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Forum: Tool & Product Talk
11-28-2020, 07:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,767
Posted By idletiger

Ditto to the Cutterbees and cuticle scissors. I...

Ditto to the Cutterbees and cuticle scissors. I have a pair of curved cuticle/nail scissors that are as sharp as can be and I flip them around depending on the shape I'm cutting. The tips are super...
Forum: Get it Together!
04-02-2017, 03:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 584
Posted By idletiger

CA - Orange County Monthly Stamping ATC Group

Who: Artist Trading Card, Mixed Media ArtGroup

What: Trading ATCs, mixed media projects,technique demos, and fun.
As a group, we decide what the next month'sproject will be and whether or not we...
Forum: Get it Together!
12-11-2016, 03:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 550
Posted By idletiger

CA - So. California, Monthly Art Club Orange County

Who: An ATC, Mixed Media Art Group

What: Trading ATCs, mixed media projects, technique demos, and fun.
As a group, we decide what the next month's project will be and whether or not we will...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
04-29-2015, 07:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,069
Posted By idletiger

Although I love lots of colors, I'm always...

Although I love lots of colors, I'm always running out of green! Everything from soft muted spring greens to bright Christmas greens. I use a lot of neutrals, mostly ivory and kraft, also black and...
Forum: Techniques
11-06-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,139
Posted By idletiger

The Meander or Maze Book is a lot of fun and is...

The Meander or Maze Book is a lot of fun and is made from one sheet of 12 x 12. There is a tutorial here:

Splitcoaststampers - Meander Book Project Tutorial by Beate Johns...
Forum: Techniques
11-06-2013, 05:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,346
Posted By idletiger

How about running them across an ink pad before...

How about running them across an ink pad before doing anything with the covers? I color the edges of light cardstock that way. I think you might need to pinch the book as you rub it on the ink pad so...
Forum: Techniques
08-28-2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,839
Posted By idletiger

You can also try Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel...

You can also try Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel (UTEE). One trick I learned is to heat it from underneath so the flakes don't fly around.
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
06-26-2013, 07:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 30,695
Posted By idletiger

Another way to soften cardstock is to run it...

Another way to soften cardstock is to run it through a crimper several times. Turn it each time so it goes through the crimper in different directions and keep going until the paper feels the way you...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
06-19-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,898
Posted By idletiger

Recently, I used Tim Holtz Picket Fence Distress...

Recently, I used Tim Holtz Picket Fence Distress Stain on some flowers that were too bright, and too flat, and they looked like porcelain after they dried. While they were damp from the Distress...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
06-19-2013, 07:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,041
Posted By idletiger

Although they don't package them together Lawn...

Although they don't package them together Lawn Fawn (http://www.lawnfawn.com/collections/all-products) has really cute coordinating die and stamp sets.
Forum: General Stamping Talk
06-05-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 21,970
Posted By idletiger

The funniest thing I've read recently: "Every...

The funniest thing I've read recently:
"Every time someone uses an apostrophe to make a plural, a puppy dies!" :D
Forum: General Stamping Talk
04-17-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,784
Posted By idletiger

Here's one I made for my grad school cohort. I...

Here's one I made for my grad school cohort. I wanted something simple since it was going to professional men and women, and used the school color, maroon, with black and white. I did case this from...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
04-12-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,744
Posted By idletiger

Yeah for the "Like!" button!

Yeah for the "Like!" button!
Forum: Techniques
02-13-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,317
Posted By idletiger

Where is the Super Like button? :D Your card...

Where is the Super Like button? :D
Your card is wonderful!
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
12-12-2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,679
Posted By idletiger

Big Shot, steel Italian scissors that are as old...

Big Shot, steel Italian scissors that are as old as I am, steel ruler, cutting board and scoring board. And a self-healing cutting mat.
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
12-12-2012, 06:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 39,120
Posted By idletiger

Are you comfortable using a drill or electric...

Are you comfortable using a drill or electric screwdriver? You might try 2 small screws through the back. Or incorporate a decorative element on the front like ribbon across the corners of the small...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
12-05-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,336
Posted By idletiger

I need to try this! Sometimes, before...

I need to try this!

Sometimes, before removing the die cut from the rest of the paper, I'll gently run a glue stick over the intricate parts. Then, I'll separate the die cut and toss the scrap....
Forum: General Stamping Talk
11-03-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 20,136
Posted By idletiger

Chalk inks work well on stamps that just don't...

Chalk inks work well on stamps that just don't seem to like regular ink pads. I also keep an old mouse pad handy when stamping with acrylics.
Forum: Techniques
09-11-2012, 09:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,735
Posted By idletiger

Oh my word! You have all posted such nice work!...

Oh my word! You have all posted such nice work! I've been itching to bust out the embossing folders for another project and now I have to try this! Thanks for sharing everyone.
Forum: Techniques
08-19-2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,461
Posted By idletiger

I like using brads, too, or an embellishment like...

I like using brads, too, or an embellishment like a die cut shape or flower. Or I'll use adhesive on one edge, and cover it with ribbon or a piece of card stock.
Forum: General Stamping Talk
07-18-2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,083
Posted By idletiger

Recently, I ordered a set of Lawn Fawn circle...

Recently, I ordered a set of Lawn Fawn circle blocks and I really love them. They have scalloped edges and a grid pattern. And they weren't too expensive.
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
04-28-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 21,556
Posted By idletiger

Thanks Stampin Stacy! I just put Kristy Ann's...

Thanks Stampin Stacy! I just put Kristy Ann's book on my Amazon want list!:-D
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
04-18-2012, 06:51 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 21,556
Posted By idletiger

subbing to learn about using baby oil :cool:

subbing to learn about using baby oil :cool:
Forum: General Stamping Talk
12-14-2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 7,433
Posted By idletiger

Great thread! Ditto to all of the above comments....

Great thread! Ditto to all of the above comments. There is a corollary to Murphey's law that states the odds of a piece of buttered bread falling butter side down rises in proportion to the cost of...
Forum: Techniques
11-02-2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,461
Posted By idletiger

Dry embossing acetate makes a nice overlay. Here...

Dry embossing acetate makes a nice overlay. Here is a card I made last year:
Snowman by idletiger - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers...
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