yeah it amazes me stores are willing to carry them....they are cute - don't get me wrong, but nothing *special* - the sets she uses are just the american crafts sets from michael's. Exactly the same as the sets I do...only TRIPLE the price

hmm, washable mod podge - that doesn't somehow fit into the glu category though

the glue I use isn't washable though so I always tell my customers not to get them wet...I tried the aleene's ok to wash it and it was HORRIBLE!!! sooo runny and soo sticky - I was covered in glue. I like thicker stuff...definitely not glue gun for me though - I'm hopeless
I am looking for the toggles myself - now at least I can look for the word *toggle* and hopefully come up with something there. I *might* be inclined to share if i find a supplier
she has made quite a name for herself though which is impressive...although I'm still baffled considering there is nothing to the clips but ribbon...she doesn't do anything other than that...just lining them....curious...
as for the patent thing - well I am in canada (only a city away in fact from her

) so if that's true I guess it would apply to me...but I agree - patents take years to go through and cost an arm and a leg...I'd be *kinda* surprised if she tried to patent them to be honest...but maybe she wants to spend the $$ on it
thanks for the thoughts ladies!