Comments on: Tool Time - Sponges

By: Elsie Beaver

Elsie Beaver — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:26:04 +0000

michelle you are such an inspiration ,love your work some day I wish I could be half as good as you. BUt I keep trying and have lots of fun doing it even if it only looks a little like your .Thanks for sharing all you information with us .

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:03:34 +0000

Thanks heaps Michelle, your tutorials and tips are great and your work is brilliant. Thank you so much for sharing, your work is inspirational.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:08:29 +0000

I’m a reduce, reuse, recycle kind of person so I rinse out my sponges (with a little soap) every once in awhile and so far, haven’t seemed to make any glaring mistakes. My LSS sells the same sponges that SU does for 60 cents each and I cut them into quarters so they are very economical….especially since I’ve had the same sponges for several years!

Kathy

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:56:38 +0000

I was wondering what kind of sponges you use. Just tried this and my sponges I used (purchased at the local SS) are very porous and came out looking very blotchy. I’m going to try to find some cheapo’s at the dollar store and try them. I’ll try to remember to keep rubbing in a circular motion!

Love your tutorials!

By: Donna Lee

Donna Lee — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:46:26 +0000

I can’t seem to find these at any of the Dollar Tree stores in Delaware.
Are they still making them? The only foam ones I can find from Scrub Buddies have a hard scrubbing surface on one side and come in a 6 pack. I wonder if you can cut thru that hard stuff with scissors?

By: Joy

Joy — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:39 +0000

Absolutely love the idea about the sponges at the $ store. I did find the wedges at Dollar Tree in the makeup department. The ones I got are called ‘Just For You’ Professional Cosmetic Wedges. 28 to a pack. White . I am going to try my first project w/ my brayer w/ one of your tutorials with these and if they don’t work well I will look for the ones you have shown above.

Thanks so much for your tutorials Michelle.

By: Marqaisa

Marqaisa — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:14:47 +0000

Michelle,
I love my SU sponges but don’t want to buy any more and want to find a more economical yet effective like the SU sponges. I use them over and over again. Thanks for letting your viewers know about this thrifty find and alternative to SU sponges. I tend to keep my sponges a long time until I can’t tell if the ink I just put on is on the sponge so mine has had a long life expectancy with me.

Thanks again.:)

By: Rosetta Jenkins

Rosetta Jenkins — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:22:25 +0000

I will be trying one of your tutorials soon!. However, when you sponge edges which is a favorite technique of mine, what is your technique? Sometimes I have problems with it. Should the sponges be wet? Please help. Thank you so much for you tutorials. I love them! You work is just breathtaking!

By: Tomi Jo

Tomi Jo — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:51:12 +0000

Girls, watch for items at garage sales. You can find most anything you want at these sales. My husband and I go on Thurs., Fri., and Sat., anytime weather permits.
Sometimes people just find they are not interested in “Crafting”. What? you say–yes some do- I cant’t imagine.
Thanks for your GREAT site.

By: Betty McCommon

Betty McCommon — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:55:26 +0000

I use the Stampin’ Up style sponges only I first used them for the original use, tack (saddles and bridles) cleaning sponges. I buy them by the dozen for $2.50 and cut them in six pieces. I find once they are dry, I can pretty much use them over in a different color, or at least same shade without a problem. I have a friend who uses them and after she gets to the last clean one, throws them in a lingere bag and washes them in the washer.
Just found your blog, great tutorials. I was looking for inspiration for a farewell card for my boss and I think I found it! Thanks.