I've been scrapbooking now for about 4 months, so I know this is a bit early to make up your mind, but when I just started out, I purchased an expenxive swivvel craft knife, to cut angles with. I tried to practice using it, but so far just can't get the hang of it. Is there a trick to it? I find the Fiskars shape cutter and even an ordinary small scissor, works much better. Would love to hear of everybody else's "white elephants" :) Judy, SA

My biggest disappointment was the Hermafix tape dispenser. Most in here swear by it, but that thing I declare had it in for me. It finally flew out the door after getting bounced off the wall, desk and floor a few times!!! I now use Zyron cartridge dispensers (not refillable) and their refillable one. Most in here also abhor the fancy scissors. I only bought a couple which I use regularly. The other thing I bought and could not stand was a couple different Fiskars cutters. I hated them. I am not very patient (duh - a man?!) and wanted something more precise. I settled on using the old office cutting board I have had for years. About that swivel knife Judy. The trick I was taught in a class is to hold it loosely between three fingers STRAIGHT up and down, applying as much down pressure as needed to penetrate the paper you are cutting. As you are moving it thru your patterns and you get to a corner, very gently twist it between your fingers. Also make sure the blade is sharp. Heavy...

What was your worst scrapbook purchase ever?

Jan 08, 2005 22 Replies

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Brandi 21 years ago

Hi Cecelia, I just bought the shapeboss and I only have the template that came with the product - I just wanted to say "Try it!!!" I did and I embossed some beautiful lines and flowers and I enhanced it with those little clear page pebbles. I am really happy with the result. I have used it three or so times already and have only had it about 2 weeks. I know I'll be using it again very soon for my cards too. The only tricky part is lining it up correctly so you emboss in the right spot. I tend to create my layouts and THEN emboss so it has to be exactly right! I'm sure I make it harder on myself doing it that way! But try it! I hope you like it as much as I do!

Just wanted to throw in my two cents!

Brandi

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bluejean 21 years ago

contact fiskars about it.. they have decent customer service and will make it right....

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Linda Branan 21 years ago

The Hermafix, I absolutely hated the thing. I ended up giving it to my friend who loves it. I much prefer using photo tabs. I know exactly where they are going to end up, right where I put them. Unlike the Hermafix, I never knew where the tab would be with it.

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