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Forum: Tool & Product Talk
05-26-2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,324
Posted By ravyn

Based on a recommendation I read somewhere here a...

Based on a recommendation I read somewhere here a while back, I've been buying Hammermill Digital Color Copy cardstock - both in the 110 lb weight for heavier use, and then the 60lb weight for...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
05-24-2017, 06:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,324
Posted By ravyn

Instant Ink

Another alternative - after a friend told me about it, I signed up for HP's "Instant Ink" program & I love it! You choose which plan you want - each plan gives you a different number of pages you...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
04-19-2016, 06:36 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,459
Posted By ravyn

I have been itching for a Silhouette for the...

I have been itching for a Silhouette for the longest time! At one point, I even started gathering up some freebie SVG files, in hopes of having the machine soon! Sigh - it hasn't happened yet -...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
04-19-2016, 06:33 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,459
Posted By ravyn

Yes, that would be nice if they were cling foam!!...

Yes, that would be nice if they were cling foam!! I do prefer cling over the clear stamps. Actually, I guess I'm a dinosaur, as I dearly love wood-mounted stamps best of all! Sigh - I don't "fit...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
04-19-2016, 05:47 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,459
Posted By ravyn

I'm on a flower kick lately - I've cut out a TON...

I'm on a flower kick lately - I've cut out a TON of different flower layer dies, and enjoy sitting inking/coloring/shaping them while watching shows on Netflix.

Also I'm totally in love with this...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
04-17-2016, 08:51 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,016
Posted By ravyn

Thank you so much Anne! I really appreciate all...

Thank you so much Anne! I really appreciate all your help! I think I will splurge on myself & go ahead and get that platform & mat set, the one that you have!! It sounds great & I especially...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
04-17-2016, 04:44 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,016
Posted By ravyn

These do look good! I'd been debating off & on...

These do look good! I'd been debating off & on about getting a magnetic platform anyway - and if the cutting mats are long-lasting on this set, that would be the deciding factor for me!

So -...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
04-17-2016, 04:22 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,016
Posted By ravyn

Let me know how it works out for you! I know...

Let me know how it works out for you! I know each machine has very slight variances in pressure, etc & different machines might need tiny little 'tweaks' in the sandwich & such to get that...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
04-16-2016, 09:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 595
Posted By ravyn

oh my - that Penny Black mouse is too too cute!! ...

oh my - that Penny Black mouse is too too cute!!

Lori, I have a couple of mice by Mostly Animals - while I cannot bear to part with the stamps, I'd be more than happy to stamp a bunch of images...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
04-16-2016, 12:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,541
Posted By ravyn

Edit -- Whoops --- sorry, Stacy already posted,...

Edit -- Whoops --- sorry, Stacy already posted, while I was pecking away at my keyboard! LOL!

There are several 3" core dispensers on Amazon under $20 with free shipping (free shipping at Amazon's...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
04-16-2016, 10:17 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,016
Posted By ravyn

I totally agree with you on all points, Rachel!! ...

I totally agree with you on all points, Rachel!! If I had to guess, I'd be prone to think that it was a financial move, to get people to replace plates more often. After all, the old plates could...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
04-16-2016, 12:49 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,016
Posted By ravyn

Just to let you know, you're not the only one,...

Just to let you know, you're not the only one, Dea! I've had the same problem with my CFL bulbs dimming as you described! It's so frustrating!
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
04-14-2016, 07:47 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,016
Posted By ravyn

They're available through Amazon, on Ebay, and at...

They're available through Amazon, on Ebay, and at a lot of the online craft stores & fabric stores. I usually end up buying almost all my supplies online, as the nearest craft stores are a bit of a...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
04-14-2016, 06:47 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,016
Posted By ravyn

Excited!

I know this thread is a few months old, but I just had to share my good news!

First - on the negative side of things - I agree with the others, that the new cutting pads stink, to put it lightly! ...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
04-13-2016, 04:32 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 18,563
Posted By ravyn

I don't think you're a ditz, Barbara - I'm...

I don't think you're a ditz, Barbara - I'm running into the same problem! I wonder if they're sold out of the reams right now? Durn, and they just sent me a coupon for free shipping, no minimum...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
04-09-2016, 07:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 732
Posted By ravyn

I've got Neenah 65# cardstock like that, with the...

I've got Neenah 65# cardstock like that, with the little color flecks in it - it's called "Stardust" but I've only found it in white & ivory.

I just googled & found this -- French Papers makes a...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
04-08-2016, 03:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,849
Posted By ravyn

That is super!! I saw your other post about...

That is super!! I saw your other post about Ranger - now that's good customer service! Not only sending you the replacement product, but then advising you on how to possibly save at least some of...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
04-08-2016, 02:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,849
Posted By ravyn

Oh my gosh, you're both geniuses!!! Wavejumper,...

Oh my gosh, you're both geniuses!!! Wavejumper, Uncbballfan, THANK YOU BOTH!! The ball bearings are a brilliant idea! I was wondering how on earth I might get them into the bottle -- I had...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
04-07-2016, 04:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,849
Posted By ravyn

Thank you so much, Susy. Yes, I understand that...

Thank you so much, Susy. Yes, I understand that the pigment inks are normally quite thick - but these few are way beyond that - they have 'solid globs of gunk' floating around in the stuff. I mean...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
04-07-2016, 02:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,923
Posted By ravyn

The base of the envelope box is still a little...

The base of the envelope box is still a little bit bigger than the A2 size, though that might be helpful with a heavily embellished card.

If you wanted the card to fit snugger to the sides, you...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
04-07-2016, 02:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,923
Posted By ravyn

OK - I was just playing around with it -- after a...

OK - I was just playing around with it -- after a couple botched attempts at adjusting paper sizes, it turned out to be an easy fix after all!

Starting with the same 8.5" square, all you have to...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
04-07-2016, 01:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,923
Posted By ravyn

And totally off-topic ----- oh my gosh, that...

And totally off-topic ----- oh my gosh, that lemur in your avatar photo is PRECIOUS!!!!! I bet there's a wonderful story behind that photo!!!
Forum: General Stamping Talk
04-07-2016, 01:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,923
Posted By ravyn

Are you referring to the instructions for...

Are you referring to the instructions for 'dimensional card envelopes' printed on that triangular piece? I just tried that out myself & I ended up with an envelope that measured 4.75" x 6".

I...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
04-07-2016, 12:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,849
Posted By ravyn

Thank you! I'll try that! As gloopy as it is,...

Thank you! I'll try that! As gloopy as it is, it might take more than a drop or two. If I could simply buy new reinkers to replace these, I would - but that's not possible.

I know, I won't...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
04-06-2016, 05:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,923
Posted By ravyn

Diana, Here's a couple of videos that may...

Diana,

Here's a couple of videos that may help -- she's calling it a 'card box' but it's basically just a thick envelope made with heavy cardstock. They are using them to put 3 or 4 flat...
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