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VIDEO TIME STAMPS:
Craft Turntable Options: 1:42
Craft Tape Options: 4:39
Acetate Option: 6:53
Bamboo Powder Container: 8:56
Bag Sealer for Shaker Cards: 11:42
Embellishment Storage Options: 14:44
Brayer: 15:53
Sticky Mats: 17:45
Decorative Craft Mat Ideas: 19:40
Die Storage Ideas: 23:00
SUPPLIES SHOWN: (in the order they appeared in the video)
Black Turn Table: amzn.to/3wyiKPW
Bamboo Wood Turn Table: amzn.to/3uwhe0p
Ohuhu Alcohol Ink Markers: shrsl.com/4fbl2
Exacto Knife: shrsl.com/4fbl5
Eyelash Tape: amzn.to/3uCgp6f
Frog Low Tac Painter’s Tape: amzn.to/3wmfxTD
Tape Dispenser: amzn.to/49maEse
Mini Die Cutting Machine: shrsl.com/4fble
Watercolor Cardstock: amzn.to/3SOWRDA
Regular Cardstock: amzn.to/3UNpbZJ
Dura-Lar Acetate Roll: amzn.to/49mHpWv
Paper Trimmer: shrsl.com/4fblh
Embossing Ink: shrsl.com/4fbli
Floral Stamp: shrsl.com/4fblp
Embossing Powder: shrsl.com/4fblt
Clear Container for Embossing Powder: amzn.to/4bJFa0L
Heat Gun: amzn.to/42JWxe0
MISTI Stamping Tool: shrsl.com/4fbm2
Circle Silicone Heat Pad: amzn.to/3wrSLdi
Bamboo Powder Container: amzn.to/48t8t57
Anti-Static Powder Bag: shrsl.com/4fbm4
Floral Stamp: shrsl.com/4fblp
Bag Sealer: amzn.to/3I8410S
Mini Spoon Tool: shrsl.com/4fbm6
Small Sample Spoons: shrsl.com/4fbm6
Embellishment Organizer (5-drawer): amzn.to/3UHmSHD
Embellishment Containers 14 pack: amzn.to/3T32NKE
Ink Brayer: amzn.to/48j4QP6
Gel Press Plate: amzn.to/3UM8bms
Gouache Paint: amzn.to/3UMfcUD
Sticky Mat by Altenew: shrsl.com/4fbmf
Herringbone Stencil: shrsl.com/4fbmg
Starburst Stencil: shrsl.com/4fbmi
Large Black Craft Mat: shrsl.com/4fbmk
Shelf Grip Liner Option: amzn.to/49cJpQZ
Magnetic Sheet Large Roll: amzn.to/3UJx8ir
Double Sided Adhesive: shrsl.com/4fbmn
Gold Metallic Marker: shrsl.com/4fbmq
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@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

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@jans1675 4 месяца назад

Yay that worked. I could see that above but when I clicked on it nothing happened. Thanks for your help. You are awesome!

@helencarter5657 4 месяца назад

Already subscriber. You are in my A+ list of crafters.

@stephaniemaddock4875 4 месяца назад

Please send me your list. Thanks.

@marypolancodesigns 3 месяца назад

@@stephaniemaddock4875 please click the link above and let me know where to send it.

@stbam1965 3 месяца назад

Ask her out

@kaylynn0215 4 месяца назад

I've been following Natasha Foote for over 5 years. She is the reason I got back into making cards. You definitely remind me of her "use what you have", save money, use your products in multiple ways. I have to say you and Tash are 2 of my favorites to watch.

@annerandolph6000 4 месяца назад

I have been ill, and not able to make cards. Watching your

@LovinglfDesigns 4 месяца назад

Yeah I follow both of them as well.

@FlowerGemsGirl 4 месяца назад

I follow both too. Learned so much from these ladies!

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Such a compliment thank you!

@theeditor1149 3 месяца назад

I love Natasha so much! She really took my mindset away from thinking I needed many different kinds of items to make professional looking cards and anything artistic. And she inspires me to change my mindset about what I make, I'm always judging myself if I don't make something perfectly and she's always about just accepting the imperfections because it still looks good.

@bettyhornberger1470 4 месяца назад

I bought that wooden turntable to put my Sizzix Big Switch machine on. That way I can spin the machine around to remove the 'sandwich' as it comes out the back of the machine rather than having to stand up each time to reach over the machine to remove the plates as they come out! It's fabulous!

@maureenherrera483 4 месяца назад

Great idea!!!

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

SUCH a great idea thank you for sharing!

@msdixie1972 3 месяца назад

🤯

@user-nz8sb9uh4z 4 месяца назад

Hello Sweetie!!! 1. Dollar General sells those lazy susans and 12" cutting mats. Got both for $5. 2. That Dura film would work for making your own stencils. And now my story about hanging up all my dies on my closet doors. . .and birds. You know what happens when you put all your dies on your closet doors? Your birds find them. And spend AN ENTIRE AFTERNOON picking them off, one by one, because they sound so fun hitting the floor. (I was at a Dr's appt. I didn't think this thru obviously). Yup, came home to EVERY SINGLE DIE on the floor. They are now safely in boxes.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

WOW I wouldn't have thought about birdies. lol oops!

@sharmanmurphree-roberts4018 3 месяца назад

🤣🤣🤣😑

@stephanieh.777 4 месяца назад

My favourite idea is the wallpaper on the back of your cutting mat for a neat background surface! I don't make videos, but I do document my creations for my own reference before selling them, and a nice background would help - I'll definitely be applying this... as soon as I find the surface of my craft table!🤣

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Awesome! I'm so glad that one was useful. I couldn't 'believe I could use it as a craft mat

@gailrobinson6933 4 месяца назад

I found magnetic "calendars" that fit inside school lockers at dollar tree. They are plenty strong for holding dies yet easy to cut to size. They are usually only available during back-to-school season.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Oooh great share, thank you!

@create.channeleileenelias4795 3 месяца назад

Will the sealer and cutter work with the roll of acetate you showed us to make our own storage bags with does anybody know please THANKYOU

@72wick 4 месяца назад

Embellishments hack. Using a dryer sheet or the embossing pillow powder will eliminate any static in plastic containers. Just powder or rub the sheet lightly inside new containers. Then you won't have that fly away glitter, beads, ect

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Fantastic tip, thank you!

@sharmanmurphree-roberts4018 3 месяца назад

Great idea! I've been going crazy trying to make shaker cards where the pieces inside don't static themselves to the acrylic window. Cornstarch shows if you use it, but I'll bet the dryer sheet will work. I can't wait to try it! 😀

@lornapayne2805 4 месяца назад

I stick the antistatic powder bag to the top of my versa mark so I never forget to use it before inking. That came to me having forgotten on several occasions!!

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Such a great hack; thank you! I use it every single time.

@Joyce-lq6gm 4 месяца назад

I made my own turntable out of a cake pan, marbles and pizza pan. I bought the pizza pan first, matched the diameter to the cake pan the lip of the pizza pan overlapped 1/4”, then filled the cake pan with marbles and set the pizza pan on top of the marbles. I quilt, so I glued a self healing mat, cot to size, inside the pizza pan. Total cost was

@faodail3913 4 месяца назад

Wow!!! BRILLIANT!!!!❤❤❤

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

SO clevery, thank you so much for sharing this with us!

@dianalama1591 4 месяца назад

Yes, Tasha is my… absolute favorite!!! Frugal, down to earth and clever 😍 No big head about her skills and what she knows. THankYou Mary for sharing this product information with us. You’re great.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

I love her videos so much! Thanks so much for the love and support

@lilfedak2312 4 месяца назад

🎉😢😂😮😢😅😮😊😅

@lizhummer1280 4 месяца назад

Mary, I love watching your videos, not just for the content, but for your giggle/laugh. You always make me smile, and that is a good thing!

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Well that's the best compliment ever thank you so much!

@carolstella6776 4 месяца назад

That little silicone trivet you showed is the best thing for using your 2 in 1 tool for getting the paper out of your dies! The honeycomb texture holds the little bits and pieces, then just dump the bits into your waste basket! Fabulous for piercing dies with all those little dots of paper!

@maureenherrera483 4 месяца назад

Wow! Such a great idea!!! I'm definitely getting one now. Thanks!

@lorraine8037 4 месяца назад

Carolstella6776How do you use it?

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

BEEE----RILLIANT! Thank you for this! I have to try it.

@deannab.5614 4 месяца назад

Love this! Thank you for posting! Perhaps my craftroom floor will no longer look like a 24 hour paper blizzard just hit 😂

@donnatoledo1976 3 месяца назад

Great idea. I currently use a double thickness of the non-slip shelf liner along with the 2 in 1 tool brush attachment to remove bits of paper stuck in dies. It's the kind Mary used in this video underneath of her cutting mat. I like your idea and will try that. TFS.

@lucyc 4 месяца назад

Love these ideas - thanks, Mary! Here's a tip if you are embossing on black cardstock. If you get spots of heated powder where you don't want it, colour over them with a black alcohol marker to disguise them - works a charm!

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Boom! Love that idea; so good!

@denisefonda2815 4 месяца назад

Mary, I started following you in 2017, I think you were just starting on YT. I admired a card, that you made, and admitted that with no little girls, to make cards for, I had no reason to buy the product. You were very kind and sent the card to me. I framed the card and put it in my craft room. I discovered Natasha, from the YT suggestion page and I like her ideas and card making just as much. It is always good to get alternative ideas for using our stash and to save money. This was a great YT, I’m definitely going to check out the powder idea, as well as the magnet roll. Thanks again.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

What a wonderful memory to share with me. Thank you so much! I think I remember you telling me you framed it which is just the greatest compliment ever! YAY You're the best

@deannab.5614 4 месяца назад

For die storage/display I use magnetic vent covers which are used to cover heat/AC vents to block air flow. They measure 12 to 15" in length and 5.5 to 8 inches in width. The magnet is VERY strong as they are intended to stick to ceiling vents to block air flow. On Amazon they are $12 to $24 for 4. Some have a white nonmagnetic side. I purchase a few at a time. My craft room is a converted garage and has metal doors and I don't even have to use adhesive for them to stick!

@lindameigs8330 4 месяца назад

I totally agree about the magnetic vent covers! I get them in a 3-pack for $8ish at Lowe’s - the best for storing my dies, and buying a few at a time (I usually stay a tiny bit ahead of my die purchases 😂).

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Love this share, thank you so much! I tried to find them once but didn't try hard enough. haha

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Fantastic ideas!

@normahemauer4933 4 месяца назад

@@lindameigs8330 Home Depot also carries the same brand for around the same price.

@sharmanmurphree-roberts4018 3 месяца назад

@@normahemauer4933I've gotten them from Home Depot before, but found theirs to be thinner and less strong than the ones from Lowes.

@raineysmith3303 4 месяца назад

Duralar acetate also comes in a pad of large sheets. I haven't used a roll but the sheets are easy to work with. I love how heavy it is.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Awesome to know thank you so much!

@andrealavigne7824 4 месяца назад

I have an anti-static bag story to tell. Several years ago, I was in Michael's to get one. I forget what brand it was - it was some name brand - but for ONE bag it was at least $5 or maybe more! I was in a state of true sticker shock when I saw that. Thankfully for me, there was a fabric store in the same shopping center. So I walked down there & bought 1/4 yard of muslin for less than $1. I also purloined some cornstarch that I believe we already had at home that was old. I cut the muslin up into small rectangles, & was able to sew my own little anti-static bags. I just fold a rectangle in half, sew 2 of the open sides, fill it with powder using a measuring spoon that fits inside the bag, & sew up the remaining open side. I have STILL not gone through all those little muslin rectangles I cut, and I have a LOT of cornstarch left to fill the bags. I don't bother refilling them, as that would just be too fiddly, but I just pull out 2-3 rectangles at a time & make more. I use my sewing machine, but I'm sure you could do it by hand with a needle & thread - just make sure there are no spaces between the stitches. I'd recommend a backstitch rather than something like a running stitch. In fact, I actually lost the canister I had the cornstarch in. I searched high & low in the craft room, but finally got a new canister at Dollar Tree & another box of cornstarch. Of course, then I found the first canister right where I'd put it in the craft room! :P LOL So when I said I have a LOT, I'm not just whistling Dixie! :) But my main point is, for less than $1 of fabric - & muslin is still pretty cheap, even now - & a box of cornstarch, I'm still not done making powder bags all this time later. Anyway, thank you for sharing these hacks, Mary. That tip of the non-slip drawer liner under the cutting mat blew my mind! I recently replaced my old one with a Fiskars cutting mat that is slicker on the back than my old one, since both sides are usable as self-healing mat material. So it tends to slide more easily than my old mat. I'll have to find some shelf liner - I know I have some around the house - & try that. I hope you take care, & have a marvelous day! :)

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

What a great share thank you so much. I LOVE when I create my own thing and it's a huge money saver. Yes!! Also, the dollar tree has grippy shel liner

@pamwaldron3504 3 месяца назад

I poured cornstarch into baby socks and used elastic bands to close the open ends. A couple of pats against my hand gets it going, and the proper amount of cornstarch comes out each use. I store them in a tightly closed snack container kep with my embossing supplies. Any baby socks will work. The frilly dressy ones are cute, but even the thicker ones work well, too. Another thing to use is ground cinnamon and a makeup brush and corn starch and a second makeup brush. Dip the brush into the appropriate powder and dust it over your die cut surface to make the cuts more visible for weeding. A dried clean wipe whisks away any leftover powder from the die cuts. A used dryer sheet put between your die and cardstock before cutting makes it easier to get the tiny bits out of your dies.

@RinasAMaker 4 месяца назад

*NOTE* Ohuhu Markers - IF you purchase the FANTASTIC Ohuhu markers - now with refill inks and nibs - Mary’s blending charts and color matching are a MUST HAVE! She did all the “hard work” for us and I recommend these almost daily! Just wanted to throw that in here. 😊

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Awww thanks so much for this share. YAY!

@louiselacroix8921 4 месяца назад

Thank you for the tip! Where can I find the blending charts?

@yvonnesands 4 месяца назад

For a grip mat I use ones designed for use in cars. Small ones hold ink pads still and the larger ones work for card and stencils etc. Much cheaper than ones designed for crafts

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

I searched for this but not sure what I'm looking for. Sounds interesting.

@yvonnesands 4 месяца назад

I bought mine in a UK 'cheap' shop, a bit like Dollar Tree. Amazon have them, but they are textured in the picture, but they do not show the back of them (which may be smooth). I have a small and large one in black but did find a medium sized one that was transparent- so they do exist Sorry this doesn't help you really as I have no idea where you may find them in USA or Canada.

@yvonnesands 4 месяца назад

Try searching for sticky dashboard mat 😂

@jackiejohnson7158 3 месяца назад

Thanks Mary. I’m going to have to get those acrylic drawers might help me use my embellishments more also. I like the coloring idea on the turntable but feel like my arm wouldn’t be level if that makes sense haha. Also like your die panel. So many great ideas. I appreciate all you do for us 😊

@sals1123 4 месяца назад

When I took a Rosemaling class at John C. Campbell Folk School a turntable was an essential item for painting and keeping the oil-based paints minimally in proximity to the artist’s arm / clothes during the painting process. Adding a mat for stability and a surface that is something “sticky” to hold the paper or other surface is a grand idea!

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

It's truly a great idea even for coloring. Thank you for sharing this!

@irishk.1041 4 месяца назад

Am laughing out loud again. You are SO down-to-earth in your videos. The "gelly"" plate was priceless! My favorite tip was the cute static powder inside the powder puff thingy. I WILL do this - detest those little bags. Your use of the shelving paper on your work surface - looks just like the paneling in my art studio :). Enjoyable as usual. Great job kiddo. Love the laughs - always be YOU!

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Awww thanks so much! You're always so kind to me. I do have a blast "talking to myself" in these videos. haha

@Cards4Cancer 4 месяца назад

Great video. For Christmas this year hubby bought and wrapped a roll of magnet and sticky sheets. it was 3ft long but he said he got it to make like a book of magnetic pages for me to put my most used dies on. If you go in a hardware store and look at cabinets for sale. They have these samples on hinges so you can see each option and flip through. He has just got the hinges in and the pages will be 12x12 and about 10. I can put dies on the front and back of each page. He said that's why he got such a big roll. As you said Magnetic sheets are not cheap. I am very anxious to play with it. I had seen something similar from a very nice lady in a craft group. So sorry, can't remember her name at the moment, (old lady syndrome). But her husband had put 4 or 5 pages on either side of her window. She shared pictures and he used hinges that hold glass, but he had mdf board covered in magnetic sheets, not glass but those hinges worked great for her. When my hubby gets it finished I'll share some pictures with you.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Such a great supply. I was playing all day today with it

@carolrios4876 4 месяца назад

I love her!!! She does use what she has in her stash so you’re not spending a ton of money.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Agree, I love what she comes up with!

@MR-pr8tp 2 месяца назад

Enjoyed your video. Have to share my all time favorite hack: After purchasing and repurchasing craft tables for stability and quality, I finally purchased 2 unfinished kitchen cabinets with drawers and 2 with open space, added an inexpensive ready made counter top and placed on top of the cabinets. One could just add a board as well. Though a little tall for me (I'm 5'3") I use it for cutting and storage, ability to organize.. I didn't even glue the counter top to the cabinets so that if I change my room around, it is free to be moved. This is sturdy and hides most of my "stuff". Most of all more money for the buck.

@marypolancodesigns 2 месяца назад

WOW wish I could see a picture of this. If you feel inclined, you can share it via email at mary@marypolancodesigns.com

@99zanne 4 месяца назад

I cut a Tim Holtz gray grip mat to fit under the less expensive lazy Susan to hold it in place on my glass craft mat, too, and I have liked using it while I "color in" my stamped images.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Great tip thank you so much!

@ABJILL033 4 месяца назад

For anyone who wants to compare, the magnetic roll is the equivalent of 31 sheets of A4 or 8.5 x 11, except the long side will be the 12 inches. Love the embossing powder idea, big thumbs up, I’ve ruined so many by getting them wet that this will save me money in the long run. I also like the lazy Susan idea, I would buy an A4 cutting mat & glue it on so not to have the uneven surface.👏👏❤️❤️🇬🇧

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

WOW...thank you for doing that math on the magnetic sheets; SUPER helpful!

@candyclouston1412 4 месяца назад

Re: Acetate I re-use acetate packaging (some dies come in it) by cutting it into card-sized pieces and putting it between enamel dots or rhinestones or other 3D stuff that's on my card and the envelope so the envelope's less likely to tear going through postal machinery. If the envelope ends up too bumpy or won't bend, it requires a non-machinable stamp, of course.

@maureenherrera483 4 месяца назад

That's a great recommendation! Thanks! I never thought about what couldn't go through their machines.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

WOW brilliant idea! YES! Thank you for sharing that.

@kcinca5410 4 месяца назад

I use cardstock with my gel plate. I found it silly to use copy paper and then have to put it onto cardstock. I do use copy paper for cleaning off the brayer in between pulls - most of the time. (FYI - I think there is a gel plate brand called Gelli plate.) OMG - I needed that magnetic sheet roll info years ago! I'm hoping I stop buying so many dies as, unless my tastes really change, I must have close to everything I'll ever need and then some! Love your attitude. I use an inexpensive media turntable for my Switch machine. I have it on a cart next to a window and it makes it easy to access it without taking up any more room. The turntables with craft names are mostly ridiculously expensive.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

I'm so glad this was helpful for you. I was wondering why I never see anyone do the inking on cardstock it seemed to work just great.

@karenandcatz2915 4 месяца назад

I’m new to your videos; thanks for this info. I do amigurumi and jewelry, so I need to organize small items (eyes, buttons, beads, etc). My favorite is Harbor Freight. They have a manageable size clear plastic container with small locking boxes inside. I usually buy all that they have in the store whenever I go to a town that has a store. 👍🏻

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Great idea, I need to take a trip there! YES

@beverlyball6403 4 месяца назад

Thank you for all your ideas, I just had an idea as I was watching you, I'm going to try a gel plate on a lazy susan (spin plate) for colouring in! No need for sticky on anything! I too watch Natasha and love the cardmaking she does!

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Such a great idea, love it!

@7maybe8 4 месяца назад

The magnetic die storage on the sign was just what I needed! My next pair of eyeglasses will be from Pair Eyewear, and I know that I'm going to want LOTS of toppers but couldn't quite figure out how I wanted to store/display them. Now I'm thinking I'll make one of the signs (maybe decorate it with my Cricut?)

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

I HAVE PAIR EYEWEAR TOO!!! Sorry didn't mean to yell at you just excited. haha

@guardself921 4 месяца назад

I love the idea of a magnetic roll. For the size it’s not priced bad. Especially if splitting it with a crafty friend. I’ve seen a hanging “decor” for most used dies. After this last military move this summer I’ll have a real craft room that’s one of the first things that’s going up. Thanks for all the tips!

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

YAY! Congrats on a craft room; it took me a few moves myself to get the one I wanted. lol I'm so excited for you.

@artycraftyalchemy5360 4 месяца назад

I don't know if anyone's commented this but always put your brayer roller side up on a flat surface or rest it on the prongs for the ones that have them. It stops your brayer getting a flat spot on it. Thanks for the video.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Great tip! I definitely wouldn't have thought of that. Thank you so much!

@sals1123 4 месяца назад

At almost every Home Improvement store carries magnetic register covers in packs of three for under $10. They are about 12” x 4” and cut well with scissors into any size or shape required for die storage. Available year round at a price point much less than from Craft outlets

@angiehudson710 4 месяца назад

I've been using these for years. So much more affordable than the pre cut sheets from craft brands.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Such a great share thank you so much!

@bethjeans3780 2 месяца назад

What a fun video! I’ve used yellow Frog Tape for years and it doesn’t rip paper, but first I tap the tape on my jeans or arm - just takes a second. Grafix Dura-Lar is so highly respected as an acetate alternative (I forget what it’s made from) - it comes in pads too, different thicknesses, different sizes. It makes good stamp backer sheets too, if for some reason you need one - like if you pulled a bunch of similar sentiments from different sets to make your own sentiment stamp set.

@marypolancodesigns 2 месяца назад

Amazing tips, thank you so much for taking the time to share!

@lisabloedel539 4 месяца назад

Love all these ideas! The second you started to wrap up your video I said, “ wait it’s over already!” 😂 I was wanting more! You always have really great videos on all these alternative options, and you show everything thoroughly! I really appreciate it! I think a gel plate, turn table are in my future! And the acetate and magnet roll…!Thank you Mary!

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

You didn't want it to end...best compliment ever. Thank you so much for sharing that. It TRULY makes a difference. I have so much fun "talking" with all of you, sometimes I feel like you're all right here. :) Thank you for your encouragement.

@ladybdeloreswhitney_CM_CCH_PCM 4 месяца назад

Hi Mary, Your tutorial found me today. I had all but given up with my dies, die cutting machine, card making etc. I am inspired to start again. Thank you for the inspiration.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Oh this makes me so happy! If it brings you joy, keep going. Crafting should be our therapy; it's so important to have an outlet.

@user-zl7ec2lg6e 4 месяца назад

I have found a lot of good storage items over the years in fishing gear dept. My first good sewing box was a tackle box I won at a school function. I didn’t fish so it became, and is still ONE of my sewing boxes. But the little plastic boxes for fishing gear is perfect for my sequins etc.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

YES, that's a great idea. I have to head to Harbor Freight too.

@JeannetteK 4 месяца назад

I live in the Netherlands and for almost more than 40 years I use my sealmachine from the brandmark TEFAL with a button for different temperatur (normaly used for plastic deepfreeze bags) and it still works very well for different thickness of the plastic and has a cutting knife so no need to cut is with scissors 👍👍👍

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Awesome thank you so much for sharing this!

@TrishDarbonne 4 месяца назад

Love using the back of your mat as a photo backdrop, and I’m definitely getting a roll of the grippy stuff to keep mine from moving. This video is full of fab ideas. Thanks for sharing. ❤

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

YAY thanks for sharing that with me! I'm so glad you loved it.

@jeanbabb3487 3 месяца назад

I love watching these videos. It gives you some new ideas to use as your crafting

@marypolancodesigns 3 месяца назад

That's so great thank you so sharing with me. :)

@carolprice5657 4 месяца назад

Mary , I watched this on Tuesday night , ran right to Amazon . Love the dura lar that’s a game changer . Also bought the little wood thing for makeup that is perfect . Thank you so much for your tips on card making supplies . I bought the dura lar for 17.99 got 25. 9x12 sheets well worth it

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

YAY So glad you found this useful. thanks so much!

@marileemck 4 месяца назад

I loved watching you discover the Gel Press Plate. It's such a fun tool! The reason it beaded up is that it's new. Once you've used it a bit that won't happen. If you leave a piece of paper on a gel plate for too long -- without also having paint on the plate, your paper can get an oil mark from the plate. Using it as a grip mat might not be ideal. Can't wait to see more of your adventures in the world of gel printing! 💜

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

That's so encouraging; I was hoping to use my paints I had and not have to buy more so YAY

@peggywood4360 4 месяца назад

I think the dura paper is great for alcohol inks also

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

I can't wait to try; awesome idea!

@mariafernandez6537 4 месяца назад

As usual, great ideas! FYI if you put your tape (whatever you use) on the OUTSIDE of the die it won't rip the inked/stamped area. I learned the hard way (and Amy R does this all the time). No worries when you pull it off. And yes, Natasha's videos are wonderful. So many creative ways to use what you have/find around. Keep up the good work.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

That's a great tip thank you so much!

@dixieblasberg7405 4 месяца назад

Some really good ideas. In my former home, I installed cupboards in my craft room & applied the magnetic sheets on the inside of the doors. It worked really nice. Wish I had them in this house.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

That's a great idea! Love

@dianaschumaker4252 4 месяца назад

You are a genius! I have always used washi tape to hold my dies in place. It is very cost effective for me because I am an “over buyer” and I have plenty of washi tape.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

That's a great item to use I just hat using the pretty stuff. Lol

@judipalumbo 4 месяца назад

Hey Mary, great vid! Wanted to mention that Dura Lar also sells acetate sheets, they also sell 100% cotton water color paper, water color and wet mediums too.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Awesome thank you so much for that!

@shychckcrafter 4 месяца назад

L9ve your video. It 8snt being cheap. It is practical bc we are all not rich, and plus more don't mean better. Especially if we aren't a pro crafter and we do it for fun. So I love it when you show things both ways in price wise. Tfs. Have a great day..

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much for this encouragement, you're absolutely correct!

@janetteireland9801 3 месяца назад

I loved the magnet

@marypolancodesigns 3 месяца назад

Thank you, I"ve been getting so many uses out of that large roll. lol

@susandavenport9257 4 месяца назад

I have the rectangular "turn table" (found on Amazon). The grip mats fit perfectly on it!

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Awesome idea! Didn't see that one.

@crystalsomekat7172 4 месяца назад

Oh I love when you make these alternative videos, so helpful!!

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

I'm so glad! YAY! Thanks so much

@justd4377 4 месяца назад

I love watching your videos even though I don't make cards. I get some great ideas for using in my art journals. I loved what you did with the gouache on the gel plate, along with your mantra of use what your have. A recent peek at some "free" classes from my local craft store (it sounds like Bike Els) showed that the cost to purchase supplies to make some earrings, and even a kids project necklace, average about $60 per class! Plus you have loads of stuff left over that I wouldn't use...no thanks. But I will be playing on my gel plates with some gouache! Thank you!😃😃

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Thanks for this. You are most welcome and I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos. I don't do nail art and watch those videos all the time so I get you. lol

@brendaelainewaddell1682 4 месяца назад

Hi Mary. What a helpful video. We can always count on you to give us honest and unbiased product reviews and inexpensive options as well. Thanks so much. ❤ 🇨🇦 😊

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful! And that is a great compliment thank you so much!

@jeanadamsick9854 4 месяца назад

THANK YOU MARY, YOUR SO CLEAVER!!! THE HANGING MAGNET BOARD W/YOUR DIES, LOOKS, LIKE AN ARTSY PICTURE!!! Do take care. Fl.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

It really does...YAY! I love it

@user-qi4ff5in9z 4 месяца назад

Glass paint palettes range from $30-$75 . Instead, go to your local home improvement store and buy a glass window pane at whatever size you want. I covered one side with duct tape, so it would not shatter everywhere if I dropped it. Bought 2 for $4.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

WOW what a deal! Thank you so much for sharing this.

@BerneiceL 4 месяца назад

Oh, the grippy rug mat is genius. I was getting so frustrated with my big mat sliding.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Yes me too...that just saved my sanity. hahah Especially during ink blending

@user-gq6jr6gg2b 4 месяца назад

I found a lazy susan at Goodwill & put my waffle flower grip mat on it, for the big lazy susan. The little lazy susan I used a dollar tree stick mat, cut to fit

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Great idea!!

@prva9347 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much for these great ideas! You're always so thoughtful about the items you present. I'm going to buy one of your embellishment storage options and prepare my favourite mixes ahead of time, as until I now I've kept them in the larger containers and mixed when needed. I'll probably used them more often now. Also, great about the magnetic roll - versatile, and cheaper than precut sheets. Re rotating craft mats: may I suggest you look at rotating cake icing stands, various heights/material/cost, fixed height or with optional adjustable tilt. They tend to come with grippy materials covering their base. There's a useful lot of crossover items between baking and papercrafting, which saves money :-) For instance, icing shaper tools, icing smoothing paddle, patterned rollers, icing dusting stencils, various applicators inc squeeze bottles, icing combs (to create patterns). My pokey tool is my sturdy stainless steel sugar stirrer, with a sharply pointed inscriber on one end and a ball tool on the other end. A forgotten pastry brush became one of my craft brushes, good for dabbing to paint tree foliage (as seen from a distance!), cheaper than buying an artist's paint brush.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Such great ideas here, thank you so much for sharing. YEs I've been seeing the crossover with baking too.

@didididi4613 4 месяца назад

I love the magnetic roll idea! It looks like it's a stronger magnet than the standard craft magnetic sheets. Your idea of hanging your most used dies next to your desk is great! I'm tired of sorting through my dies to find the one I need. Thank you soooo much!

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Exactly, so tired of that! Thanks so much

@debityger4458 3 месяца назад

I’m like you Mary. I like spending my big bucks on stamps,clear blocks and coordinating inks , paper , and markers

@marypolancodesigns 3 месяца назад

Right? I am more okay with that. lol

@nikkirosindale7854 4 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing awesome tips,cost of living in the UK is off the chart,So anything that's going to save me money but still able to craft is Brilliant

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

You are so welcome!

@dyannbaker9536 4 месяца назад

Great video Mary! Thank you for helping us craft better😊

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

You are so welcome!

@donnahurder4665 4 месяца назад

Thanks for all these ideas! I never thought to use the gel plates in that manner!! You just saved me money!!

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

You are so welcome! Some people are sharing concerns in the comments with possibly damaging them by using them with stencils so I am going to try and use one side for gel prints and the other for grip mat. Just wanted to share.

@msmollygone 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much, Mary. I look forward to seeing your videos. Have gotten so many ideas that I can incorporate in my tiny craft room!!

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing that with me.

@WhiteSwann 4 месяца назад

Love the magnet for die storage. Gonna do that one soon.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Awesome thanks so much!

@caronjackson386 Месяц назад

I’m in the UK and I use small rectangles of the lacy grippy stuff you use under your craft mat as ink pad holders so I don’t have to hold the pad when using blending brushes etc. it works great and much cheaper than the purpose made silicone ink pad holders. Thanks so much for all the tips! 😊

@marypolancodesigns Месяц назад

LOVE this idea; yes, we call it shelf liner and I use it for the same reason. I have it under my large mat even. Thank you for adding this!

@user-zt7vj2ff2u 4 месяца назад

we very much appreciate your craft work

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

It's my pleasure, thank you!

@toughtimes6596 4 месяца назад

Pretty sure the anti static powder is basically corn starch 😝

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

I think someone said it the comments what exactly is in it. probably. haha

@sharmanmurphree-roberts4018 3 месяца назад

It is. I just put it in a small container, and apply it to cardstock with a brush. Works great!

@kirriesummers5219 4 месяца назад

This. is brilliant. I love when you use kitchen and other items in your craft room. I try to do that as much as possible. The jewellery box has to be the best storage for gems and other bits. I think I missed where to pick up the Dura- Lar Film Roll and the magnetic roll. I've also followed Natasha Foote for a long time. It is difficult to find in New Zealand and here in Canada many of the products; you in USA have great access. I must be very cautious, too. Exchange and shipping can result in me not having something. So when you say Dollar Tree I'm much happier about trying something. Your cards are always beautiful and desirable and with every video I watch, there is something I learn or want to make.I can't remember what year I began watching you, you were retiring from the forces. You are glowing, beautiful and full of a big, generous energy now. You are sharing love and true passion. I'm drawn to your talent and creativity. And the honest energy is what keeps me coming back. 💕🇨🇦💕

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

This is the best compliment ever! Thank you so very much for taking the time to fill my cup like this. Big hugs! There is a supply list in the description box of the video for everything but here are the two you're asking about: Dura-Lar Film: amzn.to/3UPOTNc Magnetic Roll: amzn.to/3UN4e0U

@faodail3913 4 месяца назад

Another Kiwi here and ditto to all you said. ❤️

@louiselacroix8921 4 месяца назад

Hi Mary, I just started following you a few weeks ago and I have learned so much from you in these few weeks! I am new to card making and the more I learn the more I am loving it! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 💗💗💗

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Well this is just the best compliment ever! Thank you so much for being here. Welcome to the fun!

@sharmanmurphree-roberts4018 3 месяца назад

Magnetic vent covers sold at Lowes come 3 to a package, and are 8" x 15" each. They're a fraction of the price of buying magnetic sheets sold for crafting, but are the same thing Mary was using. I cut them in thirds, and have 9 sheets, 5" x 8" each, for about $8 total. I store die sets on them, inside the bags used by many crafters for stamp storage (but an off-brand, of course 😉). It works great, I can store stamps and dies in the same types of containers, and I save a lot of money, that I can then spend on stamps and dies, instead of storage. 😄

@marypolancodesigns 3 месяца назад

Wow great share thank you so so much

@susanmorales8675 4 месяца назад

Yes. Fun and helpful. Great ideas. I especially liked the die storage that you hung on the wall. If I don’t see it, it never gets used. Thank you.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Same, thanks so much!

@brendamaun5455 4 месяца назад

The magnetic die storage plaque is genius!

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Oh thank you so much!

@mjuarez808 4 месяца назад

I always love these videos. I don’t always use everything in them and sometimes I don’t use anything but they always inspire me to look at things differently and see what something could be.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

I'm so glad this was useful thank you for letting me know.

@katyratyra 4 месяца назад

Love my Gel plates! There are two main brands-Gel Press and Gelli,Plate. The reason you had beading with your gouache is your plate is brand new. Acrylic paint and inks will both work. Can’t wait to see what you will create with it. Also I am glad you answered the question I had in my mind…do,I need a grip mat? Nope! I have several gel plates that will function just as well.

@maureenherrera483 4 месяца назад

I wish I had seen this video before buying my grip mats from SBC, I think the Gel plate would have been fantastic instead, but I want one anyway to play around with ink. It looks so fun!!!

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much for this. Any education on the gel plate is helpful I have no idea about it. lol

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

It was seriously so fun for even that little demo I did. I shall be diving in more.

@bethbenson1931 4 месяца назад

@@maureenherrera483 Gel plates are quite thick, so they won't work as well in a stamp positioner, but for stenciling on a table, I think they are super! So, you might be glad you have both. 😊

@cherieselauer7829 4 месяца назад

That is a major plus! Spending money on the IMPORTANT things! lol

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

YES indeed. lol

@mascharff56 4 месяца назад

Inexpensive, never cheap. 😊

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

You got that right! That's what I should have said. haha

@mascharff56 4 месяца назад

@@marypolancodesigns It's a GREAT video!

@cisvolk 4 месяца назад

An eyeopener and great reminder is this video. Thanks Mary. Fun that you follow Natasha too, I follow her since she had about 1700 followers, so long ago! There is only one thing you did not yet learn from her (or me😅). If you remove the sticky part from the back, then use the part where the protective part is still on for alignment and only stick it down when it is in the right place, so you can easily still shift ❤

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

I've heard tha5 I just keep forgetting. Hahaha

@donnatoledo1976 3 месяца назад

Lots of great ideas in this video Mary. TFS.

@marypolancodesigns 3 месяца назад

You are so welcome Thanks so much!

@pattiepan 3 месяца назад

lots of good tips and ideas. I like the last one especially as I also have to see my stuff for it to inspire me. The storage for holding my dies...I'm going to do that for sure...........thanks Mary love your video's and feel you do a great job. pat

@marypolancodesigns 3 месяца назад

That's so encouraging thank you so much!!

@YayasWhimsicalBrush 4 месяца назад

I APPRECIATE THIS VIDEO SO MUCH! THANK YOU! 😊

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

YAY thank you so very much for sharing that with me!

@number1bettyboop 3 месяца назад

I hunt on the cheaper root to so I can on quality where necessary. All of it make me happy. Good on ya!

@marypolancodesigns 3 месяца назад

Thanks!!!

@Peggy2316 4 месяца назад

Mary, this was so informative!! I love your hacks/Alternative videos!! I also follow Natasha, she’s awesome too!!

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Oh thank you so much! YAY!

@debraolm7104 3 месяца назад

TFS Mary!!!!!

@marypolancodesigns 3 месяца назад

My pleasure!!!

@linda5067 Месяц назад

Thank you Mary some awesome tips ,I love watching you and Natasha she does some really good cards also x thank you to you both x

@marypolancodesigns Месяц назад

Thank you so much for this encouragement. I appreciate you so much

@AllieinCali 4 месяца назад

I love Natasha. I remember her earlier days where I'd watch her make a card and think "where is she going with this"? The final product always amazed me in the end! So many great ideas in this video.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Thanks...I do love her ideas

@c.r.mcleod8959 3 месяца назад

I love my Gel plate, variety of different mediums that can be used on it is amazing. I'd be a little cautious using it as a grip mat because it can get permanent damage marks on it. However, I have seen tutorials where you can make your own plates so that might be an option to have one just for stenciling. I'm yet to make one. A tip don't roll the brayer back & forth when applying the paint etc, roll to the end lift brayer, roll again and lift etc, thin a layer is best usually. I also watch a lot of Natasha's videos too, she's awesome 😊

@marypolancodesigns 3 месяца назад

Great tip thank you so much!

@Rebeccacell 3 месяца назад

You could magnetize the back of the sign too. Just flip for the other side! Double storage!

@marypolancodesigns 3 месяца назад

Fantastic idea! love it

@mixedupmargie 3 месяца назад

All great ideas, really liking that acrylic storage container, I added it to shopping cart, thanks for linking it.❤

@marypolancodesigns 3 месяца назад

I love it so much, using my stuff so much more now

@BarbaraEMarshallCampbell 4 месяца назад

I wanted a sheer or semi sheer fabric envelope and pocket and didn't want to order $7 quarter and half yard organza and wait for it to arrive in the mail. As I took my just washed and dried clothes from the drier I noted the semi sheer just used drier sheet. It was absolutely perfect. I painted on one of the semi sheer envelopes and sewed on the 2nd one. I even used a piece of it as a cloudy window on an envelope. It was perfect for stamping too. The new sheet was okay but the fragrance must have caused the problem I had adhering it. The used sheet can be ironed and colored too. And seriously cost effective to give your used drier sheets a second life for free.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Wow, so creative, thanks so much for sharing this!

@jenniehawkins9998 4 месяца назад

If you use a lose face powder, save the container. It makes a great anti static container.

@Cindyalbritton 4 месяца назад

I just love your videos, sooooo helpful! Thank you for working so hard to get them to us.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

You are so welcome!

@oraleeb.2072 3 месяца назад

Another great informative video, Mary! There were a lot of alternatives to think about trying out. Thanks! 😊

@marypolancodesigns 3 месяца назад

You are so welcome!

@debityger4458 3 месяца назад

I love your giggle😊

@marypolancodesigns 3 месяца назад

Aww thank you! :)

@mpbailey18 4 месяца назад

Frugal and/or thrifty...BUT NEVER EVER CHEAP!!! Nasty word. Fun video....love your enthusiasm...! Isn't it funny/interesting how the "cute factor" influences us???

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

That's right...nasty word. haha

@mifferss 4 месяца назад

make sure to throw away (or re-purpose) those two acetate sheets that were protecting your Gelli plate! don't put them back on... they can make little indents on the gelli plate from trapped air bubbles (that are usually permanent and show up on your prints! Great video!

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Such a great tip, I didn't know to do that. Thank you

@JodisPanacheJodisPanache 4 месяца назад

Great ideas. Ty for sharing. I use a mini hair straightener to seal bags. It works better then any other bag sealers I have gotten. I love my gel plate mine is homemade made it 6.5 years ago and other then paint on it there is nothing wrong with it. I let my grandkids play with it and the got afew chips out of it and also scratched it up i just remelted in the micorwave and repoured it its like new. That grippy thing under you cutting matt is shelf liner and its great to open jars. I use it all the time.

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Ooooh a mini straightener that's brilliant. Thank you!

@kerriegood1046 4 месяца назад

Very Cool video. Enjoyed your presentation and helpful info. Being a crafter is not for the cheap. lol

@marypolancodesigns 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much I really appreciate this!

@itstrulyanoriginal6157 3 месяца назад

Those tools that have the sticky tip to pick things up with -- here is an alternative - Silicone Ear Plugs. They are sticky and moldable. Shape into a form that works for you. You may be able to put into the tool (I dont have one to know). You could also put into a pencil extender. I just use mine an inch long .. works perfectly. The ear plugs come in various pack sizes for a reasonable price.

@marypolancodesigns 3 месяца назад

Great idea, I'll have to check that out. Thank you