Glycerin Ink Pads for use in/instead of Versamark Versa Mark My Tips/Tricks Videos

[@susandickson9869]

Barbara, I just happened on your video in May of 2019. I loved your demonstration and I want to offer my kudos to you for putting yourself out there and making this video, as well as continuing to craft, in spite of the medical challenges you have been experiencing. Your response to some of the unthinking remarks that have been made was elegant and I commend you for not stooping to the level of these people who know not of what they speak. It's shameful that some people were never taught that if they can't say something nice they should not say anything at all. I am 65 years old and suffer from medical issues that impact my daily life. I think if anybody said anything like that to me I would attempt to punch their lights out because I'm not as gracious as you are. I was blessed with a hot Sicilian temper and it often goes off, especially when I see people being so thoughtless. You did a great job in the video and I could hear every word. I, too, follow the frugal crafter and love her tips as well. The only tip I have for you is you should check out using Google speech to text when you are writing replies to comments. It saves me trying to type on my smartphone because I have 'fat finger syndrome' and it takes me forever. Using the little microphone in the upper right hand corner of my keyboard I can speak and Google types what I want to say. It's much easier to fix the small errors, because Google doesn't always hear me correctly, than it is to type everything out letter by letter. Try it. You'll like it! With that being said if there are any typos - they are not mine, it's Google's fault. 😁 PS: I did edit this posting and fixed the errors I noticed. I can be a little OCD sometimes. Clip on crafting and posting. Crafting is great therapy for me and I hope it has been for you as well. You might also check out the KZbin lady Sandy Parker who publishes as crafting for almost everyone. She deals with medical issues as well and her goal is to help people find products that make crafting easier and shows her work around so that her RA doesn't keep her from doing what she loves. You will fall in love with Sandy, as I have.

[@DineseBeckert]

Thank you so much! I too follow Lindsay and she speaks a great deal on how to make and preserve your pigments, I didn't know that she also did one for embossing! I was blessed with hundreds of embossing powders, nothing to use with them! On my way to get glycerin tomorrow, as I want to wake up all the ink pads I was also blessed with, and make my own colors! Thank you so much!🤗😘

[@emmanuellebianchin]

Thank you so much for this great and cheaper idea ! For the glycerin pad ... it looks like a plastic CD case. Thanks for sharing your ideas ! Wishing you the best !

[@CharChar876]

I love this information! The detailing looks just as nice as the Versamark. I see I have another use for empty pill bottles. Thank you for that also. :)

[@barbaraalexander4817]

it really does i almost think it looks better thanks for watching many more tips to come barb

[@SherryWolfe]

Very cool. Instead of buying a refill for mine, I'll just pick up a bottle of that. TFS ~ Hugs, Sherry

[@PennyHumphreys]

Was a great tip a year ago still a great tip, could not recall who had done it , Thank you Barbara, hope your pain is low levels today ,🤗🤗xx

[@barbaraalexander4817]

thanks Penny yes my hands are a bit better today hope you are off to a great month and getting a lot done ... love ya barb

[@debbijay]

Thanks so much for sharing, Barbara! Bless ya! Hope you're feeling better now x

[@emmanuellebianchin]

The case Barb used is an empty CD case from what I can see. Great idea ! Thank you so much !

[@mrsdizi1234]

you did a fantastic job keep sharing your talent as most of come to these sites for the help.... hope you are healing well. :)

[@barbaraalexander4817]

Thank you so much for your kindness and stopping by to check out my video .. i do understand why some complain about the video but i really do bad with notes i get along much better to just be myself and talk like i am talking with a fiend but i lost it somewhere on this video i just was not at my best i have debated deleting it then someone stops by and says "hey thanks for this great idea" but i do have plans to redo it as soon s i can get to it .... thanks again have a wonderful week blessings barb

[@MsLady-ss7eb]

I enjoyed your video. Thank you for taking your time. God bless you.

[@barbaraalexander4817]

Thank you very much for stopping by and watching my video I have been kind of under the weather and haven't been making videos but have a lot planned for this week so check back when you have a chance I'll have some new videos up with some DIYs and how to use thanks for stopping by

[@poetspice]

That's a cool technique! Love that heart stamp!

[@leeking957]

Thank you for showing the difference! You did a great job!

[@12lesflo]

Love it!!! Thank you for sharing this tip. I bought my glycerin at CVS cause in Connecticut it’s the only store I have seen it in.

[@sueannthomason]

Awesome tip and next time I go to Walmart I'm going to get some. TFS and Take Care Sweetie... Big Hugs, Sue Ann 💕💜💗

[@juliejk4603]

In the UK we can find glycerin in the baking section, and in the chemist as a laxative and/ cough relief.great idea this, I'm giving it a go.

[@barbaraalexander4817]

thanks for stopping by Julie it works great for me .. blessings barb

[@merrymacmurphy]

thanks for the info, glad to save some money and still get to emboss. looks like it will work well.

[@karenjohnson7502]

Love this video! This is such a great tip! Thank you so much! There is no difference at all and this is much more economical. God bless!!!

[@judyward1072]

An awesome video Becky...so glad for this information...will save me some money..❤️

[@bubbanme4]

You're charming:-) Thank you for demonstrating this technique. It appears to work beautifully!

[@bubbanme4]

Oh my gosh, I just read your surgery story! I hope you are doing better and I hope you can continue to craft and share your finds and techniques with us.

[@KraftyPaws]

What a great way to heat emboss! How cool! tfs xoxo, Kristina

[@loisseeley5039]

GREAT GREAT IDEA...Just knew there would be a DIY out there. My problem is finding the glycerin. Been checking *everywhere* and no one has it. I will keep looking. Loved the idea of the CD case.. Looks like one that held a smaller size disc but no reason you couldn't use a bigger one. The more to *ink* with, right. Thanks again.

[@barbaraalexander4817]

hi Lois i checked walgreens and dug stores 1st they questioned me like they thought i was going to make bombs or something..then i went to walmart and they said oh yes right there on the shelf with the alcohol and peroxide so that might help you mine was a year old about Easter and still working great.. i don't think the size would make any difference ...thanks for stopping by ... blessings barb

[@Citsjustme]

Lois Seeley if you have a hobby lobby you can get glycerin in the soap making section and they usually have 40% off coupons you can take along with you

[@loisseeley5039]

Thanks will check it out XOXO

[@tbur4087]

I bought mine on line at bulkapothecary.com. larger bottles and better prices than I found in the stores. Since I use it for many things, it was worth while for me to get the larger bottle.

[@vickiesilverman3288]

Lois Seeley I got my glycerin at cvs. They had it where the hand cream is.

[@sandrastrobel1254]

That’ll you for sharing this money saving tip.

[@ejej1964]

Thank you, just what I was looking for.

[@bobbijobutler2880]

New subbie n would like to say tfs. I enjoyed ur video. Enjoyed the fact that u didn’t speed thru ur tutorial n it was very helpful info. Have a blessed day

[@rosemariemccarthy6347]

Thanks for the tip. But I am not too clear on the idea. Is it that you use a stamp pad and just add ordinary glycerine to it in place of ink.

[@barbaraalexander4817]

yes Rosemarie just use glycerin instead of embossing ink pad versa mark and such refill a pad you have or make one from folded felt.. thanks for stopping by barb

[@soniapeguero2056]

i tried the glycerine but it didnt work the imagers came out all blurry

[@adrinem4513]

Excellent! Looks great!Thanks for sharing.

[@lyndacouyette5669]

Thanks for the tip. I can't wait to try it.

[@pearll9186]

Hi nice trick. Thanks for sharing❤️ I have one question in my mind. Can we use watercolor after using glycerin as a embossing ink? Embossing ink won’t fall after adding watercolor in your embossed ink, right?

[@grammiepat13kellmann44]

LOVE YOUR VIDEO GLAD YOU GO NICE AND SLOW AS SO MANY GO SO FAST YOU CANT UNDERSTAND ETC IS THAT FELT YOU USED GREAT IDEA IS IT BJUST ONE THIN PIECE OF FELT AND HOU MUCH GLYCERIN DO YOU PUT ON IT LOVE THAT HEART OF YOURS WHERE DID YOU GET IT SO ANYWAYS YOU STAMP WITH THE GLYCERIN AND THEN JUST PUT ON EMBOSSING POWDER AND HEAT IM NEW TO THIS LIKE YOUR HOMEMADE BETTER THAN OTHER ONE COULD YOU PLEASE EMAIL ME THANKS GEAT TUTORIAL

[@barbaraalexander4817]

Hi GRAMMIEPAT i just folded the felt i think it is about 3 layers but it was the very thin kind but that is what i had here i put on about a tablespoon and scraped it around so it would soak in then put on just a tiny bit more you don't want to much to make it mushy it depends on how thick your felt is but you want it only barely moist

[@barbaraalexander4817]

my hands are still bad and i hit the enter button before i ready .. the heart was in a set i got free from crafters companion when i bought one of their machines i don't know if they sell them alone o not but you can check their web site i think it worked better myself because it is much sticker .. that tutorial has got me more thumbs down than any i have ever done because people said i was to slow i could have speed it up but it is the old story can't please every one .. but if people don't understand what you doing what good is it to do it .. some things need more explaining than others so Thank you for letting me know you appreciated it being slow if someone wants to watch it faster they can just hit the speed button and make it faster i guess i need to make a video and show people how to do that for the complainers .. have a wonderful week sorry i was slow answering you but a fall had my hands messed up ...

[@Priscilla81ful]

Don’t let people who are unsatisfied with what you do bother you. None of us are perfect and they fail to know they are not perfect either. You gave us a lot of information and enjoyed knowing I could use glycine. I live way out in country and don’t always like to go into town. It is great to know it works so beautifully. I am sorry about your hands will pray for you and know you are just right. God didn’t make a mistake when He made you, you are perfect the way you are and I am one who needs it slow. I learn more through slow and show. Thank you again

[@adraeharris6957]

Me too, "PRISSI" 😊

[@bellnorton4453]

I like the look of the glycerin heart better.

[@OsnatSela]

❤❤❤

[@PennyHumphreys]

new to me ,must try it tfs xx

[@leeking957]

Can I ask you where you got that great container to hold the glycerine pad? One more question. Have you had a chance to use the glycerine a s a background stamp without he embossing? Thanks again!

[@CatHand]

Great idea! TFS! 😊

[@uniquecraftsbymichelle3308]

Great idea!!Thank you!!

[@Pebblesmas]

thanx 4 this video, but wouldn't it be easier to let the inkpad (verssfine or the glyserine) rest on your surface instead of holding it in your hand, you can also press harder ;-). Anyway, that is the way I always do it.

[@supaticha]

Ge-ni-al!!!! Thank you for this!!!!

[@barbaraalexander4817]

you are welcome

[@rosemariemccarthy6347]

Thanks Barb

[@zoilarivera8866]

Thanks for the tips.....

[@MsOzcat]

What a great idea. Love it. Subscribing.

[@donnaday1702]

This is a great tip! tfs

[@dixi3150]

I noticed that all your viewer's questions go unanswered.......why? Would love to know where you got that beautiful heart shaped stamp? Would be very nice to receive an answer😉

[@barbaraalexander4817]

hi Dixi I try to answer questions when i am able i have some disabilities that sometimes make it hard for me and some days it is worse than hard it is almost impossible today is a good day so you are in luck LOL it is by Hot Off the Press the set is called Lacy Things it is HOTP 1178 I bought it on HSN about 3 years ago ..it is 17 gorgeous lacy stamps .. it also has roses and butterflies i don't know who else carries the brand because of my disabilities i can't go out to shop so i buy every thing online..i just noticed their website is WWW.Paperwishes.com Thank you for stopping by barb

[@lucymar122512]

thanks for tip.

[@Melvorgazh]

Hey, Mrs. Do you know how to make typewriter ink? I haven't found much choice in the ribbon colors on the market. Cheers

[@drikaweb]

I heard you can use regular stamp ink for re-inking typewriter ribbon. My boss have one old style and he said it works perfectly. I haven't tried yet. I will do it tomorrow for my two old typewriters' ribbons :)

[@melissamonroe7351]

Thank u!

[@Lexicoley1826]

Nice video. What kind of powder did you use? Just regular embossing powder? The heart looks two toned. Very neat! Thanks again for the tips!

[@barbaraalexander4817]

yes it is just a regular gold embossing powder i am sorrry i do not know the name of it i bought a large bottle on ebay without a name TFW blessings bab

[@christinebell9592]

Barb, Great video. What did you use for your case for the Glycerin Pad???? TFS Chris

[@barbaraalexander4817]

Christine I have no idea I bought a bag of about 12 at a thrift store did not know what I was going to do with them but found a use as usual do you need one ?

[@christinebell9592]

I would love one....did you mail any of your giveaways yet?? Only asking because we were out of town. Wanted to make sure it is not sitting in my neighbors house. She likes to collect packages off our front porch but then forgets to tell us. She is sweet but a little forgetful. Going to catch up on some more videos. I've missed listening to your songs of the day. Hugs to you, Chris

[@tboneforever68]

What is the name of the purple case?

[@sandraallen1057]

Well I'll be damn, its a perfect match. I have glycerin. I'm gonna do the same thing. Thank you!! ❤

[@hazielanath]

What is the pad you places inside the homemade stamp pad? Thank you!

[@barbaraalexander4817]

hello i am so sorry i missed this question .. i just folded felt about 4 thick i have seen the frugalcrafter use a foam but that was for ink pads made with paint so i am not sure how it would work but i think it would be fine again sorry for the delay .. blessings barb

[@hazielanath]

That's ok... thank you

[@Sierra0209]

faites bien votre tamponnage hors champ de la caméra , les internautes devront imaginer ce que vous faites

[@barbaraalexander4817]

hello thanks for stopping by .. I am not sure what you mean the translation said field buffing i don't know what that is sorry .... thanks for watching barb

[@Sierra0209]

You do your camera off field stamping, and we do not see what you are doing, so the video is useless

[@barbaraalexander4817]

i am very sorry i will try to get an updated video up i want to update others as well and add to them.. thank you for letting me know it was a problem .. barb

[@mickeymulder9741]

Barbara Alexander video not useless at all for goodness sake you were just stamping the heart ... don't need to SEE you stamping the heart. Point was you were using the glycerin. Great tip Barbara and thank you for sharing!!

[@barbaraalexander4817]

Thank You and thanks for watching .. life is funny one lady gave me a thumbs down because i stamped the heart slightly out of sight and her stamping did not turn out like mine so i must have done something that could not be seen.. really my only hope is that it helps someone. have a great evening barb

[@MRVICTORCRAFTER]

GREAT JOB!

[@nsshields83]

Where did u get your purple case from

[@barbaraalexander4817]

i bought it in ebay you just have to search = by the type phone you have blessings barb

[@anweshapaul435]

why is so slow

[@barbaraalexander4817]

I am sorry I really don't know what you mean is slow. if you mean me I am disabled and my hands don't always do what my "brain" is telling them to do. if I don't go slow I drop things really bad and make messes .. thanks for stopping by barb

[@julieprince7512]

stop complaining. If you think you could do a better job at it,then go ahead,but dont degrade people because you don't care for their video. at least she did one

[@beckykent6674]

Thank you for the tip but this video is so slow and boring. Can you maybe read from a script next time and speed it up?

[@barbaraalexander4817]

i am so sorry Becky but i have had surgery on both my hands and they are still numb 24/7 the muscles in both my arms is like hamburger because work comp kept pushing me to do more until it destroyed my arms then after about 5 years of pain in desperation i let a neurosurgeon that must have been giving a kick back to my pain doctor fuse the 3rd, 4th and 5th vertebra in my neck they both knew it was not going to help me because when the surgeon came in hospital room the next morning to release me said well if you are not better right now you are not likely to get better because it really was not that bad in there .. in his haste to get away from me ... i was just a little pissed... he did not tell me that i should not be doing any kind of activity where my neck was not stable ... like riding a old wooden roller coaster with my great grandson while the recording Kept yelling "fire in the hole" and scared this poor 5 year old so bad i just had to hold on tight to him so tight until about the 13th ride when i felt my neck snap and it broke 1 of the screws that is holding the metal plate in my neck ... the way the new surgeon wanted to fix it was remove the plate with the 1 good screw holding it in place and the broken screw that is still rolling around in there and put a rod down my spine I told him i thought would just continue with a loose screw the rest of my life... so when people tell me i have a screw loose i can just agree with them.. now sweetie i am sure it has taken me about 30 minutes to get this typed out i hope you take 2 or 3 to read it .. i do want to thank you for stopping by and checking out my video that may save a few dollars should you try it.. i hope now that you will take good care of yourself so you don't end up old and woe out.... and i wish you a wonderful day .. TFW barb

[@beckykent6674]

Oh I'm so sorry for your pain and suffering. I hope you feel better soon!

[@julieprince7512]

and besides,you dont know everyone's story and situation,and at least she shared a video to help us all. she did not have to. be grateful. stop complaining.

[@joannecarroll5504]

Becky, you have a speed setting in your viewers tools to make all videos you watch go faster or slower and you have an on/off switch & a volume switch , it's your responsibility to use them, not hers to entertain you.

[@debbijay]

WOW... how rude! I cant believe you actually took the time to say that to a fellow human being, Becky Kent! Shame on you!!!!