Hi all, am back from California. Had a great time and didn't want to come home. Welcome to all who are "Newbies" here, congrats to anyone with baby news, and happy birthday to everyone that had birthdays. While I was on vacation I went to 6 SB shops to check out any new or different inventory but almost all had the same stuff. It was cool to go on a field trip to those places. None of them had the Quik Kutz but noticed Sizzix is coming out with Sizzlets that look the same but are a whole lot cheaper. For an alphabet with upper and lower, shadow with punctuations and numbers it's about 150.00. I'm definitely getting it. Also, for all of you that get the DIY channel, here's a notice about the SB Cropping USA Marathon.
Join Sandi Genovese, Ellison's VP, creative Director and host of "DIY Scrapbooking" for the second "Croppin' USA Marathon" this September 27. Pat yourself on the back for making "DIY Scrapbooking" the networks #1 rated show. That's right, "DIY Scrapbooking" is DIY's #1 rated show and a true gem for scrapbooking. A great format, great projects, great guests and we must say the very BEST Host anywhere. This wonderful event will air on Saturday, September 27, from noon to 8 p.m. (ET) and will feature non-stop ideas and techniques that feature how-to demonstrations from DIY hosts and guest experts. Don't miss the fun and excitement of this wonderful scrapbooking event. For more details go to