Martha Stewart Crafts Butterfly Embossing Stencils Review

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I love that this stencil is metal and resuable. Made of very durable material and washes clean after each use.

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This item's photo/title (Butterflies) and detail info (Flowers) don't match! I was shipped Alphabet stencils instead. The alphabet stencils had "butterfly glossary" printed above the bar code of the package.

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Shows up on a light box and very detailed. I am happy I bought it. La la la la having a hard time getting to the alotted amount of words.

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i couldn't tell the difference with these brushes over regular art brushes. maybe, i'm not advanced enough. three more words?

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I am using these for face painting and they are perfect. Good quality and a fair price.Da Vinci Facepainting 5 Brush Set for Every Face Painting Technique

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I love these toggle clasps. Very vintage and feminine. I will order more. Great service as well! These pieces make my jewelery look better!

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I use this product to make molds of various objects then I cast plaste into the molds. It works well, sets fast and is easy to use. Really good but over the course of time (days) it will dry out and distort. So, I can't store these molds long term. Make the mold then once it is dry you cast.

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This was the second of this brands activity books I bought for my daughter and she enjoys following the activity lessons and the book is setup in a way to encourage free-draw doodling as well. The only issue would be the included crayons have a tendency to snap at the stem, but are still usable so they arent a total loss. Overall, a good value for the money.

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Bought this to take as a "new" item for an airplane trip...my daughter had a great time with it! Definitely recommend this as a new way to encourage creativity!

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These crayons are fun. They are triangle shape, so a bit easier to hold. Also, he can wear them on his finger to color. The only thing is that he broke a few of them already. I liked that it came in a pack. It is easier to take traveling because of that.

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Aunt Martha's is one of my favorite products to buy because the company that make these transfers is an American family run company (Colonial Arts) and purchasing their products doesn't mean settling.

It's hard to see in the pictures of the product but this particular series of transfers is tableau's of approximately 3 or 4 x 5 or 6 inches. They are mostly line drawn and do include some crosshatching designed to be worked as cross stitch which is mostly used for shading. All of the designs have a day of the week written beneath them but it's easy to snip away the lettering as I did to use them on pillow cases or other textiles.

I have transferred some already and can tell you that I have never had a bad experience transferring Martha's designs and this was no exception. I usually can get a good 4 transfers from a design.

Very pleased.

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The resealable tub does not seal very well. It is hard to get the clay out of the flap and you can take the top off but then the seal is even weaker.

I love the DAS claybut it is getting so expensive, we may need to change to a different brand.

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I absolutely love the colors in this ! If you love peacocks this is really nicely done. I am a scrapbooker and these added a wonderful touch to the pages.

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This is pretty however alot of the pages have whole images of peacocks on them, I was hoping for more color inspired pattern pages. But this will still work ok

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This turned out so beautiful! Is for my first granddaughter's first CMAs. Instructions easy to follow and everything was included. Just started my 2 nd one!

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Cheap Martha Stewart Crafts Lion Brand Yarn 5000-100 Knit and Weave Loom

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Ive crocheted for about 10 years and recently taught myself to knit but had a hard time with gauging how to make items the right size. So I initially bought a knifty knitter and really enjoyed it as there was no guessing sizes and gauges, but I got tired of only being able to use bulky or doubled up yarn. I also wanted to have a try at intarsia which is very limited on knifty knitters due to their size.

The wait for this item was a little long, but really I only ended up waiting about 11 days, I was in no hurry given the price (although I noticed the price went up 5 dollars since I ordered it on January 22,2012, got it for $23) Considering the price of wood and metal alternatives that don't have such versatility i'd say this is still a steal. I had another item in my cart and qualified for free shipping which made it even more so worth the wait.

Over all I really love this loom and it's versatility has a lot of crafty ideas swimming around in my head. If I could I'd give this item 4 1/2 stars because while it has short comings (which is why it doesn't get 5) they aren't quite worth a full star reduction.

The Good:

I can see this item lasting a very long time, the plastic is of good quality and when the pegs are placed in to secure the pieces there is virtually no wiggling.

-Versatility! I don't see me needing to buy any other looms in the future. Since this loom allows you to make a variety of sizes and shapes I'm sure it will be great for things like socks, double sided scarves, of course hats and I think with some experimenting I could make a sweater on this thing!

The only thing you need to get started is yarn and a pair of scissors! it includes practically everything you would possibly need, including a size K crochet hook, and two yarn needles (one is longer and has a larger eye)

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The knitting toolWhile the soft rubber grip on the knit tool is a nice upgrade, the metal part is a bit flimsy and slowly starts to bend backward while using it.. Im worried the constant bending during use and me returning it to it's correct position will eventually cause the metal to weaken and snap.

-The Yarn needles. Considering this item is typically found for 30 dollars and upwards I really think metal yarn needles should have been included especially since 99% of the other items are plastic. I'm sure they'll make due for beginners, but I really suggest investing in metal ones.

-The pegs start to slide up during use, but I've yet to have one actually fall out of their hole, unlike my knifty knitter which seemed to have a peg come loose from the hole every other round or so.

-The booklet The booklet is very basic. Although it's of high quality and in full color it leaves a bit to be desired, it gives you instructions on how to use it in a few various ways, I personally found the instructions a bit confusing and found "How to" youtube videos to be of better service. The booklet only offer's 3 basic patterns to be inspired by: a fairly plain scarf, matching hat, and a woven baby blanket.

In short I certainly don't regret my purchase but there are a few minor improvements that would make this item a stellar purchase.

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I already have two "Knifty Knitter" loom sets (round and oblong) but wanted something a bit more versatile. Got the Martha Stewart Knit and Weave Loom for Christmas, and overall I am happy with it.

My only issues are:

1. Can't find extra pegs. I am clumsy and lose little things. The pegs that fit well in the loom don't come out. Others, however, don't go in so well and have the potential for being lost. Would like to buy extra pegs someplace. Anyplace. I don't care where. Just want extra pegs!

2. Loom hook is badly designed. The wide part near the hook end means the hook has to be rotated sideways to fit through the pegs when pulling yarn through on both sides of the loom. I got around that problem by having hubby fashion a hook from an old wire hanger. He got the proper bend in the hook end, and it's just an inch longer than the plastic hook and works great. I can zip through a woven square in no time now.

Like someone else mentioned, the directions in the book are a little unclear, but I experimented a bit with the weaving part and worked it out. My very first woven squares turned out awesome! Already know how to loom knit, so I didn't bother with those directions. There are loom knitting videos on You Tube, however, for novices.

Didn't really care for the rosettes, but may experiment a little with those.

Aside from the issues above, though, the kit does seem to be well made and capable of lasting for a long time. I like the adjustability factor with different sized pegs and being able to skip peg holes.

One thing I did was to buy a plastic tool box to hold all the parts and the manual.

Nice kit overall.

1/24/12 UPDATE...I emailed Lion Brand Yarn, which sells these kits, asking where I can find extra pegs. Twice. No reply one way or the other. So I bought a second kit here on Amazon. Worth the money for me, as I often have more than one project going on at the same time. Also, by linking the straight pieces together I can get a very wide loom on which to knit larger items like afghans in one piece instead of two (or three). I suppose it's also possible to create a very large weaving loom as well.

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I received this loom about a week ago. I am very happy with the quality of this loom. It is super versatile. It is well constructed. Once put together, the pegs hold it together and do not come out of the holes until they are pulled out.

The pegs come in two different sizes, each size in two colors for marking different type stitches or in counting.

The only drawback I have found is that the loom hook is poorly made and breaks within a very short time. I have several loom hooks so was not really a problem for me.

It is easily usable for the novice or the more advanced loom knitters. Thanks to the pieces coming apart I have also been able to link pieces together and make a chain.

This loom set is also a great for weaving projects.

I have made several items thus far and can honestly give it a 5 Star rating.

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In summary: The list price is too high, and yes you need spare parts. Other than that the set is a lot of fun to work with.

Within the first week we lost 4 pegs, so the frames are not really as travel friendly as suggested. We called Lion Brand customer service (800-661-7551)and they replaced those pegs at no charge, but a couple of weeks later we lost some more. Two things to fix the situation: We bought over-sized plastic zip bags to protect all the little parts when we travel. We also bought a second loom kit, mostly for spare parts, when it was on sale at almost half off. I personally would not buy the set at the regular price, but when it is on sale, it's absolutely worth it.

Watch the video clips about how to use the frame and its features on Lion Brand Youtube (). Even somebody who already knit/weaves gets some good information out of it and it guarantees a quick and successful start.

Experiment with different yarns (sharing our weaving experience): When trying a yarn, I make small patches using double/single strands of the yarn, and single/skip-a-space peg settings. The four results are amazingly different, and I choose based on the samples which settings will work best. Please note that you absolutely don't have to use any of Martha Stewart's overpriced yarns. Experiment with any yarn that you have or like. So far my favorites are Homespun, used single-stranded, and a variety of baby yarn, used double-stranded.

I like to weave and have been using the Vintage style Weave-It or Weavette looms, but I have been disappointed that I can only use thinner yarns. The Martha Stewart Loom Kit fills that spot.

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I was so excited to find a kit with so many options in it I couldn't wait to get it home and start knitting hats for a charity I'm involved with. What a surprise to find that not all the pegs fit into the holes. I decided to try it anyways and the pegs kept popping out of the holes. The hook is so cheaply made that it broke before I was done with my second row. This kit is going back tomorrow.

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I intended to use these for lanyard releases. Not quite enough strength for that purpose. These magnetic clasps should be used for very lightweight jewelry pieces.

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Solid magnet-I like to use this in some of my jewelry pieces. I will definitely keep buying this product. It is easy to work with.

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This kit says that it is good "for any budding keen or professional artist", but it really is designed for children. Half of the pencils were broken when I received the kit and it really just is kind of flimsy. Great for a child, don't waste your time if you're an adult.

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This is a great start up set for someone learning to draw well.

I bought it as a gift and they loved it/

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i sent this to my daughter. she loved it. she was very pleased with the quality. i dont draw, myself, but she said it was awesome. she really liked all the chalk/crayons.

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this was very fast service. the item was put together better than expected. very good quality and the size was good

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Product contained all items in description. Set up was simple and the easel seems sturdy and easy to use. The bag is great because my daughter loves to take it with her to the grandparents, and everything (including her sketch pads) fit nicely into the bag.

The one thing I didn't like about it is that the drawer can be a little tricky to slide in and out becuase it tends to bind, but other than that it's a great product.

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What can be better than a haunted fence to add some terrific elements to a scrapbook page or card? This is a great addition to my Halloween punches and I'll have fun designing pages with it and my Spiders punch too.

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I use these 4x4 bags for my dried lavender. I then staple my label to the top of the bag. They work perfectly!

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I received this product in a timely manner. The price was great. I have been pleased with the quality of the bags and use them to store supplies for use in center activities for children.

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My wife was having trouble working those small clasps on her necklaces, so I ordered out these magnetic ones and were we surprised by how strong they were. They are an excellent value besides being very well made.

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These magnets work. They work so well in fact that I have to pry them apart the first time but then they are fine. I make necklaces and bracelets and have used these for the necklaces. They are awesome. I just went online and ordered two more sets.

By the same token, I have purchased magnets from one company here in the U.S. that shall remain nameless the first set was good but then I went online and tried to order more they sent me something else instead that did not work the odd thing was they were unable to tell me about the strength of their various product styles.

These 8 mm strong magnetic jewelry clasps are really good. It's important when you make things that they stay on and not fall off every time you brush against something.

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Magnets were OK. Make jewelry making easy. Recommend magnets before lobster clasp or other clasp. These magnets are worth the price.