Hey all!! This is SUCH exciting news!! I have been wanting to shout this from the rooftops since I got to work with it last week - but the new Xyron Creatopia is on its way!!
The following info is from the Xyron press release (with my own rambling comments added in a lovely fuchsia color and some fun photos from the video shoot):
Chris, Sean and I ready to get rolling!
Announcing the Xyron Creatopia; this creative machine will apply adhesive and laminate to items up to 12 inches wide and .5 inches thick. It will also allow you to emboss and cut paper and other thin materials.
Scottsdale, AZ – July 16, 2009 – The Xyron Creatopia will change the way you think about craft projects. Modular components allow this machine to expand on Xyron’s core adhesive tools by adding embossing and manual cutting in one machine. Embossing will be in the form of 12 inch wide pattern rollers and 3 inch wide patterns for borders. Creatopia will cut strips of paper and finish edges using a variety of interchangeable blade cartridges, Xyron will also introduce the first 6.5 inch wide universal die press for use with the industry’s leading brands of dies. Creatopia will be the first in the Xyron line to have a Fabric Adhesive cartridge. So essentially - what we are talking about here is a machine that will adhere, laminate, cut, emboss, and make diecuts - ALL IN ONE!!! You buy the machine and then only have to purchase the components you will use as you need them rather than having 10 different machines laying around taking up space! Creatopia Refillz™ Creatopia will offer three adhesive cartridges and one laminate cartridge at launch. The standard Permanent Adhesive and Repositionable Adhesive will be joined by a Fabric Adhesive. The Fabric Adhesive adheres textiles to the surfaces of your projects with optimal adhesion. The end user can use the Fabric adhesive to hold appliqués and batting/backing in place instead of pinning items; it will remain repositionable on fabric and is washable. Creatopia allows the end user to apply these adhesives to items up to 12 inches wide and 40 feet long with a thickness up to .5 inches. The Two-Sided Laminate cartridge will allow the end user to apply laminate to items up to 12 inches wide and 40 feet long. The fabric adhesive is AMAZING. No more pinning appliques or using a temporary stitch to hold items down on your fabric project - you just use turn your fabric pieces in to stickers! I also love that the adhesive is now 12" wide - for my bigger altered projects and things like lace paper that I've been cutting down, now I can use the whole sheet!
Showing off one of our fabric projects! Creatopia Patternz™ Creatopia introduces the industry’s first 12 inch wide embossing roller. These rollers will apply a uniform pattern into paper and thin materials up to 12 inches wide with an unlimited length. There will also be 3 inch wide border patterns to emboss only the edge or strip of thin materials. I thought this was the coolest thing ever. Embossed paper can get pretty pricey - and you can only get it in the colors the store carries. Well not any more! These rollers work like a dream! And the border patternz are PERFECT for cards. You are going to love it!
In the studio - showing the menfolk how to use the border patternz rollers Creatopia Cutz™ Creatopia allows the end user to cut in a variety of ways with a rotary cutting component. This component has interchangeable blade cartridges with a variety of styles including: straight, perforated, scoring, pinking, scalloped, deckle and postage stamp. These cartridges can be placed anywhere along the 12 inch cutting surface to cut rectangles, squares and strips from paper up to 12 inches wide with an unlimited length. Up to 6 blades can be used at one time to increase the end user’s productivity. The decorative edged blades were my absolute favorite! You can buy decorative border strips at any scrapbooking store - but again, they can get pretty pricey and only come in certain colors. Now you can MAKE YOUR OWN - and make them in any color and width you want! SO GOOD! And scoring too?? HELLO!! Creatopia Shapez™ Creatopia’s 6 inch wide universal die press will allow end users to cut and emboss using dies and embossing folders from Cuttlebug, CuttleKids, Quickutz, Sizzix, Ellison, AccuCut, Spellbinders, BossKut and Fiskars. Ok - how awesome is this? How many times have you seen a cute die but couldn't buy it because it didn't fit the system you own? Now you can buy them ALL!!!!!! Pricing and Availability Xyron Creatopia will be available for purchase in September 2009 from local craft stores, mass craft chain stores and online retailers. All prices are listed at MSRP. Main Unit with Permanent Refillz Cartridge - $149.99 Additional Adhesive and Laminate Refillz - $39.99 Border Patternz Starter Kit with Floral Pattern - $24.99 Additional Border Patternz - $8.99 12 inch Patternz - $24.99 Cutz Starter Kit with Straight Blade and Guide Wheel - $44.99 Additional 2 Packs of Cutz blades - $14.99 Xyron Shapez - $69.99 I'll keep you updated as I learn more about exact release dates and when you can start spotting them in stores. The instructional and project videos should also be available around the same time - so keep your eyes open! In the meantime, let your imagination run wild! With Xyron Creatopia, the possibilities are truly endless. The only question is...what will YOU create?
Hey Wanda! Great minds think alike...I actually just posted about that yesterday! :)
http://aintshecrafty.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/02/xyron-creatopia-shapez-is-coming.html
It will be out in April! Cant wait!
Beth
Posted by: Beth Kingston | February 05, 2010 at 04:12 PM
What is the latest word on the release date of the shapez?
Posted by: wanda leggett | February 05, 2010 at 03:27 PM
Hey Kellye! The Shapez components arent out yet - Im heading out to CHA at the end of the month and I think Xyron is going to announce some new releases there...so Ill keep everybody posted as soon as I find out!
Beth
Posted by: Beth Kingston | January 04, 2010 at 09:12 AM
I am looking for the shapez component for sell. Anyone seen any?
Posted by: Kellye Fondren | January 03, 2010 at 02:59 PM
Hi Candi! I dont have the shapez component yet so havent been able to try it with fabric...but as soon as I do Ill report back and let everyone know! :)
Beth
Posted by: Beth Kingston | December 19, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Does anyone know if the Shapez will be able to cut felt (both synthetic and wool blends?) I've been planning to get a die cut but if this machine will do it I'm totally sold!
Posted by: Candi Daitch | December 19, 2009 at 07:50 AM
Hi Kristy! I have used it to cut thin chipboard with some success - but it does wear the blades out quite a bit faster. I realized that I mostly only use the large scallop blade to cut chipboard, so I bought an extra scallop blade set that I use ONLY for chipboard...that way Im not worrying about tearing up my paper with the blade. Hope that helps!
Beth
Posted by: Beth Kingston | December 15, 2009 at 09:15 AM
Does it cut chipboard? If so, up to what thickness?
Posted by: Kristy | December 14, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Hi Jan! I think Ive found a place where you can purchase it...Ive got a few calls in and Ill let you know as soon as I find something out! :) If not - I can order one for you and have it shipped right to your house (free shipping to you)!!
Beth
Posted by: Beth Kingston | December 12, 2009 at 08:17 AM
Can you please tell me where in Phoenix, AZ I can purchase one of these Creatopia machines? I have looked at Michaels & Joanns and local Scrapbook stores and have been unsuccessful.
Posted by: Jan Thompson | December 11, 2009 at 05:36 PM
Hi Janet! It wont cut regular fabric, and I have had a LITTLE luck with cutting stiff fabric, but not much. So I think my final answer is nope - wont cut fabric. Great question though!!
Beth
Posted by: Beth Kingston | November 23, 2009 at 06:21 PM
I would like to know if the creatopia is able to cut material in strips and patterns....
Posted by: Janet | November 23, 2009 at 12:31 AM
I WANT ONE !
Posted by: Carole | November 15, 2009 at 03:27 PM
Sharon - I am going to shoot you an email - I think I can help re: how to purchase it in Ireland! :)
Posted by: Beth Kingston | October 09, 2009 at 02:08 PM
Hey Terri! The HSN offer includes the Cutz component with an extra set of decorative blades (postage and deckle), and the Patternz component with an extra border pattern (stars) so you are getting a bunch of stuff and are saving about 50 dollars off the price if you bought those items seperately. I'm so glad you asked - let me know if you have any other questions! :)
Posted by: Beth Kingston | October 09, 2009 at 02:06 PM
Why cant it be bought here in Ireland?
Posted by: Sharon Callis | October 09, 2009 at 05:51 AM
hsn offers this item for $199.00 why is it more expensive? Does it come with more items? I would love to order it now but I am wondering if I can get it cheaper at Michael's with the coupons.
Posted by: Terri Granger | October 08, 2009 at 06:16 PM
OMGoogliemooglie.....can we get these at the IRW eStore? And can you bring one to Orlando for show n tell?
Posted by: Pam | July 23, 2009 at 03:06 PM
Oh very interesting. How exciting.
Posted by: Connie Havens | July 23, 2009 at 01:40 PM