View entire thread: Circle cutting!
Posted by Shirley Shone on Sun Oct 29, 2006 10:27 PM Post subject: Re: Circle cutting!
In message <fTNz1qQMwQRFFwki@privacy.net>, Joanna Mackintosh <me@privacy.net> writes [quote:1284972a75]On
Sat, 28 Oct 2006, Shirley Shone wrote: The circle scribe works well on paper and card. I have not tried it for fabric,
it does leave a hole in card and paper where the central screw pushes in to hold it all together. They now do an
'accessory' which prevents the little hole in the middle - you can cut photos etc. for scrapbooking...... check out
their website. BTW, I had the Circle Scribe lads to do a workshop for our WI - what a great day we had and we all
learnt a lot. It's the kind of tool you buy at a craft show, get home and wonder how to use it! I know now LOL Joanna
Thanks for that info Joanna.[/quote:1284972a75] Shirley -- Shirley Shone shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk
http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk
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Posted by Joanna Mackintosh on Sun Oct 29, 2006 9:16 PM Post subject: Re: Circle cutting!
On Sat, 28 Oct 2006, Shirley Shone wrote: [quote:1d518e3f93]The circle scribe works well on paper and card. I have not
tried it for fabric, it does leave a hole in card and paper where the central screw pushes in to hold it all together.
[/quote:1d518e3f93] They now do an 'accessory' which prevents the little hole in the middle - you can cut photos etc.
for scrapbooking...... check out their website. BTW, I had the Circle Scribe lads to do a workshop for our WI - what a
great day we had and we all learnt a lot. It's the kind of tool you buy at a craft show, get home and wonder how to use
it! I know now LOL Joanna -- Joanna Mackintosh, Flintshire, UK
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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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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: Wallpaper sample books
Posted by Dizzy on Thu Apr 06, 2006 9:09 PM Post subject: Re: Wallpaper sample books
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... [quote:854560f3a8]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:854560f3a8]
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View entire thread: A4 plastic clear storage boxes
Posted by Shirley Shone on Fri Mar 10, 2006 10:21 PM Post subject: Re: A4 plastic clear storage boxes
In message <75a992054e.E@cae-coed.zetnet.co.uk>, Elaine Jones <elaine@cae-coed.zetnet.co.uk> writes
[quote:20d003ebaa]Quoting from message <c+o3$iE5scEEFwLg@allcrafts.demon.co.uk posted on 10 Mar 2006 by Shirley Shone
I would like to add: I have loads of A4 paper and cards that I need to organise. I found some boxes on ebay and they
wanted 12 pounds postage on eight boxes that cost 1.99 each. I think that is too much for something that is light in
weight. After all I can send 20kgs for 11.65. Well that's ebay for you! Does anyone know where I could obtain some
boxes at a cheaper rate. Thanks Just done a google as I could do with something similar (Si's idea is fine but if I
want to take just one out somewhere there's no cover on it. Mind you plastic boxes are not particularly cheap
http://www.waxes.co.uk/odds.htm A4 size plastic box with drop-on lid; ideal for storing waxes iron etc or paper or any
craft items really. £3.50 postage for UK orders under £15 £1.00 postage free for UK orders over £15 £0.00
http://www.ryman.co.uk/Tiger-Brand-Slim-Tuff-Box-A4-Single-0101650433.asp# Tiger Brand Slim Tuff Box A4 Single Price:
(inc VAT) £2.49 Special Offer : 3 For 2 Tuff Boxes 3 For 2 on Tier Brand Tuff Boxes FREE DELIVERY on orders over £35.
£5.28 charge for orders under £35. http://www.craftynotions.com/store.htm A4 Ream Box £3.95 Postage would be £2
something So the total cost would be similar, except for the Tiger Brand if the 3 for 2 offer is OK - don't know about
VAT there though, not on the other two. Thanks for your input. I did look at the ones before on waxes
website.[/quote:20d003ebaa] I spent so long googling for them that I went cross eyed. I store the paper and card on
shelves and I wanted to sort them into order and label the ends of the boxes so I do not spend time lifting the whole
stacks of the shelves. I will look more closely at what you have found. Shirley -- Shirley Shone
shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk
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View entire thread: A4 plastic clear storage boxes
Posted by Elaine Jones on Fri Mar 10, 2006 8:57 PM Post subject: Re: A4 plastic clear storage boxes
Quoting from message <c+o3$iE5scEEFwLg@allcrafts.demon.co.uk> posted on 10 Mar 2006 by Shirley Shone I would
like to add: [quote:558ec9b8cd]I have loads of A4 paper and cards that I need to organise. I found some boxes on ebay
and they wanted 12 pounds postage on eight boxes that cost 1.99 each. I think that is too much for something that is
light in weight. After all I can send 20kgs for 11.65. [/quote:558ec9b8cd] Well that's ebay for you!
[quote:558ec9b8cd]Does anyone know where I could obtain some boxes at a cheaper rate. Thanks [/quote:558ec9b8cd] Just
done a google as I could do with something similar (Si's idea is fine but if I want to take just one out somewhere
there's no cover on it. Mind you plastic boxes are not particularly cheap http://www.waxes.co.uk/odds.htm A4 size
plastic box with drop-on lid; ideal for storing waxes iron etc or paper or any craft items really. £3.50 postage
for UK orders under £15 £1.00 postage free for UK orders over £15 £0.00 http://www.ryman.co.uk/Tiger-Brand-Slim-
Tuff-Box-A4-Single-0101650433.asp# Tiger Brand Slim Tuff Box A4 Single Price: (inc VAT) £2.49 Special Offer : 3 For
2 Tuff Boxes 3 For 2 on Tier Brand Tuff Boxes FREE DELIVERY on orders over £35. £5.28 charge for orders under £35.
http://www.craftynotions.com/store.htm A4 Ream Box £3.95 Postage would be £2 something So the total cost would be
similar, except for the Tiger Brand if the 3 for 2 offer is OK - don't know about VAT there though, not on the other
two. -- ..ElaineJ. Briallen Gifts/Cards catalogue at http://www.briallen.co.uk ..Virtual. Corn Dollies, Cards,
Coasters, Mousemats, Kids' Tshirts StrongArm Jones' Pages at http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/ejones ..RISC PC. Corwen,
North Wales; Steam Traction;CMMGB&Yukon Volunteers.
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View entire thread: OT, from Gillian
Posted by Anonymous on Thu Sep 28, 2006 12:34 AM Post subject: Re: OT, from Gillian
[quote:4a4c335039] Mr. Schwartz owned a furniture store specializing in ornate antiques in the baroque style. He had
walking pneumonia last month and was in one of the baroque style chairs rubbing Vicks VapoRub on his aching chest when
he serendipitously discovered that the soothing ointment gave the furniture a wonderful, deep, rich shine. He
immediately told all the other furniture store owners since their furniture was more modern in style and they were not
competitors. Soon he got reports that the Vicks treatment not only failed to work on the modern furniture, but ruined
some of it. Mr. Schwartz is very unpopular now, and his only consolation is that he learned one important rule:
"If it's not baroque, don't Vicks it!" Oh Gillian ! Just as well you are out of range rotflmao I'll get
her for you! Can you give her a little whatever for me too? It will be a great meeting. .. Now - how many of the
gang can I get here! Cheryl [/quote:4a4c335039] Get with me, Cheryl. We did a fast run into Concord, because DH just
HAD to drop a grand on a spiffy new camera at Circuit City!! I ran into Michaels and spent 29 cents on a skein of
floss!! I discovered the grocery 10 miles down 93 has fresh kicking lobsters for 5.99 lb. Running down there tomorrow
for a couple; wonder what Jim will eat LOL. Seriously, NOTHING planned for the next six days, other than call the 94-yr
old Step-mother in Concord, if she is still alive, and take her out to lunch. Oops, Jim just read from the paper that
there is a craft fair in Meridith on the 30th. we have WiFi albeit it is iffy!! Do I need to bring body armor from all
the threats??? love you all Gill
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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: Looking for Health die cuts
Posted by ChrissyM on Wed Aug 23, 2006 1:27 AM Post subject: Re: Looking for Health die cuts (tammy)
Hello Cathy, Your email address sounds familiar. Were you part of a craft group on webtv called KardKrafters? If so
you may remember me, Chrissy in upstate NY. Anyhow, I will go through my stuff and see what I can find. Karen Foster
has a cute medical line out, papers and cute gel band aid stickers. I believe the line is my Karen Foster. There is
one paper that is a doctor jacket and it has lines for your journaling. Let me see what I have if anything and will be
in touch. Chrissy
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View entire thread: My visit with Dave...
Posted by Cowchipper on Fri Jul 28, 2006 9:52 PM Post subject: My visit with Dave...
was wonderful as usuall!!. We got to our hotel on Tuesday and went to Daves by 5pm. He directed me to the new Gauchos
restaurant. It was different, expensive and I know I don't like LAMB...poor little sheepie's!.... Mutton taste like
BUTT-un to me. Not something I wanna eat everyday. Next day for lunch we went to a place we know and LOVE - TED's
....(right KENDA, MC, KATRINA, RONNI????) I of course first asked for 2 styrofoam cups to get cheese sauce to take
home. Then one for salsa. After the meal which was excellent, I got a huge bag of chips to go!!!. Lunch for 2 days for
me!! We did shopping at hobby lobby and i got me 2 tins of K & Company's diecuts to go in sayings and tags. Some
paper by Rob & Bob?, a notch cutter for only $15.99, and several ribbons by american craft were on sale for only
$3.99 a pack. I got the little $.99 ribbons for 1/2 of too. I let hubby pay for that load and went back to get more
ribbons. cowchipper
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View entire thread: Altered Tins
Posted by Anji on Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:56 PM Post subject: Re: Altered Tins
i think if you mod podge seal it, you might have to spray it with a sealer. you might check at your craft store.
"Scout Lady" <scoutlady@nospam.net> wrote in message news:4gajr0F1mcge3U1@individual.net...
[quote:07234cf192] "Anji" <lillypad626@cableone.net> wrote in message
news:12a05j2bpvbq4d5@corp.supernews.com... i do altered stuff all the time too, i've found three different ways, cleo
already said mod podge, also run it through a xyron, or i have this great tape. it comes on a roll and is super sticky.
i can't remember the brand, but the package is clear with blue tag.. I never thought of the xyron. I was going to run
out for mod podge when my son wakes from his nap but now I will xyron it and then go get the mod podge to seal it.
Thanks. Anji "Cleo" <nomail@here.com> wrote in message news:FUTng.15388$B91.12275@edtnps82... I just
used mod podge to adhere it to the tin and to seal it after it was all done. "Scout Lady"
<scoutlady@nospam.net> wrote in message news:4gadg5F1mfv0kU1@individual.net... What kind of adhesive is best to
secure the paper to the tin. After spending an hour cutting the paper just right I am not sure whether to brush on some
craft flu or go with spray adhesive. Also, after the paper is applied do you seal it with a spray sealent or something
else? [/quote:07234cf192]
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Posted by Scout Lady on Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:28 PM Post subject: Re: Altered Tins
"Anji" <lillypad626@cableone.net> wrote in message news:12a05j2bpvbq4d5@corp.supernews.com...
[quote:881e26b5e3]i do altered stuff all the time too, i've found three different ways, cleo already said mod podge,
also run it through a xyron, or i have this great tape. it comes on a roll and is super sticky. i can't remember the
brand, but the package is clear with blue tag.. I never thought of the xyron. I was going to run out for mod podge
when my[/quote:881e26b5e3] son wakes from his nap but now I will xyron it and then go get the mod podge to seal it.
Thanks. [quote:881e26b5e3]Anji "Cleo" <nomail@here.com> wrote in message
news:FUTng.15388$B91.12275@edtnps82... I just used mod podge to adhere it to the tin and to seal it after it was all
done. "Scout Lady" <scoutlady@nospam.net> wrote in message news:4gadg5F1mfv0kU1@individual.net... What
kind of adhesive is best to secure the paper to the tin. After spending an hour cutting the paper just right I am not
sure whether to brush on some craft flu or go with spray adhesive. Also, after the paper is applied do you seal it with
a spray sealent or something else? [/quote:881e26b5e3]
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Posted by Anji on Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:12 PM Post subject: Re: Altered Tins
i do altered stuff all the time too, i've found three different ways, cleo already said mod podge, also run it through
a xyron, or i have this great tape. it comes on a roll and is super sticky. i can't remember the brand, but the
package is clear with blue tag.. Anji "Cleo" <nomail@here.com> wrote in message
news:FUTng.15388$B91.12275@edtnps82... [quote:71596a8cad]I just used mod podge to adhere it to the tin and to seal it
after it was all done. "Scout Lady" <scoutlady@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:4gadg5F1mfv0kU1@individual.net... What kind of adhesive is best to secure the paper to the tin. After spending an
hour cutting the paper just right I am not sure whether to brush on some craft flu or go with spray adhesive. Also,
after the paper is applied do you seal it with a spray sealent or something else? [/quote:71596a8cad]
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Posted by Cleo on Mon Jun 26, 2006 5:26 PM Post subject: Re: Altered Tins
I just used mod podge to adhere it to the tin and to seal it after it was all done. "Scout Lady"
<scoutlady@nospam.net> wrote in message news:4gadg5F1mfv0kU1@individual.net... [quote:e0449c5890]What kind of
adhesive is best to secure the paper to the tin. After spending an hour cutting the paper just right I am not sure
whether to brush on some craft flu or go with spray adhesive. Also, after the paper is applied do you seal it with a
spray sealent or something else? [/quote:e0449c5890]
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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: Paper Making
Posted by Hebee Jeebes on Fri Jun 23, 2006 5:50 PM Post subject: Re: Paper Making
Some of the natural colorings are more stable than chemical ones, but not all and figuring out which are could be...
interesting. They do sell a de-acifying powder that makes the paper acid free, it isn't too expensive and you don't
use a lot at a time. Lignin is another story. That would depend on what you use to make your paper from. My feeling is
even if the paper browned from the lignin that as long as it was acid free it would age gracefully. As for getting
white, white paper for that you would use the paper pulp that you can buy in the craft stores. You get like 8 ounces
(which is a lot more than it would seem) and it comes in true pure colors including white. I don't know how often I
would use white white paper. I like the more natural earth colors myself. Robert
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View entire thread: Northeast PA - Free Talk/Class
Posted by CarolHeppner on Fri Aug 04, 2006 11:10 PM Post subject: Northeast PA - Free Talk/Class
Hi All, If you live in Northeast PA... near Olyphant, PA... I will be giving a free talk about Heritage Scrapbooking at
the Genealogy Research Society of Northeast PA on August 16 at 7:00. The talk will be about 30 to 45 minutes long.
The materials list for the event is listed at: http://carolmheppner2.blogspot.com/ This is the presser for the local
paper: Local writer and artist Carol Heppner to Speak about Heritage Scrapbooking Basics at Genealogical Research
Society of Northeast Pennsylvania on August 16, 2006 Archbald, PA , July 27, 2006 Local writer and artist Carol
Heppner will present Heritage Scrapbooking Basics on August 16, 2006, at the Genealogical Research Society of Northeast
Pennsylvania (GRSNP). Carol Heppner is a local writer and artist from Archbald, and author of the recently-released
Scrapbooking Techniques: Inking, by Sterling Publications. The presentation, Heritage Scrapbooking basics will
explore basic scrapbooking techniques, but as it is applied to genealogical research. Participants will learn how to
combine scrapbooking technique with genealogy research to create their own "Family Memory Albums." During
this presentation, Carol will cover the various papers, inks, powders, rubber stamps, and adhesives used in
scrapbooking. Participants will learn how to use ink to give papers an aged look, so as to harmonize with the theme of
genealogy. Participants will create their own 8 by 8-inch Vintage scrapbook page. Scrapbooking is a very popular
craft. Carol takes a fresh look at how spectacular, vintage background papers for scrapbooks can be combined with
genealogical research, so as to present an eye-catching rendering to the reader of the genealogical information. Carol
has spent many years exploring her Italian genealogy. She combines this passion for family history with her widely-
recognized skills in paper arts. Carol developed techniques used in Scrapbooking Techniques: Inking, among other
national publications in which her artwork regularly appears. For additional information on the August 16th talk at
the Genealogical Research Society of Northeast Pennsylvania, contact GRSNP or visit www.carolheppner.com. The evening
talk, which begins at 7 PM, is open to the public. Students will be expected to bring requisite materials, which are
listed on www.carolheppner.com under "Upcoming Events." The Genealogical Research Society of Northeast
Pennsylvania meeting will be held in the Community Room at 211 Susquehanna Avenue, Olyphant and can be reached at phone
number (570) 383-7661. About Carol Heppner: Carol Heppner is a contemporary artist and free-lance writer from
Archbald, Pennsylvania. Her artwork and articles appear in many national publications, including Scrap and Stamp Arts,
Somerset Studio, and Belle Armoire. She is on the editorial advisory board of Scrap and Stamp Arts, Scott Publications,
and is featured in a regular column titled "Art Smarts." Carol is a design member of the Crafts and Hobby
Association (CHA). Her work medium includes clay, paper arts, silk painting, watercolor, photography, collage, stained
glass, and rubber stamping. Carol Heppner www.carolheppner.com
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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,
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: Chemical or method to etch/frost lucite or other clear plast
Posted by sam on Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:43 AM Post subject: Re: Chemical or method to etch/frost lucite or other clear p
"Jimmie D" <jimmiedee@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:HW2pg.80472$qd2.37963@bignews6.bellsouth.net... [quote:fde89932f8] "z" <gzuckier@snail-mail.net>
wrote in message news:1151358554.364841.262790@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... Mark Thorson wrote: Doc wrote: What
would you recommend to give one side of a clear sheet like lucite or plexi a "frosted" appearance? Could you
use paper instead? Yeah, something translucent like rice paper. Normally this is done with sandblasting.
[/quote:fde89932f8] There is an 'etching paste' used by folks working with stain glass and monogramming (drinking)
glasses. It is a less harsh alternative to sandblasting. Check your local craft supply store.
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Posted by Don Stauffer on Thu Jun 22, 2006 2:53 PM Post subject: Re: Chemical or method to etch/frost lucite or other clear p
RAM³ wrote: [quote:61d3896e85]"Doc" <docsavage20@xhotmail.comx> wrote in message
news:hcfmg.9253$o4.8226@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net... What would you recommend to give one side of a clear sheet
like lucite or plexi a "frosted" appearance? I need it to be as even as possible - i.e. without visible
striations/unevenness when held up to light, and little or as tiny a grain as possible (*no* grain would be ideal) for
projecting an image onto one side. I thought about sandblasting, is there an off the shelf chemical that would do this?
Thanks for all input. How about simply buying frosted Lucite sheets? http://www.lucitecp.com/Myst.asp comes in
clear and colors... Or sand the surface with #400 or #600 paper. Or, craft stores sell a[/quote:61d3896e85] spray
can of stuff made to frost windows and lamp panes.
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View entire thread: ****ENABLER ALERT**** ;)
Posted by scrappymissjacqui on Fri Oct 20, 2006 12:42 PM Post subject: Re: ****ENABLER ALERT**** ;)
I got that catalog the other day and fell asleep while looking at it. I dreamt of the storage cubes. I woke up and
had an idea for paper storage. I love that catalog, and the prices are great! "anji"
<lillypad626@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1161321277.140278.127410@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
[quote:6755e3dcca]i recieved a catalog from Oriental Trading company today. i have bought a few things from them and
usually just scan through their catalog. HOWEVER, tonight after kids went to bed, something on the cover caught my eye.
the WHOLE cover had scrapbook stuff on it. I thought to myself, could it be true? a whole catalog devoted to
scrapbooking with some of the best prices ever. M-C, i think my heart did a pitter-patter!! It was true, the whole
catalog devoted to scrapbookers and alterable items. usually scrap stuff is mixed in with other craft items and the
pages are so cluttered it's not worth it. not this time, alterables and scrapbooking alone in this catalog. they even
have ATC cards ready to be altered. i think it was 104 for $3. they now carry name brands, Crop in style, Ek success,
and making memories, and tons more. even Fiskars. the craft drill i have been looking for for a long time. cheaper
than i've seen it anywhere else. punches, stamps, acrylic stamps. Autumn Leaves has their new doodle acrylic stamps in
there. i don't think i'm going to be able to sleep tonight i'm so excited. or maybe i will, but i will have very
pleasant dreams. :) i've never done ATC's but i saw a really cool stamp that was ATC. might have to try them. anyway,
i jsut wanted to share my findings with everyone. if anyone here recieves the catalog from oriental trading, definatly
be on the lookout for the holiday addition one. or go to their website and contact them for it. oh yeah, Disney and
Winnie the pooh and the John Deere tractor stuff. better get back to shopping. Anji [/quote:6755e3dcca]
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View entire thread: Spine Filler
Posted by Gina Bull on Fri Aug 04, 2006 8:57 PM Post subject: Re: Spine Filler
Yep, that's the thingie. But I've realized that I'll probably have to make my own because the album is 8.5 x 11, so
the ones that fit 12 x 12 will have the holes in the wrong place. I used to have some acid-free chipboard around here
somewhere ... I'll go comb the Pioneer site, too, this time searching for "spacer". Thanks! Gina Marilyn
wrote: [quote:0f45c695f7]Gina...they are spine spacers as shown in the link
http://www.scrapbooksupercenter.com/spacers.html You could make your own from the backs of paper packs, mountboard or
craft foam :o) Take care, Marilyn "Gina Bull" <ginabull@virginia.edu> wrote in message
news:eb00l6$j5o$1@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU... I call it "spine filler" ... what is it really called? It is the
strip added onto the posts of a post-bound album to take up the extra thickness required because you've put several
layers of cardstock/photos/paper/embellishments in your layout. A package of sheet protectors will have a couple of
strips included (made of chipboard) but they are never enough. What do you use? Do you just get some more chipboard and
cut out a bunch of strips, or can you buy a big package of them? I don't know what to Google because I don't know what
they're called! And has anyone seen any 8.5 x 11 format albums by any brand besides Pioneer? That format makes so much
sense, but that doesn't seem to be a size that the album manufacturers produce. How odd. -- Gina [/quote:0f45c695f7]
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Posted by Marilyn on Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:05 PM Post subject: Re: Spine Filler
Gina...they are spine spacers as shown in the link http://www.scrapbooksupercenter.com/spacers.html You could make your
own from the backs of paper packs, mountboard or craft foam :o) Take care, Marilyn "Gina Bull"
<ginabull@virginia.edu> wrote in message news:eb00l6$j5o$1@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU... [quote:faab4ba2bd]I call it
"spine filler" ... what is it really called? It is the strip added onto the posts of a post-bound album to
take up the extra thickness required because you've put several layers of cardstock/photos/paper/embellishments in your
layout. A package of sheet protectors will have a couple of strips included (made of chipboard) but they are never
enough. What do you use? Do you just get some more chipboard and cut out a bunch of strips, or can you buy a big package
of them? I don't know what to Google because I don't know what they're called! And has anyone seen any 8.5 x 11 format
albums by any brand besides Pioneer? That format makes so much sense, but that doesn't seem to be a size that the album
manufacturers produce. How odd. -- Gina[/quote:faab4ba2bd]
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View entire thread: VERY OT Applying fabric to walls
Posted by Sandy Ellison on Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:12 PM Post subject: Re: VERY OT Applying fabric to walls/PHOTO
Howdy! Cool! Very nice, Leslie. Is that about the time you wonder, w/ everything "staged" For Sale and
looking its best, "Why are we moving?" <G> Like that window seat, too. Now we wanna' see quilts
decoratively displayed so that the next owner(s) will say, upon entering the house, "I'm home!" and start
writing out that earnest money check. Good luck! Ragmop/Sandy --who realtor friend said, after building their last
house, "Maybe we should stop watching home decorating shows; HGTV has a lot to answer for!" ,g>
On 11/2/06 11:07 PM, in article 1162530456.045284.204870@f16g2000cwb.googlegroups.com, "Leslie & The Furbabies
in MO." <quilteacher@yahoo.com> wrote: [quote:9179012629]Thank you, everybody, for the advice and opinions.
After the steam issue was brought up, I chickened out. What I ended up doing is buying three inexpensive 8X10 in.
picture frames. I fused Heat and Bond Ultra to the back of the floral fabric to give it some body and to keep fraying
to a minimum, cut out the shapes and used white craft glue to glue the cutouts to the back side of the glass in the
frames. When I hung the frames the painted wall shows thru the glass behind the cut-outs. Photo is the first one in
this album- (the glue wasn't completely dry and shows up as smears in the pic) http://home-and-
garden.webshots.com/album/395885816 Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. Alice wrote: There might be another option.
When I used to work in a fabric/craft store, we sold a glue called "Aleene's Tack-It over & over". You
applied it to the back of whatever you wanted to glue, let it dry 24 hours, then applied it to the wall, clothing, etc.
etc. It can be peeled right off...no residue...and applied again over and over. One use for it was to attach sequined
appliques to sweaters, purses, etc. Another was to apply it to paper which then can be used like a Post-it note. The
bottle I have says you can use it on fabric, wool, paper, metal, glass and plastic. The toll free number for info is
805-686-2932. Just might work!! -- Alice in PA "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO."
<quilteacher@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1162487208.224354.201830@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... I guess
I've been watching too many home improvement television shows. Yesterday I bought supplies and materials for four fairly
major projects. Today I am working on the hall bathroom. I made a fabric shower over-curtain. The top valance is a
large Jacobean type floral print and the curtains are small stripes to match the colors in the print. I want to cut out
some of the flowers and apply them to the wall, but not a permanent application. Some years ago I saw a program where
they used liquid starch or liquid fabric softener or something similar to soak fabric and stick it to the walls. Later,
it could be peeled off without damaging the paint. Does anybody know of such a technique??? TIA, Leslie & The
Furbabies in MO. [/quote:9179012629]
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Posted by Cats on Fri Nov 03, 2006 3:14 PM Post subject: Re: VERY OT Applying fabric to walls/PHOTO
lol I would have said inexpensive and clever! -- Cheryl & the Cats in OZ o o o o
o o ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) Enness Boofhead Donut
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "Leslie & The Furbabies in
MO." <quilteacher@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1162561640.674850.265100@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
: Cheryl- : : The fabric is from Joann's in Springfield, MO. (It's an upholstery : weight and rather stiff.) The 40%
off coupons for the fabric made the : entire project less than $100- fabric, towels, rug, paint and all. I'm :
sooooooo cheap! LOL : : Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. : : Cats wrote: : > Clever you! They are lovely. : >
: > The fabric is stunning! I missed the beginning of this : > thread. Did you post the name/source? : > :
> : > : > I still seem to be missing a significant number of posts. I : > thought the problem had finished
when I lost most of the : > posts from 01Nov, but I think some are still not getting : > through. ((sigh)) : >
: > -- : > : > Cheryl & the Cats in OZ : > o o o o o o : > ( > Y
< ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) : > Enness Boofhead Donut : >
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest : > catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau : > : > : >
"Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." <quilteacher@yahoo.com> : > wrote in message : >
news:1162530456.045284.204870@f16g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... : > : Thank you, everybody, for the advice and
opinions. After : > the steam : > : issue was brought up, I chickened out. What I ended up : > doing is
buying : > : three inexpensive 8X10 in. picture frames. I fused Heat : > and Bond Ultra : > : to the back of
the floral fabric to give it some body and : > to keep : > : fraying to a minimum, cut out the shapes and used
white : > craft glue to : > : glue the cutouts to the back side of the glass in the : > frames. When I : >
: hung the frames the painted wall shows thru the glass : > behind the : > : cut-outs. Photo is the first one in
this album- (the glue : > wasn't : > : completely dry and shows up as smears in the pic) : > : : > :
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/395885816 : > : : > : Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. : > : : >
: Alice wrote: : > : > There might be another option. When I used to work in a : > fabric/craft store, : >
: > we sold a glue called "Aleene's Tack-It over & over". : > You applied it to the : > : >
back of whatever you wanted to glue, let it dry 24 : > hours, then applied it to : > : > the wall, clothing,
etc. etc. It can be peeled right : > off...no residue...and : > : > applied again over and over. One use for
it was to : > attach sequined : > : > appliques to sweaters, purses, etc. Another was to : > apply it to
paper which : > : > then can be used like a Post-it note. The bottle I have : > says you can use it : > :
> on fabric, wool, paper, metal, glass and plastic. The : > toll free number for : > : > info is 805-686-
2932. Just might work!! : > : > -- : > : > Alice in PA : > : > "Leslie & The Furbabies in
MO." <quilteacher@yahoo.com> : > wrote in message : > : > : >
news:1162487208.224354.201830@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... : > : > >I guess I've been watching too many home
improvement : > television shows. : > : > > Yesterday I bought supplies and materials for four : > fairly
major : > : > > projects. Today I am working on the hall bathroom. I : > made a fabric : > : > >
shower over-curtain. The top valance is a large : > Jacobean type floral : > : > > print and the curtains
are small stripes to match the : > colors in the : > : > > print. I want to cut out some of the flowers
and : > apply them to the : > : > > wall, but not a permanent application. Some years ago : > I saw a
program : > : > > where they used liquid starch or liquid fabric : > softener or something : > : >
> similar to soak fabric and stick it to the walls. : > Later, it could be : > : > > peeled off without
damaging the paint. Does anybody : > know of such a : > : > > technique??? : > : > > : > :
> > TIA, : > : > > : > : > > Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. : > : > > : > : :
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Posted by Heidi from Germany on Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:58 AM Post subject: Re: VERY OT Applying fabric to walls/PHOTO
Beautiful ! Heidi from Germany "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." <quilteacher@yahoo.com> schrieb:
[quote:21e22b8b4b]Thank you, everybody, for the advice and opinions. After the steam issue was brought up, I chickened
out. What I ended up doing is buying three inexpensive 8X10 in. picture frames. I fused Heat and Bond Ultra to the
back of the floral fabric to give it some body and to keep fraying to a minimum, cut out the shapes and used white craft
glue to glue the cutouts to the back side of the glass in the frames. When I hung the frames the painted wall shows
thru the glass behind the cut-outs. Photo is the first one in this album- (the glue wasn't completely dry and shows up
as smears in the pic) http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/395885816 Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. Alice
wrote: There might be another option. When I used to work in a fabric/craft store, we sold a glue called "Aleene's
Tack-It over & over". You applied it to the back of whatever you wanted to glue, let it dry 24 hours, then
applied it to the wall, clothing, etc. etc. It can be peeled right off...no residue...and applied again over and over.
One use for it was to attach sequined appliques to sweaters, purses, etc. Another was to apply it to paper which then
can be used like a Post-it note. The bottle I have says you can use it on fabric, wool, paper, metal, glass and plastic.
The toll free number for info is 805-686-2932. Just might work!! -- Alice in PA "Leslie & The Furbabies in
MO." <quilteacher@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1162487208.224354.201830@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... I
guess I've been watching too many home improvement television shows. Yesterday I bought supplies and materials for four
fairly major projects. Today I am working on the hall bathroom. I made a fabric shower over-curtain. The top valance
is a large Jacobean type floral print and the curtains are small stripes to match the colors in the print. I want to
cut out some of the flowers and apply them to the wall, but not a permanent application. Some years ago I saw a program
where they used liquid starch or liquid fabric softener or something similar to soak fabric and stick it to the walls.
Later, it could be peeled off without damaging the paint. Does anybody know of such a technique??? TIA, Leslie &
The Furbabies in MO. [/quote:21e22b8b4b] http://home.vrweb.de/~hbquilts/ mail: please remove quilt from address
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Posted by maryd on Fri Nov 03, 2006 6:21 AM Post subject: Re: VERY OT Applying fabric to walls/PHOTO
I really like!! -- Mary http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948 "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO."
<quilteacher@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1162530456.045284.204870@f16g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... : Thank
you, everybody, for the advice and opinions. After the steam : issue was brought up, I chickened out. What I ended up
doing is buying : three inexpensive 8X10 in. picture frames. I fused Heat and Bond Ultra : to the back of the floral
fabric to give it some body and to keep : fraying to a minimum, cut out the shapes and used white craft glue to : glue
the cutouts to the back side of the glass in the frames. When I : hung the frames the painted wall shows thru the glass
behind the : cut-outs. Photo is the first one in this album- (the glue wasn't : completely dry and shows up as smears
in the pic) : : http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/395885816 : : Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. : : Alice
wrote: : > There might be another option. When I used to work in a fabric/craft store, : > we sold a glue called
"Aleene's Tack-It over & over". You applied it to the : > back of whatever you wanted to glue, let it
dry 24 hours, then applied it to : > the wall, clothing, etc. etc. It can be peeled right off...no residue...and :
> applied again over and over. One use for it was to attach sequined : > appliques to sweaters, purses, etc.
Another was to apply it to paper which : > then can be used like a Post-it note. The bottle I have says you can use
it : > on fabric, wool, paper, metal, glass and plastic. The toll free number for : > info is 805-686-2932. Just
might work!! : > -- : > Alice in PA : > "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO."
<quilteacher@yahoo.com> wrote in message : > news:1162487208.224354.201830@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... :
> >I guess I've been watching too many home improvement television shows. : > > Yesterday I bought supplies
and materials for four fairly major : > > projects. Today I am working on the hall bathroom. I made a fabric :
> > shower over-curtain. The top valance is a large Jacobean type floral : > > print and the curtains are
small stripes to match the colors in the : > > print. I want to cut out some of the flowers and apply them to the
: > > wall, but not a permanent application. Some years ago I saw a program : > > where they used liquid
starch or liquid fabric softener or something : > > similar to soak fabric and stick it to the walls. Later, it
could be : > > peeled off without damaging the paint. Does anybody know of such a : > > technique??? : >
> : > > TIA, : > > : > > Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. : > > :
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Posted by Leslie & The Furbabies in on Fri Nov 03, 2006 6:07 AM Post subject: Re: VERY OT Applying fabric to walls/PHOTO
Thank you, everybody, for the advice and opinions. After the steam issue was brought up, I chickened out. What I ended
up doing is buying three inexpensive 8X10 in. picture frames. I fused Heat and Bond Ultra to the back of the floral
fabric to give it some body and to keep fraying to a minimum, cut out the shapes and used white craft glue to glue the
cutouts to the back side of the glass in the frames. When I hung the frames the painted wall shows thru the glass
behind the cut-outs. Photo is the first one in this album- (the glue wasn't completely dry and shows up as smears in
the pic) http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/395885816 Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. Alice wrote:
[quote:5cfeeedacd]There might be another option. When I used to work in a fabric/craft store, we sold a glue called
"Aleene's Tack-It over & over". You applied it to the back of whatever you wanted to glue, let it dry 24
hours, then applied it to the wall, clothing, etc. etc. It can be peeled right off...no residue...and applied again
over and over. One use for it was to attach sequined appliques to sweaters, purses, etc. Another was to apply it to
paper which then can be used like a Post-it note. The bottle I have says you can use it on fabric, wool, paper, metal,
glass and plastic. The toll free number for info is 805-686-2932. Just might work!! -- Alice in PA "Leslie &
The Furbabies in MO." <quilteacher@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1162487208.224354.201830@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... I guess I've been watching too many home improvement
television shows. Yesterday I bought supplies and materials for four fairly major projects. Today I am working on the
hall bathroom. I made a fabric shower over-curtain. The top valance is a large Jacobean type floral print and the
curtains are small stripes to match the colors in the print. I want to cut out some of the flowers and apply them to
the wall, but not a permanent application. Some years ago I saw a program where they used liquid starch or liquid
fabric softener or something similar to soak fabric and stick it to the walls. Later, it could be peeled off without
damaging the paint. Does anybody know of such a technique??? TIA, Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.
[/quote:5cfeeedacd]
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View entire thread: Scrapbook stores in the UK (London)
Posted by Klara on Sat Aug 05, 2006 3:51 PM Post subject: Re: Scrapbook stores in the UK (London)
Hello Stars, I live in London too so hopefully I can pass one some useful info! There are generally very few dedicated
scrapbooking stores and certainly nothing like you have in the US. Cardmaking is a very popular pastime here.
Scrapbooking is still relatively new here (but rapidly gaining on popularity), but we don't get large value packs of
materials etc. like in the US. A lot of small local arts & crafts stores now carry some basic materials such as
punches, basic cardstock and paper, albums, stickers. There might be a shop like that near you but I have not really
been to many local shops. (I sometimes go to the Wheatsheaf Art Shop in Baker Street.) Outside London, I have been to
the Craft Barn in Lingfield (which won the "Best Craft Shop in the South East") and Creative Pastimes near
Limpsfield (which won the second best shop award in the South East). Both are quite small but have a reasonable range of
(in my opinion) overpriced goods. Every now and again, there are sales in these shops, but nothing too spectacular.
And certainly there are no American-style coupons... There is also the QVC shopping channel which sells mostly sets of
good quality materials. This Sunday, there is a 24-hour craft day, starting at midnight, with some scrapbooking slots -
you can watch on freeview, cable or the internet. It is a must watch for me :-) Personally, I tend to get my
scrapbooking supplies from online shops as they tend to be cheaper and there is more and more of them and they often
have newer stuff. Also service is generally very good, I mostly get my goods within 2-3 days. I hope you can find what
you are looking for & good luck! Klara P.S. I am a 32-year old Czech/South African living in London... (new to
scrapbooking but addicted) If you would like to get together and talk scrapbooking, feel free to contact me on klarajw
AT tesco DOT net
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View entire thread: Scrapped on Vacation!
Posted by Cathy on Fri Jul 28, 2006 4:45 AM Post subject: Re: Scrapped on Vacation!
Gina I want to go on vacation with you. You take lots of cool stuff with you. My two favorite things, the beach and
scrapbooking! Sounds like you had lots of fun. -- Cathy So. California http://photos.yahoo.com/rusks 2006 Pages: 40
Cards: 57 ACTs: 22 "Gina Bull" <ginabull@virginia.edu> wrote in message
news:ea2vjl$r6p$1@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU... [quote:005b9ce4e1]I've just finished our annual beach vacation, which has
always included a lot of crafts by our group. We make cards, watercolor, glue shells on whatever can't get away, etc. I
decided that this year I would scrap as my primary craft. My husband takes lots of digital photos, so we took a photo-
printer. I bought a bunch of beach-theme and beach-palette papers, stickers, and ribbon. I decided to use an 8.5 x 11
format so that I can easily scan the pages to share with the rest of our group. Since we are a crafty group, we take
things to the beach that aren't part of the usual beach "equipment"... like a big Fiskars paper-edger with
many decorative blades, a Xyron, a Sizzix and dies, and just about any smaller tool you can think of. We coordinate who-
takes-what via email. We pack a few clothes, but lots of craft supplies! I now have 27 pages that just need their
titles and some journaling. I decided that I'd do that part here at home with my regular computer and printer. I have 3
or 4 more layouts to do to finish it up -- some photos weren't taken until the last day, so I couldn't do those actually
at the beach. Plus our restaurant photos are kind of dark ... I need to edit those to bring out the details. So I'll
have 30+ pages when I'm done. My new technique was using ribbon with the Xyron to make border stickers. Filmy,
lightweight organza ribbon *will* work, but it is a pain to keep it from tangling in the Xyron! Heavier ribbon like
twill works great, though! I've been keeping a diary of our vacations for years, so the scrapbooking just extends that.
This was such fun! When I get it finished and scanned I guess I'll have to get a Webshots account so I can share it with
this newsgroup. After all, you are what inspired me to scrapbook in the first place. Gina[/quote:005b9ce4e1]
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Posted by kenda on Thu Jul 27, 2006 5:36 PM Post subject: Re: Scrapped on Vacation!
Gina, it sounds like a wonderful way to spend a vacation! I really look forward to seeing your pages when you can share
them. -- Kenda (remove NOSPAM to reply) http://community.webshots.com/user/kendalee101 pages in 2006: 37 cards in
2006: 140 Mini albums: 1 (Wedding album for exhusband and new wife! how weird it that? LOL) 1
( for my 6 y/o niece's visit) Quilts: 6 "Gina Bull" <ginabull@virginia.edu> wrote in message
news:ea2vjl$r6p$1@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU... [quote:d4c8a4d121]I've just finished our annual beach vacation, which has
always included a lot of crafts by our group. We make cards, watercolor, glue shells on whatever can't get away, etc. I
decided that this year I would scrap as my primary craft. My husband takes lots of digital photos, so we took a photo-
printer. I bought a bunch of beach-theme and beach-palette papers, stickers, and ribbon. I decided to use an 8.5 x 11
format so that I can easily scan the pages to share with the rest of our group. Since we are a crafty group, we take
things to the beach that aren't part of the usual beach "equipment"... like a big Fiskars paper-edger with
many decorative blades, a Xyron, a Sizzix and dies, and just about any smaller tool you can think of. We coordinate who-
takes-what via email. We pack a few clothes, but lots of craft supplies! I now have 27 pages that just need their
titles and some journaling. I decided that I'd do that part here at home with my regular computer and printer. I have 3
or 4 more layouts to do to finish it up -- some photos weren't taken until the last day, so I couldn't do those actually
at the beach. Plus our restaurant photos are kind of dark ... I need to edit those to bring out the details. So I'll
have 30+ pages when I'm done. My new technique was using ribbon with the Xyron to make border stickers. Filmy,
lightweight organza ribbon *will* work, but it is a pain to keep it from tangling in the Xyron! Heavier ribbon like
twill works great, though! I've been keeping a diary of our vacations for years, so the scrapbooking just extends that.
This was such fun! When I get it finished and scanned I guess I'll have to get a Webshots account so I can share it with
this newsgroup. After all, you are what inspired me to scrapbook in the first place. Gina[/quote:d4c8a4d121]
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Posted by King's Crown on Mon Jul 24, 2006 6:40 PM Post subject: Re: Scrapped on Vacation!
Wow sounds like you have a very fun and crafty vacation. Lynne "Gina Bull" <ginabull@virginia.edu>
wrote in message news:ea2vjl$r6p$1@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU... [quote:36d293423b]I've just finished our annual beach
vacation, which has always included a lot of crafts by our group. We make cards, watercolor, glue shells on whatever
can't get away, etc. I decided that this year I would scrap as my primary craft. My husband takes lots of digital
photos, so we took a photo-printer. I bought a bunch of beach-theme and beach-palette papers, stickers, and ribbon. I
decided to use an 8.5 x 11 format so that I can easily scan the pages to share with the rest of our group. Since we are
a crafty group, we take things to the beach that aren't part of the usual beach "equipment"... like a big
Fiskars paper-edger with many decorative blades, a Xyron, a Sizzix and dies, and just about any smaller tool you can
think of. We coordinate who-takes-what via email. We pack a few clothes, but lots of craft supplies! I now have 27
pages that just need their titles and some journaling. I decided that I'd do that part here at home with my regular
computer and printer. I have 3 or 4 more layouts to do to finish it up -- some photos weren't taken until the last day,
so I couldn't do those actually at the beach. Plus our restaurant photos are kind of dark ... I need to edit those to
bring out the details. So I'll have 30+ pages when I'm done. My new technique was using ribbon with the Xyron to make
border stickers. Filmy, lightweight organza ribbon *will* work, but it is a pain to keep it from tangling in the Xyron!
Heavier ribbon like twill works great, though! I've been keeping a diary of our vacations for years, so the
scrapbooking just extends that. This was such fun! When I get it finished and scanned I guess I'll have to get a
Webshots account so I can share it with this newsgroup. After all, you are what inspired me to scrapbook in the first
place. Gina[/quote:36d293423b]
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Posted by Gina Bull on Mon Jul 24, 2006 6:22 PM Post subject: Scrapped on Vacation!
I've just finished our annual beach vacation, which has always included a lot of crafts by our group. We make cards,
watercolor, glue shells on whatever can't get away, etc. I decided that this year I would scrap as my primary craft. My
husband takes lots of digital photos, so we took a photo-printer. I bought a bunch of beach-theme and beach-palette
papers, stickers, and ribbon. I decided to use an 8.5 x 11 format so that I can easily scan the pages to share with
the rest of our group. Since we are a crafty group, we take things to the beach that aren't part of the usual beach
"equipment"... like a big Fiskars paper-edger with many decorative blades, a Xyron, a Sizzix and dies, and
just about any smaller tool you can think of. We coordinate who-takes-what via email. We pack a few clothes, but lots
of craft supplies! I now have 27 pages that just need their titles and some journaling. I decided that I'd do that
part here at home with my regular computer and printer. I have 3 or 4 more layouts to do to finish it up -- some
photos weren't taken until the last day, so I couldn't do those actually at the beach. Plus our restaurant photos are
kind of dark ... I need to edit those to bring out the details. So I'll have 30+ pages when I'm done. My new
technique was using ribbon with the Xyron to make border stickers. Filmy, lightweight organza ribbon *will* work, but
it is a pain to keep it from tangling in the Xyron! Heavier ribbon like twill works great, though! I've been keeping a
diary of our vacations for years, so the scrapbooking just extends that. This was such fun! When I get it finished and
scanned I guess I'll have to get a Webshots account so I can share it with this newsgroup. After all, you are what
inspired me to scrapbook in the first place. Gina
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View entire thread: Recommendations - die cutter?
Posted by Christina on Mon Oct 09, 2006 2:21 PM Post subject: Re: Recommendations - die cutter?
I just ordered it! :) Ships within 5-7 days! :) "Lenora" <hamle06@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1160272302.174333.322120@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... [quote:a846242a5b]with this coupon code WS6255 you can
get a brand new machine at sizzix.com for $28. You could approach lss and see if they want to meet/beat the price.
Throw them some business and save a little money. cheers, Lenora Christina wrote: I went to one of my lss and
inquired about the quick kuts vs sizzix. She pointed out there are a lot of dies and alpha. In my personal opinion
between the two, I am still wanting the sizzix. Even though it's not that convenient to take with you, the dies are
bigger and from what she was selling them for, sizzix dies are cheaper. If she still has it.. I think she is selling
the sizzix for 40 I think. It's 2 years old and hardly has any wear on it. Do you guys think I should get it? It'll be
Friday before I reallve the money, but I think it's a good deal. I value ya'll opinion. Thanks. Christina
"Shirley Shone" <shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:9cT82yCN1lJFFwQD@allcrafts.demon.co.uk... Hi Helen, Long time no see. We have the Wizard at our craft club. It is
easy to use when you get into the swing of it. On the down side we have had problems with the white plates. The top one
started flaking badly, we had it exchanged and that is going the same way. However we have had it replaced by yet
another of a different composition. We do not know how it will fair because we decided to completely wear the old one
out first. The dies are expensive. My friends club uses the Sizzix and they are happy with that. I have got a Craft
Robo but could do with someone to show me how to make it work properly. I hope it is not going to be a white elephant.
Shirley In message <4okus5Fe3jiaU1@individual.net>, Helen Page news@celosia.co.uk> writes (x-posted to
relevant newsgroups) Hi guys, wondering if anyone has any recommendations regarding die-cutting systems (eg sizzix,
ellison, etc). I may be getting one for Christmas but I'm not sure which one would be best. Would appreciate hearing
about peoples' experiences with the different systems. Are they all fairly equal or are some easier/quicker/whatever to
use? Can the dies only be used with their own machine or are they interchangeable? Do some machines cope better than
others with thicker paper/card? Anything else you've come across while using them? Unfortunately the budget doesn't
stretch to a Craft Robo, so that's out. And I am in the UK. Thanks in advance for any help... -- Shirley Shone
shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk [/quote:a846242a5b]
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Posted by Lenora on Sun Oct 08, 2006 2:51 AM Post subject: Re: Recommendations - die cutter?
with this coupon code WS6255 you can get a brand new machine at sizzix.com for $28. You could approach lss and see if
they want to meet/beat the price. Throw them some business and save a little money. cheers, Lenora Christina
wrote: [quote:a4a8573797]I went to one of my lss and inquired about the quick kuts vs sizzix. She pointed out there are
a lot of dies and alpha. In my personal opinion between the two, I am still wanting the sizzix. Even though it's not
that convenient to take with you, the dies are bigger and from what she was selling them for, sizzix dies are cheaper.
If she still has it.. I think she is selling the sizzix for 40 I think. It's 2 years old and hardly has any wear on it.
Do you guys think I should get it? It'll be Friday before I reallve the money, but I think it's a good deal. I value
ya'll opinion. Thanks. Christina "Shirley Shone" <shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:9cT82yCN1lJFFwQD@allcrafts.demon.co.uk... Hi Helen, Long time no see. We have the Wizard at our craft club. It is
easy to use when you get into the swing of it. On the down side we have had problems with the white plates. The top one
started flaking badly, we had it exchanged and that is going the same way. However we have had it replaced by yet
another of a different composition. We do not know how it will fair because we decided to completely wear the old one
out first. The dies are expensive. My friends club uses the Sizzix and they are happy with that. I have got a Craft
Robo but could do with someone to show me how to make it work properly. I hope it is not going to be a white elephant.
Shirley In message <4okus5Fe3jiaU1@individual.net>, Helen Page news@celosia.co.uk> writes (x-posted to
relevant newsgroups) Hi guys, wondering if anyone has any recommendations regarding die-cutting systems (eg sizzix,
ellison, etc). I may be getting one for Christmas but I'm not sure which one would be best. Would appreciate hearing
about peoples' experiences with the different systems. Are they all fairly equal or are some easier/quicker/whatever to
use? Can the dies only be used with their own machine or are they interchangeable? Do some machines cope better than
others with thicker paper/card? Anything else you've come across while using them? Unfortunately the budget doesn't
stretch to a Craft Robo, so that's out. And I am in the UK. Thanks in advance for any help... -- Shirley Shone
shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk[/quote:a4a8573797]
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Posted by Christina on Fri Oct 06, 2006 3:10 PM Post subject: Re: Recommendations - die cutter?
I went to one of my lss and inquired about the quick kuts vs sizzix. She pointed out there are a lot of dies and
alpha. In my personal opinion between the two, I am still wanting the sizzix. Even though it's not that convenient
to take with you, the dies are bigger and from what she was selling them for, sizzix dies are cheaper. If she still
has it.. I think she is selling the sizzix for 40 I think. It's 2 years old and hardly has any wear on it. Do you
guys think I should get it? It'll be Friday before I really have the money, but I think it's a good deal. I value
ya'll opinion. Thanks. Christina "Shirley Shone" <shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:9cT82yCN1lJFFwQD@allcrafts.demon.co.uk... [quote:f86bd87b73]Hi Helen, Long time no see. We have the Wizard at our
craft club. It is easy to use when you get into the swing of it. On the down side we have had problems with the white
plates. The top one started flaking badly, we had it exchanged and that is going the same way. However we have had it
replaced by yet another of a different composition. We do not know how it will fair because we decided to completely
wear the old one out first. The dies are expensive. My friends club uses the Sizzix and they are happy with that. I
have got a Craft Robo but could do with someone to show me how to make it work properly. I hope it is not going to be a
white elephant. Shirley In message <4okus5Fe3jiaU1@individual.net>, Helen Page news@celosia.co.uk> writes
(x-posted to relevant newsgroups) Hi guys, wondering if anyone has any recommendations regarding die-cutting systems
(eg sizzix, ellison, etc). I may be getting one for Christmas but I'm not sure which one would be best. Would appreciate
hearing about peoples' experiences with the different systems. Are they all fairly equal or are some
easier/quicker/whatever to use? Can the dies only be used with their own machine or are they interchangeable? Do some
machines cope better than others with thicker paper/card? Anything else you've come across while using them?
Unfortunately the budget doesn't stretch to a Craft Robo, so that's out. And I am in the UK. Thanks in advance for any
help... -- Shirley Shone shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk[/quote:f86bd87b73]
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View entire thread: Paper piecing paper
Posted by Eddie on Fri Sep 01, 2006 3:37 PM Post subject: Re: Paper piecing paper
Hi Patti Sue says to tell you all that I am driving her mad looking for pieces for my quilt! :-)) Oh my!! paper
piercing ain't easy. ;-)) She also says she has never done fold and sew paper piercing but that I should try. Eddie
"Patti" <Patti@quik.clara.co.uk> wrote in message news:qRgK21FCq$9EJAfR@quik.clara.co.uk...
[quote:70df840a99]Oh! That's a surprise. Thanks for asking Sue, Eddie. I did find a craft vellum on Google; but that
was paper. So, maybe there are two kinds and two uses? Never mind - I was only interested. . Best Regards pat on the
hill[/quote:70df840a99]
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Posted by Patti on Fri Sep 01, 2006 10:16 AM Post subject: Re: Paper piecing paper
Oh! That's a surprise. Thanks for asking Sue, Eddie. I did find a craft vellum on Google; but that was paper. So,
maybe there are two kinds and two uses? Never mind - I was only interested. .. In message
<E7mdnf7PvrwPemrZRVny2Q@bt.com>, Eddie <ed@btinnternet.co.uk> writes [quote:adb7e6c15a] Sue says vellum is
another name for Vilene(sp?) here in the UK! I am interested in this subject as I have just started my HMS Daring quilt
and am paper piecing the superstructure. :-((( Newbie Eddie
http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/edward.clamp@btinternet.com/detail?.di r=/c60bre2&.dnm=dc8fre2.jpg&.src=ph
[/quote:adb7e6c15a] -- Best Regards pat on the hill
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Posted by NightMist on Fri Sep 01, 2006 4:02 PM Post subject: Re: Paper piecing paper
There are two kinds of vellum. Genuine vellum which is made from animal skins. That is the stuff that acts of
parliament and very old books are done with. Drafting, craft, or "calligrapher's" vellum, is a paper with a
vellum finish surface. I put calligrapher's in quotes because most of the ones I know would prefer genuine if they
could get it. I do belive that the second variety, the vellum finish paper, is what is being refered to. Genuine
vellum would be wildly expensive, and useing it for pp would be hard (it is tough stuff being made of pounded animal
skins and all). Besides sewing through real vellum and then ripping it up would call thundering herds of artists down
on you. They would eat all your food, drink all your drink, walk around your house looking at odd bits and bobs while
saying things like "powerful, it really moves me", and then steal your genuine vellum and replace it with
cheap drafting sheets, like this: http://www.dickblick.com/categories/draftingpapers/ I generally buy translucent
drafting rolls because I have other uses for it. Personally I find that cheap traceing paper works just fine for pp.
Then again I have taken to using paper for foundation piecing only when I am doing a single block, or for tricky
subunits. So it's def a YMMV thing. NightMist On Fri, 1 Sep 2006 10:16:50 +0100, Patti <Patti@quik.clara.co.uk>
wrote: [quote:e938d7db27]Oh! That's a surprise. Thanks for asking Sue, Eddie. I did find a craft vellum on Google;
but that was paper. So, maybe there are two kinds and two uses? Never mind - I was only interested. . In message
<E7mdnf7PvrwPemrZRVny2Q@bt.com>, Eddie <ed@btinnternet.co.uk writes Sue says vellum is another name for
Vilene(sp?) here in the UK! I am interested in this subject as I have just started my HMS Daring quilt and am paper
piecing the superstructure. :-((( Newbie Eddie http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/edward.clamp@btinternet.com/detail?.di
r=/c60bre2&.dnm=dc8fre2.jpg&.src=ph -- Best Regards pat on the hill [/quote:e938d7db27] -- The wolf that
understands fire has much to eat.
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Posted by Patti on Fri Sep 01, 2006 8:42 PM Post subject: Re: Paper piecing paper
Thanks Marcella. I'll have a go on my little piece tomorrow. So far, I had only tried adjacent pieces, nothing in a
block. We'll see how it goes. I looked up vellum supplies on a craft site here - it was about 60 cents a sheet!! So,
I think you must have something that we don't over here. However, I have plenty of PP paper for the moment, and
thereafter I am quite happy with greaseproof paper! I use too much of it to be fancy! .. In message <marcella-
ED3F7F.16552831082006@comcast.dca.giganews.com>, Marcella Peek <marcella@extra.peek.org> writes
[quote:5290c4b683]Honestly, I don't know if the freezer paper method would work for all blocks. I don't do a lot of
paper piecing, so I haven't looked at that carefully. Not sure why it wouldn't but as soon as I say "yes, it works
for every block" someone will show me a block where it doesn't :-) I don't know another name for vellum.
Wickipedia says "British acts of Parliament are still printed onto vellum for archival purposes." So there
must be some vellum over there for consumers. It is parchment but a very light weight when use for paper piecing. It's
a translucent paper. Around here lots of card makers and scrapbookers use it. They can might stamp on something and
then put vellum over top and the design shows through. It does come in very heavy weights for cover stock and such, but
for paper piecing, I use the lightest weight I can find. Tears out easily and see through for fabric placement.
C&T also sells it http://www.ctpub.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=829 marcella --[/quote:5290c4b683] Best Regards pat
on the hill
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Posted by Debra on Sun Jul 09, 2006 5:21 PM Post subject: Re: Paper for piecing or quilting
On Sat, 08 Jul 2006 21:28:40 -0400, Pat in Virginia <pat.quilts@cox.net> wrote: [quote:0931878de6]It has been
suggested that one use exam table paper for foundation piecing and for quilting guide. Could be used for dress making
patterns too. I just found a site for this product. I was really surprised to find medical office supplies at Staples
though! NAYY. http://tinyurl.com/eatqa PAT in VA/USA [/quote:0931878de6] I've used craft paper and gift wrap for
garment pattern making. The gift wrap was a better choice than the craft paper, cheaper too since the wrap was bought
at a clearance sale at 75 percent off. Debra in VA See my quilts at http://community.webshots.com/user/debplayshere
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Posted by Tara D on Sat Sep 23, 2006 12:08 AM Post subject: Re: Paper Solvy disaster
It does say you may want to print lighter than normal to avoid black lines. You could try that. It doesn't seem to
specify there is a wrong and right side to it, so you were probably fine in that respect. Tara On Thu, 21 Sep 2006
12:36:53 -0400, anne <frugalf@comcast.net> wrote: [quote:8031fee5fa]I'm always on the lookout for ways to get
designs I like on to fabric. I think one of the craft shows or web sites mentioned Paper Solvy. The first step is to get
a computer image of the design. Then you hit the print button after loading Paper Solvy in the print tray. Next you pin
it to your fabric and then stitch away. I was very intrigued by this method because it looked like an easy way to get
designs on to many different fabrics, including those with dark colors and patterns. Here's a link to the product page
at Sulky: http://www.sulky.com/stabilizers/paper_solvy.php I comforted myself with the knowledge that if/when things
went awry, I had used scrap fabric and DMC floss. I ignored the first problem that occurred when I couldn't figure out
which side to print on and printed a design of a flower cart. I used a woven trellis with longisth threads to fill the
cart and planned to tie them down when the paper was removed. After stitching many of the flowers, vines, and other
elements, I thought that I should remove the Paper Solvy to see how the stitching looked on the fabric. It was time
consuming but not difficult to snip away the excess paper. I immediately noticed that the trellis lines were very, very
loose despite my having taken care to pull each thread tightly before going to the next line. "No problem," I
said to myself. "I can hide that when I tie down the intersecting threads." Next, I dunked the piece in cold
water as directed. Paper that I hadn't snipped dissolved as promised. However, I was appalled when black lines appeared
through much of the stitching. I did a cost/benefit analysis and quickly abandoned the idea that I could snip the
threads from the damaged areas because (a) I had a minuscule amount of money and time invested in the piece and (b)
there was a distinct possibility that the black ink spots would show up on the fabric. Have any of you used this
product? Can you tell me what I might have done wrong?[/quote:8031fee5fa]
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Posted by ellice on Thu Sep 21, 2006 6:54 PM Post subject: Re: Paper Solvy disaster
On 9/21/06 12:55 PM, "Brenda Lewis" <rhiannonveritas@netscape.net> wrote: [quote:472ee95cb8]This is
the first I've heard of the product. Is there a warning anywhere on the package about incompatibility with certain
printers or brands of ink? That would be my first thought. Second, you did say you had trouble figuring out which side
to print on, so maybe that is an issue. [/quote:472ee95cb8] A lot of quilters use the Paper Solvy. I'll ask my DA - who
does all kinds of things with it. But, I think she uses a lot of the tear away stuff. For printing on fabric - I use
either some June Taylor product, or IIRC an HP one. Never tried what you did. [quote:472ee95cb8]Did a regular washing
remove the marks at all? [/quote:472ee95cb8] I've had some good luck with the Shout/Oxy combined pre-wash stuff. Ellice
[quote:472ee95cb8] anne wrote: I'm always on the lookout for ways to get designs I like on to fabric. I think one of the
craft shows or web sites mentioned Paper Solvy. The first step is to get a computer image of the design. Then you hit
the print button after loading Paper Solvy in the print tray. Next you pin it to your fabric and then stitch away. I was
very intrigued by this method because it looked like an easy way to get designs on to many different fabrics, including
those with dark colors and patterns. Here's a link to the product page at Sulky:
http://www.sulky.com/stabilizers/paper_solvy.php I comforted myself with the knowledge that if/when things went awry, I
had used scrap fabric and DMC floss. I ignored the first problem that occurred when I couldn't figure out which side to
print on and printed a design of a flower cart. I used a woven trellis with longisth threads to fill the cart and
planned to tie them down when the paper was removed. After stitching many of the flowers, vines, and other elements, I
thought that I should remove the Paper Solvy to see how the stitching looked on the fabric. It was time consuming but
not difficult to snip away the excess paper. I immediately noticed that the trellis lines were very, very loose despite
my having taken care to pull each thread tightly before going to the next line. "No problem," I said to
myself. "I can hide that when I tie down the intersecting threads." Next, I dunked the piece in cold water as
directed. Paper that I hadn't snipped dissolved as promised. However, I was appalled when black lines appeared through
much of the stitching. I did a cost/benefit analysis and quickly abandoned the idea that I could snip the threads from
the damaged areas because (a) I had a minuscule amount of money and time invested in the piece and (b) there was a
distinct possibility that the black ink spots would show up on the fabric. Have any of you used this product? Can you
tell me what I might have done wrong? [/quote:472ee95cb8]
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Posted by Brenda Lewis on Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:55 PM Post subject: Re: Paper Solvy disaster
This is the first I've heard of the product. Is there a warning anywhere on the package about incompatibility with
certain printers or brands of ink? That would be my first thought. Second, you did say you had trouble figuring out
which side to print on, so maybe that is an issue. Did a regular washing remove the marks at all? anne wrote:
[quote:5d07eef6d2]I'm always on the lookout for ways to get designs I like on to fabric. I think one of the craft shows
or web sites mentioned Paper Solvy. The first step is to get a computer image of the design. Then you hit the print
button after loading Paper Solvy in the print tray. Next you pin it to your fabric and then stitch away. I was very
intrigued by this method because it looked like an easy way to get designs on to many different fabrics, including those
with dark colors and patterns. Here's a link to the product page at Sulky:
http://www.sulky.com/stabilizers/paper_solvy.php I comforted myself with the knowledge that if/when things went awry, I
had used scrap fabric and DMC floss. I ignored the first problem that occurred when I couldn't figure out which side to
print on and printed a design of a flower cart. I used a woven trellis with longisth threads to fill the cart and
planned to tie them down when the paper was removed. After stitching many of the flowers, vines, and other elements, I
thought that I should remove the Paper Solvy to see how the stitching looked on the fabric. It was time consuming but
not difficult to snip away the excess paper. I immediately noticed that the trellis lines were very, very loose despite
my having taken care to pull each thread tightly before going to the next line. "No problem," I said to
myself. "I can hide that when I tie down the intersecting threads." Next, I dunked the piece in cold water as
directed. Paper that I hadn't snipped dissolved as promised. However, I was appalled when black lines appeared through
much of the stitching. I did a cost/benefit analysis and quickly abandoned the idea that I could snip the threads from
the damaged areas because (a) I had a minuscule amount of money and time invested in the piece and (b) there was a
distinct possibility that the black ink spots would show up on the fabric. Have any of you used this product? Can you
tell me what I might have done wrong? [/quote:5d07eef6d2] -- Brenda Help Project Gutenberg--become a Distributed
Proofreader http://www.pgdp.net/
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Posted by anne on Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:36 PM Post subject: Paper Solvy disaster
I'm always on the lookout for ways to get designs I like on to fabric. I think one of the craft shows or web sites
mentioned Paper Solvy. The first step is to get a computer image of the design. Then you hit the print button after
loading Paper Solvy in the print tray. Next you pin it to your fabric and then stitch away. I was very intrigued by
this method because it looked like an easy way to get designs on to many different fabrics, including those with dark
colors and patterns. Here's a link to the product page at Sulky:
<http://www.sulky.com/stabilizers/paper_solvy.php> I comforted myself with the knowledge that if/when things went
awry, I had used scrap fabric and DMC floss. I ignored the first problem that occurred when I couldn't figure out
which side to print on and printed a design of a flower cart. I used a woven trellis with longisth threads to fill the
cart and planned to tie them down when the paper was removed. After stitching many of the flowers, vines, and other
elements, I thought that I should remove the Paper Solvy to see how the stitching looked on the fabric. It was time
consuming but not difficult to snip away the excess paper. I immediately noticed that the trellis lines were very, very
loose despite my having taken care to pull each thread tightly before going to the next line. "No problem,"
I said to myself. "I can hide that when I tie down the intersecting threads." Next, I dunked the piece in
cold water as directed. Paper that I hadn't snipped dissolved as promised. However, I was appalled when black lines
appeared through much of the stitching. I did a cost/benefit analysis and quickly abandoned the idea that I could snip
the threads from the damaged areas because (a) I had a minuscule amount of money and time invested in the piece and (b)
there was a distinct possibility that the black ink spots would show up on the fabric. Have any of you used this
product? Can you tell me what I might have done wrong? -- another Anne, add ingers to frugalf to reply
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Posted by Tia Mary on Fri Sep 22, 2006 7:09 PM Post subject: Re: Paper Solvy disaster
anne wrote: [quote:87ee352e70].......... Some of the print and then iron on products I've tried leave a waxy finish. The
ones that print directly onto a paper backed fabric are nicer. However, unless one is doing a design that's less than 8
1/2" x 11", you have to piece the sheets together which leaves a visible seam. The seam may be covered by some
stitching but you have to be creative to mask it on the sides. The same holds true for freezer paper backed fabric.
......... [/quote:87ee352e70] Another thing that quilters do when transferring a design for either surface
embroidery or for applique is to use netting. Lay the netting (the type used for petticoats, etc.) on top of the
chosen design and then trace over the design using a permanent ink pen made for fabric transferring the design to the
netting. Once the ink is dry, lay the netting on top of the stuff to be embroidered and pin in place or tape --
whatever you want to keep the netting from moving around. Then again trace over the design with a WASHABLE or AIR
ERASABLE marker. These are readily available in ANY quilt shop or quilting section of any craft store even in Wally
World. This washable "ink" disappears when it comes in contact with water so I will usually use a spray
bottle of water to wet any unwanted or already stitched lines. You can use a fade away or air erasable marking pen.
Depending on the type, this stuff disappears within 24 to 48 hours. Mark the design and then stitch as much as
possible until the design fades then just lay the netting over top of the already stitched area to line it up again
and redraw the stitching lines. Even tho' this stuff disappears, I still always try to launder the item just to be
sure. If you use either of these products, be sure to rinse the stitched item really well BEFORE you put any soap
or warm or hot water on it. Heat or soap will set any lines of either type pen that have not disappeared. CiaoMeow
>^;;^< PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties) Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing
was ever said about their whiskers! Visit my Photo albums at http://community.webshots.com/user/tiamary
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Posted by Sandy Ellison on Fri Sep 01, 2006 11:41 PM Post subject: LQS interview Re: OT -- no, a Thank *you* FROM Tricia
Howdy! Going to snip, in the friendliest way, a bunch of stuff and get to the Local Quilt Shop part and be On Topic.
<g> For your interview at the quilt shop, or just when turning in the app: dress comfortably. What are the other
clerks wearing? Your last interview outfit would be fine, that pretty pink/fuscia and the slacks, just dressy enough for
a prospective employee without being expected to be that "dressy" on a regular basis (at least for the quilt
shops I've been in); dressing up a bit for a First Impression is good. Taking some samples along w/ you is a good idea
BUT don't over-sell yourself. You don't need many clothes for a job; we are women: we Accessorize! <g>
Knitting at the quilt shops: no thanks. Be one or the other, please. Like the lqs near me who couldn't decide whether
to be a Sewing Center, Bernina Shop, Embroidery Shop, Quilt Shop, or whatever else was popular at the latest vendors'
market. Pick one or 2 and do them well. That owner couldn't please herself, much less live up to the varied customers'
expectations, & closed after less than 2 yrs.. Something Joann's & Hancock's chain stores haven't figured out:
if you're a Sewing Center, being a Sewing Center, not a supplier of cheap craft supplies and cheaper "Home
Décor." Good luck! Ragmop/Sandy -- proud of you for getting out there -- keep going!
Yeaaaaaa: Tricia! On 9/1/06 1:17 PM, in article 1157134654.101483.37540@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com,
"Tricia" <cricket527@e-garfield.com> wrote: [quote:24a71826a0]Y'all're gonna make me cry -- THANK YOU
all for the help. If I haven't responded directly to anyone it's not because I didn't want to but because I am so
overwhelmed by the sheer volume of responses -- please, to those who posted publicly and the lurkers (and regulars) who
mailed me privately, accept this heartfelt note of appreciation -- Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I still have
some to go but I am getting there. Thank you, thank you, thank you! About the LQS job -- even though an application is
all that is requested, I'm doing a letter of interest and have considered submitting samples of my work -- mostly
because I have never taken a formal class in my life on quilting, piecing, crocheting, cross stitching, etc. It has all
been learned casually from friends (IRL and virtual) or from books and how-to videos. The application gave me no room
to explain those things so I thought a letter would be good. I have indicated that I feel comfortable enough teaching a
basic course/workshop in counted cross stitch and/or paper piecing, besides doing sales so hopefully that will be in my
benefit. I don't knit (well, I can cast on and after much fumbling go back and forth with stitches I'm not even sure if
they are knits or perls) and I know that is a *big* thing all over the country these days but I believe most of the
current staff does knit. The gal I chatted with while she cut my fabric earlier this week is a knitter and doesn't
quilt, so I would be a balance for her IMNSHO. I haven't a clue what to wear though -- the only "blazer" I
have isn't one that will go with my other interview outfit (it's got a navy background but large olive green/tan flowers
all over it). It's still too warm for the fancy dress up top I used to wear for doing IEPs and holding conferences with
parents. It's one of those tops that looks as though it has a dress jacket over a top but in reality is all one piece
(oh, and to the person who mentioned my sloping/rounded shoulders -- it has shoulder pads). It is heavy though and I
tend to sweat in it. The lighter version of it is too restricting across the back to be working at a cutting table.
Dang catch 22 -- need $ to go shopping for work clothes, which I need in order to get a job, need a job to get $$, ack!
One of DH's classes at the college didn't go so since he gets paid by the credit hour taught we are down even more $
than we had planned on being. Anyway, I guess I rambled on, sorry about that. Thank you again for all the help -- it
is appreciated, more than you can ever know! Tricia [/quote:24a71826a0]
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Posted by Shirley Shone on Tue Oct 31, 2006 8:20 AM Post subject: Re: stitching on paper
Most craft shops sell blank greeting cards. You need the ones that have 3 panels called a double fold over here. The
beaded ones I did I just used a strong patterned paper, then mounted it to the front of a single fold card using double
sided tape. If I want a different size card I make one from A3 or A4 plain of coloured card. No special type of card
is needed. Shirley In message <to5dk2l9mr9hspofhr0h2b4ore52e0qif3@4ax.com>, Linda D.
<muffymom56@yahoo.com> writes [quote:0a29595dff]They look great Shirley!!! Still haven't started one, but promise
I will... Where do you get your card stock? Is there any special type that I should purchase? thanks...Linda On Fri,
27 Oct 2006 21:53:54 +0100, Shirley Shone nospam@allcrafts.area51.demon.co.uk> wrote: I perforate my own card with
the design that I wish to stitch. Basically only two stitches are used, back stitch and straight stitch. It is the
placement of the stitches that give the design it appeal. I have just uploaded 4 cards that I have done using threads
and beads. None of them are my own designs but copied from books or ones I have purchased. You can see them under the
heading of Other Crafts on my website. http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk Shirley [/quote:0a29595dff] -- Shirley Shone
shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk
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Posted by Valerie on Wed Aug 09, 2006 7:43 AM Post subject: Re: Fire Mountain?