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.
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Saturday, January 10, 2015
Review of Pepperell Gimp Plastic Craft Lace, 4.5-Yard, 4 Per Package
We definitely recommend this as the quantity and quality are great and the price is perfect. This is a good value especially if you are buying them for kids to craft with!
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I purchased this BECAUSE it was supposed to have glowed in the dark. It does not. At all. Sorely disappointed about that, but I do like the sparkle lacing.Best Deals for Pepperell Gimp Plastic Craft Lace, 4.5-Yard, 4 Per Package
I got this for my daughter for Christmas. While she did like it, it doesn't really glow in the dark. She doesn't really care, because she can still use it to make bracelets and she does like the colors. However, i have to only give it 3 stars b/c it claims to be glow in the dark, and it doesn't.Honest reviews on Pepperell Gimp Plastic Craft Lace, 4.5-Yard, 4 Per Package
This glows nicely and is great for making key chains you can find in the dark. I wish I could find this in bulk packages for school!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Pepperell Gimp Plastic Craft Lace, 4.5-Yard, 4 Per Package
I'm so glad they have the glow in the dark ones. I've always wanted to glow at night and on Halloween night.Thank youTuesday, January 6, 2015
Entertaining with Caspari Henri Matisse Blank Notecards, Set of 8 Review
I love these blank notecards with Matisse reproductions on them. The notecards have the prints "The Magnolia Branch", Poppies", and "Anemones and Chinese Vase" on 8 cards. This is high quality cardstock.Very pretty cards. They are a gift. I know they will be appreciated. Colors are gorgeous. What more can I say?
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Harry Potter "Magical Signs" Cardstock Stickers 2.5" x 10.25" Review
I am scrapbooking my trip to the harry potter park and these stickers where prefect. shipped fast and cant wait to start scrapbooking themI just can't imagine charging a customer the same amount of shipping as the cost of the product when it comes to "stickers." They are "stickers." Put them into an envelope and ship. It should cost no more than $1 and that is a high estimate.
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Reviews of BambooMN 5" Double Point Bamboo Knitting Needles - 6 size set
Very happy with my purchase. Affordable and exactly what I needed to get going on some socks. No fancy packaging needed. The surfaces are smooth and needles are sturdy.
After one too many occasions of forgetting my work at home, I had to get a second set of needles. Since I'd be leaving them at work, buying fancy expensive needles was out of the question.
Some people may be put off by the tooth of these needles. They do tend to grip the yarn a bit and the points aren't totally uniform, but that hasn't slowed me down in the least (and I'm a tight knitter).
I gave them five stars because at this price, they're worth every star. There are superior needles out there, I won't lie, but they also have a superior price point.
I used an emery board to smooth the splintered tips, and refine the shape of some of the blunt needles. I keep the emery board nearby as little splinters catch on yarn and become more splintered.
Why do I bother? I choose this set because of the unique sizes (for example, one set is in between a 1 and 2, another between 2 and 3) and the short needle length. I still find them useful for making socks when I want to use a slightly smaller needle for the ribbing (or laced ribbing), but going down a full size is too much.
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I love knitting socks. So much so that I started a knitting circle at work.After one too many occasions of forgetting my work at home, I had to get a second set of needles. Since I'd be leaving them at work, buying fancy expensive needles was out of the question.
Some people may be put off by the tooth of these needles. They do tend to grip the yarn a bit and the points aren't totally uniform, but that hasn't slowed me down in the least (and I'm a tight knitter).
I gave them five stars because at this price, they're worth every star. There are superior needles out there, I won't lie, but they also have a superior price point.
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I got these for my daughter who is knitting sox with a very fine yarn. She said the needles are just fine, no complaints. She would recommend them as very suitable to project she is using them for......Always, Hope!Honest reviews on BambooMN 5" Double Point Bamboo Knitting Needles - 6 size set
If you're used to the bamboo needles one finds in a knit shop, you will be disappointed. These are a very soft bamboo, and in any given set of 5, there will maybe one blunt tip and 1-2 slightly splintered tips. Actually, if you zoom in on the photo, you can see some of the tip shape variation!I used an emery board to smooth the splintered tips, and refine the shape of some of the blunt needles. I keep the emery board nearby as little splinters catch on yarn and become more splintered.
Why do I bother? I choose this set because of the unique sizes (for example, one set is in between a 1 and 2, another between 2 and 3) and the short needle length. I still find them useful for making socks when I want to use a slightly smaller needle for the ribbing (or laced ribbing), but going down a full size is too much.
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Cheap Do A Dot Art Marker Rainbow 6-pack
We bought these paints when our child was 2 years old, and we still have the originals. They last a long time. The colors are bright, use is easy for little ones, and they are so much neater than fingerpaints. Our child does different kinds of art with these paints than she does with any other kind of paint or markers. She can "dot" the paint or use them somewhat like markers. She has even used paintbrushes to soak the paint from the tops and paint. I have never had trouble washing the regular Rainbow colors off kids or clothing; however, I have had trouble washing the fushcia florescent color of this paint out of a white cotton dress that my child played in for 2 hours after painting. Faint fuschia stains remain. I recommend washing off paint immediately after use, and putting clothing in water to soak or wash immediately after. The instructions say that the flourescent colors may stain.
UPDATE:
The pink in his hair never washed out. It eventually grew out. Stay away from the red and pink colors.
While these are fun for children, they are messier than normal washable markers. The red, pink, purple, and florescent colors are difficult to remove from clothing and other surfaces.
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My son uses these markers at daycare. He decided to put some red or pink on his head, and it has been over a week and no amount of shampoo, alcohol, lemon juice, or other things I've tried will get it out of his light blond hair. I think he has a permanent pink splotch that will have to grow out.UPDATE:
The pink in his hair never washed out. It eventually grew out. Stay away from the red and pink colors.
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These paints keep my almost 3-year-old son sitting in one place for up to an hour at a time, which pretty much nothing else will do. We bought the truck image book and we download pictures of his favorite characters, and then we make copies onto white cardstock and he has an unlimited supply of stuff to paint. We have never had any trouble getting any of the rainbow colors off of any piece of clothing or his skin or even the table that he paints on. Obviously, since they are paints you need to put a smock on your child and cover the table as well, but they are far less messy than usual paints. The tips to tend to rip a little if the paints are pulled across the paper instead of dotted. However, I contacted the company after one ripped and in an act of AMAZING customer service, they sent me replacement tips. Also, with all the fears about products made in China in the news lately, these are made in the USA. All of these qualities will keep us coming back.Honest reviews on Do A Dot Art Marker Rainbow 6-pack
These markers DO STAIN, especially the Magenta. My daughter is currently covered from elbows to fingertips and nothing will get it off. I was able to scrub it off my kitchen table with a lysol wipe. I don't have much hope for her shirt, though, and I wonder how long her arms will be stained pink. I don't recommend these for any age. Ink comes out really fast and keeps coming, making pools of staining liquid. Ugh.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Do A Dot Art Marker Rainbow 6-pack
These are basically oversized markers with flat, circular tips that kids can use to make dots and dot-based patterns.While these are fun for children, they are messier than normal washable markers. The red, pink, purple, and florescent colors are difficult to remove from clothing and other surfaces.
Friday, November 28, 2014
Best Clover Coil Knitting Needle Holder, Small Deals
These coiled holders work great for the small size needles. I have a set of interchangeable knitting needles and the holders are perfect for keeping them sorted correctly.
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I rarely use needle "protectors" like these, but thought i'd try them. They're good in concept, but they are easily lost unless you are very disciplined about putting them someplace safe when you take them off the needles (which I'm not). I think i'll stick to using rubber bands around my needle points when i have "stuffed needles". Otherwise, I have no complaints the product is top quality, as always with Clover products it just doesn't suit my style.Best Deals for Clover Coil Knitting Needle Holder, Small
I love these, but I don't use them for knitting. I use them for crocheting. I can wind the coil around the crochet hook and the loop and my crochet hook doesn't slide out of my work and the work doesn't unravel. I have tried a number of things to do this and this coil works the best by far. I just love them.Honest reviews on Clover Coil Knitting Needle Holder, Small
Fine for what they are, they do stretch and don't bounce back . was a little disappointed, I would not buy any more of this type.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Clover Coil Knitting Needle Holder, Small
Great timing, and a great price! I got them for my boyfriends knitting project! He loves them, and he reccomends them.Thursday, November 20, 2014
Folk Art 2561 2-Ounce Acrylic Paint, Steel Gray Review
Steel Gray a light medium tone no blue or brown cast true gray. Lighter companion is Folk Art "Light Gray". On projects I really don't have the time to mix color from scratch, these two work well together, blend well. Very good paint not thin. Order from Amazon and it saves a trip to the Art or Craft store to find there is NO STOCK once you get there.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Best da Vinci Series 2476 Artist Hog Bristle Mottler Long Length Deals
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List Price: $29.70
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, this is a good brush; the reason why i went a little more pricey than my usual is that i was having problems with bristles coming out; so far with this brush it has not been a problemAt the listed retail price of $30, I don't think I would have found this brush to be all that great...but you can't beat the $5.50 that I paid for it on Amazon Prime. At this price, it's worth buying a few to keep on hand. I use it for applying traditional gesso to wooden panels and smoothing oil ground on canvas and hardboards. I've bought packages at places like Michael's and A.C. Moore that look like this brush and contain 3-4 different size brushes of this same type for just a few dollars. The quality of this brush is MUCH nicer though. The cheap multi-packs tend to have rather meager, uneven bristles and the metal ferrule that holds the hairs on the handle is not tight...so I'm constantly having to extract brush bristles that have fallen out into the gesso or ground and then smooth it all out again. No problems with this brush though.
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, this is a good brush; the reason why i went a little more pricey than my usual is that i was having problems with bristles coming out; so far with this brush it has not been a problemAt the listed retail price of $30, I don't think I would have found this brush to be all that great...but you can't beat the $5.50 that I paid for it on Amazon Prime. At this price, it's worth buying a few to keep on hand. I use it for applying traditional gesso to wooden panels and smoothing oil ground on canvas and hardboards. I've bought packages at places like Michael's and A.C. Moore that look like this brush and contain 3-4 different size brushes of this same type for just a few dollars. The quality of this brush is MUCH nicer though. The cheap multi-packs tend to have rather meager, uneven bristles and the metal ferrule that holds the hairs on the handle is not tight...so I'm constantly having to extract brush bristles that have fallen out into the gesso or ground and then smooth it all out again. No problems with this brush though.
Monday, October 6, 2014
Cheap Kumihimo End Cap/ Magnetic Clasp (Package of 5 Sets) Gold Plated
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The magnetic clasp are perfect for kimihimo bralets easy to put on braclet and easy to wear .the magnetic is strongJust received these caps. they look awesome . I am taking them with me on vacation in a couple of weeks. Can't wait to try them out!
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The magnetic clasp are perfect for kimihimo bralets easy to put on braclet and easy to wear .the magnetic is strongJust received these caps. they look awesome . I am taking them with me on vacation in a couple of weeks. Can't wait to try them out!
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Toddler & Child White Mannequin Forms Set - Use With Boys & Girls Review
These are great displays. I make tutu's and they fit very nicely around these displays. They're hallow and have no back, so they're nice and lightweight. Easy to store and nice for travel to craft shows.
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I use this to display clothes that I make and they work perfectly! Would definitely recommend this item! Shipped very quickly!Best Deals for Toddler & Child White Mannequin Forms Set - Use With Boys & Girls
I bought this to make my tutu dresses on. It didn't work for my purposes. It will hold clothing up as long as you have straps to hold it up. There is no back so its just a front. It would have worked better if it had a back so that it can hold up something strapless otherwise it just falls right off.Honest reviews on Toddler & Child White Mannequin Forms Set - Use With Boys & Girls
These two forms work beautifully to photograph my children's line of clothing. Having the two sizes is especially helpful to me.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Toddler & Child White Mannequin Forms Set - Use With Boys & Girls
I like these mannequin forms a lot, for the price. I just wish they had more depth in the back. They are light weight, portable and just right for making skirts for ballet. Nice that you get two of them.Saturday, August 9, 2014
Royal & Langnickel Pink Art Keep N' Carry Twin Pack- Soft Color Reviews
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I love everything about these except the oil pastels. They are too hard for my liking. They seem more like crayons rather than oil pastels. They are probably not the worst, but I definitely don't recommend them. I do really like the soft pastels. They're soft, bright, and blendable. Both sets come with a pencil, eraser, blending paper nub/stub, and a sharpener. The cases are good and will be useful long after the supplies are gone.
I ordered the other twin sets at the same time. Some people have mentioned they were missing parts. I was missing the oil pastels. I reported it to Amazon and they immediately fixed the problem. Despite the initial mixup, I was very pleased with the way it was handled.
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I love everything about these except the oil pastels. They are too hard for my liking. They seem more like crayons rather than oil pastels. They are probably not the worst, but I definitely don't recommend them. I do really like the soft pastels. They're soft, bright, and blendable. Both sets come with a pencil, eraser, blending paper nub/stub, and a sharpener. The cases are good and will be useful long after the supplies are gone.
I ordered the other twin sets at the same time. Some people have mentioned they were missing parts. I was missing the oil pastels. I reported it to Amazon and they immediately fixed the problem. Despite the initial mixup, I was very pleased with the way it was handled.
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Discount KREMER PIGMENTS Watercolor Set Small
I usually get this watercolors, because of their quality and this is a great size for travel perposes.
On this metal box you can change colors and pans if you want, from whole pans to half pans.So much you can create with such a small box! Very portable, just enough colors to create a lovely watercolor.
On this metal box you can change colors and pans if you want, from whole pans to half pans.So much you can create with such a small box! Very portable, just enough colors to create a lovely watercolor.
Friday, August 1, 2014
Best Japanese Washi Masking Tape Set of 3 - Scrapaholic Lace Gold Deals
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No surprises -just a reasonable to generous amount of gold decorative tape. The widest and the most narrow patterns look like the edging of a picture frame and the middle pattern is a symmetrical abstract floral design with a white border.
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No surprises -just a reasonable to generous amount of gold decorative tape. The widest and the most narrow patterns look like the edging of a picture frame and the middle pattern is a symmetrical abstract floral design with a white border.
Monday, May 19, 2014
DENISE INTERCHANGEABLE CROCHET HOOK SET Reviews
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List Price: $54.95
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These hooks are indeed interchangeable...however the hooks themselves are thin plastic and don't stand up to worsted/aran weight wool. They definitely don't hold up for a big project...which is why you would use them in first place. They are uncomfortable to work with with...they ended up as toys for the cat.. who loves them
I just recently started on a new crochet project and the needle called for was within the range of this set so I attached a short cord and an end button and wow! The surface of the hook is so smooth and it is practically weightless. Metal hooks are not always perfectly smooth and they are a little heavy and cause hand fatigue after a while.
What a great product!
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These hooks are indeed interchangeable...however the hooks themselves are thin plastic and don't stand up to worsted/aran weight wool. They definitely don't hold up for a big project...which is why you would use them in first place. They are uncomfortable to work with with...they ended up as toys for the cat.. who loves them
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I like this set of needle, I am very satisfied so much that I am doing alot of tunisian crochet now. The only thing I wished they make the interlocking to the extension a bit more sturdy. As I Like my things to last forever. I hate looking for a new one and ordering from hkBest Deals for DENISE INTERCHANGEABLE CROCHET HOOK SET
These are nice starter set of hooks but I'll be replacing them as my skills improve. I have long fingers & these hooks are just too short for me, they make my hands cramp up when I work with them for long periods of time. I primarily use them for tunisian but also do some "regular" crochet with them too. They serve the purpose but they are not very comfortable to work with.Honest reviews on DENISE INTERCHANGEABLE CROCHET HOOK SET
I bought this set of Denise crochet hooks mainly due to the fact that I have the Denise knitting needle set which I like a lot and they are interchangeable with each other and also that you can create different lengths of hooks for Tunisian crochet and you can also do double ended crochet with this set.I just recently started on a new crochet project and the needle called for was within the range of this set so I attached a short cord and an end button and wow! The surface of the hook is so smooth and it is practically weightless. Metal hooks are not always perfectly smooth and they are a little heavy and cause hand fatigue after a while.
What a great product!
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The hooks came in a short amount of time. They are SO usable. It's fabulous to be able to switch the length of the hook extension in the middle of the project if needed. Love it!
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