| Holiday Wishes | |
If
you have an important person in your life that is addicted to
scrapbooking, you
may be trying to decide on the perfect gift for this holiday season. In order to
make your life easier and also make you look like the greatest gift giver since
St. Nick himself, I have compiled a list of ideas for you and included where to
purchase them online. If you are a scrapbooker, be sure to "e-mail
this article to a friend" as a helpful hint, or print it out and leave
it on that special someone's pillow.
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Stocking Stuffers (Gifts $5 and Under)
Journaling
Genie Stencil: These great journaling aides are from Chatterbox
and come in a variety of shapes and patterns. Each sells for only $4.99 plus
shipping, currently on sale at The
Crafter's Toy Box for only $2.75!
ABC Tracers Templates: Lettering has been made easy with these templates by EK Success. The Crafter's Toy Box offers the sets for only $3.25 each.
Vanishing Ink Pen: Your erasing days are over with this great tool from Chatterbox. You can read of review of this product on this site. It can be ordered directly from Chatterbox Inc. for $3.49 plus shipping.
Acid Testing Pen: A Ph Testing Pen is a handy tool to have around for whenever you are thinking about using an item in your scrapbook that you are not sure is acid-free. They are available from Bloom Crafts for $3.95 with free shipping in the U.S.
Scrapbooking Gifts $5-$40
Scrap Bits Stencils:
Paper piecing made quick and easy with
stencils from Scrap Bits. Check out the article about these great stencils and
then pick some up for gifts from the Scrap
Easy web site for only $5.95 each plus shipping.
Sets of Die Cut Letters: Scrapbookers can always use more letters. Alphabet sets from Little Darlings are indeed darling and cost only $7.00 per set with free shipping for all online orders.
Decorating Chalks: I have been using chalks a lot lately on my die-cuts, punch art, lettering, etc. It has become one of my indispensable scrapbook supplies and for only $13.99 at Creative Xpress it is very economical as well. Read more about using chalks in this article title "Scrapbooking With Chalks."
Photo Tinting Pens: I love these pens! If the scrapbooker you are shopping for doesn't already own them, be sure to pick them up at The Crafter's Toy Box on sale for only $16.50 a set. (That is a great price!). You can read of review of this product here on this site.
Tag-a-Long: A drink holder and trash bag combination is just what every cropper needs for those long nights of scrapbooking. You can find these at several retailers. They are made by Chatterbox and sell for $18.99 plus shipping from the manufacturer's site.
Clipart and Font Software: DJ Inkers Software clip art and font titles are on sale at The Crafter's Toy Box for $32.95. Provo Craft also have great font and clip art titles available at The Creative Xpress priced at $19.49 per software title. Find out more about using clip art for scrapbooking in this "Ask Rebecca" article.
Coluzzle Alphabet Template: For the scrapbooker who already uses Coluzzle templates, the new alphabet template would be a terrific gift. And for those who have yet to try the Coluzzle cutting system, the starter kit would be perfect. Both are available at Creative Xpress for $19.99 each.
Xyron Machine: The longings of many scrapbookers can be summed up in one word that no two of them pronounce quite the same way--Xyron. This machine is used either to apply adhesive or to laminate items for your scrapbook pages. Especially great for punch art and small lettering. The new 5" sticker maker is available from dMarie Direct for $25.95.
Archival Mist: Deacidification spray can be used to create scrapbook safe materials out of some of your treasured mementos. It can be purchased at Creative Xpress for $39.99.
The Big Ticket Items
Full Set of Pens: My favorite scrapbooking pen, the Zig Memory System
Pens, are a must have scrapbook supply and would make a terrific gift. The full
sets of 48 pens are available at Crafter's
Toy Box on sale for just $85.00. More information and ideas for these pens
can be found in an article I wrote about Creative
Borders.
Large Organizer/Tote: On just about every scrapbooker's wish list you will find an extra-large storage tote. The Crop In Style XXL is available from both Crafter's Toy Box and Creative Xpress for $115.00 so all you need to do is compare shipping costs to your location. The Crop Station by Generations is available from Your Family Legacy and also sells for $114.99.
Die Cut Machine and Alphabet Dies: And of course--the dream gift--a scrapbooker's own die cut machine and alphabet dies would be the gift of a lifetime. For only about $1,500.00 you could pick one up. For more information visit the Accu-cut web site.
Gift Certificates
Two of the stores that I have mentioned frequently in this article also offer
online gift certificates. These are always the perfect choice when you are not
sure what to buy.
Bloom Crafts Online Scrapbook Store: This store offers great prices and you can receive the gift certificates that you purchase via regular mail or e-mail.
The Crafter's Toy Box: Terrific prices and selection make this a gift certificate that will be truly appreciated.
Have fun shopping and have a blessed
holiday season!
Rebecca
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