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Forum: General Stamping Talk
01-03-2009, 10:14 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,418
Posted By barbara hickson

When my children were small we bought a canvas...

When my children were small we bought a canvas bag full of plain uncoloured wooden blocks of different sizes from Hamleys (an upmarket toy shop in London).
These blocks were one of the most...
Forum: Techniques
11-05-2008, 04:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 877
Posted By barbara hickson

Star top gift box

I have seen some of these little boxes from time to time and would love to have a template to make some myself. They are six sided boxes with what looks like an indented star or flower on the top....
Forum: General Stamping Talk
10-15-2008, 04:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,550
Posted By barbara hickson

I also have "Score-It" and fold all my cards...

I also have "Score-It" and fold all my cards valley out. I think the card fold is less bulky this way especially when using thicker card and also I rarely need to even up any of the edges.
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
10-15-2008, 04:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,543
Posted By barbara hickson

stay put bow

Easy -Peasy when you know how! I will always use this method from now on. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Technique Lover's Challenge
09-22-2008, 04:16 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 15,036
Posted By barbara hickson

Love your bookmark, especially the sparkly...

Love your bookmark, especially the sparkly flower. You have inspired me, many thanks .Barbara
Forum: Technique Lover's Challenge
08-04-2008, 09:26 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 12,873
Posted By barbara hickson

Thank you Beth for all the hard work you have...

Thank you Beth for all the hard work you have done for us and for giving us so much inspiration.I wish Lynn all the best as our hostess and the strength to come up with these fantastic techniques. I...
Forum: Templates
03-23-2008, 05:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 27,320
Posted By barbara hickson

Hello Mel,It's two in the morning and i'm not...

Hello Mel,It's two in the morning and i'm not sleepy so I am having a look at SCS and came across your post for Martha Stewart flowers and having downloaded the templates I had to have a look at your...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
03-23-2008, 10:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,137
Posted By barbara hickson

Like a lot of you ladies I have reduced the...

Like a lot of you ladies I have reduced the number of subsciptions for craft mags,now I keep three years of mags.Before I pass the old ones on to the craft club or to the charity shops I photocopy...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
03-08-2008, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 928
Posted By barbara hickson

A glass cutting mat makes lattice work much...

A glass cutting mat makes lattice work much easier to do.
Forum: General Stamping Talk
03-08-2008, 04:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,233
Posted By barbara hickson

I also run a craft group and I know how things...

I also run a craft group and I know how things can get broken, mislaid and even disappear ! It is a good idea to let your group know what has happened
(as ncely as possible ) and ask them to help...
Forum: Technique Lover's Challenge
09-10-2007, 08:50 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 17,814
Posted By barbara hickson

When I wasn't able to get the right supplies,I...

When I wasn't able to get the right supplies,I have used oil pastels and barbecue fluid.This worked well but needed a fixative spray (I used hair spray). Obviously an airy place is needed to work in!...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
08-29-2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,690
Posted By barbara hickson

I use Faber Castell permanent Lumocolor fine,it...

I use Faber Castell permanent Lumocolor fine,it works well and I also have used overhead projection pens.As Kittie says they are useful for going over faint stamped lines. They can be used on acetate...
Forum: Techniques
07-19-2007, 10:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 423
Posted By barbara hickson

Question Heat embossing on pearlised card

Has anyone had a similar problem to mine? WhenI heat emboss on pearlised or shiny card parts of the embossed area comes off which is most annoying. Does any one of you brilliant ladies have a...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
07-11-2007, 02:19 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,228
Posted By barbara hickson

The card sketch challenge has allowed me to take...

The card sketch challenge has allowed me to take part although I don't have access to Stampin Up supplies ( I live in Spain ), and I am non too bright using the computer.I have to adapt with the...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
06-27-2007, 11:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,028
Posted By barbara hickson

I make jewelry by using the quilling technique....

I make jewelry by using the quilling technique. When the pieces are assembled they must be varnished.
Forum: Announcements
06-16-2007, 11:29 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,604
Posted By barbara hickson

I have noticed that quite a number of magazines...

I have noticed that quite a number of magazines both in the U.S and across the pond have become very "arty-farty".You almost need an art degree to make the projects and in no way are these quick or...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
06-13-2007, 01:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,434
Posted By barbara hickson

I have used this poem on several occasions,but I...

I have used this poem on several occasions,but I don't know its origin.

Do not stand by my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
06-13-2007, 01:05 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,480
Posted By barbara hickson

I use several different methods,mostly markers...

I use several different methods,mostly markers which I scribble on a thick sheet of acetate and then with a damp paintbrush I pick up some colour to use.A good way to get into small areas.I also use...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
06-06-2007, 03:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,886
Posted By barbara hickson

I also stamp images in advance ( usually with...

I also stamp images in advance ( usually with Stazon) and then colour later. I do this in the evenings while DH is watching the tele.When I borrow stamps from friends I stamp off an A4 page and keep...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk
09-22-2006, 01:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,085
Posted By barbara hickson

I have only had my Wizard for a week,have also...

I have only had my Wizard for a week,have also had Sizzix for three years. The thing I like best about the Wizard is its versatility because other dies and also metal stencils can be used. Haven?t...
Forum: General Stamping Talk
09-22-2006, 11:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,273
Posted By barbara hickson

Good question. Next week we start our craft club...

Good question. Next week we start our craft club and having cased all the terrific O.S.W?s, I am showing the girls this technique. Unfortunately not all of the girls are stampers so we will be using...
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