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ridelow
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 198,192
March 2005
Posts: 2,293
Layouts: 22
Loc: Ohio
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Because they're certainly priced that way!
$5 a pack?! I want all the new ones in the shop, but I'll have to go donate some plasma to afford them.
But they're so pretty! |
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scrappycass
You Wanna Peas of Me?
PeaNut 413,587
February 2009
Posts: 5,637
Layouts: 42
Loc: Western New York
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Yeah...I think they are a little pricey but so cute! |
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KikiPEA
Pea, Glorious Pea
PeaNut 43,536
July 2002
Posts: 15,287
Layouts: 160
Loc: In the land of loss...weight loss, that is. 35.5 down, 10-15 to go! :D
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I completely agree! I was going to buy some since they are so popular and easy to use, but I refuse to spend $5 a pack. Just won't do it.
Kind of like OA Washi. I won't buy it either. Too many others at a great price. |
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design girl
PeaNut
PeaNut 451,040
January 2010
Posts: 482
Layouts: 22
Loc: Idaho
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I thought I has posted earlier but it disappeared 
I did buy ONE package while at Archiver's working on a project and really wanted to try them. They seem like a quick alternative to brads and so many yummy colors. I don't think I will buy them again.
But I look at the price of the packages of brads and they are in the $5 range too. It's so hard to stretch a scrappy budget when the embellishments are so pricey. |
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sheltieluvr
PeaFixture
PeaNut 414,014
March 2009
Posts: 4,159
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 1/22/2013 9:14:22 PM
The price went up to 4.99 with this new batch. They used to be 3.99 a pack. They are getting pricey!
I wish I didn't love them so much. | |
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OCLittleFlower
PeaNut
PeaNut 541,890
February 2012
Posts: 441
Layouts: 38
Loc: Orange County, CA
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I'm not willing to spend $5 to try them out. I'm waiting til they hit M's and HL. |
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stwa
BucketHead
PeaNut 426,757
June 2009
Posts: 614
Layouts: 46
Loc: Geelong, Victoria, Australia
| Posted: 1/22/2013 9:21:28 PM
In australia they are about $8 or $9 which is so much compared to rhinestones which I can get for less than $3. And rhinestones have about 3 times as many in a pack. I'd love to try them out but it's just too much money. |
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Diane Marie
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 56,865
November 2002
Posts: 2,143
Layouts: 1
Loc: Oregon
| Posted: 1/22/2013 9:50:03 PM
I did notice MME dots went up but I believe you get more in the pack now. I still agree though that they seem a bit steep.
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minna40
Will I ever get to Buckethead?!
PeaNut 508,291
May 2011
Posts: 400
Layouts: 24
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I love them, but the prices are ridiculous...as I think a lot of scrappy items are. |
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scrappincolleen
PeaAddict
PeaNut 426,629
June 2009
Posts: 1,252
Layouts: 13
Loc: Kenosha, WI
| Posted: 1/22/2013 10:05:16 PM
At least there are more in a pack for 4.99 instead of 3.99 a pack.
But I agree they are so pricy. |
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tinaev
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 370,270
April 2008
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Layouts: 14
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I've been wanting to try these out, I didn't realize they were so expensive though! So far, I've just been busting out my brads (I have probably over 1000 brads) to give it the same look. I'll stick with that for now, it's nice to be able to use up some stuff out of the stash anyway. | |
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Darkchami
PeaAddict
PeaNut 473,951
July 2010
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| Posted: 1/22/2013 10:29:33 PM
I bought one pack, but I find myself hoarding them. They were so expensive that I don't want to put them down on the page! | |
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cdnscrapper
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 21,328
September 2001
Posts: 6,179
Layouts: 0
Loc: at my computer
 | Posted: 1/22/2013 10:32:58 PM
I know they are pricey but I cannot resist them. There is an extra row in the new packages so I know why the price increase but they are crazy expensive. It still didn't stop me from buying one of each. | |
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ScrappinCally
PeaNut
PeaNut 86,316
May 2003
Posts: 298
Layouts: 5
Loc: Indianapolis, Indiana
| Posted: 1/22/2013 10:41:34 PM
I bought three packs of the new MME ones at Archivers today, but that is what I used my $5 off coupon on, so it made me feel better since I didn't find anything else I wanted. |
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Has2005
PeaNut
PeaNut 485,686
October 2010
Posts: 414
Layouts: 0
Loc: Northern California
| Posted: 1/23/2013 2:02:23 AM
Lol! I feel the same way | |
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Fevvers
Garden Girl
PeaNut 83,420
April 2003
Posts: 8,406
Layouts: 720
Loc: Hawaii
| Posted: 1/23/2013 2:52:15 AM
Too funny! This post definitely caught my attention! |
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Nicole in TX
The Peas did what we do and went insane over it
PeaNut 16,696
June 2001
Posts: 18,168
Layouts: 65
Loc: Not so obvious
| Posted: 1/23/2013 3:53:09 AM
Maybe M's will make a Recollections brand of them soon. They got on the ball with washi pretty quickly.  |
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caz hancock
BucketHead
PeaNut 451,123
January 2010
Posts: 826
Layouts: 30
Loc: New Zealand
| Posted: 1/23/2013 3:55:04 AM
Love them they are my most used embellishment, love the new row  |
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marybeth72
Make a Wish!
PeaNut 518,644
August 2011
Posts: 111
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| Posted: 1/23/2013 6:33:02 AM
I make my own enamel dots with Viva Decor pens |
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Rhonda in TX
PeaNut
PeaNut 339,706
September 2007
Posts: 440
Layouts: 15
Loc: Houston, TX
| Posted: 1/23/2013 7:15:36 AM
I love them, too, but I know I can get the same look with the tons of brads I have. The dots are so easy, though! |
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marypats
PeaAddict
PeaNut 453,055
January 2010
Posts: 1,993
Layouts: 183
Loc: Southern Ohio
| Posted: 1/23/2013 7:21:27 AM
Maybe M's will make a Recollections brand of them soon. They got on the ball with washi pretty quickly.
I am with you on this one- hopefully they will come out with them |
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Christina Collins
BucketHead
PeaNut 524,162
October 2011
Posts: 714
Layouts: 113
Loc: Virginia
| Posted: 1/23/2013 7:45:54 AM
It took me a while to finally break down and buy a pack.
There is no turning back for me now! I completely understand why everyone was willing to spend so much money on them. I love them and use them on nearly every project now!
...Pricey, yes - but well worth it in my opinion. |
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SammieJay
PeaNut
PeaNut 511,830
June 2011
Posts: 275
Layouts: 28
| Posted: 1/23/2013 7:54:09 AM
Ive gotten all mine through kit clubs, so I didnt realize how expensive they were. Maybe I wont use a whole package on one page anymore  | |
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scrappychar
PeaAddict
PeaNut 185,853
January 2005
Posts: 1,076
Layouts: 88
Loc: Manitoba, Canada
| Posted: 1/23/2013 8:04:40 AM
I love them so much, but sometimes they feel a bit to speedy for me.... |
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KBPea
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 395,153
October 2008
Posts: 9,916
Layouts: 135
Loc: Here
| Posted: 1/23/2013 8:19:28 AM
I agree! Embellishments in general do seem to be getting expensive. They look cute and fun, but I'm not convinced it is worth paying $5 and up for a small pack of embellishments. I'd rather buy Washi tape, plain brads, buttons, punches, stamps, or patterned paper that I can use to make my own embellishments.
Embellishments are going up...I swear, if patterned paper prices start going over $1, I'm going back to buying stacks on sale at big box stores! | |
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janannemd
PeaNut
PeaNut 559,230
July 2012
Posts: 188
Layouts: 1
Loc: Texas
| Posted: 1/23/2013 8:31:29 AM
HSN just had a glitter looking set of 1200 (I think that was the count) for $30. That was shipping included. They were cute but I love the opaque look. I would have bought if they had been opaque and pastel. |
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Deedy
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 111,143
October 2003
Posts: 2,182
Layouts: 165
Loc: Valley of the Sun
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I'm also hoping that Recollections brand will get them to market quick. I will probably buy every color they make. (assuming they do?!?!) | |
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doesitmatter?
AncestralPea
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May 2011
Posts: 4,861
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| Posted: 1/23/2013 8:50:28 AM
Yes they are pricy! But a received a few packages in my last few SC kits- so tried them and love them for boy pages especially. I have bought one pack- darling dear from SC - yep $4.99 but I just loved the bright colors and decided to get them before they sell out. I don't see myself buying any more unless on sale- or they come in an SC kit. |
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janannemd
PeaNut
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July 2012
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Layouts: 1
Loc: Texas
| Posted: 1/23/2013 8:51:32 AM
Marybeth72, where do you buy your pens? Just checked them online. They look great! Is there a store or just online? |
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Gem Girl
PeaAddict
PeaNut 460,363
March 2010
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| Posted: 1/23/2013 8:52:51 AM
I make my own from Ranger Enamel Accents & color them with alcohol ink. |
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scrapmomto5
PeaAddict
PeaNut 318,259
May 2007
Posts: 1,228
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Loc: Florida
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They look super cute but I am sticking to my million brads! They are a good alternative to me and I already own them (which is even better) | |
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knjmcdonald
PeaNut
PeaNut 538,186
January 2012
Posts: 120
Layouts: 4
Loc: Texas
| Posted: 1/23/2013 10:13:43 AM
LOL! |
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scrappin.char
PeaNut
PeaNut 364,923
February 2008
Posts: 232
Layouts: 1
Loc: NC
| Posted: 1/23/2013 12:09:22 PM
I have been wanting to try them out to. But I cannot bring myself to spend the new either. |
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Paisleys Garden
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 464,263
April 2010
Posts: 2,848
Layouts: 8
Loc: MinneSNOWta
| Posted: 1/23/2013 12:29:56 PM
Make them with paint. Drip the paint on plastic, let it dry, peel it off, and there you go. You can make any color you want, as many as you want, and any size you want. It might be tricky to make tiny ones though.
$5 is ridiculous. What a rip off. | |
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Momma_Paparazzi
PeaNut
PeaNut 494,372
January 2011
Posts: 460
Layouts: 138
Loc: Wisconsin
| Posted: 1/23/2013 12:30:47 PM
I like them too. I have bought a few and gotten a few in my kits. It's not just scrapbooking supplies going up... everything is. It is ridiculous. | |
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marybeth72
Make a Wish!
PeaNut 518,644
August 2011
Posts: 111
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 1/23/2013 12:33:02 PM
jana, I got my Viva Decor pens from ACOT. My local M's & J's doesn't carry them. |
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camanddanismom
Manic Mom of 2
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August 2006
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Layouts: 424
Loc: Northeast
| Posted: 1/23/2013 2:52:58 PM
I bought 1 pack and have not yet scrapped a page worthy of them yet! |
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jrshapiro
PeaAddict
PeaNut 226,382
October 2005
Posts: 1,036
Layouts: 23
Loc: New England
 | Posted: 1/23/2013 3:14:48 PM
i bought a bunch this winter from a discount scrap website. I'd seen the thread on SC - don't remember the website name. I got 3 packs of MME dots and 3 Mr. Hueys for 19.99 delivered! That was a major score - especially now with the price increase. I used to just throw them on any layout. Now I'll have to determine if my layout is "enamel dot worthy" LOL. |
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magoosangel
PeaNut
PeaNut 374,888
May 2008
Posts: 469
Layouts: 0
Loc: SW Florida
| Posted: 1/23/2013 3:19:44 PM
I agree I think that is way high compared to other things on the market. I expected them to be more in the $1.99 price range. I was shocked too and thought maybe it was posted incorrectly. | |
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Monica B
*Princess of Chat*
PeaNut 202,492
April 2005
Posts: 21,237
Layouts: 656
Loc: Kansas City
| Posted: 1/23/2013 3:20:46 PM
I agree, I think they are overpriced at $5 per pack, even if there is more in them. I saw that Basic Grey is coming out with their own version - I hope theirs are more reasonably priced! |
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crimsoncat05
PeaFixture
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August 2006
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leisa77
PeaNut
PeaNut 555,886
May 2012
Posts: 317
Layouts: 5
Loc: England
| Posted: 1/23/2013 4:01:28 PM
I love everything MME does, but these are just too expensive for me. It's even worse in the UK - they're the equivalent of around $8 a pack...I just can't justify it. If I want something other than a pearl or bling in that kind of size, I use one of my big stash of brads. |
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peasacake
PeaNut
PeaNut 385,172
July 2008
Posts: 285
Layouts: 16
Loc: Kansas
| Posted: 1/23/2013 4:56:07 PM
Anyone else finding it hard to find plain brads anymore? I love the bright color ones and I can't find them. The tiny ones too. I do all kinds of things with them. Half circles are my favorite. It really connects things.
If you have brads that aren't the right color you can always dip the heads in paint to change the color.
Another one I'm shocked about the price is buttons. WTH? Like 9 buttons for $4-5. I used to be able to get a bag of them for that. |
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gothamgal
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 324,102
June 2007
Posts: 2,102
Layouts: 34
Loc: Huntington Beach CA
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KatyLouWho
You Wanna Peas of Me?
PeaNut 249,656
February 2006
Posts: 4,987
Layouts: 94
Loc: New York
| Posted: 1/23/2013 11:07:51 PM
I get brads of different sizes, and then I use cheap nail polish. Tah-dah!! Enamel dots for the poor scrapbooker ( me)! |
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desflo
BucketHead
PeaNut 35,086
April 2002
Posts: 982
Layouts: 0
Loc: New Braunfels, TX
| Posted: 1/23/2013 11:14:13 PM
They are expensive. I absolutely agree, but somehow they still end up in my cart  . |
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jerseygirlanne
Stuck In The Bucket
PeaNut 553,290
May 2012
Posts: 746
Layouts: 0
Loc: NJ
| Posted: 1/23/2013 11:22:57 PM
I love enamel dots and just purchased one of every new pack from MME. It was Christmas money well spent!!!! I just use a few here and there and they go a long way. IMO they give an entirely different look than brads. I love enamel dots!!!! |
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~KatieAnna~
PeaFixture
PeaNut 40,368
June 2002
Posts: 3,469
Layouts: 126
Loc: The land of missing socks
| Posted: 1/24/2013 8:40:07 AM
Maybe M's will make a Recollections brand of them soon. They got on the ball with washi pretty quickly.
I've been looking at those dots but haven't yet purchased any. I don't have the scrapping budget that I used to have. I, too, am hoping M's will get them in. | |
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Just me in MI
Jeepers PEApers
PeaNut 178,994
November 2004
Posts: 2,432
Layouts: 0
Loc: MICHIGAN
| Posted: 1/24/2013 9:32:05 AM
They are too cute but for that price you can keep them.
There was another thread about using brads & cutting off the metal prongs. I think this is a good idea and I have a bunch to use already.
For the pea looking for brads: try Oriental Trading, they have bright colors |
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*kaleidoscope*
Leader of the Banned
PeaNut 52,171
October 2002
Posts: 17,512
Layouts: 105
Loc: Froogville
| Posted: 1/24/2013 11:08:28 AM
Anyone else finding it hard to find plain brads anymore? I love the bright color ones and I can't find them. The tiny ones too.
I've gotten them at Michaels. Including tiny ones. I've gotten tiny ones in primary colors, the next size up in earthy colors and pastels. I don't know if there is another mix or not.
As for enamel dots - do as someone else suggested and make your own with paint and a non-stick sheet/plastic. Use gloss or metallic paint. If you want them a bit thicker (because the paint may spread a little) then use bottles of fabric paints. They come in different finishes, too. You could even make yourself a size template by printing on the rough side of a transparency and using the smooth side for your paint. |
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