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03-04-2026, 06:20 AM
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Views: 7,303
Posted By jnsyr

I started using SU products over 30 years ago. I...

I started using SU products over 30 years ago. I was a mostly SU person for decades--including being a hobby demo several times (I tried real SU sales, but I'm just not successful with that).

The...
03-04-2026, 06:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,483
Posted By jnsyr

Yes, it's incredibly disappointing to go there...

Yes, it's incredibly disappointing to go there now. Their brand items are poor quality, and it's hard to get any items in the brands I want.

I used to work at Michaels years ago. Those big box...
02-02-2026, 08:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,561
Posted By jnsyr

Thanks, everyone, for taking the time to comment....

Thanks, everyone, for taking the time to comment.

One of my needs was something that didn't take up too much space. I can't keep a paper cutter out all of the time--I just don't have the room for...
02-02-2026, 08:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,561
Posted By jnsyr

Thanks for the reminder about rotary cutters. ...

Thanks for the reminder about rotary cutters.
With years of being a school teacher, I've always found guillotine cutters not very helpful for cutting multiple papers--I get the same slippage issue.
01-26-2026, 04:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,561
Posted By jnsyr

Best paper cutters of each type?

My paper cutters are leaving jagged edges--waxed paper and aluminum foil aren't helping.

I've been very loyal to Stampin' Up!, but this last paper cutter has really disappointed me. I also know...
12-27-2025, 06:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,064
Posted By jnsyr

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.splitcoaststamper...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.splitcoaststampers.com-vbulletin/640x480/img_4783_d151dc838c5308f212f8cc602b3833f4fb7fe4d3.jpeg...
12-27-2025, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,064
Posted By jnsyr

When I was a teen services librarian, we...

When I was a teen services librarian, we decorated glass bottles with fall leaves, adhering them with a generous coating of ModPodge between and on top of the leaves. I still have it over 10 years...
12-27-2025, 07:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,329
Posted By jnsyr

Thanks! I received the Spellbinders Sealed...

Thanks!
I received the Spellbinders Sealed Twine die, and it got me wanting to pull out my wax seals again--which I briefly tried (and enjoyed) a few years ago...bought all of the makings...and then...
12-27-2025, 04:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,329
Posted By jnsyr

What's the best adhesive to use to adhere a wax...

What's the best adhesive to use to adhere a wax seal to cards? Since the seal has quite a bit of dimension, I don't want to use a thick adhesive like foam. I do want one strong enough, though.
...
08-10-2025, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By jnsyr

I tried, but mine didn't come off of the mat. ...

I tried, but mine didn't come off of the mat.

I emailed Altenew--with photos--and they sent out a replacement that didn't have that issue. I am grateful!
08-05-2025, 11:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,437
Posted By jnsyr

Favorite Press Tool for stamping?

For those of you who use a press tool for stamping (with/without a stamp positioner):

What's your favorite press tool?

I know some people just use their hand/fist--but I can't go to a store &...
Forum: Techniques
08-02-2025, 07:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,372
Posted By jnsyr

I loved reading that. When I'm feeling...

I loved reading that.
When I'm feeling blocked--I want to create but am not sure what to do--I like to make backgrounds. I took some online Distress inks classes from Jenn Shurkus, and she had us...
Forum: Techniques
08-01-2025, 03:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,372
Posted By jnsyr

Hear, hear! Splitcoast used to give great...

Hear, hear! Splitcoast used to give great written/pictorial instructions for technique tutorials, but now that part's incredibly skimpy and it jsays to watch the video for more info. I really loathe...
07-31-2025, 06:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By jnsyr

Altenew Stampwheel: Sticky Grid liner left lines on new pad

I just bought the Altenew Stampwheel. It came with an Ultra Sticky Grid Mat. The mat is clear, but the acetate (covering the sticky side) has a printed black grid on it--apparently printed on the...
07-31-2025, 07:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,056
Posted By jnsyr

Thanks for the info on Color My Life. I...

Thanks for the info on Color My Life.

I never used Evernote much, but I did love Airtable--until they told me I had too many items for their free use. I like free, so I transferred my stuff to a...
Forum: Announcements
07-31-2025, 07:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,993
Posted By jnsyr

It scared me when you said PayPal was bought by...

It scared me when you said PayPal was bought by China, so I had to check.
It is still an American company. It was big news when PayPal opened its services in China, because it is the first foreign...
Forum: Announcements
07-31-2025, 07:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 675
Posted By jnsyr

Thanks for sharing this. I purchased from them a...

Thanks for sharing this. I purchased from them a few times via their Etsy store-they had what I needed at great prices.
07-11-2025, 07:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,141
Posted By jnsyr

I just did a search and this popped up. Hope it...

I just did a search and this popped up. Hope it helps you! https://iteachstamping.com/olo-markers-stampin-up-color-match/ (https://iteachstamping.com/olo-markers-stampin-up-color-match/)
07-11-2025, 07:37 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,141
Posted By jnsyr

The label on the side tells you the color. ...

The label on the side tells you the color.
Alternatively, you can do like the vloggers do and stand the cap up so you can see the #.
06-14-2025, 09:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,330
Posted By jnsyr

I still love my ol' Stampin" Scrub the best. The...

I still love my ol' Stampin" Scrub the best. The shammies are great in some situations, but for a thorough clean, for me there's nothing like the SS. I've always appreciated that it has both the wet...
06-01-2025, 09:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 834
Posted By jnsyr

Well, I'd delete this thread if I could. I...

Well, I'd delete this thread if I could.

I decided to just make my own. Since I already had a spreadsheet with the list of colors, it was easy enough. ...
06-01-2025, 09:31 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,141
Posted By jnsyr

I think paper is another case where everyone has...

I think paper is another case where everyone has their own likes & dislikes. As with alcohol markers, inks, etc., what works for some doesn't work for others.

Try with the paper you have and use...
05-31-2025, 05:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,141
Posted By jnsyr

Thanks for your kind words! You can print...

Thanks for your kind words!

You can print out both filled-in and blank color charts on the Olo Marker website, https://olomarker.com --just look under Resources. They have 160 colors at this time....
05-31-2025, 01:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,141
Posted By jnsyr

The OLO markers can be purchased (from some...

The OLO markers can be purchased (from some vendors, including the OLO website) as a 1-color item, with a brush tip on one end, and a chisel tip on the other end. The ends are connected with a...
05-31-2025, 11:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,893
Posted By jnsyr

ooh...good to know. Thanks. I hear that the...

ooh...good to know. Thanks.

I hear that the Simon Says Stamp pawsitively saturated inks are similar to Catherine Pooler inks. Uh oh.
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