Got Xyron?

So many times at expos and crops people will come by our IRW booth, see the Xyron machines out on the table, and say "I have one of those - but I've never taken it out of the box"! Once we let them try it out they are TOTALLY hooked...but since I can't come to everybody's house (as much as I'd love to - you know how I feel about home cooking!) and show them how to use their tools - Xyron has done the next best thing!

We've created a series of videos that demonstrate how to use every machine that Xyron carries. We don't have them all done yet - but hopefully will have a complete library by the end of the year! So get your Xyron machines out of the box, click on these videos, and get crafty! :)

Beth

Adhesive Runner - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpEAHLh7JX8

500 (NOT the 510...that is coming later) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8gIIFZn74A&feature=related

250 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPV0Cybwz6s&feature=related

150 (also known as the "X") - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI_o0zLDUUE

2" and 4" adhesive runners (also known as Cheetahs) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHzziZMYOCQ

S4I and I Remember When join up to get your creative juices flowing!!

I am so, so, so excited about this!! As many of you know, I Remember When is owned by Xyron, and as part of my job for Xyron I do all of their product/project videos. Many of you also know that Laurie has started an S4I page on Facebook. Well...thanks to Laurie's GENIUS-ness and her amazing ability to think outside the box - I am THRILLED to report that the S4I page is going to be the Facebook home for all upcoming Xyron videos!!! What a great way to spread the message about S4I and reach a HUGE community - not only of crafters but of those raising and teaching and loving a child with special needs. YAY Laurie!!

The first video in the series has been posted to YouTube and should be on the S4I page soon:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7VF9YFrhMg

And if you haven't already joined S4I on Facebook - come on over!! See you there!!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8331191634&ref=ts

Beth

Xyron 150 Tutorial

Well, it is so nice to follow the "dip queen", Beth(see yesterday's post)!! No, I don't have a recipe, but I do have a little tutorial that will make you life much easier and totally fun!


So, how many of you own the Xyron 150? You know that little "X" adhesive machine? Maybe you have used it once or twice, or maybe you've never gotten it out of the box!! I won't ask you to raise your hands, because I wouldn't want to embarrass you...but you know who you are! :D

Here's a little tutorial on how to use it so you can get the most out of this cool tool! You can use the Xyron 150 with anything that is up to 1.5" wide and a thick as a nickel. In this tutorial I am using a piece of cardstock, but try it with ribbon, letter die cuts, and rickrack, too. It will give you edge to edge adhesive and turn your item into a sticker.
So here's your Xyron 150. AS you can see, it fits easily in the palm of your hand and is the perfect size to pop into your crop bag.









The adhesive refills come in either permanent or repositionable. I personally only use permanent, but the repositionable adhesive is great to use with your die cut letters, so you have time to play with the placement and can get them straight. The refills slip in and out of the bottom and will "click" into place. You will be able to see what type of refill is in the machine through the little side window.







Slide your paper into the top until it touches the adhesive.










Pull it out from the bottom until the entire piece comes through.













Tear it off at the plastic serrated edge.











Rub your finger on the top plastic piece to ensure that all the adhesive is on your paper.







Pull off the top plastic...











And now your paper is a sticker with edge-to-edge adhesive.









You will not want to be without this great little tool now that you know how cool it is!!

Enjoy! :D