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Post by pas2 on Sept 7, 2017 11:35:14 GMT
which black ink do I use for water coloring/distress inks and which is for copics I always forget.
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Post by pas2 on Sept 7, 2017 10:50:18 GMT
Here are some of the EP packs that I remembered: Victoria Garden For the Record 2 Documented & Tailored So Happy Together
Pads: SS Let's Party (they also had single design packs from this line) SS Carpe Diem DCWV Watercolor (1/2 with foil) AC Haunted Hallow
6x6: AC Haunted Pebbles Boo
Mat Stacks: DCWV The Old World & Once Upon A Time
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Post by pas2 on Sept 7, 2017 10:04:13 GMT
Collection packs! Lots of them, especially the Echo Park. Like what they've had for the last month, but even more. Well that could get expensive, then, lol! Thanks for letting me/us know! Yes it is because I can't resist those packs!
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Post by pas2 on Sept 7, 2017 10:02:39 GMT
I went in yesterday and didn't notice much but they had a Christmas 12 by 12 pad of plaid and it was nice and traditional colors and was only 4.99 - I am still totally on the plaid kick so had to get it especially since it doesn't have to be used for Christmas . I looked at one at Hobby Lobby but didn't like it and am glad I didn't since this was less than half the price. Would you post the product number for the plaid pad?
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Post by pas2 on Sept 7, 2017 9:49:47 GMT
I have seen (and bought) stamps being sold at booths in antique stores where they sell a mix of old and newer items. There are newer stampers who would love being able to pick up stamps for cheap.
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Post by pas2 on Sept 7, 2017 9:42:13 GMT
I had always been an 8.5x11 scrapper but after our trip to WDW took 2 albums I've switched over to 12x12. I love photo heavy pages and plan to incorporate PL pages as well.
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Post by pas2 on Sept 7, 2017 9:30:11 GMT
Just placed my second order! I would say: -plan on receiving an email from each seller for the purchase, then for the shipping -have patience, some items came quick (2 weeks) others a bit slower (4 weeks for the last item from my first order) -have a system to manage what you have received and not received if you order a lot. I have a separate email folder for Aliexpress. I delete the email once the item is received and I am satisfied. Then I can see what is left. I screen print my orders, clip them together by date ordered and keep on my desk. As they are received and tested (always same day). I mark my sheet by each picture then go on Aliexpress and mark received. I like having a physical copy. i also have an email account that I only use for online shopping. They do flood you with emails.
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Post by pas2 on Sept 7, 2017 9:23:11 GMT
My experience is that i have had great luck with my many die purchases, I've only had one wrong order and all dies cut very well. The same goes for embossing folder although some tend to be thicker than what I'm used to. Clear stamps is always a gamble. I have bought over a dozen and two were defective. They were so cheap I didn't bother to contact seller since I'm able to use most of the set. I do have stores that i favor because of reliability.
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Post by pas2 on Sept 6, 2017 13:05:25 GMT
I chose editing and printing photos but really its selecting just a few out of dozens of photos to use thats my problem. Needless to say my layouts are always photo heavy.
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Post by pas2 on Sept 6, 2017 12:48:51 GMT
Since we are enabling shopping at Aliexpress i thought we should post advice for shopping on that site all in one place. If you have a tip please post it.
My tips are:
When trying to choose which seller to purchase a die from don't just compare prices and if there is shipping. Make sure you check that the sizes are the same and that sets include the exact same pieces. Found sets of the double stitch dies where some had 8 dies and others only 5 or 6 dies.
Keep a metric ruler handy when reading descriptions.
Watch youtube videos of Aliexpress hauls. They often show examples of the stamp or die results. Helps you get a better idea of the dies size. I like the videos that lay the diecut on an A2 card for reference.
Look at the photos reviewers post, they can also be helpful.
Use Ebates for additional money back, I've gotten 3% to 4% back.
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Post by pas2 on Sept 3, 2017 9:09:28 GMT
I have had absolutely no mojo for a while now. I have played with some dies and punches and a few stamps but nothing for a scrapbook page just generic playing. I wanted to see if dies would cut through cork and Cricut faux leather. It worked and I love the look. Also playing with TH Halloween stamps . I need to figure out how to color them so I have also been playing with markers. I have tons of supplies but nothing is really calling my name right now. I keep looking through photos but I'm just not feeling inspired to scrap . It has been a couple of months now and I really hope that changes soon. You're not alone. I have been playing with my stamping, mixed media and now foiling supplies hoping I will get inspired to scrap. I've made a few cards, but that's all. I did clean up my work space though. Now I'm off to spend the weekend at my sister's.
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Post by pas2 on Sept 2, 2017 14:42:49 GMT
I've been watching videos on applying Siser HTV with an iron and realized I can't use my iron because I can't adjust the temperature between settings. The video says between cotton and rayon, while their website says between cotton and linen. For those who use irons, what iron do you use and what setting works best?
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Post by pas2 on Aug 31, 2017 10:06:57 GMT
You're not the only one that's loosing punches. It seems every time I've pulled one out to use it has broken in some way. Guess that's another reason to justify all those Aliexpress die purchases.
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Post by pas2 on Aug 31, 2017 9:53:24 GMT
You are grossly overestimating my Cameo and computer skills! lol But I am not underestimating mine. I have made my own. I just need to be sure we are thinking of the same kind of box card. If it is, I can email you a Cameo file of a basic box card, although Jane has also made the same offer. Is this the type of box card you had in mind? Basic box card using Graphic 45 By the SeaThat's exactly what I'm looking for. Thank you very much! I wanted a cut file for the Cameo because I know that if I made it by hand, my cuts would come out wonky.
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Post by pas2 on Aug 30, 2017 20:02:45 GMT
No, you cannot use Cricut files for the Cameo, unless you have an SVG version, and you'd have to have the designer version of the Silhouette software. Silhouette Design Store has some box card/card in a box designs, but they are not free. It would be super easy to make the cutting file, though. Just to be sure we are thinking of the same thing, though, can you post a photo or a link of what you want? You are grossly overestimating my Cameo and computer skills! lol
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Post by pas2 on Aug 30, 2017 19:44:23 GMT
Thanks for posting, I just was about to do it. TH wildflowers link
TH holiday greenery link
cobweb link
I won't post the links but sold at the same store as the above links you can find owl in tree claw scratches haunted house
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Post by pas2 on Aug 30, 2017 10:57:33 GMT
I just spied several TH Halloween dies and one of the wildflower sets.
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Post by pas2 on Aug 30, 2017 10:54:59 GMT
I'm looking for a free cut file for the card in a box for the Cameo, does anyone have a link? I find lots for Cricut. Can I use Cricut files with the Cameo?
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Post by pas2 on Aug 27, 2017 9:59:53 GMT
No Tim Holtz at mine, but being on the west coast, I notice that we tend to have things show up about 2 weeks after they are mentioned here. One thing I saw that no one has mentioned were BoBunny "Misc Me" journal box sets. They come with 60 6x8 cards, 60 4x6 cards and 120 3x4 cards. The one I bought is called Modern Miss and is predominantly red, navy, and mint green, with a smattering of other colors. I see that they came out in 2014; maybe the pink revolution hadn't yet started then. I was happy to find a nice selection of the aforementioned enamel dots! I actually bought two of the Misc Me sets and the Pop Quiz journal contents pack for a planner. They had Sunshine and Strawberry Project Life core kits for $9.99 and acetate photo overlays too. I can't believe that after all of my cart sorting I left the store without the EP Petticoat pop dots.
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Post by pas2 on Aug 25, 2017 18:45:22 GMT
I have several, all are silicone. Most stamp just fine. Two have a section that is thinner and wont stamp. Unfortunately the last stamp ( the Fiskars one) the giraffee won't stamp in two large sections. For the price I'm ok with one stamp every now and then that is wonky.
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Post by pas2 on Aug 24, 2017 20:10:09 GMT
Well I went back to TM for the TH stuff and guess what I did again? Thats right, I sorted another heaping cart but found the TH paper pads i wanted.
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Post by pas2 on Aug 24, 2017 11:51:47 GMT
Wore glasses all my life but didn't need bifocals until I was 52. Dr was surprised I managed to go so long before needing them given how bad my eyesight is normally.
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Post by pas2 on Aug 24, 2017 4:39:58 GMT
I went for TH paper pads that the product finder said was in stock but not in the cart I sorted through. Clerk said they hadn' t unpacked all the boxees yet and put my name on the list and promised to call me if they found them. The staff at my store are always very nice and helpful. i bought 4 christmas and 1 fireworks embossing folders by Dreamweaver AC zippered pouch for planner Simple Stories enamel dots- Sunshine &Happiness EP enamel dots -Petticoats and Pinstripes Spellbinder die set "To Have & To Hold" 6x6 pad WeRMK Happy Campers Simple Stories SNAP pack Travel MS Fire Opal glitter EP Little Girl Kit, Jack & Jill kit They had a lot more that, especially a cute BD line in single design paper packs and lots of planner items and SNAP packs. They also had a huge box of Project Life Strawberry edition $29.99 for $9.99 and a huge TH alphabet die $50 for $29.99 i believe. Can you let me know how much the Simple Stories enamel dots were? $1.99 EP #1853769. SS#1848487. This was the first time I've seen enamel dots at my store.
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Post by pas2 on Aug 23, 2017 20:44:02 GMT
I went for TH paper pads that the product finder said was in stock but not in the cart I sorted through. Clerk said they hadn' t unpacked all the boxees yet and put my name on the list and promised to call me if they found them. The staff at my store are always very nice and helpful.
i bought 4 christmas and 1 fireworks embossing folders by Dreamweaver AC zippered pouch for planner Simple Stories enamel dots- Sunshine &Happiness EP enamel dots -Petticoats and Pinstripes Spellbinder die set "To Have & To Hold" 6x6 pad WeRMK Happy Campers Simple Stories SNAP pack Travel MS Fire Opal glitter EP Little Girl Kit, Jack & Jill kit
They had a lot more that, especially a cute BD line in single design paper packs and lots of planner items and SNAP packs. They also had a huge box of Project Life Strawberry edition $29.99 for $9.99 and a huge TH alphabet die $50 for $29.99 i believe.
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Post by pas2 on Aug 23, 2017 20:28:32 GMT
Had the best morning at TM! I got first crack at the crafting merchandise as in I got to sort through the cart!! I really must make a deal with the manager that if I come every Wed.morning they will let me litterally sort the shopping carts of craft items. It would be a win/win situation for us both. I sort and group the goods while I get first pick of the stuff. I was as happy as a pig in mud.
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Post by pas2 on Aug 22, 2017 17:10:25 GMT
I have only used the Siser easyweed and have had great results. I watched a tutorial from The rhinestone world, used the recommended settings and it has worked perfectly. I have made about a dozen shirts and never a problem. Where did you buy it?
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Post by pas2 on Aug 22, 2017 10:13:47 GMT
i found the best non-stick scissors the other day. i had been using the fiskars non stick scissors for my double sided tape and i would still get a build up of adhesive on the scissors. nothing but nothing sticks to these new scissors! i love it them! it's the wescott titanium non stick scissors. I was looking at these last week, glad to know they are good scissors. I was watching videos and writing down product codes. My store gets things in sometimes 2-3 weeks after everyone else. I'm looking forward to the stamps and the TH paper pads, hope our store gets them.
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Post by pas2 on Aug 22, 2017 10:08:36 GMT
I haven't tried cutting vinyl with my Cameo yet and I have to make a costume that requires using white HTV. Does anyone have advice on which brand of HTV to use? I'm recreating Lilo's red dress with white palm leaves on a t-shirt for our upcoming WDW trip.
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Post by pas2 on Aug 21, 2017 10:51:39 GMT
Great list! I have several WDW trips to scrap and this list will be very helpful.
I used pale blue and white paper with paper lace ribbon to mimic Alices dress and pinifore.
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Post by pas2 on Aug 14, 2017 22:08:55 GMT
Another vote for a stamp journal. I have a page for each phrase, then pages by theme that dont fall into the exact phrase category. For example Happy Birthday is on one page, then any phrase relating to birthdays or parties or celebrations etc... it works for me because I do not have a lot of phrases other than thank you. Found I only had one Happy Anniversary! Guess I need to fill in some gaps.
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