camcas
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Post by camcas on Jan 2, 2021 10:20:29 GMT
Started the year off right using up stash and dies I have for card making .
It occurred to me that I have an old set of stitched fishtail banners from Lawn Fawn and the Pinkfresh essentials fancy labels dies that get used on almost every card.
they are covered in tiny bits of purple tape so I know I must use them often! ha!
Which ones do you reach for the most?
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Post by hop2 on Jan 2, 2021 12:10:07 GMT
Well last year I used my clouds & sun dies the most because that’s daily in my planner. I just started using my stickers this month though.
For everything else, my florals, leaves, tags, banners are used most. I’m a diecut girl at heart so I use them all the time.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jan 2, 2021 12:19:05 GMT
Nesting circles.
It's the one shape that I use most, and the one that I have the most trouble freehanding.
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Post by mikklynn on Jan 2, 2021 12:46:17 GMT
I use my good old Quickutz 2" letter dies the most.
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scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on Jan 2, 2021 14:27:08 GMT
I have a ton of dies from a variety of manufacturers. Before mid-2020, I don’t think I could have said that I used any particular dies more than others. However, while staying at home due to COVID-19, I started shopping online more, especially with Queen & Co. Their Foundation die sets really tempted me. I debated about the cost, but over time I bought all of their Foundation die sets bit by bit. They are the first dies that I reach for when card making, and I keep them handy for scrapbooking, too.
I have no affiliation with them. They are a small Mom & Pop business that I discovered at scrapbook conventions prior to 2020. I have bought far more than I should have from them (or any other company) this past year, but I use those dies constantly.
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lindas
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Post by lindas on Jan 2, 2021 14:58:11 GMT
Definitely my foundation dies from Queen & Co. Even though the shapes are mostly basic and I could cut them on my scan n cut I reach for those because they have the stitched borders. Price wise I think they are a bargain considering you're getting 8 or more dies per set and they coordinate so well together.
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jensen84
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Post by jensen84 on Jan 2, 2021 15:52:18 GMT
Well, I just went down the Queen & Co rabbit hole. Now I want ALL the things.
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scrappington
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Post by scrappington on Jan 2, 2021 15:56:06 GMT
I use my scallop rectangle dies a lot. I don't know what brand they are. Inverted frames they are.
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msliz
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Post by msliz on Jan 2, 2021 15:57:46 GMT
Without a doubt, my alphas. I love thickers but I don't buy them because I get paralyzed when it comes to using them. Is this page worthy of using so many prime letters? I don't have that problem with die cut letters.
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Post by marg on Jan 2, 2021 16:03:23 GMT
I use my good old Quickutz 2" letter dies the most. Thanks for the reminder to dig these out. I have some great Quickutz alphabets. |
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Post by marg on Jan 2, 2021 16:06:19 GMT
I have a ton of dies from a variety of manufacturers. Before mid-2020, I don’t think I could have said that I used any particular dies more than others. However, while staying at home due to COVID-19, I started shopping online more, especially with Queen & Co. Their Foundation die sets really tempted me. I debated about the cost, but over time I bought all of their Foundation die sets bit by bit. They are the first dies that I reach for when card making, and I keep them handy for scrapbooking, too. I have no affiliation with them. They are a small Mom & Pop business that I discovered at scrapbook conventions prior to 2020. I have bought far more than I should have from them (or any other company) this past year, but I use those dies constantly. I had no idea Queen and Co had dies - they're great! I used to buy their embellishments but it's been a long time since I've come across them. |
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Post by msupea on Jan 2, 2021 16:17:08 GMT
I like those Queen and Co dies. I should not have looked! Now I want a bunch.
I need to use my dies more. I still have a sizzix big shot for cutting.
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Post by hop2 on Jan 2, 2021 16:40:26 GMT
Without a doubt, my alphas. I love thickers but I don't buy them because I get paralyzed when it comes to using them. Is this page worthy of using so many prime letters? I don't have that problem with die cut letters. because you can’t make more I might have the same problem. Lol although I’ll also add that diecut words don’t peel apart either and many thickets do. |
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Post by joblackford on Jan 2, 2021 19:13:43 GMT
Stitched rectangles, which I use on almost every card, and then probably stitched circles.
I never remember to use the fishtail banners, maybe because I mostly stamp sentiments on offcut strips.
I also love a big bold die that fills up a whole card and doesn't need much else - I have a fancy ornament die for Christmas cards, and one that has a swing hanging in the woods (I snip the swing off a lot of the time and just use the woods). Bonus points if it's not fiddly and it releases easily.
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Post by flatfish on Jan 2, 2021 19:36:49 GMT
The wonky rectangle stitch die. I use it so much it just stays on my work table!
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Post by vexedangel on Jan 2, 2021 19:42:25 GMT
Definitely my stitched rectangles and squares, also florals, sentiments.
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Post by karinec on Jan 2, 2021 19:51:09 GMT
Stitched rectangles and circles. They make appearances on almost all my projects. Next are scalloped rectangles and circles.
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Post by hop2 on Jan 2, 2021 20:18:44 GMT
The wonky rectangle stitch die. I use it so much it just stays on my work table! which one |
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Post by misse336 on Jan 2, 2021 20:41:57 GMT
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Post by misse336 on Jan 2, 2021 20:43:20 GMT
Definitely my foundation dies from Queen & Co. Even though the shapes are mostly basic and I could cut them on my scan n cut I reach for those because they have the stitched borders. Price wise I think they are a bargain considering you're getting 8 or more dies per set and they coordinate so well together. Where's the best place to get these dies? I used to see their embellishments at AC Moore before they went out of business, but I haven't seen anyone that carries their brand since then. |
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Post by msupea on Jan 2, 2021 21:01:31 GMT
I think I need some of these stitched dies.
I’m going to need to make a list of my wants. It keeps growing.
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Post by lindas on Jan 2, 2021 21:20:54 GMT
Definitely my foundation dies from Queen & Co. Even though the shapes are mostly basic and I could cut them on my scan n cut I reach for those because they have the stitched borders. Price wise I think they are a bargain considering you're getting 8 or more dies per set and they coordinate so well together. Where's the best place to get these dies? I used to see their embellishments at AC Moore before they went out of business, but I haven't seen anyone that carries their brand since then. Online at queenandcompany.com. Their products aren’t sold through and other online retailer that I’m aware of. |
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Post by kkrenn on Jan 2, 2021 21:35:35 GMT
I try so hard to be an equal opportunity die user but fail miserably! I reach for my Stampin Up Stitched Rectangle dies the most.
Now off to see those foundation dies from Queen & Co.!
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kitbop
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Post by kitbop on Jan 2, 2021 22:09:33 GMT
My alpha dies get a lot of use; my nesting circles and stitched circles would be 2nd.
I too went down the Q&co rabbit hole - love their nesting word sets, but the ones I really want are sold out. Will have to keep an eye out.
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Post by misse336 on Jan 2, 2021 22:55:44 GMT
I try so hard to be an equal opportunity die user but fail miserably! I reach for my Stampin Up Stitched Rectangle dies the most. Now off to see those foundation dies from Queen & Co.! I just saw cards I liked with the non-rectangle shapes in the SU Stitched So Sweetly dies. Now they're on my wish list if I place a SAB order. Wish they sold the non-rectangle shapes without the rectangles. |
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Post by pinklady on Jan 2, 2021 23:33:34 GMT
I think I need some of these stitched dies. I’m going to need to make a list of my wants. It keeps growing. Check out Gina Marie Designs. She has very inexpensive nested dies. |
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Post by grammadee on Jan 2, 2021 23:38:36 GMT
My stacking stitched circle dies. Also use stars alot. After that would be letters and words.
Making Christmas cards, I used Christmas trees, gnomes, deer, and my new truck die. Had fun playing with my new skiing snowman die set.
I have alot of cutting plates, but apparently I just like the IDEA of layered backgrounds on cards...
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Post by lisacharlotte on Jan 2, 2021 23:52:32 GMT
I’m also a Queen & Co foundation die fan. I think I’m only missing one or two sets.
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Post by kkrenn on Jan 3, 2021 1:19:22 GMT
I try so hard to be an equal opportunity die user but fail miserably! I reach for my Stampin Up Stitched Rectangle dies the most. Now off to see those foundation dies from Queen & Co.! I just saw cards I liked with the non-rectangle shapes in the SU Stitched So Sweetly dies. Now they're on my wish list if I place a SAB order. Wish they sold the non-rectangle shapes without the rectangles. I love the Stitched So Sweetly dies too, and the Nested Labels! |
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Post by josie29 on Jan 3, 2021 1:28:52 GMT
My basic dies - Lifestyle circles, squares and rectangles - and the matching scalloped dies. And my old Spellbinders Labels Trio which I use for sentiments.
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