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@jans167510 ай бұрын
Yay that worked. I could see that above but when I clicked on it nothing happened. Thanks for your help. You are awesome!
@helencarter565710 ай бұрын
Already subscriber. You are in my A+ list of crafters.
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@stbam19659 ай бұрын
Ask her out
@DrgnflyDrmz10 ай бұрын
I'm watching you make your 'magnetic board' and laughing as I say out loud, "I DID THAT!". lol I wear the glasses that have the magnetic toppers that I can change to suit my mood. I made this exact board/wallpaper to hang in my bedroom to plop my toppers on. I feel so good that I can associate my ideas with a craft-genius such as you. ♥
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness that's so funny! What are the chances! I love my readers, they are so helpful to me these days! lol
@kaylynn021510 ай бұрын
I've been following Natasha Foote for over 5 years. She is the reason I got back into making cards. You definitely remind me of her "use what you have", save money, use your products in multiple ways. I have to say you and Tash are 2 of my favorites to watch.
@annerandolph600010 ай бұрын
I have been ill, and not able to make cards. Watching your
@LovinglfDesigns10 ай бұрын
Yeah I follow both of them as well.
@FlowerGemsGirl10 ай бұрын
I follow both too. Learned so much from these ladies!
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Such a compliment thank you!
@theeditor11499 ай бұрын
I love Natasha so much! She really took my mindset away from thinking I needed many different kinds of items to make professional looking cards and anything artistic. And she inspires me to change my mindset about what I make, I'm always judging myself if I don't make something perfectly and she's always about just accepting the imperfections because it still looks good.
@CindyellenRobinson10 ай бұрын
Hello Sweetie!!! 1. Dollar General sells those lazy susans and 12" cutting mats. Got both for $5. 2. That Dura film would work for making your own stencils. And now my story about hanging up all my dies on my closet doors. . .and birds. You know what happens when you put all your dies on your closet doors? Your birds find them. And spend AN ENTIRE AFTERNOON picking them off, one by one, because they sound so fun hitting the floor. (I was at a Dr's appt. I didn't think this thru obviously). Yup, came home to EVERY SINGLE DIE on the floor. They are now safely in boxes.
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
WOW I wouldn't have thought about birdies. lol oops!
@sharmanmurphree-roberts40189 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣😑
@Honeybee1975..2 күн бұрын
😂 I go through that with my cats if I don’t put my small items away and leave them on my desk!
@bettyhornberger147010 ай бұрын
I bought that wooden turntable to put my Sizzix Big Switch machine on. That way I can spin the machine around to remove the 'sandwich' as it comes out the back of the machine rather than having to stand up each time to reach over the machine to remove the plates as they come out! It's fabulous!
@maureenherrera48310 ай бұрын
Great idea!!!
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
SUCH a great idea thank you for sharing!
@msdixie19729 ай бұрын
🤯
@SofiaOFil3 ай бұрын
In Italy we would say something like "you live in the 2050's!!!" Such a brilliant idea!
@andrealavigne782410 ай бұрын
I have an anti-static bag story to tell. Several years ago, I was in Michael's to get one. I forget what brand it was - it was some name brand - but for ONE bag it was at least $5 or maybe more! I was in a state of true sticker shock when I saw that. Thankfully for me, there was a fabric store in the same shopping center. So I walked down there & bought 1/4 yard of muslin for less than $1. I also purloined some cornstarch that I believe we already had at home that was old. I cut the muslin up into small rectangles, & was able to sew my own little anti-static bags. I just fold a rectangle in half, sew 2 of the open sides, fill it with powder using a measuring spoon that fits inside the bag, & sew up the remaining open side. I have STILL not gone through all those little muslin rectangles I cut, and I have a LOT of cornstarch left to fill the bags. I don't bother refilling them, as that would just be too fiddly, but I just pull out 2-3 rectangles at a time & make more. I use my sewing machine, but I'm sure you could do it by hand with a needle & thread - just make sure there are no spaces between the stitches. I'd recommend a backstitch rather than something like a running stitch. In fact, I actually lost the canister I had the cornstarch in. I searched high & low in the craft room, but finally got a new canister at Dollar Tree & another box of cornstarch. Of course, then I found the first canister right where I'd put it in the craft room! :P LOL So when I said I have a LOT, I'm not just whistling Dixie! :) But my main point is, for less than $1 of fabric - & muslin is still pretty cheap, even now - & a box of cornstarch, I'm still not done making powder bags all this time later. Anyway, thank you for sharing these hacks, Mary. That tip of the non-slip drawer liner under the cutting mat blew my mind! I recently replaced my old one with a Fiskars cutting mat that is slicker on the back than my old one, since both sides are usable as self-healing mat material. So it tends to slide more easily than my old mat. I'll have to find some shelf liner - I know I have some around the house - & try that. I hope you take care, & have a marvelous day! :)
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
What a great share thank you so much. I LOVE when I create my own thing and it's a huge money saver. Yes!! Also, the dollar tree has grippy shel liner
@pamwaldron35049 ай бұрын
I poured cornstarch into baby socks and used elastic bands to close the open ends. A couple of pats against my hand gets it going, and the proper amount of cornstarch comes out each use. I store them in a tightly closed snack container kep with my embossing supplies. Any baby socks will work. The frilly dressy ones are cute, but even the thicker ones work well, too. Another thing to use is ground cinnamon and a makeup brush and corn starch and a second makeup brush. Dip the brush into the appropriate powder and dust it over your die cut surface to make the cuts more visible for weeding. A dried clean wipe whisks away any leftover powder from the die cuts. A used dryer sheet put between your die and cardstock before cutting makes it easier to get the tiny bits out of your dies.
@Joyce-lq6gm10 ай бұрын
I made my own turntable out of a cake pan, marbles and pizza pan. I bought the pizza pan first, matched the diameter to the cake pan the lip of the pizza pan overlapped 1/4”, then filled the cake pan with marbles and set the pizza pan on top of the marbles. I quilt, so I glued a self healing mat, cot to size, inside the pizza pan. Total cost was
@faodail391310 ай бұрын
Wow!!! BRILLIANT!!!!❤❤❤
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
SO clevery, thank you so much for sharing this with us!
@sth.77710 ай бұрын
My favourite idea is the wallpaper on the back of your cutting mat for a neat background surface! I don't make videos, but I do document my creations for my own reference before selling them, and a nice background would help - I'll definitely be applying this... as soon as I find the surface of my craft table!🤣
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Awesome! I'm so glad that one was useful. I couldn't 'believe I could use it as a craft mat
@carolstella677610 ай бұрын
That little silicone trivet you showed is the best thing for using your 2 in 1 tool for getting the paper out of your dies! The honeycomb texture holds the little bits and pieces, then just dump the bits into your waste basket! Fabulous for piercing dies with all those little dots of paper!
@maureenherrera48310 ай бұрын
Wow! Such a great idea!!! I'm definitely getting one now. Thanks!
@lorraine803710 ай бұрын
Carolstella6776How do you use it?
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
BEEE----RILLIANT! Thank you for this! I have to try it.
@deannab.561410 ай бұрын
Love this! Thank you for posting! Perhaps my craftroom floor will no longer look like a 24 hour paper blizzard just hit 😂
@donnatoledo19769 ай бұрын
Great idea. I currently use a double thickness of the non-slip shelf liner along with the 2 in 1 tool brush attachment to remove bits of paper stuck in dies. It's the kind Mary used in this video underneath of her cutting mat. I like your idea and will try that. TFS.
@gailrobinson693310 ай бұрын
I found magnetic "calendars" that fit inside school lockers at dollar tree. They are plenty strong for holding dies yet easy to cut to size. They are usually only available during back-to-school season.
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Oooh great share, thank you!
@create.channeleileenelias47959 ай бұрын
Will the sealer and cutter work with the roll of acetate you showed us to make our own storage bags with does anybody know please THANKYOU
@72wick10 ай бұрын
Embellishments hack. Using a dryer sheet or the embossing pillow powder will eliminate any static in plastic containers. Just powder or rub the sheet lightly inside new containers. Then you won't have that fly away glitter, beads, ect
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Fantastic tip, thank you!
@sharmanmurphree-roberts40189 ай бұрын
Great idea! I've been going crazy trying to make shaker cards where the pieces inside don't static themselves to the acrylic window. Cornstarch shows if you use it, but I'll bet the dryer sheet will work. I can't wait to try it! 😀
@deannab.561410 ай бұрын
For die storage/display I use magnetic vent covers which are used to cover heat/AC vents to block air flow. They measure 12 to 15" in length and 5.5 to 8 inches in width. The magnet is VERY strong as they are intended to stick to ceiling vents to block air flow. On Amazon they are $12 to $24 for 4. Some have a white nonmagnetic side. I purchase a few at a time. My craft room is a converted garage and has metal doors and I don't even have to use adhesive for them to stick!
@lindameigs833010 ай бұрын
I totally agree about the magnetic vent covers! I get them in a 3-pack for $8ish at Lowe’s - the best for storing my dies, and buying a few at a time (I usually stay a tiny bit ahead of my die purchases 😂).
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Love this share, thank you so much! I tried to find them once but didn't try hard enough. haha
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Fantastic ideas!
@normahemauer49339 ай бұрын
@@lindameigs8330 Home Depot also carries the same brand for around the same price.
@sharmanmurphree-roberts40189 ай бұрын
@@normahemauer4933I've gotten them from Home Depot before, but found theirs to be thinner and less strong than the ones from Lowes.
@raineysmith330310 ай бұрын
Duralar acetate also comes in a pad of large sheets. I haven't used a roll but the sheets are easy to work with. I love how heavy it is.
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Awesome to know thank you so much!
@lornapayne280510 ай бұрын
I stick the antistatic powder bag to the top of my versa mark so I never forget to use it before inking. That came to me having forgotten on several occasions!!
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Such a great hack; thank you! I use it every single time.
@MR-pr8tp8 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your video. Have to share my all time favorite hack: After purchasing and repurchasing craft tables for stability and quality, I finally purchased 2 unfinished kitchen cabinets with drawers and 2 with open space, added an inexpensive ready made counter top and placed on top of the cabinets. One could just add a board as well. Though a little tall for me (I'm 5'3") I use it for cutting and storage, ability to organize.. I didn't even glue the counter top to the cabinets so that if I change my room around, it is free to be moved. This is sturdy and hides most of my "stuff". Most of all more money for the buck.
@marypolancodesigns8 ай бұрын
WOW wish I could see a picture of this. If you feel inclined, you can share it via email at mary@marypolancodesigns.com
@RinasAMaker10 ай бұрын
*NOTE* Ohuhu Markers - IF you purchase the FANTASTIC Ohuhu markers - now with refill inks and nibs - Mary’s blending charts and color matching are a MUST HAVE! She did all the “hard work” for us and I recommend these almost daily! Just wanted to throw that in here. 😊
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Awww thanks so much for this share. YAY!
@louiselacroix892110 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tip! Where can I find the blending charts?
@dianalama159110 ай бұрын
Yes, Tasha is my… absolute favorite!!! Frugal, down to earth and clever 😍 No big head about her skills and what she knows. THankYou Mary for sharing this product information with us. You’re great.
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
I love her videos so much! Thanks so much for the love and support
@lilfedak231210 ай бұрын
🎉😢😂😮😢😅😮😊😅
@yvonnesands10 ай бұрын
For a grip mat I use ones designed for use in cars. Small ones hold ink pads still and the larger ones work for card and stencils etc. Much cheaper than ones designed for crafts
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
I searched for this but not sure what I'm looking for. Sounds interesting.
@yvonnesands10 ай бұрын
I bought mine in a UK 'cheap' shop, a bit like Dollar Tree. Amazon have them, but they are textured in the picture, but they do not show the back of them (which may be smooth). I have a small and large one in black but did find a medium sized one that was transparent- so they do exist Sorry this doesn't help you really as I have no idea where you may find them in USA or Canada.
@yvonnesands10 ай бұрын
Try searching for sticky dashboard mat 😂
@jackiejohnson71589 ай бұрын
Thanks Mary. I’m going to have to get those acrylic drawers might help me use my embellishments more also. I like the coloring idea on the turntable but feel like my arm wouldn’t be level if that makes sense haha. Also like your die panel. So many great ideas. I appreciate all you do for us 😊
@lucyc10 ай бұрын
Love these ideas - thanks, Mary! Here's a tip if you are embossing on black cardstock. If you get spots of heated powder where you don't want it, colour over them with a black alcohol marker to disguise them - works a charm!
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Boom! Love that idea; so good!
@lizhummer128010 ай бұрын
Mary, I love watching your videos, not just for the content, but for your giggle/laugh. You always make me smile, and that is a good thing!
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Well that's the best compliment ever thank you so much!
@sharmanmurphree-roberts40189 ай бұрын
Magnetic vent covers sold at Lowes come 3 to a package, and are 8" x 15" each. They're a fraction of the price of buying magnetic sheets sold for crafting, but are the same thing Mary was using. I cut them in thirds, and have 9 sheets, 5" x 8" each, for about $8 total. I store die sets on them, inside the bags used by many crafters for stamp storage (but an off-brand, of course 😉). It works great, I can store stamps and dies in the same types of containers, and I save a lot of money, that I can then spend on stamps and dies, instead of storage. 😄
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
Wow great share thank you so so much
@ABJILL03310 ай бұрын
For anyone who wants to compare, the magnetic roll is the equivalent of 31 sheets of A4 or 8.5 x 11, except the long side will be the 12 inches. Love the embossing powder idea, big thumbs up, I’ve ruined so many by getting them wet that this will save me money in the long run. I also like the lazy Susan idea, I would buy an A4 cutting mat & glue it on so not to have the uneven surface.👏👏❤️❤️🇬🇧
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
WOW...thank you for doing that math on the magnetic sheets; SUPER helpful!
@sals112310 ай бұрын
When I took a Rosemaling class at John C. Campbell Folk School a turntable was an essential item for painting and keeping the oil-based paints minimally in proximity to the artist’s arm / clothes during the painting process. Adding a mat for stability and a surface that is something “sticky” to hold the paper or other surface is a grand idea!
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
It's truly a great idea even for coloring. Thank you for sharing this!
@Pebblesmas10 ай бұрын
Thx so much, again an amazing video that gave me tons of brilliant ideas again ! Thx so much, LOVE your channel !
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
YAY So glad to hear this, Thank you!
@denisefonda281510 ай бұрын
Mary, I started following you in 2017, I think you were just starting on YT. I admired a card, that you made, and admitted that with no little girls, to make cards for, I had no reason to buy the product. You were very kind and sent the card to me. I framed the card and put it in my craft room. I discovered Natasha, from the YT suggestion page and I like her ideas and card making just as much. It is always good to get alternative ideas for using our stash and to save money. This was a great YT, I’m definitely going to check out the powder idea, as well as the magnet roll. Thanks again.
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
What a wonderful memory to share with me. Thank you so much! I think I remember you telling me you framed it which is just the greatest compliment ever! YAY You're the best
@candyclouston141210 ай бұрын
Re: Acetate I re-use acetate packaging (some dies come in it) by cutting it into card-sized pieces and putting it between enamel dots or rhinestones or other 3D stuff that's on my card and the envelope so the envelope's less likely to tear going through postal machinery. If the envelope ends up too bumpy or won't bend, it requires a non-machinable stamp, of course.
@maureenherrera48310 ай бұрын
That's a great recommendation! Thanks! I never thought about what couldn't go through their machines.
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
WOW brilliant idea! YES! Thank you for sharing that.
@irishk.104110 ай бұрын
Am laughing out loud again. You are SO down-to-earth in your videos. The "gelly"" plate was priceless! My favorite tip was the cute static powder inside the powder puff thingy. I WILL do this - detest those little bags. Your use of the shelving paper on your work surface - looks just like the paneling in my art studio :). Enjoyable as usual. Great job kiddo. Love the laughs - always be YOU!
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Awww thanks so much! You're always so kind to me. I do have a blast "talking to myself" in these videos. haha
@JeannetteK10 ай бұрын
I live in the Netherlands and for almost more than 40 years I use my sealmachine from the brandmark TEFAL with a button for different temperatur (normaly used for plastic deepfreeze bags) and it still works very well for different thickness of the plastic and has a cutting knife so no need to cut is with scissors 👍👍👍
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Awesome thank you so much for sharing this!
@99zanne10 ай бұрын
I cut a Tim Holtz gray grip mat to fit under the less expensive lazy Susan to hold it in place on my glass craft mat, too, and I have liked using it while I "color in" my stamped images.
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Great tip thank you so much!
@sharonhaughton-pearson27909 ай бұрын
Thank you great ideas❤!
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! It's my pleasure
@karenandcatz291510 ай бұрын
I’m new to your videos; thanks for this info. I do amigurumi and jewelry, so I need to organize small items (eyes, buttons, beads, etc). My favorite is Harbor Freight. They have a manageable size clear plastic container with small locking boxes inside. I usually buy all that they have in the store whenever I go to a town that has a store. 👍🏻
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Great idea, I need to take a trip there! YES
@margarettallett7629 ай бұрын
Very inspiring!!!!!❤
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@pattiepan9 ай бұрын
lots of good tips and ideas. I like the last one especially as I also have to see my stuff for it to inspire me. The storage for holding my dies...I'm going to do that for sure...........thanks Mary love your video's and feel you do a great job. pat
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
That's so encouraging thank you so much!!
@Cards4Cancer10 ай бұрын
Great video. For Christmas this year hubby bought and wrapped a roll of magnet and sticky sheets. it was 3ft long but he said he got it to make like a book of magnetic pages for me to put my most used dies on. If you go in a hardware store and look at cabinets for sale. They have these samples on hinges so you can see each option and flip through. He has just got the hinges in and the pages will be 12x12 and about 10. I can put dies on the front and back of each page. He said that's why he got such a big roll. As you said Magnetic sheets are not cheap. I am very anxious to play with it. I had seen something similar from a very nice lady in a craft group. So sorry, can't remember her name at the moment, (old lady syndrome). But her husband had put 4 or 5 pages on either side of her window. She shared pictures and he used hinges that hold glass, but he had mdf board covered in magnetic sheets, not glass but those hinges worked great for her. When my hubby gets it finished I'll share some pictures with you.
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Such a great supply. I was playing all day today with it
@cheribrowning92124 ай бұрын
Hi Mary, just wanted you to know ... I LOVE Natasha Foote too!!! 💙💙💙She is AMAZING but So are You! Keep up the GREAT JOB you do!!
@marypolancodesigns4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@oraleeb.20729 ай бұрын
Another great informative video, Mary! There were a lot of alternatives to think about trying out. Thanks! 😊
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@bethjackson87272 ай бұрын
I watched this video again. I had forgotten two ideas. This is super.
@marypolancodesigns2 ай бұрын
Thanks you so much! :)
@dyannbaker953610 ай бұрын
Great video Mary! Thank you for helping us craft better😊
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@carolprice565710 ай бұрын
Mary , I watched this on Tuesday night , ran right to Amazon . Love the dura lar that’s a game changer . Also bought the little wood thing for makeup that is perfect . Thank you so much for your tips on card making supplies . I bought the dura lar for 17.99 got 25. 9x12 sheets well worth it
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
YAY So glad you found this useful. thanks so much!
@jackiejohnson71589 ай бұрын
Thanks Mary! I need those acrylic drawers. I like the powder puff for an embossing buddy.
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome Yes I love those drawers so much; one of the not so cheap things that works so well for me.
@jackiejohnson71589 ай бұрын
@@marypolancodesigns I think I’m going to have to order a second one. I didn’t realize what a small footprint they had.
@mariafernandez653710 ай бұрын
As usual, great ideas! FYI if you put your tape (whatever you use) on the OUTSIDE of the die it won't rip the inked/stamped area. I learned the hard way (and Amy R does this all the time). No worries when you pull it off. And yes, Natasha's videos are wonderful. So many creative ways to use what you have/find around. Keep up the good work.
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
That's a great tip thank you so much!
@beverlyball640310 ай бұрын
Thank you for all your ideas, I just had an idea as I was watching you, I'm going to try a gel plate on a lazy susan (spin plate) for colouring in! No need for sticky on anything! I too watch Natasha and love the cardmaking she does!
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Such a great idea, love it!
@bethjeans37808 ай бұрын
What a fun video! I’ve used yellow Frog Tape for years and it doesn’t rip paper, but first I tap the tape on my jeans or arm - just takes a second. Grafix Dura-Lar is so highly respected as an acetate alternative (I forget what it’s made from) - it comes in pads too, different thicknesses, different sizes. It makes good stamp backer sheets too, if for some reason you need one - like if you pulled a bunch of similar sentiments from different sets to make your own sentiment stamp set.
@marypolancodesigns8 ай бұрын
Amazing tips, thank you so much for taking the time to share!
@Ms.W5298 ай бұрын
I also use a flatiron for hair to seal Mylar bags.
@marypolancodesigns8 ай бұрын
YES such a great idea, thank you!
@ladybdeloreswhitney_CM_CCH_PCM10 ай бұрын
Hi Mary, Your tutorial found me today. I had all but given up with my dies, die cutting machine, card making etc. I am inspired to start again. Thank you for the inspiration.
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Oh this makes me so happy! If it brings you joy, keep going. Crafting should be our therapy; it's so important to have an outlet.
@janetteireland98019 ай бұрын
I loved the magnet
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
Thank you, I"ve been getting so many uses out of that large roll. lol
@Cindyalbritton10 ай бұрын
I just love your videos, sooooo helpful! Thank you for working so hard to get them to us.
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@mixedupmargie9 ай бұрын
All great ideas, really liking that acrylic storage container, I added it to shopping cart, thanks for linking it.❤
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
I love it so much, using my stuff so much more now
@lisabloedel53910 ай бұрын
Love all these ideas! The second you started to wrap up your video I said, “ wait it’s over already!” 😂 I was wanting more! You always have really great videos on all these alternative options, and you show everything thoroughly! I really appreciate it! I think a gel plate, turn table are in my future! And the acetate and magnet roll…!Thank you Mary!
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
You didn't want it to end...best compliment ever. Thank you so much for sharing that. It TRULY makes a difference. I have so much fun "talking" with all of you, sometimes I feel like you're all right here. :) Thank you for your encouragement.
@OneGuyOnline29 ай бұрын
Great ideas! TFS
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@carolrios487610 ай бұрын
I love her!!! She does use what she has in her stash so you’re not spending a ton of money.
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Agree, I love what she comes up with!
@guardself92110 ай бұрын
I love the idea of a magnetic roll. For the size it’s not priced bad. Especially if splitting it with a crafty friend. I’ve seen a hanging “decor” for most used dies. After this last military move this summer I’ll have a real craft room that’s one of the first things that’s going up. Thanks for all the tips!
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
YAY! Congrats on a craft room; it took me a few moves myself to get the one I wanted. lol I'm so excited for you.
@veransia9 ай бұрын
These videos are some of my favs to watch! So many great tips! I believe it was me who shared the lash tape idea in the comments of one of your other videos. I don't know how it's used for lashes either lol. I think I bought it to use as a template for applying eyeshadow (to get a crisp line), but never did use it for that (yet). Anyway, thanks for testing it on watercolor paper because I hadn't tried that yet. Glad to see that it works! Now I'm going to check out some of those other items in your list. 😉
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
YAY! THANK YOU it's a great tip and it was my pleasure to play with it.
@katyratyra10 ай бұрын
Love my Gel plates! There are two main brands-Gel Press and Gelli,Plate. The reason you had beading with your gouache is your plate is brand new. Acrylic paint and inks will both work. Can’t wait to see what you will create with it. Also I am glad you answered the question I had in my mind…do,I need a grip mat? Nope! I have several gel plates that will function just as well.
@maureenherrera48310 ай бұрын
I wish I had seen this video before buying my grip mats from SBC, I think the Gel plate would have been fantastic instead, but I want one anyway to play around with ink. It looks so fun!!!
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this. Any education on the gel plate is helpful I have no idea about it. lol
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
It was seriously so fun for even that little demo I did. I shall be diving in more.
@bethbenson193110 ай бұрын
@@maureenherrera483 Gel plates are quite thick, so they won't work as well in a stamp positioner, but for stenciling on a table, I think they are super! So, you might be glad you have both. 😊
@flickster699 ай бұрын
Fab ideas.....I love watching ur videos and I think ur absolutely amazing
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😊 What a kind thing to say
@flickster699 ай бұрын
@@marypolancodesigns you're very welcome. You put yourself out there a lot and I thought I'd let you know its much appreciated
@jacquelinecoster55029 ай бұрын
Hi Mary, I live in Australia so I'm not sure how things are over your side so this may not apply. Here we have "Sign Writers" they also make signs that just stick to your car to advertise your company. These signs are made of magnet! 😊 I go to my local bloke who has it in metre wide rolls lovely thick, strong stuff. I buy a couple of metres long by one metre wide. I buy white or cork boards and glue magnet to them. Running out of room 😂 Cheers from Aussie
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
Woah great tip thank you so much for sharing
@sharmanmurphree-roberts40189 ай бұрын
Great idea! I'll have to see if that's a thing here in the US.
@kcinca541010 ай бұрын
I use cardstock with my gel plate. I found it silly to use copy paper and then have to put it onto cardstock. I do use copy paper for cleaning off the brayer in between pulls - most of the time. (FYI - I think there is a gel plate brand called Gelli plate.) OMG - I needed that magnetic sheet roll info years ago! I'm hoping I stop buying so many dies as, unless my tastes really change, I must have close to everything I'll ever need and then some! Love your attitude. I use an inexpensive media turntable for my Switch machine. I have it on a cart next to a window and it makes it easy to access it without taking up any more room. The turntables with craft names are mostly ridiculously expensive.
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
I'm so glad this was helpful for you. I was wondering why I never see anyone do the inking on cardstock it seemed to work just great.
@brendaelainewaddell168210 ай бұрын
Hi Mary. What a helpful video. We can always count on you to give us honest and unbiased product reviews and inexpensive options as well. Thanks so much. ❤ 🇨🇦 😊
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! And that is a great compliment thank you so much!
@homeismyvacation9 ай бұрын
Thank you. Many great ideas, loved the eyelash tpae and magnetic board.
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Thank you so much
@WhiteSwann10 ай бұрын
Love the magnet for die storage. Gonna do that one soon.
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Awesome thanks so much!
@debityger44589 ай бұрын
I love your giggle😊
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
Aww thank you! :)
@marileemck10 ай бұрын
I loved watching you discover the Gel Press Plate. It's such a fun tool! The reason it beaded up is that it's new. Once you've used it a bit that won't happen. If you leave a piece of paper on a gel plate for too long -- without also having paint on the plate, your paper can get an oil mark from the plate. Using it as a grip mat might not be ideal. Can't wait to see more of your adventures in the world of gel printing! 💜
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
That's so encouraging; I was hoping to use my paints I had and not have to buy more so YAY
@donnasmith90939 ай бұрын
Absolutely fantastic 😍 loved it !! Thank you so much ❤ xxx
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
You are most welcome, thank you so much!
@whaus40059 ай бұрын
It's always so much fun watching your content. You are so creative! I love your ideas to think outside the box. I've got some ideas now! Thank you for all you contribute to the crafty world
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
Oh this is so encouraging thank you so much! :)
@judipalumbo10 ай бұрын
Hey Mary, great vid! Wanted to mention that Dura Lar also sells acetate sheets, they also sell 100% cotton water color paper, water color and wet mediums too.
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Awesome thank you so much for that!
@donnaokoniewski37618 ай бұрын
Thanks Mary. Great ideas, as always. xo
@marypolancodesigns8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@dixieblasberg740510 ай бұрын
Some really good ideas. In my former home, I installed cupboards in my craft room & applied the magnetic sheets on the inside of the doors. It worked really nice. Wish I had them in this house.
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
That's a great idea! Love
@jeanbabb34879 ай бұрын
I love watching these videos. It gives you some new ideas to use as your crafting
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
That's so great thank you so sharing with me. :)
@LeslyeMcCulloch10 ай бұрын
I have found a lot of good storage items over the years in fishing gear dept. My first good sewing box was a tackle box I won at a school function. I didn’t fish so it became, and is still ONE of my sewing boxes. But the little plastic boxes for fishing gear is perfect for my sequins etc.
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
YES, that's a great idea. I have to head to Harbor Freight too.
@TrishDarbonne10 ай бұрын
Love using the back of your mat as a photo backdrop, and I’m definitely getting a roll of the grippy stuff to keep mine from moving. This video is full of fab ideas. Thanks for sharing. ❤
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
YAY thanks for sharing that with me! I'm so glad you loved it.
@pennefreeman105310 ай бұрын
Ty
@nikkirosindale785410 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing awesome tips,cost of living in the UK is off the chart,So anything that's going to save me money but still able to craft is Brilliant
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@ginnyhopper10 ай бұрын
Great options!
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@jeanadamsick985410 ай бұрын
THANK YOU MARY, YOUR SO CLEAVER!!! THE HANGING MAGNET BOARD W/YOUR DIES, LOOKS, LIKE AN ARTSY PICTURE!!! Do take care. Fl.
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
It really does...YAY! I love it
@MatidaJane9 ай бұрын
Great video and lots of ideas. Thank you.
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! YAY So happy to know this
@lavoriscarter35369 ай бұрын
Awesome ideas! Thanks for sharing❤❤❤
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@susandavenport925710 ай бұрын
I have the rectangular "turn table" (found on Amazon). The grip mats fit perfectly on it!
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Awesome idea! Didn't see that one.
@justd437710 ай бұрын
I love watching your videos even though I don't make cards. I get some great ideas for using in my art journals. I loved what you did with the gouache on the gel plate, along with your mantra of use what your have. A recent peek at some "free" classes from my local craft store (it sounds like Bike Els) showed that the cost to purchase supplies to make some earrings, and even a kids project necklace, average about $60 per class! Plus you have loads of stuff left over that I wouldn't use...no thanks. But I will be playing on my gel plates with some gouache! Thank you!😃😃
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. You are most welcome and I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos. I don't do nail art and watch those videos all the time so I get you. lol
@debraolm71049 ай бұрын
TFS Mary!!!!!
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
My pleasure!!!
@WilmaVoermans8 ай бұрын
The die storage , super idea, thanks!
@marypolancodesigns8 ай бұрын
My pleasure thank you
@sals112310 ай бұрын
At almost every Home Improvement store carries magnetic register covers in packs of three for under $10. They are about 12” x 4” and cut well with scissors into any size or shape required for die storage. Available year round at a price point much less than from Craft outlets
@angiehudson71010 ай бұрын
I've been using these for years. So much more affordable than the pre cut sheets from craft brands.
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Such a great share thank you so much!
@donnatoledo19769 ай бұрын
Lots of great ideas in this video Mary. TFS.
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome Thanks so much!
@GoodHeartedCrafter5710 ай бұрын
L9ve your video. It 8snt being cheap. It is practical bc we are all not rich, and plus more don't mean better. Especially if we aren't a pro crafter and we do it for fun. So I love it when you show things both ways in price wise. Tfs. Have a great day..
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this encouragement, you're absolutely correct!
@crystalsomekat717210 ай бұрын
Oh I love when you make these alternative videos, so helpful!!
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
I'm so glad! YAY! Thanks so much
@7maybe810 ай бұрын
The magnetic die storage on the sign was just what I needed! My next pair of eyeglasses will be from Pair Eyewear, and I know that I'm going to want LOTS of toppers but couldn't quite figure out how I wanted to store/display them. Now I'm thinking I'll make one of the signs (maybe decorate it with my Cricut?)
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
I HAVE PAIR EYEWEAR TOO!!! Sorry didn't mean to yell at you just excited. haha
@caronjackson3867 ай бұрын
I’m in the UK and I use small rectangles of the lacy grippy stuff you use under your craft mat as ink pad holders so I don’t have to hold the pad when using blending brushes etc. it works great and much cheaper than the purpose made silicone ink pad holders. Thanks so much for all the tips! 😊
@marypolancodesigns7 ай бұрын
LOVE this idea; yes, we call it shelf liner and I use it for the same reason. I have it under my large mat even. Thank you for adding this!
@peggywood436010 ай бұрын
I think the dura paper is great for alcohol inks also
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
I can't wait to try; awesome idea!
@kirriesummers521910 ай бұрын
This. is brilliant. I love when you use kitchen and other items in your craft room. I try to do that as much as possible. The jewellery box has to be the best storage for gems and other bits. I think I missed where to pick up the Dura- Lar Film Roll and the magnetic roll. I've also followed Natasha Foote for a long time. It is difficult to find in New Zealand and here in Canada many of the products; you in USA have great access. I must be very cautious, too. Exchange and shipping can result in me not having something. So when you say Dollar Tree I'm much happier about trying something. Your cards are always beautiful and desirable and with every video I watch, there is something I learn or want to make.I can't remember what year I began watching you, you were retiring from the forces. You are glowing, beautiful and full of a big, generous energy now. You are sharing love and true passion. I'm drawn to your talent and creativity. And the honest energy is what keeps me coming back. 💕🇨🇦💕
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
This is the best compliment ever! Thank you so very much for taking the time to fill my cup like this. Big hugs! There is a supply list in the description box of the video for everything but here are the two you're asking about: Dura-Lar Film: amzn.to/3UPOTNc Magnetic Roll: amzn.to/3UN4e0U
@faodail391310 ай бұрын
Another Kiwi here and ditto to all you said. ❤️
@dianaschumaker425210 ай бұрын
You are a genius! I have always used washi tape to hold my dies in place. It is very cost effective for me because I am an “over buyer” and I have plenty of washi tape.
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
That's a great item to use I just hat using the pretty stuff. Lol
@debityger44589 ай бұрын
I’m like you Mary. I like spending my big bucks on stamps,clear blocks and coordinating inks , paper , and markers
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
Right? I am more okay with that. lol
@michelemenard836410 ай бұрын
Thank you so helpful!!
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
So glad! Thank you so much
@YayasWhimsicalBrush10 ай бұрын
I APPRECIATE THIS VIDEO SO MUCH! THANK YOU! 😊
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
YAY thank you so very much for sharing that with me!
@michelegrigg49522 ай бұрын
I have jad a couple of lazy Susans in my studio for many years. One for clean crafts and one for messy crafts. I use them for everything.
@marypolancodesigns2 ай бұрын
Such a brilliant tool!
@BrendaC-l9k3 ай бұрын
The magnetic board was my favorite to place most used dies. Can also make a smaller one & use a small easel and leave on table when crafting to keep die set currently in use together. Great share❤
@marypolancodesigns3 ай бұрын
Brilliant thank you!
@ginalombardi25079 ай бұрын
In my last craft room I had a narrow door from a old wardrobe that was narrow, I put the magnetic tape on it, and it held an amazing amount of dies, and I just leaned it against the wall. 😊
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
Perfection! love that
@janasher49405 күн бұрын
I use the rolls. I cut the magnetic material to fit into page protectors. I store all my dies on 8 1/2 X 11 inch pieces of magnetic laminate (glued to hard cardboard for stiffness) and put them into sheet protectors. If the dies fall off, they are still in the sheet protectors. Then my dies are stored in plastic storage bins. I can flip through these sheet protectors quickly and find the die I'm looking for. I have 6 large plastic storage bins full of dies. I own it all! I've gone through many storage systems in 30 years and love the magnetic laminate system.
@marypolancodesignsКүн бұрын
I love this idea so much; I started doing that too with some of my dies. They are really great to store that way
@susanmcalpine64139 ай бұрын
I love your videos. I always learn something new. Love how you are able to think outside the box!!!
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! That's a great compliment YAY
@fatchristinc.i.g10 ай бұрын
we very much appreciate your craft work
@marypolancodesigns10 ай бұрын
It's my pleasure, thank you!
@susancrosier54209 ай бұрын
Great tips. Love the turn table. I have one for sewing that will work I hope. And the eye lash tip is a hoot!! I too love Natasha Foote. She is so clever and down to earth. Like you😁
@marypolancodesigns9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the lovely compliment! :)
@susanmorales867510 ай бұрын
Yes. Fun and helpful. Great ideas. I especially liked the die storage that you hung on the wall. If I don’t see it, it never gets used. Thank you.