Mystery Loot Dice Bags for the Dice Goblins - We Have Official Merch!

We are excited to announce our own Name Brand Dice Merch!!!

What does that mean? It means that we now have Mystery Loot Dice Bags that are our official loots! With different packs to purchase, Dice Goblins can find a set of dice in a random draw from our blind bags!

We have three different Mystery Loot Dice Bag packs:

Level 1: Goblin Pack

This pack is great for collecting dice for a low cost! Each Goblin Pack Mystery Loot Dice Bag comes with a complete set of 7 random RPG dice! A set consists of: 1 d4, 1d6, 1 d8, 1 d10, 1 d10 (%), 1 d12, and 1 d20. Random means color, style, font, and more are unknown! The goblin hoarder could find a basic set, rune font, beautiful color blends, or even a rare set featuring some amazing details. 

Level 2: Elf Pack

The Elf Pack Mystery Loot Dice Bag has everything the Goblin pack has plus 5 fantasy stickers! This pack is a great way to collect some fun stickers along with a set of dice. Stickers could be anything and could include old castles, mushrooms, dragons, fun DND images, and more.

Level 3: Dragon Pack

The Dragon Pack Mystery Loot Dice Bag is for the true dice lover. With it's special dragon design, this pack is a statement that will peak the interest of all who see it. Unlike the Goblin and Elf packs, the Dragon Pack contains TWO sets of dice, a standard size (16mm) and a halfling size (10mm). Each set features 7 dice: 1 d4, 1d6, 1 d8, 1 d10, 1 d10 (%), 1 d12, and 1 d20. This pack has a chance to contain a rare set of dice including the possibility to get a halfling glow-in-the-dark set.

Mystery Loot Note:

You may not receive one of the sets featured in the pictures. 

Item selection is random. Items are in blind packaging. We cannot accept requests for specific items, nor can we accept returns on opened items. You may receive duplicates.

Surprise! Surprise! These very special blind bags might have limited sets randomly inserted throughout the production run. If extra lucky, you could potentially receive one of these highly sought-after rare sets when you order a mystery loot! The rare dice set you could receive might be over-sized dice, 3 or more colors resin dice, or unique fonts such as Rune or Arcane, which takes a whole new mold to make. 

Some attached images may include a picture of the prized sets.

Rare set with unique deign. that could be found in one of our mystery loots.

Start shopping here: https://cutoffcrafts.square.site/shop/dice-dice-bags/36

Awesome Genshin Impact Loot at the Bonner County Fair

Genshin Impact continues to rock the HoYoverse with the 5.0 update hopefully coming later this month. Information on the much awaited update will premiere in a livestream on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 12:00 AM (UTC-4). The premiere will feature redemption codes for the keen eyed watcher. There’s rumors swirling about the new region known as Natlan, the new characters, and possibly a whole new PvP mode. It’s even speculated that they will be introducing mounts, including dragons!

With all this excitement, Cutoff Crafts is thrilled to offer Genshin Impact inspired trading cards. Not only that, but these cards have the opportunity to be able to redeem weapon shaped keychains straight from Teyvat. 

How does it work?

Cutoff Crafts has THREE different series of Genshin Impact inspired trading card packs available at the moment.

The Blue Series features Ningguang and Kamisato Ayato on the front. These packs each contain 7 cards. Every single card is a character card. There are some absolutely beautiful holos. The Blue Series does NOT have an option to win a keychain.

The Purple Series features Furina de Fontaine on the front. These packs each contain 4 cards. They are a mix of characters, monsters, and weapons. These cards vary greatly in their rankings. For instance, this pull included a gorgeous splash art card of Childe. The Purple Series has an extremely special YELLOW CARD. If you pull a YELLOW WEAPON CARD turn it in to us to redeem a weapon keychain inspired by Genshin Impact. This is a limited time promotion and only runs while supplies last.

The Red Series features Diluc Ragnvindr on the front. The red packs contain 4 cards that are a mix of monster, character, and weapon cards. Collect 10 UNIQUE weapon cards and turn them in to us to redeem a weapon keychain inspired by Genshin Impact. This is a limited time promotion and only runs while supplies last. The 10 unique weapon cards MUST have the blue card back specific to the Red Series.

There are 17 different weapon keychains to collect. Each weapon is sealed inside a mystery bag.

For those hoping to skip the redeemable step, we do have a very small additional supply of Genshin Impact weapon keychains available to buy for $10 each. 

All of our card packs will be available for purchase at the Bonner County Fair. All of our card packs will be available for purchase at the Bonner County Fair. The Fair is free to enter. We will be in the Main Exhibit Building. Parking at the Fairgrounds costs $3 per day or $10 for the entire Fair.

The 97th Annual Bonner County Fair for 2024

Location: 4203 N. Boyer Rd, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864

Date: Aug 13-17, 2024

Aug 13th - Tuesday - Day 1

10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Aug 14th - Wednesday - Day 2

10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Aug 15th - Thursday - Day 3

10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Aug 16th - Friday - Day 4

10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

Aug 17th - Saturday - Day 5

9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

We will also have Honkai: Star Rail inspired trading card packs full of character cards and art cards. We even have an extremely limited supply of Genshin Impact inspired playing cards. These always go incredibly fast, so if you want a set be sure and come early. Swing by in person, say hi, and see all the cool collectibles, toys, and handcrafted goodies we have to offer!

Cutoff Crafts is Going to Anime Washington Spokane!

We are excited to announce that your Geeky Duo, the Cutoff Crafts crew, will be joining Anime Washington for their Eastern Washington debut at the Spokane Convention Center Sept 14-15, 2024! 

Boasting over 30 special guests and voice actors at their January 2024 Tacoma event, Anime Washington has taken Washington State by storm. They are now expanding into Eastern Washington and looking to build an impressive Anime Convention with just as many, if not more, special guests and voice actors. Keep an eye on their Facebook page and their website for updates and ticket prices!

Here are some facts we know about Anime Washington:

What is Anime Washington?

Anime Washington is "a Convention to bring the fans, exhibitors, artists, and special guests together to celebrate anime, manga, and Asian Pop Culture over two days" (Anime Washington)" 

When is Anime Washington?

Anime Washington Spokane will be:
Sat Sept 14, 2024 from 10 am to 7 pm
Sun Sept 15, 2024 from 10 am to 5 pm

Where will Anime Washington be held?

Anime Washington will be held at the Spokane Convention Center

What makes Anime Washington special?

Unlike most Comicons or conventions where there is a mix of anime, live action, cartoons, and more, Anime Washington is all about Anime. From shows to games, there will be something Anime themed for everyone!

If that wasn't enough, Anime Washington will also feature game rooms!

The show will feature console games, video game tournaments, and board/card games! There will even be a TCG Gaming area equipped with Lorcana, Pokemon, One Piece, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more!  And guess what!... The board game areas will be free to play while you are at Anime Washington! Now that is pretty special!

2024 Rathdrum Craft and Farmers Market - Kids’ Day!

Woohoo! Summer is upon us! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and tons of fun Farmers’ Markets are in full swing. Rathdrum Craft and Farmers Market will be hosting their annual Kids’ Day Craft and Farmers Market this Saturday, July 13th, 2024. Cutoff Crafts will be there!

It is shaping up to be a wonderful time full of all kinds of neat special activities.

The local branch of the Community Library Network will be giving out free books! One of my favorite book series when I was growing up was the Owl Mage Trilogy (Owlflight, Owlknight, Owlsight) by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon. That series instilled a love of owls, falcons, and corvids in me as well as a deep desire to experiment with creating my own fabric dye out of all kinds of moss and plants. My parents were less than pleased with the resulting mess I often made in the kitchen haha. I think it is wonderful that the local library is giving kids the chance to own their own books and of course teach them all about how libraries work.

There will be a face painter there! I am definitely going to get my face painted first thing in the morning. I love face painters and greatly enjoy seeing happy people at a market rocking all kinds of neat art pieces. This particular design was one I had done at Spokane’s Herbal Fair and remains one of my personal favorites.

Over 45 vendors have signed up for the Fair, including a whole bunch of kid vendors! It’s so cool to see such aspiring entrepreneurs be given the chance to learn. I love how our community helps nurture these budding crafters.

There will also be a petting zoo, pony rides, the local Fire Department, and so much more! And of course, Cutoff Crafts will be there! We will be in a slightly different location than normal, however you can still find our booth, bursting with merch, inside the Rathdrum Lion’s Club Building.

The Rathdrum Craft And Farmers’ Market - Kids’ Day

Location: Rathdrum Lions Club

Date: Sat - July 13th, 2024

Time: 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Cutoff Crafts' Item Spotlight

We will be bringing all kinds of toys out to the Kids’ Day Market. There will be puzzles, stuffed toys, building blocks, dice, stickers, and goodie bags!

Check out this adorable snail building block kit. He’s such a cutie! I’m not a fan of snails in my garden but this little guy could live on my desk any day of the week.

We recently got in a massive order of dice. Hands down the most impressive set was these stunning volcano dice. We only have four sets available and I do not expect them to last long. Look at those gorgeous hand polished sharp edges! Plus what an incredible smoke effect. These resin dice are beautifully balanced.

Come swing by the Rathdrum Lions Club and check out the Craft Fair and Farmers Market this Saturday. There’s plenty to see and do!

Valley Vista Fall Craft Fair Early Application Discount

Valley Vista Craft Shows is, once again, working closely with us (Cutoff Crafts) to announce their fun event! This time fans, shoppers, and vendors can look forward to their very popular September Craft Fair celebrating one of the best seasons, Fall! On September 28 and September 29, Valley Vista will be hosting their Valley Vista Fall Craft Fair!

For shoppers, this event is a party, featuring bouncy houses, tons of vendors, pony rides, hay rides, food, and so much more! This event also keeps it simple for the drivers due to their amazing volunteers helping direct traffic through the train tracks and to the parking spaces!  With all the family fun and ease of parking, Valley Vista Fall Craft Fair will make the weekend unforgettable!

For Vendors, this means it is time to apply for a booth! I know it seems early, but applying now means a booth discount! Yup, apply before July 1, 2024 and you can get a $10 discount! What is normally $100 for a booth is now, for a short time, $90!!! Saving $10 is very important in the business world and it is really epic of Jan to offer the discount to early birds.

To apply, click the image below and download the application, fill it our, and send it to Jan. If your application is accepted, Jan will then get back to you with instructions to pay.

Remember: Jan Reid is the only person taking applications and accepting money. 

Cutoff Crafts will have a booth there inside the barn, and we hope to see you there!

Making Art With Nature - Leaf Rubbings

I grew up in a land absolutely covered in trees. Many trees were deciduous trees that loose their leaves every year, like alders, birch, aspen, maples, and dogwoods. We also had a wealth of conifers and evergreen trees like firs, hemlock, cedar, spruce, and pines. The area I was raised in had a very strong tradition of making art using nature to both make something beautiful as well as to learn about the world around you. Of all the activities I used to do, leaf rubbings have always held a special place in my heart.

Max Ernst is credited with returning frottage (rubbing) as a technique to the art world in 1925 A.D. The core idea of a leaf rubbing is extremely simple. Simply sandwich a leaf in between two pieces of paper, take some drawing instrument and rub the top sheet of paper vigorously. You won’t be-leaf your eyes as a beautiful copy of your leaf is left in brilliant color.

It works best to use firm strokes that all go in one direction. I prefer diagonals and horizontals. This keeps the impression of the leaf veins clear and bold. Circular strokes cause the impressions to become muddy.

Rubbings are an extremely affordable craft requiring only the subject, paper, and any firm drawing tool. Crayons, pastels, pens, charcoal, and pencils all work wonderfully to make rubbings. I often make leaf rubbings using a spiral notebook as it is the paper I have handy and a set of crayons since they are easy to carry and I like the vibrant colors.

Flat objects make the cleanest impressions, however rounded objects like pinecones, stones, lichens, etc can also create extremely neat texture impressions. The designs distort after the paper is flattened back out, but the depiction of the texture remains very interesting.

This is a wonderful craft for kids and adults alike. Rubbings are a craft with a technique that is easy to master and produce cool art pieces. That does not limit your creativity, each piece is unique to the artist. I have seen wonderful designs that were made of layered leaves, layered colors, leaves in isolation surrounded by the rough edges of pinecones, etc. Even the humble blade of grass can lend itself to something eye-catching.

Rubbings also have a scientific use. Before cameras were invented, rubbings were a common way to exactly capture identifying characteristics of a specimen. Are the leaves on a branch alternating? Serrated? What does the vein pattern look like? Are the leaves circular or oval shape? What is the exact scale of the leaf? All of these questions were answered with a few strokes of a pencil and a sheet of paper. This is a great skill to teach kids who are looking to explore natural sciences.

Not just leaves can be the subject of your rubbings! Anything flat can make a cool impression. This includes planks of wood, slabs of stone, coins, plaster walls, tiles, fish scales, etc. Get creative! 

In modern times, forensic scientists and detectives still use the same technique to reveal words written on a sheet of paper that is no longer there. The pen that made the words on the removed sheet leaves imprints in the layers of paper underneath. These can then be highlighted and revealed through rubbing.

I was out on the trails with my sister and realized it had been a few years since the last time I had tried my hand at making some rubbings. Here are the fruits of my labors! I really like how the yellow and blue turned out. The blue crayon goes down much more dramatically than the yellow and makes striking highlights and shadows.

Have you ever done any rubbings? What were some of your favorites? If not, why not try today!

Spectacular Cosplay Creativity at Lilac Comicon 2024

Lilac City Comicon was last week and all week long here at Cutoff Crafts we have been sharing some of our favorite cosplays on Facebook and Instagram. (Give us a follow if you want to keep up with our crafting craziness!)

We thought it would be fun to do a blogpost for a more in-depth detailed review on some of these incredibly creative designs.

This drop dead gorgeous Lady Amanita cosplay was one of an entire grove of mushrooms and forest folk wandering about. I adore how the dress was dyed to provide proper shading, the use of lights in the cap, and the extremely clever choker design that mimics the hallmark collar of an Amanita mushroom. The freckling done with blush on the collarbone and across her cheeks was a very neat way to tie in the distinguishing coloration of her chosen mushroom. Similarly, the ruching of gauze under the mushroom cap headpiece did a great job of conveying the gills on the underside of an amanita cap.

Talk about a labor of love! This Wonder Woman cosplay was entirely hand-crafted from leather. The carving work is incredible, but that even dye job is just stunning! Extra bonus points for managing to capture all the pleats from the 2016 DC Rebirth design. Some liberties were taken with the belt design, but it really enhances the hoplite armor aesthetic.

Fresh in from the Grand Line, this pirate crew from One Piece heaved ashore for a bit of a supply stop. I love this shot as a wonderful example of what you can accomplish with just a few themed hats and a bit of wardrobe creativity. The honking meat plushie was a great touch. Seeing families come together like this is one of my absolute favorite things about Comicons.

The skittering Hollow Knight cosplayers did a wonderful job posing for photos. Their outfits were designed to be able to quickly deploy for picture opportunities. The helmets were, of course, removable but I was especially impressed with the cape shuffle that transformed these shoppers into iconic video game characters in less than a minute.

This duo from the Land of Oz exemplified how just a little bit of theater makeup and some well chosen accessories can go a long way. The green from Elphaba’s face paint works wonderfully with her green gloves to form a convincing illusion that her whole body is green. Meanwhile the gentleman’s suspenders pair well with the replica oil lamp to help set the whole scene. The entire cosplay is a work of art that took significant dedication to construct, but it truly is remarkable how well just a few minor context clues (like the bag from the musical “Wicked”) can help pull an entire design to the next level.

As always, Lilac City Comicon was an absolute explosion of nerdy awesomeness wrapped in a weekend of festive insanity. We had a wonderful time and look forward to Halloween X-Spo, Oct 5-6th, 2024.

The Who’s Who of Whose Coming to Lilac City Comicon 2024

The 18th Annual Lilac City Comicon is this weekend! It will once again be hosted at the Spokane Convention Center in downtown Spokane and runs June 1st and 2nd, 2024. It’s going to be an amazing time! There are so many wonderful special guests lined up for the show. Here are some of the unique and fantastic people who will be attending:

The Armorer - Photo: DiscussingFilm.net

Emily Swallow is well loved for her role as the Armorer in The Mandalorian as well as Amara in Supernatural and will be signing autographs ($60-$110) at Table SG1 in Hall B.

Tait Fletcher - Photo: Wookieepedia.com

Tait Fletcher also has creds in the Galaxy far, far away as one of the incredible stuntmen in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. Tait has also performed stunts in John Wick, Jurassic Park, Free Guy, Transformers, Breaking Bad, and many others. He will be signing ($60-$100) and taking selfies ($30) at Table SG2 in Hall B.

Dmitrious Bistrevsky - Photo: LilacCityCon.com

Continuing the Star Wars brigade one of our very own Spokane locals, Dmitrious Bistrevsky will be there. Dmitrious is an incredible circus artist and is the suit actor for Darth Vader in Obi-Wan Kenobi. He will be signing ($40-$60) at Table SG4 in Hall B.

Erica Schroeder - Photo: PoconoRecord.com

Erica Schroeder has an incredibly rich and diverse host of characters she has voice acted. She is best known as the voice of Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece (4Kids) however her portfolio includes voicing over 150 characters over the last 15 years. Erica will be signing at Table SG7 in Hall B.

Sgt. Slaughter - Photo: Cbr.com

The number one person I am hoping to meet this year is Sgt. Slaughter! The famous wrestler turned fictional sergeant in G.I. Joe will be signing autographs ($50-$100) at Table SG3 in Hall B.

K.I.T.T. - Photo: LilacCityCon.com

Want a chance to get your photo taken next to an epic car? The replica K.I.T.T. from Knight Rider will be inside Hall A and available for all kinds of sweet photo ops. Fees for pictures are on a donation basis. While the car is not the K.I.T.T. from the original series it did get its own screen time in the movie Kickin It Old Skool.

Hela Cosplay - Photo: Downencreativestudios.com

The incredible cosplay artist Beverly of Downen Creative will be hanging out at Table 762 in Hall B. My favorite cosplay of hers remains Hela from Thor: Ragnarok although the Fantasy Armor rocking the World of Warcraft style pauldron is a close second.

Tom Cook - Photo: X.com/TomCook19448271

Tom Cook is a superb animator whose portfolio includes everything ranging from Scooby Doo to Godzilla! Feel free to visit with him at Table 754 in Hall B.

KuroNekoCon will be hosting a Spy X Family - Agent Anya themed Escape Room available in 30 minute sessions. The cost is $15 per person or $50 for a group of 4. The escape room sign-ups are available at the KuroNekoCon booth across from 300C in the Lower Centennial Lobby.

Map to Cutoff Crafts - Booths 607-608

Of course, Ahsoka and I will be there as well! Cutoff Crafts will be at Booths 607-608 in Exhibit Hall A in Vendor Alley! This year, Lilac has expanded to be larger than ever before. The Floor Show has expanded from the 250 exhibitors last year to a record 315 exhibitors! There will be something for everyone!

If you are in costume be sure to stop by our booth! We will be taking pictures of some of our favorite cosplays and sharing them on social media (with your permission). Keep your eyes peeled on our feed to spot some incredible local creativity.

2024 Lilac City Comicon

Spokane Convention Center

Saturday June 1, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday June 2, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Single Day Tickets are available for sale at the door starting at 8:30 a.m.

General Admission entry starts at 10:00 a.m.

VIP Tickets allow early access starting at 9:30 a.m.

2024 Valley Vista Fall Craft Show

 Sponsored by Valley Vista

Valley Vista has announced their 2024 Fall Craft Fair!

On the heels of their Spring Craft Fair success, Jan at Valley Vista has announced that they will be hosting a Fall Event! Like the Spring Event, the 2024 Valley Vista Fall Craft Show will showcase 50+ Vendors, Music, Pony Rides, Hay Rides, Bounce House, Food, and so much more!

This two day event is fun for the whole family and a great way to start the fall season! 

Right off of Highway 95, Valley Vista is very easy to get to and features plenty of places to park!

Cutoff Crafts will once again be there featuring our newest crafts, toys, fossils, stones, crystal, jewelry, and games. Come by and say hi to us inside the barn!

FOR VENDORS

Those who wish to sell their food/items at the 2024 Valley Vista Fall Craft Fair, get your applications in ASAP!  Jan Reid is the ONLY person able to accept applications and payments.

Booth spaces are 10’x10’.

The Early Bird Rate for a 10’x10’ booth is $90. Applications must be submitted, accepted, and the fee paid before June 30, 2024 in order to qualify.

Applications submitted after June 30, 2024 will be charged the full price of $100 for a 10’x10’ booth.

As always, there is an extra $20 charge for electricity.

To help all the vendors, Valley Vista will also be deploying WIFI signal boosters to help vendors achieve stable internet connections for accepting electronic payments.

Download the Application, and get started!

A Gathering of Collectors - Inland NW Toy Show Classic

Cutoff Crafts has so much cool merch available at the Inland NW Toy Show Classic here in Spokane Valley, Washington. We have three tables full of awesome puzzles, goodie bags, building blocks, plushies, dice, pins, and official extremely rare Star Wars merch.

Early Bird tickets are $10 and get you in a full hour early.

Early Bird Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Regular Admission is $5 and is good for all day.

Regular Admission Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Kids 12 and under are free!

The Inland NW Toy Show Classic is a wonderful gathering of collectors and toy enthusiasts. There are die cast trucks, rare miniatures, comics, classic board games, Funkopop, and so much more from all over the Inland Empire. This is a one day event, only May 11th, 2024.

Inland NW Toy Show Classic

Spokane County Fair and Expo Center

Building 3

404 N Havana Street

Spokane Valley, WA

99202

Come see us at tables 147-149 in Building 3 at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center.