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Add Craft Punches To Your Cardmaking & Scrapbooking Supplies

Linda — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:29:25 +0000

If you haven’t added an assortment of craft punches (or at least one or two) to your cardmaking and scrapbooking supplies, you might want to consider doing so. There are a lot of really neat punches available, and these punches are so much fun to use. You can find many, many uses for them. Punch out a design on your scrapbook page or card for effect and then use the shape you punched out elsewhere. Make fancy edges and corners on your papers , cards and envelopes. The possibilities go on and on.

When you consider all the designs and subjects that are available, it seems as if you can get nearly any style or design of punch you desire. I’ve just purchased a double-edged one that cuts out a piece of paper that looks just like a piece of lace. It makes a really beautiful embellishment.

Candy Cards?

Linda — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:33:07 +0000

Candy Card

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner and St. Patrick’s Day and Easter not far behind, you just might want to start your cardmaking projects now. I’m sure that you know that everyone appreciates a handmade greeting card.

When I was in grade school (and I’m sure it isn’t any different now), I always thought it great to give and receive a Valentine with candy attached to it. I’m just wondering – - Do you think an adult might also enjoy receiving a candy card?

Add A Die Cut Machine To Your Scrapbooking Supplies

Linda — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:11:11 +0000

A die cut machine is a really neat addition to your scrapbooking and card making supplies. This fun tool allows you to cut out intricate shapes, designs, letters, frames, and more with ease and without scissors.

There are a number of styles of die cut machines available on the market, and they vary greatly in price and how they perform. Some of them are manually operated, others are electronic, and some of them require a computer to operate them. It is a matter of personal choice as to what you choose and how much you are willing to pay.

Regardless of which you choose, be prepared to spend more money after your initial purchase, as all of them (as far as I am aware) require additional cartridges, templates, dies, or software. Even if you purchase a die cut package which includes the machine and additional supplies, you more than likely will be tempted to buy more.

If you do not have one and decide to purchase one, be ready to have fun and create some neat projects!