Three Things : Wish List
Most weeks three things tend to be products I have around here, things I have tried and loved or been inspired by. This week I am bringing you three things that are in my shopping cart that I am planning to order, try out + play with.
1. Autumn Leaves inks. There has been positive buzz on internet message boards recently about these inks. I am always on the lookout for good inks (my favorites tend to be from the little cats eye chalk inks + a few colors from Stampin Up - especially an old cranberry that I think was retired). Also just noticed that these inks are listed at 50% off on Two Peas.
2. Fiskars Threading Water Punch. Another tool I have seen mentioned lately is this one from Fiskars. I love scallops and I love circles and I think I am most excited to play with this one of the three.
3. Red Banner Die-Cut Paper from Creative Imaginations. I like die cut papers like this one with nice points and lines for journaling. The point can be used as a directional design device and the lines are great for keeping my journaling in line. Most of the time I have found that I like to cut sheets like this in half and use one on one layout and the other half on another (or on the second page of a two page spread as seen below).
[ layout from Creating Keepsakes, July 2008: SUPPLIES: Patterned Paper: Collage Press, Jenni Bowlin Studio Blue Die Cut; Journal Blocks: Heidi Swapp ("today" + light blue); Ruler Ribbon: Junkitz; Letter Stickers: American Crafts (white foam + paper white + black); Circle Accents: K&Company Spinner, Scenic Route; Pen: American Crafts]
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I stalked Target until I found the threading punch. Love it. I order some of ink, but they were already out of the aqua blue. Thanks for
the heads up. Jess
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That punch is on my wish list. :) I watched the demo on the Fiskars site and it looks too easy not to have one. Good item ideas this week!
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Oh, I'm hearing about those inks! Since I do a whole lot of stamping and some of my new favorites are clear, I guess I need to check these out future.
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I do also love die cut papers, and love how you used the bracket paper in the two pages spread! thanks for the inspiration!
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I love the layout. That is one of the nicest I think I've ever seen.
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Wow! Clearly lots of people read your blog. How wonderful. My favorite things about memory keeping is that I can do it and at the same time employ my cretive tendencies. I love that at the same time I creating art, I am also recording events of my beautiful family.
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I'm another one who loves my threading water punch. Makes things much easier than hand cutting a scallop edge then using a hole punch & hammer!
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you will HEART that punch with a passion. ;) you just wait to see how many cool things you can come up with. oh my .
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have the fiskars punch. it's adorable and works like a dream. used it lots of times already. also interested in hearing what you think about the AL inks. Need to buy some new dye ink pads.
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hi Ali, love the threading water punch. Hard to get hold of in N.Z. So I borrowed a friend's and spent a few hours playing with white c.s. and various p.p. yesterday.
Hanging out until i can get one of my own.
p.s. love the photo booth pics.
Kate A
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I just bought that punch on Monday! Michael's finally had some in stock and the best part...it was 40% off!! Yea! That paper is so cool. I must find some. Thanks for all your inspiration. Can't wait to see how you use the Threading Water punch on a LO or mini book.
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I have actually seen a lot of layouts with the scalloped edges (some with circle cuts) and wished I had a punch to create this look!! That is a great idea to get 2 page layouts with one decorative piece of paper!!!
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Ooh, I love the Fiskars Threading Water Punch. They are simply one of the best buy! I especially love using it to make cards :)
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Threading Water rocks... and so does your layout of Chris and Simon!
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