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Post by mom on Jun 2, 2022 0:06:37 GMT
Layered Life Kits came out with their first kit tonight. layeredlifekits.comWhat's everyones thoughts? Me? I bought it but I knew I would before I ever saw it. Its called the "Pink Royal Hawaiian' and that's a hotel on beach where we stayed last September when we were in Hawaii. Im anxious to see it in person! |
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Post by jediannie on Jun 2, 2022 0:25:24 GMT
My friends got married there! It's such a beautiful hotel and this kit is so pretty. I haven't bought it yet because I'm trying to stick to a budget this month but I have a feeling it will make its way to my house.  |
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Post by frenchie on Jun 2, 2022 0:27:02 GMT
I really like it. Definitely going to get it.
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Post by Kerri W on Jun 2, 2022 1:04:31 GMT
I love everything Christine does so I’ve been waiting anxiously for this! I love love love the colors. I wish it was more than just ephemera but understand that’s coming later. I think it’s versatile enough and not too themed. I’m not loving the price for three packs of ephemera. But obviously I’ll buy it!
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Post by FurryP on Jun 2, 2022 1:59:36 GMT
So it is an ephemera kit? $25 + shipping seems pricey for ephemera. Maybe because I see a lot of pink I’m not that excited about it.
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Post by lg on Jun 2, 2022 4:12:35 GMT
So it is an ephemera kit? $25 + shipping seems pricey for ephemera. Maybe because I see a lot of pink I’m not that excited about it. Yeah, I clicked through to the site but was very confused too… |
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Post by honeypea on Jun 2, 2022 4:52:42 GMT
Every kit comes with a “collectible door hanger”.
“Keep them on a ring and show them off to your friends”.
That’s a real quick no for me.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2022 4:58:23 GMT
I was excited for this kit to take off. But 1. I have no need for this very specific themed kit and 2. No way am I paying $25 for embellishments and a stupid door hanger.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jun 2, 2022 5:38:16 GMT
I'm on the fence about this. I really, really (really!) like the aesthetic. But it's expensive for paper die-cuts and some cards (especially with international shipping) and this first kit is extremely specific in theming.
I do have a future vacation planned in that general side of the world but not Hawaii. French Polynesia is very different in terms of westernisation so a lot of these hotel/motel-geared items wouldn't work. Anything saying "Hawaii" or "Aloha" wouldn't work either. ETA: And no Tiki Room in Disneyland Paris either. As I start crossing off everything that would just stay in my stash, I wasn't left with enough paper goods to justify the high price point of this paper kit. Maybe a small stamp set would've swayed me? I'm not sure.
I could be tempted with a theme that I'd use every single piece of paper of... Looking forward to what's coming next! Christmas in this style would be hard to resist.
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Post by nicolep on Jun 2, 2022 11:28:27 GMT
I don't have a need for this particular kit but I'm keeping my eye out. It has Sassafras Lass feels. ❤️
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Post by kelaur on Jun 2, 2022 12:27:33 GMT
Ok I LOVE IT!
However, it’s $33 Canadian and the cheapest shipping option is $27!!!! So $60 for ephemera. Effin ridiculous.
The door hanger says “not right now”. Um yeah, not ever.
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Post by mom on Jun 2, 2022 12:29:59 GMT
So it is an ephemera kit? $25 + shipping seems pricey for ephemera. Maybe because I see a lot of pink I’m not that excited about it. Yeah, I clicked through to the site but was very confused too… Yeah its confusing. The first page says 'We're here to help you document your personal narrative using carefully curated modern retro designs and 'plot twisting' themes in monthly kit form; ephemera, stickers, paper, and all other goods that make this hobby awesome.' But under the June kit it just says ephemera. I most likely won't buy every month but this month was 100% perfect for my trip last year. |
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Post by mom on Jun 2, 2022 12:37:46 GMT
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Post by JavaJones on Jun 2, 2022 12:51:17 GMT
I am on the fence with this one. I was really looking forward to seeing her first release, really love the retro feel (although a bit pink-heavy for me) and I do have a past Hawaii trip to document. But I was really disappointed in the price for the number of pieces in each pack. The ephemera examples Mom lists above are similarly priced, yes, but they contain many more pieces than Christine’s first offering. Looking forward to see future kits, however  |
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Post by mom on Jun 2, 2022 12:54:23 GMT
I am on the fence with this one. I was really looking forward to seeing her first release, really love the retro feel (although a bit pink-heavy for me) and I do have a past Hawaii trip to document. But I was really disappointed in the price for the number of pieces in each pack. The ephemera examples Mom lists above are similarly priced, yes, but they contain many more pieces than Christine’s first offering. Looking forward to see future kits, however  I guess I justify it in my mind because she isn't mass producing these - they are limited on quantities and availability. And I would rather have pieces I will use vs. just 'fillers' to have a larger pack. To each their own. I love this months kit and know I will use it. Depending on what the future kits are like, I may or may not buy them. I do enjoy that I dont have to commit to kits in the future or have to remember to unsubscribe. |
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Post by refugeepea on Jun 2, 2022 13:11:29 GMT
I really like it, but have no need for tropical themed kits.
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Post by kmage on Jun 2, 2022 14:41:26 GMT
Every kit comes with a “collectible door hanger”. “Keep them on a ring and show them off to your friends”. Also...A lso included in the kit is an exclusive, collectable door hanger. We figure if visiting a new destination each kit, you might as well be greeted by an ol'familiar hotel door hanger They are really loving the door hanger...  It is a cute kit! It is too detailed for me at this time. However if one came out about say, Banff or the Canadian Rockies...I'd snap it up in a heartbeat. |
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Post by breakfastattiffanys on Jun 2, 2022 14:56:45 GMT
I love the colors in it! If I had a vacation planned or wanted to document this kind of trip, I would buy it, even with the cost being what it is.
My interest is piqued for their future releases.
And side note, one of their DT members is a doppelgänger for a high school friend. I had to look twice, then remind myself that we’ve been out of high school for decades and no longer resemble our former selves, lol
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Post by infochick on Jun 2, 2022 15:58:01 GMT
I love this so much! So, so, so much! There is quite a lot of this that I could use despite not having been to Hawaii, and I don't even mind the cost of the kit, but like kelaur, I am choking on the shipping price to Canada. I get that shipping is expensive, but the ephemera should pretty much fit in a letter envelope and I cannot figure $21USD for shipping to Canada. That said, I may not be able to hold out forever and will keep watching for upcoming kits. |
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Post by kmage on Jun 2, 2022 16:08:23 GMT
infochick, is the postage coming up differently when you try and add where you are located? Just curious as this was their listed postage on the website. SHIPPING - US Domestic First Class Orders $4, Canada First Class International $12, All others undergo calculation at checkout. I still think 12 dollars is a lot!
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Post by infochick on Jun 2, 2022 16:19:51 GMT
infochick , is the postage coming up differently when you try and add where you are located? Just curious as this was their listed postage on the website. SHIPPING - US Domestic First Class Orders $4, Canada First Class International $12, All others undergo calculation at checkout. I still think 12 dollars is a lot! Thanks, kmage! I didn't see that. The postage does come up differently when I add my address both in PayPal and Shopify. The $12 is much more reasonable. Maybe not quite reasonable enough to pull the plug on this one, but I will think on it and might email them to see what they say if I decide to cave or if the next kit is completely irresistible  |
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Post by ecvnj58 on Jun 2, 2022 16:21:02 GMT
I love this kit and really want to buy it. I keep going to look at it. Thing is I don’t need anything. I may wait and see what comes out next month and then pick up that and this if it’s available.
This is what I tell myself. Then it sells out and I tell myself it’s not meant to be. 🤣
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Post by mom on Jun 2, 2022 16:24:07 GMT
Every kit comes with a “collectible door hanger”. “Keep them on a ring and show them off to your friends”. Also...A lso included in the kit is an exclusive, collectable door hanger. We figure if visiting a new destination each kit, you might as well be greeted by an ol'familiar hotel door hanger - accept this one doesn't say "Do Not Disturb"They are really loving the door hanger... and I had (big meanie English major that I am) to let them know about their accept/except error on the website. All that said, it is a cute kit! It is too detailed for me at this time. However if one came out about say, Banff...I'd snap it up in a heartbeat. Ha! And I’d pass if it was Banff themed! |
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Post by JavaJones on Jun 2, 2022 17:43:12 GMT
This YT video from Choux Puff Creations just came across my feed. She's on the Layered Life Kit creative team unboxes the kit and makes a layout. Super cute, and now I am second guessing my decision not to purchase....Hmmm.... Choux Puff Creations--Layered Life Kit |
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Post by kelaur on Jun 2, 2022 20:42:20 GMT
infochick , is the postage coming up differently when you try and add where you are located? Just curious as this was their listed postage on the website. SHIPPING - US Domestic First Class Orders $4, Canada First Class International $12, All others undergo calculation at checkout. I still think 12 dollars is a lot! Thanks, kmage! I didn't see that. The postage does come up differently when I add my address both in PayPal and Shopify. The $12 is much more reasonable. Maybe not quite reasonable enough to pull the plug on this one, but I will think on it and might email them to see what they say if I decide to cave or if the next kit is completely irresistible Hmmm. When I go through PayPal shipping is still coming up $21 US. Frustrating! My daughter is going to school in the US in the fall. Hope she’s ready to get a bunch of stuff sent her way lol. |
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Post by scrappyem on Jun 2, 2022 20:58:48 GMT
mom let us know what you think when you get the kit. It's really cute, if a little pricey. I don't have a need for this one but I like the style a lot. could see picking one up in the future. I'm still on the fence about my CD kit but the last 3 I haven't loved and I'm not hot on the July sneaks either so I might be in the market for something knew.
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Post by amp on Jun 2, 2022 21:34:32 GMT
I like it. I would definitely buy it if I'd ever been to Hawaii, especially if I stayed at that hotel. Your pages will look awesome, mom |
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Post by infochick on Jun 2, 2022 22:32:04 GMT
Thanks, kmage ! I didn't see that. The postage does come up differently when I add my address both in PayPal and Shopify. The $12 is much more reasonable. Maybe not quite reasonable enough to pull the plug on this one, but I will think on it and might email them to see what they say if I decide to cave or if the next kit is completely irresistible  Hmmm. When I go through PayPal shipping is still coming up $21 US. Frustrating! My daughter is going to school in the US in the fall. Hope she’s ready to get a bunch of stuff sent her way lol. Yes...mine was coming up as $21 as well, although I now see in the description where it should be $12 flat rate to Canada. Still expensive, but better...I'll loop back here if I email them to see about the shipping glitch. |
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Post by Ryann on Jun 3, 2022 1:59:31 GMT
I love the style - very Sassafras-y as someone else mentioned upthread already. I love pink, so no issues there!
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Post by lisacharlotte on Jun 3, 2022 2:25:43 GMT
This YT video from Choux Puff Creations just came across my feed. She's on the Layered Life Kit creative team unboxes the kit and makes a layout. Super cute, and now I am second guessing my decision not to purchase....Hmmm.... Choux Puff Creations--Layered Life KitI tried, but three minutes in and she still hasn’t opened up any packaging to show me what you’re getting. At this point, in my many years of you tube watching, I have no patience for rambling and hand fluttering and touching. Get to the product! |
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It is a cute kit! It is too detailed for me at this time. However if one came out about say, Banff or the Canadian Rockies...I'd snap it up in a heartbeat. 
