Scrapping Cents

So, I had the most wonderful Friday!! My Fedex guy delivered the best package- I swear, if I had known what was in it, I think I would have kissed him. Lucky him, lol! My wonderful boss at Scrapbook Express sent each of her DT girls a brand spankin' new QK Silhouette!! Can you believe it?! I LOVE that woman!! If you don't have one of these bad boys, you really should check it out! They are having a deal right now- WOW!!

Anyway, that means your tips, this week are going to be cutter related. There are so many ways to save money with these darlings!! Here:

1. To sharpen blades: Several cuts through heavy duty aluminum foil.

2. You can make your own mats- and it is easy! Thin, but rigid vinyl- I use the cutting sheets you get at the dollar store, and repositionable spray adhesive. It's that simple!

3. Simulate chipboard by making the same cut several times- I keep the 5oo sheet pkgs of office quality cardstock for this (and, yes, it IS acid free)- and stack them. Put your pp on top- instant chipboard.

Here are some sites for great shapes and downloads:

1. www.mydiecuts.com This is a favorite of mine!

2. http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/ This isn't free...but they are stunning!!

3. http://mamawslegacy.com/cut/cut.html Free- and very nice!!

4. http://mamawslegacy.com/cut/cut.html Free- and a huge library!!

And, here is a list of QK font matches for download: http://www.scrapbook.com/blogs/19078/view/3115.html

Hope this all helps!! Have fun!!