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thenancyrd
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PeaNut 369,162
March 2008
Posts: 1,010
Layouts: 5
Loc: New Jersey
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Scraplizard
BucketHead
PeaNut 187,311
January 2005
Posts: 532
Layouts: 6
Loc: Northern MI
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I second what Nancy said! Absolutley beautiful layouts! The templates add so much more "life" to the page! I so wish I could explain myself better, but that was the first thing that came to mind! | |
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Scraplizard
BucketHead
PeaNut 187,311
January 2005
Posts: 532
Layouts: 6
Loc: Northern MI
| Posted: 11/18/2012 8:17:10 PM
Forgot to add, I have some of the Pages by Design too and never used them! Guess I should pair them with my Kiwi templates.
I'm one that enjoys cutting. I LOVE to fussy cut, so cutting the templates is right up my alley. It's relaxing to me. I use Cutterbee scissors with the precision point and I've not had too much trouble getting things cut right. The only time I've noticed is if my lighting isn't so great. Then, I have trouble following my pencil line. | |
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Akihasmomma
PeaNut
PeaNut 562,539
August 2012
Posts: 118
Layouts: 57
Loc: Arizona
| Posted: 11/18/2012 8:25:24 PM
I actually love the fussy cutting with the templates as well. Its the mindless part of the project I would say.
Do you all do your lines on the backside of the paper? I definitely find that saves me stress if I don't cut perfectly and I can use a pen and not worry about it. | |
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slyn11
PeaFixture
PeaNut 190,252
February 2005
Posts: 3,808
Layouts: 126
Loc: New Jersey
| Posted: 11/18/2012 8:35:28 PM
@Akihasmomma - I trace on the backs when I can and I invested in a good eraser to get off any pencil lines when I trace on the front. I just have to keep reminding myself to flip the template when I trace on the back of the paper. I have messed up the orientation of my planned design a number of times by forgetting this step.
@nancyrd - Thanks!
@scraplizard - I use the Tim Holtz scissors. Are the cutterbees smaller pointed than those? |
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Akihasmomma
PeaNut
PeaNut 562,539
August 2012
Posts: 118
Layouts: 57
Loc: Arizona
| Posted: 11/18/2012 9:04:11 PM
@slyn11 - Yeah, I have to take extra care to flip the templates. I have also used a template to create a mirror image on two sides of a layout many times and always have to think about how to orient my templates so my patterns go in the same direction! | |
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Scraplizard
BucketHead
PeaNut 187,311
January 2005
Posts: 532
Layouts: 6
Loc: Northern MI
| Posted: 11/18/2012 9:15:52 PM
Slyn, I'm not sure because I'm not familiar with the Tim Holtz scissors. I would think that they are about the same. The cutterbee has a very fine point that is chiseled (unsure if that's the correct terminology, but you get the idea!)down at the end. It's so fine that I actually watch the point while I cut and line it up with my line. Works most everytime! | |
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scrappycass
You Wanna Peas of Me?
PeaNut 413,587
February 2009
Posts: 5,620
Layouts: 40
Loc: Western New York
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I used pen on the right side and cut on the line and with the inking, I didn't even notice the pen. Thanks for the wonderful comments! I am totally hooked on these now.  I need to get more templates to add more pizzazz. lol. |
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slyn11
PeaFixture
PeaNut 190,252
February 2005
Posts: 3,808
Layouts: 126
Loc: New Jersey
| Posted: 11/19/2012 3:20:30 PM
KLD just announced they are having a cyber Monday sale
info here
SALE
In case you don't have Facebook and can't see the page...here is what it says...
on 11/26
7am to Noon MST
Select Designer templates - 30% off
All Bundle sets - 30% off
All Complete sets - 35% off
Noon to 12am MST
Select Designer Templates - 20% off
All Bundle sets - 25% off
All Complete sets - 30% off
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sbartist1
BucketHead
PeaNut 295,246
February 2007
Posts: 939
Layouts: 27
Loc: Honolulu, HI
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I saw that and WILL have my CC rrrrrready!!! |
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dalia1024
PeaNut
PeaNut 565,829
September 2012
Posts: 444
Layouts: 9
Loc: Sunshine State Orlando, FL
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slyn11
PeaFixture
PeaNut 190,252
February 2005
Posts: 3,808
Layouts: 126
Loc: New Jersey
| Posted: 11/19/2012 6:05:28 PM
I went through the check list on their site and I think I have almost all the sets. I don't know how I ever managed to accumulate that many so fast. There are a few of the large size accessory sets I don't have though. I am thinking I might get Sweetheart and Nature. |
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kstpeter
Will I ever get to Buckethead?!
PeaNut 501,708
March 2011
Posts: 439
Layouts: 0
Loc: New Hampshire
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Yay! I am glad waited!
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Sophikins
PeaAddict
PeaNut 62,725
January 2003
Posts: 1,506
Layouts: 27
Loc: Pacific NW
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Well, I tried another layout. This time I wanted to use a scallop border, and I did NOT want to hand cut it.
So after about half and hour of fiddling with my Gypsy to make a 12 inch scalloped border I attempted to cut it out with my Cricut. The first time I place my paper wrong (I was using a 24 inch mat to be able to cut a full 12 inches border). So it was no good. Then I cut one that was good. The third cut snagged because I didn't secure the paper and it came loose. Fourth cut succeeded and I got my second border. I wasted half a page of paper, and I don't want to say how long it took. Maybe I should have just traced and hand-cut! (But I will say the scallops have perfectly smooth edges.) |
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slyn11
PeaFixture
PeaNut 190,252
February 2005
Posts: 3,808
Layouts: 126
Loc: New Jersey
| Posted: 11/19/2012 7:17:19 PM
Oh sorry those scallops were giving you a tough time Sophikins. I had to make 150 programs for a woman's 100th birthday party last year and I chose a scallop border design. I gave my cricut quite the work out! I have a file saved on my gypsy of scallop borders, after I finally got them all figured out. How did your layout turn out in in the end?
Kstpeter - This sale makes wish I had waited to buy many of my sets. What a great deal! |
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thenancyrd
PeaAddict
PeaNut 369,162
March 2008
Posts: 1,010
Layouts: 5
Loc: New Jersey
| Posted: 11/19/2012 8:33:20 PM
Received my order today but no time to play  I am asking my husband for some of the sets for Christmas, so I am definately going to check out that sale! |
~Nancy
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Scraplizard
BucketHead
PeaNut 187,311
January 2005
Posts: 532
Layouts: 6
Loc: Northern MI
| Posted: 11/19/2012 8:34:12 PM
I will probably have to work that day and with my luck, the "Select" designer templates will be sold out. I can't buy bundles because I already have about half of everything except the card and 8" templates. I so hope what is there will be something I don't already have! I was so hoping they would have 20% off everything! | |
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Akihasmomma
PeaNut
PeaNut 562,539
August 2012
Posts: 118
Layouts: 57
Loc: Arizona
| Posted: 11/19/2012 10:33:59 PM
Excited for the sale. I only have a handful of templates that I had won previously and am anxious to get more.
I also completed another layout today using some border templates to add layering to the base of my layout.
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scrappycass
You Wanna Peas of Me?
PeaNut 413,587
February 2009
Posts: 5,620
Layouts: 40
Loc: Western New York
| Posted: 11/20/2012 5:03:50 AM
I have to work Monday so I will miss out on the morning deals. Bummer but I will probably still order a few borders anyway. |
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ScrappingMyAdventure
PeaWee
PeaNut 527,294
November 2011
Posts: 8
Layouts: 0
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Thanks for all the info and reviews! Has anyone used these who is not a 12x12 scrapper? I primarily do 8.5x11, but also could use templates for cards / 4x6 slots in divided protectors or my 8x8 December Daily.
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twinsplusone
BucketHead
PeaNut 137,406
March 2004
Posts: 774
Layouts: 29
Loc: My Very Own ScrapRoom
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This is probably a dumb question, but I'm looking on the site to see what I'd like to start with and don't see any bundles listed. Am I missing something? | |
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slyn11
PeaFixture
PeaNut 190,252
February 2005
Posts: 3,808
Layouts: 126
Loc: New Jersey
| Posted: 11/20/2012 10:52:42 AM
Scrappingmyadventure- the first set I bought were the minis. They are 8" long...I used them for an 8x8 album. I also use them on 8.5x11 pages and 12x12. Then I bought the card sets. I have made cards for project life using them. I posted pictures in the other thread but I will post them here too. The sets will absolutely work for what you mentioned. At the expo the KLD staff...I think Susan...showed me how to adapt the 8" template and create longer borders...like 8.5 or 9". They are versatile.
TWINSPLUSONE- The bundle sets on their site are in the store. There are sets under each category or you can find them in a category of their own called complete sets.
Last night I made a layout after work...took me about 2 hours including paper selection. That is pretty awesome for me when it used to take me a week.
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slyn11
PeaFixture
PeaNut 190,252
February 2005
Posts: 3,808
Layouts: 126
Loc: New Jersey
| Posted: 11/20/2012 2:13:37 PM
Pictures that I said I would post to this thread.
I made 4x6 Project Life cards using my card border templates and tiny accessories sets.
I have made a number of 8x10 and 8.5x11 framed layouts using my mini borders template sets (they are 8" long)
A few more on my blog
Scrapbook pages as gifts post
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slyn11
PeaFixture
PeaNut 190,252
February 2005
Posts: 3,808
Layouts: 126
Loc: New Jersey
| Posted: 11/25/2012 3:07:17 AM
Cyber Monday sale is coming. Anyone shopping? |
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scrappycass
You Wanna Peas of Me?
PeaNut 413,587
February 2009
Posts: 5,620
Layouts: 40
Loc: Western New York
| Posted: 11/25/2012 8:25:31 AM
Me! I will have to wait till I get home from work though and hope there's still templates left! Lol. |
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slyn11
PeaFixture
PeaNut 190,252
February 2005
Posts: 3,808
Layouts: 126
Loc: New Jersey
| Posted: 11/25/2012 4:08:10 PM
I am not sure I will be shopping this sale...I think I have most of the templates I want at this time...although I may cave and get the Sweetheart Accessory set (the larger one).
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Scraplizard
BucketHead
PeaNut 187,311
January 2005
Posts: 532
Layouts: 6
Loc: Northern MI
| Posted: 11/25/2012 4:13:46 PM
I have 5 borders yet to get, several of the large accessories and a few of the tiny accessories. I think I will pretty much miss out on the sale as I'm EST and I think I will already be at work and won't be able to access the sale, especially the 30% off before noon MST. I'll check when I get home, but that usually isn't until 6pm EST. Not sure what that would be MST. I feel so bad because I really planned on purchasing about $100 worth of stuff! | |
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slyn11
PeaFixture
PeaNut 190,252
February 2005
Posts: 3,808
Layouts: 126
Loc: New Jersey
| Posted: 11/25/2012 4:27:50 PM
Mountain time is two hours behind EST...so if it is 10AM EST it is 8AM MST.
So if the sale starts 7AM MST then it will be 9AM EST. |
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kstpeter
Will I ever get to Buckethead?!
PeaNut 501,708
March 2011
Posts: 439
Layouts: 0
Loc: New Hampshire
| Posted: 11/25/2012 6:35:31 PM
I did a few layouts this holiday weekend,but was mostly a lazy couch potato.
I am working from home tomorrow, so I'm glad I can shop the sale. Just have to download the DT checklist so I can start keeping track of what I have and want to order! |
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sbartist1
BucketHead
PeaNut 295,246
February 2007
Posts: 939
Layouts: 27
Loc: Honolulu, HI
| Posted: 11/25/2012 7:49:38 PM
I will be getting up at 4:00 a.m. to take advantage of the Cyber Monday sale  |
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slyn11
PeaFixture
PeaNut 190,252
February 2005
Posts: 3,808
Layouts: 126
Loc: New Jersey
| Posted: 11/25/2012 7:50:48 PM
Do we know yet what sets are on sale? I was just thinking...would these make a good gift for a scrapper? Not a beginner, but someone short on finding time to scrap. |
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Willscrapforfood
PeaNut
PeaNut 232,717
November 2005
Posts: 106
Layouts: 0
Loc: South Eastern MN
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I must be blind... but I cannot find on their site where the complete sets are for sale. Someone help me out! | |
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slyn11
PeaFixture
PeaNut 190,252
February 2005
Posts: 3,808
Layouts: 126
Loc: New Jersey
| Posted: 11/25/2012 8:29:54 PM
Here is a link to the STORE
The sale is not starting until 7am MST so the prices have not changed yet. Click the red arrows to see more categories...there is one for bundles and complete sets. Also there are bundles listed within each category as well.
I did notice a number of bundles are out of stock. I wonder if they will be putting them back up for the sale (they have in the past). I would still check the site in the morning to be sure. |
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Willscrapforfood
PeaNut
PeaNut 232,717
November 2005
Posts: 106
Layouts: 0
Loc: South Eastern MN
| Posted: 11/25/2012 8:50:15 PM
Aha! Thanks! You are very helpful! | |
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slyn11
PeaFixture
PeaNut 190,252
February 2005
Posts: 3,808
Layouts: 126
Loc: New Jersey
| Posted: 11/26/2012 12:00:27 AM
Made a flower using my templates. Used kraft cardstock sprayed with Heidi Swapp Color Shine in Teal Zeal and Georgia Peach.
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ramikem
PeaNut
PeaNut 480,852
September 2010
Posts: 95
Layouts: 0
Loc: New Hampshire
| Posted: 11/26/2012 8:20:03 AM
Thank you for this post! I have been wanting some Kiwi Lane templates and thanks to the Cyber Monday sale I learned of from this post, I'll be getting some now! Already checked out! | |
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DawnMcD
PeaNut
PeaNut 63,578
January 2003
Posts: 350
Layouts: 41
Loc: UTAH
| Posted: 11/26/2012 8:29:51 AM
My order is placed, I got a couple 12 inch template sets and some accessory sets as well to add to my growing supply of templates.
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Willscrapforfood
PeaNut
PeaNut 232,717
November 2005
Posts: 106
Layouts: 0
Loc: South Eastern MN
| Posted: 11/26/2012 8:56:46 AM
I put in my first order too! I really wanted to do the border bundle as it is such a great deal this morning, but couldn't justify that chuck of change. I got two borders, and three accessories and that was quite a bit of $$ as it was.
I do have a question about the video on Kiwi's site. She says it helps the borders to stand out if you ink the edges. What is she using to do that? It looks like a fingertip ink pad of some sort? | |
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sbartist1
BucketHead
PeaNut 295,246
February 2007
Posts: 939
Layouts: 27
Loc: Honolulu, HI
| Posted: 11/26/2012 9:06:34 AM
Placed an order as well. Off to shower for work so I can pay for my order |
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slyn11
PeaFixture
PeaNut 190,252
February 2005
Posts: 3,808
Layouts: 126
Loc: New Jersey
| Posted: 11/26/2012 1:01:35 PM
So happy for all the great deals. The set I wanted sadly wasn't on sale.
Oh and the fingertip inkers they use are called SPONGE DAUBERS. |
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scrappycass
You Wanna Peas of Me?
PeaNut 413,587
February 2009
Posts: 5,620
Layouts: 40
Loc: Western New York
| Posted: 11/26/2012 3:49:06 PM
I managed to get my order in at 9:00 this morning using my iphone. I ordered the border bundle, the rings, sweetheart and tiny bracket and tiny shapes. They are for Christmas from my DH so I won't be able to have them till then. I can't wait. I am so excited.
Slyn11: your flower is gorgeous. You are so talented with these templates! Very inspiring. I saw several of your layouts in the gallery this weekend and they are all beautiful! |
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chrispeas
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 252,090
March 2006
Posts: 8,766
Layouts: 8
Loc: Beautiful South Orange County, CA
| Posted: 11/26/2012 4:03:43 PM
I wanted these, but can't justify paying that much for plastic. I think I will stick with the ones that I made myself. |
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Scraplizard
BucketHead
PeaNut 187,311
January 2005
Posts: 532
Layouts: 6
Loc: Northern MI
| Posted: 11/26/2012 4:23:41 PM
I stayed up last night and wrote everything down that I wanted. I did this so I could stay home an extra hour to get in on the sale. I got most everything that I wanted ($107). I didn't think the Tiny Nature set was on sale and then I saw it after I had placed my order. Oh well...there's always next time! BTW, as of today, I will have all the borders except Happy Trails! I will have all the tiny accessories except Wacky and the Tags! I'm pretty happy! | |
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jen1021
BucketHead
PeaNut 327,283
July 2007
Posts: 737
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 11/26/2012 8:27:56 PM
Just ordered two border sets and 4 accessory sets. They will be for Chistmas. I can hardly wait!! |
Jen
OLW: Better
Jan: 6 (and counting!) | |
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slyn11
PeaFixture
PeaNut 190,252
February 2005
Posts: 3,808
Layouts: 126
Loc: New Jersey
| Posted: 11/26/2012 8:29:07 PM
@scrappycass - Thank you! You are so sweet.
@chrispea - I know exactly how you feel. I was the same and very hesitant about buying the templates. SO glad I did though. They were a great investment for me.
@scraplizard - Glad you got all you wanted....almost. I am pretty much have all the sets I want, I like having options.
Now time for us all to get creating! I made a youtube tutorial using my templates for a project and tonight I think might make another. Having fun with them, |
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scrappycass
You Wanna Peas of Me?
PeaNut 413,587
February 2009
Posts: 5,620
Layouts: 40
Loc: Western New York
| Posted: 11/27/2012 4:50:05 AM
Slyn11: I am looking forward to watching your video tonight! I cannot wait to get these templates and play with them. The Fun Border set is great and I am glad I got that one too. |
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slyn11
PeaFixture
PeaNut 190,252
February 2005
Posts: 3,808
Layouts: 126
Loc: New Jersey
| Posted: 11/27/2012 5:42:01 PM
I didn't get to make my video last night...but I did layout my page and select my papers so tonight it will be a go!
Can't wait to see what everyone makes when their new templates arrive. Did you guys check out the KLD facebook page yesterday? People were posting layouts like crazy....nice pages. |
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jen1021
BucketHead
PeaNut 327,283
July 2007
Posts: 737
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 11/27/2012 9:33:31 PM
OK, I put my order in last night and got a shipping notice today! Super excited to get these and play a little this weekend!! |
Jen
OLW: Better
Jan: 6 (and counting!) | |
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slyn11
PeaFixture
PeaNut 190,252
February 2005
Posts: 3,808
Layouts: 126
Loc: New Jersey
| Posted: 11/28/2012 2:35:30 PM
Very cool Jen! Can't wait to see what you make when you get a chance to play! |
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Scraplizard
BucketHead
PeaNut 187,311
January 2005
Posts: 532
Layouts: 6
Loc: Northern MI
| Posted: 11/28/2012 7:23:17 PM
I ordered on Cyber Monday and mine shipped on Tuesday! I'm figuring I'll get them on Friday. It usually takes about 3 days. Can't wait! And, best thing...I have the weekend off! | |
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