ScrappingMe
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Post by ScrappingMe on Dec 4, 2023 18:40:22 GMT
The new pricing is still not equitable, especially for digital content that has no shipping or customs to work into the numbers. It’s being offered at $50 CAD/$45 USD. The current exchange rate for Americans to Canadian dollars on their $50 is $36.89. Let’s say $37 to make it easy. I understand there are probably some conversion fees on SCT’s end, but I have a hard time believing it’s $8 USD per transaction. When I’ve used my credit card on Vicki’s site in the past, the conversion exchange fee charge I paid using my CC was minimal.
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MDscrapaholic
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Dec 5, 2023 2:05:58 GMT
I signed up too. I've been making so many cards I've neglected my scrapbooking. Hoping this will get me back into it.
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Post by pennyscraps on Dec 5, 2023 13:16:30 GMT
Oh, for Pete's sake, sometimes we come here to vent our frustrations a little bit. pennyscraps did reach out (most graciously, I might add), and heard crickets for 2 days. We don't need to be hand-slapped by companies who can't take some criticism and questioning of policies. If you want to explain, then explain, but please stop the hand-slapping and excuses. I actually never got a response. I guess the assumption was made that my email was addressed here. |
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Post by pennyscraps on Dec 5, 2023 13:18:07 GMT
The new pricing is still not equitable, especially for digital content that has no shipping or customs to work into the numbers. It’s being offered at $50 CAD/$45 USD. The current exchange rate for Americans to Canadian dollars on their $50 is $36.89. Let’s say $37 to make it easy. I understand there are probably some conversion fees on SCT’s end, but I have a hard time believing it’s $8 USD per transaction. When I’ve used my credit card on Vicki’s site in the past, the conversion exchange fee charge I paid using my CC was minimal. The nice thing about this reduction - thanks for telling me, as I stopped checking - is that with an alumni discount it takes it down to what the USD rate should be. |
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ScrappingMe
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Post by ScrappingMe on Dec 7, 2023 21:05:35 GMT
The new pricing is still not equitable, especially for digital content that has no shipping or customs to work into the numbers. It’s being offered at $50 CAD/$45 USD. The current exchange rate for Americans to Canadian dollars on their $50 is $36.89. Let’s say $37 to make it easy. I understand there are probably some conversion fees on SCT’s end, but I have a hard time believing it’s $8 USD per transaction. When I’ve used my credit card on Vicki’s site in the past, the conversion exchange fee charge I paid using my CC was minimal. The nice thing about this reduction - thanks for telling me, as I stopped checking - is that with an alumni discount it takes it down to what the USD rate should be. except it sucks knowing the alumni discount should be AFTER a fair conversion. The alumni discount should make it even cheaper (20%?) as it’s a perk. I’m not taking any more of their digital classes right now because of this. I’ve unfortunately signed up for quite a few paying the inflated prices before they were changed, out of my own ignorance. It makes me angry. I don’t feel like this is fair and feels like price gouging. I’m actually surprised how many are ok with it. It’s not equitable. Are other currencies getting charged the CAD or the USD pricing? More issues… |
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Post by grammadee on Jan 6, 2024 15:37:49 GMT
Her January sketch has been posted. One sketch, some notes on how to use and adapt sketches, a few examples, and about a hundred ways to adapt this first sketch (not quite that many, but it's a lot). Also a link to the private fb group where there will be additional inspiration.
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MDscrapaholic
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Jan 6, 2024 17:08:06 GMT
I got the email yesterday too! I printed it all off and hope to find some time this weekend!
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Elsabelle
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Post by Elsabelle on Jan 6, 2024 18:26:15 GMT
I love the first sketch and her examples. And so many options!
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Post by 950nancy on Jan 6, 2024 18:55:05 GMT
Just saw the first post. Do you ever have meetups with other scrappers? I think it might be fun to meet and try some of the sketches (there were so many) with others. I work mornings, but am around afternoons if this ever works for you.  |
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Post by 950nancy on Jan 6, 2024 18:57:07 GMT
Her January sketch has been posted. One sketch, some notes on how to use and adapt sketches, a few examples, and about a hundred ways to adapt this first sketch (not quite that many, but it's a lot). Also a link to the private fb group where there will be additional inspiration. I think I saw 17. It was a lot. I do like that there is a month between sketches. I've been painting and purging, so I am ready to get back in and start scrapping. |
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Post by coloradocropper on Jan 6, 2024 19:53:05 GMT
Just saw the first post. Do you ever have meetups with other scrappers? I think it might be fun to meet and try some of the sketches (there were so many) with others. I work mornings, but am around afternoons if this ever works for you. That would be fun! Let's do it! |
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Post by grammadee on Jan 9, 2024 19:40:05 GMT
Anyone take on the January sketch, yet? Would love to see what you come up with! I started with her one page sketch and stretched it over two pages. Used ribbons and diecuts for my lines. And I liked how her title anchored her photos, so I extended a layered strip across both pages.  Laughting all the Way! by Gramma Dee, on Flickr |
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Post by coloradocropper on Jan 10, 2024 4:07:25 GMT
Your layout is fantastic! Mine is up in the class albums. My name is Deb Lucero.
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Post by grammadee on Jan 10, 2024 4:16:27 GMT
Your layout is fantastic! Mine is up in the class albums. My name is Deb Lucero. Just found your page in the January album. Gorgeous! |
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Post by lindamh on Jan 29, 2024 21:50:45 GMT
It's been a while since anyone posted on this one. How are ya'll doing? I'm just getting in under the wire, but I'm impressed I actually did it! I'm not known for finishing things that I start!  |
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Post by justjac on Feb 5, 2024 4:28:08 GMT
Here are my January and February layouts.   |
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Post by grammadee on Feb 6, 2024 15:11:05 GMT
Wow--you are FAST with the February page, justjac. Love all the plaid banners--perfect for your photos! And great job fitting that January sketch into your journal page. Love the retro look. That is a wonderful take on the January sketch, lindamh. Those hanging ornaments are perfect for the larger elements, and I love how that ornament pp perfectly reflects the flow. |
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Post by grammadee on Feb 10, 2024 4:47:48 GMT
Here is my page for this month's sketch  |
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Elsabelle
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Post by Elsabelle on Mar 2, 2024 0:18:54 GMT
How are you all doing with the class so far? I've done my January and February layouts and I love the sketch for March. I'll have to give some thought about what pictures I want to use. I'd like to do a two page layout with it.
Chime in with your progress whether you post your layouts here or not.
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Post by lindamh on Mar 2, 2024 0:46:28 GMT
I'm glad I signed up for this class. I posted the January sketch above. I almost didn't do the February sketch because it was way too busy for me, but when I signed up for this I promised myself I was going to see this thing through and not give up on it. (I'm really good at starting and not finishing things!) So I did the February one too. It was easier to do than I thought it would be - I just took it one step at a time and spaced it out over several days so I didn't get frustrated. I liked my final product, but not enough that I'll be using that sketch again!
Now the March sketches, I'm loving!! Much more my speed. I may make a few versions of this month.
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Post by coloradocropper on Mar 2, 2024 16:33:09 GMT
I'm on track. I'm enjoying the challenge. Last month, I did 3 layouts (all different). I post to the class albums. I didn't renew my taptalk so posting pictures here is a pain. Or maybe it's me!
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kitbop
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Post by kitbop on Mar 3, 2024 0:02:44 GMT
I've done a layout with January! The only thing I don't like is that my strips aren't straight. They are 49th and market elements (the black lace borders) and they are made to be "wobbly", not straight. I was determined to use them. But I don't like them. I don't mind the pink one as much even tho it is also not straight. I should probably replace them with simple strips of black cardstock. What say the peas??  layout barefoot photobomb by kirstendrew, on Flickr I am "behind" because I wasn't scrapping 12x12 layouts in the past couple of months, but now hopefully I'll put the coming sketches to good use. |
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Post by justjac on Mar 4, 2024 15:52:59 GMT
kitbop they do look wobbly to me but they are so pretty and delicate that I would probably leave them. Here is my March page. I stuck really close to the sketch. 
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Post by infochick on Mar 7, 2024 15:52:43 GMT
The only thing I don't like is that my strips aren't straight. They are 49th and market elements (the black lace borders) and they are made to be "wobbly", not straight. I was determined to use them. But I don't like them. I don't mind the pink one as much even tho it is also not straight. I should probably replace them with simple strips of black cardstock. I think the strips are perfect on your layout and you should not change them. I am also wishing they are straight though. I pulled out the same ones yesterday to use on a layout but couldn't because I needed something straight. I will be looking to your layout for inspiration when I come to use mine. So far I have only done the January class layout. I really like February's sketch and am excited to tackle that one. I am less sure about March, but justjac has inspired me with her layout. I am thinking the second page might be an opportunity to use some PL life cards if I don't have enough photos. I will have to play around with that one more. |
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Post by kitbop on Mar 7, 2024 21:46:44 GMT
justjac- love your colours and pattern choices that read as textures more than "busy" pattern. Beautiful!
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Post by grammadee on Mar 7, 2024 23:12:44 GMT
Great interpretations of the sketches, ladies! kitbop, those strips look just fine with those patterns. justjac, this is the perfect way to use this two page sketch with the cast group pic on one page and the action shots on the other! I love how the outer strips look almost like stage curtains in this context. |
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Post by kitbop on Mar 17, 2024 22:21:43 GMT
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Post by kitbop on Mar 19, 2024 16:21:32 GMT
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Post by coloradocropper on Mar 19, 2024 17:50:58 GMT
I think all of your pages are awesome!
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kitbop
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Post by kitbop on Mar 22, 2024 0:56:38 GMT
And now I've used the March sketch! I will sometime use it as a 2 pager, but for a start this is what it inspired, flipping the photo but not the strips.  layout what a showboat by kirstendrew, on Flickr |
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