Customer Reviews

Crafts N Things

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4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I loved the color coded options for the different types of crafts and that some require purchases but many used things you already had at home and included recycling.

If I could have given it zero stars I would have. I was a subscriber to the Cross Stitcher, well for some reason they decided to cancel many of their craft magazines and combine them into Craft 'n Things... got my first copy yesterday. Cross stitch? 3 tiny little charts and they weren't that good, actually they were so run of the mill, it was sad. So I contacted the publisher and told them to cancel my subscription and to send me a refund. They don't do refunds, that is exactly what I was told, so I would suggest that you make sure you really love their magazine, that you don't die, you don't move and you have no reason ever to want to cancel, because you aren't going to get your money back. Period. Now that is what I call no service at all. I will check any magazine that I think of ordering and if it comes from this publisher, I won't order it.

Too many of the projects require purchasing kits sold by the magazine. Of the projects which are included, all of the patterns require enlarging. However, I think someone who does scrapbooking or needle felting might find more projects of interest than I did (0), at least in the issue I've received (December 2010).

I have been getting this magazine for years. It always has some new project to do. I also love the reviews on new products otherwise I would never know about them. They always have the latest craft ideas and colors. They are on the ball getting ideas early to you so you have time to finish the project before that holiday arrives. If you are looking for a magazine that is specific to just one thing you are looking in the wrong place. This is a magazine that has a little bit for everyone. It never fails to please me with some type of project and the easy instructions allow me to try new things. It will always be a magazine that I will have a lift time subscription to! I also bought it for both of my daughters and now on my way to buy it for my niece. I know it is one thing that all my crafting friends and relatives will love.

Amos Publishing recently purchased Rubber Stamper Magazine, and includes an expanded section of rubber stamping in their existing Crafts `N Things Magazine. Despite the wonderful rubber stamping pages included within February's issue, if you are looking specifically for rubber stamping techniques and ideas, Crafts `N Things is not best place to look. While the cover claims that there are over seventy five rubber stamping ideas within the magazine, the other half of the magazine covers knitting, crocheting, and other crafts.

The magazine is beautiful with fun projects, but the projects covered are too diverse. Even though Rubber Stampers are crafters, they are not always crocheters or knitters. I found only half of the magazine useful for my needs, and would prefer a magazine that covered more specifically the craft that I am interested in.

Another magazine subscription not recieved, probably not ordering it consistant with the company's publishing times. Another gift for dear ole Mom!!