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Fair
Super thin so it easily sticks statically as advertised, but didn't erase very well even with brand new dry erase markers. One time use would be ok, but that's not much benefit over normal paper flip charts. | 0negative
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Sorry I bought these
I have 3 boys, and these signs were a gift for them for Christmas. They are not sturdy. Each sign is in pieces, one sign, 2 little parts to hold them on, 2 poles, 1 piece to hold the poles together, and 2 pieces for the base. The signs are now scattered around my house. Pieces are missing, and the poles have become weapons. I thought they would be much sturdier and in maybe 2 parts, but.....I was mistaken. I do not recommend this product! | 0negative
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Don't waste your money
I've been sewing for decades and this is my second serger. I've hadn't been sewing much lately so when my Bernette gave up after 20 yrs. I decided just to get an inexpensive serger for what projects I had. This machine is a piece of junk. Don't waste your money. I have yet to complete a project without the thread breaking, tension all over the place, or some kind of breakdown. Doesn't make any difference what thread, needles, or how many times I re-thread, this machine simply doesn't function consistently and isn't worth the effort to turn it on.If you want a serger, do your homework to be sure it's what you need or want, then buy from a company whose primary product is sewing related; one that makes sewing machines/sergers only, not everything from office equipment to sewing. Don't get this just because of price....you will be sorry you wasted your money and put yourself through such frustration. My Bernette functioned flawlessly for 20 years, this one hasn't functioned for 20 minutes.I've since purchased a Viking and will not even donate this to anyone...it goes in the junk pile and tallied under waste of my money and allot of time. | 0negative
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poorly made leaky product
This product did not live up to my expectations. The ink cartridges leak, the pens are made of thin plastic and are not durable, the ink cartridges are difficult to install. It was a very disappointing christmas gift for my 10 year old daughter. Next time I won't buy something like this online...I'll buy something that I physically see and use. | 0negative
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Don't Buy
I purchased a Singer Inspiration 4206 in June 2009. This Singer product has been nothing but a disappointment. I am an experienced seamstress and was very disappointed with the performance from this machine. Very light weight, this is my first plastic sewing machine, it literally hops around as you sew. I have had to replace the bobbin case 3 times and it still does not sew correctly. All previous machines I've owned were metal. I am going looking for a metal machine. Don't waste your money on this plastic defective Singer. | 0negative
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Love the Ink
This ink is great. It flow out all my fountain pens really smooth, and it the blackest of the black inks I've used. Simply put, it looks beautiful in contrast to paper. | 1positive
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Beads
I Love These Beautiful Pieces! I would order this again if I find another. Looking forward to putting it together with my beads. | 1positive
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Great paper great deal
great for what I need taking picture works good for background would buy again lots of cool colors nice and thick | 1positive
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Tension terrible
I am returning the machine after three days of use. There is no way to adjust the lower thread tension, and it is too loose to make the machine usable. I am sewing on basic cotton scraps, but the tension is so loose, even after repeated adjustments, that the seams will not hold. Very disappointed. | 0negative
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Very handy!
This is a nice little accessory to keep in my sewing drawer, but I would definitely like one or two more. I would like to keep all of my prewounds in one and regulars in another. You can turn it upside down and the bobbins won't fall out. I wouldn't fill it totally to capacity or it is harder to grip a bobbin to remove. Would like more colors! | 1positive
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Too little yarn for WAY too much money!
My daughter bought this yarn to start a knitting project. It is nice yarn, but it is a tiny skein and it had a LARGE price tag.Check prices elsewhere to avoid getting RIPPED off. | 0negative
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Worth it!
I would encourage anyone considering purchasing this item to do so! I wasn't sure that I really needed this, but decided to buy it after trying to remove the smaller cuts from the cutting mat. I have already used most of the pieces several times the first day I started using it. (I don't really see a purpose for the ruler, but time will tell.) This kit is well worth the price, as it speeds up the process! The zippered bag makes storage a breeze - and the bright green case is easy to find on the cluttered work table! Would make a great gift for anyone with the Cricut machine! | 1positive
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Great accessory for my Brother
The foot worked great. Makes my sewing projects much easier to finish. I would recommend it to my sewing friends who have a Brother. | 1positive
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dried out ink and very faint stamp impression
I am surprised to see such high reviews of this product. The ink was practically dried out upon opening it, and when you stamp an image on paper it is so faint, it is barely visible... I don't know if I just got an old set or what, but I certainly wasn't impressed... | 0negative
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Misleading product image
When I purchased this item, there was no way to know that I was buying only one brush, and even if I had known, there was no option as to which of the pictured brushes I wanted. The image for this product is very misleading! (By the way, the brush this item refers to is the smallest one shown.) | 0negative
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Top didn't fit the Bottom
I sent it back because the top and bottom did not fit unless I pushed and pulled to get the two pieces together | 0negative
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FABULOUS!!!
... really, absolutely FABULOUS!!! Clear instructions break down complex techniques into managable and fun chunks. The only downside is that we are all going to be running around in gorgeous matching scarves and wonderful domino book necklaces -- Tim needs to make another video. | 1positive
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Used for a gift
This item came timely and is a great little starter set. Didn't appear dried out like another reviewer said and have not been told so by the recipient. Love the liquitex acrylics line. | 1positive
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easy to use, requires patience to set up; look at backstrap looms
I just pulled this loom out of storage (saved by my mother from when I had it 30 years ago!) and set it up for my very eager 8 year old. She has previously done paper and grass weaving, and just learned how to knit. She loves the loom, which has stood up to a great deal of use (and even more storage). She watched part of the set up this time, and I've let her know I will do it once more, and will help her once after that -- then I'm done with set-up duty. She's been weaving for about an hour, and has about 9 inches of cloth, I think. Also check out backstrap looms. I set up my 4 3/4 year old with an off-the-cuff one out of posterboard since she was interested in the other loom. She's off and running. I'll make her a sturdier one (or buy one for her) since she's sticking with it and that loom didn't seem to make it into the "keep forever" boxes from my chiildhood. | 1positive
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Caron Yarn Knitted Sweater
This wasn't the mixed color I was originally looking to make my sweater, but this color has turned out beautifully. I'm looking forward to wearing the finished product. The price per skein was the best I found on the internet. Thanks again. | 1positive
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Used it right away - good size
I have recently started doing more embroidery and in little sizes for doll clothes and fingertip towels. This fits in my "to go" bag and is sturdy. I have not had any problems with the mechanism or warping. A good hoop in a good size for small projects. | 1positive
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For a Beginner
Like other reviews said, this is great for a beginner. I used it to write food description cards for a party I was catering. It worked really well. I am left handed and didn't have any smearing issues either. | 1positive
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Best Glue Gun
I would highly recommend this Stanley glue gun for all serious or occasional crafters made by the company who makes high quality power tools. It has a substantial feel and comfortable to the hand without the heavy weight, fast heating and a snap to operate. I gone thru a few smaller and and far inferior quality glue guns like the ones found in Michaels. And many of them hold the mini-skinny glue sticks that have not been cost effective in the long run. This Stanley is the one to own and the unbelievable price makes it a no-brainer. | 1positive
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Nice punch!
Good heavy duty 3 hole punch which can be adjusted for 2 hole with a little patience. Does nice job, however the process of adjusting it for 2 hole punch could have been made easier with some design modifications. | 1positive
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Not so good after a couple of years of use
I've had this hole punch for a couple years now and have recently replaced it. There is no way this punch will punch through twelve sheets of paper! To prove my point, I just tried it, again, and it did not work. As usual the metal bracket that holds the push lever in place bent away from the body of the hole punch and the punch did not work. I've had to bend it back so many times, I'm certain it's only going to take a few more before the metal bracket breaks. The action is fairly smooth but this punch does take up a lot of storage space. Again, I know you cannot actually punch twelve sheets of 20 pound paper - at least not with the one I have. One nice feature is the sliding bottom tray. You don't have to remove the whole bottom to empty it. | 0negative
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Total crap paper...
These guys must have laughed hysterically when they decided to call this paper Heavyweight... or even White for that matter, and just for fun, made up the word Duo-Finish.First off, the paper itself was wavy and completely uneven, almost like it had been exposed to moisture or humidity. It was not smooth at all, is an icky, off white color, and both sides were equally crappy. It's as thin as cut-rate copy machine paper. Unlike the photo, it does not come on any kind of core, and the center is wound so tight you can't slide it onto any kind of rod to use as 'roll' paper unless you spend a half hour to hand loosen it. Even if you bother, it will end up sagging on whatever hanger rod you put it on instead of sit in a clean roll, making it very awkward to use.You can completely forget trying to use it as cheapo photography background paper, and is so crappy looking, will show in anything but the most blurred backgrounds. I can't imagine it's much good for anything EXCEPT letting a child scribble with crayons on it. It's basically going to end up as wadding for shipping/package filler.Seriously, pass this junk right on by and purchase a decent brand...It's pathetic.;(.. | 0negative
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poor instructions
All they give you is a drawing of how to put it together. It's not drawn to scale and you can't figure out which part goes where. I don't know how to put it together. What waste of money. | 0negative
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Sewing in Reno
Product arrived promptly and will be a useful tool that both my husband and I will use in our respective hobbies! | 1positive
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Perfectly happy!
I visited all the stores I could find, in an attempt to get enough Softee Peach Baby Yarn, in the same dye lot, to make a blanket for a friend. No one had enough stock. So I went online and placed my order. The yarn arrived within 4-5 days, it was all the same dye lot, and it was cheaper than purchasing it at a store front! | 1positive
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Most Horrible Bobbin System I've Ever Seen
I am new to sewing, but not completely ignorant, so I thought this machine would be a good starter machine after my old Singer bit it. I was completely wrong.The speed goes full or nothing; there is no slow stitching. And the bobbin! I have never seen such a convoluted bobbin system in my life. Save yourself the trouble and just buy something else. This machine will make you want to break it, then you can't get your money back! | 0negative
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Decent
These are ok brushes for student artists like me. They dont shed, which is important. If you get serious, you might want to spend more. | 1positive
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beware
The tension was off from the start. I could not sew a thing, thread broke, material puckered, and I was endlessly re threading, and trying just to sew any stitch. After working with this machine a couple of times, the bobbin holder popped out, breaking the needle. I had this machine about a week, and now it is on its way back for a refund. My 35 year old Kenmore sews better than this did. | 0negative
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Love it!
I am not an experienced seamstress and I don't need advanced functionality, but I love this sewing machine. It weights next to nothing compared to my old one, and it is very easy to use. Good user guide.If there is anything negative I could say it would be that I can't use my old bobbins on a Brother machine. For some reason they have chosen to create different size bobbins than most other sewing machines and I can't buy them in the store nearby (I like to have one for each basic color). | 1positive
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Basic, easy way to transfer embroidery files
Not much to say about this... just that it works well for transferring embroidery files from your computer to the data card. Easy to use, basic program. Lets you do minor resizing of files, and you can look at a preview of what the design will look like once stitched.I just wish that you could do more with this program, as far as minor edits, especially for the high cost... but I have another program for that now.If you have Windows Vista, go to the Brother website to download a different driver for the card reader - don't use the included disc. | 1positive
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I wouldn't buy it again
Other than the convenience factor, this glue gun is junk. The battery is already losing it's charging capacity, after only four months. I can barely use it for 30 minutes, without recharging. You can't buy a replacement battery at all yet, plus there is only a 90 day warranty. The time it takes to heat is longer than 5 minutes. Plus the trigger mechanism refuses to feed the stick most of the time. Save your $30 and buy something else. | 0negative
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Pin me up Scotty
I ordered these because I am big busted and my blouses gap. Using silver pins on a black blouse is quite noticeable, but these black safety pins do not show. They have done exactly what I needed them to do & am happy I purchased them. | 1positive
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sealed pallette
does the job wonderfully, totally impressed with this product. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to save money on acrylic paints/ | 1positive
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fiskars 10" spring action pinking shears
The scissors are awful no spring action I have to open them with my thumb after each cut!!! The just work properly would not purchase again. extremely disappointed. | 0negative
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Careful.... had 2 faulty packs in a row
I have 4 of these printers that I use for special events at the church. I bought 4 packs of ink for Halloween and one of them gave me the low ink notice after only printing about 10 of the auto nozzle clean prints.I thought it might be a fluke, so I just let it print until it ran out, which was about 20 prints later.I threw that cartridge away.This weekend, I bought 6 print packs and 1 of them did did the same thing. Reported low-ink after only printing the Auto Nozzle prints.I haven't printed any prints from the cartridge, I ejected it and put it back in the box.$33 is a lot to spend to only get 20-30 prints out of a cartridge. | 0negative
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As Promised
This item was as described and works well with our mat cutter. Quick service, no need to contact the buyer. | 1positive
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Nothing but problems with this machine.
The parts that come with the machine don't seem to be fitted properly. I have had to take it in twice already to be repaired, and I have been looking for a replacement bulb for months now & can't find one anywhere. It's very important when buying a machine to check the availability of parts. I've now learned my lesson. Wish I had never bought this machine :(. | 0negative
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Don't trust this company.
Placed an order plenty of time before Christmas. Was never told the order would not arrive in time. In fact, the order NEVER DID ARRIVE. It was cancelled automatically by Amazon a month after being ordered due to "lack of inventory". Which raises the question: if there is no inventory, why is the item posted at all? Baffling. Good to see I am not the only person who has had trouble with this company. | 0negative
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Merely a rock smoother, not polisher
My son, who is very patient in these matters and loves geology, gems and polished stones, followed the grit stages and timing instructions to the letter. The tumbler itself seemed to work fine and I really don't mind the noise. A fair amount of rocks are provided in the kit too, however there's not enough grit to do more than one run in my opinion. But after a month of tumbling the results were simply not all that impressive. The rocks were simply rounded off. The instructions were a bit vague in stating, "For best results do not mix agates and semi-precious stones", yet there is no clear indication of which rocks in which bags in the kit are agates and which are semi-precious stones. I guess if you know a geologist you can have him do the guessing for you. Sure, the rocks went from jagged to rounded, some almost vanished altogether, but they were not polished in the least. Some actually seemed to get rougher during the final polishing stage. Since we followed the directions, we are left guessing as to what could be done differently? Other than to not waste your time or money? | 0negative
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went on easily
I easily converted a pair of brown shoes to a black pair. I did get some on my fingers but it came off OK after a few days. | 1positive
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Wonderful project
I have never done a stocking before and I thought this kit made it very simple. The only thing is that it doesn't come with stuffing that it recommends. However, the quality is nice and it is a very fun project!. I would highly recommend! | 1positive
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Excellent hook!
This crochet hook is smoother, and easier to work with than other 'Q' hooks that I own. I also like the short length; less cumbersome! | 1positive
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Item received was not item ordered/advertised
I ordered the Euro-Pro 7500XH Craft N' Sew and received a machine that "looked" like it had all of the features of the advertised item, but was labeled "Deluxe Denim Machine" rather than Craft N' Sew. After several e-mails to Amazon returns and several automated responses from Amazon, I decided to return the unit, fearing it was a refurbished, knock-off or imperfect unit that may not qualify for the 25 year warranty. The box stated it was a 7500XH, but the unit enclosed begged to differ - model and unit numbers on the machine did not match up to the advertised model numbers. Make sure you check your machine carefully upon delivery to ensure it is the item you actually ordered. I returned the unit and decided to order a Singer, I have a history with this brand and know it will perform. | 0negative
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Waste of money
I got this for Christmas. It reeked like cigarettes and the beads weren't as nice a quality that you'd expect for the cost. I definitely won't be ordering from Jealous Jewels again. | 0negative
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Lukewarm, could be a kids iron! What is the use?
I ended up getting one of these, with a mini ironing board at a yardsale, and the novelty was the catch! Thinking I could use it while at work during the slow periods when I can do my crafts, I tried it the other night... boy, what a waste, I'm glad I didn't pay much for it, probably about $2 for both items if that. (It was part of a lot of items bought for one price that day.)I was trying to iron damp fabric, to dry it, and get the wrinkles out. Not only was it not hot enough to dry the fabric, it did not get the wrinkles out either. Thinking it was maybe holding too much moisture with the mini fabric covered ironing board, I used the hard surface of the bathroom counter, this was actually worse, as the counter sucked all the heat away, leaving the fabric just as damp, compared to less damp on the board!You can touch the bottom without getting a serious burn, though it does feel hot, I was unable to get anywhere with it, and put it away, so I could get some real ironing done at home with my Rowenta Surfline Titan Plus that is a wonderful iron! Another steal, at $2.99 at a thrift store!If you have a little girl who wants to learn to iron, and learn about hot irons, this will do the job! Hot enough to frighten a child, but that is about it. | 0negative
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just a zig-zag foot with 1/4" guide
This is just a zig-zag foot with an attached 1/4" guide. It does not stitch a line in the fabric. You must use the zig-zag setting on your machine. If you try to use a straight stitch setting, the needle will break when it hits the center metal piece. There is a small bar in the middle of the zig-zag area so you cannot straight stitch. OK value for the price but should not be confused with an overlock stitch. | 0negative
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Love them
always wanted a pair. I have always had good luck with Fiskars. I have arthritis and these are easy for me to use. | 1positive
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What shade of yellow
Can anyone tell me if this softee baby yellow is the old yellow or the new very pale yellow (which I don't like). Thanks. | 1positive
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Cheaters, switched item for cheaper punch twice!!
We ordered this item and the cheaper hole punch was sent to us. Thinking it was an error, we ordered it again only to again receive the cheaper punch--again. At first it seemed that it would be easy to get a refund. But, two weeks passed after we returned the first item and Amazon claimed not to have received it. It was quite a fight to finally get our refund. We never got the correct item and fear that many people may also get the cheaper item and just not realize it. We will never order again from etoolscity or from Amazon. Very disappointed!! What cheaters!!! | 0negative
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It's basically cellophane
This stuff is flimsy, tears easily and you can see right through it.It's nothing like the other whiteboard sheets I've used in the past. | 0negative
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Not a fan! Too bulky
From the picture, this looked much more of a finer yarn than it is. It turned out bulky and unuseable and was not soft at all. Disappointed. | 0negative
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Great for transferring images from paper to glass, plastic, other materials.
I have been using Omni-Gel for several years now to transfer images from printed paper to other surfaces, such as domino beads for bracelets, glass bottles, glass Christmas ornaments, blown eggs, the undersides of glass gems, etc. Typically, I use images from laser printed collage sheets, but I have also used photocopies and magazine images, and it works well with all paper thicknesses.If you use as directed (three coats in different directions) over a printed image, you get a fairly sturdy, somewhat transparent decal or 'skin' that can be glued or decoupaged to almost any surface. Because the skin is supple, and not stiff, you can work on curved surfaces, such as bottles, candles, stones, etc.The process for transferring an image to the glue requires that you peel or scrape the original image away from the dried glue skin, and you usually destroy or lose the original image in the process- because of this, I would not recommend using this product to transfer images from photos or original artwork, but from photocopies, instead.As stated in other reviews, Omni-Gel also works well as a surface coat; I have made jewelry using tiny DaVinci artwork, and when I used the Omni-Gel to coat the finished item, it looked like tiny, authentic oil paintings because the brush strokes become highlighted. (You can sand the finished surface for a more muted, matte finish. I have been pleased with both finishes.)I love this product because it allows me to take craft projects to a higher level, with more professional results than gluing paper images to surfaces. | 1positive
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Quality Clip Frame
Frame came as described. It's well made for the price and I would purchase again. I would recommend this product. | 1positive
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Bummer
The ink is awful!! Plan to buy refill ink immediately. The stamp shows up so light on the paper it's really hard to even see it. The stamps themselves are adorable and the only reason we didn't return it! | 0negative
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Ballpoint Paradise
Other reviewers rightfully criticize the smooth paper surface, and if you've never had the opportunity to examine one of these firsthand, the card-like paper can be a disappointment. This is ideally suited to sketching in ballpoint or fine-tip sketching markers like Sakura Micron or Pilot Razor Point. If you don't mind holding the pages open for a while to dry, you can also sketch with a crow-quill, though anything approaching a wash is pretty much impossible. It's decent, though not ideal, for gouache. Graphite is fine as long as you're not expecting to be able to lay down a lot of dark tones, and the hardbound format helps minimize smudging during transport. This is my first choice in cafe doodling sketchbooks. | 1positive
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NOBODY else in this house better touch these scissors!!!
What fun to have a pair of sharp scissors to use on fabric!!! My house is full of scissors from the Dollar Store but every household needs one good pair and this is them! | 1positive
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Didn't like this machine
I didn't like this machine at all and had to return it. The seams were never straight. The reverse button would never go straight back but always at an angle. The tension was never right. It kept giving me bubbling on the seams. I'm a very experienced sewer and I tried adjusting several things to make it work better but it never did.I would not reccomend this product to anyone. And to make matters even worse, it's been 2 weeks since I sent this product back to Jo-Anne's and I still have not gotten a refund or even an answer as to when I can get a refund.Poor product and service all around. | 0negative
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Broke the third time I used it
This might be okay if you're punching thin paper, one sheet at a time, but when I tried heavier paper the plastc - yes, plastic! - handle snapped right off. Maybe mine had a defect, or a weak section, but without a metal core the plastic will eventually weaken and break. Not at all worth the money, I will never buy one like this again. | 0negative
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A Super Sized Post-IT
This was perfect for our planning meetings and creating real-sized checklist during implementation. When we're finished we can just take it off and put on the wall where everyone can see and we can continue onto the next sheet. Great price, and quick shipping. | 1positive
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Great but stiff...
I've had my Gingher pinking shears for about 10 years now and I too have had quite a few issues with the stiffness of them. They cut like crazy but you have to have the hands of Thor to use them on a regular basis. I even gave them to my burly husband to see if he could work with them a bit to make them easier to use but even he found them quite a challenge to master. If you can send them back to Gingher to have them reworked, then I recommend that - I just saw this as a comment on someone else's review and I'm going to do just that. I must admit that mine has been found lately at the bottom of my sewing box just because of the difficulty I've experienced using them. Or, I guess you could just get your husband to cut out your patterns.... :) Recommend, but with the above caution. | 1positive
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wow
I bought this item just to fill in a few bucks so that I would get free shipping. WOW! It is amazing what you can see on your jewelry. Now I'm hooked on checking everything out. | 1positive
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Great Concept - Tricky Execution
We received this as a much desired gift. My girls both have ridiculously extensive Iwako collections, so the idea of making their own erasers was very appealing. We're a crafty bunch and are quite familiar with the Sculpey brand - we love it!With this particular clay, however, it was a bit tricky to produce a product that actually erased. After much trial and error, we determined that the erasibility of the product was dependent on the baking time. Per Sculpey.com:"Bake at 250 F (130 C) for 15 minutes per 1/4 in (6 mm) thickness. DO NOT MICROWAVE. Baking should be completed by an adult. DO NOT EXCEED THE ABOVE TEMPERATURE OR RECOMMENDED BAKING TIME"Those familiar with "normal" Sculpey will notice that this is NOT the same temperature as usual.One factor which could lead to a less than ideal eraser is the calculation of the baking time. The designs that we came up with were rather small - neither of my girls seemed to want a brick/paperweight sized eraser...picky, aren't they. Anyway, smaller size = smaller parts, of varying sizes and thickness. It is difficult to determine the bake time of, for example, a strawberry that is an inch at the top, tapering down to an 1/8th of an inch at the bottom. Add to that the leaves and stem, each with their own thickness, and you end up needing a degree in advanced calculus just to determine a proper baking time.So, purchase this product knowing that:1. Over baking ='s no erasing.2. Determining an ideal bake time involves a learning curve.3. Once #'s 1. and 2. are overcome, this stuff makes wonderfully fun erasers, sure to generate the admiration of one's peers and a possible sales opportunity for your kids.And, finally,4. Sculpey is rather chintzy with this clay. Don't expect to get that much of each color.All in all, I would still recommend this product for children 7-8 and above. | 1positive
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It works and it saves you money!
I use my rotary cutter for quilting fabric, cutting photographic paper, cutting regular paper, so I use a lot of blades! Rotary blade sharpener saves me a lot of money by letting me use each blade for a long time. I have re-sharpened each blade at least 10 times each. I see improved cutting (for example, on fabric you stop getting a few threads that did not get cut on the first stroke).To sharpen the blade, you to disassemble the rotary cutter, which has a number of pieces including the blade. Then you have to take the blade in your hand and place into the sharpener. You sharpen by rotating the two pieces of the sharper against each other. After the sharpening you have to move the blade back to the rotary cutter, and then reassemble the rotary cutter correctly (one has to remember how pieces fit together exactly).Recently I discovered a sharpener that works without having to remove the blade from the cutter. It works by using the same motion as you cut, by moving the cutter in the sharpener itself. Not having to remove the blade from the sharpener is a *huge* advantage. It is faster, less chance of cutting yourself, and no chance of assembling the rotary cutter the wrong way (been there, done that).TrueCut Rotary Blade SharpenerBoth rotary cutters work well, generate equally good results, prolong the life your blades, and thus save you money. | 1positive
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Good IF it works
I bought my machine Sept 2006 because of the reviews here, the good price, and the name brand. Had never even seen a serger working before, but I love to sew. Thought it would make finishing edge easier.Even with the video and the manual could not get the thing to work. Finally after fiddling and help from a friend I got it working --April of 2007! 7 months after I bought it!Even with it properly threaded, I cannot serge more than one seam with out it breaking and having to re-thread the entire thing. I often opt to zigzag with my sewing machine instead of bothering with the serger.The manual says it has 24-7 technical support. Not exactly true... call 7 days week, leave message and they will call you back within 24 hours! When I needed support, all they did was send me to a website that they thought I could find the information on. Didn't actually work through the problem with me.Last June (less than a year after I bought it), the petal gave out, just stopped working. The closest service place for simplicity was 4 HOURS AWAY!!! And my local sewing store couldn't even order the parts for my machine. They ended up jerry rigging a pedal for me.Since I bought it,I have been into my local sewing store at least 12 times trying to get help with this machine... but they don't know anything about it. So I am trading this one in for one in their store. I will get free classes with the machine, free customer support, and will only pay slightly more than I did for this one. Any questions and they are just phone call away. I probably won't buy a machine on line again. Certainly not a simplicity.I love it when it works, the problem is... most of the time it doesn't. | 0negative
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Damaged fine art paper
I had previously sent an email with pictures addressing this issue (about 2 weeks now), and as of this writing I have not heard back.Amazon usually packs the shipments well, but this wasn't the case with the last one.The bubble wrap was wound around very loosely (1 layer), and then the item was put in a larger box without anyadditional padding. It must have been dropped, hitting one corner, as ALL the paper got bent on that spot.Annoying, and a bit of a waste of time and money. | 0negative
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Says it is for 6+, not so much.
My daughter loves this blanket, I thought it would be a great gift for her to make since she loves the knot blankets so much. First of all, there is no way a six year old can knot the blanket, you are not given enough room to knot with smaller, child-like fingers, the material is not that great on two sides of each square and if you were a child you would pull to hard and rip the blanket. It took me two days, about 4 hours each day to do the blanket. Like I said, not for the age it says it is for. | 0negative
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perfect for my cubicle
I don't have much space at my office for picture frames, but I have a locker and file cabinet next to my desk. These work perfectly. | 1positive
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Delivers as Promised
Purchased this product to add a loop to an old favorite belt. Works like a charm and couldn't beat the price. Delivered to my house w/ in just a few days. No complaints and I would recommend this product to a friend. | 1positive
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good for carving pumpkins
I used these for intricut details carving pumpkins. They are not at all appropriate for children to use because they are essentially exacto knives. The sizes and shapes are neat, takes some experimenting to master. The blades all fit into the holder. | 1positive
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Can't find replacement parts.
My daughter bought this toy with money she saved, used up all the parts in less than an hour, and we were disappointed to find NO information on how to get replacement pieces to keep making stickers. This is a major problem with this toy. | 0negative
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Beautiful, not too expensive.
Very sturdy and very beautiful drawer that fits nicely next to my desk. The only problem is that the drawers sometimes fall off their rails when you pull them out. It's easy to slip them back on though. I believe it would be considerably more expensive if the drawers had actual rails so it's fine for a simple college student like me and it really does look nice. Could be cheaper but overall, I'm very happy. | 1positive
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Defective
I loaded the product on my machine but I could nt get to work, so I took it to the sewing machine shop and they tried it in one of there machines and it still would not work. So I am returning the product an unsatisfied customer. | 0negative
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disPOINTMENT
THIS LOOKS in the pi to be a nice bat of roving its not its like a small 2 oz ball if that,,,,,a little disapointed but it spun nice just to much money to make anything big with | 0negative
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Helps kids position scissors correctly
I work with preschool children many of whom have difficulty with scissor use. Once you help the child to put these on their hand correctly, they do help kids to cut more successfully. | 1positive
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Best Pinking Shears ever!
I have been sewing for over forty years and these by far are the best pinking shears I have ever used. I tossed my Friskers since they were useless. I used Weis (sp) for when I was younger and although I never had a problem with those these are smaller and slightly lighter. I was cutting through four layers of fabric with ease. Handles are slightly uncomfortable but I have yet to find a pair of pinking shears that were. If you are in the market to buy pinking shears this is the pair to get. Don't look any further. | 1positive
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Good game for 3-4 year old - removes stress of competitive games
Our 3-4 year old boy LOVES this game!What a difference from playing other traditional winner/looser games.It removes the stress/anxiety and leaves the pure enjoyment of playing against the diceand the rewarding feeling of working together towards a common goal.The board itself and the pieces are a little cheaply made (low end cardboard cutouts).But other than the cheap feeling of the board, the game itself is a winner. | 1positive
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WRONG ONE
I GUESS THEY WANT TO SEND WHAT EVER THEY FELL LIKE SENDING OR THEY CAN'T READ I GOT TWO 12"S WHEN I WAS TO GET TWO 17" IF THEY DONT HAVE THE 17" THEY SHOULD NOT LIST IT WHAT DO YOU THINK | 0negative
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Shallow engraving, difficult to work
Bought because of the cheap price, but I got what I paid for. The stamp head is small, and the letter engraving is very shallow, meaning the 'B' that gets stamped into the wax is very thin and difficult to see. Sealing wax also sticks to the thin circular ridge around the edge of the stamp, leaving jagged edges. Not as classy of a look as I wanted. | 0negative
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Fun Fun Fun!
My 2 year old loves these! They are easy to use and not messy at all- and very full of sparkle! | 1positive
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Center punch
Punches through several layers of laminated paper sheets at one time no problem. Haven't used it enough to check durability but so far so good. | 1positive
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Fringe too short
This is a great idea in theory, but the fringe in our kit is too short to knot easily. It's difficult for an adult, let alone a child. If the cuts were longer, then we wouldn't have had to pull and stretch to get enough material to make knots. There wouldn't be puckers. Funny that the fringe in the video was plenty long. | 0negative
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Blades are blades
like i said, blades are blades. there sharp and last a good amounts of perfect cuts. this is great bulk pack for the price. better to get a lot of the same for cheap than to get a little for a too high of a price. | 1positive
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I never thought I would buy one of these, but....
I did.I'm a young adult, avid slingshot and archery enthusiast, and a logical nerd.Having a rotary cutting tool to cut my natural latex bands for my upcoming slingshot and slingbow was crucial.Fiskars answered. I am happy.Need I say more? Hm....probably not.Enjoy! | 1positive
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They do the job, but they are uncomfortable.
There's not much more to be said for scissors. They cut, but they are awkward to hold. | 0negative
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Great Yarn, Very Overpriced
I've loved working with Lion Brand's Woolease for years and would definitely recommend it for projects that you want to be able machine wash without having that icky 100% acrylic feeling. However, I would consider finding somewhere else to buy it: this yarn is typically $3.50-$4.50 per ball, and is listed at nearly $10.00 by this vendor. | 0negative
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This is semigloss 240 g/sq.m
What a disapointment. Epson used to ship Premium Photo Semi Gloss better than that. So much for all efforts saving trees. | 0negative
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Not high tech, but highly practical
This flip chart is great. It stands on its own and stands on its own merit. It is easy to assemble and use. Highly portable and highly recommended. | 1positive
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Any suggestions for recovering tub crayon from tub GROUT??
Can someone please tell me how to get the "Rub a Dub Tub Crayons" out of my grout??? I let my kids use these during bath for the 1st time today.The scrub duck that comes in pkg cleans the tiles fine, but not the grout! Please help!! My white grout appears ruined by these "tub crayons". Suggestions appreciated. Thanks!! | 0negative
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CHEAP
These are the WORST stretchers I've ever used!Masterpiece is a good brand, usually, however I think these are knock offs or the defective ones they throw away.Like the previous reviewer stated, they arent cut evenly- and they dont fit into other masterpiece stretchers.I always stretch my paintings, and 80% of the time I used masterpiece stretchers from Hobby Lobby, I bought these because they were cheaper....I guess poor quality comes with lesser price :( | 0negative
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Great for large bows
I needed an extra pair of hands to make large bows due to arthritis in both of my hands. This gadget works great. I just finished making a bow out of 10 yards of ribbon for the top of a Christmas tree. There is no way I would have been able to make this bow without the assistance of the Bowdabra. If for any reason you have difficulty using your hands, or holding yards of folded ribbon then I reccommend you purchase this product. | 1positive
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'Thread Breakage' Error Message
To all who are getting frustrated by the thread breakage message...There is a little tension gauge the thread MUST go through as you are threading the machine...it is located on the top of the machine, and is the very first place the thread goes through (the clear piece on the top, and on the right of it). If you take the thread in both hands and pull straight back horizontally, it will go into this tension gauge. It solved my error message. The manual does not tell you about this gauge which is a serious mistake on the part of Singer. Hope this helps! | 1positive
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breaks easily
This sewing machine broke within a couple of uses. I probably worked less than 6 hours on it before it stopped working. It comes with very clear directions for many issues but the troubleshooting steps did not help me to fix the problem. | 0negative
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gemologist fan gauge
This is such a great product I carry it in my purse with.my aloup and mini microscope!!! It takes the guess work and insecurity out of identifying size n diamond buying 2nd hand | 1positive
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worthless in my view
Needed kit for winter coat. Zipper is not a heavy duty but the largest in the kit was too small. Directions were very vauge. Wasted money. | 0negative
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I LOVE THESE MARKERS!!!
EVERYTHING ABOUT THESE MARKERS IS GREAT. THE COLORS, THEIR LONGEVITY, EVERYTHING. THE COLORS ARE SHINY AND VIBRANT! THE BEST COLOR I'VE EVER SEEN IN ANY MARKER, GEL OR OTHERWISE, PAINT PEN, ANYTHING! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM AND GIVE THEM A 12 ON A SCALE OF ONE TO 10. | 1positive
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Beware Windows XP x64 Users!
I really can't rate the product itself because I can't use it! I have Windows XP Professional 64-bit Operating System and no matter what I try I cannot get the drivers to work with my OS. Have tried Brother support and they just keep telling me to do the same thing over and over to no avail. I am not computer illerate but have had absolutely no luck with this product with this OS. Beware, if you have XP 64-bit OS!! I will have to get my computer guy over here to try to install the drivers, if he can't get the drivers installed, I guess I'm out the money for the product, even though Brother says it will work with my system. What a hassle!! | 0negative
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