Bazzill and Tsukineko Changes
 

While looking for Bazzill Canvas cardstock, a splurge I talked myself into, I found that Bazzill has sold to American Crafts, which might explain why I found Bazzill look-alike cardstock(with the Bazzill label) at Big Lots, 20 sheets for $5. The look was very much the same, in the package, but out of the package it was so lightweight and the textures so different I was saying to myself over and over, "You only get what you pay for!" and "There really is NO free lunch!"

While awaiting an "In Stock" sign for VersaFine ink pads, and pondering why there is such a sudden shortage across the web, I came across Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko website where they sell wholesale only. They have a "Where to Buy" button, but it just goes to a notice that the site is under construction. I assume the two have "joined forces".

ANY change in VersaFine ink would be about the worst news about stamping supplies I could possibly get. Do you have an alternative you think does the same great job on intricate images?

I hope they don't change the quality of versa fine black onyx. Its my go to black ink because it stamps a crisp clean image!

This info is from Tsukineko's LinkedIn page:

This has been a big subject for the past year in the scrapbooking world. AC is buying lots of companies. I forgot when AC took over Bazzill. I know it's been awhile. Tsukinecko's is my favorite ink brand. I hope the quality does not diminish.

If you have a favorite company for paper crafting that disappeared it's a good bet that AC bought them.

I noticed that the Bazzill paper sold at Michaels is not the same weight as what I bought at LSS. I would rather pay more and get the original product because the weight was perfect for me.

My LSS owner said she noticed a change in the Bazzill quality on her last order, so it may not just be the big box stores. Grrrr.....

Oh no - why oh why do they have to change the quality :mad:

Bazzill and Tsukineko Changes
 

Humm, Well I will have to ask some questions when we go south for the Winter as I shop at their store regularly. I also receive their newsletters and have not seen anything posted regarding this.

It seems unusual that such a company would sell a lesser quality paper and still have their name on it.I have to say I have not seen any difference between the Bazzill I buy in Canada regardless of where I purchase it. However I tend to have my favorite type of their paper, so perhaps all the papers are not made to different standards. Interesting.

Hi everyone,
I'm the Marketing Manager at IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko, and I wanted to clear up what might be a bit of confusion. IMAGINE Crafts distributes Tsukineko products; in addition, we also create and sell our own line of products. Your favorite Tsukineko products are completely unchanged by the launch of IMAGINE Crafts.

Also, please note our new website (which will be launched this year) will have consumer ordering available for US customers, so if there are products you can't find at your favorite craft stores, you'll be able to order them directly from us.

Thanks for your support of our products!

Naghma Husain

My scrapbook store hasn't been able to get Bazzil in for months. The new company keeps saying "on backorder."

Thank you Naghma!

So nice to see a representative from a company comment directly to its customer / user base. Thanks Naghma!

I guess it is time for me to start hoarding my Bazzill paper. I don't understand why if, as AC states, they don't intend to change the product they didn't just leave the manufacturing & distribution where it was. Now, once they have their version on the market, we will have to be looking closely to see if it is the "old" good stuff or the new. I had the same issue when Prismacolor changed their pencil manufacturing to outside the U.S. I still stalk e-Bay for the old Berol made in the USA pencils.