Showing posts with label gel nails. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gel nails. Show all posts
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Buy Melissa & Doug Horse - Paint by Numbers
We have the M&D horse ink stamp set and now this paint by number set. It's a really nice craft that my 7 year old can do all by herself and when it's done, it's a nice keepsake over the usual paint by number finished products!Exactly as pictured!! Extremely satisfied with this product! I could not have asked for a more perfect or exact item than I received.
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Plaid 20246 Apple Barrel 2-Ounce Acrylic Paint, Plum Kiss Reviews
It's a nice colour, but nothing "different." It doesn't look like in this picture. The colour is pretty off, but I would still wear, I still like the colour. It looks nice on my skin colour, which is definitely a plus. I still prefer "Tickle my france-y" any day! =D
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Discount Majestic Royal and Langnickel Long Handle Paint Brush Set, Bright
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List Price: $34.99
Sale Price: $28.42
Today's Bonus: 19% Off

I own a large variety of brushes ranging from Kolinsky sables for oils and watercolors, the Bob Ross Collection, the Terry Harrison Collection, and many others. I have been searching for an oil/acrylic brush set with a medium stiffness for control, but soft enough for beautiful detail without lines and scratchiness. I first tried the Royal Majestic line in watercolor brushes when they were handmade to order. I still use those brushes on a regular basis. They have never lost their shape. They do not shed nor fray, and have excellently made ferrules and handles. These have turned out to be just as great as the watercolor brushes. I am delightfully pleased. The price is excellent as well! Where else can you find a long handled brush, sizes 4 24 for under $35. This is a pack of seven a great range of sizes. They fit everything that I needed. I was not disappointed at all. I was totally impressed! By the way, to keep them looking nice when using acrylics and oils, clean then with Murphy's wood oil soap and water then dry them with TLC.
List Price: $34.99
Sale Price: $28.42
Today's Bonus: 19% Off
I own a large variety of brushes ranging from Kolinsky sables for oils and watercolors, the Bob Ross Collection, the Terry Harrison Collection, and many others. I have been searching for an oil/acrylic brush set with a medium stiffness for control, but soft enough for beautiful detail without lines and scratchiness. I first tried the Royal Majestic line in watercolor brushes when they were handmade to order. I still use those brushes on a regular basis. They have never lost their shape. They do not shed nor fray, and have excellently made ferrules and handles. These have turned out to be just as great as the watercolor brushes. I am delightfully pleased. The price is excellent as well! Where else can you find a long handled brush, sizes 4 24 for under $35. This is a pack of seven a great range of sizes. They fit everything that I needed. I was not disappointed at all. I was totally impressed! By the way, to keep them looking nice when using acrylics and oils, clean then with Murphy's wood oil soap and water then dry them with TLC.
Monday, December 8, 2014
Discount Regis Royal and Langnickel Brush Set, Filbert, 7-Piece
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List Price: $34.99
Sale Price: $27.41
Today's Bonus: 22% Off

These aren't my favorite brushes. They aren't stiff enough, the bristles spread easily and the handles are very long. That said, they do not shed hairs! For this price that is a fantastic quality and makes these brushes worth buying.Seem to be good brushes for this price. I've never had this choice of sizes before. My daughter and I will give them a test.
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These aren't my favorite brushes. They aren't stiff enough, the bristles spread easily and the handles are very long. That said, they do not shed hairs! For this price that is a fantastic quality and makes these brushes worth buying.Seem to be good brushes for this price. I've never had this choice of sizes before. My daughter and I will give them a test.
Discount Darice Colored Pencil and Pad, Case Combo Set
good idea for a little artist, but cheaply made. convenient way to carry notebook and pencils, but looking forward to replacing the supplies with name brand supplies. would suggest getting a more sturdy carrier, too, so i wouldn't buy it again.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Discount 3pc Jeweler's Magnifier Eye Loupe Set - 5X 10X 15X
Not exactly what I expected. Only one of the loops is unscrewable and changable, but the other two are solid metal and do not. But they do their job.Not what I ordered. Only one is black the other two are metal and not at all like the black ones. They do what they are suppose to but I like when I order something. For it to arrive as discribed. Or as it looks in the picture.
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Reviews of Kustom Body Art Girls Face Paint Set 8 Color Boxed Set, 3 Ml Each
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List Price: $19.98
Sale Price: $8.96
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I bought this to practice face painting before helping with a church face painting booth at the fair. To be honest, I did goof and got the "girly" one by mistake, but realized right after I'd ordered that I had and just went with it. The problem is that it calls this a "rainbow" pallet. I didn't realize rainbows had three shades of pinkwell, one is more orangey-salmon, but still pinkish, and no blues. This kit would've been a lot better with one less pink, one of the two whites (there's one that's more white and one that's silvery-white) and adding a blue and a black, because even delicate girly things need black lines to define them and make them look more realistic.
I also had a skin reaction to the purple, but then again, I react to a lot of things. Just test before you go crazy painting on someone.
Two things to mention:
-I bought extra brushes to supplement those in the kit. Plus some little makeup sponges.
-I ordered a 'girls' kit and a 'boys' kit and they were exactly the same color pallete.
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I bought this to practice face painting before helping with a church face painting booth at the fair. To be honest, I did goof and got the "girly" one by mistake, but realized right after I'd ordered that I had and just went with it. The problem is that it calls this a "rainbow" pallet. I didn't realize rainbows had three shades of pinkwell, one is more orangey-salmon, but still pinkish, and no blues. This kit would've been a lot better with one less pink, one of the two whites (there's one that's more white and one that's silvery-white) and adding a blue and a black, because even delicate girly things need black lines to define them and make them look more realistic.
I also had a skin reaction to the purple, but then again, I react to a lot of things. Just test before you go crazy painting on someone.
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These paints worked very well for painting kids' faces ages 2.5-7. We bought two packages, for about 10 kids, did most with full faces and we have enough to do another party.Two things to mention:
-I bought extra brushes to supplement those in the kit. Plus some little makeup sponges.
-I ordered a 'girls' kit and a 'boys' kit and they were exactly the same color pallete.
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My daughter loves it and for the price you I couldn't go wrong with this product. It's a good starter kit without spending too much.Honest reviews on Kustom Body Art Girls Face Paint Set 8 Color Boxed Set, 3 Ml Each
I bought this product for a carnival at my school and they worked great. They were easy to use and there is plenty of the paints!Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Discount Hampton Art A La Mode FlocKing Value, 18-Pack
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List Price: $24.99
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Great product for crafts, and depending on what your design is, can be used for nail art as well. The colors are bright and packaging was secure.
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Great product for crafts, and depending on what your design is, can be used for nail art as well. The colors are bright and packaging was secure.
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I was surprised at how much coverage there is in each jar. Each jar has a small shaker top to allow sprinkling which seems to work pretty well at dispersing the flock. The first couple uses of each jar I had a little trouble with clumping and uneven distribution which seemed to go away after I used a little bit of the jar and had some more room to shake it. The color representation is accurate to the online photos depending a little on your monitor color settings.Best Deals for Hampton Art A La Mode FlocKing Value, 18-Pack
I wanted this for my nails and it is a bargain compare to Ciate and cheaper than recollections. love it.Honest reviews on Hampton Art A La Mode FlocKing Value, 18-Pack
Blown away when I opened the package, colours were great & to see how well packaged & presented was awesome. The problem I have is I still cannot find a suitable adhesive here in Australia.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Hampton Art A La Mode FlocKing Value, 18-Pack
Product is good and I still think it was a good deal but I had bought it primarily for the black flock and there isn't one...the one pictured in the bottom right hand corner of the set is actually a dark blue NOT black. There is no black. Otherwise nice product.Thursday, September 25, 2014
Discount Milestones Stone Stamps
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List Price: $6.69
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Very glad to have purchased this item. In the past, we've always had to use a pointed stick-style implement to "write" anything in stepping stones. These stamps created a much more professional finished look, and were extremely easy to use and clean. Note than only upper-case letters (and numbers) are included. Make sure to follow the directions for mixing your substrate it needs to be fairly solid/dry to hold a clear, crisp shape of the letter imprint without filling back in on itself. Done well, however, you'll have a look that you'll appreciate for many, many years.
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Very glad to have purchased this item. In the past, we've always had to use a pointed stick-style implement to "write" anything in stepping stones. These stamps created a much more professional finished look, and were extremely easy to use and clean. Note than only upper-case letters (and numbers) are included. Make sure to follow the directions for mixing your substrate it needs to be fairly solid/dry to hold a clear, crisp shape of the letter imprint without filling back in on itself. Done well, however, you'll have a look that you'll appreciate for many, many years.
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I use the stamps for lettering on pavers and hand made tiles. The Victorian style is elegant and makes great looking artwork. The letters are made of sturdy plastic that creates neat and deep impressions into the clay or cement mix. Each letter stamp is set on a 1 square inch flat base that allows to space letters evenly, to keep them straight, and to prevent uneven depth of impression. The only negative is that there are two letters (or numbers) on each stamp (one on each side); therefore, the letter being stamped cannot be seen (or identified), because a completely different letter appears on the reverse, which creates many risks of irreparable errors. As an example, I can mention that recently, I had to create for a customer a plaque containing four lines of writing, with a total of 48 letters. Even with two sets of stamps, it was extremely difficult for me to complete the stamping without making mistakes. I wish the manufacturer would create sets that have the complete alphabet and numbers on individual stamps. This would not be costly as the letters are made of plastic. And it would make the life of artists much easier! If it was not for that frustrating feature, I would have given the product five stars.Best Deals for Milestones Stone Stamps
The item works great, but you have to make sure the medium you are working with is at the right consistency before stamping. Great for small projects like garden stones, plaques, etc.Honest reviews on Milestones Stone Stamps
These will work great in the making of stepping stones. We have had problems in the past with getting lettering to stay or getting them uniform in size and depth.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Milestones Stone Stamps
I bought this product to use in making cookies. The stamps cut out clearly and are made of a firm plastic.Monday, September 8, 2014
Review of Monster High Artist Tote Compact Portfolio Set
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List Price: $24.99
Sale Price: $14.74
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I bought this for my niece, she loves Monster High. Overall I'm not really impressed about the product. She opened it Christmas Eve and instantly starting drawing. The markers that are included in the set are horrible and cheap. The black and brown pens were completely dried out. The pictures that are displayed on the cover show drawings used from colored pencils. If you are giving this as a gift I would suggest including a pack of colored pencils to go with it. Besides the markers being useless the rest of the set is somewhat creative. The tote is made of plastic and cardboard. There is an assortment of stencils that have many different types of clothing and accessories to draw. The paper in the notebook already has a silhouette outline of each Monster High character, all you need to do is add the clothing outlines and color. This is not the best gift I have ever purchased, and I defiantly paid more than it's worth.
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I bought this for my niece, she loves Monster High. Overall I'm not really impressed about the product. She opened it Christmas Eve and instantly starting drawing. The markers that are included in the set are horrible and cheap. The black and brown pens were completely dried out. The pictures that are displayed on the cover show drawings used from colored pencils. If you are giving this as a gift I would suggest including a pack of colored pencils to go with it. Besides the markers being useless the rest of the set is somewhat creative. The tote is made of plastic and cardboard. There is an assortment of stencils that have many different types of clothing and accessories to draw. The paper in the notebook already has a silhouette outline of each Monster High character, all you need to do is add the clothing outlines and color. This is not the best gift I have ever purchased, and I defiantly paid more than it's worth.
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Very fun a creative art kit...The only flaw would be the markers that are included. I would also purchase more durable higher quality markers. Besides that it is a load of fun to design outfits. Very creative time consuming product will keep your tween busy for quite a while :)Best Deals for Monster High Artist Tote Compact Portfolio Set
Got this for my daughter's birthday and must say I'm quite disappointed. First, the description says tote. What it really is is a cardboard accordion file with handles. Second, the markers were dried out. I'm giving the product a 3 because the design pad that comes with it is really nice and she loves it. That's the only good thing about this and honestly, I could have purchased the pad separately for a quarter of the cost. I did it this way so she could have the tote. Now I'm out the money for this plus I need to go find her a Monster High tote because we promised her one for her birthday.Honest reviews on Monster High Artist Tote Compact Portfolio Set
The product was ok but the markers were dried out and my daughter was disappointed to open it on Christmas and not be able to use it. I should have bought the item at Target and paid a couple extra dollars since I had to buy markers and she wasn't able to use it until I bought the markers. I could not get a replacement and it was more to ship it back than just keep it. If I bought this from Target, I could have exchanged the item easily.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Monster High Artist Tote Compact Portfolio Set
Very disappointed in this product because it is all about creating your own art and the pens do not work. They were dried up upon arrival. I would return it if I could tear it away from my daughter who just got it for her birthday, and has been drawing in it nonstop. Basically have to use other pens, and we paid $18 for what amounts to spiral bound photocopies and a file folder that may not last.Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Review of Speedball Speedy Carve Stamp Making Kit
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List Price: $11.99
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I use this product for letter boxing stamps and it's perfect for the job. Very easy to carve and mount on wood. I'm looking forward to making more stamps with it.
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I use this product for letter boxing stamps and it's perfect for the job. Very easy to carve and mount on wood. I'm looking forward to making more stamps with it.
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The Speedball Speedy Carve Stamp Making Kit is a great starter kit for carved stamps. It is easy to use with two interchangeable blades for carving. The instructions are helpful and include some patterns and techniques. Great price and kit if you are just getting started with carved stamps.Best Deals for Speedball Speedy Carve Stamp Making Kit
This is the best starter kit out there. The directions are straight forward and it gives you sample stamps to try. I only wish it came with all 6 of the cutters than only 2.Honest reviews on Speedball Speedy Carve Stamp Making Kit
I liked the kit for a started piece. The rubber was large enough to make (re: attempt to make) a few stamps. One worked out alright of the four I attempted. Issue I had were the nibs, there was a small and a medium, I would have rather had a fine tip and the medium or gouge tool for the dead space around my designs. Over all though it was okay.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Speedball Speedy Carve Stamp Making Kit
We bought this for our niece as a Christmas present and she loved it. She's very artsy and told us all about the stamps she made with it. She said she loves it and it works pretty good.Saturday, August 23, 2014
Hot Iron Transfer Pencils Set of 2 Make your Own pattern Reviews
Exactly what I needed. I have tried these pencils and I like the feel. Ironing is a whiz for my transfers.
Don't waste your time with any other brand no matter how inexpensive, you will be ripping your hair out. Aunt Martha's makes tracing and ironing a breeze!
Buy it, you will be pleased.
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My friend and I do a lot of tracing and have just about tried every pencil out there this is absolutely the best we have ever tried and will be using it solely for our iron transfer needs.Don't waste your time with any other brand no matter how inexpensive, you will be ripping your hair out. Aunt Martha's makes tracing and ironing a breeze!
Buy it, you will be pleased.
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Thank you so much! I didn't even know these existed until I saw your listing. I found some old embroidery patterns that I wanted to use and this will make sure it comes out right. Thanks again!Honest reviews on Hot Iron Transfer Pencils Set of 2 Make your Own pattern
Transferring an embroidery design onto heavy linen takes ingenuity. This type of linen doesn't work well on a light box or most tracing papers. Thus, I needed a transfer pen which could be ironed onto the linen. I tried the Sulky transfer pens, but a test piece showed me that the lines became much thicker when ironed onto linen. So, back I went to Amazon to find a different pen for the job. Here, I came across these inexpensive red pencils by Aunt Martha. When they arrived, I followed the simple instructions (flip the design over and draw BACKWARDS! over the design, then iron it on. My test showed a perfect transfer onto the linen, although the lines were paler than with the Sulky pens. But...the lines remained thin enough to cover with embroidery, without having any of the lines show. Also, these lines are erasable with a regular pencil eraser from the paper or the linen in case you make a mistake! What wonderful tools these pencils are for any embroiderer! They worked perfectly for me.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Hot Iron Transfer Pencils Set of 2 Make your Own pattern
They could be better. I have to go over lines several times to make it stay. They don't sharpen well and waste too much of the pencil.Friday, August 8, 2014
Review of Sargent Art 22-1610 No-Spill Paint Cups with Color-Coded Lids, Set
My 4 year old granddaughter loves to paint, but it usually presents itself as quite messy. These turned out to be the best! I found that the 10 pack of Crayola washable paints is a perfect match for these cups. They are definitely spillproof and actually larger than I expected.
The paint cups were easy enough for my son to open and close himself (which might be a warning to parents here as he was able to do this at two). The opening for the brush was wide enough that my son could easily manage getting the brushes in and out without making a royal mess. He dropped them a couple of times and we had no problems with spills. I'm really impressed with these little paint cups and how well designed and convenient these are for young children. Our son was never allowed to paint unattended, but he loved the feeling of independence he got from being able to do it all by himself. I've tried a lot of art supplies with my older two, but these paint cups are my favorite. We'll be replacing them again after our next move in 6 months when we don't have to worry about paint drying into them again.
These match up with the Crayola Washable Kids Paint set of 10 Bottles (2 fl oz/59mL), though there is no black, so we just put the pink in the container for the black, which my son was okay with.
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These are air tight, the lids snap tight so they don't seem to spill if tipped over, and they are a sturdy plastic. Fit well in our easel tray. I am happy about this purchase.Best Deals for Sargent Art 22-1610 No-Spill Paint Cups with Color-Coded Lids, Set
These work so well! I bought some washable paint and filled these not quite to the fill line (which is very low on the container) and they have not spilled even with a 2 yr old. They also have kept the paint wet for an entire month so far and I have been slacking in taking out the brushes and keeping the lids closed. I really love them and I have 4 kids ages 5, 5, 4 and 2. If they work for me they will work for you.Honest reviews on Sargent Art 22-1610 No-Spill Paint Cups with Color-Coded Lids, Set
I love these paint cups. Unfortunately, we learned the hard way not to leave them with paint in them for long periods of time to store. I suppose it wouldn't be so bad if they were for constant use, but ours dried out after we stored them away for a couple of months while we were gearing up to move. When they were in regular use (no less than once a week) we didn't have a problem. They're plenty big, so you can really fill them up with paint, which means not having to constantly refill them.The paint cups were easy enough for my son to open and close himself (which might be a warning to parents here as he was able to do this at two). The opening for the brush was wide enough that my son could easily manage getting the brushes in and out without making a royal mess. He dropped them a couple of times and we had no problems with spills. I'm really impressed with these little paint cups and how well designed and convenient these are for young children. Our son was never allowed to paint unattended, but he loved the feeling of independence he got from being able to do it all by himself. I've tried a lot of art supplies with my older two, but these paint cups are my favorite. We'll be replacing them again after our next move in 6 months when we don't have to worry about paint drying into them again.
These match up with the Crayola Washable Kids Paint set of 10 Bottles (2 fl oz/59mL), though there is no black, so we just put the pink in the container for the black, which my son was okay with.
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Hard to spill the paint, but would never fill it anywhere near full since the paint still manages to dry out, even with lids closed tight. Debatable whether cleaning these after each use is better than just cleaning the occasional spill from my preschoolers, but at least it keeps the colors separate.Monday, July 28, 2014
Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage Postcard Kit, Best Buds Review
This Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage Postcard Kit, Best Buds is pretty and adorable. The little stamps set enclosed is also adorable.
The finished postcards can be hung up as decorations, such as on a wall or Christmas tree.
This specific set includes flower-oriented postcards. Designs include a bird flying to the left of a bouquet, a little girl holding a flower basket, three girls with a dog, and a few rose bouquets.
While there's little negative that I can say about this craft kit, the one problem I do have with them is that the chipboard is subject to warp after the postcard design is adhered to it or the chipboard is otherwise dampened (such as with antiquing liquid). When you make them, be sure to press them under heavy books and be patient with the drying process at each step a dampening product is added.
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I really like these postcard kids, and have used two of them. The basic premise is to take the included paper-thin sheets, cut out the postcard designs, and adhere them to the included specially-shaped chipboard. (You will need such additional craft supplies as scissors, a clear stamp block, glue, ink pads, and something to hang the postcards with in order to do this craft.) The reverse side can be embellished with the included stamps to resemble the "writing" side of a vintage postcard. Of course, really crafty people can do even more than just these basics.The finished postcards can be hung up as decorations, such as on a wall or Christmas tree.
This specific set includes flower-oriented postcards. Designs include a bird flying to the left of a bouquet, a little girl holding a flower basket, three girls with a dog, and a few rose bouquets.
While there's little negative that I can say about this craft kit, the one problem I do have with them is that the chipboard is subject to warp after the postcard design is adhered to it or the chipboard is otherwise dampened (such as with antiquing liquid). When you make them, be sure to press them under heavy books and be patient with the drying process at each step a dampening product is added.
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