Tool Talk

Better then sliced bread? I sure do think so.

  Stampin' Up's! new Magnetic Platform 130658 is a must have in your crafting arsenal if you LOVE using Framelits and Edgelits and don't want to mess with sticky notes to hold things down.

I tested it over the  weekend and I'm impressed. Although they suggest using flat Standard Cutting Pads, I didn't have any newer pads and it worked fine.  

I run mine through the Big Shot flipping them over every other time, which does prevent them for getting to warped. I think you can tell by the pictures that they are also fairly etched and that didn't seem to affect the framelits or edgelits staying in place either.

For my test I used the new Chalk Talk Framelits (129983) that I just received.

The "sandwich"
Magnetic Platform
Standard Cutting Pad
Framelits
(cutting edge face down) on paper
Standard Cutting Pad

I ran it through and everything stayed in place nicely.

To further test the strength of the magnets,
I set the platform up on its edge against the Big Shot and the framelits didn't move.
IMPRESSIVE

I then used the tiny insert to make a tag. No problem there either. I was able to line it up and it stayed just were I put it.

Here they are all cut and removed from the framelits.

There is a warning on the side of the platform for people who have pacemakers. So be mindful of that if you are either selling this, have people using it or using it yourself.

 

I really think this is a winner for all of use that love our Big Shot (113439) and love using the framelits and edgelits. It truly makes cutting them hassle free.

If you are interested in buying this great tool, please consider buying it from me. I would love to have you as a customer!

 Just click on the SHOP NOW button to the left which will bring you right to my Stampin'Up! store. Place your order and it will be delivered right to your doorstep

by one of those cute UPS guys!

 Make it a great and CRAFTY day!

BERNADETTE

Tool Talk - Stampin' Distress Tool

 Stampin' Distress Tool

 

This is a great tool that you could possibly pass by in the Spring Catalog, the new Stampin' Distress Tool #127562 (page 14) I think I went passed it at least 3 times when I first received the catalog. This is one my favorite little tools. I really like to distress edges of CS. I personally think it adds more texture and character. The cards below are just two samples of distressing I did on several cards. If you do not have a Distressing Tool, I would certainly recommend this one by Stampin'Up!  It has 8 access points on  the blade, a soft grip and large, easy-to-hold surface area, comes in a great little storage pouch and only $4.95. All the things that add up to a great distressing tool. Why not add this to your next order from me?  You won't be disappointed.

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Thanks for stopping by and have a very CRAFTY week!