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11-21-2015, 01:43 PM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Central PA
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What do you need to craft?
Is there one thing you need in order to craft. I think I need a masseuse! I am getting headaches from eye strain and back aches from standing. A masseuse, for an hour a day, is my ideal crafting need!
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11-21-2015, 03:49 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: SE Wisconsin
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I need...
Someone to cut my paper.
Maybe I need a new paper cutter but I have 4, all different sizes and makes.
I've watched Connie Stewart's flash card videos so often and it looks so easy, I write things down and then start cutting. What the heck? Two pieces of paper that are different sizes. Huh? I just wanted to cut it in half.
I guess that's one reason I got a "D" in arithmetic in grade school. You can tell how old I am, I still call it arithmetic!!!
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11-21-2015, 04:02 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Mascoutah, Illinois, Living In My Own Home Finally!!-Hibiscus from my backyard in Hawaii
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I need to be in a good mood, if not, nothing works!
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11-21-2015, 04:03 PM
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Glitter Guru
Join Date: Dec 2006
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I must have music. I put Spotify on my computer, whatever genre I am feeing, and there is it. Right now it's Christmas jazz. Just perfect 
And then I need to munch on either cinnamon hearts or rockets... |
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11-21-2015, 04:24 PM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Central PA
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Quote: Originally Posted by Dorie95 Someone to cut my paper.
Maybe I need a new paper cutter but I have 4, all different sizes and makes.
I've watched Connie Stewart's flash card videos so often and it looks so easy, I write things down and then start cutting. What the heck? Two pieces of paper that are different sizes. Huh? I just wanted to cut it in half.
I guess that's one reason I got a "D" in arithmetic in grade school. You can tell how old I am, I still call it arithmetic!!! |
I love Connie's videos. I've made several of her flash cards and I only found her about a week or so ago! |
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11-21-2015, 06:19 PM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Bionic ChatboxChick
Join Date: May 2006
Location: So. Oregon
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Light, preferably daylight ( with ott lights on the table)
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11-21-2015, 07:48 PM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Tennessee USA
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Inspiration – YouTube videos, Pinterest, etc. When I get inspired, I immediately run to the craft room, which is good for keeping the creativity juices flowing. Did that just last night with a technique using UTEE and Perfect Pearls that I saw Dyan Reaveley demonstrate on YouTube. It came out beee-u-tiful!
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11-21-2015, 10:26 PM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Las Vegas, baby!
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Time....time...time...time - anything/everything else is gravy!
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Happy for no reason...
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11-22-2015, 03:05 AM
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ALWAYS has a P L A N
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: In the '82 Los Angeles underground, looking to hire...The A-Team.
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Time & mojo to converge!
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COW PIES...everything we create is Moo-valous
Never give up, just practice, stay positive and have fun!
If you have a problem, if no one else can help, if you can find them, maybe you can hire... The A-Team.
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11-22-2015, 06:13 AM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Oct 2014
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I'm righting my crafting space after a mad rush for a craft fair. A clean up fairy would be really terrific as I now have to take stock so I can make our Christmas cards.
I also second the glasses and someone to cut cardstock. I seem to have to trim my 5 X 7 card bases no matter what I do.
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11-22-2015, 08:06 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
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I need ideas. If I can't think of what I want to do, nothing happens.
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11-22-2015, 08:33 AM
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Forum Fanatic
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Folsom, CA
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Quote: Originally Posted by Dorie95Someone to cut my paper.
Maybe I need a new paper cutter but I have 4, all different sizes and makes.
I've watched Connie Stewart's flash card videos so often and it looks so easy, I write things down and then start cutting. What the heck? Two pieces of paper that are different sizes. Huh? I just wanted to cut it in half.
I guess that's one reason I got a "D" in arithmetic in grade school. You can tell how old I am, I still call it arithmetic!!! |
A little hint is to measure your paper before cutting. I find that not all paper is really what you think. If my paper is supposed to be 12x12 and it's really 12x12 1/16, I trim off the 1/16 to make it really 12x12.
As for the original question - time is all I need to be a happy crafter  |
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11-22-2015, 10:12 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Where the trees sway gently and birds sing softly in Sunny SoCal.
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Glasses. Inspiration/Ideas. Free time. Table space (12"x12"). Without these, nothing happens in my craft room.
And then there is the paper, ink pad, stamp, Copic discussion about what supplies I most likely need to craft.
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11-22-2015, 03:11 PM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC
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Undistracted (no phone calls, etc) peaceful time. Music. The design idea and some tea or diet pepsi. Which never happens.
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11-23-2015, 03:27 PM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: Mar 2008
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Nothing much but desire....used to be I needed enough supplies to easily create. I have plenty of supplies now and then some! I haven't been really into card making lately. That's ok. It comes and goes.
I don't need chocolate, music, TV, sunlight, soda, winter, snacks, etc. Nope nothing extra. Just need me some motivation! I case cards generally, so I don't even need ideas. I have plenty of those.
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All I want is the chance to prove money won't make me happy!
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11-23-2015, 03:48 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: my heart remains in France
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I need to be awake. Sometimes I want to make a card, but instead I just sit there, fighting sleepiness.
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11-23-2015, 04:53 PM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Alberta, Canada
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I need a maid (to clean my craft room) and time. |
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11-23-2015, 09:27 PM
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Insane Embellisher
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YouTube, coffee with heavy cream, no dropsies.
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11-25-2015, 05:32 AM
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Compulsive Stamper
Join Date: Dec 2008
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I need a self cleaning craft room.
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11-25-2015, 08:02 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
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Quote: Originally Posted by Dorie95Someone to cut my paper.
Maybe I need a new paper cutter but I have 4, all different sizes and makes.
I've watched Connie Stewart's flash card videos so often and it looks so easy, I write things down and then start cutting. What the heck? Two pieces of paper that are different sizes. Huh? I just wanted to cut it in half.
I guess that's one reason I got a "D" in arithmetic in grade school. You can tell how old I am, I still call it arithmetic!!! |
A good cutter makes ALL the difference. I have the RotoTrim Professional and it is worth EVERY dime it costs. There are several sizes. I have the 15, but if I were to buy again I would get the 12". Self sharpening blade, cutting guide. My only complaint is that I've used it SO much the lines are wearing off. I'd protect that surface with a clear contact sheet if I had it to do over. Live and learn you know! __________________
Sharon
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11-25-2015, 11:50 AM
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Embossing Fanatic
Join Date: Jun 2004
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A cleaned off work space, inspiration, and quiet.
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11-25-2015, 07:56 PM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Mount Albert, near Toronto, Ontario Canada
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I need no kids bugging me but they can't be too quiet either or I know they are up to something. (My 4 year old loves to perch on the arm of my chair. I don't mind except he wiggles all over the place, tries to sit on my back when I lean forward and wants to 'help!! And I like it when my 14 to comes to talk to me.) I need lots of daylight (or daylight lamps) and a 12x18" space to work. I usually try to make so with half that because I hate clearing my desk!!
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11-29-2015, 04:15 PM
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Rubber Obsessor
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I need to have all my other work done before I feel like I can go into my room and play. I know ... it's a crazy thought! And I'm retired to boot ... I have something wrong with my priorities!
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11-29-2015, 04:38 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: SE Wisconsin
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Quote: Originally Posted by aspengirlI need to have all my other work done before I feel like I can go into my room and play. I know ... it's a crazy thought! And I'm retired to boot ... I have something wrong with my priorities! |
Oh my gosh! That's me, too. What is wrong with us?? LOL! __________________
We can't all be stars but we can all twinkle.
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11-29-2015, 05:14 PM
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Insane Embellisher
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Quote: Originally Posted by aspengirlI need to have all my other work done before I feel like I can go into my room and play. I know ... it's a crazy thought! And I'm retired to boot ... I have something wrong with my priorities! |
There might be a 12 step for this... Just trying to help where I can. |
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