I never went to summer camp, so I was always jealous of my friends’ belt buckles and pouches with their names burned in leather, Western-style! Thanks to the Sizzle Dual Temperature Craft Iron from Purple Cows, I’ve been able to recreate the arts ‘n crafts cabin of my dreams. Here’s what the website has to say: The Sizzle craft iron is a unique multi-purpose high-temperature tool with two temperature settings (925° F. & 650° F.) featuring interchangeable tips for an […]
Craft Product Review: Craft Geek Punch It by Purple Cows
Purple Cows really went all the way with it’s Craft Geek line of texturizers, trimmers, wire jigs, and heat tools. Now, I’m here to kick the tires on the Punch It tool- a craft punch that has alignment guides to make all kinds of filigree designs. Let’s dive in! The tool consists of a punch that is attached to a long, hinged arm. This allows you to punch in the interior of a sheet of paper, creating multiple designs. Here’s […]
Craft Product Review: CraftGeek “Stamp It” by Purple Cows
Without a doubt, I inherited my mother’s love of crafting. She is a serial crafter, much like myself, meaning that she loves to try everything that’s out there in any way, shape or form when it is within the crafty vernacular. When I was about nine years old we went to our first rubber stamping convention. I remember being lost in a world of ink pads, wood mounted stamps (clings were JUST coming out at that time and most people […]
Craft Product Review: Pin It by Purple Cows
Here on CraftTestDummies we’ve been systematically going through the new “CraftGeek” line of Crafty Tools by Purple Cows. Today we kick the tires on “Pin It“- a tool for attaching decorative staples anywhere on your page. “Pin It” is described on the website like this: CraftGeek Pin It magnetic alignment system makes it easy to add a metal embellishment anywhere on the page Can be used with paper, cardstock, vellum, ribbon, fabric or craft foam Pin It Pins are available […]
Craft Product Review: Purple Cows Melt Tool
I have always wanted to try a craft iron, so when I was asked to review the Purple Cows Melt Tool– which comes with a craft-iron attachment – I was totally on board! The Melt Tool is one of two heat tools by Purple Cows (Sizzle is the other). Â Melt is a lower to mid-temperature tool, while Sizzle is the higher temperature tool. Â There are a variety of accessory tips available for each of the tools, depending on what you […]
Craft Product Review: Craft Geek “Roll It” Texture Tool by Purple Cows
Here’s another fun tool in the Craft Geek line by Purple Cows– the “Roll It.” It’s a nifty roller-ball in an ergonomic grip that has 4 separate texture balls to give your projects panache. On the website, it’s described thusly: Craft Geek Roll It Rolling Pattern Stamps can be used to add borders, accents and creative techniques to your projects with ink or chalk. The four pattern stamp balls, snowflakes, dots, hearts and stars can be easily changed for a […]
Craft Product Review: “Trim It!” Paper Trimmer by Purple Cows
Paper trimmers can be an indispensable tool for crafters. If you are cutting many items- like holiday cards- or working with large sheets of paper- a trimmer can really save your hands as well as time. Purple Cows has a number of paper trimmers- including the FreeStyle Mouse that I reviewed last year. One of the things that I really liked about that particular trimmer was the ability to change out blades for scoring, deckle edges, etc. Well, now Purple […]
Craft Product Review: Craft Geek “Wind It” by Purple Cows
I’m a fan of wire- I like it in jewelry, paper crafting, and mixed media. One of the challenges, however, is how to make consistent shapes. The new “Wind It” tool in the Craft Geek line by Purple Cows seeks to solve that problem with an easy template system. The kit consists of a base with lid, 4 template shapes with overlays (10 designs), instructions, and two spools of soft wire to get you started. Here’s how it’s described on […]