Love being able to personalize stones. Like the smaller pieces you can add to a larger stone. Would have been nice to accelerate in paw prints. I think that would have been a nice touch
Swingline 9715 - ClassicCut Laser Trimmer, 15 Sheets, Metal/Wood
List Price: $129.49
Sale Price: Price Unavailable
Today's Bonus: 37% Off
First part of cutting table is marked in metric. Since 90% of what I need to cut is from 2" to 5" in size, I had to print out a new cutting guide in Excel making sure it was exactly to size. I then covered it with laminated covering and taped it in place. Other than that, it was excellent. I did not think I needed the laser but got it anyway. It really came in quite handy. Knife blade is very sharp and cuts card stock as if it was 20 pound paper.
Cricut Cartridge Wall Decor
List Price: $34.99
Sale Price: $23.21
Today's Bonus: 34% Off
this is a good cartridge with a large range of choices. There are simplified and "scrolled" versions of most of the objects which is nice, and not just for layering. Very useful for cardmaking. Includes unusual options like a jar full of paintbrushes, a dinner plate (nice for invitations), sailboats and several trendy choices like shoes and chandeliers.
Badger Air-Brush Company Iwata Hose Adaptor
List Price: $10.64
Sale Price: $7.89
Today's Bonus: 26% Off
I started out with one of the Master brand kits that are available on Amazon. The Master brand fittings don't match up with my new Badger Aibrush. This adapter is exactly what I needed to use the Badger airbrush with the hose and compressor that I got with the Master kit.
Dss Distributing DSS46168 Premium Masking Tape Pink 1X60Yd
I have a daughter that goes to daycare and you have to mark the bottles every day with information. This tape is great! It still sticks to the bottles while they are in the fridge and when they are ran under hot water to warm the bottles. But it is still easy to take off and doesn't leave any residue behind. It's our "go to" tape! =)
Paasche 1/2-Ounce Glass Bottle Assembly For VL, MIL, SI and TS
I use these all the time. I have a Paasche VL air brush and use one of these adapters for every major color. Very handy and quickly changed for a different color. Mke sure you get the ones for your air brush as the H type takes a different angled adapter than the VL. They will fit either type but are a bit difficult to work around if the angle is different.
Swingline SmartCut Replacement Blade For SmartCut Pro/Lite
List Price: $10.49
Sale Price: $6.27
Today's Bonus: 40% Off
I received this product with the packaging inside a big box with another item. This product's packaging was open and loose in the box. I could find only one blade under a flap of the box, when it is supposed to contain two and have tried to get Amazon to send another one. I am not returning it as it is too much trouble for the small item. It seems there is no option to get Amazon to just send me another blade and it is a nightmare to try and find an email address to get the problem solved. I hope this does it.
500 Poly Bag Clear Zipper Shipping Bags 3" X 4"
List Price: $12.95
Sale Price: $7.49
Today's Bonus: 42% Off
When I took these out of the box, the first thing that struck me was how surprisingly-thin they are. At the time of this review, the product description says these use plastic that is 2 mil thick. I don't have a reliable/accurate way to measure one bag, but I decided that I should be able to stack up about 100 bags or so, measure them with a ruler, and do some simple math to determine the thickness of each bag. It wouldn't be exact, but it would be close.
A stack of 100 of these bags is roughly 5.5 mm thick. Google tells me that 5.5 mm is 216 mil. 216 divided by 100 is 2.16. Obviously, each bag has two layers of plastic, so I divide by 2 and that tells me that each layer of plastic is about 1 mil. I was right; the plastic used in these bags is half as thick as advertised. As part of this order, I also ordered these: 500 CLEAR Reclosable Zipper Bag. 2'' x 3'' 2 mil thick and they are as thick as I was expecting.
Also, the product description describes these as being 3 inches by 4 inches. They're not. They're 3 inches wide, but they're not 4 inches tall. The distance from the bottom of the bag to the zipper is 3.5 inches. If you measure all the way to the top (past the zipper), it's about 3.9 inches. However you want to measure it, it's not 4 inches. My expectation was that distance between the bottom of the bag and the bag's zipper would be 4 inches (I wanted the usable, internal area to be 3" x 4").
I gave these 2 stars instead of 1 because the zipper is decent and I don't think the bags will come apart at the seams. Basically, if these had been advertised as being 1 mil thick and 3" x 3.5", I would have given them 5 stars. If you don't care about the measurements very much and don't care that these are super-thin, I'd say go for it. If you do care about these things, I'd suggest for you to steer clear.
Denise in a della Q Interchangeable Knitting Needle Kit
So I have been knitting since I was about 10, I am now 25. I have used many different types of needles and these are great. You can change the length of your cord depending on what you are making. The best needles I have ever used are Addi Turbos but they are really expensive and only a few places sell them. But if you are looking for a good buy that will last a long time then these are great.
I got my original set when I was 18, so i have had mine for about 7 years and still in great shape, my Gramma has had her's for about 10 years the case on her original one has cracked but the needles are still great. I bought her one of these new sets for your birthday and she loves it. The fact that she can use her old and new stuff together has made her day.
You may think that $85 is a lot but if you look at what you are getting, it is a great deal and they Last.
I got my original set when I was 18, so i have had mine for about 7 years and still in great shape, my Gramma has had her's for about 10 years the case on her original one has cracked but the needles are still great. I bought her one of these new sets for your birthday and she loves it. The fact that she can use her old and new stuff together has made her day.
You may think that $85 is a lot but if you look at what you are getting, it is a great deal and they Last.
Bedazzler - The Original Be Dazzler Rhinestone and Stud Setting
I'm disappointed with my BeDazzler. The process of putting the gems in the machine positioning the machine just right, pressing down, finding out the little prongs did not fold right, removing gem and trying again is tedious.
I keep adjusting the machine but best I can do is have a success rate of 1 out of every attempt. If the prongs on the gems do not fold over correctly then the gem will not say on the fabric.
I then purchased some two part gems on ebay in hopes they would work better then the ones that came with the BeDazzler again only have limited success. Getting the prongs to fold over the gem is trial and error sometimes it works, most of the time not all of the prongs fold over correctly.
I really wanted to have creative fun with the BeDazzler, but instead I spent most of my time with it being frustrated...
It seems like I have better luck putting the gems in place manually and folding them over with a metal thimble on my finger....
I keep adjusting the machine but best I can do is have a success rate of 1 out of every attempt. If the prongs on the gems do not fold over correctly then the gem will not say on the fabric.
I then purchased some two part gems on ebay in hopes they would work better then the ones that came with the BeDazzler again only have limited success. Getting the prongs to fold over the gem is trial and error sometimes it works, most of the time not all of the prongs fold over correctly.
I really wanted to have creative fun with the BeDazzler, but instead I spent most of my time with it being frustrated...
It seems like I have better luck putting the gems in place manually and folding them over with a metal thimble on my finger....
DIY IRON ON Heat Transfer Vinyl Cutter Plotter 1 Yard T Shirt
I have nothing good to say about this product.
It weeded like crap, it bonded like crap, the color once pressed looked like crap.
I have been printing and operating silkscreen, offset, and transfer press equipment for the last six years of my life professionally on both large and small scale applications, and this is by far the WORST vinyl I have used.
I bought it under a time crunch and a shortage at my normal supply house, but this ended up costing me more money in the end.
BUYER BEWARE
It weeded like crap, it bonded like crap, the color once pressed looked like crap.
I have been printing and operating silkscreen, offset, and transfer press equipment for the last six years of my life professionally on both large and small scale applications, and this is by far the WORST vinyl I have used.
I bought it under a time crunch and a shortage at my normal supply house, but this ended up costing me more money in the end.
BUYER BEWARE
Janome Overlock Serger Needles 5 Needles per Pack
It is very hard to find local resources for the serger, so I thought of ordering on line. My experience was simple and quick, the neddles arived and were perfect! Thanks
Janome Needle Threader for All Janome Models
My husband and I finally figured out how to use this and now I don't see how I ever did without it. My eyesight is not that good and this is really helpful. I don't have to strain my eyes now to thread my machine. It will work on other machines than the Janome as well. I have a Kenmore.
Distinctive Bobbin Case Made To Fit Brother and Babylock Sewing
List Price: $39.99
Sale Price: $24.99
Today's Bonus: 38% Off
I've been having a hard time shirring fabric with elastic thread with my Brother machine. I read that if you tightened the tension on the bobbin case, that this would solve the problems, BUT I also read that people were having a hard time changing the tension back to what it was originally because all you need to do to change the tension in the case is turn a screw. I am a new sewer and don't have the experience to change it back properly so buying a bobbin case to use exclusively with elastic thread is a small price to pay, in my opinion. I've used it to shirr aprons and decorative ruffles and it's worked wonderfully. I'm very happy with it.
Uniquely You Your Shape Pinnable Dressform - Petite
Buying this dressform from SewVacDirect was the right choice. You can adapt the form to your measurements by altering the cover. I recommend getting the closest size as possible since the foam will only squeeze to a certain point. I fall between the petite and small size. I went for the petite size with cover #3 (largest size cover within the petite). It is easier to add padding to the form and then reduce the size of the cover, than it is to try to squeeze a small cover on a bigger dressform. If you've never sewn before you might find it challenging to follow the instructions for the cover alterations. If you know how to sew it should be a piece of cake. Please make sure before checking out to specify your cover size... I was careless and had to call/email SewVacDirect to let them know my cover size. For the price, being able to drape, pin, and construct a garment to my exact measurements cannot be beat! ... one last thing, I am glad Amazon does not have Allbrands.com from Louisiana as a vendor. They were a nightmare! They will rip you off! Im glad my credit card backed me up when they did not filled my order and tried to charge me for the shipping, (they have several complaints with the BBB)...so avoid allbrands.com like the plague.
SINGER Factory Serviced 7258 Stylist 100-Stitch Computerized
I purchased this sewing machine after reading many reviews, and it is living up to my expectations AND THEN SOME!
The manual is well written, straight forward, easy to follow, and the supplied DVD simplified things even further. I was up and sewing with this machine in a matter of minutes, and it has worked flawlessly since purchasing it about a month ago. It has 100 built-in stitches, in which each of the preset settings work great just punch in the number of the desired stitch, which are all located on the face of the machine. The button-hole attachment is simple to use and works great, too. This machine does not have built-in stitches to monogram numbers and initials. So, if that is a desire, then you want to search for a different model. If you do not need to stitch numbers and initials, this machine, so far, is proving to be a great purchase!
The manual is well written, straight forward, easy to follow, and the supplied DVD simplified things even further. I was up and sewing with this machine in a matter of minutes, and it has worked flawlessly since purchasing it about a month ago. It has 100 built-in stitches, in which each of the preset settings work great just punch in the number of the desired stitch, which are all located on the face of the machine. The button-hole attachment is simple to use and works great, too. This machine does not have built-in stitches to monogram numbers and initials. So, if that is a desire, then you want to search for a different model. If you do not need to stitch numbers and initials, this machine, so far, is proving to be a great purchase!
Sanford Design Kneaded Eraser
No dimensions were given but it said LARGE... Save your money and go to your local art store, this is the size of a regular kneaded eraser you can buy for $1 at Staples.
