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Post by sleepingbooty on Aug 28, 2017 22:55:08 GMT
I just turned my laptop back on because I noticed the AE DD email in bed! AmandaA anniefb nicolep You ladies are on fire! Does anyone want to start the December Daily 2017 prep thread? I don't want to hawk all the DD threads! However, I do have a solid plan (FOR ONCE! *dun dun duuun*) and questions/requests for help figuring out what to purchase to turn my vision into a completed album (FOR ONCE!).
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Post by nicolep on Aug 29, 2017 0:13:57 GMT
I just turned my laptop back on because I noticed the AE DD email in bed! This! Every time I get a notification on my phone that someone posted in the DD thread I hurry and open it lol!!
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Post by scrappyem on Aug 29, 2017 3:28:14 GMT
Brandi's kit looks like it could be an interesting option. Not sure about AE. I still have a (mostly) unused FJ kit from last year though and a bunch of pictures to print which is a bit depressing at this point. And no one wants to even think about 2015.
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Post by joblackford on Aug 29, 2017 3:59:20 GMT
I am so over AE's messy circles, or whatever they're called. Nothing in those screenshots made me think I'll be tempted by her stuff this year, although maybe the other designers will do something nice. I wasn't impressed by any of them last year though, and all the ordering hype turns me off.
Brandi's FYC sneak looked lovely. I'm looking forward to seeing more. I usually make good use of her kit. Last year I cobbled together a 51/2x8" Journal Your Christmas book with her designs. Sometimes the colors don't quite work for me, but so far I like what I see. I'm always happy to do business with Brandi and Elise. Good quality, no drama.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Aug 29, 2017 7:22:57 GMT
Anybody else wondering if there was some hush-hush info circulating about Ali's DD email? Those FYC sneaks were dropped upon us just before. It's either the luckiest of coincidences (for FYC, that is) or the best coup in the DD niche! I'm really amazed. Well done, Elise! Look at how many of us are intrigued by Comfort and Joy with just the one tiniest of sneaks... AE might actually lose some of her recurring DD customers this year. elegantsufficiency Thank you for the links! I'll see if can sneakily take a look at your blog entries later in the day.
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Post by elegantsufficiency on Aug 29, 2017 10:49:30 GMT
all the ordering hype turns me off. joblackford that's exactly what turns me off too. Can't be doing with it all and like you, look for "good quality, no drama" every time! Having given my DD a bit more thought thanks to this thread, I remembered I bought a small 4 x 6 binder last year but didn't use it. Now, I wonder where it is?!
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Post by anniefb on Aug 29, 2017 19:42:57 GMT
I already have an old SC 6x8 handbook put aside for another DD so am just interested in cards, embellishments etc. If I can't find a kit I like then maybe I'll just use some digital stuff I already have, cut things with my Cameo etc.
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Post by dawnnikol on Aug 29, 2017 20:10:29 GMT
I asked on IG about KP having a DD kit this year and haven't received a response... that was on Sunday evening, I think. I know last year she said she hates to think about winter stuff when it's still hot out, but haven't heard a peep about it. I went back and double checked my order and she opened it up October 21st, one week before her normal release date, and Subscribers got early access to shop. I really hope she has her own kit this year.
For some reason I didn't get Ali's DD e-mail, so thank you for posting so quickly when you received the e-mails! Even her IG wasn't updated to give any basic info.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Aug 29, 2017 20:17:23 GMT
elegantsufficiency I just took the time to read through your blog entries about your December documenting. It was really nice to see your work and read your thoughts about the approach. Clearly, taking a detour and trying something different has helped you find renewed energy and love for your "good ol' way" and that's all that matters. I'm seriously impressed you took over 500 pictures in just the one December month too! It's far more interesting to see someone who sticks with the project (AKA the opposite of me) evolve through the years than independent one-off albums. It helps to get a better understanding of the core of the process which is my focus after failing several years in a row. I think I'm walking away from your blog with far more confidence in what I've written and drawn out on my drafts over the past few weeks than I did before. *fist bump* Congratulations on your overflowing basket of beautiful Christmas memories! And thank you so much for sharing. anniefb I've got my DD selection of cards from my little PL card boxes already narrowed down. I bought one ephemera pack (Falala by Crate Paper) and am now weighing my options for a few sheets of sturdy pattern paper. I've got a 5x7 album from a past Heidi Swapp collection ready to be used as well. I'm in no need for any kits but totally keeping a very close eye on all the DD product like the curious cat I am! dawnnikol I saw your comment on the KP shop account and smiled. "She's always on top of it, that dawnnikol!" A shame they haven't answered back yet though. They should know by now that people like (and often need) to plan this project out in advance. A simple sneak and a general idea of when the kit will be available is considered is considered normal before September 1st these days. As for AE's DD email, I only received it on one email account linked to her website. The other two accounts (ghost accounts) didn't get the email either. How odd! Looks like there might be a major flaw in their newsletter system as well.
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Post by elegantsufficiency on Aug 29, 2017 21:03:11 GMT
dawnnikol I think KP has just relocated and probably has quite a lot on her plate right now (but then she never seems to stay in one place long, does she!?) I really like her style and would love a few bits and pieces in similar snarky style to her last year's cards (I think it was KP wasn't it?). I was really sorry to give up her kit sub because of the shipping/customs duty. sleepingbooty if that did the trick in motivating you to stick with it, it was worth all the pain Seriously, it's always a tough job to finish but as I think I admitted in another conversation around here, I just can't help but be a completer. The pages do get thinner and less interesting as the month wears on though! I think one major distraction for me is having too much to choose from. Narrowing it down and working from an edit allows me to focus more - otherwise I'll spend all my time just stroking pretty paper and petting gold stars! Thank you for the kind comments
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Post by dawnnikol on Aug 29, 2017 22:03:27 GMT
sleepingbooty I'm fairly certain some people see my name pop up and cringe. It's even funnier when I consider that some people actually say "dawnnikol" all together IRL, when it's actually just "Dawn" and reminds me of my parents reprimanding me with the middle name addition. elegantsufficiency It was definitely KP with the snark. I have no doubt she's slammed, especially since her blog hasn't been updated since June, but they generally reply to IG comments quickly. I assume they're 1-trying to get their ducks in a row to provide the info or 2-it's possible she's doing a kit with someone and they aren't allowed to let the cat out of the bag yet. I really hope it's not #2.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2017 22:25:02 GMT
I am so over AE's messy circles, or whatever they're called. Nothing in those screenshots made me think I'll be tempted by her stuff this year, although maybe the other designers will do something nice. I wasn't impressed by any of them last year though, and all the ordering hype turns me off. Brandi's FYC sneak looked lovely. I'm looking forward to seeing more. I usually make good use of her kit. Last year I cobbled together a 51/2x8" Journal Your Christmas book with her designs. Sometimes the colors don't quite work for me, but so far I like what I see. I'm always happy to do business with Brandi and Elise. Good quality, no drama. Me too on the ordering hype. I don't really get into DD, I made an album and then nothing else. I have so much Christmas stuff from sales and stuff so I don't really need anything. But the crazy "schedule" ali has regarding buying her product has always seemed silly and a little pompous to me. Put the damn product out, leave the store open and let people buy what they want. How hard is that? Everyone else seems to sell their Christmas product with no hassles.
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Post by dawnnikol on Aug 29, 2017 23:01:45 GMT
OH! Just got a reply! "there will be December/holiday/winter kits that will go up for sale at the end of October " WOO!
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Post by nicolep on Aug 29, 2017 23:40:42 GMT
OH! Just got a reply! "there will be December/holiday/winter kits that will go up for sale at the end of October " WOO! Yay!!
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Post by nicolep on Aug 29, 2017 23:45:26 GMT
Elle's Studio woohoo!
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Post by QueSeraSera on Aug 30, 2017 0:15:00 GMT
nicolep love that Elle's Studio chipboard sneak!
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Post by nicolep on Aug 30, 2017 0:55:17 GMT
nicolep love that Elle's Studio chipboard sneak! Me too!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 4:25:12 GMT
I saw a couple of FYC sneaks on IG this morning. If that Comfort & Joy collection is truly mostly blue and green with pops of red I'll be all over It! There is also a sneak of a fall/Thanksgiving collection but since this is the DD thread I'm just posting these two lol. Wait. WHUT!!!? How did I not know about FYC's great little mini-kits w/the great stamp? 4x6?!?!? Cute cards? Reasonable price? Low drama?!?! OMG. How did I miss them all this time?!?!?
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Post by cbscrapper on Aug 30, 2017 11:01:53 GMT
I like what I see so far of the Elle's Studio release!
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Post by dawnnikol on Aug 30, 2017 12:06:34 GMT
@zingermack FYC (Elise) and Brandi are as little drama as possible with amazing customer service. I mean, A-Mazing! Elise also ships super fast which makes me so happy.
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Post by scrappyesq on Aug 30, 2017 13:15:13 GMT
I am so over AE's messy circles, or whatever they're called. Nothing in those screenshots made me think I'll be tempted by her stuff this year, although maybe the other designers will do something nice. I jumped on to post the EXACT same thing. Unless the colors and patterns really jump out at me I am actually going to pass. Shocker.
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Post by carolynhasacat on Aug 30, 2017 13:37:42 GMT
Are there going to be messy circles again? I thought the 'sneak' was actually product from last year? Gah, if so, too much sameness. Might go with Feed Your Craft this year instead.
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Post by gigi333 on Aug 30, 2017 14:00:22 GMT
I also thought the email was last years product
I may go and look at it again
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Post by lasteve1 on Aug 30, 2017 14:32:37 GMT
I am so over AE's messy circles, or whatever they're called. Nothing in those screenshots made me think I'll be tempted by her stuff this year, although maybe the other designers will do something nice. I jumped on to post the EXACT same thing. Unless the colors and patterns really jump out at me I am actually going to pass. Shocker. Those were images from last year's products/projects. There haven't been any sneaks of the new products yet. SaveSave
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Post by mom on Aug 30, 2017 16:57:19 GMT
Well now the December Daily Instagram page is only following Ali's two pages, so maybe our earlier guess of who was gonna be a kit designer was wrong.
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Post by mom on Aug 30, 2017 17:37:09 GMT
The first look of DD is up: HERE
Ali is designing: Main + Kid mini Jasmine Jones and Liz from Paislee Press have mini kits.
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Post by dawnnikol on Aug 30, 2017 17:55:58 GMT
I'm not super into the main kit, but I like the minis. I could see combining the Paislee Press + Kid mini easily. Jasmine's softer tones might not be up my alley though. Thanks for posting mom
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 17:56:23 GMT
I just don't think there's anything new or groundbreaking in Ali's sneaks.
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Post by anniefb on Aug 30, 2017 18:07:10 GMT
I really see more to judge but the main kit and Paisley Press mini are possible options at this stage. Depends on price point though.
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Post by nicolep on Aug 30, 2017 18:07:24 GMT
I need to see more to decide...
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