nicolep
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Post by nicolep on Aug 31, 2017 13:26:46 GMT
TFS! I think I can pass on all that although I really liked the smaller papers (6x8?). I watched it without audio so I'm guessing the size according to the SN@P album...? Yes, they're from the 6x8 pad in the Very Merry line by Simple Stories. A cheap way to fill up your JYC/DD album. Oh thanks! I like them a lot! I don't care for most of that collection but I may need to get the pad anyway lol.
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Post by paperamy on Aug 31, 2017 21:06:31 GMT
Ali shared peaks of the album on her site today. I really like the stars.
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Post by cynipidae17 on Aug 31, 2017 21:17:41 GMT
I am really liking the stars as well.
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Post by epeanymous on Aug 31, 2017 21:33:40 GMT
That stars album will have me at the order button early. I love it.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Aug 31, 2017 21:35:46 GMT
More sneaks from the kits + add-ons: I see some more of Liz's kit and I'm happy. Oh, it truly is her signature minimalist style. Also, I hope those of you who want some chipboard are willing to put down the full amount because it looks like they're being sold as a bundle this year. $25 for those bundles from AE recently, right? If so: WOW. That's going to be one expensive album if you're going for official DD product only!
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Post by cynipidae17 on Aug 31, 2017 21:39:08 GMT
That was my thought too sleepingbooty . Unfortunately I really like the chipboard, but of course I only want one or two of the sheets
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Post by AmandaA on Aug 31, 2017 21:42:47 GMT
Oohhhh... I like that there is a separate journal card set! If I stick to my plan (stay strong Amanda!!), I am going to just do my regular PL weekly spreads, but really would need more holiday journal cards. I feel like it would be easier to use up all of my old DD bits and pieces this way too. Since Ali's style is pretty consistent, it would stand to reason that I could pull together a nice stash of some old and new to do some nice spreads!
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Post by AmandaA on Aug 31, 2017 21:47:17 GMT
And I do like the stars album too! Even though I am not planning on doing a separate album of course (but part of me is saying buy one just in case you get to December and are running out of room in the second 12x12 album for the year!!!) The JJ one is pretty too and would be nice to continue the look if you have used hers in past years and want a nice cohesive collection on the shelf.
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Post by dawnnikol on Aug 31, 2017 22:06:21 GMT
That was my thought too sleepingbooty . Unfortunately I really like the chipboard, but of course I only want one or two of the sheets I only want the stars and hearts! Maybe we could get a swap going or something? I can't imagine anybody getting rid of hearts or stars, but maybe? I like the star album, but I'm a colorful person and that red one is all mine! I'm also snagging those journaling cards up! I hope there's an option to buy additional acetates or something too.
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Post by nicolep on Aug 31, 2017 22:10:10 GMT
Lovin' the chipboard!
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Post by AmandaA on Aug 31, 2017 22:21:20 GMT
That was my thought too sleepingbooty . Unfortunately I really like the chipboard, but of course I only want one or two of the sheets I only want the stars and hearts! Maybe we could get a swap going or something? I can't imagine anybody getting rid of hearts or stars, but maybe? I like the star album, but I'm a colorful person and that red one is all mine! I'm also snagging those journaling cards up! I hope there's an option to buy additional acetates or something too. I might be tempted to do a split. I have too many of those stars from SC already and like my hearts wonky...
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Post by AmandaA on Aug 31, 2017 22:27:08 GMT
All of those extras have me wondering if the main kit will be as big as usual or if she is going towards more of a build your own kit approach. I could see that being a smart move. I might buy nothing if I really didn't want a whole kit, but I might buy half of it (and spend slightly more for each item than they are worth in a whole kit... if that makes sense at all) as individual items. It feels to me like over the past year or two, there seem to be a lot more people talking about drowning in product and having such huge stashes that they won't buy a kit because they don't need or want so much product.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2017 22:40:05 GMT
All of those extras have me wondering if the main kit will be as big as usual or if she is going towards more of a build your own kit approach. I could see that being a smart move. I might buy nothing if I really didn't want a whole kit, but I might buy half of it (and spend slightly more for each item than they are worth in a whole kit... if that makes sense at all) as individual items. It feels to me like over the past year or two, there seem to be a lot more people talking about drowning in product and having such huge stashes that they won't buy a kit because they don't need or want so much product. I'm going to go out on a limb and say her kit prices will still be the same but things like the alphas and stuff will be a la carte=extra money. That's what she's done with the story kits. I have no reason to believe the stingy train will stop just because it's Christmas.
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Post by loveslabradors on Aug 31, 2017 23:14:33 GMT
I like the looks of both albums. Esp the red one. But then I remembered my lovely DD album from last year that fell apart 😮. So I'm going to pass. I'm underwhelmed by the rest
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Post by mom on Aug 31, 2017 23:49:10 GMT
So here is what I am wondering: with all these add-ons, whats actually in the kits?
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Post by dawnnikol on Aug 31, 2017 23:57:37 GMT
So here is what I am wondering: with all these add-ons, whats actually in the kits? I would assume they're similar to previous years but add-ons are the extras we all fuss about wanting more of? Maybe? I, for one, always complain that I'd like to be able to purchase additional acetate or alphas or rubbers... I'm hoping this is the solution? I didn't watch the FB thing so maybe somebody else has more info...
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Post by cynipidae17 on Sept 1, 2017 1:10:19 GMT
That was my thought too sleepingbooty . Unfortunately I really like the chipboard, but of course I only want one or two of the sheets I only want the stars and hearts! Maybe we could get a swap going or something? I can't imagine anybody getting rid of hearts or stars, but maybe? I like the star album, but I'm a colorful person and that red one is all mine! I'm also snagging those journaling cards up! I hope there's an option to buy additional acetates or something too. Might actually work, I am meh about the hearts and stars but like the circles and that whitish sheet
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Post by hutchfan on Sept 1, 2017 3:04:33 GMT
Loving the Stars album and I love the chipboard.
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Post by carolynhasacat on Sept 1, 2017 11:16:07 GMT
I watched the Facebook live video and a few more items are revealed.
A bundle of "star" items (sequins, stickers of various sizes and shapes) is a la carte for $10 or so, and it reminds me of the kind of thing that used to be in the kit.
A few number sets will be available separately, 3 sets of journal cards (Colorful, Black&White, and Religious), a white album in addition to the other two 6x8s plus a 4x4 album that is also included with the Kids kit, several stamps (I think 6 altogether), a masks and stencil bundle, a rubber bundle, and the "free gift" this year available to the first people who purchase the main kit is a set of oversized white tags with gold foil.
There may have been a few more things that I'm forgetting. Overall, there's lots of a la carte stuff in addition to the kits in my opinion.
I'll have to wait to see what is left in the kits to see if I like this approach or not. I'm worried the kits will be very thin filled with less interesting product and that I'll be basically making my own kit for a lot more money.
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Post by pancakes on Sept 1, 2017 12:22:06 GMT
I wish this was getting released before the end of October.
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Post by dawnnikol on Sept 1, 2017 12:25:49 GMT
Kelly Purkey's Holiday Kit Sneak Peak I wish this was getting released before the end of October. It's the same thing she did last year. October 21st was her DD release. It's not convenient with the other release dates being so much sooner, but it's always worth the wait.
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Post by pancakes on Sept 1, 2017 12:36:45 GMT
I wish this was getting released before the end of October. It's the same thing she did last year. October 21st was her DD release. It's not convenient with the other release dates being so much sooner, but it's always worth the wait. Did you get the kit last year? I had too many supplies by then 😐
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Post by andreasmom on Sept 1, 2017 13:50:52 GMT
I'll have to wait to see what is left in the kits to see if I like this approach or not. I'm worried the kits will be very thin filled with less interesting product and that I'll be basically making my own kit for a lot more money. This. I also have a feeling the kits will be very thin. Hoping I'm wrong.
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Post by nicolep on Sept 1, 2017 14:01:32 GMT
I have watched a bit of Ali's video on YT that was live on FB yesterday and I honestly like her products but the pricing is what always makes me stop and think. I am and have always loved chipboard...my favorite embellishment but it is CRAZY to charge $5.00 for a small (what...maybe 5x6"?) sheet of them but then bundling them together for $25 and not having a choice to choose individually. The cards too...$7.99 for 8 double-sided cards. I guess I'm glad they're double sided but Idk. Ugh. I will wait to see everything in it's completion before I decide. Here's the link for the video on YT. youtu.be/_Aa9rvJYEAk
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Post by Skellinton on Sept 1, 2017 14:09:18 GMT
So far, I really like Elle's studio and KP. I like the design of the Ali stars album, but that green is just so military looking to me. I prefer my greens brighter and more limey. I don't think there will be anything I am willing to pay for from Ali as her prices are so ridiculously high. I am sure I will like what she comes out with, but I am also sure o won't be able to stomach paying the exorbitant prices SC likes to charge knowing that it is just lining April's pocket.
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Post by pancakes on Sept 1, 2017 15:05:17 GMT
I have watched a bit of Ali's video on YT that was live on FB yesterday and I honestly like her products but the pricing is what always makes me stop and think. I am and have always loved chipboard...my favorite embellishment but it is CRAZY to charge $5.00 for a small (what...maybe 5x6"?) sheet of them but then bundling them together for $25 and not having a choice to choose individually. The cards too...$7.99 for 8 double-sided cards. I guess I'm glad they're double sided but Idk. Ugh. I will wait to see everything in it's completion before I decide. Here's the link for the video on YT. youtu.be/_Aa9rvJYEAkI don't think it's 8 cards, only...that was just what she showed in the sneaks. I need to re-watch, but I'm almost positive it's more than that. But yeah, in general -- the prices are not ideal.
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Post by nicolep on Sept 1, 2017 15:27:03 GMT
pancakes and @rosyposy Ahh ok. I must have misunderstood. I was also watching the news and putting my rollers in my hair lol!
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Post by cynipidae17 on Sept 1, 2017 15:28:58 GMT
I finally watched the video and I really wish we would get a little more of a sneak of the main kit. I keep looking at the extras and I like some of the extras, but holy cow is that going to add up!!! If I decide to go with Ali's kit, it looks like I will be near $100 without even thinking about stamps
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Post by dawnnikol on Sept 1, 2017 16:14:16 GMT
It's the same thing she did last year. October 21st was her DD release. It's not convenient with the other release dates being so much sooner, but it's always worth the wait. Did you get the kit last year? I had too many supplies by then 😐 I got both of KP's kits last year, FYC + Brandi Kincaid's kit, and the 6x8 album from Ali.
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Post by AmandaA on Sept 1, 2017 17:09:19 GMT
Man... that 4x4 album is adorable. Doesn't help that I have a shelf for "cute" minis in my craft area either. Perhaps I can do a mini of holiday highlights for the abundance of pictures I am sure to have, that wouldn't otherwise fit in my weekly PL spreads without adding a bunch of inserts. I am in a really good groove with PL this year and keeping caught up so I don't want to change up my routine that is working so well. Doing an undated mini might be a fun way to play with some bulkier products and have fun playing outside of the pp's without the stress of the true daily album. And it has only taken the thread getting to page 6 before I totally caved on my no DD plans
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