Kitty347's Reviews

I have many daisy dies but the tiny scallops make this one special. The ideas included provide great inspiration.

I wanted a heavy weight cardstock to make side step cards. 80 lb tends to collapse. I like the color very much for a red white and blue color scheme.

I use this in my Misti. It replaces annoying magnets and sticky grids that wear out. I use my Misti for layering stamps, and I usually make bulk cards. I create a template for each layer. They need to stay in place throughout the layering process. That's not always possible with sticky grids. This product has eliminated my problems. I'm able to set up multiple templates anywhere on the stamping surface, making it possible to move from one layer to the next to complete the image. Love the Grip Mat!

Most of my cardstock and papers are 12x12. I managed to salvage 4 metal racks from a craft store going out of business. My 8.5x11 cardstock, though less in quantity, needed storage, too. I came across this container and it's perfect! It's made of very sturdy plastic and is easy to transport. I have 2 now, but will be buying more for sure! Love it!

Sometimes I need a card quickly... No time to stamp, color and cut. These are perfect for that quick card.

I have the stamp set and stencil. This completes the set. Beautiful stamps.

I love this freebie item! The papers will make great backgrounds for feminine cards. I have a little niece who is the perfect recipient for a girlie card made with this collection.

I love making my own background papers. I'm not very adept at watercolor backgrounds...yet. These powders create dramatic backgrounds with little effort...or, in my case, talent1

This is a cute stamp...perfect for small, quick cards or tags.

The variety of fonts make this a whimsical birthday greeting stamp. Love it!

These brushes are great for detailed stencils and layering stencils. The small angled one is my favorite. I used it recently to add color to small areas of a detailed flower die. I used Distress Oxide ink and it worked like a charm!

These crayons are very versatile and coordinate with Distress products very well. They're great when a more solid medium is needed.

Tim Holtz products always deliver quality and never disappoint me. This lace stencil is gorgeous!

I've used several tapes to secure dies to cardstock before running them through my Vagabond... painter's tape, washi tape, repositionable, tape. Some were too aggressive, left residue on the paper, or were awkward to used. This is the best tape I've come across. It isn't too tacky, leaves minimal residue and tears off the roll easily. It is reusable for multiple applications. I won't use any other temporary tape.

These delicate pink flat back pearls are great for embellishing my cards. I like the variety of sizes offered in this pack.

My old "handmade" stamps we're getting over-used. This is a great addition to my stamps. And it was a free gift,too. Can't get better than that!

I really like the variety of fonts and sizes in this set. Very versatile.

I bought this set to coordinate with Catherine Pooler's Peeking Pets stamps. It expands the variety of images I can create with the stamps. Very cute, too!

These colors are perfect for winter/Christmas shaker cards. Very subtle and sparkly.

I bought this cardstock to cut leaves for Halloween cards I am making. I didn't want a vibrant, acid green but something a little bit muted. This color coordinated well with the other colors I chose.

This is my go-to black cardstock. It's a very deep black that works well when matting other colors. It makes them pop. My only regret is that its grasscloth texture doesn't always work well with stamping. It depends on the quality of the stamp.

I was hoping this cardstock would be more iridescent than regular mirror cardstock. I was disappointed in that regard. It is a very vibrant red and will be useful to me on other projects. Just not what I was looking for.

This Bazzill cardstock is smooth textured. Most Bazzill is grass cloth textured. The smooth cardstock is easier to stamp on and color blend on. This neutral color is a great base for distressed inking and color smooshing for a vintage look.

I use a lot of Bazzill cardstock. The colors are great and very in tune with new color trends. This one complemented the print on a Christmas card I made. I ordered extra sheets so I can make more of these cards.

This is a great color for wedding cards, Christmas cards...any cards that are formal and elegant.

These are so cute! I know my pet-loving friends will really like getting cards with these cuties on them.

I have seen this die used with traditional layered floral stamps and dies. It gives a very contemporary twist to otherwise formal cards. Something new for me to use.

Very pretty print on both sides. Great to get away from traditional red and green for Christmas cards.

This paper will pair well with rustic themed cards that I plan on making. I'm thinking about Tim Holtz's moose die or small cardinal die. Really !ovely, quality paper

So many Christmas papers are aimed towards cute and kiddie cards. I wanted something a little more elegant. I found the floral print to be bright and colorful while the more subdued green pattern is a great counterpoint. I just ordered 10 more sheets!

This is one of those stencils that can be used many ways, on many sized cards and for many occasions. It will definitely be one of my go-to stencils.

It's always great when G45 issues a new collection. This one is nautical, summery and masculine. Very versatile!

I love Bazzill card stock in any color. This lovely coral is perfect for a tropical theme.

There are some great patterns in this collection. Some are nautical and some could be used for patriotic themes. Lots of versatility.

I reviewed another paper from this collection. I found the colors somewhat muted, more vintage than what I had in mind. I wish they were more vibrant. They're still wonderful images for "guy" cards. I just have to adjust my thinking. That's what keeps card making interesting!

I love the images on this cardstock. The colors are a little muted, however. I think it was designed to look more vintage. For my taste, I wish they were more vibrant. Still great for manly cards. I just need to refocus my design.

I love adding metal elements to my cards. These are adorable and not at all bulky. They can be used as simple attachments or a great way to dangle charms on a card front. Lots of possibilities.

I love the floral in this collections. Great for card making.

I have mini cubes from several companies. These tins were made for Tim Holtz mini Distress cubes but work for Altenew, Hero Arts, and Gina K ink cubes as well. They keep my cubes in order by company and color. Great storage for such small items.

I like this thin foam for making decoupage cards with multiple layers. Standard thickness makes them too bulky. I have been using thin foam I bought online and applying glue to both sides. This product eliminates the need for glue. However, there are only 2 small sheets in this package making it very expensive to use. It would be great if someone could manufacture this thickness of foam in either rolls or sheets as an alternative to standard foam thickness.

I just started using the mat. I like the fact it is flexible and less prone to warping. It also keeps the standard cutting plate I use on top from warping. I make cards in bulk and use my Vagabond a LOT. So far the mat cuts very well. I still use a thin metal shim with it. As for self-healing, it still retains cutting marks that, so far, don't leave very noticeable impressions on my cardstock. I think it will eventually. I need to use it longer and determine if is worth the extra price.

The 3D folders from Altenew are sensational. They make my cards pop!

Smaller, subtle prints work well with my card making. The neutral palette on both sides is versatile and will coordinate with other colors.

I'm always looking for small prints for making cards. This one, with its acorn pattern is perfect for autumn and Thanksgiving cards.

Love this set. Very versatile.

I love Bazzill cardstock. This is a great mid-tone blue that works well in many projects.

I have used this cardstock color many times. It's red but a little on the orange side. Many Christmas cards go well with it. Love Bazzill cardstock!

My old Side Kick fell apart after about 10 years. Although I have a Vagabond, I used the Side Kick often for smaller dies. I bought this one as a replacement. It seems sturdier than my old one. The suction base grips my work surface without slipping. I especially like not having to use the black adapter plates for thin dies. Very happy with this little guy!

I have seen this stamp set used in many YouTube video tutorials. I would normally stay away from such a large stamp, but the many ways it can be used makes it a very versatile stamp set to add to my collection.

I plan on using this stencil to create elegant cards with gilding flakes...my latest favorite product.

I have one of these tweezers made by EK Success which I bought many years ago. The rubber grips have long since fallen off. I decided to replace them. They used to be a staple tool in my craft store's paper craft section, but now are no longer available. This one was perfect and was much cheaper. I bought 3...one for myself and the others for fellow crafters. It is a tool I MUST have for positioning small die cuts and for inlaying die cuts as well. They are like having a third hand!

I used this paste with a lovely metal heart stencil. It has a creamy consistency and it went on smoothly. I let it dry for a few hours, though it probably didn't need that long. I gilded it with Nuvo gold gilding flakes and the result was stunning. I plan on playing with this product some more, perhaps with foil or glitter. It will definitely be used on some of my greeting cards.

I have many House Mouse stamps and love them all. This one is perfect for my great niece and a friend's grandson, both budding artists. Can't wait to make their birthday cards!

I,too, found my Ranger mat rather slippery on my craft table. I was intrigued by the "grippy" surface of the Ken Oliver mat as described. It's cons outweighed it's pros, however. It's surface holds card stock well when I am ink blending or stamping. I taught a card making class on ink "smooshing", gilding flakes and glitter. One student had no craft mat so I lent her my Ranger mat and I used the Ken Oliver mat. The ink smoothing worked well on the Ken Oliver mat, but the gilding flakes and the glitter were awful. Neither came off the mat easily. The Ranger mats were great for all 3 techniques. After class I tried cleaning the Oliver mat with soap and water. That worked pretty well on the glitter but didn't budge the gilding flakes. I resorted to using a Soft Scrub kitchen sponge and detrrgent. The rough side of the sponge worked after several passes. So...I will use both mats for different purposes, keeping glitter and gilding flakes away from the Oliver mat. If you want 1 mat only, definitely go with the Ranger mat.

This product is easy to apply and gives great results. I prefer it to gilding wax by the same company.

I am always pleased with Tim Holtz products and these folders are no exception. The brick folder is great, especially when inked then embossed. Love it!

These magazines offer much inspiration.

Lovely shade of blue for elegant cards.

I used this to stamp and heat emboss a sentiment on satin ribbon and was pleased with the result.

I love this die. It's a nice small size, perfect for Christmas cards.

Gorgeous cardstock in a nice weight. Coordinates beautifully with Tonic gloss rose platinum.

Gorgeous color, nice weight. Coordinates well with Tonic satin finish burnished rose.

Great detail. Perfect for my mermaid inspired cards.

These come in handy when blending ink on small die cuts. They also work well on stencils.

I LOVE my stamp shammy. It cleans with only water. No more need to buy stamp cleaners which often have an oily residue and must be used away from projects to avoid staining. The only cleaner I still have on hand is Staz-On. I haven't used the shammy with Staz-On ink yet, but I think I'll need their cleaner. Also I don't need a stamp scrubber. It also cleans my work surface and hands. One of the best products to come along in a long time!

There are two adhesives I rely on: Zip Dry and Tombow tape runners. This glue is a fast drying, agressive adhesive. I use it mostly when applying embellishments like pearls, rhinestones and metal elements. When a strong bond is needed for a paper-to-paper application, this is what I use.

There are certain products I just can't do without. This is one of them. It will remove papers adhered with most of the adhesives I use...mostly Tombow tape runners and Quick Dry glue (not sure how it works with white glue). It doesn't stain papers or photos. When lifting stickers, they retain their "stickiness" and can be re-applied. It will also clean fingerprints off my photos and shiny foil papers and cardstock. I can't tell you how many times a project has been saved by Un-Do!