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Inspiration Vue™ FAQ

On Wednesday we announced that a new Pazzles Creative Cutter is coming. We are thrilled at your excitement for the new Inspiration Vue™ and cannot wait until we can begin shipping them to your homes. We've noticed a few recurring questions on our blog and on our Facebook page, and so we've compiled a list of FAQ's to address some of your questions. We will be releasing more information in the coming weeks, but for now here are the answers to a few of your burning questions. Q:What is Print And Cut? A: Print and Cut is a method for creating your own printed embellishments. Customers can print clip art from the web (or clipart they've designed themselves) on their home printer and then place it on the Inspiration Vue™ mat and cut around the clipart image. You can create Print and Cut images with our current Inspiration, however the Inspiration Vue™ features a new optical eye that streamlines the process and will give you precision cuts every time.

Rhinestone Sign And A Giveaway

We love finding new products that cut on the Inspiration! Last year Chris and Klo discovered Rhinestone Resin Sheets from The Buckle Boutique. They cut beautifully and add sparkle to any project. Hop over to The Buckle Boutique Blog to see some really fabulous uses for these sheets. People have decorated their phones, their wedding invitations and even their shoes with Buckle Boutique bling.

Shadow Box Book Card

One of the trends I saw at CHA (Craft & Hobby Association Show) this year was altered books. There were so many different variations of these that I loved. I saw many old books with pictures and journaling painted right over the text. I saw mini albums made of old book bindings and pages covered with paint and gesso to make a blank slate. Altered books were everywhere and I've had book projects on the brain ever since. Today's project is a combination card and shadow box that is shaped like a small book. I've created the book file for you and filled it with a fairy scene. The bits and pieces of the scene are all existing Craft Room Library files, however I've pulled them into the project file and sized them accordingly for you.

Shapes And The Move Point ...

There are so many different ways to create and draw your own cutting files.  This week we are going to rediscover how to use simple shapes and the move point tool to create almost anything.  This is great for beginners as well as advanced. Join us starting Sunday Morning at 5am, 1pm and 7pm(all times are USA Central, Chicago Time). If you are not sure what time that is in your location, go to the World Time Conversion site to see what time you will join us. To join, simply go to Klo’s Classroom, then Enter Classroom and sign in as a guest.

Customized Patterned Paper Valentines

One of my favorite things to do with my Inspiration Studio software is make my own custom patterned paper. I first change my mat size to 8.5 x 11 because that’s the size of my printer. I then import files I'd like to use. The one I used here is Heart and Bow from the Craft Room Library. I removed the bow, leaving just the heart. I thickened my lines, duplicated it several times in different line colors and stacked them slightly askew. Then I grouped and duplicated them, made some bigger, and some smaller placing them all over the page and rotating a few in different directions. I then resized some hearts very small, multiplied them, filled them in the different colors, and added them to the spaces as filler. When my design was complete I just printed it out on white cardstock using the borderless option on my printer. I really enjoy being able to make my own custom paper designs.

Introducing The New Inspiration Vue

We've been keeping a little secret at Pazzles for several months. Actually it's a pretty big secret, and we are thrilled that we can finally share! Introducing...

Heart Shaped Box

We introduced our team up with Spellbinders at CHA Winter this past January and the response has been fantastic. We are thrilled that you are finding inspiring ways to use the Spellbinders Digital Dies. Design Team member Tara Brown created several samples for the Spellbinders booth and her work drew a crowd. Her creations are amazing and I wanted to share one of her projects with you that is perfectly suited for Valentine's Day week.

Pazzles Design Team Call

It's time once again to search for the latest Pazzles talent! We are looking for fun, excited, easy going and creative individuals for our 2014-2015 Pazzles Design Team. The Design Team Members will enjoy a one year tenure from April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. Requirements: Own a Pazzles Inspiration Creative Cutter Have the time to be able to commit to the responsibilities listed below for the entire duration of the design term Have your own active blog, You Tube channel, or a crafting oriented Facebook group or page (not your personal profile but rather a group or page that you lead) Be able to take good photographs of your projects

Glamour Girl Collection: WPC, AI ...

As a young girl I used to love to sneak into my grandma's bathroom and look at all of her old fashioned Avon perfume bottles. She had so many of them with just a drop or two of perfume left in them. I didn't dare pick them up, but I would run my fingers over the edges to try and pick up some of the scent. Her old fashioned vanity set seemed so glamorous to me. We've named this pretty paper vanity set Glamour Girl and hope it will inspire you to create for the glamour girls in your own life!

You Rule Teacher Chair Hanger

This school supply inspired valentine can be tied to the back of the teacher' chair and filled with treats After the holiday he/she can use it to hold notes or paperclips.

Office Folder Valentine Mailbox

I loved Valentine's Day as a kid. Waiting for candy and cards to fill my carefully decorated cereal box adorned with pink and red hearts was such fun! My favorite was waiting to play "Heads up Seven Up" during our classroom party. Those are truly treasured memories. Create this file folder Valentine and let coworkers fill it with Post-It note greetings. It's a perfect mailbox for the office. Don't forget to check and see if "You Got Mail"!

Hanging Heart Valentine Box

Create a special box to have at home to share love notes with family members. You don't have to have it out just for Valentine's Day, rather leave it up all year and once a week/month, have a special family night to share with each other.

Creating Background Mats: February 9

Do you see all of fun background paper mats that are out there?  Are you tired of never having it in the right color?  Well, we will be learning to create some fun pieces that can be used on layouts, card or projects. Join us starting Sunday Morning at 5am, 1pm and 7pm(all times are USA Central, Chicago Time). If you are not sure what time that is in your location, go to the World Time Conversion site to see what time you will join us. To join, simply go to Klo’s Classroom, then Enter Classroom and sign in as a guest.

Tic Tac Toe Valentine

Tic tac toe game valentine. Put a personalized note inside with the Xs and Os and tuck the heart shaped tab closure to close the envelope.

Folded Heart Card

Pick a special person to be your Valentine and create this little belly band card to wrap your sentiments of love in.

Treat Cups

Heart Treat Cup

This fun little cup is very quick and easy to make. You just need to fold and glue, then add a special treat. I chose to use just a solid card stock and then use twine to put the tag on.

February Challenge

February's Challenge is to use one of the bendi-fold bases and create you very own card or project. Here are the links to the cards: Large Bendi-Fold Base or Small-Bendi-Fold Base In the January 5, 2014 class, we had a class that showed how to create a bend-fold base from written instructions. We also showed how to change lines and have a little more fun with it. Here is the card that Angie Contreras, one of our amazing design team members created using the large base. Remember, all you have to do is enter to have a chance to win one of the fabulous prizes. Be sure and check out the Challenge Page to see what those prizes are. I can hardly wait to see what you do. ~Klo

January Challenge Winner

Congratulations to katiejay! You are the January Challenge Winner.  She did an absolutely beautiful job on bringing gold into her Valentine's Day project. What a fun challenge and so many great ideas for Valentine's Day cards and quick gifts. There is still plenty of time for you to create something for your sweetheart and if you are needing ideas, be sure and go to the January Challenge Folder and see some of the great projects that are here. katiejay gets to choose from the wonderful gift choices here on the Challenge page. Remember, challenge winners are chosen by random drawing, so everyone has an equal chance to win. Be sure and join us for our February Challenge, which will be announced here on the blog February 1.

Love Notes Mailbox

Here is a mailbox, just in time for Valentine's Day or as a special box to pass "Love Notes" back and forth between family members year round. It would also be great to add to a wedding table for envelopes.

WYSiWYG (What You See is ...

There has been a lot of discussion recently on WYSiWYG and how it works lately.  We are going to revisit this amazing tool.  We will learn how it works and when you want to use it. Join us starting Sunday Morning at 5am, 1pm and 7pm(all times are USA Central, Chicago Time). If you are not sure what time that is in your location, go to the World Time Conversion site to see what time you will join us. To join, simply go to Klo’s Classroom, then Enter Classroom and sign in as a guest.

Steampunk Card

Hello friends, Melin here with you today sharing a masculine Valentine card. I used some Gold to go along with this month’s challenge to use Gold in your Valentine Card. Here is what I came up with. I started by cutting out my card base in kraft cardstock. My finished card size is 5 x 6.5”. I then cut a black mat, and then a kraft mat. On top of that I used all designer papers from the DCWV Industrial Chic Stack. I cut the majority of the pieces out in plain white cardstock. Then I inked and colored in the pieces with my various inks as well as a gold marker.

Valentine’s Day Gift Idea: A ...

Pazzles is going to cruise Alaska!! Mark your calendars for August 30 – Sept 6 and sign up now. Cruising Alaska is more affordable than you think.  What a wonderful Valentine's gift to you and that special someone and you can spread your payments out over the few months making this the trip of a lifetime for almost anyone.  Also, if there happens to be a reduction in price, our fabulous gals at Cruise and Crop, Gail and Cheri, will make sure those savings are passed on to you. So go and get signed up today. Join Christine and Klo for 7 days of beautiful scenery, great food and exciting destinations. Classes will be scheduled so that you won’t miss the amazing scenery and wildlife. The crop room will be open every evening so if by chance you are tired of glaciers, blue skies, mountains and whales, you can create with other Pazzles friends. Once again Cruise and Crop will be coordinating the cruise for us. They specialize in crafting cruises and work hard to make the experience wonderful for everyone. You can find out all the details and sign up for the cruise at their website http://www.cruiseandcrop.com/Pazzles2014.html

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