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Post by joblackford on Mar 14, 2024 23:09:19 GMT
MFT brought back my favorite Converse sneaker die that had been retired for several years. I've shared a lot of cards using it and usually get questions about where it get it. Currently out of stock but there's a notify me button so I assume/hoping they'll restock. www.mftstamps.com/collections/new/products/lld-all-star-high-top-die-namics There's also a stamp set I think I might get since the die has been a fav for years but I've struggled to find matching sentiments. www.mftstamps.com/collections/new/products/lld-high-top-sentimentsI will mention that the eyelets are as fiddly as can be. I think one time I listened to an hour long show and only got eyelets onto 6 shoes during that time. I used a stiletto and fingernails but it takes a fair bit of patience and good lighting. The lacing isn't bad though, and the overall effect is so cool! You can cut fancy paper, glitter cardstock, patterned paper... it's really fun to design your own dream Converse. I really hope they're restocking this. |
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Post by justjac on Mar 14, 2024 23:23:37 GMT
It sold out fast. I checked around 7 pm the day of the release and it was already gone. I have my fingers crossed that they will restock. I just checked my junk mail. They restocked this morning and it’s already sold out again. Huge bummer. Do you use a crop-o-file for eyelets joblackford? |
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Post by freeatlast on Mar 15, 2024 1:36:34 GMT
One of my favorites!
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Post by hockeyspaz62 on Mar 15, 2024 11:16:14 GMT
That would be a cute die to have, and a Cropodile would make the eyelets super easy to do. Will keep an eye on this, but I normally only buy dies from only a few companies because of shipping costs.
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Post by pinklady on Mar 15, 2024 13:44:57 GMT
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Post by joblackford on Mar 15, 2024 17:27:11 GMT
Do you use a crop-o-file for eyelets a Cropodile would make the eyelets super easy to do I don't use real metal eyelets - I think they'd be too big (?? or am I misremembering the size of eyelets?). These eyelets are cut from paper as part of the die and the hole in the middle is just big enough for my skinny awl/pokey tool to fit inside so I can stack all the eyelets on the tool and then slide them onto the glue. (I can take a photo of how I do it if that doesn't make sense.) But for perspective the Spellbinders Tool 'n One's pokey end is too thick to put through the eyelet holes past the first tapered bit. They're reeeaaalllly small. |
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Post by grammadee on Mar 15, 2024 17:34:23 GMT
It sold out fast. I checked around 7 pm the day of the release and it was already gone. I have my fingers crossed that they will restock. I just checked my junk mail. They restocked this morning and it’s already sold out again. Huge bummer. Do you use a crop-o-file for eyelets joblackford ? Yeah. All I have been getting is "Notify me".  |
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Post by joblackford on Mar 15, 2024 17:47:22 GMT
 Eyelets by jo.blackford, on Flickr Left - the Tool n One is too fat to be useful. Right - the skinnier awl holds the paper eyelets so I can put glue on the shoe around the hole and slide the eyelet into place with my thumb as I poke the awl into the hole. (and for scale, I have fairly skinny fingers) It's fiddly enough that one of my most dedicated cardmaker friends just doesn't use them. Even though I have a ton of patience and good eyesight (and am pedantic enough that I can't leave them off) I make a handful of shoes in a batch and then avoid the die for months afterwards. |
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Post by twillerbee on Mar 15, 2024 21:47:20 GMT
MFT is not where I shop alot but I am glad I was able to buy one. This is a super cute die.
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Post by joblackford on Mar 21, 2024 2:16:50 GMT
Has anyone heard anything about MFT restocking? I’m considering that I can type up my own sentiments very easily, inspired by the ones in the stamp set linked above. I would probably only use a few of the stamps if I’m being honest with myself (although I love the little circular logo star stamps).
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Post by Ryann on Mar 21, 2024 3:13:09 GMT
Has anyone heard anything about MFT restocking? I’m considering that I can type up my own sentiments very easily, inspired by the ones in the stamp set linked above. I would probably only use a few of the stamps if I’m being honest with myself (although I love the little circular logo star stamps). I signed up to be notified but nothing as of yet. |
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Post by lynne on Mar 22, 2024 16:19:59 GMT
FYI, Frantic Stamper currently has this die and stamp in stock. I’ve always had a great experience ordering through them.
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Post by MichyM on Mar 22, 2024 16:45:19 GMT
FYI, Frantic Stamper currently has this die and stamp in stock. I’ve always had a great experience ordering through them. Me too. They ship the following day (sometimes same day). They've become my go-to when trying to find out of stock/discontinued items. |
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Post by Ryann on Mar 22, 2024 17:52:31 GMT
FYI, Frantic Stamper currently has this die and stamp in stock. I’ve always had a great experience ordering through them. Thank you for posting this! I was able to pick one up. There were 4 left in stock... |
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Post by justjac on Mar 22, 2024 17:57:39 GMT
Thanks for the heads up lynne. |
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Post by joblackford on Apr 9, 2024 15:48:45 GMT
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Post by grammadee on Apr 9, 2024 16:09:11 GMT
Thanks, joblackford. I jumped over there and grabbed it up!
Now THAT's the way you sell stuff to people like me! Create a shortage, then release the product for a short run, then make it unavailable again, and then... (Not saying MFT planned it, but it certainly worked LOL) Doesn't hurt to have a talented person like YOU creating stuff with the product for the rest of us to drool over...
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Post by joblackford on Apr 9, 2024 17:07:12 GMT
Thanks, joblackford . I jumped over there and grabbed it up!
Now THAT's the way you sell stuff to people like me! Create a shortage, then release the product for a short run, then make it unavailable again, and then... (Not saying MFT planned it, but it certainly worked LOL) Doesn't hurt to have a talented person like YOU creating stuff with the product for the rest of us to drool over...
 I got sucked in even though I had looked at the sentiments back when Frantic Stamper was mentioned above and decided I could just lift/be inspired by a few favorites and print in a font from my computer. But it's those little star circle emblems that got me! And I figured I can use a few of the sentiments for more than just sneaker cards. And of course then I checked my wishlist and added a birthday die, then almost spent ~$30 on a stamp that I love but don't want to color. Luckily I was still 60c short of free shipping so I had a chance to think that through and took the stamp out. The shipping was less than $5 for 2 items so no need to spend $30 extra for something I'll only be frustrated with... For anyone who would rather stamp and color, there's a stamp from Picket Fence (retired) that I also had on my wishlist. $20 seemed like a bit much for one image, and the sentiments didn't appeal for my purposes. But it could work with the MFT sentiments too. I found a small store still selling it... www.madeonmainashville.com/shop/Stamping/Picket-Fence-Studios/p/Picket-Fence-Walk-Crawl-or-Run-Stamp.htm |
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Post by grammadee on Apr 9, 2024 22:35:05 GMT
Now for SURE I need that set! So glad I ordered it. Now it just has to get here. My 13-yr old dgd just sent me this pic  |
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Post by joblackford on Apr 10, 2024 1:16:53 GMT
That's perfect grammadee! What timing. It was clearly meant to be. |
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Post by tampascrapper on Apr 14, 2024 17:14:55 GMT
Not about the die but converse. In case you didn’t know, you can order customize Converse. Mine should arrive in a few days. I'm super excited  Attachments:
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Post by joblackford on Apr 14, 2024 18:34:43 GMT
Not about the die but converse. In case you didn’t know, you can order customize Converse. Mine should arrive in a few days. I'm super excited COOL! |
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Post by grammadee on Apr 23, 2024 16:29:03 GMT
My sneaker dies have arrived! And the coordinating stamp set. Hoping to play with them next week.
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Post by grammadee on Apr 26, 2024 16:04:04 GMT
Here are my shoes in action. I simplified the lacing up. No way could I deal with those tiny little diecut reinforcements when I am so tired today--or EVER, to be honest  --so I simply stitched a thread through to every second hole from the top, then continued the same thread through the alternate holes to end up at the top again so I could tie the bow.  The many looks of Brooke by Gramma Dee, on Flickr |
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Post by joblackford on Apr 26, 2024 16:15:40 GMT
so I simply stitched a thread through to every second hole from the top, then continued the same thread through the alternate holes to end up at the top again so I could tie the bow. That's a great way to do it grammadee - and such fun paper to use for the shoes! I really love how that works on the page. I don't really think the little eyelets make much difference in the end, especially not to an outside viewer who would never know the die came with teeny-tiny little sanity-testers  |
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Post by Ryann on Apr 26, 2024 16:33:53 GMT
Here are my shoes in action. I simplified the lacing up. No way could I deal with those tiny little diecut reinforcements when I am so tired today--or EVER, to be honest --so I simply stitched a thread through to every second hole from the top, then continued the same thread through the alternate holes to end up at the top again so I could tie the bow. The many looks of Brooke by Gramma Dee, on Flickr Love your page, Dee! Really fun and love how the sneaks turned out. Too cute! |
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Post by MichyM on Apr 26, 2024 17:24:25 GMT
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Post by azcrafty on Apr 27, 2024 19:25:39 GMT
Wow grammadee love your tie dye converse. So much fun. |
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