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Feb 13, 2008

Happy to be Home

I returned home from CHA last night. I had such an awesome time, but I am happy to be home. It was so wonderful to find clean dishes, clean bedsheets, and clean clothes. I have a wonderful husband! The fridge was stocked with bachellor foods (brats, Mountain Dew, and Nutty Bars), but the clean house quickly made up for that. *grin* So… what did I do while I was at CHA!? So much! I can’t even begin to cover it all in one post. It was so fun to see old friends and meet new friends. ((((HUGS))))) I have just a little something to show and tell about today and then once I recooperate and get my bearings (mainly dive into the pile of emails/mail/to-do’s and edit a few more pictures from my overflowing camera card!) I will share more! Make sure you check out the SCS @ CHA blog for lots of pics and updates too! There was quite a buzz around the Making Memories booth this year. Here’s what it was all about:

This is the Slice. It’s similar to the Cricut, but much lighter and more portable. You purchase cartridges to insert into the machine with several different die cutting options. You electronically select shapes, letters, etc. and you’re able to choose a size for your die cut up to 4″. Another great feature of the Slice is the ability to place the machine exactly where you want it to cut. This way you get many more shapes out of one sheet of paper. I was able to see a demonstration from the actual engineer of the machine…. too cool! The gridlined surface is first prepared with a tacky spray adhesive in order to hold the paper to the surface while the blade cuts the desired shape.

This picture shows the inside of the machine as it’s cutting out the shape. You need to gently press it down while it’s cutting. The blade moves quickly back and forth until the shape is finished cutting.

Voila! The shape is peeled from the tacky surface with a spatula tool without leaving a sticky residue behind. I see lots of fun possibilities with this little machine and I love the portability!

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you all have a wonderful day!

  • Kristi

    I had read on a message board that it is pretty slow cutting and you had to hold it down to get it to cut correctly. Can you comment? I have only watched the online demo at Making Memories. If the price is going to be $149 and cartridges $40, I want this to be better than the cricut if I am going to buy it. Getting a great price on a Cricut with the cartridges only a little higher, still sounds like it is a better deal. Anyhow, I would love to hear what your thoughts are on it.

  • Juanita B

    How wonderful that you house was clean!!! You do have a very thoughtful husband.

    The Slice is a cool machine. TFS.

  • Jennifer Buck

    How very cool is this! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

  • diane mcvey

    Wow, what a hubby! How nice to come home to a tidy house!
    Glad you are back home (I LOVE being HOME) and can’t wait to see more pictures! Everyone seemed to have such a great experience at CHA~~lucky ladies!!! 😀

  • cheryl

    Welcome home! That cutting tool might be just what I’ve been looking for (if I can afford it)!

  • Debby Winters

    Welcome home! Always nice to travel but nice to get home too!
    I saw the video demo of this little machine on line. It looks like an amazing little tool.
    I can’t wait to get more details.

  • Jenn

    Welcome home, Taylor!

  • Bevie Pearl

    I am so glad that you got to go to CHA and that you are back home.
    🙂

  • Janine

    This little machine looks awesome…

  • Katie

    This is such an intriguing little tool. Did you get a chance to try this out yourself, or just watch it demoed? A friend saw someone try 4 times before getting it to cut so that the beginning and end ‘met up.’ Just wondering if you saw that happen at all.

  • Michelle

    Any mention of the cost? or when it will be availble? Looks like one of those *must have* things! 🙂

  • Peggy Maier

    Hi Taylor,
    I saw the video demo of this little machine online & it looks really easy to use. Amazing!

  • Michelle

    I have a CRICUT and love it but let me say WOW!!!! to this. it’s amazing. TFS..

    Michelle

  • Amy

    I love this gift! Now if I could just get someone to give it to me…LOL

  • Jan Hunnicutt

    It’s awesome! I hope your life slows down a little bit and that you have a very Merry Christmas!

  • Beth Norman

    Wow, that is one busy day. Whew! Merry Christmas to you and your family. p.s. This gift set rocks.

  • Anonymous

    What a busy day you had. It made me tired just reading the post. I would love to see a picture of the wine baskets. Did you do your own label?

  • Bella Rose Creations

    Gosh…take a breath! Thanks for sharing…my life has been like that lately except add two kids and I’m sick!! I made up several packages to go out and still haven’t had a chance to get to the PO to mail them…I would try the click and ship option, but my luck they would get returned…sometime mid-Jan LOL. Hold your head up and remember to celebrate the Epiphany…it is Jan. 6 so it gives you a few extra days. All the best and Merry Christmas!!

  • JenMarie

    WOW ~ Love that coffee project!
    Ok Taylor, breathe in, breathe out… 😉

  • travelingmama

    This is such a cute project. I love this stamp set too. It’s really nice to see an “older” set being used. Sometimes I feel like I am just trying to keep up with the latest trends (and isn’t there always something new out?) and not really enjoying just simply stamping with my “old” stamps. Well, anyways, thanks for sharing and giving us all so much wonderful inspiration!

  • diane mcvey

    *THUNK* was heard, as she fell off the chair from exhaustion!!! Mercy girl, you have WAY too much to do! I sure am glad the weekend is coming up, and I hope you get lots of sleep!
    Your creations are just GREAT, I am so glad I still have that set! Thanks for sharing, but get some REST! I worry about you! 🙂 (oh to be young again, and be superwoman!!!)

  • Deborah

    Oh my gosh Taylor! I am exhausted just reading what you do in a day! Take care of yourself! Deb

  • Anonymous

    Taylor, you are one busy girl!!! I don’t know how you have any energy left to design so beautifully– so thankful you do!!! This is such a beautiful gift set– I loved it back in Feb. and still do!!
    DeborahLynneS

  • DeniseLynn

    I LOVE this … that word is used too much but I cannot help it – I LOVE this!!! I want one for me! But after your day, well, you need it for YOU.
    Hang in there … busy days can be so overwhelming this time of year. I keep reminding myself to count my blessings and it helps. *wink*
    Did I make it clear, I really LOVE this set.

  • Pegi Taylor

    Holy crap!!!! I thought I was haviing a rough go of things . . . well at least I got to sleep in until 8:00 a.m. Oh man . . . it’s a good thing I came to your blog today . . . I have packages in my car I totally forgot about . . . okay, I’m off to the post office now.

    Big stamping hugs from Pegi, Willow, and Izzy.

    P.S. I just posted on my blog for the first time in exactly one month. If you get a minute, go over and see the picture of Willow and her little playmate . . . Paris’ yorkie puppy Izzy.

  • Julie Koerber

    Man, you have stamina! I would have quit after the party! Hang in there! Thanks for sharing your darling creation!

  • Laura

    That would make an awsome gift for a coffee lover. But, more importantly; YOU HAVE A 2nd JOB?????????? Have you been holding out on me????

  • Debbie Olson

    Taylor, I love this ensemble! This was my all-time favorite coffee/cocoa set. Wish they’d kept it current!

  • Anonymous

    Taylor,
    This is how my last few days have felt – like I’m on a fast merry-go-round and can’t get off! ha! Enjoyed your post!
    Sandy Kay

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