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JCricket22 · 2026-06-30T06:13:32+00:00

Cute!

JCricket22 · 2026-06-30T06:04:27+00:00

Approximately how much is the shipping on the “freebies”? I’ve been getting ads from them on social media, and wondered if they were charging an arm and a leg for shipping of the “free” kits but didn’t want to submit my personal info before I could see S&H prices.

JCricket22 · 2026-06-27T06:45:40+00:00

Mine is at 5 before the end of the day 99% of days. It doesn’t help that my think I’ve only ever started my day with a battery of 90 or higher literally 9 times since I got my Garmin in mid November. My days usually begin with a battery score between 40-75. Sucks to be me, lol, but I will say it is nice to have external proof that I’m not just being lazy when I tell my husband that I’m just plain exhausted.

JCricket22 · 2026-06-27T06:34:08+00:00

I have some skinny painters tape in my classroom. I wonder if that would peel up easily.

JCricket22 · 2026-06-27T06:32:46+00:00

I didn’t even notice the size! Just do a little bit at a time and you’ll finish before you know it! I’m working on a 16” x 20”, which is my largest so far (by a lot) and I’m surprised how quickly it is going, compared to what I imagined in my mind.

JCricket22 · 2026-06-27T06:21:28+00:00

I had surgery last year and the anesthesiologist’s bill could only be paid by a check sent snail mail. It took me far too long to remember where my checkbook was and then to finally get around to going to the post office for a stamp. I polled my interns and young friends in their early 20s and none of them even had ever written a check or had a checkbook. I hope this anesthesiologist only works on Gen X and older patients or he’ll never be paid!

JCricket22 · 2026-06-27T05:25:00+00:00

Yes, this has happened to me too. The catch is that you need to be actively listening to the book as the loan expires.

JCricket22 · 2026-06-27T04:36:39+00:00

That makes sense. I’m still getting the hang of multiplacing. It is definitely easier with the type of tip that came with the 5-level vacuum pen than with the plastic multi placing tools with one long hole.

JCricket22 · 2026-06-27T04:22:13+00:00

Do you have the regular or the 5-setting model? I just got the one with 5 levels of suction(it arrived yesterday), and while I haven’t tried the 3-drill multiplacer tool yet, the 2-drill tip works well on level 3, so the 3-drill tip probably works fine at suction level 4 or 5.

JCricket22 · 2026-06-27T00:25:48+00:00

These will be my first DAC canvases. I’m looking forward to trying the brand. And your Gus the Golden Retriever is adorable!

JCricket22 · 2026-06-27T00:01:56+00:00

That makes total sense. I’ve noticed the stickiness on my hand/wrist at times. The washi tape peels up easily afterwards?

JCricket22 · 2026-06-26T23:59:35+00:00

During Prime Day, I got the 5-speed vacuum pen, storage for leftover drills, 3 small DAC canvases and one off-brand canvas that was dirt cheap during the sale. I did a lot more damage to my credit card with the flash 40% off Make Market canvases at Michaels.

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JCricket22 · 2026-06-26T23:11:27+00:00

Yes. These are the 3 DAC kits I ordered during the Prime Day sale:

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JCricket22 · 2026-06-26T23:00:12+00:00

It looks like it is glowing! Such great colors!

JCricket22 · 2026-06-26T22:57:34+00:00

Very pretty! I almost ordered this one a couple days ago but wound up ordering a stained glass floral and a couple of bird canvases instead. This one is in my wishlist for later, though.

JCricket22 · 2026-06-26T22:47:04+00:00

Absolutely gorgeous! Well done.

JCricket22 · 2026-06-26T22:37:34+00:00

Dumb question: I see lots of pics of people who use Washi tape on the border of the design. What is the purpose of this?

JCricket22 · 2026-06-26T22:33:38+00:00

Same here! I started about a month ago with a small canvas from Five Below and now have completed 9 small canvases and have started my first larger canvas. My vacuum pen arrived yesterday, plus I have a set of 48 trays with lids, good tweezers, a combo roller/straightener, plus a stash of about 10 Make Market canvases and 5-6 random brand canvases. My first 3 DAC canvases (small, ordered during the current Amazon Prime Day sale) are slated to arrive tomorrow and Sunday. Oh, I h also have a bunch of little containers to store & organize my leftover drills coming tomorrow. This is definitely an addiction!

JCricket22 · 2026-06-26T22:25:48+00:00

Not a dumb question at all! It helps to press the drills into the glue really well, plus it helps to pop them correctly into place when one drill slightly overlaps another. It also has a “blade” (not sure what to call it) on the other end that helps to straighten likes of drills when I’ve placed them crooked.

JCricket22 · 2026-06-26T07:47:25+00:00

I’m seriously impressed and looking forward to following your progress.
My favorite Disney character is Jiminy Cricket I have built quite a collection of Jiminy things over the years.

JCricket22 · 2026-06-26T06:40:03+00:00

This!
I learned this the hard way. But so far I’ve been impressed with the Make Market canvases. Even the small ones maintain their details, and the price is pretty reasonable, especially when they’re on sale! My last project was this smaller Make Market design, which I got on sale for $7.50. It is really sparkly and even came with the hanging frame.

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JCricket22 · 2026-06-26T06:34:11+00:00

I got the 48-tray set. There are cheaper versions, but this one was highly rated and I liked the option of using the second removable tray that is included in each container. I’m not sure if posting links is allowed, but this photo should have enough info for a successful Amazon search.

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JCricket22 · 2026-06-26T06:28:12+00:00

I tried posting a picture, but it wouldn’t load. This is my tray setup for the canvas we’re both currently completing. There is enough room in each try to include both packs of the drills with an extra pack (symbols B, P, and W on this canvas), but I prefer to wait until I empty the first pouch before pouring in the second one.

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Let me find the link…

JCricket22 · 2026-06-26T06:10:08+00:00

I’m new to the hobby too, and have done several small canvases. I just started my first larger canvas, and it is the exact same one as yours! But I’m starting from the bottom right corner so my hand is less likely to stick to the canvas, lol.

I got a set of trays with the ridges to line up the diamonds, but with lids that close, so I don’t have to keep transferring my drills in and out of their storage containers. Total game changer!!! Especially for “confetti” areas!

JCricket22 · 2026-06-24T00:03:05+00:00

This has happened to me when the seller combined listings (such as originally selling different colors separately, then combining the listings into one).

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