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Lots of great questions and comments coming in... so I thought I'd address some answers publicly...mnhyrkas has left a new comment on your post "Clip It Up-Ribbon Organizer":
I know you have staff that writes about product that they try that they seem to really love, but I'd really love to see some articles that are more particular. An occasional thumbs down might give your site some more credibility instead of just being another advertising outlet for manufacturers. Just something to think about- I do like reading the articles but it would really spice things up about to get some negative/neutral feedback along with all the positive stuff. Or maybe it's just that the manufacterers are getting so good at meeting our need they arent making any "miss" products :) Sorry about the public post, usually this kind of thing I'd write a private message but I'm short on time today. looking forward to what you bring us in the future, adelle
Adelle,
Thanks so much for your honest feedback! One think you might not know if you are new to Craft Critique... right now we are running all the CHA highlights... and there is a lot we are NOT reporting on... it seems sort of silly for us to report on the CHA product/line releases we didn't like. With over 6000 vendors, if we didn't like a product line or tool we just kept on walkin'!
Also know that Craft Critique does not at this time charge for advertising... so our reports are always unbiased. We do however TURN DOWN a lot of free product... if we don't like the looks of it from afar; why waste your time! In the future we will be taking some advertising... but never for TOOLS.... only design lines (in paper, stamps and fabrics) and crafty retailers. That way we can never have our opinions bought or sold!
As far as the everyday articles we run... we try to always state the pros and cons... because we agree; every product is NOT right for every crafter... BUT, we are not into public bashing of companies either. But the negative reviews are out there... keep reading Craft Critique and you'll spot em! :)
As for this article you've commented on... I would state that this system seems to be the most promising I have seen in ribbon storage... but PLEASE let us know if there is a competitive product you'd like us to check out... we will!
Part of the NEW Craft Critique (coming soon!) will be more interaction and reviews posted by readers like you! Stay tuned for more direct side-by-side product comparisons based on industry standards.
We aim to be the "Consumer Reports" of Craft... We love and appreciate honest opinions, so thanks for yours! We hope you will keep reading and writing!
Scrapbook Mama has left a new comment on your post "Clip It Up-Ribbon Organizer":
HMMM another reason why I need my own craft room!!! Question: I couldn't really tell but could that be mounted on a wall? Thank you!! :)
-Ellie
Ellie,
YES... We saw it wall mounted... I think that's the best way to mount this product.
NanaBeth said... New Trimmer from X-Acto
Now for the big question-does it cut straight? If it does-it's well worth the money!
NanaBeth,
We will absolutely try to work with Elmers to test this product as we feel it has potential! But we don't have anything more to share on the quality YET.
Debby Winters said... Slice: Making Memories
This is definitely a gotta have! Do you know when it is going to be available?
Debby,
The Slice will begin shipping to your local retailer in July 2008. Stay tuned for more specific reviews.
Ashley said... Slice: Making Memories
that would be great if it let's you use your own fonts. I have tons of fonts. What about dingbats? I have some silly images.
The only thing I don't think I like about this is that you have to hold it for awhile.
Ashley,
As far as we understood, EVENTUALLY you will be able to use any downloadable image or font... you will only be limited by your ability to use photoshop! :) But stay tuned for the direct testing. For now, the Making Memories Blog might be a good resource for your basic questions.
Scrapbook Mama said... ProvoCraft
HMMM I love Provocraft.. I kept sighing and trying to tell my DH why I need a Laptop (my computer is far from where my craft area is..and its a family computer)cause I want that program.
I have a question... you guys showcased the Pazzle I believe thats what its called and all I could think of when I saw it was hey thats the Expression Cricut w/extras.. was it me or does it have the same shape and wayyyy loads of the Similarities?? I see you need a computer to run the software..
I really would like to see those 2 compared in the future :) All Provocraft has to do is get me that needle so I can emboss and my Cricut is prefect! :)
Thank you again guys you soo Rocked CHA!
-Ellie
Ellie,
What you see int his video IS the Cricut Expression! As far as the similarities... we are going to be contacting Pazzle ASAP to discuss this issue... we are interested too! The Cricut is limited however to the Cricut software ONLY... but with the new Cricut Design Studio you have thousands of possibilities there! As we understand it... Pazzles allows you to download and create your own images for use. Stay tuned for more!
Michelle said... CHA Day One, Update
The Project Runway Lounge?!?!?!?
Please, tell me more!
Michelle,
We wish there was more to tell... no Heidi Klum or Tim Gunn... they had showcased a series of products by multiple companies... You can see them HERE... Simplicity, Brother, Robert Kaufman Fabrics (these were cool... and featured HERE on CC)... but we missed the free lunch and were disappointed there wasn't a cool tote-bag designed by Christian.
Email Question...
I have been making some altered frames using Provocraft frames and decorating with various papers from a local scrapbook store and ribbons etc. - my question is can I sell the decorated frames at a church craft show without any copyright problems? - I know I can’t use photos or images unless they are copyright-free, but are there any copyright/re-sale issues with the frame itself or the papers?
Thank you very much for your help! -Laurie
Laurie,
HERE are the details about the ProvoCraft Angel Policy from their website. We hope this helps!
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I've visited your site once or twice in the past, but I have no idea why I visited so infrequently! I love your site, and I'm going to link to you from my blog. I'm loving all the CHA information that you're providing. Great work! I'm really impressed!
First off THANK YOU for answering my questions (BIG CHEESY SMILE) but I'm kind of confused so what I saw on the demo of the Pazzle was the Expression? I know there was also a demo on the Expression Cricut w/the gentleman talking about how he was cutting out neat things w/the Design Studio Program but the lady that was demoing(is that a word! lol) what I thought was the Pazzle was really the Expression?? OH MY!!!! OHHH MY... :)
or did I respond on the wrong thread! lol
-Ellie
-Ellie
Nice job on this, CC...
I am not afraid to state some of the things that were either "disappointing" to me or did not meet the hype that was generated before a product's actual public release.
Definitely different from bashing.
On the contrary, actually!
If we tell all manufacturers all the time that their stuff is the best, how does that help them if it's not actually the best? I think the idea of saying something stinks should be a helpful comment to a manufacturer.
For example... I LOVE the Crafter's Workshop templates. I use them a lot and really looked forward to seeing their releases at CHA in July and last week.
In July I was so pumped about their release of the 6 x 6 templates! Very good move on their part.
And last week, some of their releases were really great!
But, not all of them, of course. And even though everyone has their own tastes in craft, some of the new template designs were downright not usable in my opinion, (still a taste issue, I guess.) But, what I'm saying is, that the designs I'm referring to probably not going to be good sellers. And that's what I think a manufacturer wants to know... will this sell?
Sarah, thanks for your reply. I actually meant to post it on the one where you were taking calls for reporters. I've been a subscribed reader for quite some time- I think from the beginning?, and it's refreshing to hear both pros and cons, or thumbs up/thumbs down. (not company bashing) I'm glad to hear that you are still an impartial voice. With all the people who are bloggers and on design teams and staff, it's difficult to know who is really giving a true, unbiased opinion, especially when everyone seems to be in love with every product :) Nice to know that this is still the place to find an impartial review. What a great thing you have going- keep up the good work. Adelle
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