Monday, October 3, 2011

It's Review Time....

Morning folks...I was recently asked by two companies to review their products on my blog....I don't do this very often and only for products that I would use and if you pop over here regularly...you will know that I am a "tell it like it is" girl...so this is my honest opinion starting off with Interflora who sent me a Champagne and Chocolate Gift Set ...the package arrived in a beautiful gift box with a gift card and well protected too...which is very important when glass and liquid are involved.  I haven't popped the cork on the champers yet...waiting for a special occasion but I couldn't resist the yummy chocolates...they are long gone...this would be an ideal gift to send to celebrate a special birthday/anniversary/engagement etc.
I have used Interflora lots in the past...it's a fast and easy way to have flowers or a gift delivered....the same day if like me you are prone to being a bit forgetful...the next day or you can specify a date of your choice...flowers delivered for every occasion and with such a huge selection to choose from you are bound to find something to suit.
Then I got an e-mail asking if I would like to try out the Scotch Advanced Tape Glider from 3M...I have seen this sitting on Julia's desk...if it's good enough for the CEO of WOYWW...I just had to give it a go...
I have to say that the relationship didn't get off to a great start.  I struggled big time to open it and even more to fit the adhesive roll but on reflection that could have been due to the techno gene which seems to be missing from my brain...my impatience and pig headedness about reading instructions...once I sat down..put my glasses on and followed the step by steps...it was easy and would probably get easier with practice.
I am probably stuck in a rut when it comes to using adhesive...when I am working with card I like to use PVA glue...just dotting it around the edge with my pokey tool... gives me a bit of breathing space to get everything lined up properly before it's stuck down and when working on paper...it's good old Double Sided Tape...so I was a bit sceptical to say the least....can you teach an old dog new tricks or does a leopard change it's spots.  With the amount of crafting that goes on in the cubbyhole...I really put this adhesive machine through it's paces and surprise surprise I find myself eating humble pie...The Advanced Tape Glider comes with 2 rolls of acid free/photo safe tape...it's quick and easy to use...putting adhesive exactly where you want it whether it be a tiny amount or a continuous strip and the best bit there is no waste carrier tape littering the cubbyhole floor.  The down side for me was the size of the machine although it is lightweight...I found it quite cumbersome to hold but perhaps that's something that I would get used to....on the whole it gets a thumbs up from me and hey it's PINK...what more could a crafty girl want.
Catch up with you all tomorrow with more GJWTHF pics
Hugs Kath xxx