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Post by lasteve1 on Aug 13, 2019 18:21:42 GMT
I'm torn on how I feel about this kit. I was hoping for more Sports play vs playground play. It's something that someone without kids (like myself) might have trouble using. At least there's an add on so I can try and make it more sports focused. Ha! I have a kid, but she's a teenager and I was thinking this kit seemed really useable and had a ton of ideas, but very few were about her (she is really past the "play" stage, unless you could snapchatting friends and watching youtube videos as play)!
I was thinking of my cat playing with his toys, family/friend game nights (many times these don't involve kids), playing games on my phone, some of the "playing" ones will work well for songs that I'm playing on repeat, playing with my scrapbook supplies, and I thought that all of the chipboard except for "playtime" were geared towards the ways I play as an adult. Although I do admit the "go play outside" one I was thinking of my daughter... although I think that could work for the dog as well. Maybe you could also tell stories about your childhood?
I do think it's odd that there isn't more sports focus though considering the ages of Ali's kids and that at least some of them play sports, I thought that would be in the front of her mind.
I also love the rainbows, because I love everything rainbow and actually was thinking of creating a page about how much I love rainbows... even though that has nothing to do with "play."
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Post by huskermom98 on Aug 13, 2019 19:59:40 GMT
I don't hate the Story Kit as much as I feared I would when I saw the add-ons. I think some of that is because there's so much white that it helps to be not too much of a rainbowy color scheme. I too wish there was a little more emphasis on the sports part of play, but only because my boys are in the sports stage, not the little kid play stage. At least the hearts are silver and not gold, but I'm still not a huge fan of the wonky hearts.
Also agree that we don't need yet another set of numbers on a stamp set. I wish the Play word had been done in the normal font, not that thick cursive font (if anything for cohesiveness among the theme words, not to mention I don't like the font).
I do like the SBTM kit, glad I'm getting that one.
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julie5
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Post by julie5 on Aug 13, 2019 21:34:06 GMT
View AttachmentAdd-ons for this month. The white thing at the top of the rainbow product is a paper pad. Super cute but I’m guessing this picture costs roughly $30 bucks. No thanks. I stand corrected at $24. Still a shock.
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cbscrapper
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Post by cbscrapper on Aug 14, 2019 12:00:41 GMT
So the new kits are revealed. I'm unsure of what I think of the play kit. I like the colors and the cards seem nice... but WHY don't they post a photo where you can see the fronts of all of the cards? Studio Calico does it! I can't watch the video at work and want to see all of the cards. Super annoying. I really like the chipboard and feel like this kit will be easy to use. Those shimmery chipboard hearts are a repeat from SC though, so not thrilled about that. The rest of the embellishments seem nice, but I think the word phrase stickers should've been a brighter color to go with the kit/theme better. The photo shows 3 rubber rainbows but the description says 6 are included, I wonder which is correct? Story stamp seems... okay. Once again I hate that the exact same graphic is repeated from the stamp to the kit cards. I also don't think the large kite stamp is a good use of space and WHYYY is there yet another 1-5 number stamp? I enjoy number stamps, but make them include all numbers so I can include as many as I want, or at least go to 10. I think it's interesting that the large "play" word is not in Ali's handwriting. I LOVE the SBTM kit this month. I knew I would from seeing the digital kit, but this kit is just gorgeous. Some of the cards are absolutely amazing, the chipboard and stamps are very useable, the colors are pretty and seasonal and I even really like the two additions (wood leaves and circle stickers). Just thrilled with this release and can't wait to scrapbook September now! I just look at the photo for the digital kit “story class” to see all the card designs.
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Post by lasteve1 on Aug 14, 2019 12:03:00 GMT
So the new kits are revealed. I'm unsure of what I think of the play kit. I like the colors and the cards seem nice... but WHY don't they post a photo where you can see the fronts of all of the cards? Studio Calico does it! I can't watch the video at work and want to see all of the cards. Super annoying. I really like the chipboard and feel like this kit will be easy to use. Those shimmery chipboard hearts are a repeat from SC though, so not thrilled about that. The rest of the embellishments seem nice, but I think the word phrase stickers should've been a brighter color to go with the kit/theme better. The photo shows 3 rubber rainbows but the description says 6 are included, I wonder which is correct? Story stamp seems... okay. Once again I hate that the exact same graphic is repeated from the stamp to the kit cards. I also don't think the large kite stamp is a good use of space and WHYYY is there yet another 1-5 number stamp? I enjoy number stamps, but make them include all numbers so I can include as many as I want, or at least go to 10. I think it's interesting that the large "play" word is not in Ali's handwriting. I LOVE the SBTM kit this month. I knew I would from seeing the digital kit, but this kit is just gorgeous. Some of the cards are absolutely amazing, the chipboard and stamps are very useable, the colors are pretty and seasonal and I even really like the two additions (wood leaves and circle stickers). Just thrilled with this release and can't wait to scrapbook September now! I just look at the photo for the digital kit “story class” to see all the card designs. Where can you see that? I only see it on the blog post and it's so tiny I can't read most of the cards :/
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Post by lisacharlotte on Aug 14, 2019 12:06:05 GMT
I'm so tempted by the stamp bundle at HSN, but really, I do not need it. I've looked at it twice. Nope, not pulling trigger.
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Post by linhaz on Aug 14, 2019 17:49:22 GMT
I'm so tempted by the stamp bundle at HSN, but really, I do not need it. I've looked at it twice. Nope, not pulling trigger. I pulled the trigger. Used a $10 off code for first time orders on HSN so I think with the code it was a good value. Really loved the ICON stamps and it worked out to be cheaper than her sale pricing.
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Post by gynergy on Aug 14, 2019 19:45:06 GMT
Anyone remember what the end date/time (eastern vs pacific) of flash sale was? I just looked at my email confirmation, to ensure I got everything, and realized I was charged full price not “flash sale” price.
My order time was exactly 12:00am (Eastern) — guess it’s possible the order process took me into the next day, but seems the prices in my cart when i started the order would be what counts? And isn’t Ali usually on Pacific time? Ugh, so frustrated. Yes, I’ve started a conversation. No, I’m not hopeful it will work out in my favor.
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Post by amidwestkingdom on Aug 14, 2019 20:56:07 GMT
I'm so tempted by the stamp bundle at HSN, but really, I do not need it. I've looked at it twice. Nope, not pulling trigger. I pulled the trigger. Used a $10 off code for first time orders on HSN so I think with the code it was a good value. Really loved the ICON stamps and it worked out to be cheaper than her sale pricing. I'm so confused are these the same $15.99 each stamp sets in her shop? I definitely want to purchase as it's really a steal to get the bundle.
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Post by Citygirl on Aug 14, 2019 22:07:20 GMT
I pulled the trigger. Used a $10 off code for first time orders on HSN so I think with the code it was a good value. Really loved the ICON stamps and it worked out to be cheaper than her sale pricing. I'm so confused are these the same $15.99 each stamp sets in her shop? I definitely want to purchase as it's really a steal to get the bundle. Yes. Its a great deal. I’m so tempted and I already own one of the sets.
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Post by amidwestkingdom on Aug 14, 2019 23:10:25 GMT
I'm so confused are these the same $15.99 each stamp sets in her shop? I definitely want to purchase as it's really a steal to get the bundle. Yes. Its a great deal. I’m so tempted and I already own one of the sets. I grabbed it too with the $10 off code. It's just too good to be true lol!
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Post by gynergy on Aug 14, 2019 23:39:02 GMT
Anyone remember what the end date/time (eastern vs pacific) of flash sale was? I just looked at my email confirmation, to ensure I got everything, and realized I was charged full price not “flash sale” price. My order time was exactly 12:00am (Eastern) — guess it’s possible the order process took me into the next day, but seems the prices in my cart when i started the order would be what counts? And isn’t Ali usually on Pacific time? Ugh, so frustrated. Yes, I’ve started a conversation. No, I’m not hopeful it will work out in my favor. View AttachmentIt ended at 11:59 eastern on 8/8. Thanks so much — apparently I missed it by 1 minute. Bummer. No last minute orders for me.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Aug 15, 2019 0:32:33 GMT
Well damn, trigger pulled. I found that new customer code. After shipping and tax is barely over $5 for each item.
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Post by linhaz on Aug 16, 2019 17:17:53 GMT
I just watched Ali's HSN segment for WITL on youtube. It annoyed me b/c she only had 5 minutes and the host was blabbing away and interrupting Ali all the way through Ali's presentation. Poor Ali, she hardly had time to explain her product offerings. She barely got through her WITL Album Bundle and never had time to present the other two offerings: the WITL Embellishments bundle or the WITL Stamp Bundle! That host was so annoying! I wanted to tell her to shut up. I don't think this was worth Ali's time to fly out there and barely present her product.
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Post by BSideCrafter on Aug 16, 2019 20:28:51 GMT
The newest "Just Write" word appears to be Soap. It's the 3rd month of this sub and already resorting to weird words. Ummm people are still paying $5 to get the idea to write about soap.
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Post by BSideCrafter on Aug 16, 2019 20:34:13 GMT
I just watched Ali's HSN segment for WITL on youtube. It annoyed me b/c she only had 5 minutes and the host was blabbing away and interrupting Ali all the way through Ali's presentation. Poor Ali, she hardly had time to explain her product offerings. She barely got through her WITL Album Bundle and never had time to present the other two offerings: the WITL Embellishments bundle or the WITL Stamp Bundle! That host was so annoying! I wanted to tell her to shut up. I don't think this was worth Ali's time to fly out there and barely present her product. It was painful to watch. I've stopped watching HSN craft days because of the hosts. And Ali's ankle/boot didn't even need to be brought up. You've got a "new" designer trying to show off her product in a short time period. Let her talk about it. And the 2018 WITL kit is my favorite Ali kit for the most part (minus the whole 6 embellishments thing) so I was interested to see it presented.
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Post by QueSeraSera on Aug 17, 2019 1:20:40 GMT
Some of the SC+AE looks cute. I will check it out. Anyone else really tired of cork?
Please Ali NO BUNDLES! I would buy more than I do from Ali but refuse to buy bundles when I only like some of the items in the bundle.
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Post by joblackford on Aug 17, 2019 1:51:41 GMT
The newest "Just Write" word appears to be Soap. It's the 3rd month of this sub and already resorting to weird words. Ummm people are still paying $5 to get the idea to write about soap. What?!?! If anyone would like to Paypal me $5 a month I'll send them a random word to write about... !! And I promise soap and feet will not be themes. lol. I'm in the wrong business....
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julie5
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Post by julie5 on Aug 17, 2019 2:31:39 GMT
The newest "Just Write" word appears to be Soap. It's the 3rd month of this sub and already resorting to weird words. Ummm people are still paying $5 to get the idea to write about soap. What?!?! If anyone would like to Paypal me $5 a month I'll send them a random word to write about... !! And I promise soap and feet will not be themes. lol. I'm in the wrong business.... No kidding! Sheesh!
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Post by hop2 on Aug 17, 2019 3:33:33 GMT
The newest "Just Write" word appears to be Soap. It's the 3rd month of this sub and already resorting to weird words. Ummm people are still paying $5 to get the idea to write about soap. but the words seems to be made public every month so what do the get for their$5
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Post by BSideCrafter on Aug 17, 2019 4:39:45 GMT
The newest "Just Write" word appears to be Soap. It's the 3rd month of this sub and already resorting to weird words. Ummm people are still paying $5 to get the idea to write about soap. but the words seems to be made public every month so what do the get for their$5 the digital words in Ali's handwriting, 2 pdfs with story ideas, and I think some writing tips from Ali.
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cbscrapper
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Post by cbscrapper on Aug 17, 2019 5:05:42 GMT
I just look at the photo for the digital kit “story class” to see all the card designs. Where can you see that? I only see it on the blog post and it's so tiny I can't read most of the cards :/ Sorry - just now seeing this! Under Subscriptions>Story Class. Some of the fonts are a bit small (at least on my phone), but if you click on the image of the digital kit, it opens a new window that has a bit better resolution. aliedwards.com/subscribe/story-class
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nicolep
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Post by nicolep on Aug 17, 2019 16:18:41 GMT
I received my SBTM kit today and good grief. I like the new envelopes but MAKE THEM SO THEY FIT. I had practically rip my pack of cards out just to loosen everything up so it would all come out. It's annoyed me since they changed but geez.
ETA: I also ordered the puffies add-on and the rainbows are super cute IMO.
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julie5
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Post by julie5 on Aug 22, 2019 16:12:21 GMT
$45 freaking dollars for her good old days kit and there’s not even a stamp!!! This is disgustingly over priced. I think they found some random crap in the warehouse and slapped Ali’s name on it to get more money v
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Post by janamke on Aug 22, 2019 16:14:09 GMT
Yeah, that is not a great kit. I was a bit excited when I saw the sneaks, but not the whole thing.
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Post by needtime2scrap on Aug 22, 2019 16:15:59 GMT
not going to lie, I like a couple of the 12x12 papers. But $45US translates to about ~$60 for me 😳 I can place a hell of an order with sb.com and get *everything* I like for that money. Sorry but my money needs to stretch a bit further!
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Post by BSideCrafter on Aug 22, 2019 16:24:12 GMT
I like pieces and from the preview, I thought it was just pieces and was going to pick up a few things. I'm not picking up a whole kit of random old things.
I'm watching Ali's overview video and it feels a little she doesn't know what all the papers were, is opening packages, and as usual doesn't know how many of something are. (I'm only up to the cork numbers and didn't know what numbers were included)
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Post by teacherlisa on Aug 22, 2019 16:32:41 GMT
I will be the lone dissenter here. I was sure I was not going to order any of it, but decided to pick up the kit. I love the bag, most of the papers, the transparency and the embellishments. The only things I was not sure about were the numbers and alphas, and if I end up not liking them I will put them on eBay.
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maryjo
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Post by maryjo on Aug 22, 2019 16:34:14 GMT
Yeah, that is not a great kit. I was a bit excited when I saw the sneaks, but not the whole thing. Super disappointing to be honest.
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