Making cards - Ideas for beginners (part 4)

louby-lou-lou

louby-lou-lou wrote: »

Good luck with the web-site. I have had my domain name for over a year now and i still haven't dont one. I just done have time and hubby is a mature student and still works full time so he never has time to help me. I really must make the effort to get it done before that craft fair.

Spot the mistake :rotfl:I work hard to edit my posts before anyone sees them but i missed this one. I frequently do Spoonerisms in my speech but it also extends to my writting but i am sure you know what i mean if i get things back to front.

Ment to say before :hello:rusty glad your back.

TomsMom

PepPop wrote: »

Can someone help - I have been using double-sided tape for my background papers etc but when it's stuck it's stuck and if i misjudge it I ruin it. Can someone suggest something that will stick but will give me time to straighten it if i need to IYSWIM?

Collall Photo Glue is good for allowing you time to move your paper about, but TBH if you're sticking a large piece of paper, say on a 6" square card as a backing paper, then it's going to run out very quickly.

I use it for putting images and sentiments cut with Nesties onto mats so not much used that way. You just slide it around until it's in the correct position, let it go off a bit then you can just rub any excess glue off and it doesn't leave any residue or marks on your paper. Any you get on your desk, cutting mat, etc, just rubs off. If you want to try some I'd look round for a better price, it can be bought cheaper than that link.

I use DST for backing papers but just lift about half an inch of each of the two sides in one corner and the same in the diagonally opposite corner, |_ and -|, if you see what I mean. Place your paper onto your card but don't press down in the corners with the tape lifted, position it by holding down the corners that haven't had the tape lifted. Once you've got it in the right place then press down the two corners where the tape is lifted so it sticks, then gently peel off the carrier tape. Soz, that sounds so complicate, I hope you understand it .

Skiergirl

It was 38 pages :eek::eek:

Rusty - yay you're back :j

Great cards Padster, THE WIFE, Tired Mom, Glittermum, flourgirl, Louby, Choccy, JHB, tinypablo, PONR, Jowri, Gem, CT, dragonllew, OAP, twinkle, and Thrifty,


Congratulation Rainmac and Dragonllew :j

Hi and welcome Jowri and Scatty Jan and Nettie

Tomsmum and PepPop- congratulations

CT - small world - my SIL used to live on your road (70 something) but moved about 10 years ago

Carmin - Thank you

Tired Mom - blimey how fast do you drive - last time I went to Boundary Mill it took over an hour :rotfl:Glad your two feel better

Belated Happy Birthday Melissa

Crafty JuJu - Congratulations on your sales and potential wedding invite order

Gem - gorgeous jewellery

DTB - Guten Abend, hope you get home safely

Choccy - hope you and Ben feel better soon x

Lyndach - hope you and OH work things out x

Mumoffour - fantastic idea

Sally - sending hugs x

Popkins - sorry your appt got cancelled and you're still in a lot of pain. I can't craft either at the mo cos I can't sit properly cos of the pain

Rusty - glad to hear you don't need an LP at the mo. Hope little missy is better soon xx

jazabelle - your stick is gorgeous

Can anyone recommend a stamp rocker ? The SU lady recommended a Crafters Companion one but I've only found it in a pack of 4 for £14 and was hoping to spend less than that

Skiergirl

Tired_Mom wrote: »

Skiergirl - I meant to ask are you going to the birds workshop on Thursday. There is only one place left. If you fancied it but aren't up to driving I can play taxi.

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I got the email but wasn't sure I wanted to spend that much - will have a think about it x

nuttienettie

Just a reaaly quick flying visit cos hairdresser running late and hubbie sat waiting for laptop!!
PepPop- thanks for cool “hi” been great being able to ask questions and receive such a lot of lovely kind answers and welcomes

Tired Mom- thanks for info will try and sort photobucket out and then I know I’ll be “hollerin” HELP!! Again lol :rotfl:

Hope everyone had good afternoon and anyone who is or has poorly ones to look after feels a bit better. No crafting done today cos dd and ds both had homework to do and needed help. Still tomorrow another day!! xx

RustyFlange

Skiergirl - How big does it need to be? the stamp rocker I mean? I have one here which someone kindly sent to me ages ago, only I have never used it, I think it is a quickutz one but I could send it down to you if you pm me your address?

wam73

PepPop wrote: »

jazabelle
Can someone help - I have been using double-sided tape for my background papers etc but when it's stuck it's stuck and if i misjudge it I ruin it. Can someone suggest something that will stick but will give me time to straighten it if i need to IYSWIM?

I can try lol but not too good at describing what I mean;

If you put your double sided tape on the area you want to stick, Then instead of pulling all the backing off just pull the corners a little and fold the backing bit to the outside of the bit your sticking. You can then position it and once in place pull the rest of the backing off.
Ha ha I understand do you??
Hope this helps.

melissa75_2

Well I'll have to join Hassy and Popkins in the size 5 shoe club!!! I actually found the time to craft yesterday - Elliot was asleep by 9 o'clock which is a record!!!! Not only that but it was a male card that I made - I hate men's cards!!! Anyway its here.

Ali - thanks so much for the offer - I think I'm going to be brave and just order the big shot from craft superstore - I'm sure Hassy posted a code for 10% off ( I hope I haven't imagined it).

CraftyJuJu - your wedding samples are gorgeous - those purple butterflies are really striking! My favourite one is the one with the 3 circles and the butterflies going down. Of course your friend loved her cards - your creations are fab!

Popkins - sorry to hear your appointment got postponed, hopefully Monday will come round quickly for you.

Rusty - hope DD feels better soon. I've never bought any Arctic Frog papers - I did see some of their 6x6 pads cheap somewhere ages ago but there was no pic of what the papers looked like so I didn't bother.

Skiergril - sorry to hear you've been suffering.

TiredMom - hope your little ones are better for school tomorrow!!!

Mad-Frog - I've got loads of the Quite Contrary papers - they are gorgeous - I bought them from here looks like they have them in stock too - and their prices are quite reasonable - plus its free delivery if you spend over £30.

Tired_Mom

Skiergirl wrote: »

I got the email but wasn't sure I wanted to spend that much - will have a think about it x

I know I wasn't too sure but wth the last technique class being cancelled and the next drop in one not happening I decided to go for it. I also want to borrow the bird punch whilst there to punch some birds for a wedding card that I'm thinking of!

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SallyUK

Thanks ladies

For taking the time to reply re my stupid OH and his antics.

Needless to say lawyer didn't reply today, (she's probably on holiday - again!)

Once I've heard back from her, I'll let you know what the latest is!

Hugs to everyone,

Sal
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