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Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 8:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Mama - Julip's right about that dresser! And you may have the ultimate - the spare Tart Bedroom!

Mamapors
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07-29-2004

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 8:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamapors a private message Print Post    
I just bought the Brother P-Touch 1180. It is OK for a first labeler. I got white and clear tape. Both with black print. But I know I will be out for more tape soon.

Julip
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09-28-2005

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 8:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
That is the one I have - the 1180. I absolutely love it! I need to go to Costco because I think they have (or used to have) a variety pack of TZ tape.

Ooh, tart bedroom. lol

Mamapors
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07-29-2004

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 8:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamapors a private message Print Post    
LOL BONZA!!!! I have been wondering what to do with the room. Now I know.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 8:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Mama, it's fate!

Joely
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09-24-2005

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 9:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Joely a private message Print Post    
Definitely fate! :-) Do I need a label maker? I'm sitting here thinking, okay, what else could I label? hmmmm....

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 9:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Joely - are you kidding????



Joely
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09-24-2005

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 10:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Joely a private message Print Post    
sorry. My brain was taking a break! rmao

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

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Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 10:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
You could totally justify a labelmaker, Joely! Business expense, ya know.

I have the Brother PT-66. Don't think I can alter margins but I really like it and got it for half price last year.

I'm melting my half tart sample of Fresh Cut Rose and can't smell it much but it is not making me sneeze!

Blackberry Sage is SO NICE..

I made labels for each bakery bag with the date they were sent out..

And I may have dedicated labelled ramekins for my "core" scents.

I have a Coconut Milk & Peaches to try and am looking forward to that one. I have a sample of Lavender, a bag of Lilac.. so I hope we both like them, Merry!

Joely
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09-24-2005

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 11:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Joely a private message Print Post    
Okay, which one should I buy?

Julip
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 5:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Joely - here, let me help. Bwa ha ha.

I really like the Brother p-touch 1180 that several us seem to have here - it is terrific! There are a lot of functions. I believe the tape sizes you can use are 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2". You can print 2 lines on the 1/2"...not sure about the 3/8".

I am looking at the Brother p-touch 2600 for larger projects and for variety. . You can print up to 7 lines on one label, and you can use Avery labels in it. Also, it can be connected to a PC (or Mac!) so that you can incorporate logos, extra fonts, photos, etc. There are other similar models, with a different combo of features...

Check out the whole Brother line here:
Brother Label Making Systems

I love the 1180 because it is a great handheld size with a lot of variety. Unfortunately, it is discontinued...but it can still be found in many places, including ebay. Sam's Club (online at least) has a pt-2610 which is the 2600 with a hard carrying case.

Of course, there are other brands, but I'm quite impressed with Brother.

Sea - yours sounds terrific and I'm jealous of the great deal you got on it. I couldn't find info on that model, though - is it discontinued like the 1180 is?

Julip
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 5:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Bonza - rofl! I think we should all go to Joely's for a labelmaking party!

Mama - be sure to take a photo of the tart bedroom when the remodeling is complete. lol

If I created a tart bedroom, my first thoughts go to a Crabtree & Evelyn-type set up, with wood slanted shelves holding each tart scent around the perimeter, and a selection of ramekins and warmers on a few little tabelclothed scatter tables. Plus a center island with plenty of drawers as a gifting/shipping center.

Sea - I'm surprised the FC Rose is hard to smell - I figured it would be a strong one! I guess that is a good thing...hope it starts wafting soon. It's good it's not making you sneeze! And I love that you have labeled your bags with the date and your ramekins with its own dedicated scent. You are way ahead of me, since I have only written in the date up to now! I may now reconsider my routine.

Julip
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 7:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Oh, one more thing. The cheapest, best place I have found the 2600 (and probably some of the other models) is here:

newegg.com

I have never purchased from newegg.com, but in June, they were rated one of the Top 10 E-retailers in Customer Satisfaction.

The others on the list, if you are curious:

Top 10 E-retailers in Customer Satisfaction:

- Netflix.com
- Amazon.com
- QVC.com
- Newegg.com
- LLBean.com
- OldNavy.com
- Tigerdirect.com
- Apple.com
- Avon.com
- BN.com

Merrysea
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08-13-2004

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 9:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Merrysea a private message Print Post    
Julip, I did remember to add the free tarts, and they are listed on my email receipt, but when I got the receipt, I noticed that my total was only $49.50 (I think I may have changed my mind on one of the items and substituted a $7.00 one for a $7.50 one), so I don't know if I'll be getting it! I hope so!

Julip
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 10:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Merry - you may want to email Alyce directly ASAP and note your oversight in the subtotal - it does make it confusing to go back and forth and mistakes are very easy to make with the current cart setup (hopefully the site renovation will be sooner than later!)

She gets so many orders it is hard for her to go back and add after the fact, but if you did want to add a Tarty Part to bump it over the $50, it wouldn't hurt to ask her if you can do that.

Good luck!

Mamapors
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07-29-2004

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 11:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamapors a private message Print Post    
I just bought the Brother P-Touch 1180 at Staples for $29.99. They still had plenty in stock. I love it. I was labeling everything in the house night.

Julip
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 11:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Wow, Mama...what a great price! Isn't it funny looking around with labeler in hand, for anything to put a sticker on?

Labelers, unite!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 1:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I think the PT-65 might be discontinued but a few weeks ago I did find info.. somewhere that compared various PTouch models and mine was listed, as low as $13!! It is very easy to hand hold and does print two lines.

Here is a summary 65, 1180, 1260 all considered "handheld"

1750, 1830, 1950, 2600 considered "desktop".

1500-pc considered "pc-connect".

1400, 1650, 9500, 9600, considered "industrial"

This LINK allows you to click on each model number for more info..

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 2:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Mama, that seems like an excellent price on that 1180. I can in no way justify the upgrade, but good choice!!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 2:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Oh, on Julip's first link they mention the 1280, street price est $39.99 but there is a $10 rebate.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 2:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Julip, eventually I started sneezing, so the roses came off the warmer..

Merrysea
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08-13-2004

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 4:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Merrysea a private message Print Post    
Julip, I did email Alyce, and she said it was not a problem, since it was only 50 cents. So I will soon be in tart heaven! (I have been enjoying my BNB tart - they really do last for quite a while!)

Julip
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09-28-2005

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 4:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Yay - Alyce is the best! Better get that cart ready. haha

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 5:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Oooh, soon you'll get your notice that a very fragrant package is winging its way to you!!

I have hopes I might get such a package tomorrow or Friday!!