Shakti
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Post by Shakti on Sept 30, 2023 1:00:21 GMT
So, I guess what I don't understand is this: this isn't a card exchange, but an embellishment or other crafty "bit" exchange, as near as I can tell. And there seems to be a lot of chatter using things in the exchange as embellishments for scrapbooking, like dailies.
All of which is fine, but I guess what confuses me is why it's on the stamping/cardmaking board and not the general papercrafting/scrapbooking one.
It seems that cards are not required, and not even preferred; same for stamping.
Not trying to harsh anyone's mellow or yuck anyone's yum; just trying to articulate the things that don't make sense to me.
And if the answer for why it's located where it is happens to be, "Historical reasons," I'm good with that. I'm still a relative newbie. Nobody owes me an explanation.
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jediannie
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Post by jediannie on Sept 30, 2023 1:03:36 GMT
I got mine today too. I love every single thing!
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blemon
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Post by blemon on Sept 30, 2023 3:13:44 GMT
Oh, I got mine today too! Great! I think you're the closest. What do you think? I'm blown away. |
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blemon
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Post by blemon on Sept 30, 2023 3:14:46 GMT
All of which is fine, but I guess what confuses me is why it's on the stamping/cardmaking board and not the general papercrafting/scrapbooking one. All the swaps are here. |
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MDscrapaholic
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Sept 30, 2023 3:23:51 GMT
Oh, I got mine today too! Great! I think you're the closest. What do you think? I'm blown away. I haven't had a chance to open it, LOL! I've been busy with Crop & Create today, but will look at it tomorrow before classes resume! |
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Ryann
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Post by Ryann on Sept 30, 2023 3:26:58 GMT
It seems that cards are not required, and not even preferred; same for stamping. While I'm not the host, I will say that there is definitely stamping, inking, die cutting, and other techniques seen primarily in card making on many of the items I received (and made).  |
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Ryann
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Post by Ryann on Sept 30, 2023 3:30:12 GMT
An envelope full of Halloween goodness arrived today! So much to look at and play with. Thank you all that participated and thank you blemon for hosting again. I'm SO looking forward to the christmas one. Woo hoo! |
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chendra
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Post by chendra on Sept 30, 2023 15:39:15 GMT
I received mine yesterday. Thank you everyone! I love everything and my mind is whirling with all of the possibilities for using them 😊
Before I forget, without saying what exactly mine was to avoid spoilers, it included an extra bit of sparkly sticker paper. I experimented and found that it works well in an electronic cutting machine. It also works well in a manual cutting machine, as long as the die isn't too embossed. Using it with punches was hit or miss, as the paper needs to be taut and that was difficult to maintain.
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Post by sarahsprettypapers on Sept 30, 2023 18:01:29 GMT
Mine just arrived and everything looks amazing! Thank you everyone! I can't wait to build some more page kits with all of these pieces.
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blemon
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Post by blemon on Sept 30, 2023 22:00:48 GMT
I'm SO looking forward to the christmas one. Woo hoo! I received mine yesterday. Thank you everyone! I love everything and my mind is whirling with all of the possibilities for using them 😊 Mine just arrived and everything looks amazing! Thank you everyone! I can't wait to build some more page kits with all of these pieces. Yay yay yay! That was so fast. We just got home from taking homecoming photos with the teen and her friends and it's too dark for pics. But I'm going to lay them all out like I did last year. This will definitely be a story in my Oct. Daily and I will use the bits throughout! |
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Post by snow4197 on Oct 1, 2023 17:41:17 GMT
Thank you everyone for swapping. So many fun and spooky things. You all have knocked it out of the park!
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blemon
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Post by blemon on Oct 2, 2023 19:03:37 GMT
Ok, I added the new swap info in the new thread.
Hope to see you all there!
Everything has been delivered!!!
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MDscrapaholic
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Oct 2, 2023 19:52:53 GMT
I just got a chance to look through mine! It is awesome! I think I DO need to do an October Daily just so I can use these.
Some had names on them, and others didn't. If you could post everything so we can tell who sent what that'd be great!
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blemon
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Post by blemon on Oct 2, 2023 23:27:31 GMT
Some had names on them, and others didn't. If you could post everything so we can tell who sent what that'd be great! You made me realize that I didn't take photos of mine! I made an extra and will do that tomorrow. |
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blemon
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Post by blemon on Oct 4, 2023 15:17:54 GMT
Here is what I made for the swap: tag setI misted the large tag after cutting them out. Then I stitched the little pocket on. I left the strings because some people like that look. Across the top of the tag is ribbon I got from the Dollar Tree. I just lightly tacked it on so you could remove it and use it elsewhere. My daughter made a wax seal for everyone. I punched the circle tag and added the eyelet at the top. The skeletons are from Dollar Tree "craft leather" that's not leather at all but really cool. The witch hat tag is from the packaging to Ali Edwards' Halloween kit from last year. And the tiny tag I stenciled with orange ink and a pouncer thing. I cut the bats from my silhouette but I think I used stickers for some too. I had a lot of fun with this! Thanks to everyone who participated. |
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Post by snow4197 on Oct 4, 2023 19:56:37 GMT
I just got a chance to look through mine! It is awesome! I think I DO need to do an October Daily just so I can use these. Some had names on them, and others didn't. If you could post everything so we can tell who sent what that'd be great! I wish I would have taken a picture of mine. I didn’t get one of mine back in the swap which is totally fine. I’ll just remember to take a picture next time. I know I did a tag with Frankenstein and a pumpkin paper clip. |
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blemon
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Post by blemon on Oct 4, 2023 20:31:31 GMT
I know I did a tag with Frankenstein and a pumpkin paper clip. Did you hand color all of those Frankensteins? Love that! And the pumpkin. I don't know if you saw the earlier post but I had a sorting error and ended up making an extra stack (Counting proved to be too much for me that day). I sent out an RAK to a pea with the extra set. It was actually a lot of work so I don't plan to do it again. You'll get one of your own back for the Xmas swap. |
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Post by snow4197 on Oct 4, 2023 22:11:32 GMT
Yes, I did hand color them all. Coloring is relaxing for me.
Looking forward to the X-mas swap.
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pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Oct 5, 2023 20:38:13 GMT
I got my package last weekend and love everything! I mailed my package off. I appreciate everyone understanding I couldnt get mine out till now and was so happy to have my package! I needed a pick me up and that was it. I hope you all enjoy what I send.
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MDscrapaholic
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Oct 5, 2023 22:46:39 GMT
I sent in the Queen & Co shaker card fronts and also the kraft paper Thanksgiving tags.   |
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blemon
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Post by blemon on Oct 8, 2023 14:39:04 GMT
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pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Oct 8, 2023 15:14:47 GMT
Let me get on the PC so I can grab the link. Don't know ow how to do that from the app.
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azcrafty
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Post by azcrafty on Oct 8, 2023 15:25:37 GMT
I didn't take pictures of mine(forgot) or the received ones yet. Do you want me to take pictures of yours blemon? |
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pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Oct 8, 2023 15:37:45 GMT
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Ryann
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Post by Ryann on Oct 8, 2023 18:38:15 GMT
I’ve taken no pictures and have already used up a bunch of what I received making 30 Halloween cards. They are in sealed envelopes, so no turning back now!
I like to make a layout documenting the swap, so I’m very grateful for those that remembered to take photos and share them.
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jensen84
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Post by jensen84 on Oct 8, 2023 21:58:10 GMT
I completely forgot to take a picture before I sent it out. Mine were the Hocus Pocus and Boo Crew pennants.
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blemon
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Post by blemon on Oct 8, 2023 23:11:52 GMT
Do you want me to take pictures of yours blemon? I made an extra set so I'm good. Thanks!! Thanks to all for the links. |
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Post by gramma on Oct 9, 2023 19:53:44 GMT
Boy do I feel like a jerk. I understood this to be a card thing, so that is what I did. One puny card!!! This morning my daughter brought me my package of delightfulness. My apologies to all!
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blemon
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Post by blemon on Oct 9, 2023 21:03:55 GMT
Boy do I feel like a jerk. I understood this to be a card thing, so that is what I did. One puny card!!! This morning my daughter brought me my package of delightfulness. My apologies to all! Do not feel bad! Your card was great. I would not have been able to make something like that!!! |
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