If you’ve read my review of the Slice by Making Memories, you know I love this powerful digital design cutter. I have really enjoyed using it ever since it came out last year. Luckily for all Slice fans like me, Making Memories has released several new design cards over the last couple of months. And I can’t wait to see what they come out with at CHA in July! Here are my impressions of the three new design cards that I’ve been lucky to add to my collection, along with the great new Slice Inspirations Recipe Box.

Studio Essentials design card

From the minute I saw the Studio Essentials design card I knew I had to have it, and it turns out it is my favorite new design card from Making Memories. Let’s start with the font – I love it! It cut perfectly, and I can see myself using this one a lot for titles. This was actually quite a bonus for me, because the shapes are the reason I coveted this card. They include frames, photo corners, label shapes, file folders, etc., many of which have my beloved scalloped and other die-cut edges that will appeal to all MM and Slice fans.  I was happy with almost every one of the cuts made with this card and, as always, feel that as long as you don’t attempt to make really small shapes you won’t have any complaints.

Calendar design card

The Calendar design card would be a great addition to any Slice owner’s collection, especially if you enjoy making cards. This card includes letters, numbers and punctuation (I also love this font; it’s a little skinner than the Studio Essentials font and very versatile), plus a variety of shapes ranging from an Easter bunny to a menorah to an American flag. In addition, this card also offers words including every month, day of the week, and all the holidays I can think of. When you really consider all the uses for this card, $40 seems like quite a bargain!

Travel USA design card

Ok, so I know I said that the Studio Essentials design card is my favorite, but Travel USA is definitely a close second! This card, which coordinates with Making Memories’ Great Escape collection,  is just chock full of really cool stuff! The font here is really different and unusual – perfect for travel projects. This card also cuts the shape of every state in the US, in addition to a bunch of words (think “Beach,” “Escape,” “Road Trip,” etc.) and great shapes including road signs, a suitcase, cars and buses, flip flops and a campfire. This card can be used for a wide variety of topics, ranging from a trip to the beach or a tropical island to a camping trip or any kind of road trip. I was very pleased with the cuts I made with the Travel USA design card and can see myself using it quite often.

Slice Inspirations Recipe Box

So if you have a Slice and a bunch of design cards and have been looking for some ideas and inspiration to help you use them, you’re in luck. Making Memories recently released its Slice Inspirations Recipe Box, an adorable idea book in the shape of – you guessed it – a recipe box. The box is divided into several sections: layouts, cards, photo decor, special occasion, and designers (an introduction to the designers who worked on the beautiful projects included in the box). Each card inside has a picture of the project along with directions plus information on the supplies and shapes used to create the project. In addition, every card includes a tip on how to get the most out of your Slice. The layouts and other projects feature a wide array of topics sure to please everyone. In my opinion, the Slice Inspirations Recipe Box definitely lives up to its name; it’s inspired me for sure!

I hope you’ve enjoyed this look at some of the new Slice products. In case you can’t tell, I love them all and strongly encourage you to add them to your collection!

The Slice starter kit ($150), Slice design cards ($40 each) and the Slice Inspirations Recipe Box ($25) are available from Two Peas in a Bucket. Check out WhySlice.com and the Making Memories Blog for more information about the Slice.

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