette cuts QuicKuts designs and computer fonts in multiple sizes (from 1/4″ to 8″). There are no cartridges or CDs involved! Crafters get instant access to 50 tags, shapes, words and 3D templates that are included with the machine. In addition, custom words and titles can be cut using any True Type font installed in your computer. If you want more, you can download digital designs from QuicKutz. There are new releases every month so you won’t run out of designs to play with!

The Silhouette is so versatile, it will cut the following:

- Patterned paper
- Iron-on transfer paper
- Vinyl
- Magnetic paper
- Cardstock
- Wood paper
- Vellum
-Sticker paper

QuicKutz has certainly raised the bar on digital cutters with the Silhouette.

Are you sitting down? I’ve got some exciting news from Cricut (and then some)!

Introducing the Cricut Expression! The newest addition to the Cricut line is larger than the original but can use the same cartridges and blades. The Cricut Expression is a great new way to cut letters, shapes and phrases using the 12″ x 24″ and 12″ x 12″ mats.

The possibilities are endless with this larger machine, allowing you to create bigger die cuts for classroom decor, scrapbook layouts, signage, and so much more.

* Mix and match creative features in the same cut
* Use the entire library of existing Cricut cartridges
* Cut portrait or landscape
* Mat sizes 12″ x 12″ or 12″ x 24″
* No computer necessary
* Change settings such as language and units of measure
* New LCD screen that shows exactly what you’re typing for your next cut

The package includes two cartridges: Schoolbook font cartridge and Accent Essentials shape cartridge.

Available in May.

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P.S. Check back soon for more exciting news!