Reddit mentions: The best scrapbooking & stamping supplies

Below are tools/materials I use all the time. I keep them super handy on my work station.

Stamps/Stamping Platform/Blocks: Clear cling stamps are going to be the most space efficient for you. I buy lots of clear stamps and metal dies on ebay to save money but the quality is not nearly as good as US-made brands. If you have wood mounted stamps you can unmount them for use with the stamp platform and for easier storage. There are tutorials online. I second and third other people's recommendations of the Tim Holtz stamp platform. I use it ALL the time. You can get placement perfect for stamps but I also love it because you can reink and stamp a couple times to get a more even and inked impression. Like /u/erwtje-be said, you can put a piece of craft foam on the platform and sometimes that helps get better impressions. I get the thinner craft foam at dollar tree and also use it to raise larger sections of the card up for some dimension. For the thicker craft foam go to Michael's or another craft store. I do use acrylic blocks from time to time too. I find the round/scalloped edge type are the ones I grab most often.

Inks: My two most used inks are VersaMark and VersaFine. I use VersaMark for most of my embossing but there are awesome other techniques you can use it with too. VersaFine gets the best edges and details IMO for all regular stamping. I highly recommend the full size. Don't bother with the itty bitty baby cubes. The great thing about both of these is they can be reinked.

Embossing Powder Tool: You use this to remove static from your paper before stamping embossing ink and applying powder so the powder only sticks to your sentiment and not to finger prints or other parts of the paper. You can make your own (tutorial) buy one like this or this. I have all three but use my home made one (6 years ago) the most often. I second /u/sm9406's powder list and point that it elevates the look and feel of your cards exponentially. You can do everything with black, white, clear, silver, and gold. Use the antistatic tool on the paper that catches your embossing powder to get as much of it back in the container as possible.

Scissors/Tape/Glue: I use my Tim Holtz non-stick serrated scissors everyday. They are for cutting adhesive tapes/double stick foam. They are great if you buy tape on rolls, not necessary if you use the plastic applicator double stick stuff. I find that much less versatile than buying rolls of double stick tape and foam tape. I personally buy mine from DAISO but you may not have that store where you are. They have all different widths and I find the quality cannot be beat for $1.50 a roll. Scor Tape is also excellent though it is much more expensive. My favorite glue is the ZIG two way glue pen. When it's blue and wet it is permanent or if you let it dry clear it can be used to temporarily bond things.

Tweezers: I never bothered to get tiny craft tweezers for a looong time and now I realize how much time and headache could been avoided if I'd only known how much I would use them. To remove double stick tape backing, to position small glued elements, to pick up and place tiny embellishments, etc. These are by far the best tweezers I've bought. I tried some knock off alternatives but they honestly don't even come close. If you're going to get tweezers, I highly suggest these by EK Tools.

Ruler/Layer Tool: I'm absolutely obsessed with this tool. If you like the clean look of layered/matted paper on your cards it is a must. It will look perfect every time. You use this with an Xacto or other craft knife. You will want a self healing mat or a tempered glass cutting surface. I prefer the glass mat over the self healing because you can glue on it and ink on it and then scrape or wash it off. That link is to the one I have, it is a bit large. I know they make smaller ones though. My favorite ruler is by Tim Holtz It has the metal edge so you can run your craft knife against it. I cut things by hand with the ruler and layer tools much more often than with the paper cutter.

ScorBuddy: Like /u/Mystery_Substance suggested, the ScorPal is awesome. They make a mini version called the ScorBuddy and I use that 99% of the time over my larger one. The big one is mostly useful if you're going to make your own envelopes which I don't really do.

Okay so this contest is super awesome! I have to go ahead and thank you for this because working for something to suggest for you made me find something that I now feel like I have to have!!! I was going to do this as my New year's resolution but then I saw on the news the other day that you should start your New year's resolutions like now...so I tend to get down in the dumps...about little crap...a lot! Anyway, I want to start trying to write down 5 things EVERY DAY that were good or even 5 things that didn't just 100% suck! So I found this journaling set!
www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWV5X9N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apai-jpVDbF7SQFQK
I I think it would be cool to sit down each day and jot my five things down weather big or small and then just decorate that page however I want to and keep it all in a "journal". I've realize now that I absolutely have to have this set and maybe you do too!? So if I win, let's cheer each other on!Maybe it'll make us not take for granted each ray of light we get each day (even if it is only "I put my shoes on the right feet" cuz hey, at least we have shoes...and FEET! And Coordination! 💙💚💜💛

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Sonya, Your momma wouldn't tell you this but

Don't ever focus too much on one hobby while you're young unless it's something you truly love. At least mainly if it's for the sake of being competitive. Reading is great and everyone should do it, but I let it consume my life as a child because I always wanted to be the best at the A.R. program and never took the time to develop any skills or hobbies other than that for the most part. That probably sounds like bad advice, but I regret not taking time to learn other stuff as an adult. I wish I would have focused on more than one things and developed my drawing and painting skills. I wish I would have taken an interest in music sooner. I wish I would have taken up sewing and maybe even baking and cooking. Pottery. Whatever. You name it. There's so much you can do, so just take the time to explore some stuff before you settle on one thing.

But also don't be like me and give up on things easily. I had a bit of a natural thing for piano, but gave it up because I couldn't instantly be amazing. I wish I would have stuck with it now.

Every kid should have a scrapbook Not necessarily this one, but a scrapbook. Maaaaybe with parental guidance. I filled mine with memories of bfs and ripped the pages out every time we broke up 😂 but it would have been great if I had saved memories I didn't realize would have been meaningful later on.

1. I recommend this toaster from personal experience but unfortunately it's $60. :/ My mom has this toaster and swears by it, and it's only $40 though!
   
   
2. As for stuff to hang... Ive got a lot of ideas because Ive been looking for me too!!! i love really interesting pieces like this and this. these are really cheap and popular around here (i think theyd be super adorable on the fridge!) I had chalkboard in my old office/kitchen and I loved it. This is kind of silly but Ive always wanted one, haha. You'll probably need a clock, too.
   
   ...sorry if i put too many. I love looking at this stuff. If thats cheating, feel free to only count the first haha
   
   
3. Hard to pick an item without knowing price range! Haha

What a fun contest!

1. What's a birthday without cards? Pretty ones even:) Added to my Cave of Wonders wishlist on July 10.
   
   
2. I've got nothin :/
   
   
3. Ooh... I've got probably close to 60 of those to choose from. How about [this one] (http://www.amazon.com/DramaContemporary-Hungary-Books-Eugene-Brogyanyi/dp/1555540546/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1143OIB90TSSU&coliid=IGO9DFBZKV5ZA) about Hungarian plays? It's on my Booked with bargains list because used copies start at a penny. It's also on my Geeking out list, added July 12.
   
   
4. H'mm, I have something that's so awesome [it doesn't need an eating utensil to use!] (http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-51101B-Personal-Blender/dp/B0017XHSAE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=16Q1M9X9GOLAF&coliid=IBCF1BBG8UQ5H) A blender that transforms into a travel mug is nothing short of magical. And this one was added to my geeking out list on July 12.
   
   
5. An animal that serves as a tea companion is the [best sort of animal] (http://www.amazon.com/Kikkerland-Monkey-Infuser-Drip-Tray/dp/B005SQ4BJW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=16Q1M9X9GOLAF&coliid=I3UICS49GSTJLJ). This monkey tea infuser was added to my geeking out list on July 6.
   
   
   
6. SQUEE. Best color ever. Take [that] (http://www.amazon.com/Tovolo-80-6100PL-Purple-Tea-Infuser/dp/B000G34EXA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1R9P80O1URJSU&coliid=I3PE33RG7P10TP) (purple tea infuser June 3 cave of wonders) and [that] (http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Mate-Retractable-Ballpoint-35830/dp/B001B0DCSU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1R9P80O1URJSU&coliid=I3AM1W644F6QCA) (purple ink pens Cave of Wonders July 10) and [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Amethyst-Gemstone-Beads-Purple-Inches/dp/B002696YHG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2AWRGPWU7U5BD&coliid=I34UR3X5LMFOLE) (purple beads July 26 fun sized list) and [POW] (http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Rollerball-Retractable-Purple-PIL26071/dp/B0013CKDVK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2AWRGPWU7U5BD&coliid=I15QGVSYNUVTKR) (another purple pen fun sized July 10) and [WOW] (http://www.amazon.com/TopCase-Metallic-PURPLE-Macbook-Unibody/dp/B0040BLOZU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=16Q1M9X9GOLAF&coliid=I3AAZB1THZQHKZ) (purple computer case geeking out added July 7).
   
   
   
7. A little game I like to call [sorting neat facts in a world that makes sense] (http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Posh-Logic-100-Puzzles/dp/0740778609/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=QIOVI9G7K472&coliid=I2IGINW5WZS3K1), otherwise known as logic puzzles! Added May 30 to Puzzled and Poetic
   
   
8. My guilty pleasure would be good deals on shoes. This isn't necessarily a good deal but [they're cute!] (http://www.amazon.com/Military-Combat-Fold-over-Multiple-natural/dp/B00BFMCN98/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2KZTB0H1P6VLH&coliid=IBK6GKPEQ9ZHX&psc=1)
   
   
9. This would be a [tool for learning] (http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Basic-Skills-Board/dp/B000NVBE10/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2SXK6EXO51EGC&coliid=I1JUL7SJ6EWSH1) added June 26 to Student Resources.
   
   
10. I don't know about you, but my childhood coincided with the BOOM in gel pens [similar to these] (http://www.amazon.com/Sakura-58350-10-Piece-Assorted-3-Dimensional/dp/B000LR4ZDA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=16Q1M9X9GOLAF&coliid=I2DY1WDG2BV378) added to my geeking out list July 12.
    
    
11. These [handy cards] (http://www.amazon.com/Fancy-Pants-Designs-Collection-Journaling/dp/B009EEF36O/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=16Q1M9X9GOLAF&coliid=I164DKZ2CB4CV3) are to help organize my journal entries- added to geeking out on July 12.
    
    
12. One of my hobbies is jewelry making, and [this is a chain] (http://www.amazon.com/shipping-16-Vintage-Antique-Twisted-Chains-Jewelry/dp/B00AIKTSX2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=16Q1M9X9GOLAF&coliid=I172SEPLDWH9I5) to incorporate in said hobby- added to geeking out July 13
    
    
13. All right, how's research on [another country's textbooks] (http://www.amazon.com/Textbook-Reds-Schoolbooks-Ideology-Post-Communist/dp/0271058560/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2KZTB0H1P6VLH&coliid=I2M3GLH2G3KYAA) for nerdy? Added to Booked with bucks on July 9.
    
    
14. Ain't nothing more natural than me and [my tea] (http://www.amazon.com/Organic-Decaf-Spiced-Peach-Tea/dp/B00081H3BA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=16Q1M9X9GOLAF&coliid=IDESGPH15UE82) (ignoring the fact that I don't actually own this kind of tea) added to Geeking out July 12
    
    
15. Speaking of [tea and green] (http://www.amazon.com/Harney-Sons-Coconut-Vanilla-Sachets/dp/B00796KNHS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1R9P80O1URJSU&coliid=I2UWULYHAV7V4Y) here's something added to cave of wonders just yesterday
    
    
16. If [this hat] (http://www.amazon.com/Womens-Cloche-Bucket-128SH-Brown/dp/B00AAVT7XA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=16Q1M9X9GOLAF&coliid=I5GBSKLYUIN0H&psc=1) were mine, it would indeed be worn! Added to geeking out July 12.
    
    
17. Funny? (stares blankly and humorlessly) Oh wait! [There's this] (http://www.amazon.com/How-Survived-Communism-Even-Laughed/dp/0393030768/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1143OIB90TSSU&coliid=I2BSGBOA78R0S0) Added July 26 to booked with bargains
    
    
18. [More purple beads!] (http://www.amazon.com/Glass-Pearls-Czech-Round-Purples/dp/B00B5DBYCE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2AWRGPWU7U5BD&coliid=I3122TPXZTZMMI) added to fun sized list back in March.
    
    
19. Gardening? [My flowers] (http://www.amazon.com/Lucite-Cabochons-Ivory-Yellow-Flower/dp/B002UGWX5C/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2AWRGPWU7U5BD&coliid=I13QBBKH7U4RRU) happen to be more of the glue on variety ;) Added in March to fun sized list.
    
    
20. SIGH. I'm terrible with "favorites" questions. This one no this one no this one should be my motto. Or that one or that one or that one. Can't decide.
    
    Edit: after almost an hour of hunting down this list, I forgot to include the raffle phrase! Happy happy cake day! :) Hope it was a good one!

Kind of same boat. Knew i wanted a Cricut, but did not know what i would need/what projects i wanted to do/how exactly i would use it. My husband got me the Maker with the extra blades and mats for my birthday a few weeks ago.

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So far I used card stock to make zombie silhouettes for Halloween, cardstock to make a birthday banner, little craft foam tape to give the banner dimension, weeding tools are helpful, permanent vinyl to make a wine glass for my friends birthday, heat transfer vinyl to make her a custom koozie for her birthday.... the possibilities are endless, really.

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You can browse her pinterest pins and see what she wants to make and that can help with what to purchase. If she wants to make wood stuff - the cheapest/best option i found for balsa wood (the 1 of, i think, 2 types Cricut can cut) was on Staples website (and i picked up in store).

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There is a stencil vinyl i purchased to -- so she can have infinite stencils to then paint on to wood for decorations. Or she can just use the permanent vinyl on any wood (Hobby Lobby, as much as i dislike them, has an amazing variety of choices of wood pieces you can decorate and for cheap...and theres usually a coupon online; check Retail Me Not and others).

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I have had a lot of fun so far with my Cricut and have so many more projects lined up. Going to make a felt garland for the holiday too. Michaels has cheap tshirts to use HTV on. I also got extra markers in all different colors, since Cricut can draw beautifully. I bought probably like $200 worth of supplies after my Cricut arrived. There are just too many things that can be done with this machine.

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Here are some of my links if you like:

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Balsawood from Staples:

https://www.staples.com/product_2134278?cid=EM:ordconfrm::sku&data-cta-category=[PRODUCT]&akamai-feo=off

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Cheap, but quality koozies, in a variety of colors for you to decorate with heat transfer vinyl : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CV2B0MQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Acrylic, bpa-free, tumblers for you to decorate with permanent vinyl: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XKD66S6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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631 vinyl (temporary; decals, for walls, cars, etc):

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CTQKE7Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Heat Transfer Vinyl: so far have only tried the Cricut brand and liked it 

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Permanent vinyl is 651: this is the one i bought ... no problem with it so far. i have read tips that say to blast your creation with a hair dryer afterward.... and its a 24 hour cure time.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HEB3UNQ/ref=od_aui_detailpages02?ie=UTF8&psc=1


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3D crafters foam tape:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LX4NFBJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm not a huge proponent of the extravagant bridesmaid proposals but I did want to "officially" ask my girls in some way so I decided on a super easy DIY proposal on wine. I chose each girl's favorite kind and measured the label to find the dimensions that would fit all of the bottles. I created the wine labels in PhotoShop and printed them onto this sticker paper. It was super easy and the girls loved it.

I posted over in /Cosmos and /pics, but I facepalmed when I realized I didn't submit to /Atheism. I hope you guys like it.

I'm a huge fan of Cosmos, and wanted to make something to celebrate that. So I made this. Sort of a Jesus fish for scientists, or fans of the show. Hope you guys like it. If you want one, you can get them here; AMAZON - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JQKD7WI
EDIT: And here...
EBAY - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271457358664
ETSY - https://www.etsy.com/listing/186464688/my-other-ride-is-the-ship-of-imagination

Here's one that has good reviews, comes in purple or grey, has extra wide slots, and has bagel and frozen and other settings

I suggest getting a wall decal! Theyre cheap and awesome. Like this one that's Dr Seuss, and inspirational... or this one that gives you areas to place pictures. But you can also get 3D butterflies and chalkboard sheets.

As for gift, what I'd really like is some new watercolors (either cakes or pencils) and I need more paper. Probably one of the mixed media visual journal booklets as they're the best bang for the buck. Or you can look thru my lists (sorted by price) to whatever your budget is and find something with a "high" or above ranking if you like.

Hope I helped!!

(Edit: a bot commented on this with all the non-mobile versions of my links, so feel free to check that out if you're on a desktop)

I think a nice pair of earrings is a great gift! Since she likes things pertaining to your relationship, check out boxes like these. You can personalize them with pictures, writing, etc😊

Inkscape + Vinyl Cutter + spare time

I had seen the picture many many times before, and last night I was kinda bored so I thought "Hrmm... that would probably fit perfectly on my netbook!" I found the file online in the highest resolution I could, imported it into Inkscape, used the "trace bitmap" tool set to 2 color mode, and got a workable vector path going. I cleaned up the path to look a bit better because as you can tell, it took out a LOT of the detail from the original jpg file. Once I was happy with it, I saved it as an EPS file and opened it in the LXi cutting software, measured my netbook cover, resized it appropriately, loaded the vinyl into the plotter, and hit cut.

The weeding process doesn't really warrant a howto. Suffice it to say it requires a sharp XActo knife, TONS of patience, and in my case large quantities of alcohol. Combining #1 and #3 usually results in blood loss, so have band-aids on hand too. Once it's weeded, throw some transfer tape on it and it's ready to go.

Toner is the ink used in laser printer. It will not work on regular inkjet! You can use any laser printer, does not have to be anything special (library printers are generally laser printers && black/white printing is cheap) -- what you want to make sure is that the settings for printing is set to TEXT (no grey areas, must be solid black prints) for the foiling to work perfectly.

You will also need foil paper, such as this foil via Amazon!

Hope this help, let me know if you have any questions :)

I have a 3/4 sleeve, and had my 1st and 3rd gen apple watches work on my darkly tatooed wrist. Why it works, I dunno.

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Check this >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Glhs9Bkxjc

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It is pretty much putting a clear "bottle cap sticker" over the sensor on the back. Did it to mine, and just removed it each day when I had to charge it. Can get a big pack for about ten dollars on amazon.

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https://www.amazon.com/IGOGO-Stickers-Adhesive-Bottle-Pendants/dp/B01H5OUZ5I/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1543509357&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=clear+bottle+cap+stickers&psc=1

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I used my apple watch to track my bike rides, spin class, and runs, and it worked fine. HR was perfect as well. I am going to give it a shot on my Explorist later this month.

I had the "engineer" design on a mug that I ran through the dishwasher a few times a week. It lasted probably about a year, maybe a little longer. If you're worried about it, I would always recommend hand washing. Since I can just remake it whenever I need to, I felt that lasting a year through the dishwasher was reasonable enough for me.


Using Oracal 651 is the general consensus for best results, but below is a link for what I used the first time around (and what the orange vinyl is) I'm trying out the cricut adhesive foil for the "engineer" this time. It seems like it's on there pretty well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HEB3UNQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lE.7Cb4AKA5F4

Edit: spelling

I bought this pack of sticker paper.

I gathered images from mtgproxy.net. I rescaled them a bit after testing on regular paper. I think it was plus or minus around 10%, can’t remember.

If you’re adept with Photoshop or the like (I think I just used Preview), you can crop out just the images to fit more on one page to save sticker paper.

To print, make sure to adjust your printer settings. The first sheet I printed smeared a ton and had white specks everywhere. In printer settings (varies by printer), you can select different types of paper. I didn’t see a sticker paper option so I chose Matte finish and the thickest option it had. Worked great!

I then whipped out some scissors, and that’s it!

UPDATE:

I bought the corner rounder and photo paper similar to this.

Printing on photo paper did the trick: no need to do the gloss spray, and it came out in quality easily as good as the Pathfinder Pawns quality. VERY impressed and VERY highly recommended.

The corner rounder didn't work so well. The one I bought for $10 with a 10mm radius didn't cut through the 2mm board that I used. It was basically the same rounder that Vynx used, but they were cutting much thinner board.

I am debating whether or not I want to get a heavy duty corner rounder or not.

EDIT: Got the heavy duty rounder, worked pretty well. Instructions have been updated.

Link to purchase your own sticker from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JQKD7WI

It seems to be high quality, and was offered at a great price. I'm glad I purchased one. Thanks, /u/Donavenn!

Exploding Picture Box

Honestly this would be something pretty cute to do along with a piece of jewelry or flowers.

Grab these from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BAKWKP2/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687462&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00BNWGVDO&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0Q89N3CHZG0FFRZSZCRA

Then print your custom images on something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Avery-Sticker-Paper-Inches-53202/dp/B000XALDGM/ref=sr_1_4?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1463150290&sr=1-4&keywords=sticker+printer+paper

And you can make your own custom dice to your hearts content.

Sure thing! Here's the full process:

To prepare the champagne bottles I soaked them in a dish tub with a scoop of oxyclean and room temperature water for about 30-40 minutes. The oxyclean is REALLY helpful in getting the labels to slide off, but be careful not to get it near the top/under the foil. Then I rinsed them under cold water and used the scrubby side of a sponge to get off any remaining adhesive. I let them air dry on my countertop.

To make the labels, I used 3.5'' x 2.125'' weatherproof laser labels. This takes a few steps- first I had to print the dots on to the label in solid black toner, then run them through a laminator with the minc foil transfer sheets (link is to amazon, but I got them at Michael's with a 50% off coupon). Then I had to print the text on to them. I used fonts that I downloaded online.

Then, I just applied the labels to the bottles, tied a paper straw to each, and voila!

Seconded! I would recommend Tim Holtz Idealogy stuff like this - there are other similar sticker packs, but this is the cheapest at just over $3 - these are definitely on my wishlist; I just can't justify spending on myself at the moment!

I've long thought it would be cool to have this Gutermann thread display rack that holds 100 spools. I like the idea of having the color I need when I need it, all neatly organized. I don't sew at a high volume so I don't need it, but I can see that someone who does alterations might like it. Unfortunately, it looks discontinued now. Gutermann does offer a thread album of 42 spools that might be helpful instead.

if you have clear resin you could put the spider into a mould with the clear resin like those magazines do that give out bugs in resin I once used this stuff https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pebeo-Gedeo-300ml-Crystal-Resin/dp/B0027J1DB2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473324884&sr=8-1&keywords=resin

For the spread I used some cut outs of things I want to buy that I found in a writing magazine, as well as some stickers I bought from Amazon (it's an ephemera pack by Tim Holtz Idea-ology).

I also do a lot of daily journal writing, as well as making to do lists and charts for habit tracking etc. it's just a fun notebook to throw everything into.

These stickers are pretty cute and silly.

This is really cool! Here's some things that I found:

• Plants vs. Zombies Stickers
  
  
• Plants Vs. Zombies Shoe Charms
  
  
• Wildflower Plantable Seed Shapes
  
  
• Plants Vs. Zombies Buttons.
  
  
• Zombie Dog Tags.
  
  DAVE! Get me my lawnmower! We got a shambler.

I love that site. You can choose exactly how many of each marker you have instead of paying for a big set that is mostly unused.

I printed all mine at 1 inch, bought a 1 inch hole puncher, then used these (https://www.amazon.com/IGOGO-Stickers-Adhesive-Bottle-Pendants/dp/B01H5OUZ5I/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Cap+stickers&qid=1570963544&sr=8-3) to give them some thickness.

For larger tokens, they sell larger epoxy stickers too.

Non-mobile:

• Here's one that has good reviews, comes in purple or grey, has extra wide slots, and has bagel and frozen and other settings
  
• this one
  
• this one
  
• 3D butterflies
  
• chalkboard sheets
  
  ^That's ^why ^I'm ^here, ^I ^don't ^judge ^you. ^PM ^/u/xl0 ^if ^I'm ^causing ^any ^trouble. ^WUT?

They sell sticker paper and you just print on it like printer paper. Then just cut it out. Anything can be a sticker! Imagine the possibilities. lol sticker paper!

Stickers

Figures

Gotta say, I think this is great. I love PVZ too. I kill time with it all the time :)

DAVE! Get me my lawnmower! We got a shambler

Also, scrapbooking... start with cute stickers?

I doubt many people have gigantic sets of thread on their lists. I don't ever really expect to get that as a gift, but I can dream!

I find it surprising you're unable to get even cuts with your straight edge cutter. What kind are you using? I have a Fiskars paper cutter and it works well. To round the corners, you could get a 1/4" corner rounder.

Here's all the files you'll need.

For the paper, I just use standard 8.5x14" Legal paper. My printer has a duplexer, but it won't duplex legal, so I had to do a manual duplex (flipping the paper over by hand and printing everything again). The cover is 65lb Bristol Board and was manually duplexed as well.

My books have 10 pages in them, which is made by two sides of 5 sheets of paper. The pages print 2-up per page and they are cut down the middle long-ways, that way when you fold them in half, the score sheet appears on the front page and the notes page ends up on the back of the score sheet. 5 sheets of paper make two books. I have a paper cutter that can cut the full length of the legal sheet, but if you don't, you can simply use a straight edge and a razor blade, or if you have a regular paper cutter, you can just fold the pages in half on the short edge, then cut them in half on the long edge.

Once everything is stapled, I round the corners using a corner cutter. Here's a cheaper corner cutter, but it can't handle the whole book at once. I have both of those corner cutters, and the cheaper one comes in very handy for other projects I do.

In that link is both Trap and Skeet books. I have a doubles sheet, but I need to finish the cover. Once I get done with it, it'll be in that link as well.

Probably worth noting that water clear polyurethanes will be more expensive and more finicky (especially on the mercury-free end), so epoxies may be a reasonable starting point if you don't want to overspend early on.

You could try:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Easy-Cast-Clear-Casting-Enamel/dp/B003CHQWDW/ref=sr_1_1

...or:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pebeo-Gedeo-300ml-Crystal-Resin/dp/B0027J1DB2/ref=pd_cp_diy_2 (people say that this one is a bit slow to cure)

Other than that, you just need some disposable cups and gloves and mixing sticks (tongue depressors, chopsticks, etc) - so you can do fine without buying a kit. Eye protection is prudent, too.

She used a vinyl cutting machine. Something like this.

http://www.amazon.com/Sign-Warehouse-Express%C2%AE-Apprentice-Software/dp/B003TPJGWQ

I used this vinyl. Then let it cure for 24 hours.

The unicorn head glitter was from a different place on amazon.

A couple suggestions:

• Get similar game pieces from another game or buy the base version again and then print on sticker paper, cut and stick to the other token.
  
  
• Use epoxy bottle cap stickers on round tokens you print on normal paper:
  https://www.amazon.com/IGOGO-Stickers-Adhesive-Bottle-Pendants/dp/B01H5OUZ5I
  
  
• Get a random old game with a board in a garage sale for a buck or two, then cut the board into tokens and use printable sticker paper.
  
  
• Use coin cases for your original token and the proxies too.
  
  
• Use cheap foreign coins or Poker chips as base
  
  
• 3D print
  
  You have the same quality over all your pieces if you replace the original ones with self made too.

I've seen other UK people's epoxy resin projects using this brand from amazon.co.uk

amazon bundle

Corner Chomper:
http://www.amazon.com/We-Memory-Crop--Corner-Chomper/dp/B0024M5GH4/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1453589039&sr=1-1&keywords=we+r+memory+corner+chomper

If you're not concerned about quality you could use printable sticker paper and DIY

http://www.amazon.com/Avery-Sticker-Paper-Inches-53202/dp/B000XALDGM/