Simon Says Stamps sale (4/8/2016)

[pamcook]

They're offering 20% off Ranger products. Just sayin'.

[pbp908]

Am I the only person who's finding the bloom is off the rose with TH stuff? I've read some bad reviews on his crayons and am really glad I got the Prima oil pastels.

[troublesmom]

I quit getting his stuff quite some time ago. Not interested at all.

Am I the only person who's finding the bloom is off the rose with TH stuff? I've read some bad reviews on his crayons and am really glad I got the Prima oil pastels.

[nancine]

You are not, I've heard others say the same thing. I did play with one of those crayons at our LSS when they first came out (she brought a demo pack home from CHA). I wasn't impressed. Can do the same or more with Gelatos and I bet those Primas too!

The crayons seem to work best if you have prepped with gesso... I don't always have time for that

[ChristyB]

You are not, I've heard others say the same thing. I did play with one of those crayons at our LSS when they first came out (she brought a demo pack home from CHA). I wasn't impressed. Can do the same or more with Gelatos and I bet those Primas too!

The crayons seem to work best if you have prepped with gesso... I don't always have time for that

same!

[paddlegal]

Ditto. I feel that Tim is in a Distress rut. His look hasn't changed in, what, 8 years? I love my distress inks but I'm loving other inks, stamps, stencils etc even more. He needs a new look or he'll be old news soon if not already. I've taken numerous classes from in in the past and learned a ton from him. But his classes got too expensive and a little to impractical for my tastes. I hate to see him burn out and hope he gets a new look going soon. He has to know that many crafters are becoming bored with his style.

I will say his birds and cats are a bit of a departure and I do like them a lot but haven't bought any as yet.

[pamcook]

Ranger makes products for other designers - not just Tim.

[pbp908]

Yes, they do, and I have to say that I love Dyan Reavely's sprays - the colors are bold and fun. I have some of her stamps but I'm sometimes at a loss as to what to do with them. They're so quirky and my imagination doesn't easily go in that direction. I love Wendy Vecchi's sense of humor, too.

[nancine]

I like Dina Wakley and her paints seem really nice.
I especially like her sketchy birds, I'm hoping to find the smaller ones at my LSS some day.

[paddlegal]

Ranger makes products for other designers - not just Tim.

You're quite right and those other artists should have their time in the spotlight too.

[pamcook]

Honestly haven't liked much of what Tim has released in a while. Still love and use my distress inks.