@@mkathrynblacker5960 you are SO sweet! I will be making more - promise - my only daughter just had her first baby, so we are in Virginia helping them ♥️
Love your videos! You are so fun to watch 🤗 Just an aside, I think you are correct; I think you DO need to season the photo polymer stamps and you DO need to use the pokey tool mat with them as well! Not sure who has given you alternative advice, but you are absolutely doing things the right way! 🎉
I have seen some gals glues several pieces of paper together first to get a thicker heart and then cut it out. I would have glued the entire heart with the green glue. Bearly art glue is my go-to and it has the fine tip applicator, or you can buy little bottles at Hobby Lobby or amazon with a fine tip and pour the green glue into it. Anyway, I loved your card!
If you put a dab of green glue on a silicon mat then sure a triangle piece of sponge. You dip the end of sponge in the glue then dab it on the cut out heart piece. It's a little messy but it covers the dsp real well
I have no idea how you made the background, I will assume you did not, perhaps its a printed piece that match all the ink colors. I did see how you cut the dies, and stamps images out. did not see how oh learn why you stick images into the stamp sleeve, talking about magnets. I know they must hold the dies. that way the stamps and dies are together. took me awhile to realize that. I actually like to stamp onto my cardstock with a hard cushion mat underneath too. I get a better image. Don't understand why you rub the stamp or the stamp holder onto your arm. that part has me puzzled. The whole making of the card was demonstrated! you stay really well into the camera view. I enjoyed your story but it wasn't related to what you were doing. so eventually had to turn the sound off so I could concentrate on the card part. Just guessing why you made both of the dies white. when you colored the blooms two different colors? perhaps you wanted to put them behind the circle to break up all the color. just don't know. I don't know when this video was made, wondering if the products are still available guess I will have to see on the website. Also why is this called a sketch party. No sketching involved that i could see. Mabey its just a term I don't know. ha ha . It turned out really pretty, think your amazing at doing two different things at once. Does stamping up give directions with all the stamp kits now? Do you make your own envelopes? You mentioned party's. so I take it you sell the cards at these parties. my first time watching you. can't say that I will come back.
@@maxinee1267 Maxine- I’m still fairly new to making videos - learning what to say and how much detail to give. It’s so different from being in person- I’m slowly learning- your feedback is invaluable! I’ll work on giving more details Every Video! Your guesses on my process and some of your questions are spot on - it is a printed piece, is still available, magnet sheets to hold dies better, so they don’t fall off.. white dies for texture/ to break up color.. Personal story was because people asked about it - guess I’m trying to give different people what they want? And some want my background.. Sketch is on my fb business page ( forgot to mention) . In truth- I’ll hopefully get better over time ♥️ your critique will help. Thankyou
These days, the kits are mostly card kits. Usually 3 each of 3 designs. The ink spot is different every month. We weren’t given a reason for the special box, but SU does that several times a year.
You are just so lovely and gracious. You will not regret coming along this journey with SU! I have noticed that you guys all put your dies in with the stamps. I really think you guys will regret it. The stand alone dies can be used for so many things and you won’t remember what you have. It will be out of sight, out of mind. The mat you used is called the Samp and pierce mat, so yes, it is intended to stamp on with the photopolymer stamps. Yes, you DO need to “season” your stamps. They come to you from the factory covered in the release agent used to remove the stamps from the molds. If you don’t season them the ink can kind of bubble up on the stamp surface. So keep it up. The ink pads are easier to use if you put wax or Vaseline in the grooves and slide it back and forth. Speaking of the ink pads, I have heard that SU WILL be changing over to the CTMH stamp pad design but will be keeping the firm foam pad. My guess is that it will be a few years though. Speaking for myself, I am so excited SU extended this offer to you guys. I can’t wait to see what new products are coming. Be patient with SU as they develop and release the new products. I promise you won’t be sorry. BTW… beautiful card!!
@@patriciahunter1566 OMG!!! You are a girl after my own heart! Thankyou for sharing!! Please tell Me how you store your dies then? I was thinking of that.. we NEVER had stand alone dies - 100% all were just the dies that cut out the stamped images- and they were packaged together.. so our first inclination is to store them as we always have - but I DID think about that.. I won’t remember what is where.. hmmm .. thankyou Thankyou!! Amazing tip - can’t wait to learn from you ♥️
@@DanaSwadling I’m sorry it has taken me so long to reply. Let me start by saying I almost hate answering these kinds of questions publicly because everyone always feels the need to pipe-up and give 10 reasons why I am wrong, so I will just say that this is what I do and I am happy with it but it doesn’t mean there aren’t other things out there. Having said that I use Stamp-n-Storage magnet cards and magnet card sleeves. These are very strong magnet cards, 1/16 of an inch thick and are not flexible. You can buy separate sleeves to slide the cards into. I tried other magnet sheets of various types and didn’t like that they were flexible and didn’t seem strong enough to hold a whole set of dies. Again, my opinion. This is not the cheapest option out there however S-n-S is a wonderful family owned Christian company and I love supporting them and they do run frequent sales. At the time of this writing they have a sale on the magnet cards and sleeves (7/25/2024). Check them out. And no, I am not an affiliate with them. So after I put my dies on the magnet cards and label them ( I buy the 6x7 size cards and pockets), I store them in an acrylic refrigerator storage bin so I can easily flip through all my dies. I’ll link one on Amazon. It is my understanding that Target has some new bins like these as well. Since the magnet cards are 6x7 then I would get a bin that is at least 6.5 to 7 inches wide and 6 inches tall. Anyway, that is what I do. You can definitely find all kinds of magnet sheets on Amazon. Most of them are about 5x7 and aren’t big enough, but again, my opinion. I really hope this helps KAZIPA 4 Pack Kitchen Organizers and Storage-Clear Plastic Storage Bins, Fridge and Pantry Organizers and Storage,Food,Cabinet,Kitchen,Countertops,Cupboard,bathroom Organizers and Storage a.co/d/d8rVL4F www.stampnstorage.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorMeTJFW6pbRGbheR2ocqhd_6BO75qjoIT2FrIumnpQJIgKr9Zc
When I was with SU I discovered the Magic Mat from Scrapbook dot com. I used it to replace bottom cutting plate. Intricate dies need a shim or several passes. Just being honest. If I was die cutting metallic card stock I would use a Magic Mat on top to elimate an etched cutting plate marring the metallic. Just a thought. And I bought the Marietta brand of adhesive 5 x 7 magnet sheets from Amazon. Less expensive and they did the job. Everyone's crafting space is different. Mine is pretty small so for me, using wall mounted CD holders allowed me to put my SU stamp and die cases in alphabetical order. But many use the Stamp and Storage method and "file" them. Again you can find similar products on Amazon that aren't as costly and work just fine. Good luck in your journey! You do you. You've got this! ❤
Yes I mount my stamps the same way and use the heavier sheet. The only difference I order my 5 x 7 magnet sheets from stamp n storage they are heavier and the dies do not come off. You go girl you are doing great!
I always use the pierce mat for photopolymer stamps. It definitely makes it stamp better. Love your videos. Use the chap stick any kind on the ridges of your ink pads and they slide sooo easily. I have one dedicated just for pads. I clean it with a tissue. Huge differnece
Hi Dana -> Donna from NY- I love following your journey- I am leaning so much in the process,as you continue to merge the two companies into your craft studio..I would be happy to help you in anyway.
Hey Dana- Hello (demo) from NY!! So happy to see you thriving and celebrating ..I am enjoying seeing Stampin Up through your journey..You know Sometimes- I get envious of the CTMH products to purchase :) Love the Gnome paper :) Sorry I missed your LIVE event..TBH- you have me looking at things differentlu- OMGoodness- I LOVE the textured Florals & the Nature dies..It was my birthday this week & I wish someone sent me one off your cards :)
@@DonnasCraftingWhimsy message your address- I would love to send you one for your birthday! - a good portion of the gnomes stuff has sold out - think just the workshop is still there? ♥️
Hi Dana- Donna from NY- DU demo who loves your videos & produc demos- & love your scrappbk Serenity series..Jesus has blessed you with such a creative heart and you bring so much beauty into reality..SO glad you are with SU..you are such an inviting & encouraging designer.
Did you also know that there is a set of dies to go along with this kit plus August & September kits. One die set that covers 3 months of Paper Pumpkin. Great reveal!
Oh gosh I just remembered, SU used to have an envelope die that would cut a liner for the inside of the envelope to make it all fancy. I don't know if they still have it available, but that would probably work for the outside flap because it's the same shape, obviously. 😋
I'm looking forward to the day when stampin' up creates either larger stampin dimensionals or foam tape; I love the minis for tight spaces, but I often find that I'm using quite a bit of the regular dimensionals even for smaller focal points. Would love to be able to cover more surface area without having to take off so many backings! 😂
How do you find the SU machine compared to the CTMH one, i have watched the CTMH one it had a dial for pressure seened a good idea ,, i like my SU mini very much but have changed my large cut emboss machine because it was always hard to rotate and Difficult with the 3D embossing folders . iIhave found my Mini machine excellent for smaller dies and i use now, sorry now a sizzix foldaway handle type ,because it runs every SU dies and embossing folders easily, and cuts superbly, i think my larger SU machine must have been a duff because yours seems to be running smoother than mine ever was even though yours seemed stiff too.
@@andrewoverton5246 honestly I didn’t own the ctmh machine ( I had two others already when they came out with it )- although I have good friends that do - and I’ve used it. They all seem to be similar in that if the manufacturer gives you settings for the dials or sandwiches- it seems to work well. But if you have something that is new or isnt listed in the settings “manual” then you spend a lot of time setting the dial and run it through. Setting the dial again and running it through- wastes alot of paper. This one seems to roll very smoothly - I’m noticing that the plates must be a very soft material and are warping. But maybe that’s how it cuts so well? I haven’t had to “paper shim” one cut yet. ⭐️
I have been in the industry in the UK 24 years been with SU 3 times leaving at end july i have had CTMH products shipped to the UK from a kind friend in the usa who i am eternally grateful and loved all my products which were sent .I have used many companies inkpads over the years and found Felt does have more advantages over foam. Foam is difficult to work with its not easy to refill with a reinker you have to use a teaspoon to smoosh the ink into the foam.when new the SU pads are tight and difficult to open and need a lubricant of vaseline to to run down the grooves to slide easy opening and closing . i guess we all have our comfort zone in crafting ,but to me i want a inkpad which works instantly without having to think about barely tapping a stamp on a inkpad and found these inkpads for me personally are the worst inkpads i have invested in but we all have our own opinions what works best for individuals.
@@andrewoverton5246 I’m still so new - haven’t re inked yet.. I’ve heard that SU used to have felt back in the day?? I don’t know. It sure would be nice to take both of the best qualities of ink pads and combine them. ♥️
@@rosedwyer9169 i absolutely will try that- assuming it might work for both?? Sometimes the actual die itself and possibly the die too? Is that what you mean Rose?
@DanaSwadling Yes. Keep the paper die cut in the metal die. Turn it so metal die is on top and use the brush. It should take out the little bits and release the paper cut from steel die. Hope that makes sense.
Hi Dana, watching the replay from New Zealand 🇳🇿 😊. I've been using Stampin Up products for about 8 years. Some of my ink pads I have had for 7 years, and only just used reinkers on them. Depends on how much you use them.
Dana, Found your channel yesterday (Sent some info on inks). Your videos are so refreshing. I enjoy watching and look forward to all your upcoming videos. Thank you.
I so adore you! You’re doing great as a new SU Demonstrator. I am now a subscriber to your channel. I’m a demonstrator, however, I don’t make videos. I enjoy making for family, friends, church family, craft shows, ect. Ty for sharing and welcome to the Stampin’ UP! family 😊
