Monday, February 1, 2010

CRAFTING TIP OF THE WEEK (#23) SELF HEALING MATS

If you find you need a self healing cutting mat and don't want to spend lots of money on craft specific ones. OR maybe you just don't use it enough to justify the cost of a professional sewing & crafting mat...look no further then your local dollar store.

Try those kitchen cutting/chopping mats that come in 3 packs. I have seen them in the aisle where the kitchen utensils are displayed. They are a good size and can withstand cutting with a craft knife quite well.
For the money you can't beat it.
I used these chopping mats & they worked for everything from cutting on, embossing, glittering & flocking projects. Their flexibility allowed for easy bending to funnel all the extra product into their original containers. They also withstood the heat embossing gun.

Next time you find yourself in a pinch or are having a crafting function & don't want to worry about your crafting surfaces, give these chopping mats a try.
They are practical, inexpensive & functional.
How can you go wrong for a dollar?

Happy Crafting!

5 comments:

  1. Great idea, I will check into that for sure!!! thank you for sharing

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  2. What a fantastic idea. I have been needing a craft mat, but would rather spend my money on other crafting goodies. I will be heading to my dollar store today! Thanks so much!

    ScatteredScrapper

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  3. Hello Sonia,

    Thanks for stopping by and for leaving your sweet comments. You have a really neat site too--great tips and info!! Your post about your daughter going to her first church class made me laugh :) Looks like you have a soft spot for military personnel too xx!! Stop by my blog anytime!!
    Blessings,
    Sarah

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  4. GReat tip...I can't bear to see the color of those craft mats...Love the bright white of the cutting boards...lots of good tips here :)

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  5. Wonderful tip, Sonia! That's a really great idea and very economical. Thank you for your sweet comment on my site because I really do appreciate it :) Have a wonderful day!
    - Ann

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