Husband Needing Gift Help For Scrapbooking Wife

Hello All,

I was wondering if some of you would be so kind as to give me gift advice for my scrapbooking wife.

The main things I know she already has:
ScrapinStyle XXL travel bag for paper etc.
xyron 9" sticker maker
Cricut Expression
Cricut design software
Bag to transport Cricut Machine
Cricut Cartridge caddy (can't remember what it's called - holds 6 cartridges)
A big hand tool you use to put rivets in

Anyway, I was wondering if there was some other scrapbooking item(s) that are must haves or just plain neat that she might like to have added to her arsenal.

Thank you in advance!

- confused husband

Since she has a cricut, more cartridges are always nice
Also, stickles sets

something organizational-- be it for paper or tools

and these new smooch things seem to be awesome and they are pretty new so it may be something she hasn't had a chance to get for herself yet.

does she have enough storage? Does she buy a lot of paper? Do you know if she's working on certain project.
wait,wait,wait.
Is she on this site. If so you can find out her name and go to her wish list.

If she's on this site, Go to her page and on the right side there will be a list of things, click on her wish list and you should see all the type of things that she may want and you can purchase them from here or at your local scapbook store.

OMG - I can't believe you even know what she has! My husband wouldn't have the first clue as to what any of the stuff is!

I second the Making Memories Desktop Carousel. I got one a M's with a 40% coupon.

I personally would right know want photo development gift cards and photo storage boxes but she probably doesn't. (Just had to mention in case my DH decides to looks here - highly unlikely but you never know!)

Thanks for the replies!

Redeemed318 - I can give her a Smooch for her birthday! LOL

Crystal - No she is not on this sight, although she should be. Very friendly people!

She does need some storage I think. She is going to convert a room in our basement into her craft room.

Also, is there a good crafting paper cutter you guys (gals) would reccomend? It seems like all the normal ones ( Fiskars etc.) are kind of cheap.

• ~ShawnaH~ Said:

I bought her the Cricut and the xyron !

I was pretty popular for quite a while. LOL

you could always get her a gift cert for this site

as far as trimmers go...the Purple Cows one is nice. I myself just bought one and love it!

If she needs more storage you could get her some of the Purple Cows icubes.

Would any of you mind telling me what your top 5 Cricut cartridges are?

I know there's some Storybook one she has and really likes. Of course she got the two that come with the Cricut. I think she has a paperdoll one too ...

I've heard lots about the Making Memories paper trimmer... lots of people love it.

As far as the cartridges go, I would have to say it really depends on what kinds of things she is scrapping.

I like Walk in My garden because it has a lot of different flowers...

I would look at what she does or your kids if you guys have any... there are different sports themed ones, travel ones, baby ones--- all kinds!!

I LOVE my MM trimmer! It is wonderful and worth every penny. I can't scrap without it.

Also, does she have a nice pair of scissors? I just got the Tonic ones and love them. My cutterbees are also great.

Does she have the tool kit for her Cricut? What about the spatula? (Such a great tool too.)

below are some things she might like if she's creating a scrapbook room.

but look online for 40-50% Coupons if your going to get the Making Memories items it will save you some money to get other items. You can get a coupon at acmoore website.

Oh, what about an ott-lite lamp? If she's moving into a scrap room the ott-lites are wonderful. They are true color bulbs. Joann's has a bunch of different kinds on their website. I have a floor model, but you can get tabletop kinds too.

Good idea about the wish list! I agree! Let us know!

Wow, all you guys are great! Thank you so much for taking the time and giving me such good ideas!

Decisions, decisions ...

I'm going to tell her about this site and show her this thread AFTER her birthday on Friday.

Ok, Have a great week. Happy Birthdays to Jodymr's Wife.

How sweet of you for trying to figure out what scrapping supply to get your wife. Anyway, not sure if I'm too late, but I recently bought a couple of Fiskar border punches and LOVE them. They add a nice touch to any layout. Imagine I used to cut these out by hand Now it's just punch punch punch and I'm done!

http://store.scrapbook.com/f-4598.html

Please make sure to post what you decided on... I'm sure she'll be happy either way

AN ATG GUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT LOOKS LIKE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SERIOULSY!!!!!!! she'd love it, if she doesn't have one!!!!

Does she have a GOOD trimmer???? the MM trimmer is awesome!!!!!!

Ok, here is the deal so far. I printed out a 40% Michael's coupon and purchased the MM trimmer with it, and noticed the MM carousel was on sale (40% off). I picked them both up for $53 OTD. Now I'm going to pick up a couple more things, but I"m not sure what though. I'm leaning towards that ATG gun and maybe an OTT Lamp for her new craft room? I'll have to see how much they are though. Oh and maybe some Smooches and Stickles. LOL

Anyway, so far so good! I'll update later. Goodnight all!

oooh great job they also have 20% of the entire purchase excluding certain items for Micheal's. in Simple Scrapbooks s. Scrapbook etc.

I don't think you'd regret the ATG gun and about 12 rolls of the Scotch gold atg tape

oh, and btw, do you want my DH's cell phone number?????? LOL,,,,maybe you could give him a few ideas,,,,

OOoooooooooooo the MM carousel is on sale????

SERIOUSLY??????????? I WANT ONE!!!!!!!! when does the sale end???????? I want one!!!!!! LOL

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! 1 Great! I can't wait to hear how your wife reacted!!

• CommaHolly Said:

That's too funny commaHolly. Yes, it looks like the storage stuff at Michael's is 40% off right now (no need for coupon). Does anyone know if the 20% off entire order (thanks Crystal) will work on sale items?

• Redeemed318 Said:

Yes, this paper cutter is the bomb! The blade never needs sharpening or replacing. It's fairly large, but is made to fold in half if she wants to take it to crops. I love mine! It's nice and heavy-duty.

Hi Dwelch. Yeah, the MM Trimmer seems to get high praise. I love the fact that it sharpens itself! The Fiskar one she has (soon to be had) always makes her angry! LOL

• Pocono Pam Said:

Yeah, I'm gonna start off with "honey, I have a confession to make. I have been chatting with multiple women online".

@ chatting with multiple women on line, maybe you can introduce us all after her birthday

She is going to be so excited!!

I don't have one of the MM trimmers, but it is next on my list to get!!

I would recommend the Making Memories Paper Trimmer. I just bought on myself and cant wait to get it!

As for my favorite Cricut carts, I cant seem to live without my Stretch Your Imagination, Don Juan, Alphalicious, Opposites Attract and Lyrical Letters.

Another good gift idea is the ATG 714 adhesive gun. In the long run, it is the cheapest adhesive to refill with the best results!

lol, that's too funny, you should take a picture bc her expression is going to be priceless. I just checked the coupon and it excludes sale items. Sorry.

I think I need that mm trimmer now.lol

• jodymr Said:

then you are going to have to give her the password to your account so she can come online with everyone and share the creations she makes with her new toys....er I mean.......tools!!

You're a keeper!!!!

• j3Mel Said:

Oh for sure! Her birthday is Friday, so she'll be here shortly. She has made many scrapbooks, and she also loves making cards/invitations for people.

Ok, Here is the final birthday list for my Scrapbookin' Sweetie:

MM Trimmer
MM Carousel
3M ATG 714 1/4" Tape Dispenser
(4) rolls 3M 908 Gold 1/4" x 36 yard tape

Plus I'm going to install natural light flourescent tubes in the overhead light in her soon to be craft room!

I have my mom buying her an Ott-Lite (the clamp style with snake neck) and some storage furniture.

The stuff from my mom is a special thank you for doing almost 300 programs, menus, table number cards, and place cards for my sister's wedding.

Thanks again everyone for being so friendly and helpful. My wife will be on the boards soon!

She's gonna love all of her new goodies!!! You picked out some great things! Cant wait to meet her!

• jodymr Said:

OMG!!! She is soo lucky....orrr maybe you are the lucky one

Sounds great, can't wait to meet her.

• jodymr Said:

OOOOOOOoooooooooooo that is DANGEROUS!! You like to live dangerously, huh???

I'd be REAL QUICK about whipping out those presents and explaining, or she may FIND them when she's cleaning out your closets after your FUNERAL!!!!!!

• dwelch Said:

I seem to remember, dwelch, that you went the same route I did,,,,the cutterpede,,,,,,but then seemed unhappy with it after a while,,,,

same here,,,,

LOL, and I see you went for the MM trimmer afterall,,,,,same here

• CommaHolly Said:

LOL ... That is a good point!

• jodymr Said:

only you Holly, would think of that

Wonderful gift choices! Cant wait to see her on here and see her creations!!

Ok, just an update.

I stopped at a local scrapbook store last night. This is getting ridiculous I know. Anyway, my daughter wanted to give her mom a litte something from just her (she's 7 and her name is Hope), so I picked up 6 Stickles and 1 Smooch (all they had left)!

Again, I had scrapbookin' ladies look at me very strangely. I was a husband out of the wild that had come into their world! they were very curious! Amazed actually!

I better stop now for fear of disrupting the natural order of things (until next year )

Thanks again everyone.

lol

too funny! I guess we'll find out how much she loved all her stuff today or maybe tomorrow, I'm sure she'll be thanking him for a while

Can't wait to hear @ her reaction!! My husband said to give you a high five!!!

• jodymr Said:

it may take months for the natural order of things to return to order...........tell her we all said Happy Birthday