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Mrs. Eggplant Mrs. Eggplant, San Francisco Age and Occupation: 28, Human Resources Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Associate Marketing Manager Engagement Date: January 19, 2007 Wedding Date: October 20, 2007 Blogging Since: May 31, 2007 Venue: Ceremony at a cement and stained glass cathedral and reception at a boutique hotel ballroom About Me: I'm a shopping junkie who lives to discover great deals and a craft addict that loves to scrapbook and knit. My profile picture was taken on the day I got engaged which is why my smile is so huge!
 
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Mrs. Eggplant, San Francisco Age and Occupation: 28, Human Resources Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Associate Marketing Manager Engagement Date: January 19, 2007 Wedding Date: October 20, 2007 Blogging Since: May 31, 2007 Venue: Ceremony at a cement and stained glass cathedral and reception at a boutique hotel ballroom About Me: I'm a shopping junkie who lives to discover great deals and a craft addict that loves to scrapbook and knit. My profile picture was taken on the day I got engaged which is why my smile is so huge!
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A New Addition To The Craft Room

April 1st, 2008 @ 9:28 am by Mrs. Eggplant

After my wedding passed, I needed a way to fill the void that wedding planning had once occupied. What was I to do with my lonely craft-deprived hands? Well, I recently discovered the wonderful world of stamping and paper crafting. smiley1011 I’ve always been a scrapbooker, but I have developed a new love for stamping and card making. Along with this new hobby, I picked up a horrendous amount of new craft tools and supplies.

Meet my new baby, the Cuttlebug:

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What is a Cuttlebug? It’s a die-cutting and embossing tool. The side plates fold up and it takes up no more room on a desk than a portable photo printer. I’ll show you what this little guy can do. smiley1011

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This is an embossing folder. It’s about 4.25″ x 5.5″ (the size of a small greeting card). This particular design is called “Swiss Dots” and it will emboss a dotted pattern onto your paper. Embossing folders for the Cuttlebug cost around $5-6 each.

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Here’s another view of the embossing folder. It folds in half and one side of the folder has the negative image while the other has the positive image.

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First, insert a piece of paper between the folder like so.

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Then place the folder in a “sandwich” between the embossing plates that are included with the machine. The order is: A plate on the bottom, then B plate, embossing folder with paper, and lastly a second B plate on top. The plates are labeled very clearly and it’s more simple than it sounds. The sandwich/plate technique is slightly tedious, but it allows the Cuttlebug to be adapted to other brands of die-cutting stencils and embossing folders rather than being restricted to only Provo-Craft products.

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Next, place the plate sandwich onto the Cuttlebug and run it through by turning the crank on the right side.

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Remove the paper from the folder and voila! Polka-dot embossed paper. smiley1011

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Here’s an example of a finished “thank you” card that I created for one of my bridesmaids using the embossed paper. I just love the textured element that it adds to the cards.

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One last closeup shot.

My only complaint about the Cuttlebug is that I wish they had bigger embossing folders available. 4.25″ x 5.5″ is the size of 1/4th of a regular sheet of paper and it’s limiting in the scope of projects one can create. Michaels sells Cuttlebugs for $89.99, but I’ve seen fabulous deals for these machines. Recently Joann’s had a bug for $49.99 with free shipping. I definitely would not pay full price for one of these. You can find a good deal on one if you look around a bit.

Next, I’ll show you how the Cuttlebug can make ultra-fabulous die-cuts. smiley1011

21 Responses to “A New Addition To The Craft Room”

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missrae says:

WOAH! can you do custom emboss plates??

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BaghdadBride says:

My sister has a cuttleblog and looooves it. Every holiday we give her new embossing plates.

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michele says:

OMG. Seriously. I thought that I couldn’t find the same level of love for an inanimate object after the gocco, but this is incredibly incredibly exciting.

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Mrs. Bee says:

wow i totally love this!

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Miss Flamingo says:

This looks like so much fun. I cant wait to re-decorate my office and make it a DIY - Design space. I want to buy endless and endless craft stuff… including this baby. Looks like so much fun!

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AMK says:

Oh wow…I want to need that. ;)

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kim says:

oh gosh, alex showed me the youtube video of the cuttlebug ad a few days ago and i had about peed myself. i really want one! unfortunately, i can’t find any in toronto right now :( so so sad…

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MelVB says:

My cuttlebug was my V-Day present this year and I <3 it! :) I love that it is compatible with everyone else’s dies too! It’s freaking awesome!

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Nathalie says:

Mrs. Eggplant - I love all your DIY projects. You are so creative. Please keep these posts coming!! :)

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emilycreatives says:

oh my goodness I want one!

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swtlmt says:

Ohhh glad you’re back and posting again! OMG-I want one! Did you Gocco the label too?

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Linda says:

I’ve seen those and wondered if they were worth it. Thank you. I look forward to more of your posts!

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Miss Emerald says:

holy crap, you are so so so awesome… =)

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missking says:

I love that card! Have you thought about selling some stuff on Etsy?

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Daisy... says:

You know what might be even better but none the less a great combo to that… the CRICUT. I love my cricut and have used it for just about all my DIY/ scrapbook/ as he likes to call it, artsy farsty stuff!

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Miss Penguin says:

I need this badly.

NO I DONT!

Yes, I do.

Beautiful cards, Eggie! You are beyond creative! Cant wait to see what else you do with that little amazing machine!

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miki says:

Wow! How beautiful :)

I have an idea: why don’t you get into the invitations / card-making business for weddings? You’re super talented and crafty. I am totally and willingly volunteering myself for your first “wedding-related” client. LOL.

Seriously kel, all of your cards have been super gorgeous.

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kbok says:

whoa! that is too cool.i want one! and your cards are fabulous!

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MayGrad says:

oh gosh, i really like that…

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JoieDeVie says:

ok… i NEED that stamp i’m assuming you used for the “thank you & gratitude” part of the card! can you please tell me either who makes it or where to find it??

thanks in advance!

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Mrs. Eggplant says:

JoieDeVie, the stamp is from Stampin’ Up and they are actually two stamps from two different sets. Unfortunately, Stampin Up only sells through demonstrators and not through retail locations.


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