I use plasticized place mats from the thrift store to keep my work space clean--just spritz and clean with a magic eraser. In a class setting, each person can have their own space.
There are several that I didn’t know and would use! The “all sticky back” post its, using dryer sheets for using die cuts, and the dryer sheets for picking up glitter and small debris.
This was a super great informative video. Thanks so much. The oven liner, full sticky post its, Swiffer dust mop sheets...all of them, but these are my favorites.
Loved all the ideas, my favorite was the dryer sheet in the Big Shot. You just saved me ever so much time poking out all those little bits that get stuck in the die, they just stayed on the dryer sheet!
Very impressive, my favourite that I have seen you use wasn’t in this video. In a video of yours that I watched there was a sticky roller off to the side and you had been using it to pick up little bits of paper from your project. I am going to try and see if it will pick up glitter too. It is called a lint roller...not a sticky roller. Appreciated this video.
I watched your video once. Then realized that there were many new ideas I would forget. Watched video second time and added the nine ideas I wanted to remember in Notes on my phone - which is always wit Me! Thanks for great video!
I save the "credit" and "membership" cards sent in junk mail, "Your name here". I use them to scrape my kitchen counters. They can be used for the putty knife tip! Love the idea of Swiffer cloths, as I have these all the time at my house!
I liked all the hacks except for the one that suggested using a magic eraser to clean your stamp positioner(sp?) ie. Misti, etc...I learned that the hard way...Just think of it as a super fine-grit sanding block. I would be afraid to use it on acrylic surfaces because it does have the potential to scratch, thus making it harder and harder for the cling stamps to ...uh...well...cling....Also, over time, it could make the acrylic kinda hazy and hard to see thru...It happens kind of slowish too so you won't notice right away....Some of those positioners are kinda pricey. (side note) Although i like using magic erasers for some jobs, i avoid using them on anything that i'm worried about scratching...I learned my lesson using them on painted glossy surfaces...It took the marks right off along with all the gloss...I didn't even notice until the sun hit it just right that evening...I'm not even sure how to fix that...repaint, regloss??
Everyone of the tips was awesome. However, I really appreciated the dryer sheet tip and the oven sheet. Thank you so much for all the work you do with such informative tips and tricks!
Gee, I thought I was smart when I picked up a clip board for my water coloring. I guess that wasn't such an original idea. Love all the hacks. Thanks for sharing.
Howdy - thanks for sharing. I like the baggies and yarn storage tip ... slit corner pull yarn through ... HELLO ... passing on tip to family members ... dollar tree here I come ... baggies in varying sizes to keep and give away
I h ave just come across your videos and I wish I had found you a long time ago. I find you to be very pleasant, you get to the point quickly and I don’t feel the need to fast forward thru your videos to get to the point. I think you’re great and I’m watching your old videos and will continue to watch current videos as well!
All of these were fantastic, but the dryer sheets for die cutting and the swiffer sheet for picking up glitter and other micro crumbs are my two faves. In lieu of the Tim Holtz craft mat, I decided on waxed paper instead of an oven sheet and I'm totally regretting it. I just roll it up and throw it away, but I have to dig out a box of waxed paper every time I want to get messy. I'm totally getting an oven mat as soon as my waxed paper is gone.
The dryer sheets for negative dies was a terrific tip. Thank you. And I need to tell you, I really enjoy all of your tips, you are amazing!!!! Thank you.
Note: - 1. Magic Erasers have harsh chemicals in them and I don't want them around my craft room. 2. I don't trim my make-up sponges, I keep one or two per colour group and re-use them. 3. I like to use plastic clipboards for all the reasons you suggest + they're easy to rinse off. 4. Painter's Tape: Place the tape on your leg or shirt a couple of times to remove some of the "tack" to be sure the paper doesn't rip when removing it. 5. Splatters: Use the end of a drinking straw, dip it into the paint, then use a toothpick or skewer to flick the paint out of the end. You have more control and can make larger/smaller dots by how far into the end of the straw you stick the skewer, thus controlling the amount of paint per flick.
