artbabe
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Post by artbabe on Mar 12, 2023 15:55:38 GMT
I thought we could share some businesses and products you recommend.
I'll start:
Not Just For Boys Kit Club. I know you all know by now that I'm a huge fan. I love their kits. They are so versatile, have really fun items included, and don't rely on pink and flowers. I can get a lot of pages out of the big kits. The customer service seems to be good- I was missing a piece once and it was sent immediately. They have a fun selection of a la carte items, too. The kits arrive quickly. I can't tell you how much I love them.
Shadnee on Etsy. Her store has embellishments for scrapbooking and cardmaking. Items include: wood shapes and words, acrylic shapes, epoxy, puffy fabric shapes, tickets, baker's twine, photo corners, doilies, sequin mixes, stencils, etc. The selection is amazing- the usual holiday/theme stuff, but also a lot of themes "out of the box". Themes like zombies, drinks, rock music, feminism, teachers, science, math, video games, Olympics, farming, Target, bras, yoga...even some not-safe-for-work ones. All kinds of animals, instruments, sports, etc. I love all of it. I've bought from her several times (big orders!) and it always comes quickly. I can't recommend her enough.
I've always been happy with Scrapbook.com and A Cherry on Top, too.
I'll put what products I recommend later...
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jediannie
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Jun 30, 2014 3:19:06 GMT
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Post by jediannie on Mar 12, 2023 18:17:33 GMT
Elle's Studio: Pocket page kits, bright, vibrant colors, the color palette matches from month to month (or at least some of the colors overlap so they all go together) and their customer service is the best. I've never had any issues with email communication with them (unlike others *coughcoughPaperPersoncoughcough*).
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Post by 950nancy on Mar 12, 2023 18:34:51 GMT
I've always had great success with Michaels white and black cardstock for use with my electric cutters.
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Post by kmage on Mar 12, 2023 19:34:34 GMT
Products I am just loving right now: -Tim Holtz "Wordfetti" stamps. Also inlcudes a dotted stencil, but what I really got it for was the stamps, because Shimelle used a similar "Wordfetti" style stamp from scrapbook.com but then true to form it sold out right away. www.joann.com/tim-holtz-mixed-media-stamp-stencil-set---blossom-polkadot/18105957.html or other places too, but cheapest at JA right now. The little phrases are perfection for scrapbook pages or cards, I made all my St. Paddy's day cards with the "Lucky is a state of mind" stamp. -A set of nested stitched rectangle dies. The stitching is the perfect accent and I use them all the time for cards, for layering, for scrapbook titles, etc. I got them for Christmas (I think the brand I got was Paper Rose, but there are tons of brands) I hate measuring so these are perfect. -A wax pick. Did not think I needed one, but my fingers are just too clunky to try and pick up tiny things. 5 dollars on amazon and I love it. -Versafine Clair ink in Pinecone and Nocturne. The BEST ink to make my sentiment stamps crystal clear. I am generally very pleased with scrapbook.com, they just sell out of things pretty quickly. There were some items I wanted to get and as soon as they come in they sell out. I am kind of glad, as it shows our hobby is thriving, but also sad...cuz sold out. But anytime I have reached out to them with a question they are great about responding and one time I totally forgot to add my free magazine to an order and they just put it in the mail, no charge. I also really like Frantic Stamper. www.franticstamper.com/ The orders are shipped promptly and to my mom's delight there is a phone number on the website to call and someone will help you with your order, your purchase, etc. My mom loves this as the computer is challenging for her and they have been so kind and patient with her. |
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Post by lindamh on Mar 13, 2023 17:36:44 GMT
Taylored Expressions
My favorite ink for blending and also stamps well, in great colors. Really nice cardstock with colors that match the inks. Lots of cute dies and stamps that can be used for more than just card making. Lots of stencils too.
My absolute favorite product is the Create-In-Quads stencil sets that allow you to make four different card fronts at the same time.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Mar 14, 2023 3:59:10 GMT
My favorite is A Cherry On Top.
I also like Scrapbook.com and Hobby Lobby.
I have also ordered from Ebay and Etsy. No particular seller. I usually search by brand. Especially the now discontinued companies(Daisy D's, Basic Grey, Rusty Pickle, etc..).
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Post by papersilly on Mar 14, 2023 17:19:25 GMT
i actually love the 12x12 kraft cardstock at hobby lobby. it's thick but versatile for so many projects.
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craftywendy
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May 29, 2018 14:56:21 GMT
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Post by craftywendy on Mar 14, 2023 17:27:26 GMT
I am currently loving my Glimmer Machine, Tim Holtz Grip Mats and everything Pretty Pink Posh! They come out with the cutest dies and stamps. I have to say I shop mostly through my LSS Frank Garcia Studio (www.frankgarciastudio.com) I am local but I have ordered for shipping and it arrives quickly.
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Post by sarahsprettypapers on Mar 14, 2023 23:34:20 GMT
Arcylic pieces from Color Cast Designs are currently my favorite thing to use to embellish my pages. They are chunky, but oh so pretty!
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 17, 2023 19:39:31 GMT
I love my Carl rotary trimmer. I get a straight cut every time and the guide lines are still sharp.
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Post by bossymom on Mar 17, 2023 23:35:46 GMT
This thread should come with a warning for us that are frozen, lol.  |
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cbscrapper
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Post by cbscrapper on Mar 19, 2023 17:44:03 GMT
In addition to what’s already been mentioned, I love ordering from Scrapbook Generation. Their Bank-it program lets me pick up a few things when I want them, then get free shipping when my total purchases reach $100. Plus, they are so friendly and offer a lot of free inspiration.
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Post by myboysnme on Mar 19, 2023 21:23:35 GMT
I have recently ordered a few times from Lovecrafts and I've been very happy.
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breetheflea
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Location: PNW
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Post by breetheflea on Mar 20, 2023 13:30:32 GMT
Create for Less. They are currently "moving" and will be back in 30-60 days (which was at least 90 days ago...) but if they ever start selling stuff again, it is not hard to get to $100 for free shipping if you have more than one creative hobby or kids that do artsy stuff. They are located in Oregon, so don't charge sales tax. I buy my paper storage envelopes, and bulk packs of cardstock from here.
Scrapbooking for Less. Mostly she sells Echo Park type brands, but the shipping is a flat rate, and it's easy to buy way too many collection kits...
Frantic Stamper. Someone on this board led me to this website, and it is a rabbit hole. I don't think I've even explored 25% of this store yet. It's great for finding older lines and the shipping is fast.
ETA: all of these are online stores.
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Post by essiejean on Mar 20, 2023 14:30:57 GMT
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Post by mrssch on Mar 21, 2023 17:23:22 GMT
i just received an online order from LENA TREASURE BOX.com.
it was my first time ordering with them. it was a quick turn-around, great customer service and even included a free gift of some stamperia paper. i will shop there again!
ACOT is my hands-down favorite online store! they are efficient, well-priced and the customer service is top-notch. i even visited their brick and mortar store last year!
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scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on Mar 21, 2023 17:48:54 GMT
For scrapbooking, I love Paper Wizard titles, but I also use my Silhouette. A LOT.
For card making, I love Queen & Co., Heartfelt Creations, Karen Burniston, My Favorite Things products most, with various other stamp and die manufacturers added in as needed..
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