Courtney Smith
If you’re anything like me, you’ve looked at a paper-crafted project and thought, “How on earth did she do that?!” Or during one of our creative recesses, I’ll see a tool and think, “Now what exactly is that for?”
Now what if I told you we had the cure for that? What if I told you that you could have an encyclopedia of not only all the tools available, but also all of the new and innovative ways to use them! And with step by step photos? Cool Tools for Paper Crafters is just that!
In this break through issue, not only do we have a wide variety of tool categories like die-cutting, embossing, punches, adhesives just to name a few, but we’ve also taken a closer look at common household items in a new paper-crafting twist! (Check out page 133.) And if that wasn’t enough, creative editor Susan Opel walks you through paper-crafting with a computer! (That one is on page 139.) If you’re just starting your tool collection, turn to page 150, where you’ll find your essential tool kit! And with all your new tools, you’ll need all sorts of storage ideas! (You can see those on page 154. These are my personal favorites!)
Next week, join us as we dive deeper into this issue! We’ll be talking with designers, and Go-To Gal Teri Anderson will be back with a special two-days Tooling Around with Teri series! But the fun doesn’t stop there! On Thursday, Susan will be showing you how to make the most of your computer, and on Friday we’ll be hosting a designer blog hop! With one of the most exciting prize packages to top things off! Here’s a sneak peek (Or two. Or three…) of the prize package…
Any guesses as to what they may be? And that’s just part of it! Thanks for tuning in, and we’ll see you next week! Oh, and try not to think about it all weekend. But we can’t blame you if you do!
Ooh, can’t wait!
I can’t wait either!!!
wow…I think I know what they all are and what great prizes they are….should be great!!
Oh no, now I won’t stop thinking about it! Craft tools are an addiction of mine. Gotta have ‘em and that metal plate I assume it’s for paper piercing, peeks my interest.
Can’t wait!! What an amazing prize package!!
Figured out all but one…..I’ll keep working on that one!! Great tools!!
Are you kidding me?! Woohoo… where do I sign up, lol?
Wow…talk about goodies!
Wooohooo!!! Sounds like a fun week!!!
you’re such a tease
:) I WILL be thinking about it all weekend and will be here Mon for sure!
Wow…I see some awesome prizes in those pics. Thank you so much for all your magazine does. Such fun !!
looks very exciting….. if those are the prizes….WOW!
Oooohhhhh! I’ve been wanting to try an i-Top!
I think I can name them all! Does that mean I have a problem?
Looking forward to it!
This is very exciting! I see lots of cool tools in there. I have some of them and want to learn about some others!
Thanks a lot you teasers! I’m so excited!!!! This issue is going to be over the top cool.
Holy Moley!!! First of all, I can’t wait to get this magazine, very cool!!! Then the giveaway!!! WOW, I can’t wait!!! Thanks for the sneak peek!!!
Sounds like a fantastic week coming up.
Very interesting. I think there is a metal stencil for paper piercing, a Fiskar’s paper crimper, a kind of paper cutter, a Ranger teflon craft sheet, a setter tool, some Spellbinder’s dies, Fiskar’s scissors, Scor it tape, button covering punch and setter tool, Zutter Distress it tool, Xyron Creative Station for adhesive, laminating, etc., and a Score Pal.
Your snips are really enticing me. I have the mag on order but I still can’t wait to explore it.
Okay I got more than 1/2, I think. I love tools – gotta use mine more
Sounds like a “must-have” issue here! Can’t wait to see more. Whatever the prizes are…and I’m sure they’re “mahvelous-darling”..I hope I win !!!!
Some very interesting tools you tease with. I need to go shopping for my copy of the magazine.
how great to all those little snip-its look and i think i spy some fiskars scissors too!
Can’t wait…
I just love tools and toys and can’t wait ’till next week to see what new things you have up your sleeves!
Now this will be an amazing prize package!
I can name all bu the first one. Does that mean I spend to much time keeping up on all things paper crafted.
Oh, my, I am so exciting , again
I know what some of them are. Can’t wait to hear about all of them!
Can’t wait to see more!
I would love to learn about tools I have and how to use them and also new and useful ones!!