My intention was quite modest, to mount these toppers, all left over from some of Maria's classes.
However, things did not quite work out as planned, so these are still waiting to be finished.
Instead, the day was largely spent trying to get various bags sorted out to take to classes. The most important was getting things ready for Hazel Edwards' Groovi workshop over at Crafters Companion at Evesham.
Although everything is provided at any Groovi workshop, I do like to use my own tools, especially scissors. I possess two pairs of Ringlocks, I struggle with the second pair. Scissors are so personal and you need to get used to a new pair.
Whatever style of parchment cutting tools you eventually choose, do a lot of practice before you consider using them on a project. Whether you choose the Exclusives, the Ringlocks, or the snips, practice is essential to get used to them.
The other things I like to take are my own pencils. I am a pain to share with as I tend to hold all the colours I choose in my hand while I am working. That is not fair to those I am supposed to be sharing with. I also like my pencils to have wicked points which does not suit everyone else.
5 comments:
Lol. I am sure these will all end up as beautiful cards one day soon Maggie. As for scissors, I quite agree. I just didn't get on with the Pergamano scissors and went for the snips. I have practiced and it suddenly seems to have clicked. Xxxxx
Seems fair enough to me Maggie. If you are taking your own stuff then you can use it the way you wish to. Have fun at the workshops and hope you manage to get to your UFOs soon.
It's funny how you start of with a plan and then things happen to change the course of your planned day! However I am sure things will even them selves out in time and the toppers will eventually be made into a card. They are there in case of emergency!
I agree with you about scissors Maggie. No two pairs feel the same even if they are the same brand and style! I had a pair of ringlock scissors that I loved and cherished. But they went really lose and I couldn't tighten them so I bought a new pair. They took a while to get used to and now they tighten themselves up and go stiff to use. A rub with a tumble dryer sheet sorts them out. Strange how two pairs should be so different.
Enjoy your day. I am sure you will! xx
I am easily sidetracked . That's why I have lots of UFOs. I have to do a card for my friends Birthday on Wednesday. She wouldn't appreciate a parchment card so I am going to look in my box and see if there is a UFO that will be suitable. The thinks you have made with Maria look beautiful. I would love to go to one of her classes one day. X
We all have to train our scissors Maggie. They do take a bit of getting used to. I am determined to finish off projects as they come along this year. Hope the class went well.x PS I always find you are very good at sharing. X
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