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Forum: Tool & Product Talk 01-10-2024, 08:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,127
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
Just a thought/suggestion if cleaning the dies...

Just a thought/suggestion if cleaning the dies doesn't work try applying some clear nail polish to the surface of the die that marks it might create enough of a barrier. It may wear off in time and...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 12-13-2023, 08:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 988
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
I broke a Cuttlebug with too thick of a sandwich...

I broke a Cuttlebug with too thick of a sandwich too. With any cutting machine I think the best way to avoid the possibility of bending the dies is to put the metal die cutting side up. If the upper...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 08-16-2023, 07:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,840
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
flattening warped embossing folders

That would be my suggestion too. Heat the embossing folder gently, using a hair dryer, hot water or sunshine maybe. Just don't melt it. Then while still warm tape closed and place between some books...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 05-31-2023, 08:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,300
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
Thanks for that video. Answered right from the...

Thanks for that video. Answered right from the manufacturer. That product is for sure a shim. Now we know.
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 05-31-2023, 12:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,300
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
I'm curious too as to the proper use of the metal...

I'm curious too as to the proper use of the metal plates...as a shim or to cut into for fine detail dies. I have had concerns about the edges of the dies being damaged over time with the metal on...
Forum: Mission: Organization 05-25-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,026
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
If you were thinking of this system, which is...

If you were thinking of this system, which is very accessible and pretty for average lengths of ribbon, you wouldn't need the hanger to open. The paper clips would be hung onto the horizontal rod of...
Forum: Mission: Organization 05-25-2023, 08:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,026
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
Thanks. I wanted to do the guttering storage but...

Thanks. I wanted to do the guttering storage but then found those. I like the accesability of the rolls too. I also like the way some store their ribbon hanging loose pulled through a ring of one...
Forum: Mission: Organization 05-24-2023, 10:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,026
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
I probably should take my ribbons off their...

I probably should take my ribbons off their spools...maybe one day I actually will...but for now I like keeping them in the cardboard display racks I got for free at Michael's. Whenever I saw them...
Forum: Mission: Organization 04-26-2023, 07:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,141
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
The two I use mostly hang (they have wholes) on...

The two I use mostly hang (they have wholes) on "S" hooks from my light, right at my side, at the ready for measuring. My metal "L" shaped square I use for right angle cuts sits hanging off the side...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 04-26-2023, 07:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,764
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
I use my rotary cutter (Dremel tool) with the...

I use my rotary cutter (Dremel tool) with the round metal blade. Sparks fly like a birthday sparkler but don't be afraid of that. First I carefully separate the dies then grind smooth. Sometimes I...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 02-15-2023, 12:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,502
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
I didn't notice anyone recommending using a self...

I didn't notice anyone recommending using a self healing mat as part of the sandwich. I have been doing that with great success. I cut a mat to fit the width of the plates. I always put my thin...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 11-14-2022, 04:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,137
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
Me too! I just went to use my fabric stiffener...

Me too! I just went to use my fabric stiffener and then my petal porcelain and they were both hardened to a rubber lump in the bottles. I had to throw both almost full bottles in the garbage.

I...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 11-12-2022, 09:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,137
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
It will take time for plastic bling to be phased...

It will take time for plastic bling to be phased out and maybe there will be an environmentally friendly substitute for it in time. It might not be that all bling will go just the stuff getting into...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 11-10-2022, 07:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,137
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
Sorry to scare you Renata...I should have said...

Sorry to scare you Renata...I should have said glitter...it's getting into the oceans and harming sea life. I don't know if there is an issue with rhinestones other than the manufacturing end of...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 11-09-2022, 08:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,137
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
I liked the idea of using corrugated cardboard as...

I liked the idea of using corrugated cardboard as a heightener but found that it added a lot of weight to the front of the card and the back (using 110 lb cardstock) seemed flimsy. It works okay for...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 10-26-2022, 09:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,497
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
On the website they recommend using tape to...

On the website they recommend using tape to remove oil and dust, and if that doesn't work buff lightly with a bit of fine sand paper. That should bring it back to sticky....Haven't needed to try it...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 10-19-2022, 07:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,120
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
You might consider putting all your glues and ink...

You might consider putting all your glues and ink pads/inks (any liquid products) in a lidded tote and storing that at a relative's or neighbour's house...for the cost of a bit of wine or a gift...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 10-12-2022, 07:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,858
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
You might try looking for cheap red nail polish...

You might try looking for cheap red nail polish at the dollar store to cover something you already have. Drying time isn't too long.
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 09-08-2022, 07:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,759
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
Interesting! I wonder if heating a flower...

Interesting! I wonder if heating a flower moulding ball over a candle and wiping off any soot with a thick cloth (don't want any burns) and rubbing the flower petals with that to shape would work. ...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 08-18-2022, 07:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,281
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
A magnets strategically placed to your liking may...

A magnets strategically placed to your liking may work to hold the "out of bottle" pins...but warning: some stainless steel pins won't adhere to magnets (you may know this from stainless steel...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 08-10-2022, 07:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,281
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
I have had the same discoloration problems, or...

I have had the same discoloration problems, or when I left the pin in the syringe needle for days it got glued in so tight I couldn't get it out even with pliers. The whole syringe needle came out...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 08-10-2022, 06:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,281
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
I would like to know as well. I have glue...

I would like to know as well. I have glue syringe tips in 18 and 20 gauge.
Thanks,
Barb
Forum: General Stamping Talk 06-29-2022, 09:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,675
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
Thanks Lydia. I just watched the video. I love...

Thanks Lydia. I just watched the video. I love the seed packet idea. I don't have a gel print plate.
I have never seen that fabric stiffener. I will check at Michael's and see if they have it. I...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 06-29-2022, 09:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,675
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
Here are some cards I used sample upholstery...

Here are some cards I used sample upholstery fabrics and burlap on. The flowers are cut with BigZ ruler dies. I sometimes use Stickles or dab on glue on the edge to prevent fraying. One card I used...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 06-29-2022, 08:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,675
Posted By Cre8ive Mind
I have not had very good success with the thin...

I have not had very good success with the thin dies for cutting bare fabric; backed fabric is a little better and the BigZ metal rule dies are great. The ones I have don't tend to be intricate...
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