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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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 Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 04:10:10 AM
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I went to a card making party last weekend. Had so much fun! Although, everything was already cut out for us all we had to do was assemble it. It was still fun.
I can see this could be an expensive craft. All the paper, punches, stamp pads etc. Is there a way to do this inexpensively? My girls would love it! We already have some stamps and an embosser.
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 04:26:18 AM
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Here's what I did, I've only been papercrafting for about a year.
1. Papertreyink.com 110 lb cardstock, AWESOME prices. Make sure to get lots of their stampers white. I spent SO much effort on projects that didn't work out due to cheap paper.
2. Spellbinders, on ebay, or with a craft store coupon, you get 6-8 shapes for the price of one punch.
3. Don't join the stampin' up cult. I feel like it would totally cramp my creativity. I can find you an almost exact stamp set from another source, for just about every set they sell. I was so sad at their last catalog. If you are a paint by numbers type, then it will be the thing for you.
4. Tombow glue does not warp paper, wonder tape, or scor-tape for 3d objects. Don't deny yourself glossy accents. You'll say, I don't need that. Yeas you do!.
5. My greatest resource is you tube. So many ladies have videos to show you how without buying everything Tim Holtz or stampin up.
6. Use your coupons. My Sizzix machine was $50 because I used the Black Friday coupon at Michael's
Make cupcakes not war!
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 04:29:49 AM
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Stamp pads-
Versamark watermark pad, Tsukineko Stazon Black, clear embossing powder, Tim Holtz Black soot.
I use these every time I create.
YOU DO NOT NEED EVERY COLOR OF INK TO MATCH YOUR PAPER. THIS A COMMON STAMPIN' UP MYTH.
Versamark makes it look tone on tone. It makes your stamp appear a shade darker.
Make cupcakes not war!
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
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Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 05:49:58 AM
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I have the spellbinder wizard, I bought it years ago and love it..it works with any style
dies. I think they have a new one out, mine is the purple now I think the new one is the raspberry(color), I just know it is easy to use and you can find them cheap on ebay sometimes. and as Trish said buy good paper...
Trish, thank you for all the info you provided, you helped me too..
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
1402 Posts |
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13620 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13620 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 09:49:21 AM
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Deb,
I've been papercrafting cards for many years . . . I hardly ever use pre-cut, pre-made, etc. items. I am a repurposer, upcycler and I use ANYTHING I can get my hands on. The most important thing for me is good cardstock and good adhesive. Once you get going on it you might be surprised at how you get an "eye" for what can be used.
Go for it!
CJ
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2011 : 10:16:58 AM
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I'm just getting into card and atc making. Oh, this is going to be so addictive!! Thanks for the Tim Holtz video. Very inspiring. It's amazing what you can do when you let your imagination take flight.
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Marcy
Farmgirl #170
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2011 : 08:43:27 AM
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http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/
I love that I can look up my stamp sets to see what other people do with them.
You will never run out of ideas looking in the resource section.
Also, try making your own patterned paper by repeating a stamping pattern.
She had rings on her fingers and bells on her shoes
And I knew without asking she was into the blues
Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter
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TeresaJ25
True Blue Farmgirl
975 Posts
Teresa
Medford
NY
USA
975 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2011 : 05:32:13 AM
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Tim Holtz is a Rock Star!
The ideas I get from watching him work... I sometimes can't contain myself!
I have 2 things I cannot live without when I paper craft..
youtube & google images!
~Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #1348
Little Henhouse on the Island
Children...
Love them
Nurture them
Teach them well
and Believe in them...
For they are our future |
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2011 : 05:36:57 AM
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Last night I bought his Tattered Florals die. I have been telling myself I can do without it for the past year! I have grunge paper. It's really weird, like paper leather.
Look:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9kW-wqKE1Y&feature=related
I used wondertape/stickystrip instead if glue because I didn't want to wait.
quote:
Originally posted by TeresaJ25
Tim Holtz is a Rock Star!
“It always looks darkest just before it gets totally black.”-Charlie Brown |
Edited by - one_dog_per_acre on Nov 12 2011 2:18:55 PM |
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TeresaJ25
True Blue Farmgirl
975 Posts
Teresa
Medford
NY
USA
975 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2011 : 10:23:57 AM
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I have yet to "play" with the grunge paper.. I have it, just slightly intimidated by it!
A.C. Moore had a sale on his sissix folders 2 for $10! Christmas came early for me this week!
~Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #1348
Little Henhouse on the Island
Children...
Love them
Nurture them
Teach them well
and Believe in them...
For they are our future |
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2011 : 1:39:58 PM
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I put this on the what are you working on thread, but I think it's mostly fiber people.
“It always looks darkest just before it gets totally black.”-Charlie Brown |
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TeresaJ25
True Blue Farmgirl
975 Posts
Teresa
Medford
NY
USA
975 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2011 : 06:22:53 AM
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That flower looks AMAZING!
The Tattered Florals die is getting added to my Christmas List!
~Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #1348
Little Henhouse on the Island
Children...
Love them
Nurture them
Teach them well
and Believe in them...
For they are our future |
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2011 : 04:06:38 AM
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Even though I made the rose, the grunge paper is still intimidating. Today I'm going to emboss, distress, and basically abuse it an all the ways I can think of. I'll get back to you.
GLITTERMIST: Is so expensive, it's just wrong!
i made my own with pearly acrylic paint, alcohol, and water. I think you can also use water, alcohol ink, and pearly powder.
“It always looks darkest just before it gets totally black.”-Charlie Brown |
Edited by - one_dog_per_acre on Nov 14 2011 04:07:17 AM |
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Nov 26 2011 : 04:08:29 AM
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http://stores.ebay.com/yourscrapbooksupply
Is my favorite online source for Pink Paislee and Graphic 45.
They are having an aweome sale. I saved 40% on everything..and it's current, and not damaged. The last feedback I left said: Fastest shipping ever.
“It always looks darkest just before it gets totally black.”-Charlie Brown |
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2011 : 06:12:43 AM
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It is a box that holds notes.
“It always looks darkest just before it gets totally black.”-Charlie Brown |
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