Discount Bucilla 45442 Counted Cross Stitch Kit, 8-Inch by 10-Inch, War Pony

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I loved this picture and couldn't wait to start on it when it arrived but after 2 days of trying to figure out the colors of thread, I'm left with nothing but frustration. The colors are so close that it is impossible to decide which is beige, or pale or light brown. A few are easy, like ecru, since there are more of that than anything else and you can go by the number of yards, but determining which are ecru and which are pale something is still difficult. And while I'm not done yet, I'm sure there are some colors completely missing. I have worked with kits with a lot of threads before but they are divided into bundles and listed as being with the white, or black, or red, etc and similar colors are not in the same bundle, making it easier to figure out which is which.

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This piece is beautiful. However, the colors came completely unsorted, and I spent 2 frustrating days trying to sort out the 52 colors (all of which, as you can probably guess by looking at the stock photo, are similar in shade).....which weren't all there. They also give you 3 cards with 12 holes each....which as I'm sure you can figure out, doesn't add up to 52 open spots. And after talking with Bucilla's customer service, I'm going to end up going out to my local craft store to get the colors NOT included. I would love to give this 5 stars, but with Bucilla's lack of customer service and the frustration of trying to sort the colors which weren't all included, I just can't.

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have dear friend, American Indian, thought he might enjoy this....ho, ho, ho and merry new year!! it is telling me four more words required.....

Reviews of Quilt Magic 12-Inch by 12-Inch Poinsettia Kit

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I ordered this and it really is beautiful but I wanted to explain a couple of things:

-There is no sewing involved, it is a foam board that you push the seams of the material in to using a butter knife.

-You have to cut out all the pieces, There is a little extra material for errors but not much. I was hoping there would be a few pieces cute out because that's the part I knew I'd have trouble with. This part ended up being a bit difficult.

-The foam mount is about an inch thick, it sticks out from the wall quite a bit.

In all its nice but it was nothing like I expected, would be a cute project to do with kids.

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this kit was just as advertised. It turned out great and was easy to make in no time at all. I plan to do more for the holidays.

Buy Drimark Fabri-mark Fabric Markers 15 Color Set W/free Letter

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We stumbled upon these by chance when we were on a cruise. My kids started a fabric art project, and didn't finish. We learned what brand the cruise line used, and bought the same markers to complete their art. Bright colors, last a long time. I haven't tested the iron colorfastness yet, and will post again if that doesn't work. I will start using these rather than Sharpies for T-shirt autographing based on that!

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this was included in a gift for charity so don't know how they performed or were a welcome gift....sorry I cannot rate.

Review of DecoArt DASK278 Crafter's Acrylics Primary Sample Pack

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amazing texture easy to draw and design with ,, great for nail art designs and stuff .. would love to try out the other sets of colors

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This set of colors was absolutely perfect for the wood crafts I worked on recently. Not too much paint for small projects, worked out just right for me.

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I already 3 sample packages these, the maetallics, and the bright colors, Love love love this paint it is so easy to work with and it washes off great from your brush.Definitely the best paint I ever used!!!

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These are just what I wanted, so I could create my own custom colors for a craft project. They are a good quality paint and highly pigmented, so a little goes a long way.. I will be using them for assorted other projects, too. I would recommend them!

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Paints work really well, I used them to paint birdhouses. The colors are very good and have held up well on the birdhouses.

Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pen Sanguine Wallet 167102 - 4 Assorted Review

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The ink color of these pens is truly _beautiful_. I wanted a rich sanguine color similar to what's found in many Renaissance drawings/sketches. Because it is neither too light nor too dark, the color works well with many types of drawings. I had excellent results with still life, figure drawing (both gestures & renderings), and landscape. It's particularly great for studies and helps make them a lot more fun. My warm gray big brush set (same brand) also complemented them very well.

The ink dries quickly, and is extremely waterproof. I was able to place watercolor washes without issue. The tip variety is good, but for filling big areas a big brush would be better. The S, F, and M nibs are similar to the 0.3, 0.5 and 0.7 nibs of other brands. The brush tip has good variety, from _very_ fine up to 2 or 3 mm. The brush tip can be pulled out and flipped around if/when it gets worn down.

The downside is that they are disposable. They seem to last a pretty long time, but I still wish they used refills or cartridges. I'd be even happier if they sold bottled ink...

Regardless, this is the best you can do for sanguine ink drawings, AFAIK -intriguing color, archival, great lightfastness, waterproof, etc.

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Love Pitt pens. They are great. This color is excellent also. The only improvement would be if they lasted longer but they do have a decent useful life.

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I started the hobby of drawing Zentangles, basically doodle art. I wanted to combine my sketches with watercolor paint, but discovered that the fountain pen ink I had been using ran when I applied water to it. After some research, I discovered that these Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pens were waterproof, fade proof and came in a wide assortment of colors and sizes. The lines made by these pens are very smooth and clean on the watercolor paper that I use in my art journal and I like that I can get a set of these in this wonderful Sanguine red color in several different widths.

I use these mainly when I am creating self-tutorials of my various zentangle patterns, alternating the red and black pens to show the various steps of the pattern. I have also used them to add color to my tangles. All in all, excellent pens. I like them much better than the Sakura Microns.

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When I bought these I was under the impression that they were red. They are not really red, but more of a burnt orange color. The pens themselves are great, just not the color I was hoping for.

Best Jack Richeson Shiva Oil Paintstik, Student Colors, Set of 12 Deals

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I am a fiber artist in several different techniques, so I was excited if a bit intimidated to try these painstiks. They are heavy and high quality and cover well. The stiks are self-sealing and fresh product needs to be revealed with each use. A brush and the clear blending stik are must haves when using these for applications that require a firm line, but that is to be expected. These can be heat-set when used on fabric with either an iron or the dryer. I have not yet tried them on a wearable that will take multiple washings but will update this review if I ever do. All in all I was impressed with the product and impressed with Cedar Canyon Textiles, the company that makes the paintstiks. Their website has a lot of additional information regarding how to use the paintstiks and is worth checking out for free projects and updates. A recommended product.

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I really enjoy these paintsticks! The only complaint I have is that when I was using the purple I would have to let it dry and go over it a few times in order to get the thickness of the hue that I wanted.

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These are my first oil paints, and my first paint sticks the colors are rich and full, and they blend really nicely.

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I use these to paint cloth dolls. Patti M. Culea taught me this technique. I tried it, but prefer other methods to paint faces.

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This is a preferred product for me over other oil paint stick brands, and I got them for a great price. I was very happy with my purchase.

Kemper Pottery Tool Kit: The Original 8-Piece Pottery Tool Set Review

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This is a great pottery tool kit. The tools are very robust and well-made. The wire tool is really nice because it is thinner than most, which makes the separation of the pot from the wheel much more precise and smooth. Very happy with the kit and the seller.

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So glad I opted to wait and order this than to buy the cheaper version they had at the bookstore on campus. Teacher recommended this brand and showed how the cheaper tools would fall apart.

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The best thing about Kemper products are that they use solid wood that will not absorb water when you are constantly getting these tools wet. Cheaper products absorb water and warp and swell, making the tools almost useless when you need fine points, straight lines and reliable angles. I'd recommend Kemper over any other brand for pottery tools. Excellent value!

16-pcs.costume Jewelry Mix. Includes: Review

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Very, very pleased with the jewelry! Some very cute pieces. I like pretty much all of them. And the ones I don't would definitely make great gifts. All of them came wrapped nice and snug and on cards like promised. Thanks so much for the fun pieces!

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Best Royal Brush Acrylic Painting Masterpiece Kit (11 X 14 Inches) Deals

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I am just starting to learn how to paint. While there are instructions with this painting they are not complete and can be difficult to follow. First, the canvas was not the best quality. I would recommend priming it one more time so the paint doesn't get soaked up. The directions do not tell you how to glaze. After researching and talking with individuals, it is best to purchase a glazing medium at the art store and add it to the colors rather than water. The colors soaked in quickly, were hard to blend, and the finish was dark and dull. I had to add ALOT of bright colors and light colors to try to brighten it up. I also put an opal glaze on top when I was finished and then a satin varnish to give it some life. It still was not enough. I did learn a lot on acrylic painting doing this, though. To make it easier to blend and make the colors stand out, follow my advice and buy a primer for the canvas and a slo-dry blending medium (with gloss) to give the colors easier blending properties. The last thing is that the brushes are not that great of quality. Very stiff and hard nylon. I had brushes of my own so I worked with those instead. I have attached a photo of my painting so you can see what a beginner can expect to achieve. (ps. The sage color recipe never worked!! it just turned brown. nothing like the nice gray roof color they have. I had to keep mixing and remixing to get it back to a greenish color.) Hope this helps.

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I'm really glad I purchased this set. I love to paint and draw, but I always felt like drwing before you painted was cheating. After using this product I see how much sense it makes to to "map" out a project before you paint. I also love photography and have hundreds of pictures I would love to paint. I think I will use this method to turn my photography into art.

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I can't believe I wasted 10 minuets of my life with this ridiculous thing! It seemed like a nice little to project to relax with at the end of the day. This was the most irritating "masterpiece" ever! First of all, the directions are a mess in the little pamphlet, I didn't know where to begin. It makes is seem like a clear coat goes down first because they refer to the paint as "color glaze"... it's just super cheap, thin, sort-of acrylic paint. It instructs you to gently SCRUB the color into the AREAS of the gray scale canvas. What? The paint brushes included are the size of kindergarteners brushes, make out of something like brittle horse hair that falls out and breaks off all over the picture.

This whole thing is just scrubbing and scraping really thin cheap paint over a shadow of an image, so you can see through the paint, and see the weird little picture under it. This is supposed to look good? Seriously, just buy a paint by number, they look fantastic compared to this!

Cheap Barbie Artist Tote Set

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This is a fun kit that my girls have really enjoyed. The hard sided bag has accordian style separations making it a great case for keeping art projects. The Barbie paper and stencils were well liked. BUT the markers were VERY poor quality. We switched out with fine tip Crayloa markers and color pencils and it is much better. At $20 I would pass, at less than $15 it is a good toy.

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for the budding artist this is a must have, especially if the love Barbie. still a hit from Christmas for the nieces.

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My Granddaughter loved this. She started playing with it on Christmas morning and didn't want to open any more presents.

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My cousins loved. I ordered it and she could not stop drawing. She was really into her gift. It was good

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My granddaughter (age 6) absolutely loves this! Even better, when older friends come to play they, too, love the set. I highly recommend the Barbie Artist Tote Set!

Best Sizzix 657382 Textured Impressions Embossing-Folder, 4-Folder Deals

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This is a versatile combo of embossing folders, and the price is right. What more could I ask for? It's a great addition to my collection of embossing folders.

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I love this for all the girlie cards I will make this year for friends and family. Love the great price!!!

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This is a very cool embossing folder! It helps make a very quick bard when you just don't have time to be detailed. The one thing I wish is that the words would have fit between the large pattern folder. I'm still glad I purchased this item.

Best Martha Stewart Crafts Punch All Over The Page Set, Crow and Branch Deals

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I love Halloween which is why I bought the punch. However, I realized that once I punched some of the designs out, I could cut out the raven/crow and have a really cool branch background. Now I can use this for other projects besides the holiday.

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Cheap Plaid:Craft - Mailbox Letter Stencils - Genie Letter

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They were fine, but I ended up getting a set of plastic ones so that they would hold up better. This set is pretty light-weight cardboard.

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It is possible that I just don't know how to stencil and it is possible I didn't have enough patience and applied too much paint at once, but I ended up with paint bleeding under the stencil and the stencil soaked up paint so they were really only useable one time.

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Nice stencils but the plastic is thin; would like to see them thicker. I have used them on burlap which works well but concerned on other surfaces where running can occur. I'd definitely use a removable adhesive to attach them. The letters are nice, the style good and I like the "old"look.

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We had originally gotten a set of these stencils at a big box store they do not carry them and we needed to replace. Glad we found these at a decent price.

RoseArt Artist Brushes with Translucent Barrels, Assorted Sizes Review

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Have to agree with others these are the best quality amateur and craft brushes I have tried. Minimal shedding, held up well, surprising amount of control.

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The brush hair is great quality surprisingly, the shape of the brush tips are great for detail! It's a great buy, I recommend.

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I don't usually like rose art products but several years ago I picked up these brushes for a project and I have been using them ever since. I love them! They are the best brushes I have ever found for this price.