FABULOUS FRIDAY FIND- Tote-Ally Cool Tote Craft Folio

Happy Friday!

Today's find is brought to you by Advantus & it is the Tote-Ally Craft Folio from All My Memories.

This fantastic portfolio style case allows you to take your things on the go easily.It’s the perfect storage essential for bulky tools and supplies.
It sports the following options:

Lots of pen loops for pens, knives, pencils and more.

Four small, zippered, removable, clear pouches perfect for bulky punches, adhesives and more.

One large, zippered, removable, clear pouch ideal for scissors, tools and more.

Secure closure to keep supplies in place.

Its' overall dimensions: 13”w x 13”h x 2”d

Scrapbook.com sells this wonderful storage solution for on the go use or at home use.
At the time of this pre-post it was priced @ $24.99.

Hope you enjoyed the find.

Have a great weekend!

TOOL TIME TUESDAY-THE SILHOUETTE CAMEO

Hi Crafty Bloggers!

Thanks for tuning in to tool time Tuesday.

Today's tool is the: SILHOUETTE CAMEO.

It's a digital die cutting machine that allows you to be FREE from Cartridges, cut & resize digital designs & computer fonts. It also allows you to store your designs on an SD Card so you can take your Silhouette Cameo anywhere without the computer.

It's designed for crafters who have a computer with Windows XP, Vista 7, Mac OS x 10.5.8 or higher & those with an internet connection to be able to download designs. It comes with an incredible software package & you can purchase many more images from the Silhouette store.

It's out in retail for the average price of $299.99 but there are some online retailers selling it as a bundle for $269.95 & FREE shipping.

Yes, it is pricey but when you compare it to the popular CRICUT products of similar function you will find the price justified & then some.

I have read a few reviews on this tool & by all accounts they have been very good.

I don't personally own one but thought it was interesting to showcase. I wanted to research it a bit for myself to see if it is one I would consider in my arsenal of tools and I have to say...I want this!

Not sure if it will happen anytime soon but a crafter can dream right?

CRAFTING TIP OF THE WEEK (#133 ) ARE YOU MY BRAD'S KEEPER?

Why YES Crafty Friends- Your brads usually come in some type of package that keeps them in place.

But did you know that your brad's keeper can also serve as your assistant?

You know those foamy pads that some brads come packaged in that look like this?

The two pictured here both have a sponge/foam base where the brad has been inserted.

THOSE ARE THE ONES YOU WANT!

Why?

Because you can reuse those to insert your brads & buttons that you may want to color, ink, mist or Copic.

They will sit securely & upright in the slot. You can apply your color of any kind & let it dry right in place. Then when it is completely dry you simply lift it out of the slot and use it in your project.

Now if I know you creative souls you will probably find more uses but for now I thought you would be inspired by how I recycle these brad keepers.

Just don't forget to remove the brads that come on them unless of course those are the ones you are getting inky with!

FABULOUS FRIDAY FIND- SEW STAMPER CASE

TGIF CRAFTY FRIENDS!

Today's find is a practical case for the SEW STAMPER/DOODLE TOOL I recently showcased.

It comes to us from the smarties @ WE R MEMORY KEEPERS!

This easy store & carry case will keep & transport all your Sew Easy & Doodle tools and accessories!The Case measures 8x13-1/2 x 2 inches.

I have seen it @ the Archivers Annex online for $15.99. What a great way to store, carry & preserve your tools.

It's a protection for your investment, now that's a find!

TOOL TIME TUESDAY- DOODLE STAMPER

Hello There!

Today's tool is brought to you by WE R MEMORY KEEPERS & it is their DOODLE STAMPERS!

They look like this:

Their purpose?

To do your doodling deeds!

You pick your design, your dauber of ink & just "doodle" away.

If you like doodling but don't think you can pull it off-this tool is for you.

If you like stamping but have a tough time picking out what you want to use- this tool is for you.

If you want ease of use & a variety of options- this tool is for you.

These handy attachment heads attach to the SEW STAMPER TOOL from WE R Memory Keepers (sold separately). You can see it to the right here. That little pink top part is removable & interchangeable. It's what allows that handle to be used as a doodle stamper & stitching tool as well.

If you purchase the doodle KIT it will include all six Doodle Stamper attachment heads: Flower Doodle, XOXO Doodle, Music Doodle, Star Doodle, Dash Doodle and Circle Doodle. Each Doodle Stamper attachment head will make over 1,000 impressions.

The entire set is sold @ Scrapbook.com. Simply click on my Title above & it will take you right over to them.

Leave it to the folks @ We R Memory Keepers to find another use for their SEW STAMPER TOOL.

It's terrific when a tool can multi-task, don't you agree? In my humble opinion it makes it a worthwhile investment.

Have a terrific Tuesday.

Hope to see you back here on Friday.

CRAFTING TIP OF THE WEEK (#132 ) Get a LID on it!

Or a LID RACK for it!

For what you ask? A lid rack for your paper trimmers, score boards, stamp press, cutting mats & other regularly used , large tools.

The racks I speak of look like this:

Vertical pot/cutting board/baking sheet rack

Counter top rack

These functional racks can hold some of your most used paper crafting tools nearby on your desk top or any counter space. Or if you don't have counter space you can easily nail the vertical holder on the wall & use your wall space. These racks help you store your items, see them, access them easily & put them away easily.

Here's what I did with mine:

Front View

Side View************************************************************

As you can see, I was able to get several paper trimmers, the Martha Stewart Score Board & my Fiskars Stamp Press stored on this lid rack. There is a total of 7 tools right @ my fingertips & @ the ready.

I purchased mine @ Target for under $10 but shortly after- while browsing in Big Lots, I saw a white one for $3.

This is working out really well for me & I thought you all could benefit from my discovery.

Thanks for stopping by.

FABULOUS FRIDAY FIND- MAYA ROAD Wood Goods

Maya's got Wood Veneers & Tiny Rulers- Look @ how cute they are!

My oh my the dimension & fun these can add to any project.

I have not seen them out in retail yet but they were just released @ the Winter CHA Trade Show in January. It seems the new releases start hitting the online stores before brick & mortar or craft stores. Anyway, keep an eye out!