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Post by pas2 on Mar 22, 2017 15:08:11 GMT
Thank you. I'm always looking for an inexpensive alternative since I want to cut quite a few stencils.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 22, 2017 15:04:40 GMT
I feel your pain. Some pages just fly together and others seem to take forever. Just this morning I was staring at a piece of pp I have had for awhile, but just pulled out last night--again--because I thought it would be perfect for a particular photo. Of course yesterday I cleaned off my scrap space (that's how I found this pp), and now I can't remember what happened to that photo I thought it would be perfect for... It is like constantly looking for the other shoe... pas2 , I don't know what it is about the pp that makes it not work with your photos? If it is colour, some people reprint the photo(s) in b&w. I am more likely to mute the background somehow, with vellum maybe? Or a swath of translucent paint so that the design shows through but the colours are not as strong, KWIM? The paper is themed for DC but the paper that looks better is old stock from KI Memories. It's a soft palette of gray, soft blue, soft green which makes you think of statues and it doesn't compete with the photos. Problem is I don't have enough of this ancient paper to do whole album nor does it fit in with the DC papers I bought specifically for this album. It's like buying Disney themed paper and finding it doesn't work with the photos at all except maybe a meal at Chef Mickey's.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 22, 2017 13:41:21 GMT
you can't come to terms with the frustration over the perfect paper you just HAD to purchase for a particular layout turns out to not work with the photos after all and it's a specific theme that you won't use for anything else. I've been looking at this layout for a trip to Washington DC for a few years (yes years) now and I just can't finish it! I take it out, redo it, put it away for another few months, repeat process. I always said I was a SLOW scrapper. lol
What gets you stuck on a layout?
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Post by pas2 on Mar 22, 2017 13:31:35 GMT
I want to make stencils to use on paper like the Tim Holtz style and weight. What material do you use for making them? I tried the plastic indexes for notebooks but they seemed to thin, but cut great for intricate patterns. Tried plastic file folders but they were a tad to heavy and I had a tiny bit of trouble with them cutting on one edge. I'm not sure they would work great for the fussy cuts. I have some stencil blanks I bought at HL but haven't tried them yet. Has anyone found a good weight plastic for this kind of stencil?
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Post by pas2 on Mar 22, 2017 13:22:34 GMT
Violet, but I like all the brighter colors and want them to release more. Wilted Violet is the only color in the Distress Oxides that I've bought to date & also seems to be the favorite of many scrappers/stampers/cardmakers/multi-media artists who I've asked. I'm hoping Ranger also releases my favorite neutrals - Hickory Smoke, Ground Espresso, Black Soot - in the Distress Oxide formula in the future. Enjoy the inks, & best wishes completing your taxes! I actually wanted colors like Citron, Peacock, Raspberry... We got good news on a tax issue we were having so Federals are ok, but the State for DD is a pain in the you know where! Now I can play without guilt.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 22, 2017 1:18:05 GMT
Good choice! Which color ink is your favorite? Violet, but I like all the brighter colors and want them to release more.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 21, 2017 18:56:57 GMT
Do your taxes and then if you get a refund, you can buy more inks if you want. DH does federal and state so I do the local, it's tedious because we have multiple W2s. No hope of a refund. My DD's are a nightmare, she worked in 3 states plus some other complications. Think those are going to a professional. For the record, I played and it felt so good. I love working with the oxides on black paper.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 21, 2017 12:58:45 GMT
should I finish the taxes or play with my distress oxide inks that just arrived. I should be good but I feel like a moth to a flame right now!
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Post by pas2 on Mar 20, 2017 12:54:21 GMT
Went to the Philadelphia Flower Show for the first time this week (thanks DD) and I have soooo many gorgeous pics to scrap. The theme was Holland and the blue tulips were stunning! I could make an entire album of just the flower photos I have taken over the years.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 20, 2017 12:50:40 GMT
I've been gone for 8 days, so I am anxious to get to my scrappy place! I have a FJ box sitting here unopened. I'm going to do the 90 loads of laundry and scrapbook as soon as I finish catching up here and take a shower. OMG, I just realized that I mainly scrap/stamp/craft when I am in the basement waiting for the laundry. Well that settles it, I'm just gonna have to start taking in laundry so I can get more scrapping time!
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Post by pas2 on Mar 20, 2017 12:43:46 GMT
Maybe my sister if it's a family get together.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 19, 2017 20:14:50 GMT
What do you use your machine for most?
I am a newbie so I'm still in the learning phase and have only been cutting items I have traced. I plan to cut my own stencils, as well as titles and overlays for SBing. I haven't even considered cutting vinyl, which got me to thinking if others don't use their machines to their full potential either.
So what is your favorite use for your Cameo or Cricket or other similar type machine?
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Post by pas2 on Mar 18, 2017 9:32:59 GMT
Since there isn't a Snail, I have to go with a Dreamy Hoarder for sure.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 17, 2017 14:22:34 GMT
My Craftrobo. I only learned the basics and only cut a few things with it. Its now been replaced with a shilouette and a deeply discounted Big Kick both of which I love. I still cringe when I see the Robo sitting on DH workbench waiting to be broken down into parts for the scrap metal bucket, couldn't even give it away
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Post by pas2 on Mar 11, 2017 19:58:42 GMT
I don't know how to post a photo but Search for gossamer mulberry paper on google, you will get lots of images.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 11, 2017 19:49:08 GMT
I think I LOVE the wilted violet the most which shocked me. But I also LOVE broken china and cracked pistachio. I sure hope they release more of their bright colors in the Oxides!!! I remember Tim said on one of his demo videos that they only plan to make these colors unless customers contact them requesting more, so email Ranger everyone!
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Post by pas2 on Mar 11, 2017 9:37:39 GMT
Check out the YouTube video from SSS and Hedgehog Hollow. She demos painting with oxide inks in black card stock and a good tip on how to control where you put oxide inks on your paper using a piece of acetate. youtu.be/_9gEd_zDERY
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Post by pas2 on Mar 11, 2017 7:31:09 GMT
Totally-Tiffany Scrap Rack Basic Storage Pages apparently fit the PSB and come in various styles. They can be bought on Amazon. I just peeked at Ebay and saw quite a few binders for sale. I just saw these binders and refill pages in J's yesterday if anyone's interested.
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Post by pas2 on Mar 9, 2017 1:00:54 GMT
My colorbox inks...they didn't dry out but the foam pad disintegrated. Same thing happened to my cats eye chalk inks yet my first ink purchased 19 years ago are still going strong (Dauber Duos).
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Post by pas2 on Mar 8, 2017 13:12:58 GMT
Digging around and reorganizing my stash and I found mulberry paper, sheets of that gauzy/swiss cheese like "material" and word printed vellum. Also found a pile of those laser cut 12x12 pages, I guess they are overlays? Man I forgot I even had this stuff and I am trying to decide if it should go or stay. Other than using a bit of mulberry and some of the brown swiss cheesy stuff on a beach themed layout I am at a loss as to where I will use it. Has anyone successfully used these items? Does anyone still own some of this stuff?
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Post by pas2 on Feb 26, 2017 9:49:46 GMT
Totally-Tiffany Scrap Rack Basic Storage Pages apparently fit the PSB and come in various styles. They can be bought on Amazon. I just peeked at Ebay and saw quite a few binders for sale.
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Post by pas2 on Feb 24, 2017 18:50:56 GMT
She is not the originator of this Stone Wrap paper. I agree I would NOT pay that kind of money for wrapping paper. I have found some of the Stone Wrap paper at Tuesday Morning for $3.99 a roll. I grabbed a navy/white stripe and a pretty pink pattern. I used the pink for drawer lining in the bathroom drawers with clear $Tree organizers. Turned out very pretty. I also picked up about 3 rolls with Christmas designs. I used the 3 rolls that I bought and that was some of the best wrapping paper ever! This paper was great for those Christmas presents that always poke through the thinner paper but I only bought it at TM.
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Post by pas2 on Feb 23, 2017 9:32:46 GMT
I do! I have one with letter stickers in it, and I just bought another one for $10 off a local FB board, to store Project Life cards. I keep my PL cards (or just one of each design if I have several of one kind) in divided page protectors, so I can flip through them and see what I have. And because I have FAR FAR too many PL cards, I now need another binder to hold them... (But it really does work great and hold a lot of those divided pages!!) Great idea! Right now I keep my PL cards in divided pages on an old album but they tend to slide out. Think I'm going to have to move them.
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Post by pas2 on Feb 22, 2017 12:20:09 GMT
I also use washi tape to wrap around the lids of my pill bottles, so I can tell them from DH's at a glance. I find I use it around the house more than for scrapping. I've marked toothbrushes, iPhone cords and plugs, use it as temporary tape to hold things, etc. For crafting I use the foil and glitter types the most especially on gift tags. Maybe one day I'll master using it on my pages.
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Post by pas2 on Feb 19, 2017 11:38:19 GMT
I have been reaquainting myself with my stash after not scrapping for a while. I've been purging the old stickers I have had for 18 years and now have two practically empty PSBs. They don't seem practical for storing Thickers so I'm trying to decide what to put in them. I hate to get rid of something that big and I don't throw away anything if it can be repurposed (thanks Depression era parents). Is anyone still using these binders and what do you find fits nicely inside?
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Post by pas2 on Feb 19, 2017 11:07:05 GMT
Ooh, I have another tip. Keep all of your memorabilia in one place. If I were to take a large trip, like to Disney, I would have a 2 gallon ziplock bag to put all the brochures, napkins, etc in. For my everyday memorabilia, I put it all in one bag that I keep on a shelf. I also know to look through this bag when I'm pulling photos to make kits. I keep the Ziplock company in business because I use zip lock bags to organize EVERYTHING!
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Post by pas2 on Feb 8, 2017 9:58:15 GMT
Thanks for all the input. I've pretty much given up buying dies now I have my Cameo but will keep an eye out on Ali Express I have a cameo that I love so I only buy dies for things I would want to cut quickly that are small, like the tiny alphabets or have details like stitching. I also still use my handheld punches because sometimes it's just faster.
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Post by pas2 on Feb 8, 2017 1:50:32 GMT
I've bought many dies from AliExpress and I test cut each as it arrives. I have mostly stitched dies, tags and lablels, alphabets and numbers, they all cut well. I recently bought 5 sets for the price of one set in US die on sale. I love many shops have NO shipping fees. Mine arrived anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months. I just received one that I had given up hope of.ever receiving..
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Post by pas2 on Feb 7, 2017 10:56:06 GMT
Stopped by yesterday, there were Tim Holtz products on clearance, they also moved TH inks to to the expanded TH section. The album section was cut in half. The stamping section now fills a whole aisle on one side but they weren't stocking product until that night.
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Post by pas2 on Feb 7, 2017 10:46:11 GMT
I used the bag generously before stamping but the gold powder clung to the paper like perfect pearls would and I could not remove it..it looks like a big halo around the embossed image..
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