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Post by mom on Jun 25, 2019 2:11:11 GMT
Travel Class starts tomorrow! (and go figure, another vacation for Ali).
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Post by linhaz on Jun 25, 2019 2:13:46 GMT
Travel Class starts tomorrow! (and go figure, another vacation for Ali). Did she announce where she's headed? I bought the Travel Class and so looking forward to it!!
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Post by mom on Jun 25, 2019 2:15:16 GMT
Travel Class starts tomorrow! (and go figure, another vacation for Ali). Did she announce where she's headed? I bought the Travel Class and so looking forward to it!! Nope, didn't say (that I saw, anyway). Said she needed dresses + swimsuits.
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Post by janamke on Jun 25, 2019 14:05:24 GMT
If anyone signs up for Travel Product Play 2 can you please let me know how you like the class? I'm using those products to create a 3x8 album and kind of feel stuck.
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Post by auntmimi on Jun 25, 2019 14:18:25 GMT
Did anyone ever get the free writing class she was promoting about a week ago? She said the class would show up on the dashboard in your account, but I have yet to see it.
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Post by mrsshampoo on Jun 25, 2019 14:23:43 GMT
Did anyone ever get the free writing class she was promoting about a week ago? She said the class would show up on the dashboard in your account, but I have yet to see it. There was an IT issue, so you have to click a link to add it your account. aliedwards.com/join-storyology
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Post by auntmimi on Jun 25, 2019 14:25:14 GMT
Thank you!
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Post by avocado on Jun 25, 2019 15:54:33 GMT
Are there any active working codes? I'm going to sign up for the new travel product class but wanted to check here first before I pay full price.
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Post by mom on Jun 25, 2019 16:21:51 GMT
Are there any active working codes? I'm going to sign up for the new travel product class but wanted to check here first before I pay full price. I asked about this last week and no one chimed in with any...I don't think there are any working right now. I got this class anyway, and its looking promising (but its only the first class).
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Post by auntmimi on Jun 25, 2019 18:44:35 GMT
Did she announce where she's headed? I bought the Travel Class and so looking forward to it!! Her IG showed a ticket to Cancun.
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Post by BSideCrafter on Jun 25, 2019 18:46:29 GMT
Travel Class starts tomorrow! (and go figure, another vacation for Ali). Did she announce where she's headed? I bought the Travel Class and so looking forward to it!! Cancun. She posted her boarding pass this morning. Ali going on vacation, Katie I'm thinking has started maternity leave she's due soon. So who's corralling things in the Facebook group? Has Ali added someone new to her core team or maybe just someone from Inked CS filling in?
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Post by mrsshampoo on Jun 25, 2019 18:53:07 GMT
Are there any active working codes? I'm going to sign up for the new travel product class but wanted to check here first before I pay full price. I asked about this last week and no one chimed in with any...I don't think there are any working right now. I got this class anyway, and its looking promising (but its only the first class). I thought one of the welcome ones was still working for “new” accounts. Welcome10 or Welcome15.
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Post by julie5 on Jun 25, 2019 19:01:12 GMT
Did she announce where she's headed? I bought the Travel Class and so looking forward to it!! Cancun. She posted her boarding pass this morning. Ali going on vacation, Katie I'm thinking has started maternity leave she's due soon. So who's corralling things in the Facebook group? Has Ali added someone new to her core team or maybe just someone from Inked CS filling in? I want to say they announced another social media person awhile back. Like maybe at the beginning of Katie’s of pregnancy, knowing she would be gone on leave. Which is a good time to plan a vacay if that’s true, that they have another gal behind the scenes.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2019 21:15:50 GMT
Cancun. She posted her boarding pass this morning. Ali going on vacation, Katie I'm thinking has started maternity leave she's due soon. So who's corralling things in the Facebook group? Has Ali added someone new to her core team or maybe just someone from Inked CS filling in? I want to say they announced another social media person awhile back. Like maybe at the beginning of Katie’s of pregnancy, knowing she would be gone on leave. Which is a good time to plan a vacay if that’s true, that they have another gal behind the scenes. Are you thinking of this post on Instagram (21 Feb): http://instagr.am/p/BuHU4crlyFm And here’s Kelly Ishmael’s post about it: http://instagr.am/p/BuMJBS6D4mv
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Post by avocado on Jun 25, 2019 21:19:15 GMT
I asked about this last week and no one chimed in with any...I don't think there are any working right now. I got this class anyway, and its looking promising (but its only the first class). I thought one of the welcome ones was still working for “new” accounts. Welcome10 or Welcome15. Thank you! I had already used the Welcome15 code but the Welcome10 code worked!
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Post by lasteve1 on Jun 25, 2019 22:58:39 GMT
I want to say they announced another social media person awhile back. Like maybe at the beginning of Katie’s of pregnancy, knowing she would be gone on leave. Which is a good time to plan a vacay if that’s true, that they have another gal behind the scenes. Are you thinking of this post on Instagram (21 Feb): http://instagr.am/p/BuHU4crlyFm And here’s Kelly Ishmael’s post about it: http://instagr.am/p/BuMJBS6D4mv I remembered that Kellyish had started working for Ali and figured she was covering but then her most recent instagram post caption starts "We are in full-on vacation prep mode over here!" I'm sure someone from SC will cover, or Ali/Katie is planning on still checking in with social media, etc., just likely not as frequently.
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Post by linhaz on Jun 26, 2019 15:38:34 GMT
If anyone signs up for Travel Product Play 2 can you please let me know how you like the class? I'm using those products to create a 3x8 album and kind of feel stuck. I signed up for it and Amy's 3X8 alone gave me so many ideas and inspiration. She featured a trip to NYC and used many items from Ali's kit. I loved how her album turned out. Jenny will do a 3X8 to Florida, Ingunn a 3X8 to Italy, Jen a 6X8 no destination noted, and ends with Ali's 6X8 to Peru. I think that is a lot of content for a $20 class. I ended up purchasing the Travel Kit because I loved how Amy used so many of the elements in her album. I am very much looking forward to the rest of the albums especially the 6X8 ones.
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Post by janamke on Jun 26, 2019 15:47:32 GMT
linhaz, thanks so much for the ringing endorsement! I think I'm going to take the class. I really tend to love Amy's style.
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Post by FuzzyMutt on Jun 26, 2019 17:02:57 GMT
linhaz your endorsement also convinced me to buy the class. I just opened it, and am already pleased! Thank you!
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Post by Citygirl on Jun 27, 2019 13:36:51 GMT
Travel product giveaway on the @aliedwardsdesigninc instagram.
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Post by auntmimi on Jun 27, 2019 15:51:42 GMT
So I'm new to all of the AE subscriptions and am thinking of adding one, so I have some questions:
Which kits do you use more or feel has a better value? Do you use them on traditional layouts or more PL type pages? How is customer service if there is an issue? How often do you really use the products or do they tend to stack up for you?
Thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2019 20:56:47 GMT
So I'm new to all of the AE subscriptions and am thinking of adding one, so I have some questions: Which kits do you use more or feel has a better value? Do you use them on traditional layouts or more PL type pages? How is customer service if there is an issue? How often do you really use the products or do they tend to stack up for you? Thanks! So much of these questions depend on your goals ...for me I sub to the story and stamp kits so that I get the digital included. I would have probably cancelled the stamp a while ago but I like getting the digital. When I am finally ready to let go, I will switch to just the digital I dropped Story by the Month (SBTM) kit cos the 12 mth price went up from the original $10 by adding in some stickers + embellishments that I didn't need or want - I sometimes pick it up on a month to month basis if its a theme I really want and I don't see it on the secondary market. Depending on the types of stories that you want to tell - this is probably the best kit in terms of price - if you want to stick to seasonal type stories. I use the kits on PL, and traditional layouts For the most part customer service is ok, not stellar but ok. Sometimes shipping is super quick, sometimes not. It's the same team that services Studio Calico - and usually if Ali catches a mistake before the release she will handle it. There have been times when they don't handle. But in general I haven't had an issue. I use Ali's products the most out of any company, but I am a pretty plain and simple scrapper so they stack up way too much for me - hence the thought more and more to go hybrid/digital and print my own If you aren't that into Ali yet, then I would start with a SBTM on a month to month basis or 6 months - and see how you like it. I'd supplement with buying Kelly Purkey products because I think she is more on trend and diverse than Ali. Hope that helps!
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Post by BSideCrafter on Jun 28, 2019 4:28:28 GMT
Which kits do you use more or feel has a better value? Normally the Story Kit. Do you use them on traditional layouts or more PL type pages? The Story Kit mostly in more traditional style pages some still pocket. I do get Stories by the Month for PL How is customer service if there is an issue? So far for the handful issues I've had in 2.5 years, her CS has been great How often do you really use the products or do they tend to stack up for you? When I first started I was constantly killing kits. Lately, they've stacked up more, but I've been busy and haven't been as inspired by the themes. Breaking up the kits for everyday use has really helped me use up things though.
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Post by lasteve1 on Jun 28, 2019 12:13:08 GMT
So I'm new to all of the AE subscriptions and am thinking of adding one, so I have some questions: Which kits do you use more or feel has a better value? Do you use them on traditional layouts or more PL type pages? How is customer service if there is an issue? How often do you really use the products or do they tend to stack up for you? Thanks! I subscribe to all the physical kits. I prefer the story kits because I love the variety of embellishments, creativity of themes and class content. HOWEVER, I think the SBTM is better value for someone who is only getting one kit and doing pocket pages because it comes with seasonal products that are more easily used in project life than just the story kit. While I love the story kit, I think that some themes are very specific and might require you to hold onto the cards until they better fit your life so it's probably not the best if you don't have other subs/products.
I tend to use the kits in project life primarily, but will use bits and pieces on traditional pages. For the story kits I try to plan 2-3 traditional pages around the theme, but don't always end up creating them or using the products for those pages.
Customer service is okay... it's Inked and they are notorious for having awful customer service, but Ali will get involved to make sure they don't do anything too absurd. Ali herself is pretty responsive to feedback and generally tries to make sure her customers are happy with her products/services but obviously she can't give personalized attention to everyone with lightning speed. If you contact customer service you are probably going to have to deal with some canned responses that don't really pertain to your question and a few days of back & forth, but then ultimately have your issue resolved. They do have a lot of quality control issues and end up with spelling mistakes, manufacturing errors, etc., usually when this happens they give you a replacement or free digital to make up for it depending on how difficult it is to fix. If things are not getting resolved with Inked's customer service you can escalate it to get Ali's attention, usually by posting on social media, such as in her facebook group.
I use her products all the time, but they do also stack up. That is mostly just because I buy too much... I have all 3 of Ali's physical subs, 2 subs from studio calico, and pick up other products here and there. So, unfortunately, I am still buying more than I am using, but I do tend to use a lot of her products regularly. I never have complete kits stacking up. As with any sub there will always be some cards or embellishments that you just can't use because they don't fit your lifestyle, you don't like their design/text, etc., but I find the majority of her products easy to use and I don't think I ever complete a project life spread without using at least one product from her.
I would say that if you're trying to decide between story kit & SBTM you really should consider the following things: (1) do you care about class content? (if yes, story kit or story stamp) (2) do you like a variety of embellishments? (if yes, story kit) (3) do you like story cards? (if yes, story kit) (4) do you like stamping? (if yes, SBTM or story stamp) (5) do you want a sub mostly for every day life pocket pages? (if yes, SBTM) (6) do you plan to sub for more than 1 year/get bored with repetition? (if yes, story kit) (7) do you want products that work for traditional pages? (if yes, story kit) (8) are you looking for products to push you to tell stories other than everyday life stuff? (if yes, story kit)
Another thing I would add--SBTM is great for basics. However, having subbed for more than 1 year, I find that it gets very repetitive. It comes with a stamp every month, themed for that month, and of course that is not something you can "use up." So how many 3x4 "February" themed stamps do I need? Because I currently have 2... will have 3 if I continue subbing into next year. The chipboard/cards/stamp always often have repetitive sentiments, compounded by additional years. For example, last May included some mother's day themed stuff, but more than I could use on one spread. This year included additional mother's day stuff... so even if I document the holiday every year, my stash of holiday related products will just grow, not diminish. Then think of holidays you might not document and you're going to get an excess of related stuff. On the plus side, Ali seems to use the same color scheme every year for the same month, so for examples, June's 2018, 2019 and 2020 kits all have coordinating colors, so it's easy to pull last year's kit back out to add to this year's while you're working with it.
In contrast, the story kit is fully consumable and even the story stamp does not get as repetitive because the theme is always different. However, it's a larger kit, so you get more stuff to use, and there are a lot of story cards. There are also a lot of quote cards and other filler cards that are not very general so they often require holding onto until you actually have a story to document that goes along with it.
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Post by janamke on Jun 28, 2019 14:10:33 GMT
I always thought the SBTM was such a great deal (back when it was $10) but I put away a ton of cards from the last 12 months or so, easily half when into my give away pile. Weird colors, sayings that just do not work with how I document. So in retrospect, it wasn't a great deal for me. Though I do have a really nice collection of chipboard.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2019 4:55:28 GMT
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Post by mom on Jun 29, 2019 5:00:00 GMT
Just for anyone who might have missed this... can't see the photo. What'd we miss?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2019 5:10:12 GMT
Just for anyone who might have missed this... can't see the photo. What'd we miss? Sorry, had trouble getting the coding right on my phone - I think it’s working now.
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Post by julie5 on Jun 29, 2019 10:11:25 GMT
Awww what a cute baby!!
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Post by janamke on Jul 2, 2019 14:23:23 GMT
I love that his middle name is Simon. I'm on the third lesson of the Travel Product Play 2 Class with Ingunn. Is anyone familiar with her work? Does she do a lot of videos? I'm 2.5 minutes in and had to turn it off. It's so unprofessional and just awkward. She's called products by the wrong name 3-4 times and does this sheepish "what is wrong with me?" thing. Why not rerecord if you think you've messed up that much? First lesson with Amy Gretchen was great. 2nd lesson with Jenny was not that great. Nothing earth-shattering. 11 minutes to turn a map into pocket.
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