I absolutely fell in love with the Sizzix ScoreBoards line when I first saw them at CHA Summer 2009. These dies work with your existing Big Shot, but also cut and score mat board. The result is an extra sturdy and polished project with endless creative juju!
This festive treat holder, created by Debi Adams, will be sure to put a smile on the lucky recipient’s face. Complete instructions and a list of materials needed can be found on the Sizzix website. Spend some time on their site and find many more great gift ideas for anyone on your list.
This cupcake holder is perfect for any holiday gathering and so easy to make. Love it!
And this beautiful box will make your gift presentation simply wonderful.
Be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win a special Sizzix prize package! And don’t forget, there is still time to enter to win a Pink Slice from Making Memories or a copy of Band Hero that your whole family can enjoy.
And stay tuned - we will announce our Week One winner first thing in the morning, so make sure to add your comment.
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One of the most requested holiday gifts at my house are mini albums. The adults in my family have all come to expect this very personal gift year after year.
This creation by Shelley Haganman provides inspiration for a unique mini album. With eye-catching embellishments in keeping with the theme, this book is so much fun! You will find many more ideas in our best selling Mini Albums 2009. There are only a limited number of copies left, so be sure to snag one before they are all gone! Grab one today and you will save $10 off the cover price.
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I am sure that you have already heard all the buzz surrounding the Provo Craft Gypsy. (An add on to the Cricket that allows you to load all your cartridges to the unit so you don’t have to bring them with you.) But this show proved to have a strong showing in the category of tools. This is probably due to the fact that tools have much more impact when used in person. Most tools just don’t translate as well online or in print.
Ellison gets a major two thumbs up with the Score Board line of dies. These dies are specially designed to cut AND score mat board. This allows the user to create some amazing boxes and holders. The creative possibilities are endless. And the best part is that the dies work in your existing Big Shot.
Martha Stewart Crafts introduced the Punch Around the Page line. Each pattern consists of two coordinating punches. One corner punch and one border punch. The combination allows the user to easily create the look of an intricate die cut border, all around the page. The punches can also be used individually.
Do you want one of these cool punch sets? Leave a comment to win one of a set of Punch Around the Page punches by Martha Stewart Crafts and a prize package of other fun Martha Stewart Crafts goodies! We have 2 of these to give away! You have until August 7, 2009 -11:59pm MTN time to enter. Good luck!!!
(for more chances to Facebook Friends and Twitter followers are automatically entered as well!)
More from the show floor and the CHA Craft Show for consumers!
~Ana
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Greetings from Orlando! This has been quite a day. The first thing that hits you upon entering the show, is that it is a lot smaller than shows in the past. It is evident that the recession has hit the craft and hobby industry. But a smaller show does come with its perks! It gives us the opportunity to send more time talking to the manufacturers and checking out the new offerings.
I will post more later tonight (I have to run off to a dinner meeting!…) But I had to share with you what I found to be the most exciting and new items at the show!
So one of the most exciting products is the “L” from Quickutz. It is a home letterpress kit. The letterpress kit is part of the Lifestyle Craft brand.
Quickutz really hit this out of the park. The program includes authentic cotton paper stock, plates, letter press inks in 24 colors, and two starter kits. (The kit utilizes the Epic Six to create the designs) And the whole program is very reasonably priced.
We watched them demo the “L” and even gave it a try. The results really were amazing. I have been a fan of letterpress for a long time, so seeing this in action was thrilling. They have many design kits to create an endless number of projects. And knowing Quickutz, I am sure we will see more designs coming from them on a regular basis.
Ok, sorry to cut this short, but I will post more pictures and some paper and embellishment pics later tonight!
Ana
