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Post by Leone on Oct 8, 2018 14:21:41 GMT
The $5 shipping has already kicked in. Crafters Companion has been getting a lot of my money lately but I am having so much fun trying new things. The how-to videos are quite good. I think they must be doing a lot more crafty things in England than the USA.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Oct 8, 2018 17:17:01 GMT
I'll have to set my DVR! I never buy anything but love watching the shows (except for Anna Griffin).
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Post by craftymom101 on Oct 8, 2018 21:42:35 GMT
I have two crafty things in my cart and I'm being charged shipping for both. Weird. I'll try again tomorrow.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Oct 8, 2018 21:54:54 GMT
I’m glad I’m working in the office tomorrow!! I’m trying really hard to downsize my stash so we can make my room dual purpose. So no shopping, just creating for me  |
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Post by garagesaler on Oct 9, 2018 3:52:22 GMT
I “may” have bought the Anna Griffin Empress machine already. Looking forward to seeing what else will be on.
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Post by Night Owl on Oct 10, 2018 9:24:39 GMT
I just watched the final craft hour which I had on my DVR, this set looked nice but sold out while on air. Diamond Press Holiday Faith Sentiment Die Set:  |
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Oct 10, 2018 15:20:14 GMT
Darn it! I taped it but went to bed before the final hour. I do like those dies.
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Post by Leone on Oct 10, 2018 23:01:47 GMT
I really do like my Diamond Press...and I agree those dies are really nice...but I had already spent too much earlier so I was tough on myself.
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Post by kate on Oct 10, 2018 23:55:08 GMT
I “may” have bought the Anna Griffin Empress machine already. Looking forward to seeing what else will be on. I am dying to know how you like it - please please please come back and post a review when you get it! I wonder how it compares to the Gemini (which looks sooooo impressive when Sara Davies demos it). I do not need a die cut machine. I have my Big Shot and don't have arthritis in my hands. But then AG came out with those jacket dies - they are so beautiful, it made me want to buy a machine big enough to accommodate them. |
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Post by 950nancy on Oct 11, 2018 3:42:47 GMT
I just watched the final craft hour which I had on my DVR, this set looked nice but sold out while on air. Diamond Press Holiday Faith Sentiment Die Set: I like these too, but couldn't figure out why they were so large on the board, but were smaller in order to fit in that tiny machine. They were a great price though. |
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Post by artisticscrapper on Oct 11, 2018 4:18:55 GMT
I’m wondering what company makes the Empress die cut machine. I know Anna Griffin’s name is on a couple of Provo Craft machines so maybe it’s them?
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Post by Leone on Oct 11, 2018 14:14:02 GMT
I wondered the same thing about the size...but I found out they did the same size inflation for some crafters Companion word dies.
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Post by Leone on Oct 11, 2018 14:19:50 GMT
I am very happy with Gemini. I got it on amazon for $154. My only real complaint is that the plastic plates buckle and get distorted. I have the large Gemini but bought some of the junior plates for most applications as they are just less bulky...but one of my plastic plates has cracked way too easily...but it still works.
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Post by pepperwood on Oct 11, 2018 22:50:41 GMT
I’m wondering what company makes the Empress die cut machine. I know Anna Griffin’s name is on a couple of Provo Craft machines so maybe it’s them? It's not Provo Craft. Anna said that she approached Provo Craft first but they were not interested in expanding their die cutting machines and gave her their blessing to go ahead to produce her own. I don't know who she got to produce the machine, but she said it was a two year process to develop it. I think Provo Craft was very short-sighted and put all their eggs into the Maker basket. As great as the Cricut is, it doesn't emboss. I like to think that my arms are pretty strong, but I can't get the intricate dies through my Cuttlebug. As soon as the machine starts to struggle, the suction that is supposed to hold it to the table releases. It is very frustrating. I am looking forward to receiving my Empress. |
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Post by Leone on Oct 12, 2018 0:23:01 GMT
It was the intricate dies from Crafters Companion that forced me to get the Gemini...my Cuttlebug couldn’t handle them no matter what I tried. It went to the thrift store. Don’t miss it at all. It will be interesting to see what company you deal with if the Empress has a problem...whether it’s Anna G. Or the manufacturer.
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Post by jstblondie on Oct 12, 2018 22:49:00 GMT
I just watched the final craft hour which I had on my DVR, this set looked nice but sold out while on air. Diamond Press Holiday Faith Sentiment Die Set: I bought those dies. Can’t wait to get them. |
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Post by garagesaler on Oct 13, 2018 7:09:41 GMT
I “may” have bought the Anna Griffin Empress machine already. Looking forward to seeing what else will be on. I am dying to know how you like it - please please please come back and post a review when you get it! I wonder how it compares to the Gemini (which looks sooooo impressive when Sara Davies demos it). I do not need a die cut machine. I have my Big Shot and don't have arthritis in my hands. But then AG came out with those jacket dies - they are so beautiful, it made me want to buy a machine big enough to accommodate them. I just got it yesterday. It is awesome. It cut and embossed everything very easily. It embossed much deeper than any machine I have ever used before. It worked great on other companies dies too. I tried it with some Lawn Fawn dies, and some Crafter’s Companions ones too. The only thing I could not get to work was a 3D embossing folder from Crafter’s Companion. It was too thick and would not go through. I have a Gemini Jr., but I like this much better. The Empress has sturdier plates, and the magnetic platform is nice and thick as is the embossing mat and magnetic shim. This is really similar to the Cuttlebug plates, and I find it much easier. Very glad I bought it. Still waiting on the rest of my order, including the larger plates and the jacket dies. |
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Post by kate on Oct 13, 2018 17:49:50 GMT
garagesaler Oooooooh, you got those jacket dies?! Please come back and review those, too! You will be my official AG tester.  Interesting that the Empress didn't want to take the CC 3D folders. I guess you could do those in your Gemini, though. Oh, man, I do not NEED an Empress. Why do I WANT one??? Good to hear that it works well. ...Those jacket dies, though. Hm.
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Post by craftymom101 on Oct 14, 2018 2:45:05 GMT
I ordered three things on the HSN craft day (Precision Press bundle, the Field Notes collection pack, and the American Crafts embellishments) and none of them have shipped yet. HSN is usually pretty quick. Has anyone else received a shipping notice yet?
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Post by wagleg on Oct 14, 2018 2:56:10 GMT
I received a shipping notice yesterday for albums I ordered.
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Post by riversong1963 on Oct 14, 2018 16:24:17 GMT
I got a shipping notice a few days ago. My package is expected to arrive tomorrow.
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Post by jstblondie on Oct 14, 2018 18:49:22 GMT
I haven't received a shipping notice yet. I'm wondering if I'm going to be put on the back order list. I hope not. They are famous for doing this especially with cc
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Post by pepperwood on Oct 14, 2018 21:28:51 GMT
A number of people who are on a FB group for Anna Griffin fans have reported issues with delays while others who ordered at the same time have already received their items. I ordered four items on Monday (including the Empress) and the order status has said "packaging" with an estimated delivery date of 10/18. I just checked for the nth time and it now says shipped!
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Post by Leone on Oct 14, 2018 23:27:50 GMT
I actually ordered my items a day earlier than craft day and nothing has arrived.
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Post by jstblondie on Oct 17, 2018 15:16:16 GMT
My items are on the mail truck for delivery today. Yeah. I can't wait to start using them.
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