I have been crafting my entire life, but more seriously the last 10 years or so. I used to sell my creations in a store and online, but then we had to downsize and I can’t do as much as I would like to. I dabble a little bit in all the areas – mosaics, polymer clay, stencils, mixed media art, jewelry and more. My latest “discovery” was the Silhouette – and I am in love! I thought I would share some of my favorites here with you guys as I have wasted so much money on products that turn out to not do what I was wanting them to do, or they were just not up to par. If I can save you some time, headache and money in sharing what I have found to be good products, then I am a happy girl! And feel free to share any product recommendations or feedback, I love to hear about ways to do things better, good products, and ways to save money!
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The Silhouette Cameo – Digital Die Cutting taken to the next level! I LOVE this product, it has literally changed my life – I know it sounds cheesy, but for a serious crafter/artist, it has! I used to spend a lot of money on various products at Michael’s and JoAnn’s but this machine has allowed me to cut that at least in half. You can create your own words, cut-outs, chipboard pieces, flower accents, stamps and more! No cartridges, it works of files you create (or you can buy pre-made files for under $1). This machine has been a big help to my hands as well – I was recently diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and cutting things out was a chore and most of the time hurt – but not any more – this thing cuts them out in detail for me. My favorite part – I haven’t had to buy another stencil – I make them all myself now. That alone has saved me hundreds of dollars already. My husband says this is the best investment we’ve ever made lol. | |
| Dr. PH Martin’s Bombay India Ink – These inks are fantastic for mixed media art and are a really great price. I bought a bunch of small spray bottles, mixed this ink, water, and alcohol and use them as sprays for paper and canvas. I also use them directly on canvas to “paint”. They are very bright and vibrant, durable and dry very quickly with a heat gun and without compared to other inks. These inks are just as good quality as their more expensive counterparts that are $6-7 a bottle. | ||
| Colorbox Petal Point Pinwheel Inkpads – For a Mom on a budget, these ink wheels are a fantastic option! Purchasing all these colors individually would cost a fortune, but with the pinwheel you get 8 different colors for a fraction of the cost. This has allowed me to have all the colors I need without breaking the bank. And the little wedges make it very easy to hold in your hand, stamp on stencils, and especially for stamping edges of paper and bits! |
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