Tag Archives: Craft Shop
DzIxY Lace Die Cutter Review: Right for Our Shop?
In our hunt for versatile lace accents, we put the DzIxY Lace Semicircle Background Board Metal Cutting Dies to work on everything from birthday cards to layered scrapbook headers. The semicircle motif brings an instant “finished edge” look—delicate without feeling fussy—and it pairs nicely with bold sentiments or minimalist layouts. We ran it through our die-cutting machine with standard cardstock and heavier textured paper, and the cut quality stayed consistent, with the finer lace details holding up surprisingly well. What we’re still weighing for our shop is the niche factor: it’s perfect for romantic, vintage, and wedding aesthetics, but less essential for modern geometric lines. Still, as a background-builder, it’s a compelling tool.
Junk Journal Kit Review: Right Tool for Our Shop?
In our search for small, versatile add-ons that can elevate a handmade page without stealing the spotlight, this Junk Journal Supplies Kit quickly caught our eye. The set includes 40 sheets of quote and affirmation stickers, leaning into that vintage ephemera vibe—think softly aged typography, gentle motifs, and snippets that feel “found” rather than factory-made. We tested them across scrapbooking spreads, vision board layouts, and quick card fronts, and they layered nicely with washi, ink, and torn paper edges. The quotes range from reflective to energizing, giving us easy focal points when a page feels unfinished. For our shop, the real question is repeat usability—and these sheets seem built for steady, everyday embellishing rather than one-off novelty.
