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11-11-2004, 05:02 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Skepticism is a Virtue
Posts: 3,209
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The wheel guide...how is it different from a plain ol ruler?
I'm thinking this wheel guide is really not much different from a ruler. Can someone tell me I'm wrong so I can justify this to my customers? Thanks.  |
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11-11-2004, 05:21 AM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Pataskala, Ohio...just east of Columbus
Posts: 833
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it sits up about a half inch off the paper so your wheel does not have a chance of "slipping" I just got mine yesterday and love it!
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11-11-2004, 05:29 AM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 1,793
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Thanks, Jennifer!
Good to know!
__________________ Many Blessings & Much Joy!
Michelle
Teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Psalm 90:12
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11-11-2004, 05:41 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 518
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Where do you get a wheel guide? I've never heard of it.
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11-11-2004, 05:54 AM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
Posts: 163
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Quote: Originally Posted by otter005 it sits up about a half inch off the paper so your wheel does not have a chance of "slipping" I just got mine yesterday and love it! |
Do you notice a difference w/this new ruler as opposed to not using anything w/the wheels? I ordered it & can't wait to get it. |
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11-11-2004, 05:58 AM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Pataskala, Ohio...just east of Columbus
Posts: 833
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it does have ruler measurements on it also that make "lining" things up nice. I am totally wheel challenged...usually it doesn't bother me to have thing MOPS...(messy on purpose) but the wheels bugged me...especially if I was using them as the main image on a card!
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11-11-2004, 05:59 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: CookbookVille. THAT'S RIGHT!! V2 soon...
Posts: 11,555
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Quote: Originally Posted by dbeltt Where do you get a wheel guide? I've never heard of it. |
It's in the SU! Winter Mini Catalog.
If you aren't a demo~you haven't seen it because it is pre-order time. Customers can purchase it Dec.1
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11-11-2004, 06:02 AM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
Posts: 163
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Quote: Originally Posted by otter005 it does have ruler measurements on it also that make "lining" things up nice. I am totally wheel challenged...usually it doesn't bother me to have thing MOPS...(messy on purpose) but the wheels bugged me...especially if I was using them as the main image on a card! |
Thanks for the info Jennifer! I'm not a fan of the wheels b/c of being challenged w/them also. It sounds like this ruler will be a godsend. |
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11-11-2004, 06:05 AM
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Asheville, NC
Posts: 3,279
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I have always used that clear acrylic Fiskars ruler/grid thingie we sell as a wheel guide. Works like a charm for me!!  |
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11-11-2004, 06:13 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: South Central Texas
Posts: 22,482
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There's an ad on the back of the new Memory Makers magazine special edition "Scrapbooking & Stamping" for the ColorBox Stamping Guide. I believe it's been discussed already that it's the same thing. Anyway, the ad shows how you can use sticky notes to make perfectly mitered corners.
It took a good 15-20 minutes trying to figure out how to get perfectly mitered corners like they showed. UNTIL we noticed that they show you how if you really look at the ad, and get past the pretty corners!
Also, surprise, surprise! The packaging on the SU! guide OPENS UP! And gives hints on how to use it.
I am sooooooo wheel impaired, and this tool is great. Perfect images. Straight lines. And, since the wheel butts up against the guide, there's no rocking & catching edges. It's a great tool!
Maybe I need to order more ink cartridges & wheels now!
__________________ Jenn Balcer
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11-11-2004, 06:14 AM
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Forum Fanatic
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: The coin was heads, Mooresville, NC
Posts: 9,553
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Quote: Originally Posted by dbeltt Where do you get a wheel guide? I've never heard of it. |
It's in the Winter Mini and will be in the new catalog. I made my own with a ruler and some no-skid feet from Target. Couldn't wait for SU.  |
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11-11-2004, 06:33 AM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Gladstone, Oregon
Posts: 129
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If any of you get Ruber Stamper magzine look on the back cover and see that Colorbox has one to. ( www.clearsnap.com)
I'm not sure if this is the same one SU has.
www.clearsnap.com
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11-11-2004, 06:40 AM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Tampa, Florida
Posts: 1,692
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Here is a link I found...
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11-11-2004, 06:47 AM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Pataskala, Ohio...just east of Columbus
Posts: 833
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Quote: Originally Posted by jbalcer Also, surprise, surprise! The packaging on the SU! guide OPENS UP! And gives hints on how to use it. |
i hadn't even noticed this!!! |
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11-11-2004, 06:54 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Hmmmm...?
Posts: 3,045
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Quote: Originally Posted by jbalcer Also, surprise, surprise! The packaging on the SU! guide OPENS UP! And gives hints on how to use it. |
I have the Colorbox version of this ruler and it, too, has complete instructions ... all you have to do is open up the insert that comes in the packaging. It is a very cool tool!! |
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11-11-2004, 07:29 AM
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Texas
Posts: 200
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Thanks for the tip on the insert. I got mine this week and didn't even think to take the insert out!  __________________
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11-11-2004, 07:39 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: South Central Texas
Posts: 22,482
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I normally throw away the inserts/packaging! I was complaining about the lack of directions yesterday to my husband and he tells me, "There should be some instructions in there somewhere!" And there were.
He gets such a kick out of being right! __________________ Jenn Balcer
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11-11-2004, 08:35 AM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 6,041
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I probably won't be selling very many of the wheel guides simply because I already showed all my customers how to use the side of their paper cutter for the same thing. They loved the idea and have been going wheel crazy.
Is there something special about the wheel guide that I could tell them (I don't want them to miss out on something) or is using the paper cutter pretty much the same?
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11-11-2004, 08:42 AM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Pataskala, Ohio...just east of Columbus
Posts: 833
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Quote: Originally Posted by sluman Is there something special about the wheel guide that I could tell them (I don't want them to miss out on something) or is using the paper cutter pretty much the same? |
I would think because it is clear would be a selling point, able to see your previous stamped image underneath, and maybe the rubber feet...just a thought |
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11-11-2004, 08:52 AM
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Kookie Creator
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Kansas
Posts: 390
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11-11-2004, 09:11 AM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: NE Ohio
Posts: 1,400
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Ok - after reading this thread I just went and ordered the Wheel guide too. I'm having a w/s on Dec 5th and we are using a wheel in one of the projects. Please tell me it was worth it for me to pay the $3.95 shipping. Oh, why didn't you guys start this thread when I placed my initial pre-order order. 
PS ~ I'm going to hold all of you responsible if I don't like it!!  __________________ Michelle (aka Prinny) SCS Member # 2662 |
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