Tools of the trade
I spent a good 30 minutes in Joann’s the other day trying to decide whether to get the Crop-a-dile Big Bite or the regular one. I had a coupon for 40% off of one regular priced item and the Big Bite was $10 more. Also, there was the size consideration, given that the Big Bite is quite a bit larger and more cumbersome to carry around. But on the up side, there is the 6 inch reach the Big Bite has to get your eyelet or hole into the interior of the item you are working on. Finally, I decided on the Big Bite as it would be more versatile, giving me more creative bang for my buck. Once I got it out of the package though, it didn’t seem nearly as heavy as it did in the store. I needed a way to punch holes in the covers of some of the books I was working on and felt I didn’t want to get stuck with the 1 inch reach of the regular Crop-a-dile.
There are so many tools these days it can make your head swim! I have a Xyron sticker maker, a Cuttlebug die cut machine and the Crop-a-dile Big Bite that I was mentioning. I try not to get too carried away spending money on crafting machine, as some are not really worth the money. I really enjoy my Cuttlebug because I HATE cutting out shapes with a craft knife or scissors. Right now, I am mostly sticking with shapes and letters for the die cuts, rather than the cute puppies, babies, and the more themed shapes. I figure how many uses will I get out of those. There are only so many baby themed items you can make and still be original.
