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Forum: Mixed Media
09-23-2020, 11:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,071
Posted By Swedie

Haste Makes Waste!

I smiled at Stampin Stacy's comment on quickly finishing her book. I make books quite often - some with just pockets for keeping lists, etc., and some with blank paper for various other projects. I...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
09-09-2020, 09:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,011
Posted By Swedie

Thank you, too.

I also appreciate the generosity and creativity of all who comment here.  It was nice to see that I'm not the only one who writes info on a scrap of paper, and when I come across it later, I...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
09-02-2020, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,253
Posted By Swedie

Reusing Plastic Packaging

<div>Here are a few ways I reuse the plastic:</div><div><br></div><div>https://craftyjournal.com/ideas-for-re-using-plastic-packaging/<br></div>
Forum: General Stamping Talk
01-29-2020, 02:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,984
Posted By Swedie

<div></div><div>I've created and found tons of...

<div></div><div>I've created and found tons of ideas for using old Christmas cards as I can never bring myself to dispose of...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
04-26-2018, 11:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,964
Posted By Swedie

Word Dies

Papertrey Ink has quite a few word dies:

Papertrey Ink Clear Stamps Dies Paper Ink Kits Ribbon (https://www.papertreyink.com/)
Forum: General Stamping Talk
01-17-2018, 09:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,228
Posted By Swedie

Use for Thinlet Envelope Plastic

Here are some of the ways I use plastic from packaging:

http://craftyjournal.com/ideas-for-re-using-plastic-packaging/

I have quite a stash of flat pieces I've saved, and they are so handy.
Forum: Mission: Organization
06-14-2017, 09:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,317
Posted By Swedie

Use Cut Down Boxes

I use cut down boxes to keep my current projects together, and to make them easily portable. If the parts are low enough not to stick above the top of the box, you can even stack several boxes if you...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
02-22-2017, 07:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,075
Posted By Swedie

Cereal Boxes Are Great

I use cereal boxes all the time. Though they are not acid free, they can be used for all kinds of applications: templates, mock ups, models, boxes, gift bags, baskets. They work well for...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
02-09-2017, 08:36 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,075
Posted By Swedie

Thank you so much - I appreciate it!

Thank you so much - I appreciate it!
Forum: General Stamping Talk
02-08-2017, 08:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,075
Posted By Swedie

Chipboard Ideas

There are so many ways you can use chipboard. Here is a basket / gift box idea using it:

Small Gift Box (http://craftyjournal.com/small-gift-box/)

And here is a journal or book idea that I've...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
10-05-2016, 08:39 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,590
Posted By Swedie

I googled for the Mrs. Lumpy videos: Ossie's...

I googled for the Mrs. Lumpy videos:

Ossie's Crafty Blog: How to use a Brayer - Video Tutorial (http://ossiescraps.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-to-use-brayer-video-tutorial.html)
Forum: General Stamping Talk
06-30-2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Posted By Swedie

Planner I Made

I made a spiral organizer using cardboard, scrapbooking paper, and Mod Podge. Here's a tutorial on how I created it.

Spiral Organizer (http://craftyjournal.com/spiral-organizer/)
Forum: Mission: Organization
06-22-2016, 07:53 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,309
Posted By Swedie

I leave paper full size.

I don't cut 12x12 paper until I have a specific project in mind. Many of the things I create require the full sheet of paper and cutting them down for storage would render the paper unusable. But if...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
01-06-2016, 05:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,887
Posted By Swedie

PVC Pipe

I love to make things with PVC pipe - it's so versatile.
Forum: General Stamping Talk
09-02-2015, 07:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,927
Posted By Swedie

Make My Own Books

I like to make books for various purposes. The thinner papers work much better for covering the cardboard used in the covers. And they also work well for making the pocket pages I like to use in the...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
07-13-2015, 12:00 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 16,758
Posted By Swedie

Try cutting a piece of shelf liner to the size of...

Try cutting a piece of shelf liner to the size of your crafting mat and place it underneath the mat. It should work really well to keep the mat from moving. The shelf liner looks like this - the...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
07-04-2015, 08:41 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 16,758
Posted By Swedie

Chopping Mats from The Dollar Store

I found chopping mats at the Dollar Store that are about the same size as place mats. They protect the table surface from messes, and allow you to cut on them. There were 2 in the package for $1....
Forum: Techniques
03-18-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,833
Posted By Swedie

How to Use Envelopes

I've done several posts on how to use envelopes:

Envelope Gift Bags (http://craftyjournal.com/envelope-gift-bags/)
Envelope Basket (http://craftyjournal.com/envelope-basket/)
Mini Gift Bags...
Forum: Mission: Organization
09-10-2014, 05:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,788
Posted By Swedie

Chopping Mats

I found these cutting mats in Dollar Tree - two in a package for $1. I'm still using the first two - I keep them in two different places so they are handy. If I'm going to do something really messy,...
Forum: Mission: Organization
07-09-2014, 01:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,186
Posted By Swedie

If the lace is wide, or very long I would make...

If the lace is wide, or very long I would make large bobbins from the large sides of milk jugs. Make a slit in the top left and bottom right ends, slip one end of the lace in a slit and wind. The...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
07-09-2014, 01:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,094
Posted By Swedie

I use the large Tonic, which I've had for about 8...

I use the large Tonic, which I've had for about 8 years, and I LOVE it! The one I used before (no idea what the brand was) often tore the paper instead of cutting it.
Forum: Mission: Organization
07-02-2014, 06:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,320
Posted By Swedie

I use Chopping Mats that come in a package of 2...

I use Chopping Mats that come in a package of 2 for $1 at Dollar Tree. There is a picture of them here in the second photo:

General Craft Tips (http://craftyjournal.com/general-craft-tips/)
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
06-25-2014, 12:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,400
Posted By Swedie

Re-use Clear Plastic Packaging

Here are some ways I re-use the clear plastic packaging:

Ideas for Re-Using Plastic Packaging (http://craftyjournal.com/ideas-for-re-using-plastic-packaging/)
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
05-14-2014, 07:41 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,971
Posted By Swedie

I'm right handed, but my daughter is a lefty. ...

I'm right handed, but my daughter is a lefty. When I taught her to crochet, I had her sit across from me, like a mirror image. She copied what I did, but used her left hand, and while i worked from...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
03-05-2014, 06:22 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,399
Posted By Swedie

Wonderful Coloring Books

Check out these coloring books from Dover. They have great subjects and the stained glass ones are really nice. We use markers for the stained glass, and colored pencils and crayons for the others....
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