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10-22-2010, 05:34 PM
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wish I hadn't paid for this...
have thoroughly enjoyed reading what everyone's pet peeves and faded trends have been...so knowing what I have regretted paying for...figured I'd ask what is something you have purchased that you wish you hadn't wasted the money on...
mine...the cricut Gypsy...I HAD to have one...and a year later...outside of the first month or so after purchase, I haven't used it. Spent a lot of time getting it set up and getting my cricut set up to use with the Gypsy...and haven't touched it for 10 months. I enjoyed "playing" with it and the welded letters option is great...but I just don't use it on a regular basis...which does NOT justify the price! 
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10-22-2010, 05:42 PM
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Embossing Fanatic
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I wish i didn't buy the slice! I had to have it cause it looked cute and I haven't used it since I got it last christmas!! I figure I'll eventually touch it  |
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10-22-2010, 07:08 PM
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Die Cut Diva
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I wish I hadn't bought the stampin up inks. I went to the trouble to make my own ink spots and have all the re-inkers and I rarely use them. With the time and money I spent on them, I wish I had now to put toward more copics. Once my niece gets a little bit more experienced at stamping, I will give them to her.
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10-22-2010, 08:05 PM
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Hardware Hotshot
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I wish I had not purchased the Crafter's Companion scoring boards and envelope maker.
I also wish I had not bought the Unity stamp handles. I am not a fan of most Unity stamps, but thought the handles looked very solid because they have wood sides . They can be used for cling stamps
I have small hands and they are cumbersome for me
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10-22-2010, 09:08 PM
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Stampin' Fool
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I agree, the Crafters Companion. I've only used mine once or twice. Just about every cutter I've ever bought. And I have bought a lot of cutters.
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10-22-2010, 09:19 PM
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Cricut Expression
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10-22-2010, 09:54 PM
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Glitter Guru
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Oh this is fun! The Big Bite for sure. I hardly ever use eyelets...and I have a Crop A Dial! What in the heck did I need this for??!!!
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10-23-2010, 02:55 AM
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Bind It All - only used once and I messed up my project. Thought I remembered how to use it from the LLS owner's demo. I guess I should have reviewed all the various How To's on YouTube.
I don't use my Big Bite often but sure am glad I have it when I do use it. I don't feel that way about the BIA.
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10-23-2010, 03:21 AM
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I had the embossing machine that looked like a purse. I think it was called boutique something. Bought it at the clearence at Michaels for $10.00 never used it. So I sold it on ebay for $20.00.  |
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10-23-2010, 04:01 AM
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Matboard Maniac
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OK, I'll confess...Fiskars stamp press...still new in pkg.
What was I thinking?
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10-23-2010, 07:41 AM
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Rubber Obsessor
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I'll take your Stamp press of your hands, they're like hen's teeth here in the UK.
As for why did I buy that; it has to be my Bookatrix scoring board, used it once now it is sitting on a shelf.
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10-23-2010, 08:10 AM
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Crop-A-Dile. I could never get it to work for me.
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10-23-2010, 10:26 AM
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My Wishblade. Never could get over the intimidation factor and it's sat completely unused all this time. Ugh...
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10-23-2010, 10:43 AM
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Embossing Fanatic
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Crop-A Dile for me too. It just has never worked correctly. A waste of money for me!
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10-23-2010, 11:48 AM
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i should add that I can't believe I bought any of the "grab bag" specials at stores...I have so many embellishments laying around that 1)I would never use and 2) I can't GIVE AWAY! so now they just take up space...because I'm too lazy to throw them out!
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10-23-2010, 12:17 PM
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Glitter Guru
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Quote: Originally Posted by laadeedaa i should add that I can't believe I bought any of the "grab bag" specials at stores...I have so many embellishments laying around that 1)I would never use and 2) I can't GIVE AWAY! so now they just take up space...because I'm too lazy to throw them out! |
Oh my gosh...give those babies to your local Boys and Girls Club or Girl Scout Council! The kids would LOVE them!! |
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10-23-2010, 01:56 PM
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Insane Embellisher
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Watercolour crayons.
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10-23-2010, 04:37 PM
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So much paper and embellishments that I bought only because they were on clearance without thinking "are these me". Embossing powders - never got the hang of them. Reinkers - I've never used up an ink pad! The ScrapRack - loved the idea, convinced myself it was great for awhile then just admitted it didn't work for me. Stickers (especially letter stickers). Vellum with pre-printed sayings. "Pound-of-paper" packs from Club Scrap -- just can't seem to use it.
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10-23-2010, 05:09 PM
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SU Inks - got the entire set in each color way - about one month before they changed everything. I was NOT happy at all that my demo never said a word. I live on disability income and that was a ton of money saved over time to get those. Then, to make matters worse - I fell in love with Holtz distress inks... now my full line of unused SU ink pads and the re-inkers just sit here staring at me. I use other brands also - but I just never reach for those darn big, hard to open and handle su pads... it is one of those what on earth was I thinking!
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10-23-2010, 05:17 PM
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Watercolor Wizard
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Crop-a-dile (don't use it), Cricut (rarely use it), Scor Pal (bought MS board and like that one because of the 1/8" scores). That's what I can think of for now but if I really thought about it.....
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10-23-2010, 05:18 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by My3LittleMonkeysOh my gosh...give those babies to your local Boys and Girls Club or Girl Scout Council! The kids would LOVE them!! |
my daughter's school gets all kinds of crafty goodies! |
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10-23-2010, 05:43 PM
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Hardware Hotshot
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My husband bought me a Bind It All for my birthday last year. I used it to make a few things and now it sits in a drawer.
I suppose that technically the BIA doesn't really count since DH bought it for me! lol
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10-23-2010, 05:52 PM
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Cardstock Collector
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I have a bind it all that's now just a dust collector and I don't even miss it. Wonder why I don't get rid of it??
I don't use my cropadile often...but when i do i'm happy I have it!
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10-24-2010, 09:31 AM
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Gee, where do I even start? I look at all the stuff I have accumulated over the years and am shocked by how much I have and don't really use. From paper to tools, so much just sits here. I have a BIA and swear I am going to use it for myself someday (use it for DD's school projects every so often), I have boatloads of paper I love but never use, stamps that I don't remember buying, a Crop a Dile and a Big Bite that both collect dust...Yikes! The list could go on and on! Maybe I should take this as a hint I should slow down my collecting and speed up my creating!
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10-24-2010, 01:48 PM
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I think that the new SU owl punch is so cute, but I don't know how often I'll use it.
Other than that, the crop-O-dile (I never use it) and the texture plates for the Big Shot (I prefer the embossing folders).
Then there are about 1200 sheets of 12 x 12 one-sided paper.
Val
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10-24-2010, 02:32 PM
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Anyone want to sell their BIA?
Let me know if you do
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10-24-2010, 02:57 PM
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I don't have many regrets but I guess mine would be the crop-a-dial.(I've never had a big enough stamping budget to make too many mistakes!) I've rarely used it. I did get it with a 30% off SU demo discount, so I don't feel too bad!
I do use the larger eyelets from SU on that cute retired retro camper (a camping SU set). It's so cute to put a big eylet in the window of that great camper! It's been so long since I used that set that I can't remember it's name!
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10-25-2010, 06:34 AM
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Crimping Master
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Mine would have to be the fiskars paper crimper I just had to have, it's never been used. And the circle cutter tool that I purchased because it looked so awesome at the scrapbooking convention, that sucker was so darn hard to use! I eventually gave it away along with the replacement blades.
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10-25-2010, 08:01 AM
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Insane Embellisher
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I got the xyron personal cutter and a few books, they just sit there since I have punches, dies for the BS and a cricut, really no use for this.
Wish we could get together and do one great big swap! I would love a crimper! LoL
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10-25-2010, 08:22 AM
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While I am an avid Cricut user, my Gypsy collects dust! Just too much darn bother, has too many bugs. I used it once to cut the word "princess" out melded together for a scrap page. Yes it turned out beautiful. I've used it to search for a certain cut. i.e. search for all the graduation hats, etc. Well that was a LOT of money for one cut and a search tool! |
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10-25-2010, 08:26 AM
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agree with above post, SU inks, got rid of them all and also am in love with the Tim Holtz inks, they just seem to work better
love my crop o dile though....
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10-25-2010, 08:40 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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For me it is storage stuff. I am always on a hunt for the perfect storage solutions for ribbons, embellishements, etc.... have tons of "containers" and "organizers" that aren't really what I need, and some aren't even getting used.
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10-25-2010, 01:50 PM
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For me it would be my Wheel Press. Put any wheel in it --takes both big and small --and your ink cartridges and it makes a perfect wheel image. But --have kind of forgotten how to really use it --and also ---do not hardly ever, ever use my wheels!!
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10-25-2010, 02:40 PM
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Crimping Master
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Quote: Originally Posted by MSBetsyZMy Wishblade. Never could get over the intimidation factor and it's sat completely unused all this time. Ugh... |
Oh my! If you ever want some tutoring, let me know! I have recently upgraded to the Gazelle, but I still have my WB and feel like I mastered it. I'd be happy to do some over the phone or online tutoring. __________________ Julie in Indy |
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10-25-2010, 02:49 PM
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Mine would be the Cricut Design Studio. It was great til my computer crashed and even though they let me put it back on, I lost all of my "patterns". Can't even resell it, so will keep that in mind when purchasing.
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10-25-2010, 02:49 PM
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I'd love to get a BIA too - if anyone is selling theres!!!
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10-25-2010, 05:05 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by jkstampinFor me it is storage stuff. I am always on a hunt for the perfect storage solutions for ribbons, embellishements, etc.... have tons of "containers" and "organizers" that aren't really what I need, and some aren't even getting used. |
YES! This is totally me too!!! I cringe when I think about the amount of money I've blown on organization junk. |
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10-25-2010, 05:13 PM
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Money wasting
Quote: Originally Posted by Mel H.YES! This is totally me too!!! I cringe when I think about the amount of money I've blown on organization junk. |
Oh I so hear you, mine is paper organization, this is my 3rd generation of paper storage over the last 5 years. I am finally happy with what I have, now to just pair down my mountain of paper!
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10-25-2010, 05:14 PM
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The biggest thing for me is storage stuff too, but I also hate it when I buy something and then they bring out something like it with better capabilites. Like for instance, punches. Now they are flat and easier to store! Mostly I cringe whenever I give something away that I thought was wonderful and that I just had to have it! I bought some ribbon storage cases and found something better to hold my ribbon so I was stuck with two cases that could only hold about 7 rolls each. My new storage for ribbon holds at least 50-60 rolls!
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10-25-2010, 07:14 PM
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Mine would be the Creative Memories punches that I bought when I first started scrapbooking about 5 years ago - I bought them ALL over about a year....they're so big, bulky and heavy that I don't use them all that often and now there are so many other options for cute punches....but I can't justify spending money on more punches when I have a box full sitting there hardly being used.
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