The Slice byTinnus
January 31, 2007 by Maricar · 3 Comments
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.
Silhouette from QuicKutz
January 31, 2007 by Maricar · Leave a Comment
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.
The Cricut Expression
January 31, 2007 by Maricar · Leave a Comment
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! 
Elsie Flannigan’s Betty
And here’s Betty! It’s the third scrapbooking collection from Elsie Flannigan’s new line called ‘Love, Elsie’.
Patterned papers:
Chipboard albums:
Chipboard buttons:
Gel stickers:
Ribbons:
Rub-ons:
Stamps:
Cardstock stickers:
Soft charms:
Available at your local store in April.
Elsie Flannigan’s Toby
January 30, 2007 by Maricar · 2 Comments
And here’s the second scrapbooking collection from Elsie Flannigan’s new line called ‘Love, Elsie’. This is Toby:
Patterned papers:
Chipboard albums:
Chipboard buttons:
Gel stickers:
Ribbons:
Rub-ons:
Stamps:
Cardstock stickers:
Soft charms:
Available at your local store in April.
Elsie Flannigan’s Roxie
As promised, here’s one of the scrapbooking collections from Elsie Flannigan’s new line called ‘Love, Elsie’. This is Roxie:
Patterned papers:
Chipboard albums:
Chipboard buttons:
Gel stickers:
Ribbons:
Rub-ons:
Stamps:
Cardstock stickers:
Soft charms:
Available at your local store in April.
Love, Elsie
Elsie Flannigan has unveiled her new line at the CHA Winter show. It’s called ‘Love, Elsie’. There are three collections in the line: Roxie, Toby and Betty. Here are peeks straight from Elsie herself:
Roxie:
Toby:
Betty:
Watch for more detailed looks of each collection right after this. 
Blog Giveaway Winner
Thanks to everyone who participated in my first blog giveaway! I enjoyed reading your comments.
I’m drawing your names out of a hat…
And the winner is… Gaby A.! Send me your mailing address so I can get the goodies out to you this week!
Die Cut Arrows from Scenic Route Paper
January 28, 2007 by Maricar · 2 Comments
If you love using arrows in your scrapbook pages, you’ll love these 12×12 cardstock sheets from Scenic Route Paper. The arrows are die cut so they’re easy to use:
Metropolis from Scenic Route Paper
January 27, 2007 by Maricar · Leave a Comment
Here’s the second new line from Scenic Route Paper. This is Metropolis, full of fun retro designs in cool colors. These are just some of the scrapbooking papers in this line:
via 6degrees
Laurel from Scenic Route Paper
January 26, 2007 by Maricar · 2 Comments
This is one of two new scrapbooking lines from Scenic Route Paper, called Laurel. It’s a sunny collection inspired by the South. These are some of the papers in this line. I particularly love the papers with the bird designs, and the light airy feel of the entire line.
Intentions Collection by Marah Johnson
January 26, 2007 by Maricar · Leave a Comment
Marah Johnson created the Intentions Collection for Creative Imaginations. Marah says:
I wanted this line to be used for adrenaline junkies or the introspective types…the deep meditative souls, the thinkers or someone who loves to live on the edge. I am all of those characteristics rolled into one. I wanted this collection to be used for men in our lives as well as ourselves.
Here are some papers in this collection:
PROMOTION: Queen & Co. Felt Ribbons
January 26, 2007 by Maricar · Leave a Comment
Queen and Co. is giving away some of their new felt ribbons. Click here to enter. The promotion is open until January 31 and winners will be announced on February 15.
Blog Giveaway
January 25, 2007 by Maricar · 5 Comments
I just realized that this blog has been online for more than 6 months. I’ve had a fun time featuring the lovely scrapbooking goodies that we all enjoy. Now it’s time to know a little about you who have been reading this blog. I know you’re out there!
So I’m giving away this little packet of goodies to ONE reader. Leave a comment letting us all know how long you’ve been scrapbooking or papercrafting. If you have a blog, feel free to leave a link too so I can go visit you. I’ll allow comments until midnight on Friday (as long as it’s Friday where you are, you’re OK). Then I’ll randomly draw one winner and announce who it is this weekend.
Ready, get set, go!
SALE: Big Scrapbooking Event at Joann.com
January 25, 2007 by Maricar · Leave a Comment
There’s a big scrapbooking sale going on right now at Joann.com. Here are some great deals:
Creating Keepsakes 8×8 Album in a Weekend Kit - reg. price $35.00; on sale for $24.50
New DCWV 12×12 Pocket Full of Posies Stack - reg. price $19.99; on sale for $11.99
New DCWV 8×8 Stacks (Pocket Full of Posies, Old World and Far East) - reg. price $14.99; on sale for $8.99
All other DCWV stacks on sale (some 50% off)
Fiskars Ultimate Craft Trimmer - reg. price $39.99; on sale for $23.99
Xyron 500 Creat-A-Sticker Machine - reg. price $39.99; on sale for $19.99
Crop in Style NaNavigator Rolling Tote - reg. price $99.99; on sale for $69.99
Purple Cows Scrapbooking Tools - 30% off, including the Two-in-One Combo Trimmer
* From now until Feb. 1, you can get 40% off any regularly-priced item with the code JANE740.
Happy shopping!
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