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Forum: General Stamping Talk 02-17-2024, 04:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 744
Posted By smower
What if you stamped on vellum and then put that...

What if you stamped on vellum and then put that over your background - it would help the sentiment stand out and prevent any issues with having texture on the background.
Susan
Forum: General Stamping Talk 04-19-2023, 05:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,702
Posted By smower
I've had good experiences ordering stamps on Etsy...

I've had good experiences ordering stamps on Etsy but then I don't need the latest ones. Just plain ones for bill paying and Love stamps for cards ;-) They are often much less than face value. And...
Forum: Mission: Organization 10-19-2021, 08:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,848
Posted By smower
I saw this idea on YouTube - not sure who it was...

I saw this idea on YouTube - not sure who it was that was doing it but when I saw it I thought it would work for me and it does! I use a 24 pocket Presentation binder/book (8.5" x 11"). Mine is...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 09-24-2021, 06:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,068
Posted By smower
This sounds similar to a technique I have pinned...

This sounds similar to a technique I have pinned but not yet tried by
creationsceecee. https://youtu.be/dOU3rtvt-og
She sections off a large piece of paper and paints over the whole piece so you...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 05-25-2021, 11:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,195
Posted By smower
I'm on board with this as well. The 120lb. is...

I'm on board with this as well. The 120lb. is very heavy for card bases but it rarely cracks so it's good if you have a heavily loaded card with embellishments, etc. The 100 feels like a 110lb to me...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 03-24-2021, 10:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,371
Posted By smower
I'm in the donate camp - in fact the majority of...

I'm in the donate camp - in fact the majority of cards I make are donated - to a charity - a dog rescue. The charity I volunteer with (www.cairnrescue.com) sends out cards to our adoptive homes and...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 07-22-2020, 07:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,820
Posted By smower
The tall birdcage in the middle picture is a...

The tall birdcage in the middle picture is a Memory Box.
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 07-16-2020, 06:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,287
Posted By smower
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Forum: Techniques 11-30-2018, 11:36 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,853
Posted By smower
I avoid texture/embossing paste through stencils...

I avoid texture/embossing paste through stencils for absolutely no reason except I started paper crafting back in the brass stencil days and everyone made such a BIG TO DO about how it will ruin your...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 07-11-2018, 05:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,974
Posted By smower
I used to use an ATG gun but never felt...

I used to use an ATG gun but never felt comfortable so I now use Tombow tape runners for the majority of my gluing. However my belief is that the more tape, the better so I use at least 2 types of...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 06-14-2018, 09:52 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,013
Posted By smower
If you watch YT on an iPad, you can double tap on...

If you watch YT on an iPad, you can double tap on the right hand side to Fast Forward 10 seconds (or on the left if you want to go backwards 10 seconds). I find this a blessing when folks are...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 05-09-2018, 05:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,661
Posted By smower
I am too (sorry for the swerve away from purple...

I am too (sorry for the swerve away from purple paper) and have quilt dies from both those companies but I just discovered Purple Daisy Design and they have TONS of quilt dies. I haven't actually...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 03-07-2018, 04:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,976
Posted By smower
I was watching a video the other day with someone...

I was watching a video the other day with someone doing the distress oxide/rubbing with microglaze technique and noticed she was also using a product called Gamblin Cold Wax which was in a huge tub....
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 01-29-2018, 11:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,075
Posted By smower
You know how folks use acrylic blocks to weight...

You know how folks use acrylic blocks to weight something down that they have just glued? Well I have an antique flatiron - it was at some point Tole-painted by a great Aunt or someone in that...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 02-25-2017, 07:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 701
Posted By smower
Thanks for the suggestion - I tried a couple...

Thanks for the suggestion - I tried a couple things - thin cardboard, aluminum flashing and just a small piece of cardstock. The results were much better when it took some of the weight off the edges...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 02-24-2017, 10:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 701
Posted By smower
Using stitching dies - hints for not getting crease lines?

I was very disappointed to find that the dies I ordered from Ellen Hutson called Stitching Lines (https://www.ellenhutson.com/essentials-by-ellen-designer-dies-stitching-lines-by-julie-ebersole/)...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 11-05-2016, 11:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 962
Posted By smower
Thumbs up Thanks - package received!

Thanks all for the responses - I got my package today. The packing slip is dated 10/26 so it took an awful long time to get up north but everything looks great. It's pretty rare in the papercrafting...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 11-04-2016, 08:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 962
Posted By smower
Question Vendor: Scrap-Mart - has anyone been having issues with this vendor?

I placed an order 10/19 when I got a notification about the Spellbinders 50% off sale. I got my credit card bill last night and it was charged on 10/19 but I still haven't heard a word about my order...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 09-28-2016, 10:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,994
Posted By smower
I keep one of these on my desk: ...

I keep one of these on my desk:
https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-620-Sewing-Gauge/dp/B000YZ8N46/ref=sr_1_4?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1475086910&sr=1-4&keywords=sewing+ruler

It's hard to explain but...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 02-05-2016, 07:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,047
Posted By smower
Following up on this request. Since it's almost a...

Following up on this request. Since it's almost a year later, has anyone found a replacement folder that is larger in size than the Swiss Dots but identical in size of dots, etc. That is my go-to...
Forum: Techniques 10-19-2015, 05:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,433
Posted By smower
I just found this post after noticing the...

I just found this post after noticing the Spellbinder rectangle die I had been using for months has gotten warped and is now cutting rough edges on my cardstock. I hadn't realized you shouldn't use...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 07-31-2015, 04:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,183
Posted By smower
I know this is an old post but I was wondering...

I know this is an old post but I was wondering the same thing today. I couldn't find it either and she does have an online shop and blog but no mention of the book so I suspect it might have made...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 07-02-2015, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,691
Posted By smower
Thanks! I think this one is much more practical...

Thanks! I think this one is much more practical than the Die-namics. I actually prefer to work with paper is approximately A2 size and die cut it after I've created the background because I love the...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 06-30-2015, 05:11 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,990
Posted By smower
I have oven mats I get at Christmas Tree shop for...

I have oven mats I get at Christmas Tree shop for $4.99 as my ancillary surfaces. I wasn't aware that they would leak - I'll have to test that tonight. I do wonder how people can keep their Ranger...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 06-30-2015, 05:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,691
Posted By smower
Question Looking for A2 card 4.25 x 5.5 die cut

I have been looking for a simple (i.e. not stitched edge) rectangle die cut that can cut out a 4.25 x 5.5 inch card front (A2) with no border. I have the Spellbinders Matting Basics A (think that's...
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