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Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Buy Straight Pins & Tomato Pin Cushion Set: Pins w Various Color Heads
Have had numerous pin cushions before. None had another little tail attached to it. I always found it difficult to reach down to the sewing container/basket to reach the cushion. This cute pin cushion comes with a mini attachemnet. I hang it on the ledge of the compartment. Now it's so easy to find it and pull out the cushion without any problem.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Cheap Jacquard Products - Tee-Juice Fabric Markers
I bought these to color large sections of a unitard. They did the job, but it took so long (3 hours) that I eventually cut the plastic and used a paintbrush with the ink. The tip of these markers really limit the amount of ink that comes out, which is good if your project calls for adding little by little. But mine didn't. They were more efficient than Sharpies, but still not efficient enough for my project. The order was fast and shipping came as expected.
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This pen works on fabric, but I would have liked the tip to be more pen-like. It is more like a bingo stamper round dot end. Otherwise, it worked out for my project, though had I needed to write smaller or have more precision it wouldn't have my letters were approximately 2-3 inches tall.Best Deals for Jacquard Products - Tee-Juice Fabric Markers
-I used it on a scarf to make a design, and it worked well! It takes a bit to dry (a few hours), but it doesn't bleed! I used almost the whole thing by the time the scarf was done. One marker will probably do 2 t-shirts.Honest reviews on Jacquard Products - Tee-Juice Fabric Markers
Maybe it's just me but using this was a little tricky! I had this ink running all over the place. I probably should have gotten the "pen" style instead of the broad opening marker for what I wanted to do, but that's my fault and not the product! Would be good for a large not-very-detailed design maybe. Very juicy, lives up to its name haha Marker is very well pigmented, easy to use, and a good size for the price. I would recommend this to someone if they needed fabric paint.
Friday, November 28, 2014
Best Making Memories Slice Cordless Design Cutter Machine Starter Set Deals
This is the first die-cut machine I have ever owned so I am by no means an expert but so far I absolutely adore my Slice Machine!
I am a frugal and practical shopper and I like to do my homework before I invest a chuck of money into something. So when I arrived at a point in my scrapbooking when I realized I would love to have a die-cutter I did some research. All die-cut machines are costly but the electronic ones are outrageously so. The affordable ones seem to have so many drawbacks that they are just not worth it. I looked at the Xyron cutter for a while but it got alot of bad reviews for the cutting mat which wore out too fast and had to be replaced alot. Cricuts and Pazzles are crazy expensive and their designs are costly as well.
Then one day in my research I saw an ad for the Slice. I checked it out and knew this was it. In a nut shell here are its strengths:
-Price. At $150 MSRP it is affordable. I actually got mine brand new on Ebay for $110. The design cards hold 100-150 images and some have 2 to 3 different alphabets and retail for $40 MSRP. Once again, I have found them as low as $27 online.
-Cutting Mat is infinitely reuseable. The Slice comes with a 6X6 glass mat but you can purchase a 12X12 for around $20. You simply paint on a tacky adhesive to keep the paper in place while you cut and wash it off the mat when your done. The adhesive comes with the product and when you run out just buy some more at around $6. One application of adhesive has lasted me 3 sessions of scrabooking and I've cut about 50 things so a little goes a long way.
-Portability. If you are into scrapping away from home you can easily transport it. Its very light weight and compact and they make a carrying case especially for it as well.
-Large screen. Its easy to choose what you need to cut and the menus are so simple a child could use this.
-Fully Self Contained. This product does not need to be hooked to a computer. It is fully rechargeable and a charge lasts for 1 1/2 to 2 hrs of cutting. Plus, if the charge runs out when you are cutting, you can plug the charger back in and continue.
-Range of designs and sizes. The Slice cuts most designs on the design cards from 1/2 inch to 4 inches giving you 8 sizes in most images. Currently there are 8 different design cards available but Making Memories is planning more. They also offer a orginizer bag for the design cards that matched the carrying case.
-It will cut Bazzil and photos and anything thinner than that.
Weaknesses:
-It only cuts up to 4 inches. This is not a problem for me but it could be for some people.
-It will not cut chipboard or anything thick like that. I don't think most cutters do though.
-I honestly cannot think of anymore drawbacks!
I LOVE MY SLICE!!!
2. If you use the Cricut, you know how the mat is reusable, but needs to be replaced after the mat loses it's stickiness. The Slice has a glass mat that you spread a small amount of glue over with a sponge brush, to give it it's stickiness. Sounds great, until you try it. There was always too much or too little glue. Too much glue and you'll tear your paper trying to get it off. Then you'll have to scrub and wash the glass mat to remove the residue and paper. Too little, and the paper moves around. You'll ruin your design.
3. You have to hold down the Slice while it's cutting. Remember, you'll do this for each individual letter or design. It needs to be "homed" when you first use it. It adjusts the blade height. The directions say to "hold down the Slice lightly" while it cuts. I had to hold mine down forcefully. Actually, sometimes mine jumped around wildly and made grinding noises; it sometimes cut, sometimes didn't, and there were some letters that did not cut at all, even with the same cartridge, same paper, same setting. Sometimes it shredded the paper. The customer service line told me it needed to be "homed" again, and that I was doing it improperly. What? Do you really want it to be this complicated to cut out a letter? I followed the instructions exactly. When it worked, it cut nicely; when it didn't it, was very frustrating. I did the same thing each time. And again, it was always with the same thickness of paper, same font, same setting--sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't.
4. I charged the battery for half a day when I first got it. They said it needed a couple of hours. It had a low battery after not more than 12 cuts.
5. You are not sure where the cutter will cut within it's 6 inch block. It may be in the upper left corner, or the lower right corner. Therefore, you'll find yourself wasting a lot of paper. If you're still interested in getting the Slice, get the 12" mat so you won't have to continually have to cut quarter sheets of paper to fit the 6" mat. You'll still waste a good bit of paper, but you'll have less work.
6. They tout it as "portable". Not really that useful of a feature. With all the other scrapbooking stuff we have, who cares if there's one more box? Not having to hold down the Cricut for each cut more than makes up for it's lack of portability. I know that they say you can cut a page, with it's lack of predictability, I'd be scared to try it.
All in all, I worked with the Slice for about 4 hours. When I talked to Customer Service, they said my complaints were probably user error. They may be right, but given all of the other drawbacks, I returned mine. The only reason they were willing to return the unit was for "low batery life". I'm not sure I agree, but at least be aware that there might be a large learning curve if you are still interested in purchasing the Slice.
What I like about the Slice:
1. It's cute and small making the machine very portable.
2. It's quick (meaning it's quicker than cutting it by handthere are other machines that cut faster but there's no comparison to when I was doing all of my shapes by hand).
3. The price! For $150 and $25-$35 for design cartridges, it's the best deal on die cutters period.
4. Innovative. As far as I know, this is the first portable cordless die cut machine. I'm sure there will be more to come but I like that Making Memories got here first.
What's no so great:
1. Glue. I hate the glue. It's runny, messy and the dinky tube they give you with the starter kit is certainly not enough to get very far. I understand that the glue is what makes the paper not move but it's a royal pain.
2. Clean up throughout the cut process. Although the machine itself is portable, I'm not sure how it's going to work when I go to a crop and I need to wash my cutting mat with soap and water. My first instinct would be to pack some bleach wipes for a quick fix but it says not to use harsh chemicals.
3. Holding it down while it cuts. Maybe I'm just a wimp or something but I find I have to hold the machine pretty hard while it's cutting. It's to the point where my arms are a little sore. Maybe I just need to work out more but I certainly have to hold it more than "just resting your hands on it" like it states in the directions.
All in all, this is a great little cutter. Just a few quick tips from my own trial and error:
-wait until the glue is COMPLETELY clear. If you don't, you get left with a stuck on mess
-when the directions state to remove the blade protector, they mean the plastic cover right when it comes out of the box, not the rubber stripping that lines the bottom. If you remove the rubber stripping, it's impossible to hold while it cuts. And, the rubber stripping is VERY hard to get back on. I might be a dumb @ss, but I wanted to share my mistake so you don't have to repeat it.
Thoughts before I purchased this product: is it worth paying $$$$ for this? Will I get my return on investment?? Will I regret buying it? I did ALOT of research through online forums/customer ratings before making the ultimate decision that this was it.
Why did I choose Slice over Cricut? What I wanted was for a product that does tags the slice comes with the shapes that I want. It's also wireless (some reviewers have complained that they can't use it for over an hour, but I don't plan on doing that, and I also don't mind using it plugged in). Significantly less than the Cricut. Slice cartridges are 1/2 the cost of Cricut. I don't intend on doing large projects. It only prints from 0.5" to 4" (in 1/2" increments).
What I've done so far? I've made a few cut outs and tags I still need to get the "tagmaker" which will make the metal rings around my tags really excited for that. I just got an embosser so I have cut outs of 2" circles emboss, and will use the tagmaker to attach the metal portion and BAM instant glam.
Thoughts on the machine: Yes it's annoying to have to hold the machine steady during a cut but it's not "physically demanding" and it's a fair tradeoff in getting some nice/snazzy tags for our gifts (especially with the holidays around the corner, and I don't have to manually cut each individual tag). The cuts are surprisingly fast it takes a few blinks of an eye to cut out an intricate "love" or a letter. I have to get use to the cutting layout so I don't waste paper. Seems like once I have that figured out, I'll be getting maximum usage of the overpriced scrap booking stock paper. I like that is SMALL (it's about the size of my p-touch label maker) which makes it portable and I can leave it on my desk without being annoyed with wasting valuable real estate.
Future: I can see many other projects evolving from this making little "saying" banners (spell words out and connect them with yarn or metal rings) intricate and more personalized gift tags school projects for my kiddo. I also like making cards so this will be a great project to make our monogramed cards.
KEEP IN MIND:
Read instructions the power button is small and in the back of the machine you have to push a few buttons before the cut starts you have to push the menu button to "home" the blade there is also a "protocol" to selecting shapes, then selecting the size you want and then cutting it (I wanted/expected something like a single push)
DO NOT use the glass cutting mat without the "adhesive on it" place a thin line (like the line of the grid on the mat) of glue from 1"-4" markers, and then use the sponge to spread it on the glass it seems like that's the right amount without making it overly sticky do let the glue dry takes only a few minutes
Keep the bottom plastic packaging piece it helps to have that be the home for the machine when not in use I don't worry about the machine getting dusty
Get the tools if you want really don't need it. You can get by with a nice pair of tweezers I have the 15pc tool kit I like the way it all looks and is contained in 1 package but it's not necessary the accessories are inexpensive I also got the embossing kit really looking forward to that
I have read reviews that this product doesn't cut well not sure I agree, I used some thick texture card stock and it was fine.
I have no regret on buying this product. I think I'm getting my money's worth. It's saving me time and keeping my tags looking uniform. I'm really excited about using this product in the future and creating some more personalized and unique items. Well worth the money.
UPDATE: Shortly after I got the SLICE, I went and got the Cricut Expression as well. I think the Cricut is way better!! (Read my other review). But if you have limited space and need something occassionaly the Slice is great! The glass cutting board it uses is amazing (while the Cricut, the mats are expensive and you go through them easily). I did end up getting the tag maker and it's AMAZING! I've got an embosser with our name and address, and we make personalized tags to go with our gifts. Beautiful and classy.
I have my Slice for about a month now. When I used it first time I got very excited but the next day I thought I got a defective machine and was ready to call for assistance. My recommendation is that you read reviews and forums on scrapbook websites. It helped my problem a lot.
What I would change is the glue. You use some amount for one session and the next day you have to apply new glue. But suppose you only had to cut one or two designs, then the glue is wasted, anyway you would have to wash the mat either you used the glue for 50 cuts or only for one cut per session. I tried to use the same unwashed mat the following day and the paper was sliding around and I could not get any cuts at all. Consider this was my first experience with this type of machine. I also own Cuttlebug by Provo Craft which I adore.
The best advice I could get from the forums-buy yourself KRYLON Easy-tack repositionable adhesive which is sold in a spray can. You just spray once and you are ready to go. Much better and much less expensive than slice glue. I also heard about using Cricut mats but I did not try it.
You definitely don't have to hold the machine forcefully while it's cutting, just slightly, otherwise it's something really bad with your machine.
Yes, the machine has to be charged or plugged in. If it's not fully charged after cutting for a while it may start running out of power while cutting and then you damage you design. So from other people I learned to charge it the same way as I would do with the cell phone, plug it in overnight. If you don't scrap a lot just charge it for an hour or so before starting. Definitely it does not take half of a day.
The machine is light and looks nice. I got mine in a package with 12x12 cutting mat, additional glue, spatula, extra blades and 2 extra design cards for just $150 in an online store with %10 off coupon. I am trying to buy new cards on Ebay for about $20 each. Only newly released cards are impossible to buy less than $30. Each card has so many designs that having just one card you would be able to make hundreds of different projects.
I am very happy with my SLICE and I would recommend it to anyone but please take your time and read additional information and reviews from other crafters and you would not have to call for assistance or replacing your SLICE!!!
I am a frugal and practical shopper and I like to do my homework before I invest a chuck of money into something. So when I arrived at a point in my scrapbooking when I realized I would love to have a die-cutter I did some research. All die-cut machines are costly but the electronic ones are outrageously so. The affordable ones seem to have so many drawbacks that they are just not worth it. I looked at the Xyron cutter for a while but it got alot of bad reviews for the cutting mat which wore out too fast and had to be replaced alot. Cricuts and Pazzles are crazy expensive and their designs are costly as well.
Then one day in my research I saw an ad for the Slice. I checked it out and knew this was it. In a nut shell here are its strengths:
-Price. At $150 MSRP it is affordable. I actually got mine brand new on Ebay for $110. The design cards hold 100-150 images and some have 2 to 3 different alphabets and retail for $40 MSRP. Once again, I have found them as low as $27 online.
-Cutting Mat is infinitely reuseable. The Slice comes with a 6X6 glass mat but you can purchase a 12X12 for around $20. You simply paint on a tacky adhesive to keep the paper in place while you cut and wash it off the mat when your done. The adhesive comes with the product and when you run out just buy some more at around $6. One application of adhesive has lasted me 3 sessions of scrabooking and I've cut about 50 things so a little goes a long way.
-Portability. If you are into scrapping away from home you can easily transport it. Its very light weight and compact and they make a carrying case especially for it as well.
-Large screen. Its easy to choose what you need to cut and the menus are so simple a child could use this.
-Fully Self Contained. This product does not need to be hooked to a computer. It is fully rechargeable and a charge lasts for 1 1/2 to 2 hrs of cutting. Plus, if the charge runs out when you are cutting, you can plug the charger back in and continue.
-Range of designs and sizes. The Slice cuts most designs on the design cards from 1/2 inch to 4 inches giving you 8 sizes in most images. Currently there are 8 different design cards available but Making Memories is planning more. They also offer a orginizer bag for the design cards that matched the carrying case.
-It will cut Bazzil and photos and anything thinner than that.
Weaknesses:
-It only cuts up to 4 inches. This is not a problem for me but it could be for some people.
-It will not cut chipboard or anything thick like that. I don't think most cutters do though.
-I honestly cannot think of anymore drawbacks!
I LOVE MY SLICE!!!
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1. Each letter must be cut individually. If you are cutting out a phrase, you won't be getting up to work on your page while it cuts the phrase. You will be setting up each letter individually, and holding the Slice while it cuts each letter, I-N-D-I-V-I-D-U-A-L-L-Y.2. If you use the Cricut, you know how the mat is reusable, but needs to be replaced after the mat loses it's stickiness. The Slice has a glass mat that you spread a small amount of glue over with a sponge brush, to give it it's stickiness. Sounds great, until you try it. There was always too much or too little glue. Too much glue and you'll tear your paper trying to get it off. Then you'll have to scrub and wash the glass mat to remove the residue and paper. Too little, and the paper moves around. You'll ruin your design.
3. You have to hold down the Slice while it's cutting. Remember, you'll do this for each individual letter or design. It needs to be "homed" when you first use it. It adjusts the blade height. The directions say to "hold down the Slice lightly" while it cuts. I had to hold mine down forcefully. Actually, sometimes mine jumped around wildly and made grinding noises; it sometimes cut, sometimes didn't, and there were some letters that did not cut at all, even with the same cartridge, same paper, same setting. Sometimes it shredded the paper. The customer service line told me it needed to be "homed" again, and that I was doing it improperly. What? Do you really want it to be this complicated to cut out a letter? I followed the instructions exactly. When it worked, it cut nicely; when it didn't it, was very frustrating. I did the same thing each time. And again, it was always with the same thickness of paper, same font, same setting--sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't.
4. I charged the battery for half a day when I first got it. They said it needed a couple of hours. It had a low battery after not more than 12 cuts.
5. You are not sure where the cutter will cut within it's 6 inch block. It may be in the upper left corner, or the lower right corner. Therefore, you'll find yourself wasting a lot of paper. If you're still interested in getting the Slice, get the 12" mat so you won't have to continually have to cut quarter sheets of paper to fit the 6" mat. You'll still waste a good bit of paper, but you'll have less work.
6. They tout it as "portable". Not really that useful of a feature. With all the other scrapbooking stuff we have, who cares if there's one more box? Not having to hold down the Cricut for each cut more than makes up for it's lack of portability. I know that they say you can cut a page, with it's lack of predictability, I'd be scared to try it.
All in all, I worked with the Slice for about 4 hours. When I talked to Customer Service, they said my complaints were probably user error. They may be right, but given all of the other drawbacks, I returned mine. The only reason they were willing to return the unit was for "low batery life". I'm not sure I agree, but at least be aware that there might be a large learning curve if you are still interested in purchasing the Slice.
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I read about a million reviews on this product before I bought it so I had a pretty good idea about the pros and cons of the Slice. So far, I like itit does pretty much what I thought it would docut die cuts quickly and (usually) accurately. From the bulk of my research, I decided to purchase the 12x12 cutting mat, tool kit and extra glue. I also purchased 2 cartridgesbasics 2 and Mistletoe. I bought Mistletoe because it has the boost on it that makes your machine go faster.What I like about the Slice:
1. It's cute and small making the machine very portable.
2. It's quick (meaning it's quicker than cutting it by handthere are other machines that cut faster but there's no comparison to when I was doing all of my shapes by hand).
3. The price! For $150 and $25-$35 for design cartridges, it's the best deal on die cutters period.
4. Innovative. As far as I know, this is the first portable cordless die cut machine. I'm sure there will be more to come but I like that Making Memories got here first.
What's no so great:
1. Glue. I hate the glue. It's runny, messy and the dinky tube they give you with the starter kit is certainly not enough to get very far. I understand that the glue is what makes the paper not move but it's a royal pain.
2. Clean up throughout the cut process. Although the machine itself is portable, I'm not sure how it's going to work when I go to a crop and I need to wash my cutting mat with soap and water. My first instinct would be to pack some bleach wipes for a quick fix but it says not to use harsh chemicals.
3. Holding it down while it cuts. Maybe I'm just a wimp or something but I find I have to hold the machine pretty hard while it's cutting. It's to the point where my arms are a little sore. Maybe I just need to work out more but I certainly have to hold it more than "just resting your hands on it" like it states in the directions.
All in all, this is a great little cutter. Just a few quick tips from my own trial and error:
-wait until the glue is COMPLETELY clear. If you don't, you get left with a stuck on mess
-when the directions state to remove the blade protector, they mean the plastic cover right when it comes out of the box, not the rubber stripping that lines the bottom. If you remove the rubber stripping, it's impossible to hold while it cuts. And, the rubber stripping is VERY hard to get back on. I might be a dumb @ss, but I wanted to share my mistake so you don't have to repeat it.
Honest reviews on Making Memories Slice Cordless Design Cutter Machine Starter Set
I am not a scrapbooker so this product isn't going to be used 24/7. I got this product with the intention of making tags there's an additional accessory tagmaker which will be my next purchaseThoughts before I purchased this product: is it worth paying $$$$ for this? Will I get my return on investment?? Will I regret buying it? I did ALOT of research through online forums/customer ratings before making the ultimate decision that this was it.
Why did I choose Slice over Cricut? What I wanted was for a product that does tags the slice comes with the shapes that I want. It's also wireless (some reviewers have complained that they can't use it for over an hour, but I don't plan on doing that, and I also don't mind using it plugged in). Significantly less than the Cricut. Slice cartridges are 1/2 the cost of Cricut. I don't intend on doing large projects. It only prints from 0.5" to 4" (in 1/2" increments).
What I've done so far? I've made a few cut outs and tags I still need to get the "tagmaker" which will make the metal rings around my tags really excited for that. I just got an embosser so I have cut outs of 2" circles emboss, and will use the tagmaker to attach the metal portion and BAM instant glam.
Thoughts on the machine: Yes it's annoying to have to hold the machine steady during a cut but it's not "physically demanding" and it's a fair tradeoff in getting some nice/snazzy tags for our gifts (especially with the holidays around the corner, and I don't have to manually cut each individual tag). The cuts are surprisingly fast it takes a few blinks of an eye to cut out an intricate "love" or a letter. I have to get use to the cutting layout so I don't waste paper. Seems like once I have that figured out, I'll be getting maximum usage of the overpriced scrap booking stock paper. I like that is SMALL (it's about the size of my p-touch label maker) which makes it portable and I can leave it on my desk without being annoyed with wasting valuable real estate.
Future: I can see many other projects evolving from this making little "saying" banners (spell words out and connect them with yarn or metal rings) intricate and more personalized gift tags school projects for my kiddo. I also like making cards so this will be a great project to make our monogramed cards.
KEEP IN MIND:
Read instructions the power button is small and in the back of the machine you have to push a few buttons before the cut starts you have to push the menu button to "home" the blade there is also a "protocol" to selecting shapes, then selecting the size you want and then cutting it (I wanted/expected something like a single push)
DO NOT use the glass cutting mat without the "adhesive on it" place a thin line (like the line of the grid on the mat) of glue from 1"-4" markers, and then use the sponge to spread it on the glass it seems like that's the right amount without making it overly sticky do let the glue dry takes only a few minutes
Keep the bottom plastic packaging piece it helps to have that be the home for the machine when not in use I don't worry about the machine getting dusty
Get the tools if you want really don't need it. You can get by with a nice pair of tweezers I have the 15pc tool kit I like the way it all looks and is contained in 1 package but it's not necessary the accessories are inexpensive I also got the embossing kit really looking forward to that
I have read reviews that this product doesn't cut well not sure I agree, I used some thick texture card stock and it was fine.
I have no regret on buying this product. I think I'm getting my money's worth. It's saving me time and keeping my tags looking uniform. I'm really excited about using this product in the future and creating some more personalized and unique items. Well worth the money.
UPDATE: Shortly after I got the SLICE, I went and got the Cricut Expression as well. I think the Cricut is way better!! (Read my other review). But if you have limited space and need something occassionaly the Slice is great! The glass cutting board it uses is amazing (while the Cricut, the mats are expensive and you go through them easily). I did end up getting the tag maker and it's AMAZING! I've got an embosser with our name and address, and we make personalized tags to go with our gifts. Beautiful and classy.
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I decided to write this review because I completely disagree with the only negative review on Amazon. That review seems not to be true.I have my Slice for about a month now. When I used it first time I got very excited but the next day I thought I got a defective machine and was ready to call for assistance. My recommendation is that you read reviews and forums on scrapbook websites. It helped my problem a lot.
What I would change is the glue. You use some amount for one session and the next day you have to apply new glue. But suppose you only had to cut one or two designs, then the glue is wasted, anyway you would have to wash the mat either you used the glue for 50 cuts or only for one cut per session. I tried to use the same unwashed mat the following day and the paper was sliding around and I could not get any cuts at all. Consider this was my first experience with this type of machine. I also own Cuttlebug by Provo Craft which I adore.
The best advice I could get from the forums-buy yourself KRYLON Easy-tack repositionable adhesive which is sold in a spray can. You just spray once and you are ready to go. Much better and much less expensive than slice glue. I also heard about using Cricut mats but I did not try it.
You definitely don't have to hold the machine forcefully while it's cutting, just slightly, otherwise it's something really bad with your machine.
Yes, the machine has to be charged or plugged in. If it's not fully charged after cutting for a while it may start running out of power while cutting and then you damage you design. So from other people I learned to charge it the same way as I would do with the cell phone, plug it in overnight. If you don't scrap a lot just charge it for an hour or so before starting. Definitely it does not take half of a day.
The machine is light and looks nice. I got mine in a package with 12x12 cutting mat, additional glue, spatula, extra blades and 2 extra design cards for just $150 in an online store with %10 off coupon. I am trying to buy new cards on Ebay for about $20 each. Only newly released cards are impossible to buy less than $30. Each card has so many designs that having just one card you would be able to make hundreds of different projects.
I am very happy with my SLICE and I would recommend it to anyone but please take your time and read additional information and reviews from other crafters and you would not have to call for assistance or replacing your SLICE!!!
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Review of EK Success Calligraphy Dual Point Pens, 8-Pack
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I absolutely love these pens! I am a preschool teacher for 2 year old's and I use these pens on all our projects, fliers, potty charts and poster boards. I had a set that carried only 4 colors and I looked in every store I could think of in our area to replace them. No one carried them. I was thrilled to have found them on line and also that there were 8 colors instead of only 4. Everyone thinks that I have great handwriting, but the magic is in the pens, not me.
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I bought these pens to address my wedding invitations. I loved the rainbow of colors and the dual ends/ size. Most calligraphy pens are 2.5 mm and the small end is 2.0 mm which is perfect for addressing invitations. The colors of the pens are very vibrant so I opted to use black and just hand outline the capital letters of the names with a metallic pen to make it stand out more. I'm sure they would be great to use for a project/ poster where you wanted the lettering to stand out well.Best Deals for EK Success Calligraphy Dual Point Pens, 8-Pack
People always ask me to address their wedding invitations! Six years ago I purchased the small set because it had the red I needed to do some invitations. The color matched perfectly with the invite. I have used that set of pens for 6 years to do thank you cards (I am a teacher) and when I was asked to do invites, I used them again. They have been used frequently, and I think I only ran out of the black before reordering. There are two tips, a large and a small on each pen. They are easily managed whether you use them for calligraphy or just to write beautifully with pens that don't run or smudge. The large point is good for larger writing on poster boards or art projects. I just purchased the larger set because our 4 adult children have begun to get married and here I am doing invites again. They are wonderful and the colors are great!Honest reviews on EK Success Calligraphy Dual Point Pens, 8-Pack
I received the pens in a timely manner, but one of the 12 would not work. It had dried out.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for EK Success Calligraphy Dual Point Pens, 8-Pack
Dual tip, one fine one thicker for Calligraphy. They write well for on the go and are disposable. Not quite as good as the single tip speedball but decent.Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Discount Boye Aluminum Double Point Crochet Hook - 14 Inches
I have always used Boye hooks and needles for my crocheting and knitting. Best quality hooks I have found. I would of given this hook 5 stars if it wasn't for one missing feature, no sizing #'s printed on the hook. I hate having to try and remember what size a hook is when I go to use it again a year later. I know there are sizing charts out there but thats just another item I need to keep track of. They print the sizes on all their other hooks so why not these. Wish the knitting needles had sizes also. Just saying.:)
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Another double ended hook thingy! I didn't realize there were so many of these things for dummies like me who can't tell one end from another; and apparently can't keep track of how many fun thingies they are ordering!! I can make a Christmas door knob sign to hand on this one for Aunt Tillie. The poor woman's got memory problems. I keep finding her asleep in the dog bed, so maybe if I label the bedroom? Or should I label the dog bed? Well, I need to think about that one some more. I'm going to have to make a list of all these good ideas I'm having for Christmas gifts this year. Oh, the hook also works great for Tunisian projects.Best Deals for Boye Aluminum Double Point Crochet Hook - 14 Inches
Great hooks. Worked exactly like i wanted them to. Was over packaged though. Ordered two hooks and they came in a huge box!Monday, October 27, 2014
Review of Royal & Langnickel Painting by Numbers, Junior Small 4 -Piece Box
Very nice set for the price. I only gave it 4 stars because the colors aren't numbered or labeled so you have to figure out which of the three blues is which, etc. Also, the package was damaged badly and it was a gift... But, the price is right, 4 great paintings at a great price. Perfect gift for a 10 year old.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Buy Sizzix Framelits Die Sets w/ Stamps - Framelits Die Set 7PK w
List Price: $29.99
Sale Price: $21.08
Today's Bonus: 30% Off
This was a great price for a Sizzix product. The stamp was great. i liked being able to see what I am stamping. Just make sure you have an acrylic block to attach the stamps.I used this set to make a cute baby card. I was pleased with the impressions the stamps made, as well as the fit of the framelits around them. Easy and fun!
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Buy Jack Richeson Unison Pastel Sample Colors, Set of 8
List Price: $45.95
Sale Price: $36.47
Today's Bonus: 21% Off
Fantastic color. Simply the best pastels I've used to date. The color from these little sticks is not overrated, "You get what you pay for." This sample set is a excellent way to test drive this brand because an extensive set is quite an investment. Unison's tend to stay intact much better than Schmincke.
I have trouble drawing with Schmincke's without the sticks crumbling but that isn't necessarily bad, maybe just bad technique. For me there is a plus side to crumbly sticks as it can easily turn into a fine (spreadable) powder that I can use with my finger tips to transition, blend colors and add depth. I can do this with the Unison sticks too without break them into fragments. For detail work I sometimes use pastel pencils along with Unison pastels. Schmincke's pastels are available locally in single sticks which is a plus.
Friday, August 1, 2014
Buy Royal and Langnickel Engraving Art 3 Design Value Pack, Silver
My children love these engraving art kits. They are great for a wide range of ages too. My 6 year old can do them, but my 10 year old loves completing them too. Nice product, decent price and quick shipping. Thanks.
Friday, July 11, 2014
Cheap Prismacolor Marker Sets set of 120 w/ studio stacker
List Price: $503.58
Sale Price: $316.00
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I bought this as a Christmas present for my daughter who is pursuing an architectural degree. The markers are great but the picture showing the vertical stacker is not what you get. What you get is a box of markers in horizontal trays. As a practicing LA and land planner I specifically bought this particular set based on the picture of the vertical stacker for the for the ease of marker selection. There was little sympathy from the Amazon supplier. Art Affinity, that sent the markers through the Amazon Marketplace, said in an email "We double checked on our warehouse. It appears the plastic trays are the stackers for the markers. The picture on-line may be an older picture. We do have someone working to correct that image." They were willing to have me refund the markers for a refund but not to supply the vertical stand. Not an option as this was a gift to a daughter who was some distance away and had already enthusiastically experimented with the product.
Just beware that what you see is not what you get.
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I LOVE Prismacolor markers! I am an artist and pediatric OT. I use these markers in both lines of work. I like these markers because they have the properties of many mediums. I use them like watercolors, colored pencils and regular markers. Unlike most markers, you can layer the colors. The colors are rich and range from very deep to quite pale. It is hard to find markers that have pale hues. I recommend making a color chart before using them, so that you get an accurate sense of the colors.Best Deals for Prismacolor Marker Sets set of 120 w/ studio stacker
The set of Prismacolor pens was advertised as a brand new set. But instead the seller sent me a make-shift set that was pieced together by a bunch of loose Prismacolor pens, and pen sets and then stuck them all in a USED tattered Prismacolor box with the stand inside. This was not a full, new product, in a new box. And unfortunately it was a Christmas gift for some one. So, I had to turn around and spend several hundred more dollars to buy a new set from another, more reputable art supplies store. I found out that the time-frame for returns had just passed, so now I am stuck with this thing. Totally fraudulent and mis-representted. This was not the product they advertised as a new set, it was a make-shift, pieced together "set", that was never really a set, put in an old torn box. And it cost me a small fortune.Honest reviews on Prismacolor Marker Sets set of 120 w/ studio stacker
i know its not your fault, but i havent even had it for a month and the stupid box broke on me. you would think that with spending hundreds of dollars on stupid markers that they would make a better box. i wish i could've received this items a few days earlier as well. that was the only other problem i had. other than that, thanks for giving me a good price. =]Thursday, July 10, 2014
Reviews of Sakura XLP36 36-Piece Cray-Pas Expressionist Assorted Color Oil
List Price: $23.90
Sale Price: $18.83
Today's Bonus: 21% Off
I bought these for myself so I could try out a new medium. When I last used oil pastels (over 50 years ago in grade school) I really hated them. Well, these are a much higher quality, much softer and easier to blend. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to try a reasonable representation of this art material without spending the "big bucks" on the French ones. I'll probably get those eventually, but these are a great starting product with a nice color range.
Friday, June 13, 2014
Best Fairway Needlecraft 95211 Quilt Blocks, Pin Wheel Design, White, 6 Deals
With some stamped cross-stitch blocks, the X's are too pale, too faint, which can be hard on the eyes. This one doesn't have that problem. The X's are quite dark and easy to see.
You'll need 14 skeins to finish the 6 blocks -14 light and 6 dark. I wish sellers would include thread requirements in the product description. It'd be helpful when you want to shop for thread at the same time you shop for the blocks.
The instructions are easy to follow, although they're not really necessary, since you can see by the photo which color goes where.
If you're new to stamped cross-stitch, don't do what I did with my first kit, many years ago. I thought the fabric was too stiff so I washed it. Washing it removes the stamped design. Live and learn!
You'll need 14 skeins to finish the 6 blocks -14 light and 6 dark. I wish sellers would include thread requirements in the product description. It'd be helpful when you want to shop for thread at the same time you shop for the blocks.
The instructions are easy to follow, although they're not really necessary, since you can see by the photo which color goes where.
If you're new to stamped cross-stitch, don't do what I did with my first kit, many years ago. I thought the fabric was too stiff so I washed it. Washing it removes the stamped design. Live and learn!
Friday, May 16, 2014
Review of Art Adventure Super Value Set
List Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $19.43
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I purchased the Art Adventure Super Value Set for a friend's 9 year old daughter. She loved it instantly upon tearing off the Christmas paper and discovering that it's an art set. She loves to paint and draw and this set has it all. I have not heard feedback, but it looked to me like everything about this set is good quality and fun.
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This is an absolutely fantastic find online for the hot summer days! The materials used are of good quality! This kit allows your young people to explore different types of art. My granddaughter really liked the ideal of doing a different project each day! It was amazing to see the time fly by in such wonderful enjoyment for my 11 year old granddaughterBest Deals for Art Adventure Super Value Set
Very nice ! Was a great gift for a child will pay this again soon for my kids birthdays! Really enjoyed it!Honest reviews on Art Adventure Super Value Set
the item arrived as said. The packing inside the box could have been much better. The paint set box was pretty smashed up.The items inside the smashed box were not damaged though.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Art Adventure Super Value Set
We ordered this for our very bright 6 year-old-grandson (he's in a gifted program at school). It was too advanced. Nice for an 8 or 9 year-old.Sunday, May 11, 2014
Lifestyle Crafts Leaves Cookie Cutter Die Set Reviews
I bought this to cut felt and fabric, and although the description says this is possible, it doesn't cut through cleanly. Paper is no problem. I have other die cuts that work perfectly, so I'm pretty disappointed.The dies work as explained with little effort. I wish they were a little bigger, but that is just preference. Enough said.
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Reviews of Jewelry Making: 12x Set Brass Heart Toggle Clasp, Silver Metal
It's hard to find-silver-look findings, now that sterling is expensive, but these are a good stand in and a reasonable sub for a sterling clasp. Most useful.
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