One Gadget for Greeting Cards, Scrapbooks & More

With no computer required to operate it, the cartridge-based Cricut 29-0001 Personal Electronic Cutting Machine brings new meaning to the term “crafty.” Tote it along to scrapbooking parties, or take it into the classroom to help with kids’ projects — wherever you choose to make your craft table, you’ve got over 250 possible designs, including letters and phrases, in 12 different sizes (from 1″ to 5 1/2″ tall) to choose from. And if mixed media is your thing, the Cricut handles vellum, paper, cardstock and vinyl.

$162.99 (regularly $249) from Amazon. [Outblush]