Martha Stewart on QVC

[Mistyblue]

Just noticed that there a couple of Martha Stewart hours on the 20th Oct Craft Day, would love some of her punches :clapping:

[lolathelamb]

So would I! Usually quite unaffordable so hopefully QVC will run them out at a most affordable price (plus p&p, of course:cash:)

[craftycat]

Joanna Sheen has some but not sure of the price. I have just bought a couple of the Woodware "huge" ones. Punches out on 180 gm card, and cheaper mirriboard. They may well be a discontinued line though as most are quite hard to find.

I would love to find some border punches that are easy to use when repeat punching is needed. Hoping that the Martha Stewart ones would work but will wait for the demos.

[Jeanette]

Fab, now lets hope they can give us some worth while prices!

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

and we all know who will find them lol

[Craftyktee]

and we all know who will find them lol

You had better SCW :cheeky:

Thanks for that info Mistyblue; I will look forward to those hours :up:

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

You had better SCW :cheeky:

Thanks for that info Mistyblue; I will look forward to those hours :up:

dont know if any will say her name on the details but you never know

[Ribbons]

This could be the start of products coming over from the USA with qvcusa not showing anymore craft, lets hope the prices are fair.

[Rainbowwand]

This could be the start of products coming over from the USA with qvcusa not showing anymore craft, lets hope the prices are fair.

wasnt aware that qvc usa were not showing craft any longer, in that case i bet we are just getting what they didnt sell, and the $ will just change to a £ if past prices are anything to go by

[Rentochops]

MS obviously trying to regain ground lost while she was in jug.

LOL hope you're not serious henrietta!

[Julie]

LOL hope you're not serious henrietta!

Tis true !!!

Was a huge case in the States, she went down for something like insider dealing/perjury.

Seemed to bounce back quickly enough though.

[lolathelamb]

Tis true !!!

Was a huge case in the States, she went down for something like insider dealing/perjury.

Seemed to bounce back quickly enough though.As one does...with the right PR!

[iggy]

just butting in here......i thougt that MS punches were like any other ...ie fiskars...NOT AT ALL>. have a look here........http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p1p5yV2NpI&feature=related
i do hope the link works.......if not go onto you tube & put in martha stewart punches.......they are very clever.....

[Purplepig]

oh no I really really fancy those 'punch around the page' loops and snowflakes ones :(

;) :):)

[budgie]

They do look good, but i thought she looked as if she had to press really hard. I would have difficulty with them with my RA.

[Purplepig]

I thought that too but decided it was probably because she was holding them at a funny angle so that we could see what she was doing.

[iggy]

me too...........i couldnt possible cruncha s hard as she appeared to be doing on what was not thick cardstock at all...........in fact it was thickish paper......BUT like PP said it could have been the angle.......isnt it a martha stewart TSV or am i dreaming [ which is quite possible ].......

[LynneH]

oh no I really really fancy those 'punch around the page' loops and snowflakes ones :(

;) :):)

Me too. They look really nice.

[auntie]

Oh I do hope they are the next tsv , look so pretty :)

[Jeanette]

I love the MS punches despite having a faulty doily one which wont punch for love nor money! I hope SCW can find some soon :D

[satincollie]

I also like the Martha Stewart punches that I have, but I must admit they are quiet stiff to press.

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

I love the MS punches despite having a faulty doily one which wont punch for love nor money! I hope SCW can find some soon :D

honestly i hope they put the name in the title then i will post the premiers in here as well but if not it will be a guessin game

[fabyon]

honestly i hope they put the name in the title then i will post the premiers in here as well but if not it will be a guessin game

What about searching by the punch names Ian ?

Martha Stewart Punches (http://www.marthastewartcrafts.com/index.php?v=msc_prod_tool_punches)

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

What about searching by the punch names Ian ?

Martha Stewart Punches (http://www.marthastewartcrafts.com/index.php?v=msc_prod_tool_punches)

nah that wont help as i go by item numbers as they are coming up but as they are not in stock i cant post them as they are not on the web yet but as soon as i can i will

[iggy]

I love the MS punches despite having a faulty doily one which wont punch for love nor money! I hope SCW can find some soon :D

i dont wish to sound like im teaching my grandma to suck eggs BUT.have you tried putting them into the freezer for a while before using...the freezer makes the metal contract usually just enough to get a few good punches out before having to put it back in......also.......punch it through many times using greaseprrof paper & also tin foil..................fold the foil into a few layers & press flat....that sharpens them & the greaseproof 'greases' them......hope any of those tips help.........i have lots of the fiskars punches & all this punch talk is making me want to get them out again.........there was i thinking i might shove them on ebay [ just the heavy posting thats been putting me off ]

[fabyon]

I use cutter glide and it helps my cutter, guillotine and punches !

[Jeanette]

i dont wish to sound like im teaching my grandma to suck eggs BUT.have you tried putting them into the freezer for a while before using...the freezer makes the metal contract usually just enough to get a few good punches out before having to put it back in......also.......punch it through many times using greaseprrof paper & also tin foil..................fold the foil into a few layers & press flat....that sharpens them & the greaseproof 'greases' them......hope any of those tips help.........i have lots of the fiskars punches & all this punch talk is making me want to get them out again.........there was i thinking i might shove them on ebay [ just the heavy posting thats been putting me off ]


I have tried the foil and greaseproof paper remedies endless times but to no avail. I've never heard of the freezer one though. I will try that one later. Just got to remember that the punch is in the freezer though as the mind doesn't work as well as it could nowadays! :cheeky:

[Sue]

Oyster Stamps have a wonderful selection of Martha Stewart punches. This link is just for the edger punches http://www.oysterstamps.co.uk/acatalog/Martha_Stewart_Edger_Punch.html, there are other sections for individual and corner MS punches.. There are some really unusual ones, e.g. Turkey Dinner and Cityscape.

[fiona67]

Thanks for posting Sue - great price on them - I've never seen them that cheap before!!!

[icebubble]

Thanks for posting the link and it's lovely to see such unusual punches. I would love the drippy goo and the loops ones. :hi:

[suetheiron]

I got a couple of the MS punches this Summer from US, I love the cut and emboss type, it's just a shame they can only go through paper not card.

[Jeanette]

I find that my MS punches will go through Bazzill ok, well all expect my dodgy doily one!

[sheilaj]

I fixed difficult Anna Griffin punch by turning it upside down, drowning it in wd40 and leaving it in the aring cupboard over night. You have to clean it really thoroughly afterwards though. This wa fter the foil and waxed paer tricks had failed

[icebubble]

I have the doily lace punch and it snags up when you punch paper but handles thin card better. :cheeky: It's ok but not as good as I hoped and I tend to reach for my Fiskars threading water punch more which always gives perfect results.

I love some of the MS punches but feel a little wary of them as they are expensive and wonder sometimes if they are a little over hyped and Fiskars and EK Success (think that's the right name) are probably just as good.

[Julie]

Must admit I am a bit wary of punches these days but can't say I have had any pressure problems with the MS ones.

About 6 months ago I started to get really bad pains in my hand, lasted for ages and ages and eventually went to the docs. I sort of assumed arthritis but the doc decided it wasnt that. I had an xray and everything but nobody could understand how I had so much inflamed tissue.

I then went through a few months of doing hardly any crafting at all and my hand cleared up.

The penny dropped when I got out my big scalloped circle punch, the next day the pain was back !!!

Think its a big Woodware one and the pressure exerted really bruises the sort of chicken drumstick bit attached to my thumb, get hubby to do the punching now !!!

[fabyon]

I have the doily lace punch and it snags up when you punch paper but handles thin card better. :cheeky: It's ok but not as good as I hoped and I tend to reach for my Fiskars threading water punch more which always gives perfect results.

I love some of the MS punches but feel a little wary of them as they are expensive and wonder sometimes if they are a little over hyped and Fiskars and EK Success (think that's the right name) are probably just as good.

I've got a few EK success ones and can vouch for the quality they even cut through thin cardstock. Vince loves punches but the multiple packs he bought a few years ago use to stick and were very poor quality even using only thin paper...now he wants only the best ! :rock:

[iggy]

I have tried the foil and greaseproof paper remedies endless times but to no avail. I've never heard of the freezer one though. I will try that one later. Just got to remember that the punch is in the freezer though as the mind doesn't work as well as it could nowadays! :cheeky:

jeanette ..........mine has gone ages ago & it wasnt that good years & years ago BUT the trick is you wont get it mixed up with the sprouts or chicken fillets....[ least i hope not ]......
i cant remember where i heard the freezer trick from BUT I have used it & it does work........i got all my inserts + spares out ready to do a massive sprinting of them........neednt have worried it coped easily.......give it a try out.youve nothing to loose..only a punch if its a chest freezer & you have kids who raid it & the darm thing goes off down to the bottom...

[Valkyriekat]

I'm addicted to MS punches and I've only had one dodgy one, which was the lace doily one. I'd punched a few things out and I knew that something was wrong, but I couldn't work out what. Eventually it clicked that one of the little pegs that punched out the design was missing! I'd imported the punch and paid through the nose for it, so to say that I was an unhappy bunny is an understatement.

I e-mailed EK Success direct and I didn't really expect a response, but they replaced it with no problem at all. It's fair to say that the replacement punch has been hammered and it is still going strong.

[Sue]

I've just seen that Sir Stampalot has some lovely MS punches, including snowflake ones that aren't available/in stock at Oyster cards. I haven't got any punches yet, except a corner rounder, but these MS ones are very tempting.

[Purplepig]

I've just come across some of the MS edge punches for £12.50 here:

http://www.craftobsessions.co.uk/index.php?cPath=2373&page=1

- seems a very good price so I thought I'd best try a couple :) ... looks like I got the last ribbon threader one :)

[budgie]

I love the train one, but wouldn't have much use for it.

[missusnobby]

any news yet on what Martha Stewart items will be on? I've looked on her name but nothing listed yet

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

some items on the web at last!!!!

Martha Stewart Set of 2 Shaped Punches
Item Number: 588247
QVC Price £18.80
Availability In stock
UK P&P £3.95

http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.588247

Martha Stewart 1 Sheet of Clear Stamps
Item Number: 588250
QVC Price £9.43
Availability In stock
UK P&P £2.95

http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.588250

Martha Stewart 2 Christmas Snowflake & Gingerbread Edge Punches
Item Number: 588266
QVC Price £27.72
Availability In stock
UK P&P £3.45

http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.588266

Martha Stewart 4 Hand Held Rotary Cutter Tools
Item Number: 588274
QVC Price £22.10
Availability In stock
UK P&P £3.45

http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.588274

Martha Stewart Punch Around The Page Corner & Edge Punch Set
Item Number: 588697
QVC Price £20.75
Availability In stock
UK P&P £3.95

http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.588697

[Wellington]

Is it just me or are the prices not so particularly brilliant - particularly after you add in p&p. Maybe there'll be some intro prices come the day.

[budgie]

Look expensive to me!

[icebubble]

I agree the prices don't look that inspiring at the moment. :bandit:

[Purplepig]

Well we won't have to do much shopping around to better those prices, so let's hope they do come down.

These would have made a great TSV! :(

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

doubt it for a new range to be a TSV it has to be a well known name in the UK

[Jeanette]

doubt it for a new range to be a TSV it has to be a well known name in the UK



Surely Martha Stewart is a well known name nowadays. All the craft forums have been on the hunt for her punches for ages!!

[Ribbons]

It makes me so mad when we don't get parity with the prices in the usa, Michaels the craft shop sell them and they were so much cheaper when I looked this year, but I've been on their web site and they don't list prices, but Jo Ann crafts do so you can see how much cheaper craft products are over there - so the Americans come here to sell their stuff and make a fortune...........I wonder if Martha Stewart herself will be demonstrating? :thinking:

[LynneH]

It makes me so mad when we don't get parity with the prices in the usa, Michaels the craft shop sell them and they were so much cheaper when I looked this year, but I've been on their web site and they don't list prices, but Jo Ann crafts do so you can see how much cheaper craft products are over there - so the Americans come here to sell their stuff and make a fortune...........I wonder if Martha Stewart herself will be demonstrating? :thinking:

On the Craft Day leaflet it mentions a guest called Alex Peruzzi. When I Googled her (or him?) the results were connected to Martha Stewart crafts so I am assuming she will be the guest for them.

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

Surely Martha Stewart is a well known name nowadays. All the craft forums have been on the hunt for her punches for ages!!

i mean for people who dont have access to the internet and acutally me for once have never heard of her before this show

[LynneH]

i mean for people who dont have access to the internet and acutally me for once have never heard of her before this show

That's because you're a young bloke SCW. Us "old" ladies know who she is. :grin:

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

more

Martha Stewart Set of 2 3 in 1 Butterfly & Hydrangea Punches
Item Number: 588253
QVC Price £19.04
Availability In stock
UK P&P £3.95

http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.588253

Martha Stewart 2 sheets of Christmas Clear Stamps
Item Number: 588268
QVC Price £18.97
Availability In stock
UK P&P £3.45

http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.588268

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

That's because you're a young bloke SCW. Us "old" ladies know who she is. :grin:

LOL i`m sure there are others who dont have access to a forum or the internet wont know who she is either

[Jeanette]

LOL i`m sure there are others who dont have access to a forum or the internet wont know who she is either

Maybe! Everyone I know who crafts knows and wants MS punches :rock:

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

Maybe! Everyone I know who crafts knows and wants MS punches :rock:

i`ve not heard of her nor have any of the crafters i`ve talked to around here

[budgie]

I had never heard of her either until someone posted about her punches on here!

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

more items

Martha Stewart Set of 3 Hand Punches
Item Number: 588244
QVC Price £18.12
Availability In stock
UK P&P £3.45

http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.588244

Martha Stewart 24 Piece Glitter Set
Item Number: 588254
QVC Price £27.91
Availability In stock
UK P&P £3.95

http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.588254

Martha Stewart Glittered Ornaments Kit
Item Number: 588263
QVC Price £16.42
Availability In stock
UK P&P £2.95

http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.588263

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

Martha Stewart Glittered Birm Ornament Kit
Item Number: 588674
QVC Price £16.42
Availability In stock
UK P&P £2.95

http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.588674

[blarf]

Personal Impressions are the UK distributor, they had loads of the items on their stall at the event last week. The 24 glitters are scrummy (but I'm a magpie!).

I doubt MS will be over here, doubt she'd get a visa to work in the UK with her conviction the way border security has tightened in the past 12 months.

I've decided to hunt some of the punches down at the NEC next month, it's always nice to have something to look for.

[blarf]

ooh look, I found this whilst looking for punches: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/2159979/Martha-Stewart-refused-entry-to-the-UK.html

[Rainbowwand]

Martha Stewart Glittered Birm Ornament Kit
Item Number: 588674
QVC Price £16.42
Availability In stock
UK P&P £2.95

http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.588674

whats a birm?

[missusnobby]

thanks for all the info scw, why on earth can't I see any piccies yet??

[kitty]

whats a birm?



I think it means bird!:cheeky:

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

thanks for all the info scw, why on earth can't I see any piccies yet??

thats because these items are so new to the website they have not had time to put any of the details or pics up

[tigra girl]

I love them - thanks for the link to youtube - they are different. I looked them up on one website in the uk - the corner one was just under £10 and the straight one £13.50. Checked QVC and they are doing a set for just over £18 plus P&P. I reckon they will fly out on Tuesday

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

More MS

Martha Stewart Circle Trimmer with 3 Blades
Item Number: 588241
QVC Price £15.98
Availability In stock
UK P&P £2.95

http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.588241

Martha Stewart Glitter Stamping Starter Kit
Item Number: 588251
QVC Price £21.00
Introductory Price £18.59
Availability In stock
UK P&P £3.45

http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.588251

Martha Stewart Set of 2 12x12 Christmas Paper Pads
Item Number: 588259
QVC Price £19.12
Availability In stock
UK P&P £4.45

http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.588259

Martha Stewart Christmas Micro Beads & Snow Glitter Set
Item Number: 588260
QVC Price £14.70
Availability In stock
UK P&P £2.95

http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.588260

Martha Stewart Set of 18 Christmas Glitters
Item Number: 588261
QVC Price £27.91
Availability In stock
UK P&P £3.95

Sprinkle some sparkle over your festive craft projects with this set of 18 Christmas glitters from Martha Stewart. You'll get three glitter packs, each containing a tube of craft glue (5.6ml). The Frosty Gingerbread pack contains six tubes of glitter (each 10g) in tones including green agate, peridot and garnet; the Golden Woodland pack boasts six tubes of glitter (each 10g) in shades including sterling silver and antique gold; and the Winter Snows pack has six tubes of glitter (four are 10g, two are 4g) in colours that include crystal and marble.

http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.588261

Martha Stewart Christmas Wreath Kit
Item Number: 588264
QVC Price £17.27
Availability In stock
UK P&P £3.45

http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.588264

Martha Stewart Paper Ornament Kit
Item Number: 588267
QVC Price £14.70
Availability In stock
UK P&P £2.95

http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.588267

[mermaid]

Come on QVC - PICTURES!!!!! :headbang: Desperate crafters out here :grin:

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

Come on QVC - PICTURES!!!!! :headbang: Desperate crafters out here :grin:

the prob wont do that till they are all up on the system

[freedom99]

some picture now up and even if all selections not showing you can ring and ask and then order the one you want. I got the loopy border and corner set i wanted now not sure if to go for another set. lol

[Jeanette]

It surprises me that there aren't more border punches! Thats what everyone has been craving this year isn't it? The doily one in particular has been HOT!

[lee]

just looked on youtube and now can see whaty everyone is talking about, very nice punch kits!

[Mothership]

It surprises me that there aren't more border punches! Thats what everyone has been craving this year isn't it? The doily one in particular has been HOT!


Yeah, I find the collection a disapointment, there isn't anything new and some of it is readily available at Hobbycraft without the exorbitant P&P. :sad: And I paid less for the Hydrangea three piece punch in my local stamping shopee.

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

Yeah, I find the collection a disapointment, there isn't anything new and some of it is readily available at Hobbycraft without the exorbitant P&P. :sad: And I paid less for the Hydrangea three piece punch in my local stamping shopee.

its a new range to proberbly QVC want to see how it goes before commiting to more items and newer items as well,

i dont have a Hobbycraft near me at all either

[Mothership]

its a new range to proberbly QVC want to see how it goes before commiting to more items and newer items as well,

i dont have a Hobbycraft near me at all either

It's another example of QVC being late at the table. The range was brought out just after MS's incarceration (two or three years ago) and is now all over the mail-order sites on the web. I can only hope that some of the prices might drop as an intro or craft day offer.

Did you know SCW that Hobbycraft now does mail order?

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

It's another example of QVC being late at the table. The range was brought out just after MS's incarceration (two or three years ago) and is now all over the mail-order sites on the web. I can only hope that some of the prices might drop as an intro or craft day offer.

Did you know SCW that Hobbycraft now does mail order?

nope i did not and i never heard of this range before QVC so its really new and exciting for people like me who have not seen or heard of it

[Mothership]

nope i did not and i never heard of this range before QVC so its really new and exciting for people like me who have not seen or heard of it

How spooky is this just had an email update from Craft Critique featuring the Martha Stewart Halloween collection. Might give you a 'feel' for her products SCW http://www.craftcritique.com/2009/10/vendor-spotlight-ek-success-brands_17.html

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

they certainly are intresting

[Boris Bear]

They just read out my text about Anthony and the guest wearing co-ordinating jumpers!

I quite like some of the punches they have shown, the flower one in the set of two is lovely but the tiny holes in the middle are done with one in another set so I suppose it all adds up.

[Jeanette]

I'm still disappointed that there aren't more border punches. What a shame?

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

I'm still disappointed that there aren't more border punches. What a shame?

well you cant have everything in the first of a brand new show

[anna_fran]

Anybody interested in the book should look on Amazon, it's only £11.49 with free next day delivery. That make it less than half the QVC price.

[turquoise]

I wast that impressed with the show to be honest found it a bit stilted and thought the punches were very expesive as I am not a punch fan I dont know much about them. Just not my cup of tea to be honest

[Jeanette]

well you cant have everything in the first of a brand new show

Why not? :cheeky:

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

Why not? :cheeky:

because basically they are testing the water to see how it goes and that before getting lots more stock in if its popular

[icebubble]

I bought the loops set to punch the border and edge. I personally think that the edge punches especially are extremely popular and all the craft forums have been buzzing about them for quite a while.

I would have thought they would have sold much better than glitter and kits etc but I'm sure not everyone will agree.

[Little Jan]

They just read out my text about Anthony and the guest wearing co-ordinating jumpers!

LOL I heard that, was wondering myself if thay had got together before hand to make sure they went well together

[Purplepig]

I really enjoyed the show it was a pleasure to see something different.

I thought the displays laid out on the counters were lovely, so pretty and fresh looking, you could tell that someone had worked hard to get it all ready. Must admit there wasn't much room for movement though with stuff being knocked over and getting in the way.

[lee]

got my MS glitters really nice!