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Forum: Tool & Product Talk 03-04-2024, 07:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 802
Posted By DianeinSparks
Another fan of the Tim Holtz/Tonic 8.5 trimmer; I...

Another fan of the Tim Holtz/Tonic 8.5 trimmer; I use it for all cutting except 12x12 papers and I use an old Fiskers with the wire trimmer for the 12x12.
Forum: General Stamping Talk 02-19-2024, 05:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,191
Posted By DianeinSparks
I would say folded edge first but since I usually...

I would say folded edge first but since I usually have gems, enamel dots or other embellishments on my cards, it's where the narrowest side is!
Forum: General Stamping Talk 01-04-2024, 08:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,208
Posted By DianeinSparks
I start right after Christmas and decide on which...

I start right after Christmas and decide on which stamps, dies and patterned paper I want to use. I make 60-70 cards, no more than 4 of each since I start making mistakes and/or get bored if I do...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 12-20-2023, 07:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,369
Posted By DianeinSparks
I sent 60, all hand stamped, about the same as...

I sent 60, all hand stamped, about the same as last year. I start in Jan. and work on them all year but no more than 4 alike since I start making horrible mistakes if I make more than 4 or 5. I...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 09-06-2023, 06:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,535
Posted By DianeinSparks
I have the same experience as you with the Brutus...

I have the same experience as you with the Brutus Monroe sticky mat - I need the magnets with it too.
Forum: General Stamping Talk 08-24-2023, 08:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,771
Posted By DianeinSparks
Like Sue, I also cut out a sample of every die...

Like Sue, I also cut out a sample of every die and keep the samples in 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 binders by themes - flowers/leaves/butterflies; squares, rectangles, ovals/circles; words; etc. If there are only...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 05-08-2023, 09:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,856
Posted By DianeinSparks
Try a Tombow sand eraser; I've used one to remove...

Try a Tombow sand eraser; I've used one to remove ink smudges on my cards.
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 10-02-2022, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,228
Posted By DianeinSparks
Some days I use the Sidekick more than my Big...

Some days I use the Sidekick more than my Big Kick. Almost all my sentiment dies fit in it along with small flowers and small images.
Forum: General Stamping Talk 02-26-2022, 11:09 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,864
Posted By DianeinSparks
Too many! Zig Real Brush Markers, gelly plate,...

Too many! Zig Real Brush Markers, gelly plate, make up style blending brushes, Waffle Flower media mat, Wendy Vecchi Make Art Stay-tion and lots of stamps and dies. Somehow I got so far behind in...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 11-15-2021, 04:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,522
Posted By DianeinSparks
Bohodiva, this is exactly what I've been doing...

Bohodiva, this is exactly what I've been doing except I started my Christmas cards months ago. My Thanksgiving cards are ready to be addressed and mailed tomorrow and then I am going to put away all...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 10-30-2021, 02:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,721
Posted By DianeinSparks
I run the cardstock through the Xyron and then...

I run the cardstock through the Xyron and then die cut it.
Forum: General Stamping Talk 09-01-2021, 09:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,002
Posted By DianeinSparks
Cheermom, forgot to add this info is from the...

Cheermom, forgot to add this info is from the USPS website under the Yellow Dogface Butterfly stamp.
Forum: General Stamping Talk 09-01-2021, 09:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,002
Posted By DianeinSparks
Cheermom, The Yellow California Dogface Butterfly...

Cheermom, The Yellow California Dogface Butterfly has the words" non- machineable surcharge" on the stamp and this indicates its usage value. Like a Forever stamp, this stamp will always be valid...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 08-12-2021, 11:06 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,986
Posted By DianeinSparks
Karen, like you I haven't been tempted to buy new...

Karen, like you I haven't been tempted to buy new stamps for quite a while, everything seems the same or similar to something I already have in my stash of 30+ years and the older stamps are better...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 06-12-2021, 02:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,756
Posted By DianeinSparks
Troopersma, You're very welcome! I have several...

Troopersma, You're very welcome! I have several of their patriotic stamp sets and have used them for my 4th of July cards. My husband is retired Army, 24+ years. Diane
Forum: General Stamping Talk 06-07-2021, 02:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,756
Posted By DianeinSparks
Taylored Expressions has several sets of...

Taylored Expressions has several sets of patriotic stamps.
Forum: General Stamping Talk 05-06-2021, 07:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,149
Posted By DianeinSparks
Mama Elephant has a very nice set called Inside...

Mama Elephant has a very nice set called Inside Birthday Messages https://mamaelephant.com/products/inside-birthday-messages and Papertrey Ink has several sets that I have and used a lot: Tucked In:...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 04-06-2021, 11:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 807
Posted By DianeinSparks
I have all my holiday wood stamps stored in paper...

I have all my holiday wood stamps stored in paper photo boxes for years and they are fine.
Forum: General Stamping Talk 03-16-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,859
Posted By DianeinSparks
[QUOTE=Cre8ive Mind;22062815]I used to put the...

[QUOTE=Cre8ive Mind;22062815]I used to put the date on the back, because I was taught that when I started card making. However, I don't really understand what the purpose of that is. Would you please...
Forum: General Stamping Talk 03-15-2021, 04:50 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,859
Posted By DianeinSparks
I put the date [year] on the card when I send it...

I put the date [year] on the card when I send it since I make tons of cards and some are a several years old before they are mailed.
Forum: General Stamping Talk 03-10-2021, 11:13 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,859
Posted By DianeinSparks
I have numerous stamps that say either "stamped...

I have numerous stamps that say either "stamped by" or "created by" and I add either my initials or my first name and the year. Sometimes for Valentine cards I'll use a small stamp that's an...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 03-04-2021, 08:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,001
Posted By DianeinSparks
BEST: Misti's in all sizes Big Kick ...

BEST:
Misti's in all sizes
Big Kick
Sidekick
Tim Holtz 9.50 non stick titanium scissors
copics
Xyrons in several sizes

REGRETS:
Nuvo mousse and Nuvo drops
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 02-20-2021, 04:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,328
Posted By DianeinSparks
Gina K and Papertrey Ink have lots of colors and...

Gina K and Papertrey Ink have lots of colors and Michael's Recollection 110 lb is very heavy and besides white, ivory and black it also comes in packages of colors like blues, greys, etc.
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 02-09-2021, 07:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,631
Posted By DianeinSparks
My favorite is Stick-It for the very detailed...

My favorite is Stick-It for the very detailed dies.
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 01-18-2021, 08:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 677
Posted By DianeinSparks
I put the card stock through the Xyron first and...

I put the card stock through the Xyron first and then die cut the word.
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