Hobbies and Crafts

What a good idea Jill, I have an old green one I can use, and I shall try the tumble dryer sheets...thank you....do you know if the large dies will go through the machine? I bought some ready cut very big die shapes and love them but I would rather have my own , I think they are the grand calibra ones...
I must say I am very pleased with it so far, pity it doesnt fold up to store away when not in use....I was pleasently surprised how easy the memory dies cut...
I can see I will never slow down as I intended to do...
love Jean xx.

Ann, I always reverse but do cut down the green self heal cutting mats and use them as well. With all the cutting I do for classes I do get through a lot. Once they really start to bend then its not long before they crack, I always keep spare good ones for embossing as otherwise you get extra marks you don't want. Plus always add a thin layer of card over some of my matting dies so they don.t have bits from the scratched B plate making a mess on them.
Jean, glad you love it . again try using some old green cutting mats as the top plate . I use tumble dryer sheets to rub over the dies before using.

:-)

xx Jill

YEEEEEEE love it, love it. I have cut all my dies, memory box, cheery lyn, sizzex, x cut, new tonic one, marrianne,spellbinders, and only had to turn one to cut again a cheery lynn , I also used greaseproof paper for the first time , works a treat, releases the dies easily and some of the bits fall out too....At first I tightened the handle too much and it was hard to turn , but its fine now... trying the embossing next , I cut out the middle of some fancy cards and it was great....well pleased... plates mark easily
but all the perspex ones do....so Jill you are off the hook....lol...if you get any more ideas please share them with us.....
love Jeanxxx :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

Jill, With the cuttlebug plates B have you ever tried reversing them as I have seen advised on line? They do buckle a lot so if they could be flattend a bit by reversing I might not have to get new ones yet.

Oops, should of put tongue thingys :-D :-D
I buy paper mache frames then these can be painted with acrylics then stamped , embellished how ever you want, get 8 for about £9 and I think Hobby Craft do them as well.
Jean, just been cutting memory and cheery Lyn dies in Big shot and CB and no problems, I sometimes add an envelope as a shim and did buy the solo thin die adaptor which helps. Not tried my thick Tattered Floral die yet but will try it later and see how it cuts, it should be ok.
So far have made 8 cards this morning as need plenty for the weekend and about to cut some designs from Cardmaking Paradise as they always go well.

xx Jill

Just checked that out and the book marks are cute too. But Jude, did you see the puppy ears card? I don't really have anyone to make it for but thought of your grandson, it is really lovely for a little one.

Nice site Jude, the cushions are lovely and all the ideas are great, reading her faith add was very much like mine and Jeffs, and the verse that was on the side is a favourite of mine too.....thanks for sharing Jude, havent opened my new toy yet, hair do... so after lunch I shall have a olay....hope all is well with you and your family ....
love Jean xx

Here it is...check this site out, scroll down for bookmarks, they have a heart shape in the middle:) some other lovely ideas too:)

http://mmmcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/p/free-tutorials.html

jude x

Morning everyone:)

Jill...what have you just ordered?? Your project now sounds interesting too:)

JustJean....ooo bet you can't wait, enjoy:)

There is another Bookmark l downloaded, but its not video. It could also be adapted to a card or tag etc:). l've made a couple just practicing:)

Will find the link.

jude x

Now that sounds vert interesting Jill, any chance of a pic I will send you my e-mail addy , or maybe Ann would like to see them...btw, could you tell me if you had any problems with any dies in the Big shot which has just arrived
as I type..... but off to get my hair done so will give it a go when i get back....

love Jean xx

They sound pretty Jill. do you mean the photo frames are made of the pearlized card. Do you make them so photos can be slipped inside or do they just sit over the photos?

I have just ordered some :-)
WI craft club is tonight and I have photo frames all ready for them to paint and decorate, thank goodness for the Cameo, needed 15 sets of several diecuts. Still had to use my CB and Big Shot for some but was able to down load some birds on branches, flowers and pretty grass clusters. They look so pretty done on white pearl card but will take distress stains and inks if colour is needed.



x Jill

Could be good for one of your craft sessions Jill.

Great video, thanks for sharing, will have to give them a go.

x Jill

Thanks Jude, good video and a nice idea for a little thank you present for a book lover.

This is so cute:)
and can be adapted:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA_RzE8tGlc&feature=related

jude x


Jean...enjoy your new toy:) x

Jean, I have broad shoulders :-D Enjoy your new toy :-)

x Jill

This might be of interest:)....its a free bee...you may need to register though:)

http://www.craftsy.com/class/short-rows/96;jsessionid=E91BC99C53903A65A25D075E94FE608D.bowie?utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=OFF_KNIT_25-08-12_3P-Sympoz-BUBBLE&utm_source=Responsys

jude :-)

Well I have been and gone and done it!!! just ordered my new Big Shot machine,
and some new dies too ......so watch this space , could be the start of a whole new craft expierience.....lol... or a big flop...I can of course blame Jill if it all goes pear shaped.... ;-) ;-) ;-)
love Jean xx

Busy busy Jill. Well done, quite a business you have built up there.