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Themes For Scrapbook Pages

Ron — Thu, 26 May 2011 04:38:29 +0000

Every Scrapbook Has A Theme or Topic of Focus

One of the first tasks you must under take when constructing your scrapbook and its pages is selecting themes. A theme designates what your scrapbook or pages is all about. As you contemplate this task, consider these elements: 1) What is the overall purpose of the scrapbook? 2) Who is the scrapbook for–who will be viewing the book? and 3) What and who should the book be about?

The process of selecting a theme, topic or premise of your work will often take place as you sort through your photographs. Groups of photos with similar focus or attention may be your starting point. Or, you could decide on a subject or idea, and then look to see if you have sufficient snap shots to create a page or pages. Sometimes this process just happens in a normal sort of way . . . other times you have to do some thinking and projecting to find a theme to use. For the most part, the pictures will do the talking.

You don’t have to be constrained to the pre-packaged theme kits you can buy at your local craft store, although doing so might be a good first start. Unfortunately, they are limited in scope and what your particular needs may be. That means you need to be creative . . . designing your own.

Here are some general themes to help you get going. This is not a comprehensive list. As noted above, your stock of pictures will do more to direct you to the specific and special themes you will want to use, but these ideas will help–especially the beginner:

Heritage/Family – This can be a general–all inclusive–theme, or you can break it down to correspond to your family tree. Further breakdowns could zero in on single individuals: parent(s), sibling(s), child(ren), etc.
Travel – You could arrange books and pages in a chronological order, or by specific locations or areas visited.
Holidays/Special Occasions - Again, you could arrange books and pages by the specific Holiday or Special Occasion, or chronologically.
Birthdays – You could do them by individual or by month (especially when there may be several birthdays in a month for different family members).
Graduations/School Promotions – These could be for each individual event, or inclusive of several events per individual, i.e. promotion from elementary to middle or junior high school, promotion to high school, graduation from high school, college or technical/applied school, etc.
Anniversaries
Reunions – Family, school or other group gatherings. These could be created for each reunion gathering, or in some chronological order.
Pets – Nearly all of the opportunities that apply to humans could also be subjects for pets and animals.
Seasons – This broad topic could incorporate many of the titles noted above.
Hobbies or Special Events – Occasionally we have unique or special things that happen in our lives we want to capture. We may want to capture highlights of our personal interest and hobbies.

This list could easily go on, but the intent here is to give you some ideas to get going. Your own needs and imagination will be the best guide. There are not hard and fast rules here. Do what you feel makes the most sense as you tell your stories in your scrapbooks and scrapbook pages.

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Easy Steps To Starting A Scrapbook

Ron — Tue, 24 May 2011 03:29:44 +0000

A Scrapbook Beginner’s First Challenge:
Where To Get Started?

Okay, you have a bunch of photographs . . . some old and some new. You feel this sudden urge to put them all in a scrapbook. Then comes the age old question for novice scrapbook crafters, “Where do I begin?” As a newbie to the craft you want to keep things as simple as possible in the beginning. Here are some simple ideas and helps to get things “kick-started.” These suggestions, while simple in concept, will require some time and thought. What you need to do first is create a plan and follow it.

Be sure to check our Alpha Listing above to find specific articles that address these concepts individually and in more detail.

Organize Your Photographs

Your goal or focus here is to select and organize your photographs into groupings that have some similarity: scenes, people, things, etc. You need to know what you have to work with. If you have any sizable amount of photos this task can take some time. How you organize them is really up to you.

To help you in this process, have containers you can put each category or grouping into and put a note or label with them so you know what they are. This will help you a great deal as you engage in creating your pages and books. The more definitive you make your categories or groupings the easier things will be in selecting themes or a focus–whether for a page or for an entire scrapbook. Remember, however, the more you defined your groups or categories are to be, the more time it will take you.

Select Themes For Your Scrapbooks and Scrapbook Pages

Once your photographs have been organized you need to consider the themes, title or topper you want to scrap your book or pages to. Some themes will be immediately recognizable from the pictures themselves, others may take a bit of thought and creativity.

Start with the theme of your scrapbook first. Next you may need to break your book into sections if you are using more than one defined theme: vacations may include more than one, or events, or holidays, etc. Lastly, identify themes for individual pages.

Plan Your Scrapbook Book and Page Layouts

With your photographs organized and you’ve selected appropriate themes for your book and pages, you can now focus on the general layout of them as you would like them to appear.

Hand sketch is the easiest way to get a general view of how you would like your book and pages to look. In the case of the book, you simply need to determine if you are going to combine themes or make a single themed book. If you choose to make a multi-themed book you’ll need to insert some dividers to denote the changed theme or focus. For pages, you want to denote where the pictures will be placed, where your journal entries will be placed, and where your embellishments should go.

Embellishments need to be considered that work with your theme, the paper and your photographs. Used just enough to add interest and attention to your page. Don’t be garish or over due them.

Journaling is essential to each page, because viewers may not recognize individuals, places and things as you would. Jot down on paper what you feel is important to say about these elements.

At least now you have some idea of what it takes to get going on your own scrapbook project. Scrapbooks are not a “happening” but are a “process.” You will surely spend more time and effort learning more of the details and methods of creating your masterpieces. Good Luck, and Get Going!!!

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Martha Stewart Crafts – Punches

Ron — Fri, 13 May 2011 02:30:28 +0000

Die-cut Punches
from
Martha Stewart Crafts™

The use of die-cut punches provides scrapbook crafters with tools to add clarity, frivolity or a touch of elegance to your scrapbook page and personal card creations. Martha Stewart, a well respected name in the craft industry, offers a wide array of punch options to choose from. We have tried to share a simple view of most of what she has to offer in punches. You can view the die-cut selection to decide if there is one you’d like to have in your repertoire of punches. Click on the photo and you’ll be taken to an online site where you can purchase that punch at a very good price, or you may choose to try and find it at your local craft or scrapbook supply store.

Note: These punch tools can be sharpened by punching through aluminum foil or lubricated by punching through waxed paper.

Martha Stewart Crafts™
Punches

	Arch Lattice Edger Punch This punch creates a beautiful border design with die-cut and embossed details. This Arch Lattice edger punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, photo mats and other paper crafts. This Arch Lattice edger punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	3-in-1 Classic Butterfly Punch This easy and fun-to-use 3-in-1 Classic Butterfly craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs. This punch is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other paper craft projects. You can use this punch for confetti as well. This punch stands upright for easy access and storage.
	Monarch Butterfly Edge Punch Around the Page This punch creates a beautiful with die-cut border design design. This Monarch Butterfly edge around punch with the matching corner punch (sold separately) makes an elegant continuous border design. You can also use this punch alone. This punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, photo mats and other paper crafts. This Monarch Butterfly edge punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns. Also, this edge punch features fold able wings for convenient storage in standing position.
	Bumble Bee Double Punch This easy and fun-to-use Bumble Bee craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs. This punch is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other craft projects. This punch stands upright for easy access and storage.
	Glassene Butterfly Punch This easy and fun-to-use Glassene Butterfly craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs from paper, cardstock, felt, foam sheets, thin metal, and more. This punch is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other craft projects. This punch stands upright for easy access and storage.
	Monarch Butterfly Corner Around The Page Punch This easy and fun-to-use Monarch Butterfly Corner craft punch with the matching edge punch (sold separately) creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs, that together provides a continuous design around all four sides of your craft project. This corner punch is great too when used alone for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other craft projects.
	Monarch Butterfly Corner Punch This easy and fun-to-use Monarch Butterfly Corner craft punch with the matching edge punch (sold separately) creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs, that together provides a continuous design around all four sides of your craft project. This corner punch is great too when used alone for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other craft projects.
	Monarch Butterfly Punch This easy and fun-to-use Monarch Butterfly craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs. This punch is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other craft projects. This punch stands upright for easy access and storage.
	Butterfly Stamp and Punch This easy and fun-to-use Butterfly craft stamp and punch has two different functions: one creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs; while the other provides a stamped bird image. This punch and stamp is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other craft projects. The stamp and punch can each be used separately for more fun options. This punch stands upright for easy access and storage.
	Medium Classic Butterfly Punch This easy and fun-to-use Classic Butterfly craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs. This punch is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other paper craft projects. This punch stands upright for easy access and storage.
	Crown Punch This easy and fun-to-use Crown craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs. This punch is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other paper craft projects. This punch stands upright for easy access and storage.
	1″ Scalloped Circle Punch This easy and fun-to-use Scalloped Circle craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs. You can create neat scalloped circles from paper, cardstock, cardboard, felt, foam sheets, thin metals, and more. This punch is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other paper craft projects. This punch also makes a great background for a smaller shape or decorative stickers.
	Pointed Circle 1″ Punch This easy and fun-to-use Pointed Circle craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs. You can create neat pointed circles from paper, cardstock, cardboard, felt, foam sheets, thin metals, and more. This punch is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other paper craft projects. This punch also makes a great background for a smaller shape or decorative sticker.
	Corner Rounder Punch This easy and fun-to-use pointed Corner Round craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs. You can create neat pointed circles from paper, cardstock, cardboard, felt, foam sheets, thin metals, and more. This punch is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other paper craft projects.
	Cosmos Punch This fun and easy to use Cosmos craft punch creates a crisp, perfectly shaped cut-out from paper, cardstock, cardboard, felt, foam sheets, thin metals and more if not too thick. You can layer or combine this shape with others companion Cosmos shapes: Hydrangea and Rose Leaf punches to create spring or floral themed embellishments. Use on cards, scrapbook pages, invitations and other paper craft projects.
	Checkerboard Edger Punch This punch creates a beautiful with die-cut Checkerboard border design. This border punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, photo mats and other paper crafts. This Checkerboard edger punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns. Note: The shape will remain connected to the paper after punching.
	Daisy Fan Deep Edge Punch This punch creates a continuous Daisy Fan die-cut border design up to two-an-a-half times the size of a standard edge punch. This Daisy Fan punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, and other paper crafts. This punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Medium Layering Daisy This easy and fun-to-use Layering Daisy craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs. You can make your own dimensional daisy embellishments by stacking layers of petals. This punch is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other paper craft projects. This punch stands upright for easy access and storage.
	Double Loop Weave Deep Edge Punch This punch creates a continuous Double Loop Weave die-cut border design up to two-an-a-half times the size of a standard edge punch. This Double Loop Weave punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, and other paper crafts. This punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Doily Lace Trim Deep Edge Punch This punch creates a continuous Doily Lace die-cut border design up to two-an-a-half times the size of a standard edge punch. This Doily Lace punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, and other paper crafts. This punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Dragon Fly Medium Punch This easy and fun-to-use Dragon Fly craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs. This punch is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other craft projects. This punch stands upright for easy access and storage.
	Double Embossed Elephant This fun craft punch creates a cute Elephant with die-cut details, and an ear that you can bend. This punch is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other paper craft projects. The tool stands upright for easy access and storage. Note: The shape will remain attached to the paper. Pull gently to lift out the elephants ears.
	Vintage Doily Deep Edge Punch This punch creates a continuous Vintage Doily die-cut border design up to two-an-a-half times the size of a standard edge punch. This Vintage Doily punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, and other paper crafts. This punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Eyelet Lace Deep Edge Punch This punch creates a continuous Eyelet Lace die-cut border design up to two-an-a-half times the size of a standard edge punch. This Eyelet Lace punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, and other paper crafts. This punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Floral Vine Deep Edge Punch This punch creates a continuous Floral Vine die-cut border design up to two-an-a-half times the size of a standard edge punch. This Floral Vine punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, and other paper crafts. This punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Flower Punch This easy and fun-to-use Flower craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped tulip cut-outs. This punch is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other paper craft projects. This punch stands upright for easy access and storage.
	Large Flower Punch This easy and fun-to-use Large Flower craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs with with embossed details and fold-up petals. This punch is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other craft projects. This punch stands upright for easy access and storage.
	Fleur De Lis Medium Punch This easy and fun-to-use Fleur De Lis craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs. This punch is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other craft projects. This punch stands upright for easy access and storage.
	Flowers on a Vine Deep Edge Punch This punch creates a continuous Flower on a Vine die-cut border design up to two-and-a-half times the size of a standard edge punch. This Flowers on a Vine punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, and other paper crafts. This punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Flower Bed Deep Edge Punch This punch creates a continuous Flower Bed die-cut border design up to two-an-a-half times the size of a standard edge punch. This Flower Bed punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, and other paper crafts. This punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Garden Trellis Deep Edge Punch This punch creates a continuous Garden Trellis die-cut border design up to two-an-a-half times the size of a standard edge punch. This Garden Trellis punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, and other paper crafts. This punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	3-in-1 Hydrangea Punch This easy and fun-to-use 3-In-1 Hydrangea craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs of three tiny hydrangea blossoms. This punch is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other paper craft projects. These punch outs can also be used for confetti. This punch stands upright for easy access and storage. Note: The shape will remain attached to the paper. Pull gently to lift out the Hydrangea petals.
	Heart Chain Punch Around the Page Set This Martha Stewart Crafts™ Heart Chain Punch Around the Page Combo Set will create a beautiful die-cut border along all 4 edges of a page. Guides printed on the tools ensure precise alignment for a perfect continuous pattern. You can also use the corner punch and edge punch individually, to create single-edge borders and decorative corner designs. This Set Heart Chain punch around edger punch is a great tool for adding an elegant border for cards, scrapbook pages, invitations and other paper craft projects. 2 pieces.
	Heartbeat Deep Edge Punch This punch creates a continuous Heartbeat die-cut border design up to two-an-a-half times the size of a standard edge punch. This Heartbeat punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, and other paper crafts. This punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Happy Birthday Deep Edge Punch This punch creates a continuous Happy Birthday die-cut border design up to two-an-a-half times the size of a standard edge punch. This Happy Birthday punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, and other paper crafts. This punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Holiday Lights Deep Double-Edge Punch This punch creates a continuous two-sided die-cut border design up to two-and-a-half times the size of a standard edge punch. This Holiday Lights deep double-edge punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, and other paper crafts. This Holiday Lights punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Ladybug Punch Around The Page This punch creates a continuous Lady Bug die-cut border with the matching edge punch (sold separately) creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs, that together provides a continuous design around all four sides of your craft project. This Lady Bug punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, and other paper crafts. This punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Ladybug Corner Punch This easy and fun-to-use Lady Bug Corner craft punch with the matching edge punch (sold separately) creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs, that together provides a continuous design around all four sides of your craft project. This corner punch is great too when used alone for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other craft projects.
	Ladybug Double Punch This easy and fun-to-use Ladybug craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs with die-cut details. This punch is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other craft projects. This punch stands upright for easy access and storage. Note: The shape will remain attached to the paper. Pull gently to lift out the ladybug.
	Leaves and Branch Deep Edge Punch This punch creates a continuous Leaves and Branch die-cut border design up to two-an-a-half times the size of a standard edge punch. This Leaves and Branch punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, and other paper crafts. This punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Medallion Medium Double Punch This easy and fun-to-use Medallion craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs. This punch is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other craft projects. This punch stands upright for easy access and storage.
	Ribbon Bow Medium Punch This easy and fun-to-use Ribbon Bow Medium craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs. This punch is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other paper craft projects. This punch stands upright for easy access and storage.
	Snowflake Trim Deep Double-Edge-Punch This punch creates a continuous two-sided die-cut border design up to two-and-a-half times the size of a standard edge punch. This Snowflake Trim deep double-edge punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, and other paper crafts. This Snowflake Trim punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Scallop Dot Edge Punch This punch creates a beautiful die-cut scalloped border. This Scallop Dot edge punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, photo mats and other paper crafts. This Scallop Dot punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Scallop Embossed Edge Punch This punch creates a beautiful die-cut and embossed detailed scalloped border design. This Scallop Embossed edge punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, photo mats and other paper crafts. This Scallop Embossed edge punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Star Border Edge Punch This punch creates a beautiful die-cut star border design. This Stars edge punch is a great tool for adding a themed border for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, photo mats and other paper crafts. This Stars edge punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Stars Edger Punch This unique punch creates a beautiful die-cut border design. This Stars edge punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, photo mats and other paper crafts. Use one punched shape as an accent piece, or line up multiple punches to a border. This Stars edge punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Double Scallop Edger Punch This punch creates a large scallop pattern edged with a smaller design to provide an elegant die-cut Double Scallop border. This border punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, photo mats and other paper crafts. This Double Scallop edger punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Signature Hole Punch Edger Punch This special punch creates parallel punched holes perfectly spaced to fit Martha Stewart’s ring binders. There is an alignment guide to help create a continuous pattern. The open holes are great for threading yarn, ribbon or raffia to adorn your cards, scrapbook pages, invitations and other paper craft projects.
	Threader Edger Punch This handy tool creates a continuous series of double slots. These slots will allow for threading of ribbon, yarn, raffia and other materials sized to meet the size of the punched holes. This punch provides an easy, neat and evenly spaced slots to thread ribbon-embroidered borders for cards, scrapbook pages, invitations and other paper craft projects. This Threader edger punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Thank You Large Double Punch This easy and fun-to-use Thank You craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs. This punch is especially great for decorating cards, but can be used equally as well for photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other paper craft projects. This punch stands upright for easy access and storage.
	Teddy Bear Medium Double Embossing Punch This easy and fun-to-use pointed Teddy Bear craft double embossing punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs with embossed details. You can create neat embossed teddy bears which are great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other paper craft projects.
	Pop-up Water Lily Double Punch This easy and fun-to-use Water Lily craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs with embossed details and fold-up petals. You can create neat pop-up Water Lilies from paper, cardstock, cardboard, felt, foam sheets, thin metals, and more. This punch is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other paper craft projects. This punch stands upright for easy access and storage.
	Zig Zag Edge Punch This punch creates a zig-zag die-cut and embossed details border design. This Zig Zag edge punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, photo mats and other paper crafts. This edge punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Star Border Edge Punch This punch creates a beautiful die-cut star border design. This Stars edge punch is a great tool for adding a themed border for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, photo mats and other paper crafts. This Stars edge punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Stars Edger Punch This unique punch creates a beautiful die-cut border design. This Stars edge punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, photo mats and other paper crafts. Use one punched shape as an accent piece, or line up multiple punches to a border. This Stars edge punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Double Scallop Edger Punch This punch creates a large scallop pattern edged with a smaller design to provide an elegant die-cut Double Scallop border. This border punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, photo mats and other paper crafts. This Double Scallop edger punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Signature Hole Punch Edger Punch This special punch creates parallel punched holes perfectly spaced to fit Martha Stewart’s ring binders. There is an alignment guide to help create a continuous pattern. The open holes are great for threading yarn, ribbon or raffia to adorn your cards, scrapbook pages, invitations and other paper craft projects.
	Threader Edger Punch This handy tool creates a continuous series of double slots. These slots will allow for threading of ribbon, yarn, raffia and other materials sized to meet the size of the punched holes. This punch provides an easy, neat and evenly spaced slots to thread ribbon-embroidered borders for cards, scrapbook pages, invitations and other paper craft projects. This Threader edger punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.
	Teddy Bear Medium Double Embossing Punch This easy and fun-to-use pointed Teddy Bear craft double embossing punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs with embossed details. You can create neat embossed teddy bears which are great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other paper craft projects.
	Thank You Large Double Punch This easy and fun-to-use Thank You craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs. This punch is especially great for decorating cards, but can be used equally as well for photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other paper craft projects. This punch stands upright for easy access and storage.
	Pop-up Water Lily Double Punch This easy and fun-to-use Water Lily craft punch creates crisp, perfectly shaped cut-outs with embossed details and fold-up petals. You can create neat pop-up Water Lilies from paper, cardstock, cardboard, felt, foam sheets, thin metals, and more. This punch is great for decorating cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and other paper craft projects. This punch stands upright for easy access and storage.
	Zig Zag Edge Punch This punch creates a zig-zag die-cut and embossed details border design. This Zig Zag edge punch is great for card making, scrapbooking, gift wrapping, photo mats and other paper crafts. This edge punch has an alignment guide to ensure perfect continuous patterns.

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Xyron Creatopia

Ron — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:54:48 +0000

Xyron Creatopia Multi-Function Crafting Machine
A Scrapbooker’s Dream Machine

The Xyron Creatopia is an exceptionally unique multi-function crafting machine. This versatile machine will revolutionize how you think about doing craft projects. Your crafting opportunities will primarily be limited only by your creative juices. The versatility of the Creatopia will apply laminate and adhesives to items up to 12″ wide and ½” thick. This machine will cut paper and other thin materials, as well as emboss them with the help of available modular components.

Here is what the manufacturer has to say about their super crafting machine:

Creatopia is the only machine you need for all your creative endeavors. Apply 3 types of adhesives and cold laminate to a variety of surfaces, cut paper, fabric and more to size or into strips, emboss paper up to 12 wide and make shapes in paper up to 6 ½” wide with leading dies. What will you create?

Other components sold separately. Easy to change components, easy to use. Simply insert your item, turn the handle and remove.

Features:

Machine includes 25 feet of Acid-Free Permanent Adhesive.
Easy to change components, easy to use. Simply insert your item, turn the handle and remove.
Other components sold separately.

Specifications:

Max Material Width	12.5 in (31.8 cm)
Cartridge Included:	25ft (7.6m) Acid-Fre Permanent Adhesive
Weight	12.6 lbs
Dimensions (W x H x L)	21.5 in x 7.5 in x 9 in (54.6cm x 19.1cm x 22.9cm)
Power:	Manual

Some of the things you can do with this wonderful machine:

Apply even edge-to-edge adhesive (fabric, permanent or repositionable) for items up to 12″ wide
Apply two sided laminate to documents up to 12″ wide
Emboss borders on card stock and other thin materials
Emboss a full 12″ x 12″ sheet of card stock
Cut paper up to 12″ wide to side or into strips with a variety of straight or decorative blades
Cut and emboss shapes into paper and other thin material with cutting dies and embossing folders from leading die press systems

The Creatopia comes with a 25-foot roll of adhesive for easy use. Simply insert your item, turn the handle and remove your item. Components (see below) are sold separately and are easy to load and unload. The crank handle and tray fold up for easy storage. The cut button on the back allows you to cut close to the edge of you item.

You’ll enjoy this fantastic tool!

You can purchase one of these versatile machines and/or any of the components–just CLICK HERE.

Creatopia Components:

Refillz
Refillz Acid-Free Permanent Adhesive	Applies even edge-to-edge Acid-Free Permanent Adhesive onto items up to 12 inches wide and ½ thick. Refill cartridge is 40 long and fits into Xyron Creatopia.Strongest Hold. For difficult surfaces. Features: Perfect for: Photos paper crafts, scrapbooking, card making, school and home projects, home décor, vellum, rubber stamping, some fabrics, ribbon, metal and other lightweight 3-dimensional items.
Refillz Acid-Free Repositionable Adhesive	Applies even edge-to-edge Acid-Free Re-positionable Adhesive onto items up to 12 inches wide. Refill cartridge is 40 long and fits in Xyron Creatopia.Reposition multiple times. Best on smooth surfaces. Stick it. Unstick it. Restick it. Features: Perfect for: Kid’s stickers, paper crafts, scrapbooking, card making, school and home projects, stenciling, vellum, games and photos.
Refillz Acid-Free Fabric Adhesive	Easiest way to apply even edge-to-edge Acid-Free Adhesive to textiles up to 12 inches wide. Re-positionable with fabric to fabric use. Adheres more aggressively on smooth surfaces. Refill cartridges is 40′ long and fits in Xyron Creatopia. Features: Perfect for: appliques on quilts, garments and crafts, machine embroidery, book and album covers, scrapbooking, card making, home décor and craft projects. Washable and does not gum up the needle.
Refillz Acid-Free Two-Sided Adhesive Laminate	Perfectly laminates items up to 12 inches wide with Acid-Free adhesive. Refill cartridge is 40′ long and fits in Xyron Creatopia. Cut close to or into document and edges will not peel or separate. Features: Perfect for: Photos, ID’s recipe cards, kid’s artwork, scrapbook pages, memorabilia, newspaper clippings, bookmarks, business cards, labels and tags.

Cutz
Cutz	Xyron Cutz is a versatile rotary cutting system. Cut paper, fabric and other thin materials up to 12.5 inches wide into strips with a variety of straight or fancy blades. There is even a card kit for scoring and perforating. Features: Starter Kit comes with one straight Cutz Cartridge and one Guide Wheel. This component works with Xyron Creatopia.
Cutz Cartridge – Card Kit	Perfect for creating scores and perforations for a variety of projects including cards and decorative boxes. Features: Contains 1 Score and 1 Perforated Cartridge. These cartridges work with Xyron Cutz. This component works with Xyron Creatopia.
Cutz Cartridge -Deckle & Post	Create Deckle or Postage edges or strips into paper and other thin materials. Contains 1 Deckle and 1 Postage Cartridge. These cartridges work with Xyron Cutz which is a component of Xyron Creatopia. Features: Contains 1 Deckle and 1 Postage Cartridge. These cartridges work with Xyron Cutz. This component works with Xyron Creatopia.
Cutz Cartridge – Wave	Create Pinked edges or cut Wavy strips into paper and other thin materials. Contains 1 small and 1 large Wave Cartridge. These cartridges work with Xyron Cutz which is a component of Xyron Creatopia. Features: Contains 1 small and 1 large Wave Cartridge. These cartridges work with Xyron Cutz. This component works with Xyron Creatopia.
Cutz Cartridge – Scallop	Create Scalloped edges or cut Scalloped strips into paper and other thin materials. Contains 1 small and 1 large Scallop Cartridge. These cartridges work with Xyron Cutz which is a component of Xyron Creatopia. Features: Contains 1 small and 1 large Scallop Cartridge. These cartridges work with Xyron Cutz. This component works with Xyron Creatopia.
Cutz Cartridge – Straight	Cut straight lines into paper and other thin materials. Contains 2 Straight Cartridges. These cartridges work with Xyron Cutz which is a component of Xyron Creatopia. Features: Contains 2 Straight Cartridges. These cartridges work with Xyron Cutz. This component works with Xyron Creatopia.

Patternz
Patternz – Hearts	Emboss designs on craft paper and cardstock up to 65 lbs and 12 inches wide. Features: This component works with Xyron Creatopia.
Patternz – Dots	Emboss designs on paper and other thin materials up to 12 inches wide. Features: This component works with Xyron Creatopia.
Patternz – Fleur-De-Lis	Emboss designs on paper and other thin materials up to 12 inches wide. Features: This component works with Xyron Creatopia.
Patternz – Swirls	Emboss designs on craft paper and cardstock up to 65 lbs and 12 inches wide. Features: This component works with Xyron Creatopia.
Border Patternz – Starter Kit	Use this Starter Kit and a selection of patterns to emboss 3 inch wide designs on paper and other thin materials. The Starter Kit is a component of Creatopia. Best results on craft paper and cardstock up to 65 lbs. Features: Starter Kit comes with free Floral Border design. This component works with Xyron Creatopia.
Border Patternz – Dots	Emboss 3 inch wide designs on paper and other thin materials. These cartridges work with the Border Patternz Starter Kit which is a component of Creatopia. Features: These cartridges work with the Xyron Border Patternz Starter Kit. This component works with Xyron Creatopia.
Border Patternz – Hearts	Emboss 3 inch wide designs on paper and other thin materials. These cartridges work with the Border Patternz Starter Kit which is a component of Creatopia. Features: These cartridges work with the Xyron Border Patternz Starter Kit. This component works with Xyron Creatopia.
Border Patternz – Scallop	Emboss 3 inch wide designs on paper and other thin materials. These cartridges work with the Border Patternz Starter Kit which is a component of Creatopia. Features: These cartridges work with the Xyron Border Patternz Starter Kit. This component works with Xyron Creatopia.
Border Patternz – Stars	Emboss 2.5in wide designs on paper and other thin materials. These cartridges work with the Border Patternz Starter Kit which is a component of Creatopia. Features: These cartridges work with the Xyron Border Patternz Starter Kit. This component works with Xyron Creatopia.
Border Patternz – Daisey	Emboss 3 inch wide designs on paper and other thin materials. These cartridges work with the Border Patternz Starter Kit which is a component of Creatopia. Features: These cartridges work with the Xyron Border Patternz Starter Kit. This component works with Xyron Creatopia.
Border Patternz – Paws	Emboss 3 inch wide designs on paper and other thin materials. These cartridges work with the Border Patternz Starter Kit which is a component of Creatopia. Features: These cartridges work with the Xyron Border Patternz Starter Kit. This component works with Xyron Creatopia.

Shapz
Shapz	Cut shapes and emboss designs into paper with dies and embossing folders from leading die press systems. Xyron Shapez is unique in the market as it accepts paper up to 6 ½ wide! This component works with Xyron Creatopia. Features: Works With the Following Dies and Folders: AccuQuilt® Go!™ BossKut® Ellison® AllStar™ ProvoCraft® Cuttlebug™ & Cuttlekids™ QuicKutz® Cookie Cutter™, SingleKutz™, Goosebumpz™ & Embossing Folders Sizzix® Clearlits™, Sizzlits®, Embosslits™, Textured Impressions™, Simple Impressions™, Bigz™, Originals™, Movers and Shapers™ Spellbinders™ Shapeabilities™, Frameabilities™, Borderabilities™, Megabilities™ & Nestabilities™

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Pazzles Creative Cutter Pro

Ron — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 02:23:49 +0000

For the serious scrapbook, personal card and paper crafters the electronic cutters have become a mainstay. Pazzles production grade electronic cutter is capable of giving those paper crafters who seek speed and ability to cut numerous quantities of items. With this production grade machine you can handle all of your paper cutting needs. You can customize the cuts you need using a wide range of materials. The Creative Cutter Pro provides you with the ability to use an assortment of attachments to help in your cutting projects . . . your possibilities are limitless!

Because the Cutter Pro comes with all you need to begin creating and producing your very own custom cut paper creations, and with the help of Pazzles quick-start tutorials, you’ll be up and going in less than an hour! You can quickly produce large quantities of precise cut-outs for kits or resale.

This production grade cutter will cut up to 15″ card stock, chipboard, and more. You can use Pazzles down-loadable inspiration to create home decor, wearables, stamps, and any paper craft project! Designed specifically for paper crafters this is the ultimate production grade paper cutting system for the serious paper crafter and scrapbooker–just for yourself, or for producing custom cuts for re-sale.

Here are some of the details and what’s included with this fantastic electronic cutting system:

Details:

Cuts heavy card stock, and textures and Bazzil
15″ cutting width and 24″ long
Cuts fabric, embossing foil, chipboard, vinyl, iron-on, thin acrylic, stencil plastic, magnet paper and more
Design and create your own images using home photos and a scanner
Draw, Emboss, Distress, and more
Customize your pages with any font
Advanced software allows you to automatically: outline, weld, convert clip-art to cuttable images and more!

Includes:

Two cutting mats
One cutting blade
Pazzles Cutting and Design Software
Video tutorials
700 ready to cut images
Full color manual
2 Vinyl/vellum blades
7 piece tool set
CD Set 1 & 6 (over 1000 images)
Pen tool with 2 gel pens
10 journaling fonts
Fabric mat
Needle Piercing/Embossing Mat
Tray set

System Requirements:

486 DX/2 66 or higher PC
CD-ROM drive
Windows XP, or higher
2 available USB ports

Most electronic cutters appear to be one of the more expensive tools in the scrapbook or paper crafter’s arsenal, and the Pro Cutter certainly falls in that category. However, consider the flexibility and versatility Creative Cutter Pro provides. For the serious crafter the expense becomes less meaningful when you consider what you can do.

If you are looking for an electronic die-cutter in a more reasonable price range than Pazzles Creative Cutter Pro consider Pazzles’ Inspiration Creative Cutter, or you could consider their even more modest die-cut machine the Creative Cutter Mini.

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Fiskars 12 Inch Premium Crafter’s Trimmer

Ron — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:34:21 +0000

Fiskars 12 Inch Premium Crafter’s TrimmerFiskars 12 Inch Premium Crafter’s Trimmer

Scrapbookers, card makers and paper crafters will all need quality dependable cutters and trimmers. Fiskars has a broad line of just such tools. This is the Fiskars 12 Inch Premium Crafter’s TrimmerPremium Crafter’s Trimmer.

Fiskar’s cut-line guides provides you with confidence when making those important cuts. The large swing-out paper guide and larger sturdy base, with rubberized feet, keep the trimmer secure for wobble free true cuts.

Other features of this crafter’s trimmer include:

A cut-line guide for no more missed cuts.
A rail lock that prevents the rail from popping open when transporting your trimmer.
A base that is 6 1/4″
Anti-wear veneer with scale and grid printed on the bottom of the veneer (on trimmers with the new “vine motif design)
Expansion to 15″ with use of the swing-out paper guide to give you greater level measuring surface for your larger craft projects
The blade lines up perfectly with the use of the blade carriage which has an easy grip-handle and cross grooves for alignment
A triple-track rail and blade interlock for precision cuts straight down the middle
The trimmer uses “High Profile Triple Track Blade Carriage – Blade Style “I”

This paper trimmer would be a nice addition to any paper crafters tool array.

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Martha Stewart Crafts – Punches

Die-cut Punches from Martha Stewart Crafts™

Martha Stewart Crafts™ Punches

Arch Lattice Edger Punch

3-in-1 Classic Butterfly Punch

Monarch Butterfly Edge Punch Around the Page

Bumble Bee Double Punch

Glassene Butterfly Punch

Monarch Butterfly Corner Around The Page Punch

Monarch Butterfly Corner Punch

Monarch Butterfly Punch

Butterfly Stamp and Punch

Medium Classic Butterfly Punch

Crown Punch

1″ Scalloped Circle Punch

Pointed Circle 1″ Punch

Corner Rounder Punch

Cosmos Punch

Checkerboard Edger Punch

Daisy Fan Deep Edge Punch

Medium Layering Daisy

Double Loop Weave Deep Edge Punch

Doily Lace Trim Deep Edge Punch

Dragon Fly Medium Punch

Double Embossed Elephant

Vintage Doily Deep Edge Punch

Eyelet Lace Deep Edge Punch

Floral Vine Deep Edge Punch

Flower Punch

Large Flower Punch

Fleur De Lis Medium Punch

Flowers on a Vine Deep Edge Punch

Flower Bed Deep Edge Punch

Garden Trellis Deep Edge Punch

3-in-1 Hydrangea Punch

Heart Chain Punch Around the Page Set

Heartbeat Deep Edge Punch

Happy Birthday Deep Edge Punch

Holiday Lights Deep Double-Edge Punch

Ladybug Punch Around The Page

Ladybug Corner Punch

Ladybug Double Punch

Leaves and Branch Deep Edge Punch

Medallion Medium Double Punch

Ribbon Bow Medium Punch

Snowflake Trim Deep Double-Edge-Punch

Scallop Dot Edge Punch

Scallop Embossed Edge Punch

Star Border Edge Punch

Stars Edger Punch

Double Scallop Edger Punch

Signature Hole Punch Edger Punch

Threader Edger Punch

Thank You Large Double Punch

Teddy Bear Medium Double Embossing Punch

Pop-up Water Lily Double Punch

Zig Zag Edge Punch