Elsabelle
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Post by Elsabelle on Apr 25, 2019 15:38:09 GMT
An embossing folder or a die. Although, I do have a Silhouette Cameo so I see the appeal with dies. I have three glittery sprays (I think they're Tattered Angels?) and a few decade old paints but other than that I have not bought anything for mixed media. The one glitter spray that I have that I do use is a clear glitter and I usually use it to give a little added sparkle to the titles that I cut on my Cameo. I also have never bought enamel dots on their own. The few enamel dots I own came in kits. I don't know...I wouldn't want them to make my beloved brads jealous.  Is there anything you've never bought and can't see yourself buying in the future? |
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 25, 2019 15:42:10 GMT
Anything from Anna Griffin. Her creations are beautiful and I can appreciate them, but they are just too frilly and not my style.
Other than specific looks on paper, I can't think of anything I am a firm no on.
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Post by Elsabelle on Apr 25, 2019 15:45:57 GMT
Anything from Anna Griffin. Her creations are beautiful and I can appreciate them, but they are just too frilly and not my style. Other than specific looks on paper, I can't think of anything I am a firm no on. Years ago I bought an Anna Griffin kit from QVC. It was so pretty I couldn't resist. Then when it arrived I wondered what I would do with it. Even with two little girls it didn't inspire me. I used a sheet of paper here and there but mostly it gathered dust until I purged it. Lesson learned. I'm not the frilly type either. |
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Post by LisaDorothy on Apr 25, 2019 16:00:01 GMT
Never bought a cutting machine, never will. Not my thing, and I see the ladies at my crops more frustrated and pissed at their machines than enjoying them, lol! Always ruining the paper, images not sized right, not flipped right. The computer/photos/printing part of scrapbooking is my least favorite part, so I feel my frustration level would likely override my enjoyment.
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Post by coloradocropper on Apr 25, 2019 16:11:59 GMT
Graphic45 has never floated my boat. My LSS heavily stocks that brand and it takes up a lot of real estate in her store but I guess there's lots of people buying it. Obviously, she's making smart decisions as the store is one of the last few in Colorado.
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Post by Linda on Apr 25, 2019 16:12:15 GMT
Anything from Anna Griffin. Her creations are beautiful and I can appreciate them, but they are just too frilly and not my style. Other than specific looks on paper, I can't think of anything I am a firm no on. Years ago I bought an Anna Griffin kit from QVC. It was so pretty I couldn't resist. Then when it arrived I wondered what I would do with it. Even with two little girls it didn't inspire me. I used a sheet of paper here and there but mostly it gathered dust until I purged it. Lesson learned. I'm not the frilly type either. I'm not either but I was in a swap years ago that used Anna Griffin paper and I used the swap items and my leftover paper for Baptism layouts (it was all cream on cream, irc). It worked for that but I've never bought any since. |
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Post by Linda on Apr 25, 2019 16:13:08 GMT
to answer the original question -mixed media. PLaying with paints/inks etc.. doesn't appeal to me and while I like the look when I see other's creations, it's not for me.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Apr 25, 2019 16:40:50 GMT
Foil machine. Foiling is pretty, but I don't think I'd use it enough to get my money's worth.
Quickutz alphabets. I used to drool over them during the days when they had big releases with big price tags, but never took the leap. Now I have one Michael's Recollection alpha die set that I bought for $7.99 with a coupon.
A sewing machine for seeing on paper. I love the look, but I have no space in my room, and can't justify the cost.
A cropodile. Never needed it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2019 16:43:02 GMT
Dies that cut out little stamped images or sayings. I have a cuttlebug, but these generally are too fussy for me. I have the big ovals and squares.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2019 16:47:19 GMT
Graphic45
Anna Griffin
Mixed media stuff (like gesso and paint)
Eyelets
Nuvo dots
That stapler that was popular with different colored staples
Amy Tangerine items
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Post by infochick on Apr 25, 2019 17:20:31 GMT
I have never restrained myself from shopping! Lately (and when I look around my scrap room) I feel like I have bought everything. I have no regrets about my papers, tools or embellishments, but I do regret some of my mixed media purchases. Some of them have spoiled or dried up before I had a chance to really use them up. I need to make better use of what is still useable.
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Post by KikiPea on Apr 25, 2019 19:27:26 GMT
Graphic 45
Anna Griffin
Nuvo drops
gesso
watercolors
embossing folders
stencils
Metal dies
foil/Minc
There are also a lot of things that they do demos for at the Expos like...sand that I have no interest in.
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christinec68
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Post by christinec68 on Apr 25, 2019 19:29:09 GMT
copics or stamps with images to color in with them.
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Post by freeatlast on Apr 25, 2019 19:56:17 GMT
Apparently I haven't showed much financial restraint as I have purchased many, many of the things listed above. The one bandwagon I have not jumped on is foiling. Love the look but I don't need another machine.
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Post by myboysnme on Apr 25, 2019 20:15:41 GMT
I also have never bought an embossing folder. I have never purchased a Cricut machine or any cartridges. My husband almost hit the buy it button on a Thanksgiving sale but I caught him just in time and told him I changed my mind and didn't want to get into that machine.
I see things posted here that I've never purchased and likely never will, which includes gesso, foiling, and copics.
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Post by Embri on Apr 25, 2019 20:27:56 GMT
I have never bought... (this is going to be a long list!)
an electronic cutter, a stamp positioner, a mixed media mats/work surfaces, nuvo drops, glimmer mist, a tape runner/ATG gun, and probably a lot more of the 'must have' products.
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Post by workingclassdog on Apr 25, 2019 21:17:16 GMT
Graphic45 has never floated my boat. My LSS heavily stocks that brand and it takes up a lot of real estate in her store but I guess there's lots of people buying it. Obviously, she's making smart decisions as the store is one of the last few in Colorado. I always love the designs on it but never bought it.. it's just not for me to try to figure out.. BUT then I started following a gal in Norway or Sweden, Lea M something..) and she makes BEAUTIFUL things with Graphic45 and then sells the patterns on her etsy store. Not expensive either.. $11 or so.. I bought one pattern, got all my paper with the help of the peas.. I took one look at the directions and haven't done a thing with it.. It is pretty complex... I wanted to make it for my daughter who is into horses.. and this paper is all about the Kentucky Derby. Sadly I probably will never make it. |
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Post by scrapnnana on Apr 25, 2019 21:41:00 GMT
Enamel dots.
Gesso. I have a few other mixed media items, but I learned quickly that mixed media is not my thing.
Stapler. I never cared for the look. The only stapler in our house is used for office related stuff.
Foil machine and related products. It's pretty, but I have no interest in doing it, let alone investing the money in it.
I have bought just about everything else related to paper crafting, including multiple electronic cutters. My Silhouette Cameo and my Scan N Cut 2 are my most loved tools, with my Cricut Explore Air 2 ranking 3rd (because their software is pathetic).
It sounds like those crop ladies didn't bother to learn how to use their machines prior to the crop, and a crop is not the place to learn.
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 25, 2019 21:45:53 GMT
Enamel dots. Gesso. I have a few other mixed media items, but I learned quickly that mixed media is not my thing. Stapler. I never cared for the look. The only stapler in our house is used for office related stuff. Foil machine and related products. It's pretty, but I have no interest in doing it, let alone investing the money in it. I have bought just about everything else related to paper crafting, including multiple electronic cutters. My Silhouette Cameo and my Scan N Cut 2 are my most loved tools, with my Cricut Explore Air 2 ranking 3rd (because their software is pathetic). It sounds like those crop ladies didn't bother to learn how to use their machines prior to the crop, and a crop is not the place to learn.They do require trial and error, but are like a good husband or puppy. Once you train them, they are wonderful. Well, maybe more the puppy.  |
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Post by Embri on Apr 25, 2019 23:11:27 GMT
Die cutting is exactly like dog training - it's all about teaching the human!
99.9% of the time the problem is the crafter's technique, not their equipment.
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Post by refugeepea on Apr 25, 2019 23:47:17 GMT
Products used in mixed media. Eyelets; I was always happy with brads. There were a few ideas I liked but didn't want to bother with getting a tool. I bought only one wood veneer piece for a specific page and added stickles on top. They look really dry or something like you need to add some stain, paint, or glitter.
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Post by refugeepea on Apr 25, 2019 23:53:44 GMT
Now I have one Michael's Recollection alpha die set that I bought for $7.99 with a coupon. Was this recently?  That has seriously been life changing for me. My stamps are all very simple and some are tiny. It's been awesome. If there's a tool that will make things easier (diecut machine or stamp positioner), I'll buy it if I know it will get multiple uses. |
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Post by GiantsFan on Apr 26, 2019 0:33:43 GMT
Shhh, but I think I've bought at least one of everything.
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Post by FurryP on Apr 26, 2019 1:18:04 GMT
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 26, 2019 4:33:59 GMT
Check, check, check, AND check! |
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Post by artisticscrapper on Apr 26, 2019 4:56:21 GMT
I’m one of those people who’ll try things to see if I like them as long as it’s not too expensive. So Yes, I have bought many of the things mentioned above. But I never did buy:
A Silhouette, a foil machine, a Fuse, Copics, glitter (too messy), ATG gun, and a planner.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Apr 26, 2019 9:29:29 GMT
Now I have one Michael's Recollection alpha die set that I bought for $7.99 with a coupon. Was this recently?  That has seriously been life changing for me. My stamps are all very simple and some are tiny. It's been awesome. If there's a tool that will make things easier (diecut machine or stamp positioner), I'll buy it if I know it will get multiple uses. Couple years ago, but I'm pretty sure they still have them. M's alpha dies |
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Post by Embri on Apr 26, 2019 9:30:28 GMT
That has seriously been life changing for me. My stamps are all very simple and some are tiny. It's been awesome. If there's a tool that will make things easier (diecut machine or stamp positioner), I'll buy it if I know it will get multiple uses. Oh no, I have a stamp positioner - I just didn't buy it, and I don't plan on ever paying for a commercial one. CD case + fun foam is good enough for me, given the extremely small amount of stamping I do. |
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Post by camcas on Apr 26, 2019 13:16:21 GMT
Anything Disney....but in my defence I live in Australia and my kids are grownup
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Post by uncbballfan on Apr 26, 2019 15:51:17 GMT
I just joined, saw this thread, and am thinking I must be in the wrong place.  Never have I bought... I don't even know how to begin to answer that question! Is there anything I haven't bought? Nope, not right off the top of my head.
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Never have I bought... I don't even know how to begin to answer that question! Is there anything I haven't bought? Nope, not right off the top of my head.