SAVE LOTS OF MONEY! Try These Alternative Products for a Fraction of the Cost

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    Vellum/99% Alcohol/Blower Tool/Alcohol Inks …16:46
    Poster Board…22:34
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    Sponge Daubers…28:25
    Acetate Sheets…31:54
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  • @marypolancodesigns
    @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +90

    I HIGHLY recommend checking out the comments section here; you all leave the BEST craft tips and I'd love for you to get the maximum from this video. Feel free to share your favorite alternative supplies you've discovered so we can all learn from one another.

    • @jordanas3750
      @jordanas3750 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just a point of clarification when you say you're going to be using or showing craft hacks or craft supplies, you should note that you are talking about paper crafting. I watched the entire video, and other than the tape dispensers. I don't use a single item for any of the projects I work on. Not one of the products you noted do I use.
      I think they're great for people who work on paper projects, but I do fiber, gemstones/beads, and wood projects. This is collection of products that I could not use. Sorry again except for the tape.

    • @canadianmum2040
      @canadianmum2040 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad to find your channel snd subscribed💛🦋🌻
      Amazing inspiration thank you❣️

    • @kkrolf2782
      @kkrolf2782 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jordanas3750 More’s the pity you didn’t find the “gems” most of us paper crafters find on a regular basis here on Mary’s channel! The good news is that TH-cam is a veritable wealth of information shared by all manner of talented crafters. I can’t remember the names of any of those folks at the moment, as I don’t dabble in the crafts of your choice, but I’m sure they’re just a search away. Be well, Jordana!

  • @sharon94503
    @sharon94503 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +126

    I would like to contribute...instead of paying outrageous costs for craft branded embossing powders, instead search for professional 'thermo graphic powders" that printing businesses use to make those embossed business cards and invitations. It will be WAY cheaper to buy bulk for common ones like clear, black, gold, silver & white. A few years back I purchased a 1 POUND jar each of silver, gold and clear for around $30. Do the math on that based on a 1 oz. jar at Michaels.

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Thank you so much for sharing this is great and I'll have to look into it!

    • @evaj.1337
      @evaj.1337 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thanks alot. I found a company here in Germany, unfortunately they don't sell to private customers. But I'll keep looking

    • @bethhinds1456
      @bethhinds1456 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Thank you for sharing this. It IS outrageous what prices they want for some of this stuff they is not so much linked to creativity etc. I looked into making my own but what little the home made batch results in is just not worth the involved procedure IMO. thanks again and thank you Mary for providing the space for which we can glean such great information!

    • @susansmith989
      @susansmith989 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Could you recommend an online source to purchase these items?
      I live in a rural area.
      Thank you.

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@susansmith989Yes everything is linked in the description box of the video; all online. :)

  • @ashwrong6144
    @ashwrong6144 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

    I absolutely love acetate for many uses: shakers, embossing, mini-albums, etc but it gets pricey. So I came across acetate rolls that are marketed to be used as wraps around fancy desserts or cakes! (Cake collars) I got a 4” wide roll that’s 394” long or right at 33 FEET long! And it’s a really nice weight! Works perfect for embossing, shakers, all the uses I want and I paid $6.94 on Amazon!

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I JUST looked into this too after researching a bit. Thank you for sharing

    • @kristinekerr3688
      @kristinekerr3688 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wow! Excellent❤

    • @GCMickens
      @GCMickens หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hello! I shop thrift stores for crafty stuff and I have boxes of acetate sheets that are used for overhead machines for presentations. I have gotten several boxes ( only the Lord knows why so much) for 2$ a box of 100. I have found die sets ($35 per set) for $2.25. Reams of copy paper in different colors for inserts of cards that I create the sentiment and print out. I just joined a scrapbooking group where most of the group makes cards so I can share my stash.

  • @Kythera1976
    @Kythera1976 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    Just a note - most materials safe for laser printers (vellum, acetate sheets etc) will be heat safe for embossing with minimal warping, if any. Laser printers are essentially embossing the laser powder on the sheet, so the surface needs to stand up to the heat of the printer's fuser. And you can get 100 packs of laser transparency sheets for pretty cheap.

  • @expressivepaper
    @expressivepaper 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Some great tips! I love my Sweet Petunia Glue Press. No pins, no worrying about cleaning the tip, no plunging or releasing air. Just put it back in the holder. The water mister you show is by FAR my favorite and I think I found that in one of your previous videos. Thanks for all you do. ❤️

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for sharing this! YES i love that water bottle so much!

  • @irisstormo6913
    @irisstormo6913 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    A tip I find useful with my family. I have scissors for different jobs. I don't want my sewing scissors used for opening kitty litter. I wrote on the scissors in black marker the job or room the scissors are for.This has saved my sanity and no more ruined sewing scissors. 🌲🌺🌲

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Great idea! I hid my fabric scissors so they are never a source of temptation. haha

    • @shadygardens2256
      @shadygardens2256 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I do that too!😁

    • @gailrodgers3079
      @gailrodgers3079 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      With no kids left in the house, my scissors stay where I leave them! My husband understands scissors and would never use my scissors without permission. One thing that helped was getting two sets of knives, both with kitchen scissors included, so handy for opening bags, clipping coupons, etc. All scissors upstairs are for my crafts/sewing.

  • @CanadianQueenmagenta
    @CanadianQueenmagenta 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

    Oh Mary I am so excited for your cardstock recommendations. I'm Canadian and the prices for paper crafting supplies are just nuts then add in postage and you can go broke quickly! I checked our Canadian Amazon and sure enough, the cardstock was there with many positive reviews. I have a card business so you can imagine how thrilled I am. Thank you for all your hard work on this video. Jan

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      YAY! This just made my day, thank you for sharing it with me. wooohooo HAPPY NEW YEAR

    • @CanadianQueenmagenta
      @CanadianQueenmagenta 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@marypolancodesigns HAPPY NEW YEAR MARY!

    • @kkrolf2782
      @kkrolf2782 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      On one hand I hate offering additional funding to a country that quite possibly has designs on its neighbor (Taiwan), but nearly e v e r y item offered to us from the crafting industry all comes from the same source anyway, so I’ll just put it out there … TEMU has a wide range of craft products and, TO AMERICA, shipping is free. And, unlike the hit-or-miss delivery we got from “foreign vendors” on ebay, they deliver in relatively short order, and no missed items (so far). Just saying …

    • @artcreationsbydar
      @artcreationsbydar 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kkrolf2782 Temu is great but watch after awhile the stuff you get will go up in price quite a bit. After you have been buying for while they up the price.
      Plus I have also noticed that they sell patented items, like so much of Tim Holtz.
      Maybe Tim is aware, maybe not. 🤷‍♀️
      I must admit I have gotten some pretty cook gadgets from Temu for a great price!

  • @summer5851
    @summer5851 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Mary I can't thank you enough for taking the time to do this video. I already have an order in my cart on Amazon for a lot of the recommended products. The glue syringes are my best hope for easy application. I have very severe RA. Diagnosed at age 21yrs. By forty had deformity. Now 60s severe deformity and weakness. Even the easy squeeze glue bottles are hard for me. But I refuse to give in to this disease and give up my card making and crafting. Plus, on a very fixed income, as most of us are, so many of the products you shared will let us continue our love of card making. Thanks so very much! It is greatly appreciated. I'm going for the stencil class, so excited! Thanks again. Love and hugs!

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for this; I truly do hope those syringes help. You need hardly any pressure but the hold of them might be awkward. I really appreciate you sharing this comment with me. Happy New Year !

    • @amazinggrace5692
      @amazinggrace5692 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree! The glue syringes are brilliant and I will def buy. It doesn’t just have to be for crafting, I will use it for precise repairs around the house as well. My daughter, Laura, had RA at 4 years old and I have OA.

  • @roswithadeutschmann2657
    @roswithadeutschmann2657 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hello Mary - try to use your die and paper from the other Side! Put your die first on the platform and the paper on it ! That could help cutting your glitter paper much better ! Rosa from Germany

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I shall give that a go thank you so much!

  • @genehaney9191
    @genehaney9191 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    scissors like those socks are somewhere in the universe......

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Bwahahahah....facts!

    • @krissyknox7181
      @krissyknox7181 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My cat toys and cat balls are hiding with the scissors and the socks somewhere in the universe as well!

  • @jeanettenagel1187
    @jeanettenagel1187 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Your suggestion of syringes for liquid glue was FABULOUS! I bought and used them for a class of over 55 years never before card makers. I had the students glue a full face intricate die cut to watercolor paper (that they had colored with powder pigments and water) and the watercolor paper to a card front. The order of 10 syringes enabled almost everyone to have a glue filled syringe and were great in the size of the drop of glue for good adhesion! Your idea was great in that it taught me a lesson in alternative product use (after a lot of years) in which I passed on to my new card makers! A win all around! Thank you!

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh this is just the best comment! YAY Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me; you've encouraged me more than you know. Seriously, thank you so much!

  • @SandraMilne
    @SandraMilne 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    There are two types of transperancy sheets…laser printer ones take heat while ink jet ones are not so heat friendly. I buy these sheets at thrift stores :) Duralar sheets ( got at Michael’s using a coupon) are great for alcohol inks and heat embossing as well are thick enough to use as acetate in shakers

  • @grammyet
    @grammyet 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Love seeing all the alternative products that are definitely good enough for us casual hobby crafters. I am not concerned about archival quality since I don't sell my crafts or expect them to last forever. One thing I have found that is excellent for alcohol ink is the back of cheap photo printer paper. The front is made with a clay or some substance that grips and holds the dye printer ink, and that is wonderful. BUT the back is usually plastic and non-name brand companies don't usually print their company name on the back. The ink moves around so nicely and is easily re-wet with the addition more ink. Plus the alcohol ink dries perfectly on them. The dollar stores often have large packs for very small amount.
    Also when going to crops or craft days, it is best to not take along a lot of your expensive tools since they can get lost in the shuffle. Things like the makeup sponges and clips is a good idea as well since they don't take up a lot of space and you can save space in your tool kit. Cheers! I have subscribed and an off to see more of your videos! 😊

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thank you so much for sharing these tips; they are great. I have used the back of photo paper as well and it worked wonderfully. I'm so glad you're joining me here. :)

  • @susanbrittain103
    @susanbrittain103 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I just got that vellum mentioned. Did a beautiful job with a 3D embossing folder. Result was vivid with absolutely no cracking. Good to know about the heat embossing. Thanks, Mary!

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great to hear! Thank you so much for sharing this!

  • @RinasAMaker
    @RinasAMaker 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Mary… with so many people getting Ohuhu for Christmas, I’ve been directing people from several FB groups over to you for your marker chart. I know it’s helped me tremendously! I appreciate your thrifty videos ❤😊

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Oh thank you! That's so kind of you; I appreciate YOU!

    • @annamarielewis7078
      @annamarielewis7078 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      So I am very unhappy with my Uhuhu alcohol markers. I just don’t understand the hype. The color caps don’t match, so I might be obligated to swatch, which I hate. I need a few tutorials, too.

  • @cordulacorrea6381
    @cordulacorrea6381 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I purchase a bottle of kerosene from Walmart and put some in a small bottle to clean the glue from sizer or any paper from any ware, it works wonders.

  • @sharonb.7867
    @sharonb.7867 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Amazing video! I was a director of a small daycare center for 27 years and "retired" with c-19. Now we are a one family income and I am enjoying being a stay-at-home wife and mom. . .however, that means I am struggling to buy craft supplies! Your tips have been SO HELPFUL ~ AGAIN THANK YOU!!

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is awesome! Thanks so much for letting me know! :)

  • @thecraftykiwi8756
    @thecraftykiwi8756 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I bought a guillotine on line, the old fashioned type that we had in the classroom at school. It was about 1/4 the price of paper cutters. No blade changing and can cut multiple pieces of card and paper . Mine also has imperial and metric measurements as well. Which is handy . I use a small fiscars cutter for smaller cards. I would never go b ack to my old cutter.

  • @cindysartor2667
    @cindysartor2667 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Mary, you are just the absolute BEST!!! You take your time and money to buy, test and share what you find out about all kinds of supplies, and you do it often. Thank you so very much. I don't know how you manage this time-wise! [Do you ever sleep or shower or see your family? 😉] Your sense of humor and good nature are also the bees knees! Thank you again. 🤗❤

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much for this I appreciate it. Since retiring for my full time job I have a little bit of extra time.

    • @amazinggrace5692
      @amazinggrace5692 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I appreciate that she showed the tests that didn’t pan out as well. 💕🐝💕

  • @iteeshollow
    @iteeshollow 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You can use the syringes for paints too, fun to outline with them. oh, to use the syringes, hold it like you are going to give a shot, but instead of pressing with you thumb, use the palm of your hand, its easy to control and you just squeeze you hand a bit. We used to use the curved syringes for fabric patting back in the 70's lol.

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is so helpful thank you so much

    • @iteeshollow
      @iteeshollow 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are welcome, and thank you.@@marypolancodesigns

  • @scrappyLiz1
    @scrappyLiz1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I use the old projector sheets for shaker cards or for a lawn fawn stamp set has a fish tank in it I use the clear sheets for that. Add the fishes behind it just for a little fun. Snow globes too. I got a box of 1 thousand at a resale store. I also use them for the box cards to hold the items up so u can see them instead of pieces of paper.

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes indeed, great tip thank you so much for taking the time to share it.

  • @hepcatliz
    @hepcatliz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    oooh that spray bottle looks like a febreeze air container! if you remove the label, the tops pop off and they can be reused. great video!!

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What what? It does...hmmmm *goes to buy febreeze and sprays it 3x a day to reuse bottle* haha

  • @Mar-fs1gz
    @Mar-fs1gz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Thank you Mary for this video. I always look forward to your alternative products when making my crafty purchases. You are always down to earth and shows us true affordable items that we can get it. Thank you for all your hard work, it is very well appreciated.

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so welcome! Thanks so much for this!!

  • @stellaolejar9007
    @stellaolejar9007 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    Thank you Mary for all the time and effort you put into making these tutorials for us. I truly appreciate you.
    Wishing you and your family a blessed and happy New Year.

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You are so welcome Thank you so much for this compliment! I appreciate YOU

    • @sharoncollier6900
      @sharoncollier6900 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Great ideas! I came up with an alternate to the expensive craft glass magnetic mats. I bought a glass magnetic dry erase board and it works great for half or more less cost. The only difference is it does not have a grid.

  • @Rebecca_English
    @Rebecca_English 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Those Amazon sissors are great! They're sharp enough to be fabric shears, and they're so cheap! And having extras is so convenient.

  • @TD-bu9wv
    @TD-bu9wv 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I use 8.5x11 photo paper for alcohol inks makes a beautiful background and for many cards

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      YES I've heard this as well, such a great tip

  • @teresahiggs4896
    @teresahiggs4896 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I don’t know how people feel about it but Aliexpress has lots of inexpensive craft supplies….adhesive sheets, foam dimension tape and dots, blending brushes, beads and sequins……as well as stamps and dies.

  • @oraleeb.2072
    @oraleeb.2072 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Wow Mary, this is a great video! Thanks so much for sharing all these informative tips. I only wish you had been doing this when I first started crafting. I could have saved a lot of money. Thanks for offering to allow us to pay what we can afford on your stencil course. That is so incredibly generous of you. As a senior on a fixed budget and the current exchange rate, it limits what we can afford to spend on courses. Thank you again! 😊

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much for this message; it's my pleasure and I get to learn a lot when doing these videos as well. :)

    • @donnam5891
      @donnam5891 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh I agree! I could have saved so much money 😂Thanks, Mary.

  • @brucewanda9564
    @brucewanda9564 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful video, though I am watching in February....never to late to learn more about saving money for more crafting techniques.

  • @sherrywoods4630
    @sherrywoods4630 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Thank you SO much, Mary. I adopted the Accent #100 paper based on one of your older videos and haven’t looked back. I am definitely going to try some of the recommendations in this video - the jewel picker and the glitter card stock now but others may be good for me in the future. I really appreciate you trying the less expensive alternatives. The $$$ saved on some of these supplies enables me to spend more on the stamps,stencils, etc. Also, that tape dispenser…..

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much for sharing this. I just love that paper! And it's bright white which I love.

    • @phoenixineohp
      @phoenixineohp 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@marypolancodesigns your link for the 100 pound goes to a ledger size. Is that what you use? Or is it the typical "slice in half" letter size?

  • @cathybfromga
    @cathybfromga 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wow!! Just found you! Thanks for the video. Glue bottles have been the bane of my crafting existence. I just ordered the syringes and some stainless steel pins. Delivery tomorrow!! Yay!!

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      YAY! So fun, I hope they work for you!

  • @missychan63
    @missychan63 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Rather than pouring the glue into the syringe, put the tip of the syringe in the glue bottle and suck it out until the syringe is as full as you want it. You don't have to worry about spilling it and you get just the right amount in the syringe.

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for this tip; would that still work with the fine tip like this?

  • @sydneybristo22
    @sydneybristo22 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The large roll tape despenser would be excellent for sewers as well especially for the double sided tape we use in sewing. Ive yet to see one marketed for sewing tape so this would be excellent.

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      OOOH good point thanks for that added share

  • @scrapper6928
    @scrapper6928 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I watched your video all the way through and I was so stoked to see the tape dispensers! Mind blown! Now I gotta order them and make my crafty life a little easier on myself! Loved the whole video, very eye opening for sure! Thank you for being the Guinea pig so to speak on testing out cheaper alternatives! Happy New Year!

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yay! Thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you for letting me know.

    • @misseskval2686
      @misseskval2686 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love the dispenser for the big rolls...I was just looking at Temu, next to Amazon. thanks for the testing...!!!!!!!

    • @amazinggrace5692
      @amazinggrace5692 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don’t HAVE to get the big roll dispensers, but I WANT to. 💕🐝💕

  • @leemorris8723
    @leemorris8723 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i create mixed media assemblage art. i found you because i always want to learning new techniques. Thank you for sharing your amazing, hard earned knowledge. i think you just changed my life with the introduction of the glue picker (foil leaf) and the needle syringes (detail placement). My creative limits have been blown away. Thank you for the inspiration!

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome! Thank you! What kind compliment, I appreciate it so much

  • @karenkettering1725
    @karenkettering1725 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wow! What a great hack video!!! Thank you for putting the time and expense into putting all these great ideas together for us crafters and trying them out before giving your opinion! I am a brand new subscriber primarily because you are so careful with my dollar.

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's a great compliment. Thank you so much for being here. I'm so glad you joined me

  • @ChristineARose
    @ChristineARose 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awhile back, I too had gone Gah Gah over a tape dispenser lol. It has three single large wheels, so I put a wide masking tape and a narrow one in. Weighted a bit so works great. Was like around $25 on Amazon.

  • @cazkiwinz4300
    @cazkiwinz4300 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    0:30 what are you doing with my salad tongs? 😜😂😂😂

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hahaha...making sure I don't burn myself. They are multipurpose 😆 🤣

  • @julieanderson7662
    @julieanderson7662 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved this. There are so many great hacks.

  • @bobbyspapercraft
    @bobbyspapercraft 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stampin’ Up! Has the best thick vellum

  • @renehamilton8865
    @renehamilton8865 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Helpful info as always!

  • @norinemueller4588
    @norinemueller4588 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video as always Happy New Year

  • @billiedean5914
    @billiedean5914 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! Loved all the tips!!

  • @brendaelainewaddell1682
    @brendaelainewaddell1682 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks so much Mary. Happy New Year. ❤😊

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy new year! YAY you are most welcome

  • @3catmom844
    @3catmom844 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Mary! Thank you for sharing!

  • @kathrynbates4274
    @kathrynbates4274 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another winner! Thanks Mary 😊

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so welcome! THANK YOU so much

  • @Janstroh1
    @Janstroh1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so wonderful . Thank you!

  • @chriscaraway8467
    @chriscaraway8467 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As usual awesome tips,love these videos.

  • @adonnabridges1688
    @adonnabridges1688 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Mary! This was very helpful!

  • @Red_Queens_Jubilee_Club
    @Red_Queens_Jubilee_Club 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the recommendations. Thanks

  • @4BarbaraJ
    @4BarbaraJ 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So much great info. Thanks for your hard work.

  • @madelineruehlicke2186
    @madelineruehlicke2186 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved your video and your style. Thanks!!

  • @annablyth6978
    @annablyth6978 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    First time watching your videos. I was so excited to see your syringe idea for glue. I have very sore thumb joints, so after watching this idea I went straight to Amazon and ordered some. They arrived this week and I am loving using them instead of the hard to squeeze bottles. Thank you so very much for sharing.😊

  • @jacquelinebloom4339
    @jacquelinebloom4339 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mary, I so appreciate your alternative supply videos thank you.

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so welcome! Thank you so much!

  • @mariafernandez6537
    @mariafernandez6537 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great ideas! Thank you!

  • @denisejames855
    @denisejames855 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Lots of great tips. I used to loathe glitter pens, especially giving a card to youngsters as they get glitter all over themselves. I decided to try hairspray, it works

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great tip! Thank you for that!

    • @kkrolf2782
      @kkrolf2782 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So many hairsprays end up sticky … can you share with us the brand you use?

  • @emmkaa2099
    @emmkaa2099 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy New Year, Mary!! 🎉🎉. You're the BESTEST!!

  • @Rockymtnbloom
    @Rockymtnbloom 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is one of the best product videos I have seen!

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow thank you for that. I appreciate it so much

  • @okmallory2123
    @okmallory2123 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy New Year🎉

  • @fairyzimm8467
    @fairyzimm8467 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this video. Thanks for taking the time to find and test the products!

  • @Nature2251
    @Nature2251 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WOW! WOW! WOW! Great video thank you so much!

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so welcome! Thanks for this!!

  • @ingrid2543
    @ingrid2543 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, this was very helpful

  • @paulawray6210
    @paulawray6210 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Thank you! Wonderful ideas!

  • @reneebanbury7066
    @reneebanbury7066 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m so excited about these products you showed today! Thank you! ❤

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so welcome! Thanks so much for letting me know.

  • @makeishiagrant5602
    @makeishiagrant5602 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Mary!! I absolutely Love Your Videos!!✍🏾 Happy New Year to you and your family🥳

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy new year!! Thanks so much for this

  • @baboo7192
    @baboo7192 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice ideas.❤ Thanks!

  • @gusterry1
    @gusterry1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice and informative video, Mary. Thank you❣️

  • @JoanOrloffDK
    @JoanOrloffDK 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great alternative products Mary ❤ thanks for sharing Hugs xx Happy new year

  • @kiwipommiegirl
    @kiwipommiegirl 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks so much for all your great tips Mary! Have subscribed & signed up for your stencilling class tooHappy New Year!

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      YAY! So happy about that; can't wait to craft with you

  • @christinehirakis981
    @christinehirakis981 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Thanks for sharing. ❤😊

  • @robinvogelsang5535
    @robinvogelsang5535 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such helpful tips!! TFS❤

  • @judibradshaw1948
    @judibradshaw1948 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fabulous list!!! Thank you for trying out alternative products!!!

  • @jackiejohnson7158
    @jackiejohnson7158 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Mary for the video and all the freebies. I appreciate you!

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so welcome! I appreciate you right back!

  • @carrie5260
    @carrie5260 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved this video !

  • @cyndyrogers2063
    @cyndyrogers2063 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    AWESOME hacks!!!! Thanks for doing the legwork!!

  • @cisvolk
    @cisvolk 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your videos are getting better and better. Keep it going Mary ❤

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh what a great compliment thank you so so much!

  • @pattir9332
    @pattir9332 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks so much Mary. Your tips and reviews are just great.

  • @Ladycrafty6
    @Ladycrafty6 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Happy New Year Mary! 🎉 As usual your video is filled with fabulous ideas! ❤

  • @nancyb.4381
    @nancyb.4381 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just came across this, love these hacks. I also started buying brushes on Amazon, makeup brushes but you can soak them wash them they 9.99 14 brushes can't go wrong. I have had them so far for 3 years.

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed...love them. Also your profile picture of that cutie puppy is so great!

  • @markandcindihoskins6925
    @markandcindihoskins6925 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much!!!! I will order some of these!!! ❤❤❤❤

  • @mamapillow8365
    @mamapillow8365 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the tips. I especially appreciate the tests you do.

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My pleasure! I learned a lot too! YAY

  • @donnawright5749
    @donnawright5749 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video..thanks for bringing this to everyone..

  • @alemapretsof
    @alemapretsof 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you!

  • @jeanneblondewomanstamping9788
    @jeanneblondewomanstamping9788 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome! Thank you so much.

  • @FLCraftyGirl
    @FLCraftyGirl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! Amazing tips! Thanks 😊

  • @nancysperry8334
    @nancysperry8334 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    fantastic, thank you. You're the only one out there helping crafters find ways to get items without the now exorbitant costs of craft supplies ; the huge costs now are cost prohibitive

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I do agree and glad I could be helpful! :)

  • @maureenherrera483
    @maureenherrera483 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks for all your tips! Also, I found a tape dispenser that fits the blue tape from SBC, it's part of the rose gold office accessories at the Dollar Tree. It was a great find!

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      WHAAAT??? that's a great find, thank you !

    • @user-sk2px6ox7m
      @user-sk2px6ox7m 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I also found the tape rose gold dispenser at DT and the pencil holder love them’❤

  • @juliekoester7776
    @juliekoester7776 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I can’t thank you enough for making these videos!
    I’m not in good health as I have some serious health problems and am unable to work so we’re down to one income. These videos really help me be able to afford card making. I don’t feel like doing it often but I do enjoy it when I have a good day.
    Thank you so very much once again for all of your hard work and posting these videos!
    God bless and have a safe and blessed New Year! ♥️

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are most welcome! i'm sending you lots of loving and healing energy; I hope you get well soon!

    • @maureenherrera483
      @maureenherrera483 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I totally get it, I'm in the same boat. Wish you good health.

  • @wordscrafter
    @wordscrafter 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant tips!!!!!!

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you think so! YAY thank you for letting me know

  • @rebecarod1475
    @rebecarod1475 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent information. 🎉Thank you.

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much!

  • @annasvintagejournals
    @annasvintagejournals 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i really enjoyed your video, thanks for all the very useful tips!!

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so welcome! Thank you so much for this message, I appreciate you!

  • @karrigradolph8199
    @karrigradolph8199 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for sharing! Signed up for your stencil class. Looking foward to it.. or the replay. Thank you!❤

  • @dianechristy8011
    @dianechristy8011 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This book you made is so beautiful. I just love it.

  • @felicitycrowe6971
    @felicitycrowe6971 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a brilliant video! I just want to thank you so very much for going to the trouble of making the video and posting it! I can’t imagine the amount of time, effort (and money) that goes into these videos (from sourcing the items and buying them, to getting them home, testing them out properly, then videoing and voicing the actual video - which, I might add, would use up your supplies). I don’t have much money, so I really do get a lot from your ideas. All I can say is that you are very generous and must be a very empathetic, caring person. Thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart!

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so very much for taking the time to share this with me, how thoughtful of you!!

  • @nazlij3298
    @nazlij3298 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome tips

  • @Colleen-ro5zw
    @Colleen-ro5zw 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So many great ideas and so helpful! Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful New Year!

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're welcome I hope you have a wonderful new year as well

  • @sueb1828
    @sueb1828 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this video on alternative craft products. Thank you for taking the time to do this & for sharing.

  • @Txbrat
    @Txbrat 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the tape dispensers!!! Wow! Great tips! Much gratitude for all your guidance and product suggestions! Sooooo helpful!

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so welcome! Thank you so much for letting me know it was helpful

  • @ellenl5626
    @ellenl5626 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I love how organized you are and how much work you put into compiling all of this great info!

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh thank you so much, this is great feedback!

  • @barbaraedmondson1596
    @barbaraedmondson1596 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a great video, Mary! I especially am impressed with the large roll tape despenser!

    • @marypolancodesigns
      @marypolancodesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It is truly my favorite and I'm sad I put it at the end cause I"m sure a lot of people clicked off before that.