the slice...

ok, so crafting trends, fads and gizmos come and go. every year we see so many cool products and we all have to have them or we simply can not craft without them. i mean the world will stop if we don't get one. i usually can avoid some of this must haves. i didn't avoid the bind it all...i got one and i think i've used it 3 time. i did avoid the cricut. it does cool stuff, but not really worth it to me. but i think i've found something i am going to have to have!

it's the new slice from making memories. this is what it looks like:

(photo from making memories)

from the mm blog:

"Making Memories' new patent-pending Slice is a portable digital cutting machine that measures less than five inches square and weighs less than two pounds. Its iPod-simple interface and easy to read graphics window enables users to select from thousands of high-style images and instantly convert them into die-cuts ranging between ½" and 4" tall. The robin's-egg blue Slice, now available through Making Memories (MSRP: $149.99) comes with an exclusive design card loaded with numerous upper and lower case alphabet fonts, plus loads of shapes that can be cut into vellum, textured cardstock, and other media of any size. The battery operated device is further packaged with AC/DC adapter, a 6" x 6" glass cutting mat, five cutting blades and a light repositionable adhesive that secures paper to the mat, enabling users to create crisp, clean cuts every time."

i know i am going to have to have one of these...watch a demo here.