We
at Wishful Thinking take great pride in offering our customers
superior customer service. We are always delighted to help you
in any way that we can. Below is a selection of some of our
most frequently asked questions.
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There's a stamp that I've been looking for, do you sell it?
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We
are always looking for unusual stamps, supplies and gifts.
We can special order those hard-to-find items for you.
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What's the difference between Dye-based inks, Pigment ink pads,
and Fabric ink pads? |
Dye-based inks are
water based and quick drying. Images will look crisper &
brighter when stamped on white gloss-coated papers and appear
more opaque when stamped on uncoated paper stock. They may
bleed or blur on absorbent papers, such as construction or
tissue paper and may fade over time. They are excellent to
use when coloring with pencils, markers, and watercolors.
Most are acid-free and can be used for scrapbooking.
Pigment ink
pads are thick, opaque and slow drying and stamp well
on all types of paper. They stamp rich on uncoated paper stock.
Images will only dry on coated paper when embossed and will
provide vibrant colors to the surface. Since these inks are
fade resistant, they are suitable for archival applications.
Crafters or Fabric ink pads are
ideal for use on fabric, paper, wood, and metal. They are
available in both water-based and solvent-based formulas.
Most require heat to permanently set them when used on fabric.
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What inks can I buy at Wishful Thinking?
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Dye-based
inks:
Kaleidacolor & PSX Raised Dye
Pads are water-based and quick drying.
They work best on coated card stock or papers with a hard surface.
Available in multicolored pads.
Memories are
fade resistant, waterproof, and acid-free for memory albums.
Best to use with watercolor paints or markers. Works well on
vellum.
Memories Shadow Inks are
specially designed for subtle shadow background and can be stamped
or colored over with another ink.
Ancient Page inks are archival, waterproof
and permanent on most surfaces.
Pigment inks:
Versacolor inks
are thick, opaque and slow drying to facilitate embossing, but
they will air dry. Stamps well on most papers, but will not
dry on coated paper or vellum unless heat set or embossed.
Versamark
to create interesting tone-on-tone effects, try this unique
ink designed to react with the paper, subtly changing it to
a darker color.
Brilliance inks
are fast drying for coated stock and vellum. This ink can also
be embossed and are available in pearlescent colors.
Encore - this
slow-drying metallic ink is used for embossing.
Colorbox -
this slow-drying petroleum based ink should be embossed.
Colorbox Fluid Chalk this
acid-free ink is most effective on coated papers and should
be heat set for permanence. We also carry Cat's
Eye, Petal Points,
and Option
Pads.
Top Boss
- acid-free embossing pads that are either tinted or clear.
Crafters or Fabric inks:
Fabrico is
solvent based and works best on fabrics, but can also be used
on paper, wood, and metal.
Other Inks:
StazOn - fast-drying
solvent ink appropriate for all surfaces, but designed especially
for use on plastic, metal, glass, ceramic, laminated paper,
coated paper, and leather. Not recommended for fabric. This
ink should be used in well-ventilated areas.
Just for Kids are
washable, child safe inks. |
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Where can I get my film developed? |
Wishful Thinking is excited to announce our partnership with
Advantage One Imaging Center in
Columbus, IN! Drop your film or digital memory card off at Wishful
Thinking by 5:00pm and your top-quality hand-inspected pictures
will be ready the following morning. For your convenience, you
can pick up your film, camera batteries and disposable cameras
here as well. Advantage One has offered traditional and digital
photography service for over 25 years, whose quality standard
for imaging is unsurpassed in the area. Feel free to browse
their website:
www.advantageone.biz.
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Help! I have no time to work on my projects at home. Do you
know where I can find a place to go to just relax and work on
my projects? |
There's good news for all you ladies
out there who'd like to work on your craft projects without
the dog stepping all over your precious work. All crafters
are welcome: scrapbookers, stampers, quilters, whatever! For
more information, www.harmonyhouseretreat.com.
For our friends in northern Indiana,
be sure to try the scrapbooker's B&B retreat in Arcadia,
www.crop-a-doodle-do.com.
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Do you have any favorite vendors?
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What do I need to bring to my class? |
It is helpful if you bring the following items to most of our
classes (we'll tell you if you need to bring your toolbox or
not): detail cutting, non-stick sissors; personal cutter; adhesive;
heat gun; 12" metal edged ruler; pencil; exacto knife;
bone folder; cutting mat (6x6 or 6x8); fine, medium & large
paint brush; scotch tape; crop-a-dile; and tweezers. |
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How does the Artist Trading Card Swap work? |
Because
of the increased popularity of Artist Trading Cards (or ATC's),
we are sponsoring a swap at Wishful Thinking! This will be a
fabulous and fun way to increase the number of ATC's in your
own personal collection. We'll announce a theme every month,
by email and on our website (see our
monthly
highlights
or quarterly
highlights
pages).
Don't know much about Artist Trading Cards? Join us for our
"Let's Play Cards" groups and learn all about them.
See our class
schedule for the times, then e-mail
us to reserve your space today!
- Make
6 cards and get 5 in return.
You can make them all the same design, or all different.
Don’t forget to sign the back with your contact information
in case another artist would like to contact you about
your ATC.
- If
you bring your ATCs to the store, you may choose
which ATC’s you’d like to take home AND you’ll
receive a FREE GIFT for playing
in the Swap!
- If
you are unable to bring your ATCs to the store, send
them with a self-addressed envelope with return postage.
Our address is Wishful Thinking, PO Box 573, Nashville,
IN 47448. Please write Hand Cancel on your envelopes
so your ATCs will arrive safely. You’ll also receive
a FREE GIFT for playing in the Swap!
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How does your monthly raffle work? |
Everytime
you shop, add a ticket to the jar to win a door prize. Drawings
are held monthly.
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Does Wishful Thinking offer a Frequent Buyer Card? |
Yes!
If you don't have one already, pick one up the next time you
check out and start earning those points for a $20 coupon!
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Do you offer private classes and consultations? |
Yes!
We can arrange a private class, birthday, bridal party, or
even a private shopping night for you and your group of
3 or more at a time that is convenient for you. We can also
set up workshops for Girl Scouts, 4-H groups, church groups,
etc.
It
doesn't matter if you are new to scrapbooking or stamping or
have been enjoying these hobbies for many years - you're bound
to fall into a creative rut from time to time. Don't fret! We're
here to help you! Call us to make a private appointment with
one of our experienced and crafty consultants. We can help you
with:
- Your
Scrapbook, from beginning to end or anywhere in between
- Mini
Tag Books
- Invitations
- Card
Designs
Not
only will we help you with your design, we'll teach you the
techniques needed to accomplish it! Call us for more information
at 812-988-7009.
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What's the scoop on the birthday discount? |
Come
into Wishful Thinking on your birthday (or the day before or
after) and receive the discount of your age on one regularly
priced item. This is the one time you'll want to be older!
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Tell me more about the Inky Fingers Stamp Club. Can anyone join? |
Everyone
is welcome to this free event! We meet once or twice a quarter
to share new ideas, techniques and friendships - dates are posted
in advance on our website and through our newsletters (the third
Thursday of the month). Join us for FREE make 'n takes, special
store savings, snacks and a FREE goodie bag! We also hold a
swap so if you would like to join in, please bring a handmade
card for the swap basket.
We'd love you to stop in and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow
stampers. Our only request is that you call and reserve your
space so we know that you're coming.
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Do you sell custom-made greeting cards? |
Don't
have time to create your own cards, but want to make someone's
day extra-special? We can help! If you're interested in purchasing
custom-made greeting cards for your clients or that special
someone, send us an
email and
we'll give you all the details.
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