Happy weekend! I hope you’ve had a good weekend so far. I found I had some great crafty time in the studio yesterday and I’ve almost finished my latest project with Faux Porcelain. In the meantime however . . . some updates:
Mallory’s tests came back normal . . . so no gallbladder problems. Needless to say, we are so antsy for someone to tell us what is wrong with her that both of us were a little disappointed. We are back to the drawing board and starting in a new direction.
Printers Chipboard: So many of you have sent me emails or asked here on the blog what the hell I’m talking about. Printers chipboard is a very lightweight cardboard (much like cardboard from cereal boxes, only a little thicker). What I have been using is .22 point. I was desperate for a storage solution for my Spellbinder Dies, and found that I could put a full magnetic sheet on cardboard to store them in file bins. I was running out of cardboard and needed an easy solution. At the time, we had an office supply store in downtown Louisville called Arvey’s. Unfortunately their parent company, xpedx, reorganized and closed our store (along with many others), and I’ve lost my source for both the Printers Chipboard and Neenah cover stock. It was nice to go over and buy it by the ream and/or case with no shipping charges. What I have found online so far for the printers chipboard is not my best solution (because of shipping charges) but here goes:
Create For Less in packages of 25 sheets
AND THEN I just found while searching for those links this (I’m very excited because I do shop and order with them):
To make my projects more durable, I do glue 3 or more pieces together but for die cut one piece is most often perfect.
I hope this helps with the questions on the chipboard. If you happen to find other that I’ve missed, please let me know. This is something I would prefer to purchase by the case.
Now for a quick project . . . I guess I’ve been in a pink mood . . . could it be because of an expected granddaughter . . . maybe . . .
The image from Lockhart Stamp Co. was water colored with Distress Markers and then layered with the new Spellbinders™ Majestic Squares. The seam binding was dyed with a mixture of Spun Sugar and Antique Linen Distress Inks (video tutorial).  The frame behind the image was die cut from printers chipboard with S4-291 Labels Fifteen. The brown designer paper was adhered to the chipboard first and then die cut.
Well, I guess that’s all for me today. I’m heading back down to the studio to work on the Faux Porcelain project . . .
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I have to say, you do pink well! I love this…eyeing that Spellbinders die under the image! Looks like it will have to go on my list!
Have you ever checked with Xpdex online to see if you can get your chipboard from them?
Sherry–I’m in the same boat–missing my Arveys! I did find Anchor Paper at http://www.shopanchorpaper.com. Their prices are wonderful and shipping is really reasonable and I’m super impressed with their CS (got a personal email from a person thanking me for my order and my order shipped the following day from my order and I got another personal email with the tracking).
Sorry issues with Mallory continue. I heard that when doctors can’t figure out what is wrong that John Hopkins is the place to go. Good luck. Ida
We still have an Arvey store in Indianapolis. You can stop in and see me while you are up here picking it up. Miss you!
sorry still no answers for Mallory, hope she finds something out soon.
Gorgeous project!
Sooooooooooooooo Gorgeous!!!!!!!! What a beautiful feminine card. Love the new spellbinders. This one was on the top of a very long pre-order list. One of the largest orders I have done during a summer release. But well worth it. Can’t wait to get them.
Sure wish they would find out what is going on with Mallory. I know she has to be distressed with how long it is taking to pin point the problem. It is only going to get worse when the government steps into it with this new health care program!!!!!
Marcie
Gorgeous project. So shabby-chic and very feminine looking to me. beautiful work. Thanks for the links. TFS!!! 😀
I read this and my first initial thought is, “WTH? We live in the 22nd century and our doctors still have a hard time diagnosing and helping mankind.” Grrrrhh I keep Mallory in my thoughts and prayers.
My second thought is “What a great storage IDEA for my Spellbinders!” I currently use a small strip of adhesive magnet and keep them taped onto their packaging. But chipboard would be awesome.
I’m going to be inquiring with Marco’s Paper as they are large paper distributor. I’ve have always had such positive experiences with this company and they’re in Dayton, OH. They also have flat rate shipping. LOVE that!
Love this and keeping you and your family in my thoughts & prayers. XOXOX