Thank you for sharing! This channel is full to the brim with tips tricks and hacks. I’m a beginner crafter and I’m watching as many videos as I can. I have to say your creations are so beautiful, so many gorgeous cards, designs and projects, so many creations I’m totally blown away and kinda overwhelmed too! There are so many beautifully talented crafters in this community, it’s amazing seeing so many wonderful creators, you’re all very inspiring 👍✌️🙏❤️
Yelena, that is so very kind of you! We all start somewhere so just keep at the craft and you will find your style along the way. Don't be overwhelmed by it all. That's why I set up these videos for newer crafters because things can get way out of hand if you buy all the most expensive things.
Hi Mary,I haven't seen anyone do as good videos as you do with videos like this! You are the ultimate champion. I so appreciate these videos, the paper advice and the bag sealer, and the brush holder, great information! I have reached success in areas I never thought I would have and my thanks is definitely all to you and these reviews. I so appreciate all the time invested and the funds spent to get all these items to review. I hope at the end of the day it has saved you money as you have saved us so much. You are a true gem! I like the part with the silicone mats too!! Thank you Mary!!!
Pam, I so appreciate you taking the time to give me this feedback; it is so helpful to know that these videos are useful to you and I have been hearing that this one has been good for a few people. YAY! It is my pleasure to share what I can with fellow consumers and crafters. I feel comfortable doing that because we all support the businesses in every way we can but there need to be some opportunities for us to give back to ourselves and save a few dollars here and there. Big hugs!
I had to pause at the bag sealer to say how impressed I am that your seal was so straight! I can't imagine I would do anything other than a zig-zag mess (which could be a cool effect if it's intentional, I guess. ) That looks so easy when you do it. Back to the video & will return with more comments later.
Back to finish commenting. I have never purchased the Purple tape because I have heard such mixed reviews. I think I'll just stick (see what I did there?) with my inexpensive masking tape and the blue painter's tape. I'm putting the Rock, Paper, Scissors removable label paper into my Amazon Cart right now. I've seen other people recommend other brands of removable label paper, and, even though they are less expensive than traditional masking paper, I never felt as though the choices were much of a savings. The Rock, Paper, Scissors brand really looks like a bargain & you can buy 25, 100, 250 (and higher) amounts at at time. I'm all about saving so this is a great option. That Fiskars silicone mat caught my eye & it's now in my cart. I've used White Out to cover up mistakes, but I never thought of using it for highlights. As for paper I love the comparison just to show the difference in the color. The brightness of the Accent Opaque is amazing. And you are correct about the GSM. I once made a mistake of buying 80 lb Neenah Index "cardstock," and I had to send it back because it was barely thicker than typing paper. The GSM really gives you the thickness. I'm putting both of your choices in my cart. One thing you didn't mention along with the GSM is how they work with die cutting. I have some black cardstock that is very thick (I somehow lost the packaging to show where it came from & the actual GSM.) I have made tiny die cut letters out of it, and you know how difficult tiny items are to manipulate. With the thicker cardstock they are easy to pick up and move around. You know how people will glue 3-4 together to make them stand out? With the thicker cardstock you can get away with one or two layers and they stick out on their own.
I did some digging in case anyone's interested in that black cardstock that I love so much. It's Black Licorice 100# Heavyweight Cover from Cardstock Warehouse Paper Company through Amazon. It's a little pricey as you only get 25 sheets, but I am in love with this paper. Please be sure to enter through any of Mary's Amazon links if you want to search for it and/or buy it so she will get credit for the purchase.
I hope you love the masking paper as much as I do, it is awesome and I use it exclusively now. Great point about die cutting; I have die cut with the 120 before and it was great, but I haven't tried with the 80 yet. Thanks so much for all the info!
I've used a heat tool (for cutting foam, wood burning, etc.) with the knife blade in to make and seal shaker packets with page protectors. I used a metal ruler to keep my lines straight, and I wonder if you could do the same with the bag sealer.
I hope this video is useful! Feel free to share it. Reminder...prices often fluctuate so when shopping, there may be a change from what I show in the video. Also, don't overlook thrift stores and online resale places for products. Lastly, if you have time, read through comments because you are all awesome about sharing your own great finds and we learn a lot in the comments section!
Thanks, Mary for doing these informative Videos. I am just like you when i comes to saving $ on certain things. I wanted to mention if anyone likes to do the 100 lb the same company has that as well. That is what I purchased recently and I love it. Accent Opaque Thick Cardstock Paper, White Paper, 100lb Cover, 271gsm, 8.5 x 11, 97 Bright, 1 Ream / 200 Sheets - Smooth, Heavy Card Stock (188091R) And by the way I was wondering what you recommend for color cardstock particularly Black?
@@TheV398 Oh thank you for this share; that's awesome! I don't have a black cardstock recommendation but I will be on the hung for that. Someone in the comments section did; Oh if I could just find it. lol
Mary, YOU DONE DID IT AGAIN!! I adore your willingness to investigate, test, and then share so many money saving options for us crafters!! You, Courtney, and Koren save me SO much money, that leaves room in my budget for those higher end products I MUST have...when they go on sale!! Definitely ordering the accent paper...because I already took your advice on the silicone mat option and the Dollar Tree Hot poster board paper, and Koren's suggestion on snot tape!!
How do you have the time to do all of this fantastic work for us??!!! Well...I really appreciate it! Great job and thank you so much! Thank you for ALWAYS taking the time to educate us on how to save money. You are Awesome!!
I’m really excited about the paper alternative! I used your links to get some in each weight. I’ve been searching for something comparable to Neenah for awhile now. Many brands look & feel ok but they don’t blend well. I go thru so much cardstock making cards for charities. This could save me lots of money. Thank you, Mary! 💜
Oh let me know what you think about it! I'm curious if others are excited about is much as me. As you saw in the video; it really is so similar. I also stamped on it off screen and it was the same for stamping.
Hey, everyone, if you put stuff into a cart but plan on coming back at at later date to complete the purchase, please remember to enter back through one of Mary's links for that store. Often the company will only give the affiliate compensation if the purchase is made within a few days of going through the link. If you go back to that website through the link, their computer will recognize that as new activity for that affiliate, but if you go back to the site by typing in the web address, then the affiliate doesn't get credit for the purchase.
Really enjoyed your video. Great ideas. Idea for you. When using tape...put a paper clip or penny on end of tape when finished. The next time you use it it is much easier to pull out. God bless and have a great day.
@@marypolancodesigns Yes that is a useful tip. I use the bread bag closure tag for my tape, especially rolls of clear thin tape like packing tape, as it is so time consuming to try to find the end of it otherwise. It came in very handy when I moved house recently. Thanks for all of the helpful information. 🙂
I like to save bread package tags, they work well for the end of the tape, plus they are perfect for scraping non stick cookware clean, when washing up, without scratching.
Thanks for all the great suggestions! I plan to use the Planner Pen Holder for Bible journaling or studying when I want to mark my Bible in multiple color pens or pencils!
Mary, you are phenomenal!. I've paused this video 10 times and gone to Amazon or google to find the products you've mentioned. Thank you so, so very much. I'm now a devoted fan of yours and will be binging on your videos.
Funny how the minute a product targets the Craft Community, the prices soar. Thank you for showing us less expensive alternatives which are just as good without having to break the bank. I’m always on the lookout for 'CraftHacks', but had been second guessing myself when it came to card stock. No more! 😊
I'm so glad i could help. I have noticed that about prices of things when they hit the crafting industry. I do know that cost is different for small businesses when they are trying to recoup the money they spent but sometimes it's hard to make that connection when things are SO overpriced.
Back in the day, music CD cases were 50¢ or more, data CD cases were 10¢! Same thing, different purpose. Craft stores have HUGE markups for too many of their items.
Really great ideas for crafters. I’m not a paper crafter, but there were still a lot of ideas that would work for me. Thanks so much for sharing. I look forward to more great ideas.
I had already sussed out the Wipeout Pens, white gel pens are so expensive, & soon dry up, so I’ve used them for a while on photos....Thanks for all the other hacks.
I like it when you do these videos. I am especially happy about the paper comparison today. I really can't afford the Neenah, so learning about the Accent paper was really helpful.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! Hubby will be more at ease shopping for craft supplies in a man store LOL and to be perfectly honest..... I’d have bought the snot tape just because of the name 😂😂😂
Just as an FYI. If you're not overly concerned about being pretty, Harbor Freight has anti-fatigue mats that are MUCH cheaper than the kitchen versions I've seen! Yes, they are meant for garage or workshop spaces, and so are not what you might consider attractive. While I have never tried theirs specifically, I did get a package of Craftsman brand ones at Sears several years ago. I have them for my woodworking stations in our garage, & they are great! They are squares with notches along all 4 sides, so you can hook them together in different configurations. I think I paid like $9 or so for 6 mats, which are each maybe 18x18" (give or take). The ones at Harbor Freight look pretty much the same. Personally, I would just as soon save some $$$ on stuff like that and have more to spend on useful things like stamps & dies! ;) Who cares about looks, right??? LOL Anyway, thanks for sharing all this info, Mary! I'm especially impressed with the cardstock comparisons. Take care, & I hope you have an awesome day! :)
WOW...this is a GREAT video...I shared it with a friend of mine who stamps also. I wish I could give you 100 thumbs up!!!!! TYFS 💕 MY favorite is the Snot Tape!!! Lol
Awesome review, Mary! I purchased a couple of items based on this video. I love these videos. Keep them coming! I’m working on a craft hacks video this weekend. ♥️
You showed up on my feed this morning and I know this is a year old but, you are now responsible for my shopping today 🤣🤣🤣. I love this video and can’t wait to explore your other content. Thanks ♥️♥️♥️
Lots of great info here. Thanks so much! I thought I was the only crafter out there who wasn’t in love with the purple tape. I use a Gemini machine and the pressure nearly always sticks it down so much it rips my paper, even if I stick it to my pants or skin first. And the paper comparison was fabulous. I can’t justify spending the high price for Neenah, so I’m really glad to see an alternative. 😊
I'm so so happy this was helpful. Trust me I felt like I was going out on a limb sharing my experience with the purple tape but I just couldn't hide my truth anymore. lol :)
I love this kind of video!! It was very very helpful!! I love that there is much cheaper card stock because I did not like to have to pay that much for it!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
I have watched a few of your videos now--and I am a fan! It has been a reeeally long time since I found a crafter that I thought was helpful to me, so thanks!
Thank you for the paper comparison. Some people seem to think that alcohol markers will only work on expensive paper. Thanks again for your review showing this is not true.
Great video Mary, and very informative! Love the blending brush holders, will be checking them out, as well as several other things, including the paper! Keep up the good work!
@@marypolancodesigns they are out of stock at amazon. Also bought the shames and the solder mat, wanted on but was not going to pay 35 dollars. Thanks for all you reviews.
I struggle with the purple tape too in my big shot. I make sure it only is stuck on the outside of whatever I'm cutting so if it does tear it doesn't tear my colored image. But... snot tape is now on my wish list. Great tip with the bag sealer. Honestly, I'm always excited when you do the research and pass along the info in these types of videos. I bet you could do the old black magic technique with that white out. Oh the ideas Mary! I think I'm going to try the Accent Opaque. I could use the cost savings for sure. I usually go the Michael's route for card base cardstock but that 120# works out cheaper than that at full price. -Renee'
Delaney Jane Cards I do to no matter where it is on the item I run through any of my die cutters. It embosses the purple tape into the paper sometimes too.
@@bertas-cards I've talked about that purple tape a few times in my videos. I have a love hate relationship with it. It tears my stuff far less than washi but still has issues. I might try the snot tape but I feel like that would be better for straight line masking... maybe Mary needs to help us with this
Yes the Snot tape is great at masking for beach scene backgrounds. I learned this at On the Make event in July with Koren Wiskman & Mary. No tears. I have the same relationship with tapes that you do. As long as I don’t use them in my die cutters. Pixie spray resolved the issue with stencils & tape. Koren has a video on blending with snot tape.
Ok so I'm not alone with the purple tape! I just have way more problems than not with it. I am sure the snot tape would be fine going through the die cutting machine but I'll give it a go asap
I LOVE Make it by Marko. I have the white, round brush holder. Love it! They also have quite a few other craft-related items. I have a crafting group that meets monthly, and for Christmas, part of what I got them the was glue holders. I bought myself a glue holder and shammy holder. The glue holder is perfect for holding open glue applicators like the Gina K. Connect Glue while you're working with them. The shammy holder is solid on the bottom and open on the top to let the shammy dry out, That way you don't end up laying it on paper and ruining the paper. Great service and nice people. Thanks for highlighting these people and their products.
@@marypolancodesigns I just ordered some of the Accent Opaque 120# card stock. I've been wanting to try it. And, I got that Woodland backgrounds paper stack. I love the colors of the woods in it. Thanks for the review on the Accent Opaque. Not normally the brand I use, but the comparison was good to see.
Mary....your paper tips were AWESOME. I have never heard of Accent, but based on the price, and your comparison, I will be buying that in the future. I think most people use the heavier (120#) card stock for the base of the card, and the lighter (110#) for the actual card design. But, I love, love, love how the Accent paper responds to the ink blending. I also like the tape comparisons. I never would have thought to try the Frog tape. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I look forward to watching your other videos.
Thanks so much for your feedback; it's super helpful to know if these are useful. I was so surprised at the Accent paper, such a great find! YAY! I need to save money on that paper. I am using so much especially this holiday season.
Although I ❤ all of your videos this happens to be right up there as one of my favorites!!! Great tips, loved the paper comparisons & the white-out!! Who knew??!! Thanks for saving us a few $$$❗❗
Mary, I just found this video from last year and I love your tips!!! THankYou for all the work that went into compiling this for us. I will be making several purchases from your video!!!
Oh my I love all your tips. Some I am using now but that little heat lock tool...I’ve been looking at Hobby Lobby & nada. I’m going to get one of those....somewhere!
9:47 I started using a planner like that many years ago when I had my own business, and then again in college. I color coded all of my appointments/classes/accomplishments, etc. it made it so easy to know what I needed to do, or where I needed to be just by recognizing the color.
I really enjoyed your video, thank you so much for the tips. I love the masking tape. I will have to look if I can get something similar in the UK. It's a pit pricey to ship. The brush holder and pen holder is a great present idea too
Thanks so much Dannil! Yes I can imagine the shipping might be a bit much but do think outside of what I showed you here and experiement if you can. It's worth it when you find something good! :)
You are most welcome, my pleasure! I was so excited to share these things because I feel like they are not conventional in the crafting arena and need to be seen. lol
Just discovered you. The products are all great ideas and I found all of them with your links. I put most of them into a folder for future reference, but immediately got silicon mat because I just started with alcohol inks and don't want to ruin my good translucent silicon mat. Also bought the journal pen pocket, because I journal all over the place and am constantly digging around for pens etc.
how kind of you not only to show everything but list everything as well , WOW thats a ton of work thank you so much
Thank you so much Puffy. I really appreciate you saying that! :)
Thank you for sharing! This channel is full to the brim with tips tricks and hacks. I’m a beginner crafter and I’m watching as many videos as I can. I have to say your creations are so beautiful, so many gorgeous cards, designs and projects, so many creations I’m totally blown away and kinda overwhelmed too! There are so many beautifully talented crafters in this community, it’s amazing seeing so many wonderful creators, you’re all very inspiring 👍✌️🙏❤️
Yelena, that is so very kind of you! We all start somewhere so just keep at the craft and you will find your style along the way. Don't be overwhelmed by it all. That's why I set up these videos for newer crafters because things can get way out of hand if you buy all the most expensive things.
@@marypolancodesigns
Thank you ✌️🙏
Hi Mary,I haven't seen anyone do as good videos as you do with videos like this! You are the ultimate champion. I so appreciate these videos, the paper advice and the bag sealer, and the brush holder, great information! I have reached success in areas I never thought I would have and my thanks is definitely all to you and these reviews. I so appreciate all the time invested and the funds spent to get all these items to review. I hope at the end of the day it has saved you money as you have saved us so much. You are a true gem! I like the part with the silicone mats too!! Thank you Mary!!!
Pam, I so appreciate you taking the time to give me this feedback; it is so helpful to know that these videos are useful to you and I have been hearing that this one has been good for a few people. YAY! It is my pleasure to share what I can with fellow consumers and crafters. I feel comfortable doing that because we all support the businesses in every way we can but there need to be some opportunities for us to give back to ourselves and save a few dollars here and there. Big hugs!
I have a silicon sheet meant to roll out dough, works great for crafts!!
Great idea! Awesome share
I had to pause at the bag sealer to say how impressed I am that your seal was so straight! I can't imagine I would do anything other than a zig-zag mess (which could be a cool effect if it's intentional, I guess. ) That looks so easy when you do it. Back to the video & will return with more comments later.
Back to finish commenting. I have never purchased the Purple tape because I have heard such mixed reviews. I think I'll just stick (see what I did there?) with my inexpensive masking tape and the blue painter's tape. I'm putting the Rock, Paper, Scissors removable label paper into my Amazon Cart right now. I've seen other people recommend other brands of removable label paper, and, even though they are less expensive than traditional masking paper, I never felt as though the choices were much of a savings. The Rock, Paper, Scissors brand really looks like a bargain & you can buy 25, 100, 250 (and higher) amounts at at time. I'm all about saving so this is a great option. That Fiskars silicone mat caught my eye & it's now in my cart. I've used White Out to cover up mistakes, but I never thought of using it for highlights. As for paper I love the comparison just to show the difference in the color. The brightness of the Accent Opaque is amazing. And you are correct about the GSM. I once made a mistake of buying 80 lb Neenah Index "cardstock," and I had to send it back because it was barely thicker than typing paper. The GSM really gives you the thickness. I'm putting both of your choices in my cart. One thing you didn't mention along with the GSM is how they work with die cutting. I have some black cardstock that is very thick (I somehow lost the packaging to show where it came from & the actual GSM.) I have made tiny die cut letters out of it, and you know how difficult tiny items are to manipulate. With the thicker cardstock they are easy to pick up and move around. You know how people will glue 3-4 together to make them stand out? With the thicker cardstock you can get away with one or two layers and they stick out on their own.
I did some digging in case anyone's interested in that black cardstock that I love so much. It's Black Licorice 100# Heavyweight Cover from Cardstock Warehouse Paper Company through Amazon. It's a little pricey as you only get 25 sheets, but I am in love with this paper. Please be sure to enter through any of Mary's Amazon links if you want to search for it and/or buy it so she will get credit for the purchase.
So good to know, I will check this out for sure! Thank you!
I hope you love the masking paper as much as I do, it is awesome and I use it exclusively now. Great point about die cutting; I have die cut with the 120 before and it was great, but I haven't tried with the 80 yet. Thanks so much for all the info!
I've used a heat tool (for cutting foam, wood burning, etc.) with the knife blade in to make and seal shaker packets with page protectors. I used a metal ruler to keep my lines straight, and I wonder if you could do the same with the bag sealer.
I hope this video is useful! Feel free to share it. Reminder...prices often fluctuate so when shopping, there may be a change from what I show in the video. Also, don't overlook thrift stores and online resale places for products. Lastly, if you have time, read through comments because you are all awesome about sharing your own great finds and we learn a lot in the comments section!
Thanks, Mary for doing these informative Videos. I am just like you when i comes to saving $ on certain things. I wanted to mention if anyone likes to do the 100 lb the same company has that as well. That is what I purchased recently and I love it. Accent Opaque Thick Cardstock Paper, White Paper, 100lb Cover, 271gsm, 8.5 x 11, 97 Bright, 1 Ream / 200 Sheets - Smooth, Heavy Card Stock (188091R) And by the way I was wondering what you recommend for color cardstock particularly Black?
@@TheV398 Oh thank you for this share; that's awesome! I don't have a black cardstock recommendation but I will be on the hung for that. Someone in the comments section did; Oh if I could just find it. lol
Thank you!! Especially the paper!!🧡
Tfs and showing us how things work the best way
What a blessing you are for sharing all this info!!! Endless gratitude!
You are so welcome
That Airlock thing blows my mind! Must get that! Thanks for sharing all these great ideas!
You are so welcome!
Mary, YOU DONE DID IT AGAIN!! I adore your willingness to investigate, test, and then share so many money saving options for us crafters!! You, Courtney, and Koren save me SO much money, that leaves room in my budget for those higher end products I MUST have...when they go on sale!! Definitely ordering the accent paper...because I already took your advice on the silicone mat option and the Dollar Tree Hot poster board paper, and Koren's suggestion on snot tape!!
I'm so so happy to hear this, thank you for letting me know. Yay!! I save the money so that I could buy the higher end things too. Lol
How do you have the time to do all of this fantastic work for us??!!! Well...I really appreciate it! Great job and thank you so much! Thank you for ALWAYS taking the time to educate us on how to save money. You are Awesome!!
Oh thank you so much Liz. I so appreciate that!!
And to answer your queation... I have no idea how I have the time. Haha
I’m really excited about the paper alternative! I used your links to get some in each weight. I’ve been searching for something comparable to Neenah for awhile now. Many brands look & feel ok but they don’t blend well. I go thru so much cardstock making cards for charities. This could save me lots of money. Thank you, Mary! 💜
Oh let me know what you think about it! I'm curious if others are excited about is much as me. As you saw in the video; it really is so similar. I also stamped on it off screen and it was the same for stamping.
This was a great video. Not only are you pleasant to listen to but you explain everything so succinctly! Thank you!
WOW, thank you so much Sandra for such thoughtful feedback; I appreciate that so much!
Hey, everyone, if you put stuff into a cart but plan on coming back at at later date to complete the purchase, please remember to enter back through one of Mary's links for that store. Often the company will only give the affiliate compensation if the purchase is made within a few days of going through the link. If you go back to that website through the link, their computer will recognize that as new activity for that affiliate, but if you go back to the site by typing in the web address, then the affiliate doesn't get credit for the purchase.
I didn't know this. lol Thank you so much for sharing it! So thoughtful, Laura!
Really enjoyed your video.
Great ideas.
Idea for you. When using tape...put a paper clip or penny on end of tape when finished. The next time you use it it is much easier to pull out.
God bless and have a great day.
Thanks so much Mary! I really appreciate that tip; YAY!
@@marypolancodesigns Yes that is a useful tip. I use the bread bag closure tag for my tape, especially rolls of clear thin tape like packing tape, as it is so time consuming to try to find the end of it otherwise. It came in very handy when I moved house recently. Thanks for all of the helpful information. 🙂
I like to save bread package tags, they work well for the end of the tape, plus they are perfect for scraping non stick cookware clean, when washing up, without scratching.
Thanks for all the great suggestions! I plan to use the Planner Pen Holder for Bible journaling or studying when I want to mark my Bible in multiple color pens or pencils!
Yes!! I love that pen holder so so much!
@@marypolancodesigns I've placed my order right after viewing your video!
Great video with lots of great tips, Mary! Love the idea of the chip bag sealer ❤️
Oh it's so great that bad sealer!! I have been having way too much fun with it. Lol
Thanks for such good ideas well filmed and all the links.
That's really helpful feedback thank you so much
I just got started watching this video and right away had to go to the bathroom. I even paused it so I wouldn’t miss a thing. You got me at hello. Lol
Bwahahha....that's amazing! Thank you so much for this encouragement!
Mary, you are phenomenal!. I've paused this video 10 times and gone to Amazon or google to find the products you've mentioned. Thank you so, so very much. I'm now a devoted fan of yours and will be binging on your videos.
You are so welcome! That's so kind of you! Thank you so much! :)
Funny how the minute a product targets the Craft Community, the prices soar. Thank you for showing us less expensive alternatives which are just as good without having to break the bank. I’m always on the lookout for 'CraftHacks', but had been second guessing myself when it came to card stock. No more! 😊
I'm so glad i could help. I have noticed that about prices of things when they hit the crafting industry. I do know that cost is different for small businesses when they are trying to recoup the money they spent but sometimes it's hard to make that connection when things are SO overpriced.
Yay.. thank u
Back in the day, music CD cases were 50¢ or more, data CD cases were 10¢! Same thing, different purpose. Craft stores have HUGE markups for too many of their items.
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Really great ideas for crafters. I’m not a paper crafter, but there were still a lot of ideas that would work for me. Thanks so much for sharing. I look forward to more great ideas.
Oh that's so good to know thank you for letting me know. I appreciate that!
Thank you! I like to use oven liners for “messy mats.” They are easy to clean and very affordable. And roll up when not in use.
Excellent idea! I showed that in one of my other videos and it is tried and true. I honestly think the ranger mats are exactly that. lol
I had already sussed out the Wipeout Pens, white gel pens are so expensive, & soon dry up, so I’ve used them for a while on photos....Thanks for all the other hacks.
I find these videos SO helpful. I LOVE them! Thank you for doing them. Hugz
Glad you like them! I really appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback Thanks so much
This is excellent info. Thanks for sharing these alternatives. I will be adding many of these to my wish list and cart.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for letting me know.
Thank you. I appreciate the information on less expensive products that work just as well.
You are so welcome!
This is one heck of a great video. Thank you very much. I will be using a bunch of these suggestions.
Yay! Thanks so much! That's so great to hear
Great video! I love when you do the price saving demonstration!
YAY! Thanks so much! I appreciate that so much and so glad it's helpful.
I like it when you do these videos. I am especially happy about the paper comparison today. I really can't afford the Neenah, so learning about the Accent paper was really helpful.
I'm so so happy to hear that. I just recently picked up the accent papering 80lb and was so surprised at how similar it is to the Neenah
I’m currently watching a bunch of your videos. I love this type the best. So many great ideas!
Yay! Thank you!
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! Hubby will be more at ease shopping for craft supplies in a man store LOL and to be perfectly honest..... I’d have bought the snot tape just because of the name 😂😂😂
Hahaha...that tape name. So funny! You are most welcome! :)
Thanks Mary! I love all these products, especially the snot tape!
Thanks so much Jan! I know, the snot tape is amazing! I couldn't believe it when I saw it!
Wow! You have done a fabulous job of presenting some true money saving ideas for crafters! Thank you!👍
I'm so so glad you like it!
Just as an FYI. If you're not overly concerned about being pretty, Harbor Freight has anti-fatigue mats that are MUCH cheaper than the kitchen versions I've seen! Yes, they are meant for garage or workshop spaces, and so are not what you might consider attractive. While I have never tried theirs specifically, I did get a package of Craftsman brand ones at Sears several years ago. I have them for my woodworking stations in our garage, & they are great! They are squares with notches along all 4 sides, so you can hook them together in different configurations. I think I paid like $9 or so for 6 mats, which are each maybe 18x18" (give or take). The ones at Harbor Freight look pretty much the same. Personally, I would just as soon save some $$$ on stuff like that and have more to spend on useful things like stamps & dies! ;) Who cares about looks, right??? LOL Anyway, thanks for sharing all this info, Mary! I'm especially impressed with the cardstock comparisons. Take care, & I hope you have an awesome day! :)
I love this tip; thank you so so much. I'm always trying to save a buck so this is great. Thank you very much
Thank you for info. Always love to save on my crafting supplies
YES....me tooo! lol
WOW...this is a GREAT video...I shared it with a friend of mine who stamps also. I wish I could give you 100 thumbs up!!!!! TYFS 💕
MY favorite is the Snot Tape!!! Lol
Thank you so much Cindy! I so appreciate you saying that. Yeah I was floored by the snot tape....WHAAAT?? lol
Something you might want to check out is using origami paper for some “paper work”. They come in packs and are generally square. 😊
Thanks for the tip! Super helpful!
Fantastic video. My favorite were the paper comparison and the brush stands by Marko. Thanks again! Subscribed!
Thank you so much! I am so happy that it was helpful and yes that brush stand is awesome! I LOVE mine!
Great video Mary, love all the options especially the paper. Thanks for helping us all save where we can. Hugs.
It's my pleasure. Thanks so much for letting me know it was a useful video.
Awesome review, Mary! I purchased a couple of items based on this video. I love these videos. Keep them coming! I’m working on a craft hacks video this weekend. ♥️
Thanks so much! Oh yay!!! I cannot wait to see your craft hacks video. Wooohooo
Love an electric pencil sharpener too. So many of these are things I will add to my wish list.
I was so excited about that pencil sharpener! YES! So happy!
You showed up on my feed this morning and I know this is a year old but, you are now responsible for my shopping today 🤣🤣🤣. I love this video and can’t wait to explore your other content. Thanks ♥️♥️♥️
YAY! I'm so happy you're joining me but so sad I'm responsible for your wallet decrease. lol Thanks so much!
Lots of great info here. Thanks so much! I thought I was the only crafter out there who wasn’t in love with the purple tape. I use a Gemini machine and the pressure nearly always sticks it down so much it rips my paper, even if I stick it to my pants or skin first. And the paper comparison was fabulous. I can’t justify spending the high price for Neenah, so I’m really glad to see an alternative. 😊
I'm so so happy this was helpful. Trust me I felt like I was going out on a limb sharing my experience with the purple tape but I just couldn't hide my truth anymore. lol :)
Great video, you always make me Lol! Gonna try some of this stuff out as I am a (poor)frugal crafter. Thanks for the advice!
I am frugal too for sure. I spend enough money on lots of things so where I can cut back, I need to. :)
Your shopping help really does help, thanks!
Thanks so much for letting me know! :)
Thanks for taking the time to share all of those great tips, Mary!
My pleasure, Gladys! :)
Thank u ever so much. U got my attention when it comes to trying to save money and have alternatives.
Oh this is such good news. Yes i find i was spending way too much money on cardstock. So happy I switched!
Love your tips and ideas 😍 it's so nice of you to show us ❤ thanks for sharing and happy crafting Hugs
Thank you so much Joan.
Thanks for even more ways to may our fun both more efficient and easy!!
Thank you so much Cheri! I so appreciate that! :)
Thank you for your time. Education and wonderful spirit
Oh it's my pleasure and thank you for such a kind compliment!
Your channel is a Great find !!!! I have shared your channel with my daughter… FABULOUS INFO!!!
Oh wow, such a great compliment. Thank you so very much!
I appreciate all your videos on product. Very helpful.
You are so welcome!
I love this kind of video!! It was very very helpful!! I love that there is much cheaper card stock because I did not like to have to pay that much for it!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
It's my pleasure Michele! I really was hoping that this one held up to the Neenah and indeed it seems the same! I'm excited to start creating with it.
What a great video Mary. Such good useful info. and products. Thank you very much for doing the hard work for us all!
My pleasure thank you so much!
Thank you for making this video, I saw several items I want to get that I had no idea about.
YAY! So fun, you are most welcome!
Mary i love all your classes , Thankyou
You are so welcome! That makes me so happy! thank you
More great help for crafting I like the paper comparison
Thank you so much; so happy it was helpful!
Terrific ideas. Thanks so much. I'm a new viewer. So glad I came across your channel.
YAY! So glad you're hangin with me now! :) Thanks so much!
Mary, You're a champ. Thank you so much for the effort and the info.
Thank you so much! I appreciate that! I had a good time discovering these things though! YAY!
I love these money saving videos. I get so excited on the savings! Thanks for another great video.
Me too Ashley, I love saving on consumables so I can splurge on others
Snot tape yay! Sold, I'm making a purchase 😂
I don't think they make it anymore unfortunately. I Can't seem to find it but if you do let me know
I have watched a few of your videos now--and I am a fan! It has been a reeeally long time since I found a crafter that I thought was helpful to me, so thanks!
Thank you! That's really encouraging to hear. I appreciate you taking the time to share with me. :)
Great video, Mary. I appreciate you doing these comparisons. It helps us all to save money!
I'm so happy to hear it was useful, thanks so much
Great video, very helpful. I especially love the holders for the blender brushes and the Accent paper tips.
I'm so happy to hear it was useful! Thos brush holders are amazing
Thanks! The brush holders are so amazing
Wow, how helpful! This is only just my third do your videos and subscribed today. My shopping list has grown quite a bit. Glad I have Prime!
Thanks so much for the time saving helps. Love the time sheet at the beginning, super helpful.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for that feedback!
Thank you for the paper comparison. Some people seem to think that alcohol markers will only work on expensive paper. Thanks again for your review showing this is not true.
You are most welcome. I find great results with other paper as I showed. Thanks so much for the comment
Great video Mary, and very informative! Love the blending brush holders, will be checking them out, as well as several other things, including the paper! Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much, I truly appreciate that!
Mary you are fabulous! Thanks for another great video!
Great ideas! You blew my mind! Again!
Awww thank you Elisa, so kind of you to say!
Agree with you on the purple tape..will look for the snot tape!
YAY! Not so alone! I love the snot tape for die cutting; game changer
@@marypolancodesigns they are out of stock at amazon. Also bought the shames and the solder mat, wanted on but was not going to pay 35 dollars. Thanks for all you reviews.
Just found your channel and I love all the items you've shown.
They are a real game changer.
Thanks for sharing!
Saying hi from the Netherlands. 🤗
Oh thank you so much Ilona, I appreciate that so much! YAY! Welcome!
Love the bag sealer for shaker pouches!
RIGHT? That's got to be one of my favorites!
I love your video. I just discovered you and can't stop viewing your videos.
Oh what a great comment thank you so much for joining me!
I LOVED this video. You are so clever and explain things so well. Thank you. 💕💕💕
Oh thank you so much; that's such encouraging feedback. I appreciate it so much!
Wow, are you ever a breath of fresh air! Thank you thank you thank you!
Aww thank you for that; so kind of you!
Loved this and I thank you so much for all the tips. ❤️
Oh thank you for letting me know! YAY
Mary you are amazing. You are so informative and you have a very up beat personality. Thank you so much for sharing. Susan.
Oh thank you so much, Susan! I so very much appreciate that compliment. :)
I struggle with the purple tape too in my big shot. I make sure it only is stuck on the outside of whatever I'm cutting so if it does tear it doesn't tear my colored image. But... snot tape is now on my wish list. Great tip with the bag sealer. Honestly, I'm always excited when you do the research and pass along the info in these types of videos. I bet you could do the old black magic technique with that white out. Oh the ideas Mary! I think I'm going to try the Accent Opaque. I could use the cost savings for sure. I usually go the Michael's route for card base cardstock but that 120# works out cheaper than that at full price. -Renee'
Delaney Jane Cards I do to no matter where it is on the item I run through any of my die cutters. It embosses the purple tape into the paper sometimes too.
@@bertas-cards I've talked about that purple tape a few times in my videos. I have a love hate relationship with it. It tears my stuff far less than washi but still has issues. I might try the snot tape but I feel like that would be better for straight line masking... maybe Mary needs to help us with this
Yes the Snot tape is great at masking for beach scene backgrounds. I learned this at On the Make event in July with Koren Wiskman & Mary. No tears. I have the same relationship with tapes that you do. As long as I don’t use them in my die cutters. Pixie spray resolved the issue with stencils & tape. Koren has a video on blending with snot tape.
@@bertas-cards I've seen Koren's video. I'm curious about actually using it in a die cutting machine.
Ok so I'm not alone with the purple tape! I just have way more problems than not with it. I am sure the snot tape would be fine going through the die cutting machine but I'll give it a go asap
Great video Mary! Thank you for all the work you go into to make these videos, and for passing on all the info! 😘
Thanks so much Kim! I really appreciate you saying that, truly! :)
I am beyond excited! We are on vacation and we are at a store that has Snot Tape for $4.99 each ❤
That is awesome! YAY! LOVE THIS
TYFS so much information and alternatives! Looking at more of your ideas! 💖💖💖🌹🤓
You are so welcome! I'm so happy they are helpful! YAY
I LOVE Make it by Marko. I have the white, round brush holder. Love it! They also have quite a few other craft-related items. I have a crafting group that meets monthly, and for Christmas, part of what I got them the was glue holders. I bought myself a glue holder and shammy holder. The glue holder is perfect for holding open glue applicators like the Gina K. Connect Glue while you're working with them. The shammy holder is solid on the bottom and open on the top to let the shammy dry out, That way you don't end up laying it on paper and ruining the paper. Great service and nice people. Thanks for highlighting these people and their products.
YES! I have all those things from Make it by Marko too! Love all their stuff and I love supporting small businesses like theirs. YAY!
@@marypolancodesigns I just ordered some of the Accent Opaque 120# card stock. I've been wanting to try it. And, I got that Woodland backgrounds paper stack. I love the colors of the woods in it. Thanks for the review on the Accent Opaque. Not normally the brand I use, but the comparison was good to see.
Sherry, I love the 120 and they now have a 100 lb as well; tried that too. I'm going to be doing a video looking at them together.
@@marypolancodesigns I look forward to seeing that.
Mary....your paper tips were AWESOME. I have never heard of Accent, but based on the price, and your comparison, I will be buying that in the future. I think most people use the heavier (120#) card stock for the base of the card, and the lighter (110#) for the actual card design. But, I love, love, love how the Accent paper responds to the ink blending. I also like the tape comparisons. I never would have thought to try the Frog tape. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I look forward to watching your other videos.
Thanks so much for your feedback; it's super helpful to know if these are useful. I was so surprised at the Accent paper, such a great find! YAY! I need to save money on that paper. I am using so much especially this holiday season.
Although I ❤ all of your videos this happens to be right up there as one of my favorites!!! Great tips, loved the paper comparisons & the white-out!! Who knew??!! Thanks for saving us a few $$$❗❗
Thanks so much Cheri! That makes me so happy to hear!
After viewing this video, I subbed. Very informational. Thanks for sharing your tips. I am a new crafter and this has helped me so much.
Thank you for sharing. I don’t like the purple tape either. Will be trying out the snot tape and the cardstock. Thanks again.
I'm discovering I'm not alone on this. lol Thanks so much!
Mary, I just found this video from last year and I love your tips!!! THankYou for all the work that went into compiling this for us. I will be making several purchases from your video!!!
You are so welcome! Thank you so much for letting me know it was helpful!
Thanks for tips. White cardstock is a great savings.
YAY So glad it was helpful!
so good so real. thanks. ❤
That's so kind thank you!
Late to the party (May 4, 2024) but happy to join the adventure ❤️
YAY! So glad you're here no matter when
Oh my I love all your tips. Some I am using now but that little heat lock tool...I’ve been looking at Hobby Lobby & nada. I’m going to get one of those....somewhere!
Hi Rhonda, if you are talking about the bag sealer, here is the link: amzn.to/2JK1GLz
Lots of great info. Thank you
Glad it was helpful! Thank you!!
9:47 I started using a planner like that many years ago when I had my own business, and then again in college.
I color coded all of my appointments/classes/accomplishments, etc. it made it so easy to know what I needed to do, or where I needed to be just by recognizing the color.
Barbara, you are speaking my language. Color code all the things. lol I need to go back to daily planning
I really enjoyed your video, thank you so much for the tips. I love the masking tape. I will have to look if I can get something similar in the UK. It's a pit pricey to ship. The brush holder and pen holder is a great present idea too
Thanks so much Dannil! Yes I can imagine the shipping might be a bit much but do think outside of what I showed you here and experiement if you can. It's worth it when you find something good! :)
I love this kind of video! Some great ideas here. Love the brush holders and the bag sealer. Thanks for an alternate to Neenah paper, also.
You are most welcome, my pleasure! I was so excited to share these things because I feel like they are not conventional in the crafting arena and need to be seen. lol
Thanks for sharing I purchased the 120 weight paper for card bases I will let you know how I like it.
Yes please do! That would be great to hear other people's thoughts on it.
Thank u so much for sharing. It’s such a big help!
YAY! So glad and it is my pleasure!
Thanks for all the great ideas. Definitely going to try a number of them, especially the opaque card stock.
Thanks so much! Yes it's a winner in my eyes!
Sis, you blew me outta the water with using our old white out as accents!!!!!
Thanks for the find of Accent opaque.
Hahah...love this! Thank you so much! YAY
Just discovered you. The products are all great ideas and I found all of them with your links. I put most of them into a folder for future reference, but immediately got silicon mat because I just started with alcohol inks and don't want to ruin my good translucent silicon mat. Also bought the journal pen pocket, because I journal all over the place and am constantly digging around for pens etc.
That's so awesome, Victoria. I agree on the pens for sure! I'm always looking for one. haha