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Post by pas2 on May 23, 2019 18:28:20 GMT
The stores in my area closed for inventory, about 6 to 8 weeks ago. I had tried to go to a TM that was a 45 minute drive. The sign said they would reopen early afternoon. I was there at 1:15, but they wouldn't even come to the door. I'd hoped to find out how much longer before they reopened. I finally gave up. Plumbing problems, air conditioning, or some other issue such as the computers down/registers not working could cause a store to close, but it would be nice for customers to know the reason. My store closed for 1 day inventory but didn’t reopen for 2 days. They couldnt get enough people to help so it took them 40 hours to complete and the staff was exhausted.
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Post by pas2 on May 14, 2019 9:22:28 GMT
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Post by pas2 on May 8, 2019 0:57:00 GMT
I spied more Harry Potter dies today. They are Harry, Hermione, Hagrid with Fang, Dumbledore, Voldermort and the Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Grifendor house emblems. Do you by any chance have the product ID number (from the price sticker) dor the Hufflepuff and Gryffendor House emblems? I'd like to call around to see if anyone has it here. Thank! I don’t, I should have thought to snap a pick of them. I was tempted to buy the Dumbledore die.
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Post by pas2 on May 7, 2019 16:53:06 GMT
On an endcap at my TM yesterday was a whole bunch of Sizzix stuff: dies, embossing folders and the wide-format Big Shot (the Big Shot Plus? Pro?). The machine was $49.99 -- originally $129.99, I think the sign said. I made a brief stop at a different TM yesterday. They had a bunch of Sizzix stuff, too, only it was the Big Kick, not the Big Shot where I went. Since I am now boycotting all Sizzix products due to the stupid Sizzix lawsuit, I left without buying a thing. To be honest, though, I wasn't even tempted. I left TM completely empty handed, and that is a rare thing for me. I also left without buying any Sizzix products. There wasn’t any that I wanted or couldn’t buy cheaper on AX.
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Post by pas2 on May 7, 2019 16:51:15 GMT
I spied more Harry Potter dies today. They are Harry, Hermione, Hagrid with Fang, Dumbledore, Voldermort and the Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Grifendor house emblems.
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Post by pas2 on May 5, 2019 23:56:39 GMT
Alcohol inks. I think I'm the only person on the planet whose alcohol ink backgrounds look fugly. Nope, your not alone cuz mine look fugly too. I like using Oxides on glossy photo paper way more than alcohol inks. Now my DD1 uses them to color items for her cosplay costumes. It's nice to know they won't go to waste. Nuvo drops, enamel dots in packs, jewels and sequins, I just can't seem to figure out where to place them. They always seem more like a mistake than an enhancement.
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Post by pas2 on May 5, 2019 8:57:47 GMT
I store all my pp in the large sized ones and use the dividers inside.
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Post by pas2 on May 3, 2019 9:45:46 GMT
Just received my TH knockoffs from his recent release and they cut great on my big shot. I also bought a chunky alpha set, several flower sets that can be layered with each other, some silicone pot holders to use to make patterns on my gelli plate and a dip pen set.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 27, 2019 21:58:05 GMT
I used to store mine flat on those letter trays for the top of the desk. When my collection got too big i switched to the heavy plastic magazine holders. Now all my cardstock (12x12 and 8.5x11) is stored vertically this way on the lower two shelves of my bookshelf. My holders are 3/4 full and I have no problem with curling. I am much happier with the vertical storage because the cardstock is easier to access. What magazine holder are you using for the 12x12 paper, if you don't mind me asking? I'm using some that aren't all that sturdy and would like to replace them. I got a box of 12 from Amazon and split them with my sil. I love them. Officemate Recycled Large Magazine File (I can’t post the link for some reason)
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Post by pas2 on Apr 27, 2019 11:55:03 GMT
Yesterday Dylusions paint on clearance at M’s.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 27, 2019 11:50:44 GMT
I have dabbled in a lot lately but only if I can get the supplies cheap. I have never bought a punch board, those wood cutout thingies, ATG (too big for my hands),or a foiling machine.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 27, 2019 11:32:50 GMT
I used to store mine flat on those letter trays for the top of the desk. When my collection got too big i switched to the heavy plastic magazine holders. Now all my cardstock (12x12 and 8.5x11) is stored vertically this way on the lower two shelves of my bookshelf. My holders are 3/4 full and I have no problem with curling. I am much happier with the vertical storage because the cardstock is easier to access.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 21, 2019 20:03:18 GMT
Paper is organized using the Cropper Hopper Paper Holders, Pouches, & Dividers. All paper (cardstock, patterned, & specialty) from my favorite manufacturers are stored together & divided by line. Patterned papers (not from my favorite manufacturers) are sorted by pattern (e.g. stripes, plaids, dots, woodgrain) Specialty papers (not from my favorite manufacturers) are stored together. Cardstock (not from my favorite manufacturers) are arranged by color. This is basically my system. I break my non-manufacturer papers into theme or pattern and then any remaining PP is sorted by dominant color. All my pads are labeled on the spines with a sharpie as to general theme/manufacturer then stored standing up on a shelf like library books. 6x6 are labeled and stored in baskets that stack. Labels are shabby chic, vintage, brights, florals, seasons, birthday, etc. i have a large bank of stacking storage shelves that used to be in my kids bedrooms that are heavy and the perfect size for storing paper vertically. I have limited space so vertical is a must.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 20, 2019 22:22:03 GMT
Bump
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Post by pas2 on Apr 13, 2019 22:20:35 GMT
I have lots of dies and stamps as usual and added a dip pen set to play with.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 12, 2019 3:21:36 GMT
Man I wish I had a scraproom of my own cuz I would have bought this great cabinet that was on wheels. It was oak, counter height, square with shelves on both sides and only $9!!!!! If I had room for it and a truck I would have brought it home. Perfect for a stamping or die cutting station.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 9, 2019 14:16:40 GMT
Just watched a few videos using this new ink, has anyone tried it out yet? I’m always looking for a good white pad and theirs looks promising. It’s embossible too, not sure if Copic friendly.
UPDATE i bought piano black and snowflake. Juicy pads, nice black color. Stamped well on acetate. I was not impressed with the white on black paper. I think my Hero Arts Unicorn stamps more opaque than the stazon does. (bummer)
Love to hear someone else’s results since I am only an occasional stamper.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 7, 2019 10:07:34 GMT
Using Utee to make embellishments, they went the way of the epoxy stickers. They were so pretty but are now a yellow mess.
Using Zig glue on my early pages. I had to go back and reglue everything after 2 years. Thats when I switched to Herma dot rollers, in 20 years nothing has fallen off.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 7, 2019 9:53:32 GMT
I am constantly going through my bags and boxes of supplies, with no time to really organize anything. I know I have paper I can't put my hands on. I can't tell you how many snippets of time I take rooting around for stuff I can't locate. At least I get to familiarize myself with stuff I forgot about. This is my experience too. Even when I do organize the papers, I am often looking for them in a different context, and even when the item is “right where it belongs”, it hides behind or underneath other items so it takes about 3 passes through to get my hands on it. Best I can do is enjoy the journey. Since paper pads come with multiples of a design I remove one sheet of each and file it by the B side with my other loose papers. If I’m buying single sheets and love the B side I will buy 2, then file them seperately.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 5, 2019 10:32:07 GMT
Here is a blog post from the Frugal Crafter that explains using alcohol to refresh Stazon pads. The Simple Green tip also works great. The Fugal Crafter Blog StazOn Ink
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Post by pas2 on Apr 5, 2019 10:13:35 GMT
I always loved Herma dots removable and have lots of refills left. I also love the kokuyo dot runner for permanent.
I have specialty tape runners for vellum, scotch double sided, tombow mono in green bottle, matte multi medium with fine tip, zig glue pen and nuvo pen, redline tape, xyron and anything else except an ATG which is to large for my hands.
I believe in having choices.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 4, 2019 18:54:25 GMT
Update on the new Chrome Precision plateL I got it and used it with an MFT intricate die and it left impressions (just like the acrylic ones). When I called and asked about it, they said it's only designed to work with their Thinlets, other thin dies will leave impressions. So unless you have a ton of Thinlets, save your money! Mine's going back. (And yes, they said to return it!) Thanks for the product review, I think I will just keep using the one I have then.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 4, 2019 18:46:22 GMT
Real life paper scrapbook magazines. I would spend hours flipping through them at Barnes & Noble, in the car/plane, or sitting on the beach on vacation. I do that now but it’s called pinterest and youtube!
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Post by pas2 on Apr 3, 2019 19:55:30 GMT
Sizzix is currently suing many of the smaller companies which also make thin dies. That has the potential of driving those smaller companies out of business. The financial costs of the lawsuits could destroy the smaller companies, and many of the companies that we love may disappear. Based on everything I was able to read about it, Sizzix seems to have taken advantage of a legal vacuum and are now using it and the courts to beat down their competition. If you haven't heard or read about it, the Sizzix lawsuit discussion is on the stamping board here. Sizzix won't get a dime more of my money, no matter how cool Tim's new products are. Yikes! Now I don’t feel so bad buying Sizzix knockoffs from AX.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 3, 2019 11:17:52 GMT
After checking out the new alphabet cutting dies I started to remember all the stencils I used to have. All that time spent tracing and hand cutting each and every letter with an exacto knife. Boy I sure don’t miss those days or all those knicked fingers! No wonder I had such huge stash of alpha stickers and page toppers. I think I will go kiss my big shot and cameo machines now.
What techniques do you remember slaving over back in the day?
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Post by pas2 on Apr 3, 2019 9:38:14 GMT
The label font would be cute on both cards and scrapbooks. I think I’m headed to HL today to see if they have the precision base plates.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 2, 2019 22:50:58 GMT
Tim just had his live product reveal #2 on facebook, Monday and of all the things he showed I really want the Sizzix chrome precision base plate he talked about! My gray precision plate is a mess. If anyone else was interested, I see HL has a good price after the 40% coupon. Second must have is the lace die set which I already bought LAST WEEK from AX not knowing it was a TH new design.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 2, 2019 22:38:14 GMT
Hoping that our store finally gets in some K&Co pads cuz I need some florals in my stash. I looked at them and put them back. They are lovely papers, but the florals are huge! I realized that I would have a hard time using them. I went to two stores and bought several pads. I actually like the B sides better. Guess I can fussy cut the smaller flowers or get the matching cutout packs. I agree that the big prints are pretty but awkward to use.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 2, 2019 16:45:41 GMT
If it's thick enough and has a white backside, I use the white as card stock. If it's double sided, and that's not an option, I'll just try to be more creative. I can use the outside to edge a layout and use the inside to mat photos and make embellishments. With enough cutting and inking, it's hard to know what the original pattern was. And sometimes I paint it. But if it's thin, like from an old stack, I give it away. I like the thinner paper for envelopes.
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Post by pas2 on Apr 2, 2019 11:44:48 GMT
When I purge my stash, I used to give away the unwanted paper to my nieces. One day I looked at a rather large stack I just pulled from some paper pads and thought “ this is dumb, I spent good money on this stuff”. Now i keep a stack to use as test papers for my cameo, scratch paper, use the plain side for matting photos and most recently to pull prints on my geli plate. I only pass on paper if it has foiling or glitter on it since the nieces like glitz.
What do you do with your unloved patterned papers?
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