Elsabelle
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Post by Elsabelle on Apr 20, 2022 18:54:43 GMT
I saw Victoria Marie's announcement on fb that she'll have merch available soon. Stuff like t shirts, aprons, mugs, and stickers. I can't say that any of my hobby dollars would go towards that. I'd much rather buy scrapbook supplies. Lots of her followers posted positive comments, though. How about you?
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Post by Linda on Apr 20, 2022 18:56:53 GMT
nope - I don't see that being a wishlist item for me. But I don't particularly follow any crafty people and am not sure who Victoria Marie is
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Post by amp on Apr 20, 2022 19:10:04 GMT
Nope, I'd rather buy scrapbooking supplies.
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Post by vexedangel on Apr 20, 2022 19:15:17 GMT
No, I wouldn’t personally, but that’s a huge thing in YouTube/IG land in general so I guess it makes sense.
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Post by christinec68 on Apr 20, 2022 19:20:39 GMT
I saw that on FB too. That's not my thing at all (I don't buy souvenirs either) but more power to her and others who are able to expand their income flow.
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Post by A7 on Apr 20, 2022 19:20:43 GMT
Me neither.
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Post by peachiceteas on Apr 20, 2022 19:22:33 GMT
Yes and no.
I really do like the idea of mugs, pins and pouches with sentiments on that are relevant to us. Items I can use whilst I’m crafting or to decorate my space. I like the feeling of being part of something.
I wouldn’t wear a tshirt or carry around a tote though. I’m not interested in anything that would draw attention to me.
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Post by honeypea on Apr 20, 2022 19:32:10 GMT
Nope.
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Post by breetheflea on Apr 20, 2022 19:33:11 GMT
Probably not, well, definitely not clothing and it depends what was on it. If it's the person's name, then no, because that would be weird... No one I know in real life scrapbooks and would have no idea who that was.
Maybe a bookmark or something small and cheap. I bought a bookmark for a Booktube event I participated in but it's an annual event and part of the money went to a charity...
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Post by mrsshampoo on Apr 20, 2022 19:37:44 GMT
Nope. I am not fangirl enough to buy merch. There must be clientele for the merch though as many of the scrappy influencers have ventured into clothing and such.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Apr 20, 2022 20:00:24 GMT
Nope. Not happening for me. I only have one brand I allow myself to buy the occasional merch from and that's Disney. I'm not going to start paying to be a scrapbooker's free walking advertisement. Also, so much of this influencer merch crap ends in the landfill in a matter of just a couple of years.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2022 20:03:10 GMT
No. Gosh no. These YT/IG peeps need to stop with the merch. Nothing new or awe inspiring. Same stuff, just different name or logo or photo.
And most of the time these peeps just do it for another money grab and don't care about their product and pick cheap stuff.
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Post by cmpeter on Apr 20, 2022 20:10:31 GMT
I’ve bought one of Heba’s/My Little Journal’s sweatshirts. It just says I’m a Crafter on it. I wear it to crop. I bought it because it was cute and at the time didn’t really connect that it was her merch as it’s really just a crafty sweatshirt, not a MLJ sweatshirt.
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Post by babylou on Apr 20, 2022 20:38:25 GMT
Nope. I agree with others who said it's just a money grab for a lot of these people.
I do have a t shirt from 2 scrapbook stores that I support. I don't mind wearing those, and also supporting them with that additional purchase.
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Post by wallyagain on Apr 20, 2022 21:12:12 GMT
Nope, nope, nope. And why?
I’d rather buy supplies or classes.
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Post by kmage on Apr 20, 2022 21:17:05 GMT
I’ve bought one of Heba’s/My Little Journal’s sweatshirts. It just says I’m a Crafter on it. I wear it to crop. I bought it because it was cute and at the time didn’t really connect that it was her merch as it’s really just a crafty sweatshirt, not a MLJ sweatshirt. I kind of did the same thing. My old LSS (now gone) had a tshirt that said, "Crops aren't just for farmers" and I thought it was so funny I bought one and wore it to crops. It got so ratty I finally threw it away. I should make up another one on one of those tshirt sites. |
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Post by vexedangel on Apr 20, 2022 21:18:37 GMT
I’ve bought one of Heba’s/My Little Journal’s sweatshirts. It just says I’m a Crafter on it. I wear it to crop. I bought it because it was cute and at the time didn’t really connect that it was her merch as it’s really just a crafty sweatshirt, not a MLJ sweatshirt. This is a good point, it’s like I’ve beetlejuiced it (not really 😂 just noticing now) other crafters with their merch, and some of it is cute and generic. I might be tempted just because I wear t shirts and jeggings for work. But so hard to know quality. And would only buy if I genuinely knew I’d wear it. |
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Post by GiantsFan on Apr 20, 2022 21:26:47 GMT
I went to a Creative Memories retreat/crop in 2008 and a huge storm blew in. We were in the mountains, trees down, lost power. No power meant limited cooking. No power meant no water for flushing or showers. No power meant no light to scrap by, so we used lanterns, headlamps and flashlights (which were thankfully on the list of recommended stuff to bring). Trees came down and the road was closed, so we were stuck. Etc, etc, etc. Sounds horrible right? But we still had a really fun time and laugh about it.
Anyway, I did buy the "I survived the CM crop of 2008" t-shirt.
Other than that, No and don't plan to.
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Post by refugeepea on Apr 20, 2022 21:27:19 GMT
If it was meant for scrapbooking, I liked it, and knew it would be used.
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Post by Citygirl on Apr 20, 2022 21:30:57 GMT
I don’t know that I would buy something that says her name all over it but if it’s generic to crafting and I would use it I might. Most of what she is selling I already own (apron, totes, pouches) I love and regularly use the apron, pouches, and bags I have designed by Dina Wakely & Dyan Reaveley. I would probably buy a sticker or two tho. I put stickers on everything lol.
The retreat I attend several times per year sells T-shirts and sweatpants. I have a few and only wear them to the retreats. She hosts retreats so why not. It’s kind of like being in a club. Any merch that I have that is crafting related is primarily for my space to decorate, organize supplies or to wear & haul stuff to retreats (totes, pouches, etc). If she can sell it good for her.
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Post by mamagidget on Apr 20, 2022 21:37:39 GMT
I went to a Creative Memories retreat/crop in 2008 and a huge storm blew in. We were in the mountains, trees down, lost power. No power meant limited cooking. No power meant no water for flushing or showers. No power meant no light to scrap by, so we used lanterns, headlamps and flashlights (which were thankfully on the list of recommended stuff to bring). Trees came down and the road was closed, so we were stuck. Etc, etc, etc. Sounds horrible right? But we still had a really fun time and laugh about it. Anyway, I did buy the "I survived the CM crop of 2008" t-shirt. Other than that, No and don't plan to. Oh wow, sounds like a memory for sure! I think the shirt is a necessity on this one, ha! I would maybe get a mug with Shimelle's name/Glitter Girl on it, I adore her amd she is the one who got me over my fear of using my patterned paper. ❤️ I will always have a soft spot for her, plus I just love her teaching style. Would I purchase merch for other crafting celebrities? Probably not. |
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Post by papersilly on Apr 20, 2022 21:46:05 GMT
nope if the merch isn't a tool that will help me in my crafting. hell no to hats, aprons, mugs etc.
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Post by elljay on Apr 20, 2022 22:08:28 GMT
Nope. I'm not even a little bit interested in scrapbooking merch.
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Post by Margie on Apr 20, 2022 22:17:34 GMT
Nope.
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Post by scrappymeg on Apr 20, 2022 22:31:34 GMT
Probably not, but I won't say never because if there was a scrapbooker or crafter I really liked and wanted to support them and they offered some cute merch, I might buy it. However other people choose to spend their money is their business, so whatever floats their boat.
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Post by bossymom on Apr 20, 2022 22:42:43 GMT
I went to a Creative Memories retreat/crop in 2008 and a huge storm blew in. We were in the mountains, trees down, lost power. No power meant limited cooking. No power meant no water for flushing or showers. No power meant no light to scrap by, so we used lanterns, headlamps and flashlights (which were thankfully on the list of recommended stuff to bring). Trees came down and the road was closed, so we were stuck. Etc, etc, etc. Sounds horrible right? But we still had a really fun time and laugh about it. Anyway, I did buy the "I survived the CM crop of 2008" t-shirt. Other than that, No and don't plan to. I was just going to say I know CM used to have a bunch of logo crap....tell these influencers that they are right on trend....for 2003. |
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Apr 20, 2022 22:59:22 GMT
No. Not interested.
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Post by pinklady on Apr 20, 2022 23:01:11 GMT
I purchased the Share Handmade Kindness t-shirt which I consider celeb merch. I like the saying & what it represents and I like the font used.  It doesn't have Jennifer McGuires name on it but I consider it celeb merch. |
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Post by jediannie on Apr 20, 2022 23:17:44 GMT
I’ve bought one of Heba’s/My Little Journal’s sweatshirts. It just says I’m a Crafter on it. I wear it to crop. I bought it because it was cute and at the time didn’t really connect that it was her merch as it’s really just a crafty sweatshirt, not a MLJ sweatshirt. I bought the stamp addict sweatshirt she sold a couple of years ago and wear it when I'm crafting. Since it doesn't have her "brand" on it it doesn't bother me to wear it. My old LSS (now gone) had a tshirt that said, "Crops aren't just for farmers" and I thought it was so funny I bought one and wore it to crops. I totally would have bought this shirt, it's hilarious! I might buy a sticker and maybe something that can be used in my scrapping but if it has the brand all over it I won't buy it. |
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Post by kiera on Apr 20, 2022 23:23:11 GMT
It depends on what the items look like. I've purchased a few things from Inkie Quill, they don't have her name on it, they're just crafting related and I like them. I've purchased two pouches and a shirt from her, the shirt I've worn to craft meetups (mostly virtual ones, thanks to Covid.)
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It doesn't have Jennifer McGuires name on it but I consider it celeb merch. 
