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What new product are you dying to have?

26 years ago

I was dying to have the coluzzle starting kit but I got that the other day, now I am thinking I want the alphabet template to go with it. Aghhhh.... This is a never ending cycle. So what are you dying to get? Penny

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Patti in NH
26 years ago
Want a list? :)

Actually, right now I'd really like my own circle cutter. I use the one that my CMC provides when I go to the crops so when I do crop at home, I can't make circles or ovals.

But then I go through a several week phase where I don't crop at home at all and it makes me think I would have wasted the money. That's why I haven't bought one yet.

and I always want more punches. :)
kelly
26 years ago
hmmm...can you buy time? I'm dying to have some of that! LOL

Actually, my sil showed me the Mulberry Paper, I'd like to try a page using that.

Kelly (scrap deprived!)
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I'd also like to get the Coluzzle templates; the strong arm punch (much cheaper than a power punch!); and lots of other things!!! LOL I have a Fiskars oval cutter that I personally don't use alot if someone wanted to swap somethin'. Have any of you tried the doodle cutter? It's pretty handy for cutting...anything! :o)
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Original Author
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Leah , Yeah I am with you I want those punches BAD! Did you know if you go to the McGill home page and reqest a catalog they will send you a coupon for $3.00 off any punch, but it expires soon.
Hilary , I have just starting using the coluzzle and LOVE IT, I too have the fiskers circle cutter and never could get the thing to work right. Penny
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26 years ago
What is the address to McGill webpage!?!?!
Penny
Original Author
26 years ago
Here is the link to McGill's home page. Get those coupons quick. Penny

Here is a link that might be useful: McGill Punches
Jan
26 years ago
I would LOVE to have a Xyron machine, but can't see spending that much on one. Also, i think I would go through the rolls of adhesive fast!

Definitely those punches, too! I am punch deprived. My LSS doesn't see the different shapes as necessities. I do!!! LOL!!!
barbara
25 years ago
An embossing machine for embossing the binders and fronts of my albums. Does anyone know where I can find one, how easy is it to use and how much it costs?
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