First Cut with my KNK Element

I never did post this. My very first cut with my new KNK.




That title was for a layout of Russ and Rand's birthday last year. They had a Cars party (along with every other kid in America, I'm sure) and I love how it turned out. It only took me half of forever, but once I get more comfortable with it, I'm sure it will be quicker. I hope...

Of course, that was a few months ago... and I have hardly used it since. I did make a few word books (Sisters and Grammy and I began a few Spooky books that are sitting underneath the KNK), but basically, it has just sat in the guest room/craft room. I no longer shudder when I walk past it and I don't have nightmares about it anymore, but I haven't taken the time to get it out, either. Part of my excuse is how stinkin' busy I've been with orders. A great busy, but still stinkin' busy. And, I guess the other part of the excuse is that it takes so much time as I'm learning it and I just don't want to give that time right now. I don't exactly regret purchasing it, but if I could have rented it before buying, I might not have bought it... But, once my scrapbooking slows down, I'll get it out and get better acquainted with it.

Really.

I think I've died and gone to heaven...

...Okay, I know that heaven is way better than this, but I just bought a diecut machine that I am so, so excited about!

I've been researching diecut machines and have e-mailed back and forth with some ladies who own different machines and I finally decided on one that will be able to cut through chipboard, as well as regular scrapbooking paper and cardstock. It was a little more than I had originally planned on spending, but I am paying for it out of money we've saved up and I can write it off since I'll be using it for my business scrapbooking, as well as my personal scrapbooking.

It ships within 48 hours--Whoo hoo!

I leave this Friday for a weekend of scrapbooking and it is going to be torture to leave it home. I know myself well enough, though, to know that I won't get any scrapbooking done if I have a fun new toy to play with and learn and get frustrated at. So, I'm leaving it home and I'll figure it out after the weekend.

I plan to get a whole stinkin' lot of scrapbooking done this weekend, too. Last time we had this weekend away, I got a lot accomplished and I want to do the same this time. If I get a lot done, then I don't have to do my personal scrapbooking in between our weekend getaways. I can save it all for the trip. Then I can do my business scrapbooking in between Dallas weekends. In theory...

There is a big learning curve for the machine, but once I figure it out, it will be a huge time-saver (and space saver, because I won't need as many extra tools and such). I am so excited! I might not be able to sleep tonight!

Well, I'm off to dream scrapbooking dreams!