lazorkay
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Post by lazorkay on Aug 28, 2020 14:29:22 GMT
Is anyone buying these? If so - where and how do you like them?
Isn't it just like making an A2 card - cut, fold the base, then cut your layers.
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Post by scrappinheather on Aug 28, 2020 14:39:52 GMT
Yes you can definitely make it like an a2. However if you want edging like stitching details you need the dies. I like the mama elephant ones, the lawn Fawn ones and some from Trinity stamps. Tons of companies have them. The new living room die from trinity stamps I have abs I think it’s really cool for making scenes.
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Post by cbet on Aug 28, 2020 15:24:41 GMT
I love the ones from Gina Marie ( wholesalecraftingsupplies.com ) partly because her prices are so good - $13.00 for a set.
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leeny
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Post by leeny on Aug 28, 2020 18:21:22 GMT
I like Divinity Designs, Rubbernecker Stamps dies for slimeline cards. What I like about using dies is there are the decorative borders and so many different ways to use them. |
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Post by lisacharlotte on Aug 28, 2020 22:58:36 GMT
I bought some slimline dies for stitched borders and scallops. Mine are from Whimsey Stamps.
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Post by lindas on Aug 29, 2020 1:53:37 GMT
I like Divinity Designs, Rubbernecker Stamps dies for slimeline cards. What I like about using dies is there are the decorative borders and so many different ways to use them. Thank you for the link to Divinity Designs! I have been dreaming about a die that would cut the entire A2 card with a score line and they have one. Can’t wait to get it. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2020 6:51:19 GMT
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scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on Aug 29, 2020 17:12:18 GMT
I’ve looked at all the dies and companies referred to in this thread, but for the ones I like, the cost would add up super fast. Even the less expensive ones will add up if you buy more than just one or two sets.
The advantage of dies is that you get more defined stitch lines, but the advantage to my electronic cutter is that I can create my own version of the ones I want for free, with only a small investment of time. Since the machine is paid for, that costs me nothing, and doing a double cut gives a more defined stitch line, too. It may still not be quite as good as you get with dies, but free is free.
However, I do love dies, too. I have a ridiculously huge collection of dies, in fact. Unfortunately, there are far too many that I thought I would love, that I have never used or have only used once.
The dies that I use the most are the Foundation dies by Queen and Company. They are versatile and also happen to be the most affordable (but decent) dies that I’ve found. While they do not yet have slimline dies, they have a few sketches for slimline cards that use their earlier Foundation die sets. I have made a total of one slimline card so far, based on one of those sketches. From something said on their Royalty Facebook Group, I think they will be coming out with slimline Foundation dies at some point. They are currently my favorite company, but just because they have earned it. I have no affiliation with them in any way.
I do like the one slimline card that I made, but until I decide just how much I actually like slimline cards overall, I think I need to use my current dies and electronic cutter and play more with what I have on hand. I think I would be inclined to wait, anyway, till I see what Q&Co. comes out with for slimline dies, because I get more bang for my buck with them.
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Post by joblackford on Aug 29, 2020 17:34:47 GMT
Funny story, I was walking to an appointment at my local hospital recently and discovered YOUR BUSINESS right in MY neighborhood!  Well, across the bridge, the other side of my neighborhood. I was surprised - I knew you were in WA but not that you were within walking distance. I was about to ask here if you offer in person (distanced) pickup but I see on your about page you do  So if I break my shopping freeze for some dies I will email you. |
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Post by grammadee on Aug 29, 2020 18:00:37 GMT
These are from Newton's Nook. I was happy to discover I can switch out the bases and make two A2 cards with one use of the nested dies:  slimline porthole cards by Gramma Dee, on Flickr I also have the NN dies that cut squares out of the middle. I also have one from Lawn Fawn that scores to make these little doors:  slimline masculine card by Gramma Dee, on Flickr Off to check @thekatsmeow's dies. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2020 0:00:50 GMT
Funny story, I was walking to an appointment at my local hospital recently and discovered YOUR BUSINESS right in MY neighborhood! Well, across the bridge, the other side of my neighborhood. I was surprised - I knew you were in WA but not that you were within walking distance. I was about to ask here if you offer in person (distanced) pickup but I see on your about page you do So if I break my shopping freeze for some dies I will email you. How cool! |
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lazorkay
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Post by lazorkay on Aug 31, 2020 16:46:48 GMT
Thanks ladies - I still can't make up my mind LOL
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scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on Sept 4, 2020 21:33:46 GMT
I am trying so hard to resist the siren call to buy new (slimline) dies, but I am starting to weaken. One of the few things saving me is that most of the ones that I want are out of stock.
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Post by angel97701 on Jan 2, 2021 20:06:58 GMT
I am coveting slim line dies but need to freeze for awhile 😍
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Post by wendifful on Jan 3, 2021 2:53:49 GMT
I just thought I'd pop in and say that Spellbinder's January Large Die of the Month is a heart-themed slimline die. It's really gorgeous! (I'm not affiliated with them, just a fan of their products!)  |
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scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on Jan 3, 2021 4:56:06 GMT
Oh, that Spellbinders die is really lovely! Unfortunately, I am in the freezer, but it’s a beautiful die.
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Post by grammadee on Jan 9, 2021 4:26:54 GMT
Oh, that Spellbinders die is really lovely! Unfortunately, I am in the freezer, but it’s a beautiful die. I am not counting that kit as part of my 50 or Frozen goal b/c it is a kit that was pre ordered, so I will be getting this die. Would you like me to cut you some card fronts after it arrives? I think from the promo that it is a layered die, but that may just be the smaller one. |
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Post by angel97701 on Jan 12, 2021 5:01:17 GMT
AND the ones I liked the best were on SALE, so out of the freezer I came! |
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scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on Jan 13, 2021 5:11:30 GMT
Oh, that Spellbinders die is really lovely! Unfortunately, I am in the freezer, but it’s a beautiful die. I am not counting that kit as part of my 50 or Frozen goal b/c it is a kit that was pre ordered, so I will be getting this die. Would you like me to cut you some card fronts after it arrives? I think from the promo that it is a layered die, but that may just be the smaller one. It looks layered to me, too. Thank you for the kind, generous offer. However, in looking at it and as lovely as it is, I realized that I would probably not use it. This sounds weird, but I almost never use hearts, even for Valentine cards for my wonderful husband. |
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Well, across the bridge, the other side of my neighborhood. I was surprised - I knew you were in WA but not that you were within walking distance. 
So if I break my shopping freeze for some dies I will email you. 
