Vintaj 6-Piece Square/Rectangle Altered Blank Pendant

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I was looking for just the right backdrop to some of my handmade pendants when I saw these I knew my quest had ended. I could not possibly be more pleased unless, of course, you could summon a genie by rubbing the metal with your thumb. A genie who could grant you endless wishes, not just the paltry three you hear about in the stories. Like he could cure cancer, make the perfect cup of rum-laced cocoa, beat some sense into Congress, restore my lost lamented youth . . . but I digress.

Love Vintaj.

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Blind Hem Foot 825817009 - Janome

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I am making curtains and needed a hem foot. I ordered this and it came quickly much to my dismay (means I have to finish my project!) It works great Curtains hemmed!

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Brother XR9500PRW Limited Edition Project Runway Sewing Machine

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List Price: $479.00
Sale Price: $149.97
Today's Bonus: 69% Off

As a sewing beginner, I was not sure I should get a Brother sewing machine. I had been using my mother's Singer (Athena) for the past few months and really liked it, but it was a little out of my price range. I decided to get this machine for some of the features and the excellent price. There are a few things that I like more than the Singer. First, the drop in bobbin. I was used to having to pull up the bobbin thread on the Singer and have quickly gotten used to skipping that step. Next, the speed adjustment switch. It keeps me from sewing too fast at times and I can set in on the lowest speed when my daughter is sewing. I love that the hand crank has a mark on it to show where the needle is in its highest position. But you don't actually need that since there is a needle up and down button. It was also new to me, but I have quickly learned to use it and appreciate it. I find the light is very good, the machine is fast and quiet. It was very easy to set up and begin to use. I chose it over a few of the slightly lower end Brothers for the hard case and the table, which are both useful. I think the features I mentioned earlier were even more beneficial to me. Finally, there are more than enough types of stitches. The monogramming feature works easily. The feet are easy to change, and the digital display tells you which foot to use.

Finally, I will say that the needle threader on the Singer is unique--you can do it with one hand. This machine's mechanism is slightly more difficult, but now that I've mastered it I've not threaded the needle by hand even once.

This machine is fantastic! It has renewed by interest in sewing and seems to be a quality product that will last for years. I will update if I have any significant issues with the machine.

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Vintaj 2-Piece Magnolia Leaf Bead Cap Embellishment, 18 by 14mm

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So many interesting and beautiful pieces of jewelry can be made by using various components of the Vintaj product line. They carry a variety of beautiful metal charms, findings, filigree, chains, and more. The copper, pewter, and black art deco pieces are all pretty, but my favorite is their original natural brass pieces. It has a vintage look to it with its rich caramel brown color.

This Magnolia Leaf Bead Cap is nearly 3/4" long and works as either a bead cap or you can even totally flatten it by spreading the four "leaves" out. As a bead cap, it's pretty used for capping an appropriate-sized oblong glass bead. It's also nice as earrings by dangling several very delicate short lengths of brass chains from the middle...each with small beads or crystals on the ends.

The color can be enhanced by using metal patina and then buffing the raised (relief) areas with the metal relief block for added luster.

For anyone unfamiliar with the Vintaj product line, it's worth a visit to their website to gain some inspiration from their gorgeous photos of finished jewelry...each using many various pieces of the Vintaj line. On the Vintaj website, you'll find a wide array of jewelry components in this natural brass as well as their copper, pewter, and black art deco lines. By clicking on each jewelry component (such as this Magnolia Leaf Bead Cap), you'll find one or two ideas for creative pieces using that particular component. Amazon doesn't allow other websites to be posted, but it's easy to find by googling "Vintaj." There are also a number of YouTube videos on different techniques.

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Master Airbrush Airbursh Sandblaster Air Eraser Glass Etcher

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have not been able to use yet. the hose needs a special fitting to attach to a standard compressor that could not be found locally. it has british standard threads (BTS). no mention made of this in the description. instructions do not say how to attach hosethere is a filter on the hose with no arrow showing air direction. finally got ready to use only to find an air leak in the filter. sent 2 emails to seller and have rec'd no response. i bought this for an upcoming project and was outside the return window when i finally had time to work on it. wished i would have purchased a different brand elsewhere.

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Janome Jem Gold 660 Lightweight Sewing Machine

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List Price: $399.00
Sale Price: $199.00
Today's Bonus: 50% Off

Even though I am an experienced quilter and do most of my piecing at home on my Bernina, I dread taking it to classes and my quilt group because it is so heavy. I have two sets of stairs to carry it down to get to the car and recently have been asking my husband to carry it down for me. I can lift the Janome Jem Gold with one hand! It sews a very nice and accurate quarter inch seam. And it was only $189.00 with free shipping. I am the third person in my quilt group to purchase this machine and several more are expressing interest. If you aren't ready to invest in a Singer Featherweight then this is the machine to buy. The Janome Jem Gold is very simple to operate and could make a good first machine for a young person just learning to sew as well.

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Jesse James Beads 5895 Design Elements Aquarius, Blue

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Did not know these were plastic. Very disappointed. Beautiful, but not what I wanted at all. They would be perfect for kids crafts, etc. Contents vary as they said, but they did a great job showing what you might get.

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Cricut Fancy Frames Cartridge

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I do a lot of scrapbooking and thought this cartridge would help make beautiful pages. There is no way of knowing what size frame you are going to end up with and I have not found any setting that will work with a 4x6 photo. The frames I have cut tear so easily that I have yet to be able to use any of the fancy ones. I have looked on the internet for tutorials using this cartridge and there are none. I would not buy this unless you have a lot of paper you are willing to waste. I have tried cardstock and scrapbook sheets. Same problem with both.

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Red Carpet Studios Shoulder Bag, Watercolor Sunflower

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The purse is very pretty and practical. The cell phone pocket needs to be enlarged. I using it as day bag for this summer. Since white gets dirty easily, offer others colors,

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Janome DC2013 Computerized Sewing Machine with 50 Built-In

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List Price: $699.00
Sale Price: $499.00
Today's Bonus: 29% Off

The Janome DC2013 is a fabulous machine. I started researching sewing machines toward the end of last year and had my eye on the DC2012 model, but when I saw the newer model (with a better color scheme, in my opinion) for the same price I decided to go ahead with purchasing the DC2013. The machine arrived on time and in excellent condition. All the accessories were included. The sewing machine itself feels much sturdier than the mostly plastic Brother and Singer models that I had been considering (as it should, since I believe there are more metal components in this machine).

The manual is very well written, though I wish there was a section for each language rather than having one page for English and then the opposite page with translations in Spanish and French. Setting up was a breeze, with my first bobbin winding and needle threading done in about five minutes. Oh, and the automatic needle threader is great, very easy to use, though people with vision problems might have issues finding the little wire piece that threads the needle itself. Stitch selection is also very easy, the LCD screen is bright enough but not distracting, and the halogen light is perfect for seeing your work. I did some practice stitches on some muslin, and all the stitches were very even and the tension was set perfectly out of the box. And boy, is this machine quiet! On a side note: I noticed that the manual said that oiling is not recommended, just periodic cleaning with very clear instructions listed.

In conclusion, this machine seems to be very sturdy and well-constructed, and I would wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a reasonably priced sewing machine that is still constructed with quality components. I'll update my review if there are any changes.

Update 04/27/13: This machine is still running strong. Absolutely no issues during construction of numerous garments and other home projects. No tension problems or stitch issues. Have bought a couple extra janome brand presser feet and have been pleased with how they work on the machine. Still recommend with no reservations!

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Tim Holtz Visual Artistry Collection City Central Clear Stamp Set

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I love Tim Holtz products so there is no reason I wouldn't love these. I've used them on cards and layouts. Don't worry about not knowing where you would use them....buy them and you'll find a project!

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Sakura 38550 4-ml Tank Koi Water Color Brush, Small

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List Price: $7.49
Sale Price: $6.69
Today's Bonus: 11% Off

I love this brush so much I have ordered the flat Niji one great for washes and a larger one that I just recieved today and haven't had a chance to try. The small is perfect for detail and it holds it shape and has great snap. Control is by squeezing the sides of the brush handle to get more water, the learning curve is minutes. I took most of my other travel watercolor brushed out of my travel kit as I end up using these for everything. I'm getting a medium next than I'll have the whole set. Love them!Koi WaterBrush Large

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SINGER 6199 Brilliance 100-Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine

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List Price: $249.99
Sale Price: $149.99
Today's Bonus: 40% Off

Was very happy with the quick delivery, machine was in good shape and ready to go. Had to mess around with tension a bit, but had it up and sewing within an hour. The reverse button was a challenge to get used to. You don't press the floor pedal when you push the button, but that means you only have one hand to navigate your fabric with so my backstitches are a little wonky. Hopefully it will get better with practice.

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Magcraft NSN0586 1/2-Inch by 1/7-Inch by 1/8-Inch Rare Earth

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List Price: $14.99
Sale Price: $13.82
Today's Bonus: 8% Off

You can have weak (magnetically) and durable magnets or strong and brittle magnets. These are the latter of the two. To get an idea of how strong these magnets are, I was doing a little test with them. I put one of these small magnets (only half inch in diameter) on the table and held another one vertically above it. I kept lowering the magnet until it was about 3" above the one on the table when it jumped of the table and smashed into the upper one. After doing this twice, both magnets split in half from the stress. To compensate for their brittleness, you can coat the magnets in 2 part epoxy resin without losing much magnetism. Overall great magnets!

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Fellowes Self-Adhesive Pouches, Letter, 5 Pack (52205)

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List Price: $14.99
Sale Price: $8.99
Today's Bonus: 40% Off

I had a different version of these that were made by Scotch that had one flat solid side and then a second sticky side to seal them. I thought all of these laminate things were like that, I was wrong.

These are one side. That means if you want both sides of a sheet of paper protected you need to use two of them and line them up pretty exactly.

They are slightly bigger than a regular sheet of printer paper, making getting the whole thing covered pretty simple. They do get bubbles if you are not careful and are fairly thin.

Four stars because they are a LOT cheaper than the other version I bought and fairly simple to use.

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Darice 97910 16-Inch Storage Box Petroleum Blue

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Very happy with this little box. It is very sturdy, main box is not only heavy gauge plastic but bottom corners are reinforced where you might bang the box against things. It is not "industrial strength" but for most home uses and crafts it is perfect, and being heavy plastic throughout will NOT rust. I would even recommend it for lighter weight "contractor" applications such as small specialty tools with small attachments. The lift out tray is made of much lighter weight plastic. The latches, both to main box and lid storage space are positive and work well. An additional nice feature is that both the handle and lid organizer fold flat and recessed into top. My only minor complaint is that the lid organizer compartments are fixed (molded into lid) and not adjustable or removable.

If this is right size for your application I recommend it.

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Vintaj Jewelry Technique Book

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I give this book two stars for a giving me a couple neat ideas but it is more like a sample of a book then a usual how-to jewelry book. The book concentrates on the focal pieces in a jewelry project but does not give instructions on how to make the whole piece. It is fine if you can eyeball something and get a general idea of a piece but not really for a beginner which is unfortunate because brass is a nice price point to practice in. More importantly, I thought I was buying this book as a companion to the Bigkick by Vintaj and all the cool new embossing and etching you can do with it. No, this is not the case. Alas, the illustrations are very pretty and if you like working with brass and filigree it really does give a beginner some nice ideas on what to do...that is if you are loaded with a bunch of tools on hand which a beginner really does not have at their disposal. I have been making jewelry as a hobby for a few years now so I have plenty of the nifty tools...That being said, there is a project where a UV light comes into play, really? There are plenty of free tutorials on-line that give more information than this book provides. Save your money and buy their product to make fun stuff instead.

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