Ranking EVERY Card Making Product from BEST to WORST
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- Ok...so it's not EVERY craft supply in my craft room, but it's a lot of them! Which tools make it to the top of your list?
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• Fiskars - Multi-Purpose Straight Scissors - 8 Inch
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• Hero Arts Tools INK BLENDING BRUSH MEDIUM MI005 - Simon Says Stamp
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• Amazon.com : Paper Corner Rounder 3 in 1
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• Tim Holtz Sizzix DIE PICK Tool BLACK
--- ldli.co/e/xl993p4 [ SimonSaysStamp ]
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• Fiskars SPRING-ASSIST SCISSORS Micro-tip 04977*
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• Simon Says Stamp Place And Score Embellishment Wand
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• Sizzix - Accessory - Die Brush, Foam Pad and Die Pick for Wafer-Thin Dies - Essentials Bundle
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• Scrapbook.com - Pops of Color - Gloss - Vacay - 1oz - 13 pack
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• Sizzix 660340 Big Shot Plus Cutting/Embossing Machine, White/Gray
--- B00R50G85Y [ Amazon US ]
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• We R Memory Keepers 660093 Mini Guillotine Paper Cutter, Multicolor
--- B07CTM9755 [ Amazon US ]
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• Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - Rotary Media Trimmer
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• Cricut Joy Machine Bundle
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• Scor-Pal 12x12 INCH MEASURING AND SCORING BOARD Tool Eighths 2636
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• Hero Arts - Hero Tools - Reverse Grip Tweezers
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--- ldli.co/e/m5rrz6r [ SimonSaysStamp ]
• Simon Says Stamp Brush Powder Tool With Anti Static Powder
--- ldli.co/e/e2rr3x0 [ SimonSaysStamp ]
• MISTI BLACK PRECISION STAMPER VERSION Stamping Tool Kit blackm - Simon Says...
--- ldli.co/e/qyqqn2x [ SimonSaysStamp ]
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• Amazon.com : Ohuhu Alcohol Markers Brush Tip - 320-color Double Tipped Art...
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• Scrapbook.com - Mint Tape - Low Tack and Repositionable - 1 Inch Roll
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• PRE-ORDER Waffle Flower 6.5 x 8.5 inch Grip Mat WFT074 - Simon Says Stamp
--- ldli.co/e/p322744 [ SimonSaysStamp ]
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• Spellbinders GLIMMER HOT FOIL SYSTEM GLS-005
--- ldli.co/e/om55k0k [ SimonSaysStamp ]
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• Sizzix Sidekick Starter Kit Featuring Tim Holtz Designs - Brown & Black with Cutting Pads, Embossing Pad, Embossing Folder, Dies and Stamps - Item 662535
--- B0777PQBC4 [ Amazon US ]
This is a great list for a new card maker when trying to decide what is a MUST HAVE to get started, and what can wait until they’ve decided to move forward. Yes, crafting is an expensive hobby, but with honest reviews like this, it is possible to contain costs. Thank you!
I always tell newbies to go SLOW lol.
I'm agree 100% with you, Ralph. i was reluctant to buy a Misty for the same reason that you implied, so instead i buy an Tim Holtz stamp platform in Europe. And I love it. Its a "Give to me Rachel" for me.
Thanks for your honesty ❤ Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
I love that you do this honestly and with humor with younger crafters in mind. Refreshing and definitely entertaining. Yes, I am a firm believer that it is ALL subjective. What works for one and they love may not be at all the same for another. You really have to try things for yourself and form your own opinion. Thank you for being you! 😊❤
Totally agree! Thanks for the kind words
I didn’t buy a misty for the exact reason you stated. Instead I bought the stampwheel and I LOVE IT!
I have a Misti, had it for years actually and never noticed the Bible verse. 😂
I love the all in one tool. It gas the die brush, the pokey tool, and several other attachments. I do use the die brush to clean the die. 😊
This was too funny, I've had a Misti since they first came out and now have 5 of them and never until you mentioned it did I notice a scripture on it. In fact when you said that I stopped the video and went to look and sure enough all of them have it, but most now are covered with Waffle flower Grip mats lol.
Gelli plates + acrylic paints + stencils + brayers = JOY. Oh, the backgrounds you can use. The Switch electric dye cutting machines due to it size and no cranking has it own cart in my area. I did acquire the Gina K die cutting crank machine due to the size and yeah the pressure dial which eliminates the need for extra plates, etc. I prefer the Tonic stamping platform over the Misti for size, no edges. Such videos evaluating tools is always fascinating. Fair evaluations.
I would love to see a joy vs dicutting machine video with pros and cons! Loved this video, I’m loving the RUclips era of Ralph ❤
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Same! Been trying to justify it for a year now. I can print sentiments on my printer. Would love to hear why you love it.
would like this too
Me too. I am on the fence regarding the Cricut Joy.
I'd also like to see the die cut vs cricut joy and I'd love your take on the joy or the bigger joy, too!
With the sidekick, having the top plate a bit ahead of the others. I find that works much better with the small machine I have.
Great pointer!
I agreed with most of your rankings. I appreciated the clever categories you used. That was fun. I’ve never been on TikTok so I am glad you shared the explanations at the start. I had no idea there was a Bible verse on the Misti (sad I know😂). Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed.
I’m new to card marking and a lot of these items I now own because what I’ve seen in your videos, no regrets - your evaluations are spot on!
I'm in the same boat and completely agree with you!
So glad you've found my feedback helpful! Hope you're enjoying the craft!
I use the die brush before I take the cut paper out of the die. It works very well getting those little bits out.
Great tip!
For long-blade scissors, I like something that's non-stick (because I use things like Stick It sheets for fussy die cuts), though I'm also liking the Holtz ones because a really long blade does make it easier to cut straight.
Here's a bonus tip: manicure scissors with a curved blade make cutting circles and curves so much easier. (I, too, hate fussy cutting. Again, for something with a straight blade, I like the ones that are non-stick. I've had other spring-assist scissors and didn't see much benefit.)
I have had my Misti for several years and never noticed the Bible verse. As a Christian I’m ok with it, but I think it is great that you advise people so they can make the best choice for them. Now I will have to look at mine in the morning to see what I never noticed.
I made my Tonic/Holtz rotary trimmer more helpful to me by putting up a command hook right on the side of my kneehole (at the desk where my knees and feet go!) - it holds my trimmer perfectly out of the way and yet right there when I need it! I have hung more hooks also for frequently used products, like my shape stencils, my idea book ( which is held with ring binders) and my Heat It tool. Still plenty of room for me, and when I need these tools, there they r. Enjoyed this - TFS!
Great idea!
I totally agree about the anti-static pouch! I hated getting the chalk all over my fingers. A solution for that is to clip the pouch with a binder clip, or something similar, to use as a handle. That works, but I still bought one of the brush type ones for the powder and use it all the time! 😂
I've got blending/ink application tools up the wazoo. For Distress Oxides, domed blending foam on Ranger/Holtz watercolor paper is probably the best. With dye inks, just rubbing the brush on a lint-free dish towel (useful for so many things) until you don't see much, if any, ink, is probably the best way to clean them off. I generally don't even do that, because sometimes having just a little ink is handy, like when I want faint steciling on the inside of the card. I'll clean before I use them if I really want the exact color, but often a more complex color works fine. For some stenciling and for applying ink selectively to stamps, those squishy foam pouncers work pretty well. (Having to have two sets of these things-one for oxides/pigment inks and one for dye inks gets expensive.)
You should try diamond press marquise machine, i love it for really intricate dies, cuts 1st pass every time. Only negative would be its Not a 6 inch opening! I wish they would made it a little wider😂 Carol
I LOVE the new precision glue gun- you should try it! Thanks for great video!
Heat the wax tip with your heat gun a wipe with your fingers good as new
oooo good tip! I'll have to try this
I didn’t know that!
Great video. I made my own. Dip the tip of a pencil into melted candle wax to build up the layers, works a treat 😁
Blue putty on a skewer.
As a well seasoned card maker, I enjoyed this video. I have a MISTI it's still my go-to when stamping, but I don't stamp as much. I have the foiling machine to foil sentiments on occasions. I do use my BetterPress for sentiments much more. My die cutting machine is on its last leg, which is a Gemini Jr. Thinking getting Anna Griffin Empress machine because with age, it is harder to hand crank my Spellbinders Platinum machine. Favorites are heat gun, 3D embossing folders, distress oxide & inks along with Ranger Alcohol Inks and gelli plate. It's nice to have young talent come into the card making community. Best wishes to you.😊
I've been eager to try working with a gelli plate! You've just reignited that curiosity :)
So glad you are back making videos on RUclips. Loved your recent ranking video. I totally agree regarding the MISTI. Also agree with your ranking of the sticking mat, a game changer! Having enjoyed cardmaking for many years, I have tried most of the items you had in the video. Your rankings were spot on! Great video for newcomers to the sport of cardmaking.
I look forward to your videos for new inspiration!
So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the kind words.
Interesting on your take on the gem tool. I have had mine for many moons and no issues, wonder if it’s brand related? Really enjoyed your list and your review on these 😊
Perhaps it is brand dependent, as you say! Thanks for watching.
I agree with your description of product as the things you found wrong with them I have had the same experiences was good to watch. I have also bought products thinking wow I will use them but found them wanting like a pen like cutter to go around different shapes by tracing the outline of shape well it was hopeless couldn’t master it at all lol
The die brush works best with paper in the die.metal facing up and paper down on the foam pad. then roll back of the plate it pokes all the loose bits on to the foam. so when you take paper out of the plate almost all the bits are out on the foam which you can tap into your trash. Keeps image protected and easier clean up
Great tip! I do have the foam pad but I can't seem to find it any longer...
Fun video! I loved the tiers even though I didn’t know what they were from 🤣. Just a suggestion! If you are investing in the BetterPress machine and their plates I would recommend getting their plates since they honestly foil better than the foil plates do. I’ve been foiling my BetterPress plates and they turn out fabulous! Then your plate does two things. It helps me justify the cost. 😊
Thanks so much for sharing, really enjoyed hearing your experiences with these tools. I think it can be hard even as a seasoned crafter to make decisions about what is needed and worth the cost. Loved the tiers!
Hi! For the sticky tool gem picker - i found wax diamond art pencils- u just sharpen them each time they get dull- they’re two in a pack for $1.49 at hobby lobby and they work the same as the others
Loved your information on deveral things. Especially on the alcohol pens. I agree Copic pens snd hot foil items are too costly. Thanks for the ideas you presented.
Thanks for watching!
I agree with most of your opinions and descriptions! I never clean my blending brushes. I have enough for every need...meaning one for lights, one for mediums, and one for darks within each color group, plus a set for Distress inks & separate blending sponges for Oxides. Oh, and let's not forget one for white pigments (brush & sponge). Hmmm, I forgot I have one special brush & sponge just for Simon Hurley's Tropical Tango ink pad. Do you think I've gone overboard? LOL By the way, I love my Embossing Buddy! I've had it for probably 45+ years and it still works and keeps my oily finger prints off the card & I don't have to mess with refilling a container with powder like the latest "fad". The Gem Setter....What I don't like about the wax tip is it leaves a bit of waxiness on the gems/confetti. I would have moved the Scoreboard to the top tier because even a beginner wants nicely folded cards without cracks and ugly folds. The Misti - I laughed because I have 4 of them and I never noticed the Bible verse until you mentioned it on one of your other videos! Obviously, it didn't bother me, but someone could put washi tape over it if they are bothered by it. The tool itself was a game-changer for me. I love my tweezers & would move those up. I only use the reverse tweezers for holding stuff while the glue dries. Never got the hang of it even though I've tried them oodles of times. Great job and lots of fun to watch. Oh, I gave my Cricut to my daughter because I only used it about 4 times in 8 years. (Sorry this response is so long!)
Don't apologize for your long response! I love to hear all of it! I was so close to placing the score board up top...perhaps a mistake!
Really great video, it's very interesting which things other crafters love and not love. I also love copics, but have the same Problem. The Waffle Flower Grip mat is a game changer for me ❤ I would appreciate to see more of these videos. Thank you ❤
The WF grip mat is such a simple idea but such a huge game changer in my daily crafting!
Love the video and the categories are perfect. I wish a video like this was out 8 years ago when I started. Thanks for sharing.
Great video Ralph! You seem much more relaxed and happy, which is so nice to see. Keep doing you!
I LOVE those tiers!! lol Sooo awesome and love your humor!! I agree with most of your categorizations too!!! Thanks btw for your comments on the Misti... I do have 3 (one of each size) as I seriously need the help lining up my stamping! lol But I don't enjoy the little verse and keep it covered. I think my favorite tools are definitely die cut machines... although my Anna Griffin Empress is top tier.... with my RA killing my wrists the electronic machines are a life saver!! And you are right... I recently gifted a friend my Copics and got the Ohuhu and also OLO markers and love how juicy and brighter they seem although I'm still on the learning curve with them!! lol Anyway... thank YOU for another fun and informative video!!! YOU are appreciated and just keep on being you and doing what you love kiddo!!
I foiled long before the Glimmer. Yes, you can do cool things with the plates and with toner foils and the rest, but sticky embossing powder or liner tape or duo gel or tacky glue can give you some of the effects without much expense. Similarly, although I see good results with Better Press, I'm not sure the improvement in image quality is worth the expense (though at least people are coming up with other ways to use the plates).
I agree with most of your selection. It does totally depend on how it works in ones crafting space. It was great to hear why you put them where you did. This was good to consider. 🙂
I finally found a use for the die brush! When there are lots of tiny pieces left on my cutting plate, I use this brush and scrub side to side to remove them! Works like a charm - too bad I just learned it yesterday. I agree on die cuts, too hard on the paper.
Great tip!
My favourite trimmer is the cutterpillar rotary one… it’s the best. IMO
Thank you for your candid opinions 😊
Thanks for watching!
What an amazing video Ralph! Thank you for doing this. Your reasons for each product were very helpful and valued! Thank you for your honesty! 😍
You are so welcome!
This is fun and entertaining, thanks Ralph. For your issues with glue, I do recommend the MISTI Glue Press. I had it for a few months now, including a two week, no crafting, holiday, it just sits in its stand - and it has NEVER clogged once. I refilled it with various glues, they all seem to work. With the blending brushes, too, I had an epiphany moment this year: the huge big fluffy Spellbinders brushes did for me what no other ink blending tool has done: perfect ink blends! As for cleaning them, „I don‘t“ seems to be the right approach: you just need a separate set for die inks and Oxides (those seem to work great with the sponges for me - velcro issues aside) and one for each colour family and your good…
I might need to look into those bushes! I'm a big fan of the Hero Arts blending brushes and have a full lineup of those. My brushes that got crusty after washing them were a fairly cheap set from Amazon...maybe that was the issue lol.
OMG... I couldn't stop laughing with your categories! I'm so glad I didn't get into some of the things in "Divorce Babes" category. I feel validated. Keep up the great videos!
Hi Ralph, thank you very much for your honest video ...I am new here..but I know your little videos für years..thank you for bringing so much the joy to all of us... you normally use a glue runner oops what is the correct name 🙈 a glue tool ... I like these tools but I never found my favorite one! Greetings from Germany 🥰 Patti-Sally🎨
Cool vid Ralph; Interesting rankings, most I agree with, but I love love my pokey tool/ die brush combo, as it is a must have in my craft room, while the foil machine and that crucuit joy, I can do without as I don’t need another ‘thing’ picking up space… in my opinion!! 😂❤
this was a great idea for a video and I really loved hearing your opinions!
Thanks for watching!
Great video. You did an awesome job. Especially giving your reasons. Thanks Ralph
Thanks Teresa!
I love how knowledgeable you are about specifics and materials. Very educational, thank you!
I tend to agree with you on your must haves. Craftersf getting into paper crafting should watch this video before making purchases
I would agree with you on all of these. I purchased a lot of pops of color and another brand and I only use the glaze and sparkle ones. I thought it would be better to use them sending in the mail than rhinestone or sequins. Donating the colors. I found flat sequins and stick on flat embellishments from Lizi. Sorry most RUclipsrs have to use a disclaimer so people don’t leave rude comments or opinions on your content.
Some things are better to appreciate from afar 😂
I love the censored opening!!! You’re the best❤
As for the MISTI, there are alternatives available (at least here in the EU) and I for one happen to think they are better (gasp!): the lid is spring mounted so when you close it, the stamp does NOT touch your paper, you can check placement first and then stamp. Plus, about half the price 😊. The brayer may not be user error at all: I had the same experience as you - and the thought to try the Tim Holtz brayer and: totally different experience: the roller is so much softer and detachable for easy cleaning, brilliant! And to get my five cents worth in on this one, too: Glimmer, love the look, really do not like the disaster for the environment (foil on carrier foil on a plastic roll, wrapped in plastic and the ideal paper is actually also plastic coated…)
Wow! The spring mounted feature sounds really neat and helpful.
@@ralphtyndall Hunkydory makes a spring loaded stamping platform that works BEAUTIFULLY. I have several other stamping platforms, but the Hunkydory is my favorite by far. Great video!
I really enjoyed your video - thanks! You nailed many of my favorite tools. I would love to know more detail about using the Cricut Joy for sentiments, etc. I have bought several cricuts over the years but have never figured out how to use them correctly so they were either sold or given away. Your videos make it look easy! Thanks for sharing!
Tip on copics. If the pen stays dry too long or you color on products like embossing etc it will plug your tip. I buy replacement nibs and refills from Dick Blick. Watch for a good sale!
I like the die brush for intricate dies. I use it with the cardstock still in the die on both sides on top of foam mat.
The tier categories are perfection 😂
show me to me rachellll
Loved this video it was very informative. Makes me realize what I use and don’t use as well. Thank you! 😊
Glad it was helpful!
I like your opinions and I agree with almost everything you say. With the card brush, you should keep the paper in the die and then place them on the foam mat and rub over the top of the die with the brush. The brush won't come in contact with the paper. You get rid of the pieces in the die and the paper at the same time, without affecting the paper shape. Thanks for your video.
Great fun - for me I’d swap the layered stencils with the embossing folders and the standard tweezers are a must have too. ( but my hands are a couple decades older than yours 😉)
I agreed with much of what you said and liked the way you explained each item.
Interesting about the Misti, it would put me off to be honest. But I’m not in the US so have plenty other more affordable options.
That's a fair swap!
Great video. Thanks. This is a great reminder to review my supplies and what and why I am using them. Isn’t there a relationship between BetterPress and glimmer hot foil. One of the plates can be used in the others machine and that makes it more versatile. For the life of me, I can remember which one. Something to check out. Thanks Ralph!
BetterPress plates can be used for hot foiling but hot foiling plates can’t be used with the BetterPress 🙂. So that would make the BetterPress plates the more versatile option!
Like the way you divided. You convinced me to get the joy watching your shorts. Very helpful ❤
Glad you're enJOYing it!
Great video, Ralph - thank you so much. I don't clean my blending brushes, I did try once, but had the same results as you, crusty - so I don't bother now.
Your wax pick up tool - you can get wax pencils (I think they're actually made for nail art) they're really long, and you just sharpen them like a pencil to refresh the end - they last for ages!
Thanks again, it was a great review 😁
Thanks for watching!
Pretty much agree with your rating on everything. Thank you for sharing!
The problem I see with crafters who jump onto the Copic train is that they purchase these top of the line, professional coloring tools without educating themselves both in the characteristics of Copics and coloring education/techniques. They expect magical results or immediate gratification with minimal effort. 🤦🏻♀️ it’s like buying Kobe beef and then cooking it in the microwave and complaining that it’s not good and overrated! 😂 I know quality control at Copic is paramount so if you got “bad” Copics, you shouldn’t hesitate to contact them. I’ve never had that experience and certainly would not put up with it with the cost of Copic markers. (Btw, putting Ohuhu above Copic is blasphemy 😂🤣 imho)
One last thing, I TOTALLY AGREE with you on the Bible verse on the Misti 👍🏼 Very fun take on a ranking list!
I think I'd have a different opinion on Copics if I got into them years ago, but I guess I started collecting when their manufacturing hit a snafu. I don't have a ton of patience for continuous returns so I just chose to jump ship 😂 (I'm also not artistic enough to justify the price lol). I'd say they're still the Rolls Royce of alcohol markers assuming no manufacturing flaws.
Thank you for this. I agree with most of your ratings but especially the glimmer hot foil machine and plates. I have used it quite a bit and results are very inconsistent. Keep crafting!
I think you did a great job ranking!! This was such a fun video!!
Totally love my score boards!
Same!
Love the candid opinions and agree with lots of them. Have you tried press plates? All of the problems I had with hot foiling are gone! Perfect fine detail foiling for me (with decent quality foil) and the plates are multi use. Inking and letterpress, embossing rather like an embossing folder, some plates come with stencils. It is my Give it to me Rachel and I agree with the spring loaded scissors, layering stencils, reverse tweezers, mint tape and definitely the waffle flower mat up there. Thank you again for your honest opinions
I've been on the fence about getting into the betterpress system. It seems lovely but it's one more thing for me to collect and store 😂
@@ralphtyndall I did that for a year 😂 you can use press plates instead of foil plates in your hot foil machine and really are so much better. Maybe worth a try when you are next thinking of purchasing a foil plate. Thank you for replying 😊
That was pretty close to accurate for me too. One thing I have and LOVE is the heat embossing and a few Wow powders, makes my projects look top notch :) I have 3 reverse tweezers, love them!
Great way to rank products. I agree with you but have one comment on pops of color. If you warm the bottle a fee minutes in your hands the liquid comes out so much better to make those dots.
ooo great tip! I'll have to remember that.
LOVE!!! Thank from a newbie card crafter!
Love this, of course, and, of course, I have to make comments. I hated the Fiskars spring assist scissors but LOVE, LOVE the Tim Holtz snips. Worked like a charm for me. I don't know why the Fiskars were so hard for me. Use the liquid pearls or pops of color to paint or put through a stencil. Forget about making "confetti" with it. I find it too difficult to be worth the effort. That's what confetti and rhinestones are for. I, too, bought that laser board. Complete waste of money. Worked like twice. Luckily, the website I bought it on gave me a full refund. Didn't even have to send it back. Can't wait for you to get into mixed media...pigment powders, gel plates. Thanks for sharing. I agree with almost everything you said although since I only really use RUclips and Instagram I only got the mean girls reference. 🤷♀
Glad you found scissors that work great for you!
So right about the laser tool!!! I was so disappointed and trashed it once I realized it was completely useless. Loved seeing your list!!!
Great video! I don't have all the same "toys" but we all have our favorites.
Yes we do!
I am with you 100%. I agree with all of the items you talked about. I have them all except the ohuhu markers since I have all the Copics and a lot of the refills.
This was such a fun video Ralph! Really enjoyed how entertaining it was and so helpful in your explanation of the products! I enjoy your videos so much! Thank you so much for sharing this. I hope you have a fabulous day. Happy crafting☺️
Thanks so much!
I appreciate your fresh perspective on craft tools. Thanks for pointing out the biblical verse on the MISTI. Thanks to my aging eyes and Waffleflower grip mat, I never noticed it! Have you done a YT on the Cricut Joy? I am tempted by the possibility of creating my own sentiments but I'm not sure if there's a steep learning curve.
I have done a video on exactly that topic! I have a video showing you how to make sentiments using the cricut joy.
Embossing folders (and the old plastic texture plates) and brayers are really handy if you use a gel plate. You can use the folders with the foam you heat and impress on a texture to make a stamp, too. You can use cut-out plates to partially emboss (e.g., a frame shape), which can be handy. I used a brayer before I gel printed to get smoother ombré blends, particularly handy with Kaleidecolor ink pads, which have five different colored pads in one.
I love my embossing folders. Some time a little texture for a background is all a card needs to make it complete, otherwise I agree with your list
Really enjoyed your video. Great information on some products that I already own and some I thought of buying at some point. I thought your rating system was fun!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love to hear your honest opinion of products! I have tried most of the products and do agree with your ranking on most. Everyone is different and to each his/her own of what works for them! Love your videos!
Yes! Everyone has their own favs :)
I can not disagree with any of the logic. Great video Ralph! So fun
A previous video you did is the reason I invested in reverse tweezers and for that I say thank you! They have been a game changer. Loved this video, so fun and great to hear your opinions as a full time crafter! My only feedback is I didn't know what some of the top tier machines were and would have loved a b-roll on those like you did on some of the odd ones 🥰 thanks for an awesome video!
Glad you're enjoying the tweezers! And duly noted on the b-roll!
Apparently once the middle sponge part of the copic starts to dry up you it’s no longer revivable, you can refill them but they are beyond repair . Wish I’d know this a few years back as some of my copics arrived in that condition and I should have returned them for a refund.
Yep...that was my finding as well! A few that arrived like that I was able to exchange immediately, but several only showed this issue a month or two after purchase and was only confirmed after several attempts at trying to refill them and replace the nibs.
Copics had problems after the earthquake in Japan as they were made in that area. You need to replace the pen unfortunately.
I believe it has been fixed but takes a while to filter down. :)
Glad to hear it's been resolved!
My brain has trouble with the green being the worst and the red being the best.
Haha totally fair.
Yes,, why Ralph,, whyyyyyyy
The laser square (or a laser ruler) is a waste of money. They're never calibrated correctly and they eat batteries. Also, fingers get in the way, so even if they did work, it's not ideal. I'm much happier with a 6" T square (which took a long time to come out-12" is too big for easy use with card making).
If anyone wants to remove a printed decal off the Misti or other plastic products, try soaking a cotton ball in nail polish remover. I do this to reuse branded containers and it works great!
I find it very interesting to hear what different makers like and don't like. I am still pretty new to cardmaking, and it helps me when I want to buy something. I bought the Fiskars spring release scissors (sorry if that is the wrong name!) based on your recommendation in an earlier video and I am really glad I did! I have issues with my hands and wrists and these scissors are so comfortable to use. I love them!
Way to Go Ryan. What a fun way to talk about supplies. I kinda thought it was a bit funny to look at your supplies in a timeline I idea- I have been crafting for over year. In the beginning there were stamps and ink, heat embossing was the biggest wow!!! Then came the folders , again Wow.!!! But now a days, embossing folders have sooo much competition with foil etc.... So they are not that exciting, as back in the day, Hope you can follow my thinking. I also think as crafters we may have to limit ourselves on what path to go down as there is sooo much more to spend money on. Thanxs for all your content.
I'm following you Kerrie!
Wow, NEVER saw the bible verse in my Misti. I have had it since the first year it came out! NEVER saw/read it. I thought it was bla,bla,bla trademark stuff. I think I will try out the Waffleflower sticki mat. Thanks. I miss your Short videos.
OMG! I have 5 Misti’s, and never knew about the Bible verse. 😂😳 I’m not Christian, and I see what you mean. But now it makes what they did to Tim’s platform which is totally different makes me mad. Not very Christian of them! 🙄
You're just such a fresh voice in the field. These rating are HILARIOUS. I am just about 100% in agreeance with you on these rating. I don't have a Cricut though. I was gifted a Big Shot for my birthday in 2021 and it was a complete gamechanger, right next to my Tonic Tim Holtz Stamp Platform. I do love my TH brayer too and any of my embellishment dots like those pearls or sparkly ones would put up to Get in Loser. My Sidekick is non-negotiable. Def a must have, also at least Get in Loser. I just got a goat hair anti static brush and there is no powder involved. It's a natural ionic effect. I have Spectrum Noir alcohol pens and find the brush tips really soft which has me going out of the lines a *lot* due to me pressing too hard (even when I lightly brush it across the paper). That's user error, I suppose, but I am looking for a new marker which has a firmer soft brush tip. Would you say the Ohuhu ones fit that bill?
Loved this video and the associated memes.
Thank you for your comments about the Misti.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for this helpful video. We love your videos and appreciate your talent and personality. Hubby and I have spent the day relaxing watching your videos and getting inspired ♥️♥️♥️
Aw I love to hear it! My partner and I spend many weekends binging youtube videos so I totally relate lol.
I don't do TikTok b/c I'm just too old but all those meme's I am well aware of so the brain rot finds a way lmaooooo. Love it. Also I can't help but cackle at Linda's ridiculously insulting comment - poor Ralph needs to graduate crafting kindergarten before she will pay attention! 🤦🏻♀🤦🏻♀🤦🏻♀
hahaha ok so I'm not crazy for thinking that was a wild comment 😂
@@ralphtyndall lol nope she was being hella rude - you'll get it once you spend some time on RUclips watching other crafters... 🫠
Hi Ralph! Just last night I stamped a card and dropped the stamp on it, smearing the image. Ugh. And the ink blended background underneath was great and here I wrecked it. So, since the image was of twiggy sorts of florals, and I thought well it's worth a try, it's messed up already, I put shadows beside the floral stems with Stickles (over the smeared parts) and I think the card is salvaged! I also wanted to mention, when I have trouble getting my sandwich to feed through the Sidekick, if I move the paper and die back from the front edge a bit it goes through without a problem. If I have the paper and die way up at the front edge, that's when it seems like it's too thick to go through. I agree with your ratings, and what a fun way to present them! Cheers!
I've definitely found the same to be true with the sidekick! Usually trouble comes when the die is too close to the front edge of the plates.
@@ralphtyndall Thanks Ralph! Looking forward to your next video!
Omg,this is great! May I tell you about a wonderful product from Brutus Monroe. He has an ink brush cleaner foam. It is magical!!
ooo fancy!
I take a mini die cutter with me when we go out in our truck camper
Great video! Love your take on the various items Yes to reverse tweezer! Now I have to go look at my misti!
Corner rounders are helpful. So's a reverse corner rounder.
I feel the same way about embossing folders.