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Help finding something....

Hi All!

I'm in the process of making wedding invitations and the bride would like for me to use a rectangular shaped black gem stone as the centerpiece...

Anyone know where you can find faux gemstones, that are large but not too expensive? I've found some on button websites, but they are very expensive. I need 150 of them so less than $1 would be best.

Or any other suggestions for what I could use?

Thanks! :)

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Permalink Reply by janrogers on January 7, 2009 at 7:14pm

Prima came out with some that you add to their bobble stamp set they are all different shapes you can view some at www.croppinsville.com

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Permalink Reply by Arline M Pozzo on January 19, 2009 at 2:37pm

Hi Denise,
Would you share your experiences with invitations making. I have been stamping for 6 years and have just started doing invites, all types. i do a lot of vendor fairs. Would love to share ideas. My web site is gracefulgreetingsonline.com. Take a look and give me your feed back.
I live in Connecticut and spend a lot of time in my studio, especially this winter!
Arline Pozzo
arlinepozzo@yahoo.com

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Permalink Reply by annette harris on March 14, 2009 at 2:17pm

I would check Michaels and Hobby Lobby, maybe in the jewelry section. Also they have mosaic stones in a package near the stencil paints and adhesives.

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Permalink Reply by Purpledays on March 14, 2009 at 5:27pm

These are round, by Hero Arts.
http://www.scrapbookneeds.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&Pro...

These are called Precious Finds (EK Success) ... there are all kinds of shapes. I haven't seen the black ones, but I've bought lighter shades (light green, pink) and they are pretty.
http://crafts.benfranklin.com/PRECIOUS-FINDS-ADHESIVE-JEWEL-EMBELLI...

Go to www.froogle.com and search: EK Success Precious Finds Black. Right now they are $2.53 a pack at Ben Franklins, if that is in your area. Otherwise the Froogle search will help you find something near you or online.

I made our wedding invitations... what a great gift you are giving your friend!