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Post by jstblondie on Jul 27, 2017 20:02:24 GMT
Here are most of the dies I bought. There a few more that haven't arrived yet. I also bought some stamps. I haven't used them yet.
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Post by jstblondie on Jul 27, 2017 20:17:04 GMT
On the left oval/circle/rectangle are outside in dies. I can't wait to use those. The scallops are not stitched but it cuts nice. There is a set of rectangle that are double stitched. Love those. Most of these are good sizes. Comparable to lawn fawn size. I haven't had time to use most of them. Only cut out a few to test. All total was $75.50. 17 die sets and 5 stamp sets. I think I got a fabulous deal. Allie is now my best friend. Thanks to who ever introduced me to her!!
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Post by mom on Jul 28, 2017 1:25:34 GMT
Looks like you got a great deal! I've never ordered from there but I am sure tempted!
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Post by streetscrapper on Jul 28, 2017 1:40:08 GMT
I love AliExpress too. I've bought a ton of dies and haven't had any issues at all! I swear some are identical to the ones that cost 10x more. I just placed another order yesterday for dies and embossing folders. I love that double stitched rectangle you bought! Might mean I have to order that now too...
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Post by chrispeas on Jul 28, 2017 1:42:47 GMT
I hear it takes weeks to get orders. I'm tempted as well
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Post by jstblondie on Jul 28, 2017 1:51:48 GMT
It hasn't been too long. 3 weeks or less. It's free shipping and worth the wait. I wouldn't have it at all if I had to pay full price.
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Post by FurryP on Jul 28, 2017 3:16:36 GMT
How big is the one with 1 rectangle and 3 squares jstblondie? The one at the top. Is it close to 4x5? Thanks!
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Post by quinmm14 on Jul 28, 2017 3:33:49 GMT
I hear it takes weeks to get orders. I'm tempted as well The trick is ordering from the same seller, like if different sellers have the same item, try to get it from just one. I just got my last order in a couple of weeks. That's a pretty awesome selection there. I have most of them already. Let us know how you like the outside in dies, I've held out on them.
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Post by jstblondie on Jul 28, 2017 3:54:56 GMT
How big is the one with 1 rectangle and 3 squares jstblondie? The one at the top. Is it close to 4x5? Thanks! The double stitched die is the 2nd largest die I bought. It's 6x4 1/4 inches. It's larger than my lawn fawn single stitched die rectangle dies. The scallop dies are the largest. It measures 5x6 1/4 inches. I thought I bought some squares but there are 4 rectangles. I'll buy some on another purchase. I'm looking for inside out squares to complete the set.
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Post by dasmith2 on Jul 28, 2017 9:52:59 GMT
Nice haul! I got quite a few dies and embossing folders there as well. Can't beat the prices, even if shipping does take a while!
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Post by dasmith2 on Jul 28, 2017 9:54:52 GMT
On the left oval/circle/rectangle are outside in dies. I can't wait to use those. The scallops are not stitched but it cuts nice. There is a set of rectangle that are double stitched. Love those. Most of these are good sizes. Comparable to lawn fawn size. I haven't had time to use most of them. Only cut out a few to test. All total was $75.50. 17 die sets and 5 stamp sets. I think I got a fabulous deal. Allie is now my best friend. Thanks to who ever introduced me to her!! Just FYI for everyone, if you use the mobile app, some prices are even cheaper than the website Happy Shopping!
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Post by pas2 on Jul 28, 2017 9:59:47 GMT
I hear it takes weeks to get orders. I'm tempted as well I tracked the arrival times of my last 3 orders. The first dies arrived 10 days after ordering which is pretty good. Most came within 2 weeks. You will always have the odd 1 or 2 that take 3-4 weeks.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 28, 2017 10:02:38 GMT
On the left oval/circle/rectangle are outside in dies. I can't wait to use those. The scallops are not stitched but it cuts nice. There is a set of rectangle that are double stitched. Love those. Most of these are good sizes. Comparable to lawn fawn size. I haven't had time to use most of them. Only cut out a few to test. All total was $75.50. 17 die sets and 5 stamp sets. I think I got a fabulous deal. Allie is now my best friend. Thanks to who ever introduced me to her!! Just FYI for everyone, if you use the mobile app, some prices are even cheaper than the website Happy Shopping! And if you use ebates you get money back too.
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Post by grammadee on Jul 28, 2017 12:26:12 GMT
Looks like a great haul! I can see lots of uses of these in card making and scrapbooking.
Have fun with your new toys!
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Post by jstblondie on Jul 28, 2017 13:56:15 GMT
Now I need to make these magnetic sheets usable. I'll have to glue them to heavy chip board. Uggggh. I hate those types of projects.
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Post by sweet on Jul 28, 2017 18:45:28 GMT
Nice haul. I just placed my first orders from Aliexpress and it's so much fun to get happy mail every day as my dies are trickling in. I was also eyeing those oval dies and wondered if you knew how they would match up to either the Spellbinders regular or petite oval sizes. I would like to layer the Spellbinders ovals with the Aliexpress but wasn't sure if they sizes were compatible. Thanks in advance.
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Post by Night Owl on Jul 28, 2017 19:10:27 GMT
Looks great! I wish I would have known about this before I invested so much $$$$$$$ in Lawn Fawn rectangles, squares, circles, etc.
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Post by jstblondie on Jul 28, 2017 19:17:13 GMT
Unfortunately I tried to match up different manufacturers and most the dies don't quite match up for some reason. At least when is was putting the dies inside of dies. I need to cut some to really see. This also goes with spell binders and lawn fawn too. I cut the scalloped die and layered it with a lawn fawn for that did okay. I need to spend a day and cut out the dies to really know.
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Post by jstblondie on Jul 28, 2017 19:20:24 GMT
How big is the one with 1 rectangle and 3 squares jstblondie? The one at the top. Is it close to 4x5? Thanks! I don't have any squares. The top right is a double stitched die. Bigger than my lawn fawn. Cuts nice. It's 6x4 1/4.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 28, 2017 19:51:30 GMT
Now I need to make these magnetic sheets usable. I'll have to glue them to heavy chip board. Uggggh. I hate those types of projects. I have my dies in three thin 3 ring binders. In an 8x11.5 sheet protector i slide in one magnetic sheet then slide in one piece of cardboard from a cereal box. I cut each die,( layering nested die cuts if applicable) and attach die cut to cardboard using temporary adhesive. I group like dies on the same sheet. I can easily rearrange as my collection increases. This system so far works great and takes up very little room.
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Post by sweet on Jul 28, 2017 20:42:54 GMT
Unfortunately I tried to match up different manufacturers and most the dies don't quite match up for some reason. At least when is was putting the dies inside of dies. I need to cut some to really see. This also goes with spell binders and lawn fawn too. I cut the scalloped die and layered it with a lawn fawn for that did okay. I need to spend a day and cut out the dies to really know. Thanks for the info. I may order them anyways because, why not?
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Post by quinmm14 on Jul 28, 2017 21:27:11 GMT
Now I need to make these magnetic sheets usable. I'll have to glue them to heavy chip board. Uggggh. I hate those types of projects. I just cut my magnetic sheets to fit inside the AE plastic envelopes and slip them inside them. If the dies slip off, and they rarely do, they fall in the bottom of the envelope. I use the envelopes for dies, embossing folders and my stamps. I use the ones from Amazon though, I was going broke buying the real AE ones.
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Post by anniefb on Jul 28, 2017 22:39:34 GMT
I hear it takes weeks to get orders. I'm tempted as well Most of my orders only took 2 weeks to New Zealand which is about the same time for an order from the US.
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Post by jstblondie on Jul 29, 2017 1:14:42 GMT
How big is the one with 1 rectangle and 3 squares jstblondie? The one at the top. Is it close to 4x5? Thanks! I understand which one you are talking about now. I was a bit confused. It's 4 1/2 x 3 1/4
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Post by FurryP on Jul 29, 2017 18:38:59 GMT
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Post by chaosisapony on Jul 30, 2017 16:28:45 GMT
I'm totally jealous of you ladies that have gotten your Aliexpress orders in 2 weeks. I ordered a stamp set for my first order and I'm working on week 4 with still no sign of it.
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Post by pancakes on Aug 1, 2017 12:37:41 GMT
I'm totally jealous of you ladies that have gotten your Aliexpress orders in 2 weeks. I ordered a stamp set for my first order and I'm working on week 4 with still no sign of it. I usually upgrade shipping to a paid option, so it's faster. It's usually pretty inexpensive ($2-4).
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