Porter-Cable C1010 Heavy-Duty 1-Gallon 135 PSI Max Quiet Trim Compressor
Four out of four reviews were 5 star!
List Price: $270.00
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The reviews also state that this is truly quiet - for a compressor.

Weighing just 23 pounds and measuring only 9 inches tall, the C1010 is easily portable and allows users to carry it from job site to work shop to garage to yard to home without hassle.

***This GoodYear 045 3/8-Inch-by-50-Feet Safety Yellow Rubber Hose is what is shown purchased with this. The Goodyear brand seems to rate higher than the Porter-Cable brand hose {which is vinyl rather than rubber}.

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Black & Decker BDL100AV All-In-One SureGrip Laser Level
List Price: $47.68 Price: $24.98
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Technical Details
•Automatically changes from red (not level) to green (level)
•Mark-free technology attaches with a sure grip to a variety of nonporous surfaces
•Attaches securely for up to two hours
•Audio signal for accurate leveling when out of sight
•Magnetic attachment that flips to project laser left or right

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Black & Decker LI4000 3.6-Volt Lithium-Ion SmartSelect Screwdriver with Magnetic Screw Holder
List Price: $76.88 Price: $38.99
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Technical Details
•Lithium-ion battery-powered screwdriver with magnetic screw holder for basic home repairs and assemblies
•Six-position clutch has visual indicators for easy prevention of stripping
•Charger holds accessory bits and can be wall-mounted
•LED light for increased visibility in dark areas
•Includes a 2-year manufacturer's warranty

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Affordable gift ideas for Artist!

When I was younger, I always enjoyed getting art supplies as gifts!

Here are a few that I think are great buys and will be appreciated by the artist you are gifting this year!

Liquitex Basics Value Series Acrylic Color Sets set of 36

Product Description
"Liquitex Basics Acrylic Colors- Set of 36 22ml Tubes- Liquitex Basics Acrylic Colors are made with high quality artist grade pigments. They are made to be used right out of the tube and they are an economical alternative to Liquitex Professional artists colors and other comparable heavy body acrylic colors. Basics have a creamy buttery feel and are smooth and velvety to use. Perfect for both beginners and professionals alike."

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Pentel Arts Oil Pastels, 50 Color Set

Product Description
An exciting medium for the creative mind. Brilliant colored pastels apply smoothly and blend easily for subtle shades, tints and color mixtures. Acid-free pastels are ideal for use on paper, board or canvas.

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Art Alternatives Canvas Panel - PACK OF 12

Product Description
Width: 8.00 | Display Height: 10.00
"These canvas panels present an economical and easily portable alternative to stretched canvasâgreat for students on the go. They are designed for use with all media and are of archival quality. The 7 oz. canvas is 100% cotton triple primed with acrylic gesso and securely glued to a 100% recycled acid-free board. All canvas sides wrap around and are secured in place on the back side."

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I have this pencil set and they are great quality! These pencils are harder lead than the next set I will show you. These are good for outlining, detailing, lettering, and cleaning up edges. Sanford Prismacolor Verithin Colored Art Woodcase Pencils, 24 Assorted Colors/Set

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This is the large professional set of 120 that I have. I love them! Layering the color in will give the best results. When the paper is pressed too hard {in a hurry} it will not leave a professional look. The paper will look dented and a "waxy bloom" will appear. Taking the time to layer and shade with these pencils will give you a wonderful result!

Sanford(R) Prismacolor(R) Professional Thick Lead Art Pencils, Assorted Colors, Set Of 120

{There is a cheaper School Grade - more pencils and cheaper - but I would not want them when doing competition work in classes.}
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Sets set of 132

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Here are some smaller sets:
Sanford Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Set, 48/Tin || Artist/School Grade || Price: $34.55

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Alvin & Co. PC960 PRISMA PENC PROF SET/60 || Price: $60.30

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Still not sure what to buy?
Take a look at this MIXED MEDIA SET! Prismacolor Premier 79 Piece Mixed Media Set for $70.69
What you get:
•48 Soft Core Colored Pencils
•12 Verithin Colored Pencils
•12 Watercolor Colored Pencils
•6 Art Stix
•1 Mini Pencil Sharpener

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If I were to buy a book for a gift, it would probably be this one after seeing the reviews: Colored Pencil Painting Bible: Techniques for Achieving Luminous Color and Ultrarealistic Effects

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Hard floors, pets & back pain. Seeking a maid. This will have to do I suppose!

EL1030A Ergorapido Ion Bagless Cordless Stick and Hand Vac

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I was going to purchase a cheaper "stick vac" but after looking over more makes & models, I saw a review about a woman claiming to be the "Queen of Stick Vacs" and having toddlers and cats. Since I am "over run with animals", I have decided on purchasing this model. At work, my aunt has two Himalayan cats. We have purchased several stick vacs for daily use. She won't spend much money on this type of product. I will test this out in my home to see if it is worth convincing her to spend more money on keeping the house and office cleaner with less work for me - since I am the caretaker and cleaner of cat hair! =)

This is the replacement filter that goes with this vac:
Electrolux Ergorapido Filter

Lithium Power
•The Ergorapido Ion's 18v Lithium Ion batteries charge 4 times faster than standard rechargeable batteries, and will run up to 30 minutes with no loss in power. *Ergorapido Ion's 18v power is 50% more power than previous Electrolux models.

•It charges four times faster and delivers 50% more power with lithium ion battery. It operates at full power the entire time it’s on, unlike other types of battery-powered vacuums.

•180 degree swivel head of the floor base. It is easy to steer around furniture legs with just a light twist of the handle.

•The front headlight illuminates the hard-to-see areas like under the sofas and makes cleaning easier at any time of the day.

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