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I also am not a fan of Anna’s style or much of Crafters Companion either, but at least CC has more tools and mediums so it’s not all the same every time. While I’m not crazy about SOL (her images are just too big for my tastes and everything looks the same) at least they are a relatively new addition and it breaks up the monotony. They need to find some other small companies to feature.
Here is an article related to the topic…
Crafter’s Companion Unveils Mini Die-Cut & Embossing Tool
By Sarah Jane 06 Apr 2016 ShareTweetEmail
This Easter saw craft supplier business, Crafter’s Companion shake up the papercraft market with the launch of a new entry-level die-cutting and punch product called the Diamond Press.
The portable mini die-cut and embossing tool will be priced at RRP £29.99 and has been specifically developed to save customers money by combining two traditional craft products in one.i8
Crafter’s Companion expects its newest product to be one of the biggest launches in its 10 year history. The newcomer will follow a prestigious list of launches by the award-winning company that have included Spectrum, the Clevercut and Ultimate Pro.
As part of the global launch, Crafter’s Companion founder and sales director, Sara Davies unveiled the product on a special two-hour show on HSN across the US. The product launched in the UK on Hochanda over the Easter weekend and will now hit the shelves of retailers everywhere.
She said: “Over the last few years, we have listened to our customers and recognised a need for an affordable alternative to existing cutting and embossing tools currently available on the market.
“Designed to be simple and easy to use, we believe the Diamond Press will drive many new people into the craft market and also give existing crafters a new tool to add to their preferred craft product collections.
“Our goal as a business is to develop an assortment of ‘must-have’ crafting tools that make the lives of craft enthusiasts across the world easier, more rewarding and enjoyable. With this in mind, the Diamond Press is a welcome addition to our family.”
This is the latest high-profile launch for the company after it introduced the Signature Collection by Sara Davies and the official Downton Abbey papercrafting range to the market in the second half of 2015.
Crafter’s Companion has built its reputation by manufacturing and distributing crafting tools along with its own brand goods. Its products are sold online via its website, TV shopping channels across the world and through independent retail shops in the UK and Europe.
Posted in Forum: Crafts & SewingI was reading today about Diamond Press Company and I learned that Crafters Companion is the owner of DP. I just find this interesting when some of us crafters are asking for different representation of crafting companies, but we are being offered products developed by the same limited group. I like this line, but it would be nice to support other small vendors, especially during these difficult times. Just a thought…have a good healthy year
Posted in Forum: Customer ServiceHello,
I purchased item 751-500 Crafters Companion Nature’s Garden Chinoiserie Bundle for $99.95 yesterday. It is now $79.95. Could I please get a price adjustment back to my original form of payment?I also purchased item 751-506 Crafters Companion Create-a-Card Scene Dies Auto-Ship for $34.95 yesterday. It is now $29.95. Could I please get a price adjustment back to my original form of payment?
Thank you.
Crafters Companion has done nothing like this, it’s a first for Sara.
As an HSN consumer of crafting supplies who appreciates HSN for its shows, service, and convenience, the shipping and its charges are always on my mind. I grind my teeth on the high shipping costs especially with the 10.2% sales tax added to my shipping. I want HSN to succeed as a purveyor of crafting, and no doubt the shipping has added tremendously to HSN’s revenue. BUT all of the major crafting vendors at HSN sell online the same inventory for the most part. HSN is really competing head to head with its best vendors who have greatly reduced shipping or free shipping promotions. The craft vendors Crafters Companion, Cricut, and Anna Griffin each offer ways to get free shipping even with discounts on the items thru membership programs. COVID 19 has honed the ability to telecast for these vendors. Social media makes seeing the product easy now. What is the trade off for the consumer? HSN is faster, has a few exclusives for a while, the flex pays if you want, and the thirty day return as well as the program. That’s pretty nice. The crafting companies have a much better price without shipping charges, great customer service with even returns, excellent presentation of their products, and plenty of social media. What will HSN need to do to get its crafting consumer to purchase? Keep the shipping costs down, bundle up items for one shipping price, guarantee fast delivery, and get longer exclusives as the only seller of items featured. Remember, I want HSN to succeed. I love the 24 hour crafting days. I don’t want that to go away. HSN has a huge consumer base of crafters. Treat those crafters carefully. Add some new vendors like Tonic and Spellbinders who really can compete head to head with your current vendors. And finally, make it $10 or $15 for a 24hour cart for shipping. Do it every craft day. Find the balance.
Thank you so much. I finally found them.
Had anyone tried contacting crafters companion and got a response? I have tried a couple of times
Under Contact us on they’re website. No response.
Crafters Companion has tons of videos on YouTube. Search YouTube for Crafters Companion Create a Card and I expect you will find a ton of instruction/inspiration.
Crafters Companion website > menu > inspiration > get inspired! > video library > filter by collection > create-a-card
Hope that helps!
Posted in Forum: Crafts & SewingDoes anyone know where to find instructions or tutorials for the “taste of create a card” bag? I can’t find anything I even looked in the crafters companion website no tutorials.
I have an ebosser and a gemini machine, as well as some manual machines. The AG dies are thicker than some other dies like Crafters Companion, Heartfelt Creations, and other thin metal dies, so the pressure of the gemini needs to be adjusted. The AG dies cut into my gemini embossing mat because I didn’t adjust the pressure by changing the plate combination when using them.
I used to belong to AG’s ‘finishing school’, and it’s an idiosyncracy of AG’s that she decided at some point to cut down into the mat of the empress machine. She says that that way the die cuts and embosses in one pass, although she has often put the die through more than once. She claims the die also doesn’t etch the plate, which would be true if the die doesn’t face the plate.
I love my ebosser for its versatility (it has a higher opening so it can take thicker dies) but the gemini lives up its claim of cutting intricate dies with one pass and has saved me so much time and ruined cardstock. I recently tried out the gemini pro which I now have on order in the UK voltage version to use with a voltage converter until I move back to the UK, and it was great. It’s expensive,of course, but if I were looking for another die cutting machine I would want to get one that did something different to the ones I already have to give me more flexibility rather than only not to potentially keep my plates from being marked. It is also true that the gemini pro has stronger plates that don’t warp as easily. Only the top plate warped a bit but then got flattened putting it through the machine again. These are just things to think about. I don’t have an empress myself and have never tried one but I’ve seen AG using hers and haven’t been impressed that it was even as good as my machines, but that is just my opinion. Other opinions may differ.
Posted in Forum: Crafts & SewingHi,
I have been curious about/wanting the Anna Griffin Empress Die Cutting Machine for a while. I heard there will be a special on it this month. I have the Crafters Companion Gemini, Gemini Junior, Diamond Press Marquis, and Cuttlebug machines. I can cut Anna Griffin dies with those machines, however, it tends to warp my plates/folders quicker than other dies.
I have noticed that when Anna cuts with the Empress, the dies cut into the magnetic mat instead of into the outer plates.
Does anyone have experience with the Anna Griffin Empress? Do the outer plates last longer than other machines?
Thank you!
Lin M.
Thank you for responding. I mostly add items from the Craft category such as Crafters Companion items. Of course, I can re add the things I can find again, but some things I saved that I can’t remember the name of. I may as well just make my own list on my computer because your Favorites list does not work. It so much easier just to look at the Favorites list to see if things are still available, or sold out or its something I need to order when the quantity is low. The most important feature of the Favorites list is when something going out of stock it will send you an alert when it comes back in stock. It even says that at the top of the Favorites page. If you’re going to dump my list all the time there is no point in saving anything.
Posted in Forum: Crafts & SewingThank you for the $5 shipping. Could you offer a block style alphabet with shadow 3 1/2” tall from diamond press Anna Griffin crafters companion ?