8 MUST Try Alternative Craft Products! SAVE MONEY and TIME!

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8 MUST Try Alternative Craft Products! SAVE MONEY and TIME!

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White Glass Mat:
Coupon Code Mary20 for 20% off your mat. White Glass Mat from Glassboard Studio : www.glassboard...
Amazon Storefront - find all my favorite cost savings craft supplies, personal development, and other recommended items: www.amazon.com...
Etsy Shop for Marker Color Blending Charts: www.etsy.com/s...
LINKTREE: Join me on other platforms and shop affiliate links! linktr.ee/mary...
My Scrapbook.com Gallery Photos: shrsl.com/34nzc
AFFORDABLE CRAFT ALTERNATIVES:
Lady Bug Mini Vacuum:
--- amzn.to/3zdwnAG
We R Memory Keepers Mini Vacuum:
--- amzn.to/3je2FWM [Amazon]
--- shrsl.com/34s7y [SBC]
Transparency Film:
--- amzn.to/3zotDAM
Small Self Healing Cutting Mats 4 Pieces:
--- amzn.to/3gxV43w
Craft Foam in bulk:
--- amzn.to/3kmtQhv
Alcohol Ink Set - 24 Set:
--- amzn.to/3sMbZ7f
Blower Tool (2 pack)
--- amzn.to/3zhvKGt
Rainbow Handle Blending Brushes:
--- amzn.to/3BaKDe3
Brush Holder by Make it By Marko:
--- www.etsy.com/s...
Microfiber Cloth
--- www.dollartree...
OTHER SUPPLIES/TOOLS SHOWN:
Gemini Jr. Die Cutting Machine
--- shrsl.com/34s98
Gemini Jr Plates and Shims:
--- shrsl.com/34sxu
Accent Opaque 100 lb Cardstock:
--- amzn.to/3bKqmzY [Amazon]
School Smart Poster Board, 11 x 14 Inches, White, Pack of 25:
--- amzn.to/3gQDZlJ [Amazon] (choose single pack)
Brea Reese Waterproof paper
--- shrsl.com/34s9o (heavy weight)
--- amzn.to/38f8qNq (medium weight)
Tim Holtz Alcohol Blending Solution:
---amzn.to/2F6bDQk [Amazon]
---shrsl.com/1bvql [Scrapbook.com]
Tonic Paper Trimmer: (black/gray version)
--- shrsl.com/156xs [Scrapbook.com]
--- amzn.to/2KRlu19 [Amazon]
Happy Die Shown: shrsl.com/3pk7m
White Glass Mat Coupon Code Mary20 for 20% off your mat. White Glass Mat from Glassboard Studio : www.glassboard...
Scrapbook.com Double Sided Adhesive:
- Page:
---6”x81’:shrsl.com/1bvp0 [Scrapbook.com]
---¼” shrsl.com/19e5x [Scrapbook.com]
---1/8”: shrsl.com/16613 [Scrapbook.com]
--- 2” Double Sided Adhesive: shrsl.com/2s8vn [SBC]
Smart Craft Glue by Scrapbook.com
--- shrsl.com/34s9v
Acrylic Stamp Block Medium:
--- shrsl.com/34s9y
CP Mini Inks - Life of the Party
--- shrsl.com/34sae
Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Smooth Pad, 9"x12" 20 Sheets
---shrsl.com/156ww [Scrapbook.com]
--- shrsl.com/2cpjg [Blick Studios]
---amzn.to/2y7btGt [Amazon]
Hero Arts Shimmer Spray
--- shrsl.com/34sag
Imagine Crafts Shimmer Spray
--- amzn.to/3gA11Nl
Star Sequin for Shaker
--- shrsl.com/34t32
RECORDING SETUP:
Camera Mount- Arkon Pro Phone/Camera Stand:
--- amzn.to/37f2Hr9 [Amazon]
Lighting: Emart 60 LED Table Top Studio Light Lamps (2 count)
--- amzn.to/2wVxWIG [Amazon]
Softbox Photo Lighting Kit 800W (2 count)
--- amzn.to/3bKA9W0 [Amazon]
Microphone: Yeti Blue Microphone:
--- amzn.to/2UA9PYR [Amazon]
Some product links used are compensated affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time you click through and purchase the product(s) listed and note, there is no additional cost to you.

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@joysdg1945 Жыл бұрын

Mary, another hint...if you have a delicate die that does not cut, put bubble wrap packing between the plate and the cardstock with the die on top of that and then your other plate. I save all the bubble wrap envelopes that come in the mail and use those. It works perfectly! Great and is free

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

What a great tip thank you so much for this!

@BearsLady 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE those white microfiber cloths from Dollar Tree! And they must must be white and from auto! I’ve always used them as a cloth to wipe my makeup brushes on in between colors, usually with a spritz of brush cleaner in the center of the fold. (I sit with it folded on my lap while I do my makeup) I believe I have 3 of these so I always have a clean one available. Plus, I’ll use a clean, dry corner to wipe away any of the eyeshadow or mascara that may have gotten away from me. These cloths are really SO soft! One is now immediately moving to my craft room! Thanks, Mary!!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these ideas! that cloth is amazing and I need to go get some more. After I thought that, I went into my stash and have like 3 more new ones. haha

@ArtemisToo 3 жыл бұрын

While you're in the automotive section, get an artificial chamois (like The Absorber) which is the same thing as Lawn Fawn's Stamp Shammy at a fraction of the price.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

That's such a great idea thank you so much for the share!

@lisabyers6417 2 жыл бұрын

My husband is the one that told me about these. They work great!!

@msdixie1972 2 жыл бұрын

They have them at dollar tree 😎

@oricle81 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mary! Thanks for sharing! I love the look of the coloured blending brushes, but I have a heap of black-handled ones that are perfectly fine, so what I did was use Washi Tape to mark the colours of the brushes! So a simple glance at the tape, shows me what colour the brush was used for! Made life a bit easier! Thanks again!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Sonya, great idea; love that! Thank you so much for the share.

@rainforme1850 2 жыл бұрын

Love your ideas and especially that they work. Everything in life is so expensive and sometimes you can’t even find what you’re looking for, but you still make it possible for the beginner to do art with style. I always learned something new. This is a new hobby for me and the benefits are amazing as far as mental health and overall attitude adjustment comes easily

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I agree with you; iit's been so important for me for thos same reasons

@znycelondon5313 3 жыл бұрын

As your title clearly said “ alternative craft products”………that’s clearly what you share!!! I am always looking for item comparable to the high priced crafting supplies. You shared some good ideas ……..definitely helpful🥰

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for letting me know! YAY

@mrspickle8285 3 жыл бұрын

I discovered yesterday for my big shot i replaced both my acrylic plates with cutting mats and just used a 110pound sheet of cardstock as a shim and it cut perfectly. Completely surprised me. Possibly for really intricate dies i might try a metal shim.... but pretty happy with the results. Also if your cutting mat starts bowing or warping, heat it with your heat gun and it will go back to normal again.

@rtd1791 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been reading the comments just to see what alternative sandwich will work for big shots.

@mrspickle8285 3 жыл бұрын

@@rtd1791 Give it a go, hope you have success also :)

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Ooooh great share thank you so much for all of us to now know. YAY

@myhoneyscrafts127 2 жыл бұрын

@@mrspickle8285 Thanks…I am going to get it a try…I have a Big Kick

@alit8331 3 жыл бұрын

Your video is so helpful!! I am super excited to get the self healing mat (what an awesome idea, btw) and the microfiber cloth. I’m going to also have to give those alcohol inks a try, especially at that price point. I really appreciate you doing these types of videos. I find them to be invaluable. I enjoy your sense of humor too :) You are such a blessing to me, Mary!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you Ali, that is so very kind of you!!!

@betford2 2 жыл бұрын

Mary, another option for cutting mats for the BigShot, is a Fiskars self-healing cutting mat..2 layers put together as the layer that takes the cutting abuse. I made mine several years ago, and just last week bid it goodbye...tearfully. :-) It served me well. I just cut 2 new layers from the $10 Fiskars mat from Walmart. Of course I "stole" the idea from someone else on KZfaq, so I can't take the credit. Love your channel!

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Beeeee-rilliant! Thank you so much for this. I will have to give it a go! YAY!

@karendavies1468 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. Awesome finds. When they had a clean out at my work I managed to snag about eight boxes of transparencies. Eventually they threw nothing out without passing it by me first, I got some great card stock, out of date business cards that I was able to use on Christmas tags. 😉

@triciamcfarland8823 2 жыл бұрын

Thx for the brush info. Always hesitated due to price!! The Dollar Tree also has pop-ups that work great AND pop-up tape. Can’t beat the price💗

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks so much for this!

@CFO_Events Жыл бұрын

I had to watch this one, even though it’s older! Love it!!! Thanks for posting it ❤

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! YAY!

@jennifermcdaniel8637 Жыл бұрын

Just love watching you and your ideas

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! YAY!

@pomerx2 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased those cutting mats awhile back to use with my Cuttlebug since they no longer make the plates for it. You just make your normal sandwich combo, just substituting the mat for the B plate. It works great. It is extending the life of my Cuttlebug, I was going to have to replace it when my acrylic plates broke but now I will be able to keep using it.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that's a great way to extend the life of your machine. YES! I'm here for that kind of money savings

@janettescantlebury4286 3 жыл бұрын

There is a UK firm called Scrappy Cat who make plates to fit machines including the Cuttlebug and are reasonably priced. I don't know how much shipping would be but if you want some plastic plates too you could check it out.

@jalh3 3 жыл бұрын

Me too although I found with intricate dies it needs a card stock shim which causes slight warping.

@Crazychanzo 3 жыл бұрын

@@jalh3 I’ve been using self healing mats since my acrylic plates broke. When my mats start warping, you can flatten them using an iron! I place a pillowcase over the mat and press my iron for a few seconds over it. The cuts in the mat heal and it flattens

@jalh3 3 жыл бұрын

@@Crazychanzo Wow that's crazy, I can't wait to try it. Thanks so much!

@ChakaLostie 3 жыл бұрын

I love these money saving/alternative crafty supplies videos! I was just playing with alcohol inks on poster board yesterday. I’m sure I got that tip from one of your previous videos because I don’t recall hearing about it anywhere else, so thanks for saving me $$! 😀

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

YAY! YES it is amazing and works so stinkin well. You can practice technique and not feel bad

@gloriabrese8197 3 жыл бұрын

💡💡💡. Poster board ? Seriously ? Like cheap poster board ! Yay ! I wanted something I can play with the alcohol paints on. I wanted to be able to cut a 3x4.5 inch section and maybe glue that to a card if I like the results. I mostly use acrylic fabric paints bc I don't "paint". Rather I just throw paints at a surface and move them around in a very " abstract" manner. Sometimes I'm so pleased with my art that I want to share it. 💡 Poster board.. who knew ! Thanks ! 🙋 Nana in se OK usa

@paulawray6210 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! My Amazon cart now has some great alternative products! Thank you.

@marypolancodesigns 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Yay

@lizjohnson1174 3 жыл бұрын

As always....finding the best stuff we can use without breaking the bank! Thank you so much Mary. These videos are always so helpful and cost effective. Since I found your channel, I've learned a lot from you and have purchased many things you recommend. You're fantastic. I really appreciate you always taking the time to do this, and I'm sure I'm not the only one that appreciates it. I hope you're feeling better and taking some "you" time! Again...thank you so much!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for taking the time for me today to share this! I appreciate it more than you know. I'm so glad these are helpful videos. I'm doing so well lately, taking time for me first and then I am the best version I can be, to give to others. Finally cracked the code! YAY

@AlysonGold 3 жыл бұрын

I've been using a self-healing mat that I got off Amazon with my Platinum 6 and I love it. I recently found them at the Dollar Tree, so I got a bunch of them. I got a desk vacuum recently and I have to say, it's the best thing I never knew I needed. I use it so much! Thank you so much for doing these videos. They're so helpful!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

RIGHT? I never knew I needed it either. I love it so much!

@user-mv9tt4st9k 3 жыл бұрын

I am an occasional die cut user so paying $10.00 (USD) for replacement plates (Spellbinders Platinum 6) is worth avoiding the learning curve of working out shims, etc. 😉

@gloriabrese8197 3 жыл бұрын

Before investing a ton of money into alcohol ink on cards I have gone over KZfaq videos and the internet finding all the info I can for alternative uses and "hacks". Thanks bunches for this video ! 🙋 Nana in se OK usa

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy that this was helpful for you; thank you for letting me know!

@susansieracki4369 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic finds!! Especially the alcohol inks. Thank you so much for sharing!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, loved that find! YAY

@MariaNyceDesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mary!!! Love this informative video! The various mats is a definite game changer & the alcohol inks pricing is fabulous! Thanks so much for taking your time to do this for us!!! YOU ROCK! So blessed by you sweet soul!!! So grateful for you!!!

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Maria! It's my pleasure; I love learning from these videos as I try stuff out

@melissakidwell7978 8 ай бұрын

Good finds , catching late, so maybe I still get ahold of some of these goodies!

@suzannegatenby7184 Жыл бұрын

I was at my local scrapbook store and they wanted $71 for 10 blender brushes.!!! So I found the ones you got from Amazon and they work wonderful so thank u

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! So glad you got a better deal; that's a bit pricey!

@suzannegatenby7184 Жыл бұрын

@Mary Polanco the brushes were from picket fence. I almost fell over when I saw the price. I thought there has got to be something else. So my husband suggested Amazon. Well I was so happy to find the ones you had used in your video. I am thrilled. That leaves a whole whoppin $52 to spend on something else. Thank u for all your comparisons. And all your hard work.

@michelegourd5742 3 жыл бұрын

Mary, I love these types of video's!!! They are very helpful!!! Your the best!!!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Michele! They are always so fun for me to do. I bought this stuff months ago and finally got a chance to play with it all.

@waukonstandard 3 жыл бұрын

The blower tool I use I get from the baby section at Walmart for $1! it's what parents use to suck the snot out from the baby. Works pretty well. Also, I bought a pack of 4 of those blending brushes from my local Dollar tree and put washing tape on the handles in the color of the ink so I know what brush to grab from my stash to match the ink.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this share. So many people have found those blending brushes at the Dollar Tree but I never could! So glad that you did

@user-mv9tt4st9k 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha! When I saw the blower tools (I do not do craft things that require them) I thought "I could use junior's old snot sucker for that." 😂

@Babs-Veterans-are-Family 3 жыл бұрын

The blower tool I found at Daiso for 1.50 same size as Ranger. It's labeled as a camera cleaner or something like that. The brushes Dollar store use a punch put the color on glue to the head and coat with clear nail polish if you like. Diaso also carries foil origami paper for cheap I use it over white card stock. Dollar store carries the mini cutting mats too. Look in the sewing section at hobby lobby they also have them for a couple bucks. I'm not big on online shopping. Prefer to buy in store. Walmarts another source for cutting mats

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! A lot of great shares; love this! Thank you so much!

@ldsouza98 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to do the research and inform us , very much appreciate

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure; I'm so glad it can be useful

@franmc6797 3 жыл бұрын

Mind blown about the foam sheets and using them as stamps! Brain is in overdrive…want to try cutting a digital stamp out of it!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

RIGHT? so fun and easy to use!

@lorirobinson7357 3 жыл бұрын

Walmart has fun foam more pocket book friendly. 50 sheets for less than $6. They are a bit smaller at 8.25x5.5

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

SO Great to know thank you so much Lori!!!

@user-mv9tt4st9k 3 жыл бұрын

I buy craft foam from Walmart and Hobby Lobby--I use it in limited ways and do not need a huge supply.

@alexistroncoso9710 3 жыл бұрын

Great ideas, thanks a lot!!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! YAY

@alexistroncoso9710 3 жыл бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns yeahhh, I’n gonna buy some of them. Thank you

@craftysquirrel2958 10 ай бұрын

If you are using a big shot machine you can literally just swap the cutting mat for one of the big shot cutting plates, or both if you choose too. I put a big shot cutting plate on the bottom with the cutting mat on top & dies facing upward, this works great for me but obviously you do what you find works best.

@marypolancodesigns 10 ай бұрын

Amazing tip thank you for sharing

@craftysquirrel2958 10 ай бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns thank you for the brilliant video, I am so into alternative money savers 😁👍🏼! I am just about to buy myself a paint edger 👍🏼🤩.

@lisad.3247 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mary! I love this video. You have so many great tips! Thanks so much. I hope all is well. 🥰👍

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too! I am so happy it was helpful! YAY

@juanitalopez1529 3 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos. Thx for sharing your finds and ideas.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Juanita! I really appreciate that. YAY

@ninkininki7358 3 жыл бұрын

I love your hacks and cheaper alternatives videos! Thank you for making them! 🤩👍🏼

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! My pleasure!

@shirleydesrochers3319 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mary.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure thank you

@nelidam8289 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary! I always appreciate your money saving tips!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you so much!

@myhoneyscrafts127 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas and tips and who doesn’t like saving money…New subscriber. Enjoyed this video.

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! I'm so glad you're here!

@eleanorcormier9755 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the tools

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@marciah2076 Жыл бұрын

That was funny…My first born! 😅 Thank you for all the helpful information.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

Hahah...so glad this was helpful!

@anitaholmes6824 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the tips, very helpful!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

YAY! My pleasure!

@CraftRoulette 3 жыл бұрын

Well done

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@laurabuehler 3 жыл бұрын

I love your comparison videos!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much Laura. I have a good time doing them

@alainajacobson5521 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mary...The We R Memory keepers glitter vaccuum is USB rechargeable not batteries. Also wanted to let you guys know to keep an eye out for sales and coupons. My daughter and I both got ours for $10 at Michaels I believe...it might have been Joann's. It was such a good deal I almost thought they were going to tell us it was a mistake and we couldn't get them. Haha

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

AMAZING TIP!!! yes!!!

@carolhenryscheevel5432 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! Crafting can be very expensive so I appreciate your research!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I agree, my pleasure!

@mariaelenanorman9861 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video!! I have the WRMK vacuum and find it in American Crafts Warehouse for $1.00. It's very helpful and neat.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Oooh love that price. Yay!!!

@user-mv9tt4st9k 3 жыл бұрын

I have built up my supply bank slowly an have rarely paid full price for name branded supplies.

@lorraine8037 3 жыл бұрын

Mary, I love these videos!! Card making can get expensive and appreciate any opportunity to save money.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

So true! That's what it's about for me

@tami1796 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your videos

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@cocoreese228 3 жыл бұрын

I use 91% or higher isopropyl alcohol as my blending solution for alcohol inks. It’s very cheap on Amazon compared to the branded blending solution. It works the same as the branded.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Yes to this! I have used 99% and showed it one of my money savings videos. So great

@persempre1962 Жыл бұрын

Omg I,am so suprised Thans you for thuis money saving video

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

YAY! You are most welcome!

@monicayates8243 3 жыл бұрын

Love love love your videos!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Monica thank you so much for this sweet compliment!!! Big hugs

@debikrampen8399 3 жыл бұрын

I love these comparison videos!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this Debi!

@ElleLizzyMay 3 жыл бұрын

You never fail to make me laugh, Mary. After a really hard week it’s good to laugh out loud ❤️

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Oh this is the best compliment ever! Thank you so much for letting me know I'm making you smile. YAY!!!

@carolyncormier8402 2 жыл бұрын

I have bought self healing mats from Amazon but larger. This week I found the I the smaller size at dollar tree. I am going to try one.

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Love it

@dfwscrapper 3 жыл бұрын

I have the little ladybug vacuum and love love love it 😍

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

IT'S SO CUUUUUTE! Lol

@JoanOrloffDK 3 жыл бұрын

Great informative video 🥰 amazing things you shared ❤ thanks for sharing your tips Hugs xx

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 YAY

@amyt6254 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome!

@cherylsalvato9252 3 жыл бұрын

That microfiber cloth is great. All the others I have tried stick to my fingers and i hate the feel.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

OMGoodness....I CAN"T STAND the feeling of the others ones when my hands are dry (which is all winter long) lol. I'm glad I"m not alone

@ljbj4 3 жыл бұрын

thank you! awesome video!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that

@craftymyndz550 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your helpful tips!! I have been using the self healing mat for my die cutting. I have the large Gemini and I use the Gemini Jr plates, my sandwich is the bottom plate, the self healing mat and the top plate, I run my die and paper thru and it cuts every time. So glad I found out about the self healing cutting mat trick, saves me from constantly buying those cutting plates. Alcohol inks! Going to put the on my Amazon wish list right now!! Thank you again!!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, now I just feel silly! I HAVE to try that combo because it's way easier! lol

@craftymyndz550 3 жыл бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns 😁

@rettalutte9666 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, once again, Mary. Your videos are so helpful.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for letting me know

@jesseb5112 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really appreciate that!

@chaselip 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I appreciate that you do videos like this. I have learned a lot.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! YAY I love to hear that

@jamiecoutu 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely just ordered those rainbow blender brushes. Yay! Thanks for the recommendation!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Oh YAY!! I love them so much! You will too!

@lindalincks6187 3 жыл бұрын

Great alternatives!! Will be checking out several of them!! Thank you for sharing!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you so much!

@ritaharris2372 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing the lady bug vacuum. I went straight to Amazon and ordered one. I had to get the green, but that is fine. I had one of those days where I kept getting embossing powder everywhere. I was an accident waiting to happen.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

YAY! Love that little lady! lol

@susanwilkinson2723 2 жыл бұрын

Cracked me up when you said you added "first born" 🤣😂🤣

@marypolancodesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha...thanks Susan! :)

@vel0811 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@Pebblesmas 3 жыл бұрын

Thanx!!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@deborahbuonomo296 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mary! I love when you release these $ saving videos! 💕

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I love doing these videos too!

@lyndadarby2345 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, why are we all having to purchase new plates? Love this topic. I just paid 350 bucks to take Anna Griffen's create class for scrapbooking. It was gorgeous! However, it came with these beautiful 12" dies. I warped and cracked all my plates cutting these out. I worked out by trial and error how to make a small STRONG base plate and it works soooooooo great. No warping, no cracking and it was free. Have you seen Jennifer Mcguire's video about using the double-sided plates by Gemini? Brilliant! I'm definitely getting those. Just spent 50 bucks on new plates, though....geesh. ❤🧡💛

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to check out her video; so helpful. Yes the need to change plates so much is egregious. Glad we are finding alternative solutions.

@stanky6261973 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mary. Great finds! Tfs.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! So glad it was helpful

@created2bless322 3 жыл бұрын

I have been wondering about those alcohol inks! Glad to see this👍🏼 I’ve always appreciated your money saving videos❤️. Glad they are selling self healing Mats cut to size, I bought a large one and cut it down to size myself. Love my ladybug too🐞You rock Mary💪🏼🙌🏼👍🏼🌈

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! YAY! I love these so much!

@justme5544 3 жыл бұрын

I love when you do these! Thank yuo for sharing!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! YAY! My pleasure!

@margaretscott6761 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad, thank you for letting me know.

@leaamherst 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reminder about the glass mat discount!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure; LOOOOOVE this mat

@annegozdowiak9458 3 жыл бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns I just ordered one using your fabulous discount code! :)

@ValleyOakPaper 3 жыл бұрын

*add to cart* I have those blending brushes. They're great!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE! Thank you so much

@eileensnyder7356 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mary, QUESTION: Regarding the alcohol inks, can they be used to refill alcohol markers? Have you ever done this, and if so which more affordable alternative did you use? Thank you for all of you artsy help.

@marypolancodesigns Жыл бұрын

I have not done this but you might find someone on YT that has. When mine run out I am likely to purchase a comparable Copic refill but I haven't come up against that yet.

@verafernandes4913 3 жыл бұрын

Hello there, very nice alternatives for our studio. I particularly liked the alcohol inks. I've been checking around too for all crafty alternative because as we all know, we have an expensive hobby or business. Just a thought, rather than waste the inks on the cloth, what I have discovered is using every bit, I cut and envelopes from white copy paper or cardstock and use the brushes to color the white paper and cardstock, blending a few colors or just one. Then I glue the envelope in my journal or the front of a card, that's what I call utilizing your supplies and saving money, just a though. Thanks for you time reviewing the above products, I found these quite informative and will be ordering a few of the supplies, i.e, alcohol colors and blower, wink.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE your idea not to waste the inks. I always have intentions to do that but forget. Thank you so much for the reminder! YAY! Love saving money and stuff.

@leannemitchem8865 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased a small vacuum from Amazon. Just a black and white one. A little more $ than the ladybug one and I love it. I use it all the time. It picks up small bits of paper as well. Really impressed. The mats are something I would be willing to try but I have the larger Gemini. So I’m not sure if it will hold up. If I was to purchase from Amazon a plate for my large Gemini it would cost me 29.99$ cad. But I purchased a few from Craft Stash in the UK for 13.99$ cad. Plus I got free shipping cause my order was over 100$ cad. Imagine. So I bought 2. 😳. I’m not an alcohol user but those seem like great deals. Thank you for sharing. Great video. Love these.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Right?? It's like the most "non-needed" needed thing in my craft room. hahaha Thank you for all the shares in here!

@lorena617 3 жыл бұрын

those brushes are very good i paid $9 for them for 10. i was thrilled

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely I love them too!! Yay

@jenedge5579 3 жыл бұрын

Ty. Good info

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! YAY!

@irenefehr9192 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, crafting can be very expensive

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

So true! So glad it could help a bit

@janiew4109 3 жыл бұрын

I'm always looking for a good deal! I've never tried alcohol inks because they are so expensive. Also, the blending brushes! I may have to treat myself to those 2 items. Thanks, Mary!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

YAY! I'm so glad this was helpful. I love those alcohol inks and such a great way to save money to play with them

@brendashelonko2149 3 жыл бұрын

Mary: great video! Very useful ideas. And you really got a great comment section going here.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊 RIGHT? I love it when we all share

@midnitemoon577 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mary!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@sunnyhughes3373 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mary. Great tips.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@maurar6408 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the great info and demo!!!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@arleneclark6369 3 жыл бұрын

I got the ladybug mini vac at my dollar plus store for $4

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Oooh great deal! LOVE IT!

@love2create62 3 жыл бұрын

Another great and informative video Mary! I bought an inexpensive blower tool and I didn't like it. I broke down and spent the money on the Tim Holtz blower tool and I think it works much better for me. I assume the mini vac will pick up embossing powders, is that correct?

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Great to know Lori, thanks so much! You aren't the first person to say this in the thread so I'll have to watch out for it.

@gayle1055 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another informative video. This was great.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for letting me know.

@brendalodge5633 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. FYI here in Canada the alcohol ink set is $35.99🤦. I did however order the ladybug vacuum, do you know if it will suck up embossing powder?

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it will, that is what im showing in the video actually. Yay

@user-mv9tt4st9k 3 жыл бұрын

I would calculate the price per ounce, and then evaluate how many of those twenty-four colors I would actually use before investing is a mega pack of alcohol ink. 😉

@robinmckenzie4142 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much !!❤🤗

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

@kristinagoodwin805 3 жыл бұрын

That Happy die! Please let me know where you bought it? Great ideas! Always enjoy your tips, tricks, hacks and cost savings!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

I could not find it linked separately because I believe it came in one of the Catherine Pooler's Sursee kits. I'm so sorry. :(

@lorriedarbyshire8146 8 ай бұрын

I always lose my tiny dies when I'm cutting, as I have autism. Mom took an old picture frame and lined it with magnetic sheets and it sits on our desk. Now when I'm done cutting with tiny dies and big ones too, they go onto the frame and stick until we are done and can put them away. No more lost dies. from Rachel ( Rachel came up with this idea---from Mom)

@marypolancodesigns 8 ай бұрын

I love this idea so much. in fact I have magnetic sheets right under my desk for easy die storage and reach. I'll be showing that in an upcoming video. Thanks so much for sharing this, Rachel!

@lindam2367 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info it was very helpful

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! That's awesome thanks!

@barbborja1910 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mary, Jennifer McGuire just did a video on how to de-warp your cutting plates and she also shows how she tapes her plates together so that you don’t have to handle so many. I’ve been taping my plates together for years and highly recommend it. I’m going to try de-warping my plates this afternoon. Thanks for a great video!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

I'll have to check that out for sure. I tried taping them together for my Gemini Go but the tape melted and got all sticky. Not sure what I did wrong.

@barbborja1910 3 жыл бұрын

@@marypolancodesigns I originally taped them together with painters tape, and it became a big, sticky mess on my Gemini. A few months ago I got new plates and used clear packing tape which seems to be holding up much better. I also did as Jennifer suggested, and trimmed down the magnetic shim. I’m still having warping issues on the clear plates though, so I’m going to try her other suggestions. I think it’s because I use the metal shim for intricate dies nearly every time. HTH

@maggierose97 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate all the links in the description but you forgot one. What nail polish are you wearing. It's a beautiful color. I just found your channel....new subscriber!

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much! Oh that's funny about the nailpolish. It's my daughter's that she got for her birthday. It's from LA Colors, metalic line called Crystal Pink. I can't find a link for it but you might find it in stores.

@CeylaPlays 3 жыл бұрын

05:47 - There's actually an under-appreciated die cutting / embossing machine that doesn't require a bazillion shims. Instead, the machine has a mechanical knob that lets you adjust the height of the rollers themselves. It used to be sold as the "Crossover" machine by Tattered Lace. Now it looks like "Crossover II" is being sold by a brand called "Crafter's Edge". I have the original Crossover machine and I love it. :) One of the benefits of not using a bazillion shims is that you end up cutting into the clear top plate - meaning that you can see if the paper is fully cut through without having to disassemble the sandwich first. Main downside of this machine: it's more expensive than most other die cutting machines out there.

@marypolancodesigns 3 жыл бұрын

Someone told me about that recently and it looked amazing. I asked the company if they would let me try it out for all of you but haven't heard back yet. It is so cool that you don't have to have a gazillion plates.