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Post by MichyM on Dec 1, 2022 18:35:12 GMT
First off, I am VERY proud of myself for not opening it until today. I am an instant gratification kind of girl, so that is BIG  I didn't even trust myself to open the cellophane. Who else got one? Are you happy with what was behind the first door? More importantly. I thought read somewhere that Spellbinders was going to have daily updates on their blog with inspiration for each day. However, maybe I'm missing it, but I don't see one today. Do you? ETA: Just checked again and it's now up, so never mind If there is interest by you girls (and guys), maybe those of us who bought one could post a photo each day (in a spoiler) of what was behind each door.... |
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Post by mbanda on Dec 1, 2022 22:19:11 GMT
I didn't get one but would love to see what you get each day!
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Post by cmpeter on Dec 1, 2022 23:18:08 GMT
I didn't order one because I generally don't like grab bag type of items where I didn't pick the actual items. However, that didn't stop me from watching a YouTube unboxing where the gal opened every box. Would love to hear your thoughts on what you are getting though.
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Post by azcrafty on Dec 1, 2022 23:40:41 GMT
Day 1 looks cute. What do you think of the size? I would use it with the elf...might be the perfect size for him.
After seeing the video where she opened them up I wish I would have gotten it
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Post by Ryann on Dec 2, 2022 0:46:29 GMT
I’m thrilled with Day 1’s offering. I really wanted to get this die set (and coordinating stamp set), but had talked myself out of it thus far. It would be easy enough to create the rest of the design with any smaller floral dies, if todays item is all we get from this particular set.
I’m out of town Dec 1-3, so I opened days 1-3 on Monday-Wednesday. I’ll continue with it on Sunday after I get home.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Dec 2, 2022 1:36:07 GMT
I wanna see!  I didn’t get one. |
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Post by MichyM on Dec 2, 2022 20:08:49 GMT
Here is the first day’s die (cannot do a spoiler on my phone). It’s cute, and I’ll definitely use it.  The second day is a small stamp set that easily coordinates with the August 2022 Perfect Floral Bloom stamp and die of the month set I bought a few months ago. I’d forgotten that there are spoilers all over the place, so I don’t know that I’ll post photos after this. Their blog will also be updated daily as well. spellbindersblog.com/2022/12/01/spellbinders-crafty-advent-calendar-round-up/Lastly, I’ve literally never had an advent calendar (not Christian), so nothing to compare it to, but I’m enjoying opening the door each morning while I drink my coffee and wake up! |
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Post by MichyM on Dec 2, 2022 20:12:07 GMT
Day 1 looks cute. What do you think of the size? I would use it with the elf...might be the perfect size for him. After seeing the video where she opened them up I wish I would have gotten it Smart smart! I am just finishing up the last few holiday cards (embossed vellum front per J McG’s video a few weeks ago) but am making a note with my elf (and reindeer dies) for next year. Thank you! |
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Post by marg on Dec 3, 2022 2:21:17 GMT
I bought it. I like the first two days. I wouldn't have bought a mailbox die myself so I'm happy to get one like this - I'll use it! And the stamp set is cute and usable. I love that we get daily inspiration. I have high hopes for this calendar!
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Post by azcrafty on Dec 6, 2022 14:32:43 GMT
I love Zsoka...and not just because she is Hungarian too, but she is super talented and her color combinations are amazing. She is using the first 6 items from the calendar to create some gift tags but I can see them as a front panel on the card. Love the way she used the embossing folder. Check out her video youtu.be/goCNFx12Yns |
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Post by marg on Dec 6, 2022 18:34:43 GMT
I love Zsoka...and not just because she is Hungarian too, but she is super talented and her color combinations are amazing. She is using the first 6 items from the calendar to create some gift tags but I can see them as a front panel on the card. Love the way she used the embossing folder. Check out her video youtu.be/goCNFx12YnsHer work is just incredible. She and Yana are the best things to ever happen to Spellbinders. I've personally bought a lot of stuff just because of them. These tags are adorable. TFS! |
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Post by MichyM on Dec 7, 2022 18:48:16 GMT
My day 7 is empty, and clearly nothing was ever adhered inside. Waiting for Spellbinders to update the blog to see what I missed. Hopefully it’s something I wouldn’t like anyhow. I pulled back the back, and it’s not in another day’s slot :/
Has this happened to anyone else? If it was something you would use, would you contact spellbinders to see if they have extras, or just let it go? Remember, I‘m 100% an advent calendar newbie.
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Post by Shakti on Dec 7, 2022 18:57:46 GMT
I would absolutely contact them even if it was something I wouldn’t use. If nobody reports problems, they won’t know they have something they need to fix or at least monitor. And if only some people who experience an issue report it, they won’t understand the magnitude accurately.
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Post by Ryann on Dec 7, 2022 19:34:55 GMT
My day 7 is empty, and clearly nothing was ever adhered inside. Waiting for Spellbinders to update the blog to see what I missed. Hopefully it’s something I wouldn’t like anyhow. I pulled back the back, and it’s not in another day’s slot :/ Has this happened to anyone else? If it was something you would use, would you contact spellbinders to see if they have extras, or just let it go? Remember, I‘m 100% an advent calendar newbie. IMO, you paid for 24 "gifts", you should receive 24 gifts. Day 7 is a 3x3 layered stencil pack - looks like lots of small circles, like snow. It was flat against the back of the Day #7 cubby. |
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Post by MichyM on Dec 7, 2022 19:50:55 GMT
Thank you Shakti and Ryann. I definitely would use that, so I’ve sent an email to see if they happen to have extras. |
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Post by marg on Dec 8, 2022 1:47:24 GMT
Thank you Shakti and Ryann . I definitely would use that, so I’ve sent an email to see if they happen to have extras. I think it's a good thing that you let them know. You paid for it, but also as a business owner I would definitely want to know if a product was missing. Plus it's really cute! |
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Post by sunny1016 on Dec 8, 2022 1:52:52 GMT
Just wanted to say. Be sure it’s not really there. I just watched an opening and I thought it was empty- but the stencil was actually the “back “ of the opening. Like the cellophane was completely lining the back of the opening so it looked like it was just the back. She had to peel it out.
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Post by MichyM on Dec 8, 2022 19:57:34 GMT
Just wanted to say. Be sure it’s not really there. I just watched an opening and I thought it was empty- but the stencil was actually the “back “ of the opening. Like the cellophane was completely lining the back of the opening so it looked Ike it was just the back. She had to peel it out. And it’s pretty flat being it’s basically just small acetate sheets. HURRAH AND THANK YOU! I opened the back up again and looked more carefully. It IS there, and nearly clear, so obviously easy to miss  I didn't look too closely because I didn't want to spoil the rest of the contents. I'll fish it out as a second gift on the 24th. Thank so much sunny1016 for nudging me to look again! |
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Post by sunny1016 on Dec 9, 2022 0:43:25 GMT
MichyM - I'm so glad you found it! I actually watched the video after I saw your post. When she opened it my first thought was there must have been some kind of manufacturing problem with day 7. Then she reached in and "scratched" it out. I was hoping maybe that was the case for you too.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Dec 9, 2022 2:34:36 GMT
So what did you get today?
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Post by MichyM on Dec 9, 2022 17:22:40 GMT
So what did you get today? Yesterday was a cute, layered heart shaped die. Today (the 9th) is a nice package of opal sequins (without holes). |
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Post by Ryann on Dec 9, 2022 17:30:43 GMT
I like that the sequins don't have a hole in them. They are pretty.
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Post by MichyM on Dec 9, 2022 18:42:41 GMT
I like that the sequins don't have a hole in them. They are pretty. Totally. I'll have no problem using them. While I may not use everything, I am happy with what's been behind the doors thus far and may well purchase it again next year. |
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Post by marg on Dec 9, 2022 20:35:44 GMT
While I may not use everything, I am happy with what's been behind the doors thus far and may well purchase it again next year. I am so happy with the Advent Calendar, I'm definitely getting it next year again. I've loved seeing the projects made with the supplies, too. Last year's Advent calendar that I got from a different company was such a huge disappointment I stopped caring about even opening the doors, so in contrast this one is really, really impressive. The Happy Birthday dies alone make the calendar more usable than the other company's that I bought last year (and I love that other company, too, which made the disappointment worse). |
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Post by anaterra on Dec 9, 2022 23:48:46 GMT
I am glad yall are sharing your goodies.. I seem to be obsessed with advent calendars this year... lol
I am following the tag on IG.. so fun watching people open all kinds of things.. especially scrappy goodies!!!
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Post by garcia5050 on Dec 10, 2022 19:28:00 GMT
The advent calendar looks awesome. I have now subscribed to spellbinders so I can be notified about next year’s calendar.
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Post by anaterra on Dec 16, 2022 8:22:40 GMT
Kinda sad the pictures stopped... i enjoyed seeing what yall opened
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Post by MichyM on Dec 16, 2022 18:11:31 GMT
Kinda sad the pictures stopped... i enjoyed seeing what yall opened Here's a link to the contents of the calendar: spellbindersblog.com/2022/12/01/spellbinders-crafty-advent-calendar-round-up/ You can check it each day to see what was inside each door I'm loving all these little dies/embossing folders/stamps/etc! ETA: clicking on the link takes me to a random, old page on the spellbinders site. Try to access it by copy and paste into your browser instead. |
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Post by joblackford on Dec 16, 2022 21:58:02 GMT
Cute stuff! A lot of it is too small for my preferences and I would have a heck of a time figuring out how to store some of it (small things are sometimes harder than big things!) so I have no regrets in not buying it. But it is really cute and looks like fun stuff for fans of the brand. I've been seeing most of Kristie Marcotte's posts using the new item each day. Her daughter is making a card each day too.
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Post by craftmepink on Dec 16, 2022 23:06:13 GMT
I love this advent calendar, glad you all posted about this in October. I think it's good that they're not really Christmas or holiday themed and we can use the contents year round. December is such a busy month anyway.
I'm not sure how I'm going to store the dies though. I might get one of those magnetic sheets.
How are you all storing the dies?
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I didn't even trust myself to open the cellophane.
I didn't look too closely because I didn't want to spoil the rest of the contents. I'll fish it out as a second gift on the 24th. Thank so much 
