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Post by pas2 on Jul 27, 2017 20:24:02 GMT
Love the gear line especially the pipes. My Dad and brothers are all plumbers!
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Post by pas2 on Jul 25, 2017 15:36:41 GMT
Nope, no birthday photos. I actually only have maybe 5 photos of my childhood. Most are family photos, not just me. Same here, very few photos and none between 5 and 10, not even at Christmas. Our camera broke and we couldn't afford a new one. Just this week my cousin showed me a photo of when I was about 7 at our grandparents house, I was thrilled.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 25, 2017 9:59:52 GMT
I liked this collection and will probably buy the cobweb stamp and the stencils.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 23, 2017 23:24:45 GMT
I have the perfect layers but have never used the. I have never perfected the use of a craft knife. I can't cut with a craft knife except for the perfect layers, cant scrap without them.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 23, 2017 18:38:03 GMT
I went to an antique store while visiting my mother in AZ and a vendor had a ton of stamps and paper packs for sale. I didn't buy any of it. I admire your self control!
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Post by pas2 on Jul 23, 2017 12:34:07 GMT
and came across stacks of scrapbook paper circa 1999, stickers and rub ons, rubber stamps, paper punches and tools. Guess the vendor was purging her stash. My sister and I bought a number of large wood mounted stamps for $2-3 each. I talked sis into buying a set of perfect layers with mat and knife for $5. Score!
Anyone else come across scrapbook supplies in an unexpected place?
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Post by pas2 on Jul 23, 2017 12:21:27 GMT
What is the best type of paper for working with oxides? Thanks I've used Neenah cardstock, water color paper, kraft tags and glossy photo paper. I am looking for a good black paper to use. I tend to use less water with the oxides than I use with regular distress ink. I think some use Bristol board too.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 20, 2017 23:12:17 GMT
Does Ebates ever run double cash back or similar deal other than around Black Friday?
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Post by pas2 on Jul 18, 2017 21:01:53 GMT
The product number is 4501114 for the G45 Artisan 12x12 Pad (the barcode is 818695015083 if this helps too) Thank you very much.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 18, 2017 17:02:26 GMT
Does anyone happen to know the product number for the Graphic 45 12x12 pad Artisan? Every YouTube video that showed the pads didn't show the product number.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 15, 2017 9:39:26 GMT
I love: That my space is in the family room so I can watch TV and talk to my family, I don't like to create in silence. That my space is in the basement which means I can scrap at 4:00 am and not disturb anyone. That I have lots of storage cubes that go vertical that are heavy enough to hold all my paper vertically. That my small space forces me to not over buy. That my table is right next to the computer and printer. That I finally have great overhead lighting and a fair amount of natural light thanks to large basement windows.
I hate: That my space is in the family room which means being squished into a small corner that keeps seeming to get smaller as DH work space keeps getting larger. That I only have a kitchenette sized table to work on and a folding table to spread my layouts or cameo on. That I can't have my Cameo out and ready all the time, I would use it more. That I have to work in the basement, I feel claustrophobic. That I have to stand at my chest freezer in the utility room to do all stamping and painting. That I have carpet while the rest of the house is hardwood. That I have to constantly move DH computer stuff off my folding table just to work. That I have to clean up my space whenever we get company because the family room is also the guest bedroom.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 14, 2017 9:51:53 GMT
I have to get this. Love vintage!
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Post by pas2 on Jul 14, 2017 9:36:42 GMT
I like the first one but won't be buying any, I have a huge winter and Christmas stash already. I must buy the second collection, My DDs both work for the local JCC and this paper will work nicely to showcase their projects.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 12, 2017 21:52:40 GMT
For everyone who has received the newest release, which color is your favorite? pas2 : What do you not like about Frayed Burlap? Don't know, it's just so blah. I don't like it in distress ink either. Favorite color is Ocean followed by Raspberry.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 12, 2017 21:35:58 GMT
I did GREAT during the freeze, then got a Big Shot for an amazing price on Amazon. I almost returned it, telling my husband that it costs too much to have one. My husband talked me out of returning it, saying $55 is not too expensive....little did he know that I was actually talking about all the cute must-haves that go along with finally having a manual die cut machine 😂 I couldn't resist, esp with all the July 4th and Christmas in July sales and birthday discount codes from every.freaking.website. I'm trying to be good about not buying things I won't use more than a few times since I have an underused Cameo. Gotta stay away from all those Jennifer McGuire videos. I will try to be good with you and not have anymore crazy splurges....*fingers crossed*. Hoping I can hold off til Black Friday at least. I fell down that same rabbit hole! I got a cameo for Christmas then bought the Big Kick ridiculously cheap at Js. I told myself it was only for embossing but then I found TM and Aliexpress and my self control flew out the window. And yes, Jennifer McGuire videos are total enablers. I have to seriously get my stamp purchases under control! I'm pretty good about buying paper thank goodness ( except for TM purchases).
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Post by pas2 on Jul 12, 2017 0:10:03 GMT
myboysnme you did a terrific job on those costumes, I'd love to wear the civil war dress! I also love the fuller white Christmas tree, I bought a silver one that I can't wait to put up.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 11, 2017 11:00:16 GMT
I wanted the bright colors so I bought them all. If they do more releases I know I will only buy a few more.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 11, 2017 10:00:48 GMT
Anyone else get them already?
They were my birthday present to me. So far I've only unwrapped them and made the color swatches for my inventory book but I like all but the frayed burlap. i hope to try them out on kraft and black paper soon. I caved and ordered from ACOT since they were cheaper than other places when combined with a $10.00 off coupon.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 11, 2017 9:44:35 GMT
Jennifer McGuire has some YouTube videos on them. She lays down a base with one color then stamps or used a stencil misted with water then presses it onto the base and holds for a minute or two. The results are stunning. If a stencil she used a paper towel on top to keep excess water from messing up the design. She used detailed background stamps. She also did the same type of thing with ink on the stamp sometimes misted sometimes not. In another video she sponged them in background paper and the colors looked great. They really blended well to get a rainbow effect. I really need to spend a few hours playing with them. I really liked the effect on the black soot ones. It's also nice because they show up well on dark or Kraft paper. I just watched this video and tried it out. My results didn't seem as dramatic as hers but I really liked what I got. My favorites were the raindrop and wave stamps both on a blue backgrounds.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 10, 2017 3:22:22 GMT
They stay vibrant on glossy photo paper which makes for unique backgrounds or interesting paper for diecutting.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 10, 2017 3:15:20 GMT
Try not to get bored reading this! --I sew historically inspired garb for live action role play and living history. I am getting ready with my husband to resume living history at a local Rev War museum where I will start spinning (fiber) which I have not done for a long time. I have a huge collection of books about historical costume and clothing. --I love American folk art and portraiture. I like to paint folk art and repurpose items with folk art/primitive style scenes that I paint. --I collect antique and vintage Christmas items, particularly ornaments. While I no longer add to the collection I had for several years done a museum display of trees decorated with ornaments from 1860 to 1960. --I collect dolls, mostly bride dolls and most recently I began to collect some Nicol Sayre folk art inspired dolls. Based on the above I would say that obviously I am mostly a collector. I have many other smaller and a bit unusual collections, like old 19th century photos/tintypes/carte de visites --I love genealogy and I spend lots of time on Ancestry.com and Newspapers.com. --I adore the beach at the ocean. I am obsessed with waves and the shore. I cannot be near the ocean without wanting to be in the waves. I will get in them in the very cold winter when I'm risking total frost bite. I am actually fearful of the ocean so I can't be in it above my head. I just love to be there - the salt air, the breeze, the shoreline, the shells, the sand and most of all the waves that mesmerize me thinking that a wave will never ever occur in the same way. Many things in nature are like this but waves are what capture my mind. --I'm an avid reader of fluff books like Danielle Steele and Elin Hilderbrand. I like historically based fiction and non fiction. --I guess that is enough for now. I think I have just found a kindred spirit! Please share some photos of your costumes, I've always wanted to do reinactments. Have you ever scrapped about your collections and your genealogy research? I'm thinking of doing that as a way to explain to my kids why I love all the collections I have, my fascination with old ornaments and clothes or family history, and my deep love of the ocean.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 9, 2017 9:08:38 GMT
I like to read, cross-stitch, embroider, organize, collect old dishes and art pottery, and walk. Which dishes and art pottery do you collect? I collect flower pots and vases (McCoy, Shawnee USA ...) and mid century glassware but also like antique dresser set pieces and flower frogs.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 9, 2017 8:59:39 GMT
Right now I spend most of my time on the computer getting up to speed on what's been happening in the scrapping world, learning how to use my Cameo and Big Shot and shopping for supplies. So between that and helping everyone else with their projects I like to read, shop for antiques, garden and crochet afghans.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 7, 2017 11:41:21 GMT
Has anyone found circle nesting dies without the stitch marks? I saw this set: Circle Diesand this set: More Circle DiesThey don't appear to have the "stitches". I didn't look really closely at them because I may or may not have been busy purchasing a die that I've been looking for what seems like forever. I saw the same sets but check the sizes, I don't think they are as large as the Infinity die set from Hero Arts.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 7, 2017 11:28:47 GMT
Just what I needed, another excuse to justify why I'm buying all that stuff through AliExpress. How can anyone refuse cheap prices for dies and embossing folders that work well, with free shipping AND get cash back to boot!
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Post by pas2 on Jul 7, 2017 11:25:34 GMT
I think I'll stick with my original press for now. I do like her trick for using stamp and die sets.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 5, 2017 9:16:57 GMT
Our ACM is still a busy store but I rarely shop there for SB related items because their selection is out of date and poorly stocked. Beading and cake decorating seem to be their main focus lately as those departments are stocked to the gills. I have been wondering what happened to their online store as well.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 2, 2017 20:32:42 GMT
Thanks
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Post by pas2 on Jul 2, 2017 20:31:29 GMT
Man I could have used this paper about 3 hours ago! I couldn't believe I didn't have a single piece of classic RW&B paper anywhere in my huge stash.
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Post by pas2 on Jul 1, 2017 23:49:03 GMT
You need to look for a coating that is not water soluble otherwise your paint or mist etc may start to soften the coating. Check out a spray varnish from a hardware paint department as a sealer, look for a turpentine clean up (like oil paint, I've no idea if it is called turpentine in the US). Good point, I didn't think about the water soluble issue, have to keep that in mind.
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