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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jun 29, 2015 11:15:39 GMT
What technique have you resisted trying because it is time intensive? I have never covered naked chipboard with patterned paper. I just can't make myself find a shape I want in the chipboard, trace it on patterned paper, mod podge it on, wait for it to dry, sand the edges, then finally be able to use it as an embellishment. I haven't bought mists yet. I had made a homemade mist with acrylic paint and water in a travel spray bottle, and while I liked the look, it was messy (had to spray the paper in a cardboard box to prevent table being sprayed), and then it had to dry! It seemed to take a long time to dry. What technique have you avoided because it's time consuming?  |
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Post by mamatoa on Jun 29, 2015 14:50:11 GMT
I have avoided coloring with copics for this very reason. Not only are they expensive, all the shading and figuring out which color to use overwhelms me. Not to mention the time it takes to color.
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Post by GiantsFan on Jun 29, 2015 14:58:41 GMT
I don't do the chipboard thing either. I "sold" a huge mixed bag of it yesterday at a yard sale. For $.50. And they wanted it for $.25!
I'm not into Copics. I'm not a good colorer / shader. I press too hard and don't stay in the lines. LOL!
And if I had realized how time-consuming it is to tie strings on all those balloons I wouldn't have bought that balloon die!
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Post by GiantsFan on Jun 29, 2015 15:01:59 GMT
OP - I love your title. We say that at work every time we get a request.
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Post by penny on Jun 29, 2015 15:03:13 GMT
Using my Silhouette... I haven't used it enough to just know what settings to use, and haven't calibrated it so it doesn't cut on the mat exactly where it shows on the screen...
Oh, and my sewing machine... Apparently taking the cover off taxes me...
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Jun 29, 2015 15:03:16 GMT
I don't like covering naked chipboard either. Time to get rid of it!
A technique that's time intensive for me is clusters. I try but never seem to get them to look right. Grrr....
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2015 15:34:43 GMT
Use of embossing paste. Kristina Werner makes it look so easy but I just know I would end up w a huge mess.
Someday maybe.
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 29, 2015 16:40:24 GMT
Using my Silhouette... I haven't used it enough to just know what settings to use, and haven't calibrated it so it doesn't cut on the mat exactly where it shows on the screen... Oh, and my sewing machine... Apparently taking the cover off taxes me…All I could hear was Sheldon Cooper's voice here. I shall be using this today. |
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 29, 2015 16:46:05 GMT
I just retired in May (ducking). I am actually looking forward to trying some of these techniques. I will have the best time going out and getting all of the supplies and then having look like a pile of dog hair when I am done. I accept the challenge. The first thing should be getting my Explore off the shelf. I've had it for a year and couldn't get it to work with the software so I just pull out my Cameo instead. I just need some motivation. My house is also a high priority for decluttering. I've gotten through 3 rooms and have about 25 boxes of books that need a home and other boxes that need to go on Craig's List or Goodwill.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2015 17:35:08 GMT
Using my Silhouette... I haven't used it enough to just know what settings to use, and haven't calibrated it so it doesn't cut on the mat exactly where it shows on the screen... Oh, and my sewing machine... Apparently taking the cover off taxes me... ^^^^ I will raise you one in that I have signed up for tons of Silhouette classes, too and never read them or followed through with them. I have used my Silhouette maybe 5x in the 10 years I have had it! |
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 29, 2015 22:18:06 GMT
Using my Silhouette... I haven't used it enough to just know what settings to use, and haven't calibrated it so it doesn't cut on the mat exactly where it shows on the screen... Oh, and my sewing machine... Apparently taking the cover off taxes me... ^^^^ I will raise you one in that I have signed up for tons of Silhouette classes, too and never read them or followed through with them. I have used my Silhouette maybe 5x in the 10 years I have had it! Gasping AND then judging you. That is what you do with the Explore not the Silhouette. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2015 23:10:03 GMT
LMAO I know...I am finally laughing at something. I buy manual dies now...I figure I can't screw up too badly with them.
(I still have a Cricut NIB, too but we aren't talking about me. We are talking about YOU!)
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 29, 2015 23:28:09 GMT
I buy it all. I like to be prepared. You just never know.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2015 0:19:36 GMT
I have over 100 Cricut cartridges just in case...I mean you never know right?
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Post by alissa103 on Jun 30, 2015 1:35:40 GMT
I TOTALLY admit that I'm a lazy scrapper! I don't like to clean up messes. So if I have to run to the sink to clean a bunch of tools or brushes, or wait an hour before something is dry so that I can continue creating, I just won't do it. So I haven't jumped onto the texture paste/gelato/gesso/distress stains/paint etc. bandwagon because of that. Maybe if I had unlimited creative time I'd be more likely to goof around with stuff, but when I have a chance to scrap, it's like an hour while DS naps. So I want to actually feel like I got something accomplished in that time and not spend it cleaning up. Gosh, I don't even like to clean my stamps. HA. And I purposely have baby wipes in my room so that it's easy and I still hate taking the time to do it  Mists I will use, because I tend just to sprinkle dots around my page when it's finished, so the drying time is not a big deal then. And I use scraps of paper to protect my workspace, so I just toss those when I'm done. Clean up is easy. |
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Post by alittleintrepid on Jun 30, 2015 2:03:02 GMT
I will use mists on embellishments or backgrounds BEFORE I start a page but I'm not one for making droplets at the very end. Ain't nobody got time to redo the entire thing when I make big splotches instead of the perfectly shaped drops that I was planning!
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Post by doesitmatter on Jun 30, 2015 4:59:30 GMT
It all depends on my mood, some days I agree that ain't nobody got time for that ..other days I enjoy the process, well if it's something I like. No coloring in stamps or fussing cutting but I'll handstitch all day on a layout  |
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Jun 30, 2015 5:02:34 GMT
My Cricut E2- I just can't get the hang of it. My hand dies are easier.
Hand stitching on pages- I don't own a sewing machine so I tried hand stitching and wanted to stab my eyes out. Lasted all of 60 seconds lol
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Post by FurryP on Jun 30, 2015 6:44:09 GMT
I would never make my own enamel dots. It is just not worth it to me. It is not a technique, but a time consuming project that many people have jumped on. I've never had one inkling to try it at all.
I am not interested in making my own mists either.
Fussy cutting is not my thing, but I do it occasionally.
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Jun 30, 2015 9:06:59 GMT
Ooh fussy cutting is one I most definitely do not have the patience for.
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Post by cupcakepeddler on Jun 30, 2015 12:51:38 GMT
Gelatos. I bought some really not that long ago and I had a small play and I just couldn't get the hang of them or be bothered with them, I got better results from my cheap water colour pencils.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2015 18:37:33 GMT
Gelatos. I bought some really not that long ago and I had a small play and I just couldn't get the hang of them or be bothered with them, I got better results from my cheap water colour pencils. That is interesting and I am glad you posted that. I have a couple of gelatos and was planning to buy the big package of them. Maybe I am better off with my watercolour crayons and pencils. I have lots and I mean LOTS of them. |
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Post by lauralaforest on Jun 30, 2015 18:51:40 GMT
I got a sewing machine from a friend but I have no idea how to use it! Although I love the look of sewing on a page, I'm hoping she will give me lessons. I'm also not one for Copic markers or for any colouring in of stamps. I have some gelatos but have never used them.
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Post by alittleintrepid on Jul 1, 2015 12:56:20 GMT
lauralaforest , I think it might be easier to stitch on paper than to sew fabric! I adhere stuff lightly (usually not directly under where I plan to sew) but the relative firmness of the paper makes it easy. Try it...but be warned that it's kinda fun so you'll want to do it over and over.
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Post by maribeth on Jul 1, 2015 14:40:16 GMT
I will use mists on embellishments or backgrounds BEFORE I start a page but I'm not one for making droplets at the very end. Ain't nobody got time to redo the entire thing when I make big splotches instead of the perfectly shaped drops that I was planning! I felt the exact same way, so I am trying the droplets first. I know it won't be the exact same look that the designers get, but I plan out my page without adhering anything and then decide where i would like the droplets to be and put it on only the background page. I did it for a Halloween spread I did recently, and the results were acceptable. |
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Post by penny on Jul 2, 2015 0:04:24 GMT
For those with droplet worries, I've started using round toothpicks instead of the nozzle thing to do my splatters... They come out a bit smaller of course, but there's also fewer at a time so any mistake is small too... I use wooden ones and dip them in the mist bottle, hold them there for a second for the wood to saturate, and then tap/flick/drop/touch the point to the page... I like the smaller size for PL cards too... I've also tried it with a chopstick - actually two (one dipped in the ink and the other to tap the inky one against), and had better luck that with the nozzle...
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Post by Scrapper100 on Jul 2, 2015 2:00:37 GMT
Right now I want to learn to use some of my pens and use my tools more often. I really should download and learn to use the cricut software. I have been buying skinny dies and embossing folders I really need to use them as well.
I love the look of sewing on pages but never think to do it on my pages either by machine or hand. I bought lots if floss for it though.
I really want to try the bokeh technique that I keep seeing. You sponge s few colors of coordinating inks then use white on top. I know I am not explaining it well but it's something I want to try but know that the white ink will take forever to dry so haven't tried it. This is for making cards or background paper.
I to need to use up my bare chipboard. I don't mind inking or adding paper to it but don't use mod podge on it.
Eta. I just remembered a few other things I want to play with watercolors and modeling paste. I bought both to try but still haven't played with either.
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Post by alittleintrepid on Jul 2, 2015 3:18:48 GMT
I will use mists on embellishments or backgrounds BEFORE I start a page but I'm not one for making droplets at the very end. Ain't nobody got time to redo the entire thing when I make big splotches instead of the perfectly shaped drops that I was planning! I felt the exact same way, so I am trying the droplets first. I know it won't be the exact same look that the designers get, but I plan out my page without adhering anything and then decide where i would like the droplets to be and put it on only the background page. I did it for a Halloween spread I did recently, and the results were acceptable. I think it's the scrapping version of Murphy's law....droplets will be of a perfectly acceptable size unless you add them at the end of a layout on which everything has been adhered with permanent adhesive. The degree of damage directly correlates to how long the layout took to complete and/or how many unique and detailed techniques were used. |
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Post by alittleintrepid on Jul 2, 2015 3:21:17 GMT
For those with droplet worries, I've started using round toothpicks instead of the nozzle thing to do my splatters... They come out a bit smaller of course, but there's also fewer at a time so any mistake is small too... I use wooden ones and dip them in the mist bottle, hold them there for a second for the wood to saturate, and then tap/flick/drop/touch the point to the page... I like the smaller size for PL cards too... I've also tried it with a chopstick - actually two (one dipped in the ink and the other to tap the inky one against), and had better luck that with the nozzle... Thanks Penny....I'll try this the next time I need droplets. (Prior to adhering everything else, of course!) |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 2, 2015 4:22:27 GMT
Hand stitching on a layout, like with the Sew Easy piercing wheel things. A friend of mine was doing this at a crop and it took her for.ever. to sew the line of X's across the bottom. It looked amazing when it was done, but honestly I won't take the time to spend two hours hand sewing a line of X's across my page!
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