Thanks to ali_bl (ALINA) and THIS POST from the CK Message Board, I found another Must Have tool. It’s a punch so we can make our own scalloped/eyelet edge papers instead of paying an extra $1 per sheet just because the company did it, LOL. This is one of my favorite looks in scrapbooking these days, so I’m very excited that someone came up with this tool. I hope Fiskars or someone else also makes one that punches the scallop without the eyelet holes, as sometimes you just need that little bit of a different look, kwim?

FISKAR’s SCALLOP / EYELET PUNCH

fiskars scallop

THE EMBI by Provo Craft
Sounds like a very well-rounded tool but, so far, it’s not on my shopping list. Maybe when I see it in use. I’m not much of an embosser-girl, and I already have the Making Memories Tag Maker gathering dust in my scrap room. But it does seem like one cool tool!

embi at cha

Here is the pitch from the Provo Craft WEBSITE:

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Embi™Universal Embellishment Press
A clever new tool that offers you several convenient functions in one!

Embi comes with interchangeable heads to:
Make framed tags
Attach rhinestones & studs
Set eyelets
Punch
Emboss

This all-in-one embellishment solutions lets you add accents to your creations without the hassle of using different tools, saving you precious space and money. This versatile tool is perfect for all sorts of creative projects, from scrapbooking and card making, to home décor and fashion art. Embi can embellish in a variety of materials, creating lasting accents you’re sure to love. Interchangeable heads are easy to change and fun to use. Each Embi head comes packaged with designer embellishments to get you started with your creative projects. Embi is also portable and simple to use. Its six-inch reach allows you to work anywhere on a 12″ x 12″ scrapbook page or project.

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Here’s where CKMB’ersare chatting about it.

THE SLICE by Making Memories

Well, I won’t call this a Must Have for me, because I think the price tag is over $100. As much as I’d love to have The Slice, it will probably have to wait for a birthday or Christmas “please-honey-I’ve-been-really-good-and-nice-this-year-and-I-made-you-dinner-306-times-don’t-I-deserve-a-new-scrapbooking-toy?” gift.

I’ve been following The Slice since way back, before they even had a distributor. Here is my POST from August 2007. And here is what it used to look like:

old slice

Here is what it looks like now:

new mm slice

I think the best way to show this baby is a couple of YouTube video demos of the product at CHA.

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43r8s1ATI0g]

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9D9o7BEMQw]

HERE’s where Queen of CKMB, Miss Leslie, asks others for their thoughts on The Slice. And check out what the AMR GIRLS and 2PEAS LADIES have to say about it. We crafters are in serious decision-making mode about which of all these fab new tools we want/need to spend our money on!

Will you be getting one, two, or all three of these scrap-fabulous new tools??

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3 Comments

  1. avatar

    The FISKAR’s SCALLOP / EYELET PUNCH sure does have me ears perked.

  2. avatar

    I’m excited about this “mini cricut”. I think this will go on my wish list.

  3. avatar
    Heather says:

    Hi I am so excited about the Slice machine I can’t wait to get my hands on it. I am disabled and I have not been able to do my favorite past time scrapbooking because of chronic pain and disabilities to my hands. This machine is a dream come true I would love to have one but I will have to save up for it. my email is h_doyle@sympatico.ca because there is and underscore in my email it will not allow me to join your coupon site cry………….

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