NEW TO THE BLOCK!

HELLO KRAFTY KUSTOMERS!

We have some great news! Inkadinkado has now come out with a line of clear stamps called "Inchies"! You might ask yourself, "What the heck is an inchie and why is it so amazing??!" Well folks, I am here to tell you that they are amazing because they come in a full set of small 1x1 inch detailed stamps that have become all the rage! Like most clear stamp sets, they are themed and are well matched so when you go to make a special card or scrapbook page, you have everything you need for that scene right there in one set. Each set normally comes with 12 small 1x1 stamps, a larger stamp that can be used as a background and small stamps that can be used as accents for anything your heart desires! The amazing thing with these stamp sets are that they give you the mosaic look (which is becoming more and more popular) without the mess and work of making you do it yourself! While these are Inkadinkado stamps, they can be stored with your new Stampendous clear filing system right along with all the other clear stamps, clear blocks and wood-mounted stamps in your collection!


In case you were wondering, the picture to the left is what the inchies look like in their original packaging. While they don't look like much when you first get them, they can do wonders! By matching them up in unique order, you can create many different cards and variations!! You don't have to stick with the mosaic theme, but can use the large block and one of the smaller blocks to make a matted effect.

By not only using different color inks for each stamp, you can also use COPIC MARKERS to color in and shade the backgrounds of each stamp like the very last sample.

This is a unique way of using the blocks and gives the card a watercolor look but each individual block is different. Each set comes with a variety of words that you can mix and match with other sets to make your very own card! Adding embellishments like the rhinestone on the card add a little extra! With these sets, you don't need anything else other than the set to make your card or scrapbook page magical!

SALE ON QUICKUTZ: 40-50% OFF

HELLO KRAFTY KUSTOMERS!!
Great news from school! Teachers are piling on the homework, but we know how much your business means to us so we thought you would like to know that Krafty is having a humongous sale for Quickutz! We know that the economy sucks right now, but of course you want to keep up with your craft projects at a reasonable price, so COME ONE, COME ALL! All 4x4 QUICKUTZ DIES ARE 40-50% OFF!! That's right! Below are just a few examples of what we have in stock, but don't let that deter you from checking out the site because we have many, many more! Keep in mind that if you are looking for the 2x2 dies, we will be putting those up as well and they will be on sale in a short while! This sale will be for a short time only, so please, go on quickly before they run out!

Hello KRAFTY KUSTOMERS!
Its a little hard to keep up on the blogs with a million different projects and presentations going on at once. I am a junior year transfer student at Sonoma State University majoring in Communications so our teachers have been keeping us extremely busy with upcoming projects. I know it's been a while since I've posted a blog, but my mom recently sent me some new samples from Stampendous! I had a chance to work with some of these during our adventures at Stampendous and let me say, they are amazing, especially the Cling-On stamps (to watch a Stampendous expert show you how to use these new stamps, watch the first video below!). They give the same impression as the wood mounted but are easier to carry around or just plain easier to store! They come in the same impressions as the wood mounted but give you the versatility to add more stamps to your collection if you need more storage or are watching your budget! If you see a CRV code - it's a cling stamp!

Another great advantage to this new storage system is that you can easily make them your own with adding your personal decorating style to the plastic storage containers. By simply adding different color ribbons like you see in our samples below, you can categorize each set or dress them up so you can easily select the set you need in the nick of time!

For example, you could use white ribbion to dress up your new orchid wedding stamps or a brown for the Chingito monkey stamps. By adding these simple accessories, you can always choose a new color when you add a new set or find what you are looking for with ease.

When ordering the storage containers, the thin size is perfect for is for the Cling Rubber, Clear Stamp sets, stickers and paper. The thick size is for storing clear mounts, glitter bottles and your favorite stamping supplies. The thickest are perfect for wooden mounted stamps, glitter bottles and all sorts of stamping supplies. They all are 8-1/2" x 11" and fit right into magazine holders! To see the difference in sizes and how they the system works, watch the second video below!

PLUS GREAT NEWS!! The Stampendous Orchid clear set sample and storage system, as well as Changito wood mounted, Cling and Clear are now available!!

Also, check out the site, www.KraftyatKrafts.com, for NEW Quickutz Easter items, 4" x 8" Alphabets that are on sale (stock up on these - they won't last) and new items going on every day. Stampendous has a ton of new clear sets, NEW Fluffles and a new FROG that is totally adorable.

On a sad note, I wanted to tell you that Luminarte - the makers of Twinkling H2Os is going out of business so if you have been hankering for some of those colors, now is the time to get them because when they are gone - they are gone. If you haven't used Twinkling H2Os, you are in for a treat. One jar lasts forever (just about) and they shimmer like no other. Also, Daisy D's is going out of business. We've ordered some of their papers which came in today but, again, when it is gone, it is gone.
Thanks for sticking with us! We know you have lots of choices and please know 'you are VERY much appreciated!'

Sorry for the delay. You know that college students have so many things to do...my daughter left me to write you and show samples of the NEW Stampendous Changito Monkey stamps that come in Wood Mounted or NEW Cling with Cushioning! I'm attaching a few sample cards to get your juices working. How adorable is the Knee Hugger for Father's Day or the Cake for a birthday? There are adorable sayings also so check www.KraftyatKrafts.com and search 'monkey' for all the new ones that are available.

NEW MAKING MEMORIES!

HI KRAFTY KUSTOMERS!

We have some exciting news from the inside scene! Its a busy, busy scene at the house of Krafty recently because.... Spring Stampendous items have arrived!! We are trying to get them unboxed and online quickly so you can be the first to add them to your collection! Changito Monkeys, Bees, Clear Sets, New Clings, Clear Sets and the Storage System, new Class A'Peels, they are all here. Along with those items, we also got in these new amazing MAKING MEMORIES MUST HAVES!

Signature Series handbag: Perfect for carrying and storing the Slice Cordless Design Cutter. Side pockets designed to hold the Design Card Storage and Tool Kit (also NEW). Sturdy construction that is water, tear and puncture resistant. Easy to open zippered center compartment with magnetic closure. Stylish brushed nickel hardware. Suggested retail: $49.99

Slice Tool Kit: 15 piece tool kit includes: reusable storage case, spatula, 6" metal ruler, craft knife, scissors, bone folder, tweezers, paper piercer, scraper and 5 replacement blades with blade replacement tool. Signature Series design. Suggested retail: $29.99

Design Card Storage: Fits perfectly in the Handbag. Sturdy storage case for Slice Design Cards. Holds 24 cards and 24 design booklets. Suggested price $19.99

Order is being shipped to me and should be online shortly. Email if you would like to reserve your bag, tool kit or card storage.

Remember, while the newer stampendous items are not up on the web yet, they soon will be! Along with the newer items, we have also refreshed our stock in Stampendous embossing powders, glitters and other amazing embellishments like the Class A'Peel stickers to add the glitz and glamour into any scrapbook page or card!

Like previous orders, we always like to throw in a make n' take card for you to try new techniques and products. This month, we decided to show you a sneak peak on what this months card will look like! When you place an inital monthly order, you will receive the entire kit to make the card with purchase as long as supplies last! So start putting in your orders!

Please feel free to comment or post your thoughts on this cards and ideas on any cards you would like to make in the future! Enjoy and keep posted!!

HELLO KRAFTY KUSTOMERS!
Although the April showers have come early in California, we're back with more inside info about the latest products and even bringing back some of the older ones that would complement the newer ones. We R Memory Keepers came out with Magnet Cutter, Crafter's Ultimate Cutting Toolkit (sold separately) and the new Big Bite. Some older items that would go great with these two new products are the We R Memory Keepers Metal Hardware brass embellishment kit and their Big Bite Croc-A-Dile case for grommets and other embellishments.

If you are looking for the extreme in precision cutting, and you are tired of sub-standard products that do not stand the test of time, the Crafter's Ultimate Cutting Toolkit is your solution. This all-in-one toolkit includes several unique items and features you are going to love! It includes: one 17"x14" magnetic cutting mat, eight magnetic posts, one magnetic ruler, one art knife with five refill blades, one rotary cutter with two refill blades and one scoring blade, and lastly one circle cutter with five refill blades. [ The mat is also sold seperately].

Another great tool that We R Memory Keepers has come out with is their Magnetic Circle Cutter. This cutter has to be used with the Magnetic cutting mat but makes perfect circles!

This We R Memory Keepers product can add the antiqued brass look to any manly project. Although Father's Day isn't until June, its always a great time to start early on both your Father's Day cards and scrapbooking pages so you have time to take those beautiful pictures to savor as lifetime memories! By adding these antiqued brass hardware pieces to any project, you can spice it up!

According to We R Memory Keepers, crafters around the world have fallen in love with the amazing Crop-A-dile™ Hole Punch. Now the Crop-A-Dile II Big Bite™ boasts a six inch punching and setting depth so you can place eyelets, snaps, gromlets or other metal embellishments anywhere on your scrapbook page or craft project. The Crop-A-Dile II Big Bite™ punches holes and sets small (1/8"), large (3/16") and extra large eyelets and snaps. It also easily sets all sizes of our unique Gromlets™ with a 1/3" center. The Big Bite can punch through paper, leather, fabric, plastic (such as CD's), thin tin, and chipboard so you can have all the fun without limits! The Crop-A-Dile II Big Bite™ is a dream come true! Along with the Big Bite, Krafty is carrying the carrying case for the puncher so that you can keep it secure and safe along with all your eyelets, snaps and grommets! These items are heavier because of the tool weight and accessories, so please email for actual shipping if it seems high. We are shipping in the continental US only unless you are willing to pay that extra shipping.

Krafty at Krafts is now carrying the NEW Tseukineko MEMENTO PENS!

Same great dye ink in a marker! Memento markers have dual tips - brush and bullet - one at either end. Available in 24 wonderfully fresh colors. They are fade-resistant, fast-drying, acid-free and water-based.

Remember that Stampendous is cominng out with their NEW SPRING CATALOG and Krafty will be the first to have them in stock! Continue to check in with both the blog and the website and we will let you know when they are in stock!

EXCITING TIMES: A NEW COMPANY... NEW PRODUCTS!

HELLO KRAFTY KUSTOMERS!!
We decided to bombard you with all the amazing new products this year has in store and then some! We have recently picked up a new company: Wellsprings Gifts!

Wellsprings is an eclectic gift company in Rhode Island that sells many different items and Krafty has decided to add their colorful FLIP NOTES & AUTO NOTES which allow you to always have a pad of paper handy in their adorable, decorative holders. Great for purses, back pockets to be used for grocery lists or a phone number you need to quickly jot down! They come with a cute, compact pen that slides in the side of both the flip notes and auto notes to save time and space. These are great for spur of the moment craft ideas!

ANOTHER NEW PRODUCT: AMM EASTER TOTES!

These totes are great for any scrapper or card maker. They make great presents! They are portable for crafters on the go and have easy access pockets to store all your scrapbooking and card making necessities! They are also great for other creative outlets. Try stuffing them with holiday goodies. Easy to store and easy to use!
JUMP ON THE BAND WAGON: SCRAPBOOK EARLY!!
We have an exclusive new product where you can create a beautiful 2009 Calendar with your pictures! Make memorable creations that the whole family can enjoy! When you purchase the Calendar, you'll get an entire year of 12" x 12" background paper - one for every month! Not only will you have an amazing calendar, but you can bring it all together with the matching monthly paper!

STAMPENDOUS GALORE!

Because we had SOOOO many pictures and samples from our adventures at Stampendous, we decided to share them little by little, some each day. Changito Monkey are something to look forward to. Many of these samples use the New Stampendous Class A'Peel stickers and we'll be stocking all the new felt ones. We also want to start sharing with you videos and tutorials on how to better use the products you already have. In our first video of the year, you saw the new Robotz designs, here you will learn a little more about how to use Tsukineko's Versafine ink Stamp pads and some fun effects you can get by using them. Tsukineko has a new WORK STATION that you can buy with inks and brushes or empty and you fill it with your own supplies! Check www.kraftyatkrafts.com for availablity! We are now carrying the Momento markers which are on order and on the way in - they match the inks. If you want the re-inkers, let us know via email - krafty@dslextreme.com