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I absolutely love my Silhouette Cameo cutting machine and the design studio software. I have to be honest, though. At first I was very frustrated because I knew what the software and the machine were capable of but lacked even a basic concept of how to accomplish anything. The online user's manual is obviously written for an earlier version because the icons and drop down menus are in different places and some have been eliminated altogether. As a beginner, I felt helpless. I upgraded to the designer edition hoping the manual would be more helpful. There isn't a new manual for the designer edition, a $50 purchase. So there I was, invested even further into this commitment and feeling even more lost. Then came enlightenment. Please read on . . . Here's what to do (the solution I finally stumbled upon by accident): Click the "help" tab in the design studio software, then silhouetteamerica.com in the drop down menu. Once at the website you will see a "support" tab (this tab is not shown if accessed other than from the studio software). Now click "frequently asked questions." FINALLY, step-by-step procedures and videos that are so very helpful. You can even print them out in .pdf form. In addition, you can find many amazing uTube videos that demonstrate anything you want to do with your machine made by wonderful users who took the time to make them. Following the initial (unfortunate) phase of my relationship with Silhouette America, I finally knew how to access the tools I needed to learn and create. I'm so happy with my machine, and although I'm still learning, I can usually accomplish anything I set out to do. I think Silhouette America needs to do a better job of acclimating their products to new users. The claim at their website that they love to answer questions is a little far fetched because the 800 number turns into a busy signal after waiting over 5 minutes, if you leave a message you don't get a call back, and if you email there is no response. To be fair, I did get a live chat session the first day when I was in the middle of writing an email to them. I was too new and clueless to even ask a proper question. Had I known how to get to the FAQs to begin with it would have made all the difference. I hope my saga will help anyone who is thinking about buying a machine. I hope you go for it and love it as much as I do. There is a ton of help out there if you know where to look. The machine is very precise and behaves beautifully. I love that you can use scraps of paper (as long as you place them on the mat where it matches placement on the screen). I even love the noise it makes while cutting, like an out of tune violin serenading you while it works. Just awesome!!!!	5
Easy to write with and easy to wash off.	5
Good ink bright colors	4
Works well. If you make your own bias tape this is a must have.	5
Love this cross stamp set. Use it for lots of cards	5
Ripoff.	1
great having all colors in one set, thanks	5
This heavy duty ball winder is worth the cost. It is not only made in America, but the workmanship of this product is excellent. It comes fully assemble with you only having to put the handle and yarn guide on it. You can't go wrong with purchasing this product and the manufacture stands behind their product. The tools for attaching the handle and the clamps were missing when I opened it, so I emailed the manufacture, received a reply within 30 mins. and the missing components were mailed to me the next day. I purchased this ball winder to replace the Boyle electric ball winder which only lasted 6 months before it stopped working. This ball winder has an option of adding an electric motor if you want. Nancy's Knit Knacks promptly sent out my order and the packaging was excellent.	5
Bought this to hold thread for my embroidery machine. My machine hates metallic thread. I was told to get one of these. Since I started using this, no tangled thread...no issues at all. It is plastic, and seems to be a bit flimsy, but has held up for a long time.	4
I love these pens and use them at work to label my binders, in addition they truly make my writing look great or at least I like my writing with these pens.	5
Good quality pastels for a great price. I wasn't sure about buying a large expensive pack of these but the price of these gave me the option of trying them first. I love these and this pack will last a long time and go a long way. When I buy again in the future, I will be looking for this brand.	5
I'm an avid crafter and sewer. I wanted to try these out because I'm always buying rotary blades from Michaels and I wanted a lower priced alternatives. Be forewarned...these are very sharp. I felt like they might cut me so I was very careful handling them. I tried them out on fabric interfacing, vinyl and paper. It worked like a champ and cut them with ease. See picture. I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest review.	5
Great quality wire!	5
STORAGE REAL ESTATE IS VALUABLE: I was set on getting the Sizzix Bigkick, due to the large treadmill (looks like it's pulling it in, but doesn't) but my fianc preferred the Cuttlebug. And upon further reflection, this is a HUGE space saver. Even though I have a 2 - bedroom apt to myself I have so many hobbies (rockclimbing, snowboarding, sewing... shoes) I could barely have the space for another one. This cuttlebug folds up cleanly its wings snapping shut, with no exposed slots and sits securely in the most minimal space- sharing a shelf with towels and hiking boots. Is heavy duty top handle is sturdy and its crank even folds in. WORK SPACE REAL ESTATE IS VALUABLE: When working with the machine, I do not need it to take up a huge piece of prime real estate facing me - plus I work on the floor and it sits on a strip of wood. The way I can situate it with the other cardmaking supplies, because its lateral footprint is so small (having wings), I don't need to move to use it, whereas I imagine with the bigkick I'd have to set it out perpendicularly and I'd have to move to use it. IT EMBOSSES: I haven't die cut anything yet, still waiting for my C plate, but it embosses beautifully. It is so easy to do, just put the folder/paper between the 2 B plates, roll it through, and presto. Super easy. I'd say the biggest width is 5" but except for much more expensive machines, that is what they do. The length is variable, although the length of the plates are 7". Sometimes if I only wanted to emboss one side of a 5x7 card, I have to fold the other side on the outside of the folder so the paper is double thick, it has a hard time rolling through, I feel like I am going to break a B plate (for 4x6 I just have the paper hanging out the entire machine, it's something you have to work/see to understand why). But having use of both my arms, I haven't had problems with feeding/holding it steady as I feed the sandwich through. FOLDERS: obviously the cuttlebug folders work great, and Darice works beautifully. Paper source is also beautiful for the most part (except the wood grain so far... it cuts the paper). Annoyingly, Spellbinders requires the C plate and some shimming with cardstock. I haven't tried that yet. WHY DID I WANT THE BIGKICK - I originally wanted the bigkick for the multipurpose platform, but actually, only the bigshot comes with it though it can be purchased separately). I also wanted it because it has the added capability of embossing metal, but I actually have no desire to do so, and I'd have to buy different metal embossing folders and metal blanks. After I got the cuttlebug I canceled my order of Bigkick as it would just take up space I don't have. It's an awkward upside down T shape that I can't stack. WHY FOUR instead of FIVE STARS?: I'd say 4.75 stars. Like most embossing machines, the pressure isn't adjustable for thickness, so instead of the machine's rollers moving closer or farther you have to pad it to be the proper thickness. Most folders are just the A spacer plus the 2 B plates, but some other mfg's folders require the C plate. It (or the rubber mat) is also required for cutting. The plates are separate so they may shift, and too thick of a sandwich makes it seem like the plates are under severe pressure. Perhaps the C plate should be included.. it would cost more but I bought it anyway, it is just being delivered later this week. I still wouldn't trade the Cuttlebug for a bigshot unless I had a tons of extra room and a card making factory. WILL UPDATE LATER: So far the cuttlebug embosses great, is a quality machine, and I may update once cut.	4
This brush was the perfect addition to my other two sizes. I use these when I travel, I found they hold up well and get the job done. The bristles hold their shape and the water dispenses perfectly, from just a little, with a light pressure, to more liquid with a stronger pressure. Very pleased!	5
Lots of different sizes of circles! I use these for cardmaking and for doing crafts with the kids. The Framelits cut cleanly on my Sizzix BigShot. I have been very pleased with all of the framelits I have purchased. I really like having the wide variety of sizes, which is why I prefer these over a punch that can only make one size. Great product.	5
My bf is super crafty and makes stuff for the raves he goes to. He's obsessed with this cord for his bracelets.	5
These were used as a component for Density bottles. Great deal and fast service.	5
I used this to detail a prop pistol from the video game Halo. Clean the surface well, or it won't bond well. You don't need to be generous with this stuff, a little goes a LONG way. rub it on, let it dry for an hour. Buff the shine how you want it. WAIT. WAIT FOR DAYS. DO NOT HANDEL. If you do, you'll notice that the wax will rub off. I got it to not rub off on my pistol after letting it sit in a cool, air conditioned environment for 7 days. UPDATE It's been several months since using the product on my prop and its holding up well. The prop went through a few conventions and sweaty hands but has shown no signs of coming off. The material it was bonded to is plastic, smooth cast 300 to be precise. It's worked great. My main suggestions are again, clean the surface, let it dry completely and apply this stuff and work it how you want it. Then, you have to fight the urge to touch, handle, or monkey with it. Seriously, patience is a virtue.	4
all I expected. Fun things	5
Never had navy blue before, so glad to find this. StazOn inks by Tsukineko work beautifully. My dad said always by the best supplies so you can do your work easily and these stamp pads are confirmation of that.	5
grandson loves to use the scissors, likes the two tone blue color	5
there average needles	3
work great on my projects	5
This is a great modular storage box for pliers and such. My only complaint is the plier section is slightly too short for Lindstrom round-nose pliers, but they do fit with a little wiggling. I've purchased several of these Elizabeth Ward storage boxes and I'm pleased with the entire line.	5
Make weaving bracelets much easier.	5
Love Tim Holtz designs, excellent die, so cute!	5
These are fabulous! I'm seriously impressed.	5
I like this yarn. I made a mermaid outfit for a baby girl with it.	4
Great price, good size, good quality. A little goes a long way, and it works well. Can sometimes be hard to find in sewing and office supply stores in this size bottle; glad it's here at Amazon.	4
Top keeps falling off.	3
I didn't really care all that much about the manufacture of pins until I started getting into quilting and sewing as more than just a want to cheaply repair rips and tears, but when I started to iron pinned seams before sewing I quickly learned how useful glass-headed pins are. Not only are the ends perfect for ironing a seam, but the pins are very fine and very sharp. Which, because I'm a clutz, has made for some prickly moments--but the pins do their job with aplomb, and never give my sewing machine issue when I sew over them.	5
great colors and just a good product	5
Love this! I am a greeting card maker and I use it to organize my die cuts. It is very well made and sturdy. I would say buy it you will be very pleased! AAA++++	5
I am very happy with my purchase so far. I took out all of the blocks and put them together and all of the grid lines matched perfectly. There was a slight odor but nothing terrible. I haven't used them yet as I don't have anything to block but am looking forward to using them. They arrived quickly and are as described with T-pins and a nice plastic storage case. I would recommend this item.	5
The content was leaking so lost almost 1inch of the product was missing	3
not crazy about the sparkle on the few things I've tried it on so will have to keep experimenting with it; prefer matte finish	4
unremarkable- look like plastic, also took A LONG time to get here	1
glad to have these	5
I bought this set of plastic palettes for playing with acrylic painting. I usually work in colored pencil, but have been intrigued by the One Stroke Painting program on my local PBS station. I bought a book, paints, brushes, and the palettes and gave it a try. The palettes are a good size, lightweight, and are easy to clean in the kitchen sink.	5
I bought this for a project that did not turn out the way I wanted. It had nothing to do with shrink film, it just wasn't the right material. It was later donated to a friend that does lots of arts and crafts and it worked out perfect for her. Okay so it is a matte finish. Which means you can color with colored pencils without sanding first. Big plus for me. I tried using permanent marker on the film but no matter how long I waited for the ink to dry, the color would stick when it curls during shrinking so that wasn't working. I used woodless colored pencils and the problem was solved. The film shrinks to 50% after heating it up. It does curl and sometimes sticks to itself but I used a cooking spatula to smooth it out (hey, don't judge. I don't cook and it was the first thing I grabbed that seemed like a good idea). It cools pretty quickly but while it is hot, it will burn you so be careful. I was able to make some personalized ornaments for a tiny christmas tree at work so I will probably purchase this again so I can update the tree.	5
Everything is fine except my 2/0 brush came broken.... Would love a replacement. Other than that the brushes are fantastic! The bristles do not fall out and provide a very smooth application of many different medias. I would definitely recommend knees and will purchase them again. Just really bummed about my brush as that's a very common and necessary one for a serious painter. I would like to add that after speaking with customer service I am extremely disappointed and removing stars from my review. All they did was offer me 50% off of a future purchase, which is merely trying to get me to buy more products. I don't need more products, I need the brush I ordered. Shame on you, that's not how you do business! Updated review: after seeing my 1st review I was sent an entire new set at no cost to me. Love the brushes a lot & am very pleased to have my full set now. Wish I didn't have to leave a bad review to get good customer service! The brushes are wonderful tho!!	5
These are little wooden butterflies that have holes in them so they can be used as a button. They are only painted on one side. We used them for fairy gardens and they were ok but they were one sided.	4
A starter kit for my Granddaughter. She says the tool does not get hot and burn her fingers, fits nicely in her hand. loves the on- off switch. I think I Scored!!	5
I have had really good experiences with Beadaholique in the past but these jump rings are absolutely useless. They're so flimsy I wouldn't trust anything to hang off of them. They also ship from China, which is weird. I wasn't pleased with these and didn't end up using them since they were so thin.	1
Best corner chopper i have got !!!!!!!!!	5
Great quality paper. Will be purchasing again in the future.	5
I love all of the different sizes! The small ones don't break, like I have had the more expensive ones do using hardly any pressure. They are not all completely straight but I'm okay with that now it doesn't effect my knitting. The only problem I have is that they are a little bit to sticky and that tends to slow me down. Other than that I really like them. Now I just need to knit me a case to put them in .	4
Always a Great yarn!	5
I really like how this product works. It helps the lower levels of paint dry quickly so you can build layers on top and not have to wait very long. Great product!	5
5 Star all the way	5
Don't waste your money. This looks as it is described, but it is very flimsy and falls over all the time. I bought it to hold three watches, but if it is slightly off balance, it falls over. Bummer too, because I like the idea.	2
I was advised to pick up this publication while taking an online course for a counted canvas-work project. I had never done needlepoint before, but am well acquainted with counted cross stitch. This booklet did a fine job of explaining the basic needlepoint stitches (which, I should add, are quite different from counted cross stitch). This paperback book is approximately 80 pages in length and includes illustrations to explain the stitches used in most needlepoint projects. I'm happy with this purchase as I was just looking for a good, basic tutorial in basket weave and other traditional stitches used in needlepoint.	5
My husband purchased the PE500 for me for my birthday two months ago. I am a "jack of all trades" but master of none so I didn't want him to invest a lot of money into an embroidery machine. I've been sewing for about 30 years and have two other sewing machines that are for sewing plus a surger but I wanted to try my hand at machine embroidery. I love this machine for small items, especially baby gifts. My next investment will be a PE770 that has a 5x7 embroidery area. I haven't tried downloading from the computer yet but that will be my next "adventure." I wouldn't hesitate to invest in this machine but if you have the extra $$$ go for the PE770.	5
Super tiny beads and they don't hold a crimp without adhesive. The coating flakes when you try to crimp them. The best use is to actually use them as beads not crimps.	2
Sharp, but not sharp to the tip. I'd hoped to use these scissors to cut detail cuts in paper designs. Any cheap made in China Fiskars would have worked the same.	3
Really great quality considering how inexpensive these charms are. Amazing variety of animals: there was even a lemur and kangaroo in the grouping that I got! I really like them and will reorder them again.	5
It smells like lighter fluid and works about the same. The design, while it looks like it might be useful, is counter productive. If you try to use it without the scraper attached, the fluid evaporates before you can use it. If you use the attached scraper, the fluid comes pouring out in a continuous flow, it puddles up so that it seems to dissipate at an ever so slightly lower rate than without the scraper. However, it uses much more fluid with the scraper attached. Either way, however, the product seems mostly useless for removing labels, and even more useless for removing adhesive residue. The bottle is half empty now, and I have only had success in removing one label. I would definitely give it zero stars, if the rating scale would permit.	1
this is great for quilting! this is probably my 6th can and I just don't want to be without it. I have arthritis and it is extremely hard to pin especially when you are doing king or queen quilts. I like that it is adjustable. if you get a wrinkle you can just pull it up and smooth it back out. use sparingly it goes a long way. I work in sections on my quilts and this seems to work much better than just spraying the whole quilt all at one time.	5
I got this loom because I saw Michigan's "Hat Man" Morrie Boogart 91 yrs old in the news! He made 8,000 hats for the homeless while he was in hospice. He was using a knitting loom. So inspiring! I am now making a hat in about 5 hours. Many thanks, Mr. Boogart. I love this loom set. The quality is excellent, the hats come out amazing, socks too. The instructions are concise and to the point. I'd recommend this product to anyone looking to loom knit. I've knitted since I was 5 yrs old and love the ease of loom knitting a hat while watching a tv show or movie, and the color combinations of yarn are endless.	5
I received this item and it had been used Disappointed. Several yards cut off jagged by someone	1
For my daughter who never has a tape measure and it always sewing clothing. I laugh at her as she tries using my metal tape to measure her waist or skirt length! If only it came with a beeper so she could find it next time she needs it!	5
Great for putting together quilts without all the pins or basting.	5
Glad I ordered these bobbins. I have started sewing again and needed these and they fit the bill.	5
FLAT Headed hammer--not domed. If you need a domed-headed hammer this is not it. Returned it	1
very pretty book with lovely handmaid paper. Haven't painted in it yet but I will. I think it will make a great journal for watercoloring.	5
Thought they were a good deal, but they are very small. Best for child size ear lobes.	3
Fun looks great as numbered	5
Super cute! They are small, sharp and simple to handle. Cut quick without cramping my hand.	5
If you need a reliable machine then check out Brother's line. This machine has so many good con's about it, the few things that you don't like are few and not worth worrying about. For the money and quality, you can't get a better machine than this one.	5
I love it small perfect for cards. Portable.	5
These alcohol ink markers are easy to use and less expensive than the other well known brand. The two tips on each pen make it simple to apply colors where needed.	5
I like this little thing. It's great for pulling threads through materials that are semi-loose knit. I make friendship bracelets and this little guy seems perfect for pulling in excess threads.	4
Will meet my needs.	4
I have this punch and the Large one too. Both are great for making hexie papers.	5
Like the window die all you need to do is find your favorite image to place behind the gate, which opens, and you have the makings for a great layout or paper craft project.	5
Bought a spool of this to use with a new Brother LB6800PRW Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine that I also bought. I was able to fill 60 bobbins with one spool. I have used 11 of the bobbins so far, and have had no thread breaks or jams in the machine due to this bobbin thread. The thread is glossy and smooth; it does not 'catch' the top thread, it glides so the back of the design looks as clean as the top. The picture shows 2 spools, but you get one, like the description says. Slightly misleading, but I knew exactly what I was getting. I would recommend this thread.	5
im learning how to knit thats y i ordered them but i found out they are to long for me totally my mistake i didn't realize how big are they but they look nice good quality and arrived as fast and as described	4
Bought these for my daughter. She loves making jewelry with them.	5
I thought i was getting some cones also but none	2
This is addicting. I was able to dye 12 flour sack towels and 10 cloth napkins, a cotton baby carrier that was white, then I went around dying everything in my linen closet! A sheet, pillow cases, i wanted to dye everything! I love that it was easy enough for my 15 year old to set up, and that time wise, I didn't have to rush doing it all at once, because it can sit for a few days without going bad. (I had a newborn so I'd have to cover and come back to the vat often). Creatively, any way you fold and rubber band, designs turn out wonderful, even for young children. My 7 and 9 year olds did some on their own and I thought they'd turn out plain,or not at all, but they ended up coming out beautiful! I also am happy to report that I didn't follow directions and still had luck. I accidentally thought you take out the towels and let them dry. I didn't realize until later, that you should rinse them, then dry. I thought my products were going to be ruined because I missed this step, but nope. Great results. We loved this activity! Would totally recommend and buy again! The dye can be messy, use gloves and ventilate. I did it in my garage and laid out plastic sleds so when I removed the items and squeezed them out, I could dump onto there and open them up to start presenting them. Then, I hung a line in my garage and hung them to dry. Took them off the line, and up to my laundry sink, where I rinsed them and then washed. For my baby sling, I washed a few times to make sure baby didn't get dyed blue. We are going to use these as gifts. Really enjoyed this experience project!	5
I liked the crimps.	5
Beads look cheap	1
Nice blue color/good price	4
I already knew what I was buying, arrived in the time stated and is as described.	5
All colors took only about a minute of consistent shaking to reincorporate the ink and mica (I'm supposing) dust together. None of them have been gummy or seeming like they were not sealed properly (no leaky bottles in my set). All droppers work, without any blockage (as some inks I've ordered from Amazon have been) having to be cleared out first. Colors are reasonably vivid, but not a dark as I had hoped. Amethyst is especially pale - lavender or lilac comes to mind more than a true deeper Amethyst color. These inks will bleed through regular weight paper slightly, so either use absorbent ground on your lighter weight papers, or get thicker paper - 90lb and up. I use these for both dip pens and painting, and it washes from my brushes and nibs just fine, using either Speedball or Dr. P.H. Martin's Bombay pen cleaner. For DIP PEN users: consistent flow can be an issue, especially with flex nibs. Practice with these first.	5
For the price these are THE BEST fusible interfacing to be had. I've worked out the square footage and what they sell at my local craft store cannot compare. I always have so much waste with my tshirt quilts bc it's 22" at the store. I make 12-14" squares normally. Having a huge rectangular piece makes for so much less waste. It also fuses beautifully.	5
I found this to be too big and bulky. I kept it because it was too expensive to send back. It covers too many of the grid lines. If I ever cut myself though I'll have it at the ready.	3
Could have had a little more instruction and tutorials and less projects	4
I love this set of 10 plastic storage boxes for the set of 5x7 photos I use as my own references to create art pieces. The boxes are stackable and I use the same cardboard box where they came in to stack them and move them around. This eliminates the fear of having the boxes tumbling or falling down while they're stacked together.	5
NOT duct tape! So thin you can see through it. Could be used as "postal tape" to seal boxes, but I will avoid 3M in the future.	2
Low Quality !	1
I love this mat! It fits perfectly in the Scor-Pal, so it is very easy for cutting to size you need to do (lots of sizing and angle guides) then just move it off to do the scoring. I've been using the self-healing side for awhile now and it's still great. The fact that it doesn't take up any extra storage room is a plus.	5
These 6 x 6 inch canvases are not finished as shown on the website; the canvas is stapled to the back, with raw edge exposed. At $4 each, I expect better quality. The 9 x 12 inch version IS as shown, and a much better value. I'm returning the 6 x 6's and shopping at the local Blick store for a replacement.	2
This machine is easy to use and operates very smoothly! For the price, I wasn't expecting much, but this machine is comparable to other Singer brand machines I've had: dependable, sturdy and user-friendly. I don't use my machines in a commercial capacity, but as a performer, I do make lots of costumes, and so far, it's given me no trouble. Loading and refilling bobbins was easy, and the automatic needle threader is great (though most machines include this these days--still, I wouldn't buy one without this feature, so good that this machine includes it). The vibration is minimal and the strength of the motor is good--it has no issues with a few layers of thicker fabric. The knobs for tension controls, stitch width, and stitch type are easy to use and are clearly labeled. (I have had some machines in the past where the knob didn't clearly indicate what it was pointing at, making it annoyingly difficult to see what type of stitch you'd get.) Not sure how it will hold up to the test of time, so updates will come if anything goes wrong. So far, this machine is well worth the price!	5
I like having all these colors in one convenientbspace	5
I thought this yarn was true to the color pictured. I loved working with it - found it easy to work with. Made several winter hats and can't wait to give them away for Christmas gifts. Great deal for the price.	5
Loved the set. However, one of the ends on the trimming tool came off with the first usage. The metal ends are only glued to the wood handle, and apparently the glue is NOT quality. I can fix it, and will, but cannot recommend it. I'm not a full time potter, so having it fall apart on the first use was a HUGE disappointment.	2
Had this half done years ago, kids tangled up all the thread. I ordered this one as a replacement for the thread and ended up doing it instead. Was quick, easy and had extra thread. May order again to finish the other one still.	5
Perfect, they hold my handmade 5x7 cards perfect	5

I absolutely love my Silhouette Cameo cutting machine and the design studio software. I have to be honest, though. At first I was very frustrated because I knew what the software and the machine were capable of but lacked even a basic concept of how to accomplish anything. The online user's manual is obviously written for an earlier version because the icons and drop down menus are in different places and some have been eliminated altogether. As a beginner, I felt helpless. I upgraded to the designer edition hoping the manual would be more helpful. There isn't a new manual for the designer edition, a $50 purchase. So there I was, invested even further into this commitment and feeling even more lost. Then came enlightenment. Please read on . . . Here's what to do (the solution I finally stumbled upon by accident): Click the "help" tab in the design studio software, then silhouetteamerica.com in the drop down menu. Once at the website you will see a "support" tab (this tab is not shown if accessed other than from the studio software). Now click "frequently asked questions." FINALLY, step-by-step procedures and videos that are so very helpful. You can even print them out in .pdf form. In addition, you can find many amazing uTube videos that demonstrate anything you want to do with your machine made by wonderful users who took the time to make them. Following the initial (unfortunate) phase of my relationship with Silhouette America, I finally knew how to access the tools I needed to learn and create. I'm so happy with my machine, and although I'm still learning, I can usually accomplish anything I set out to do. I think Silhouette America needs to do a better job of acclimating their products to new users. The claim at their website that they love to answer questions is a little far fetched because the 800 number turns into a busy signal after waiting over 5 minutes, if you leave a message you don't get a call back, and if you email there is no response. To be fair, I did get a live chat session the first day when I was in the middle of writing an email to them. I was too new and clueless to even ask a proper question. Had I known how to get to the FAQs to begin with it would have made all the difference. I hope my saga will help anyone who is thinking about buying a machine. I hope you go for it and love it as much as I do. There is a ton of help out there if you know where to look. The machine is very precise and behaves beautifully. I love that you can use scraps of paper (as long as you place them on the mat where it matches placement on the screen). I even love the noise it makes while cutting, like an out of tune violin serenading you while it works. Just awesome!!!!

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Easy to write with and easy to wash off.

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Good ink bright colors

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Works well. If you make your own bias tape this is a must have.

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Love this cross stamp set. Use it for lots of cards

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Ripoff.

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great having all colors in one set, thanks

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This heavy duty ball winder is worth the cost. It is not only made in America, but the workmanship of this product is excellent. It comes fully assemble with you only having to put the handle and yarn guide on it. You can't go wrong with purchasing this product and the manufacture stands behind their product. The tools for attaching the handle and the clamps were missing when I opened it, so I emailed the manufacture, received a reply within 30 mins. and the missing components were mailed to me the next day. I purchased this ball winder to replace the Boyle electric ball winder which only lasted 6 months before it stopped working. This ball winder has an option of adding an electric motor if you want. Nancy's Knit Knacks promptly sent out my order and the packaging was excellent.

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Bought this to hold thread for my embroidery machine. My machine hates metallic thread. I was told to get one of these. Since I started using this, no tangled thread...no issues at all. It is plastic, and seems to be a bit flimsy, but has held up for a long time.

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I love these pens and use them at work to label my binders, in addition they truly make my writing look great or at least I like my writing with these pens.

5

Good quality pastels for a great price. I wasn't sure about buying a large expensive pack of these but the price of these gave me the option of trying them first. I love these and this pack will last a long time and go a long way. When I buy again in the future, I will be looking for this brand.

5

I'm an avid crafter and sewer. I wanted to try these out because I'm always buying rotary blades from Michaels and I wanted a lower priced alternatives. Be forewarned...these are very sharp. I felt like they might cut me so I was very careful handling them. I tried them out on fabric interfacing, vinyl and paper. It worked like a champ and cut them with ease. See picture. I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest review.

5

Great quality wire!

5

STORAGE REAL ESTATE IS VALUABLE: I was set on getting the Sizzix Bigkick, due to the large treadmill (looks like it's pulling it in, but doesn't) but my fianc preferred the Cuttlebug. And upon further reflection, this is a HUGE space saver. Even though I have a 2 - bedroom apt to myself I have so many hobbies (rockclimbing, snowboarding, sewing... shoes) I could barely have the space for another one. This cuttlebug folds up cleanly its wings snapping shut, with no exposed slots and sits securely in the most minimal space- sharing a shelf with towels and hiking boots. Is heavy duty top handle is sturdy and its crank even folds in. WORK SPACE REAL ESTATE IS VALUABLE: When working with the machine, I do not need it to take up a huge piece of prime real estate facing me - plus I work on the floor and it sits on a strip of wood. The way I can situate it with the other cardmaking supplies, because its lateral footprint is so small (having wings), I don't need to move to use it, whereas I imagine with the bigkick I'd have to set it out perpendicularly and I'd have to move to use it. IT EMBOSSES: I haven't die cut anything yet, still waiting for my C plate, but it embosses beautifully. It is so easy to do, just put the folder/paper between the 2 B plates, roll it through, and presto. Super easy. I'd say the biggest width is 5" but except for much more expensive machines, that is what they do. The length is variable, although the length of the plates are 7". Sometimes if I only wanted to emboss one side of a 5x7 card, I have to fold the other side on the outside of the folder so the paper is double thick, it has a hard time rolling through, I feel like I am going to break a B plate (for 4x6 I just have the paper hanging out the entire machine, it's something you have to work/see to understand why). But having use of both my arms, I haven't had problems with feeding/holding it steady as I feed the sandwich through. FOLDERS: obviously the cuttlebug folders work great, and Darice works beautifully. Paper source is also beautiful for the most part (except the wood grain so far... it cuts the paper). Annoyingly, Spellbinders requires the C plate and some shimming with cardstock. I haven't tried that yet. WHY DID I WANT THE BIGKICK - I originally wanted the bigkick for the multipurpose platform, but actually, only the bigshot comes with it though it can be purchased separately). I also wanted it because it has the added capability of embossing metal, but I actually have no desire to do so, and I'd have to buy different metal embossing folders and metal blanks. After I got the cuttlebug I canceled my order of Bigkick as it would just take up space I don't have. It's an awkward upside down T shape that I can't stack. WHY FOUR instead of FIVE STARS?: I'd say 4.75 stars. Like most embossing machines, the pressure isn't adjustable for thickness, so instead of the machine's rollers moving closer or farther you have to pad it to be the proper thickness. Most folders are just the A spacer plus the 2 B plates, but some other mfg's folders require the C plate. It (or the rubber mat) is also required for cutting. The plates are separate so they may shift, and too thick of a sandwich makes it seem like the plates are under severe pressure. Perhaps the C plate should be included.. it would cost more but I bought it anyway, it is just being delivered later this week. I still wouldn't trade the Cuttlebug for a bigshot unless I had a tons of extra room and a card making factory. WILL UPDATE LATER: So far the cuttlebug embosses great, is a quality machine, and I may update once cut.

4

This brush was the perfect addition to my other two sizes. I use these when I travel, I found they hold up well and get the job done. The bristles hold their shape and the water dispenses perfectly, from just a little, with a light pressure, to more liquid with a stronger pressure. Very pleased!

5

Lots of different sizes of circles! I use these for cardmaking and for doing crafts with the kids. The Framelits cut cleanly on my Sizzix BigShot. I have been very pleased with all of the framelits I have purchased. I really like having the wide variety of sizes, which is why I prefer these over a punch that can only make one size. Great product.

5

My bf is super crafty and makes stuff for the raves he goes to. He's obsessed with this cord for his bracelets.

5

These were used as a component for Density bottles. Great deal and fast service.

5

I used this to detail a prop pistol from the video game Halo. Clean the surface well, or it won't bond well. You don't need to be generous with this stuff, a little goes a LONG way. rub it on, let it dry for an hour. Buff the shine how you want it. WAIT. WAIT FOR DAYS. DO NOT HANDEL. If you do, you'll notice that the wax will rub off. I got it to not rub off on my pistol after letting it sit in a cool, air conditioned environment for 7 days. **UPDATE** It's been several months since using the product on my prop and its holding up well. The prop went through a few conventions and sweaty hands but has shown no signs of coming off. The material it was bonded to is plastic, smooth cast 300 to be precise. It's worked great. My main suggestions are again, clean the surface, let it dry completely and apply this stuff and work it how you want it. Then, you have to fight the urge to touch, handle, or monkey with it. Seriously, patience is a virtue.

4

all I expected. Fun things

5

Never had navy blue before, so glad to find this. StazOn inks by Tsukineko work beautifully. My dad said always by the best supplies so you can do your work easily and these stamp pads are confirmation of that.

5

grandson loves to use the scissors, likes the two tone blue color

5

there average needles

3

work great on my projects

5

This is a great modular storage box for pliers and such. My only complaint is the plier section is slightly too short for Lindstrom round-nose pliers, but they do fit with a little wiggling. I've purchased several of these Elizabeth Ward storage boxes and I'm pleased with the entire line.

5

Make weaving bracelets much easier.

5

Love Tim Holtz designs, excellent die, so cute!

5

These are fabulous! I'm seriously impressed.

5

I like this yarn. I made a mermaid outfit for a baby girl with it.

4

Great price, good size, good quality. A little goes a long way, and it works well. Can sometimes be hard to find in sewing and office supply stores in this size bottle; glad it's here at Amazon.

4

Top keeps falling off.

3

I didn't really care all that much about the manufacture of pins until I started getting into quilting and sewing as more than just a want to cheaply repair rips and tears, but when I started to iron pinned seams before sewing I quickly learned how useful glass-headed pins are. Not only are the ends perfect for ironing a seam, but the pins are very fine and very sharp. Which, because I'm a clutz, has made for some prickly moments--but the pins do their job with aplomb, and never give my sewing machine issue when I sew over them.

5

great colors and just a good product

5

Love this! I am a greeting card maker and I use it to organize my die cuts. It is very well made and sturdy. I would say buy it you will be very pleased! AAA++++

5

I am very happy with my purchase so far. I took out all of the blocks and put them together and all of the grid lines matched perfectly. There was a slight odor but nothing terrible. I haven't used them yet as I don't have anything to block but am looking forward to using them. They arrived quickly and are as described with T-pins and a nice plastic storage case. I would recommend this item.

5

The content was leaking so lost almost 1inch of the product was missing

3

not crazy about the sparkle on the few things I've tried it on so will have to keep experimenting with it; prefer matte finish

4

unremarkable- look like plastic, also took A LONG time to get here

1

glad to have these

5

I bought this set of plastic palettes for playing with acrylic painting. I usually work in colored pencil, but have been intrigued by the One Stroke Painting program on my local PBS station. I bought a book, paints, brushes, and the palettes and gave it a try. The palettes are a good size, lightweight, and are easy to clean in the kitchen sink.

5

I bought this for a project that did not turn out the way I wanted. It had nothing to do with shrink film, it just wasn't the right material. It was later donated to a friend that does lots of arts and crafts and it worked out perfect for her. Okay so it is a matte finish. Which means you can color with colored pencils without sanding first. Big plus for me. I tried using permanent marker on the film but no matter how long I waited for the ink to dry, the color would stick when it curls during shrinking so that wasn't working. I used woodless colored pencils and the problem was solved. The film shrinks to 50% after heating it up. It does curl and sometimes sticks to itself but I used a cooking spatula to smooth it out (hey, don't judge. I don't cook and it was the first thing I grabbed that seemed like a good idea). It cools pretty quickly but while it is hot, it will burn you so be careful. I was able to make some personalized ornaments for a tiny christmas tree at work so I will probably purchase this again so I can update the tree.

5

Everything is fine except my 2/0 brush came broken.... Would love a replacement. Other than that the brushes are fantastic! The bristles do not fall out and provide a very smooth application of many different medias. I would definitely recommend knees and will purchase them again. Just really bummed about my brush as that's a very common and necessary one for a serious painter. I would like to add that after speaking with customer service I am extremely disappointed and removing stars from my review. All they did was offer me 50% off of a future purchase, which is merely trying to get me to buy more products. I don't need more products, I need the brush I ordered. Shame on you, that's not how you do business! Updated review: after seeing my 1st review I was sent an entire new set at no cost to me. Love the brushes a lot & am very pleased to have my full set now. Wish I didn't have to leave a bad review to get good customer service! The brushes are wonderful tho!!

5

These are little wooden butterflies that have holes in them so they can be used as a button. They are only painted on one side. We used them for fairy gardens and they were ok but they were one sided.

4

A starter kit for my Granddaughter. She says the tool does not get hot and burn her fingers, fits nicely in her hand. loves the on- off switch. I think I Scored!!

5

I have had really good experiences with Beadaholique in the past but these jump rings are absolutely useless. They're so flimsy I wouldn't trust anything to hang off of them. They also ship from China, which is weird. I wasn't pleased with these and didn't end up using them since they were so thin.

1

Best corner chopper i have got !!!!!!!!!

5

Great quality paper. Will be purchasing again in the future.

5

I love all of the different sizes! The small ones don't break, like I have had the more expensive ones do using hardly any pressure. They are not all completely straight but I'm okay with that now it doesn't effect my knitting. The only problem I have is that they are a little bit to sticky and that tends to slow me down. Other than that I really like them. Now I just need to knit me a case to put them in .

4

Always a Great yarn!

5

I really like how this product works. It helps the lower levels of paint dry quickly so you can build layers on top and not have to wait very long. Great product!

5

5 Star all the way

5

Don't waste your money. This looks as it is described, but it is very flimsy and falls over all the time. I bought it to hold three watches, but if it is slightly off balance, it falls over. Bummer too, because I like the idea.

2

I was advised to pick up this publication while taking an online course for a counted canvas-work project. I had never done needlepoint before, but am well acquainted with counted cross stitch. This booklet did a fine job of explaining the basic needlepoint stitches (which, I should add, are quite different from counted cross stitch). This paperback book is approximately 80 pages in length and includes illustrations to explain the stitches used in most needlepoint projects. I'm happy with this purchase as I was just looking for a good, basic tutorial in basket weave and other traditional stitches used in needlepoint.

5

My husband purchased the PE500 for me for my birthday two months ago. I am a "jack of all trades" but master of none so I didn't want him to invest a lot of money into an embroidery machine. I've been sewing for about 30 years and have two other sewing machines that are for sewing plus a surger but I wanted to try my hand at machine embroidery. I love this machine for small items, especially baby gifts. My next investment will be a PE770 that has a 5x7 embroidery area. I haven't tried downloading from the computer yet but that will be my next "adventure." I wouldn't hesitate to invest in this machine but if you have the extra $$$ go for the PE770.

5

Super tiny beads and they don't hold a crimp without adhesive. The coating flakes when you try to crimp them. The best use is to actually use them as beads not crimps.

2

Sharp, but not sharp to the tip. I'd hoped to use these scissors to cut detail cuts in paper designs. Any cheap made in China Fiskars would have worked the same.

3

Really great quality considering how inexpensive these charms are. Amazing variety of animals: there was even a lemur and kangaroo in the grouping that I got! I really like them and will reorder them again.

5

It smells like lighter fluid and works about the same. The design, while it looks like it might be useful, is counter productive. If you try to use it without the scraper attached, the fluid evaporates before you can use it. If you use the attached scraper, the fluid comes pouring out in a continuous flow, it puddles up so that it seems to dissipate at an ever so slightly lower rate than without the scraper. However, it uses much more fluid with the scraper attached. Either way, however, the product seems mostly useless for removing labels, and even more useless for removing adhesive residue. The bottle is half empty now, and I have only had success in removing one label. I would definitely give it zero stars, if the rating scale would permit.

1

this is great for quilting! this is probably my 6th can and I just don't want to be without it. I have arthritis and it is extremely hard to pin especially when you are doing king or queen quilts. I like that it is adjustable. if you get a wrinkle you can just pull it up and smooth it back out. use sparingly it goes a long way. I work in sections on my quilts and this seems to work much better than just spraying the whole quilt all at one time.

5

I got this loom because I saw Michigan's "Hat Man" Morrie Boogart 91 yrs old in the news! He made 8,000 hats for the homeless while he was in hospice. He was using a knitting loom. So inspiring! I am now making a hat in about 5 hours. Many thanks, Mr. Boogart. I love this loom set. The quality is excellent, the hats come out amazing, socks too. The instructions are concise and to the point. I'd recommend this product to anyone looking to loom knit. I've knitted since I was 5 yrs old and love the ease of loom knitting a hat while watching a tv show or movie, and the color combinations of yarn are endless.

5

I received this item and it had been used Disappointed. Several yards cut off jagged by someone

1

For my daughter who never has a tape measure and it always sewing clothing. I laugh at her as she tries using my metal tape to measure her waist or skirt length! If only it came with a beeper so she could find it next time she needs it!

5

Great for putting together quilts without all the pins or basting.

5

Glad I ordered these bobbins. I have started sewing again and needed these and they fit the bill.

5

FLAT Headed hammer--not domed. If you need a domed-headed hammer this is not it. Returned it

1

very pretty book with lovely handmaid paper. Haven't painted in it yet but I will. I think it will make a great journal for watercoloring.

5

Thought they were a good deal, but they are very small. Best for child size ear lobes.

3

Fun looks great as numbered

5

Super cute! They are small, sharp and simple to handle. Cut quick without cramping my hand.

5

If you need a reliable machine then check out Brother's line. This machine has so many good con's about it, the few things that you don't like are few and not worth worrying about. For the money and quality, you can't get a better machine than this one.

5

I love it small perfect for cards. Portable.

5

These alcohol ink markers are easy to use and less expensive than the other well known brand. The two tips on each pen make it simple to apply colors where needed.

5

I like this little thing. It's great for pulling threads through materials that are semi-loose knit. I make friendship bracelets and this little guy seems perfect for pulling in excess threads.

4

Will meet my needs.

4

I have this punch and the Large one too. Both are great for making hexie papers.

5

Like the window die all you need to do is find your favorite image to place behind the gate, which opens, and you have the makings for a great layout or paper craft project.

5

Bought a spool of this to use with a new Brother LB6800PRW Computerized Embroidery and Sewing Machine that I also bought. I was able to fill 60 bobbins with one spool. I have used 11 of the bobbins so far, and have had no thread breaks or jams in the machine due to this bobbin thread. The thread is glossy and smooth; it does not 'catch' the top thread, it glides so the back of the design looks as clean as the top. The picture shows 2 spools, but you get one, like the description says. Slightly misleading, but I knew exactly what I was getting. I would recommend this thread.

5

im learning how to knit thats y i ordered them but i found out they are to long for me totally my mistake i didn't realize how big are they but they look nice good quality and arrived as fast and as described

4

Bought these for my daughter. She loves making jewelry with them.

5

I thought i was getting some cones also but none

2

This is addicting. I was able to dye 12 flour sack towels and 10 cloth napkins, a cotton baby carrier that was white, then I went around dying everything in my linen closet! A sheet, pillow cases, i wanted to dye everything! I love that it was easy enough for my 15 year old to set up, and that time wise, I didn't have to rush doing it all at once, because it can sit for a few days without going bad. (I had a newborn so I'd have to cover and come back to the vat often). Creatively, any way you fold and rubber band, designs turn out wonderful, even for young children. My 7 and 9 year olds did some on their own and I thought they'd turn out plain,or not at all, but they ended up coming out beautiful! I also am happy to report that I didn't follow directions and still had luck. I accidentally thought you take out the towels and let them dry. I didn't realize until later, that you should rinse them, then dry. I thought my products were going to be ruined because I missed this step, but nope. Great results. We loved this activity! Would totally recommend and buy again! The dye can be messy, use gloves and ventilate. I did it in my garage and laid out plastic sleds so when I removed the items and squeezed them out, I could dump onto there and open them up to start presenting them. Then, I hung a line in my garage and hung them to dry. Took them off the line, and up to my laundry sink, where I rinsed them and then washed. For my baby sling, I washed a few times to make sure baby didn't get dyed blue. We are going to use these as gifts. Really enjoyed this experience project!

5

I liked the crimps.

5

Beads look cheap

1

Nice blue color/good price

4

I already knew what I was buying, arrived in the time stated and is as described.

5

All colors took only about a minute of consistent shaking to reincorporate the ink and mica (I'm supposing) dust together. None of them have been gummy or seeming like they were not sealed properly (no leaky bottles in my set). All droppers work, without any blockage (as some inks I've ordered from Amazon have been) having to be cleared out first. Colors are reasonably vivid, but not a dark as I had hoped. Amethyst is especially pale - lavender or lilac comes to mind more than a true deeper Amethyst color. These inks will bleed through regular weight paper slightly, so either use absorbent ground on your lighter weight papers, or get thicker paper - 90lb and up. I use these for both dip pens and painting, and it washes from my brushes and nibs just fine, using either Speedball or Dr. P.H. Martin's Bombay pen cleaner. For DIP PEN users: consistent flow can be an issue, especially with flex nibs. Practice with these first.

5

For the price these are THE BEST fusible interfacing to be had. I've worked out the square footage and what they sell at my local craft store cannot compare. I always have so much waste with my tshirt quilts bc it's 22" at the store. I make 12-14" squares normally. Having a huge rectangular piece makes for so much less waste. It also fuses beautifully.

5

I found this to be too big and bulky. I kept it because it was too expensive to send back. It covers too many of the grid lines. If I ever cut myself though I'll have it at the ready.

3

Could have had a little more instruction and tutorials and less projects

4

I love this set of 10 plastic storage boxes for the set of 5x7 photos I use as my own references to create art pieces. The boxes are stackable and I use the same cardboard box where they came in to stack them and move them around. This eliminates the fear of having the boxes tumbling or falling down while they're stacked together.

5

NOT duct tape! So thin you can see through it. Could be used as "postal tape" to seal boxes, but I will avoid 3M in the future.

2

Low Quality !

1

I love this mat! It fits perfectly in the Scor-Pal, so it is very easy for cutting to size you need to do (lots of sizing and angle guides) then just move it off to do the scoring. I've been using the self-healing side for awhile now and it's still great. The fact that it doesn't take up any extra storage room is a plus.

5

These 6 x 6 inch canvases are not finished as shown on the website; the canvas is stapled to the back, with raw edge exposed. At $4 each, I expect better quality. The 9 x 12 inch version IS as shown, and a much better value. I'm returning the 6 x 6's and shopping at the local Blick store for a replacement.

2

This machine is easy to use and operates very smoothly! For the price, I wasn't expecting much, but this machine is comparable to other Singer brand machines I've had: dependable, sturdy and user-friendly. I don't use my machines in a commercial capacity, but as a performer, I do make lots of costumes, and so far, it's given me no trouble. Loading and refilling bobbins was easy, and the automatic needle threader is great (though most machines include this these days--still, I wouldn't buy one without this feature, so good that this machine includes it). The vibration is minimal and the strength of the motor is good--it has no issues with a few layers of thicker fabric. The knobs for tension controls, stitch width, and stitch type are easy to use and are clearly labeled. (I have had some machines in the past where the knob didn't clearly indicate what it was pointing at, making it annoyingly difficult to see what type of stitch you'd get.) Not sure how it will hold up to the test of time, so updates will come if anything goes wrong. So far, this machine is well worth the price!

5

I like having all these colors in one convenientbspace

5

I thought this yarn was true to the color pictured. I loved working with it - found it easy to work with. Made several winter hats and can't wait to give them away for Christmas gifts. Great deal for the price.

5

Loved the set. However, one of the ends on the trimming tool came off with the first usage. The metal ends are only glued to the wood handle, and apparently the glue is NOT quality. I can fix it, and will, but cannot recommend it. I'm not a full time potter, so having it fall apart on the first use was a HUGE disappointment.

2

Had this half done years ago, kids tangled up all the thread. I ordered this one as a replacement for the thread and ended up doing it instead. Was quick, easy and had extra thread. May order again to finish the other one still.

5

Perfect, they hold my handmade 5x7 cards perfect

5