Friday, October 31, 2014
Discount me & my BIG ideas 8-Inch by 8-Inch Scrapbook Page Kit, At the Ocean
This kit is adorable. It's just perfect to use as enhancements for my 12x12 layouts. The papers and stickers are cool and laid back, like a day at the beach.I am very happy with this purchase. Nice variety and cute selection for a vacation scrapbook. Can't wait to use them on my new project!
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I just recently took up sewing and have gotten hooked! I love creating all sorts of new things, and have spent a lot of time searching out the best tools to help me do so. I purchased this pen and pencil set and was disappointed with the product. The marking pen seemed almost dried out when I got it and after just a few uses the line was almost too faint to see. I still use it occasionally but only for small projects because if the pen is uncovered for too long it stops working. I don't mind the pencil but I feel like if that was all I wanted I could have got just that for a lot cheaper. Overall I was pretty disappointed with the purchase. To make matters worse the next week I was at the local craft store and the same product was $2 cheaper and then on sale. Keep your money and find another Pen.
The pencil cannot make up what the pen is lacking either. The tip wears off quickly and sharpening it is a pain. Mine will not sharpen evenly, so I am always stuck with one side having the wood come all the way up to the lead. Makes it literally useless.
I have a twin marking pen in purple from Dritz and it is much much better than this product.
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I just recently took up sewing and have gotten hooked! I love creating all sorts of new things, and have spent a lot of time searching out the best tools to help me do so. I purchased this pen and pencil set and was disappointed with the product. The marking pen seemed almost dried out when I got it and after just a few uses the line was almost too faint to see. I still use it occasionally but only for small projects because if the pen is uncovered for too long it stops working. I don't mind the pencil but I feel like if that was all I wanted I could have got just that for a lot cheaper. Overall I was pretty disappointed with the purchase. To make matters worse the next week I was at the local craft store and the same product was $2 cheaper and then on sale. Keep your money and find another Pen.
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I really love this pen. I haven't used the pencil much, but the pen is great. It writes very easily and I just spray it with water and it disappears. My favorite pen for sewing so far!Best Deals for Singer Fabric Marking Pen and Pencil Set
pencil works well, marker seems to be just about dried out, so i went to the store and purchased another one and it seems to have the same problem just not as bad. not sure if all the markers are like that or if its just my luckHonest reviews on Singer Fabric Marking Pen and Pencil Set
Really it couldn't be any better as it does just as described. Marker washes away with no problem. Would definitely purchase this again.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Singer Fabric Marking Pen and Pencil Set
I own multiple marking tools and among the pens I use, this one is the worst. While the tip is fine, the color is a VERY light blue-I expected a blue as dark as the cap, but it is more a light turquoise, which really renders the pen useless, unless you mark very light fabric.The pencil cannot make up what the pen is lacking either. The tip wears off quickly and sharpening it is a pain. Mine will not sharpen evenly, so I am always stuck with one side having the wood come all the way up to the lead. Makes it literally useless.
I have a twin marking pen in purple from Dritz and it is much much better than this product.
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I own the regular set, but several extensions are used for my projects, (I sometimes use 2 cords and link them via the connector to get a longer cord. This is a great addition to my kit.
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I have the Addi Click interchangeable needle set and these cords work perfectly with it! Now I can knit sweaters!Best Deals for addi Click Replacement Cord Sets
Perfectly shipped and received earlier than expected. I love the addi knitting needles. The wires are flexible and very easy to use.Honest reviews on addi Click Replacement Cord Sets
I needed a replacement cord for one thar refused to connect to my needles. Now I can finish my sweater without dropping stitches or swear words.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for addi Click Replacement Cord Sets
I love the flexibility of the Addi Lace Clicks. I have had a set almost a year now and I purchased these, and a few other, extra cables. I even picked up a couple extra tips. The cables are good quality, the join is smooth, and the cables arrived fast. A great investment!Best Pentel Color Brush black pen Deals
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As a former courtroom artist in San Francisco, I highly recommend Pentel color brushes.
I have been drawing and painting with Pentel Color Brushes (formerly known as Brush Pens) for 20 years. Previously, I had drawn for years with Pelikan ink pens.
Once I had tried using Pentel brushes, I couldn't go back to the limited line offered by a regular ink pen.
Pentel's brushes allow a great range of expression, from super-black thick pools and wet strokes, to fine black lines with almost imperceptible delicacy, to drybrush techniques that allow perfectly calibrated tints from 0 to 100% (if you practice).
The key is to know how the brush hairs are loaded and what the brush is going to deliver -never put the brush down if you don't know how the ink is flowing. Once you know that the brush is dry, it will remain dry, mostly. Once you squeeze the brush cartridge and know that the brush is loaded, it will remain loaded until you let the ink flow onto the paper, dissipating it.
The brush hairs can be used as a unified stroke, or they can spread to provide doubleor triple-strokes.
Sometimes, you can be surprised with how the brush hairs touch the paper, and the result can show elements of chance.
Although I carry them in a sealed plastic bag, I find that I can carry them for a short time unbagged in my pocket, and they don't leak.
Don't expect to be able to make great art from them before practicing for hours. They are like musical instruments -they take time to learn.
I highly recommend Pentel color brushes and their cartridge refills -at least the black ones. I did use the colored ones once, and all of the colors faded after the painting had been left in the sun.
Hopefully, I'll be using the black color brushes for the next 20 years.
I do a lot of cartooning and I have found this pen to be a blessing and the eternal bane of my artistic existence. I can't ink with a pen because the line isn't expressive enough, and my hand shakes ever so slightly. A brush minimizes the tremor in my lines and gives an appealing smooth expressiveness to them. I can't stand using real brushes; the barrels are always too thin, which makes my hand shake more, which is fixable by wrapping the brush with wads of tape, but the constant dipping into the inkwell drives me insane. In college I used to use the fat end of the Sakura Sumi Brush pen ... I cried when I couldn't find them anymore. The Copic was no good at all .. the Tombow ink is water-soluble, which means Fingerprints Galore .. I liked the Kuretake sumi pen, but then couldn't find refills for it (not so terrible a tragedy since the Kuretake did occasionally leak) so I was going to try filling a Pentel Aquash with ink .. But then I saw the Colorbrush in the art store. I have used it constantly for the last decade, and in balance I'd have to say I am pleased with it. Mostly.
What I like: The barrel is wide and long so it's easy to hold and minimizes my hand tremors. The nib is ENORMOUS and just the right amount of springy so you can get a thin line without having to hover painfully, and thick lines come with intentional pressure. The barrel holds a LOT of ink, so they last a reasonably long time.
What I hate: You have to squeeze the barrel to make the ink flow. In theory this gives you more "control" which must be true since I absolutely hate the fully-automatic Pocket Brush (also from Pentel). But in reality this means you spend 2/3 of your time being irritated because the pen is either too dry or too wet. Usually it's too dry. The line is gray and feathery; I want it to be solid & black, so I squeeze the pen. It gurgles. The line is still too dry. Squeeze it again. Gurgle. Still too dry, but wait a minute, because the ink must be coming. So I plod along at half-speed with a dry brush, waiting for the ink to show up. Nothing's happening. Squeeze it again. Still nothing.
What I used to do at this point was to swear at the pen and squeeze it REALLY HARD, and then suddenly the nib would be soaked and the only thing I could draw with it at that point was big wet smeary blobs. I'd have to prop it face-up in a cup and wait for the ink to flow back, or waste the ink by blotting it on a towel until it was right again. Later, I learned patience which means I lose the same amount of time but not as much ink as I gently squeeze and cajole the pen to behave correctly. It still has a diabolical tendency to over-soak. The ink never comes fast enough when I squeeze it, and I've never been able to figure out exactly how to time it so it comes out right. Most of the time it is either too dry or too wet. Those moments when it is just right are rare and precious as diamonds. It usually works perfectly for 2 days just before the cartridge runs dry, and then I screw a new one on, and the nightmare begins again.
Still, it's the best brush pen I've found (which is a sad statement on the nature of brush-pen technology.) I rely on it. I don't know what I'd do without it. I am trapped in an endless cycle of childish delight and white-hot fury. Get this pen and you can join me among the ranks of the damned. I recommend it. As long as people keep buying this, Pentel will keep manufacturing it and I need those refills to continue to be available.
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As a former courtroom artist in San Francisco, I highly recommend Pentel color brushes.
I have been drawing and painting with Pentel Color Brushes (formerly known as Brush Pens) for 20 years. Previously, I had drawn for years with Pelikan ink pens.
Once I had tried using Pentel brushes, I couldn't go back to the limited line offered by a regular ink pen.
Pentel's brushes allow a great range of expression, from super-black thick pools and wet strokes, to fine black lines with almost imperceptible delicacy, to drybrush techniques that allow perfectly calibrated tints from 0 to 100% (if you practice).
The key is to know how the brush hairs are loaded and what the brush is going to deliver -never put the brush down if you don't know how the ink is flowing. Once you know that the brush is dry, it will remain dry, mostly. Once you squeeze the brush cartridge and know that the brush is loaded, it will remain loaded until you let the ink flow onto the paper, dissipating it.
The brush hairs can be used as a unified stroke, or they can spread to provide doubleor triple-strokes.
Sometimes, you can be surprised with how the brush hairs touch the paper, and the result can show elements of chance.
Although I carry them in a sealed plastic bag, I find that I can carry them for a short time unbagged in my pocket, and they don't leak.
Don't expect to be able to make great art from them before practicing for hours. They are like musical instruments -they take time to learn.
I highly recommend Pentel color brushes and their cartridge refills -at least the black ones. I did use the colored ones once, and all of the colors faded after the painting had been left in the sun.
Hopefully, I'll be using the black color brushes for the next 20 years.
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THE BRUSH OF A THOUSAND CURSESI do a lot of cartooning and I have found this pen to be a blessing and the eternal bane of my artistic existence. I can't ink with a pen because the line isn't expressive enough, and my hand shakes ever so slightly. A brush minimizes the tremor in my lines and gives an appealing smooth expressiveness to them. I can't stand using real brushes; the barrels are always too thin, which makes my hand shake more, which is fixable by wrapping the brush with wads of tape, but the constant dipping into the inkwell drives me insane. In college I used to use the fat end of the Sakura Sumi Brush pen ... I cried when I couldn't find them anymore. The Copic was no good at all .. the Tombow ink is water-soluble, which means Fingerprints Galore .. I liked the Kuretake sumi pen, but then couldn't find refills for it (not so terrible a tragedy since the Kuretake did occasionally leak) so I was going to try filling a Pentel Aquash with ink .. But then I saw the Colorbrush in the art store. I have used it constantly for the last decade, and in balance I'd have to say I am pleased with it. Mostly.
What I like: The barrel is wide and long so it's easy to hold and minimizes my hand tremors. The nib is ENORMOUS and just the right amount of springy so you can get a thin line without having to hover painfully, and thick lines come with intentional pressure. The barrel holds a LOT of ink, so they last a reasonably long time.
What I hate: You have to squeeze the barrel to make the ink flow. In theory this gives you more "control" which must be true since I absolutely hate the fully-automatic Pocket Brush (also from Pentel). But in reality this means you spend 2/3 of your time being irritated because the pen is either too dry or too wet. Usually it's too dry. The line is gray and feathery; I want it to be solid & black, so I squeeze the pen. It gurgles. The line is still too dry. Squeeze it again. Gurgle. Still too dry, but wait a minute, because the ink must be coming. So I plod along at half-speed with a dry brush, waiting for the ink to show up. Nothing's happening. Squeeze it again. Still nothing.
What I used to do at this point was to swear at the pen and squeeze it REALLY HARD, and then suddenly the nib would be soaked and the only thing I could draw with it at that point was big wet smeary blobs. I'd have to prop it face-up in a cup and wait for the ink to flow back, or waste the ink by blotting it on a towel until it was right again. Later, I learned patience which means I lose the same amount of time but not as much ink as I gently squeeze and cajole the pen to behave correctly. It still has a diabolical tendency to over-soak. The ink never comes fast enough when I squeeze it, and I've never been able to figure out exactly how to time it so it comes out right. Most of the time it is either too dry or too wet. Those moments when it is just right are rare and precious as diamonds. It usually works perfectly for 2 days just before the cartridge runs dry, and then I screw a new one on, and the nightmare begins again.
Still, it's the best brush pen I've found (which is a sad statement on the nature of brush-pen technology.) I rely on it. I don't know what I'd do without it. I am trapped in an endless cycle of childish delight and white-hot fury. Get this pen and you can join me among the ranks of the damned. I recommend it. As long as people keep buying this, Pentel will keep manufacturing it and I need those refills to continue to be available.
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I have tried over the years to do brush lettering but despite suggestions from a pro, I have never found one sturdy enough. This one does the trick! Only problem is that the ink is water soluble so if that is an issue for you, get the Pentel POCKET brush. The barrel is shorter but the ink is waterproof. MY FAVORITE PEN since the rapidograph!Honest reviews on Pentel Color Brush black pen
I purchased this pen hoping for a bit more control of the ink, which it does deliver. It allows wonderful ability for detail and if you care to apply more ink for a messy look, you can do it. The big drawback, however is the ink. It takes forever to dry (I'm almost at 12 hours and it STILL isn't dry). This could be a great pen if Pentel would adjust the drying time on the ink.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Pentel Color Brush black pen
I think this is one of the best brush lettering tools, love it so much! I have the black and want to get the gray now. It's perfect if you want to do brush lettering without the mess associated with traditional brush lettering.Discount Darice 20-Piece Kids Brush Set
I have had the best time with these brushes. They work wonderful and the kids love using them. Thank you
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My kids loved them. It's really a good buy for the price. I would recommend it to other people with kids.Best Deals for Darice 20-Piece Kids Brush Set
good for kids to paint and easy brushes to clean after kids are done using just simply wash with water and the color comes right off.Honest reviews on Darice 20-Piece Kids Brush Set
did not hold up very well. all the sponges came off the sticks and the bristles all fell out with first use. Will never purchase again, really poor qualityFind helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Darice 20-Piece Kids Brush Set
Better to buy paint and brushes at 99 cents store, way too many useless brushes that we will never use and probably throw away!!Tsukineko 70-Piece Fantastix Display for All Purpose Ink Reviews
I suppose these could be handy for just about anything, even cleaning; but in my case, I use it for my artwork. There are different tips-rounded and pointed. Material is best described as the spongy inside part of a marker that holds the ink; except it has no ink. A buddy of mine let me have one of theirs to try it out. Works beautifully for India ink drawings, and gives a nice comfortable smooth stroke, not limited to thin and thick lines. Also experimented with dipping in mineral spirits to smudge any crayon-type paint sticks. Had lots of fun with it! It comes in a smaller package of 6, but trust me, you're going to want the bucket-size.
Buy SE - Diamond Burr Set - 1/8in. Shank, 20 Pc
For handcrafting jewelry this item works very well. It has saved me a lot of extra work and helps the appearance of my jewelry.Thanks for the great service.fast and to the point,just what i needed.once again thanks for all the service with you.
Buy Spellbinders Grand Calibur Nestabilities Dies, Labels 11
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The largest die is perfect for making a mini album. The complementing dies are great for cutting your photos, making mats or journal spots for that finished page look.
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The largest die is perfect for making a mini album. The complementing dies are great for cutting your photos, making mats or journal spots for that finished page look.
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I found I wanted some of these larger dies to go with the smaller ones I had already purchased. I do not have a grand caliber, but all but one of these works in my modest machine. I LOVE the shape of the cards it makes.Best Deals for Spellbinders Grand Calibur Nestabilities Dies, Labels 11
I have used this set of dies so many times I've almost worn them out. They make great backgrounds or the base for a card.Honest reviews on Spellbinders Grand Calibur Nestabilities Dies, Labels 11
Another beautiful shape for cards and scrapbooks alike. Love having the larger sizes for special needs. Use vertically or horizontally.Sargent Art 22-6006 6-Count 8-Ounce Watercolor Magic Set Reviews
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I got these to use for various projects with my toddler. The product itself is good the colors are nice, and stay bright when mixed with a fair amount of water/play dough/vinegar (we make "colored fizz" with this and baking soda/whatever.
However, they are not truly washable they've stained several surfaces in our kitchen and nearly all of the bottles started leaking after one or two uses, so they get pretty messy.
They're good enough that I'll probably keep using them, but I'll look for a different brand the next time I buy.
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I got these to use for various projects with my toddler. The product itself is good the colors are nice, and stay bright when mixed with a fair amount of water/play dough/vinegar (we make "colored fizz" with this and baking soda/whatever.
However, they are not truly washable they've stained several surfaces in our kitchen and nearly all of the bottles started leaking after one or two uses, so they get pretty messy.
They're good enough that I'll probably keep using them, but I'll look for a different brand the next time I buy.
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Reviews of Pentel Arts Water Colors, Assorted Colors, 5ml Tubes, 12 Color Set
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Not sure exactly what makes her like it so much, but obviously she does not want to go back to the pallet water color any more. :)
First let me say the only reason I gave this 'very inexpensive' set of watercolors 4 stars is that they can by no means be called 'artists watercolors'
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Not sure exactly what makes her like it so much, but obviously she does not want to go back to the pallet water color any more. :)
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By Richard's wife, Deb.First let me say the only reason I gave this 'very inexpensive' set of watercolors 4 stars is that they can by no means be called 'artists watercolors'
Best Plaid PROMOGGII Gallery Glass Acrylic Paint, 2-Ounce, Best Selling Deals
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It was nice to be able to replace many of the colors I had so that I could do the craft I enjoy the most.
I can't believe that craft stores no longer carry this product, so I was happy to have found it on amazon.
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It was nice to be able to replace many of the colors I had so that I could do the craft I enjoy the most.
I can't believe that craft stores no longer carry this product, so I was happy to have found it on amazon.
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I painted a kitchen window in a vineyard scene. This paint set allowed me to be creative, but I couldn't manage a dark enough green (for my liking). The project turned out pretty well, regardless. I just kept adding coats and blending colors until I got the look I wanted. The quality of these paints and packaging of the set was top notch.Best Deals for Plaid PROMOGGII Gallery Glass Acrylic Paint, 2-Ounce, Best Selling
I loved this. easy to use & it made beautiful stained art projects. just keep in mind the colors dry translucent when you put them on they look opaque.Honest reviews on Plaid PROMOGGII Gallery Glass Acrylic Paint, 2-Ounce, Best Selling
we have a small awkward window in front of our home, I got this as a fun way to cover it.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Plaid PROMOGGII Gallery Glass Acrylic Paint, 2-Ounce, Best Selling
These paints are amazing! I wanted to paint some of the windows in my home and I wasn't 100% sure what colors I wanted to use, but when I bought these this set was priced at under $30. That's a phenomenal price, because it's around $3 per bottle if you buy the bottles individually. It was worth it to me to have so many colors to experiment with while I decided what I wanted on my windows, and I plan to use as much as the paint as possible painting sun-catchers as holiday gifts. If they're priced at less than $2.99/bottle and you want a variety of colors to play with, this set is a great value! I have had one window painted for a couple of weeks now, and it looks great and is holding up well. I've started on the next.Reviews of Lily and Laura Bracelets - multi color (set of 3)
Bought several of these for my 19-year-old daughter a few months ago and they are really nice. Just what she wanted. Seller contacted me by email to let me pick out color combinations that my daughter might like. The medium size fit perfectly (she's petite 5'4" and thin). There is not much stretch so average ladies should probably get large. Fast delivery and the bracelets have lasted beautifully without dulling or breaking.
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I bought these for my sister since she's basically in love with them. I trusted their judgment with color schemes, so I didn't bother requesting certain colors. I received a blue, green and yellow. I thought it looked odd, but my sister loved them anyway! Great, thanks!Best Deals for Lily and Laura Bracelets - multi color (set of 3)
I love the Lily and Laura Bracelets, but the selection that was sent to me was disappointing. I have several others, and love the colors in them, but what I received was not what I had hoped for. Still highly recommend the bracelets, but wish I could have picked my own colors.Honest reviews on Lily and Laura Bracelets - multi color (set of 3)
I purchased three LILY AND LAURA Bracelets from this seller, and was pleased with the excellent service, the allowance for input on colors desired, and the reasonableness of cost. I have recommended the seller to several of my friends.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Lily and Laura Bracelets - multi color (set of 3)
Very impressed with the speed with which I received the bracelets, and they are very pretty. I would highly recommend this.3" STAINLESS STEEL RULER HEM CLIPS - SET OF 12 Reviews
The measurement numbers and ruler marks are nearly unreadable. The photo is deceiving because it looks like there are ruler measurements on the clip, but the marks are impossible to see.
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These clips are not stainless steel, they are chrome plated pot metal. They have no shape retention and bend without returning to the original shape, very poor quality for their intended purpose.Best Deals for 3" STAINLESS STEEL RULER HEM CLIPS - SET OF 12
I love that someone came up with this wonderful, product...I will have straight hems for sure...and I would recommend it to anyone who sews ....Honest reviews on 3" STAINLESS STEEL RULER HEM CLIPS - SET OF 12
These were packaged poorly, they were all scratched up when the arrived. I'm a little disappointed but not enough to return them being that they didn't cost muchFind helpful customer reviews and review ratings for 3" STAINLESS STEEL RULER HEM CLIPS - SET OF 12
Very useful product. My wife is using it every time she needs to saw something straight. Thank you! I would recommend this to anyone.
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