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Post by justkat on Jan 18, 2018 4:21:49 GMT
I'm a glutton for punishment as I recently made a purchase at the super mega super clearance Studio Calico sale. After only 3 or so weeks my package arrived today.
One of the items I purchased is the May (I think 2016) jolly holiday documenter kit. I wanted several of the kit contents, however...
In the kit is a set, of what appear to be, coasters. They're very heavy, thick cardboard roughly 3x3.
I have no idea what to do with them. I guess they could be used in pocket pages (they're designed to look like journaling cards). But they're very heavy and thick so I don't know. lol
If you know what I'm talking about, what would you do with these? Or how have you used them? I'd appreciate any ideas.
Thanks, Kat
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Post by quinmm14 on Jan 18, 2018 4:30:21 GMT
I think I ordered that same kit, when it gets to me, oh I'm guessing late March at this point I'll let ya know.
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Post by pancakes on Jan 18, 2018 4:38:08 GMT
is it that set of 6 squares?
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Post by grammadee on Jan 18, 2018 4:42:02 GMT
How big are they? Can you make an accordion binding (Or punch a hole in one corner of each and attach with a jump ring?) and use them for a mini board book?
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Post by QueSeraSera on Jan 18, 2018 5:17:06 GMT
I put mine in the donation bin. Not a fan of that item. Thank goodness I only spent a few dollars for the whole kit.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Jan 18, 2018 5:22:29 GMT
Papertrey Ink sells something similar. I think the main thing they did with them was to cut shapes out with dies... not sure if yours are thin enough to cut through.
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Post by justkat on Jan 18, 2018 7:58:56 GMT
Yes it's the set of 6 squares.
I haven't measured but I'd say they're 3x3. They're really thick.
The only thing I've thought of is maybe covering them in some manner then using them as a mini album using a ring in the corner as someone suggested.
Was just wondering if anyone had actually done something with them. It's just an odd product...imo. :-)
Thanks for the replies everyone.
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Post by 950nancy on Jan 18, 2018 14:26:09 GMT
Could you use them for inventory of something? Perhaps put little strips of washi on them so you know what you have. Or put small dots of different inks on them? I used to take coasters from Outback Steakhouse and paint them and use them for fake polaroids.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Jan 18, 2018 16:45:00 GMT
They are SUPER thick. Mine are even somewhat warped (cupped) and all the adhesive in the world is not going to make them flat. If I use them I plan to peel most of the chipboard layers off and adhere as a regular thin embellishment.
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Post by grammadee on Jan 18, 2018 17:20:12 GMT
They are SUPER thick. Mine are even somewhat warped (cupped) and all the adhesive in the world is not going to make them flat. If I use them I plan to peel most of the chipboard layers off and adhere as a regular thin embellishment. You may be able to flatten them (if that interests you at all) if you try this: Lay out a craft mat or some other water proof layer. Spritz the back of the cb (the untreated side) with water. Don't be afraid to get them quite wet. Lay them out on the mat with the spritzed side down. Cover with another layer (I use wax paper) Put something heavy on top. (I use books) Leave them there for about 24 hours. The bow should be gone. If they are still a bit damp, you can change the wax paper and spread them out to dry on it.
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Post by justkat on Jan 18, 2018 17:38:51 GMT
Thanks everyone.
I think, if I actually use them, that I'm going to cover them. Then use them as the covers of a couple mini albums.
My sister,a mutual friend and I took a short road-trip last summer. I think I'll make each of us a quick mini album using those things as covers.
I just don't know what else to do with them. Even as coasters they're still a bit odd/ugly.lol
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Post by caspad on Jan 18, 2018 18:27:14 GMT
scanning both the SC creative team gallery and the member gallery, all I could see was that jenrn them as patterned paper on a layout Sorry Not Sorry
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Post by nicolep on Jan 18, 2018 19:10:46 GMT
They are SUPER thick. Mine are even somewhat warped (cupped) and all the adhesive in the world is not going to make them flat. If I use them I plan to peel most of the chipboard layers off and adhere as a regular thin embellishment. Mine are warped also...
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Post by don on Jan 18, 2018 22:26:49 GMT
It's only a guess, but I think they are what my daughter uses for pizza crust.
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Post by craftymom101 on Jan 18, 2018 23:18:41 GMT
I think I've tossed three sets of these darn coasters already... I hate them. They are way too thick and I never like the patterns SC designs for the tops of each coaster. My suggestion is to chuck them into the garbage can, like I did. 😂
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Post by pilcas on Jan 19, 2018 11:58:01 GMT
I got those too. I really don’t think I’m going to bother trying to find a use for them.
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Post by msliz on Jan 19, 2018 13:03:22 GMT
I think I've tossed three sets of these darn coasters already... I hate them. They are way too thick and I never like the patterns SC designs for the tops of each coaster. My suggestion is to chuck them into the garbage can, like I did. 😂 If they're chipboard, please recycle
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Post by lazytown on Jan 19, 2018 22:45:52 GMT
You could always use them to put wet glasses on.
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Post by FurryP on Jan 19, 2018 23:53:36 GMT
It's only a guess, but I think they are what my daughter uses for pizza crust. You are a hoot! It would be so fun to scrapbook/make cards with you.
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