Cricut or Ticket!

If you have not discovered the Cricut craft cutting machine, or really any DIY home craft cutting machine...you are missing out, totally and until then, I am issuing you a citation!!!

That's right!  If you are not on the Cricut, I am giving you a ticket...an official notice that you are violating your own right to be more efficient with your crafting ideas!

I purchased mine around July 2018.  If you recall it took me a few months to actually 'unbox' it for you.  But once I did, I immediately put it into service.  The trouble with me, is that I have functioned the 'hard' way or the 'old school' way before the fancy technology simplified everything for me, and life was good!

But if you want small scale reproduction, you want a digital craft cutting machine. 

As a part of my 'bucket list' on actually using the machines in the workshop, Cricut will receive some much needed usage this holiday...stay tuned!

Holiday Sale & $2.95 Shipping...Limited Time!

Zippers are Important!

For any creative designer, the zipper is an important part of the toolbox. I prefer to buy mine in bulk so that I am able to save but also pass those savings along to the customer.

This season, zippers are on the increase in use because of jackets, slacks, backpacks, etc.

A recent zipper haul of a collection of navy blue's arrived and I could not have been more pleased.  My trust for zippers is the Zipper Stop based in NY, purchased via their etsy store.  They can make your zipper order special.

I am sure another order for tan is next with the uniform khaki color making a huge comeback this fall!

I arranged a color chart of some of their available zipper colors to help me with my order.  Combining their numbered color swatch chart with the coordinating color listing name, I formed my own reference.  It is a huge help when placing orders.

At your convenience visit our eBay site to see the new listings this month!

Recently Sold...

Special thanks to DC_Artdoll by Yvette Mecca for her purchase of the Custom Craft Label.  

Beauty of Creating, B.O.C. Graphix
Custom Craft Label 

DC_Artdoll reached out to me via Instagram (IG) and wanted to know how to purchase craft labels.  She is a talented artist from the DMV. Her order of 120 Standard Satin/Black Print labels will be used to add that personal touch to her craft enterprise!

For a limited time, you too can take advantage of the special direct sell discount of 20% off any order, which also includes free shipping!

Big Kick by Sizzix!

Thanks to Amazon courtesy credits, I was able to get an absolutely great deal on the Big Kick!  It sells anywhere from $65-$130.  With my courtesy credits I snagged it for $51.  This machine is a manual press much to the likeness of the Ellison presses found in school/supply/resource rooms or teacher stores.

Big Kick by Sizzix

Thanks to my Prime benefits, it shipped out in two days and arrived on Sunday! I ordered a die from Doll Frills.  It could take up to five business days to process the order.  But considering I paid a mandatory Priority Shipping, I will be expecting it under two weeks.

The Big Kick is a die press which is something I need desperately.  Until the dies arrive, a full review is on hold.  Stay tuned!

Big Kick out of the box

I fancied the Cricut Explore Air 2, but I could not imagine budgeting for this $250 electronic machine that required an additional $200 worth of support tools and supplies just to do the basics.  A machine of this range should cut with amazing precision, leather etc.  However, the reviews do not suggest that it is as stealth as some boast.

You know how it is.  Some get sucked into the fad or hype and for recompense they lure others into the fallacy, much like with pricier items that do not deliver to its reputation.