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nikomoon14
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 106,912
September 2003
Posts: 2,012
Layouts: 37
Loc: Tucson, AZ
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I was looking at the new store products a saw the Micro alphas from BG and got exited. Immediately after i got a mental picture of me screaming at them trying to place them in my layout with tweezers. But my idiotic self keeps buying mini alphas cuz let's face it...they are awesome!
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EllenPea
Pea with a Pen
PeaNut 70,644
February 2003
Posts: 19,331
Layouts: 783
Loc: Southern California
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My letter stamps, because they're all acrylic, all have a few that will not stick to the block worth anything and impossible to get straight! |
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smcl
PeaAddict
PeaNut 526,836
November 2011
Posts: 1,074
Layouts: 0
Loc: Beautiful HB, Southern CA
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I'm with you - those mini alphas! I did the "trick" of lining them up on release paper first to get them straight & I placed them too far down on the paper, so I couldn't get them off!
I am all thumbs & sometimes when I am so frustrated putting them on a LO, trying to get them straight, blood pressure rising, I wonder why...
they do look nice though. |
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Creative Dreamer
PeaNut 82,675
April 2003
Posts: 10,296
Layouts: 12
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Craftsforkeeps
Make a Wish!
PeaNut 512,802
June 2011
Posts: 111
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 11/26/2012 2:42:43 AM
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lylacfey
BucketHead
PeaNut 432,196
July 2009
Posts: 789
Layouts: 0
Loc: Ozarks
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Add me to the ATG test your patience club. I stopped using the gun and now just use the tape. I am much happier. That gun has it in for me, I swear. I know how to use it but the ATG has other ideas. Stubborn teenager syndrome. Now, I know what I put my parents through, lol.
Distress Ink- Causes me to be distressed.
Silhouette Cameo- I know, I know, I wrote something bad, lol. I know die cutter's. I just don't like the Cameo. I never had so much trouble with a Graphtec cutter in my life. I have used several over the years. That Cameo is not for me. Anybody reading this that has a Cameo under their tree don't be scared off. I am advanced at die cutting I am over complicating the Cameo and what I expect of it. It's a decent cutter. I am just not personally happy with it.
Paper trimmers test my patience. I like my X-acto knife.
Bind-it-All also known as Pinch-it-All. |
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VexedAngel
Cold Pea on a Cracked Plate
PeaNut 156,343
July 2004
Posts: 5,092
Layouts: 46
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Ooh, if they do I usually end up just not using them. Hmm...
Flock. Blurgh.
Chipboard, specifically covering it in pp. I just did this the other day and have put off the rest of the layout because of it.
Metallic (ETA: sorry not metallic, GLITTER emb pwdr) and distress embossing powders. I prefer to heat emboss almost everything I stamp for pure color, and these two never look right to me.
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Shih Tzu Mommy
Million dollar camera, 10 dollar lock!
PeaNut 224,352
September 2005
Posts: 23,525
Layouts: 0
Loc: Right here
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The Crop A Dile for setting eyelets. I have not used eyelets in years, but man, that thing was vexing. Now for punching holes, LOVE IT! But oy on the eyelet setting!
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Duchess of Stuff
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 449,226
December 2009
Posts: 2,407
Layouts: 0
Loc: Pea-get Sound
| Posted: 11/26/2012 6:07:32 AM
I have found a trick to using any small sticker or jewel (with adhesive) that works for me.
I use a corsage pin (about 2in.) to help me move them around and 'see' what the heck I am doing. Just put the pin point somewhere under the thing you are working with. It will hold on but won't use up your 'sticky" and when you are ready to 'stick' it just slide the pin out of the way.
Does that make sense? I know what I am trying to explain but sometimes the words just don't seem to make it clear |
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pcrfn
Jeepers PEApers
PeaNut 36,328
April 2002
Posts: 2,978
Layouts: 7
Loc: southern IN
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Fun question Nikomoon! For those smaller letter stickers, I use my exacto knife to place them. And I don't worry too much about them being straight. I've sort of adapted to slightly askew or just plain crooked lettering is more interesting.
One thing that I don't use very often is Stickles. They never seem to come out of the bottle the way I want and take forever to dry.
And I agree VexedAngel, covering chipboard with pp is a big ol' pain. I usually just paint it. Maria | |
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nanatam
BucketHead
PeaNut 291,906
January 2007
Posts: 781
Layouts: 0
Loc: southern girl
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I know this is old but the WishBlade. That thing was $$$ Tried it a couple of times, threw it drawer and there it stays...burned me on that type of diecut machine. |
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salt-of-the-earth
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 65,350
January 2003
Posts: 2,918
Layouts: 1
Loc: Florida
| Posted: 11/26/2012 8:48:31 AM
I am not a good "mister!" Misting my pages always seems too turn into a mess! |
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robkaynel
1 Pea, 2 Pea, Red Pea, Blue Pea
PeaNut 530,045
November 2011
Posts: 864
Layouts: 151
| Posted: 11/26/2012 8:59:24 AM
I have to agree on the ATG. The tape comes off all the time & then 1/2 way through the roll, it starts breaking. Every single time I keep thinking the next time will be perfect & end up using the tape without the gun so that it doesn't go to waste. | |
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robkaynel
1 Pea, 2 Pea, Red Pea, Blue Pea
PeaNut 530,045
November 2011
Posts: 864
Layouts: 151
| Posted: 11/26/2012 8:59:24 AM
I have to agree on the ATG. The tape comes off all the time & then 1/2 way through the roll, it starts breaking. Every single time I keep thinking the next time will be perfect & end up using the tape without the gun so that it doesn't go to waste. | |
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Really Red
Pea-ceful and Hap-pea
PeaNut 24,951
November 2001
Posts: 8,163
Layouts: 1
| Posted: 11/26/2012 9:00:57 AM
My ATG
There are no words! This is my favorite tool EVER!
Every single slicer I own. Nothing works exactly right except my giant arm one, which cannot slice like I want. |
Andrea
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tiffanyo
BucketHead
PeaNut 556,456
June 2012
Posts: 919
Layouts: 2
| Posted: 11/26/2012 9:06:32 AM
I have one inexpensive (ok cheap) set of clear alpha stamps and they always stick to each other. So I get one lined up but then the next one sticks to it and when i move one the other ends up crooked. Grrrr!
I am also one of those people who can't seem to tie a bow to save my life.
Just a note - if you use Ranger Enamel Accents, don't try to heat set it. Ask me how I know (poor little stamped girl with exploded eyeballs). That was only frustrating once! | |
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kelseymel
PeaNut
PeaNut 525,685
October 2011
Posts: 155
Layouts: 36
Loc: West Palm Beach, FL
| Posted: 11/26/2012 9:06:33 AM
The Sew Easy.
I hate that thing.
When I use it my layout suddenly turns into a preschool art project. Bleh.
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waratah
Gone Walkabout
PeaNut 4,068
April 2000
Posts: 9,390
Layouts: 214
Loc: Aussie in SC. USA
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Just a note - if you use Ranger Enamel Accents, don't try to heat set it. Ask me how I know (poor little stamped girl with exploded eyeballs). That was only frustrating once!
LOL!!! Oh no, sounds like the way I find out what you can and can't do with a heat gun.
The Goosebumps texture spray for me. Did not get what the big deal was at all, until I looked it up online and found out that you're supposed to hold it way back for texture, otherwise it just ends up being a big wet glossy area on your page. It still doesn't do much for me, and I usually love texture and techniques. |
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Paisleys Garden
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 464,263
April 2010
Posts: 2,848
Layouts: 8
Loc: MinneSNOWta
| Posted: 11/26/2012 9:17:22 AM
Mini alphas are the 1st thing to come to mind. The exacto sure helps but getting those little devils straight is another story. Next is alpha stamps--I don't like to use them at all.
Metallic (ETA: sorry not metallic, GLITTER emb pwdr) and distress embossing powders. I prefer to heat emboss almost everything I stamp for pure color, and these two never look right to me.
I won't buy distress embossing powder for that same reason. But for glitter EB I use the same color ink as the glitter and it works really well. When using distress inks to emboss, first ink up the stamp with Versamark then ink it with distress ink. | |
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fredfreddy
Alex told me to change it
PeaNut 120,522
December 2003
Posts: 19,056
Layouts: 543
Loc: never in one place very long (...in San Jose, CA)
| Posted: 11/26/2012 9:53:02 AM
mists because no matter what I do, the paper gets curled. |
Alana
it rhymes with banana
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mamagidget
PeaNut
PeaNut 565,904
September 2012
Posts: 340
Layouts: 16
| Posted: 11/26/2012 9:59:16 AM
Mists for me too. And until I got my ATG, I would have said adhesives too. | |
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momocarly
PeaAddict
PeaNut 169,727
September 2004
Posts: 1,872
Layouts: 57
Loc: Houston, TX
| Posted: 11/26/2012 10:10:56 AM
My old Wishblade, never seemed to work and then I got a Mac and it was useless.
My corner punches (all of them) on thin pp, just bend it, never cut it.
Most of my paper cutters don't cut straight. I buy good ones and they work for awhile and then stop. Grrr.
Letter stickers that don't stick! I have several of thoses. |
Debbie
Mom of Carly (16) and Nathan (14)
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KBPea
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 395,153
October 2008
Posts: 9,916
Layouts: 135
Loc: Here
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Circle cutters! I used to have one, but I don't think I ever once managed to cut a perfectly round circle with it. I ended up tossing it out a few years ago and don't regret it at all! | |
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2boysandwill
My turn to hit the PEAnata!!!
PeaNut 121,208
December 2003
Posts: 13,119
Layouts: 71
Loc: SCV, CA
| Posted: 11/26/2012 11:40:39 AM
I don't think I have a product...but definitely a technique...i CANNOT for the life of me make a friggin' flower using those big ol "guuber" glue dots. My flower always ends up looking constipated vs. pretty and graceful.  | |
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VexedAngel
Cold Pea on a Cracked Plate
PeaNut 156,343
July 2004
Posts: 5,092
Layouts: 46
| Posted: 11/26/2012 12:21:09 PM
Paisley'sGarden, thx for the tip--though I don't think I've ever used distress ink to emboss with. I always use perfect medium or versa mark. Good to know about the glitter, I do have some colored pigment inks so I'll try that! |
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SadieGirl3
BucketHead
PeaNut 436,848
September 2009
Posts: 554
Layouts: 0
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
| Posted: 11/26/2012 2:14:51 PM
Duchess of Stuff...thanks for the idea for the corsage pin for the small letters and jewels! What a great idea! I've got to try that! Thanks! |
Sue
Sometimes you have to believe before you are able to see......
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guzismom
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 31,617
March 2002
Posts: 9,338
Layouts: 59
Loc: southern new mexico
| Posted: 11/26/2012 2:22:47 PM
Another vote for the Sew Easy...that thing doesn't poke through anything!! Biggest waste of money there is!
I also get frustrated with my Cricut when the mat is new...it's too sticky and everything tears! I try de-sticking it a bit and then the blade moves the paper around! Ugh! I am HOPING for a Cameo for Xmas and hope it doesn't have the same issue.
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SCUBA diving and SCRAPPING Mom of two
Canon 5DMkII, 24-70 2.8L; 70-200 2.8L IS, 50 1.4;
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Stampnf1n
PeaNut
PeaNut 543,339
February 2012
Posts: 61
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 11/26/2012 2:55:33 PM
The Cricut. And now that I have a Cameo, I could walk right out to the trash with that Cricut. Love my Cameo | |
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scrappycass
You Wanna Peas of Me?
PeaNut 413,587
February 2009
Posts: 5,620
Layouts: 40
Loc: Western New York
| Posted: 11/26/2012 3:24:18 PM
Cropodile. I hate that thing. |
Chocolate......who needs a reason?!
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welobellie
PeaNut
PeaNut 442,344
October 2009
Posts: 68
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 11/26/2012 3:56:33 PM
vellum banners. love the look but using them is such a pain...they're always flipping around and adhering them tries my patience. | |
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wookiemouse
PeaFixture
PeaNut 268,110
July 2006
Posts: 3,656
Layouts: 36
Loc: New Braunfels, TX
| Posted: 11/26/2012 4:17:07 PM
Chipboard Thickers. When you open the package to pull out the sheet and ALL the freaking letters fall off because the adhesive dried up. Grrrr. | |
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Scraplizard
BucketHead
PeaNut 187,311
January 2005
Posts: 532
Layouts: 6
Loc: Northern MI
| Posted: 11/26/2012 4:25:34 PM
I hate to say this because I'm probably one of the only ones, but it would be my Cameo. I get it, but I can't seem to get the designs I want to cut very well. When I do, I have a difficult time getting them off the mat and I know my mat is not that sticky anymore because other things come off just fine (larger designs). I think my problem is I like too many intricate things. | |
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LisaEDesign
PeaAddict
PeaNut 439,654
September 2009
Posts: 1,093
Layouts: 209
Loc: NC
| Posted: 11/26/2012 4:46:08 PM
Rub-ons. It isn't just trying to get them to come off on my project, it is getting them to NOT stick to each other in the package once you have cut a few out. |
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therevolution
BucketHead
PeaNut 556,376
June 2012
Posts: 813
Layouts: 34
Loc: Bay Area University
| Posted: 11/26/2012 5:03:07 PM
Another vote for the Sew Easy...that thing doesn't poke through anything!! Biggest waste of money there is!
Hear, hear! Even with the special mat I broke all the spokes off that sucker the first time I used it. I love the idea, but it will barely cut print paper in my experience. I'm all about affordable products, but the cutting wheels obviously need to be made of metal. | |
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NancyDamiano
Garden Girl
PeaNut 388,291
August 2008
Posts: 1,421
Layouts: 200
Loc: NJ
| Posted: 11/26/2012 5:24:05 PM
The Sew Easy was junk. So bad that I wouldn't even give it to a friend and subject her to that kind of frustration. Great concept, cheap execution.
For me, it's mists. I love it on other folks' pages. But on mine, it just looks plain wrong. |
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miss-E
BucketHead
PeaNut 314,572
May 2007
Posts: 699
Layouts: 54
Loc: Queensland, Australia
| Posted: 11/26/2012 5:28:31 PM
Heat and stick powder.
No matter how I try I just can't get a clear image with this stuff, drives me crazy especially when I see some of the beautiful things people do with it and glitter. |
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serenitysmom
PeaAddict
PeaNut 193,655
February 2005
Posts: 1,326
Layouts: 40
Loc: Alabama
| Posted: 11/26/2012 6:24:48 PM
My flower always ends up looking constipated
^^^^This made me LOL!
For me, the ATG drives me nuts! I WANT to love it, but
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grannybug
PeaNut
PeaNut 330,546
August 2007
Posts: 453
Layouts: 14
Loc: Indiana
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My Blue wishblade, used it only a few times...let it set, now it's toast and is a very expensive paper weight. Second: my Gypsy, never should have invested in that either, lol!!! Darn small screen and I can't see what I'm doing.
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Renaeb77
PeaNut
PeaNut 509,641
May 2011
Posts: 247
Layouts: 1
Loc: Illinois
| Posted: 11/26/2012 7:12:27 PM
I can't tie a pretty bow to save my life. I have tons of ribbon but my bow making skills are nonexistent. One side looks good. The other side, eh, not so much. |
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scrapmaven
PEA-T-A-Mom's kitteh is a fraidy cat.
PeaNut 90,665
June 2003
Posts: 15,730
Layouts: 0
Loc: Wherever my little mind takes me
| Posted: 11/26/2012 10:45:14 PM
Those stupid Hermafix dispensers. I cannot for the life of me ever get it to load correctly and apparently, it's a common problem. |
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KatyLouWho
You Wanna Peas of Me?
PeaNut 249,656
February 2006
Posts: 4,986
Layouts: 94
Loc: New York
| Posted: 11/26/2012 10:58:18 PM
My ATG tape gun used to make me crazy. Then I dropped it. Like "accidentally" from a church balcony. Really, it was an accident, but I had so many refills for it that I bought a new pink one because there was no way I was throwing away a whole box of refill tape. I cannot say a single bad thing about the new pink gun. It is easy to load and it works without me wanting to throw open the windows and shout at people.
Now it's those itty bitty letters. I put together a layout, and lost a letter, and was nearly in tears, then I found it on the dog. yeah. I pulled it off, said I was sorry and took him to bed. |
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m2agm
Make a Wish!
PeaNut 567,577
September 2012
Posts: 166
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 11/27/2012 5:45:59 AM
My gypsy .. Had to have it when it came out, stupidly linked a good portion of my carts to it and have used it like 5 times. Can't get the hang of it and am annoyed with it. Thing has probably gone through 100 updates by now. Maybe I should give it a go again...  |
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Crafting_Marfa
PeaNut
PeaNut 501,631
March 2011
Posts: 122
Layouts: 20
Loc: Hialeah, Florida
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Thickers! The adhesive lasts about 5 minutes. Makes me want to scream. |
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scrappyesq
BucketHead
PeaNut 374,702
May 2008
Posts: 620
Layouts: 16
Loc: NYC
| Posted: 11/27/2012 9:00:59 AM
-Misting
-Eyelet setting with my Crop A Dile
Most recently...AC microbeads. I ordered every color because I like the look (another sign that GG has a far reaching influence, LOL) but they are the most annoying things to work with. | |
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arelys1228
PeaFixture
PeaNut 422,247
May 2009
Posts: 3,225
Layouts: 160
Loc: Queens NYC
| Posted: 11/27/2012 9:18:48 AM
rub ons test my patiences LOL i hate them |
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wookiemouse
PeaFixture
PeaNut 268,110
July 2006
Posts: 3,656
Layouts: 36
Loc: New Braunfels, TX
| Posted: 11/27/2012 4:20:52 PM
Wow, I LOVE my Sew Easy! The trick is to use it over a Coluzzle mat. | |
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keddypea
AncestralPea
PeaNut 268,680
July 2006
Posts: 4,359
Layouts: 712
Loc: Wisconsin
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PeaNut
PeaNut 451,040
January 2010
Posts: 479
Layouts: 22
Loc: Idaho
| Posted: 11/27/2012 5:46:42 PM
The lilybee letter stickers are a pain, I don't worry about perfectly straight, but I always seem to pull the paper away from the sticky part so that it's in two pieces. Ugh
my ATG when I have to refil it, but I save so much $$ on adhesive I love it still.
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therevolution
BucketHead
PeaNut 556,376
June 2012
Posts: 813
Layouts: 34
Loc: Bay Area University
| Posted: 11/27/2012 5:54:59 PM
Wow, I LOVE my Sew Easy! The trick is to use it over a Coluzzle mat.
Have you ever gotten it to poke through cardstock (or even double-sided pp)? | |
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PeaNut
PeaNut 394,313
October 2008
Posts: 137
Layouts: 0
Loc: Kansas City, MO
|  Posted: 11/27/2012 6:46:30 PM
My worst product to use are those daggone mini alpha's. I love them on everyone's layouts, but I can't get them to look cute or line up on mine.
And....I say they're the worst only because I have NEVER been able to work the eyelet part of my Crop A Dile big bite. So, it's just a very expensive hole punch for me. |
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