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11-21-2011, 04:35 AM
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Crimping Master
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: small town..SC..
Posts: 1,109
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What one product can you just not use?
For me it is glitter! ~shudders~ I love the look of sparkle I see on someone elses design..but I can't for the life of me use it with out getting it EVERYWHERE. My 7yo dd LOVES "sparkles" but I must confess I got rid of all but on thing of glitter and I keep it hidden. I love embossing powders but for some reason seem to spill that every where too..but I keep on using it. It is just the glitter..maybe repressed memories from my childhood art classes and getting it in my eye??  IDk..LOL
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11-21-2011, 05:17 AM
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Kookie Creator
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Somewhere, Out there
Posts: 403
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LOL You need Stickles!!  No mess, lots of sparkle!
I think for me it's glitter too. I have a tough time keeping it tidy as well, no matter how hard I try! Right up there with that is flocking. It gets lumpy!! LOL
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11-21-2011, 05:36 AM
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Crimping Master
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: small town..SC..
Posts: 1,109
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is flocking the same as Flower soft? I haven't used either..but if there is any kind of "glue and dust" to it ..I am positive I would find a way to spill it or get it everywhere....hahah
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11-21-2011, 05:41 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 592
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ROFL...Definitely go with Stickles.
For me it's a scoreboard. Doesn't matter which scoreboard I've tried (Score-Pal, Martha Stewart, SU) those things hate me. And I've tried to make friends with each of these scoreboards by using little plastic creaser thingy they come with as well as a stylus...they still hate me. LOL
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11-21-2011, 06:06 AM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Carlyle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Posts: 1,726
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I would have to go with the glitter as well. I don't mind that it leaves a mess while I am making the card, but it looks terrible on the card when I do it. I still have most of my glitter hoping that I will come across a video or instructions on how to use it properly and so it looks nice on my card.
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11-21-2011, 07:22 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Dingmans Ferry, PA
Posts: 2,235
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Copic airbrush. I still have the original can of air it came with, almost full...
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11-21-2011, 07:27 AM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: MN
Posts: 764
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Yeah, glitter makes a mess, that's why I love my clear glitter pen! It goes where I want and stays where I want. I even use glitter nail polish now and then, if I want to cover a larger area.
One word of advice, don't use embossing powder under a celing fan! Ask me how I know.
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11-21-2011, 08:12 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: May 2008
Location: not too far from the big mountain in n.h.
Posts: 3,490
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For me it's flock and Flower soft. I gave them all away. It always looked silly and out of place when I used it. Not to mention the mess......Too bad because I have seen some spectacular cards with both flock and flower soft. Just not for me I guess.
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11-21-2011, 08:30 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.
Posts: 3,046
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gram2boyz
One word of advice, don't use embossing powder under a celing fan! Ask me how I know.
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LOL ... I could easily see myself doing this! Thanks for the advice!!
My product to hate is Glimmer Mist.
No matter how much shaking, how much sprayer rinsing, I could not get a decent look with that stuff.
It didn't shimmer, shine, sparkle or anything. And it didn't "mist". I could have gotten better results using a strong Kool-Aid solution and toothbrush.
And talk about mess! The first time I used the stuff I had splatters all over my desk. |
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11-21-2011, 08:55 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 12,881
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I'm with you on the glitter, I can't get it to work, and to be honest, I don't get much better even with Stickles! If I want any sparkle, I have to just stick with those Sakura Stardust pens.
Another thing I never could do was use the SU wheels. The wheel guide didn't help either, so I ended up selling the few wheels I had.
One more thing - the Bow Easy. I don't know why I struggle with this thing so much, but I do. That's something that's even had me in tears. I do think if I used it more I wouldn't have the problems I do, but I seem to always forget a step somewhere.
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I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Phillippians 4:13
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11-21-2011, 11:11 AM
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Crimping Master
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: near Sydney, Australia
Posts: 1,164
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As far as glitter goes, glitter glue is the best for the 7year old - its not very expensive, and stickles and distress stickles for you - mind you they are not cheap either, but I love mine. Also I use embossing powder that is called "Hologram ..." the "..." being the colour, such as clear, gold, silver, and a few other colours the results are just so dramatic, especially the gold, it looks like you have used real gold on your project...
My big cannot use though I love it are chalk pastels. I got a box of them from SU when I was a Dem, and although I have messed around a little with them, I can't seem to use them.
I will say, with most products if I get to a point where I have put out good money for something, or a lot of money, as for example, the chalk pastels, I try to look for instructions/tutorials on the internet and teach myself to use them. But I still have to do this for these, and think it may be some sort of actual mental block .....
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11-21-2011, 11:51 AM
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Gabfest Goddess
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Windsor CO
Posts: 7,197
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Mine is wide (1" and over) ribbon. Always looks too big and too lumpy. I have a bit that I am trying to use up on 12x12" scrapbook pages but I would like my cards to look like some of the masterpieces in the gallery with wide ribbon.
Mary Beth
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11-21-2011, 12:56 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Sparks, NV
Posts: 2,237
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Glitter for me too, used it once that was enough! Stickles and glitter pens from now on. And wide ribbon too, finally used all mine up on packages.
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11-21-2011, 01:53 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,647
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I can't seem to use Glimmer Mist products. I end up with rolled up, sopping wet paper. Every. Time.
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11-21-2011, 02:36 PM
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Crimping Master
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: small town..SC..
Posts: 1,109
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Oh..I forgot ribbon. I can't seem to use ribbon no matter the size. It just looks awful to me ( on my cards that is). It looks fantastic on others works that I see in the gallery..but I can't do it.
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11-21-2011, 04:25 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: In the "Hood"
Posts: 716
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Mine is the MS micro beads. I have a whole packaged set of them -plus a few other choice metallic colors.
And ohhhhh how I want to use them. But all of my results are awful. So, they sit on a shelf.
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11-21-2011, 04:38 PM
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Spokane Washington
Posts: 270
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Glitter for sure and.......
the CAD. Yes, it's true. I just don't have the dexterity in my hands to use one. Would probably end up in the ER ! |
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11-21-2011, 04:39 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Delta BC
Posts: 535
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I agree with glitter - after a card class last spring, I have decided NEVER to use glitter in a class again. I think there was even glitter on my cats!!
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11-21-2011, 05:09 PM
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Crimping Master
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: small town..SC..
Posts: 1,109
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HEHE..this made me giggle.. because I too have found glitter on my cats..hahahha...QUOTE=piano5678;18944680]I agree with glitter - after a card class last spring, I have decided NEVER to use glitter in a class again. I think there was even glitter on my cats!![/QUOTE]
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11-21-2011, 05:26 PM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Salina, Kansas
Posts: 1,266
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Crop A Dile Big Bite...It's all bad!
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11-21-2011, 05:26 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: NJ
Posts: 2,580
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Glitter looks pretty on cats.
I have a problem with Stickles. They look ghastly when I use them, so I use glitter with a Quickie Glue pen.
Wide ribbon looks dreadful when I use it.
I'm really bad at using flower clusters, especially the 3D roses I had to have in a variety of colors. I always end up taking them off projects because they look so horrible.
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11-21-2011, 05:40 PM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ...Somewhere inside my closet...Stamping
Posts: 4,701
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Ceiling fan, Flower Soft and my Queensland Heeler...She looked so cute in pink fluff! it's been over 6 months and I'm still finding little bits here and there...
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...My life is like a stroll on the beach...As near to the edge as I can go...Thoreau...
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11-21-2011, 06:10 PM
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Crimping Master
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: near Sydney, Australia
Posts: 1,164
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Oh Pedalpower, I so hear you with the glimmer mist. There has to be a secret...  |
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11-21-2011, 06:23 PM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 4,762
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Not so much a product, but PAISLEY. In any form: stamps, paper, dies. I love it, but can't use it on a card at all to my satisfaction.
I've had good luck with Glimmer Mist, by holding it far away from whatever I'm spraying. At least when the mister will work.
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Caution: You are entering an artistic zone. This is not clutter - this is creating. These are not pajamas - it's my work uniform.
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11-21-2011, 06:54 PM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: May 2008
Location: St Louis, Missouri
Posts: 3,415
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I am not a fan of Glitter either. I do like Stickles though! Love that stuff. The color and sparkle stays just where you want it! Not too big a fan of flowersoft either. I like it on other people's projects, but I am not too big on using it myself.
I find the secret to Glimmer Mist is to have a lot of space, and have a paint catcher. You can make one out of cardboard, or buy one at a local LSS. I spray with a sweeping motion and start spraying before the desired piece is to be covered. It catches enough of the spray, and misses most of the glops that sometimes come out of the first part of the mist.
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11-21-2011, 07:03 PM
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: FL
Posts: 260
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I can't stitch on a card, to save my life! Sewing maching, needle & thread...you name it. My Grandmother would be so ashamed of me, LOL!
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11-21-2011, 07:09 PM
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: cold blue yonder
Posts: 318
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I can't seem to use ribbon of any sort, a child in kindergarten could do better. Also can't use the brayer to save my soul .
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11-21-2011, 10:35 PM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,514
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I heart glitter. I am such a bling bling girl it's not funny. I have a whole box full of glitter that I love to admire. I don't use glitter glue. I make my own "Stickles." Why waste all that pretty glitter in my box for something mundane? Then I can admire all my little containers of homemade Stickles.
I make my own flock and flower soft too. I don't have any jars of those items in my home. I make my own glimmer mist. I love chalk pastels. I have always loved them since I was a child.
Scoreboard- I am trying to love them. I have owned four scoreboards. Honestly, I am missing something. They are wonderful if you are making a mass amount of cards. I hardly do that. I use my paper trimmer to score lines the most. What is sad about this I use my Xacto Knife and ruler to cut most of the time. My paper trimmer has become my scoreboard. I like the look my paper trimmer makes over my scoreboards. I have this thing about a perfect scored line. Oh, don't even get me started when your stylus or bone folder skips the line with the scoreboard.
Don't faint I am not into Distress inks. I am sorry.  I don't get them. I guess it's because I love to watercolor. I figured out how Tim has made the Distress inks. It's a bit complicated but I can recreate it. I like my version better.
Owning 300+ Copics. I am not into that either. I love Copics and have quite a few. I am crazy for the brush tip. Owning three hundred colors gives me panic attacks. I know that's silly since I own all the Sharpies, Bics and Prisma's. I will be buying Pro markers in the near future. I probably already have three hundred markers. |
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11-22-2011, 03:00 AM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: The City That Never Sleeps
Posts: 4,737
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Flock. I never could get the hang of it. Whenever I've used it, I've ended up with a lumpy, warped mess. I also have a hard time with embossing powders that contain glitter. They just don't seem to give a raised effect. I love glitter by itself and use it frequently. Cats do look good in glitter, but big dogs look better. |
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11-22-2011, 07:11 AM
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Gabfest Goddess
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Chicago suburbs
Posts: 7,638
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RosieLP
ROFL...Definitely go with Stickles.
For me it's a scoreboard. Doesn't matter which scoreboard I've tried (Score-Pal, Martha Stewart, SU) those things hate me. And I've tried to make friends with each of these scoreboards by using little plastic creaser thingy they come with as well as a stylus...they still hate me. LOL
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You know, I am glad it's not just me! I try to accurately cut my CS into regular card size, then I take it to the ScorPal to score then fold, but it's always about an eighth of an inch or so off! I do like it for just scoring lines though.... |
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11-22-2011, 07:11 AM
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Gabfest Goddess
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Chicago suburbs
Posts: 7,638
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PedalPower
I can't seem to use Glimmer Mist products. I end up with rolled up, sopping wet paper. Every. Time.
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Me either!! But somehow I keep buying it, thinking, "This will be the magic bottle that works for me!" ... so dumb! |
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11-22-2011, 07:13 AM
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Gabfest Goddess
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Chicago suburbs
Posts: 7,638
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Quote:
Originally Posted by barb smith
I can't seem to use ribbon of any sort, a child in kindergarten could do better. Also can't use the brayer to save my soul .
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Same here. I love how they use ribbon in magazines, but my bows are never that neat looking and while a good ribbon/bow looks great, a bad one is AWFUL! |
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11-22-2011, 08:17 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: NJ
Posts: 2,580
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Glimmer Mist: Have you tried putting a largish plastic bead in the bottle? (alphabet or pony bead size). It helps mix it up when you shake it, though people way you're supposed to gently swirl it.
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11-22-2011, 08:43 AM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Wilmington, DE
Posts: 170
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Mine are the Alcohol Inks by Tim Holtz -- I don't use glossy paper or metal embellishments that I can "color" with the inks! Here's another one - I also have the Tim Holtz Fragments - the rectangle/square ones - I've used these only a few times. I like the concept but I'm mainly a CAS-girl so I don't use a lot of embellishments on one card at a time.
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11-22-2011, 10:29 PM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,514
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KathiR
Glimmer Mist: Have you tried putting a largish plastic bead in the bottle? (alphabet or pony bead size). It helps mix it up when you shake it, though people way you're supposed to gently swirl it.
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That's a brilliant idea! I love it. Added bonus if you use a white bead when your Glimmer Mist bottle is empty you will have a pretty colored bead. I have a ton of pony beads. I can't wait to try this. Thanks for sharing. |
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11-23-2011, 04:45 AM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Land of the Jayhawks
Posts: 907
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lylacfey
I make my own glimmer mist.
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How do you make it?
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11-23-2011, 05:06 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Relaxin' in the foothills of Georgia
Posts: 2,208
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I was reorganizing my stamping supplies yesterday and came across Heat and Stick Powder and a glue pad. I wondered why the heck I was still hanging onto those things, because I'm a total failure when it comes to using them.
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11-23-2011, 05:36 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
SCS Gallery Moderator
Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
Teapot Tuesday TEAm
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posts: 110,087
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Quote:
Originally Posted by weims
How do you make it?
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I make mine with water, distress re-inkers and some Perfect Pearls shaken up in a little mini-mister. I'm pretty sure I came across that in a Tim Holtz tutorial. |
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11-23-2011, 06:33 AM
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Crimping Master
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: small town..SC..
Posts: 1,109
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lylacfey
I heart glitter. I am such a bling bling girl it's not funny. I have a whole box full of glitter that I love to admire. I don't use glitter glue. I make my own "Stickles." Why waste all that pretty glitter in my box for something mundane? Then I can admire all my little containers of homemade Stickles.
I make my own flock and flower soft too. I don't have any jars of those items in my home. I make my own glimmer mist. I love chalk pastels. I have always loved them since I was a child.
Scoreboard- I am trying to love them. I have owned four scoreboards. Honestly, I am missing something. They are wonderful if you are making a mass amount of cards. I hardly do that. I use my paper trimmer to score lines the most. What is sad about this I use my Xacto Knife and ruler to cut most of the time. My paper trimmer has become my scoreboard. I like the look my paper trimmer makes over my scoreboards. I have this thing about a perfect scored line. Oh, don't even get me started when your stylus or bone folder skips the line with the scoreboard.
Don't faint I am not into Distress inks. I am sorry. I don't get them. I guess it's because I love to watercolor. I figured out how Tim has made the Distress inks. It's a bit complicated but I can recreate it. I like my version better.
Owning 300+ Copics. I am not into that either. I love Copics and have quite a few. I am crazy for the brush tip. Owning three hundred colors gives me panic attacks. I know that's silly since I own all the Sharpies, Bics and Prisma's. I will be buying Pro markers in the near future. I probably already have three hundred markers. |
I would LOVE to know how you make these..I don't have any and have never bought it simply because of the horrifc mess I make with glitter..I was afraid I would end up looking like a muppet with it..or worse..my card would look like a chia pet |
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11-23-2011, 08:30 AM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: along the bluffs of the Upper Mississippi River
Posts: 4,143
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I love glitter but I am scoring challenged, at least when it comes to follwing measurements at a workshop!
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IDk..LOL 
No mess, lots of sparkle! 
I don't get them. I guess it's because I love to watercolor. I figured out how Tim has made the Distress inks. It's a bit complicated but I can recreate it. I like my version better. 
