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View Poll Results: How many embossing folders to you consider enough?
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1-5?
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1.30% |
6-20?
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25.65% |
21-40?
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41-50?
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11.04% |
51-75?
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21 |
6.82% |
76+?
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29.22% |
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08-06-2012, 09:41 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Texas
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How many embossing folders is enough?
So ... Just how many embossing folders is enough?
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08-06-2012, 09:56 AM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Hannibal, New York
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Can you ever have too many??
__________________ Cheryl
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08-06-2012, 10:00 AM
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CBC Lady Violet
Join Date: Sep 2005
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I think it depends on how often you use them, what you use them for and your stamping style. I use mine a fair bit, so I have quite a few - between 25 & 30. I see a lot of embossing folders out there that I like, but having as many as I do, there aren't too many these days that I "need" KWIM? I do have a few on my wishlist - like getting a woodgrain one, but for the most part, I have something that will work. I have a tendency to buy more generic type patterns though, that can be used for anything. Like the d'vine swirl, a swiss dots, a herringbone, a flowery one with small flowers, a flowery one with big flowers, a heart, a star etc. But I have found that the larger my collection has grown, the fewer new releases I think I need.
I do think if you use them often, it is necessary to have a good variety. But I don't think you need them all.
__________________ "You may not have lost all your marbles, but there's definitely a hole in the bag." Grumpy Cat
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08-06-2012, 10:28 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Northumberland, UK
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Quote: Originally Posted by AnemoneI have found that the larger my collection has grown, the fewer new releases I think I need. |
^This!
I also find that some of the earliest folders I bought are the ones I go back to time and time again. Textile Texture for example, probably because the small scale pattern works for so many things.
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08-06-2012, 10:30 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Alberta, Canada
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I think enough is when you buy a new one and never use it. I bought a couple a few months ago and they're still in the packages. I keep going back to the ones I already have and like the designs. I think I have around 20 or so including my texture plates. I only use mine for all over texture on my carstock, so I don't buy ones that have designs that are to be used as focal points (like a some of the SU ones).
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08-06-2012, 10:40 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
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You can never have to many!!!!!!
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08-06-2012, 11:22 AM
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Splitcoast Gallery Moderator
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Missouri
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I thought I had enough and then I got the A4 sized one from Spellbinders. I think its pretty awesome to dry emboss an entire sheet of cardstock! Of course, the hubby doesn't know!!;)
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08-06-2012, 11:46 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Western Pennsylvania
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I agree with cat_woman, when you don't use them. I have about 38 and like others I have about 10 that I use alot. Once in awhile I go to the others. But I do love the folders. Always looking at the new stuff.
Karla
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08-06-2012, 12:10 PM
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Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
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I don't think you can have to many!!!!! I am in love with the new chevron folder from SU. I am sure once I use it on 50+ projects, I will be ready to move on to another one!!!!
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08-06-2012, 12:40 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Central Wisconsin
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I would say at least a few more than I have now . . .
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08-06-2012, 01:34 PM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Canadian Prairies
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I seem to be in the minority, I don't have very many, maybe 10. I definately need more, lots more! The ones I got earliest on sale I don't like very much. I got them just to get them. I have about 6 I use over and over. But I think I could easily use 20 more...
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08-06-2012, 01:48 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Aug 2007
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:mrgreen: Quote: Originally Posted by cbetI would say at least a few more than I have now . . . |
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I really think we need a "LIKE" Button!!!
I don't have a spellbinder, but have seriously been looking into it!!! I have recently purchased a ton of House Mouse stamps and I'm wondering if they are big enough for a majority of them?...O My!! Thats all I have to say!!!:mrgreen:
__________________ The way to know LIFE is to LOVE many things!- Vincent Van Gogh
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08-06-2012, 01:59 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
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I have 30 and I, too, don't think you can ever have too many! lol! For me, it's kind of like ribbon - I want to have just the right one on hand when I need it. heehee...
__________________ Dana
You can never have too many stamping toys.
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08-06-2012, 04:03 PM
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Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Richmond, VA
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I think I have about 12 and sometimes I do need a different pattern or texture so I said I would need about 40 to be comfortable! Ha! =)
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08-06-2012, 05:12 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: my heart remains in France
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Quote: Originally Posted by Angelnorth
I also find that some of the earliest folders I bought are the ones I go back to time and time again. Textile Texture for example, probably because the small scale pattern works for so many things.
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I agree!! My earliest embossing folders get used the most. I have some generic patterns (circles, stripes), some girl patterns (circle/flowers, dots, swirls), vintage (textile), some boy ones (weird cobblestone-like, anti-slip surface [?]). That's enough. My newest one is Tim Holtz's wooden one, and I think I've only used that one once.
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08-06-2012, 06:38 PM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Victoria, Australia
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I picked 21- 40: I think I have about 30 - and use many of my original ones over and over such as Swiss Dots and Snowflakes. I don't often buy them now because I am finding that they are all starting to look the same!
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08-06-2012, 06:42 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Mar 2004
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I was looking for the "I'll let you know when I get there" button...
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08-06-2012, 06:48 PM
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CBC Lady Violet
Join Date: Sep 2005
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Quote: Originally Posted by MSBetsyZI was looking for the "I'll let you know when I get there" button... |
__________________ "You may not have lost all your marbles, but there's definitely a hole in the bag." Grumpy Cat
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08-06-2012, 07:41 PM
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Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Lower Mainland, BC
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Quote: Originally Posted by MSBetsyZI was looking for the "I'll let you know when I get there" button... |
You too, eh?
All I know is that there are still some i'd like ... I'm just not quite sure what they are ... yet!
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08-06-2012, 07:42 PM
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Crimping Master
Join Date: Nov 2011
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I think the key is making sure that your friends have different ones, then you can swap and borrow what you don't have!
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08-06-2012, 08:48 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: NorCal
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Quote: Originally Posted by HunterriI think the key is making sure that your friends have different ones, then you can swap and borrow what you don't have! |
This is what I do!! shop with BFF and then we each get a different one!! Cause that's how we roll!
jennik
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08-06-2012, 09:32 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Sparks, NV
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I love embossing folders and like several others use the first ones I got more often. But I also have a lot of holiday EF's - hearts, Christmas images, and Halloween. Now I look at all the new ones and a lot are similar to those I already have so I haven't been buying many lately.
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08-07-2012, 03:03 AM
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Gabfest Goddess
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Northern Colorado
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A woman who scraps at the same crops I go to drags around at least 100 folders all neatly organized in boxes. I have maybe 10, a mix of floral, holiday, general, all over patterns, partial patterns. And that's enough for me!
Mary Beth
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08-07-2012, 03:11 AM
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Insane Embellisher
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I haven't a clue how many is enough! I also haven't counted mine. I started with the smaller ones that will do the front of a card. Now I have begun purchasing the ones that are larger and of course I also have some of the strips and really small squares....:p:p
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08-07-2012, 03:30 AM
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Hardware Hotshot
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I thought I had about 10. I just counted them and I have 17. That's about all I need. I'm really not on the look out for new ones.
I will be getting SU's fancy fan....love, love, love that one! I'll use it a lot.
__________________ All I want is the chance to prove money won't make me happy!
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08-07-2012, 04:01 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
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I picked 76+ because you can never have enough if you can get them on sale cheap enough ;-)
On a serious note, I have around 30, none of which I have paid full price for, and I wait for the popularity of the newer styles to wane a bit before adding more to my collection.
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08-07-2012, 08:04 AM
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Glitter Guru
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Quote: Originally Posted by lharnishI picked 76+ because you can never have enough if you can get them on sale cheap enough ;-)
On a serious note, I have around 30, none of which I have paid full price for, and I wait for the popularity of the newer styles to wane a bit before adding more to my collection. |
That's my mantra! I'm not sure how many I have, but I will say I have most of the seasons and situations covered.
__________________ Denise
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08-07-2012, 10:06 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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I have quite a few, and like some have said, I tend to use the same ones most of the time.
I impulsively got a set of 10 on HSN during a scrapbooking show, and have found some of them I've never used even once since I got them.
My favorites are still the first ones I got, D'Vine Swirls and Swiss Dots.
Unless something totally spectacular shows up, I probably won't buy any more.
__________________ Bugga in OK
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08-07-2012, 10:21 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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I figure that I have easily over 500...and I still keep buying...I have 7 of the 3 liter Really useful boxes just about bursting with embossing folders....Many of them have never been used. I need to label a few more boxes and get ready because many more are coming...lol
blessings.
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08-07-2012, 01:28 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
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WoW! You are my hero!!!
Quote: Originally Posted by sprtchickI figure that I have easily over 500...and I still keep buying...I have 7 of the 3 liter Really useful boxes just about bursting with embossing folders....Many of them have never been used. I need to label a few more boxes and get ready because many more are coming...lol
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08-08-2012, 05:53 AM
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Gabfest Goddess
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4,583. When you hit that number. Then you have enough. I am getting close...
__________________ Be polite to those who are rude to you. Not because they are nice, but because you are.
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08-08-2012, 05:56 AM
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Stampin' Fool
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Quote: Originally Posted by Gina K. Designs4,583. When you hit that number. Then you have enough. I am getting close... |
:shock: !WOW!
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08-08-2012, 06:10 AM
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Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
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I love embossing folders. It is an inexpensive way to add something with some POP to any card. I like inexpensive and versatile. I think 40ish will be my stopping point.
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08-08-2012, 07:04 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Jersey Girl
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I have plenty... but every once and a while I see a new one I really, REALLY want. Then I think, could a folder that I already have (or maybe a stamp I already have) be used in place of the new one? Time after time, I go back to using my basic six or seven folders. I pull out the others for unusual circumstances, but I've been thinking about listing a few on the PIF thread just because it seems silly for them to use up much needed space in my craft room (sigh) :rolleyes:. Does anyone else think about giving some away because they are only used once or twice a year? I use those basic 6 or 7 every single week!
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08-08-2012, 08:05 AM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: New Jersey
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However many you have, it's never enough if there's a NEW one that you just HAVE to OWN!
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08-08-2012, 09:29 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Quote: Originally Posted by nancystampsHowever many you have, it's never enough if there's a NEW one that you just HAVE to OWN! |
THIS! And at least half the time, the new one that you MUST possess is available only in a set with 3 others.
__________________ ~~Cheryl, with a "C"
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08-08-2012, 02:04 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Feb 2011
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I agree with craftymel! WOW 4,583 : ) I finally counted I have 38.
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08-08-2012, 03:00 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
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I didn't even know there were that many in existence!!!! WoW!!!
Take a pic for us!!!!
Quote: Originally Posted by Gina K. Designs4,583. When you hit that number. Then you have enough. I am getting close... |
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08-08-2012, 03:13 PM
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Kookie Creator
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Oh I do not thinks there is ever to many I just love my folders yes some may have not seen paper yet but I am sure they will just like some of my stamps. Never enought toys to play with. Hey the Guys have theres why not us Gals.
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