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Post by kellyv on Dec 17, 2015 14:55:27 GMT
I have no subs right now. I keep going back and forth in my mind about subbing to Felicity Jane. That's the only kit on my radar right now. It is very much my style. I get so inspired by their DT, especially Jen Schow. I'm a stamper so I really like the huge stamp set included, but I could take it or leave it most months. I do like that the paper add on is only $5 and ships free. I'm hoping that this year she offers more add ons. I have SO MUCH stuff in my craft room it's ridiculous. I could probably scrap every day for 2 years and I wouldn't use up my stash. So that guilt is holding me back from subbing. But I have no other vices in life and dammit I deserve a treat at least once a month, right?!you most certainly do deserve it!
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janeangel
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Post by janeangel on Dec 17, 2015 17:32:05 GMT
Right now I sub to the planner and sticker society kits, Felicity Jane, and AE story and stamp kit. I plan to keep these subs this year, I think they are all a great value and I just like getting pretty new stuff every month. It makes me happy. I'm not into clothes and shoe shopping, I don't drink or do drugs, but I want thrill of beautiful new paper and supplies every month and I'm just not going to feel bad about it anymore. Because even though I still like the stuff in my stash the infusion of the new stuff is what motivates me and keeps me inspired to keep creating.
I quit my SC PL kit after the double shipping fiasco this fall. I don't miss the kit or their bs.
This year I also unsubscribed to the Freckled Fawn embellishment kit and the Gossamer Blue scrapbook and life page kits. There's a couple of the Freckled Fawn kits that I'm sad I missed and want to buy, and I kinda miss the Gossamer Blue kits. I liked their mix of new stuff and their exclusives in the kits. I may re-sub for the Gossamer Blue kits because the Felicity Jane kit is mostly exclusive designs with some new products from other lines in the embellishments (and I love her kits like this) and the Gossamer Blue scrapbook kit has mostly new lines and products with some exclusives, so the two kits would balance out and not overlap too much I think.
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Post by cynipidae17 on Dec 17, 2015 17:50:43 GMT
I sub to AE story kits and plan to continue for the year. I still have my SC documenter kit, but I really just need to quit. I plan on making my decision in a few days with the sneak.
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Post by kellyv on Dec 17, 2015 18:25:01 GMT
well girls, i just sent my 'cancel' request for the ae story kit. i feel sad about it but i really think i want to take a break from subbing for a while. i feel kind of at a loss though i don't think it will really hit me until january when there is no happy mail on its way to me. as it stands now, i will still receive the december story kit and the december planner society kit but after that, nothing! it will be a good thing, i think, to catch up on some of the supplies i already have.
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mamakven
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Post by mamakven on Dec 17, 2015 21:23:31 GMT
Just unsubbed from hip kit- love it and they have amazing CSI but I have mostly boys and the kits are girly. I currently have scraptastic, which I like because of the 2 choices, but I'm about due to add on citrus twist back, I miss her great kits and GREAT cs.
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Post by LisaDV on Dec 17, 2015 22:19:16 GMT
I don't have any subs right now. I really like hip kit though. But I think I'm going on a spending freeze (with the exception of whatever Shimelle's new line will be) until May. Then maybe I'll look at a kit sub then.
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Post by cath4k on Dec 18, 2015 3:33:49 GMT
cath4k well, now you have done it! what little i had accomplished on my dd2015 has now been un-done so that i can put a white border on everything. i love the way it looks and the way everything really pops off the page. thank you for sharing that idea. and, please, if you ever decide to post in an online gallery again, let me know. i would love to see some examples of your pl pages. Haha! I also love the way it looks and have been doing it in my PL all this year. I'm glad you like the look, too.
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Post by gigi333 on Dec 18, 2015 7:12:51 GMT
I'm cancelling AE and messy box as soon as my commitment period is other. Never ever want to be in a years commitment again
I cancelled freckled fawn last month but januararys kit looks amazing so I might resub
I'm keeping sc pl kit I just absolutely love it
And I will pick up thir sb kit only if it's amazing
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Post by meganliane on Dec 18, 2015 12:20:56 GMT
I only have FJ right now and plan to keep it. I kind of like that she doesn't normally have add-ones. Keeps my temptation low! I will buy a SC scrapbook kit if I really love it but that's it. My scrapbook time is super minimal right now so one kit is plenty.
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Post by thracian on Dec 19, 2015 17:57:32 GMT
I subscribe to two kits: Felicity Jane, which I'm keeping; Messy Box, which I will likely let go once my year commitment is up. One or two kits is about the right amount for me.
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Post by catseatcheese on Dec 19, 2015 23:07:37 GMT
In 2015 I was subbing to SC and Paper Camellia. PC has decided to get out of the monthly kit business and I just sent a note to cancel my SC kits. I have enough stash to scrap an apocalypse. I plan to use as much stash as possible in 2016 and I think it will be freeing to not have to store my new kits each month.
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Post by zoeybug on Dec 21, 2015 3:34:16 GMT
I just ordered a kit from Hip Kit to "check it out." I currently subscribe to AE story amd stamp kit and just renewed ( they pile up but I love her and I really do use the stamps a lot). I used to subscribe to SC scrapbook but I cannot deal with their antics anymore? . What do you guys think about HipKit?
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Post by stampinisfun on Dec 21, 2015 18:46:23 GMT
I currently subscribe to Studio Calico Planner and Documenter Kits. I'm going to keep them for the year because I enjoy receiving their products.
I cancelled the Studio Calico Scrapbook and Card Kits back in July. I also cancelled my subscription to a Beautiful Mess Happy Mail this month.
I also buy Vintage Gypsy Road monthly subscription and Pink Elephant Planning monthly kit to use with my planners.
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Post by epeanymous on Dec 21, 2015 19:50:02 GMT
I quit my Studio Calico PL sub.
I am keeping my AE stamp and story kit subs--I still have several months on each. I subbed to Scraptastic's PL kit starting this month and am not sure whether or not I am going to keep it; the quality and customer service is great, but I have not been able to scrap month with my new baby.
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Post by miaow on Dec 22, 2015 16:53:42 GMT
I subscribe to SG's Boy Crazy kit which I will keep.
I am doing the AE OLW class again this year.
I have gotten the AE story stamp since it started, but haven't used a single one, so I am thinking of canceling.
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Post by kellyv on Dec 22, 2015 20:00:38 GMT
i just received my last story kit (old + new) today. i had cancelled after it shipped; it feels kind of weird knowing i won't be getting one around this time next month.
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Post by awesomegabi on Dec 22, 2015 22:57:48 GMT
I just cancelled my Paper Camellia kit and I'll be getting rid of Gossamer Blue as well. I'm on the fence with my AE subscription, I like her stuff sometimes but I'm finding the value is not there (even with the classroom). I may just get the digital kit and buy the alphas in bulk from her site.
I did receive an email from Kelly Purkey this morning and she will be doing monthly kits which I'm excited about. I enjoy her stamps and products since they work much better with my lifestyle (30's, no kids, travel a lot, eat even more...) than most other brands/companies that tend to be more family focused.
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Post by anniefb on Dec 23, 2015 0:26:58 GMT
i just received my last story kit (old + new) today. i had cancelled after it shipped; it feels kind of weird knowing i won't be getting one around this time next month.
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Post by scraphappyinjax on Dec 23, 2015 14:06:40 GMT
I'm keeping my Paper Pumpkin subscription in 2016. This kit has been a huge timesaver for me in so many instances in 2015. I am canceling my Planner Society subscription. I love this kit but haven't used them yet. Just hate seeing the boxes stacked up in my closet unused.
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Post by acd on Dec 23, 2015 15:14:49 GMT
I appreciate everyone's honesty about kit subs. I need to take a good, long look at my stash and my completed projects before I decide what to do in 2016. AE stamps are my favorite and I actually use them! That sub will continue. My SC SB commitment is complete, but after 39 months it's very hard to pull the plug. Money talks and I need to cancel. The crap they have put us through is simply ridiculous and I feel foolish for even considering continuing my sub. As much as I love scrapping with a kit, I'm tired of games, subscriber exclusives, previews, pre-sales, commitments etc. I would love to shop "Amazon Prime" for scrappers - buy what you want, when you want, and get your product in two days. Wouldn't that be nice. I'll cancel tonight. But I may need a glass of wine first.
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janeangel
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Post by janeangel on Dec 24, 2015 3:38:26 GMT
I appreciate everyone's honesty about kit subs. I need to take a good, long look at my stash and my completed projects before I decide what to do in 2016. AE stamps are my favorite and I actually use them! That sub will continue. My SC SB commitment is complete, but after 39 months it's very hard to pull the plug. Money talks and I need to cancel. The crap they have put us through is simply ridiculous and I feel foolish for even considering continuing my sub. As much as I love scrapping with a kit, I'm tired of games, subscriber exclusives, previews, pre-sales, commitments etc. I would love to shop "Amazon Prime" for scrappers - buy what you want, when you want, and get your product in two days. Wouldn't that be nice. I'll cancel tonight. But I may need a glass of wine first. acd I was only a subscriber at SC for a year to the PL kit and I'm still sad I had to cancel in October because of their crap. I understand how you feel and the announcement about not having to convert...ugh.
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Post by aggiebonfire00 on Dec 24, 2015 3:54:14 GMT
I quit my Studio Calico PL sub. I am keeping my AE stamp and story kit subs--I still have several months on each. I subbed to Scraptastic's PL kit starting this month and am not sure whether or not I am going to keep it; the quality and customer service is great, but I have not been able to scrap month with my new baby. Congrats on your new baby!!!
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kathyb
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Post by kathyb on Jan 4, 2016 12:29:47 GMT
I sub to Ali E's story kit. It is fantastic, and the classroom content each month to me is more than worth the price. She will have to stop the kit for me to stop the sub!
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Post by meridon on Jan 5, 2016 3:14:43 GMT
For those who were interested in Citrus Twist, Missy Whidden is now on their DT and she just posted an unboxing video of the January kit. It give an overview of what you get in the main kit and what their embellishment add on looks like: Citrus Twist January Kit
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pancakes
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Feb 4, 2015 6:49:53 GMT
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Post by pancakes on Jan 7, 2016 18:00:04 GMT
I have the AE Story Kit and although I love Ali herself, her designs just aren't my style. And the classroom content is great, but not enough to keep me going if I don't *love* the product. I'm going to cancel after my commitment is over.
After that, I will have no subs.
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Post by lauralaforest on Jan 8, 2016 3:31:18 GMT
I just cancelled my Hip KIt club but it was so hard to do because I absolutely LOVE this club. Customer service is outstanding! But the only reason I stopped was because of the Canadian dollar and the shippings costs. If our dollar goes back up, I will definitely rejoin….love this club.
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Post by anniefb on Jan 8, 2016 3:57:14 GMT
I just cancelled my Hip KIt club but it was so hard to do because I absolutely LOVE this club. Customer service is outstanding! But the only reason I stopped was because of the Canadian dollar and the shippings costs. If our dollar goes back up, I will definitely rejoin….love this club. I was definitely tempted by this kit, but the shipping costs to New Zealand are terrible - $25. I know I could have 2 kits shipped every 2 months for not much more, but I don't want to be waiting so long to get stuff.
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Post by chrissypaper on Jan 8, 2016 12:50:57 GMT
I'm keeping my Studio Calico project life and planner kits and my AE story kit and stamps. Thinking about adding a Happie Scrappie subscription too but not sure if I'll use everything in it. Some stuff may be a little cutesy for me
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camcas
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Jun 26, 2014 3:41:19 GMT
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Post by camcas on Jan 9, 2016 8:44:28 GMT
Well...I've been watching Mercytiaras you tube videos and think scraptatstic looks good......but like our Canadian friends ,postage to Oz is expensive
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Post by glenys on Jan 9, 2016 9:09:51 GMT
I only have the AE story kit and stamps....even those are piling up, so maybe time to go sub free!
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