Cavallini 12-Pack Petite Vintage Paris Parcel Set Review

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This review is almost identical to the one I left for the same product with owls, as I purchased both at the same time.

While I love the graphics as I most often do with Cavallini products the actual items are a bit of a let-down in terms of quality and execution.

First, the actual paper bags are extremely thin. One must take great care not to rip them, I should think, and I found it personally rather stupid that someone had come up with the idea to clip the paper bags together with a standard paper clip (completely unnecessary, in my opinion, and these leave noticeable indentations in at least the first 3 bags).

My second frustration is with the gift tags which, while very nice and made of good quality cardstock, have poorly applied glitter which basically snows all over you almost as soon as you open the package, and comes off all over your hands anytime you handle the tags, begging the question whether any glitter will be left if/when they are to be used for a gift-giving occasion.

The presentation overall is quite nice, and because I do enjoy the images and have various projects in mind for this, I will be keeping them but I would caution any potential buyers that this is not necessarily a value-for-money product, as you may be better off making your own paperbags from good quality scrapbooking paper or cardstock.

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This cutter works with the Curvy Cutter systems by EK Success. It locks into the appropriate track for the size you want to cut and even has a compartment for storing extra tiny blades that you would never be able to keep track of otherwise. The system is pretty big, but if you have all the equipment it works great!

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Have only had time to try once but like what I've seen so far. looking forward to trying it more

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The cutter works great and extremely easy. Only reason for the .5 star is I would like the slide on the blade to be in smaller increments. Would help with the second cut out of the label lid.

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These worked great for cutting but the oval template that I purchased them to use with was not so great...i love EK Success products for my crafting needs and will purchase other products of theirs....

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This was exactly what I had hoped for --makes oval circulars --to create just a little bit different greeting cards.

Cheap Disney Pixar Cars 2 Travel Kit

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I have to say when I first recieved the product I thought my son wouldn't like it but he loves it. He takes it with us and it keeps him quiet in the car. :)

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Reviews of Sizzix 656495 Big Shot Pro Accessory, Mylar Shim, Standard, Set of 2

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And since I have a much smaller machine, the Texture Boutique embosser, I'm planning to make 8 shims out of these two! (I think the measurements work out to get me 8; at the least I'll have 4!)

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Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Marker Set of 12 Colors Reviews

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The markers do all that they claim to do. Makes for beautiful watercolor look. Gives the cards I make a soft look.

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These markers work just as advertised. They are nice and juicy for straight image colouring, but they also work well for watercolour applications, blending, and more mixed media applications. This new set is a good complement of colours to existing Distress Markers, particularly with the addition of Festive Berries, a bright, holiday red.

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Easy to use. Love the colors. Have used them several times when card making. Would recommend them to anyone who has the other markers.

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Love these !!! They are amazing and great for coloring my cards. I could highly recomended these distress markers to everyone!

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I had the original 37 marker colors so was pleased to add these twelve. Distress Markers are unlike any other marker in that they are reactive with water allowing all sorts of wonderful and unusual effects. If you have only tried other inks and markers, you will find these fun and different to work with.

Best Cover Buttons - 7/8" (SIZE 36) - FLAT BACKS - QTY 50 Deals

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This was exactly what I was looking for. I had been buying cover buttons and prying the backs off with pliers for some time now and this saved me a ton of money. It shipped moments after I placed my order, but got lost in transit. I contacted the seller and they sent it out again the very same day. I will be a repeat customer for sure.

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Discount Set of 12 Cotman Watercolor Tubes By Cotman

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I was going off to Art School and didn't have a lot to spend. So of course I needed to find a Water Color set that was affordable, but had and could hold up to the the same quality as the expensive ones.

I came across the Winsor & Newton Cotman Series. I have been a big fan of Winsor & Newton brand since they tend to stand for High Quality products and I have never been disappointed from any of their products I own. These colors are Awesome! They are affordable (the packs and when you buy them individually) and have the same High Quality Standards as their more expensive lines. They hold up great, some of the tubes I've had for years and haven't lost their color or texture.

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This item is also listed as a children's toy which I wouldn't disagree with. They're more for professional artist and people who been painting and know about mixing colors, etc...

If your child is just learning how to use watercolors, learning about art, fine artist potential and I used these when I was in Middle School (which I got into my middles school for art, I went to a magnet school); I would recommend Crayola Artista II Semi-Moist Watercolors Semi-Moist Watercolors (which I have written a review for).

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I have trusted Winsor & Newton ever since I was introduced to their oil line of paints. When I started in watercolors, I knew better than to go with any other brand, but I did on occasion. I always regretted it. This Cotman series of paints if far superior to anything else I have tried. The colors are rich and vibrant. They don't cost a small fortune. Paintings I did ten years ago still look fresh today. Maybe I am a fan girl, but W&N have never failed me yet.

Uchida 522-6D Fabric Fine Point Marker, Set of 6 Review

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Uchida 522-6D Fabric Fine Point Marker, Set of 6

These items are a must have for the creative process or just to have on hand for laundry fix its.

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Discount Creative Imaginations Twinkling H2O's Ultimate Kit, Romance

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What beautiful, easy-to-use, and fun watercolor paints! You control the opacity, the texture, and the shimmer, by how wet you get the paint and your paper. The mica in the paint lends a shimmer to the color giving it a very pretty look, an almost magical look without the in-your-face sparkle (literally and figuratively) of actual glitter. Getting the paint wet enough, but not too wet, will make a very creamy consistency so that applying it to a smooth surface feels and looks as though you were applying a nail polish with lots of shimmer. Using more water will give a transparent, shimmery watercolor look. Going to either extreme --very dry or very wet as a wash--will yield the least amount of shimmer.

So far, I've experimented using the paints on the following paper:

(1) regular cardstock,

(2) Acid-Free Bleedproof Paper (Bee Paper Company, purchased on amazon),

(3) old 130# Aquabee watercolor paper,

(4) World Market Mulberry Tissue Paper, and

(5) regular printer paper.

The colors work well on the first four surfaces, however I wouldn't recommend using them on regular printer paper, as the paper buckles a bit-as would be expected.

The range in this 12-pack Creative Imaginations Twinkling H2O's Ultimate Kit, will leave you wanting more colors. After googling, I found Luminarte makes more colors, and Wolf Camera offers more of a variety than Amazon, at least at the time of this review. I've purchased items from Wolf with no complaints, prices are reasonable, they've been helpful, but I'd prefer ordering through Amazon Prime since there is no charge for shipping and handling. Whatever you do, try the twelve pack. You'll love the shimmer and have fun with Luminarte's Twinkling H2Os Watercolor paint pots. Hope this info helps, and happy painting to you!

UPDATE July 14, 2013: Since my review Wolf Camera no longer carries this product AND the Creative Imaginations company is no longer in business. Fret not, however, since you can learn how to make your own shimmering watercolors and acrylics by searching on YouTube. Not only will you save money, but you'll have more of a variety of colors using paints you already have on hand! Have fun!

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I use this product when I want a watercolor with sparkle. It is great on more than just paper. I use it on egg shell mosaics and gourds.

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I love IllumiArte H20's. I have tried them before , so I knew I'd like them, but this was a really good price for 12 different colors.

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This set has quite a nice variety of colors. I also purchased the Romance set. I learned about the Twinks from artist Dion Dior who teaches classes in how to use them. The lovely mica gives them just a little twinkle and sparkle and gives your watercolors an ever so gentle twinkle or sparkle.

Be sure to put water on them and let them sit for about 10 to 15 minutes before you start painting. These watercolors are lovely little pans, but you do use them differently than "ordinary" pans. After the water sits on each pan, the paint has a lovely creamy texture. That's when you paint it on to get the twinkly effect. If you just dip your wet brush on the dry Twink you will NOT get the full effect.

These work for floral and landscape and typical watercolor subjects. Warning: these are so lovely, they might be addictive. I just ordered a few more colors....there is a new Oyster color that can be blended with some of the other colors to lighten them!

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I like the colors very much but found different colors reacted a bit different to water, some stuck together in a big ooze and others dried out quicker than I wanted. None the less very fun to play with.

Multi-purpose Three Airbrush Set - Low Noise Compressor Kit Review

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I am a gunsmith and given the new coatings available today I needed an airbrush system to apply them properly. Found this kit available from various vendors and prices but went with PointZero's version as they had the other accessories and supplies that I wanted. The compressor in this kit is very small but works efficiently and quietly and provides sufficient air so I don't have to power up my big unit. The airbrushes are Chinese but appear to be solidly constructed and everything in the kit assembled easily and correctly with no issues. The compressor cycles smoothly but it would have been nice if the tank was slightly bigger so the compressor wouldn't have to run as often. Since most of the coatings I use are two part I am currently using the eternal mix single stage brush since it is less susceptible to clogging, but the other two brushes will come in handy for the finer detail work that some jobs require. All in all a great kit at a great price.

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The 3 airbrushes are nice but,when it comes down to the compressor , it's way to small. In the paper work it says that compressor will shut down at 43 psi and my compressor , shuts down at 30 psi this makes it harder to work with when you needed the air flow from 40-50 psi for doing most projects. The compressor is low noise but , I would have been more happy if I paid $60-$80 more on a airbrush kit with a larger compressor. AS They Say You Get What You Pay For and I would not waste my money on this kit.

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if you are a beginner, this product is just perfect to get started.if you're thinking commercial, you may want to get a compressor with a little more storage space or you'll have to wait every once in a while to let your system recharge.

10 Pc Set Rustic Cast Iron Horseshoes Medium Size Decorative Review

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It was better than expected. The horseshoes were in great condition. I would recommend this product to all. A great experience.

Very fast delivery.

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They were fabulous, looks very real and I say a dandy product.

They came on time and they were beautiful on the centerpieces I made.

They were all clean, they all looked the same, they were a good size and they were very horseshoeweeeeeee!!!

Clover Trace and Create Bag Templates with Nancy Zieman, California Review

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I had been making totes using my own ideas, no patterns. Saw the templates on a Sewing with Nancy show and succumbed to how easy they made it look. It is NOT. There are very many steps and the instructions are quite complex, easy to miss a simple but necessary step. I even read through the entire instructions (which include steps to make 6 different totes) before I started and still missed things. Maybe I was tired or not at my best, and I will try again. But I was quite overwhelmed.

She has material purchase sizes on the instruction sheet, but all the other things needed are on the packaging cardboard. Needless to say, they are all her products and the cost of the tote goes WAY up. There are work-arounds and other sources and it is important to have everything together before you get to the place where they are needed. I had to wait for some items I ordered from Amazon (fortunately Prime, so only 2 days). I was able to skip ahead to some other steps while waiting.

If you are not a detail-oriented person, don't even attempt this. If you like a challenge, the tote came out really nice and my granddaughter loved it. This review would also apply to the other Clover Trace & Create Bag templates.

On the good side, I did learn some techniques that I would not have without the templates.

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The directions were written in such an annoying format (and small type). Some pointers seemed to be missing. For example, how really to attach the flap. I kept looking on line for a Nancy video someplace that might have helped, but it seems to exist as a PBS show but nowhere could I access it.

Also, Nancy often is suggesting the use of her products, when she might give some alternative that could work as well.

Singer Bias Tape Maker Kit in Decorative Tin Reviews

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This is my first experience with a bias tape maker of any kind. They work very well... I wish I had purchased it much sooner rather than trying to fold & iron on my own. SO much faster & easier! The three are a great set, providing an excellent variety for the wide range of things I enjoy sewing, ranging from clothes to blankets to home decor projects. The little tin is very nice as well.

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I like this item it has multiple bias makers, the parts are all metal and wear longer, it comes in a convenient carry case, and it is easy to use! I highly recommend it!

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Good quality, good price. It works well but takes a lot of practice. Don't expect to be zipping out bias tape like the machines do, but practice a bit and you'll get the hang of it. I recommend a rotary cutter and cutting board to make sure your cuts are straight before you try using this item. It makes a big difference.

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I bought one of these sets for my mother who sews a lot and 1 for myself. I am very happy with my purchase. My mother said she liked it and needed it. I used it to make some bias tape for stretch knit material and it worked as I hoped it would. I used spray starch (.97 cents Walmart) on the material before sending it through the bias maker. I thought about purchasing the Singer bias tape maker, but couldnt see paying 49.99 for the set-up and then having to purchase different sized tips. I wanted something easier to store an these worked out perfectly.

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After some research I decided to give the bias tape maker a try. Of course I was I was anxious to make my own bias tape, so I went ahead and made some without the maker, it was a pain in the butt!!!! So I was so glad when it finally arrived and I was able to make TONS of bias tape in no time. LOVE IT!

General Purpose Airbrush System, Precision Dual-action Gravity Feed Reviews

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This was the first airbrush I have used for cake decorating. It was inexpensive and a good investment for learning to airbrush. I like that the compressor is small, making it very portable for on the go jobs and touch ups on site. It works great on fondant and crusted frosting. It is too powerful for soft frosting and will ruin the decorations. I have not figured out how to get a pencil thin line for drawing on cakes with it just yet. It works much better for wider designs and over all color when you can't or don't want to color it before decorating. (Metallic colors work great this way!)

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Bought this for my artsy wife and she loves it! It is easy for her to use with her arthritis.

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item is crap i needed it to decorate a cake for my son's birthday and it has no directions and will not turn on gonna pack it back up and send it right back very upset with this product

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was a gift for my mother and liked it a lot, and I use it all look good and it works perfectly fine

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It would have been great if all the parts had come with it. It was super easy to buy online but having to send it back because parts were missing is just a pain in the butt.