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Post by pas2 on Feb 6, 2017 9:24:07 GMT
Pulled out an old jar (like 18 years old) of Ranger super fine gold embossing powder and it left a horrible mess on my cardstock. This prompted me to test all my powders since most are just as old as this one. None of the others seemed to be a problem. Can embossing powder go bad or settle in the jar over time? What are your most used colors and what brands do you prefer?
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Post by pas2 on Feb 5, 2017 11:39:22 GMT
I forgot to mention the clerk said they got in lots of new stickers and embellishments too.
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Post by pas2 on Feb 4, 2017 11:32:02 GMT
Yesterday the clerk told me that Tim Holtz and Heidi Swapp sections were expanding from 1 to 3 panels each and the stamping section was expanding as well. The stamping area will include the die cutting products too.
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Post by pas2 on Feb 2, 2017 9:56:03 GMT
For those of you not on a spending freeze what are your recent finds at TM?
The last two weeks I have only bought WRMK journaling cards. They have the 100 card assortment packs ($2.99) and the pads of 3x4, 2x4, and 4x6 of journaling cards ($.99). I picked up the following lines: Snapshot, Unscripted, Grayson, Noteworthy, Daisy, Dreamy, Banner Days, Lemon, Favorite Memories, and Down the Shore because the colors went with paper I already have. There were also some Theresa Collins packs. I saw but didn't buy some more PL (the smaller boxes Early Childhood) and paper pads. Stocked up on some Thickers which my store rarely has. If your in the market for embellishments there were loads of flowers, stickers, etc that seemed just right for spring projects. Unfortunately there weren't any new dies or stamps. There was lots of WOW fine glitter packs in christmas colors if your stocking up for next season.
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Post by pas2 on Jan 30, 2017 10:13:04 GMT
I like to emboss, it just gives everything some pizzazz. I'm going to have to get some copper, so pretty.
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Post by pas2 on Jan 30, 2017 10:11:38 GMT
I like to emboss, it just gives everything some pizzazz. I'm going to have to get some copper, so pretty.
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Post by pas2 on Jan 21, 2017 12:04:43 GMT
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Post by pas2 on Jan 21, 2017 11:17:51 GMT
How about hand cut letters for titles using templates, they went along with the shapes. Everyone had to perfect their xacto knife skills with that one. The UTEE craze where you melted a puddle of UTEE then stamped into it? or put it in the freezer to make it "crack". That was about the time of serendipity squares right? Oh, and border punches and decorative scissors. These were all in the 90's.
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Post by pas2 on Jan 21, 2017 11:02:36 GMT
I just bought stitched dies (circles, rectangles, stars, hearts etc) from Aliexpress for dirt cheap. I also got some small sized alpha dies and clear stamps. They can take up to 2 months to arrive but I have been very happy with them. All I need yet are some basic shape nested dies that are not stitched. I got some starter embossing folders from ACM, J, and HL with coupons/sales because I don't want to pay over #3 a folder. Aliexpress has some interesting folders but they are not as cheap as their dies and stamps. www.aliexpress.com/?spm=2114.01010208.1000002.1.3XAxrj
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Post by pas2 on Jan 17, 2017 10:58:37 GMT
I'm interested in expanding into card making, i have some of the basics to start with but I have only made a few gift cards/tags so far. I plan to use embossing folders, my big shot and stamping. Any advice/tips would be appreciated.
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Post by pas2 on Jan 14, 2017 11:31:42 GMT
ENABLERS ALL OF YOU!!!!!!!!!
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Post by pas2 on Jan 10, 2017 8:48:37 GMT
I own a Cameo 2 but I snagged a display model Big Kick at J's for under $40 (same as Big Shot). I love and use both machines. I also purchased the magnetic plate and the embossing pads. I have bought some small sized alpha dies through Aliexpress.com for very, very cheap and they all cut beautifully. Downside is it can take 3 weeks to 2 months for delivery but it's worth it.
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Post by pas2 on Jan 4, 2017 10:45:19 GMT
Thought of another one... head lice. Think of the paper/embellishment possibilities. I'm itchy just thinking about it. [br Omg, at school three kids were just sent home crawling with lice on the first day back from break! This would be perfect!
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Post by pas2 on Jan 4, 2017 10:36:01 GMT
I have an old kitchenette size drop leaf table with a 6' folding table perpendicular to it. Hubby (notice there is no "dear"attached) decided his tv needed more room so he rearranged and now I have only half the size scrapping space I did before. I also stamp on top of my chest freezer in the adjoining utility room. I make it work.
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Post by pas2 on Jan 2, 2017 11:11:59 GMT
How about All of it? I haven't scrapped since my parents passed 4 years ago and seeing that I'm a SLOW scrapper to begin with that leaves pretty much everything to work on. I want to tackle the Christmas thru the years album I had been working on for Mom. I was adding a decade a year and had stopped at the 90's. I also want to tackle all our family trips rather than going back and doing the yearly books I had started. I also want to do a book for DD2 of her acting career. Once these albums are finished I will be able to purge the mound of keepsakes I accumulated to use in these books. Obtainable goal? Nope, but it will be fun.
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Post by pas2 on Dec 26, 2016 9:39:15 GMT
DD bought me some embossing folders.
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Post by pas2 on Dec 25, 2016 10:51:01 GMT
5:47 am here and I just stuffed stockings and put the presents under the tree. Now I'm peaing with a cup of eggnog waiting for the rest of the family to wake up. We had fun last night so I'm sure everyone else is sleeping in. I love the peace and quiet with all the Christmas lights. Need this recharge before heading to the in-laws this afternoon.
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Post by pas2 on Dec 25, 2016 10:42:55 GMT
Mine hangs on a hanger to dry between uses, I just moisten it each use and put it on a craft mat or saucer then rinse out after use.
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Post by pas2 on Dec 23, 2016 11:51:19 GMT
I just use a thin ruler for straight lines and a bowl for curves.
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Post by pas2 on Dec 23, 2016 11:46:54 GMT
I will probably buy some small pigment ink pads.
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Post by pas2 on Dec 18, 2016 10:39:06 GMT
I bought the PL childhood and seasons mini kits and my story theme cards in the waterfall package. I thought these would best work with my smash book and regular SB pages.
TM has extra off clearance items starting today and I have had my eye on a rolling tiered cart for months now and it just went on clearance this week. I have company coming at 10 but I'm zipping over to TM for 9:00 am hoping the cart is still there.
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Post by pas2 on Dec 18, 2016 10:31:43 GMT
Haven't tried my envelop punch board yet but I just made pillow boxes with my cameo. I only needed one box but decided while the machine and cut file were out I pulled an old Christmas paper pad out and cut several in different sizes. Ended up using 4 of them yesterday.
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Post by pas2 on Dec 17, 2016 8:55:23 GMT
I saw the same kits at my store on Wed sneak preview. The letters were only cream colored. They were on the same display rack as the smash book items.
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Post by pas2 on Dec 12, 2016 11:14:39 GMT
I've never heard of this before, has anyone ever used it for shopping other sites?
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Post by pas2 on Dec 12, 2016 10:00:23 GMT
Well I thought I had bought everything I needed for a while, but NO since now I need to get some juicier ink pads to use with the embossing folders I just bought! This is a crafter's circle of life.
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Post by pas2 on Dec 12, 2016 9:55:42 GMT
That must be my problem, I have Memonto Dye Ink and it didn't seem wet enough.
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Post by pas2 on Dec 11, 2016 10:53:24 GMT
Which type/brand of ink works best for this technique?
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Post by pas2 on Dec 11, 2016 10:45:01 GMT
Our TM must be expecting a large shipment of something (perhaps PL) because they moved all the Authentique, Graphic 45 and punchboard/trimmers to the very bottom shelf where they are easily overlooked. And I was in error--the envelope punchboard I bought was $11.99 not $9.99 like mikklyn said.
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Post by pas2 on Dec 8, 2016 9:26:13 GMT
Tons of Prima flower packs, a Christmas themed kit Tidings by Authentique and Heidi Swapp Foil rub on kits were the only new items at our TM this week.
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Post by pas2 on Dec 7, 2016 9:50:30 GMT
Just ordered myself a Christmas present...the Precision Press is back in stock at Scrapbook.com and on sale for $27.99. Anyone else plan to order one?
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