The stuff we buy ...
Pat Kight
So, I was sitting there last night trying to reorganize my increasingly
messy Heap O' Stamping Stuff when it dawned on me -- not for the first
time -- that I'm a little bit of a compulsive shopper. (-;
I have a hard time going into my favorite stamp store and emerging with
*just* the stamp I was looking for, when there are always so many cool
new products I haven't tried.
The trouble is, sometimes I get this stuff HOME and don't know what to
do with it, so it goes into the Heap (well, actually a cabinet and a
couple of compartmentalized plastic boxes, but you get the idea).
Which set me to wondering:
What stamping supplies (inks, embellisments, adhesives, etc., etc.,
etc.) have you brought home but not yet used?
Maybe if we tell what we're hoarding, others can give us some ideas what
to do with it!
I'll go first: Beedz -- those teensy, decorative beads-without-holes.
I've got three or four packages of them, and other than sprinkling a few
into UTEE when I make pins, I'm at a loss ...
Next?
--Pat Kight
kig...@peak.org
LCharvon
>I'll go first: Beedz -- those teensy, decorative beads-without-holes.
Well, I have that Pen Score, but haven't played with it yet!
but....where did you get the Beedz? I'm DYING to find them somewhere, but
haven't yet!
Thanks!
LC in Sunny So Cal
LSauls5546
OMG-this is the topic for me-I buy everything!
The main things that I have that I haven't used much are the Tria airbrush
system, the Encore metallic pads, Art Institute glitter, and all the pearl ex
stuff. Oh, and I haven't really figured out my water color crayons, either.
I am having a ball with black velvet paper, though. I stamp it with any of my
larger stamps like PSX botanicals , then emboss and color in with colored
pencils. It turns out really stunning...
Leslie
le...@ibm.net
Mary Jo McGraw showed them where she had put glue down the rows of
corregated paper, and then sprinkled the beeds into the slots.
Lexi
Pat Kight wrote in message <3559FB27...@ucs.orst.edu>...
>So, I was sitting there last night trying to reorganize my increasingly
>messy Heap O' Stamping Stuff when it dawned on me -- not for the first
>time -- that I'm a little bit of a compulsive shopper. (-;
>
>I have a hard time going into my favorite stamp store and emerging with
>*just* the stamp I was looking for, when there are always so many cool
>new products I haven't tried.
>
>The trouble is, sometimes I get this stuff HOME and don't know what to
>do with it, so it goes into the Heap (well, actually a cabinet and a
>couple of compartmentalized plastic boxes, but you get the idea).
>
>Which set me to wondering:
>
>What stamping supplies (inks, embellisments, adhesives, etc., etc.,
>etc.) have you brought home but not yet used?
>
>Maybe if we tell what we're hoarding, others can give us some ideas what
>to do with it!
>
>I'll go first: Beedz -- those teensy, decorative beads-without-holes.
Anne L F Zorner
Someones hosting an AIG swap on the rst list.. perhaps have a go at that to
get some more ideas?
Anne
LSauls5546 <lsaul...@aol.com> wrote in article
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Anne L F Zorner
Mind I ought to own up that , as my friend cathy says, I am one of the
buggest buyers and hoarders of all types of crafting stuff... I have lots
of ideas at the time of the purchases, but cant seem to put the time to
it... these days its all reading email and news groups ;-) virtual
crafting!
Anne
Anne L F Zorner <zor...@globalnet.co.uk> wrote in article
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AMBLER2402
I have to agree with you! I feel like I have to own everything there is out
there for rubber stamping whether I know what to do with it or not!! Is it a
health hazard we haven't been warned about yet? I just keep bring sacks full
of stuff into my stamp room, forget what I bought and then clear a path to my
worktable. Oh me, oh my............what did I buy this for?
I worked in a stamp store for a year and spent all my earnings making sure I
had the latest and the greatest! I actually quit the only job I really loved
'cause the retail hours aren't for me. Now I'm not working and I still am
wondering what all my "stuff" is.
I guess it could be worse (maybe!!)
Happy stamping/Linda
Nicole
Pat Kight wrote in message <3559FB27...@ucs.orst.edu>...
>What stamping supplies (inks, embellisments, adhesives, etc., etc.,
>etc.) have you brought home but not yet used?
>
>Maybe if we tell what we're hoarding, others can give us some ideas what
>to do with it!
>
>I'll go first: Beedz -- those teensy, decorative beads-without-holes.
>I've got three or four packages of them, and other than sprinkling a few
>into UTEE when I make pins, I'm at a loss ...
>
>Next?
>
>--Pat Kight
>kig...@peak.org
Ooooohhh, this is a topic near and dear to my heart! I am one of those who
sees a sample card made with some new embellishment at my stamp store and
thinks "I HAVE to have that!". I buy it, get it home, and stick it in a box
for that "special" card I might make one day. Okay, my vice is embossing
powders....every color under the sun, you name it, I've got it! Yet, I
always seem to use the same ones over and over again...the black, gold,
copper, silver. What in the world did I ever think I'd need "chameleon
dream" for? Or ten different shades of blue? Or that "lemon zest" that
just doesn't zest quite as I thought it would? I've finally learned my
lesson...no more colors!
BTW, I saw a beautiful card done with "beadz"...thought I'd get some myself!
It was a simple stamped topiary tree with the beadz (in different shades of
green and gold - one mixture?) stuck on the tree part. It was so simple and
beautiful, I admit I thought "I've got to have some!".
On to the next admission!
Nicole
Pat Kight
In article <6jevu8$5fm$1...@news.ismi.net>, Nicole <ndis...@ismi.net> wrote:
>
>BTW, I saw a beautiful card done with "beadz"...thought I'd get some myself!
>It was a simple stamped topiary tree with the beadz (in different shades of
>green and gold - one mixture?) stuck on the tree part. It was so simple and
>beautiful, I admit I thought "I've got to have some!".
Any idea what kind of adhesive they used for the beads? My standards (YES!
glue for paper-on-paper, GOOP or E6000 for plastic/jewelery/etc.) don't do
the trick. I tried Tacky Glue but wasn't thrilled ...
--Pat Kight
kig...@peak.org
TPointer
Beedz--use them in water cards or shaker cards.
And yes, I have a room full of stuff I had to have but never use. Like
foil and paints and punches.
--
TJ
Stamporium
http://pages.prodigy.net/3pointers
mailto:3poi...@prodigy.net
MindiBrad
>>The main things that I have that I haven't used much are the Tria airbrush
system, the Encore metallic pads, Art Institute glitter, and all the pearl ex
stuff. Oh, and I haven't really figured out my water color crayons, either.<<
I have a gold Encore pad, and now find myself using it CONSTANTLY. The gold is
a wonderful shade, and has a nicer "sheen" to it, IMO than any Colorbox I have
ever seen.
I have had a set of watercolor pencils for about 6 months, and just used them
for the first time 2 nights ago, and all I could think was "WHY didn't I try
these before?". you'll love 'em!
I haven't "let" myself buy Pearl Ex yet, because I had no idea how to use it,
but someone recently emailed my a great "What to do with Pearl Ex" list, and
the next time I go to the stamp store, I'm buying it! <g>
Mindi
"Since we're only here for a while, might as well show some style" (James
Taylor)
MindiBrad
>>Any idea what kind of adhesive they used for the beads? My standards (YES!
glue for paper-on-paper, GOOP or E6000 for plastic/jewelery/etc.) don't do
the trick. I tried Tacky Glue but wasn't thrilled ...<<
you need to get some Wonder Tape (Suze makes it, as well as Love You To
Bits)....you can even find "wonder sheets". This is about the strongest
double-sided tape I have ever seen.
Let's say you are making a shaker card, and want to cover the foamcore around
the edges. You stick it along the edge, then peel off the "outside" pink
strip. You then pour your beedz over the Wonder Tape and it will stick
(although I usually put the beedz in a shoebox and "smoosh" the card against
it, just as a timesaver, because it only takes 1 "smoosh" per side) you then
pat the beedz down and VOILA! they aren't going to go anywhere (you may loose
one or two, but you would really have to pick at them for them all to fall off)
Wonder Tape is also great for layering, especially heavy cardstock, but be
warned: it is NOT "forgiving". Unlike Monoadhesive tape, you can't pick it up
and "relayer it". once it sticks, *it sticks*, and trying to separate that
layers will tear apart your cardstock.
But I gotta tell you - I love the stuff, and use it for almost all my
layering. you can even even emboss on it. Let's say you want to emboss a
straight line. you lay down the tape, peel up your outer pink covering,
sprinkle powder and heat! It's also great for flocking, glitter and foils.
you can find the stuff in most stamp stores and it comews in 4 or 5 different
widths. if not - I think you can order it directly from Suze Weinberg <sp?>.
I believe her email addy is Suz...@aol.com
BTW - I'm not affiliated with Suze or any other manufacturer of Wonder
Tape....I just absolutely LOVE the stuff
lba...@cts.com
TPointer wrote:
>
> Beedz--use them in water cards or shaker cards.
>
> And yes, I have a room full of stuff I had to have but never use. Like
> foil and paints and punches.
Hi! I'm new to this group and so far I've just been "lurking" and
learning a lot of things, some that I've never heard of. So, my question
to anyone willing to answer is, what are shaker cards?
Thanks! Lois
LCharvon
I used some little tiny beeds and adhered them to the card with Crystal
Lacquer. It worked GREAT and also added some shine to the beeds. Love that
glitzy stuff!
TPointer
Shaker cards are cards that have a space in between the front and back
for stuff to shake around in.
I'll give you an idea.
1. Stamp a bottle on a piece of cardstock. This will be the back of
your card.
3. Stamp the same bottle again on another piece of cardstock. This
will be the front of your card.
4. Cut out the inside of the bottle from the front cardstock.
5. Cut a piece of foam core the same size at the front and back of your
card.
6. Lay the front of your card on top of the foam core. Trace the
opening of the cutout bottle onto the foam core.
7. Cut out the bottle you just traced on the foam core, cutting a
little larger all around.
8. Tape a piece of acetate to the back of the front card so the
opening is completely covered.
9. Glue or tape the foam core to the back of your card.
10. Stick something in the middle of the foam core opening such as
confetti, pasta, seeds, buttons, whatever your mind can come up with.
11. Glue or tape the front of your card on top of the foam core.
12. Run a piece of wonder tape all around the outer edges of your card
to hide the foam core. Adhere either a ribbon or glitter to the tape.
This gives the card a nice finish.
If you go to my website noted below and click on gallery, the lower left
card of the bottle is a shaker card.
L. W. Forehand
Best thing I've found is Tombow Mono Adhesive--those beedz really
stick to it immediately. You can make lines, swirls, any pattern you
want.
Cathy Forehand
lfor...@dialnet.net
kig...@kira.peak.org (Pat Kight) wrote:
>Any idea what kind of adhesive they used for the beads? My standards (YES!
>glue for paper-on-paper, GOOP or E6000 for plastic/jewelery/etc.) don't do
>the trick. I tried Tacky Glue but wasn't thrilled ...
>
>--Pat Kight
>kig...@peak.org
Thanks,
Larry
Esther
I keep stockpiling glitter, but have never been able to do anything
with it at all.
Esther
Kay Popelka
I have a page of tips & techniques for using pearl-ex on my web page at
http://www.graceland.edu/~popelka
Hope this helps!
Katie
LSauls5546 wrote:
> OMG-this is the topic for me-I buy everything!
>
> The main things that I have that I haven't used much are the Tria airbrush
> system, the Encore metallic pads, Art Institute glitter, and all the pearl ex
> stuff. Oh, and I haven't really figured out my water color crayons, either.
>
Kay Popelka
Jim Stephens Rubber Art Ink sells the beedz. He doesn't have a web page, so
here's his email address: JimSt...@aol.com
Katie
LCharvon wrote:
> >I'll go first: Beedz -- those teensy, decorative beads-without-holes.
>
> Well, I have that Pen Score, but haven't played with it yet!
>
> but....where did you get the Beedz? I'm DYING to find them somewhere, but
> haven't yet!
>
> Thanks!
>
JohnsonKym
I can't believe I am the only one that hoards paper. I have all of these great
papers. I see a paper and I buy it (it helps to be in the electronic publishing
industry). Then it goes into the drawer. Some may never see the light of day in
this lifetime. But, I enjoy finding unique papers.
Pat Kight
Oh, you're not the only one! My SO teases me that I collect paper, but
can't bear to *use* it!
My craft area is so small that I don't have room for a file cabinet or
(my dream) map cabinet, but I've managed to make my paper more-or-less
accessible by collecting a number of those large, flat carboard boxes
that things like computer keyboards come in -- they-re almost like
portfolios, complete with small plastic handles. Each holds a fair
amount of flat paper. I've got it sorted into flat stock, stock for
layering (smaller pieces, further sorted into ZipLock storage bags) and
"embellisments" -- scraps, etc.)
I've also mounted a large wire on the wall above my table (one of those
white-plastic coated racks you can find with closet-storage systems) to
hold large rolls of paper, mostly hand-made, that I pick up wherever I
can find it.
A local print shop has started selling a *lot* of exotic, hand-made
paper ... absolutely gorgeous stuff from Japan, Thailand, local
paper-makers, etc. I'm dooooooomed.
--Pat Kight
kig...@peak.org
MrsCJ
In article <3565D776...@ucs.orst.edu>, Pat Kight <kig...@ucs.orst.edu>
writes:
>
>> I can't believe I am the only one that hoards paper.
LOL! No, you are just the only one who is brave enough to admit it!
Mary Hanson
JohnsonKym wrote:
I can't believe I am the only one that hoards paper. . .
I used to do desktop publishing, and I really fell in love with all
kinds of paper. While I can't afford to buy like I did in the old days,
I know that when I die, heaven will be a stationary store!
-Mary
Anne L F Zorner
With a stamping section and artistic paint collection... oh paradise!
Anne
Mary Hanson <mnjh...@cruznet.net> wrote in article
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Carolyn and Greg McLaughlin
I think they should have a group PA Paper Anon. I can't go into a stationery
shop and not come out with some pieces that I HAVE to have. Now I make my
own. It's so much fun!!! But I still haunt the paper shops.
Caro
mc...@world.net
Anne L F Zorner wrote in message <01bd88e3$60278b80$LocalHost@anne>...
DebbieH598
Yes.welcome to my PAPER TRAIL....am an avid penpal writer and stamp
artist..wanna talk paper????????? have tons and tons of stationary..hate to
part with the last sheet...plus loads of paper for making rubber stamped cards,
gifts, and scrapbook pages...hubby has teased me by holding up
lighter..............but I wouldn't part with any of it..we are in the process
of moving..heaven help the movers :)
debbie