What you NEED for Christmas

41 Responses for "What you NEED for Christmas"

1. Stacy November 24th, 2007 at 5:44 pm 1

   Lauren, When you say that the gun is big just exactly how big are we talking about. Is it comparable to a staple gun or smaller than that? You are the second person who has recommended this gun and quite frankly I am ready to throw my snail adhesive out the window. Everything is falling apart. What exactly am I paying for, frustration? I don’t really need anymore of that I already have three children, a wonderful husband, two dogs and one cat. So anyhow I am done rambling. Please let me know about the size before I jump in with both feet. Thanx. Stacy

2. Donna November 24th, 2007 at 5:54 pm 2

   It is probably the single best tool I have ever purchased. It has saved me SO much money over the other inferior adhesives I was using. This thing is a dream. Takes a bit to get the hang of loading it and a bit of practice using it, and yes, I wish it were smaller, BUT—it is amazing!

3. Bee November 24th, 2007 at 5:55 pm 3

   Cool you are talking about adhesive… I have been wondering what you were using. I use a glue stick for layering but sometimes things get unglued over time… and I save my little adhesive dispenser for things like ribbons because the refills are just so expensive and don’t last long!!….
   I don’t know how precise I would be with this big engine though!!?… 😛

   As for my list, well I just got the Cuttlebug (LOVE it!) as an early present and have my eyes on the new embossing folders supposed to come out any time…. (the swiss dots, the paisley, the floral fantasy…), next on my list are some Nestabilities (probably rectangular and rectangular scalloped…) and then of course I want to buy a few Copics, especially the flesh color one for example…
   I know you rave about the Score-pal but I pretty much never measure anything, I hate that, so I’m not sure it would be useful….

   All that stuff takes so much room also!! No stamping room for me here… :-S

   Thanks for sharing, I like knowing what you are using! 🙂

4. Julie Masse November 24th, 2007 at 7:34 pm 4

   Thanks for the tips Lauren!! I SOOO need that adhesive gun . . . and I never knew it! 🙂 I’ll be putting that order in right away – don’t know how I’ve missed it all this time! 🙂 I so agree with you about the other products – I don’t have that many Copics yet but I LOVE my Nestabilities – they are so fabulous!!

5. Jackie November 24th, 2007 at 7:43 pm 5

   I have that ATG gun and don’t know how I managed before! The adhesive is awesome (the Tombow stuff came unstuck sometimes) and it is so inexpensive. I use it to stick ribbon down, too – I love it!

6. Cindy Keery November 24th, 2007 at 8:05 pm 6

   I had the ATG gun for a couple weeks and really made a good effort to use it and love it, but I found it really awkward/cumbersome to work with and not at all convenient/handy. So I sold it on ebay for a little less than I paid for it and went back to using my all time favorite adhesive… double sided tape (Terrific Tape). You can get this tape from scor-pal. I *LOVE* it and have used it for years!

7. Tammy Barr November 24th, 2007 at 9:48 pm 7

   I have this and I love it, now I must be a really messy crafter cause I have LOST mine on my table while in a frenzy of creating. But, it always shows up just in the nick of time. It has saved me alot of money on adhesive, but you do need to be sure that is where you want to stick whatever cause there isn’t any removing or sliding it once you put it on.

8. Maria November 24th, 2007 at 9:48 pm 8

   I have been debating getting an ATG gun for some time. I agree with the fact that it is large and I’m not sure how I will handle that in my small space. It probably won’t even fit on my table. However, I do use monoadhesive and I’m forever searching for less expensive places to buy it. It does sound like the ATG is well worth the money if you can get used to the size. But I also didn’t think it was that inexpensive to buy one. I thought they were like $60 but that might have been at my local stamp or scrapbook store.

   Is the Cuttlebug really worth it? Do you use it alot? I have a Sizzix sidekick and never use it. Is the cuttlebug a million times better?

   Scorpal does look like a great tool to have on hand and I am thinking of adding that to my list as well. I might hold off on the copic markers right now, but i’ll see 🙂

   I also am adding a bunch of Bellas to my must have list.

9. SmilynStef November 24th, 2007 at 10:06 pm 9

   Thanks for the information and all of the comments. I go through lots of double-stick tape and Scotch adhesive-runners from Sam’s, but I’ve been considering one of these for some time. This is what it took to push me to purchase … can’t wait to give it a try.

10. Bev Breisinger November 25th, 2007 at 12:18 am 10

    I have had mine for over 6 months and it is GREAT!!! No more running to the store finding they are out of adhesive. Also, it’s really not heavy or awkward to handle. I purchased the 1/4 inch – if I need a fatter strip I just go over twice cause most things I do I need the smallest width. And BOY does the adhesive stick!! You definitely won’t be able to reposition this! This is also the cheapest place to get it. Once you use it you won’t go back!

11. Karen (basketmom on SCS) November 25th, 2007 at 12:53 am 11

    the scor-pal was already on my wish list but this ATC gun intrigues me. I sort of glossed over those posts on SCS about that topic – maybe I should have paid more attention. Can you buy this thing at a regular store (if I didn’t want to shop online)? I just thought it would be easier to get refills that way.

    I have the rectangle nestabilities and cuttlebug – awesome products – I love them. I want the circle nesties next.

    thanks for the recommendations!

12. Stephanie November 25th, 2007 at 7:28 am 12

    Hi Lauren: Just want to “chime” in on the atc gun. Your recommmendation was dead on! If you could only have one stamping tool THIS little baby would have to be the one. I can honestly say, I would probably no longer be making cards if i was still using the mono multi glue– Too messy, too expensive, too time conuming. The cost effectiveness and ease of use make the ATC gun a crafters delight. Anyone on the fence about this item needs to run not walk and but not. Now in the case of full disclosure, I have to say sometimes mine can be a bit tempermental when loading the tape and if you do it incorrectly it slides off the mechanism and that can be annoying, but even with that minor inconvenience, I can still agree this is the #1 must have! Thanks for the post! Stephanie

13. Connie November 25th, 2007 at 8:54 am 13

    I’ve had my 700 (pre-714) for a couple years now and LOVE it! I have the adapter for it that converts it to using the 1/4″ tape. I don’t know what I did before I purchased the ATG (well…yes…I spent a fortune on Tombow!) I highly recommend buying the ATG if you are a serious card maker. It does take some getting used to the size…it is lightweight but a little awkward at first. I found if I bring my project towards me and the edge of the table, then use the ATG so the handle falls below the edge of the table (and remains upright), then I use less wrist motion and it works great! Plus I love that I never lose the thing on my messy stamping desk!

14. Angel W. November 25th, 2007 at 9:51 am 14

    THANK YOU for this review! I’ve been waiting for someone to tell me more about this product!
    Do you know where I can read the other reviews you have mentioned?
    Thank you!!!

15. Stefanie (ssummerer) November 25th, 2007 at 10:09 am 15

    I agree 100% about the ATG adhesive gun! I’ve had mine for over a year now and couldn’t live without it!

16. Val November 25th, 2007 at 10:25 am 16

    I love my ATG and can’t live without it. The refill tapes in BC Canada are a bit difficult to find and are quite a bit more expensive than 2.89. I think I paid about $6.00 for the last roll of tape I purchased, but it is definitely worth it! I find that the tape sticks far better than the Tombow Mono adhesive. Another thing that I love about this tape dispenser is that the tape runner doesn’t rip and make a mess, like my Tombow always did! This is the best thing for card makers!

17. Val November 25th, 2007 at 10:27 am 17

    Oh, I should have mentioned in the above note that I have the 700 model and didn’t realize that you can buy an adapter to use the 1/4 inch tape. I’ll have to look into getting the adapter and the tape now!

    Thanks!

18. Viv (VivLyn) November 25th, 2007 at 11:03 am 18

    Great list! I have all but the ATG and now I might have to think about adding it to my *must haves*. Thanks for all you do Lauren!

19. Julie (Joypup on SCS) November 25th, 2007 at 2:53 pm 19

    Totally agree here. I own the 1/2″ model and will be ADDING ANOTHER soon — have been thinking about it for a while, and will jump after the new year for the 1/4″ one, too. I like them THAT much. I have found that the 1/2″ model is wonderful when I want more coverage… and if I am wanting to “save” money I can even use *GASP* non-archival tape for projects that I know are more toss-able…

    AND — I think that there are 60 yd. rolls of ATG tape available, too. Imagine how rarely we would have to change tape!

20. Julie (Joypup on SCS) November 25th, 2007 at 2:55 pm 20

    Oh, I should add: if you use the cheap, non-archival tape — you will find yourself using it to make envelopes, wrap packages, work on kid art projects, wrap the dog… ;^)* You know what I mean.

    I always say, “You will have to pry my ATG gun from my cold, dead hands!” (grin)

21. Bonnie aka raduse November 25th, 2007 at 3:19 pm 21

    Well, so far none of these are on my wish list yet; mostly because I just don’t have the room so far. So far my wish list has the smaller basics: stamps, more pallet noir type pads since I just discovered them, and more stamps. 😉

22. diane mcvey November 25th, 2007 at 3:28 pm 22

    AMEN SISTAH!!! I actually have 2 of them, the yellow one for 1/2″ tape, and the red one for 1/4″ acid free tape. Now I’m not a “real” scrapper, but thought I’d better have it just in case! LOL I LOVE MY ATG GUNS!!! They are awesome…and sooooo economical. I was tired of cards falling apart after all that work…with ATG tape that will NOT happen! (just don’t goof and get it in the wrong spot, ’cause you WON’T be moving it!!Haha) So I vote with Lauren, get an ATG gun for Christmas, if you don’t have one! They are GREAT!!!

23. Velta November 25th, 2007 at 4:05 pm 23

    Funny…I was up one night last week because I could not sleep and so I got on line and I bought this gun. I cannot wait to play with it since I have read your review. What a wonderful thing for you to do…share with others what you know works! Thanks bunches !!!

24. Carole (TruCarMa) November 25th, 2007 at 6:46 pm 24

    Oh, Lauren — I totally, completely, 100% agree with you about the ATG gun! Couldn’t live w/o it now. There are a few things I still use my Mono Multi for, and for ribbon I can’t live w/o Fabri-tac, but 95% of my adhering is done with my beloved ATG. And for those of you who are worried about the size, don’t be. Yes, it’s big, but I promise you’ll get used to it in an instant. I loved mine so much, I had to buy one for a friend for her b-day because I knew she’d never buy one for herself. She squealed and jumped up and down, and loves it every bit as much as I do mine. : )

25. Diana Crick November 25th, 2007 at 9:01 pm 25

    I hope it is ok to mention this – someone commented on measuring…this is the beauty of Scor-Pal you don’t have to measure, it is all done for you. If it says to score at 4″ you just look for the number 4 and there is the groove you need. Quick and easy and a perfect score.

    Diana

26. Suzanne November 26th, 2007 at 1:48 am 26

    Lauren, I love my ATG! It did take me a while to get used to it because I’m a lefty & I can’t see exactly where I’m putting the adhesive because the gun’s in the way, if that makes sense. Now that I’m used to it, don’t know how I lived without it! I am one of those though who explodes when she creates so I have “lost” it more than once.

27. Laurie November 26th, 2007 at 3:25 am 27

    I love my ATG, too! I ran out of my first roll today and thought well I just have a bit more to do, I’ll use one of the little dispensers and fill this one later. I got up after just a couple swipes with the other adhesive and filled my ATG — which only took a minute BTW. When I first saw these I questioned how you would ever control little pieces of adhesive with that great big ole thing. And I must say it is the easiest most controllable adhesive applier that I have used. It is fast to use too. So if you have a lot of stuff to do, it is the only way to go. If you don’t have one, you really, really need one!

28. Janine November 26th, 2007 at 4:45 pm 28

    Well I have 4 out of the 5. I will have to try and locate the tape and see how I like it.
    Have a great day.
    Snowy here.
    Janine

29. Cathy Whiteman November 26th, 2007 at 6:19 pm 29

    love mine! Don’t know how I lived without it. It’s easy, cheap, really quick and not messy! It does take a little getting used to and especially the re-loading of it. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

30. Rose Ann November 26th, 2007 at 7:28 pm 30

    I LOVE mine too, and you just reminded me that I need to order more tape. Thanks! 😉

31. Sherri aka sherristampsalot November 26th, 2007 at 10:19 pm 31

    I was gone all of last week with no internet access (the horror!!–but it I was at Disney so I manged!!) so I have a lot to catch up on but I just wanted to chime in and say the ATG *is* a must have!! It’s my most cherished stamp necessity…after my stamps, of course!! LOVE this tool!!!

32. Missy November 28th, 2007 at 4:06 pm 32

    This is an absolute MUST HAVE!!!!!!! Can’t stress this enough!!!!!!! {See…lot’s of exclamation points means you really, really must have this!}

33. Karen November 28th, 2007 at 9:07 pm 33

    I absolutely love love love my ATG gun. I use about a roll of adhesive each month. It is definitely a must have.

    After using mono and snail, I wrote this poem (with apologies to Dr. Seuss) and sent it to Demo Support in September of 2006. Obviously it didn’t help, but it sure made me feel better.

    I do not like adhesive snail
    I do not like it in the mail
    It cannot/will not stick my card
    I only want to see it charred!

    All my cards do fall apart
    Samples fall off of my chart
    Pictures come off of my page
    I use it, then go into rage!

    I do not like adhesive snail.
    I will not use it in the mail.
    I will not use it on a card
    It makes my demos oh so hard!

    Please find us something else to stick
    Our card, our pages, or a brick!
    We need another adhesive here
    Something that will make us cheer!

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35. Stacie March 7th, 2008 at 6:14 pm 35

    Ok, got mine in the mail today…And boy is it BIG!!! I know you all said that, but I just wasn’t prepared. I just started laughing. My oldest son said what the heck is that??? (he’s 16). I can’t wait to use it tonight!!!! I am going to just start and see what I come up with! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. You truly inspire me on a daily basis!

    Thanks
    Stacie

36. Judy O March 6th, 2010 at 4:20 pm 36

    What kind of tape do you use in the ATG gun? Is the gold transfer tape double sided? I am anxious to order the gun, but was confused with the tape.

    Thanks so much!
    Judy

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