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Post by missmcd on Mar 30, 2022 0:19:14 GMT
Stamp prices are going up on 4/1 by $1 on 4*6 and 6*8 stamps. I'll never understand how they mark up all of something. I can see saying all new stamps going forward. Why do stamps that have been sitting in the warehouse for months, honestly years, all of the sudden cost them "more to produce"  |
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Post by mom on Mar 30, 2022 1:29:42 GMT
Stamp prices are going up on 4/1 by $1 on 4*6 and 6*8 stamps. I'll never understand how they mark up all of something. I can see saying all new stamps going forward. Why do stamps that have been sitting in the warehouse for months, honestly years, all of the sudden cost them "more to produce"  Well April did say marking them up that $1 'helps SC more than we will ever know'. Cha-Ching. |
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Post by dawnnikol on Mar 30, 2022 12:13:19 GMT
Well April did say marking them up that $1 'helps SC more than we will ever know'. Cha-Ching. New babies cost money. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 30, 2022 17:06:02 GMT
They just keep raising those stamp prices like they're some kind of small indie designer. Actually no, they're raising them faster than small indie designers. I guess I'll become an even more elusive customer of theirs then. *shrugs* The new Spectator collection which is Christian faith-based does obviously nothing for me as an atheist. I guess SC is going for that Bible-journaling money which is fine by me but I really didn't need the Kool-Aid word vomit in my inbox. Not everyone's a Christian, Inked, and I definitely didn't sign up for this. And to some people, the following just sounds weird. Are we teenage girls lusting after the actual body of Christ and dotting our i's with hearts? It seems unprofessional and immature to me. Am I missing something here? Is this how Christian craft stuff is marketed in the US? I don't remember Illustrated Faith giving off these vibes.  |
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Post by Texas Scrap on Mar 30, 2022 17:18:36 GMT
They just keep raising those stamp prices like they're some kind of small indie designer. Actually no, they're raising them faster than small indie designers. I guess I'll become an even more elusive customer of theirs then. *shrugs* The new Spectator collection which is Christian faith-based does obviously nothing for me as an atheist. I guess SC is going for that Bible-journaling money which is fine by me but I really didn't need the Kool-Aid word vomit in my inbox. Not everyone's a Christian, Inked, and I definitely didn't sign up for this. And to some people, the following just sounds weird. Are we teenage girls lusting after the actual body of Christ and dotting our i's with hearts? It seems unprofessional and immature to me. Am I missing something here? Is this how Christian craft stuff is marketed in the US? I don't remember Illustrated Faith giving off these vibes. So it’s a little weird to me. I am a practicing Christian and the kit is not what I would have expected if I wanted a faith based kit so that is also super random and also agree the marketing is off. I want the glasses stamp but nothing else :/. I think the best way to pitch something like this is to not put it front and center and maybe say that we have faith based offerings for those interested. See the newest kit and products here (link to materials). |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 30, 2022 17:29:32 GMT
So it’s a little weird to me. I am a practicing Christian and the kit is not what I would have expected if I wanted a faith based kit so that is also super random and also agree the marketing is off. I want the glasses stamp but nothing else :/. I think the best way to pitch something like this is to not put it front and center and maybe say that we have faith based offerings for those interested. See the newest kit and products here (link to materials). Oh good, I thought I'd missed something about this bizarre teenager-in-love way of marketing Christian faith stuff. It's just Inked making weird marketing decisions again. I did not understand this collection and I tried. Apparently, the designer wants the "spec" part to stand out graphically because it emphasises how you see your life through the Christian faith lens or something? I also don't feel like the designs are anything special or interesting enough. I'm trying to imagine what I'd like if I were a Christian believer and this doesn't seem to be it. The Bible scripture is there but also barely there. A lot of super basic ledger paper. What's going on? What am I missing here? I do hope they consider making a separate newsletter list you can unsub from if they're planning on doing regular Christian faith collections/kits. |
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Post by mom on Mar 30, 2022 18:07:53 GMT
I am Christian and yeah. This new kit is not something I would reach for.
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Post by blemon on Mar 30, 2022 18:14:03 GMT
I do hope they consider making a separate newsletter list you can unsub from if they're planning on doing regular Christian faith collections/kits. I agree. I'm not into it at all and I was really confused thinking it was next month's kits. I'm not into religion and it all felt off to me. But I just figured that since I'm so anti-religion (all y'all can believe whatever you want as long as you leave me out of it -- that's my jam) it was just overall weird. Like going to the chiropractor and they're playing christian rock when you're laying there with the STIM on your back. But like, why the school supplies vibe? pencils and notebooks and stuff. What that got to do with Jesus? Super weird marketing. There was nothing in the design of the paper that linked it all to Jesus or the rest of the kit. I've seen the illustrated faith stuff and it's not like this. All the stuff works well together as a collection and it is clearly what it is. |
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Post by dawnnikol on Mar 30, 2022 18:47:07 GMT
They just keep raising those stamp prices like they're some kind of small indie designer. Actually no, they're raising them faster than small indie designers. I guess I'll become an even more elusive customer of theirs then. *shrugs* The new Spectator collection which is Christian faith-based does obviously nothing for me as an atheist. I guess SC is going for that Bible-journaling money which is fine by me but I really didn't need the Kool-Aid word vomit in my inbox. Not everyone's a Christian, Inked, and I definitely didn't sign up for this. And to some people, the following just sounds weird. Are we teenage girls lusting after the actual body of Christ and dotting our i's with hearts? It seems unprofessional and immature to me. Am I missing something here? Is this how Christian craft stuff is marketed in the US? I don't remember Illustrated Faith giving off these vibes. Maybe they were binging some CCB while they were writing that up? Hard pass for me. Inked will do what Inked does for as long as they can get away with it. |
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Post by lisacharlotte on Mar 30, 2022 19:25:51 GMT
I am Christian and yeah. This new kit is not something I would reach for. I’m a Catholic raised agnostic and I feel guilty that I’m not sure how I feel about this. 🤔 |
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Post by SnoopyFan on Mar 30, 2022 19:59:22 GMT
So, it's notebook paper, scissors, glasses, books, and a wee bit of Jesus? It's an odd collection, for sure.
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Post by Skellinton on Mar 30, 2022 20:28:14 GMT
So, it's notebook paper, scissors, glasses, books, and a wee bit of Jesus? It's an odd collection, for sure. I am surprised there aren't any llamas or pineapples in there and a "Jesus is rad" stamp set. Just typical SC. A bunch of randomness thrown together and labeled as a cohesive kit. Kind of like those casseroles that lunch ladies made on Friday of all the leftovers from the week. And just about as appealing. |
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Post by mom on Mar 30, 2022 22:02:50 GMT
SC is now charging $1 shipping on all kits.
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Post by elljay on Mar 30, 2022 23:08:22 GMT
SC is now charging $1 shipping on all kits. I wonder if that's going to happen to all the Inked subs?  |
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Post by mom on Mar 30, 2022 23:14:35 GMT
SC is now charging $1 shipping on all kits. I wonder if that's going to happen to all the Inked subs?  I would guess yes, but that's only speculation. |
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Post by lasteve1 on Mar 31, 2022 10:17:44 GMT
I wonder if that's going to happen to all the Inked subs? I would guess yes, but that's only speculation. I heard from a friend who subs that Heidi Swapp did it too. |
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Post by dawnnikol on Mar 31, 2022 12:17:46 GMT
Will they also let you pay an express shipping fee on top of the extra $1 for stamps and $1 for kits so you can get it on time? I mean, come on, April! Make people pay even more to get their stuff in a reasonable time period AND promise that it'll be "handled with care", so nothing is missing. You could rake it in..
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Post by mich5481 on Mar 31, 2022 13:44:24 GMT
I just took a look at the Spectator kit. Besides the yellow, the thing that is turning me off is in the chipboard set. There is a arrow that says "word to God," but the image doesn't capitalize the word "God," which is odd to me. The other thing that bugs me is the odd phrasing- it really ought to be "of" not "to," if it is referencing the Bible. Otherwise, are you supposed to be writing a letter and pasting it in your scrapbook?
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Post by craftymom101 on Mar 31, 2022 15:15:54 GMT
Has anyone seen sneaks of the April SC stamp kit? I have seen a few of the documenter kit but I’m not finding sneaks of the stamp kit.
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Post by craftymom101 on Apr 1, 2022 17:24:12 GMT
I am on the SC website but when I click “my documenter kit” to see the kit & add products to my cart, I’m getting an error message. Is this happening to anyone else?
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Post by jenna on Apr 1, 2022 17:42:45 GMT
I just took a look at the Spectator kit. Besides the yellow, the thing that is turning me off is in the chipboard set. There is a arrow that says "word to God," but the image doesn't capitalize the word "God," which is odd to me. The other thing that bugs me is the odd phrasing- it really ought to be "of" not "to," if it is referencing the Bible. Otherwise, are you supposed to be writing a letter and pasting it in your scrapbook? honestly I think it does say 'of' just in a crappy font which make it worse lmao. At least I could see 'word to god' as some.. middle aged white woman "i totally listened to rap in the 90's teehee" nonsense I remember seeing during my time in the planner community lol.  the lil bloop at the top makes for an odd as hell letter f |
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Post by mom on Apr 1, 2022 19:17:31 GMT
I am on the SC website but when I click “my documenter kit” to see the kit & add products to my cart, I’m getting an error message. Is this happening to anyone else? Its working for me? |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Apr 1, 2022 22:19:38 GMT
By Jove, Studio Calico, I didn't think it possible but you did it: the April TN/DK kits are even fuglier than the Jan-March ones. I say, ol' chap, well done.  |
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Post by lg on Apr 2, 2022 3:48:53 GMT
By Jove, Studio Calico, I didn't think it possible but you did it: the April TN/DK kits are even fuglier than the Jan-March ones. I say, ol' chap, well done. My eyes. MY EYES. This looks like my sophisticated colour palette in my workbooks at school from the 80’s when half of my textas had run out and I had to use what was left before my mum would buy me a new set. And what is with all those weird icons and shapes? Wtf am I scrapping about in order to use most of those?!?!? BE KIND ephemera for the win hahahaha hahaha |
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Post by peachiceteas on Apr 2, 2022 8:04:24 GMT
Agreed with all the comments about the DK. I do still look forward to seeing SC’s new releases each month but I haven’t bought a DK in so long.
I did however purchase the Wanderlust Outdoor Bundle, the speech mark die cuts and the chipboard pieces. I really do love these muted adventure vibes.
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Post by michellegb on Apr 2, 2022 9:59:50 GMT
These kits are sad and disappointing. I did like the Adventure release though.
Did anyone notice that there were no digitals released this month?
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Post by sleepingbooty on Apr 2, 2022 11:28:17 GMT
Did anyone notice that there were no digitals released this month? Might have been a temporary oversight? They're up now in the Digi section.  |
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Post by dawnnikol on Apr 2, 2022 11:50:33 GMT
OMG! That blue banana card is EXACTLY like some leggings DD has had for forever from Target! That's about the only positive thing I can say about that release. Oy.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Apr 2, 2022 11:55:24 GMT
OMG! That blue banana card is EXACTLY like some leggings DD has had for forever from Target! That's about the only positive thing I can say about that release. Oy.  Actually, the only way these kits make sense is if they were designed by a bunch of fighting Minions (no offense to them). |
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Post by mcjunkin on Apr 2, 2022 13:52:21 GMT
Big G "God" and little g "god" mean totally different things in the Bible, and in the life of a Christian.
The verses are pulled out of context and make no sense. For example, 1 Timothy 1:4, the verse reference for "speculation": " or to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These promote empty speculations rather than God's plan, which operates by faith ." So in that context speculation would be a negative thing, so what would I use that card for exactly? Somebody designed a stamp set and was playing with a concordance to make verses fit.
None of the kit makes any sense.
An aside: That cross/plus sign paper and design on the stamp looks extremely similar to Illustrated Faith's early stuff.
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