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Post by pas2 on Jan 9, 2018 23:09:32 GMT
Is there such a thing as sequins without holes? If so what are the called and anyone know of a source?
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Post by pas2 on Jan 9, 2018 10:54:28 GMT
There are a few papers I would buy, but not the whole collection.
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Post by pas2 on Jan 6, 2018 19:37:29 GMT
Christmas decorations don't come down until Ephiphany, which means this week. One of my trees is too pretty to take down and I can see it from my scrap corner. It's filled with my vintage glass ornament collection.
I got lots of gifts from China to play with, a few thank you cards to make and a good book to read so that's keeping me busy on these bitter cold days. I am trying to spend a few hours each day tiding up and reorganizing my scrap area before it's time to do the taxes.
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Post by pas2 on Jan 5, 2018 23:47:44 GMT
I am so far behind that i will be scrapping my kids pics for a long time. Unfortunately I don't care for the busy kid oriented papers out now. I have always used more mature PP or neutral patterns like plaids or stripes.
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Post by pas2 on Jan 2, 2018 12:02:26 GMT
I use a lot of black VersaFine ink. I usually clean up pretty quick with a damp microfiber cloth and any remaining ink is removed with my thumbnail. In his video for demonstrating the Stamp Platform, he says you can use any normal stamp cleaner, a solvent cleaner (such as Ranger Solvent Cleaner), baby wipes and even hand sanitizer. He says just not to use any acetate based product like nail polish remover. here is the video - www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XY4rJ3edHE The clean up starts at 4:40 Baby wipes and the water/shammy didn't work. I didn't want to go the solvent cleaner route until I consulted the Ps. I totally forgot about the the hand sanitizer trick. Thanks!
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Post by pas2 on Jan 1, 2018 16:33:03 GMT
i am having a problem with versafine ink leaving a faint smudge on the lid of my Tim Holtz stamp press when i clean it off. No matter what I do it doesn't seem to come off completely. Anyone have this problem or have a good cleaner?
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Post by pas2 on Dec 31, 2017 21:59:37 GMT
To actually do some scrapbooking! I've spent the last two years purging, organizing, shopping, learning to use my cutting machines, and stamping but not a lick of actual scrapping. I need to tackle all those trip photos!
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Post by pas2 on Dec 26, 2017 13:27:28 GMT
Does anyone know of somewhere to buy refill ink or paper for this machine for a good price? Does any place ever offer discounts on the ink?
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Post by pas2 on Dec 26, 2017 13:22:37 GMT
Make sure preorder items are placed on a seperate order from instock items or your whole order will be delayed until the preorder comes in. Also i learned that if you see it and want it, buy it asap. When stock runs out they don't order more unless there is a great demand for an item.
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Post by pas2 on Dec 26, 2017 13:09:57 GMT
I like this site, especially the free shipping and if I have a problem Don contacts me directly.
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Post by pas2 on Dec 26, 2017 13:06:13 GMT
Finally everyone actually read my Amazon wishlist. I got some acessories for my Big Shot, a set of woven pattern embossing folders and a set of blank stamps for reverse stamping. I got myself two christmas themed die sets from Steals.com with all the points I wracked up this past year. Now I have a few days to finally be alone and just play with my stash.
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Post by pas2 on Dec 18, 2017 10:15:54 GMT
NE PA The only person I know that scraps is my sister and she lives 2 hrs away. I've always scrapped alone.
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Post by pas2 on Nov 21, 2017 20:22:35 GMT
You will probably find this crazy but our family tradition is a very basic stuffing, onions parsley and celery, bread cubes, chicken broth and eggs S&P all mixed together then pan fried in lots of butter. We make it ahead enough to fill two large crockpots. It's a form of Amish stuffing . My grandmother added smashed boiled potatoes.DH is the only one that likes the baked kind.
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Post by pas2 on Nov 20, 2017 12:22:35 GMT
Making cards and it's all about the shine, foil, metallics...
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Post by pas2 on Nov 19, 2017 11:30:47 GMT
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Post by pas2 on Nov 15, 2017 10:07:15 GMT
I got one from Malaysia which took 2 month to arrive. I have seen listed on tracking that items are routed from Turkey to China then sent to US from there. Those also took forever to receive. I did receive a packet that was literally glued to the back of another package that was intended to go to Russia! I pulled my package off and put the other back in the mailbox, wonder if that poor person ever got their package.
I should start a list of which shops ship immediately or seem to have the fastest shipping times. Think I may only purchase through them regardless of who is cheapest.
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Post by pas2 on Nov 14, 2017 16:38:22 GMT
Scrapbook steals has been a complete miss for me for the past several months, too. Me too, I have so much $ but nothing to spend it on.
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Post by pas2 on Nov 14, 2017 16:34:56 GMT
For some reason it feels uncomfortable to shop there....must be my serious catholic guilt kicking in!! If i didnt shop there, my Big Shot would have just become a big ol' paper weight!
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Post by pas2 on Nov 13, 2017 3:19:04 GMT
I got a ton of dies. I wasn't vigilant enough and stupid me I duplicated 2 dies. I'm going to donate a rak when I get them. They are the 2 plaid dies. Ugh. I need to pay attention. Me too! I rebought 2 dies. Thank goodness they were small cheap ones.
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Post by pas2 on Nov 11, 2017 20:37:51 GMT
I bought way too much as usual, mostly Christmas related. Did find a few stamps I hadnt seen before.
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Post by pas2 on Nov 11, 2017 10:54:21 GMT
For the wonky dies Search for 5 piece square metal cutting dies the rectangle die set showed up too.
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Post by pas2 on Nov 9, 2017 10:44:37 GMT
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Post by pas2 on Nov 8, 2017 12:06:24 GMT
I spied Penny Black Antique Frames in rectangle and squares and two versions of wonky stitched dies similar to Lawn Fawn. I have trouble posting links so try searching Large size 15cm double sew thread dies. Kwellam store has some but I've seen them cheaper. These are a simplier version of the wonky die. I bought a more wonky version last week but i checked the site and they are sold out. The antique frames can be found if use search for. Adv-one 127*98mm metal cutting die ( or frame set stencil). i really loathe their search function, it never shows the same results twice.
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Post by pas2 on Nov 7, 2017 8:30:47 GMT
I spied Penny Black Antique Frames in rectangle and squares and two versions of wonky stitched dies similar to Lawn Fawn.
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Post by pas2 on Nov 7, 2017 8:21:07 GMT
I have Fiori, 2 of the Peony set, 2 large and the smaller of the Dazzle set, Seville, and Honeycomb. I didn't buy but have seen all of Avalon,parts of Amour, Circa, Delfina, and Maxwell. I was hoping they would have the Snowflake set.
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Post by pas2 on Nov 7, 2017 0:53:59 GMT
Not sure if it's the same vendor moraie mentioned but all three Dazzle dies are definitely avaible on AliExpress, jstblondie . OneTwoThreeThey have a lower price quote for the 11.11 promo day so I'd suggest waiting until then. Thanks. The first 2 dies are the same size the 3rd one is smaller. Why do the do that? I saw that on a YouTube die haul the lady was putting the 3 cut outs together and then realized the 3 one was smaller. Only way to fix that is to add a frame around it to cover up the size difference. I found this out the hard way but I found a solution. I cut out the dies then scanned them into my cameo. I then resized the smaller plate. It's not perfect but pretty darn close to the correct size. So i can cut two on my big shot and then use the cameo to make the remaining cut.
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Post by pas2 on Nov 5, 2017 12:03:37 GMT
I use WRMK albums that I just hand write a label for the pocket. My sister uses metal rimmed tags and wraps twine/ribbon round the spine and attaches the tags so they hang on the outside of the spine.
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Post by pas2 on Nov 5, 2017 11:59:20 GMT
I have Christmas, vacations, and Disney in separate albums the rest is scrapped chronologically. I am planning to make albums for heritage, DH youth/family, my youth/family and DD2 theatrical performances someday. I am way behind.
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Post by pas2 on Nov 4, 2017 21:46:17 GMT
Other than trying out each Aliexpress die as it arrives i cut out a variety of Halloween items for some cards. I also cut my first HTV for our Halloween Tshirts for our WDW trip.
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Post by pas2 on Oct 31, 2017 9:37:55 GMT
I remember one of them mentioning that they couldnt't say that a die even looked like a particular manufacturers die.
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