My New Favorite Craft Kit – Tonic Studios

August 10, 2018 · by The Morning Scrapper

One of the reasons I started my blog was to be able to “geek” out about products I enjoy using or new things happening in the creative world! But I got a little nervous when the majority of the blogs were project based. I love seeing projects, but sometimes I just want to chat, share and hear about your experiences with products. I don’t have a close friend who is into crafting, so I had hoped to build a friendly community that would understand my need to talk and share about these things! But I got nervous about it, held back and it hampered my posting.

However, as I turn another year older and finish another craft room move in the house along with a reorganization; I realize I was putting a limitation on myself which affected my blogging and crafting joy! Maybe my posts are read by only a few but, at least I will be able to get out all my excitement over the things in paper crafting that brought me joy.

In 2016, Tonic crossed my radar at an expo class that allowed us to try out Tonic’s new mousse and crystal drops. Instant love! I started collecting Nuvo Drops like an obsessed fan.

As I worked on a mini album that was fall themed, I came across Nuvo’s Autumn colored glitter with enticing names such as one yummy one “spiced apricot.” Besides the color depth, I was taken with the packaging. Who doesn’t like a big jewel cap on a glittery bottle? Right?

Nuvo Pure Sheen Rose Gold and Apricot Spice (in front)

Then, this past spring, a video of Tonic’s craft kits popped up in my suggested videos. The reveal videos were addicting each one chock full of goodies to complete a project. I am not big on craft kits, but this was too good to pass up for roughly $40. I had missed some good ones, so Number 9 was not escaping my clutches. I signed up and waited the full month with the patience of a kid waiting for Christmas to arrive!

When the kit came, I felt as though I had stumbled onto a craft secret. It was generous with all sorts of items designed specifically for the kit. Intricate die sets with matching stamps. Beautifully designed papers with embossing, mirror finish and matching heavyweight cardstock. It also had surprise gifts plus sample sizes of new colors not yet released in crystal drops, mousse, glitter paste, glitter, and sequins. I have to say I sat with my coffee just looking at everything and enjoying all the colors and packaging. I know I am probably a little wacky!

die set to creat the bag

New green color Prickly Pear

I have never had a Tonic Studio die set, I found myself taken with the layers included along with the detail cuts.

New holiday-themed dies excellent for borders on mini albums as well as cards.

The first kit had approx. 12 dies to create a little-handled gift bag. A stamp sets to go with the die set project. Then all the embellishments added to finish the project is unmatched in my opinion. Everything goes together so well and with options! Options people, very important!

In addition to all this, their customer service is staffed with thoughtful, positive people who genuinely listen to help solve the problem in your favor. I happened to order as they were experiencing crazy growth launching the USA website. But between website questions and their Facebook page, I felt heard and helped!

If you are interested, https://www.tonic-studios.com They are based in the UK but ship all over, make sure to click on the USA if you are in the states. They have a facility in California that handles the USA shipping!

Thanks for letting me share about my new favorite kit and company. I would love to hear from anyone who is getting Tonic Kits or has a favorite Tonic product to share about. It is always nice to know I am not the only one!

I am still finishing my 3rd craft room move but hoping I can dig in and complete the projects of each kit and then have something to post in the next week.

Until next time…

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Toddlers, Stamps and Royal Letters

October 30, 2016 · by The Morning Scrapper

I have a 3-year-old who loves to do art. He has been interested in my craft room since he could walk, unfortunately for me, that was at eight months. He was fascinated with glitter, embossing powder and of course inks. In one way or another, all these items have been dumped out, thrown in the air or pulled apart with the pure joy of discovery only a toddler can express. He would proudly show me his colorful hands after playing with an ink pad. He has a pair of white shorts that now sport a chic design courtesy of gray embossing powder. We refer to them as his custom designed shorts aka Designs by Xack.

Taking his art aspirations into account, I started to do stamping with him. Thinking if I gave him the time it might curb his exploration while saving my supplies. We have been stamping a few times a week together for almost 1 1/2 years now. Whenever he asks, I stop what I am doing, pull out the supplies, and we play. It is our creative time together, and I love it.

In the past month, though, I have been busy trying to get things done for my other son’s school. Xack seems to come in right when I am at a crucial point, so I have not been able to stop immediately. He has been good about it until about a week ago.

I had gotten up to grab my work off the printer while the little opportunist scrambled into my chair, giggling the whole time at his swiftness. He refused to give it up wanting to stamp. We spent a few minutes stamping before my husband started calling me from downstairs. I offered to carry him down, but he didn’t want to move from the chair. Giving the desk a cursory glance, it seemed safe to leave him, nothing to damage, just some out of reach papers. I left for few minutes.

A few days later when cleaning up my desk, I smiled as I saw multiple pink graphic 45 dog images stamped on a folded paper. I picked up the paper with the intention of throwing it away only to realize it was a letter from Kenniston Palace.

Xack was born a day before Prince George; my mother had heard that the Duke and Duchess were giving out commemorative silver pennies to babies born on the same day. While in no way did we qualify for the date not to mention being U.S. citizens, my mother thought she would still ask. We received a polite rejection letter on fine quality letterhead which acted as a terrific surface for my Non-prince to practice his stamping. Realizing what he had stamped on I was initially filled with disappointment, but then I had to laugh. I had to appreciate the mind of a toddler artist, grab any paper and stamp. I was grateful it was on the back. What we sacrifice out of love for our children and their passions. In any account, we have an interesting story to go along with the letter for his album.

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UGH! Reorganizing…

October 22, 2016 · by The Morning Scrapper

Good Morning,

I have been in the middle of re-organizing my tiny space for a while now, I finally figured out why it is hard, I don’t like the space. I had to downsize so our third little bundle of joy and surprises could have a room. But I have to say after having that space for over 10 years set up exactly as I wanted, with tons of space, it is hard to not want it back. I am still trying to convince my middle son to share a room with the three-year-old. He isn’t going for it.

So I am now in a space half the size I once had in the middle of a reorganization. My husband is helping me with it..read appreciation with laughter….the downside is he now knows the full extent of my, shall we say “collection”. While he is supportive he is very eager to see new scrapbook pages and projects finished once we get everything put back. To help matters along I shopped this past week ! I couldn’t help it the new Graphic 45 Cafe Parisian was in stock at my local store. I have had my eye on it, my family loves all kinds of desserts so this is perfect.

I do have a ton projects I want to finish but I need to get this room finished so I can use my things. Given the size of my new room, I decided to go with the Scraprack, which why it is taking so long. I keep having to order more bases and sleeves supplies Grrrr….

However I will say I like her system and hopefully, I will be able to thin out my stash quickly once I am fully up and running. if you are interested, her website is totally-tiffany.com She has a lot of other organizing products including the amazing project binder. I love the two I have purchased, better than Iris cases for my interactive albums.

Check out the new graphic 45 it’s beautiful and no I am not paid to say that, just love their products.

Thank you for stopping by, I love to hear from you.

Until next time,

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Loving My New Silhouette Cameo Die Cutter

April 14, 2016 · by The Morning Scrapper

Good Morning,

I just wanted to do a short post about my Silhouette Cameo. It has been waiting for a place in the house since Christmas. It finally has one in our new office space and has been set up for almost two weeks. I giggle everytime I use it. I can’t help it. I love it when I can easily find what I need and it works at the click of a button.

For the last week I think I have expereinced the easiest electronic die cutting I have ever had since buying a “green bug” in 2007. I am so glad to have made the switch to Silhouette. I feel like my whole creative world has not only gotten easier but has opened up immensely.

Latest Silhouette Machine with covered cutting mat. (mat is clear)

I have been grouping, ungrouping, resizing, duplicating, welding, making shadows and cutting for the last week. My eyes still glaze over while in the Silhouette store. I LOVE being able to buy one image as I need it with the knowledge that it is mine to keep. It is not contingent on buying a plan. This is reasonable! This is a win-win for both company and customer. I can find designs from some of my favorite scrapbook manufacutrers like Echo Park, Carta Bella and Simple Stories. I no longer have to wory about using up a certain sticker or die cut in an ephermera pack as a lot of it is in the Silhouette store.

a splat that has been ungrouped, resized and cut indiviually.

I can cut chipboard, prep layouts with mats and full size border cuts, I can do 3d images as well. I am having so much fun with this I am going to be starting on a new home decor piece for my son’s room. I can see how helpful it will be for making more interactive albums.

Anyway, I can go on but I said short and I was just bursting at the seams with joy I had to share. I know many of ou have a mchine but if you are thinking about getting one and have some questions please feel free to ask.

Until next time……

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