Temu - Second Time Around!

[@thethriftyapprentice]

Hello all! Happy Wednesday!

[@TellitLikeItIs-sb8di]

I have been so iffy about Temu! You got some good finds. Especially the palettes.

[@thethriftyapprentice]

Yea the palettes rock.

[@RKDivaDP]

Sunny water soluable pastel crayons are pretty decent. I have CD's but I still find myself reaching for Sunnys. Easy to wet vibrant colors worth it.

[@thethriftyapprentice]

Oh cool. I can’t wait to give them a try then.

[@jc1865]

Thanks for sharing!

[@thethriftyapprentice]

Thank you for supporting!

[@difficult.e]

Temu seems worth it to me. some people don't have big box art stores near them, or can afford the big name brands. Temu makes it affordable and accessible for a variety of things.

[@thethriftyapprentice]

I agree. There is something for everyone. You know I live by that motto. AliExpress had the same rep when it first launched. I think as long as you pay attention to what you buy it’s a great source of affordable supplies.

[@maritameijers4313]

I like this Christmas card. Rather unusual colours, but sweet nevertheless. Always interesting to paint with unknown brands, I think.

[@thethriftyapprentice]

Thank you! It was interesting. That’s the right word. Lol

[@MariaIsGrateful_]

Just made first order from Temu. Awaiting arrival. Now I'm in searching pallets. 😊

[@thethriftyapprentice]

Lol. They have great palette choices! I had to stop myself from adding things to the cart.

[@MadebyDawn23]

thank you so much for sharing

[@thethriftyapprentice]

Thank you!

[@maritameijers4313]

Those scissors are nice. Might be my next order from Temu. Baohong paper is okay.

[@thethriftyapprentice]

I agree it’s okay. I think I actually like the academy paper by them a little better. It’s kinda weird I know.

[@pixpusher]

The same issue of "responsible shopping" applies to Amazon. There lots of cheap dupes and bad products there, just more expensive thanTEMU.

[@thethriftyapprentice]

@@pixpusher I agree. All sights require responsible shopping. I just have never had a problem with anything from Amazon after almost 6 years of doing this now. The Asian based sight do have more of a security issue reparation. Just is the way it seems to be.

[@jengolo7]

I have similar scissors from TEMU too! Mine are gold. They are the best scissors I have man!!! I am coming to your channel from AView 😊 In my opinion, with money as tight as it is nowadays, if I can get something cheaper I am all about it. Everything I’ve gotten from TEMU have been top quality…the only clothes I’ve bought from them were leggings, which I sized up bc China…lol and they are THE SOFTEST MOST COMFY leggings I’ve ever gotten! I’m just careful to read descriptions for size of things to make sure they aren’t super small and check the reviews to see what other ppl are saying. If there’s pictures in reviews that’s even better to me! The way I see it is that I am simply a drop in bucket…what I do or buy is not going to make a difference either way. I was thinking about checking out SHEIN for some little sweaters for my little dog. I look forward to checking out more of your videos as I’ve heard some great things!

[@thethriftyapprentice]

@@jengolo7 Thank you so very much. I am really glad you came over from View! We love her over here! I am also glad you find the content appealing. I look forward to having you here in the community with us!

[@jengolo7]

@ thanks for the warm welcome!!

[@SMBDesigns]

Great haul Thrifty! I'm really wanting to try temus 520 CT set of brutfuner colored pencils! I got some of their watercolor pencils by brutfuner and am loving them.

[@thethriftyapprentice]

I have tried Brutfuner Macron pencils. They are great. Never ordered a brand like that off temu though.

[@SMBDesigns]

@@thethriftyapprentice i love love holbein pencils but have been looking for a much cheaper alternative with the same feel and color payoff.

[@NessaWolfeMuller]

Green is my favourite colour too 💚

[@thethriftyapprentice]

Okay for being my color sister. I have green everywhere.

[@EleanorBlount]

I have those scissors. I have ordered several inexpensive (VERY inexpensive) needlework item from Temu. Also coloring books that I never heard of elsewhere. So far, no problems. EleanorNeedlewoman

[@thethriftyapprentice]

Ooooh coloring books. I will have to look into that. The scissors are great.

[@RLPiper]

Please do a review of the sunny water pastels. I've been looking at these for over a year and just haven't bought them yet 😅

[@thethriftyapprentice]

I will. There will be a one review video going over all the art products from this haul.

[@RLPiper]

@@thethriftyapprentice thank you Ken. I love your review videos and have found they have been super accurate and helpful.

[@NessaWolfeMuller]

I feel like that paint made you work harder than usual?

[@thethriftyapprentice]

Lol. Soooooo you noticed that huh. I see you paying attention Nessa! The review on all these products should be interesting!

[@lindawilliamson6073]

Never bought from Temu

[@thethriftyapprentice]

It’s cool. I do encourage everyone to be careful. Research your store, and who you are buying from. Check reviews, and try not to buy dupes of actually products. It does have super affordable generic products on it though.