I received these as a review sample and while they are perfect for holiday use, the design is also suited to every day.
These are not lightweight cups and saucers. They appear to be made of thick porcelain with vivid glazed on colors. One thing I notices is they have excellent heat retention properties because my coffee and tea seemed to stay hotter longer.
Artistically the saucers have the swirls, with just a hint on the cup handles. The rims of the cups and saucers appear to have a platinum colored ring. I am not sure of the actual metal used, but they spark in a microwave, so are not microwavable.
Physically the cups are about 3 and 1/4 inches across the flared mouth and 2 inches at the base. They stand 2 3/4 inches tall and hold 8 ounces when filled to the brim. The causers are six inches in diameter.
Overall these are very high quality cups and saucers that are suitable for tea or coffee. While the design has a holiday vibe they are a nice splash of color for any time of the year. Especially if you like red. I will be using these as my primary set for guests, and have set aside one cup/saucer for my personal everyday use because I love the way they retain heat and keep my beverage hot.
Monday, January 19, 2015
Fiskars 101910-1001 Mirror Design Set, Complex Pattern, Medium Review
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I hope Fiskars makes more of these dies available soon. I like the options of cutting or embossing, or both. The option of cutting without embossing allows me to add sentiments of my choosing.
Review of Moda Aspen Frost Charm Pack, Set of 42 5-inch (12.7cm) Precut
A little lighter in color than I wanted. Squares have been true to size so far, which is helpful to me as I am new to quilting and trying to match those corners and such. These will be part of gift to my sons family, placemats with their name on one square.I love the colors and the designs in the Aspen Frost line. I'm using them to make holiday gifts and can't wait to give them!
Cheap Fox Run 10-Inch Plate Stand, Black
I just received the plate stand and it is not symmetric--one side is longer, so it does not stay up straight.
It looked as I was expecting, and was a good price, but the quality is not there. I could not count on this rickety plate stand to hold anything of value as I am sure it will tip complete over once there is weight on it.
I hope I can get a refund but I am not pleased with the quality of this product.
However, the stand wont stand up on its own.
And even when I put the cutting board on it, it still closes and then collapses.
I tried putting a cook book on the stand, with the same results -failure!
I wouldn't recommend wasting your money on this one.
It looked as I was expecting, and was a good price, but the quality is not there. I could not count on this rickety plate stand to hold anything of value as I am sure it will tip complete over once there is weight on it.
I hope I can get a refund but I am not pleased with the quality of this product.
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I ordered wooden plate holders, I got wooden plate holders. Not much to review. You stand them up, put your plates on them and voila. Good product for the price.Best Deals for Fox Run 10-Inch Plate Stand, Black
I had two collectable plates that I needed stands for and was able to find these through Amazon. They were really priced right and great quality. Plus they came quickly and were packaged well.Honest reviews on Fox Run 10-Inch Plate Stand, Black
I bought this to display a fancy cutting board in my kitchen.However, the stand wont stand up on its own.
And even when I put the cutting board on it, it still closes and then collapses.
I tried putting a cook book on the stand, with the same results -failure!
I wouldn't recommend wasting your money on this one.
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I looked at a number of different wooden plate stand and this one is good for the value. It's not cheap and thin like some of the other available on the market. You pay for what you get.
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I don't learn from reading. I learn from being taught in real life, by a real person. Well this book taught me. This book is definitely for anyone who is just like me. It is amazing and i cannot believe it but i'm tatting. I picked it up and did it like i always just knew how and could. I will post some images from all i've done in about 3 days of having this book. I'm hooked and i would have payed upward of $50 for this book. Amazing. I'll be using tatting in jewelry making, crazy quilting and much more.
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This was a really great, easy way to learn needle tatting. I started with the bookmark as my first "project". I have never needle tatted prior to this. I do crochet some but I am no where near skilled when it comes to that. I did learn how to do that from a book when I was pregnant with my daughter (she is 8 now) and I figured if I could learn that from a book, I may be able to do this as well.The instructions in this book were very clear and the pictures were super helpful. The book goes through a step by step process and teaches you the basics and slowly introduces the abbreviated pattern instructions. The way the whole thing was put together couldn't have been better, in my opinion. The only thing that could have made it better is if Barbara Foster herself was sitting next to me giving me step by steps.
My little bookmark came out perfectly and looked just like the picture, I honestly couldn't be more pleased.
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Clear instructions with good pictures for visual learners. This was so simple that I was on the internet looking for new patterns within two hours. A very good explanation and instructions. Since the needles were included with the set I didn't have to go searching for them elsewhere and the multiple sizes of the needles will keep me going for a long time.Honest reviews on Handy Hands Learn Needle Tatting Step By Step Kit
This book is so easy to understand! I was tatting in less than five minutes! The different size needles included with the book are very sturdy and easy to use. Thanks for a great product, and super fast shippihg!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Handy Hands Learn Needle Tatting Step By Step Kit
Barbara Foster's instructions make needle tatting so easy that a cave man can do it!!Folk Art 30610 Painting Stencil, Curly Tree Review
the item came when expected but i think it is way over priced after checking around in several stores...would not order any more of these items wish i had checked around first
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I bought this for my ETSY shop. I use it to paint my items and / or packages. It works well and always produces an accurate image of the design. Here, see for yourself:Best Deals for Folk Art 30610 Painting Stencil, Curly Tree
Work in progress.. Have not used this one yet but i love everything about it! will be using soon though.Honest reviews on Folk Art 30610 Painting Stencil, Curly Tree
This is very fun stencil to use in mixed media. It is a little thinner than I would like but it does bend nicely on curved surfaces. I use it with both spray inks and sponging acrylics.Plaid Folk Art Enamel Beginner Set, 2-Ounce Bottle Review
I bought this kit to create painted wine glasses. The glasses turned out great and the paint was really easy to use. I baked the glasses for 30 minutes at 350 and they are dishwasher safe now. I'm really happy with the purchase. Much cheaper than buying them individually.
PomPomSale "Its a Girl" Set of 8 Tissue Paper Pom Poms - Wedding Reviews
Perfect for my daughter's princess party. Better quality then the same type of decoration found at party stores. Actually using them in her room for decoration. Very easy to use.
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These Pastels were recommended to me when I did a mentorship with the fantastic pastelist Karen Margulis. I hadn't heard of them before. They're huge for a great price, and soft without being too soft. They're slightly gritty in a good way and lay down good juicy color. Give them a try!
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The silicone sleeve is useful to protect the gypsy and to give you a good grip. I plan on washing it in soap and water when it gets too grimy which i can't do with the machine =)
The screen protector is actually too big for the screen useless opting to buy another screen protector that i'll cut to size.
The is more for aesthetics it's really useless and doesn't enhance the product
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The silicone skin is attractive, especially in comparison with the sleeve that comes with the Gypsy, however it is thin and does not really appear to provide much protection. Also, the screen protector film that comes with this item is about a quarter inch smaller than the screen on all four sides. I'm not entirely sure how this would protect the screen since all of the screen would not be covered.I don't think it's worth the $23.99 retail price; I'm not entirely convinced it would be worth half that.
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SO worth the money! The gypsy without it is sooo boring! And this isnt some huge chunky bulky weird silicone things, yes it is thin, but I think it gives all the protection one would need and its beyond cute so its worth the money, and my screen protector was fine, fit good. And I was pleased to see it came with a new stylus and lanyard for stylus! The only reason why I gave 4 stars was cause mine had a lil pink splotch on white area on back (size of a tip of ball point pen). But barely noticable!Honest reviews on Gypsy Silicone Sleeve Set, Cherry Blossom
I received this item very quickly! It was exactly what I wanted! It also came with a stylus and a screen protector which was a very pleasant surprise for me. It was all for a great price. What a great value!!!Sunday, January 18, 2015
Buy da Vinci MAESTRO Series 35 Size 3/0 Kolinsky Red Sable Round Extra
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This is NOT a cheap brush and is a particularly fine point one ...which is why I was disgusted to see that the seller just threw the brush in a large box without any kind of tube or cap covering the tip (which is how the other brushes from another seller arrived). As a result, the bristles were mangled when the brush arrived. Mangled bristles pretty much negate the purpose of an expensive, fine point brush. From my experience, I'll have to go through the bother of returning the existing brush in order to get a replacement. So I'll be eating the cost and never ordering from this seller again.
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Da Vinci Maestro kolinsky sable is a top of the line brush that will hold its own with any top brand on the market.Amazon's great prices make the item a no-brainer.Excellent for watercolor or egg tempera.Keep your brushes cleaned properly and they will last for years!Reviews of Clover Takumi Getaway 13-Inch - 14-Inch Single Point Gift Set, 7
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I couldnt believe I got this set for that price! I kept buying separate needle pairs until I came across that kit.
The quality of Takumi Clover needles cannot be beaten, it is great for those who prefer the soft and warm feeling of bamboo in their hands over the cold aluminium, for those who don't like slippery aluminium needles, and those who want to go the "sustainable" way. The case is sturdy and well made.
THe smaller needle sizes would be too fragile in my opinion, I would get those in aluminium if I had to.
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Very smooth needles, the carrying pouch looks cheap but is actually pretty sturdy the only thing I don't like is the colors of the pouch look a little dead/dull but that doesn't affect how the needles work so I didn't let it influence my review. Overall the price is amazing and much better than going out and buying each individual needle. Very smooth no splinters.Best Deals for Clover Takumi Getaway 13-Inch - 14-Inch Single Point Gift Set, 7
I'm pleased with the quality of clover products and it come with a nice casing. It's a good investment. I don't have to purchase separately for the needles and it cost more. Value for money set.Honest reviews on Clover Takumi Getaway 13-Inch - 14-Inch Single Point Gift Set, 7
What's not to love. You love bamboo versus metal, you can't beat this price. I would buy this again as a gift.Best Liquitex Professional Soft Body Acrylic Paint Classic Jar 8-piece Deals
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I'm a professional artist and I use Liquitex paints all the time. I love acrylic paint and Liquitex is some of the best, despite huge marketing efforts by another brand, these are just as concentrated and just as good. They are just the right consistency to not have to be watered down. These paints are not thick enough for impasto but just right for most regular painting uses. The only thing I don't like about them is when you take the inner seal off the top you need a small knife to do it (at least I do) and usually the paint spurts out a bit. I wish they didn't have the inner seal at all, but I suppose it's necessary.
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I love Liquitex even if it is expensive. It is better to use a single product line as you learn it's characteristics, both good and bad. I haven't found the bad part of the equation yet with Liquitex. This 8 pack contains a good selection of colors and the soft body is the original Liquitex. Liquitex airbrush medium thins these colors to easily spray in an airbrush. Buying the 8 pack reduces the cost per bottle very nicely.Best Deals for Liquitex Professional Soft Body Acrylic Paint Classic Jar 8-piece
I bought these for a painting class in school. Buying the 8-pack is a good bargain compared to the prices at the student bookstore. Loved these paints, highly pigmented and had a good viscosity because they are soft body paints. Not too thick (in my opinion, the Liquitex heavy body paints are too thick and hard to mix) and not too thin. Some of my classmates had the cheap Liquitex Basics line and you could tell a difference, these have way better opacity.The fact that these have a flip top makes them so easy to access compared to the twist-top tubes. You can open them with one hand as opposed to two, which is important in painting because your other hand often contains your brush(es)! They can be squeezed out, so I reached for them much more often than my jars of paint which had to be scooped out. Bottom line: one-handed operation is a major selling point.
Unfortunately my cadmium yellow was all dried out but I didn't realize until it was past the 2 week return date.
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These are WONDERFUL paints. They have a fluid consistency, but are incredibly creamy and highly pigmented at the same time. I have used quite a few brands of fluid acrylics before (everything from Golden to craft paints to Byzantias) but never committed to an entire set.I purchased these Liquitex Soft Body paints for a painting class I am takingI figured it was a good way to get a range of colors in one shot. I have a stash of regular and heavy body acrylics, but not as many fluid acrylics, and as soon as I received the Liquitex paints and opened them, I realized that I have been missing out.
These paints have the same pigment and coverage as thicker acrylics (the acrylics with a toothpaste consistency) but flow beautifully (like syrup). The soft body paints are perfect for either "loose" painting or detail oriented work.
The colors are wonderful and the consistency is a lovely, thick fluid. I use both glaze and water to dilute these, but they flow so nicely, it's rarely necessary. They just flow across the surface of canvas (and paper) and are vivid and bright.
And this eight piece set is a *really* good value at the price I purchased it (thirty three) The colors retail from five to twelve dollars each jar, and this is a perfect started set with six basic color (mixable to many more) plus black and white. I would recommend purchasing this starter kit plus adding a few colors you love and adding as you go.
LOVE these paints.
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My wife ordered this set and the ivory black color was missing .It had two purples instead. We replaced the package .The quality of colors is very good and bright.
Discount Uchida 300-6A 6-Piece Decocolor Broad Point Paint Marker Set
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The markers worked nicely, but I used them to decorate plates with and then baked them as directions stated.....and it still was water soluable and stratched off with the slightest scrap
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These markers were used to paint on mugs and seemed to keep their color well for the first few days, then after the mugs were washed once or twice, they began to smudge and smear and were completely ruined.Best Deals for Uchida 300-6A 6-Piece Decocolor Broad Point Paint Marker Set
this is a great brand of paint markers. the coverage of the paint is thick. the paints dry quickly. i use them extensively in the classroom.Honest reviews on Uchida 300-6A 6-Piece Decocolor Broad Point Paint Marker Set
Love the color arrangements and am using it now to decorate our mugs. Great price for the markers. Thank you!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Uchida 300-6A 6-Piece Decocolor Broad Point Paint Marker Set
These are great to use on many surfaces. They do require 2 coats to look right, but that is expected with most paint. The color came out great and evenly. I would recommend this to almost everyone, including kids that would like top decorate something like a bird house or other small project. Probably would work on shoes too....
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