6 MUCH Cheaper Alternative Craft Products! MUST See Before You Buy! Save Money!

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@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

UPDATE on the cardstock; Accent Opaque is available in the 100lb weight (my favorite) in the 11x17 size. Grab it here before it sells out: amzn.to/3VDmGWK

@sherrywoods4630 Жыл бұрын

The 8.5 X 11 is also available. I find that it comes and goes, so if you need it, buy it when you see it.

@joannelind6682 Жыл бұрын

I would just liquid glue two pieces together for the one you brought that's flimsy and not correct weight.why not use it when you could use it for die cutting or as a background , you can stamp it, ink it, heaps of uses.

@nancybackes111 Жыл бұрын

For the Hammermill paper, it is probably Index type rather than Cover type card. You won't get the wrong weight if you use the GSM (grams per square meter) weight for card rather than the lb. rating. 110 lb index card is about 199 GSM. 110 lb cover card is about 298 GSM. The card stock package doesn't always say whether it is cover or index, but you can tell from the difference in the GSM.

@catcar8212 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nancy, that's very helpful.🌷🌷

@marianneking442 Жыл бұрын

thanks for this comment. Thought I found a good price to share for Neenah 110 pound on Amazon but it is 199gsm. Know I know better!

@maryannepeaslee7575 Жыл бұрын

I also got a ream of index Neena went by the description and it was index. If I cannot get the opaque bright white I use Recollections from Michaels. Not so cheap without a coupon but it works in a pinch

@MsAliemm Жыл бұрын

The Hammermill does come in 110 GSM. Agree wholeheartedly with double (even triple) checking...I've been stung twice before learning the cover/index scam lol. The Hammermill is also really bright white and a lot cheaper than Neenah.

@sue2019 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Blick_Art Жыл бұрын

The artists on our team are always ready to take up the challenge of finding alternatives to fit your budget, and we love the message here: when you're an artist or crafter, it seems like everything is an art supply if you set your mind to it!

@anitasorensen9058 Жыл бұрын

The kitchen is a great source for repurposing things into art supplies.

@Blick_Art Жыл бұрын

@@anitasorensen9058 That's so true! Anything that can be used to press, scrape, roll, scoop, cut, or poke is a powerful tool in the hands of an artist

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Agree completely!

@traceyrichardson9550 Жыл бұрын

Oh yes, shame it can’t be used for cooking afterwards 😘

@Blick_Art Жыл бұрын

@@traceyrichardson9550 Good point, definitely have to label anything that has touched artists' colors!

@donnas9599 Жыл бұрын

For my pressure tool - I upcycled a Yankee Candle topper, gluing a round, cut-out piece of cardboard and piece of felt to the lid. Slides across the Misti nicely and I was able to use what I had. Hugs from Maine!

@kimberlycade9543 Жыл бұрын

I did that too! Works really well I think!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

BOOOM...love this so much! Thank you

@anitasorensen9058 Жыл бұрын

The original pressure tool, "Chucky Tool," was homemade for Gina K by her friend Chuck in order to make stamping with arthritis less painful. People have been creatively making them since. Old air hockey pucks and felt are also great.

@cazkiwinz4300 Жыл бұрын

I use the glass lid from Maccona Coffee.... bonus is you can add pretty stuff inside the lid too

@deballen7031 Жыл бұрын

Wow, that is a brilliant idea. Thanks, I'm going to be using that one as I have everything to hand and just need to finish burning my candle.😃

@pamshafer5919 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mary! You have nice tips here, and after watching it, I have a great tip for you. It's one I've used for many years. To keep the tops of glue bottles from sticking, I have used a thin layer of Vaseline around the rim. I also use it for paint bottles, spray cans, and glitter paste jars. It works for any product where the lid could get stuck on. I've even used it for honey and maple syrup. Give it a try, and you'll never have a problem with stuck on lids again.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thank you so so much

@dinacarroll9211 Жыл бұрын

I love this type of video. I spend quite a bit every month on craft supplies, stamps, dies and more. It’s great when we can find the other items we use for crafting at lower prices.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Dina! YAY

@jeanannmoale7295 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mary, you're super. I've been using Dollartree non-slip shelf liner, cut in squares to keep ink pads from moving. Also DT silicone flat potholder for everything from a hot glue mat, jar opener, etc. 😉

@kathycresswell8353 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jean. I never would have thought to use the silicone mat for a hot glue gun!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thank you so much

@mpbailey18 Жыл бұрын

I've also cut up squares from non slip shelf liner as Tim Holtz suggested it during one of his "lock down" videos! Works beautifully...

@audregaer3281 Жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@bonniedubuisson7405 Жыл бұрын

Had a stroke and can't use left arm. So this sounds great thank you.

@karengerek643 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mary, I just thought of something that my husband picked up for me yesterday at Harbor Freight. He gets me a 12 pack of the 12x12 micro fiber clothes for $4.48...YES, $4.48. WAYYYY cheaper than getting them on Amazon. I use them for cleaning my stamps and for cleaning up after I do blending, watercoloring, cleaning my brushes. The only time I don't use them is when I use glitter paste because it really makes the clothes HARD. (I use paper toweling for that kind of clean up). Thought I'd let other crafters know about this bargain. Be well -

@susansmith8942 Жыл бұрын

And HF has plastic storage boxes for finger sponge daubers & the round sponges. Waaay cheaper than the craft stores.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

OK I'm going to Harbor freight today. Thank you so much for this

@kkrolf2782 Жыл бұрын

Now if someone could just come up with a hack for our olfactory receptors so we can actually spend time shopping in H.F., I’d be there in a heartbeat!! (Those ancient “doctors’ masks” that looked like vultures’ heads comes to mind!! 🤣 🫣 🤭 )

@karengerek643 Жыл бұрын

@@tamarie1189 I've gotten two of those magnet bowls from HF; I have one in my craft room and I have a second in our camper so I don't have to keep taking it back and forth. But I will have to get my husband to take some pictures for me the next time he goes....there may be other things that I could get from there that would be useful. (I'm handicap so going to stores isn't very easy).

@angelashock9837 Жыл бұрын

Harbor freight has great crafty goodies. I use a magnetized bowl for when I work with dies. I have boxes that are normally for screws and nail to house my die cuts and sentiments. They have rolling carts too, but they look more utilitarian than ones you get at Michaels. Magnetic sheets for dies, just a whole host of items. I even carry my die cutting machine to crops in a Harbor Freight bag.

@vahultman860 Жыл бұрын

Hola, been using the silicone mats for years with my embossing and holding stuff still. You can also purchase a "silicone soldering" mat, great for a larger area and hold paper still on it's smooth surface. Mine cost $8 at the hardware store. Just had an extra hack if you need it that I have also been doing for years. If you have a need for the "kevlar craft" mats that are as thin as paper and roll up. They are around $17-$18 for a size just over a standard sheet of 8.5"x 11" paper. I bought the exact same product in the form of an "oven liner". It is about the same price from Bed, Bath and Beyond, maybe a little less with a coupon, but it is 3 times the size. I used these when crafting away from my desk. Like out on my patio or sunroom table. Lastly, (sp?) I took a glass paperweight that fit easily in my hand and glued a piece of felt to the bottom and it not only decorates my desk, holds my papers down, but is the perfect item to slide on my stamping platform to "press" my stamps down. I barely need to press as it it heavy all on its own.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Wow this is such great information thank you so very much for taking the time to share with all of us!

@kkrolf2782 Жыл бұрын

Clever uses of your paperweight! Also quite handy, I imagine, if you need to add pressure to a paper craft “glue joint”! (J. McG. uses her cell phone, but I’d end up loosing the thing under the scraps and pieces of card stock I’d be using for the next step!!)

@kimdymund5079 Жыл бұрын

Instead of a funnel to fill you little glue bottles, use a plastic syringe (no needle), this eliminates those gluey air bubbles and when done, I rinse well and put through the dishwasher. No mess and easy.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

LOVE this thank you so much

@kkrolf2782 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get the syringes, please?? I didn’t think that kind of thing was E V E N available after the “war on drugs” began!!

@brrjohnson8131 Жыл бұрын

@@kkrolf2782 I purchased large syringes in the Halloween food supplies (alcoholic shooter size). Tooth whitening paste for trays also comes in a syringe. The cat's medicine came in a syringe. I collect & wash the ones I come across. I find them all the time.

@kkrolf2782 Жыл бұрын

@@brrjohnson8131 WOW!! I had NO IDEA syringes were still SOOO available!! TFS!

@Prpldy15 Жыл бұрын

Also, if you put lol ght pressure by squeezing the bottle as you fill with glue and release slowly, you won't get the big air bubble. Because by squeezing you push the air out before the glue, slowly lessen pressure while still filling. Hope that makes sense.

@lynnbehnke6910 Жыл бұрын

For your precision glue tip...I didn't like the long connector dangling and dragging through the glue. I saw a suggestion to put a rubber band around the bottle and tuck the cap under when it's open. SOLVED!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

SUCH A great tip, I saw that! SO GREAT!

@kimmurphy-edwards9737 Жыл бұрын

Hi there, for those of us in Australia I have found these Silicone mats in KMART. Dimensions are 17.8 cm diameter x 0.27 cm thickness and there is a few colours available. They are listed as Silicone pot holders and they are selling for $1.75 each :) I also saw large silicon mats in their clearance stock for $5 (they were $9). Dimensions of mat are 60cm x 40cm. Hope this helps

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

I so appreciate you taking the time to share this information and tips

@neli.a Жыл бұрын

U had me at “not spend a lot of time gabbing “ !! ❤️

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Hahaha..I have to give that disclaimer or else you'll never know when the goodness shall start. lol THanks!

@BlackJack-sx1jw Жыл бұрын

There’s nothing worse than seeing a video that deals with something you are interested in, only to have the host spend 15 minutes telling you what he/she is going to demonstrate.

@Denise11Schultz Жыл бұрын

My favorite alternate $ saver is a small funnel you can use to fill your precision-tip glue bottles. At Dollar Tree they have cake decorating bags/tubes. I just cut off the bag and have a perfect small plastic funnel for glue, paints, inks, etc. It is just as useful as the $20-for-3 sizes of stainless steel funnels. Thank you for another great video. ☺️

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Great tip! I LOVE THIS!

@mellightbody8212 Жыл бұрын

Genius. I’ll have to try that. There probably would be some wastage but not very much.

@eb9844 Жыл бұрын

The Dollar Tree in Canada has the small funnels. Also, Dollarama has the storage caddy for I believe $4. They don’t however have them in white, which I prefer.

@deballen7031 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if cutting the corner off a little ziplock bag would work the same... I'll be trying it out to see.

@kkrolf2782 Жыл бұрын

Probably NOT at the $🌳, but I T H I N K some of the frosting bags are noted as silicone-lined. THAT should save on wastage, but I’m sure would cost more … MUCH more than a sandwich bag!

@marleneoldham5235 Жыл бұрын

Picked up some blending brush holders at Dollorama in Canada for $3 each and couldn’t tell them apart from the one purchased at a craft store for $14. Thanks for your tips.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

@barbaranorris2358 Жыл бұрын

I bought a pet food silicone mat at Ross for $4.00. It was large and I cut it up. Does a great job holding the ink blocks in place!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Amazing share thank you for this

@kathrynpasquenza1401 Жыл бұрын

Mary, love your money saving videos! Please do more! Note- I cut up my old yoga mat and use it to keep my ink pads from moving! Works really well.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Great idea!! I love that!

@stephaniethomas7232 Жыл бұрын

Those precision tip bottles are FANTASTIC for alcohol inks too. I like to use about a 50/50 mix of the ink and 99% alcohol in them.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

WHAT??? That's amazing! WHat a cool tip thank you!

@donnam5891 Жыл бұрын

Be careful putting silicone top on the precision bottles. I did it quickly one day and put the metal nozzel straight through the silicone. They are awesome for alcohol inks, especially metallic ones. Add a stainless steel ball bearing to help shake it up. Thanks for all the ideas 💕

@deborahramirez1138 8 ай бұрын

Hi, is that 50/50 the ink and regular rubbing alcohol?🤔 Thank you

@nancern53 Жыл бұрын

I use Michael’s 110lb cardstock for card bases. Inexpensive and great quality !

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

AMAZING thank you so much!

@kkrolf2782 Жыл бұрын

If you’re talking about the W H I T E or CREAM Recollections brand they carry, I’m surprised you’ve found that to your liking. I, too, have it - and u s e it! - but I wouldn’t recommend it, as, even the same-labeled paper packs on the shelf in one day can vary GREATLY in color! And getting “matching” envelopes is another crap shoot!!

@nancern53 Жыл бұрын

@@kkrolf2782 I’m not sure if it’s the recollections brand. It’s very thick and nice quality. JoAnn also has a 110lb cardstock that is very nice for bases.

@robinholschen4485 Жыл бұрын

Love your tips and tricks. I made a brush holder with a portion of a shipping box from an order with a piece of pool noodle and I love it lol. I also tried the dollar store paint brush holder however only some craft tools and paint brushes fit in the holes. Still I use it and only $1.25 so a good deal. I love those bottles and will give them a buy, though I don't buy from amazon much. Thank you Mary have a fantastic night

@bethgray4151 Жыл бұрын

I didn't realize that Amazon sold the Makeup Brush holders for such a reasonable price! Thank you! Also, I have been using the small bottles for several years now. One tip I have for those is that if they do ever get clogged, instead of pushing my stainless steel pin into the clog to unclog it (risking that it will get stuck and require pliers to pull it out), if I instead pump the pin in and out to loosen it gradually, the pin doesn't get stuck in the tip. Either that, or I soak the top in warm water to soften the clog. It doesn't clog with the cap on, but if I leave it too long on the table without using it, it does sometime clog. I use Art Glitter glue now, although I have heard good things about Barely Art glue.

@mellightbody8212 Жыл бұрын

I have totally switched to the Bearly Art.

@mpbailey18 Жыл бұрын

@@mellightbody8212 I am totally in the Bearly Art glue camp too! Bottle and tip are amazing...just always use the pin afterwards!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

AMAZING TIPS here thank you so so much Beth!

@judyaugs3577 Жыл бұрын

I have purchased makeup holders for $5 each at $5&Below Store.

@kathycresswell8353 Жыл бұрын

@@mpbailey18 I love the Bearly Art glue also and picked up a lifetime supply of silicone "Blunt Needle Covers" to cap my needlenose glue bottles. They come in different sizes and quantities from Amazon and the 18/20 Guage ones fit nicely. I have a tiny dish that I use to hold sequence when using them, and I trained myself to always put the glue cap in that dish when using the glue. The silicon caps I have are black and I've "lost" them a zillion times on my black glass mat!

@karengerek643 Жыл бұрын

Howdy Mary! I love when you put these videos out. I have referred back to other ones that you've done numerous times. It is FABULOUS that you share this type of information with us because, hey, I want to save money where ever I can (as long as the substitution is good quality) HEHE Thanks for all you do for us and for giving us such great content. Be well -

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank YOU!

@paisleypeacock1001 Жыл бұрын

I love her gift box idea for marker storage. I put the florescent light grids in a vintage wine crate and stood the crate up on its side. But I like her idea for storing in a covered box for pencils or markers that don't need to be stored horizontally. 🥰👍

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Oh I'm so glad that was helpful; she was so kind to share it!

@iluvmyboba Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the dry eraser and silicone mat as alternatives. Those two will come in handy for me.

@PamG012 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mary! This was a great video with so many great budget friendly ideas!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! YAY!

@roxanneklinger3828 Жыл бұрын

Loved your review. Glad someone is out there looking after us because we love to spend money on gadgets. Love the silicone mats. My husband made me a pressure tool for stamping and he used the felt that you put on the base of furniture to make it slide. It's great.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Such a great idea thank you for sharing. And thank you for the encouragement!

@fayehenderson8365 Жыл бұрын

I like Hobby Lobby's white extra heavyweight cardstock....makes nice card bases! Every couple of weeks, it is on sale for 50% off!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Awesome recommendation thank you so much!

@Mari-cre8s Жыл бұрын

I use the same and are quite happy with it! Just be sure to buy the EXTRA heavy weight, which isn’t always in stock in our local store.

@andrealavigne7824 Жыл бұрын

If you don't have a Hobby Lobby nearby, or just don't like to shop there, Michael's Recollections 110 lb. cardstock is the same 300 gsm as the HL extra heavyweight. I use it primarily for card bases. I haven't tried it for coloring, ink blending, etc. But for card bases it works great!

@erikamcmahon3155 Жыл бұрын

@@andrealavigne7824 the recollections isn’t quite as white but as long as you use the same paper for your entire project you would never know. I have to hold the recollections up to my Nina cardstock to know which is which

@orcasgirl1 Жыл бұрын

@@andrealavigne7824 I also use the Recollections 110 lb. cardstock for my cards. I love it, and it is often on sale as well.

@scubajenn5 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE this series that you do!! You always have great tips!! I checked the description but didn't see that SBC slimline stamp...really pretty!! Thanks Mary!!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! It's the slimline floral listed in the description.

@ldsouza98 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing all your finds , so very very appreciated

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome thank you so much

@Lala_Lemon Жыл бұрын

Loved this so, so much! Especially the marker storage solution! I live/craft in a vehicle, so money, storage and keeping things trapped in place are top priorities! This hit all the sweet spots! Thank you mucho, Mary!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

YAY so glad it was helpful thank you so much!

@cherij9008 Жыл бұрын

Love these videos! I've been using a dry eraser for years. I think I'll buy those silicone mats & the needle tip bottles! Thank you😁

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

LOVE Them!

@dianamoore2292 Жыл бұрын

I have been binge watching all your organization videos and you have the greatest ideas on storage and organizing. I also love how you try to save money in the process. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to your next video

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you! That means so much!

@lindameigs8330 Жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much for all these helpful tips! I especially love how you made the “thanks” and the “balloons” shiny and 3-D!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! THank you so much for this!

@yvonnetomenga5726 Жыл бұрын

I like the tip on the dry erase marker. Inexpensive, readily available, and works well. 👍

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

YAY! So glad that was useful!

@dixieblasberg9565 Жыл бұрын

I also fell for the silicone Brush Storage but couldn't justify the cost. then one day I was at WalMart in the makeup area & hanging on an endcap was a package with one of them & the silicone pad too for, I think $5.00. I use the pad for washing the brushes. Looks & works the same. I love, love, love it.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

LOVE THIS!!! ❤️ thanks for sharing

@BlackJack-sx1jw Жыл бұрын

Someday I’ll get better at waiting for new stuff to be out for awhile before rushing to purchase. I paid about $15 for one of those tool caddies at a quilt show. Now they’re less than $5? Live and don’t learn, that’s me.

@deborahbuonomo296 Жыл бұрын

Mary, I really appreciate you and these money saving videos you post. Thank you.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you for this!

@Peggy2316 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary, I love your alternative videos!! 🤗

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! YAY Thank you for letting me know.

@Charliemmh921 Жыл бұрын

I bought the brush holders a few months ago I love them. I have the Ikea pegboards and they fit perfectly in the tray attachment.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

OH awesome I didn't even know that! Thank you

@chelseam7407 Жыл бұрын

I bought those bottles last week! I'm trying a bunch of different glues in each of them to find out which works best for my crafts I like to do :) Thanks for all the awesome tips! I think I've seen the marker/light fixture thing on Lindsay the frugal crafter, but it's always good to be reminded of things I forgot about!!!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you so much for this!

@jeanettereynolds3151 10 ай бұрын

Did you buy them on amazon please

@lorraine8037 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mary! These videos are so helpful!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@JoanOrloffDK Жыл бұрын

Great alternative craft products Mary 🥰 I love your video and your comparison ❤️ thanks for sharing and happy crafting Hugs xx

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@KathyaKalinine Жыл бұрын

Mary, simply put-you’re the best! Thanks for the shout out! ♥️ And thanks for the paper recommendation! When I run out, I’ll put that on my list! Crafty hugs! ♥️🥰

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

YOU'RE the best. But don't get that paper. It was the one thing I did not recommend in this video. Haha

@KathyaKalinine Жыл бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns oh my goodness! I’m such a dork! I had mute on because my hubby is watching a movie. I should have turned on the subtitles earlier. Note to self-don’t order that paper! 🤣♥️

@wendiffulcreates4829 Жыл бұрын

Kathya or Mary, could you link to the video with the tip about adding shimmer to Glossy Accents? I took a quick gander at Kathya's channel but it wasn't immediately apparent which video it was. Thanks!

@dhutchinson8463 Жыл бұрын

I get my white card stock from a local print shop. It's a 12 x 18 sheet, great weight, what ever I want and I can touch it before I buy. I do have to cut my own 8 1/2 x 11 sheets, not such a bad job and there are lots of strips left over for sentiments etc. The paper is a great price. Thanks for the hints.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this!

@pma613 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mary, I’m so happy that I found you. I appreciate you. 🌱💛

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you're here; THank you so so much!

@jeannepaglio5582 Жыл бұрын

Those little bottles are the best. I wouldn't be without them in my studio. Love this hack.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

YES Love them so much; thanks!

@laurasutton1551 Жыл бұрын

Buy hobby lobby extra heavy weight cardstock

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

I'm on the case! Thanks Laura!

@kcinca5410 Жыл бұрын

I agree with @Nancy Backes that you probably didn't get the cover paper. It's much thicker than other cardstock regardless of the weight. I use Neenah Solar 110 lb. for cardbases but when I want to hot foil, ink blend, or do something that requires super smooth cardstock I use the Hammermill cover. It's the one with the large chameleons on it (not gecko) described as "Hammermill, 122549, Premium Color Copy Cover, 100 Bright, 60lb, 8.5 x 11, 250/Pack, Sold As 1 Pack." As I usually only use 1/4 of each sheet at a time or less, it has lasted me a long time.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

I'll check it out for sure than you so much for the share!

@kkrolf2782 Жыл бұрын

T H A N K Y O U for providing the details!!! Oh SOOO critical when we go looking for an item!! (“The devil is in …”)

@lorimenie3869 Жыл бұрын

I have been acrylic painting for a while but watching this makes me want to get back to paper crafts. Loved this.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

YAY! Well. you can do it ALL!

@janetsprague5169 Жыл бұрын

Walmart sells the ink brush holder for $4.88 in their area with shampoos & hair products. It was on one of the end caps hanging up in my store. I made a stamp press by going to a thrift store & buying an rubber stamp for 99 cents on a wood base. I took off the stamp & added a felt pad from Dollar Tree & glued on a door knob I had. Works great!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Amazing tips thanks so much!

@karolsantiago9670 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. I found the brush holder for $3 on my local dollar store!!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! YAY!

@cardsbynatalie Жыл бұрын

Great tips - I purchased the silicone mats (been looking for something this size - thanks) plus also ordered more of the brush holders - great finds - thank you!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so mucH!

@suzanestrada293 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mary. Thanks again for doing a comparison. I really appreciate it. I ordered the squeeze bottles and the deco glaze! I also created my own pressure tool using a pretty paper weight I had on my desk.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, thank you so much Suzan.

@karenboyd281 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed and clicked like on your video. I often use Neenah Index 110, it is a nice and versatile paper. Some paper is too heavy, if the card will have layers. AND I get very frustrated because so many factors determine the quality of paper, and when you find a good one the information might not be on it. I make my own "chuckie" from a wooden stamp block and a felt pad from a furniture moving kit at the $ Tree. I had a LOT of block stamps which I have converted to cling stamps. That means the blocks are free and I can make several pressure tools for #1.25. I often shop at Re-Store and I am going to look for those light diffusers .(at least I think that is what they are. My hint for labeling is to make the label BEFORE you fill the bottle. Once I fill a bottle I am usually eagar to use it and procrastinate until I know longer know what is in what. Thanks again.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Awesome tip about the label, I almost forgot. Lol

@MsKiekies Жыл бұрын

For the glue bottles with thin nozzles you also get others un the cake decorating isle, ive been using these for glue for a long time, wood glue, fast drying glue etc. And it doesnt dry as long as you keep it covered when not used. And store them upside down!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Great tip! YAY!

@donnacarraway9182 Жыл бұрын

Oh man, I love the flexible tool holder that you found! I think I paid full price but I love it! I have a million or so watercolor brushes and they are finally organized in that!! Thank you! For this tutorial!!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome. Thank you so much. I too love it

@connihinkel7295 Жыл бұрын

An erasure for 'dry erase markers' to apply even stamping pressure - SO BRILLIANT! The 2nd tip makes the whole video worth watching. Thanks!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! YAY! Thanks so much for letting me know.

@marywagner9927 Жыл бұрын

The silicone pad is also an excellent texture tool for a gel plate.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

OOOOH Great idea!!!

@badsworthcats Жыл бұрын

Brilliant ideas, I have them all in my list ready to buy…thanks for sharing

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! YAY

@mariafernandez6537 Жыл бұрын

Love seeing what you share!! ❤

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@mariafernandez6537 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I forgot to give you another tool from the Dollar Tree. In the party area are some very small square dishes, with sides, that can hold sequence or other embellishments. I think you get 4 for $1.25. Check it out.

@CraftyDawn Жыл бұрын

I use 300 GSM watercolour paper for cardmaking. It’s very strong and it’s great for all techniques. I buy mine in A3 size sheets in bulk and cut them to size. I use the offcuts for matting and layering and attaching sentiments.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I'll have to check this out

@kkrolf2782 Жыл бұрын

Isn’t that a bit too textured for anything like stamping?? Just curious how you deal with that.

@CraftyDawn Жыл бұрын

I use the reverse side of the paper for stamping. It’s a lot smoother than the textured side.

@kkrolf2782 Жыл бұрын

@@CraftyDawn Ah, SMART!

@kathygirlygirl4109 Жыл бұрын

I have tons of cardstock like all of us do but when I want a real sturdy card, I buy the white poster board paper at the dollar tree and although there is some work involved in making card in the size I want, I am very happy with it because I just put colored cardstock over it for a mat and it may not be for everyone, but it's for me! Thanks Mary!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Kathy, great tip. Have you used that poster board with alcohol inks? It' works GREAT!

@kkrolf2782 Жыл бұрын

You do “You”, Girl! 👍😉👍

@moonstonecottage1463 Жыл бұрын

Love your cards!

@kristinagoodwin805 Жыл бұрын

So thankful you’re looking for a paper replacement. I’ve been using the Accent since I saw your original recommendation. I am now in a position of having to restock my 110#, and haven’t been able to find it. Seriously, I thought to myself, “Self, you need to post a comment on one of Mary’s videos and find out if she’s found an alternate source…” Then you post this!! Yay! Thanks!!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Hahaha...we are in sync...love it. I'm still on the hunt!

@jackiejohnson7158 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary! I saw that silicone brush holder at Five Below in the makeup section for $5.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

I'm hearing that from all of you! THAT's amazing. I'll have to get there!

@7maybe8 Жыл бұрын

I used to store my copics in the lighting grid that I made to fit a box I had but was REALLY glad that I made it so the grid unit could move in and out of the box because quite a few times the caps came off when I was taking them out and had to go into the box to retrieve them. I've since gone to putting them in small square boxes I got at Michael's (by color family)

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

That is a great tip to share thank you so much!

@kkrolf2782 Жыл бұрын

What kind of square boxes did you find at Michael’s, please?!? (I’ve been scavenging ointment boxes from any and every source I can think of to help divide the thin items in my stash!)

@leannemitchem8865 Жыл бұрын

Great products. Thanks Mary.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! YAY!

@1124Lara Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you for adding the links. Awesome tips.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this!

@deballen7031 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Thank you for this great video. I like a heavyweight cardstock of 300gsm, my fave is Portfolio Smooth Pure White, great for card bases, ink blending and a host of other things. I agree about the brush/tool holders, I got one for about five quid on Ali Express, I also got my needle tip glue bottles from there for a couple of pounds as well as some cheap syringes for filling them. Bargain! Another good tip for those who don't have a gem picking tool... Sasha Reade( or is that Reede?) Uses a poking tool with a bit of Blue Tack on the end and Natasha Foote uses a white wax pencil a bit like the ones used in nail salons. I can vouch for both of these ideas! If I think of/ remember any more I'll let you know. Thank you once again for your pearls of wisdom.

@donnacarraway9182 Жыл бұрын

When I did a card class, I dipped a bunch of the eraser end of pencils into tacky glue and let it dry so everyone could pick up the small paper pieces that I had punched out for them.. I worked great for that use.! Thank you all so much for sharing your tips! Priceless!!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

All such amazing hacks tips and tricks thank you so much for taking the time to share

@kkrolf2782 Жыл бұрын

@@donnacarraway9182 S U P E R !!! I’m finding that lately my fingers are less than cooperative in picking up thin pieces of paper, regardless of the size, so something a little tacky would be a help!!

@deballen7031 Жыл бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns Share and share alike, I say! 😊

@samanthacasey5382 Жыл бұрын

For small projects, "heavyweight" index cards are actually quite awesome

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Oh that is such a great idea! Thank you so much!

@janmarch5039 Жыл бұрын

Mary…always glad too see your posts on how to save money on craft products. I have purchased many items recommended by you, you never led me wrong on the products you suggest. Thanks so much, you really do your homework. !!!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! This means so much to me, thank you so much!

@aquinyc Жыл бұрын

Great products! Laura

@pollyweinmann5082 Жыл бұрын

Fill the toe of an old pair of panty hose tie it off with some yarn, or string. I wrapped mine in a piece of cotton. Walla 8nstwnt static remover that will last foe eons.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

LOVE this thank you so much

@krishahartmann8356 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, just saw the first suggestion and had to respond. The silicone mat, well if you love it and have a Hobby Lobby near you, they have them in the Summer Time collections and that is currently 66% off. So the mat that sells for $5.99 is about $2.04, but it is only one and they are square. Look in the kitchen items. Hopefully this helps.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

This is such an awesome share thank you so much

@kkrolf2782 Жыл бұрын

I. S O O O. wish I’d waited!! I bought mine for full price early in the season! ☹️ Has anyone yet tried stamping with one of these to get a honeycomb impression?? I’m not home where I access to my inks.

@nans969 Жыл бұрын

I got pastry mat from HL for $1 on clearance last year. It's so much better than the ones marketed for crafting.

@bwynn3296 Жыл бұрын

Loved the reviews, it is so helpful. Love your channel

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that feedback so much!

@elizabethnetzer5633 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks so much for sharing, really appreciate it. Have an awesome day! Hugs from Canada!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too! YAY!

@patriciavanderwolf6425 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for helping us save money in these tight times! Love your videos.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

My pleasure and thank you so much!

@maryleszczynski1074 Жыл бұрын

I stumbled upon your blog tonight and I thought I would share a tip of my own. The tool that you bought to hold your blending tools in I got at Walmart in the makeup section for $5.00. It also came with a brush cleaning mat that you could use to hold ink pads in place.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thank you so so much!

@michellehrabak6452 Жыл бұрын

My mom got me one from Walmart for my make up brushes! Love it there so need another for art table!

@Prpldy15 Жыл бұрын

On Amazon I got a 3 pack of 11"x15" silicone mats for $7, just saw the honeycone trivet 4 pack for $11. I use the pressing bottles for machine oil for my sewing machine, all kinds and types of glue, my DIY also hold inks, and so much more. Storing upside down helps to keep them from flogging up.... It's good to do for ALL glue bottles. Thanks for the great video Mary.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Amazing share; thank you so much!

@nonna1207 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this well informed video. Will definitely be using your tips. You really are a gem.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you so so much!

@ellieknol Жыл бұрын

the mat: you can use it on the gelliplate as well to make texture with. Also : I use a silicone mat, a normal one when I want to apply glue with a gluestick onto (thin) paper. The paper will not slide or move while applying the glue. It's actually the silicone itself that is non-slip, used in kitchen drawers for instance for it's non-slip characteristic, or in a car for phone on a dashboard etc.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Oh for texture, what a great share, thank you so much!

@stellamorris4076 Жыл бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns as soon as i saw that honeycomb design i thought " inkpad " background for collage

@terriconrad4612 Жыл бұрын

For the pressure tool I’ve used the eraser also... and made a couple with large candle jar lids and furniture felt movers. Added glitter inside before gluing and WAHLA! Done and done! I also found the silicone tool holder at Walmart for cheap! Great great tips! 🙋‍♀️💕🌴

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

PERFECT thank you so much for this!

@MsShanarun Жыл бұрын

Adding glitter???? I love it!!

@terriconrad4612 Жыл бұрын

@@MsShanarun I did! I did the same technique you use on ornaments. Poured floor polish inside the kid and coated it. Then let it drip out inside a cup. Once drained I poured skitter inside and made sure it was covered… then used E6000 glue to glue it on the felt pad. For a friend I glued gems around the outside of the lid. Cute and useful!! 🥰

@MsShanarun Жыл бұрын

@Terri Conrad thanks for explaining your process! I was also imagining a "shaker" version. 🥰

@kkrolf2782 Жыл бұрын

@@terriconrad4612 What a HOOT!! All these “mashing tools” sound like such fun accessories!! Thankfully I don’t yet need the extra pressure they’d provide, as I have to set up my crafting on the kitchen peninsula and tear down before supper prep time. One more item, however pretty, however functional - if not imperatively needed - just won’t work at this time.

@cindiyoungstead9159 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary! Once again, great video!!!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I appreciate it

@arashy Жыл бұрын

You’re so funny! I really enjoy your videos. Oh yeah. The info is good too. 😆

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! YAY I am so happy you're having fun with me!

@ycwalker52 Жыл бұрын

Last week I was in Hobby Lobby and they had all their Spring items on sale for 60% off. I purchased a square honeycomb silicone pot holder for just a couple dollars. Wish I had gotten 2. I originally bought it to get a good impression of the honeycomb with one of those "craft sponges" you heat up and press into design. I hadn't thought about sitting an ink pad on it. Great idea. Also, I think Hobby Lobby and Michael's Recollection 110 lb cardstock is great. Never had a problem with it.

@carolynburch9309 Жыл бұрын

I second the Michaels heavy weight cardstock. It used to come in only white, cream, & black but recently I noticed a lot more colors. These make really nice card bases. Sadly the days of buy one get one on sale seem to be gone (now their sale is buy one get one 1/2 off (still the best price per sheet)

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Awesome shares and I'm DEFINITELY picking up some Michaels cardstock today!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@mellightbody8212 Жыл бұрын

Thirding this, I have never had any issues with my heavy card stock from Michael’s.

@CricketsBay Жыл бұрын

Great tips. How well does the silicone mat work to make the impressions on the stamp foam?

@craftyblindgirl9611 Жыл бұрын

My favorite paper is Georgia Pacific 110 pound card stock, 92 brightness. I use it for a YYI of projects using a huge variety of inks. It works excellent! I have another tip for you with that stamping device. You can use a rolling pin or a large jar from jam or peanut butter or a big mason jar to roll over the surface of the stamping apparatus if you don’t have the hand strength to do what you called the CPR approach. I hope you find this chip helpful. I have shared it with a few people that have things like chronic fatigue and arthritis, and they have found it to be helpful. Warmly, Ronda, the crafty blind girl

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Oh I love the rolling pin idea! YES that is great! THank you so much!

@craftyblindgirl9611 Жыл бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns It really is a good solution. I developed it to help a friend of mine who has very little strength and a lot of arthritis in her hands. It worked great for her. But like anything else, the magic isn’t in the tool, the magic is in figuring out what works. For some people it might be that a mason jar is better. But I’m really glad my tip helped

@kkrolf2782 Жыл бұрын

@@craftyblindgirl9611 You may be blind but you’re not dumb!! Keep your brain well oiled, kid!

@craftyblindgirl9611 Жыл бұрын

@@kkrolf2782 😆

@pquack51 Жыл бұрын

What a great video!! Thanx for doing all the work! I'm sure going to sign up for your newsletter.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

YAY! So glad to have you join me there too! Thank you!

@elba84 Жыл бұрын

Love this whole video! Great job Mary!!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much! I really appreciate that

@Sonia-mj1gn Жыл бұрын

Hammermill is a good paper but you need to get the correct one, I have been using Premium Color Copy Cover , paper for color, 100 lb, like $20 for 250 sheets, the one that has the colorful chameleon

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

In the cart, thank you so mucH!

@4chencookie1 Жыл бұрын

OH NOOOO on the Accent😭. . Hi Mary. If there is a 99 cent store (I know they are in California), had the silicone mats in round and square shape. They carry them , I think its 1.29 now.

@098horserider Жыл бұрын

Looks pretty cool. Thanks so Much for the great ideas

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! It was my pleasure

@rene443hgtj Жыл бұрын

Chuckled have the small bottles still use welders mat when traveling I bought for 5 bucks for alcohol inks etc but use the glass mat at home you promoted with a great coupon as well as clip I saw used on Simon's videos on powder bag. I love your save videos and over the years it has made a difference tyfs everything you do. It's very helpful to many of us

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Oh than you so so much! I appreciate you!

@sisfidy58 Жыл бұрын

Just discovered you! I am ALWAYS on the lookout for ways to cut costs in my craft room, and you are right up my alley! I have used foam core board and hot glue to make SO many different storage units! (I can share pics if you are interested) I loved the idea of TH glass craft work surface, but thought the price was way too high for my budget. I salvaged a tempered glass shelf from the bottom of my neighbor's refrigerator that had died, covered the backside with Cricut transfer sheet and used a Sharpie to make the 1" lines show up better. Then I purchased the replacement mat from Ranger (I tried butcher paper plastic side up, but that just didn't work - wrong material) WAY cheaper! I had planned to use gridded clear Contact paper, but couldn't find any, so the Cricut transfer sheet was a second and more costly choice, but works well -- you just have to work to make sure you remove the air bubbles. Mine is also way bigger than the one from TH.

@orcasgirl1 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are a crafty genius!!! Love this, thank you

@Prpldy15 Жыл бұрын

I found the gridded transfer paper at Dollar Tree. Will have to use it to make my version of the TH mat. Thanks, didn't think of the tempered glass

@sisfidy58 Жыл бұрын

@@Prpldy15 : Yes -- the tempered glass is a must!!

@mayloo2137 Жыл бұрын

I'm in Calgary, Canada. Your idea of using craft foam and hot glue to make storage units sound intriguing. I would love to see some pictures.

@barbborja1910 Жыл бұрын

Get the Hammermill with the Gecco on the front!You will love it. I think the one you got is the index weight. I have both the Hammermill and the Accent. I love both but will probably only buy the Hammermill in the future because it works so well for foiling. I haven’t tested either with alcohol markers because I’m really not into coloring with them, so I can’t say how well either do with the markers.

@barbborja1910 Жыл бұрын

Okay, so apparently they have changed their packaging. I had to find my previous Amazon order. Look for the one that has 271 gsm along with the 100 lb paper. The gecco is smaller now and the one with a big gecco is only 60 lb. Here’s the description: Hammermill Cardstock, Premium Color Copy, 100 lb, 8.5x11 - 1 Pack (250 Sheets) - 100 Bright, Made in the USA Card Stock, 120024R, White

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you thank yoU!

@sheridanielson3740 Жыл бұрын

@@barbborja1910 Is this heavy enough for card bases?

@barbborja1910 Жыл бұрын

@@sheridanielson3740 Absolutely!

@barbborja1910 Жыл бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns you are most welcome. I just wanted to thank you again for your kindness a few months back with my son who was planning to join the USAF. He’s currently at basic training in Lackland and was lucky enough to get the job he wanted with fire protection which he will start in August. Thank you Mary. You are an awesome human being!

@ginabg37 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary, you’re the greatest! 😊

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! YAY!

@dowarnette Жыл бұрын

I just picked up those precision bottles last week on amazon. was tired of using syringes for glue. Love the use of the triple thick.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I really like them now, so great. I hope they stay uncloggy lol

@Mavenhur Жыл бұрын

Thank you for these great ideas! If the little silicone glue topper drives you crazy, you can put a rubber band around the bottom of the bottle and tuck it inside while you work. I had been using a pin, now I'm going to see if it'll stay unclogged without. Also, for an alternative to the dry eraser, I had an old hand held sander. It's quite heavy and I just glued felt on it where the sand paper would go!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

BEEEEE-rilliant hack with the rubber band. So simple yet so unthinkable for me. lol

@donnacarraway9182 Жыл бұрын

Oh great! I have one of those!!

@jneidorff1619 Жыл бұрын

Oh no, it looks like you got index cardstock instead of cover! Hammermill doesn't mark "index" on their index cardstock but they do mark "cover" on their cover cardstock. I recommend trying the cover cardstock instead, which is available in a few weights on Amazon. Although Accent Opaque is my favorite cardstock, Recollections 110 lb (a Michael's brand) is a super close runner-up for me. Slightly more cream-colored, but gives finer stamping than Nina Solar White. Plus it's often on sale.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

SUCH helpful info thank you so so much!

@lindamaclaren1866 Жыл бұрын

My 110# Hammermill paper is perfect for my card bases, especially with a base layer and topper added. I have no complaints. Maybe I got lucky and just bought the right type of Hammermill, as Nancy's comment below is full of excellent advice. Happy crafting!

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

I got the heavier weight and like it; will show it soon! Thank you so much!