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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Rainbow Designs

I love rainbow designs; I like seeing the different colors on various products. They seem to brighten things up.

sticker


Years ago, I had made a new design and showed it to my daughter who was in middle school at the time. She told me, Mom, that's what the LGBTQ uses. I wasn't sure what she meant. I was just making a design of the rainbow, like I had done before.

Needless to say, that didn't stop me. I've made a bunch more rainbow designs since then. And I want to say, that rainbows and rainbow colors are for everyone; just in case there was ever any question. Sometimes kids can attach extra meaning to a thing, and adults can too. So again, it's okay to wear rainbow colors and designs, and to enjoy the rainbow colors on whatever they are on. You get to decide if any design has any kind of meaning to you.

I had fun creating the rainbow peace sign hand. I used my own hand as a model, put on a latex glove that was tight fitting, placed my hand into the rainbow paint colors and made a peace sign with it. I filled in the unprinted areas, and voila, my peace sign hand print looked cool!

Here it is printed on stickers. Zazzle, the print on demand company I work in association with, offers seven different sticker shapes. This design can also be purchased on magnets, mugs, canvas tote bags, tshirts, aprons, hats, throw pillows, posters, mousepads, pin on buttons, keychains, coasters, postcards, necklaces, sweatshirts, address labels, and guitar picks. Zazzle has even more products to choose from. Many designs can be easily transferred to a different product, once you are on the product page.




Since different people can come up with different meanings for different things, I decided to use the rainbow colors to represent recycled spirits. It's a take on a recycled symbol, incorporating the rainbow colors. I believe in reincarnation, so it made sense that we are all recycled spirits. This unique design is currently printed on canvas tote bags, hats, and tshirts, as of the date of this writing.



Some of my rainbow designs are more spread out, color wise. Here I used the rainbow colors to fill in guitar shapes I had drawn. Here it is printed on address labels. Additional items include pens, mugs, clocks, and more.



I especially like how the word Peace looks, using cutout font letters on one of my rainbow background paintings. Here it is printed on tshirt ornaments. There are a total of five different ornament shapes to choose from on Zazzle.



Here a basic rainbow blend is printed on six inch rulers. It is also available on the 12 inch ruler size as well.



I hope you enjoyed this sampling of my various rainbow designs. You can visit this link to check out all the rainbow designs that I currently have in my CherylsArt store on Zazzle, here: https://www.zazzle.com/store/CherylsArt/rainbow. You will also find rainbow polka dots, mosaics, hearts, Easter eggs, love hands (sign language), teddy bears, butterflies, and raindrops.

I have purchased cards, stickers, canvas bags, address labels, business cards, and more from Zazzle. All of the products have been printed on quality materials and the colors look great. Zazzle has a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee, that states: "If you are not satisfied for any reason with any qualified* product you purchase you may return your purchase for a replacement, credit or refund within 30 days of receipt." Restrictions apply to some items, like face masks and stitch files. They go into the details on this on their Return Policy page. You can find the link for that at the bottom of the product pages.

Thank you for visiting. May you have a blessed day.

Cheryl Paton






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Friday, June 5, 2026

Cold Therapy Ice Pack with Flexible Grid Design for Back, Shoulder, Hip, Knee or Neck

Flexible Ice Pack
Many years ago I purchased an ice pack for my back.  It has a grid design that has small squares of ice instead of one big lump of ice or gel.  That design allows the ice pack to be more flexible, mold to your shape to easily wrap around the area that needs cold therapy.  It will even wrap around an arm or bend around you neck & shoulder area.  

I recently woke up with my hip hurting.  I have no idea what I did to cause damage or strain, but I was unable to put my full weight on my leg without being in a lot of pain.  I tried all of the normal things I do for aches and pains:  hot Epsom salt bath, heating pad, heat patches, sitting more than standing, leaning against my counter top for support, etc.,  After days of continued pain, I finally did a Google search for recommendations.  It suggested ice and I immediately remembered my ice pack for my back that stays in my freezer.  I grabbed it, laid it out of my chair and sat down.  When I stood up 30 minutes later, I was pain free.  Amazing!  Apparently I needed the ice for inflammation.  

I don't know why I didn't think of the ice for my hip.  I certainly use it for my back, but it just didn't occur to me without the suggestion.  Regardless, I was extremely happy to get the relief and I got busy cooking a big breakfast for my family.  It was so nice to be able to move without pain again.

I had to repeat the ice pack therapy each morning for a few days, but the pain has not gotten as severe as it was that first day I was desperate enough to take advice from Google.

All of my life I have heard people say, "I don't have time to be sick" or "I don't have time to sit down".  I am here to tell you, sometimes your body makes its own demands.  As for me, I don't  have time for the pain so I am grateful for my wrap-around ice pack!

 

Ice Pack with Grid Design

 Comfpack Ice Packs, Flexible Reusable Ice Pack Wrap for Knee, Hip, Shoulder, Neck, 13.4 × 8.6Check Price

The ice pack I have is no longer available, but I found one on Amazon that is made almost exactly like it, just a different brand name.  One difference that could truly make a big difference when wearing it is that my ice wrap has only one strap.  This ice wrap has two straps.  I already know I would prefer the two strap option so one strap would go around my waist while the other strap goes around my leg to keep it in place for my hip.  

One more note, I noticed in the professional image on the right that the ice pack is against the models skin.  I have always worn light weight clothing under any ice pack.  For me, the ice applied directly to my skin would be unbearable and there is not a layer of solid fabric on the inside of the ice pack.  Only the mesh as shown below.   

 Comfpack Ice Packs for Injuries Reusable with Elastic Strap, 60-Minute Long Lasting Cold Therapy with Ice Grid Gel Design, Flexible Reusable Ice Pack Wrap for Knee, Hip, Shoulder, Neck, 13.4 × 8.6Check Price


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Thursday, June 4, 2026

Benefits of a Cordless Leaf Blower

Our backyard deck is surrounded by trees, and we like it that way because it makes it private during the summer. 

During the spring and early summer, we get a lot of debris falling from the trees. So, I'm cleaning the deck almost every day.

Cordless leaf blower

I bought this cordless leaf blower so I wouldn't have to drag out my extension cord for my electric one. I chose a battery-operated blower with a 20V rechargeable battery. The gas-powered seems too heavy and noisy, and they require regular maintenance.

This is lightweight and easy to handle. It allows me to move easily around the deck. It is simple to use, just attach the battery and turn it on. This is also perfect for blowing off the sidewalk after mowing the lawn.

Some other jobs I use it for:

  • Clear dirt from the steps going into the house.
  • Drying the outdoor furniture after a rain.
  • Clearing a light snow from the steps or the car.
Battery technology has improved over the years. Current models will provide enough runtime to complete cleanup tasks in the yard or around the house. You'll find some models that come with two batteries, so you will always have one charged.

I'm very happy with the performance and convenience of my cordless leaf blower.

You will find many models and styles on Amazon.

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Play-Doh Flower Sets for Mom

Play-Doh Flower Sets for mom on Mother's Day or on any day!

Here's a super simple, super affordable gift idea for mom on Mother's Day or any day of the year. It is a small Play-Doh set by Hasbro called Tulips and Daffodils. 

Recommended for individuals aged 3 and up, it is perfect for gifting to mom who will be able to use the floral-scented play dough as fun crafting activity with her child.  The set includes molds for creating two flowers, a tulip and a daffodil, plastic stems and leaves and a small flower-pot style planter. Find your Tulip and Daffodil Play-Doh set here, on Amazon.

It is noteworthy that this is not the first or only flower-themed Play-Doh set. If you are interested, I suggest visiting eBay by clicking this link to see all of the new, used and vintage floral Play-Doh sets that are available. 

Discover the Play-Doh Magic Bloom Flower Garden set.

In my opinion, the most valuable and interesting retired floral set is the Magic Bloom Flower Garden, which is shown above. When it appears, it sells fairly quickly on reselling sites like eBay with a new set selling from $50 to $100. See for yourself the Magic Bloom Flower Garden sets available on eBay  right now by clicking here.

Note, if you buy a retired Play-Doh set you may have to replace the dough though given the availability of that product in single or multiple can sets, that will not be an onerous or expensive challenge.

See you
at the toy store!
Brenda
Treasures By Brenda

MORE PLAY-DOH:

Discover Play-Doh's Airplane Explorer set.

Check out the medical doctor-themed set, which is styled after the iconic Operation game.

Love camping? They'll love Play-Doh's campfire-themed set.





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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Purple Blue Monogram Design - Product Review

This is a purple and blue abstract leaf design on a blended yellow background. I designed it so that all of the leaves are pointing towards the center opening of yellow.

note card


I love how this design turned out. I started out by making various leaf designs, trying different techniques. The other designs were out different shades of lavender and purple backgrounds. They didn't quite fit what I was after so I moved on. Then I decided to play around with my paints and squirted some purple on my printing area, and my eye caught sight of the bold vivid blue. Voila. Perfect!

"And they go with yellow," I thought. I painted a yellow background. At first, I had the leaves come off from one side, kind of flowing towards the center. And then I just kept going. "That's right, pointing towards the center, towards the area of importance," I thought. Then I kept filling in the outer edges, making the border look full and lush. That's it!

This design is perfect for anything of importance; i.e. monograms, name, address, letter writing - whatever the case shall be.

The first product I designed with this was business cards. All of the main information is on the front of the card. I made the back of the card, solid yellow. It coordinates with the front of the business card, and can also easily be located if the card is mixed in with other cards, by it's bold and vibrant back.

All of the text areas on any of these products can be easily customized on the provided template forms.




I always purchase my business cards from Zazzle. Early on, there was a mess up on one of my business cards order, but Zazzle readily replaced them. Everything has worked out great since then.

You can choose from matte and glossy finishes for the various card typs on Zazzle, and also from various card stocks which come in an assortment of colors, textures, and finishes.

On the note cards, I enclosed the border design tighter around the center, making it perfect for a short name or monogram. The border design on the back of the note card is spread out to allow an open writing area.




I have purchased a variety of cards from Zazzle, and they have all turned out lovely. The colors are crisp and the card stock has always been great.

I used the same idea with the border being spread out on the lined stationery. The design is the same on both sides here.




I used the same mindset when designing the luggage tags, as I did for the note cards. One side is for the monogram, and the other side is for the contact info.



Do you have a favorite or a request? Let me know in a comment below.

Cheryl Paton




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Monday, June 1, 2026

Coldest Brand Spill Proof Tumbler

I usually stay away from trendy items but I jumped on this popular item because I thought it might be a really good choice for me.  I was right! The Coldest Limitless Bottle is advertised for the crazy length of time that it keeps cold drinks cold as well as being spillproof. Those two reasons are more than enough to purchase a Coldest Limitless Bottle. But I was betting this tumbler would be a great choice to help with the adaptations I sometimes need due to my difficluty with weak hands. I was right! My Coldest tumbler keeps my ice coffee cold all day and prevents my accidents (spilling, leaking, or breaking) I have with other mugs or bottles.

photo of the Coldest brand straw and bunker


My Opinion - My Coldest Bottle is an adaptive tool that Makes My life easier

Adaptive tools, or assistive devices, are technologies or items that can make every day activities easier for folks to do. Folks who often have physical difficulties. Assistive needs are as varied as each individual.

I have physical difficulties. Mostly with my hand strength, hand pain, and lack of coordination. I use scissors, knives, and small everyday pry tools to open things that most people do not need help to open.  Over the decades, my favorite way to carry water, juice, and ice coffee has been either with steel Bubba brand tumblers or with Mason jars with iLids.  Honestly, glass is my favorite for ice coffee and a quart sized Mason jar has been my daily home made ice coffee for years.

But the more often I fall or drop things, the more I have worried about carrying that Mason glass jar to work. Or anywhere outside of the house actually. And my other tumblers don't break but the lid pops off when dropped and makes quite a splash (of coffee). Of course, I was seeing review after review for the currently trendy Coldest brand. I ordered my first Coldest Tumbler because of the thick handle, the ability for it to fit into my truck's cupholder, and the leakproof lids. Specifically, the spill proof straw lid. How can that be?  All of my tumblers with straws leak if turned upside down, or dropped on it's side. 

How could this lid and straw be leak proof?

Easy. Genius. The straw fits fairly tightly into the lid to begin with. The bunker assembly is a much softer material than the lid and straw.  With the bunker placed on the straw, the straw is pressed down, and the little ridge presses down into the lid creating a seal. Like magic, I can't spill anything (nor can I drink from the straw in this position).  Exciting.  I thought that, with my weak and sore hands, I wouldn't be able to click the straw bunker into the closed position. I was so happy to find that everything is big enough, and soft enough, that I can open and close this straw into leakproof position.

There likely will come a time that I won't be able to operate it. But for now, it is an amazing assistive tool that keeps my coffee icy all day.

The thick handle is easy for me to grip. And the paracord handle accessory (sold separately) is perfect for me.  When walking, I don't carry the tumbler by the handle. I loop the paracord handle over my wrist. I have a difficult time carrying any cups in my hand as others normally do. This paracord is such a relief.

A big perk is that these tumblers come in a variety of sizes. And they come in a variety of decorations/colors. There are some designs that are in stock and some designs that are new releases in limited quantities. 

Information from the Coldest Website

While there are a variety of different sizes on Coldest.com, I bought a 24 oz Limitless Bottle in The Persian color. The information for this style and size is:

  • 24 oz
  • 100% leakproof
  • stainless steel; triple insulated
  • rubber bottom
  • includes 3 lids: coffee lid, chug lid, and sip lid with bunker
  • Infuser included
  • keeps cold liquids cold for at least 36 hours (keeps hot liquids hot for 13+ hours)
  • Fits 99% of cupholders
  • thick, easy-to-grip handle
  • lifetime warranty (register on the website)
  • hand wash with soap and water

Two Very Minor Cautions (that may apply just to me)

On the website, in addition to a variety of sizes and colors, there are older versions and new versions of these tumblers.  I advise that you read each tumbler page to ensure you order the item that you want. I felt there were so many choices that I was a bit confused at times. However, I'm easily confused. You probably will navigate the site easily. 

I do find that the chug lid is difficult for me to click open due to my very weak fingers. The sip/straw lid was the version I wanted and the other two lids are bonus. And I may use them around the house when I am not transporting my ice coffee. You may not have any difficulty with the chug lid button.

Visit Coldest.com to learn more and to see the many sizes and colors. 



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Friday, May 29, 2026

Porch Goose and Porch Goose Outfits Reviewed

porch goose
My daughter called me a few weeks ago and said she was going to paint a concrete porch goose in a craft class.  I asked her if she remembered having a plastic porch goose that she dressed for special occasions and seasons when she was a very little girl.  Unfortunately, she didn't have an actual memory of it, but I couldn't help but wonder if she was drawn to that class because of her old beloved porch goose.  Her grandmother and I both remember well how she liked dressing her first porch goose.

She has now finished painting her concrete porch goose and is ready for porch goose outfits.  With her birthday only a few week away, she added porch goose outfits to her gift wish list.  

You probably know what I am about to say!  Between her grandmother, brother, father and I, we purchased 14 new goose outfits for her upcoming birthday.  I can hardly wait to see the pictures as she changes her goose's clothes each month, occasion or season.  

It is hard to choose a favorite porch goose outfit, but I am personally fond of the yellow raincoat and umbrella.  It reminds me of the outfit her plastic porch goose had when she was a little girl.  I only remember her dressing her original porch goose in her own baby clothes or baby doll clothes, but I think it is totally awesome that there are so many outfits made specifically for a porch goose now.

 

Awesome Seasonal Outfits for a Porch Goose

My daughter plans to change her porch goose outfits each month, according to the weather or season.  Of course, there are costume outfits for Halloween, but there are also special outfits for all of the holidays.  You can even select a bundle package of costumes to get started.  Buying a bundle is less expensive than purchasing them individually.

 

 12 Set Porch Goose Outfits for 23" Porch GooseCheck Price

 

How to Get Your Own Porch Goose

My daughter painted a concrete porch goose, but most of us don't have a concrete figure store close to us.  Plus, the 23" concrete porch goose weights over 40 lbs.  If you plan to set your porch goose on your recessed or enclosed porch, you may well prefer one made of resin that is easier to move.  These options also have a place to fill the base with sand or gravel to keep it from toppling in bad weather.  Then, you can simply enjoy changing your porch goose outfits seasonally too.

 LarpGears Premium Adjustable Large Porch Goose Statue – 23” Realistic Hollow Plastic Garden Goose with Removable Cowboy Hat & Bandana, Stone Base with Sand-Fillable Design for Outdoor StabilityCheck Price Porch Goose Statue Large White Porch Goose Big Resin Garden Lawn Yard 20 inches High Check Price

 

 

There are lots of different styles and designs in the Porch Goose Outfits.  Click Here to see more!

 Celltestria 4th of July Goose Outfits for 2323Check Price 2 Set Porch Goose Outfits with Wings Ladybug & BeeCheck Price Fishing Porch Goose Outfits for 23 Inch Lawn Statue, Fisherman CostumeCheck Price Gaggleville Football Goose Outfit, Fits Large 23Check Price

 

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Stainless Steel Baking Rings ~ A Product Review and Recipe

Well, I know that everyone has their favorite baking accessories in their kitchen and that many of them end up in junk drawers after a while, but, there are some that remain favorites all the time.

Confession time,  I don't bake as much as I would like to, but I have a hubby that does an amazing job at baking cookies, breads and all manner of goodies that could come from a kitchen.

We just finished travelling to Europe and one of our favorite spots was Nuremberg in Germany.  It is a famous spot for the Nazi Trials that were held in the courts.  But, it is also famous for it's Lebkuchen  cookies.  The are a type of gingerbread, so if you like gingerbread, this might just take you to a new level of cookie baking.

Lebkuchen is a German favorite and I'm sure that it will become one of yours too.  Not your typical gingerbread but a nutty, spicy and fragrant cookie that will have you wanting more and more after the first bite.

So here's the recipe:

2 eggs

7 oz sugar

4 1/4 oz ground almonds

3 1/2 oz ground hazelnuts

1 1/4 oz candied lemon peel, finely chopped

1 1/4 oz candied orange peel, finely chopped

1 teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract

1 tablespoon dark rum

1/8 tsp. ground cloves

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/8 tsp, baking powder

7 oz powdered sugar 

1/2 oz cocoa

1/2 tablespoon coconut oil

4 tablespoons hot water

I know, there are lots of really good things in this recipe and the secret is to really chop those candied lemons and oranges finely.  A food processor will work the best for this step.  

-Preheat the oven to 300 degrees and line your cookie sheet with a silicon mat, or grease the sheet well.

-Cream together the eggs and sugar until really thick and creamy

-mix in the spices rum, vanilla and candied peel, then fold in the nuts and baking powder

-bake at 300F for 25-35 minutes

Glaze half the cookies with a white  paste made of icing sugar and warm water (just enough water to make it flow)

Glaze the other half with a dark glaze made as above but with cocoa powder added.  

When they are glazed, cool completely and store in an airtight container in a cool place.  

I BET YOU CAN'T EAT JUST ONE!

Now here is the kitchen gadget that my hubby loves to make these cookies uniform in size.

 

Stainless Steel Baking Rings

These rings are just over 3 inches in diameter, stainless steel and easy for baking all kinds of goodies.  Easy to clean and useful in the kitchen for more than one purpose. Pancakes, English muffins, cookies and more.

Get yourself some baking rings and go to town with some really interesting recipes that your whole family will enjoy. Sweet or savory, they can be used both ways.  Now don't get bent out of shape because these are also not easy to bend out either.  Chill and enjoy this great kitchen gadget.




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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Overview of TrendyFlipFlops on Zazzle

This is the seventh of a seven part series of my various stores on Zazzle.

This store is called TrendyFlipFlops and it is all about flipflops. The categories are all about the type of design.




The design categories are:

Abstract Flip Flops: You will find a selection of my abstract designs which includes both dark and bright options.

Animal Flip Flops: Flying pink pigs, and kaliedoscope cats are the options so far in this one.

Autumn Flip Flops: Here you will find an assortment of leaves and pumpkin designs.

Beach Flip Flops: When you browse beach flip flops, you will find beach scenes, and also colorful beach balls.





Bride Flip Flops: There are a variety of designs that will work great for weddings; however there is no specific wedding category. There is a bride category though. These flip flops can be customized. Many brides are choosing comfort over style when it comes to their feet on their wedding day. I think that's pretty cool.






Butterfly Flip Flops: These butterflies might be considered more abstract, but I figured they'd be easier to find if I placed them in a Butterfly category.

Christmas Flip Flops: Flip flops are considered a warm weather shoe or sandal. For those who find themselves in a warm weather location over the Christmas and winter holidays, their flip flops can still fit the season.





Floral Flip Flops: Here you will find a mix of realistic, photo, and abstract designs.

Fruit Flip Flops: As of the writing of this blog, the current choices are lemons, realistic pineapples, and more artistic pineapples.

New Products: As mentioned in my earlier blogs about my various stores on Zazzle, the New Products category is automatically assigned by Zazzle. There are usually no products in this category, unless I happen to assign a category when designing a product.

Patriotic Flip Flops: Here you will find a couple of fireworks designs, and a star pattern design in red, white, and blue.

Patterns and Shapes: The Patterns and Shapes category was growing. Instead of making subcategories for this, I made two additional categories; one being Polka Dot Flip Flops, and the other one being Striped Flip Flops. The remaining designs in this category includes hearts, circles, weave patterns, and more.

Polka Dot Flip Flops: There are several colors to choose from here, and also a couple of black and white designs.

Striped Flip Flops: There are a variety of striped patterns and colors to choose from here. This is my favorite striped pattern. It reminds me of the straight swirled candies that you can find in places like Cracker Barrel.






These categories are displayed on my landing page for my TrendyFlipFlops store.


I hope you have enjoyed finding out about my various Zazzle stores, and that my overviews have helped or will help you find what you are looking for.

Cheryl Paton




Index of my Overviews of my stores on Zazzle:

https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2026/04/overview-of-cherylsart-on-zazzle.html
https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2026/04/overview-of-cherylsartphotos-on-zazzle.html
https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2026/04/overview-of-custom-flash-cards-on-zazzle.html
https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2026/05/overview-of-mazepuzzles-on-zazzle.html
https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2026/05/overview-of-positiveaffirmation-on.html
https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2026/05/overview-of-scrapbookbackgrounds-on.html
https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2026/05/overview-of-trendyflipflops-on-zazzle.html




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Friday, May 22, 2026

Dust Brushes for Dusting Legos and Other Collectibles Reviewed

dusting collectibles
Dusting my son's Lego creations has presented quite a challenge for me for many years.  In the past, I've tried dusting them with the Swiffer dusters, feather dusters, and dusting gloves.  I've even tried blowing the dust off of them.  While all of these options have worked to some degree, none have fully removed the dust from all of the crevices of a completed Lego masterpiece.  Dusting between the Lego brick studs is nearly impossible once a set is complete.

We recently had to repair a wall after the plumbers had to cut out a section to get to a leaking pipe.  The drywall repair required sanding the wall.  Even though I had covered the Legos, fine dust still managed to get all over the Lego buildings, vehicles and figures. Desperation lead me to search for dusting brushes that would fit between the Lego studs.  

Below are the brushes I selected and they are fabulous!  It took time to dust each Lego creation carefully, but the brushes did get all visible dust off of them.  Now, when I go to battle with the dust that has settled on my son's Lego models, I will be properly prepared to walk away the victor.

 

rose figurine
These dusting brushes can be used on other collectibles too!

Set of 2 Lego Dusting Brushes

 2 Pack Exquisite Dusting Brush Kit, Dust Brushes, Car Detailing Brush, Feather Duster Brush for Models, Craf, Collectibles,Computers, Digital Devices, Car Interior, Musical InstrumentsCheck PriceThere are two different styles of microfiber brushes in the set.  One is thin with stiffer bristles which is great for getting between the Lego brick studs.  The other brush is full and softer which is perfect for dusting the flat pieces, the fabric parts, and the sails on the ships.

These dusting brushes can be used on other collectibles as well.  The soft brush is soft enough to use on doll faces or to carefully swipe down the doll's hair without pulling it loose.

They would also be great for dusting a variety of finished crafts like a Sailor's Valentine, a mosaic picture, or a beaded cross stitch project.  As a matter of fact, they did such a good job on the Legos, I purchased a second set for my other collectibles and intricate decor.  Of course, I could use the same brushes for everything, but I want to leave the first set with my son just for his Legos.

To clean the brushes, simply take them outside and blow them off or brush them against a cloth to remove the dust.     

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Dust Brushes for Collectibles, Models, Legos & More 


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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Overview of ScrapbookBackgrounds on Zazzle

This is the sixth of a seven part series of my various stores on Zazzle.

This store features my designs on double sided paper, rubber stamps, and custom binders that can be used for this fun and creative scrapbooking craft. Besides scrapbooking, these fun paper choices can be used in card making, creating vision boards, and more. What might you make with scrapbook paper?


Scrapbook Paper
Scrapbook Paper




New Products:

The first category listed in this store is New Products, which is a catch category in case I didn't already select a category when I designed the product. This category is automatically included by Zazzle.

The remaining categories are Scrapbook Albums, Scrapbook Paper, and Scrapbooking Stamps.

Scrapbook Albums:

Binders are used for the scrapbook albums and they can also be used as photo albums. So far, there are options for baby, graduation, and wedding. There aren't any subcategories at this point. The main design is on the front, and parts of that design are included on the spine and back. The graduation binder is an example.




Scrapbook Paper:

There are a variety of subcategories in the Scrapbook Paper section. I did not include a specific subcategory for Wedding, as many of the blends, heart designs, patterns, etc., can be used for wedding backgrounds as well as for other themes and events, as in this turquoise polka dot option. I can see this being a pretty background design for a turquoise or teal themed wedding or even as stationery.




As of this writing, the current subcategories are: Abstract, Affirmations, Animal Prints, Autumn, Baby, Blends, Blue, Christmas, Floral, Graduation, Halloween, Heart, Patterns and Shapes, Peace, Pink, Rustic and Vintage, Shamrock, Swirl, and Turquoise.

There can be quite a few that overlap in these subcategories; you may want to search for a particular color, design type, etc., to help locate the design theme that you are looking for.

Scrapbook Stamps:

These are rubber stamps, used for stamping. There are a variety of designs here to choose from, but currently no subcategories. It is just shy of having more than one page of items to peruse. When ordering a rubber stamp and looking a product page, Zazzle will show you the colors of ink pads that are available for purchase.

Quite a few of these designs are outline designs, which one can color in whenever they are making their paper craft design. For instance, the umbrella drawing can be used for a rainy day card, or a scrapbook featuring baby. The umbrella and handle can be colored in, by hand, to coordinate with whatever you are creating.




A lot of these backgrounds can be found in the scrapbook paper in paperbacks that I designed using Canva. I have posted these paperbacks on Amazon through KDP. Many of the designs in the paperbacks are further embellished with different items from Canva. You can check out my index of these paperback books here for your scrapbooking and other paper creation desires: Cheryl Paton Scrapbook Paper.

Thank you for visiting. Your comments and questions are welcome. Happy scrapbooking.

Cheryl Paton


Index of my Overviews of my stores on Zazzle:
https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2026/04/overview-of-cherylsart-on-zazzle.html
https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2026/04/overview-of-cherylsartphotos-on-zazzle.html
https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2026/04/overview-of-custom-flash-cards-on-zazzle.html
https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2026/05/overview-of-mazepuzzles-on-zazzle.html
https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2026/05/overview-of-positiveaffirmation-on.html
https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2026/05/overview-of-scrapbookbackgrounds-on.html
https://www.reviewthisreviews.com/2026/05/overview-of-trendyflipflops-on-zazzle.html




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Friday, May 15, 2026

Mini Colander Reviewed

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I have several colanders in my kitchen, but the one I most often grab is my mini colander. 

When I first purchased my mini colander, I bought it for rinsing small bunches of fruit, like a few strawberries at one time.  I have been very surprised by how many different food products I now rinse with it.  Just about everything I need to rinse/strain can be contained in the small mini colander.  The Great Northern beans shown in my picture on the right, is the entire 1 lb. package of beans.

I also appreciate how lightweight the mini colander is to hold.  So much easier to use than a large colander.  It has a raised base and easily sits in my half sink.  Larger colanders require the larger side in my double sink and get in the way when I am trying to work in the kitchen.  

My mini colander is dishwasher safe and takes up a lot less room in the top shelf of my dishwasher.  That is a huge benefit to using the mini colander. 

I purchased my Good Cook Profreshionals Mini Colander at Kroger, but Amazon has similar mini colanders available for purchase and delivery convenience.  Sometimes it is very hard to find exactly what you want in a brick and mortar store.  

 

Mini Colanders 

I measured my mini colander at 6.25 W (not including the handles) x 2.75 H inches.  It is small enough to sit inside my smallest glass mixing bowl which makes it very easy to store.  I sure wish I had purchased more than one, but I am thrilled to find similar colanders available on Amazon.

 Meadow Lane 6-inch Small Colander, BPA-Free, Dishwasher Safe, Double Handles, Compact Food Strainer for Berries, Veggies and Pasta, 3-Cup Capacity, Smooth WhiteCheck Price Dolly Parton Mini Colander – Flower-Shaped Berry Strainer with Butterfly Drainage Holes, Raised Base for Easy Rinsing, Dishwasher SafeCheck Price Culinary Elements Mini Plastic Colander with Double Handles – 6 Inch Small Strainer for Fruits, Vegetables & Pasta, Dishwasher Safe, BPA-Free, Color VariesCheck Price


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