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Post by pas2 on Jun 26, 2017 12:51:15 GMT
I was just playing with my home made gelli plate and I learned the hard way NOT to use a paper towel to clean it off. I spent 1/2 an hour cleaning the lint off the plate!
So what is your advice to others of something you learned you should never do while creating?
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Post by warrior1991 on Jun 26, 2017 13:02:41 GMT
Turn the TV on. It can be a show/movie I have seen a million times, and after an hour I find I have been watching the TV and didn't get a darn crafting thing done. Music only for me.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2017 13:03:28 GMT
Eat cheetos :/
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Post by dasmith2 on Jun 26, 2017 13:15:12 GMT
Make sure you screw the cap on tightly after using your mists to splatter on pages ._.
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Post by breetheflea on Jun 26, 2017 13:45:59 GMT
Order adhesive from Amazon and pick the "no rush shipping" which is usually just 5 or so days. I ordered it Saturday, it will be here July 4th (11 days), in the meantime I can't stick anything down. I might end up hitting the craft store and just buying adhesive without a coupon because I'm out and my mojo isn't.
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Post by riversong1963 on Jun 26, 2017 14:43:01 GMT
Don't have the fan on when you're using glitter or embossing powder.  |
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Post by mikklynn on Jun 26, 2017 15:29:35 GMT
Don't have the fan on when you're using glitter or embossing powder. Sorry, but that one made me laugh! As a complete klutz, that is so something I would do. |
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Post by lilacgal on Jun 26, 2017 15:48:31 GMT
Don't have the fan on when you're using glitter or embossing powder. I'll second that! I'm totally not going to admit to doing that more that once...or twice...🤐 |
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Post by nancydrew on Jun 26, 2017 16:05:28 GMT
Log onto here... lol.
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Post by Elsabelle on Jun 26, 2017 16:49:58 GMT
Uncovered drinks. The last time I scrapped I risked it. I thought, "I never spill". I bumped the glass and it started to tip and then came back down and didn't spill a drop. I'd say I gasped but it was more like I sucked in all the air from the entire room.
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Post by myboysnme on Jun 26, 2017 17:28:35 GMT
Don't put adhesive on your photos without moving other photos out of the way because the adhesive does not come off the front of a photo and makes a mess.
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Post by pas2 on Jun 26, 2017 18:14:52 GMT
So glad to see I'm not the only Calamity Jane around.
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Post by quinmm14 on Jun 26, 2017 18:35:55 GMT
Drop a heavy punch while you're barefoot, and along the same line of thought, do not throw the punch on the floor to get it unstuck.
The first resulted in a big bruise, the second a broken toe.
Steel toed boots people, it's the only way to scrap safe! 😊
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Post by artisticscrapper on Jun 26, 2017 18:46:46 GMT
Don't leave pens or other potential cat toys unattended. You may never see them again.
When using clear stamps make sure you put the ink on the correct side. I have several that are permanently black in the front. It doesn't hurt the stamp but it is a bit harder to line up.
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christinec68
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Post by christinec68 on Jun 26, 2017 18:50:58 GMT
Order adhesive from Amazon and pick the "no rush shipping" which is usually just 5 or so days. I ordered it Saturday, it will be here July 4th (11 days), in the meantime I can't stick anything down. I might end up hitting the craft store and just buying adhesive without a coupon because I'm out and my mojo isn't. Can you cancel the no rush order and place a new order with regular or quicker shipment? |
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Post by LisaDV on Jun 26, 2017 19:09:36 GMT
Don't put adhesive on your photos without moving other photos out of the way because the adhesive does not come off the front of a photo and makes a mess. I've done that one. It really made me mad! |
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Post by anniefb on Jun 26, 2017 19:59:39 GMT
Don't put adhesive on your photos without moving other photos out of the way because the adhesive does not come off the front of a photo and makes a mess. Yep I've done that too. |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jun 26, 2017 20:09:56 GMT
Don't leave an unlidded beverage on your craft desk!
Eat chocolate that has a candy coating to avoid instant chocolate fingers from fast melt.
Don't use original photos. Scan those babies first.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jun 26, 2017 20:11:01 GMT
Right?!  |
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Post by peachiceteas on Jun 26, 2017 20:34:08 GMT
Bring my phone into my craft space.
Literally end up on Instagram and then 30 mins have gone by and I've done nothing! Phone now stays out of the room by the door.
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Post by carolynhasacat on Jun 26, 2017 22:17:25 GMT
Cheap Recollections cardstock + brand new sticky mat + intricate cut design + Silhouette = disaster.
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Post by pas2 on Jun 26, 2017 22:25:46 GMT
Cheap Recollections cardstock + brand new sticky mat + intricate cut design + Silhouette = disaster. Done that, it's not pretty. I wanted to scream because it took forever to cut and even longer to pry off the mat, then clean said mat! Almost gave my Cameo away that day. |
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Post by Frazzled Mom on Jun 27, 2017 16:45:47 GMT
No drinks on the craft table.
There is no such thing as controlled splatter when flicking paint off a paint brush.
When hand quilting, I really DO need a thimble on my lower hand (sewed a quilt to my calloused finger once).
Don't try to knit around the cat.
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Post by edie3 on Jun 27, 2017 17:47:19 GMT
do not use these scissors while braless!  |
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Post by jenr on Jun 27, 2017 19:17:21 GMT
do not use these scissors while braless! Oh dear....  Save |
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Post by carolynhasacat on Jun 28, 2017 3:28:04 GMT
Cheap Recollections cardstock + brand new sticky mat + intricate cut design + Silhouette = disaster. Done that, it's not pretty. I wanted to scream because it took forever to cut and even longer to pry off the mat, then clean said mat! Almost gave my Cameo away that day. I know that feeling. I ended up throwing out the mat after about 30 minutes of scraping and getting nowhere. I've refused to buy anything Recollections brand since then, no matter how good the sale. |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jun 28, 2017 3:36:14 GMT
Clean gunk under your fingernails with an X-acto knife. This never generally turns out well for either the knife nor the scrapbooker.
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Post by nlwilkins on Jun 28, 2017 6:49:54 GMT
Cheap Recollections cardstock + brand new sticky mat + intricate cut design + Silhouette = disaster. OR use a new sticky mat and glitter paper - that mat was ruined could not get all the glitter off and that reduced the sticky. My worst mistake was using the craft room as the kitty room at night until she was able to be trusted loose in the house at night. This meant that EVERYTHING had to be put away every single night. Hated that. No pencil holders, no bottles out even with caps, everything had to be safe for her. Now, at 14 months, she has the whole house at night and does not mess with my craft stuff. Thank goodness. Save |
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Post by mikklynn on Jun 28, 2017 13:02:46 GMT
Cheap Recollections cardstock + brand new sticky mat + intricate cut design + Silhouette = disaster. OR use a new sticky mat and glitter paper - that mat was ruined could not get all the glitter off and that reduced the sticky. My worst mistake was using the craft room as the kitty room at night until she was able to be trusted loose in the house at night. This meant that EVERYTHING had to be put away every single night. Hated that. No pencil holders, no bottles out even with caps, everything had to be safe for her. Now, at 14 months, she has the whole house at night and does not mess with my craft stuff. Thank goodness. SaveI ruined a Cricut mat with glitter paper, too. |
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Post by thracian on Jun 28, 2017 17:18:15 GMT
Don't forget to cover your photo before you start splattering mist on the page. I have done this too many times.
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