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Forum: General Stamping Talk 12-05-2014, 07:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,523
Posted By Diane Long
I recently ordered from Hobby Lobby and had no...

I recently ordered from Hobby Lobby and had no problem at all. Got my package with no delay.
Forum: General Stamping Talk 11-07-2014, 03:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,546
Posted By Diane Long
I'd given up on their stamp department long ago....

I'd given up on their stamp department long ago. The selection of brands and quality s terrible. Would turn any new crafter off stamping all together.
Now I only buy my stamps from independent...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 10-21-2014, 05:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 805
Posted By Diane Long
The best flower punches I have foun from The...

The best flower punches I have foun from The Punch Bunch
Forum: General Stamping Talk 09-27-2014, 02:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 905
Posted By Diane Long
For me it's stamping hands down. Although it...

For me it's stamping hands down. Although it takes a lot of time, I love working on the Thomas Kinkade scene stamps. Also love the Stampscapes stamps and coloring those with ink techniques.
Forum: Get it Together! 08-18-2014, 03:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 512
Posted By Diane Long
Not too far from there, wish I could go!...

Not too far from there, wish I could go! Unfortunately, I can't make it that day
Forum: Announcements 08-11-2014, 03:52 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,417
Posted By Diane Long
Although I don't think paper crafting will go...

Although I don't think paper crafting will go away, I feel it is still trending down rather than up. Stores seem to be giving more attention ( and space) to other craft categories. I can't help but...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 08-07-2014, 07:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,147
Posted By Diane Long
Doesn't ring a bell but hope you find it. Sound...

Doesn't ring a bell but hope you find it. Sound like a needle in a (cyber) hay stack!! Even if you don't find it. Hope you get your mojo back!
Forum: General Stamping Talk 08-05-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,893
Posted By Diane Long
Where do I begin! Bline Designs, Serendipity...

Where do I begin! Bline Designs, Serendipity Stamps, stampscapes, Stampendous, Viva Las Vegas stamps, Impression Obsession, Stampland for starts....
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 07-22-2014, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 655
Posted By Diane Long
Never had a problem with cracking while embossing...

Never had a problem with cracking while embossing with folders. You do want to use a mid to heavy weight paper. It is a bit more opaque but has such a nice feel to it.
Forum: General Stamping Talk 07-18-2014, 03:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,730
Posted By Diane Long
You want a thicker grade acetate if you are heat...

You want a thicker grade acetate if you are heat embossing. I find it is best to have your gun preheated before you start. Go over the acetate in shorter sweeps helping it not to overheat. You may...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 07-10-2014, 03:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,672
Posted By Diane Long
Yes I have done this many times. Just stick the...

Yes I have done this many times. Just stick the stamp in the microwave for about 10 seconds (depending on the size of the stamp) It softens the stamp enough to peel off. If you cut it fast enough you...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 07-04-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 992
Posted By Diane Long
I haven't opened my paste in ages, now Im afraid...

I haven't opened my paste in ages, now Im afraid to see if mine is in the same condition. Have the solver and gold as well.

Have not heard of any quick fixes. Although it may work with water, it's...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 06-29-2014, 04:06 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,089
Posted By Diane Long
I love searching for sayings, I never have enough...

I love searching for sayings, I never have enough birthdays, and I just love funny verses. Some of my favorite companies to get them from are Verses (http://www.versesrubberstamps.com/), Impression...
Forum: Techniques 06-28-2014, 11:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 910
Posted By Diane Long
I get ultra smooth cardstock from the Paper Cut...

I get ultra smooth cardstock from the Paper Cut or Marco's paper. I really like coloring with watercolor pencils and a Dove blender pen. If I am coloring on glossy paper I stamp with India Ink stamp...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 06-28-2014, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 955
Posted By Diane Long
I dealt with Simplicity Stamps when I worked at a...

I dealt with Simplicity Stamps when I worked at a LSS. Their stamps were always the highest quality and beautifully designed. Great to work with. Im sure it's not easy balancing business with...
Forum: Techniques 06-27-2014, 04:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,881
Posted By Diane Long
If the rubber has ink residue, over time it can...

If the rubber has ink residue, over time it can collect stray glitter,dust etc. I use Murphy's Oil Soap and an old toothbrush to scrub the rubber.Rinse under running water and lay on a towel to dry....
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 06-12-2014, 05:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 820
Posted By Diane Long
Yes, I demoed it at an Heirloom Craft Show. Very...

Yes, I demoed it at an Heirloom Craft Show. Very easy to use and the flowers can be made in varying sizes. Cute with oatterned paper, solid. Would have liked to try using heavy weight pink vellum but...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 06-10-2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,761
Posted By Diane Long
I did a youtube video on how to make a beaded...

I did a youtube video on how to make a beaded butterfly plus an extra stained glass butterfly using the scraps ( Starform brand similar to PeelOff) Can be viewed Wonder Tape Butterfly - Creative...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 06-10-2014, 05:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,761
Posted By Diane Long
Oh my gosh! These are one of my absolute...

Oh my gosh! These are one of my absolute favorites!!! Can't live without them! Devoloped a number of techniques with them over the years. Masking with them, using with acetate, vellum. the gold,...
Forum: Mixed Media 06-04-2014, 04:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,428
Posted By Diane Long
I haven't tried it but if you do, you may want to...

I haven't tried it but if you do, you may want to use the paste coloring that Wilton makes for cake decorating. The colors are much more intense than the regular liquid food colors.
Forum: General Stamping Talk 05-25-2014, 04:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,916
Posted By Diane Long
It may be the brand of embossing powder you use....

It may be the brand of embossing powder you use. The craft stores don't seem to carry the variety they used to and some I've bought were terrible. I try to stick to Ranger brand, and detailed when...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 05-16-2014, 03:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 600
Posted By Diane Long
You can use for mixed media on canvas, with...

You can use for mixed media on canvas, with texture pastes. Or for a highly dimensional layout in a shadow box
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 05-05-2014, 03:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,179
Posted By Diane Long
I recently demoed the boards at an Heirloom Pro...

I recently demoed the boards at an Heirloom Pro show and loved them all. The bag board can make wine bags and wider bags. Highly recommend going on youtube for learning all that can be done with...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 05-04-2014, 03:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,445
Posted By Diane Long
Unfortunately, spammers are everywhere, even...

Unfortunately, spammers are everywhere, even Pinterest. The first one I got was a follower who had 9 boards, all filled with pictures of sunglasses. I am good at spotting spammers now, often they are...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 04-29-2014, 06:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,063
Posted By Diane Long
Never had much luck with Stazon, Even adding a...

Never had much luck with Stazon, Even adding a ton from re inker it would always come out too pale. Sounds like you need two separate inks for the two purposes. I use India Ink pads by Stewart...
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