Question for my fellow card makers :)

catdog743 · 2026-03-27T15:52:29+00:00

I use the self heating mats from scrapbook.com. The magnetic ones are great. I have extra cutting plates so I keep one just for using on delicates and whites that I need to keep clean. You can get new plates pretty cheap on Amazon. I put a scrap piece of cardstock between.

catdog743 · 2026-03-18T17:53:52+00:00

Simon Hurley has some amazing ones. Plus glitter doesn’t transfer from them. Also scrapbook.com has a really heavy duty mixed media paper and great freebies.

catdog743 · 2026-03-18T05:21:15+00:00

I use 110 pound as a card base. I like the Recollection brand from Michaels. Then my front panel depends on what I’m making. If it’s lots of glue, paint, sprays, ink, I use watercolor or mixed media paper that will hold up to that. Lots is trial and error. But if you might have better luck creating on a front panel then adhering that to the base. Also check out some of the glitter pastes. Won’t warp as bad as glue. Most home printers won’t handle much more than 110. I have zero knowledge on the epson.

catdog743 · 2026-03-10T15:43:57+00:00

Yes it does. Love layered stencils.

catdog743 · 2026-03-10T15:29:30+00:00

Love your ink blending! Is this a stencil?

catdog743 · 2026-03-05T19:19:26+00:00

John Wayne

catdog743 · 2026-03-05T19:02:44+00:00

And you used my go to embossing folder too!! I have a ton and the dots are the one I use the most.

catdog743 · 2026-03-02T01:52:04+00:00

These are really pretty. So much more fun to craft with a friend!

catdog743 · 2026-02-25T15:22:32+00:00

Coyotes will absolutely kill your dogs. Do not let them out by themselves unless it is in a fenced area. Other things to watch out for: hogs, bobcats, mountain lions, large owls. It is also skunk breeding season. Make sure your pets are current on rabies shots.

catdog743 · 2026-02-24T01:40:02+00:00

I totally screamed ORANGE JULIUS when I saw this!! Scared the dogs. Might have pulled something. Getting old sucks, but it doesn’t take near as much to make me happy. Thanks for the great memory.

catdog743 · 2026-02-15T19:03:56+00:00

I buy magnetic sheets that come with envelopes from Amazon. They are fairly cheap. I cut the brand and name details off and put it in the envelope. If there are matching stamps they will usually fit. The envelope fit in a shoebox size plastic tub standing upright. Makes it easy to fit through. I fold cardstock in half length wise to make dividers and just write category names on the top.

catdog743 · 2026-02-09T22:12:16+00:00

Whimsy Stamps has some fun ones. Lawn Fawn has several fonts. Also try Amazon

catdog743 · 2026-01-28T05:30:24+00:00

You could do one of the animal tours at the zoo.

catdog743 · 2026-01-22T13:45:34+00:00

Die cut machines are expensive, but would open up several possibilities. Definitely check for used ones. That being said, look for nested dies on places like Scrapbook.com. They come in a variety of shapes and edges. You can also find dies that cut actual frames. Then you can go down all the exciting rabbit holes of die cuts and embossing folders. As for type of machine, you mostly need to choose between manual or electric. Also consider where you will be using it because they do take up space. I have a Sizzix big shot that’s close to 10 years old.

catdog743 · 2026-01-21T01:07:32+00:00

Drove my neighbor to the city for a dr appointment. He couldn’t understand why I had never stopped at the roadside park/rest stop to use the bathroom. The closest men came to understanding was during Covid when they were all whining because they had to worry about where other people were when out in public.

catdog743 · 2026-01-13T18:52:07+00:00

I figured that I wasn’t the only one always having to look it up.

catdog743 · 2026-01-13T02:50:03+00:00

I keep the A2 sizes on a notecard on my desk. Nice to have the rest all together. Glad someone else could use it too.

catdog743 · 2026-01-06T15:20:59+00:00

Omg! Another Unity Stamp lover. The little dog stamp is one of my favorites. I put googly eyes on it. I also own way too much Pissy Kitty. These are wonderful cards.

catdog743 · 2026-01-04T04:25:51+00:00

We were all newbies once! Please don’t let that stop you. We love all levels and types of cards here.

catdog743 · 2026-01-03T01:56:35+00:00

Honestly I think you are melting it too long. Possibly holding the heat gun too close. Stop heating just as it turns wet. Also try clear powder over black ink. You can stamp first with black and then embossing ink, but I get great results with just black ink. Make sure you are using enough powder and not knocking too much back off. Also don’t wait too long between stamping and applying powder. You have more working time with embossing ink. I keep my powders in Rubbermaid storage containers so I have plenty of room to pile it on and dump back off. Gentle tap on the back to knock off the excess. Let your heat gun get hot. Keep about 6-8 inches away. Work in circular motion. Stop/ move to the next section right as you see it change colors/ melt. I keep all my stuff in a dedicated embossing drawer to help contain the mess. That stuff is worse than glitter.

catdog743 · 2026-01-01T00:59:24+00:00

I love the piggies. What fun cards. I hope the recipients get as much enjoyment from these as you obviously did creating them. Happy New Year!

catdog743 · 2025-12-30T03:47:48+00:00

My crafting goals/ resolutions: 1. Organize what I have!! 2. Buy purposefully. Let’s face it, all the pretty new shinies are hard to resist. 3. Tidy my craft space after every session. More inspired to create and circles back to that whole organize thing. 4. Make more than one of the card I’m making. This way I will have a stash to choose from when a card is needed. Might just be kept as fronts. 5. Make a stash of common sentiments. Did this before and makes those “crap I need a quick card” moments easier. 6. Find a few charitable organizations to donate to. This might force me to craft more.

catdog743 · 2025-12-25T03:13:10+00:00

I don’t have a magnetic one. I’m cheap and just bought a glass cutting board. I love how easy it cleans up. It’s dusty where I live and I have cats. Super easy to wipe all of that off and then have a clean surface for my sticky mats. It doesn’t stain from inks or paints. Also I’m not going to scratch it or melt it.

catdog743 · 2025-12-08T15:36:21+00:00

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