Review of Fiskars 01-005564 Everywhere Punch, Refill Circle

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Boy, do I wish I had watched the user video more carefully before I bought this kit. To make things worse, I bought another shape of Fiskars "everywhere punch" before I learned that you need the starter kit to cut ANY shape. Now I am stuck with two of these miserable punches, which Fiskars will not allow me to return. Details: neither punch produces a usable shaped embellishment. They only produce HOLES of that shape, and only do a semi-accurate job of guiding you to the spot where you want the hole. If you want the hole close to the edge of your paper (or to another hole), the cut is raggedy and uneven and impossible to overlay to correct it with a second effort. And it does take effort--I have to stand to exert enough pressure for cuts. The three-pronged magnets poke a messy, lumpy trio of tears in your punched shape so you can't even cover the cut product with another paper shape or embellishment in order to use it. What a waste of paper! Plus you get "shavings" from these 3 holes all over your worktable and clothes. Crafters would be better off purchasing a hand-held punch or even using a pencil and exacto knife to get the holes where they want them. I have other Fiskars tools that I like, but they really need to dump this fiasco from their line and go back to the drawing board.

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It would be better if this cartridge was packaged with a base unit so that you didn't need to also buy the "starter kit". This is clearly stated on the package, but it forces you to buy a punch shape you may not want and the total cost starts to creep up. This punch works very well for exactly what it is described as, to punch windows. I did two practice punches to get a feel for how it lines up and how much pressure was needed, and was all set to go. I agree with other reviewers that it would be very nice if you could reuse the chads, and it would be better if the packaging made it very clear that you can not. Also, the packaging was difficult to open without ruining the instructions on the back. Ultimately I ended up getting a box cutter and cutting around the plastic to removed the components in order to retain the instructions in tact.

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The three holes in the center of the punched circle is a shame. And before you buy this product, you should stop and realize that your'e buying this product without the necessary parts to actually have this punch function. Why they sell it in seperate packages like this is a mystery.

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First off, this is a refill. You have to buy the Fiskars Everywhere Punch Window System Starter Kit to use it. It doesn't look like the picture, with the blue base and the white alignment grid--those are part of the starter kit. This is only the top and bottom of the punch, useless without the base and magnetic grid.

Initially I thought the system sounded great. I need to punch out many paper items that are all the same size and this has the alignment grid to allow me to do it precisely and anywhere on the page.

I purchased the starter kit and this round refill together from (redacted) after seeing them in the store.

The directions are quite horrible and I had to figure out by trial and error how to put the thing together. It is solid and feels well-made as I would expect from this brand. However...it doesn't do what I need it to do, what any other brand of punch I've ever seen or used does. It doesn't punch out a neat square or circle of paper that you can then use in your project. It punches out a square or circle...with three holes in the center, put there by spikes embedded in the punch itself. So the waste part of your paper, the edge, is pristine, and the part you want to use, the image or whatever you needed cut into that shape, is destroyed. Great design.

I guess if all you want is a series of holes in a large sheet of paper, this is ideal. If you wish to use various precisely cut and sized shapes of loose paper, buy any other punch.

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Love this punch!! It is so easy to use and works everywhere. I had always wished for a punch like this and now they have them. Thanks Fiskars :)

Fiskars Heidi Grace Designs Punchboard Shapes Box Sets Baby Journal Reviews

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Shame on me for not paying attention to the product dimensions. Each cardboard sheet is 6x6 inches so many of the journaling squares are only about 1.5 inches in width. The journaling lines on "circles" and "mounts" are printed so close together that keeping your handwriting in the lines is extremely difficult unless your handwriting is really tiny. When I bought these, I had planned to use them to record memories and stories. Unfortunately, they are so small they will probably only be used for brief labeling of photographs. Furthermore, some of the images on the "accents" page are so small that it is hard to tell what they are. On the plus side, the cardboard seems very durable and the pastel colors are pretty. If you are only looking to label photographs with a year or name these should work just fine. Don't expect to do any real journaling though!

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Gutermann In-Home Thread Assortments Reviews

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Joann also sells this, but this merchant is the best price I've seen.

Wait for sales, and free shipping. Do not pay more than $170 for this item.

Spools sell online for $1.70 each, at this price you get the cabinet for free.

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The "Sew All" version of this is 100 spools of polyester thread 110 yards in each spool so it is the normal size Gutermann thread spool. Normally, those spools would retail for about $1.80 each (full retail). There are other "100 spool in-home assortments" that contain (a) all 100% natural cotton, (b) all silk threads, (c) all embroidery etc. I bought the Sew All version at a fabric store today with a 40% off coupon, paying less $1/spool.

While that is a great per spool price, the cabinet it comes in is what sealed the deal for me. It appears to be a very sturdy frame (could even be wood), with a heavy duty "drawer pull" handle on the top. The handle allows for easy carrying (it isn't too heavy) and it will stand on its own on a table or floor. No wall mounting devices are included, although it certainly could be mounted on a wall. Each thread slot is labeled with the thread number and holds up to 3 spools per slot, so you could store up to 300 Gutermann (small) spools in this cabinet.

So if you have a lot of Gutermann thread this is a great buy from a thread storage perspective too. The slots will not take the bigger Guntermann spools, although the plastic is flexible enough that you could try, but probably isn't worth trying if you break the plastic. The plastic is very flexible and I expect it will last a long time.

The thread is made in Germany (naturally!) and the cabinet is made in Mexico. I could not believe how sturdy the cabinet is not the junk that you usually see, that is for sure! I am very pleased to have noticed this item, because now, in a pinch, I'll always a have a color that is "close enough' without having to worry if the store is open, stand in line to pay etc.

I love this!

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I love love love having the perfect color available in my resources. This is one of THE BEST purchases I've ever made.

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This thread is just as described, high quality. The price for 100 spools is excellent! The best part is the carry display. It's very solid and there is room to add additional spools if you have a multispool project. You can wall mount it or just tuck it away. For those of you who have dedicated sewing rooms, this will look great on your wall. The display is very compact and takes up much less space than the bin storage units.

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Ordered this for the little woman for Christmas said she wanted Gutermann thread because it's the best (what do I know from sewing thread I'm into guitars, cameras and guns). Anyway, it was shipped quickly and arrived just before Christmas. Beautiful display case with 100 rolls of different color thread. She loves it. The little woman is happy and when the little woman is happy.... I'm happy :-).

Reviews of Copic Markers Product Design Rendering DVD, Vol 1

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This video is awesome! There is also a second part to this DVD, for color rendering, so look it up! I highly suggest it for students of ID. It's ONLY about rendering with traditional old school methods of marker and pastel/pencil, but all these principles still apply to digital rendering with Sketchbook or Photoshop. If you truly want to learn how to render materials, from glossy to matte, I suggest this DVD as well as the second part. If you want a strictly digital rendering how-to video, then I suggest looking elsewhere, like Renderdemo.com's DVDs.

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Discount 7gypsies 17799 97% Certifiable Set Monogram Classic Alphabet 11x8

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The product worked well, ink is a bit dry. Fortunately I have ink at home to replace it, otherwise I'd be a bit upset. I need this for stamping names on my CD/DVD recycled paper cases for photography. Looks great! Letters are super cute and have a cute round boarder around them! Unique!

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Folk Art 2561 2-Ounce Acrylic Paint, Steel Gray Review

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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.

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2" Birthday Candles (72 Count) - Blue Reviews

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I needed 99 candles for a particular celebration I was holding, and these did the trick. They lit relatively easily, which is really all I could have asked for. You can't beat the price for basic candles when you need them en masse.

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Master Airbrush Model G79 All-Purpose Precision Fixed Dual-Action Review

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My wife uses this for cake decorating at least twice a week. We've had it for about 8 months and haven't had the first problem out of it! Just make sure to keep it clean (yes, do actually take it apart and clean it like the manual says to do)... It clogs when you don't. lol

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Wanted to test using a pistol trigger before I purchased a more expensive model. I was surprised how well it worked.

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I've got big hands, am 60 years old, a lot of years of construction and the hands just don't have the finesse to deal with the standard airbrush controls yet I haven't given up. A lot of hesitation on purchasing this, but I bit and have absolutely no regrets. A bit of confusion on shipping charges, that was promptly and courteously handled by TCP Global. I've ordered a number of things from them and asked for help on paints and paint sprayers and am very impressed. Honest answers.

The assortment of needles extends the versatility as does the three sizes of cups it comes with. This airbrush is giving me great control, functioning very well, trigger is smooth to operate (something I wondered about). A bit of lube does help (I'm using Iwata Super Lube). Any questions, feel free to ask. Oh, its easy to clean, the parts are large enough that they don't just vanish like some airbrushes.

An update: I like this airbrush better and better. I replaced the .5 needle it shipped with with the .8 and discovered quickly that the end tip (the part that protects the needle) is too small to be used with the .8. It picks up paint and spatters. Removed it, cleaned up the end, and works fine. It would have been a nice, inexpensive touch if a empty .5 tube and container were included for storing the .5 needle and nozzle. For me, it will be easy to mix them up.

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Much prefer the trigger to the button.

This is now my preferred tool (I mostly build aircraft modeller, some AFV, space)

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Happy Handle Stamp Set Reviews

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My daughter (7) loves art, and she really enjoys this set. It's easy for her to use, and adds lots of fun sparkle to her art projects. I was pleased to find that the ink wasn't too difficult to remove from her hands!

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I love Melissa & Doug products, all of them! This is a great, sturdy little stamp set with washable ink (though I wouldn't test it on an expensive outfit). It does wash off of table tops and skin, however.

The handles are a nice, solid wood and the stamps are very well made, they'll last many years with care. The ink is bright. My daughter really enjoys this set just as she's enjoyed the puzzles, dollhouse, playfood, etc. we've gotten her made by Melissa & Doug over the years.

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My 3 1/2 year old son has a hard time taking his time on his projects and usually gets all the ink over his hands. This product with the little handles has been great for his little hands to handle.

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All parents should be aware that your kids should have fun with this toy but they should also wear clothing that can be stained. Other than that, very good quality product.

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I ordered this for my 2 yr old. He loves it! I think he's a bit too young for it though probably better for a 3 yr. old and older.

Discount Singer Iron On Denim Cotton Patches, 5-inch, Set of 2

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My sons tend to abuse the knees on their jeans, and so we need to keep patches around the house to keep them in their jeans. These work really well. I tend to cut them into thirds (as that size works well for the holes we seem to get around here), and round the corners like the description says you should if you cut these down. I also apply these to the inside of the jeans instead of the outside, and we have never yet had any issues with them coming off or having any other wear issues. These have allowed my sons to be able to wear their jeans until they outgrow them, and even made it so that most of the pairs can be passed on to the younger guys!

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I ironed them on following the directions word for word. They started to peel after the third day of wearing the item. You pretty much have to sew them on, which kind of defeats the whole purpose of buying these...

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Held well and did it's job. Was a little stiffer than I was hoping. I put on inside and it shows its outline because of its stiffness.

Cheap Inkadinkado Mason Jar Wood Stamp

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I bought this stamp to hand make custom "thank you" cards from our mason jar themed wedding. The stamp is of great quality and we got a TON of positive feedback about the custom cards.

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We are using the stamp for name cards at our wedding. It is PERFECT! Would highly recommend it as a neat template for any creative outcome!

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This is a large jar. I really love how well it stamps, clean and crisp. I've used it on vellum and card stock... both look great. This is a must have!

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If you are doing an event with a mason jar theme, this stamp is perfect! It is bigger so you can even stamp something smaller on the inside of it!

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I used this stamp for the front of the favor bags for the candy buffet at my son's wedding. I actually bought another personalized stamp with my son's name, his wife's name, the initial of their last name, and the date of the wedding to stamp inside the "jar" stamp. I also attached a little raffia ribbon to the "lid" part of the stamp. Adorable, and a very affordable way to do personalized bags in bulk! Thank you!

Buy Derwent Sketching Collection, Metal Tin, 38 Count (34307)

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Derwent is well-known for producing quality art materials. Of late, they are also increasingly recognized for technological innovation, especially in the use of water-soluble pencils of various sorts. This collection offers a taste of both the quality and the technology. It also offers a tremendously versatile set of materials at a very reasonable price ($25 in my case).

You get the usual collection of graphite, charcoal pencils, and charcoal sticks common to any sketching collection. The quality of the materials is very good--the graphite pencils are nicely distinct in tone as are the charcoal. The tone of the sticks is perfectly matched with the pencils. As an added bonus, the charcoal pencils are quite robust. I sharpened them with a Faber hand sharpener with no breakage.

Where the collection really shines is with the extras. You get a nice selection of vanilla water soluble graphite, but you also get several Graphitint pencils, pigmented water soluble graphite. These behave like graphite pencils when used dry, the pigment providing only muted colors. But add water and it transforms into vibrant color, though not as vibrant as watercolor pencil.

Several colored drawing pencils are included. These are quite opaque, much like chalk pastels, but behave in a much more controlled fashion, like colored pencils. They also blend much better than chalk pastel. One nifty thing about these is that their opacity makes them suited for dark colored supports. The colors make them well-suited for things like animal fur or sepia portraiture.

Rounding out the collection are some tinted charcoal pencils, including white---very useful for popping white highlights.

With just this collection, you're well-equipped to tackle most any charcoal or graphite project you wish, as well as adding a range of subtle colors to the palette. The price makes this a tremendous value, especially if you want to explore a range of media.

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I really like the water soluble graphite pencils in this set its pretty cool that you can draw with them then make it look like watercolor. The charcoal pencils are cool too I use them to make darker lines and shade. Great quality set!

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when I moved cross country -I managed to not find my drawing pencils -or sketchbook or coffee maker or blow dryer.... for a couple of months. And while I can towel dry my hair, and buy coffee at any number of conveniently located retail establishments... turns out you just can't draw without pencils and paper!

So I got this excellent tin of charcoal, pastel pencils, drawing pencils, water-soluble graphite... erasers, sharpeners, stumps... all the basics. Nothing wildly esoteric as art supplies go -but everything you have to have to keep your drawing hand and mind loosened up.

Of course, the tin itself is kind of cumbersome and came bent and couldn't be closed completely, so the pencils went into a rubber-band wrapped napkin. But -the art supplies themselves are excellent quality --Derwent doesn't skimp on their supplies. A great basic drawing set.

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I am very pleased with the selection of materials that came in this set and I was able to use the charcoal to produce a picture of The Joker with colored pencil.

Reviews of Bucilla 86189 Believe In Santa Wall Hanging Felt Applique Home

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I've made two of them for family. I bought 8 sets altogether. Two of one kind 3 of another and one of a kind, they are for family

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have not started it but it looks as if it will be nice, will let you know when I start it

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picture gives appearance that its puffy, well the kit has no batting or stuffing its just one thin piece of felt each thing

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My Mom loves these but trying to find them in the stores is really difficult.

Really nice surprise for her on Christmas

Discount Majestic Royal and Langnickel Short Handle Paint Brush Set, Round

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They were terrific, they hold their shape insanely well, and they don't frey! I used them for painting warhammer mini's. I recommend them to any hobbies t who is in need of good brushes for once :)

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I was looking for brushes with black or non reflective ferule, and here they are! I have only worked with Nº 8 until now, and it shows an incredible soft touch without deforming after washing. I regret there's no long handle R&L Majstic brushes at Amazon, wich are the ones I need.