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Forum: Tool & Product Talk 03-20-2024, 11:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 750
Posted By Kathleen Mc
I have my brads and eyelets micro-organised. I...

I have my brads and eyelets micro-organised. I have them in weekly pillsorters, the ones with 4 compartments per day. Each compartment has a particular colour/design in.
Forum: General Stamping Talk 02-21-2024, 07:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,188
Posted By Kathleen Mc
I put the card in with the design facing the...

I put the card in with the design facing the flap, so that the card has no chance of being damaged when being postmarked in the machine.
I put it in with the fold at the top, cos I think it makes it...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 02-21-2024, 07:47 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,104
Posted By Kathleen Mc
An alternative to the glue press is to use a...

An alternative to the glue press is to use a syringe (no needle) filled with glue. Koren Wiskman was the first person I saw using them. Having problems with my arthritic hands means it's something...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 10-11-2023, 06:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,526
Posted By Kathleen Mc
Check for air bubbles when you stick your stamps...

Check for air bubbles when you stick your stamps to the stamp platform. Not sure why but sometimes they can affect the quality of your stamped images.
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 01-19-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,686
Posted By Kathleen Mc
I'd sat startxwith a couple of metallics (gold,...

I'd sat startxwith a couple of metallics (gold, silver, copper) as they are the easiest to use as yo can see when they've melted properly.
Then I'd say clear and white, and maybe a clear Sparkle. ...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 01-19-2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,391
Posted By Kathleen Mc
I like adding seed beads as they add a bit if...

I like adding seed beads as they add a bit if noise to the shaker element. I also add sequins.
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 06-23-2022, 10:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,427
Posted By Kathleen Mc
According to the I Like Markers blog, which was...

According to the I Like Markers blog, which was written by a Copic specialist, it doesn't matter which way you store them.
They are sold upright, which would suggest that is an ok way to store them.
Forum: General Stamping Talk 06-23-2022, 10:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,471
Posted By Kathleen Mc
Teal or turquoise

Teal or turquoise
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 04-13-2022, 09:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,249
Posted By Kathleen Mc
It was only discontinued in North America as it...

It was only discontinued in North America as it wasn't patented worldwide. There are other stamp positioners available worldwide including the Stamp Perfect by Hampton Arts, the Sugar Nellie one...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 03-09-2022, 04:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,455
Posted By Kathleen Mc
I have 2 sets. One for dye inks and one for...

I have 2 sets. One for dye inks and one for distress oxides. You can use one set of brushes for dye and normal distress as they are also dye based inks.
Forum: Mission: Organization 09-01-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,892
Posted By Kathleen Mc
Same here. All my scraps, whether cardstick,...

Same here. All my scraps, whether cardstick, patterned paper, 12x12 etc are all stored with the full sheets.
My cardstock is stored in page protectors, my patterned paper (not 12x12) are stored in...
Forum: Digital Images 07-21-2021, 03:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,672
Posted By Kathleen Mc
I use MS Word to open, resize and print my...

I use MS Word to open, resize and print my images. I find it really easy as you can open a document the same size as your paper/cardstock and arrange the images on it.
Forum: General Stamping Talk 07-21-2021, 03:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,449
Posted By Kathleen Mc
I have the Stampendous Detail Opaque White powder...

I have the Stampendous Detail Opaque White powder and that comes out white.
I will say that the powder looks off white but turns white when melted.
Forum: Announcements 06-16-2021, 11:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,092
Posted By Kathleen Mc
I'm still wary of being in a room with hordes of...

I'm still wary of being in a room with hordes of people. Esp as we have rising numbers of the Delta variant here in the UK.

The nature of stamping shows is people wanting to get up close and...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 06-02-2021, 05:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,867
Posted By Kathleen Mc
True kraft cardstock is a recycled cardstock that...

True kraft cardstock is a recycled cardstock that has small flecks in it.
Try and get one that is at least 280-300gsm in weight.
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 05-26-2021, 07:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,816
Posted By Kathleen Mc
I always used to use Memento Tuxedo Black for...

I always used to use Memento Tuxedo Black for Copic colouring and Versafine Onyx Black for watercolouring.
Then I got an MFT Extreme Black hybrid pad and I now use that for both. I do use the...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 04-28-2021, 05:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,206
Posted By Kathleen Mc
Places like dafont.com 1001fonts.com...

Places like dafont.com 1001fonts.com unbundled.com have thousands of free fonts available. If you want to be able to use them on items to sell, you need a commercial licence. Some places offer a free...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 03-31-2021, 10:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,299
Posted By Kathleen Mc
Versafine is recommended for fine detail stamps.

Versafine is recommended for fine detail stamps.
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 02-17-2021, 03:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,181
Posted By Kathleen Mc
I've not had any issue with my Zig fine tip glue...

I've not had any issue with my Zig fine tip glue pens, but the Quickie glue pens are another thing. I have a couple of those that are at least half full and I can't get them to work.
I've heard of...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 11-25-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,324
Posted By Kathleen Mc
I'm in the UK and I've made many different sizes...

I'm in the UK and I've made many different sizes of square cards. I've made tiny 4" square cards, 4.25", 5", 5.75" (most popular for me) and the occasional 8" card. I like the 5.75" card as I can...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 10-28-2020, 10:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,447
Posted By Kathleen Mc
<div>My favourite small stamp company is Clearly...

<div>My favourite small stamp company is Clearly Besotted.</div><div>They are a a British based family run company.</div><div>Their stamps are manufactured in the UK.</div>
Forum: General Stamping Talk 10-07-2020, 04:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,356
Posted By Kathleen Mc
I still make square cards for my family in the...

I still make square cards for my family in the States. They can still be hand sorted once they get to the states. I've paid the amount required by Royal Mail to have it posted.&nbsp;
Forum: General Stamping Talk 09-17-2020, 09:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,549
Posted By Kathleen Mc
I wonder if you aren't heating it for long...

I wonder if you aren't heating it for long enough. I've never had embossing powder flake off.
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 09-17-2020, 08:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,484
Posted By Kathleen Mc
I'll be honest, the mark my bone folder makes is...

I'll be honest, the mark my bone folder makes is negligible. And if you only flatten on one side of the card, you can make that side the back of the card.&nbsp;
Forum: Mission: Organization 08-07-2020, 05:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,483
Posted By Kathleen Mc
I would split them up and put them in whichever...

I would split them up and put them in whichever storage system you usually use. Maybe add a post-it note saying which other colours were in the set with each colour.
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