These trays work great. I bought them for an Art Party at my house recently. It was nice to have so many, as everyone had their own. They are small but they worked well and cleaned up easily.
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Nielsen Bainbridge Wood Frame Kits black 18 in.
List Price: $28.85
Sale Price: $19.50
Today's Bonus: 32% Off
I got these for some calendar pages I wanted to frame for over my headboard. They snap together easily, the corners fit nicely, and they look simple and good in my room.
Quilting Treasures 'Happiness Is...' Peanuts Gang on Blue Cotton
We ordered this so we can make crib sheets for the baby's room. The theme for the room is Peanuts. Really hard to find the comic strip version ...lots of snoopy out there but hardly any Peanuts gang stuff. Just love this material!
Janome Binder Foot By The Each
Was very disappointed the item arrived broken where the binder attaches to the foot with the screw was broken clear off clearly visible in the package that it was broken but I had orders for items so thank goodness my husband is handy and was able to do a repair so that I was able to use it to get my orders out!!
Cricut Fontopia Cartridge
List Price: $34.99
Sale Price: $26.97
Today's Bonus: 23% Off
I gotta tell you, I'm heartbroken. This is my first Amazon review, and it's because I'm disappointed. This font cartridge isn't what you think. Every letter is different. So if you want to type a word like, "Fox," the F is one font, the O is a different font, the X is yet another type of font. The FONTOPIA cartridge is great if you are creating artwork that involves initials. But if you want to type entire words or phrases, just know that every letter will look different. I thought, "Maybe I'm missing something here. Surely I can type an entire alphabet in a certain font." Nope. I really don't know what Cricut was thinking. They should've called it "INITIALTOPIA," which would've explained this cartridge a bit better to the Cricut customer. What you're getting are initials. Mind you, the Amazon description says, "Features intricate, layered monograms." But what you may not realize is that making monograms is the ONLY thing you can do with these fonts. One letter per design. It's a bummer because these fonts are amazing.
Having said that, there seems to be one font style (the letters look like flags) in which you get the entire alphabet in that font. You can see it on the cover art as "ABC." You get a whole alphabet in that flag style, but that's it. All of the other font styles you see in the picture (like that beautiful J and L), are just solo images. You can't create a whole word out of them. So basically what you're buying is one flag font alphabet, which is, of course, the plainest of all the font styles in this cartridge. All of the gorgeous art nouveau, swirly fonts = one letter only. Mind you, each of those letters is absolutely gorgeous. There's no mistaking that these fonts are intricate, interesting, and just plain beautiful. Unfortunately, you can't type an entire alphabet of them.
But all is not lost! On the plus side, there's a whole array of arrows, scrolls, banners, trims, decorative embellishments that actually makes the FONTOPIA cartridge worth owning. These extra images are done mostly in an art deco style, which is always stunning. It will definitely create a mood for your craft. There's a lot offered in the area of embellishing trims (far more than you see on the cover photo) and it won't disappoint you. That's the only reason I'm not returning this cartridge, and believe me, I was thinking about it because I felt deceived. I wouldn't have felt that way if it was called "INITIALS" or "MONOGRAMS."
Overall, buy FONTOPIA for the decorative art nouveau embellishments this cartridge offers, not for the fonts, which are different for every letter.
Janome Metal Bobbins (1600P) Series By The Each
The metal bobbin does NOT fit on the bobbin winder shank because the hole is too small! Thus it is useless, but will cost more than it is worth to return it.
Utility Organizer-4-28 Adjustable Compartments, Natural
List Price: $9.95
Sale Price: $8.99
Today's Bonus: 10% Off
I bought a couple of these to see if they would be good for storing small Lego parts. At first, they seemed ideal: They had a variety of storage configurations, with two rows of compartments for really small pieces/parts, and another section that could be configured for up to 5 larger compartments.
Once I examined them, however, I found the plastic to be rather flimsy. It's not really going to fall apart or anything, but everything, particularly the cover, flexes quite a bit. This is a problem when storing small parts, because when you pick the case up by the handle and everything goes vertical, small parts manage to squeeze between the compartment dividers and the cover, mixing themselves up.
I had no troubles inserting the optional compartment dividers, though some fit more firmly than others. Again, for small parts, you would want a tighter fit, so I recommend care is taken when separating dividers from each other (they arrive as sets of 5, all attached together). After cutting them apart, I filed down the remaining "nubs" which had connected the dividers to their neighbors--I would recommend for those looking for a tighter fit, to not file them flush: Leave a little bit out. The way the divider system is designed, that will increase friction when you insert the dividers into their slots. If I decide to keep the second one organizer, I may try that myself to see how effective it is. The good thing is, if it's too tight, it's easy to fix. It's a lot harder to fix if things get too loose!
The purple latches work well, and give a solid snap when open and closed. Unlike some other organizers, these latches are actually on hinges, and aren't simply flexible pieces of plastic, so I am not concerned with wear causing them to break off. The integrated handle balances well, regardless of the weight of the organizer's contents.
Summary:
Pros: Good latches, lots of flexibility in compartment configuration, good dividers, easy to see contents, relatively inexpensive
Cons: Flimsy plastic (particularly the cover), inconsistent divider friction, not good for small parts under 5mm (0.2") in any dimension if you ever plan to pick it up by the handle
Imaginisce I-Top Tool
List Price: $29.99
Sale Price: $25.19
Today's Bonus: 16% Off
I love the idea of this tool. It is easy to use and creates cute paper-covered brads to match your project. BUT don't touch the brad because it is liable to fall apart in a light breeze. The brad backs (the pointy side) just pop right out of the brad top with the slightest touch. I can't imagine even being able to put a page into a page protector without them popping off. However, there IS a solution. I used 2 layers of "Sticky Strip" adhesive from Stampin' Up (available in retail stores but I can't remember the brand name) on the face of the bottom piece before assembling the brad with the i-top tool. This seems to hold them together just fine. I will keep and enjoy using my i-top tool, but the tool/brads are not the quality I expected and it does require an additional step of adding adhesive.
**UPDATE**
I contacted the mfr about this issue and they sent me a new pkg of blank brads because they figured I got a bad batch. I'm happy to say that the new brads work great no adhesive needed! EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE. I recommend this product and if you have any issues definitely contact the mfr.
Scotch Self-Sealing Laminating Pouches, Bag Tags with Loops
List Price: $7.15
Sale Price: $4.99
Today's Bonus: 30% Off
I have used these on my luggage for several years, but lost a couple tags thanks to baggage handlers and/or airport equipment. That same event necessitated a new luggage set, so I need to buy more tags.
These are very easy to use. You peel back the tag, place whatever you want to "laminate" in the middle and then carefully press the tag shut to seal it in there. Be sure to leave enough space around whatever you place in the middle so it can seal on all sides. Then use the little cord that comes with it to attach it to your luggage strap.
We have never had one smudge, tear or break, and they don't bend very easily either. I just used the new set on a trip last month and although one of my bags came back heavily bent, the tag held up beautifully.
I would highly recommend these for anyone wanting to add a little personalization to their luggage.
Dahle 18E 18" Personal Paper Cutter
List Price: $109.00
Sale Price: $67.68
Today's Bonus: 38% Off
I bought this cutter after doing quite a bit of research, and it has so far exceeded my expectations. I'm a watercolor artist and I needed something that would cut 300# watercolor board, as well as some thinner papers I use for other projects. I had previously used Premier (the green ones) and some other commercial style cutters when I worked at a school, as well as several brands of rotary trimmers. I ended up deciding guillotine was better suited for use with the thick cotton rag boards I cut, and there is also the advantage of not needing to buy blades, as most guillotine trimmers are self sharpening. For this price, I did not expect to get something as heavy-duty as the commercial ones I'd used, but this one had good user reviews, and was more sturdily built than some others I'd researched here and elsewhere. I got the cutter and could not be more pleased. It is a lot more heavy-duty than I expected. It has a 15 sheet rating, but it slices like butter through 300 pound cotton rag watercolor board, which is very fibrous and hard to sever. I was interested to note that there is no actual blade on this cutter. The tension on the lever is used to create a scissor effect between the lever and the side of the board. The other guillotine trimmers I have used do have a sharp blade, but this one is squared off and the corner of the lever is used as a scissor blade. It's very effective. I don't get that jagged tearing sort of cut; it's very clean and sharp. I did some experimental trimming with standard paper, and it cut 1/32 inch without folding under. On a lot of guillotine trimmers, if you get a really close shave, it folds the paper rather than cutting it. This one cuts clean in very small increments. I have been used to holding the paper myself and not using the onboard paper holder, because most of the time, they didn't work that well on the trimmers I have previously used. You don't really have an option with this trimmer, unless you want to modify it, but I'm actually glad now, because the bar that holds the paper really does hold the paper very tightly. I can cut one-handed, even. The part of the paper holding arm that contacts the paper is a flexible rubber material, so it does not leave any marks on the paper itself (rag board is very susceptible to impression marks). I would have taken it off without having tried it if that had been an option, so I'm glad it wasn't. I'm still able to visually line up my cuts with it, and I use 1/32 measurement, so it's pretty precise. The board/blade relationship is square and I did measure it with an angle gauge (you can tell by now that I did, can't you? LOL). I noticed that another reviewer posted that the nut on the paper holding arm gets in the way of the blade. Well, I guess if you let it get completely unscrewed it might, but it's a good half inch away from the cutting arm when it's tight, so theirs must really have come loose! Nothing about the paper holding arm gets in the way of the blade on the trimmer I received. The base is not solid, but it is heavy enough that it didn't slide around on me when I used it on the counter. Light-weight plastic trimmers slide all over the place, but this one is solid enough to stay put, and it does have rubber feet, which probably helps. If you need more precise measurements than half inch, the surface does mark easily with a Sharpie, and doesn't rub off. I felt like I had good control with this trimmer once I got used to the paper holding arm. You do have to lift the blade completely, but that turns out not to be much of a concern once you get used to it. The backstop guide holds securely with a thumb screw, and photo paper did not slide under it. The thinnest I used was Epson Premium Presentation Paper (not Ultra, and not photo paper) which is nearly equivalent to a sheet of typing paper. If you make sure it's squared up, you can still cut a single piece of paper without it sliding under the backstop, but if you're careless on the top edge, the bottom corner of the paper could slide under the backstop. I'm not sure I described that well, but if you are snug on the top (ruler) edge, the backstop will work fine with a single sheet of typing paper. I saw that someone else has posted this cutter only cuts 16". That is NOT correct. The blade/arm is slightly over 18" long and it definitely does make 18" cuts. The ruler across the top of the trimmer board is only 15' long, and is marked to 14.5", so perhaps that was what the other reviewer meant. As far as the cutting length it's 18". Thought I'd better clear that up, because the picture does not let you see that the blade and ruler sides are two different lengths. To be clear, this trimmer DOES make 18" cuts. The blade/arm itself is 8mm (slightly over 1/4 inch) thick, so I don't anticipate any bowing of the arm itself. There is a heavy duty spring that maintains tension where the arm attaches to the board. There is a piece of heavy metal (I don't know what kind, but I assume it's the same as the arm) attached to the board which that acts as the other "blade" for the scissor-type function. That strip of metal is about two thirds as thick as the arm itself. Both surfaces seem like they will wear well over time, but that is just an opinion. Incidentally, I also used the top ruler to fold against, as it provides a good ledge to line up the ends of the paper. If you go to the Dahle website, this is actually the Vantage trimmer. It doesn't say so in this listing, but the box is labeled Vantage. On the whole, I'm very pleased and would definitely recommend this trimmer. Feel free to email me if you have any specific questions I have not answered here.
Spellbinders Mega Dies, Fleur De Lis Doily Accents
List Price: $24.99
Sale Price: $18.87
Today's Bonus: 24% Off
The fleur-de-lis is my favorite shape of all time. This set has already paid for itself in my making six greeting cards for various occasions. The cards I made are uniquely personal and so beautiful. All of the recipients have contacted me to say how beautiful the cards are and how much they appreciate the time that I have taken to create such a wonderful "gift."
Distinctive Shirring Gathering Sewing Machine Presser Foot
List Price: $17.99
Sale Price: $9.99
Today's Bonus: 44% Off
When you use thinner material it does a double ruffle like a dream.
It took some getting used to but now I love it. Had to make 14 little girl's costumes with ruffles and it saved me many hours of frustration,
Badger Air-Brush Co 175-7 Crescendo Airbrush Complete Set
List Price: $159.00
Sale Price: $90.25
Today's Bonus: 43% Off
I purchased this airbrush after experimenting with a $20.00 airbrush from Harbor Freight. Let me start by saying what a big difference! So easy to use. The paint sprays great and my hand doesnt get tired. The most amazing part to me is Badger's customer service. I called them because there was a picture of a finger grip on the box which wasnt included. I called and spoke to a very nice lady on the phone who told me that the customer service person who could best help me was at lunch, but she would have him give me a call when he returned in about 15 minutes. As she finished telling me this,I heard a voice in the background say one moment I will help him. A gentleman picked up the phone and introduces himself as Ken Badger the owner of the company. Not only was he more than happy to address my issue, but he made sure that he answered any questions I had about airbrushing! I can tell you that Badger now has a customer for life. It is so rare to even find a company where a human being picks-up the phone let alone one where the owner of the company will help a customer with a simple customer service question.
Scotch® Laminating Sheets LS854SS-10, 9 Inches x 12 Inches
List Price: $7.75
Sale Price: $7.00
Today's Bonus: 10% Off
Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program These self-sealing laminating sheets are easy-to-use but the finished product is of so-so quality. I tried these sheets to preserve travel momentos (ticket stubs, business cards) in a single sheet, and also for photographs.
The sheets are easy-peel (there's a removable strip at the top, so no hunting for a corner to peel), but it's harder when you apply the second sheet (the back). Lining up the two sheets is difficult, and the sheets easily stick to each other. At this point, it's possible to peel them back apart, but the process leaves the back sheet with some ridges/folds, and fingerprints start to accumulate in the adhesive as you try to get things positioned just so.
Once you carefully apply the back sheet, pressing firmly, you'll notice the plastic doesn't appear entirely clear. This is because tiny pockets of air remain, even after pressing firmly while sealing. Despite the glossy finish, this means the product isn't suitable for laminating a photograph (even though a laminated photograph is what's pictured on the packaging I received). Using an edge like your fingernail and rubbing firmly on the surface is enough to smooth a patch so it looks clear as was intended, but it's too much work to apply that technique to an entire 9x12 sheet. Larger air bubbles can't be removed once the sheets are sealed together.
A pair of sheets is reasonably rigid, but isn't entirely firm like traditional lamination would be.
This product seems unsuitable for photos, or things that are intended to be scanned or photographed later (where clarity matters), but seems a decent way to protect recipes or odds-and-ends like my ticket stubs. For some of those things, like recipes, that are likely coming from a printer anyway, it's simpler to print them on a glossy heavy paper to begin with, rather than laminating them later.
These sheets don't require any other tools, but aren't nearly as useful (or nice to look at) as traditional heat-sealed lamination. Recommended for limited purposes only.
Swingline ClassicCut Ingento 30 Inch Maple Guillotine Paper
List Price: $499.00
Sale Price: $288.70
Today's Bonus: 42% Off
Judging from the reviews the quality of the Swingline Maple Guillotine Paper Trimmer's appear to vary greatly. However I brought one Swingline ClassicCut Ingento 30 Inch Maple Guillotine Paper Trimmer and the one I got is pure awesome. It is solid heavy wood not cheap plastic. The cutting mechanism is heavy steel. The calibration was good but not great. The calibration is not scientifically accurate BUT; if all you need is a good basic straight cut within reasonable parameters this cutter is for you. The cuts are nice and clean with no ragged frayed edges, The cutter mechanism feels solid throughout the full range of its cutting motion. The cutter assembly or surface does not flex or bend as you cut materials as I have seen happen with cheap cutters. The Swingline ClassicCut Ingento 30 Inch Maple Guillotine Paper Trimmer is NOT made of cheap particle board which tends to age badly, flex, de-laminate or loosen over time. This Swingline ClassicCut Ingento 30 Inch Maple Guillotine Paper Trimmer is expensive but you can see the quality materials and workmanship that justifies the higher price. The Swingline ClassicCut Ingento 30 Inch Maple Guillotine Paper Trimmer is on the slightly heavy side but not too heavy to move if needed. In a cutter a little weight is a good thing. Cuts poster board with no problem. Cuts 15 pages of normal grade paper with no problem. I create presentations for colleges and parents on autism related subjects and use the paper cutter to make question cards and ratings forms three to a sheet of 8x11 paper. I use the Swingline ClassicCut Ingento 30 Inch Maple Guillotine Paper Trimmer to cut poster-board into smaller sizes easy to carry to presentations. I cut and trime pictures to size. In every case this Swingline ClassicCut Ingento 30 Inch Maple Guillotine Paper Trimmer works as expected without issue. This was a very expensive paper trimmer but its extra large size is exactly what I needed most to get my many jobs done quickly and without fuss. I have a full life and honestly don't have time to fuss with small cheap particle board or rigid plastic paper cutters that bend flex or cut badly. We have some VERY CHEAP flimsy paper cutters at work that are a pain to work with because they aged badly. A cheap paper cutter is not a good paper cutter when new and it will only get worse over time even with minimal use. I opted to spend more for quality and I likely will not be buying another paper cutter in my life time.
Small Plastic Containers with Lids, 14 Pc (8 of 1" Size, 6 of
Great containers to take medication or supplements when traveling. Can also fit cosmetics or lotions in them. I prefer the bigger ones because can fit more!
6 Lever Back Earrings Sterling Silver Earwire Parts
I now have no more worries about losing earrings. Leverbacks look great too! Easy to change all my earrings and they are sterling so will always look good!
