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Forum: General Stamping Talk
04-24-2026, 07:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,011
Posted By DianeinSparks

I live in northern NV, for local I mail 5-6 days...

I live in northern NV, for local I mail 5-6 days ahead; middle of US 7-9 days ahead; east coast 10-12 days ahead. My sister lives in the Chicago suburbs and I very often mail cards to her and cards...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
02-08-2026, 08:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,035
Posted By DianeinSparks

I store my Memento Dew Drops in small hinged...

I store my Memento Dew Drops in small hinged boxes [4 1/4" wide, 7" long, 1 high] from Taylored Expressions; I can fit 12 in each and the boxes stack.
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
01-13-2026, 03:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,240
Posted By DianeinSparks

I love to use watercolor pencils and have been...

I love to use watercolor pencils and have been very happy with the Arteza set of 49 from Amazon that cost about $22. They are triangular shaped and I just sharpened them with my Staedtler pencil...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
08-21-2025, 08:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,718
Posted By DianeinSparks

Most of my cardstock is from Taylored...

Most of my cardstock is from Taylored Expressions, PTI, and Gina K Designs, with a few colors from Lawn Fawn and Simon Says Stamps. All are good quality and I buy mostly by the colors I like. My...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
04-29-2025, 09:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,053
Posted By DianeinSparks

Memento ink vs Versafine Onyx Black Help

I stamped tons of images months ago and don't remember if I used Memento so I could use alcohol markers or Versafine so I could use watercolor pencils. Usually I pencil in this info on the back of...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
03-02-2025, 08:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,603
Posted By DianeinSparks

I don't belong to any clubs, buy any kits or sign...

I don't belong to any clubs, buy any kits or sign up for any events. I did buy 1 monthly Hero Arts kit about 10 years ago and still haven't used any of the items in that kit. I've been stamping and...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
01-27-2025, 07:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,981
Posted By DianeinSparks

I have so much pretty paper that I've bought over...

I have so much pretty paper that I've bought over many, many years and I'm just starting to use it - since I'm almost 84 and I'd rather use it now than have my husband put it in the recycle bin! I...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
12-05-2024, 08:34 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,642
Posted By DianeinSparks

1. About 60 cards 2. All handmade 3. Same as...

1. About 60 cards
2. All handmade
3. Same as last year

I usually start making my Christmas cards in Jan. while I still have all the Christmas stuff out and work on them all year. This year I...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
10-28-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 725
Posted By DianeinSparks

I have this; it is 110 lb.

I have this; it is 110 lb.
Forum: General Stamping Talk
08-27-2024, 08:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,981
Posted By DianeinSparks

I shop at several of the stores listed and also...

I shop at several of the stores listed and also Scrapbookpal.com; they have discounted prices, fast shipping and free shipping @$50 and lots of sales.
Forum: General Stamping Talk
05-02-2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,797
Posted By DianeinSparks

For me it was alcohol markers; I started with...

For me it was alcohol markers; I started with Spectrum Noirs, tried several other brands like Nuvo, Altenew, Copics. I found that I liked the Copics Sketch best especially the size and shape. I...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
03-04-2024, 07:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,354
Posted By DianeinSparks

Another fan of the Tim Holtz/Tonic 8.5 trimmer; I...

Another fan of the Tim Holtz/Tonic 8.5 trimmer; I use it for all cutting except 12x12 papers and I use an old Fiskers with the wire trimmer for the 12x12.
Forum: General Stamping Talk
02-19-2024, 05:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,859
Posted By DianeinSparks

I would say folded edge first but since I usually...

I would say folded edge first but since I usually have gems, enamel dots or other embellishments on my cards, it's where the narrowest side is!
Forum: General Stamping Talk
01-04-2024, 08:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,823
Posted By DianeinSparks

I start right after Christmas and decide on which...

I start right after Christmas and decide on which stamps, dies and patterned paper I want to use. I make 60-70 cards, no more than 4 of each since I start making mistakes and/or get bored if I do...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
12-20-2023, 07:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,806
Posted By DianeinSparks

I sent 60, all hand stamped, about the same as...

I sent 60, all hand stamped, about the same as last year. I start in Jan. and work on them all year but no more than 4 alike since I start making horrible mistakes if I make more than 4 or 5. I...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
09-06-2023, 06:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,614
Posted By DianeinSparks

I have the same experience as you with the Brutus...

I have the same experience as you with the Brutus Monroe sticky mat - I need the magnets with it too.
Forum: General Stamping Talk
08-24-2023, 08:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,227
Posted By DianeinSparks

Like Sue, I also cut out a sample of every die...

Like Sue, I also cut out a sample of every die and keep the samples in 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 binders by themes - flowers/leaves/butterflies; squares, rectangles, ovals/circles; words; etc. If there are only...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
05-08-2023, 09:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,320
Posted By DianeinSparks

Try a Tombow sand eraser; I've used one to remove...

Try a Tombow sand eraser; I've used one to remove ink smudges on my cards.
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
10-02-2022, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,926
Posted By DianeinSparks

Some days I use the Sidekick more than my Big...

Some days I use the Sidekick more than my Big Kick. Almost all my sentiment dies fit in it along with small flowers and small images.
Forum: General Stamping Talk
02-26-2022, 11:09 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,149
Posted By DianeinSparks

Too many! Zig Real Brush Markers, gelly plate,...

Too many! Zig Real Brush Markers, gelly plate, make up style blending brushes, Waffle Flower media mat, Wendy Vecchi Make Art Stay-tion and lots of stamps and dies. Somehow I got so far behind in...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
11-15-2021, 04:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,629
Posted By DianeinSparks

Bohodiva, this is exactly what I've been doing...

Bohodiva, this is exactly what I've been doing except I started my Christmas cards months ago. My Thanksgiving cards are ready to be addressed and mailed tomorrow and then I am going to put away all...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
10-30-2021, 02:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,043
Posted By DianeinSparks

I run the cardstock through the Xyron and then...

I run the cardstock through the Xyron and then die cut it.
Forum: General Stamping Talk
09-01-2021, 09:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,283
Posted By DianeinSparks

Cheermom, forgot to add this info is from the...

Cheermom, forgot to add this info is from the USPS website under the Yellow Dogface Butterfly stamp.
Forum: General Stamping Talk
09-01-2021, 09:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,283
Posted By DianeinSparks

Cheermom, The Yellow California Dogface Butterfly...

Cheermom, The Yellow California Dogface Butterfly has the words" non- machineable surcharge" on the stamp and this indicates its usage value. Like a Forever stamp, this stamp will always be valid...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
08-12-2021, 11:06 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,878
Posted By DianeinSparks

Karen, like you I haven't been tempted to buy new...

Karen, like you I haven't been tempted to buy new stamps for quite a while, everything seems the same or similar to something I already have in my stash of 30+ years and the older stamps are better...
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