Fastenators

Mar '09 BichonScrapper

I've been seeing fastenators everywhere on clearance. Is there something I don't know? Are they not going to be made anymore or something?
Mar '09 Ajroemisch

RE: BichonScrapper: I've been seeing fastenators everywhere on clearance. Is there something I don't know? Are they not going to be made anymore or something?

they're just not real popular...didn't go over very well. =) i like mine, though....kinda funky!
Mar '09 Melilou

RE: Ajroemisch: they're just not real popular...didn't go over very well. =) i like mine, though....kinda funky!

Hmmm if I can get one on clearance, I might just buy one!
Mar '09 Luvmyfam

RE: Melilou: Hmmm if I can get one on clearance, I might just buy one!

I've used mine about 10 times. I remember when they first came out and everyone had to have one. I waited until the hype died down and bought one on sale. Now it's one of those tools in my stash that I need to remember to use.
Mar '09 Shopgirlaudi

RE: Luvmyfam: I've used mine about 10 times. I remember when they first came out and everyone had to have one. I waited until the hype died down and bought one on sale. Now it's one of those tools in my stash that I need to remember to use.

Yeah, I was one of those people who jumped on it when it first came out. I've used it all of like 3 times:(
Mar '09 CommaHolly

RE: Shopgirlaudi: Yeah, I was one of those people who jumped on it when it first came out. I've used it all of like 3 times:(

OK, now it's MY turn to be ignorant,,,

WHAT is a fastenator?? Holly
Mar '09 Caraboo

RE: CommaHolly: OK, now it's MY turn to be ignorant,,, WHAT is a fastenator?? Holly

Here it is...it's similar to a stapler.
Mar '09 CommaHolly

RE: Caraboo: Here it is...it's similar to a stapler.

hmm,,,thanks,,,,,at first I thought they might be interesting,,,,,,but I think I'd rather use brads after watching the video Thanks for the info

Holly
Mar '09 Crazydiamond

RE: CommaHolly: hmm,,,thanks,,,,,at first I thought they might be interesting,,,,,,but I think I'd rather use brads after watching the video Thanks for the info Holly

I like mine, I actually bought it after the hype, even KNOWING that they are not that popular. I wanted one anyway. I haven't use it a TON but I have used it several times and am not sorry I bought it. I do wish they came with better designs of staples though...
Mar '09 Disneylisa

RE: Crazydiamond: I like mine, I actually bought it after the hype, even KNOWING that they are not that popular. I wanted one anyway. I haven't use it a TON but I have used it several times and am not sorry I bought it. I do wish they came with better designs of staples though...

I've been known to take a paint pen (or sharpie if its a light colored staple) and color my own designs on a row. Of course because each staple is so small the designs tend to be stripes or dots, something very simple.

If you just want some interest rather then an actual design you can also use StazOn and stamp on a row. Obviously when you use each staple you'd have no idea what the stamp was but it would give some color anyhow.
Mar '09 Dwelch

RE: Disneylisa: I've been known to take a paint pen (or sharpie if its a light colored staple) and color my own designs on a row. Of course because each staple is so small the designs tend to be stripes or dots, something very simple. If you just want some interest rather then an actual design you can also use StazOn and stamp on a row. Obviously when you use each staple you'd have no idea what the stamp was...

I hope they don't go completely out, or at least that the ones of us who have them can still get the staples.
Mar '09 HuskerMom98

RE: Dwelch: I hope they don't go completely out, or at least that the ones of us who have them can still get the staples.

I've used mine a few times, but not in the last year probably--my problem was that I could never find a package of staples that were only dark blue...very annoying for a mother of boys! I didn't want to keep buying the primary colors pack and end up with a lot of yellows/greens/purples when I was done with blue. I could also never get it to staple exactly where I wanted, always off by a tiny bit. I still see them in stores though, just not a big selection.
Mar '09 Mrs. Tristan

RE: HuskerMom98: I've used mine a few times, but not in the last year probably--my problem was that I could never find a package of staples that were only dark blue...very annoying for a mother of boys! I didn't want to keep buying the primary colors pack and end up with a lot of yellows/greens/purples when I was done with blue. I could also never get it to staple exactly where I wanted, always off by a tiny bit...

I loveee my fastenator... i use it a lot.. because i use it to attach tags, ribbon, etc. I think it's a great little tool.
Mar '09 Godschild94

RE: Mrs. Tristan: I loveee my fastenator... i use it a lot.. because i use it to attach tags, ribbon, etc. I think it's a great little tool.

I have difficulties with my fastenator. If I am trying to go through more than one layouer of cardstock, the staples never seem to go through the paper...they just bend funky and I have to try another one. Needless to say I haven't used mine very much. Am I doing something wrong or is it just that it won't go through many layers of paper?
Mar '09 TriciaH

RE: Godschild94: I have difficulties with my fastenator. If I am trying to go through more than one layouer of cardstock, the staples never seem to go through the paper...they just bend funky and I have to try another one. Needless to say I haven't used mine very much. Am I doing something wrong or is it just that it won't go through many layers of paper?

Yes, I believe EK discontinued the tool. I'd stock up now on the staples that match it, its only a matter of time before they are all gone.
Mar '09 CommaHolly

RE: TriciaH: Yes, I believe EK discontinued the tool. I'd stock up now on the staples that match it, its only a matter of time before they are all gone.

well, I was at M's yesterday, and they were definately NOT on discount,,,,

sheesh, youd think if they'd been discontinued, there'd be disounts,,,,

but anyway, they had plenty of the staples,,,

Holly
Mar '09 Provinca

RE: CommaHolly: well, I was at M's yesterday, and they were definately NOT on discount,,,, sheesh, youd think if they'd been discontinued, there'd be disounts,,,, but anyway, they had plenty of the staples,,, Holly

I bought mine on clearance, but I think it was just a change in style. Mine was less than $10 but there was one that looked the same, just a different color, for $20-ish. I also got some staples in the clearance rack, but, again, there were other types (colors, etc.) that were with the regular stock. I like it, although I haven't used it too often. I can't seem to get the staples exactly where I want them. Maybe I'll go practice a bit!
Mar '09 GMFTS

RE: Provinca: I bought mine on clearance, but I think it was just a change in style. Mine was less than $10 but there was one that looked the same, just a different color, for $20-ish. I also got some staples in the clearance rack, but, again, there were other types (colors, etc.) that were with the regular stock. I like it, although I haven't used it too often. I can't seem to get the staples exactly where...

I still like mine - I never have used it a ton but when I want just one more little thing or need a different way to attach something I pull it out... I like it enough that I got clearance ones for my friends last year ...
I do have trouble sometimes getting it to staple where I want it to so if placement is important I don't use it. And the staples definitely don't go through a lot of layers...
Mar '09 Siameseplease

RE: GMFTS: I still like mine - I never have used it a ton but when I want just one more little thing or need a different way to attach something I pull it out... I like it enough that I got clearance ones for my friends last year ... I do have trouble sometimes getting it to staple where I want it to so if placement is important I don't use it. And the staples definitely don't go through a lot of layers.....

I got this tool in the cute pink mini size. My gram bought it for me at a store when we were out shopping together, because she thought it looked cool. I could not dissuade her. I had 3-4 packs of staples, too. I used it once, didn't like it and gave it to a friend. She recently used it on a LO and liked it. To each his own! I'm just glad she likes it and can use it.
Mar '09 Bxr-Linda

RE: Siameseplease: I got this tool in the cute pink mini size. My gram bought it for me at a store when we were out shopping together, because she thought it looked cool. I could not dissuade her. I had 3-4 packs of staples, too. I used it once, didn't like it and gave it to a friend. She recently used it on a LO and liked it. To each his own! I'm just glad she likes it and can use it.

I just checked the Ek Success website, and the fastenater is still on their products page. I didn't see any indication it's been discontinued.
Several of the staple designs are now discontinued.

Perhaps certain retailers have just discontinued carrying it (maybe for poor sales)?

I do have one. This was the ONLY tool I bought full price when it first came out. I wished I had waited to get it cheaper. I don't use it much at all; and am not really impressed with it.
Mar '09 NoirCat

RE: Bxr-Linda: I just checked the Ek Success website, and the fastenater is still on their products page. I didn't see any indication it's been discontinued. Several of the staple designs are now discontinued. Perhaps certain retailers have just discontinued carrying it (maybe for poor sales)? I do have one. This was the ONLY tool I bought full price when it first came out. I wished I had waited to get ...

I got one of the smaller ones at 50% off. I only purchase the staples when they are at least 50% off. I have used it several times and will use any staples I have left. I would not be heart-broken if it were discontinued, however, I would be sad to not be able to get more staples at a decent price though.
Mar '09 Chocodlite2

RE: NoirCat: I got one of the smaller ones at 50% off. I only purchase the staples when they are at least 50% off. I have used it several times and will use any staples I have left. I would not be heart-broken if it were discontinued, however, I would be sad to not be able to get more staples at a decent price though.

I love mine...My dh even uses it to put 2gether his papers for skol. I love mine & glad that I purchased mine...I have all different kind of staples to go with it also...