What I Ordered vs What I Got! | Huge TEMU Craft Supply HAUL 🧡

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Temu has now opened for delivery to 🦘 Australia and I couldn't wait to try it out! In today's video I answer the question you want to know... is Temu worth it for Paper Crafters. Come watch me review and test a bunch of products from TEMU including Metal Dies, Double Sided Tape, 6x6 Paper, Washi Tape, Craft Storage, Stickers and oh so much more!
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1. 12pcs 6*6in Flower Retro Pattern DScrapbook AU$3.98💰 temu.to/k/usNo3BKA4ihdLj3
2. 100 Sheets/set Art Stitching Envelope Paper AU$6.48💰 temu.to/k/usiLnyapVoliJFH
3. 18 Rolls Vintage Washi Tape Set AU$12.48💰 temu.to/k/us5aNcpcFO1KGD0
4. 24pcs Vintage Plants Pattern Tapes AU$3.48💰 temu.to/k/us4pOdcazxY3P91
5. 2m Vintage Rose Flower Embroidery Lace Ribbon AU$3.48💰 temu.to/k/usHv8fMtnRsN7vJ
6. 2pc-3m DIY Velvet Webbing AU$2.28💰 temu.to/k/uswvsz3gN80dW6w
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9. Desk Folding Storage Box AU$3.49💰 temu.to/k/us8pVCdOt0N7O01
10. Mini Paper 6-Hole Puncher AU$19.48💰 temu.to/k/uswxHlWieRLnhXt
11. 3in1 Corner Cutter AU$7.19💰 temu.to/k/use0DuZVqiC8gxy
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[@Northerndoll]

I love the Temu flora collect books! Check them out if you haven’t had the opportunity yet. They are so gorgeous. I never thought to use the books as a journal as is. I have placed way too many orders. Clothing is hit and miss as far as sizing and quality of fabric. One top has become my fav of the summer! I have watched dozens of haul videos! What I do have to say if your video is extremely organized! No waiting for you to draw up the ad, search for scissors to open things, no going on and on for extended periods how much you like one thing in particular. I love you put the prices in the links to each item. Best of all you were practical, you showed how the items functioned. Much more useful then raving how someone loves it and it’s so cute for their niece, neighbour or great aunt Mel. I guess I am more ocd then I realized cause girl you’ve won me over with your ocd!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks for popping by today and leaving such a lovely comment, you've made my day! 🌸 I work really hard on the edits for my videos so you aren't waiting around for me to open things etc If I do get carried away on how cute something is, I just edit that bit out 🤣 because I hate watching videos like that too! So glad you enjoyed it and my ocd tendencies 🤪🤪🤪 xo

[@duffyjones4476]

Thank you Gwen. A very useful reviewing of products… as another Aussie it is much appreciated

[@CreatedByGwen]

You are so welcome! You're right, I had seen a few reviews when they first opened but at that time they were not shipping to Australia. Sooo excited that they now are! My shipping was around 7-10 days which is super fast considering sometimes I wait that long for goodies within the country!

[@BeAgainBooks]

Thanks soooo much for the review Gwen! I’ve been wondering about Temu and am now way more open to ordering. I appreciate your thoughts.

[@CreatedByGwen]

You are very welcome, glad you found my video helpful.... now I just need some time to enjoy these goodies!

[@rashidadowns]

Thanks for linking everything ❤️. Great haul!

[@CreatedByGwen]

You are so welcome!

[@craftadventureswithsusanto808]

Hi Gwen, new subbie! I love Temu so far, everything I have received has been great! Looking forward to watching your videos!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Welcome lovely! Same... everything I've ordered or received has been amazing. I just finished a fun little mini album that will be shared soon, the quality of everything is great and the supplies so fun to work with. Thanks for popping by today and saying hi 👋

[@snowysnowyriver]

I finally bowed to temptation and placed an order for crafting supplies (mainly journal and card making stuff). Have to say that I was very pleasantly surprised. The quality is fine, and certainly worth the money.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Awesome to hear! This has been my experience too, great prices and great quality. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@christinebryant6618]

Is the code still good? And is it only good for new customers?

[@CreatedByGwen]

@@christinebryant6618 Yep, code is still good, and works Internationally. The only thing is that it is for new customers. It will work on any new account created, so if you have a spare email, it could be worth setting up a new account.

[@Shannon5909]

Stumbled across your channel tonight and I love it! Looove Temu crafting supplies, everything I have bought has been of wonderful quality and super inexpensive...and love your channel! Thank you for sharing your goodies with us. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦.... eh.😉

[@CreatedByGwen]

Welcome Shannon, so glad you found me! 🧡 Thanks for sharing your TEMU experience here too, I know a lot of the gals will be checking these comments. Huge fan of your beautiful country, it's so far away from us Aussie's but I do hope to get back there one day! xo 🦘

[@jackyd6194]

A great review on a supplier we are all wondering about, especially the UK. I may give them a try x

[@CreatedByGwen]

So glad this was helpful for you.... yep, we were all wondering so I'm so glad I tried them out.

[@caite.bakess]

very helpful review! i love your videos❤️

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you! That's super kind of you to say. 🌸

[@Nathalieroy2624]

What a great selection, i want to collect all those mini books and make a mini library! Wouldn’t be the cutest things!

[@CreatedByGwen]

I am totally addicted to the mini books! They are oh so collectable 🙌

[@dianadaniel3441]

So enjoyed this video! Just located it, and have subscribed! New to junk journ ling, and never even knew what it was about, although I have always collected, "nothing books"! Thank you for all the great reviews!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Welcome Diana, I'm so glad you found this useful. I'm pretty new to Junk Journalling too and love the idea of nothing books, I made one this weekend actually that I'll be sharing in a few weeks. They are so fun to make 💗

[@darlenedewitt9901]

Thanks for sharing. Beautiful journaling supplies. Love your accent!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Awww thanks Darlene... I find it funny when people mention my accent because of course I don't notice it lolol Thanks for popping by today.

[@mareekerwin]

Thank you for showing us these. I have seen adds on FB come up at times but I have never really been game to check them out. There looks to be some wonderful products especially for making journals. I was interested in their dies but I to am very wary about buying things that could be copies from other craft companies. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@CreatedByGwen]

You're welcome Maree. I feel the same about the copies of products and did my absolute best to avoid those. Since making this video I have ordered some dies, background ones only and they have been excellent!

[@donnapate103]

I just placed my first order using your code. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@CreatedByGwen]

You are so welcome!

[@gutierrezaribella]

That little mushroom book Amazon has the complete set for $10.99 , 12 mini books, I have several from Temu but sometimes some are not available and also all are different prices when I saw them on Amazon I was amazed, I got 2 sets 😊

[@CreatedByGwen]

Ohhh look at you go!! That's awesome 👌 I would have gotten 2 sets as well lol

[@tatianagutierrez6536]

Love your voice ! Very soothing, thank you for your review.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Oh thank you, that's super kind of you to say. 🌷

[@merrilynjackson1895]

I have just put in my 4th order, so far so good.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Awesome!!

[@nelidaquinones7027]

Love the haul thanks for sharing

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@shondra6]

I am loving the look of those paper punches. TFS ... maybe lols...😂😂😂

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hahahaha.... you're welcome. Seems my mission is complete 🤣

[@MsJoanne6]

I have bought many craft supplies from Temu and have never had a problem with the dies or any papers. Love them.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Great to hear! 🧡

[@karenoherron8863]

I just found your video and I decided to subscribe. I haven't done a lot of journaling. I am going to watch some more of your videos and get to know you a bit better. I do craft, but it's generally the Dollar Tree crafting. I am 70, but I am still willing to learn knew things. I absolutely adore your accent and loved listening to you. I am in Illinois in the US. My Mom was from Newfoundland and she still had her accent. I

[@CreatedByGwen]

Welcome Karen! Thanks for taking the time to leave me this sweet message and introduce yourself. I get a lot of comments about my accent, which I find funny because of course here I don't even notice it. I have a few journalling videos on my channel, I'm pretty new to it but find it fun and super relaxing and enjoyable. I've found supplies to be more affordable than some of the scrapbooking ones so that's a plus too. I really just love crafting with all kinds of paper things, cards, scrapbooking, journalling, I'm up for it all. I hope you enjoy the videos. 🦘

[@DonnaBragg61]

Hello...I'm a new subscriber from Illinois in the US. I'm new to journaling and Temu has helped me build quite a stash!! Ok...really I'm addicted. 😂😂😂 Nice review on the things you got. I'll be checking out your channel as you seem to have some great content. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week! 😊❤

[@CreatedByGwen]

Welcome! I'm so glad you found me, lots of paper craft things to see here. TEMU is great for that, it's made my start into Journalling very inexpensive too and I've found that with the cheaper supplies, I don't hoard them so much and I'm not so worried about using them. Do you do any other paper crafts? or is it just the journalling?

[@DonnaBragg61]

​@@CreatedByGwenI've done a little scrapbooking years ago...just starting on journaling now. 😊

[@CreatedByGwen]

@@DonnaBragg61 That's fun! 🌸 I'll forever be a scrapbooker, but I do like to mix things up a bit to keep things interesting, so if there is paper involved, I'm here for it 🤣

[@lucyhare5799]

Me too. Between TEMU and AliExpress, l have more stuff than Michael's. Lol l love them, but am not crazy about how they always send me a discount after l've made an order. They do like you ordering daily.

[@ChristineOvalle]

Hi i just shopping on Temu i do all different kinds of art all different journaling im waiting for my 3rd oder and i am very happy with everything and you can't beat the prices they are great. 😊

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks for sharing your experience. You are right, the prices are crazy cheap!

[@mindfulcreative9168]

You have great taste! Thank you for sharing.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you... I'm loving creating with these supplies too! So many lovely things to play with.

[@juliamullie8677]

It is true that some of the dies at Temu do not cut properly, but there is a fix for most of them. I have gotten 2 dies that did not cut properly in my Sizzix.Big Shot. I got a metal shim from Temu & tried it with some good quality cardstock & that fixed the problem. I know a couple of other people who have used the Sizzix Chrome Precision Base Plate in their Big Shots & have gotten their difficult dies to work. Beyond a Big Shot, I can't help but I'm sure whatever brand you use, there's got to be so.ething that will help. I'm sure the metal shim could work in most any machine.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much for sharing these tips, I have Big Shot foldaway and have not had any trouble at all. I'm sure this advice will help anyone who's die is not 100%... they do also offer free returns up to 90 days, so that is an option as well.

[@jeanniewicks7264]

The packaging is amazing with the low prices I don't see how they can make any money but it's a great online shopping store they diffently are doing a great job

[@CreatedByGwen]

I agree, some of the packaging is so so pretty! Pretty enough to use for a project itself. 🧡

[@janiceuriarte1299]

The little flower fairies stickers and book are a copy of the fairies from Cicely Mary Barker books. In your video you were concerned about the die cuts being copies. I

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks for letting me know Janice, I was hoping they weren't as I would never have bought them had I known. Someone else did point that out to me 😭

[@lesliedenton8081]

I have to say, I love the trimmer because it cuts angles, the Cricket doesn't do that.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Those angled lines are so so good, that's for sure! The blade is super sharp too... I really think this could have been more 'user error' 🤣

[@lesliedenton8081]

Awesome haul

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thank you! 🤗

[@margaretculshaw9040]

Good morning. I can't find the Vintage Collection books. Love that they are double sided Totally addicted to Temu

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey Margaret Those books are now sold out I'm afraid - here is the link so you can be notified when they are back in stock: www.temu.com/goods.html?_bg_fs=1&goods_id=601099515164912&_x_sessn_id=7ky1jqmc8a&refer_page_name=bgt_order_detail&refer_page_id=10045_1683850989645_eu8gp0yhqg&refer_page_sn=10045

[@margaretculshaw9040]

Thankyou very much

[@MMMsworld]

와 정말 예쁜 아이템들이 많네요. 코드 사용해서 구매해봐야겠네요

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks for stopping by today 💗

[@shondra6]

I used to be a consultant for an Australian papercrafting company and I also am a fan of Tim. 😊I don’t believe in copies of dies either.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I didn't realise that the word stickers were Tim's, otherwise I wouldn't have asked for them. I don't actually use a lot of his things so I wasn't super familiar with his ranges. 🧡

[@paulinewhite3273]

You could tea dye the patterned ribbon to make it less lemon!

[@CreatedByGwen]

That is a really good idea! I had not thought of that. I feel like that would make it the perfect shade, it's a bit too perfect and lemon right now. Thank you so much for that suggestion.

[@jeanieferretti4203]

I have things from Temu and AliExpress. I haven’t used them yet. ❤

[@CreatedByGwen]

I'd love to know how you go with them! 🧡

[@debrataylor315]

Try the dies on cardstock versus paper.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Are you saying they aren't that good on card??

[@lesakingsbury1612]

Hi Gwen, thank you so much for your video and your great review 😊 it is so helpful for someone like me that is just starting out. I couldn’t find the link for those 2 beautiful “vintage collection” actual books you showed, I tried searching Temu but still couldn’t find them, do you mind letting me know the link if you can please? Thanks from one Aussie to another 🇦🇺😊💜

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey there! I love it when fellow Aussies find my channel. The link for those books is here for you: www.temu.com/goods.html?_bg_fs=1&goods_id=601099515164912&_x_sessn_id=7ky1jqmc8a&refer_page_name=bgt_order_detail&refer_page_id=10045_1683850989645_eu8gp0yhqg&refer_page_sn=10045 They had been out of stock, so you might want to grab them sooner rather than later now that they are back in. 🌸 Glad my video was helpful, don't forget to use the code so you get the 30% off. 🧡

[@lesakingsbury1612]

@@CreatedByGwen thank you so much for letting me know 😊. Yes I was so glad when your video popped up for me and I heard you speaking 🇦🇺🇦🇺 I have subscribed and have notifications so I know when you put other videos up. Thanks again, have a great rest of the weekend 🇦🇺🙏🏻💕💕

[@CreatedByGwen]

@@lesakingsbury1612 Thank you! You too, I hope you get some crafty fun in! 🦘

[@mirathompson9078]

Which link is for the books that you showed at 24:27 after the lavender die cut?

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey there, the little books are sold out I'm afraid, but this link will put you on the waiting list for when they are back in stock. www.temu.com/goods.html?_bg_fs=1&goods_id=601099515164912&_x_sessn_id=7ky1jqmc8a&refer_page_name=bgt_order_detail&refer_page_id=10045_1683850989645_eu8gp0yhqg&refer_page_sn=10045

[@janicerepass6996]

You can try rubbing the satiny side of the ribbon over a hot light bulb to "iron" the wrinkles out.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Oh, that's a clever idea! I was worried about ironing it.

[@Topdoggie7]

Scrapbooking needs to be a competitive sport because it's worth having contests over. The possibilities are endless and infinite. I love doing it.

[@CreatedByGwen]

😆😆😆 I would totally be up for the Scrapbooking Olympics!

[@Topdoggie7]

@@CreatedByGwen Same. Let's get the movement happening!

[@CreatedByGwen]

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[@mayloo2137]

I'm in Canada. My May orders were delayed because of s government workers' strike including Canada Post which delivers Temu orders. I do mixed media. I bought decorated papers like yours, and a pad of small pictures to use on artistic trading cards and in my travel folder. In my current orders, I ordered 24😂 rolls of washi tape. PS I like that double-sided tape you bought. Sometimes gluing stuff can be messy. I will consider what you bought for a future order. I also ordered a corner punch like yours.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hello lovely! I love Canada, I've been twice, what a beautiful country you live in. Shame about the postal delays, postage here was super fast (faster than some orders I've placed from Aussie stores!!) The washi tape is great, good choice! I've used the double sided tape now and it is really good, high tack, super strong, I made a mini album with it which I'll be sharing very soon. Glad you enjoyed my finds and have been diving into the TEMU site. So many things to see there. 🧡 🧡 🧡

[@Northerndoll]

All my orders in Ontario, Canada have been arriving in 10 days. Only one delay when they sent my package on a trip from Toronto to several cities in Manitoba and then back to Ontario lol.

[@FortunadaHope]

I just love your video ❤ new subscriber here ❤️🙏🏽😘

[@CreatedByGwen]

Welcome! So glad you found my channel. 🌸

[@robynpope]

I don't mind buying knock off's as they are much cheaper then then big craft companies the something are better then the dearer ones especially when one is on a very low income

[@CreatedByGwen]

I get what you are saying and I know that's why people buy them. I fully understand that not everyone can afford supplies. As a designer myself though, it's not really fair that someone puts in a lot of work and effort to create a product only to have it replicated, they benefit from the designers time and expertise and the effort that went into creating it. I have accidentally purchased some things and I'll use them because they are here now, but I do go out of my way to avoid copies. I do think its a personal decision and I do understand.

[@jaditelady173mary4]

Most of the time when u have feathering on ur cardstock when u cut it, its due to your blade becoming dull.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Sometimes yes, but not always. I've found that poor quality paper can cause this too. I've seen it first hand using a brand new blade on paper that is just not great quality.

[@slightlycurved]

Amazon does it too. They show the design and samples from a known name brand company. Then the product was 1/3 the size.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Interesting!!!

[@margiesack4713]

Do you have the link for the memory dex die?

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey Margie... to get the 30% off you'll need to use one of the links in the video, from there search '1pc Folding Box Shaped Metal Cutting Dies Stencils For DIY Scrapbooking Decorative Embossing DIY Paper Cards' and it should come up for you. It's great, I was working with it some more last night for an upcoming project, the cut lines are super crisp! 👌

[@sparklemotion1164]

New subscriber! Tfs, which items came in tin?

[@CreatedByGwen]

Welcome! They are called 'Lantern Series Multi-material Labels With Iron Box' They are almost like little journalling spots. (temu.to/k/usJ5r12eyFSK0c7)

[@karanallen2528]

Do you have a link to tHe vintage collection books?

[@CreatedByGwen]

I do!! AND they are back in stock as of this morning so I would get onto this super quick :) (don't forget my coupon code too for 30% off if you're new to TEMU) www.temu.com/goods.html?_bg_fs=1&goods_id=601099515164912&_x_sessn_id=7ky1jqmc8a&refer_page_name=bgt_order_detail&refer_page_id=10045_1683850989645_eu8gp0yhqg&refer_page_sn=10045

[@loristrout4741]

I have ordered from aliexpress, wish and temu as well as etsy and Amazon. Temu is great for most craft stuff. Dog toys are hit or miss as it will have on the ad great for aggressive chewers and my 48 pound Boxer will tear through the toy in 30 minutes.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us! 🧡🧡🧡

[@rkug777]

Tfs your list. Please note that when we click on the link to see all your picks, Temu tries to confuse you at the end by showing things not in your pick list. Also, if you hit the back button on the browser while perusing your items list, it won't take you back to your list. It's easy to miss that they're showing you THEIR picks, not yours!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks for letting me know. I'm thinking that the ones on the end might be from TEMU, but perhaps they suggest things they think you'll like. I bet they will be different for everyone, where as my pics will obviously be the same for everyone. It's good to know though, so we can keep an eye out for it.

[@tatianagutierrez6536]

Turn the pink knob! It loosens and tightens.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Oh my gosh, thank you!!! I still hadn't figured out what I was doing wrong with it, I'll give this a try! The blade is super sharp so I was hopeful that it was something I was doing wrong.

[@tamarab318]

Completely influenced!! Have placed an order!

[@CreatedByGwen]

Mission accomplished 🤣 Glad I could hook you up!

[@user-bx6xx6gz2r]

I have avoided Temu so far because of the security issue they had a while back but admit it is enticing.

[@CreatedByGwen]

This is an older video and I have not actually purchased from them since recording this one... many have raised the issues of security. I didn't have any issues but I am an Aussie, so it could be region related??

[@merrilynjackson1895]

Just a note! I have noticed during the last order stamps that are VERY similar to Tim Holtz & Dina Wakely. With the dies just add a shim.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Yeah, that's why I did make a special note about dups, it's not ok and terrible for our industry. I just avoided anything I thought could be a copy of someone else's hard work. My dies were perfect without a shim, super crisp, no issue at all.

[@madeatbentwood]

@@CreatedByGwen Sadly, the faeries looked to be Shirley Barber's flower faries. Just like AliExpress, Ebay, Amazon and all the other direct from China sellers they reproduce the work of others. Now, when we consider all these big brands get their products made in countries such as China, are they really copying or did the designer sign a contract that gave a period of time that the work would be exclusively theirs before being 'open market'? Who knows. I am speculating. It's not like I've ever contracted manufacturing to anyone let alone a foreign country whose rules differ so greatly to Aus.

[@CreatedByGwen]

@@madeatbentwood It is an interesting one! I also wonder what the connection is between the manufacturers who do the big brands like Tim Holtz and American Crafts and what the deal is. Is this stuff ‘over-runs’ or something else? That box of fairies has a bunch in it lots of different styles too. What to do, what to do 😞

[@madeatbentwood]

@@CreatedByGwen It's a tricky one and we can only for what we feel is right. I did forget to say, that corner chomper would be helpful for making small tags :)

[@CreatedByGwen]

@@madeatbentwood Ohhh I hadn't thought of that!! I'm going to give that a try. I have since also bought the same thing but in a regular corner rounder version.

[@CreatedByGwen]

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[@Phllpsmary]

I tried to use your code but it said it was invalid. I’m in the USA. Could that be why?

[@CreatedByGwen]

@@Phllpsmary Hey Mary, that's no good. I haven't heard of it being for Aussie only but I'll have to check. In the mean time, I'm confirming with you that you entered deal6459 only and that it didn't work? I'll get back to you as soon as I hear from them.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hi Mary, I've just heard back from my TEMU representative and she said that the code is indeed good for USA and in fact can be used Internationally. She did however mention that it is for new accounts only, so if it's not your first order on an account it won't work. She did also mention that you can have more than one account, so if you have multiple emails, it's totally fine to set up an account on each to get the discount. Sorry for that confusion.

[@lisa-janejohnson8048]

@@CreatedByGwen hi Gwen, when I tried the code it came up with a message saying “Sorry this code cannot be used in the UK” and I’ve never used the site before. I’ll still order anyway but I thought it was worth mentioning in case they’ve given you the wrong info. Thanks.

[@Myscottiestudio]

Is the adhesive acid free?

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey Jodie, I don't think it is. It doesn't say that it is so I'm assuming it's not. I have now created with it and it's super tacky and seems really strong. In general I don't worry too much about the whole acid free thing for a few reasons. 1. The environment I store my pages in is not acid free, 2. My hands are not acid free (and obviously I'm touching the photos and paper a fair bit) 3. There is at least one layer of paper between the tape and my photo. The one place I do worry more about it is the tape that goes directly behind the photo. I'll need to see if they have some 'acid free' tape, I didn't specifically search for that.

[@sanfrandreamer3916]

Are these acid-free? That is the concern that I have for using in photo scrapbooks.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey there, I don't think there are. It doesn't say anything on the packaging about that so I'm assuming they are not. In general I don't worry too much about the whole acid free thing for a few reasons. 1. The environment I store my pages in is not acid free, 2. My hands are not acid free (and obviously I'm touching the photos and paper a fair bit) 3. There is at least one layer of paper between the tape/papers and my photo. The one place I do worry more about it is the tape that goes directly behind the photo and paper that touches the photo. I'll need to see if they have some 'acid free' tape specifically, I didn't search for that.

[@joanpettitt7786]

Are you going to journal with any of these, and show us as I want to journal myself.

[@CreatedByGwen]

I really want to do some more journalling, I love it so much. I have created this playlist of the videos I've made so far, not sure if you have seen these. kzbin.info/aero/PLjm4DiVjQXU23npVh36yGKWFHDeIJDzOy

[@tenmilechicks]

Do discount codes expire?

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey there... yes, they do sorry.

[@TinRoofVintage]

The pink paper trimmer looks like you are able to cut on a diagonal ... look at the markings.

[@CreatedByGwen]

You are totally right, it does have marks for trimming on an angle which would be super handy! I think in part I was just using it wrong, I'm so used to my other trimmer and having something to push the paper against to line it up top or bottom and this one just doesn't have that, so it's hard to make sure it is super straight. It's still kicking around my craft room, I really need to give it another go because the blade was super sharp.

[@TinRoofVintage]

​@@CreatedByGwen - I added most of your haul to my Wish List, for Christmas. Loved the video! New sub!

[@CreatedByGwen]

@@TinRoofVintage Wow, you're organised, love it!! Welcome to the channel, it's nice to "meet" you 🌸

[@pattyd3205]

If you have Hair Straighteners use them to flatten your ribbon. Just DON’T have it too HOT!!!💕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@CreatedByGwen]

Ohhh good tip! I'll give this a try. I was just going to iron them with my regular iron.

[@mayloo2137]

Update. I got my order with the washi tapes. I'm disappointed that each roll doesn't have as much tape as what I get from Michael's. I will definitely have to rethink buying more washi tape from them.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks for the update May.... yeah, they do have less on them than the big box stores but I think the patterns are so much nicer so I still think it's worth it. Here in Australia, our Spotlight only has the basic designs like spots and chevrons... nothing like these ones in terms of their pretty prints. I've also found the cheap ones here to be a bit waxy more tape like than washi like (if that makes sense) so I think the quality of these are better too. Thanks for sharing your thoughts though, I know it helps everyone to make their own choices about shopping at TEMU.

[@wendyharding2942]

Just a heads up I tried to link and get the discount and they informed me " that you aren't a reputable site" . I totally disagree with that. It's just a heads up, and they wouldn't give the discount.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey Wendy... I think that's now because the links were only good for 3 months or so and this video is now over a year old. I really appreciate you letting me know though, I think it might be best to remove the links from the video. 🧡

[@missron80]

I'm liking Temu, but I am getting very overwhelmed with just how much there is. And I hate stopping scolling in case something different pops up. But then I also then have trouble finding specific things too

[@CreatedByGwen]

You know what... I feel the same way actually, it's not a website you can just pop onto quickly. I think that's why I've pretty much stuck to craft supplies just to keep my choices down. There is ohhh so much on the site, so so many options.

[@diannelevy9179]

The same thing for me, so overwhelmed when I get on the site. They need to be very clear on the dimensions of the items we want to buy.

[@CreatedByGwen]

@@diannelevy9179 Agree! The are often listed but I don't always check. My daughter bought some little plastic bags for cookies (she bakes a lot) and didn't check the measurements properly. When they came they were tiny! lol... lesson learnt, you've got to check!

[@tusiapl12]

y pay 12 dolar and the same washi tape cost 4,58 £ in uk so u pay double

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey there... this all comes down to the exchange rate, to get 1GB pound costs me $3 Aussie dollars. I think you'll find their prices are based in US Dollars and then converted to the local currency. That's why for us Aussie's it's very expensive for us to go the UK.

[@tusiapl12]

@@CreatedByGwen i didnt know that sorry

[@CreatedByGwen]

@@tusiapl12 Oh, it's all good... if you're ever heading to Australia your money will go a long way so it is great for you. Not so much for us. Crazy how the different currencies work. Thanks for popping by the channel today.

[@stephm798]

You do know that more than one person can come up with the same idea and it not be a dupe. What about washing machine, someone duped that will you only buy it from the first person that invented it, of course not, what about clothes and shoes, do you have a problem with those. Just wondering ❤

[@CreatedByGwen]

I totally get what you are saying, when I talk about dupes, I'm talking about something that is very clearly an exact copy, usually it relates to someones hand drawn image that's been replicated exactly. From the few TEMU videos I've shared here, it seems that everyone has a bit of a different option on what is 'ok' and what is 'not' so I'm a HUGE advocate of doing what feels right for you. 🌷

[@jmsl_910]

friends, i beg you: please investigate Temu's business practices. there is a reason why their prices are so low. they are exploiting human beings. please investigate before you support temu

[@CreatedByGwen]

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[@eh2179]

Have you investigated them? What did you find out? What are they doing to exploit humans? Please share all links TIA

[@sandrabalseca4092]

Hi. The reason why the items are so “cheap” is because salary wages in other countries are not like in the US. Instead of being paid weekly, they get paid monthly. A week pay in the US could be a month pay in other countries.

[@CreatedByGwen]

All factors to consider for sure.

[@teijaflink2226]

And they steal designs from artists who don't get payed for their work being stolen.

[@wendyharding2942]

I'm not worried about what the said about- that you aren't a reputable site

[@wendyharding2942]

I'm not worried about the craft pacage, but more worried about what they said about you. That your not reputable.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Yeah, it sucks that it is coming up with that. Not sure what I can do about it though :(

[@plan4life]

Most of these things from China are “dupes”. If you are not ok with it, or not ok with all the other ways they reduce costs (think about labour costs, or material costs) then you shouldn’t buy from there.

[@CreatedByGwen]

I'm not so sure about that.... Many of the name brand craft supplies are made in China too. Sure, there are dupes, but there is a bunch of manufacturing in China of original brands, big ones too. Where do you think most of American Crafts supplies come from? Not the US. We can't just pop them all into one bucket and say if it's from China it's a dupe. I do agree that as consumers, we all get the ultimate choice of where to spend our money, and we should match our choice with what we want to support. I appreciate you popping by the channel today.

[@tusiapl12]

so expensive ,where y live?and not everything have godd quality espesily paper ,temu uk are cheap

[@CreatedByGwen]

Like all stores, some things are better than others. I have a new video coming soon that does direct comparisons with similar products to look at quality. I have had several papers shipped and they have been similar is quality to some of the expensive scrapbooking brands. I guess it all just depends on what you choose and luck of the draw. I'm sorry your experience has not been the same as mine. 😔

[@63Kelsey]

Not everything is worth it.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Absolutely, I pick and choose too.

[@HandmadeHavenAu]

I'm glad you like this, but it makes me sad seeing influencers promoting Temu. They are cheap for various reasons, including because they do steal other peoples designs. You might not recognise it as brand products but they most likely are. Please support the Scrapbooking industry rather than these cheap knock offs.

[@CreatedByGwen]

Hey lovely... This video is almost a whole year old now. This is not the kind of content I make these days, I'm actually surprised it showed up for you 😫 I 100% agree with you that there are too many knock offs on the site and whilst I tried very hard to report them I had very little success.

[@HandmadeHavenAu]

@@CreatedByGwen thanks. I didn't realise it was that old!

[@CreatedByGwen]

That's ok, I appreciate you letting me know 🙏 I had forgotten that the first comment was the sales coupon one so I managed to delete that which is good. Thanks so much!! xo

[@jennifertaylor3277]

Skip don’t shop temu

[@CreatedByGwen]

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[@anthonywarwood6817]

"Crafty Girls" !!!!! way to be inclusive. Guys craft too. To be honest when videos start this way it does alienate me and I stop watching !

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks for popping by Anthony. Out of almost 450 videos you found the ONE where I say something like this. Appreciate the feedback anyway.

[@chrisabq1702]

HI! NEW SUBSCRIBER 🙂 LOVE YOUR SELECTION!! 💙💙💙

[@CreatedByGwen]

Thanks so much :) and a big Welcome to you! 🎀