Hocus pocus by Pink Paislee has arrived

Want to win this adorable 6x6 Nikki Sivils pad

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Phantom by Pink Paislee has arrived

Diecut club 9/25 at 1pm

More Halloween paper has arrived

We have a wide range to choose from.

Money raised for Bastrop Fire victims

We did 132 card make n takes at CKC. All the money collected for the make n take will be donated for the Bastrop fire victims. Rhonda did a great job keeping our table full.

$1 make n take at CKC in San Marcos

CKC before the show starts

Todd is getting us motivated.

Come visit our booth at CKC #304

Ckc booth #304

We will also be at the Friday crop.

Let the fun begin!!!

Tim Holtz sizzix alterations have arrived

Wordbook continued

Now that I have attached all my letters I can add rings or use a bind it all to keep together. For a more polished look you can use a stamp pad or distress stain to go over the exposed chipboard on the edge. Sometimes using paint causes the chipboard to curl a bit.

Word book continued

Now that I have glued all my paper to my chipboard I am ready to attach the letters with eyelets from Wer with my crop-a-dile tool. It is best to glue your paper to your chipboard before you cut the letters with the Accucut. I prefer to use a gluestick such as Pioneer embellishment glue.

Accucut custom word book instructions

Want to know how to make a word book? I will provide step by step instructions on my project I am working on for the San Marcos Creating Keepsakes Convention on 9/16 & 9/17. I am posting from my iPhone so I can only post one photo at a time. First step is to cut all of your pieces in contrasting colors. You want your letters to stand out against the background and the next letter.

We will have a couple of boxes of clearance dies at San Marcos Creating Keepsakes Convention

Handmade ATG wood stand just for Felicia's Scrapbooks

More goodies to sell at the San Marcos Creating Keepsakes Convention next week 9/16 & 9/17. We are booth #304.

New Lifestyle Crafts dies aka Quickutz

Now it's starting to look like a tradeshow.

Beacon's Zip Dry v. 3 in 1 Glue

I carry both adhesives and was wondering what the difference was between the two besides the price and here I found it.

From Mike, Beacon’s Glueologist:
Hi all, and thanks for reviewing our glue!Zip Dry actually does work on vellum, with what we call the “kiss technique”. You “kiss” the sheets together briefly and gently, then carefully pull apart. The glue will begin its evaporation process, which is necessary for adhesion. Wait for about 30 seconds, then bond together. Oncer again, do not press hard.Pressing does not create a better bond-it tends to squeeze the glue out, thus creating a weaker bond (check out our tips and other videos on http://www.youtube.com/beaconadhesives )
Also, Zip Dry rubs away while wet-it isn’t necessary to use a paper towel for clean up. Just rub with a clean finger and there is absolutely no residue left-even on photos. Another tip” save the flat cap! That is for storage. The precision tip with the top is for application only, and will hasten the evaporation and thickening of the glue.
Differences between 3-in-1 and Zip Dry:These two are very different formulas. Both are Acid Free and Lignin Free, both have been used with Scrap Booking, photos etc. Neither will wrinkle paper and both dry quickly and have a fast grab.
The major differences between the two is:
Zip Dry has a higher % of solids, so it is a bit thicker and therefore stronger (Stronger because of the solids NOT the thickness)
Zip Dry also will allow you to bond a wider variety of surfaces because of its solvent. I’ve been told that for acrylics, it’s the only glue to use.
Zip Dry will also rub off, whereas 3 in 1 will not do that easily and is more apt to dry and leave a mess.
Zip dry will also bond acrylic rhinestones without attacking the back, 3 in 1 eats the foil on the back pretty good.
Zip Dry is also more expensive because of the packaging it requires. I can’t fill that on an automated line like I can with 3 in 1. It requires two labels to be applied by hand and two caps. This is all because of the chemistry. Also putting blister carding anything adds cost. We’re trying to address all that , but changing a formula and lessening it’s quality is just not something we do!
Having said all that, it comes down to personal preference. Hope this helped, and if you have any question, ask away!
Got Glue? Got Questions?
ASK THE GLUEOLOGIST!
Thanks,
Mike

Graphic 45 abc primer has arrived

New fall paper from Bo bunny has arrived

And this line coordinates with our new fall Reminisce line.