They keep coming...new products, newer versions of older products, and products that we never knew we needed until they appeared. The products shown on today's program seemed to cover all the bases.
For the painters among you, there was a Painter's Class Tote by Shirley Brunner (figure A). This is a wooden container for keeping your painting supplies handy and organized. The case itself can be a project, as it comes unpainted so you can add your personal touch. It opens to reveal sections for storing paints, brushes and patterns, with some parts removable to make it handier to use. It closes with two latches and features a handle for easy toting to painting class. The price is $39.95.
For those who would like to make decorative candles but only want to be involved with the decorating and not the actual candle-making, Candle Deco Paint looks like a winner (figure B). The tubes of "paint" are not paint but liquid wax. All you have to do is "paint" store-bought candles to give them your personal touch. This is not only easy but obviously safe. The wax comes in a variety of colors, including metallic. The tubes are priced at $2.98.
Every home in America that keeps colored markers on the premises should be delighted with the new line of markers from Color Workshop. Called Kaps-Off Markers, they are guaranteed to keep working and the ink flowing smoothly even with the cap left off for up to 60 days! We tried it for several weeks and they were right--the pens kept writing! Price is $3 for a pack.
Just the opposite from Kaps-Off Markers is a new line of pens from Highsmith called Blank Expressions Pens that are guaranteed to dry almost instantly even on glossy paper. For all scrapbookers who are inclined to smudge their pages by closing the page too fast, dragging their sleeve through their words, etc., these should be a big help. The pens also write on glass, ceramic and plastic. They're $12.95 per pack.
Also from Highsmith are Journaling Stickers (figure C) that come in a variety of sizes and shapes and are especially helpful to the scrapbooker who simply can 't seem to write in straight lines. The stickers are attached to a gridded background that is visible through the sticker. After writing is completed, peel the sticker from the background and apply to the scrapbook page. Perfect!
And for scrapbookers who always seem to end up with too many photos on the page and/or not enough room for giving the facts, there are Page Flippers and Post Script Pages from Paper Adventures (figure D). The Post Script Pages are scrapbook pages that have an extension along one edge that can be easily pulled off along the perforated edge. However, when more writing space is required, the extension can be used and then attached by inserting it into a plastic Page Flipper that attaches to the side edge of the page and can be flipped in either direction.
Resources markers-Kaps-off
Available at local art and craft stores.
P & M Products / P & M Color Workshops
Downingtown, PA
Phone: 610-269-6900
Toll Free Phone: 888-517-7180
E-mail:
info@blopens.com
Website:
www.blopens.com
painters class tote
Shirley Brunner Designs
Redondo Beach, CA
Phone: 310-374-8422
Email:
SJBrunner@aol.com
URL:
members.aol.com/sjbrunner
pens and journaling stickers-Blank Expressions
Highsmith Inc.
Ft. Atkinson, WI
US
Toll Free Phone: 800-558-2110
Fax: 800-835-2329
Email:
service@highsmith.com
URL:
highsmith.com
candle decopaint
UCHIDA of America Corp.
Website:
www.uchida.com
page flippers and post script pages
Available at local scrapbook stores or call for a local retailer.
ANW Crestwood (formerly Paper Adventures)
Website:
www.anwcrestwood.com
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