On my Wish List.....

There are so many fun and exciting crafting tools out there.... :) So many i dont have and really really want... here is one on my list...

#1 The Cinch binding System...

1. The Machine: The Cinch weighs 7 pounds and features a rubber cushioned handle grip that locks into place for easy storage and mobility as well as an adjustable closing mechanism for binding any size wire.
2. The Holes: Cinch holes are round, causing less friction and allowing pages to turn easily. The disengage-able pins in the Cinch system give you the freedom to pull out any knob to prevent that hole from being punched--punch any number of holes in any configuration down to one if you want! Holes are 2:1 pitch which means there are two holes per 1 inch, so they're compatible with both spiral and plastic wire.
3. The Pages: Pages can be any length-- as little as 2 " or projects 12" or more! Easy to follow instructions and charts printed on the tool base help you determine which pins to pull for any size paper while a sliding measurement guide and alignment peg ensure evenly spaced holes no matter the length of your project. You can punch up to 20 sheets of copy paper at once and a large and easy-to-empty waste bin help prevent clogs caused by too much waste. Projects lay flat while punching for control and precision (as opposed to being punched vertically).
4. The Binding: Wire binding hooks on the side of the machine hold your empty wire in place so you can easily thread your punched covers and pages. The cinching bar in the back of the machine holds the wire binding in place and then compresses it to the desired diameter.

Ive seen it... but always walked past it becuase of so many other things on my list... But when My Daughter Madison and i went to Roberts Craft night and we got to use it .. I decided.. its NEXT on  my list.. It was sooo fun and easy to use.

Do you have one? What are your thoughts

Till Nex Time, Esther

I Have been asked a lot what is the difference of the.....

Quickutz Silhouette & Cricut

I Have the Cricut Expressions ( Thank you MOM) And I LOVE IT!! but doesn't mean I don't want the Silhouette!!  I found the Article  By D.K. Bernhard, eHow Contributor on Ehow.com. But here is the Article!!

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The Cricut is the incumbent in this battle of the ProvoCraft Cricut vs. the QuicKutz Silhouette. These two full-featured die-cut machines are versatile with drawing options and options to cut through assorted materials, making your crafting and scrapbooking a breeze.

Function

1. The Cricut and the Silhouette at their core are both precision die-cut machines that cut paper, card stock, vinyl and more for crafts, scrapbooking, card making, wall art, glass etching and personalization. They also each have a drawing capability (optional in both cases) that allows for drawing of the loaded art instead of cutting it.

Features

2. Both machines offer a quality die-cut tool able to cut through many materials, are capable of drawing a loaded image and have portable storage of media (the Cricut's cartridge system vs. the SD card of the Silhouette). They can make vinyl wall or car art, stencils, magnets and embellishments and pages for scrapbooks or cards. The price of both machines is comparable, though the Cricut Expression can cut a wider surface area, the Silhouette can cut a longer surface area.

Considerations

3. The Cricut is a portable die-cutting machine that does not require a computer to use. The Silhouette, however, does require a computer for initial use and for acquiring more shapes and fonts from your computer. With the Silhouette's SD card capability, however, it is veering away from total computer reliance. The Cricut, however, is reliant on font and shape cartridges that limit the designs and fonts available to its users based on the number of cartridges that are purchased.

Size

4. The Cricut Expression is 6 1/2 inches tall, 15 1/2 inches wide and 7 inches deep. It is larger than the Silhouette, which is 4 1/2 inches tall, 16 inches wide and 6 1/2 inches deep. The Cricut is significantly heavier at 20 lb. to the Silhouette's 4 lb. With size, however, comes added benefit as the Cricut Expression can cut 12-by-24. The Silhouette cuts 8 1/2 by 40. The added weight and size benefit that the Silhouette has is potentially negated by the fact that you would also need to carry a laptop around for a fully featured machine.

Benefits

5. The Silhouette, when connected to your computer or an SD card, is able to access every font and piece of clip art on your computer with no further cartridges to buy to get more shapes. The Silhouette does have an online store selling individual images, but with the variety of free and subscription-based clip art and fonts on the Web, this is hardly necessary. The Expression, though reliant on cartridges, has a lot more in the way of licensed characters and shapes available in individual cartridges.

I hope this helps you guys decide what is best for you!!!

here is the link to the Article. - quickutz-silhouette-vs-cricut.on Ehow