Tristanrobin's Reviews

Very intricate and detailed die - and the cut is very clean and precise.

I cut ten of them, folded them in half and glued them back-to-back to make a 3-d ornament - it looks exquisite - very olde world and glamorous.

In mini album and on cards it makes a very grand and regal statement.

The detail work in this die is lovely - and it really does look like fine vintage iron scroll work.

The only thing to be aware of is that the ENTIRE die is 4" square, not the center frame, so the center frame is quite small and will only hold a very small photo or image. However, I've used it to showcase luxe and expensive papers and it looks gorgeous just that way, without a photo or image.

I think it's a great die - just be aware of the size issue when ordering.

I love using this die for large pieces. It's large enough to make it very very easy to work with, but still looks small and delicate and detailed on a larger piece of work. The scrollwork is fairly intricate and it's very well-priced for the product.

Love this die with all the intricate details of the filigree work - I wish it also was available in a large size. I use it in my mini-albums an it looks terrific - it makes a beautiful frame for photos.

For years I have been a die-hard Tim Holtz Distress Ink fan and for any water-based ink project, they were my go-to inks. But, after getting the complete line of Ingvilt Bolme - Resist Chalk Fluid Edgers, I have switched allegiance. These are terrific - a great shape to hand and use. They're not as large as the Tim Holtz pads - but they're also about 1/3 the cost, so replacing them is not a big deal. I have a few favorites that I go through quite regularly (Bark is an excellent substitute color for Vintage Photo!).

Can't say enough good things about these - oh! - and in addition to the drabbed greyed out tones, they also have some very bright and vibrant colors that once in a while (for me not often) come in very very handy!

All the Prima flowers and leaves are quality products and quite lovely - but there's something about this particular line that is very mysterious and enchanting. It's perfect for any project that involves faeries or faerie tales or enchanted forests and princes and princesses. As I said, magical. I wish they had more items in this line.

These are such perfect accompaniments to The Victorian Christmas paper collection that it's easy to overlook the many other uses they have. I've used the leaves in other projects - sometimes with a touch of spray ... and I've used the berries with a light brush of pink paint in Marie Antoinette mini-theatre and they looked stunning.

Excellent value - excellent products.

One word sums it up: stunning.

Beautiful materials; expert craftsmanship; excellent coordination with the Victorian Christmas Collection papers.

Plan to order more if available.

First Prima Product I've been disappointed in for a very long time. The design is lovely - and the materials are just fine - love the colors. But the strip of rhinestones (or 'bling') down the center of the piece has been applied rather haphazardly and doesn't run in a straight line. It throws off the embellishment to my eye. I still can use it (and did) - but I'm not 100% happy with it - but I'm 80% happy - and that's more that I can say for a lot of the craft stuff out there being sold!

It's not every project that can handle 100% gold flowers - but when they're needed, these can't be beat. They're lush and extravagant and over-the-top. Perfect for an all white and gold album or layout - wedding, anniversary, etc.

I drybrushed a little white gesso on one and then spritzed with some aqua Blooming spray - the combination of colors was exquisite - just an idea!

Can't go wrong with these, if you're looking for that touch of luxury in your project.

Gorgeous embellishment - goes with almost any color from palest shades to darkest tones. An intricate marriage of ribbons, crystals and lace. I was surprised to find out when I came to the site it was on sale! - my only disappointment - only one was available - I would have bought a dozen!

These flowers are made with the usual Prima attention to craftmanship - but they also have lots of small details and embellishments that really push them over the edge to something special. They are a lovely aged color that doesn't look dirty, as some "vintage" products have a tendency to do - they're just lovely.

I only bought one box to check them out - now I have to buy more, because I'm sure they're going to be very popular and sell out soon!

Beautifully constructed of sturdy materials and touched with juuuuust the right amount of gold to make them elegant without looking tacky and 'dollar store-like'.

Reorder more now before they're all gone!

As always, Graphic 45 goes the extra mile and their papers' exquisite designs and artwork show it. This is not my favorite of their Christmas papers, but it's still hitting the ball out of the park. Beautiful colors ... and there are Prima flowers that look as if they were made to coordinate with it!
I have made several projects using all three size pads, and I know they wouldn't be the same without the firm quality cardstock and beautiful artwork.
These solids and blenders are beautiful small prints that work to make the larger images of the 8" and 12" pads really 'pop!'

As always, Graphic 45 goes the extra mile and their papers' exquisite designs and artwork show it. This is not my favorite of their Christmas papers, but it's still hitting the ball out of the park. Beautiful colors ... and there are Prima flowers that look as if they were made to coordinate with it!
I have made several projects using all three size pads, and I know they wouldn't be the same without the firm quality cardstock and beautiful artwork.

As always, Graphic 45 goes the extra mile and their papers' exquisite designs and artwork show it. This is not my favorite of their Christmas papers, but it's still hitting the ball out of the park. Beautiful colors ... and there are Prima flowers that look as if they were made to coordinate with it!
I have made several projects using all three size pads, and I know they wouldn't be the same without the firm quality cardstock and beautiful artwork.

Quality merchandise shipped and delivered quickly! Happy customer!

Quality merchandise shipped and delivered quickly! Happy customer!

Works marvelously with the !2" and the 8" pads of the same pattern. This paper is gorgeously designed and printed on high quality cardstock which is easily die cut (I use Big Kick, Vagabond, Anna Griffin Cuttlebug and Cricut Explorer most of the time) and used in paper cutters (I use Cuttepillar). Have made some really beautiful items and gifts that wouldn't have been the same with a different line of paper.

This paper is gorgeously designed and printed on high quality cardstock which is easily die cut (I use Big Kick, Vagabond, Anna Griffin Cuttlebug and Cricut Explorer most of the time) and used in paper cutters (I use Cuttepillar). Have made some really beautiful items and gifts that wouldn't have been the same with a different line of paper.

This paper is gorgeously designed and printed on high quality cardstock which is easily die cut (I use Big Kick, Vagabond, Anna Griffin Cuttlebug and Cricut Explorer most of the time) and used in paper cutters (I use Cuttepillar). Have made some really beautiful items and gifts that wouldn't have been the same with a different line of paper.

I got this because because I wasn't able to get my everyday go-to distress ink pad (Tim Holtz's Vintage Photo Distress Ink). What a terrific substitute. It's very easy to use - comes with it's own pad an handle and the ink is super creamy and rich in color. The distressing possibilities are endless. I don't do a lot of rubber stamping, but the little I've done with it has come out beautifully. It *does* take a minute or two to dry - but that's a small price to pay ... speaking of price - these are very inexpensive, and very juicy so they'll last a long time.

I use a lot of gold sprays and have tried almost all of the brands. I have my favorites - and this one is quickly becoming my all-time favorite. It really produces a lovely metal-sheen that doesn't appear to be spray, but actual metal. I also like the bottle and spray mechanism that Prima packages their Bloom sprays in - they're especially easy to use and handle -and the little safety catch means that it's almost impossible for you to accidentally spray it when you didn't mean to!
Highly recommended!

I got several packages of these, and I'm quite happy with them. By painting the cork, it makes these look like glass domes on a base, and you can build tiny vignettes in them to use in shadow boxes, diaramas, Configuration boxes, etc. I thought they were quite inexpensive, considering you get four in a pack - and there's a lot of opportunity to use them in a variety of ways. They also make terrific specimen display domes for small bones, flowers, etc.

Really easy to use - the directions state that it may be necessary to run the dies through the machine 2 or 3 times because they're so small and intricate - but they passed and cut the first time through in both my Vagabond and BigKick.

The only reason I didn't give it a five is because each die only makes 1/4 of a rosette, so you need four passes to make one full rosette (I prefer the longer Tim Holtz rosette dies which make one complete rosette) - but they're very pretty - and remarkably small, which makes them unique and quite versatile.

Okay. I'll be honest. I haven't actually used these borders yet. But, I've used many other pieces in the Pink Paislee Artisan Collection Resist Elements. I love them! They accept sprays of all kinds beautifully, and the resist is very strong. I usually don't even need to "help it along" with a baby wipe! Strongly recommend!

I don't know what else one can ask of an embellishment - it's well made and is absolutely beautiful. I plan on using on a 3-D mixed media project - but there are dozens of possibles uses! The whole line is lovely.

Intricate stencil made of material that somehow sort of clings to the paper so that sprays and mists don't get under it and make splotches easily. I love it. I only got it this week and it's already one of my favorite stencils - right up there with Dylusions and Tim Holtz's stencils!

I love pleated paper accents in some of my mixed media pieces, but it's such a drag getting out the sewing machine and taking the time to make them. These are well made and beautifully constructed. I'm proud to use them on my work!

These canvas die-cuts are beautifully made - the resist is applied in a very careful and well-crafted way - and the results after misting is terrific. I've also tried using Ranger Distress Inks on them, and it works really well, getting several colors on one die cut.

They're also very reasonably priced, as the package is pretty full of pieces!

A good value!

Value - in the a review about Anna Griffin?! Yes, I know, that though the Anna Griffin lines are known for their elegance and quality construction, they've always been on high end of the craft supply list. But these ribbons/stickers are lovely and quite reasonably priced. I got several packs of them and expect to get a lot of use out of them at Christmas time. One of the prints I probably won't use, as it's not my style - but I STILL think that it's a good value, even not using one of the rolls.

... and, as I said, it's high quality and elegant stuff.

These are such a good idea - I'm surprised nobody came up with them already! Excellent for shadow boxes, configuration boxes, or any two-or-three dimensional object you want to hang a little treasure from.

I only got two packages of these - need more already!

Tim Holtz comes up with the coolest products!

Adorable pieces - work as they are - or wishbones can be removed and used individually and the jar filled with something else.

I used one in a Tim Holtz configurations box - and have lots of plans for the other two I bought.

Unusual and quality Holtz product.

These hinges are, not only lovely, but well-made and very functional. Another great Holtz design!

Romantic images and vintage ephemera printed on quality cardstock - really lovely embellishments for projects and easy to coordinate with other embellishments.

The alphabet stickers from Graphic 45 are always nice - but this new line really has beautiful alphabets - romantic and vintage and very country French.

Lovely artwork on quality chipboard - very nice finish. Easy to integrate into projects and combine with other embellishments.

Although simple, the patterns on these various flower parts all coordinate beautifully and make complicated looking, but actually easy to construct, embellishments.

Again, this new line from Graphic 45 really adds panache and romance to any project. Quality materials and artwork.

Quality materials and genuinely lovely images.

Clever embellishments for mixed media projects.

I wish they came in more than the two sizes - but as they are, they're very useful in collage, assemblage, and - of course - in Tim Holtz' transfiguration boxes.

I use ALOT of these - I dread the day when they stop making them! I hope they're very popular and will be in production for years to come!

These are sweet little journals. Perfect to use for a two week stay in Paris!

I plan on altering mine and making collages inside, but for now they're sitting in my studio looking oh-so-very French.

I have always liked using "Frozen Charlottes" in my mixed media work - but they're getting harder to find - and more expensive when they are available.

These are the perfect alternative. They're extremely lightweight plastic, so they don't really seem like the real deal until they're glued into a project; then, it's hard to tell the difference.

They tend to be a little too shiny - but some inking takes cares of that - my only complaint (if it's really a complaint) is that they only come in the two sizes. These are the perfect sizes for using in Tim Holtz transfiguation boxes - but a slightly larger size for other uses would be nice.

These are terrific for mixed media work - they are large enough to be seen after incorporating into work and light enough not to be a problem with adhesion.

They also blend very well with gears and sprockets by Tim Holtz - as well as "real" watch gears and parts.

It should also be noted they are very reasonably priced.

Perfect for nostalgic and vintage-look projects. Good quality paper and quality printing.