Hi there, Kangaroopals! Love your site. Are the magnets done with specific glass gems? I've used the flat glass "marbles" at the craft store and made them without pics before, and I love yours. Do the pics have an adhesive on the front?
I also use the X-acto and mat alot. When I was making up ads at a newspaper, I couldn't live without my X-acto!
I used glass gems. These gems are clear so it shows thru. Earlier, I bought some in the craft stores and does not work well. The photo was blur and cloudy. I found the clear ones here: http://www.wholesalersusainc.com/game-gems-clear-noniridized-1719mm-p-1792.html.
I use a silicon glue to stick the picture to the gem. You can find in the craft stores. They are so many. Chose the most appropriate for you. Hope this helps.
I am joining Heather Bailey's March of the Tools . This sounds fun. There are many tools that make your life easier, but as a crafter and graphic designer. These are the two tools so far that I can't live without when doing crafting or design. E-xacto knife is an essential tool for creating mock-ups. I own this knife for 12+ years. My newest tool is the Ultra ShapeXpress. It's easy to use and it's very practical tool. Cuts any shapes in paper. Also, I read that cuts in fabrics? I have to see for myself. I have to try that yet. A new addition to March of the Tools. Still not too late!: A trimmer from Fiskars. Very useful, practical, sharp and a time saver. For heavy duty use, see cutters from Carl. Found here . Heavy duty rotary cutter Rotary Trimmer exacto knife Did some egg shape cards The Ultra ShapeXpress Tags for my son's birthday
These are the newest versions I made. They are my newest companions. It only take me 2-3 hours to create one, but with full time work and 2 boys... only late nights I can find some time to sit down and star cutting the many small triangles in different felt colors. Then... the rest is fun! A family :)...Yes! I am one of the winners for submitting these owls to a contest called "Calling all crafters" at martha stewart web site... www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/your-best-handmade-cre... More owls... more flat cards.... I can't get enough. See new items posted on my little shop.
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I also use the X-acto and mat alot. When I was making up ads at a newspaper, I couldn't live without my X-acto!
Soon,
Jenny
I used glass gems. These gems are clear so it shows thru. Earlier, I bought some in the craft stores and does not work well. The photo was blur and cloudy. I found the clear ones here:
http://www.wholesalersusainc.com/game-gems-clear-noniridized-1719mm-p-1792.html.
I use a silicon glue to stick the picture to the gem. You can find in the craft stores. They are so many. Chose the most appropriate for you.
Hope this helps.