Hey there! Did you check out our “Time-Saving Tools” article by Jana Lillie in the May/June 2010 issue of Creating Keepsakes? It features four popular tools:
Provo Craft’s Cricut Expression
We R Memory Keepers’ Crop-A-Dile
And, it’s packed with information on them—helpful tips, fun ideas for things you can do with the tools, and a basic step-by-step technique you can follow for each one. But, there’s something to said for seeing a tool in action, so we’ve linked a couple of how-to videos in the online version of the article.
And, there’s also something to be said for the chance to win a scrapbooking tool—we have two Crop-A-Diles from We R Memory Keepers and a Creatopia from Xyron that we’d like to get into the hands of a few lucky blog readers. Want the chance to win one of these cool tools? Check out the video links in our “Time-Saving Tools” online article then, tell us what you think:
- What are your go-to tools?
- Which tools are on your wish-list?
- Which tools would you like to learn more about?
- Which time-saving tool video did you like best? Why?
Just leave your answers in the comments section below, and we’ll select three lucky winners to win one of the prizes above. Hurry, we’re drawing names on Wednesday, May 19th!
–Lori Fairbanks, editor
Go-to: My ATG, bone folder and grid ruler.
Wish: Creatopia
Learn: Creatopia
Like: Creatopia – can I say it’s “your” fault, I just fell in love at first sight!
I read the article in the issue and was surprised to see some new ideas for the tools I already have it was REALLY helpful. I love my red tape I have no idea who makes it or what it is actually called but I refer to it as my red tape and everyone around me knows what I’m talking about! I have a problem with new things… I don’t like to buy something before I have actually used it and therefore leaves me in a bind. However what usually happens is I feel the need to buy myself something (instead of everyone else) and make a big purchase only to have it sit in its box for months before I use it, sure that when I finally do I will hate it and want to take it back because I dont get it. All in all this makes it very difficult for me to know what I want and also makes it easy for me to sit at the computer for hours researching things (which I really dont have time for) so I am glad for your continuing education of products, the fact that there is an ample amount of information on your website above and beyond the mag, and it’s great to see all the latest and greatest from time to time… I think I would be good if they just stopped making things!!! HA! YEAH RIGHT!
* What are your go-to tools? paper trimmer, crop o dile, stamps
* Which tools are on your wish-list? Creatopia
* Which tools would you like to learn more about? i love learning all the tricks on all the tools, had never thought to emboss with my crop o dile LOL
* Which time-saving tool video did you like best? Epic Why? I have recently bought one and really liked that the segments were little so i can now go use the info
What are your go-to tools? Cricut, paper cutter, punches
Which tools are on your wish-list? Sizzix
Which tools would you like to learn more about? Creatopia
Which time-saving tool video did you like best? Why? Creatopia–it’s new
- LOVE my craft knife. My tool of choice
- Crop-A-Dile (Sadly I don’t own one yet!!)
- All tools. There are endless uses to many tools but you may not be aware unless others share their trade secrets.
- Creatopia. I hadn’t heard of this tool and it looks AMAZING!!!
1. My paper trimmer
2. An ATG gun!
3. The Gypsy
4. Creatopia
My two go-to tools right now are my paper cutter and Big Shot (I use this for embossing and Die cutting)
One of the thing that is on my wish list is that Provo Craft’s Cricut Expression.
Thanks for the chance to win!
go-to tools – Sizzix, crop-a-dile, stamps, X150
◦Which tools are on your wish-list? Creatopia and the eclipse..and a million other little items
◦Which tools would you like to learn more about? Wishblade
◦Which time-saving tool video did you like best? Why? Creatopia….just because I like everything it does and already have drems of what I would be doing with it
my wishlist has contained a creatopia for a while now.
Tools I use all the time are my trimmer, my journal stamps, and my ribbon tape.
The creatopia video left me in awe – I wish I had one SO bad.
I would like to learn more about wishblade and other tools I can use with my computer.
What are your go-to tools? trimmer, cricut, computer
Which tools are on your wish-list? new camera, new picture printing/editing program
Which tools would you like to learn more about? Epic six and creatopia
Which time-saving tool video did you like best? Why? creatopia, fun tools
1.) My go to tools are my Fiskars Trimmer, Sizzix Die Cut Machine, Big Bit, Score Pal, Copic Markers, Chip Art Tools and Guilotine
2.) I would love to have a Cricut Expression
3.) I would love to learn more about the Creatopia and the Cinch
4.) Cricut Expression is the video that I enjoyed the most.
My fav tools are my Pazzles Inspiration, my cuddlebug, my distress ink and MM paper trimmer.
2. On my wish list are copic markers.
3. I’d like to learn more about the Epic six and creatopia.
4. I enjoyed the creatopia video the most (I have a cutter and a cropadile already)
1. Scissors, Trimmer, Adhesive Runner
2. Cricut Expression
1. Scissors, Trimmer, Adhesive Runner
2. Cricut Expression
3. Creatopia
4 Creatopia and Cricut Expression
My go-to tools are my computer, Slice, Fiskars rotary trimmer and We R Memory Keepers magnetic self-healing cutting mat and ruler. My Crop-a-diles come in really handy, too!
The Cricut Expression is definitely on my wish list, but after watching the videos, I think I need to add the Xyron Creatopia to my list, too! I’d love to learn more about that one!
I liked the Creatopia video the best…I had no idea how it worked until I watched that video.
My go-to tools are punches and corner rounders. I would LOVE to have an electronic die cutting machine, that’s tops on my wish list. I enjoyed the Creatopia video and am interested in the Creatopia machine; would love to learn more about it!
Go to tools: Cricut Exp & my Fiskars trimmer
My wish list has on it copic markers & an ATG gun (those are expensive)
I’d like to learn more about the Creatopia and loved that particular video.
Go to is my Cricuit
I’ve been wanting a Crop-A-Dile for a while now
Crop-A-Dile
and…..Crop=A-Dile because I really want one.
i would LOVE to own a cricket, i would use it for every layout, for titles. but i havent made the big purchase yet, so maybe i’ll win it instead!!
Thanks
Megan P
1 – oh dear, there are so many I use, I love punches, my distress inks, a trimmer, scorer, cropodile ….
2 – my wish list includes a new trimmer … that cuts straight, more punches, spellbinder dies, the new distress inks …. I would love an Expression, but alas can not justify the cost
3 – the Expression – I know there is so much you can do with it.
4 – the Expression – love the versatility of it!
thanks for the fun.
Sandra
What are your go-to tools?- Corner chomper, border punches, and tim holtz scissors.
Which tools are on your wish-list? a silhouette
Which tools would you like to learn more about? the epic 6
Which time-saving tool video did you like best? Why? The creatopia looked really interesting, and i’d never considered it before.
My Go-to-tools are my Non-Stick Mat, paper cutter, and adhesives. Can’t do much without those for starters.
My wish list is huge (my bankroll is small). First is a die-cutting machine (maybe the Creatopia..yeah, that’s it!!) I loved the video and really think I’d get tons of use with it.
I’d love to learn more about all of the die-cutting machines (just in case, I don’t get a Creatopia~
~). I like to make informed choices.
I love my silhouette cutter.
I would really love a creatopia!!!
The letter press equipment looks so cool, I would love to learn more about it and use it.
The creatopia video is great, I have not seen it in action before, now I really want one. Thanks for the chance to win.
My go to: Fiskars paper trimmer and scissors
Wishlist: Electronic die-cutting machine….I so need one
Learn more about: Photoshop elements
Video: Creatopia because I really want one!
Must have my paper trimmer- love my cuttle bug & cricut! Wish for a gypsy…
I would love more tips on Photoshop elements. Loved all the videos- all of these tools have so much potential!!
My go to tools are:
1. Tim Holtz distress inks and applciator! I need it in all of my LOs
2. Basic Grey Self Healing Mat with magnets – does not move at all when I’m cutting and the lines are perfect!!!
3. EK Success cutterbee scissor – I love cutting out papers and it is perfect!
i do not make any of my cards or LOs w/out my mrs. grossman’s scissors! they are the best!
i also love my cuttlebug.
Go to? Has to be my ole 12″ trimmer.
Want to learn more? Silhouette. It’s reasonably priced…no cartridges, no dies…what is the downside?
Video? Creatopia one really whetted my appetite for the machine. (ME!! Please choose ME!!!)
Want? So many choices, so little cash. Creatopia, Epic or Big Shot or Silhouette are high on the list. I got to use a Crop a dile a little bit ago at CKC Manchester and it was pretty cool… Need Photoshop.
Apparently what I need is a second job.
* What are your go-to tools? my cricut,my cropadile, punches, tunic cutter
* Which tools are on your wish-list? silhouette machine
* Which tools would you like to learn more about? creatopia! I have seen it in action and it totally amazes me.
* Which time-saving tool video did you like best? Why? the creatopia one
my go to tool is pretty simple, scissors. i know sounds simple buta great pair of scissors makes everything so much easier, i love tim holtz scissors. on my wish list? definitely the creatopia, i have a little xyron but this would be awesome… also the slice that embosses.. last but not least some chalkboard glimmer mist if i could ever find some. i would love to learn more about the cricut, i have never used them because they seem so technical, yes i am afraid of the screwing it up. since it is at the top of my wishlist the creatopia is my favorite from the video. it is simple to use but inspiring and time saving.
Well my favorite tool is my Cricut! I would love to own everytool out there and learn about everytool out there! Isn’t that the way it is for us crafters we like to shop as much as craft,well at least I do! All the videos are great.
Go To tools: Cricut, border punches, stamps
Wish list tools: Embossing tools, more Cricut cartridges.
Learn more about: my Cricut machine. Every time I use it I learn more, but I have not even scratched the surface yet.
Learn how video: hadn’t heard or seen the Creatopia yet, so found that interesting. Liked the idea of using my Crop a Dile for embossing dots!
go-to tools: punches of all kinds, my sewing machine, and my computer
wishlist: electronic die-cutting machine (waiting for a 12 inch silhouette), crop-a-dile, and a 12 inch printer
OK, so if I sign in incognito can I enter too pleeezzz, hehe! Those prizes are unbelievably generous, I’ll bet all of them are on most gals scrappy wish lists.
Good luck everyone!
My go-to tools are my Cuttlebug, paper trimmer, Xyron “X” & Silent Setter. My wish list has a Cricut E on it, but I don’t expect to see that for quite some time, especially since I have a Slice. I would like to learn more about the Creatopia and the new WeR Cinch. I liked the Creatopia video because I’d love to learn more about the machine, but I’d love to learn more about the other things that it can do as well.
What are your go-to tools? – inks and stamps definitely
Which tools are on your wish-list? sizzix diecut machine
Which tools would you like to learn more about? cuttlebug or slice
Which time-saving tool video did you like best? Why?i love the creatopia one because i don’t have one yet
1. I love my Xyron (especially great for my Mom who had arthritis in her hands) & my CuttleBug, which makes embossing paper SO easy! Adds whole new dimensions to scrapbook pages. Paper cutters of all brands because they each have different uses. My BEST tool though is my imagination which can take me anywhere… along with all of your tips & tricks, ideas & the great sharing by your subscribers/customers!!!
2. I’d love any new tools… but especially the Creatopia, Crop-a-Dile & a Cricut!!!
3. I’d love to learn more about the Epic 6 & any tools that make easier… especially for my Mom! Any great scissors for arthritis hands… something cushiony on the handle? And the Creatopia of course!
4. The Crop-A-Dile info was great! I see it all the time in stores & wondered how to use it… now I know! The Creatopia is FABULOUS! Who wouldn’t want to have one?!!!
I use my trimmer, circle cutter and punches. I do not have any electronic machines yet, so I would LOVE TO WIN a tool!! I love the Cricut and Creatopia the best-the videos were awesome!! Makes me want one even more!!
What are your go-to tools? Trimmer, punches, big shot
Which tools are on your wish-list? love the cricut
Which tools would you like to learn more about? all of them actually.
Which time-saving tool video did you like best? Why? The Creatopia is interesting and seems really versatile.
Go to tools….small scissors and Cricut
Tools on the wish list–ALLLLLL OF THEM! Wish I had tons of money!
What do I want to learn about? ALL OF THEM!
I love any videos that teach me time-saving tips–so the Creatopia was good. Although, I don’t own one…it really made me want one though:)
My go-to tool is my Cricut! I love it. It allows me to do some really fun things with basically any type of media I choose.
The main tool on my wish list is a Xyron. I would love to be able to cut anything with my Cricut and then turn it into a sticker with the Xyron. I can only imagine how much fun I could have!
I’m not really sure what I would like to know more about!
I like the Creatopia video because it’s a new tool to me and I like to see and learn about the new stuff in the scrapbooking world! Seems really cool.
What are your go-to tools? big shot, crop a dile, punches and the tiny attacher.
Which tools are on your wish-list? Cricut expressions,the silhouette, and the big bite
Which tools would you like to learn more about? Creatopia and the epic six
Which time-saving tool video did you like best? Why? Cricut expressions because it had more information and uses.
What are your go-to tools? I use my Cricut often. I have the original one but would love the Expression.
Which tools are on your wish-list? Right now the corner chomper is on my wish list along with some sort of embossing tool (i.e. Cuttlebug). Quickcut’s Epic Six looks very cool. I haven’t heard of it until now and I think I need it.
Which tools would you like to learn more about? I’m researching the QuickCuts Epic Six. I also want to learn more about the latest die cutters and which can be used with a computer, etc.
Which time-saving tool video did you like best? Why? I’m very visual so I love seeing all videos. I love to see the tool in action.
My go-to tools are my paper trimmer and my scor-pal. Would love to have the creatopia or crop-0-dile.
Crop-a-dile is my go-to tool. Punches of all shapes and sizes and a crimper are also faves.
I have the most basic Cricut model so an upgrade is also “on my list.”
Right now, the i-Top tool has me curious and I would like to see more.
My favorite video of this bunch is the Creatopia – I had no idea one tool could do so much!
I would love to learn more about the Creatopia. I saw it in action once but it seemed way out of my price range. I would also like to learn more about the letter press. It looks interesting but I am not sure I would use it all that often.
The one tool I would like is the Epic 6. I have a Revolution, which gets used almost every time I scrap but I would love the larger machine.
1. Border punches
2. My list keeps changing
3. Creatopia
4. The Creatopia video left me with wanting to learn more about it.
Border punches, paper piercer
Cricut is still on my wish list
I want to learn how to stamp better.
Creatopia looks cool.
1. Fiskars paper trimmer and punches
2.Crop a dile and very big dream is circut
3.I am opened to learn about all tools more and more
4.Creatopia because there were more information
my go to tools are my stamp amajig, cuttlebug, scorpal,
Would love to own the Epic Six…I don’t own any of the machines mentioned
Would love to learn more about the Epic
Love the embossing trick with the cropadile because I already own it…
thanks