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10-07-2006, 08:58 PM
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Insane Embellisher
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Is this a worthwhile investment?
Anyone got one of these "Lazy Susan" type of desk caddies? It looks very cool! Is it worth US$50.00 and are there other similar products on the market that are better than this?
http://scrappinwithsweetnothings.com...29ea27c8ba44ae
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10-07-2006, 09:13 PM
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Die Cut Diva
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I use a Pampered Chef tool turnabout. http://www.pamperedchef.com/our_prod...ategoryCode=KW
It doesnt have little pockets like the other one, but holds lots of stuff. |
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10-07-2006, 09:33 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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Michaels has the smaller tote with tons of pockets on sale for 12.99 (reg. 19.99). I've been thinking I might just dig up one of those rubbermaid turntables from the back of the kitchen cabinet and put it on that. Waaay cheaper!
Really, I do think there are alternatives that are less expensive. Maybe not as cool, lol, but leave some money to purchase other stuff!
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10-07-2006, 11:32 PM
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I've seen that thing at Ben Franklin and while it's cool and I like that it spins and stuff, I just can't see spending that much money on it. Like someone mentioned, there are plenty of cheaper alternatives out there.
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10-08-2006, 04:14 AM
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Cheaper storage alternatives
Also check hardware stores some of the tool caddies are awesome too!
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10-08-2006, 04:32 AM
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I am thinking I would get sick of the looseness of the loops and pockets. I mean you would have to be paying attention to get the item correctly into the loop or pocket they are so tight and baggy KWIM? I like something rigid I can sorta toss stuff at and it lands inside.
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10-08-2006, 04:44 AM
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Actually, they aren't as loose as they look. I LOVE mine! When I first got it I couldn't figure out what to put in it... Now, I don't know what I did without it!
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10-08-2006, 04:54 AM
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I got an old lazy susan at Goodwill for $2 a tool caddy for 75cent, and I'm set. I put some little clear containers around the outside and I love it. I always look for container that I can use for my crafts at the "wheel of fortune"....the Goodwill.
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10-08-2006, 05:03 AM
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Die Cut Diva
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The Papered Shef turn arond is nice, but a bit pricy!
I went to Wal-Mart and got a nice black spin holder for under $5.00! It holds everything I need right at my finger tips and does not take up my whole counter! The rest was spent on STAMPS!
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10-08-2006, 05:09 AM
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I got the same one at Wal-Mart and it works just fine.
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10-08-2006, 07:53 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by kphorse The Papered Shef turn arond is nice, but a bit pricy!
I went to Wal-Mart and got a nice black spin holder for under $5.00! It holds everything I need right at my finger tips and does not take up my whole counter! The rest was spent on STAMPS! |
What department in WalMart? Is it household, tools, office?
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10-08-2006, 08:16 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by StamperedChef |
That's what I use too. |
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10-08-2006, 09:04 AM
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I use the Pampered Chef one as well. I love it. I had it on my counters for a couple of years, then decided I wanted clear counter space (yes, that was just an excuse to use it in my craft room!  ) So I feel I have more than gotten my $$ out of it. I like the PC one because they are so sturdy. __________________
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10-08-2006, 10:19 AM
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Hardware Hotshot
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I use the pampered chef one too, it holds alot, but I am finding I need more tools on hand, I may look at walmart for another one.
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10-08-2006, 10:29 AM
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Hardware Hotshot
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I also have the Pampered Chef one, and love it. My friend has the black Wal-Mart one and she loves hers just as much, it's a bit smaller than the PC one!
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10-08-2006, 10:42 AM
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Die Cut Diva
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For Wal-Mart - Look on the aisle that has all the kitchen utensils. They come in black only! I have my heat gun in the middle, pens, pencils, scissors, glasses, brushes, and a lot more in all the compartments around the heat gun!
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10-08-2006, 11:20 AM
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Stampin' Fool
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I bought a tool tote at my LSS that I *love!* It holds everything and if you're stamping or scrapping away from home you can pick it up and take it with you. I recommend it to everyone. Here's a link where you can see it: http://www.scrapjazz.com/reviews/sho...p?product=1052__________________
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10-08-2006, 11:31 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
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I too use a pampered chef tool turn about - I have two of them - they are great
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10-08-2006, 11:36 AM
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Another Pampered Chef turn about happy customer!!
It is just big enough to keep my most frequently used items, The rest are in drawers. I tried a cheap Wal Mart one to see if this system would work--it did, but the cheap-o was too small. I handed it down to my dd and I got the Pampered Chef one. Now I am a Happy Stamper! |
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10-08-2006, 11:41 AM
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Stampin' Fool
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Yep, I use a Pampered Chef one too. It works great. Although I find that a LOT of tools can make it too heavy to 'spin' around well.
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