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View entire thread: New here
Posted by Deb in AR on Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:38 PM Post subject: Re: new here

Welcome to RCS Marie! I know you'll get all your questions answered here, just ask away. Artist Trading Cards are
small cards, 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" if I remember correctly. I've only done one ATC swap, but RJ has done tons of
ATC cards, Katrina's hosted 2 ATC swaps, and others have done them. I'm sure they'll be able to tell you more
information. My suggestion on your album is to just start. Obviously you want to make sure anything that touches your
photos is acid free. If you have a scrapbook store in your area, you might check with them. Most scrapbook stores
teach beginner's classes. Otherwise, just start doing it. There's no right or wrong way to scrap, which is why I love
this craft. The only one I have to worry about pleasing is me. LOL -- Deb in AR - Desert Rat at heart!
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/bsrdjr@sbcglobal.net/my_photos Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Pages complete 2006
= 3 Goal for 2006: 1 LO a week <palmag73@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1153069628.591995.48220@m79g2000cwm.googlegroups.com... [quote:b302cffcc8]at a Chinese Auction i won a beautiful
photo album - I would like to add my photos and themes -decorate the pages-just don't know where to begin-need some help
- I am a Senior citixzen recovering from a stroke last October-what are traders art cards? would be grateful for your
help-on a PBS channel Friday afternoons is a program on Scrapbooking - alsocarol Duvall has scapbookers on once in a
while - Thank you for reading my message -Marie G [/quote:b302cffcc8]

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View entire thread: Good Morning
Posted by CGSMom3 on Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:15 AM Post subject: Re: Good Morning

Klara wrote: [quote:c5a5e8069b]Hello Susan, No surprise you found London expensive - it is officially most expensive
city in the world now. It has been a close second to Tokyo for many years but has finally overtaken it. I find London
very expensive, and I live here... Did you go to any crafty shops while you were here? I am looking forward to seeing
your London layouts. Klara [/quote:c5a5e8069b] Klara, I stumbled into (and quickly out of) a stamp store by accident.
:D Wandering around our first night trying to get dinner and back to a train station, I found a store, don't remember
the name either. Looking at the costs for stamp pads was enough to choke on. Even if it weren't double for the exchange
rate, the prices were high. Was nice to see a craft store on economy (in Germany, I've only really ventured to one quilt
store and it's always closed! LOL I shop on post at their version of craft store and get most of my fix there) Now to
find out if I get any better choices on our move to Minot :D Yeah... if I didn't mention that, we found out Thrusday
night we're headed to North Dakota next July. Talked to friends from there tongiht and now I"m getting excited to
move again! :D Susan

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View entire thread: Wallpaper sample books
Posted by Shirley Shone on Fri Apr 07, 2006 4:29 PM Post subject: Re: Wallpaper sample books

I mainly make them for my own use but I have a friend who comes around with 3 one pound coins in her hand and asks me
to make something for her. She has lots of friends at a dancing club and likes to make sure the card she sends is not
like the ones the others send. I sometimes personalise the wording on the front by printing the greeting on to the card
with my printer. Or I do it inside in the verse. Shirley In message <49n93bFoqid8U1@individual.net>, Dizzy
<kiwikat@talk21.com> writes [quote:46cf2735c5]Wow Shirley - the cards are amazing ... and your own website!!! I
wouldn't even know how to start. Well done. Your craft room looks very organised ... especially compared to mine just
at the minute. The words "site" and "bomb" spring to mind. Anyway, it's on my to-do list so I
guess I'll get around to sorting it out before too too long sigh>. Do you make cards for your own use, or do you
sell them? W "Shirley Shone" <nospam@allcrafts.area51.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:EKrxC6FSiYNEFwDG@allcrafts.demon.co.uk... I do not do scrap booking either but use them as backing papers on cards.
I put some of the peel off borders around the edge and it sort of makes a picture frame. If you go to
http://www.craftadelic.com look in their gallery under misc. you will see the card I made with a hat on using a bit of
wallpaper as a background. I have other cards on the site too under the other headings. To see them you will have to go
through them all. Time wasting I know but a nice thing to do. I have got mine stored under the bed. LOL. My craft room
is full too, you can see it on my website. Address in signature I built my own website last year, I went to computer
classes to learn how to do it and I am 70. Shirley message <49lasuFp6v65U1@individual.net>, Dizzy
<kiwikat@talk21.com> writes They do. I'm over the moon with mine. I don't use them for scrapbooking as I am sure
they are not acid and lignin free (!!) but for cards they are just perfect. When I picked up the books from the DIY
store, I asked what they normally did with them ... and they throw them in the skip!! Blimey! All that wasted paper.
So now I collect them ... but I'm quickly filling up my craft room :o)) Thanks for responding Shirley. I wondered for
a moment if I was talking to myself (again) hehe W "Shirley Shone"
<nospam@allcrafts.area51.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:4AveArBCaTNEFw0k@allcrafts.demon.co.uk... I have been
doing that for sometime now. I get some lovely flowered ones and they have lovely borders in as well. They make great
backing papers also. Shirley In message <49kkitFobc7vU1@individual.net>, Dizzy <kiwikat@talk21.com writes
I collected a couple of wallpaper sample books from my local decorating shop - and use them to punch out flowers and
shapes for my cardmaking. Just an idea --- a very cheap way of sourcing embellishments as I was given the books for
free. W -- Shirley Shone shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk -- Shirley Shone
shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk [/quote:46cf2735c5] -- Shirley Shone
shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk

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View entire thread: Wallpaper sample books
Posted by Dizzy on Fri Apr 07, 2006 2:51 PM Post subject: Re: Wallpaper sample books

Wow Shirley - the cards are amazing ... and your own website!!! I wouldn't even know how to start. Well done. Your
craft room looks very organised ... especially compared to mine just at the minute. The words "site" and
"bomb" spring to mind. Anyway, it's on my to-do list so I guess I'll get around to sorting it out before too
too long <sigh>. Do you make cards for your own use, or do you sell them? W "Shirley Shone"
<nospam@allcrafts.area51.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:EKrxC6FSiYNEFwDG@allcrafts.demon.co.uk...
[quote:9004bff570]I do not do scrap booking either but use them as backing papers on cards. I put some of the peel off
borders around the edge and it sort of makes a picture frame. If you go to http://www.craftadelic.com look in their
gallery under misc. you will see the card I made with a hat on using a bit of wallpaper as a background. I have other
cards on the site too under the other headings. To see them you will have to go through them all. Time wasting I know
but a nice thing to do. I have got mine stored under the bed. LOL. My craft room is full too, you can see it on my
website. Address in signature I built my own website last year, I went to computer classes to learn how to do it and I
am 70. Shirley message <49lasuFp6v65U1@individual.net>, Dizzy <kiwikat@talk21.com> writes They do. I'm
over the moon with mine. I don't use them for scrapbooking as I am sure they are not acid and lignin free (!!) but for
cards they are just perfect. When I picked up the books from the DIY store, I asked what they normally did with them
... and they throw them in the skip!! Blimey! All that wasted paper. So now I collect them ... but I'm quickly
filling up my craft room :o)) Thanks for responding Shirley. I wondered for a moment if I was talking to myself
(again) hehe W "Shirley Shone" <nospam@allcrafts.area51.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:4AveArBCaTNEFw0k@allcrafts.demon.co.uk... I have been doing that for sometime now. I get some lovely flowered ones
and they have lovely borders in as well. They make great backing papers also. Shirley In message
<49kkitFobc7vU1@individual.net>, Dizzy <kiwikat@talk21.com writes I collected a couple of wallpaper sample
books from my local decorating shop - and use them to punch out flowers and shapes for my cardmaking. Just an idea ---
a very cheap way of sourcing embellishments as I was given the books for free. W -- Shirley Shone
shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk -- Shirley Shone shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk
http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk[/quote:9004bff570]

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View entire thread: Wallpaper sample books
Posted by Shirley Shone on Thu Apr 06, 2006 10:30 PM Post subject: Re: Wallpaper sample books

I do not do scrap booking either but use them as backing papers on cards. I put some of the peel off borders around the
edge and it sort of makes a picture frame. If you go to http://www.craftadelic.com look in their gallery under misc.
you will see the card I made with a hat on using a bit of wallpaper as a background. I have other cards on the site
too under the other headings. To see them you will have to go through them all. Time wasting I know but a nice thing to
do. I have got mine stored under the bed. LOL. My craft room is full too, you can see it on my website. Address in
signature I built my own website last year, I went to computer classes to learn how to do it and I am 70. Shirley
message <49lasuFp6v65U1@individual.net>, Dizzy <kiwikat@talk21.com> writes [quote:a2ded552c8]They do. I'm
over the moon with mine. I don't use them for scrapbooking as I am sure they are not acid and lignin free (!!) but for
cards they are just perfect. When I picked up the books from the DIY store, I asked what they normally did with them
... and they throw them in the skip!! Blimey! All that wasted paper. So now I collect them ... but I'm quickly
filling up my craft room :o)) Thanks for responding Shirley. I wondered for a moment if I was talking to myself
(again) hehe W "Shirley Shone" <nospam@allcrafts.area51.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:4AveArBCaTNEFw0k@allcrafts.demon.co.uk... I have been doing that for sometime now. I get some lovely flowered ones
and they have lovely borders in as well. They make great backing papers also. Shirley In message
<49kkitFobc7vU1@individual.net>, Dizzy <kiwikat@talk21.com writes I collected a couple of wallpaper sample
books from my local decorating shop - and use them to punch out flowers and shapes for my cardmaking. Just an idea ---
a very cheap way of sourcing embellishments as I was given the books for free. W -- Shirley Shone
shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk [/quote:a2ded552c8] -- Shirley Shone
shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk

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View entire thread: Wallpaper sample books
Posted by Dizzy on Thu Apr 06, 2006 9:09 PM Post subject: Re: Wallpaper sample books

They do. I'm over the moon with mine. I don't use them for scrapbooking as I am sure they are not acid and lignin free
(!!) but for cards they are just perfect. When I picked up the books from the DIY store, I asked what they normally did
with them ... and they throw them in the skip!! Blimey! All that wasted paper. So now I collect them ... but I'm
quickly filling up my craft room :o)) Thanks for responding Shirley. I wondered for a moment if I was talking to
myself (again) hehe W "Shirley Shone" <nospam@allcrafts.area51.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:4AveArBCaTNEFw0k@allcrafts.demon.co.uk... [quote:854560f3a8]I have been doing that for sometime now. I get some
lovely flowered ones and they have lovely borders in as well. They make great backing papers also. Shirley In
message <49kkitFobc7vU1@individual.net>, Dizzy <kiwikat@talk21.com writes I collected a couple of wallpaper
sample books from my local decorating shop - and use them to punch out flowers and shapes for my cardmaking. Just an
idea --- a very cheap way of sourcing embellishments as I was given the books for free. W -- Shirley Shone
shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk[/quote:854560f3a8]

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View entire thread: A4 plastic clear storage boxes
Posted by Shirley Shone on Fri Mar 10, 2006 10:21 PM Post subject: Re: A4 plastic clear storage boxes

In message <75a992054e.E@cae-coed.zetnet.co.uk>, Elaine Jones <elaine@cae-coed.zetnet.co.uk> writes
[quote:20d003ebaa]Quoting from message <c+o3$iE5scEEFwLg@allcrafts.demon.co.uk posted on 10 Mar 2006 by Shirley Shone
I would like to add: I have loads of A4 paper and cards that I need to organise. I found some boxes on ebay and they
wanted 12 pounds postage on eight boxes that cost 1.99 each. I think that is too much for something that is light in
weight. After all I can send 20kgs for 11.65. Well that's ebay for you! Does anyone know where I could obtain some
boxes at a cheaper rate. Thanks Just done a google as I could do with something similar (Si's idea is fine but if I
want to take just one out somewhere there's no cover on it. Mind you plastic boxes are not particularly cheap
http://www.waxes.co.uk/odds.htm A4 size plastic box with drop-on lid; ideal for storing waxes iron etc or paper or any
craft items really. �3.50 postage for UK orders under �15 �1.00 postage free for UK orders over �15 �0.00
http://www.ryman.co.uk/Tiger-Brand-Slim-Tuff-Box-A4-Single-0101650433.asp# Tiger Brand Slim Tuff Box A4 Single Price:
(inc VAT) �2.49 Special Offer : 3 For 2 Tuff Boxes 3 For 2 on Tier Brand Tuff Boxes FREE DELIVERY on orders over �35.
�5.28 charge for orders under �35. http://www.craftynotions.com/store.htm A4 Ream Box �3.95 Postage would be �2
something So the total cost would be similar, except for the Tiger Brand if the 3 for 2 offer is OK - don't know about
VAT there though, not on the other two. Thanks for your input. I did look at the ones before on waxes
website.[/quote:20d003ebaa] I spent so long googling for them that I went cross eyed. I store the paper and card on
shelves and I wanted to sort them into order and label the ends of the boxes so I do not spend time lifting the whole
stacks of the shelves. I will look more closely at what you have found. Shirley -- Shirley Shone
shirley@allcrafts.demon.co.uk http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk

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View entire thread: OT: I'm a bad mother.....what else could it be??
Posted by elspeth on Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:57 AM Post subject: Re: I'm a bad mother.....what else could it be??

Hey, Larissa. This is the time of year when kiddos with developmental issues (like ADHD, autism, pdd etc) go through a
really difficult behavior cycle. In addition to the shortening daylight hours ( and you have already mentioned you
have SAD so you know how you react to this), there are also frequent changes in barometric pressure and lots of
frontal activity. It is a very difficult time for kids, parents, teachers -- I think especially for kids because they
do not understand what is making them act out the way they do and they don't like feeling out of control either. Since
I know you sew (LOL) try making a weighted vest ( you can put large square pockets inside a vest (fronts and back), go
to the craft store and get modeling clay (the kind that comes in colors and is heavy; you'll want enough to equal 5%
of body weight), divide the clay into 4 portions to equal that 5% of weight and place the portions into freezer-weight
zip-lock baggies and put one baggie in each pocket. You might want a tiny bit of velcro to keep the pockets closed so
that he won't find it so easy to take the weights out and fiddle with them (read that throw them around the room). You
can also make a weighted blanket (lap quilt size or bigger) that he can use when he is at home. You can find
instructions for weighted blankets on the internet.The sensation of weight is quite calming for kids with ADHD. When
he is feeling agitated it sometimes help to give him a "heavy job" to do -- moving a heavy box from one side
of the room to the other can be quite soothing also. It is far better in these situations to be proactive than
reactive -- your anxiety when he is cycling will escalate the behaviors rather than de-escalate them, as I am sure you
already know. You are being the best mom that you can be; neurological issues are tough. I deal with them daily in
school but I know I get to send these kiddos home at the end of the day; their parents live with the behaviors. I
really have a great deal of respect for parents like you who are trying to find ways to make life better for their
children. Elizabeth in Spring, Texas

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View entire thread: Something fun to try- creating custom fabric
Posted by Leslie & The Furbabies in on Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:50 PM Post subject: Something fun to try- creating custom fabric

I get an email newsletter from Quilting Arts magazine- a magazine I dearly love! Here's a fun technique from the
newsletter: (I think this would work on our cotton fabrics as well???) Make shimmering fabrics with Misty Fuse�
Esterita Austin's Misty-white Fuse � and Misty-black Fuse �, is a dreamy fusible webbing to work with-it handles well,
is sheer, doesn't add bulk to your fused piece, and bonds firmly once cooled. Here's a fun alternative to traditional
fusing: painting stretchy pann� velvet with Misty Fuse and shimmering acrylics: Cover your table top with plastic
kitchen wrap or plastic sheeting. Choose 2-3 Lumiere� paints and pour a little into different containers, then dilute
each with water (2 parts paint to 1 part water). Take a piece of Misty Fuse and place it flat on top of the plastic
sheeting. Dip a foam brush into the acrylic paints and lightly paint the Misty Fuse. Let the paints run and swirl into
each other. Allow the Misty Fuse to dry overnight. Take your newly painted Misty Fuse and, following the manufacturer's
instructions, fuse to the right side of a piece of white or pastel-colored stretchy velvet. Make sure to place a sheet
of parchment paper or a non-stick craft sheet on top of the Misty Fuse so that you do not accidentally get any fusible
residue on your iron. Remove the protective sheet and: Voila! You have a new shimmering, colorful fabric that can be
used in your fiber or collage work. You can find Misty Fuse� at our online store. I would use this only in wallhangings
and wearables- not a traditional quilt- for obvious reasons! You're welcome! Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

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View entire thread: OT, from Gillian
Posted by Anonymous on Thu Sep 28, 2006 12:34 AM Post subject: Re: OT, from Gillian

[quote:4a4c335039] Mr. Schwartz owned a furniture store specializing in ornate antiques in the baroque style. He had
walking pneumonia last month and was in one of the baroque style chairs rubbing Vicks VapoRub on his aching chest when
he serendipitously discovered that the soothing ointment gave the furniture a wonderful, deep, rich shine. He
immediately told all the other furniture store owners since their furniture was more modern in style and they were not
competitors. Soon he got reports that the Vicks treatment not only failed to work on the modern furniture, but ruined
some of it. Mr. Schwartz is very unpopular now, and his only consolation is that he learned one important rule:
"If it's not baroque, don't Vicks it!" Oh Gillian ! Just as well you are out of range rotflmao I'll get
her for you! Can you give her a little whatever for me too? It will be a great meeting. .. Now - how many of the
gang can I get here! Cheryl [/quote:4a4c335039] Get with me, Cheryl. We did a fast run into Concord, because DH just
HAD to drop a grand on a spiffy new camera at Circuit City!! I ran into Michaels and spent 29 cents on a skein of
floss!! I discovered the grocery 10 miles down 93 has fresh kicking lobsters for 5.99 lb. Running down there tomorrow
for a couple; wonder what Jim will eat LOL. Seriously, NOTHING planned for the next six days, other than call the 94-yr
old Step-mother in Concord, if she is still alive, and take her out to lunch. Oops, Jim just read from the paper that
there is a craft fair in Meridith on the 30th. we have WiFi albeit it is iffy!! Do I need to bring body armor from all
the threats??? love you all Gill

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View entire thread: Crop-A-Dile !!!!!
Posted by Kenda on Tue Oct 31, 2006 3:14 AM Post subject: Re: Crop-A-Dile !!!!!

Oops, that should have read 50% off coupon! sheesh, otherwise it wouldn't have been worth the gas to Michael's! LOL
-- Kenda (Remove NOSPAM to reply) View my projects @: http://community.webshots.com/user/kendalee101 Projects
completed for 2006 243 cards 3 mini books 12 LO's 6 quilts 3 beaded braclets, 2 beaded necklaces "Kenda"
<kendalee@comcastREMOVETHIS.net> wrote in message news:M_ednZBeEePoNtvYnZ2dnUVZ_oadnZ2d@comcast.com...
[quote:32a8a825c1]I must admit that I purchased one when Michael's had a 10% off coupon a few weeks back. I LOVE it!!!
I've used it for many things. I enabled my DM, heehee!!! LOL -- Kenda (Remove NOSPAM to reply) View my projects @:
http://community.webshots.com/user/kendalee101 Projects completed for 2006 243 cards 3 mini books 12 LO's 6 quilts 3
beaded braclets, 2 beaded necklaces "anji" <lillypad626@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1161992815.554293.211120@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... my MIL and i went up to the WSU campus today for a craft
fair. over 150 vendors and not 1 was papercrafting. i was kinda dissappointed, i went to get ideas for the upcoming
bazaar mom and i are doing. anyway, went we drove into pullman, i made a comment about wanting to go to the LSS there.
i had never been. well, on the way home we stopped. i was in HEAVEN. it was geared alot towards altered items. i saw
the crop-a-diles and showed her and apparently had a "kid in a candy store" look on my face. when we got in
the car she surprised me with it for an early b-day present. i was so excited. now i have to hurry and finish my
matchbook album so i can work on something else with it. Anji [/quote:32a8a825c1]

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View entire thread: Crop-A-Dile !!!!!
Posted by Kenda on Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:46 AM Post subject: Re: Crop-A-Dile !!!!!

I must admit that I purchased one when Michael's had a 10% off coupon a few weeks back. I LOVE it!!! I've used it for
many things. I enabled my DM, heehee!!! LOL -- Kenda (Remove NOSPAM to reply) View my projects @:
http://community.webshots.com/user/kendalee101 Projects completed for 2006 243 cards 3 mini books 12 LO's 6 quilts 3
beaded braclets, 2 beaded necklaces "anji" <lillypad626@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1161992815.554293.211120@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... [quote:cdbcc0d943]my MIL and i went up to the WSU campus
today for a craft fair. over 150 vendors and not 1 was papercrafting. i was kinda dissappointed, i went to get ideas
for the upcoming bazaar mom and i are doing. anyway, went we drove into pullman, i made a comment about wanting to go
to the LSS there. i had never been. well, on the way home we stopped. i was in HEAVEN. it was geared alot towards
altered items. i saw the crop-a-diles and showed her and apparently had a "kid in a candy store" look on my
face. when we got in the car she surprised me with it for an early b-day present. i was so excited. now i have to
hurry and finish my matchbook album so i can work on something else with it. Anji [/quote:cdbcc0d943]

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View entire thread: Crop-A-Dile !!!!!
Posted by anji on Sun Oct 29, 2006 1:29 AM Post subject: Re: Crop-A-Dile !!!!!

you know how matches come right? in the little matchbooks. well, this is a larger scale of one. i'll take some pics
of the one i made and post them. Anji Tammie wrote: [quote:40ae470488]what is a matchbook album, I havnt heard of that.
"anji" <lillypad626@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1161992815.554293.211120@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... my MIL and i went up to the WSU campus today for a craft
fair. over 150 vendors and not 1 was papercrafting. i was kinda dissappointed, i went to get ideas for the upcoming
bazaar mom and i are doing. anyway, went we drove into pullman, i made a comment about wanting to go to the LSS there.
i had never been. well, on the way home we stopped. i was in HEAVEN. it was geared alot towards altered items. i saw
the crop-a-diles and showed her and apparently had a "kid in a candy store" look on my face. when we got in
the car she surprised me with it for an early b-day present. i was so excited. now i have to hurry and finish my
matchbook album so i can work on something else with it. Anji [/quote:40ae470488]

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View entire thread: Crop-A-Dile !!!!!
Posted by Tammie on Sun Oct 29, 2006 1:09 AM Post subject: Re: Crop-A-Dile !!!!!

what is a matchbook album, I havnt heard of that. "anji" <lillypad626@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1161992815.554293.211120@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... [quote:f438b8ab91]my MIL and i went up to the WSU campus
today for a craft fair. over 150 vendors and not 1 was papercrafting. i was kinda dissappointed, i went to get ideas
for the upcoming bazaar mom and i are doing. anyway, went we drove into pullman, i made a comment about wanting to go
to the LSS there. i had never been. well, on the way home we stopped. i was in HEAVEN. it was geared alot towards
altered items. i saw the crop-a-diles and showed her and apparently had a "kid in a candy store" look on my
face. when we got in the car she surprised me with it for an early b-day present. i was so excited. now i have to
hurry and finish my matchbook album so i can work on something else with it. Anji [/quote:f438b8ab91]

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View entire thread: Crop-A-Dile !!!!!
Posted by anji on Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:46 AM Post subject: Crop-A-Dile !!!!!

my MIL and i went up to the WSU campus today for a craft fair. over 150 vendors and not 1 was papercrafting. i was
kinda dissappointed, i went to get ideas for the upcoming bazaar mom and i are doing. anyway, went we drove into
pullman, i made a comment about wanting to go to the LSS there. i had never been. well, on the way home we stopped. i
was in HEAVEN. it was geared alot towards altered items. i saw the crop-a-diles and showed her and apparently had a
"kid in a candy store" look on my face. when we got in the car she surprised me with it for an early b-day
present. i was so excited. now i have to hurry and finish my matchbook album so i can work on something else with it.
Anji

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View entire thread: What Type of Book
Posted by Cox News Groups on Sun Oct 08, 2006 11:32 PM Post subject: What Type of Book

Hi Everyone, With your help I have made up my mind. I decided on the Strap-hinge type. The local craft store had a
12x12 cloth bound album in a kit that came with most of the basics that a beginner would need. The pages lay flat and
can be moved it I decide to change the order. (first I have to make pages <G>) Thanks everyone who responded, this
certainly seems to be a very friendly news group. Have a nice day Bill O

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View entire thread: Question about stamps
Posted by Linda C on Tue Sep 26, 2006 2:29 PM Post subject: Re: Question about stamps

Thanks for all those ideas Marilyn! I dont have very many rubber stamps, but the few I do have take up room that I just
dont have! They are all mounted. I have heard of storing acrylic stamps in CD cases. I have been looking into getting
more acrylics stamps, and I like that storage idea! I have one alphabet set that is still in the clear bag it came in
and it is a pain in the rear to put it back in everytime. Linda Marilyn wrote: [quote:1518581683]Cathy...As yet I have
not UM my wood mounted stamps but I do look to see if I can buy the UM option 1st...rather than the mounted. I wouldn't
sell or trade my mounted to buy UM though.....dont see the point in that! I see some stamps now coming with wood blocks
unattached and you mount them if you want....WHY? The one that comes to mind are like these http://tinyurl.co.uk/4g06
but I believe Stamping Up in the US also come UM. Seems to make more sense to leave them UM if you ask me LOL Most of
my recent stamp purchases are either SeeD's or clear polymer but I have loads (dare I say 100's) of UM rubber stamps
that I purchased from various sites on the internet. I do intend to UM them all one day :o) They are stuck to a clear
acrylic block for use. A mousemat under your cardstock solves the cushioning issue...although I have never felt the need
to use anything other than my butcher's block board to stamp on!!! Some folks think UM reduces the stamps
value....maybe!!! But, if they are hard to store and use....they may already have been a waste of money if they are
going to spend life unused & buried under all your other craft stuff!! Personally...if I no longer use mine I will
just gift them to somewhere that will benefit, i.e. local school, kids after-school club or a local charity group. Wood
mounted stamp storage is a huge issue and it depends on why people buy the stamps in the first place and what sort of
space they have to store them. Some people like to "collect" rather than just use them. They like to have them
on display! Me...I have mine in boxes by theme... to make them easier to find.... But I still find it a pain to
constantly search for the stamp I want....then have to put them all back in the box...grrrhh! Their wooden blocks will
go one day soon!!!!! I have used Aleene's Reposition-It Tacky Glue http://tinyurl.co.uk/lbni for all my UM rubber
stamps, which are stored in one lever-arch ring binder, stuck to page protectors. To do all mine I have used less than
half a bottle (which costs around $3.00 in the US) as you only need a scribble on each. You do not need to coat the
whole back! My clear polymer stamps are stored in slightly opaque A4 boxes, stored in a drawer unit, because they are
affected by exposure to the UVlight and the SeeD's are stored in a CD rack. HTH -- Take care, Marilyn (Scotland UK)
See my LO's and other stuff here: http://community.webshots.com/user/mc_the_2nd "chatty cathy"
<epals4ever@webtv.net> wrote in message news:10095-451885FF-2035@storefull-3277.bay.webtv.net... ok do you think
its better to unmount my wood stamps or just trade or sell them off for unmounts...which is your advice? someone
mentioned i should think about that so im here asking you all.. give me your opionion cathy [/quote:1518581683]

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View entire thread: Question about stamps
Posted by Marilyn on Tue Sep 26, 2006 1:44 PM Post subject: Re: Question about stamps

Cathy...As yet I have not UM my wood mounted stamps but I do look to see if I can buy the UM option 1st...rather than
the mounted. I wouldn't sell or trade my mounted to buy UM though.....dont see the point in that! I see some stamps
now coming with wood blocks unattached and you mount them if you want....WHY? The one that comes to mind are like these
http://tinyurl.co.uk/4g06 but I believe Stamping Up in the US also come UM. Seems to make more sense to leave them UM if
you ask me LOL Most of my recent stamp purchases are either SeeD's or clear polymer but I have loads (dare I say
100's) of UM rubber stamps that I purchased from various sites on the internet. I do intend to UM them all one day :o)
They are stuck to a clear acrylic block for use. A mousemat under your cardstock solves the cushioning
issue...although I have never felt the need to use anything other than my butcher's block board to stamp on!!! Some
folks think UM reduces the stamps value....maybe!!! But, if they are hard to store and use....they may already have
been a waste of money if they are going to spend life unused & buried under all your other craft stuff!!
Personally...if I no longer use mine I will just gift them to somewhere that will benefit, i.e. local school, kids
after-school club or a local charity group. Wood mounted stamp storage is a huge issue and it depends on why people
buy the stamps in the first place and what sort of space they have to store them. Some people like to
"collect" rather than just use them. They like to have them on display! Me...I have mine in boxes by theme...
to make them easier to find.... But I still find it a pain to constantly search for the stamp I want....then have to
put them all back in the box...grrrhh! Their wooden blocks will go one day soon!!!!! I have used Aleene's Reposition-
It Tacky Glue http://tinyurl.co.uk/lbni for all my UM rubber stamps, which are stored in one lever-arch ring binder,
stuck to page protectors. To do all mine I have used less than half a bottle (which costs around $3.00 in the US) as
you only need a scribble on each. You do not need to coat the whole back! My clear polymer stamps are stored in
slightly opaque A4 boxes, stored in a drawer unit, because they are affected by exposure to the UVlight and the SeeD's
are stored in a CD rack. HTH -- Take care, Marilyn (Scotland UK) See my LO's and other stuff here:
http://community.webshots.com/user/mc_the_2nd "chatty cathy" <epals4ever@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:10095-451885FF-2035@storefull-3277.bay.webtv.net... [quote:21283c33d3]ok do you think its better to unmount my wood
stamps or just trade or sell them off for unmounts...which is your advice? someone mentioned i should think about that
so im here asking you all.. give me your opionion cathy [/quote:21283c33d3]

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View entire thread: paper punch 3/16?
Posted by a-scrapbooking-diva on Sat Aug 19, 2006 7:41 PM Post subject: Re: paper punch 3/16?

Try the leather making aisle at your craft store. They have precise tools. Also Fiskars is wonderful for their punches
(www.fiskars.com) and might have what you are looking for. Kate

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View entire thread: Altered Tins
Posted by Anji on Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:56 PM Post subject: Re: Altered Tins

i think if you mod podge seal it, you might have to spray it with a sealer. you might check at your craft store.
"Scout Lady" <scoutlady@nospam.net> wrote in message news:4gajr0F1mcge3U1@individual.net...
[quote:07234cf192] "Anji" <lillypad626@cableone.net> wrote in message
news:12a05j2bpvbq4d5@corp.supernews.com... i do altered stuff all the time too, i've found three different ways, cleo
already said mod podge, also run it through a xyron, or i have this great tape. it comes on a roll and is super sticky.
i can't remember the brand, but the package is clear with blue tag.. I never thought of the xyron. I was going to run
out for mod podge when my son wakes from his nap but now I will xyron it and then go get the mod podge to seal it.
Thanks. Anji "Cleo" <nomail@here.com> wrote in message news:FUTng.15388$B91.12275@edtnps82... I just
used mod podge to adhere it to the tin and to seal it after it was all done. "Scout Lady"
<scoutlady@nospam.net> wrote in message news:4gadg5F1mfv0kU1@individual.net... What kind of adhesive is best to
secure the paper to the tin. After spending an hour cutting the paper just right I am not sure whether to brush on some
craft flu or go with spray adhesive. Also, after the paper is applied do you seal it with a spray sealent or something
else? [/quote:07234cf192]

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View entire thread: Hi I am new
Posted by Jackie_ ark on Thu Aug 03, 2006 8:29 PM Post subject: Hi I am new

Hi I am new to this group and to google groups. I was interested in the Sell your craft items I would like to know
how to do that here I have a yard sale store on line I am selling fabrics from when I use to quilt Jackie In Arkansas

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View entire thread: Hi I am new
Posted by WPTP Stamps on Thu Aug 03, 2006 8:54 PM Post subject: Re: Hi I am new

Hi Jackie, If you have an online store, put a link to it in one of your posts. Be sure to preface the subject line with
the word "AD:" as in AD: Free Shipping on Everything at our store Visit us at:
http://www.whitepinetradingpost.com or eBay search WPTP Stamps This group is mostly devoted to Rubber (or polymer)
Stamping but Scrapbooking & Crafting Supplies are sometimes advertised here too. Good Luck selling those
fabrics..... Chester Pinecone White Pine Trading Post **************************** "Jackie_ ark"
<jackie@jackiepopp.com> wrote in message news:1154633373.024870.325760@75g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
[quote:091076f95d]Hi I am new to this group and to google groups. I was interested in the Sell your craft items I
would like to know how to do that here I have a yard sale store on line I am selling fabrics from when I use to quilt
Jackie In Arkansas [/quote:091076f95d]

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View entire thread: Chemical or method to etch/frost lucite or other clear plast
Posted by sam on Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:43 AM Post subject: Re: Chemical or method to etch/frost lucite or other clear p

"Jimmie D" <jimmiedee@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:HW2pg.80472$qd2.37963@bignews6.bellsouth.net... [quote:fde89932f8] "z" <gzuckier@snail-mail.net>
wrote in message news:1151358554.364841.262790@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com... Mark Thorson wrote: Doc wrote: What
would you recommend to give one side of a clear sheet like lucite or plexi a "frosted" appearance? Could you
use paper instead? Yeah, something translucent like rice paper. Normally this is done with sandblasting.
[/quote:fde89932f8] There is an 'etching paste' used by folks working with stain glass and monogramming (drinking)
glasses. It is a less harsh alternative to sandblasting. Check your local craft supply store.

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View entire thread: Coloring PVC pipe?
Posted by Koz on Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:09 PM Post subject: Re: Coloring PVC pipe?

Bill Marrs wrote: [quote:954d597c74]I Googled this, but didn't come up with much of use. Got a project that uses a
BUNCH (10,000+) of short pieces of white PVC pipe. Just your regular run-of-the-mill potable water PVC. Problem is
there are 2 different sizes, and getting them mixed up is an issue. Should have made one size out of gray PVC
electrical conduit---my hindsight is still 20-20. SO----I want to dye one size a different color. ANY color. Around
4,000 pcs, 2.5" long. Just a dunk and stir, cold process if possible. What's out there in a permanent, cheap,
safe, easy to find and easy to use dye that will color rigid PVC? Thanks, Bill Maybe touch with the purple PVC
primer to make a mark? Touch inside so[/quote:954d597c74] it doesn't show unless you are looking? FOr that matter,
magic marker on a cut edge might work...or you could get a large stamp pad and just touch cut edge on pad to color.
Permanent color over the whole thing would probably require something that has a solvent effect on the pipe surface.
You might be able to color a "light" solvent with an oil-based dye for dipping....check out oil-based cake
coloring dyes at Michael's or other craft store. They are REALLY concentrated so if you can find a solvent that will
flash off and leave the dye sticking, it won't take much dye to get a color difference. I'd be a little wary though
because of the usual flash point issues as well as gettin wasted on fumes. Koz

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View entire thread: spam in rec.crafts.jewelry
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View entire thread: anti-stain liquid
Posted by Javahut on Wed May 24, 2006 8:17 PM Post subject: Re: anti-stain liquid

[quote:0b2558892c]Always wondered? Who are "they" , as in "they're all afraid...." "they"
can't see the expression on a face on the internet, how do "they" know how the phrase was intended? The words
themselves aren't too awful fearful. It isn't insulting anyone. No name calling involved, (that will probably start
with the next reply). Just thought I should take it around a bit of curve toward the "off topic" direction. I
have big shoulders, I can stand being chastised for doing so. Actually, I don't care..... But I just wondered who
"they" were. I'm assuming "they" are folks like me -- new to the craft and this newsgroup --
whose first impression is of an unwelcoming community with a maturity level of a teenager. Hurray for kill files. -Ray
Exactly.... sad to say Java but he's right. Newbies get jumped on here regularly. OH, shit, forgot to be
sensitive!![/quote:0b2558892c] For gosh sakes, toughen up a little, the whole world doesn't give a damn about
sensitivities. I haven't seen anything, except maybe the Brady crap,(kill filed him myself long ago, your right!
hurray) that would bother anyone with an adult maturity, some of it is not meant seriously, so when people take it that
way, I run with it. For those that are expecting detailed answers to minor to questions they are to lazy to do any
personal research on, oh friggin' well. This is the internet, not that anyone has to be rude, but to expect the
sensitivity of a personal conversation is not very realistic. and who cares anyway!!? Should I care if Ray kill files
me? Not hardly, he can pound sand for all I care, don't know him, don't miss him in my life. If you can't stand the
heat, stay the hell out of the kitchen. Having said that, when I have seen a question that someone has that I have the
answer for or can at least be helpful with , in my experience, I post it. Seriously and with dignity toward the topic
and poster. When I see something stupid, I "used to" jump on them too. Now I simply don't care, in fact this
topic is worth no more of my time or thought. BUT, to stay on the OP topic, what is wrong with Moon's answer? If you
care enough about the material you buy, to scour the internet and ask every one that posts "where can I get the
best deal where I am at?" why in the world would you store it somewhere that it can be attacked by anything???
Youghiogheny stores all their glass OUTSIDE YEAR AROUND!! in PA Kokomo stores their glass in unheated huge high
ceilinged barns! in IN both snow/cold states, Lins, made in FL,now closed, used to store it in a small rooms, out of
the sunlight and rain, but open to big bugs! that got squished between sheets, (it wipes off) . Never heard any of
them mention anything about abnormalities on their glass. I store all my glass under a roof, inside 4 walls, and have no
problems, with any color, transparency, or texture. Now why is Moon's answer so scary again? If your new and that
scares you, better stay away...it only gets better..

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View entire thread: Walmart and Anchor
Posted by ricardianno@spambtinterne on Sat Sep 23, 2006 11:49 PM Post subject: Re: Walmart and Anchor

Betty Vereen Hill wrote: [quote:b769886120]"Donna D." <boocxnnut@hotpop.net> wrote in message
news:K_2dnf0Gp7xFDYjYnZ2dnUVZ_uWdnZ2d@giganews.com... I cant believe the Walmart near us discontinued DMC and is getting
Anchor. I wonder how much it will be. I love Anchor brand but cant get it within 30 miles. Donna D My local Wal-Mart is
also discontinuing DMC, and the day I discovered this fact, there was no one in the craft/fabric department to whom I
might have inquired about a replacement brand of floss. The store is a "supercenter", yet there is a paucity
of materials related to cross stitch. It's disheartening, to say the least. Those in the group who have easy access to
Hobby Lobby and Michael's and LNS's are to be envied. Betty in Georgia [/quote:b769886120] My wife's LNS is in
Kirkwall, about 12 miles away, it is VERY good, stocks a great selection of Anchor silks and is VERY helpful - but
getting there involves a 90 minute ferry to get there and another 90 minute ferry back. Far easier to telephone them
and ask them to post the items. -- Bruce Fletcher btinternetDOTcomATricardian Stronsay, Orkney
<www.stronsay.co.uk/claremont> "Why does mineral water that has been stored underground for thousands of
years have a 'use by' date?"

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View entire thread: Walmart and Anchor
Posted by Betty Vereen Hill on Sat Sep 23, 2006 10:20 PM Post subject: Re: Walmart and Anchor

"Donna D." <boocxnnut@hotpop.net> wrote in message
news:K_2dnf0Gp7xFDYjYnZ2dnUVZ_uWdnZ2d@giganews.com... [quote:d24ed73df1]I cant believe the Walmart near us discontinued
DMC and is getting Anchor. I wonder how much it will be. I love Anchor brand but cant get it within 30 miles. Donna D
[/quote:d24ed73df1] My local Wal-Mart is also discontinuing DMC, and the day I discovered this fact, there was no one
in the craft/fabric department to whom I might have inquired about a replacement brand of floss. The store is a
"supercenter", yet there is a paucity of materials related to cross stitch. It's disheartening, to say the
least. Those in the group who have easy access to Hobby Lobby and Michael's and LNS's are to be envied. Betty in
Georgia

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View entire thread: Does anyone use the PSB by Crop in Style?
Posted by Marilyn on Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:38 AM Post subject: Re: Does anyone use the PSB by Crop in Style?

LOL.....I wonder what cave this scrapbook store owner lives in!!!!! I have never heard anything so silly....ROFL Here
in the UK the top selling craft item is Peel-Off Stickers but every scrapbook magazine, show, website, shows LO's
using stickers, rubons, etc., so I guess we are all out of date then :o) -- Take care, Marilyn (Scotland UK) See my
LO's and other stuff here: http://community.webshots.com/user/mc_the_2nd "Tammie"
<tammiejellison@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:zOt2h.243406$5R2.49232@pd7urf3no... [quote:8af097af74]I have one
too but my store no longer carries the inserts for it! They said stickers are going out and fewer people are using
them. "OKC Dave" <The2ndspiketoo@webtv.net> wrote in message news:20546-45494FDC-1273@storefull-
3258.bay.webtv.net... I have two that I got on sale at Joann's. I love them!! Joann's also carries the different types
of refill pages separately. Before them I used a couple oversized school binders that zipped. I put in them trading
card sheets and cm sticker holder sheets, similar to PSB's that I cut to fit in the binder. ((HUGS!)) OKC Dave Check
out my pix and crafts! http://community.webshots.com/user/dspiketoo [/quote:8af097af74]

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View entire thread: Spine Filler
Posted by Spot on Fri Aug 04, 2006 11:35 PM Post subject: Re: Spine Filler

I buy the foamie sheets at the craft store and cut them to lenghth than hole punch them to fit. Celeste "Gina
Bull" <ginabull@virginia.edu> wrote in message news:eb00l6$j5o$1@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU...
[quote:0fe6f2a62c]I call it "spine filler" ... what is it really called? It is the strip added onto the posts
of a post-bound album to take up the extra thickness required because you've put several layers of
cardstock/photos/paper/embellishments in your layout. A package of sheet protectors will have a couple of strips
included (made of chipboard) but they are never enough. What do you use? Do you just get some more chipboard and cut out
a bunch of strips, or can you buy a big package of them? I don't know what to Google because I don't know what they're
called! And has anyone seen any 8.5 x 11 format albums by any brand besides Pioneer? That format makes so much sense,
but that doesn't seem to be a size that the album manufacturers produce. How odd. -- Gina[/quote:0fe6f2a62c]

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View entire thread: OT: What I saw/did on my trip
Posted by Anonymous on Thu Jul 27, 2006 6:13 PM Post subject: Re: What I saw/did on my trip

sounds like a great trip! I love being able to see new stuff. I've all ready made me a list of places to visit and maps
to get there for Atlanta that I've never been to :) I'd love to see your pictures Dave. -- Michelle Shealy 148 pages
in 2006 http://community.webshots.com/user/michelle_shealy http://shealylife.blogspot.com/ "OKC Dave"
<The2ndspiketoo@webtv.net> wrote in message news:12568-44C7FE96-215@storefull-3254.bay.webtv.net...
[quote:5c56a3020c]I got out there on Sat the 8th early enough in day that I got to see the sun out and see some of
Monterey. Sunday the 9th we unloaded and set up. Monday we had rehearsal all day, worked out kinks and then did show -
VERY long day! On Tuesday we loaded the truck and I was off on my own at noon. As I do not have a major cc not tied to
my checking account I had problems getting a rental car. Then after literally having to validate even my bosses job and
why i was out there, i could not get one till next day. i was sorta disappointed, but after only having 9 hours sleep in
previous 3 days knew it was Lord;s way of telling me to go to bed. That brings me to finding a place to park the truck,
not!! Too many people in that cramped part of the state where it was OH so NICE and KOOL!!! So I found a motel. On Wed
I got up and was so happy that the fog was lifted all the way to the mountains. Went to get rental car and had to wait
and wait. after awhile got upgraded to a brand new Chevy SUV they just got from the dealer - WOO HOO!! So glad I got err
made the decision to rent a car as trying to navigate the small narrow roads, the parks I went to, and trying to park to
get pictures with the truck would have been a real nitemare!! Especially considering the way those people ot there drive
- LOL! After I got car I went south towards Big Sur and the Redwoods. WOW!! I stopped at every public access beach to
the ocean, every turn out there was to park to see and take pictures then I got to Big sur. i then hiked a couple trails
and headed back north. I then stopped at Point Lobos reserve area where I hiked couple trails again and took tons of
wonderful pictures. I then went on the disappointing 17 mile drive and was quite beat and hungry by this time. I then
thought The Black Bear Diner sounded good and let me tell ya, that is some place to eat!! Ask Lynne, well should I say
her ds!! I died when got back to the room. Thu I got up and here wa the fog. oh well so goes the weather ot there! I
then took off u north to Santa Cruz, of course stopping everywhere i could. Did not do any hikes that day as I was still
beat and figured I did not need the exercise. I saw the beaches around Santa Cruz and watched for about 2 hours the
surfers, from the beginners to the experiences ones. So awesome!! I then found this research facility and toured it.
Made my excitement for the visit with Lynne's family to the aquarium even worse!! I stopped at few fruit stands and
bought some fruit to eat. Yum YUM! Strawberries were being picked and cherries. Lynne and her family arrived about 5 pm
as I was walking back in the nice pleasant weather from returning car. We went down to the harbor area and ate.YUM YUM!!
On Fri we got up and went to the aquarium. All that I can say it is more than worth the $25 admission to see. We were
there ALL DAY!! Lucky I guess as the fog stayed around. we then went to the 2nd oldest operating litehouse and eat at
the Black Bear diner - YUM YUM!! Sat we went to the most pilgrimage mission in the US and the second oldest one in
California, the Carmel mission. I was so shocked to learn Lynne's dh was Catholic and they had never visited a mission
before. He was really moved and Learned so much fro him and thoroughly enjoyed what I learned from the whole area i
general. After the mission we decided to try and do some shopping. They had a local craft store which had some
scrapping stuff. Lynne and I saw one of the new Zyron diecut machines there. It looked much better and more value than
the cricut. We were not satisfied so decided to go to Salinas where we knew there was a lss. see previous post. We ate a
hole in the wall Mexican restaurant that the lss owner recommended. YUM YUM! and more food than we knew to do with too.
On Sun we got up and went to Black Bear diner - YUM YUM!! We were all pretty much still full from previous days eatings
that we really did not want much but ate anyhow - LOL! We then said our goodbyes and off to work I went. We again
unloaded the truck and set up. On Mon we had rehearsal late and the show.between show and rehearsal we had couple hours
and sun again had come out so boss wanted to see couple local easy to get to sites so I took them to the lighthouse. On
tuesday of course we loaded up and i left for home. After just 40 miles reaching t coastal mountain boy did it get hot
quick!! I drove longer than I should have but wanted to TRy a nd get out of most of desert and heat at night while it
was cooler - NOT!! Got to Needles where it was 114 that da and at midnite was still 100. WOW!! Yes trucks have ac, but
in mountains they generate so much heat, yo need to shut off a/c and open windows. New trucks now it they get to the hot
range, the computer will shut then down and they will not restart until they are cool again. That is why you see so many
trucks at the summit or just past it in many places!! So as drivers we do ot have it easy either and you better watch
that temp gauge!! So yes it was danged HOT. I got home on Thursday nite and Friday here in OKC we had a record 110
where i worked out in t all that day unloading trailers. Almost had heat exhaustion, literally. So that is the extent
of my trip and I have a ton of pix to sort yet on the camera and get cds made or several people yet and try to get some
posted. So hope this is ok and sorry it s long (with me I know hat is normal!! OKC Dave Check out my pix and crafts!
http://community.webshots.com/user/dspiketoo [/quote:5c56a3020c]

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Posted by Deb in AR on Thu Jul 27, 2006 4:34 PM Post subject: Re: What I saw/did on my trip

Sounds like you had a great trip, Dave. Well, except for the heat. LOL -- Deb in AR - Desert Rat at heart!
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/bsrdjr@sbcglobal.net/my_photos Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Pages complete 2006
= 3 Goal for 2006: 1 LO a week "OKC Dave" <The2ndspiketoo@webtv.net> wrote in message news:12568-
44C7FE96-215@storefull-3254.bay.webtv.net... [quote:421647c825]I got out there on Sat the 8th early enough in day that I
got to see the sun out and see some of Monterey. Sunday the 9th we unloaded and set up. Monday we had rehearsal all
day, worked out kinks and then did show - VERY long day! On Tuesday we loaded the truck and I was off on my own at noon.
As I do not have a major cc not tied to my checking account I had problems getting a rental car. Then after literally
having to validate even my bosses job and why i was out there, i could not get one till next day. i was sorta
disappointed, but after only having 9 hours sleep in previous 3 days knew it was Lord;s way of telling me to go to bed.
That brings me to finding a place to park the truck, not!! Too many people in that cramped part of the state where it
was OH so NICE and KOOL!!! So I found a motel. On Wed I got up and was so happy that the fog was lifted all the way to
the mountains. Went to get rental car and had to wait and wait. after awhile got upgraded to a brand new Chevy SUV they
just got from the dealer - WOO HOO!! So glad I got err made the decision to rent a car as trying to navigate the small
narrow roads, the parks I went to, and trying to park to get pictures with the truck would have been a real nitemare!!
Especially considering the way those people ot there drive - LOL! After I got car I went south towards Big Sur and the
Redwoods. WOW!! I stopped at every public access beach to the ocean, every turn out there was to park to see and take
pictures then I got to Big sur. i then hiked a couple trails and headed back north. I then stopped at Point Lobos
reserve area where I hiked couple trails again and took tons of wonderful pictures. I then went on the disappointing 17
mile drive and was quite beat and hungry by this time. I then thought The Black Bear Diner sounded good and let me tell
ya, that is some place to eat!! Ask Lynne, well should I say her ds!! I died when got back to the room. Thu I got up
and here wa the fog. oh well so goes the weather ot there! I then took off u north to Santa Cruz, of course stopping
everywhere i could. Did not do any hikes that day as I was still beat and figured I did not need the exercise. I saw the
beaches around Santa Cruz and watched for about 2 hours the surfers, from the beginners to the experiences ones. So
awesome!! I then found this research facility and toured it. Made my excitement for the visit with Lynne's family to the
aquarium even worse!! I stopped at few fruit stands and bought some fruit to eat. Yum YUM! Strawberries were being
picked and cherries. Lynne and her family arrived about 5 pm as I was walking back in the nice pleasant weather from
returning car. We went down to the harbor area and ate.YUM YUM!! On Fri we got up and went to the aquarium. All that I
can say it is more than worth the $25 admission to see. We were there ALL DAY!! Lucky I guess as the fog stayed around.
we then went to the 2nd oldest operating litehouse and eat at the Black Bear diner - YUM YUM!! Sat we went to the most
pilgrimage mission in the US and the second oldest one in California, the Carmel mission. I was so shocked to learn
Lynne's dh was Catholic and they had never visited a mission before. He was really moved and Learned so much fro him and
thoroughly enjoyed what I learned from the whole area i general. After the mission we decided to try and do some
shopping. They had a local craft store which had some scrapping stuff. Lynne and I saw one of the new Zyron diecut
machines there. It looked much better and more value than the cricut. We were not satisfied so decided to go to Salinas
where we knew there was a lss. see previous post. We ate a hole in the wall Mexican restaurant that the lss owner
recommended. YUM YUM! and more food than we knew to do with too. On Sun we got up and went to Black Bear diner - YUM
YUM!! We were all pretty much still full from previous days eatings that we really did not want much but ate anyhow -
LOL! We then said our goodbyes and off to work I went. We again unloaded the truck and set up. On Mon we had rehearsal
late and the show.between show and rehearsal we had couple hours and sun again had come out so boss wanted to see couple
local easy to get to sites so I took them to the lighthouse. On tuesday of course we loaded up and i left for home.
After just 40 miles reaching t coastal mountain boy did it get hot quick!! I drove longer than I should have but wanted
to TRy a nd get out of most of desert and heat at night while it was cooler - NOT!! Got to Needles where it was 114 that
da and at midnite was still 100. WOW!! Yes trucks have ac, but in mountains they generate so much heat, yo need to shut
off a/c and open windows. New trucks now it they get to the hot range, the computer will shut then down and they will
not restart until they are cool again. That is why you see so many trucks at the summit or just past it in many places!!
So as drivers we do ot have it easy either and you better watch that temp gauge!! So yes it was danged HOT. I got home
on Thursday nite and Friday here in OKC we had a record 110 where i worked out in t all that day unloading trailers.
Almost had heat exhaustion, literally. So that is the extent of my trip and I have a ton of pix to sort yet on the
camera and get cds made or several people yet and try to get some posted. So hope this is ok and sorry it s long (with
me I know hat is normal!! OKC Dave Check out my pix and crafts! http://community.webshots.com/user/dspiketoo
[/quote:421647c825]

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Posted by OKC Dave on Thu Jul 27, 2006 12:45 AM Post subject: OT: What I saw/did on my trip

I got out there on Sat the 8th early enough in day that I got to see the sun out and see some of Monterey. Sunday the
9th we unloaded and set up. Monday we had rehearsal all day, worked out kinks and then did show - VERY long day! On
Tuesday we loaded the truck and I was off on my own at noon. As I do not have a major cc not tied to my checking
account I had problems getting a rental car. Then after literally having to validate even my bosses job and why i was
out there, i could not get one till next day. i was sorta disappointed, but after only having 9 hours sleep in previous
3 days knew it was Lord;s way of telling me to go to bed. That brings me to finding a place to park the truck, not!! Too
many people in that cramped part of the state where it was OH so NICE and KOOL!!! So I found a motel. On Wed I got up
and was so happy that the fog was lifted all the way to the mountains. Went to get rental car and had to wait and wait.
after awhile got upgraded to a brand new Chevy SUV they just got from the dealer - WOO HOO!! So glad I got err made the
decision to rent a car as trying to navigate the small narrow roads, the parks I went to, and trying to park to get
pictures with the truck would have been a real nitemare!! Especially considering the way those people ot there drive -
LOL! After I got car I went south towards Big Sur and the Redwoods. WOW!! I stopped at every public access beach to the
ocean, every turn out there was to park to see and take pictures then I got to Big sur. i then hiked a couple trails and
headed back north. I then stopped at Point Lobos reserve area where I hiked couple trails again and took tons of
wonderful pictures. I then went on the disappointing 17 mile drive and was quite beat and hungry by this time. I then
thought The Black Bear Diner sounded good and let me tell ya, that is some place to eat!! Ask Lynne, well should I say
her ds!! I died when got back to the room. Thu I got up and here wa the fog. oh well so goes the weather ot there! I
then took off u north to Santa Cruz, of course stopping everywhere i could. Did not do any hikes that day as I was still
beat and figured I did not need the exercise. I saw the beaches around Santa Cruz and watched for about 2 hours the
surfers, from the beginners to the experiences ones. So awesome!! I then found this research facility and toured it.
Made my excitement for the visit with Lynne's family to the aquarium even worse!! I stopped at few fruit stands and
bought some fruit to eat. Yum YUM! Strawberries were being picked and cherries. Lynne and her family arrived about 5 pm
as I was walking back in the nice pleasant weather from returning car. We went down to the harbor area and ate.YUM YUM!!
On Fri we got up and went to the aquarium. All that I can say it is more than worth the $25 admission to see. We were
there ALL DAY!! Lucky I guess as the fog stayed around. we then went to the 2nd oldest operating litehouse and eat at
the Black Bear diner - YUM YUM!! Sat we went to the most pilgrimage mission in the US and the second oldest one in
California, the Carmel mission. I was so shocked to learn Lynne's dh was Catholic and they had never visited a mission
before. He was really moved and Learned so much fro him and thoroughly enjoyed what I learned from the whole area i
general. After the mission we decided to try and do some shopping. They had a local craft store which had some
scrapping stuff. Lynne and I saw one of the new Zyron diecut machines there. It looked much better and more value than
the cricut. We were not satisfied so decided to go to Salinas where we knew there was a lss. see previous post. We ate a
hole in the wall Mexican restaurant that the lss owner recommended. YUM YUM! and more food than we knew to do with too.
On Sun we got up and went to Black Bear diner - YUM YUM!! We were all pretty much still full from previous days eatings
that we really did not want much but ate anyhow - LOL! We then said our goodbyes and off to work I went. We again
unloaded the truck and set up. On Mon we had rehearsal late and the show.between show and rehearsal we had couple hours
and sun again had come out so boss wanted to see couple local easy to get to sites so I took them to the lighthouse. On
tuesday of course we loaded up and i left for home. After just 40 miles reaching t coastal mountain boy did it get hot
quick!! I drove longer than I should have but wanted to TRy a nd get out of most of desert and heat at night while it
was cooler - NOT!! Got to Needles where it was 114 that da and at midnite was still 100. WOW!! Yes trucks have ac, but
in mountains they generate so much heat, yo need to shut off a/c and open windows. New trucks now it they get to the hot
range, the computer will shut then down and they will not restart until they are cool again. That is why you see so many
trucks at the summit or just past it in many places!! So as drivers we do ot have it easy either and you better watch
that temp gauge!! So yes it was danged HOT. I got home on Thursday nite and Friday here in OKC we had a record 110
where i worked out in t all that day unloading trailers. Almost had heat exhaustion, literally. So that is the extent
of my trip and I have a ton of pix to sort yet on the camera and get cds made or several people yet and try to get some
posted. So hope this is ok and sorry it s long (with me I know hat is normal!! OKC Dave Check out my pix and crafts!
http://community.webshots.com/user/dspiketoo

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Posted by Alison on Fri Sep 29, 2006 1:14 PM Post subject: Re: You won't believe this

On Thu, 28 Sep 2006 18:31:57 -0400, spampot <spampot@orph.org> wrote: [quote:56cba57b7b]Anyone here get The
Stitchery catalogue? I haven't embroidered for decades, and I was just about to toss the catalogue in the recycling
when I turned it over and on the back was "Knit Lite." Lighted knitting needles. Yes!! For a mere $15.95,
you can own a pair of plastic needles (sizes 6, 8, 9, 10, 10.5, 11, 13, or 15), 18 inches long, with LED tips that use
G3-A batteries to make them glow! Imagine how annoyed the people sitting next to you in the theater or the cinema will
be as your tips flash back and forth! I HAVE to get a pair for my knitting SIL. www.thestitchery.com, item T66-546.
[/quote:56cba57b7b] I've seen these at the Rag Shop (a local craft store chain) - you could use your 40% coupon for a
more reasonable price. I have only 2 questions - one is - why no size 7? That's right, there are no size 7s! And the
second question, is why are they so long? I would never use 18 inch needles! Alison

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Posted by Sandy Ellison on Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:12 PM Post subject: Re: VERY OT Applying fabric to walls/PHOTO

Howdy! Cool! Very nice, Leslie. Is that about the time you wonder, w/ everything "staged" For Sale and
looking its best, "Why are we moving?" <G> Like that window seat, too. Now we wanna' see quilts
decoratively displayed so that the next owner(s) will say, upon entering the house, "I'm home!" and start
writing out that earnest money check. Good luck! Ragmop/Sandy --who realtor friend said, after building their last
house, "Maybe we should stop watching home decorating shows; HGTV has a lot to answer for!" ,g>
On 11/2/06 11:07 PM, in article 1162530456.045284.204870@f16g2000cwb.googlegroups.com, "Leslie & The Furbabies
in MO." <quilteacher@yahoo.com> wrote: [quote:9179012629]Thank you, everybody, for the advice and opinions.
After the steam issue was brought up, I chickened out. What I ended up doing is buying three inexpensive 8X10 in.
picture frames. I fused Heat and Bond Ultra to the back of the floral fabric to give it some body and to keep fraying
to a minimum, cut out the shapes and used white craft glue to glue the cutouts to the back side of the glass in the
frames. When I hung the frames the painted wall shows thru the glass behind the cut-outs. Photo is the first one in
this album- (the glue wasn't completely dry and shows up as smears in the pic) http://home-and-
garden.webshots.com/album/395885816 Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. Alice wrote: There might be another option.
When I used to work in a fabric/craft store, we sold a glue called "Aleene's Tack-It over & over". You
applied it to the back of whatever you wanted to glue, let it dry 24 hours, then applied it to the wall, clothing, etc.
etc. It can be peeled right off...no residue...and applied again over and over. One use for it was to attach sequined
appliques to sweaters, purses, etc. Another was to apply it to paper which then can be used like a Post-it note. The
bottle I have says you can use it on fabric, wool, paper, metal, glass and plastic. The toll free number for info is
805-686-2932. Just might work!! -- Alice in PA "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO."
<quilteacher@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1162487208.224354.201830@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... I guess
I've been watching too many home improvement television shows. Yesterday I bought supplies and materials for four fairly
major projects. Today I am working on the hall bathroom. I made a fabric shower over-curtain. The top valance is a
large Jacobean type floral print and the curtains are small stripes to match the colors in the print. I want to cut out
some of the flowers and apply them to the wall, but not a permanent application. Some years ago I saw a program where
they used liquid starch or liquid fabric softener or something similar to soak fabric and stick it to the walls. Later,
it could be peeled off without damaging the paint. Does anybody know of such a technique??? TIA, Leslie & The
Furbabies in MO. [/quote:9179012629]

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Posted by Cats on Fri Nov 03, 2006 3:14 PM Post subject: Re: VERY OT Applying fabric to walls/PHOTO

lol I would have said inexpensive and clever! -- Cheryl & the Cats in OZ o o o o
o o ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) Enness Boofhead Donut
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau "Leslie & The Furbabies in
MO." <quilteacher@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1162561640.674850.265100@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
: Cheryl- : : The fabric is from Joann's in Springfield, MO. (It's an upholstery : weight and rather stiff.) The 40%
off coupons for the fabric made the : entire project less than $100- fabric, towels, rug, paint and all. I'm :
sooooooo cheap! LOL : : Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. : : Cats wrote: : > Clever you! They are lovely. : >
: > The fabric is stunning! I missed the beginning of this : > thread. Did you post the name/source? : > :
> : > : > I still seem to be missing a significant number of posts. I : > thought the problem had finished
when I lost most of the : > posts from 01Nov, but I think some are still not getting : > through. ((sigh)) : >
: > -- : > : > Cheryl & the Cats in OZ : > o o o o o o : > ( > Y
< ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) : > Enness Boofhead Donut : >
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest : > catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau : > : > : >
"Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." <quilteacher@yahoo.com> : > wrote in message : >
news:1162530456.045284.204870@f16g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... : > : Thank you, everybody, for the advice and
opinions. After : > the steam : > : issue was brought up, I chickened out. What I ended up : > doing is
buying : > : three inexpensive 8X10 in. picture frames. I fused Heat : > and Bond Ultra : > : to the back of
the floral fabric to give it some body and : > to keep : > : fraying to a minimum, cut out the shapes and used
white : > craft glue to : > : glue the cutouts to the back side of the glass in the : > frames. When I : >
: hung the frames the painted wall shows thru the glass : > behind the : > : cut-outs. Photo is the first one in
this album- (the glue : > wasn't : > : completely dry and shows up as smears in the pic) : > : : > :
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/395885816 : > : : > : Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. : > : : >
: Alice wrote: : > : > There might be another option. When I used to work in a : > fabric/craft store, : >
: > we sold a glue called "Aleene's Tack-It over & over". : > You applied it to the : > : >
back of whatever you wanted to glue, let it dry 24 : > hours, then applied it to : > : > the wall, clothing,
etc. etc. It can be peeled right : > off...no residue...and : > : > applied again over and over. One use for
it was to : > attach sequined : > : > appliques to sweaters, purses, etc. Another was to : > apply it to
paper which : > : > then can be used like a Post-it note. The bottle I have : > says you can use it : > :
> on fabric, wool, paper, metal, glass and plastic. The : > toll free number for : > : > info is 805-686-
2932. Just might work!! : > : > -- : > : > Alice in PA : > : > "Leslie & The Furbabies in
MO." <quilteacher@yahoo.com> : > wrote in message : > : > : >
news:1162487208.224354.201830@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... : > : > >I guess I've been watching too many home
improvement : > television shows. : > : > > Yesterday I bought supplies and materials for four : > fairly
major : > : > > projects. Today I am working on the hall bathroom. I : > made a fabric : > : > >
shower over-curtain. The top valance is a large : > Jacobean type floral : > : > > print and the curtains
are small stripes to match the : > colors in the : > : > > print. I want to cut out some of the flowers
and : > apply them to the : > : > > wall, but not a permanent application. Some years ago : > I saw a
program : > : > > where they used liquid starch or liquid fabric : > softener or something : > : >
> similar to soak fabric and stick it to the walls. : > Later, it could be : > : > > peeled off without
damaging the paint. Does anybody : > know of such a : > : > > technique??? : > : > > : > :
> > TIA, : > : > > : > : > > Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. : > : > > : > : :

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Posted by Heidi from Germany on Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:58 AM Post subject: Re: VERY OT Applying fabric to walls/PHOTO

Beautiful ! Heidi from Germany "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." <quilteacher@yahoo.com> schrieb:
[quote:21e22b8b4b]Thank you, everybody, for the advice and opinions. After the steam issue was brought up, I chickened
out. What I ended up doing is buying three inexpensive 8X10 in. picture frames. I fused Heat and Bond Ultra to the
back of the floral fabric to give it some body and to keep fraying to a minimum, cut out the shapes and used white craft
glue to glue the cutouts to the back side of the glass in the frames. When I hung the frames the painted wall shows
thru the glass behind the cut-outs. Photo is the first one in this album- (the glue wasn't completely dry and shows up
as smears in the pic) http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/395885816 Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. Alice
wrote: There might be another option. When I used to work in a fabric/craft store, we sold a glue called "Aleene's
Tack-It over & over". You applied it to the back of whatever you wanted to glue, let it dry 24 hours, then
applied it to the wall, clothing, etc. etc. It can be peeled right off...no residue...and applied again over and over.
One use for it was to attach sequined appliques to sweaters, purses, etc. Another was to apply it to paper which then
can be used like a Post-it note. The bottle I have says you can use it on fabric, wool, paper, metal, glass and plastic.
The toll free number for info is 805-686-2932. Just might work!! -- Alice in PA "Leslie & The Furbabies in
MO." <quilteacher@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1162487208.224354.201830@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... I
guess I've been watching too many home improvement television shows. Yesterday I bought supplies and materials for four
fairly major projects. Today I am working on the hall bathroom. I made a fabric shower over-curtain. The top valance
is a large Jacobean type floral print and the curtains are small stripes to match the colors in the print. I want to
cut out some of the flowers and apply them to the wall, but not a permanent application. Some years ago I saw a program
where they used liquid starch or liquid fabric softener or something similar to soak fabric and stick it to the walls.
Later, it could be peeled off without damaging the paint. Does anybody know of such a technique??? TIA, Leslie &
The Furbabies in MO. [/quote:21e22b8b4b] http://home.vrweb.de/~hbquilts/ mail: please remove quilt from address

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Posted by Leslie & The Furbabies in on Fri Nov 03, 2006 6:07 AM Post subject: Re: VERY OT Applying fabric to walls/PHOTO

Thank you, everybody, for the advice and opinions. After the steam issue was brought up, I chickened out. What I ended
up doing is buying three inexpensive 8X10 in. picture frames. I fused Heat and Bond Ultra to the back of the floral
fabric to give it some body and to keep fraying to a minimum, cut out the shapes and used white craft glue to glue the
cutouts to the back side of the glass in the frames. When I hung the frames the painted wall shows thru the glass
behind the cut-outs. Photo is the first one in this album- (the glue wasn't completely dry and shows up as smears in
the pic) http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/395885816 Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. Alice wrote:
[quote:5cfeeedacd]There might be another option. When I used to work in a fabric/craft store, we sold a glue called
"Aleene's Tack-It over & over". You applied it to the back of whatever you wanted to glue, let it dry 24
hours, then applied it to the wall, clothing, etc. etc. It can be peeled right off...no residue...and applied again
over and over. One use for it was to attach sequined appliques to sweaters, purses, etc. Another was to apply it to
paper which then can be used like a Post-it note. The bottle I have says you can use it on fabric, wool, paper, metal,
glass and plastic. The toll free number for info is 805-686-2932. Just might work!! -- Alice in PA "Leslie &
The Furbabies in MO." <quilteacher@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1162487208.224354.201830@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com... I guess I've been watching too many home improvement
television shows. Yesterday I bought supplies and materials for four fairly major projects. Today I am working on the
hall bathroom. I made a fabric shower over-curtain. The top valance is a large Jacobean type floral print and the
curtains are small stripes to match the colors in the print. I want to cut out some of the flowers and apply them to
the wall, but not a permanent application. Some years ago I saw a program where they used liquid starch or liquid
fabric softener or something similar to soak fabric and stick it to the walls. Later, it could be peeled off without
damaging the paint. Does anybody know of such a technique??? TIA, Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.
[/quote:5cfeeedacd]

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Posted by Javahut on Sat Oct 14, 2006 2:44 PM Post subject: Re: Lurkers Speak!

"Roy 77469@houston.rr.com>" <<put an "RP" here to reply> wrote in message
news:tnm0j2999cuueef5sk5vluc7ccnl3c636g@4ax.com... [quote:773e682964]Give some thought to why the lurkers chose to not
post. I started lurking here about a year or so ago when both my wife and I decided we should finally take up the hobby
- we'd talked about it for a couple of years. I have since developed the theory that just about every person who does
much stained glass work is suffering from some sort of severe personality disorder, perhaps due to lead poisoning. I
signed us up for a class. My wife was very uncomfortable with the ranting and raving of the instructor, and never came
back after the first meeting. I lasted one more session, got our money refunded, and never went back. A couple of
months later, we get this flyer from the guy, saying he's going to do only contract work, is selling off his stock and
will never teach another class again. It seems he only had enough people to field a single class in 2005, 5 of the 6
people did not complete it. Evidently, if everyone was not gong to be grateful, well, he'd take his ball and go home.
I've read many complaints here about lack of new students, lack of sales, etc over the last year or so. Hey, if you
treat your customers like this guy did, how can you be surprised that no one wants to do business with you. I see the
same childish rants, raves, personal attacks and foul attitudes all over this newsgroup. It's a shame, because I still
think this could be an interesting hobby. But there are many, many other hobbies out there that are just as interesting
and rewarding, and they don't seem to come with the abuse heaped on people like the instructor we had, or the unmerited
verbal attacks that are commonplace in this newsgroup. I pull headers here once a week or so. If Carol(?) in Turkey
has a post in a thread, I tend to pull the bodies for those headers. There is frequently something I can learn from a
thread she participates in, because it takes longer, usually, for the hate-mongers here to ruin it.. Most of the rest I
will just spot check to see if there is any substance to it, or kill it if has descended into the typical 6-year-old
level of name calling that seems to be 90% of the posts. Why don't lurkers post? Probably because they see the
virulent, antisocial attitudes dumped on the group by two or three people on a very regular basis. My belief is that
many potential beginners are probably nearing retirement age, certainly have disposable income, but are totally turned
away by the vulgar abuse that appears to me to permeate the hobby, at least as it is represented in rec.crafts.glass.
Since I have never before in my life found such a pocket of mean-spirited people by nature, I must assume that many of
the frequent posters here are suffering from some form of lead poisoning that is causing these asocial attitudes and
behavior. I mean, what do you guys do, hold all the solder in your mouths all day long, week after week or something?
My thanks to the few courteous, helpful people who occasionally post here. Those few are the sole reason I still lurk
here, and have not completely given up on the hobby. But I will probably never consider spending any serious money on it
again - perhaps just a time-killer some rainy weekend. I also lurk over at rec.woodworking, where almost always even a
clueless newbie will get helpful responses and even friendly answers to honest, even pretty stupid newbie type
questions. RWW is the most helpful newsgroup I have followed. The help and advice I got there convinced me to pry open
my wallet a couple months back and spend a couple of grand for a new cabinet saw. In more than a year following this
group, I have not seen anything posted that begins to induce me to spend even a tenth that much, ever again, on the SG
hobby. Listen up you retailers and suppliers. Y'all are killing off the golden goose with all your infighting. You'd
have a lot more lurkers here, and potential customers too, if this wasn't a group dominated by a few pathetic people.
Ok, flame away. I've even dropped every twit filter I've had in this group to make sure I see every argument refuting
this post. I really want to hear the logic as to how ranting, raving, name-calling, insults and veiled threats brings
people into the hobby. Maybe you'll convince me that common courtesy and respect are a waste of time. I doubt it, but
fire away. Regards, Roy [/quote:773e682964] Whoa, Roy, had a fresh batch of coffee, did we? First off, where is the
world did you get the idea that Usenet was here to promote hobbyists? Does it say that in the charter? This group is
here to discuss glass and its creation as regards to a craft. Nobody on here gives 2 rips if you spend 10 grand on
tools, for glass or wood, nor should they be impressed by your ability to do so. 2nd, this is where I vent on
stupidity, in the glass world or elsewhere, if I so chose to do so, and I also offer up little tidbits of my experience
in working with glass. If you don't like that, or don't chose to read it, or use it, GREAT, good for you, and your
right to do so.. If you got a bum teacher, then I bet his commission work sucks too, and he probably isn't there
anymore unless he is so impressed with his own work that his trust fund allows him to remain. Don't confuse the
attitude of people here with what it is in real life, this is a place for alter egos to come out. Of course a person
can't vent like this in their classroom, then people like you would do what you did. And rightly so. I taught in the
system for 12 years, Adult Ed, stained glass, to people who wanted to be there, they paid, they bought supplies, and I
had alot of people that would take the class that knew what they were doing, because we had a good time and alot of
laughs. No one got physically hurt, they built what they wanted and learned from not only what they did, but what
others did. Even though at that time I had a retail supply store, I taught the classes with cutter, grozing pliers,
straight edge and soldering iron as the major tools. NO grinders, no sales pitches, just learn. NO ONE EVER ASKED FOR
THEIR MONEY BACK, 12 YEARS So what does that have to do with what goes on here? NOT 1 THING, that is my point. Why
should I give a rip what you spend on a glass hobby in Houston? Doesn't effect me in Michigan, not at all. even if you
were visiting here and needed a sq ft of Glue chip. Cause I don't sell it. You really believe that people involved
with glass as a profession care if there are more hobbyists? not particularly, the hobbyist is the person sitting on a
church committee that is building a new church and knows so much about glass that they are determined to make sure they
don't get "ripped off" by the stained glass professional giving a presentation, and asks why the bid is so
high. They understand just enough about stained glass to get themselves in trouble. Good job Roy, brought me out of my
summer sleep, its getting cold here now, got to park the bike and spend more time here, aren'tcha glad?

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View entire thread: seam roller tool
Posted by KJ on Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:53 PM Post subject: Re: seam roller tool

You win Sandy! The motherlode of seam rollers! KJ "Sandy Ellison" <eltex@sbcglobal.net> wrote in
message news:C14C17BE.C1C2%eltex@sbcglobal.net... [quote:bff59d3e2c]Howdy! Well, KathyA, you can see what your next
Special Squishie item could be. You can order these wholesale and trade them for fat quarters or indigo halves or
Scharffenberger goodies. <VBG I've had seam rollers for years, the little wallpaper-grade type and a heavy one for
vinyl floor tiles. Somehow the smaller one ended up in the craft section of this house (that would be about 1/3 of the
house g>), keeps popping up out of a junk drawer. Now I know it was trying to get my attention for fabric seam
rolling. <VBG Btw, cotton/poly (we did mention cotton/poly during the hand piecing, seam pressing discussion,
didn't we?) is a bit more difficult to work w/ as far as pressing goes; finger pressing doesn't hold it very well; maybe
this tool will help make that seam flatten down & stay there. From cheap to ohmygod! : http://tinyurl.com/qhy4f
Ragmop/Sandy--figure this is another tool a woman invented ;-D On 10/6/06 10:12 AM, in article
1160147579.690214.268560@k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com, "jennell" quiltinepean-mail@yahoo.ca> wrote: Check
out the tool section at your local paint/wallpaper store before spending extra dollars for something labelled for
quilting/sewing. jennellh (change the mail to news) Sandy Foster wrote: In article
<kptVg.184607$FQ1.126913@attbi_s71>, "KJ" <KJoger@NOSPAMmchsi.com> wrote: Here's a picture of the
little roller. http://www.justcurves.biz/cgi-bin/Store/store.cgi?cart_id=3622933.2415.s0&pr od
uct=Basic_Tools&productid=sr&sales=0&lastmenu= KJ Thanks! It's so much easier to find something when you
know what it looks like. ;) But it really does look like it would work better than the little wooden iron, KJ! -- Sandy
in Henderson, near Las Vegas my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1
AKA Dame Sandy, Minister of Education [/quote:bff59d3e2c]

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View entire thread: seam roller tool
Posted by Sandy Ellison on Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:25 PM Post subject: Re: seam roller tool

Howdy! Well, KathyA, you can see what your next Special Squishie item could be. You can order these wholesale and
trade them for fat quarters or indigo halves or Scharffenberger goodies. <VBG> I've had seam rollers for years,
the little wallpaper-grade type and a heavy one for vinyl floor tiles. Somehow the smaller one ended up in the craft
section of this house (that would be about 1/3 of the house <g>), keeps popping up out of a junk drawer. Now I
know it was trying to get my attention for fabric seam rolling. <VBG> Btw, cotton/poly (we did mention
cotton/poly during the hand piecing, seam pressing discussion, didn't we?) is a bit more difficult to work w/ as far as
pressing goes; finger pressing doesn't hold it very well; maybe this tool will help make that seam flatten down &
stay there. From cheap to ohmygod! : http://tinyurl.com/qhy4f Ragmop/Sandy--figure this is another tool a woman
invented ;-D On 10/6/06 10:12 AM, in article 1160147579.690214.268560@k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com,
"jennell" <quiltinepean-mail@yahoo.ca> wrote: [quote:143daf1944]Check out the tool section at your
local paint/wallpaper store before spending extra dollars for something labelled for quilting/sewing. jennellh (change
the mail to news) Sandy Foster wrote: In article <kptVg.184607$FQ1.126913@attbi_s71>, "KJ"
<KJoger@NOSPAMmchsi.com> wrote: Here's a picture of the little roller. http://www.justcurves.biz/cgi-
bin/Store/store.cgi?cart_id=3622933.2415.s0&pr od uct=Basic_Tools&productid=sr&sales=0&lastmenu= KJ
Thanks! It's so much easier to find something when you know what it looks like. ;) But it really does look like it would
work better than the little wooden iron, KJ! -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas my ISP is earthlink.net -- put
sfoster1(at) in front http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1 AKA Dame Sandy, Minister of Education [/quote:143daf1944]

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View entire thread: Fabric Postcards?
Posted by Kate Dicey on Tue Sep 12, 2006 10:53 AM Post subject: Re: Fabric Postcards?

agardj001@yahoo.com wrote: [quote:8ff31493e9]snipped: Kate Dicey wrote: yay! Joy! I was just thinking of you the
other day... How are the kids doing? Are you well? Oh, and some fabric postcards - not mine!
http://www.art2mail.com/gallery.html -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress
of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! {{{{waving frantically}}}} Hiya
Kate! Mmmmm, I remember those luscious chocolate buttons and thought of you when I passed some chocolate in the craft
store today! The kids are doing great and I'm well. I'm living with my mom again since Dad past away almost 2 years ago
this November. I'ver recovered most of my fabric stash =) and have been doing much better now that I have more to
fondle =} I have so much to catch up on!!! I read part of one thread on the Troll thing but have to read more to get
what it's all about {{{{{i'm lost}}}}}! A Joy in Hawaii Well done on the fabric recovery! :)[/quote:8ff31493e9]
Don't worry about the troll thing - we've had a plague of the little beggars! Very rude they were too, trying to steal
our identities. Luckily we got together a big stash of ugly fabric, made some troll quilts, and smothered the
so&so's. ;) Look up the troll quilt thread... After 24 years I still miss my dad, but the pain is less. The
thing that bothers me most these days is that James is so grown up at almost 12, and off to grammar school (this one -
our local boy's school: http://bg.webree.co.uk/site/bgs/portal), and Dad has missed all that. Since starting the new
term last week, James has managed to forget his homework, get told off twice, and lose his ti