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Forum: Tool & Product Talk 03-23-2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,650
Posted By uncbballfan
Old thread, but if anyone is still interested: ...

Old thread, but if anyone is still interested:

AG dies are thicker than other dies on the market, which is why it is difficult to get them to go through other machines.

And because other dies...
Forum: Mission: Organization 03-07-2024, 07:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,038
Posted By uncbballfan
I use a removable glue stick and a sketch book. I...

I use a removable glue stick and a sketch book. I love this method because I can just flip through. I add tabs to find things easily by category.

I got this idea from Kathy Orta King.
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 02-18-2024, 10:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 370
Posted By uncbballfan
Sabrina, those are definitely knockoffs of Craft...

Sabrina, those are definitely knockoffs of Craft Consortium paper, although it's not a very good deal. On this site, 24 sheets for $9.99. I got mine, all the ink drop colors, at Officesuupply.com, 40...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 02-18-2024, 08:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By uncbballfan
FYI: the Hammermill I saw on Staples was listed...

FYI: the Hammermill I saw on Staples was listed as 110#, but the gsm is 199, which makes it an index stock, and not a cover stock. True 110# cover would have a gsm of 298. Hammermill doesn't make a...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 12-16-2023, 11:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 973
Posted By uncbballfan
When you make your next batch, add gum arabic to...

When you make your next batch, add gum arabic to the mixture. It acts as a binder and will prevent the mica from rubbing off.
Forum: General Stamping Talk 12-16-2023, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,152
Posted By uncbballfan
Margot, Hello Bluebird has some fantastic...

Margot, Hello Bluebird has some fantastic background stamps:

MUSHROOM BACKGROUND (https://shop.hellobluebird.com/products/hb-2321?_pos=12&_sid=d5a2ed4cf&_ss=r), PATHWAY BACKGROUND...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 12-16-2023, 09:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 867
Posted By uncbballfan
Many moons ago, I had some red PSX embossing...

Many moons ago, I had some red PSX embossing tinsel. In addition to regular glitter, it had some tiny longish shards of glitter, similar to tinsel on a tree. Should look perfect on an ugly Christmas...
Forum: Mission: Organization 10-08-2023, 07:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,724
Posted By uncbballfan
I organize my sentiments into a sketchbook,...

I organize my sentiments into a sketchbook, adhering them with a removable glue stick.
Forum: General Stamping Talk 10-08-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,552
Posted By uncbballfan
Just a thought: do you have your foam liner in...

Just a thought: do you have your foam liner in your MISTI?

I've had trouble with one Pinkfresh set: Perfect Sentiments. TWO replacements later, I still wasn't getting a satisfactory image. I had...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 10-08-2023, 07:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,547
Posted By uncbballfan
To use Distress Oxides for inking your stamps,...

To use Distress Oxides for inking your stamps, ink a sponge dauber and then pat that onto your stamp. This works best if you use a stamp platform; sometimes you need to reink your stamp with the...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 09-02-2023, 11:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,754
Posted By uncbballfan
Tim mentioned a couple of things yesterday...

Tim mentioned a couple of things yesterday (9-2-23) concerning the mica stains: he immediately wipes off the nozzle after use; if clogged, he will remove the nozzle from the tube and soak both in...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 07-14-2023, 07:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,876
Posted By uncbballfan
The "more to the story" is that Simon started...

The "more to the story" is that Simon started crafting when he was 10; discovered alcohol inks and card making when he was 12; contacted several companies to gauge their interest, and was advised to...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 07-14-2023, 06:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,628
Posted By uncbballfan
I have the HA Unicorn White and love it. The...

I have the HA Unicorn White and love it.

The new white Gelly Roll pens are fantastic; there are 3 nib sizes (.5, .8 and 1.0) and usually are sold together. My fave is the .8 nib.

But the best...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 07-03-2023, 09:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,880
Posted By uncbballfan
Dawn from WPlus9 does a very in-depth review on...

Dawn from WPlus9 does a very in-depth review on this:
BETTERPRESS
Forum: General Stamping Talk 05-24-2023, 02:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,932
Posted By uncbballfan
For mini slimline cards, there is not a standard...

For mini slimline cards, there is not a standard measurement among companies, like there is for A2 or A7 cards. One company may use 3.5' X 6"; another may use 3.5" x 6.5". I ran into this problem...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 05-24-2023, 12:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,856
Posted By uncbballfan
I find that I have this problem with foam pads,...

I find that I have this problem with foam pads, but not the felt pads. The foam releases the ink so much easier that if you just lightly touch the pad, there you go.

I keep hand sanitizer close,...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 04-24-2023, 03:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,114
Posted By uncbballfan
I'm sorry; I should have typed the full name. I...

I'm sorry; I should have typed the full name. I wanted and meant to say "use Gamsol", but couldn't think of the name.
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 04-22-2023, 05:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,114
Posted By uncbballfan
Blending Colored Pencils

I have shied away from using colored pencils because I simply cannot stand the feel of a blending stump in my hand in order to use OMS. Worse than fingernails scraping down a blackboard!

Light...
Forum: Mission: Organization 04-21-2023, 12:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,985
Posted By uncbballfan
I'm getting ready to make this Stencil Storage...

I'm getting ready to make this Stencil Storage Case. Most of my stencils are 6" square; I will need to do another size for my Tim Holtz stencils. For once, I already have all the supplies I need!
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 04-20-2023, 01:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 869
Posted By uncbballfan
Margot, check her out on YouTube: Christine...

Margot, check her out on YouTube: Christine Stokes (https://www.youtube.com/@Chrissieannie/videos)

She makes absolutely gorgeous cards, gets right to the project, and I could listen to her all...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 04-20-2023, 01:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 968
Posted By uncbballfan
I believe the acetone would remove dried ink, but...

I believe the acetone would remove dried ink, but not revive a rubber stamp.

Versamark and other embossing inks contain glycerin, so I'm not sure that Versamark would ruin a rubber stamp. My...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 12-12-2022, 07:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,889
Posted By uncbballfan
I bought a flat iron for this purpose, but it...

I bought a flat iron for this purpose, but it doesn't work because the 2 blades (for lack of a better word), don't meet. It's difficult to tell with the pic you linked, although the last photo looks...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 12-12-2022, 07:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,088
Posted By uncbballfan
I don't think I owned any Spellbinders dies until...

I don't think I owned any Spellbinders dies until they released the Nestabilities, and every set I bought did that at first. I put a piece of wax paper between the die and paper. A good way to...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 10-12-2022, 04:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,875
Posted By uncbballfan
Margot, I have these NUVO DROPS...

Margot, I have these NUVO DROPS...
Forum: Mission: Organization 08-21-2022, 03:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,565
Posted By uncbballfan
Thank you so much for introducing me to Kylie. I...

Thank you so much for introducing me to Kylie. I love her template system.
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