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Post by mayceesgranny on Oct 28, 2021 18:13:28 GMT
In the "Use it or Lose it" thread we discussed the many items that dry up before we get around to using them. What products do you have that last and last and you can always count on?
I've had a couple sets of Quick Quotes inks that have lasted over 5 years, and are starting to dry up. Rather than replace them - I may switch to Tim Holtz Distress Inks. I've heard so many rave reviews and I like the ability to re- ink them. I'm going to buy a few and see how they hold up.
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Post by karinec on Oct 28, 2021 21:02:30 GMT
I have a bottle of Aleen's tacky glue that is just now on the verge of unusable. It has to be almost 8 years old.
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Post by FurryP on Oct 29, 2021 3:10:15 GMT
Some of my older ink pads are still going strong. Like at least 10-12 years.
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Post by Linda on Oct 29, 2021 3:37:48 GMT
I have some Making Memories rub-ons that are still doing well
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Oct 29, 2021 3:56:10 GMT
I have been scrapbooking 25 years.
All of my stickers have held up well (no yellowing or fading), with the exception of epoxy stickers.
All my clear based epoxy stickers turned yellow, especially the ones by Creative Imaginations.
I tossed all of the ones I hadn't used yet.
The ones that I used and were on a page layout, I've replaced based on the yellowing. Some are barely yellow, so I left them alone. The ones that were glaringly obvious yellow, I replaced long ago.
I will no longer purchase any epoxy stickers, no matter the brand.
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Post by mayceesgranny on Oct 29, 2021 13:57:17 GMT
I agree on the epoxy stickers - I also tossed a bunch.
I have some Making Memories and KI Memories alphabet rub ons that are still in great shape also. Of course paper seems to last forever .... must be why I have so much of it!
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Post by hop2 on Oct 29, 2021 14:28:18 GMT
That Metallic rub on stuff for highlighting embossing. Mine is about 12 years old and still works fine.
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Post by riversong1963 on Oct 29, 2021 14:28:48 GMT
My old Stampin' Up inks are still going strong. I was a demo back in 2004(?), and the ink pads I got back then are mostly still in great shape. I've had to re-ink some of them a few times, but they don't require that very often. I'm not so sure about the new pads, since I haven't bought anything from SU in years.
I've got Making Memories rub-ons that still work fine, and most of my stickers don't seem to age at all. (Wouldn't it be great if we could say the same about ourselves, LOL?)
I agree about the Aleene's tacky glue too. I've had a few bottles for years, and I use it for my cards. I'm not sure if it's acid-free, but it hasn't yellowed in the bottle yet. I don't worry about that with my cards, but I don't use it on my scrapbook layouts.
I've also had my Tonic and Fiskars trimmers for almost 20 years.
There are more, but I guess I'll stop here. Great topic!
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Post by hop2 on Oct 29, 2021 14:31:05 GMT
I have been scrapbooking 25 years. All of my stickers have held up well (no yellowing or fading), with the exception of epoxy stickers. All my clear based epoxy stickers turned yellow, especially the ones by Creative Imaginations. I tossed all of the ones I hadn't used yet. The ones that I used and were on a page layout, I've replaced based on the yellowing. Some are barely yellow, so I left them alone. The ones that were glaringly obvious yellow, I replaced long ago. I will no longer purchase any epoxy stickers, no matter the brand. yes I refuse to buy any epoxy Especially since you can get a similar look with enamel and it doesn’t seem to turn. The adhesive on some enamels may need some help ( I’m looking at you illustrated faith ) but they don’t seem to turn colors. And the epoxy also seemed to curl up on the edges too. |
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Post by Citygirl on Oct 29, 2021 18:28:21 GMT
All of my CTMH & Angel Company ink pads are still working great and I’ve never re-inked them. They must be close to 15 years old?
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Post by FurryP on Oct 29, 2021 18:29:38 GMT
I have to say the Stampin Up markers have done very well for me also. Those are also about 10 years old (the original ones).
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Post by cbscrapper on Oct 30, 2021 1:31:04 GMT
That Metallic rub on stuff for highlighting embossing. Mine is about 12 years old and still works fine. That is one thing I purged that I regret. |
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Post by hop2 on Oct 30, 2021 1:44:17 GMT
That Metallic rub on stuff for highlighting embossing. Mine is about 12 years old and still works fine. That is one thing I purged that I regret. I hear you, didn’t want to like your regret though. |
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Post by cbscrapper on Oct 30, 2021 5:07:51 GMT
That is one thing I purged that I regret. I hear you, didn’t want to like your regret though. Thanks. 22+ years of scrapping, one regret isn’t so bad! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2021 12:16:25 GMT
Paper for sure lol. Also stickers. Chipboard pieces. Now let's be honest, many chipboard pieces don't have great self adhesive qualities to begin with but they don't fade or loose any of their use. I have always had to add additional adhesive.
Also stickles and spray mist. I have some that are 5 years old and still working like the day I got them. Some stickle colors just aren't used as much.
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Post by kmage on Oct 30, 2021 14:30:19 GMT
Stickles and Distress ink pads. I have never used a re inker and some of my distress inks are wayyyyyyy old. Also my Cuttlebug. That thing is a house and still going strong.
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Post by melanieg on Oct 30, 2021 18:21:41 GMT
That Metallic rub on stuff for highlighting embossing. Mine is about 12 years old and still works fine. That is one thing I purged that I regret. I just gave 4 sets to a friend. |
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Post by justjac on Oct 30, 2021 18:31:39 GMT
My Versafine onyx black ink pad has never even had to be reinked.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Oct 30, 2021 20:38:55 GMT
My Versafine Onyx Black ink it still going strong, it’s probably 10 years old and still juicy. I had some Sakura Micron fine line markers that I finally replaced last year. I bought them at least 20 years ago. They still had ink but my tips were worn. I write with pens perpendicular to the paper so my markers all get flat tips. Nobody at work can use my sharpies because they no longer work on an angle. Keeps people from stealing my pens! 😆
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Post by Loydene on Oct 31, 2021 14:26:50 GMT
Most of my ink pads have died. I pulled them out the check for the "crop&create delivered" card making event. Even after using the Ranger refreshing product, all Colorbox are dead, most chalk inks. If the ink pad was still manufacturer wrapped - it probably lasted.
I don't know where my EKSuccess double ended markers are -- after two moves I can't say that I've seen them and haven't had a reason to go searching. When I left Kansas City- two years ago now - they were still good - I'm curious after two substantial climate changes (to Florida, now in New Mexico) I wonder if they made it ....
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Post by riversong1963 on Oct 31, 2021 14:50:09 GMT
Oh, yes. My Zig markers still work fine, and I've had them since I started scrapbooking back in 2001.
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Post by mayceesgranny on Nov 1, 2021 21:30:40 GMT
I've got a couple of brown Zig markers that are ancient - yet they still work!
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