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View entire thread: Wallpaper sample books
Posted by Shirley Shone on Fri Apr 07, 2006 4:29 PM Post subject: Re: Wallpaper sample books

I mainly make them for my own use but I have a friend who comes around with 3 one pound coins in her hand and asks me
to make something for her. She has lots of friends at a dancing club and likes to make sure the card she sends is not
like the ones the others send. I sometimes personalise the wording on the front by printing the greeting on to the card
with my printer. Or I do it inside in the verse. Shirley In message <49n93bFoqid8U1@individual.net>, Dizzy
<kiwikat@talk21.com> writes [quote:46cf2735c5]Wow Shirley - the cards are amazing ... and your own website!!! I
wouldn't even know how to start. Well done. Your craft room looks very organised ... especially compared to mine just
at the minute. The words "site" and "bomb" spring to mind. Anyway, it's on my to-do list so I
guess I'll get around to sorting it out before too too long sigh>. Do you make cards for your own use, or do you
sell them? W "Shirley Shone" <nospam@allcrafts.area51.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:EKrxC6FSiYNEFwDG@allcrafts.demon.co.uk... I do not do scrap booking either but use them as backing papers on cards.
I put some of the peel off borders around the edge and it sort of makes a picture frame. If you go to
http://www.craftadelic.com look in their gallery under misc. you will see the card I made with a hat on using a bit of
wallpaper as a background. I have other cards on the site too under the other headings. To see them you will have to go
through them all. Time wasting I know but a nice thing to do. I have got mine stored under the bed. LOL. My craft room
is full too, you can see it on my website. Address in signature I built my own website last year, I went to computer
classes to learn how to do it and I am 70. Shirley message <49lasuFp6v65U1@individual.net>, Dizzy
<kiwikat@talk21.com> writes They do. I'm over the moon with mine. I don't use them for scrapbooking as I am sure
they are not acid and lignin free (!!) but for cards they are just perfect. When I picked up the books from the DIY
store, I asked what they normally did with them ... and they throw them in the skip!! Blimey! All that wasted paper.
So now I collect them ... but I'm quickly filling up my craft room :o)) Thanks for responding Shirley. I wondered for
a moment if I was talking to myself (again) hehe W "Shirley Shone"
<nospam@allcrafts.area51.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:4AveArBCaTNEFw0k@allcrafts.demon.co.uk... I have been
doing that for sometime now. I get some lovely flowered ones and they have lovely borders in as well. They make great
backing papers also. Shirley In message <49kkitFobc7vU1@individual.net>, Dizzy <kiwikat@talk21.com writes
I collected a couple of wallpaper sample books from my local decorating shop - and use them to punch out flowers and
shapes for my cardmaking. Just an idea --- a very cheap way of sourcing embellishments as I was given the books for
free. W -- Shirley Shone shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk -- Shirley Shone
shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk [/quote:46cf2735c5] -- Shirley Shone
shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk

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View entire thread: Wallpaper sample books
Posted by Dizzy on Fri Apr 07, 2006 2:51 PM Post subject: Re: Wallpaper sample books

Wow Shirley - the cards are amazing ... and your own website!!! I wouldn't even know how to start. Well done. Your
craft room looks very organised ... especially compared to mine just at the minute. The words "site" and
"bomb" spring to mind. Anyway, it's on my to-do list so I guess I'll get around to sorting it out before too
too long <sigh>. Do you make cards for your own use, or do you sell them? W "Shirley Shone"
<nospam@allcrafts.area51.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:EKrxC6FSiYNEFwDG@allcrafts.demon.co.uk...
[quote:9004bff570]I do not do scrap booking either but use them as backing papers on cards. I put some of the peel off
borders around the edge and it sort of makes a picture frame. If you go to http://www.craftadelic.com look in their
gallery under misc. you will see the card I made with a hat on using a bit of wallpaper as a background. I have other
cards on the site too under the other headings. To see them you will have to go through them all. Time wasting I know
but a nice thing to do. I have got mine stored under the bed. LOL. My craft room is full too, you can see it on my
website. Address in signature I built my own website last year, I went to computer classes to learn how to do it and I
am 70. Shirley message <49lasuFp6v65U1@individual.net>, Dizzy <kiwikat@talk21.com> writes They do. I'm
over the moon with mine. I don't use them for scrapbooking as I am sure they are not acid and lignin free (!!) but for
cards they are just perfect. When I picked up the books from the DIY store, I asked what they normally did with them
... and they throw them in the skip!! Blimey! All that wasted paper. So now I collect them ... but I'm quickly
filling up my craft room :o)) Thanks for responding Shirley. I wondered for a moment if I was talking to myself
(again) hehe W "Shirley Shone" <nospam@allcrafts.area51.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:4AveArBCaTNEFw0k@allcrafts.demon.co.uk... I have been doing that for sometime now. I get some lovely flowered ones
and they have lovely borders in as well. They make great backing papers also. Shirley In message
<49kkitFobc7vU1@individual.net>, Dizzy <kiwikat@talk21.com writes I collected a couple of wallpaper sample
books from my local decorating shop - and use them to punch out flowers and shapes for my cardmaking. Just an idea ---
a very cheap way of sourcing embellishments as I was given the books for free. W -- Shirley Shone
shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk -- Shirley Shone shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk
http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk[/quote:9004bff570]

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View entire thread: Wallpaper sample books
Posted by Shirley Shone on Thu Apr 06, 2006 10:30 PM Post subject: Re: Wallpaper sample books

I do not do scrap booking either but use them as backing papers on cards. I put some of the peel off borders around the
edge and it sort of makes a picture frame. If you go to http://www.craftadelic.com look in their gallery under misc.
you will see the card I made with a hat on using a bit of wallpaper as a background. I have other cards on the site
too under the other headings. To see them you will have to go through them all. Time wasting I know but a nice thing to
do. I have got mine stored under the bed. LOL. My craft room is full too, you can see it on my website. Address in
signature I built my own website last year, I went to computer classes to learn how to do it and I am 70. Shirley
message <49lasuFp6v65U1@individual.net>, Dizzy <kiwikat@talk21.com> writes [quote:a2ded552c8]They do. I'm
over the moon with mine. I don't use them for scrapbooking as I am sure they are not acid and lignin free (!!) but for
cards they are just perfect. When I picked up the books from the DIY store, I asked what they normally did with them
... and they throw them in the skip!! Blimey! All that wasted paper. So now I collect them ... but I'm quickly
filling up my craft room :o)) Thanks for responding Shirley. I wondered for a moment if I was talking to myself
(again) hehe W "Shirley Shone" <nospam@allcrafts.area51.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:4AveArBCaTNEFw0k@allcrafts.demon.co.uk... I have been doing that for sometime now. I get some lovely flowered ones
and they have lovely borders in as well. They make great backing papers also. Shirley In message
<49kkitFobc7vU1@individual.net>, Dizzy <kiwikat@talk21.com writes I collected a couple of wallpaper sample
books from my local decorating shop - and use them to punch out flowers and shapes for my cardmaking. Just an idea ---
a very cheap way of sourcing embellishments as I was given the books for free. W -- Shirley Shone
shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk [/quote:a2ded552c8] -- Shirley Shone
shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk

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View entire thread: OT: I'm a bad mother.....what else could it be??
Posted by elspeth on Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:57 AM Post subject: Re: I'm a bad mother.....what else could it be??

Hey, Larissa. This is the time of year when kiddos with developmental issues (like ADHD, autism, pdd etc) go through a
really difficult behavior cycle. In addition to the shortening daylight hours ( and you have already mentioned you
have SAD so you know how you react to this), there are also frequent changes in barometric pressure and lots of
frontal activity. It is a very difficult time for kids, parents, teachers -- I think especially for kids because they
do not understand what is making them act out the way they do and they don't like feeling out of control either. Since
I know you sew (LOL) try making a weighted vest ( you can put large square pockets inside a vest (fronts and back), go
to the craft store and get modeling clay (the kind that comes in colors and is heavy; you'll want enough to equal 5%
of body weight), divide the clay into 4 portions to equal that 5% of weight and place the portions into freezer-weight
zip-lock baggies and put one baggie in each pocket. You might want a tiny bit of velcro to keep the pockets closed so
that he won't find it so easy to take the weights out and fiddle with them (read that throw them around the room). You
can also make a weighted blanket (lap quilt size or bigger) that he can use when he is at home. You can find
instructions for weighted blankets on the internet.The sensation of weight is quite calming for kids with ADHD. When
he is feeling agitated it sometimes help to give him a "heavy job" to do -- moving a heavy box from one side
of the room to the other can be quite soothing also. It is far better in these situations to be proactive than
reactive -- your anxiety when he is cycling will escalate the behaviors rather than de-escalate them, as I am sure you
already know. You are being the best mom that you can be; neurological issues are tough. I deal with them daily in
school but I know I get to send these kiddos home at the end of the day; their parents live with the behaviors. I
really have a great deal of respect for parents like you who are trying to find ways to make life better for their
children. Elizabeth in Spring, Texas

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View entire thread: Question about stamps
Posted by Linda C on Tue Sep 26, 2006 2:29 PM Post subject: Re: Question about stamps

Thanks for all those ideas Marilyn! I dont have very many rubber stamps, but the few I do have take up room that I just
dont have! They are all mounted. I have heard of storing acrylic stamps in CD cases. I have been looking into getting
more acrylics stamps, and I like that storage idea! I have one alphabet set that is still in the clear bag it came in
and it is a pain in the rear to put it back in everytime. Linda Marilyn wrote: [quote:1518581683]Cathy...As yet I have
not UM my wood mounted stamps but I do look to see if I can buy the UM option 1st...rather than the mounted. I wouldn't
sell or trade my mounted to buy UM though.....dont see the point in that! I see some stamps now coming with wood blocks
unattached and you mount them if you want....WHY? The one that comes to mind are like these http://tinyurl.co.uk/4g06
but I believe Stamping Up in the US also come UM. Seems to make more sense to leave them UM if you ask me LOL Most of
my recent stamp purchases are either SeeD's or clear polymer but I have loads (dare I say 100's) of UM rubber stamps
that I purchased from various sites on the internet. I do intend to UM them all one day :o) They are stuck to a clear
acrylic block for use. A mousemat under your cardstock solves the cushioning issue...although I have never felt the need
to use anything other than my butcher's block board to stamp on!!! Some folks think UM reduces the stamps
value....maybe!!! But, if they are hard to store and use....they may already have been a waste of money if they are
going to spend life unused & buried under all your other craft stuff!! Personally...if I no longer use mine I will
just gift them to somewhere that will benefit, i.e. local school, kids after-school club or a local charity group. Wood
mounted stamp storage is a huge issue and it depends on why people buy the stamps in the first place and what sort of
space they have to store them. Some people like to "collect" rather than just use them. They like to have them
on display! Me...I have mine in boxes by theme... to make them easier to find.... But I still find it a pain to
constantly search for the stamp I want....then have to put them all back in the box...grrrhh! Their wooden blocks will
go one day soon!!!!! I have used Aleene's Reposition-It Tacky Glue http://tinyurl.co.uk/lbni for all my UM rubber
stamps, which are stored in one lever-arch ring binder, stuck to page protectors. To do all mine I have used less than
half a bottle (which costs around $3.00 in the US) as you only need a scribble on each. You do not need to coat the
whole back! My clear polymer stamps are stored in slightly opaque A4 boxes, stored in a drawer unit, because they are
affected by exposure to the UVlight and the SeeD's are stored in a CD rack. HTH -- Take care, Marilyn (Scotland UK)
See my LO's and other stuff here: http://community.webshots.com/user/mc_the_2nd "chatty cathy"
<epals4ever@webtv.net> wrote in message news:10095-451885FF-2035@storefull-3277.bay.webtv.net... ok do you think
its better to unmount my wood stamps or just trade or sell them off for unmounts...which is your advice? someone
mentioned i should think about that so im here asking you all.. give me your opionion cathy [/quote:1518581683]

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View entire thread: I smashed my rotary paper-trimmer :(
Posted by Marilyn on Fri Sep 15, 2006 12:33 PM Post subject: Re: I smashed my rotary paper-trimmer :(

I'm with you Barb!....I bought the Zision and although it cuts straighter than Fiskars...it furs up the edge of the
papers. Cardstock cuts fine but the blades seem to blunt quick and are not easy to find. I got round the furry edges
by using a sanding block. Now I have resorted to using a steel rule, cutting mat and a sharp craft knife. I am sick of
wasting good money on all these cutting tools that don't really "cut it" :o) I have heard negative comments
on them all!!! My best cutter buy was a little cutter I bought in Poundland for �1 that fits in a ringbinder and I use
for card-making and quick mats. For scrapbooking I recently invested in the large Anna Griffin cutting mat with all the
angles marked and I am loving it. If I need to cut loads at once I will get out my guillotine cutter...heavy...but
cuts straight every time! -- Take care, Marilyn (Scotland UK) See my LO's and other stuff here:
http://community.webshots.com/user/mc_the_2nd "Barb" <b.g.renaud@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:dEkOg.554317$IK3.525123@pd7tw1no... [quote:ffeb7e6fd0]I have the Zisons and I HATE it!!! It cuts card stock or
heavier paper just fine but thinner of patterened paper just tears. I've tried changing blades, cutting fast, cutting
slow but nothing helps it was definately a waste! The cutterpede works great but isn't as easy to transport. I use it
at home in my craft room but to go to crops ect. I'll stay with my old gray 12" fiskers anyday! If you don't push
really hard and use a sharp blade they do just fine! JM2C Barb:o) -- Barb S'toon, Sk. Canada Those who say it can't
be done should not interrupt those doing it! Check out some of my work at: http://community.webshots.com/user/beejay608
Visit my TLC website at: www.topline-creations.com/BG TLC Independent Advisor #418802 "Karen AKA Kajikit"
<kajikit@jagcon.com> wrote in message news:hg8hg2ha9dsrllo7vklff7ftn8lsope668@4ax.com... I'd just finished making
some cards and I accidentally knocked it off the table onto the tiles and the plastic smashed to smitherenes! It's sad
but not hideously tragic because it's about five years old and the blade was blunt and the cutting strip needed
replacing again and I hadn't got around to getting either. John says I can buy a new one whenever I want because it's an
essential tool... so my question is, which one should I get? This one was made by Carls and I loved it - it's a small,
compact 12-inch trimmer and the only disadvantage to it was that it didn't have much of a measuring guide, so I
eyeballed everything. I got one of the large Fiskars ones on Ebay and so I use that if measurement is essential (now I'm
getting used to how it works I like it, but it's definitely not portable). I need something compact that I can take to
crops... what do you suggest? Here's the one that smashed -
http://www.joann.com/catalog.jhtml?CATID=24984&PRODID=145789 Creative Express has the Zision paper trimmer and
scissor kit on sale for $17 and I'm tempted to get that just to get the four pairs of neat little scissors in a carrying
case... but is the trimmer any good?
http://www.creativexpress.com/store/product.php?productid=13335&cat=210&page=1 Or should I try a cutterpede?
http://www.joann.com/catalog.jhtml?CATID=24967&PRODID=79673 [/quote:ffeb7e6fd0]

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View entire thread: I smashed my rotary paper-trimmer :(
Posted by Barb on Thu Sep 14, 2006 11:24 PM Post subject: Re: I smashed my rotary paper-trimmer :(

I have the Zisons and I HATE it!!! It cuts card stock or heavier paper just fine but thinner of patterened paper just
tears. I've tried changing blades, cutting fast, cutting slow but nothing helps it was definately a waste! The
cutterpede works great but isn't as easy to transport. I use it at home in my craft room but to go to crops ect. I'll
stay with my old gray 12" fiskers anyday! If you don't push really hard and use a sharp blade they do just fine!
JM2C Barb:o) -- Barb S'toon, Sk. Canada Those who say it can't be done should not interrupt those doing it! Check
out some of my work at: http://community.webshots.com/user/beejay608 Visit my TLC website at: www.topline-
creations.com/BG TLC Independent Advisor #418802 "Karen AKA Kajikit" <kajikit@jagcon.com> wrote in
message news:hg8hg2ha9dsrllo7vklff7ftn8lsope668@4ax.com... [quote:aea4eac182]I'd just finished making some cards and I
accidentally knocked it off the table onto the tiles and the plastic smashed to smitherenes! It's sad but not hideously
tragic because it's about five years old and the blade was blunt and the cutting strip needed replacing again and I
hadn't got around to getting either. John says I can buy a new one whenever I want because it's an essential tool... so
my question is, which one should I get? This one was made by Carls and I loved it - it's a small, compact 12-inch
trimmer and the only disadvantage to it was that it didn't have much of a measuring guide, so I eyeballed everything. I
got one of the large Fiskars ones on Ebay and so I use that if measurement is essential (now I'm getting used to how it
works I like it, but it's definitely not portable). I need something compact that I can take to crops... what do you
suggest? Here's the one that smashed - http://www.joann.com/catalog.jhtml?CATID=24984&PRODID=145789 Creative
Express has the Zision paper trimmer and scissor kit on sale for $17 and I'm tempted to get that just to get the four
pairs of neat little scissors in a carrying case... but is the trimmer any good?
http://www.creativexpress.com/store/product.php?productid=13335&cat=210&page=1 Or should I try a cutterpede?
http://www.joann.com/catalog.jhtml?CATID=24967&PRODID=79673 [/quote:aea4eac182]

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View entire thread: COMM GOT INK Carol Heppner
Posted by CarolHeppner on Tue Jun 20, 2006 9:35 PM Post subject: COMM GOT INK Carol Heppner

Got Ink? Inkpads, that is... then read on... New Inking Book by Carol Heppner Art Smarts - New Educational Article by
Carol Heppner Scrapbook Talk/Class - Olyphant, PA INKING by Carol Heppner New book Do your inkpads sit on your shelf
- only seeing the light of day when a rubber stamp enters the room? What if I showed you how to take that under-used
inkpad and plain ol' paper to create some awesome-colored paper that is suitable for use in altered arts, ATC's,
collage, paper arts, rubber stamping and scrapbooking? I've specialized in ink techniques for over 10 years and written
many articles on the subject. Now, you can share my passion for this media though my new book entitled: INKING. My
book covers the types of inks in craft stores and how you can use them for more than just stamping an image. Learn fast
and easy ink techniques to apply ink on any size paper, which can then be used in various scrapbooking, greeting cards,
embellishments, and miniature book projects. The project instructions in the book are straight forward and easy to
understand. INKING by Carol Heppner Sterling/Chapelle 128 pages 8 1/2 X 10. All in color ISBN: 1-4027-2646-5
Visit www.carolheppner.com to learn more about my book INKING and to put your inkpads to work!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Art Smarts by Carol Heppner New Article This educational column in Scrap & Stamp Arts
magazine explains various techniques and explores different topics of interest for the Scrap and Stamp Artist. The
column explains how readers can get more value from the products they purchase, then follows with demonstrated projects
and examples. Do you know the different types of inks on the market and how to care for them once you get them home?
You will after reading this article! Learn money-saving tips to keep those inkpad lasting longer. Use inks to create a
classy greeting card that features a spot for every family member, a 8 1/2 by 11-inch scrapbook layout for adults, and a
12-inch layout for the flower lover in all of us. View information about Art Smarts at:
http://carolheppner.com/index_files/Page697.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Scrapbooking Basics with Carol Heppner
http://carolheppner.com/index_files/Page903.htm Genealogical Research Society of NE PA http://www.grsnp.org/ August
16, 2006 - Olyphant, PA at 7PM Do you live around Olyphant, PA, and are you interested in your family history? Then
discover the fun of Scrapbooking combined with your genealogy research to create spectacular "Family Memory
Albums." In this Scrapbooking Basics talk with Carol Heppner, you will learn about the various papers, inks,
powders, rubber stamps, and adhesives used in Scrapbooking. Find out how to apply ink to give new papers an aged look.
In addition, you will create your own 8 by 8-inch Vintage scrapbook page. Email info@grsnp.org for information on
GRSNP and meeting. Carol Heppner's work has appeared in publications such as Belle Armoire, Somerset Studio,
Expression Magazine, and Scrap & Stamp Arts. She is on the editorial advisory board of Scrap & Stamp Arts, Scott
Publications, and is a Design Member of the Crafts and Hobby Association.

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View entire thread: Making cards
Posted by Deb in AR on Tue May 23, 2006 6:56 PM Post subject: Re: Making cards

LOL I had to laugh at you running to the craft room to get the color idea down. I would have done the same thing! --
Deb in AR - Desert Rat at heart! http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/bsrdjr@sbcglobal.net/my_photos Independent Stampin' Up!
Demonstrator Pages complete 2006 = 3 Goal for 2006: 1 LO a week "King's Crown" <qoe@earthlink.net>
wrote in message news:L_rcg.6515$y4.6222@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net... [quote:515404db6f]http://www.wilde-
ideas.com/Vndrs/Wrds/WildCards.html I have several cards to make in the next few weeks. I fell in love with the quirky
off centered card made with Wilde-Ideas templates. I found the website quite by accident. I made my own for one design
that I have been playing with. Of course my first card I was so excited to mail it I forgot to take a picture. I'm
working on another and believe it or not I had a dream about how to handle a color problem. Woke up and ran in the
craft room instead of waking up the children. Had to get the idea down before I lost it. Fortunately, it was fast and
no one was late for school or had to miss breakfast. Lynne [/quote:515404db6f]

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View entire thread: hello from France
Posted by Wave Jumper on Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:26 PM Post subject: Re: hello from France

Hi Joanne, Welcome to our little (very little) group. Let us know what you've been working on in your craft
room/space. Ask questions or answer our. Hopefully we can help each other from afar. SAD On 10/19/06 12:47 AM, in
article 45373005$0$25936$ba4acef3@news.orange.fr, "happy crafter" <joanrancourtnospam@wanadoo.fr> wrote:
[quote:393b81313d]Just found your group and enjoyed reading your posts. I am a rubberstamper from France where stamping
is not very big so thanks to the internet making my life more interesting. hugs from France, Joanne Art washes away
from the soul, the dust of everyday living http://community.webshots.com/user/frenchjoanne joanne57@orange.fr
http://www.kipperscreatif.fr/kipperscreatif [/quote:393b81313d]

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View entire thread: How to use chalk and pencils
Posted by Wave Jumper on Tue Oct 10, 2006 4:00 AM Post subject: Re: How to use chalk and pencils

So...I bought chalk pencils today and immediately went to my craft room to try them. I either bought the wrong kind of
pencils, used the wrong kind of cardstock or maybe it's just me. LOL. I used them like I do my watercolor crayons,
coloring near the outside edge of the stamped image and blending towards the center but it left a real dark border along
the edge. Do you have any suggestions as to how I can get the border to blend inward a little better? I'm using a
Q-tip. SAD On 10/6/06 7:11 AM, in article 1160143884.083373.108620@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com, "Roscoe2"
<roscoe2@sherbtel.net> wrote: [quote:1794f33ba6] Wave Jumper wrote: Thanks for the info on where to look at
Michaels. I think it would be a good idea to buy one small box and see how I like them before going wild. SAD You
will go wild once you have purchased them and played with them. Let me know what you think. Inky Huggz, Missy
[/quote:1794f33ba6]

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View entire thread: Mounted or Unmounted Stamps which do you prefer?
Posted by King's Crown on Sun Oct 22, 2006 4:41 AM Post subject: Re: Mounted or Unmounted Stamps which do you prefer?

Hi Carole, I've found my SU sets very easy to pull a part without microwaving. Give that a try. I haven't microwaved
a single one. My craft room is clear at the other end of the house from my kitchen and I wasn't looking forward to
running back and forth. As bringing craft stuff to the kitchen is something I will not do any more now that I have a
dedicated room. That's how I found out just pulling them a part works great. I've found a sort of code Gray good,
Black OK, Red bad. This means the stamps with the gray foam pull a part beautifully and leave little residue if any
to clean up. Black if I get it peeled just right it's OK, but getting the adhesive lining to go with the foam is
tricky. The red foam ones are just a bugger. I may end up trying the microwave on them. Another tip I've found that
works great with getting the adhesive residue off with out blistering your thumb is Xyrons Adhesive Eraser. It's like
those tan rubbery erasers from our childhood. It's great. Someone suggested Undo to me and I haven't tried it yet. I
LOVE not having all those wood blocks on. So, far I've converted 3 drawers of rubber stamps to one. Lynne
"Carole" <ckhelmig@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1161313888.072196.61030@k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... [quote:2a1a7c2e04] I am in the process of converting my 50
SU sets to unmounted. I have been very hesitant because I was afraid I would damage the rubber so I tried it on a set I
wasn't crazy about. Finding that set was hard because I like they all. My husband is afraid I will break my microwave
opening and closing the door..........so I am converting my set slowly. I sent StampinUp an email a couple of weeks ago
regarding them offering both mounted and unmounted. They said and I quote: "We have passed your suggestion along
to the appropriate department, but are unable to advise you as to whether it will be implemented or whether such plans
are currently in the works" We are full-time RV'ers and storage is really a problem. Carole ...on the road again
[/quote:2a1a7c2e04]

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View entire thread: AD GOT INK Carol Heppner
Posted by CarolHeppner on Tue Jun 20, 2006 9:36 PM Post subject: AD GOT INK Carol Heppner

Got Ink? Inkpads, that is... then read on... New Inking Book by Carol Heppner Art Smarts - New Educational Article by
Carol Heppner Scrapbook Talk/Class - Olyphant, PA INKING by Carol Heppner New book Do your inkpads sit on your shelf
- only seeing the light of day when a rubber stamp enters the room? What if I showed you how to take that under-used
inkpad and plain ol' paper to create some awesome-colored paper that is suitable for use in altered arts, ATC's,
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and easy ink techniques to apply ink on any size paper, which can then be used in various scrapbooking, greeting cards,
embellishments, and miniature book projects. The project instructions in the book are straight forward and easy to
understand. INKING by Carol Heppner Sterling/Chapelle 128 pages 8 1/2 X 10. All in color ISBN: 1-4027-2646-5
Visit www.carolheppner.com to learn more about my book INKING and to put your inkpads to work!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Art Smarts by Carol Heppner New Article This educational column in Scrap & Stamp Arts
magazine explains various techniques and explores different topics of interest for the Scrap and Stamp Artist. The
column explains how readers can get more value from the products they purchase, then follows with demonstrated projects
and examples. Do you know the different types of inks on the market and how to care for them once you get them home?
You will after reading this article! Learn money-saving tips to keep those inkpad lasting longer. Use inks to create a
classy greeting card that features a spot for every family member, a 8 1/2 by 11-inch scrapbook layout for adults, and a
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http://carolheppner.com/index_files/Page697.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Scrapbooking Basics with Carol Heppner
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16, 2006 - Olyphant, PA at 7PM Do you live around Olyphant, PA, and are you interested in your family history? Then
discover the fun of Scrapbooking combined with your genealogy research to create spectacular "Family Memory
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In addition, you will create your own 8 by 8-inch Vintage scrapbook page. Email info@grsnp.org for information on
GRSNP and meeting. Carol Heppner's work has appeared in publications such as Belle Armoire, Somerset Studio,
Expression Magazine, and Scrap & Stamp Arts. She is on the editorial advisory board of Scrap & Stamp Arts, Scott
Publications, and is a Design Member of the Crafts and Hobby Association.

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View entire thread: HSS Split Dies
Posted by F. George McDuffee on Wed Oct 18, 2006 5:31 PM Post subject: Re: HSS Split Dies

On 17 Oct 2006 14:30:16 -0700, "Addy" <adityaduggal@gmail.com> wrote: [quote:53ee483431]Hi Everyone, I
am new to groups thing and so please don't flame me for asking this question if its in the wrong place. I am looking
for making HSS Split dies in my tool room, but I have no idea what so ever how would I go about it. I will state what I
have in my tool room... 1) Vertical Milling Machine 2) Centreless Grinder 3) Surface Grinder 4) Bench Grinder 5) Heat
treatment capability for HSS 6) Above all the raw material for HSS dies 7) Bandsaw machine I would like to have some
help from you ppl for as to how to make a split die from Round bars of HSS. Which machine is not available with me which
is required for making HSS split dies. I know that these dies are available in the market for cheap but I want to make
one on my own for my experience. Also I would like to know what international standards are required to know the best
tolerance for these dies? Is there a place where I could get these standards for free. What measuring instruments are
required to measure the pitch of these dies once they are built? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in
advance. =================[/quote:53ee483431] From the old machining books, at one time it was expected that as part of
their apprenticeship, machinists/mechanics would make a set of taps and dies for their "kit." HSS is of
benefit only if the tool is operated at a high enough speed so that it becomes hot enough to "pull the temper"
of a high-carbon tool, which is unlikely with a hand operated tap or die. While I have not verified this, the
literature indicates that high carbon steel is actually (or can be made) harder than HSS, and gives a better surface
finish than HSS, all other things being equal, albeit at a much lower SFM. You actually have far more equipment than
you need. The suggested materials, assuming you don't want to forge your own blanks from high carbon steel, and/or
case/pack harden is drill rod [silver steel]. In the US this is available in 3 grades, W1, O1, and A1, standing for
the quenching medium, i.e. W for water/brine, O for oil, and A for air. The price roughly doubles for each increase
from W to O to A. Drill rod [silver steel] is essentially high carbon steel in the annealed condition. Heat
treating may be your biggest challange, and a whole seperate topic. However, the oldtimers did manage to do this, even
with case/pack hardening of mild steel. What is not recorded is how many pieces they ruined before they got one right.
I suggest using A1 as the scaling will be much less if you can use a stainless steel wrap or heat under salt/flux, and
the distortion is minimal as only an "air" quench, possibly a fan blowing on the part while still in the
stainless steel wrap or covered with flux/salt is required for full hardness. I suggest you buy some of the old maching
books now available as reprints. Even if you don't make any dies, these are a good read, and will greatly increase your
respect for the people in the craft before us. (At least they did for me.) "Advance Machine Work" by Smith
has 2 pages (12-80, 12-81) on making dies, but this requires a "relieving attachment." Given that dies were
being made and successfuly used far earlier than "relieving attachments" this does not appear to be necessary,
although helpful. Some of the other reprints also show elaborate mechanisms to slightly alter the thread lead on a
lathe, e.g. from 20 TPI to 20.01 TPI or 19.09 TPI. Apparently you made a tap or die, hardened it, measured the lead,
and then went back and made another one, this time adjusting the "lead compensator" for the change in lead due
to hardening. see: http://lindsaybks.com/ <home> http://lindsaybks.com/bks/advmach/index.html <Smith>
http://lindsaybks.com/bks4/ln4/index.html <adjusting thread leads> http://lindsaybks.com/bks4/jrose/index.html
<Rose -- may be your best bet> Let us know how you make out. Unka' George (George McDuffee)
............................... Only in Britain could it be thought a defect to be "too clever by half." The
probability is that too many people are too stupid by three-quarters. John Major (b. 1943), British Conservative
politician, prime minister. Quoted in: Observer (London, 7 July 1991).

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View entire thread: spam in rec.crafts.jewelry
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View entire thread: Gilding Sivering Bronzing gold leaf blocking 1919 FA
Posted by JaneyP on Sat Apr 29, 2006 6:59 PM Post subject: Gilding Sivering Bronzing gold leaf blocking 1919 FA

Gilding ,Silvering & Bronzing by Bernard E Jones 1919 VGC 156 pages. A very hard to find copy (especially in such
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View entire thread: OT: What I saw/did on my trip
Posted by Anonymous on Thu Jul 27, 2006 6:13 PM Post subject: Re: What I saw/did on my trip

sounds like a great trip! I love being able to see new stuff. I've all ready made me a list of places to visit and maps
to get there for Atlanta that I've never been to :) I'd love to see your pictures Dave. -- Michelle Shealy 148 pages
in 2006 http://community.webshots.com/user/michelle_shealy http://shealylife.blogspot.com/ "OKC Dave"
<The2ndspiketoo@webtv.net> wrote in message news:12568-44C7FE96-215@storefull-3254.bay.webtv.net...
[quote:5c56a3020c]I got out there on Sat the 8th early enough in day that I got to see the sun out and see some of
Monterey. Sunday the 9th we unloaded and set up. Monday we had rehearsal all day, worked out kinks and then did show -
VERY long day! On Tuesday we loaded the truck and I was off on my own at noon. As I do not have a major cc not tied to
my checking account I had problems getting a rental car. Then after literally having to validate even my bosses job and
why i was out there, i could not get one till next day. i was sorta disappointed, but after only having 9 hours sleep in
previous 3 days knew it was Lord;s way of telling me to go to bed. That brings me to finding a place to park the truck,
not!! Too many people in that cramped part of the state where it was OH so NICE and KOOL!!! So I found a motel. On Wed
I got up and was so happy that the fog was lifted all the way to the mountains. Went to get rental car and had to wait
and wait. after awhile got upgraded to a brand new Chevy SUV they just got from the dealer - WOO HOO!! So glad I got err
made the decision to rent a car as trying to navigate the small narrow roads, the parks I went to, and trying to park to
get pictures with the truck would have been a real nitemare!! Especially considering the way those people ot there drive
- LOL! After I got car I went south towards Big Sur and the Redwoods. WOW!! I stopped at every public access beach to
the ocean, every turn out there was to park to see and take pictures then I got to Big sur. i then hiked a couple trails
and headed back north. I then stopped at Point Lobos reserve area where I hiked couple trails again and took tons of
wonderful pictures. I then went on the disappointing 17 mile drive and was quite beat and hungry by this time. I then
thought The Black Bear Diner sounded good and let me tell ya, that is some place to eat!! Ask Lynne, well should I say
her ds!! I died when got back to the room. Thu I got up and here wa the fog. oh well so goes the weather ot there! I
then took off u north to Santa Cruz, of course stopping everywhere i could. Did not do any hikes that day as I was still
beat and figured I did not need the exercise. I saw the beaches around Santa Cruz and watched for about 2 hours the
surfers, from the beginners to the experiences ones. So awesome!! I then found this research facility and toured it.
Made my excitement for the visit with Lynne's family to the aquarium even worse!! I stopped at few fruit stands and
bought some fruit to eat. Yum YUM! Strawberries were being picked and cherries. Lynne and her family arrived about 5 pm
as I was walking back in the nice pleasant weather from returning car. We went down to the harbor area and ate.YUM YUM!!
On Fri we got up and went to the aquarium. All that I can say it is more than worth the $25 admission to see. We were
there ALL DAY!! Lucky I guess as the fog stayed around. we then went to the 2nd oldest operating litehouse and eat at
the Black Bear diner - YUM YUM!! Sat we went to the most pilgrimage mission in the US and the second oldest one in
California, the Carmel mission. I was so shocked to learn Lynne's dh was Catholic and they had never visited a mission
before. He was really moved and Learned so much fro him and thoroughly enjoyed what I learned from the whole area i
general. After the mission we decided to try and do some shopping. They had a local craft store which had some
scrapping stuff. Lynne and I saw one of the new Zyron diecut machines there. It looked much better and more value than
the cricut. We were not satisfied so decided to go to Salinas where we knew there was a lss. see previous post. We ate a
hole in the wall Mexican restaurant that the lss owner recommended. YUM YUM! and more food than we knew to do with too.
On Sun we got up and went to Black Bear diner - YUM YUM!! We were all pretty much still full from previous days eatings
that we really did not want much but ate anyhow - LOL! We then said our goodbyes and off to work I went. We again
unloaded the truck and set up. On Mon we had rehearsal late and the show.between show and rehearsal we had couple hours
and sun again had come out so boss wanted to see couple local easy to get to sites so I took them to the lighthouse. On
tuesday of course we loaded up and i left for home. After just 40 miles reaching t coastal mountain boy did it get hot
quick!! I drove longer than I should have but wanted to TRy a nd get out of most of desert and heat at night while it
was cooler - NOT!! Got to Needles where it was 114 that da and at midnite was still 100. WOW!! Yes trucks have ac, but
in mountains they generate so much heat, yo need to shut off a/c and open windows. New trucks now it they get to the hot
range, the computer will shut then down and they will not restart until they are cool again. That is why you see so many
trucks at the summit or just past it in many places!! So as drivers we do ot have it easy either and you better watch
that temp gauge!! So yes it was danged HOT. I got home on Thursday nite and Friday here in OKC we had a record 110
where i worked out in t all that day unloading trailers. Almost had heat exhaustion, literally. So that is the extent
of my trip and I have a ton of pix to sort yet on the camera and get cds made or several people yet and try to get some
posted. So hope this is ok and sorry it s long (with me I know hat is normal!! OKC Dave Check out my pix and crafts!
http://community.webshots.com/user/dspiketoo [/quote:5c56a3020c]

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View entire thread: OT: What I saw/did on my trip
Posted by Deb in AR on Thu Jul 27, 2006 4:34 PM Post subject: Re: What I saw/did on my trip

Sounds like you had a great trip, Dave. Well, except for the heat. LOL -- Deb in AR - Desert Rat at heart!
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/bsrdjr@sbcglobal.net/my_photos Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Pages complete 2006
= 3 Goal for 2006: 1 LO a week "OKC Dave" <The2ndspiketoo@webtv.net> wrote in message news:12568-
44C7FE96-215@storefull-3254.bay.webtv.net... [quote:421647c825]I got out there on Sat the 8th early enough in day that I
got to see the sun out and see some of Monterey. Sunday the 9th we unloaded and set up. Monday we had rehearsal all
day, worked out kinks and then did show - VERY long day! On Tuesday we loaded the truck and I was off on my own at noon.
As I do not have a major cc not tied to my checking account I had problems getting a rental car. Then after literally
having to validate even my bosses job and why i was out there, i could not get one till next day. i was sorta
disappointed, but after only having 9 hours sleep in previous 3 days knew it was Lord;s way of telling me to go to bed.
That brings me to finding a place to park the truck, not!! Too many people in that cramped part of the state where it
was OH so NICE and KOOL!!! So I found a motel. On Wed I got up and was so happy that the fog was lifted all the way to
the mountains. Went to get rental car and had to wait and wait. after awhile got upgraded to a brand new Chevy SUV they
just got from the dealer - WOO HOO!! So glad I got err made the decision to rent a car as trying to navigate the small
narrow roads, the parks I went to, and trying to park to get pictures with the truck would have been a real nitemare!!
Especially considering the way those people ot there drive - LOL! After I got car I went south towards Big Sur and the
Redwoods. WOW!! I stopped at every public access beach to the ocean, every turn out there was to park to see and take
pictures then I got to Big sur. i then hiked a couple trails and headed back north. I then stopped at Point Lobos
reserve area where I hiked couple trails again and took tons of wonderful pictures. I then went on the disappointing 17
mile drive and was quite beat and hungry by this time. I then thought The Black Bear Diner sounded good and let me tell
ya, that is some place to eat!! Ask Lynne, well should I say her ds!! I died when got back to the room. Thu I got up
and here wa the fog. oh well so goes the weather ot there! I then took off u north to Santa Cruz, of course stopping
everywhere i could. Did not do any hikes that day as I was still beat and figured I did not need the exercise. I saw the
beaches around Santa Cruz and watched for about 2 hours the surfers, from the beginners to the experiences ones. So
awesome!! I then found this research facility and toured it. Made my excitement for the visit with Lynne's family to the
aquarium even worse!! I stopped at few fruit stands and bought some fruit to eat. Yum YUM! Strawberries were being
picked and cherries. Lynne and her family arrived about 5 pm as I was walking back in the nice pleasant weather from
returning car. We went down to the harbor area and ate.YUM YUM!! On Fri we got up and went to the aquarium. All that I
can say it is more than worth the $25 admission to see. We were there ALL DAY!! Lucky I guess as the fog stayed around.
we then went to the 2nd oldest operating litehouse and eat at the Black Bear diner - YUM YUM!! Sat we went to the most
pilgrimage mission in the US and the second oldest one in California, the Carmel mission. I was so shocked to learn
Lynne's dh was Catholic and they had never visited a mission before. He was really moved and Learned so much fro him and
thoroughly enjoyed what I learned from the whole area i general. After the mission we decided to try and do some
shopping. They had a local craft store which had some scrapping stuff. Lynne and I saw one of the new Zyron diecut
machines there. It looked much better and more value than the cricut. We were not satisfied so decided to go to Salinas
where we knew there was a lss. see previous post. We ate a hole in the wall Mexican restaurant that the lss owner
recommended. YUM YUM! and more food than we knew to do with too. On Sun we got up and went to Black Bear diner - YUM
YUM!! We were all pretty much still full from previous days eatings that we really did not want much but ate anyhow -
LOL! We then said our goodbyes and off to work I went. We again unloaded the truck and set up. On Mon we had rehearsal
late and the show.between show and rehearsal we had couple hours and sun again had come out so boss wanted to see couple
local easy to get to sites so I took them to the lighthouse. On tuesday of course we loaded up and i left for home.
After just 40 miles reaching t coastal mountain boy did it get hot quick!! I drove longer than I should have but wanted
to TRy a nd get out of most of desert and heat at night while it was cooler - NOT!! Got to Needles where it was 114 that
da and at midnite was still 100. WOW!! Yes trucks have ac, but in mountains they generate so much heat, yo need to shut
off a/c and open windows. New trucks now it they get to the hot range, the computer will shut then down and they will
not restart until they are cool again. That is why you see so many trucks at the summit or just past it in many places!!
So as drivers we do ot have it easy either and you better watch that temp gauge!! So yes it was danged HOT. I got home
on Thursday nite and Friday here in OKC we had a record 110 where i worked out in t all that day unloading trailers.
Almost had heat exhaustion, literally. So that is the extent of my trip and I have a ton of pix to sort yet on the
camera and get cds made or several people yet and try to get some posted. So hope this is ok and sorry it s long (with
me I know hat is normal!! OKC Dave Check out my pix and crafts! http://community.webshots.com/user/dspiketoo
[/quote:421647c825]

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Posted by OKC Dave on Thu Jul 27, 2006 12:45 AM Post subject: OT: What I saw/did on my trip

I got out there on Sat the 8th early enough in day that I got to see the sun out and see some of Monterey. Sunday the
9th we unloaded and set up. Monday we had rehearsal all day, worked out kinks and then did show - VERY long day! On
Tuesday we loaded the truck and I was off on my own at noon. As I do not have a major cc not tied to my checking
account I had problems getting a rental car. Then after literally having to validate even my bosses job and why i was
out there, i could not get one till next day. i was sorta disappointed, but after only having 9 hours sleep in previous
3 days knew it was Lord;s way of telling me to go to bed. That brings me to finding a place to park the truck, not!! Too
many people in that cramped part of the state where it was OH so NICE and KOOL!!! So I found a motel. On Wed I got up
and was so happy that the fog was lifted all the way to the mountains. Went to get rental car and had to wait and wait.
after awhile got upgraded to a brand new Chevy SUV they just got from the dealer - WOO HOO!! So glad I got err made the
decision to rent a car as trying to navigate the small narrow roads, the parks I went to, and trying to park to get
pictures with the truck would have been a real nitemare!! Especially considering the way those people ot there drive -
LOL! After I got car I went south towards Big Sur and the Redwoods. WOW!! I stopped at every public access beach to the
ocean, every turn out there was to park to see and take pictures then I got to Big sur. i then hiked a couple trails and
headed back north. I then stopped at Point Lobos reserve area where I hiked couple trails again and took tons of
wonderful pictures. I then went on the disappointing 17 mile drive and was quite beat and hungry by this time. I then
thought The Black Bear Diner sounded good and let me tell ya, that is some place to eat!! Ask Lynne, well should I say
her ds!! I died when got back to the room. Thu I got up and here wa the fog. oh well so goes the weather ot there! I
then took off u north to Santa Cruz, of course stopping everywhere i could. Did not do any hikes that day as I was still
beat and figured I did not need the exercise. I saw the beaches around Santa Cruz and watched for about 2 hours the
surfers, from the beginners to the experiences ones. So awesome!! I then found this research facility and toured it.
Made my excitement for the visit with Lynne's family to the aquarium even worse!! I stopped at few fruit stands and
bought some fruit to eat. Yum YUM! Strawberries were being picked and cherries. Lynne and her family arrived about 5 pm
as I was walking back in the nice pleasant weather from returning car. We went down to the harbor area and ate.YUM YUM!!
On Fri we got up and went to the aquarium. All that I can say it is more than worth the $25 admission to see. We were
there ALL DAY!! Lucky I guess as the fog stayed around. we then went to the 2nd oldest operating litehouse and eat at
the Black Bear diner - YUM YUM!! Sat we went to the most pilgrimage mission in the US and the second oldest one in
California, the Carmel mission. I was so shocked to learn Lynne's dh was Catholic and they had never visited a mission
before. He was really moved and Learned so much fro him and thoroughly enjoyed what I learned from the whole area i
general. After the mission we decided to try and do some shopping. They had a local craft store which had some
scrapping stuff. Lynne and I saw one of the new Zyron diecut machines there. It looked much better and more value than
the cricut. We were not satisfied so decided to go to Salinas where we knew there was a lss. see previous post. We ate a
hole in the wall Mexican restaurant that the lss owner recommended. YUM YUM! and more food than we knew to do with too.
On Sun we got up and went to Black Bear diner - YUM YUM!! We were all pretty much still full from previous days eatings
that we really did not want much but ate anyhow - LOL! We then said our goodbyes and off to work I went. We again
unloaded the truck and set up. On Mon we had rehearsal late and the show.between show and rehearsal we had couple hours
and sun again had come out so boss wanted to see couple local easy to get to sites so I took them to the lighthouse. On
tuesday of course we loaded up and i left for home. After just 40 miles reaching t coastal mountain boy did it get hot
quick!! I drove longer than I should have but wanted to TRy a nd get out of most of desert and heat at night while it
was cooler - NOT!! Got to Needles where it was 114 that da and at midnite was still 100. WOW!! Yes trucks have ac, but
in mountains they generate so much heat, yo need to shut off a/c and open windows. New trucks now it they get to the hot
range, the computer will shut then down and they will not restart until they are cool again. That is why you see so many
trucks at the summit or just past it in many places!! So as drivers we do ot have it easy either and you better watch
that temp gauge!! So yes it was danged HOT. I got home on Thursday nite and Friday here in OKC we had a record 110
where i worked out in t all that day unloading trailers. Almost had heat exhaustion, literally. So that is the extent
of my trip and I have a ton of pix to sort yet on the camera and get cds made or several people yet and try to get some
posted. So hope this is ok and sorry it s long (with me I know hat is normal!! OKC Dave Check out my pix and crafts!
http://community.webshots.com/user/dspiketoo

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View entire thread: OT: Memorial Day Weekend
Posted by Cec on Sat May 27, 2006 3:51 AM Post subject: Re: Memorial Day Weekend

Sounds like you have a great weekend ahead.... have fun :o) -- luv Cec xxx Check out my stuff here:
http://community.webshots.com/user/mysticskye76 Scrapping Goal for 2006 = 1 LO per week 2006 Pages so far = 24
scrappinREMOVEME@gmail.com (take out REMOVEME to contact me) "a-scrapbooking-diva"
<happy2scrapbook@aol.com> wrote in message news:1148588707.711893.155800@i39g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
[quote:4185181d13]Hi All, Starting tomorrow night Larry, Sarah, Elizabeth & I will be heading for my parents.
Since my mom has dial up I'm not sure how active I'll be. I just wanted to wish everyone a safe weekend. On a good
note my mom has given me free reign in her craft room so I can't wait to play. Its a 9 foot by 15 foot room filled with
goodies. Have fun, Kate [/quote:4185181d13]

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Posted by Miss Jacqui on Fri May 26, 2006 12:33 PM Post subject: Re: Memorial Day Weekend

You have fun! J "a-scrapbooking-diva" <happy2scrapbook@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1148588707.711893.155800@i39g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... [quote:a2c0bb5c7b]Hi All, Starting tomorrow night Larry,
Sarah, Elizabeth & I will be heading for my parents. Since my mom has dial up I'm not sure how active I'll be. I
just wanted to wish everyone a safe weekend. On a good note my mom has given me free reign in her craft room so I can't
wait to play. Its a 9 foot by 15 foot room filled with goodies. Have fun, Kate [/quote:a2c0bb5c7b]

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Posted by Cathy on Fri May 26, 2006 3:41 AM Post subject: Re: Memorial Day Weekend

Have a great time Kate. Don't forget to share what you and your mom create! Steve & I are off to Seattle on
Saturday. I'm going to meet up with Melissa and Sunday. -- Cathy So. California http://photos.yahoo.com/rusks 2006
Pages: 31 Cards: 47 ACTs: 11 "a-scrapbooking-diva" <happy2scrapbook@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1148588707.711893.155800@i39g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... [quote:b83ad1340e]Hi All, Starting tomorrow night Larry,
Sarah, Elizabeth & I will be heading for my parents. Since my mom has dial up I'm not sure how active I'll be. I
just wanted to wish everyone a safe weekend. On a good note my mom has given me free reign in her craft room so I can't
wait to play. Its a 9 foot by 15 foot room filled with goodies. Have fun, Kate [/quote:b83ad1340e]

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Posted by a-scrapbooking-diva on Thu May 25, 2006 9:25 PM Post subject: OT: Memorial Day Weekend

Hi All, Starting tomorrow night Larry, Sarah, Elizabeth & I will be heading for my parents. Since my mom has dial
up I'm not sure how active I'll be. I just wanted to wish everyone a safe weekend. On a good note my mom has given me
free reign in her craft room so I can't wait to play. Its a 9 foot by 15 foot room filled with goodies. Have fun,
Kate

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View entire thread: Happy Birthday to Lynne and Judy!!!!
Posted by Linda C on Sat Oct 21, 2006 10:07 PM Post subject: Re: Happy Birthday to Lynne and Judy!!!!

Happy Late birthday Lynne and Judy! Sorry I am so late and missed it. Hope it was happy! Linda On Oct 15, 9:43 am,
"M-C" <mcc...@NOSPAMyahoo.DOTcom> wrote: [quote:e5991ddacb]you are two such talented ladies. I hope
that you both have amazing birthdays and feel the love of all of those who have come to know you as I have been
fortunate to Judy, I hope that your Wendy house is filled to the rafters with scrapping products that make you just
itch to scrap and Lynne, hope that craft room of yours fills up with the latest papercrafting supplies that have caught
your eye! Big squishy hugs to you both, -- M-C - - - - - Visit the rec.crafts.scrapbooks
website:www.r-c-s.info[/quote:e5991ddacb]

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Posted by Judy SA on Sat Oct 21, 2006 10:13 AM Post subject: Re: Happy Birthday to Lynne and Judy!!!!

Very happy birthday to you Lynne, although I'm very late on this!!! Hope you had a beautiful day :) Judy, SA
"M-C" <mccplg@NOSPAMyahoo.DOTcom> wrote in message news:4pevo0Fimc91U1@individual.net...
[quote:9dd52a4e4a]you are two such talented ladies. I hope that you both have amazing birthdays and feel the love of
all of those who have come to know you as I have been fortunate to Judy, I hope that your Wendy house is filled to the
rafters with scrapping products that make you just itch to scrap and Lynne, hope that craft room of yours fills up with
the latest papercrafting supplies that have caught your eye! Big squishy hugs to you both, -- M-C - - - - - Visit the
rec.crafts.scrapbooks website: www.r-c-s.info [/quote:9dd52a4e4a]

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Posted by Judy SA on Sat Oct 21, 2006 10:13 AM Post subject: Re: Happy Birthday to Lynne and Judy!!!!

Thanks M-C! We had a wonderful time. Went away for the weekend and had a good rest :) Did not get any scrappy gifts
this year (because I said I HAD to use some of my stash up first!) Judy, SA "M-C"
<mccplg@NOSPAMyahoo.DOTcom> wrote in message news:4pevo0Fimc91U1@individual.net... [quote:a23cb9a6f5]you are two
such talented ladies. I hope that you both have amazing birthdays and feel the love of all of those who have come to
know you as I have been fortunate to Judy, I hope that your Wendy house is filled to the rafters with scrapping
products that make you just itch to scrap and Lynne, hope that craft room of yours fills up with the latest
papercrafting supplies that have caught your eye! Big squishy hugs to you both, -- M-C - - - - - Visit the
rec.crafts.scrapbooks website: www.r-c-s.info [/quote:a23cb9a6f5]

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Posted by Deb in AR on Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:02 PM Post subject: Re: Happy Birthday to Lynne and Judy!!!!

Happy belated birthday you two wonderful ladies! Digit says happy birthday too. :-) Hope it was filled with lots of
love and tons and tons of new scrapping goodies. -- Deb in AR - Desert Rat at heart!
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/bsrdjr@sbcglobal.net/my_photos Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Pages complete 2006
= 3 Goal for 2006: 1 LO a week "M-C" <mccplg@NOSPAMyahoo.DOTcom> wrote in message
news:4pevo0Fimc91U1@individual.net... [quote:681a89cc26]you are two such talented ladies. I hope that you both have
amazing birthdays and feel the love of all of those who have come to know you as I have been fortunate to Judy, I hope
that your Wendy house is filled to the rafters with scrapping products that make you just itch to scrap and Lynne, hope
that craft room of yours fills up with the latest papercrafting supplies that have caught your eye! Big squishy hugs to
you both, -- M-C - - - - - Visit the rec.crafts.scrapbooks website: www.r-c-s.info [/quote:681a89cc26]

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Posted by Cathy on Tue Oct 17, 2006 1:23 AM Post subject: Re: Happy Birthday to Lynne and Judy!!!!

Happy Birthday Lynne & Judy. Hope you both had wonderful days. -- Cathy So. California
http://photos.yahoo.com/rusks 2006 Pages: 68 Cards: 62 ACTs: 22 "M-C" <mccplg@NOSPAMyahoo.DOTcom> wrote
in message news:4pevo0Fimc91U1@individual.net... [quote:52aeeaa67e]you are two such talented ladies. I hope that you
both have amazing birthdays and feel the love of all of those who have come to know you as I have been fortunate to
Judy, I hope that your Wendy house is filled to the rafters with scrapping products that make you just itch to scrap and
Lynne, hope that craft room of yours fills up with the latest papercrafting supplies that have caught your eye! Big
squishy hugs to you both, -- M-C - - - - - Visit the rec.crafts.scrapbooks website: www.r-c-s.info
[/quote:52aeeaa67e]

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Posted by Sandy on Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:22 AM Post subject: Re: Happy Birthday to Lynne and Judy!!!!

Happy Birthday Lynne! Hope you had a grand time. A Happy Birthday to you, too, Judy! Hope all is going well with you
and you had a great birthday. Sandy "M-C" <mccplg@NOSPAMyahoo.DOTcom> wrote in message
news:4pevo0Fimc91U1@individual.net... [quote:2aa78ddeab]you are two such talented ladies. I hope that you both have
amazing birthdays and feel the love of all of those who have come to know you as I have been fortunate to Judy, I hope
that your Wendy house is filled to the rafters with scrapping products that make you just itch to scrap and Lynne, hope
that craft room of yours fills up with the latest papercrafting supplies that have caught your eye! Big squishy hugs to
you both, -- M-C - - - - - Visit the rec.crafts.scrapbooks website: www.r-c-s.info [/quote:2aa78ddeab]

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Posted by Barb on Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:06 AM Post subject: Re: Happy Birthday to Lynne and Judy!!!!

Hope you both had a happy heart kinda day! Barb:o) -- Barb S'toon, Sk. Canada Those who say it can't be done should
not interrupt those doing it! Check out some of my work at: http://community.webshots.com/user/beejay608 Visit my TLC
website at: www.topline-creations.com/BG TLC Independent Advisor #418802 "M-C"
<mccplg@NOSPAMyahoo.DOTcom> wrote in message news:4pevo0Fimc91U1@individual.net... [quote:89a2ce9992]you are two
such talented ladies. I hope that you both have amazing birthdays and feel the love of all of those who have come to
know you as I have been fortunate to Judy, I hope that your Wendy house is filled to the rafters with scrapping
products that make you just itch to scrap and Lynne, hope that craft room of yours fills up with the latest
papercrafting supplies that have caught your eye! Big squishy hugs to you both, -- M-C - - - - - Visit the
rec.crafts.scrapbooks website: www.r-c-s.info [/quote:89a2ce9992]

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Posted by King's Crown on Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:13 AM Post subject: Re: Happy Birthday to Lynne and Judy!!!!

Thank you M-C. I've had a really great couple days. Hubby took 2 days off of work and is make it into a 4 day
birthday weekend. I didn't get anything scrap related, but I did get an I-Pod which I'm sure I'll be plugged into
while crafting. For the first year in about 12 someone made me a birthday cake. I'm usually the one that makes the
cakes for all occasions, so if I don't make my own I don't get one. My brother made a German Chocolate cake complete
with the delicious Coconut Pecan frosting. Yum! Lynne "M-C" <mccplg@NOSPAMyahoo.DOTcom> wrote in
message news:4pevo0Fimc91U1@individual.net... [quote:3f62f0c0dc]you are two such talented ladies. I hope that you both
have amazing birthdays and feel the love of all of those who have come to know you as I have been fortunate to Judy, I
hope that your Wendy house is filled to the rafters with scrapping products that make you just itch to scrap and Lynne,
hope that craft room of yours fills up with the latest papercrafting supplies that have caught your eye! Big squishy
hugs to you both, -- M-C - - - - - Visit the rec.crafts.scrapbooks website: www.r-c-s.info [/quote:3f62f0c0dc]

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Posted by M-C on Sun Oct 15, 2006 3:43 PM Post subject: Happy Birthday to Lynne and Judy!!!!

you are two such talented ladies. I hope that you both have amazing birthdays and feel the love of all of those who
have come to know you as I have been fortunate to Judy, I hope that your Wendy house is filled to the rafters with
scrapping products that make you just itch to scrap and Lynne, hope that craft room of yours fills up with the latest
papercrafting supplies that have caught your eye! Big squishy hugs to you both, -- M-C - - - - - Visit the
rec.crafts.scrapbooks website: www.r-c-s.info

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View entire thread: Rainy days are good days (on topic)
Posted by Karen, Queen of Squishies on Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:34 PM Post subject: Re: Rainy days are good days (on topic)

So, what's gotten into you, with all this sorting and cleaning, and organizing and stuff? And you're absolutely right
about progress made during footfall season! : ) Say, aren't you about due for another visit? Karen, Queen of
Squishies ----- www.PlayPianoNow.info [quote:7e8a97faa5]Yesterday was so yucky with bad storms threatening every
moment. What a good day to get down into the sewing room. I've been sorting and shifting most of my stash over the
last couple of weekends. I've only my dying stash, the miscellaneous craft closet which really is mostly cardmaking
stuff, and likely my bookcase too left to go. I've managed to mostly empty one cupboard and think I'll move the
cardmaking/rubbing stamping stash into that. Of course, just cleaning and sorting is no fun, so I also worked on my BOM
for September too. As much as I love the BOM this shop does and as much fun as it is to get with my friends for S.E.X.
each month, I think I'm going to pass on next years. (My bank account will probably thank me.) I find I have so many
projects I want to finish. I also worked on my handquilting project during the Notre Dame game. I got a lot done--
gotta love football--although last nights game following last week is almost enough to turn a girl off college football
all together. I'll probably work on the hand quilting some more during the Bears game today. No I see why my friends
with sports nuts husbands get so much more quilting done than I do. Everybody is happy for several hours during the
game. Maureen [/quote:7e8a97faa5]

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Posted by Maureen Wozniak on Sun Sep 24, 2006 5:07 PM Post subject: Rainy days are good days (on topic)

Yesterday was so yucky with bad storms threatening every moment. What a good day to get down into the sewing room.
I've been sorting and shifting most of my stash over the last couple of weekends. I've only my dying stash, the
miscellaneous craft closet which really is mostly cardmaking stuff, and likely my bookcase too left to go. I've
managed to mostly empty one cupboard and think I'll move the cardmaking/rubbing stamping stash into that. Of course,
just cleaning and sorting is no fun, so I also worked on my BOM for September too. As much as I love the BOM this shop
does and as much fun as it is to get with my friends for S.E.X. each month, I think I'm going to pass on next years.
(My bank account will probably thank me.) I find I have so many projects I want to finish. I also worked on my
handquilting project during the Notre Dame game. I got a lot done--gotta love football--although last nights game
following last week is almost enough to turn a girl off college football all together. I'll probably work on the hand
quilting some more during the Bears game today. No I see why my friends with sports nuts husbands get so much more
quilting done than I do. Everybody is happy for several hours during the game. Maureen

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View entire thread: Stash sorting completed!
Posted by julia sidebottom on Mon Sep 25, 2006 7:27 PM Post subject: Re: Stash sorting completed!

Kate Dicey wrote: [quote:063d905877]Now comes the difficult bit: getting it all back UP the ladder into the loft! But
first we have to put a bit more flooring down! What I found: 5 large crates of polar fleece type stuff! 4 large crates
of bag/Christmas stocking fabrics and one of linings (mostly curtain fabrics) 2 large crates of knits 2 large crates of
garb fabric (Elizabethan & 18th C for the most part) 1 large crate of curtains for recycling 2 large crates of
curtain fabrics 1 large crate of quilting fabrics, 1 large crate of quilt batting 12 large crates of general garment
fabric 1 large crate of interfacing 1 large crate of projects abandoned by the customer! 1 large crate of craft fair
fabrics 2 large crates of coat hangers! 1 large crate of polyester toy stuffing and wadding 2 large crates of sheeting
and cheap fabrics for toiles 1 large crate of fabric held for a friend... Then there are an additional number of
smaller crates containing things like quilting bits, fancy scraps for embellishing, silk waistcoat lengths, usable dress
lining remnants, curtain tapes and accessories, craft fair stock (bags and Christmas stockings and the like), skirt
hangers, my tapestry stuff, and other little bits... (16 crates here!) And I didn't touch the 12 medium sized crates
of patterns this time round! So, a total of 53 so far, not counting the patterns. And I need about 3 more large ones
for the last bits and the stuff I need to get shifted out of the sewing room so I have room to turn round without stuff
falling on me! I need to get it shifted so I can get on with the quilty projects and a costume for Nel's son. The
fabric for that arrived yesterday, and I don't have anywhere to put it until I cut it out later this week when the stash
is out of the conservatory! OMG! I am envisioning the size crates that I use and can only think[/quote:063d905877]
that I would not be able to walk through my studio with all those crates. I know you have them labeled so you can find
things when you want them. (right). And I know that nothing else is going to be sharing the loft (right). julia

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Posted by Jessamy on Mon Sep 25, 2006 1:27 PM Post subject: Re: Stash sorting completed!

WOOO HOOO WTG Kate on getting the Mammoth job done so quickly! leave the upwards levitation bit to the males - then you
can stay up in the loft placing stuff where you want it ;-) -- Jessamy In The Netherlands Take out: _I love the
colour_ to reply. www.geocities.com/jessamy_thompson http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jessamy_thompson/my_photos
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Now comes the difficult bit: getting it all back UP the ladder into the
loft! But first we have to put a bit more flooring down! What I found: 5 large crates of polar fleece type stuff! 4
large crates of bag/Christmas stocking fabrics and one of linings (mostly curtain fabrics) 2 large crates of knits 2
large crates of garb fabric (Elizabethan & 18th C for the most part) 1 large crate of curtains for recycling 2 large
crates of curtain fabrics 1 large crate of quilting fabrics, 1 large crate of quilt batting 12 large crates of general
garment fabric 1 large crate of interfacing 1 large crate of projects abandoned by the customer! 1 large crate of craft
fair fabrics 2 large crates of coat hangers! 1 large crate of polyester toy stuffing and wadding 2 large crates of
sheeting and cheap fabrics for toiles 1 large crate of fabric held for a friend... Then there are an additional number
of smaller crates containing things like quilting bits, fancy scraps for embellishing, silk waistcoat lengths, usable
dress lining remnants, curtain tapes and accessories, craft fair stock (bags and Christmas stockings and the like),
skirt hangers, my tapestry stuff, and other little bits... (16 crates here!) And I didn't touch the 12 medium sized
crates of patterns this time round! So, a total of 53 so far, not counting the patterns. And I need about 3 more large
ones for the last bits and the stuff I need to get shifted out of the sewing room so I have room to turn round without
stuff falling on me! I need to get it shifted so I can get on with the quilty projects and a costume for Nel's son.
The fabric for that arrived yesterday, and I don't have anywhere to put it until I cut it out later this week when the
stash is out of the conservatory! -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress
of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

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Posted by Maureen Wozniak on Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:49 PM Post subject: Re: Stash sorting completed!

On Sun, 24 Sep 2006 05:35:12 -0500, Kate Dicey wrote (in article <45165cde$0$2672$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-
reader02.plus.net>): [quote:b070eeda19]Now comes the difficult bit: getting it all back UP the ladder into the loft!
But first we have to put a bit more flooring down! What I found: 5 large crates of polar fleece type stuff! 4 large
crates of bag/Christmas stocking fabrics and one of linings (mostly curtain fabrics) 2 large crates of knits 2 large
crates of garb fabric (Elizabethan & 18th C for the most part) 1 large crate of curtains for recycling 2 large
crates of curtain fabrics 1 large crate of quilting fabrics, 1 large crate of quilt batting 12 large crates of general
garment fabric 1 large crate of interfacing 1 large crate of projects abandoned by the customer! 1 large crate of craft
fair fabrics 2 large crates of coat hangers! 1 large crate of polyester toy stuffing and wadding 2 large crates of
sheeting and cheap fabrics for toiles 1 large crate of fabric held for a friend... Then there are an additional number
of smaller crates containing things like quilting bits, fancy scraps for embellishing, silk waistcoat lengths, usable
dress lining remnants, curtain tapes and accessories, craft fair stock (bags and Christmas stockings and the like),
skirt hangers, my tapestry stuff, and other little bits... (16 crates here!) And I didn't touch the 12 medium sized
crates of patterns this time round! So, a total of 53 so far, not counting the patterns. And I need about 3 more large
ones for the last bits and the stuff I need to get shifted out of the sewing room so I have room to turn round without
stuff falling on me! I need to get it shifted so I can get on with the quilty projects and a costume for Nel's son.
The fabric for that arrived yesterday, and I don't have anywhere to put it until I cut it out later this week when the
stash is out of the conservatory! [/quote:b070eeda19] I don't know Kate. 53 crates? Maybe you need a little more
stash. <BEG>. Maureen

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Posted by Kate Dicey on Sun Sep 24, 2006 11:35 AM Post subject: Stash sorting completed!

Now comes the difficult bit: getting it all back UP the ladder into the loft! But first we have to put a bit more
flooring down! What I found: 5 large crates of polar fleece type stuff! 4 large crates of bag/Christmas stocking
fabrics and one of linings (mostly curtain fabrics) 2 large crates of knits 2 large crates of garb fabric (Elizabethan
& 18th C for the most part) 1 large crate of curtains for recycling 2 large crates of curtain fabrics 1 large crate
of quilting fabrics, 1 large crate of quilt batting 12 large crates of general garment fabric 1 large crate of
interfacing 1 large crate of projects abandoned by the customer! 1 large crate of craft fair fabrics 2 large crates of
coat hangers! 1 large crate of polyester toy stuffing and wadding 2 large crates of sheeting and cheap fabrics for
toiles 1 large crate of fabric held for a friend... Then there are an additional number of smaller crates containing
things like quilting bits, fancy scraps for embellishing, silk waistcoat lengths, usable dress lining remnants,
curtain tapes and accessories, craft fair stock (bags and Christmas stockings and the like), skirt hangers, my
tapestry stuff, and other little bits... (16 crates here!) And I didn't touch the 12 medium sized crates of patterns
this time round! So, a total of 53 so far, not counting the patterns. And I need about 3 more large ones for the last
bits and the stuff I need to get shifted out of the sewing room so I have room to turn round without stuff falling on
me! I need to get it shifted so I can get on with the quilty projects and a costume for Nel's son. The fabric for
that arrived yesterday, and I don't have anywhere to put it until I cut it out later this week when the stash is out
of the conservatory! -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the
Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

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Posted by Tricia on Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:56 PM Post subject: Re: Sewing Rooms was Re: Elm Creek Manor

Pat in Virginia wrote: [quote:095d775de1]Marie: I look forward to hearing all about this!! Will the room be a dedicated
sewing room by removing all the Living Room furniture? If not, how will you store your quilting supplies and fabric so
the room works well for sewing, AND works for visits and relaxation? I need to update/revamp my sewing room and like to
hear about other quilters' sewing room solutions. TIA, PAT in VA/USA Pat --[/quote:095d775de1] My supplies and fabric
(when not in immediate use) are usually stored in the guest room, which was supposed to also serve as my craft room but
logistically hasn't yet. In the living room we have positioned the couch away from the walls so it "free
floats" in the room (honestly the living room is too long in my opinion to see the TV comfortably if we insist on
the couch on the opposite wall -- and the other direction glares on the TV). I use an older "put it together
yourself" computer desk as my sewing surface -- works great: The slide out part usually intended for the keyboard
neatly holds my smaller cutting mat for doing quick trims (perfect since I PP a lot), the edge lets me bumper my ruler
frequently to help discourage a sliding ruler (even with my pinky down to buffer it it slips on me, esp when I have to
move my hand up). The top holds my machine at all times (if it will be awhile before I'll be back to it, I just place
the portable case cover over it to keep the dust out) The hutch has been removed and now serves as our coffee
table/plant holder in front of the couch (really great cause it has the slots that hold our various remotes, etc.) One
cubby/drawer holds my paints (my easel also lives in the living room because the light is better and the view out our
picture window is very inspiring) and the pull out drawer is holding the keyboard, etc that was supposed to go to the
computer that was supposed to go there but has temporarily had its monitor canniballized for a different machine (the
machine that is now in the guestroom -- snicker!) The desk has recently (at some point during the summer) been moved
from where it was angled at one corner of the room to now rest against the wall under the side window. The otherwise
unused rocker nearby holds the current round of fabrics for what's been being done lately (mostly Your Pick swap blocks,
but also the fabrics for my mom's table runner I was planning to start today and can't). I use a typical desk in/out
box to hold the incoming wedding wishes from my two cousins' weddings for their eventual gifts. It's placed up at the
corner of the desk -- Another, currently in the rocker, holds the incoming block swap fabric. The big cutting mat
lives underneath the couch and comes out when needed (easily). When the big one is needed, I move my machine off the
desk top and use that surface for the mat. I only have an over the door ironing board and the only door that it fits
without being in the way is the front hall closet in the dining room/foyer area. I usually leave it down so we are so
used to walking around it now we hardly even notice. My foot pedal and power cords sneak around the back and come
towards me under the opening for my legs/the chair. DH has it hooked to the UPS in case the power goes on me while I'm
stitching it will be less likely to blow something in the wiring (our rental shows wiring faults frequently according to
our power strips and other such devices and has little surges now and then, usually at night) I can stitch while
watching/listening to TV/books on CD (via the DVD player), talk to my husband while he is watching TV, etc. I nearly
don't want to move the whole set up to the guest room and may decide not to until it gets to the point where DH is
significantly bothered by the machine noise, etc. I never would have intentionally planned to use my living room but it
is great! I was using the kitchen table and that just wasn't working out because I couldn't leave something in progress
out, etc. We haven't had much company to be sitting around socializing with so I don't know how it will impact those
aspects..... Hope you found something inspiring in this.... Tricia

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Posted by Tricia on Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:31 PM Post subject: Re: allergy skin test etc update. house dust mite allergy ti

Jessamy wrote: [quote:7a57f69b6c]thanks Tricia! this is useful stuff! how did the job interview go? (this is one reason
I am sooo happy I don't have to go on job interviews any more the nerves beforehand!) [/quote:7a57f69b6c] You are
welcome! I got a good feeling about the interview and thankfully at the longest really only have to wait 5 days to
know....I suspect if I'm offered the position I'll hear tomorrow afternoon or Monday am at the latest -- so if I haven't
heard by Monday night, I'll pretty much considering it a loss. [quote:7a57f69b6c] my house has vinyl/tiled floors in
every room except my bedroom which has low pile carpeting (it's going out!) and while I redoing the floor I will be
painting too. [/quote:7a57f69b6c] If you can, make sure the paint you get to use will resist any mold/mildew
development, esp if humidity is an issue where you live.... [quote:7a57f69b6c]the drapes that were decorative only have
also gone - no point in creating too many places for the rotters to hide out in. Doc says that if I start with my
bedroom and the deal with problems as they occur I will be ok - [/quote:7a57f69b6c] Probably sound advice...after all if
one sleeps a proper amount each night, the room the most time is spent in is usually the bedroom (unless one tends to
doze all over the house like I do *snicker*) [quote:7a57f69b6c]but my stash needs to be properly boxed up as that is
Walhalla for the mites. dust masks are on my list of things to buy and as I used to wear them at work I can cope with
the feeling of wearing them for cleaning. doc wants me to do this first to see if it helps enough to avoid the need to
medication and I wholeheartedly agree - I can't take pills so it would be a pain to have to do so. [/quote:7a57f69b6c] I
wasn't a fabroholic when I was having all the issues so I have little to offer in the line of suggestions for the stash,
other than to say, I'll be happy to store it for you ;) Snicker! My stuffed animals were stored in plastic ziplock or
garbage bags -- my strawberry shortcake doll collection (scented) was stored and put on display in jars used for canning
(Ball I believe is the brand name used here in the states most often) My other toys and such were put downstairs and I
was allowed to go down there to use them when I was feeling okay enough and things were under control. My favorite
things as a child were books and craft stuff anyway and mom usually kept those corraled in plastic tubs that were then
sealed IIRC. [quote:7a57f69b6c] have you any tips on window treatments? I like my evening privacy with drapes (nosy
neighbours - need I say more?) but as the am is a bad allergy time (opening drapes triggers it) I would like to do
something about it but don't know what. [/quote:7a57f69b6c] Basic cotton curtains -- and wash them in HOT water approx.
7-10 days. If you follow thru and launder them regularly, it shouldn't build up very much. Blinds are also fairly
decent to keep up on a regular basis (as long as you dust them regularly) -- not the fabric covered ones but the
plastic/vinyl ones....however, those are too "permanent" for my tastes so I love making curtains.
[quote:7a57f69b6c]and is it ok to keep my bookcase in the bedroom or is it better to swap my books with my now boxed up
stash? I can't completely remove the cupboards as space is at a premium. [/quote:7a57f69b6c] Eeek...hard to say which
would be worse on the dust thing...I would assume fabrics would be the lesser of the evils to have in the bedroom as
fabrics can be washed and/or beaten on a regular basis if a problem is noticed. BTW, cardboard boxes will create MORE
dust -- go with plastic and rubber. Or you could do what I currently do for my stash -- I have it in multlidrawer
plastic stackers on wheels so I can move it around the house and it catches less dust. I know you are overseas so I
don't know if you know what I mean by the multidrawer stackers....let me look for a link....mine typically have more
drawers but here goes http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/602-2926807-
4710224_encoding=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B0006O0EE2 Whatever you put in the cupboards (books or fabric) make
sure it is not in cardboard and preferably are in something that can be easily wiped free of the offending dust. Hope
that helps..... Tricia

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Posted by Jessamy on Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:24 AM Post subject: Re: allergy skin test etc update. house dust mite allergy ti

[quote:e3cf32a033]thanks Tricia! this is useful stuff! how did the job interview go? (this is one reason I am sooo happy
I don't have to go on job interviews any more the nerves beforehand!) [/quote:e3cf32a033] You are welcome! I got a good
feeling about the interview and thankfully at the longest really only have to wait 5 days to know....I suspect if I'm
offered the position I'll hear tomorrow afternoon or Monday am at the latest -- so if I haven't heard by Monday night,
I'll pretty much considering it a loss. * YAY!! fingers crossed! [quote:e3cf32a033] my house has vinyl/tiled floors in
every room except my bedroom which has low pile carpeting (it's going out!) and while I redoing the floor I will be
painting too. [/quote:e3cf32a033] If you can, make sure the paint you get to use will resist any mold/mildew
development, esp if humidity is an issue where you live.... *only outdoor humidity is an issue here the last paint job
is 9 years ago (and is the carpet) and there is no mould to be seen. [quote:e3cf32a033]the drapes that were decorative
only have also gone - no point in creating too many places for the rotters to hide out in. Doc says that if I start with
my bedroom and the deal with problems as they occur I will be ok - [/quote:e3cf32a033] Probably sound advice...after all
if one sleeps a proper amount each night, the room the most time is spent in is usually the bedroom (unless one tends to
doze all over the house like I do *snicker*) * well i have been known to sleep on the sofa but i am not yet at the
stage that i am prepared to sacrifice my *very* comfy fabric covered sofa for a less allergenic other material one (not
to mention my mother would have a *fit* if i got a leather one - she's vegan) [quote:e3cf32a033]but my stash needs to
be properly boxed up as that is Walhalla for the mites. dust masks are on my list of things to buy and as I used to wear
them at work I can cope with the feeling of wearing them for cleaning. doc wants me to do this first to see if it helps
enough to avoid the need to medication and I wholeheartedly agree - I can't take pills so it would be a pain to have to
do so. [/quote:e3cf32a033] I wasn't a fabroholic when I was having all the issues so I have little to offer in the line
of suggestions for the stash, other than to say, I'll be happy to store it for you ;) * yes... i *bet* you would (along
with every other member of RCTQ LOL) Snicker! My stuffed animals were stored in plastic ziplock or garbage bags -- my
strawberry shortcake doll collection (scented) was stored and put on display in jars used for canning (Ball I believe is
the brand name used here in the states most often) My other toys and such were put downstairs and I was allowed to go
down there to use them when I was feeling okay enough and things were under control. My favorite things as a child were
books and craft stuff anyway and mom usually kept those corraled in plastic tubs that were then sealed IIRC. *YIKES!
not fun for you as a child! [quote:e3cf32a033] have you any tips on window treatments? I like my evening privacy with
drapes (nosy neighbours - need I say more?) but as the am is a bad allergy time (opening drapes triggers it) I would
like to do something about it but don't know what. [/quote:e3cf32a033] Basic cotton curtains -- and wash them in HOT
water approx. 7-10 days. If you follow thru and launder them regularly, it shouldn't build up very much. Blinds are
also fairly decent to keep up on a regular basis (as long as you dust them regularly) -- not the fabric covered ones but
the plastic/vinyl ones....however, those are too "permanent" for my tastes so I love making curtains. * well
as i *hate* making curtains and hate takeing them down and washing them even more i think blinds are the way to go ;-)
[quote:e3cf32a033]and is it ok to keep my bookcase in the bedroom or is it better to swap my books with my now boxed up
stash? I can't completely remove the cupboards as space is at a premium. [/quote:e3cf32a033] Eeek...hard to say which
would be worse on the dust thing...I would assume fabrics would be the lesser of the evils to have in the bedroom as
fabrics can be washed and/or beaten on a regular basis if a problem is noticed. BTW, cardboard boxes will create MORE
dust -- go with plastic and rubber. * i use plastic storage boxes now - i just got some more as my stash had out grown
the number of boxes i had (http://www.rotho.com/index.cfm?dom=1&rub=2,7,13,151 the second one down) Or you could do
what I currently do for my stash -- I have it in multlidrawer plastic stackers on wheels so I can move it around the
house and it catches less dust. I know you are overseas so I don't know if you know what I mean by the multidrawer
stackers....let me look for a link....mine typically have more drawers but here goes
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/602-2926807-4710224_encoding=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B0006O0EE2 * we have
them here too i do have one roling unit but it's not my "thing" as i like to be able to nab a few boxes and
then drag them downstairs to play with the fabric - a tad harder to do with drawers. due to space constraints my stash
and sewing area are not in the same space nor on the same floor. Whatever you put in the cupboards (books or fabric)
make sure it is not in cardboard and preferably are in something that can be easily wiped free of the offending dust.
*this is why the books need to go.. no way of dusting easily and the magazine boxes are all cardboard and replacing over
50 magazine holders is going to be a long term project. and well i keep (alwasy did keep part of the stash in plastic
boxes - but now it *all* needs to be) the stash in plastic boxes which will be moved often enough not to collect dust.
Hope that helps..... * it does indeed!