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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

A little PLUS Questionnaire

Hi all, I'm back with a little questionnaire for you regarding Plus Decoration pens.








These pens deliver a very thin tape with yards and yards (6 meters) of continuous art for your projects.  They work much like "White Out" tape but only better :o)  They also have refill cartridges.

1. Have you seen or heard of them?
    If Yes, where?

2. Who would you consider the decoration pen most appropriate for:

    (a) Children 6-12yrs
    (b) Teens
    (c) Adults

3. How much would you expect to pay per pen?

4. Would you purchase them for yourself, children or others?

5. Of The five designs shown above, which do you feel are most desirable?

6. Would you use them in your crafting or card making?

7. Would you consider using designs such as Christmas or other holidays?

8. What type of store would you expect to find these pens?


Thank you for your opinions.  I appreciate your comments.

Now for the FUN part!!!  I get to do a giveaway!!!

PLUS has sent me a box of goodies to give out to my readers (YAY!)... I'll select a couple winners randomly from your comments on this post and will be back on Monday, Sept 16th. 

Thanks!

81 comments :

Deborah Montgomery said...

1. Yes, online
2.a
3.$3
4.yes
5.flowers and polka dot (washi look)
6.possibly
7.yes
8.arts and craft store (Michaels, JoAnns)

Hannah said...

1. No

2. All ages

3. Not sure - about £3 (not sure what that is in dollars)

4. Yes, for me :-)

5. Polka dot

6. Yes, perhaps as an alternative to washi tape or ribbon

7. Yes

8. Craft store - Michaels (or a Hobbycraft store in the UK), independent retailers and online

scrapkat said...

1. no

2. a b & c

3. 3-5€

4. yes for me

5. polka dot, hearts and flowers

6. would use ist to decorate gifts and envelops

7. yes

8. craft store or stationery

Emily said...

Hi Shari,

Here are my replies to the questionnaire:
1. no
2. all ages
3. $3
4. children and me :)
5. flowers and hearts
6. yes
7. yes
8. craft stores or office supply/stationery stores

Have a great day!

Joan said...

1. This is the first time I have seen them.
2. They look fun to me, and I think teenagers would love them too. It might be hard for children to get them to work evenly.
3. $5
4. I would purchase them for myself.
5. Polka dots and hippos!!
6. I would definitely use them on my cards.
7. I think holiday designs would be fabulous.
8. Office supply and craft stores.

Thanks for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

1.I have never seen them before
2.Really all ages would like them.
3.Maybe about $4.00.
4.I would buy them
5. All of them .
6.I would use them on cards and scrapbooking.
7.All holiday designs would be great.
8.Craft stores and Office supply stores.

Barbara said...

1. No
2. Children and/or teens.
3. $2.99
4. I would purchase for grandchildren.
5. Polka dots and hearts.
6. Probably not.
7. Holiday designs, especially Halloween.
8. Craft and hobby stores.

Sharon H. said...

1. No, I have never seen them.
2. I think children, teens, and adults would like them.
3. I would expect to pay $5.00.
4. Yes, I would purchase for myself and grandchildren ages 6-18.
5. I like the hearts and the dots.
6. I would try them on card making.
7. Holidays would be great...Christmas
8. A craft store

Svitlana Shayevich said...

1. No
2. a
3. like $3
4. yes
5. polka dots
6. yes
7. definitely
8. craft and art stores

slang said...

1. No
2. Adults and teens
3. $3.00
4. Myself
5. Polka dot and hearts
6. Yes
7. Yes
8. Craft store, online!!

Dana D. said...

1. no
2. children and teens
3. $5
4. me
5. hearts, flowers and polka dots
6. yes
7. yes
8. craft store and online.

Holly H. said...

1. No
2. Children and teens
3. $3-$5
4. Myself and kids
5. Hippos and hearts (seasonal?)
6. Yes
7. Yes
8. Craft store and online

Unknown said...

1. No
2. all
3. $2-$3
4. yes
5. polka dots
6. yes
7. craft store and online

Efrat said...

1. No - but they look so cool.

2. Children and teens

3. $3

4. Children

5. Heats and flowers

6. inside of a card, decorate a notebook

7. Of course

8. Arts and Crafts, Office Supply, toy store (next to the cashier)

Ann said...

1. Yes, I saw them at w-CHA
2. A
3. $2-3 a roll
4. Not for myself (don't have kids)
5. Blue Ribbon
6. Not Very Likely to
7. Maybe, depending on design
8. Big Box Stores

I'm a big fan of their adhesive's, but the time I used the tape and it didn't work well for me. Which is the only reason I think currently I wouldn't buy them.

Denise Bryant said...

1 no
2 all ages!
3 $3-$4
4 for myself
5 polka dots, hearts, flower border
6 yes, on cards and ATCs
7 yes!
8 craft stores

Babsarella said...

1. Have you seen or heard of them? NO

2. Who would you consider the decoration pen most appropriate for:

(a) Children 6-12yrs

3. How much would you expect to pay per pen? $3.00

4. Would you purchase them for yourself, children or others? Possibly

5. Of The five designs shown above, which do you feel are most desirable? The blue with dots

6. Would you use them in your crafting or card making? yes or in my Smash book

7. Would you consider using designs such as Christmas or other holidays?

8. What type of store would you expect to find these pens? Craft store or scrapbook/stamping store, maybe Target/Walmart as well

Babsarella said...

Sorry, forgot to answer #7...Yes, I would consider holiday designs. I think they would be fun to use on cards and envelopes when sending holiday cards.

Createology said...

How fun!
1. No, not seen. Looks similar to Washi tape in a dispenser form.
2. any creative person
3. $3 seems like the going rate
4. Everyone I know
5. all but the animal
6. Definitely and ATCs
7. Absolutely holiday themes.
8. Craft/hobby/scrapbooking sections of any good store.
Thank you for sharing and offering a wonderful give of them. Creative Bliss...

Susie Moore said...

1. Yes, online
2.a
3.$3
4.yes
5.flowers and polka dot (washi look)
6.possibly
7.yes
8.arts and craft store (Michaels, JoAnns)

Isha Gupta said...

Hi Shari,
My reply to the questionnaire:

1. No
2. All Ages
3. About 3$
4. If the price and quality is good then i would buy it for my kids and myself and one for hubby for no mess fine work :)
5. Flowers, Hearts and polka dots
6. Yes! for sure.
7. Yes, if the designs are simple, then I could use it for a few techniques as well.
8. Craft shops, SSS for us International and Stationary shops.

TFS

LauraEva said...

1.yes, various sites online
2.a, b, and c.
3.less than 4$, or a certain amount for a bundle
4. For myself, and my children
5.hearts, flowers, hippos, flowers, polka dots....ok. all of them
6.both
7. would be great if there were special occasions/holiday designs
8.Fingers are crossed that they would be available at either Michael's or Walmart or Staples..(those are the only stores available to me!)

Thanks for the chance!

Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 said...

1. Yes - on someone's blog
2. Anyone
3. $3-4
4. For myself!
5. I like the flowers (no 5) and the polka dot ribbon.
6. cards and scrapping
7. Christmas would be fun
8. I hope craft store online as that is the only place I can get supplies

Unknown said...

1. I have seen these cute pens on line after the big stamping convention
2. All the above, 1,2,and 3
3.$4.99
4.yes
5.The hearts and flowers
6.card making definitely - cute borders! and on the outer envelope of cards.
7.Easter - 4th of July - candy corn, etc
8. Archiver's stores would be ideal

Barb Ghig said...

Hi Shari!
1. No, I've never seen them before
2.Children and young teens (tweens)
3. $3-4
4. Children/Teens
5. Hearts and Flower Garden
6. Cards
7. Valentine's Day (great for children to make those little cards for their class)
8. Michael's and Walmart
Thanks so much for a chance to win!

Dorothy C. said...

1. No
2. Kids
3. $3.00 or under
4. I don't think I would buy.
5. The first one - individual flowers and the blue polka dot one.
6. No
7. No
8. Michael's in the kid's craft area.

Anonymous said...

1. Have you seen or heard of them?
If Yes, where? No - not at all

2. Who would you consider the decoration pen most appropriate for:

(b) Teens
(c) Adults

3. How much would you expect to pay per pen? $4-5

4. Would you purchase them for yourself, children or others? possibly for myself and for gifts for teens

5. Of The five designs shown above, which do you feel are most desirable? all of them

6. Would you use them in your crafting or card making? if they are dependable, yes

7. Would you consider using designs such as Christmas or other holidays? yes

8. What type of store would you expect to find these pens? Craft Stores and maybe Walmart

smallfavors said...

1. No
2.a, b, c
3.$2-3
4. Myself and kids
5. Flowers and hearts
6. I'd use for both
7. Yes
8. Craft store, office supply, Target/Walmart

Maureen Chandler said...

Hi Shari, these are so cool and here are my answers:
1. no
2. children
3. $3-4
4. myself for kids cards
5. all
6. card making
7. yes
8. Michael's

Norma said...

1. No
2. Teens
3. $3.00
4. Yes
5. Hippos
6. Yes
7. Yes
8. Joanne's

diana said...

1. yes, online
2. children & adults (not sure about teens)
3. $2-$3
4. For crafters (adults or children)
5. Polka dots (looks like washi)
6. Yes, on cards if the tape designs looked more like washi tape/less 'cute'
7. Probably not, except maybe birthdays
8. arts & crafts (e.g. Michaels), LSS, Walmart

Thanks for the chance to win. ;-)

Janet said...

1. No
2. all
3. $2-$3
4. All
5. Hearts
6.Both
7. Yes
8. Crafting store
Looks like fun! Thanks for the chance to win! ~God bless~

Anonymous said...

1. No
2. All ages
3. $2 -$3 per pen
4. Myself, children
5. For myself, the bottom 2. The others for children & teens.
6. Yes, definitely in cardmaking.
7. Definitely use them for Christmas & other holidays. The same way I use Washi tape.
8. Craft stores, office supply stores, big box stores.

Annie Wills said...

1. Yes. I bought one on clearance at Joann's after Christmas last year because I had never seen them before and it looked really interesting. Since I haven't started Christmas gifts/cards yet, I haven't used it at all though.

2. Probably all of them...but I don't know if the younger children would be able to get the hang of them.

3. $3 max

4. Well...I already bought them for myself! I'd probably buy some more for kids and others too.

5. Flower border and hearts, followed by polka dots. The other designs I could see using one of the images at a time...but they don't strike me as borders much.

6. I could see using them on cards and gift-wrapping maybe.

7. I would be more apt to buy holiday themes than general themes probably.

8. Craft store...walmart...they definitely have more of a Michael's feel to me than an Archiver's.

Would love to see some more of these out there...I feel like I lucked out finding them the first time and haven't really seen them since!

Helen said...

1. no

2. all

3. $3-$5

4. all

5.polka dots, flower border

6. yes

Suzanne said...

1. No
2. All ages
3. $3-4
4. I would purchase them for myself, other adults and kids too.
5. They are all so CUTE!
6. I could see using them in all crafting projects
7. All occasions
8. Craft and stationary stores

Thanks for sharing these adorable decoration pens...these would be perfect to put in goodie bags! :) have a wonderful day!

cm said...

Hi Shari,

1. No - this is a first. Intrigued!

2. all

3. $3 - $5

4. Would you purchase them for yourself, children or others?

5. Polka dots, flowers

6. Yes - card-making!

7. Christmas and Halloween for sure!

8. Online, Michaels, Walmart...

lori said...

Reminds me of those rub-on pens that a certain manufacturer came out with years ago.
These are very cute and colorful - I hope they work better.
1. Never heard of them
2. Teens, Adults! I would love to play with them!
3. $3.99 - 4.99
4. polka dot would be most versatile
5. yes to both!
6. yes -most definitely! I can see them decorating the outside of envelopes!
7. A general craft store

Karen said...

1. totally new to me
2. adults making crafts for kids
3. $3-$5
4. I do not currently have a need
5. Polka dots
6. Perhaps card making
7. Target, craft stores

Leslie Hanna said...

1. Have you seen or heard of them? No
2. Who would you consider the decoration pen most appropriate for: just about anyone
3. How much would you expect to pay per pen? $3-5
4. Would you purchase them for yourself, children or others? anyone
5. Of The five designs shown above, which do you feel are most desirable? blue dots (looks like WASHI TAPE!)
6. Would you use them in your crafting or card making? probably not
7. Would you consider using designs such as Christmas or other holidays? no
8. What type of store would you expect to find these pens? big box (Michael's, Joann's, Hobby Lobby, etc.)

Unknown said...

1) Nope. Never seen those before.
2) Since I haven't seen them and don't know how they work I'd have to guess that they might be more appropriate for adults or teens.
3) $5
4) Not sure. Guess I'd want to see them in use before I decided.
5) hearts and dots. The others look too regimented to me although the hippos are cute.
6) (see #4 above)
7) (see #4 above)
8) Michaels & online stores

Kailash said...

1. No
2. Children 6-12 years
3. $3
4. Yes
5. Washi tape look
6. Card making
7. Yes
8. Arts and craft store
Thanks for a chance to try out some goodies !!!

Shona Chambers said...

1. Yes if designs were different (older)
2. a,b and c
3. In New Zealand so about $6
4. Myself (only if there were difference designs) and my 8yr old
5. Hearts
6. Yes if designs were different (not so kiddy)
7. yes
8. Craft or stationary store

Hope this helps and thanks for the chance to win!!

rhoffer said...

1. Yes I have seen them, but I don't honestly remember where.
2. A. The designs look like they are marketed for children not crafters.
3. $2-3
4. I don't think I would purchase these at all.
5. The blue background with white dots.
6. No I would not use them
7. No I would not use them--I have way too much ribbon and washi tape to use instead!
8. Joann's, Hobby Lobby, Michael's, even Target's dollar section.

Sorry this sounds so negative--with so many awesome products to chose from, this product just doesn't capture my attention or interest.

Carol McCready said...

Hi Shari,

1. Yes I've heard of them.
I found them at my local Store Buffalo Stamps & Stuff
2. I think the designs are for crafters and teenagers.
3. $4-5
4. I have purchased 2 of these already
5. The flowers and blue background that looks like washi tape.
6. I would use them, cards, crafting journals.
7. Yes.
8. Hobby Lobby, AC Moore, Michaels, Ellen Hutson Simon Says Stamp or my local craft store(BSS).

Thanks for the chance to win.

pcm said...

1. Have you seen or heard of them? yes
If Yes, where? i think archiver's

2. Who would you consider the decoration pen most appropriate for:

(a) Children 6-12yrs
(b) Teens

3. How much would you expect to pay per pen? $2-3

4. Would you purchase them for yourself, children or others? children

5. Of The five designs shown above, which do you feel are most desirable? the plain washi tape looking ones are the only ones i would consider for myself. the rest are all potentially desirable but for girls only. (my son would love planes, cars, etc - he's 6)

6. Would you use them in your crafting or card making? maybe. i have a few non-plus ones that i have yet to use!

7. Would you consider using designs such as Christmas or other holidays?
maybe

8. What type of store would you expect to find these pens? craft store and maybe target type stores

mimi said...

1- yes I have seen them but only online!
2- appropriate for everyone! So adorable :-)
3- $3 to $4
4- I would purchase them for everyone! They are so much fun!!!!!
5- I love them all how can I only choose one :-)
6- yes I would use them for crafting!!!
7- yes I would buy them year round...I wish the crafts stores in my area would carry them already!
8- please please come to a Target or Walmart..then everyone can enjoy them :-)

Jess said...

1. No I have not heard of them but love the idea.
2. All of thee above my daughter would love them and so do I ...
3. $2.99
4. all of thee above lol
5. the hippos are my fave...
6.Yes would love to use them on cards... or to seal envelopes.
7. Yes what a fun element..
8. Michaels and Hobby Lobby Simon Says stamps.

Larissa Heskett said...

1. Yes, online
2.a
3.$3
4.yes
5.flowers and polka dot (washi look)
6.possibly
7.yes
8.arts and craft store (Michaels, JoAnns)

Larissa Heskett said...

Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!! I KNOW my 10 year old niece would just DIE if I gave her one of those with the Hippos on it!! She is s HUGEVLOVER of Hippos and I can NEVER find enough Hippo themed things to give her!! ;) Can't wait to get my hands on them she will sing my praises for sure!! ;) always a Good thing to be the FAVORITE Auntie right!!?? ;) Have a Fabulous Week!! ;)

Lura said...

1. No
2. a
3. $3
4. probably not
5. polka dots
6. unlikely
7. more likely
8. craft stores

Scratschbook said...

Hello!

1. No
2. Teens
3. $4 to $5
4. For myself
5. The flowers
6. Card making
7. Yes, espcially for christmas (if there are some fun chrismas designs)
8. Craft stores

Have a great day :)

scrappi said...

1. Yes but a few years ago.
2. a and b mainly
3. $5.99
4. mostly kids but would be tempted to steal some designs
5. the hearts and flowers for the kids and the polka dots for me
6. definitely just like washi
7. would love to see more designs especially xmas
8. mainly craft stores but maybe larger stationary and newsagents

devidhayaal said...

Hello,
1.No I have not heard of them.
2.a,b and c
3.$2 to $3
4.For children
5.flowers and polka dot
6.Card making
7.Yes
8.Craft stores

Thanks for the chance to win.

Unknown said...

1.No, I have not heard of these until now.

2. Honestly, I can see people of all ages. Older children would enjoy these (I think 7 and under may have a hard time getting them to work, teens (13 &14) decorating lockers and notebooks with these and Adults using them in scrapbooking and card making. I think it has a huge audience.

3. 1.99 - 2.99

4. My daughter

5. The Hippos and the hearts for teens, the polka dots for adults (looks like washi)

6. Possibly

7. YES

8. Any store that sell arts & crafts.

Trish said...

I LOVE these pens. i have seen them on a blog but never for sale anywhere. I would buy them both for my own crafting and for my grandchildren. I love the flowers and polka dots! Not sure on the price, but maybe about $3? I especially like them for decorating envelopes and cards! I would think that arts and crafts stores would sell them, but also office supply and stationery shops. And oh , yes, holiday pens would be great!

Debi Walton said...

1. no
2. all in order of 3,2,1
3. $3
4. myself then others
5. blue dots, signal flowers, hearts, flowers with grass, hippos
6. probably card making
7. yes
8. craft stores, scrapbooking/stamping stores

Ann Marie said...

1. Only on your blog
2. all
3. around $5 (maybe with a coupon? hehe)
4. myself first, then nieces I make cards with
5. hearts and polka dots
6. cards
7. Christmas designs, and geometrics
8. Michaels and other craft stores, Staples

conil said...

1. no
2. a, b and c
3. 4-5 dollars
4. me
5. first 3
6. both
7. yes
8. craft stores

conil said...

1. no
2. a, b and c
3. 4-5 dollars
4. me
5. first 3
6. both
7. yes
8. craft stores

Denacline88 said...


1. Yes
2. A, B, and C
3. 3 to 4 dollars
4. myself
5. Hearts, and flowers.
6. Both
7. Yes Christmas and other holidays too.
8. Micheal's Joann's Walmart and other craft stores.

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Fun survey, Shari - here are my answers and thanks for the chance to win goodies!!

1) Well, I've seen something like this at Archiver's - was it this brand?? Not sure.
2) Would be fun for all ages, depending on the image.
3) Similar to a tape runner, $6 - $7.
4) I can see using them myself or sharing with others, including kids (Christmas stocking, Halloween gift bag, birthday party favors, etc)
5) love the hearts and the teal with white dots!
6) would be great for crafts and cards, scrapbook pages, Smashbook, etc
7) seasonal images? oh yes, how about holly and berries? little pumpkins?
8) Besides craft stores, I could see them at places like Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Staples.

Karen Petitt said...

1. Saw something like this as a freebie on a UK card making magazine once - not seen them since.
2. I think they would appear to crafters and maybe younger kids.
3. Not sure about the price but I reckon £2-£3 which is about $5, I think lol.
4. I would use them and share them with my other crafting friends and blogging buddies - would be great for a blog candy.
5. I love the blue with the white polka dots and the border of flowers and grass, the hearts would be fab for Valentine/wedding etc.
6. You could use them on cards, layouts and would be a lovely way to decorate a plain and simple box.
7. Reindeer for Christmas would be good as would holly and berries, eggs for Easter, hearts for Valentines.
8. Craft shops and maybe stationery shops too - we have those here in the UK, not sure you have them in the US?

Thanks for the chance to win some yummy bits hugs Karen

Kathy H said...

1. No
2. A or C
3. $3.50
4. Self
5. Polka dots, flowers. Love animals but maybe more like cats or dogs.
6. Yes
7. Yes
8. Craft stores, toy stores

Bonnie said...

1. No
2. For all
3. $4
4. self and daughters
5. Polka dots and flowers with grass
6. yes
7. yes
8. craft and office supply stores

Anonymous said...

1. no
2. all?
3. $2 or $3
4. all?
5. polka dots, flowers w/grass
6. would like to try them
7. probably
8. Michael's or ACMoore
Thanks!
Laura Holt

Anonymous said...

There are a lot of duplicate entries on this list of comments!

Rita said...

I have never seen these pens! Look interesting. Will have to look around for them.

Barbara said...

1. no, 2. a,b&c, depending on the design, 3. $2.49, 4.yes, 5. dots and grass border, 6. yes, for card making and embellishing envelopes, 7. yes, 8. craft stores, office supply stores, Walmart, Target
Thanks for the chance to win some!

Gailanne said...

1) No, they're new to me
2)C-adults
3)$2
4)myself
5)the 2 floral ones
6)card-making---definitely
7)would love Christmas ones
8)stamping/scrapbooking stores

maave said...

1. No
2. The current designs are probably most suited to children
3. $2-$3
4. Possibly for myself or nieces
5. Hearts and blue polka dots
6. Possibly
7. Holiday ones would be fun
8. Art and craft stores

jintyoo7 said...

Very cute :)

1. No
2. All ages
3. 3-5 dollars
4. Not sure - possibly myself and others
5. I like the hearts and dotty tape
6. Yes
7. More than likely
8. Craft or Stationary stores

Shawninaz said...

1. No
2. C.
3. $3.99
4. Myself
5. 2. Hearts
6. Cardmaking
7. Yes
8. Craft stores such as Michaels or Joanns

Debbie B said...

1. No
2. A
3. 3.50
4. children
5. dotted swiss
6. card making
7. Yes
8. Craft stores

Christine S said...

1. Yes
2. All ages
3. $2-$3
4. Mostly kids
5. Hearts
6. No
7. Yes
8. Papercraft store

Anonymous said...

1. No
2. I think people of all ages could use these
3. $3-5
4. I would possibly buy them for myself
5. I like the hearts and polka dots
6. Card making
7. I would definitely use a Christmas design
8. Craft stores like Michaels

grandmad1ana said...

1. No
2. All Ages.
3. $3.00
4. All
5. Flowers and Polka Dots
6. Crafting and card making
7. I like the idea of a Christmas design
8. Joann's and paper craft stores

Amy Davis King said...

1. No, I haven't seen or heard of these, until now!
2. All ages.
3. Since refills are available - $3-5
4. Myself or my daughter (she's 3)
5. Flowers and blue polka dots.
6. Card Making!
7. Yes
8. Scrapbooking stores

ionabunny said...

Hi,
1. No
2. Teens
3. $5 or less
4. Myself
5. Flower Border
6. Yes, would be good on cards
7. Yes
8. Craft store, eg Micheals, Hobbycraft, The Range

Janis said...

1. Have you seen or heard of them?
If Yes, where?

No.

2. Who would you consider the decoration pen most appropriate for:

(a) Children 6-12yrs
(b) Teens
(c) Adults

Teens, but good for all ages.

3. How much would you expect to pay per pen?

$3.00

4. Would you purchase them for yourself, children or others?

I would be unlikely to buy them regularly for myself, but I might buy one for a special purpose...or for a gift.

5. Of The five designs shown above, which do you feel are most desirable?

The one on the bottom with the flowers and grass.

6. Would you use them in your crafting or card making?

Yes, I could find a use for them if I had them.

7. Would you consider using designs such as Christmas or other holidays?

Yes, for Christmas.

8. What type of store would you expect to find these pens?

JoAnn or Michaels.


Thanks for the chance to win!!
<3 J


ScrapaDiddle said...

1- no,never heard of them. 2- all of them. 3- two to three dollars. 4- me. 5- flowers but love them all. 6- both. 7- yes. 8- craft and online stores. Thanks for the opportunity!