Die Cuts With A View 4-1/2-Inch by 6-1/2-Inch Premium Mat Stack Reviews

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I absolutely love the colors in this ! If you love peacocks this is really nicely done. I am a scrapbooker and these added a wonderful touch to the pages.

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This is pretty however alot of the pages have whole images of peacocks on them, I was hoping for more color inspired pattern pages. But this will still work ok

Buy Lacis Ergonomic Handle, For Boye 6402 Steel Crochet Set, Wood

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I was somewhat disappointed with this handle. I had hand surgery to rebuild my thumb joint and I thought this would be more comfortable and relieve some strain on my hand, but it didn't. I think it might be better suited for somebody with small hands. The hole for the hook was drilled off center and it just doesn't feel comfortable in my hand.....Irene

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Works well to help crochet with arthritic hands. I use it often. I think it was well worth the price.

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I crochet with thread alot, but recently the constant repetitive motion had become painful and seemed to be causing real damage to my fingers. I feared that I would need to give up my hobby. But the Lacis Ergonomic Handle used along with the Boye 6402 Steel Crochet Set has solved the problem. It is light, easy to use, and changes the way the fingers grasp the hook so that less pressure is needed. Now I crochet for hours without the least problem or pain in my hands. I recommend it to everyone who crochets with thread, whether or not you have begun to have problems from repetitive motion.

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You get what you pay for. I tried to use this handle several times, but each time it kept sliding around. I have put it back in its packaging and there it sits.

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I haven't really used it yet but I have one for the larger hooks and love it. My hands don't cramp and I can crochet longer and more intrigate patterns without hurting my fingers and hands. Very nice product

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I can always rely on a product from the Spellbinders company. I have had great luck whenever I buy anything in their line. I use this texture on thin metal and it is wonderful. It is great on paper too. Have fun.

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Reviews of Deluxe 20 Pc Master Calligraphy Pen Set w/ Ink, Storage Case

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Like the other reviews here state, the ink in these pens comes out very slowly. You have to be very careful about the direction of your strokes, or the resulting line will be uneven and blotchy. This is especially hard for me, as I am left-handed and must form all of the strokes backward (up and to the left, instead of down and to the right.) The pens are mostly made of plastic, and look and feel cheap.

However, with some patience, I was able to get some very nice results.

And, at the typical price for these pens, and the wide selection of nibs, this set is a fairly good start if you're interested in trying fountain-pen calligraphy. You will probably soon be looking for a higher-quality pen though.

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Exactly what I expected!! Easy to use, beautiful flowing design at your fingertips. Comfortable and affordable. The ink takes a minute or so to reach the tip, but this is how a nib should be supplied for complete control.

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These work for what it is. Out of the in-expensive sets this one is about average. To get get one that feels like $100.00, it's going to cost $100.00, this one does the job.

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I regret getting these pens the ink from the cartridges take LONG to get to the NIBS which is why I would say I regret getting these pens.. I mean the seller for me was the fact that there were so many size nibs and the cartridges given were of different colours..but other than that i was fooled yet by another product on AMAZON.. & I am a regular AMAZON shopper this is the third so far of products I got on this site that was not up to MARK...

Review of Photo Mount Cards

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After searching for a good way to offer some of my art and photography as greeting cards for friends and family, I finally ordered a few packs of these Strathmore Photo Mount cards.

While the cards are a decent quality (much better than the flimsy, rough ones that are available at big box craft stores...), the problem is that there is an embossed design of dots, flourishes, and sort of "floral-eqsue" elements that goes around the entire frame for the photo. I assumed the "embossed element" was simply a raised sets of lines to insert the photo into. Instead, it's a design element, and very apparent on each card.

This would probably be fine for most uses, but in case you are like me, and want something completely plain for your work/photos, this is not the right card for that purpose. Just thought you might want to know!

I went ahead and ordered Strathmore Watercolor Blank Greeting Card pack of 50 instead. No border, but no competing design.

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These cards are of a nice sturdy quality with a little embossed design around the edges, which does not distract from the artwork I am placing on the cards. The photo adhesives that come with the cards seem strong and I am not worried about my artwork falling off the cards. I also like that they come with matching envelopes.

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I have tried all sorts of cards for making my own, but it's the Strathmore ones that win out. They're durable if you are going to draw on them or paint on them. They're a good texture to handle, and they hold their own when you attach photos to them.

Also, they run through the printer very well if you want to personalize a message on them. Some cards make the ink streaky or blotchy. Not with these.)

These are my favorite for creating cards with artwork.

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I am a mixed-media artist and I use those cards to sell prints of my original artworks.

The embossing makes them really chic and nice.

I tried different models in the past and this model really is my favorite. They are perfect for special events and/or christmas cards as well.

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I purchased these so I could use them to send some of my pictures along with a note. I find that these cards are simple, attractive and easy to use.

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I have tried several grey marker sets to do tonal sketching. These markers are smooth and rich. The grey gradient is pretty good, except for the darker greys...it seems there is little variation. The only problem is these greys bleed through, so use an under-surface when marking. They were worth every penny.

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Reviews of Darice 68-Piece Art Set

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This was a purchase for my grandson for Christmas and he has advised me that he is enjoying this product very much.

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Okay product for the price. I didn't expect a high quality product for its price. It does it job. I bought it for a friend.

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this is a great little set that includes pastels it is what it says it is i bought it for my kids they loved it but trashed it in two weeks

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At this price, I would give this 5 stars if it had come with the right marker colors. It came with two dark purples and no pink (which was important to my girls) and two oranges but no dark blue (which was important to my son). Otherwise, I am completely satisfied. If this issue can be sorted out, then I know you can't do any better for this price. We are homeschoolers and they are great for the intro to art and the crafts that we do. Each child has their own, and at this price why wouldn't we? They have mechanical pencils, glue sticks, scissors, and pens on the side to round out their school supplies in each cubby.

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My husband and I bought fifteen of these for a charity donation at Yule. It's a great generic item for boys and girls and the $6.00 price tag made it affordable for us to get a lot of them to give away.

Review of Palm Tree with Coconuts Cake Topper (8 Count)

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I needed a little something more to add to our daughter's minion themed birthday cake and came across these. They are adorable and worked wonderful on the cake. I would have given it 5 stars but I found 2 separate dark black hairs intertwined in the branches of the trees when I pulled them out of the packaging. Not what you would expect, but I planned on washing them before putting them on the cake anyway.

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Worked perfectly for my son's first birthday cake! The jungle scene was perfect and these little trees made it look fantastic!

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I bought these for a jungle theme party and I scattered them among the cupcakes. They really are cuter in person.

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These are going to be perfect on cupcakes, or slices of cake, either way they'll do the trick and add to the tropical theme.

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I used these on a beach themed cake I made my mom and she loved them!

I had some trouble getting them to stay standing upright but I figure that's my own newbishness since I don't usually use this sort of cake topper so I'm not very experienced with setting them in.

X-ACTO Standard Hobby Tool Set (X5086) Reviews

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This is not the Xacto I knew as a young man. Poor quality throughout. Blades are super thin gauge metal. Plating on handles is poor. Even the magnetic strip that holds the blades in the box doesn't work well, and the blades fall out loose when you shut the lid.

Talk about a brand going down hill.

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A Nice Set for the price.

Now that I have a Standard Hobby Knife Set, I'll have to find a Standard Hobby to carve.

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Ok this is a great little set. I have to really stretch into the nitty gritty to fine anything wrong with the kit.

So... nit picking details...

The box is wonderful and made of solid wood. The inside is VERY cheap thin plastic insert. they have a thin little magnetic strip along the plastic that barely keeps the blades stuck in the cover. If you are careful with it, they will stay in place. Otherwise, they will fall out when you close the box.

on the possitive side, there are so many different blades and devices i dont know i'll be able to find a use for all of them. I'm very tempted to start some odd projects just so i can use some of the odder ones. Anyway, you get alot of variety.... maybe even too much? I wonder if i'll EVER use some of these....

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Outstanding kit. This collection of tools is amazing and a great help in my hobby building. I've been shopping for a kit like this and was surprised by the affordability. You can't go wrong with this.

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This kit is a nice assortment of blades and two different handles. Where it lacks is that the blades are meant to hold into the case with a magnet strip however some of the blades don't fit very well in there spot and any jarring of the box when it is closed makes the blades fall loose in the case. Also my case wont latch closed either with is no good. I have grabbed it by the top several times to move it and the bottom swings open dropping all the loose blades. Outside of those issues I really like it and will be very mindful of handling it in the future.

Threads Industry Insider Techniques DVD Vol. 1 By The Each Reviews

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I am reviewing Vol 1 and Threads Industry Insider Techniques DVD Vol. 2 By The Each together. Louise Cutting is an awesome instructor. She's serious about her techniques and will help you get professional results. She and Judy Neukam more personable in Vol I and Judy's commentary is better too. Cutting's style in Vol II seems a bit flatter; Neukam seems a step behind. However, these are minor quibbles. You'll learn a lot from Cutting, I promise. Please note that some of the techniques are for sergers.

Here's what you'll see in Vol I:

-Serge Quick French Seams

-Fuse & Interface a Hem

-Hem Sheers with Ease

-Mold the Smoothest Darts

-Draft & Sew The Perfect Collar

-Miter An Asymmetrical Corner

-Bulk-Free Facings

Here's what's covered in Vol II:

-Ripple Free Double-Fold Bias Binding

-Carefully Clipped Curves

-Interface a Classic Lapel

-Inset Corners Simplified

-Tailor a Weightless Pocket Flap

There's something here for advanced and beginner sewers. I'm not sure if all of the techniques are couture, but at least four were inspired by Armani. The Carefully Clipped Curves segment is worth the You Tube fee by itself. The lapel segment introduced me to the world of fusible tapes. even though I'm not ready to try tailoring, I was able to transfer some of the info to my knit projects. (I am now the biggest fan of fusible knit stay tape.) I'm almost proficient in Steam-A-Seam, thanks to the videos!

I'm more familiar with Vol II than Vol I, because I've rented Vol I and I own have Vol II. I want to get the DVD of Vol I for the dart info. This was an approach I've never seen before and it makes much more sense than what's found in the pattern instructions. The hem technique in Vol I was really easy. I'm looking forward to trying it. I haven't attempted any projects that would require the use of the other techniques in Vol I yet. When I'm ready to tackle shirts with collars, I will skip to Cutting's method from Vol I.

In conclusion, these DVDs are fabulous. These would make a wonderful addition to your sewing library. No matter what your skill level, you could use this info. The techniques are useful and well-presented. You will be able to do them on your own after watching.

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The Paper Company,St93406, Birds Clear Stamps Reviews

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I have used both the smallest bird silohette stamps to make molds for pendants in metal clay. They are just deep enough to give the texture I need. I can also imagine using them directly on polymer clay and then embedding them in resin so the stamps can be used in a number of ways other than as direct stamps. I love them!

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Review of Cuttlebug All-In-One Embossing Plates, Monogram Serif

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I have a Cuttlebug machine and have just received this set. So far, I have made gift packs of cards with both a single initial and 3 initials. Very easy to use and very versatile. You can set the letters in any location on your card stock or paper to make lovely cards or embellishments. You can also run a larger piece of card stock or paper through your machine with the All-In-One Folder that the letters fit into. Worth every penny and I have only just begun.

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This is a great way to emboss monograms onto paper. I love the flexibility of this product, with the all in one folder, you can put these letters anywhere on your paper. These are too big to make words, unless you want them to be hi and really big.

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Cuttlebug is fun... And the page on Amazon says that you need the All-in-One folder. But the packaging that these embossing plates come with doesn't mention that; and trying to use them without it will break the plates. How hard would it be to add a line that says "Use with the All-in-one folder?"

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I really love the embossing letters but if I want to emboss them in a small piece of paper it wrinkles the sides. I hope someone knows how to avoid it and share it me.

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Although this is a Cuttlebug product, I purchased this and the required All in One 6 by 9 inch folder in hopes that it would work with my Sizzix Big Shot machine. I can happily say it works great. I love being able to put a nice embossed letter (or the bee, shell or flower) anywhere I want it on a card.

To use it, simply choose your letter plate, which has two parts; positive and negative, position it in the Folder where you want it, position your card or paper and then create your Sizzix 'sandwich'-a cutting pad, the Folder/letterplate/card, top with another cutting pad and roll it through the Sizzix. Voila, embossed monogram!

Sometimes the cardstock crinkles around the letter a little, but I've found that it flattens out easily with a little rubbing. You could also use a couple of the foam pieces that come with a Movers and Shapers die to keep the crinkle from happening in the first place I would imagine.

If you own a Sizzix and were wondering if this would work with it...wonder no longer. Just be sure to purchase the All in One 6 by 9 inch folder as well.

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I totally love the Matting Basic die. They are my "Go To" item when I'm making cards. Just remember, you will need the A and B sets.

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Well the one word says it all...Spellbinders. To me that means quality and functionality. These dies in particular mean no more wonky cuts. I love all the matting basics they've put out. They take the hassle out of cutting mats.

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Love these dies. I purchased both A and B for the 5 x 7 cards. It's so quick to make a card with beautiful mats. With both A & B the mats, they create mats with an 1/8 inch difference. Otherwise it's a 1/4 inch difference with one set.

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THIS IS WHAT I ORDERED. DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO SAY.

IS USE THEM. I LIKE THE SPELLBINDERS I USE THEM.

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I needed to have penguin stamps. You cannot have a license plate that says LdyPngn without having penguin stamps. I love that I can use the bow tie to make a bow for a "Lady Penguin". These will be used as a signature of sorts.

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