jediannie
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Post by jediannie on Jun 12, 2022 1:17:15 GMT
Did anyone watch the first sketch lesson? I'm hoping to this week since my kid is in soccer camp and I won't be interrupted a million times while watching it.  |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jun 12, 2022 14:45:09 GMT
Happy belated/early birthday, honeypea ! Congrats on your win, too.  |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jun 16, 2022 9:41:26 GMT
Esqueeze me but the Jasmines Jones + 1canoe2 mention by April Foster yesterday (IG stories) has me very curious and confused. Does anyone know what is going on? April reposts the 1canoe2 "meet the new artists" gram and writes "Eep, so excited to be working with @jasminejones.jpg again. [...] And now we are working with her for a different project again." Studio Calico reposts the story. A quick look at JJ on IG shows her going through several name changes in the past few months, meeting a Catalan guy in Mexico and spending 2 weeks with his family in Barcelona, then packing everything up and leaving her home life to live on the road 24/7 on an old bus she just bought. She mentions at one point leaving her American responsibilities and leaning into her European life (but then doesn't move to Europe so who knows?). Somebody help me figure it out! 1. 1canoe2 has gone from being an AC brand (let go in 2019, I believe) to being partnered with Inked, apparently? Are they going to be selling exclusively online? 12x12 collections again? Help. ETA: They are under Inked now! There's a monthly stationary subscription. Inked back at selling greeting cards again...  2. Jasmine Jones now starts working for 1canoe2. April Foster publicly shares it and involves herself into the story ("And now we are working with her..."). 3. JJ is no longer based close to the AC headquarters. They didn't move to full-time WFH during the pandemic so I doubt they would now... Has she left/been let go? (And if so, the aesthetic for Crate Paper is about to change again at AC.)  |
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dawnnikol
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'A life without books is a life not lived.' Jay Kristoff
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Post by dawnnikol on Jun 16, 2022 10:21:50 GMT
Esqueeze me but the Jasmines Jones + 1canoe2 mention by April Foster yesterday (IG stories) has me very curious and confused. Does anyone know what is going on? April reposts the 1canoe2 "meet the new artists" gram and writes "Eep, so excited to be working with @jasminejones.jpg again. [...] And now we are working with her for a different project again." Studio Calico reposts the story. A quick look at JJ on IG shows her going through several name changes in the past few months, meeting a Catalan guy in Mexico and spending 2 weeks with his family in Barcelona, then packing everything up and leaving her home life to live on the road 24/7 on an old bus she just bought. She mentions at one point leaving her American responsibilities and leaning into her European life (but then doesn't move to Europe so who knows?). Somebody help me figure it out! 1. 1canoe2 has gone from being an AC brand (let go in 2019, I believe) to being partnered with Inked, apparently? Are they going to be selling exclusively online? 12x12 collections again? Help. ETA: They are under Inked now! There's a monthly stationary subscription. Inked back at selling greeting cards again... 2. Jasmine Jones now starts working for 1canoe2. April Foster publicly shares it and involves herself into the story ("And now we are working with her..."). 3. JJ is no longer based close to the AC headquarters. They didn't move to full-time WFH during the pandemic so I doubt they would now... Has she left/been let go? (And if so, the aesthetic for Crate Paper is about to change again at AC.) I have no idea but admire your Sherlock skillz. |
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Post by mom on Jun 16, 2022 13:17:57 GMT
Esqueeze me but the Jasmines Jones + 1canoe2 mention by April Foster yesterday (IG stories) has me very curious and confused. Does anyone know what is going on? April reposts the 1canoe2 "meet the new artists" gram and writes "Eep, so excited to be working with @jasminejones.jpg again. [...] And now we are working with her for a different project again." Studio Calico reposts the story. A quick look at JJ on IG shows her going through several name changes in the past few months, meeting a Catalan guy in Mexico and spending 2 weeks with his family in Barcelona, then packing everything up and leaving her home life to live on the road 24/7 on an old bus she just bought. She mentions at one point leaving her American responsibilities and leaning into her European life (but then doesn't move to Europe so who knows?). Somebody help me figure it out! 1. 1canoe2 has gone from being an AC brand (let go in 2019, I believe) to being partnered with Inked, apparently? Are they going to be selling exclusively online? 12x12 collections again? Help. ETA: They are under Inked now! There's a monthly stationary subscription. Inked back at selling greeting cards again... 2. Jasmine Jones now starts working for 1canoe2. April Foster publicly shares it and involves herself into the story ("And now we are working with her..."). 3. JJ is no longer based close to the AC headquarters. They didn't move to full-time WFH during the pandemic so I doubt they would now... Has she left/been let go? (And if so, the aesthetic for Crate Paper is about to change again at AC.) 1C2 has been under Inked for awhile now. I think around 2020? I dont think they do 12x12 --- or at least if they do, its new. They were doing more of a 'stationary' brand...cards, journals, etc. I was told she is doing more 'freelance' based work instead of just for AC. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jun 16, 2022 14:26:19 GMT
1C2 has been under Inked for awhile now. I think around 2020? I dont think they do 12x12 --- or at least if they do, its new. They were doing more of a 'stationary' brand...cards, journals, etc. I was told she is doing more 'freelance' based work instead of just for AC. Thanks! So JJ is no longer at AC, right? I'm interested in seeing how the aesthetic for certain brands changes next then. This would also mean Crate Paper's Mittens & Mistletoe is her final AC Christmas collection. |
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Post by mom on Jun 16, 2022 14:27:53 GMT
1C2 has been under Inked for awhile now. I think around 2020? I dont think they do 12x12 --- or at least if they do, its new. They were doing more of a 'stationary' brand...cards, journals, etc. I was told she is doing more 'freelance' based work instead of just for AC. Thanks! So JJ is no longer at AC, right? I'm interested in seeing how the aesthetic for certain brands changes next then. This would also mean Crate Paper's Mittens & Mistletoe is her final AC Christmas collection. I dont think so --- but I haven't seen anything official though. |
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Post by mom on Jun 17, 2022 15:09:27 GMT
In case anyone wants a set, the Wanderlust stamps are on sale + are still shipping free. Makes them $15.99 (plus tax) shipped.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jun 19, 2022 13:26:05 GMT
Pride month reminder: the Stay Sweet kit from February has a Pride flag-ish design. It's nearly perfect but instead of lavender at the top of the revised 9-stripe flag, it's blush pink (quelle surprise) and the indigo stripe is missing. Otherwise, it's spot on and great to document your June Pride stories if you haven't used it yet.   |
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Post by karinec on Jun 19, 2022 16:59:16 GMT
Lol I see “stay sweet” and my brain says, “keep sweet, pray and obey”.
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FurryP
Drama Llama
To pea or not to pea...
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Post by FurryP on Jun 19, 2022 17:42:10 GMT
Lol I see “stay sweet” and my brain says, “keep sweet, pray and obey”. Me, too. I just watched that 2 days ago. And that cringey song about keeping sweet. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jun 19, 2022 17:54:59 GMT
We've all binged the same Netflix series!  Warren's sharp, serpent-like S sounds haunt me... ETA: I've been watching and reading about "The Crik" for a few years and The Witness Wore Red is an excellent account of the escape + trial penned by Rebecca Musser, Rulon's 19th wife, who was part of the Netflix series. Highly recommended. |
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Post by karinec on Jun 21, 2022 18:54:43 GMT
Are the current SC journal cards still the nicer AE type quality or did they go back to that crappy printer?
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jun 21, 2022 19:01:10 GMT
Are the current SC journal cards still the nicer AE type quality or did they go back to that crappy printer? The November 2021 set is the last one I got and the cards are of the good quality. I believe honeypea (sorry if I'm misremembering the Pea) was disappointed with the quality of the cards she got when they had a 10$ code for the kits (I think) earlier this yeaer. Not sure if it was because of the paper + print quality or the colour scheme... |
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Post by honeypea on Jun 21, 2022 19:15:49 GMT
I think that was the January kit that I complained were really crappy imo. The colors were a little muddy and the feel of the cards were a bit rougher. Just a bit more shoddy all around. I have gotten a few other kits since then and they haven’t seemed obviously poor to me.
The quality seems to be really inconsistent.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jun 21, 2022 19:28:12 GMT
I think that was the January kit that I complained were really crappy imo. The colors were a little muddy and the feel of the cards were a bit rougher. Just a bit more shoddy all around. I have gotten a few other kits since then and they haven’t seemed obviously poor to me. The quality seems to be really inconsistent. Thanks for the confirmation and extra input, honeypea ! From what I recall from the bunch of $5 codes for new kits we got in the past, SC switched to crappy card quality for those lower-priced kits at some point and have kept up with that strategy. I was really disappointed because they did that with one of my favourite SC kits ever, Pool Party (I know, I'm boring). Because they also offered it as a $5 code kit, they just got that grainy cardstock that absorbs colours too much for it. Ugh, very frustrating. I started tracking from then on and it seems that every time they offer their kits discounted straight away for a new subscription, including M2M, they order cheaper cards to make up for the lower price. Super shitty for their loyal subbers if you ask me... Interestingly, SC did not put up the card sets for the January DK on their website as a separate item. They jumped from Let's Stay In (December) to Stay Sweet (February). |
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Post by honeypea on Jun 21, 2022 20:43:14 GMT
They usually stick with predictable sake/promo schedule year to year. I always search through old emails to suss out what’s coming up. Like, next month will be their birthday sale - probably either new subs for $15 or $15 off new subs.
This pattern held true for the last few years - EXCEPT early this year they skipped a predicted promo month. I can’t recall which it was though. I wonder if the hiccup coincides with the cards not showing up in the shop that you mention.
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Post by karinec on Jun 21, 2022 21:03:34 GMT
I wanted to purchase this month’s and last month’s documenter cards. I was considering buying the digi files and printing at Staples but was hoping that the preprinted ones weren’t iffy and I would just buy those. Now I’m afraid to!
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jun 21, 2022 21:10:47 GMT
Using this thread as the common room again (gotta get to page 1000 somehow). joblackford and everyone who enjoyed those European rom-com-y Netflix series like Home For Christmas, Over Christmas, Valeria and the likes: Netflix's Love & Anarchy set in Stockholm is back for season 2. I think you may enjoy this as well. It's that fine line between drama and comedy with the love twist but in a pretty original package. I don't want to spoil anything but it includes dares. (Not suited for children.) |
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Post by honeypea on Jun 21, 2022 22:46:56 GMT
I wanted to purchase this month’s and last month’s documenter cards. I was considering buying the digi files and printing at Staples but was hoping that the preprinted ones weren’t iffy and I would just buy those. Now I’m afraid to! I didn’t get last month’s, but June’s cards are nice. |
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Post by joblackford on Jun 22, 2022 0:48:53 GMT
Using this thread as the common room again (gotta get to page 1000 somehow). Thanks for the TV tip  If we're happy to have a little random filler here I will mention that I pulled out a paper that I've struggled to use for so long the other day and was very surprised to see it was a Studio Calico paper. I don't think I've ordered from them since 2015 or possibly before. My stash is very use it or lose it, mostly use it, so I was shocked that this paper had been hanging out so long. It was a red and distressed yellow big chevron kind of thing - the yellow made it really hard for me to like. I added some of the greyish grid from the b-side to some cards and only have two 3x4 pieces left |
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dawnnikol
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Post by dawnnikol on Jun 22, 2022 10:57:02 GMT
If we're happy to have a little random filler here I will mention that I pulled out a paper that I've struggled to use for so long the other day and was very surprised to see it was a Studio Calico paper. I don't think I've ordered from them since 2015 or possibly before. My stash is very use it or lose it, mostly use it, so I was shocked that this paper had been hanging out so long. It was a red and distressed yellow big chevron kind of thing - the yellow made it really hard for me to like. I added some of the greyish grid from the b-side to some cards and only have two 3x4 pieces left Congrats! I get excited about things like that, too. |
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Post by caspad on Jun 28, 2022 14:03:24 GMT
A few pages back I put in a plea to the SC sleuths to try and find refills for a TN they carried in the 2018 ish era. I finally found a photo of the notebook! Unfortunately this Malasyian store is out of stock or I would have just bought some! The refill measures 4"x7 3/8" or 10.5mmx18.75mm  Any one remember this product? Have one in your stash you'd like to sell? I love the petite size for traveling! |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jun 28, 2022 15:23:44 GMT
Sorry caspad, I'm of no help with your TN issue. Hope someone else can make your scrappy wish come true! |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jun 28, 2022 19:40:09 GMT
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jediannie
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Post by jediannie on Jun 28, 2022 20:17:32 GMT
I haven't seen that TN either caspad Looks like a kit I might use if I can get it for 40% off. It's cute but not tempting for me to buy it full price. |
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Post by honeypea on Jun 28, 2022 20:24:18 GMT
That beachy seashell stamp set in the kit is basically a duplicate of other recent kit stamp sets. Last month’s also had shells, those tropical leaves were recent too. I don’t mind toooo much seeing redundant things in the consumable products - cards, stickers, diecuts - but no one needs the same icons repeatedly on various stamp sets.
I’m curious about the mini frame appearing on a couple sneaks. It looks like chipboard, and a fun small usable size. Overall I’m feeling underwhelmed. July usually has a good deal on new subs, so I was hopeful to have a good one. Last July was incredible - Geralyn did all those swoony outdoorsy kits.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jun 29, 2022 15:14:08 GMT
The new Goldenwood/Marcy Penner stamp set coming in July is calling my name... I'm such a sucker for a clean look.  My DK card sets arrived and my parcel was selected by customs for VAT collection. Studio Calico put "scrapbooking supplies $1" on the parcel (I definitely paid more). Fortunately, it was in a small bubble wrap envelope so they didn't get suspicious. I guess the scan must've made them think there were some brochures or a slim paperback inside. The minimum VAT charge is 1€ so that's what they asked (plus 2€ collection fee, yay). |
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Post by honeypea on Jun 29, 2022 15:24:08 GMT
The stamp sub is a goofy alphabet. It looks wavy, like watery? Or something?
I’m trying to decide if I’d get it if the promo drops the price to $10.
Looking at the DK sneak - those cute frames are in a 4x8 sheet with 6 holes punched in the side, but chipboard? I think? A new die perhaps? Looking at DT sneaks, there is thickness to them, so it’s not just a sticker sheet.
I’m putting way too much inspection into this release considering I don’t even like it much. 😆
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jun 29, 2022 15:51:42 GMT
Looking at the DK sneak - those cute frames are in a 4x8 sheet with 6 holes punched in the side, but chipboard? I think? A new die perhaps? Looking at DT sneaks, there is thickness to them, so it’s not just a sticker sheet. I read somewhere on IG that the watercolour frames are chipboard. They've done chipboard frames similar in shape to this July kit set years ago, I'm pretty sure (yeah, I didn't end up using - or keeping - them ). The DK card sneak in the SC IG story looks way better than the DT sneaks we've seen so far. That "FRI / SAT / SUN" card is great. Love the 4x6 with the narwhal design on that minty green background (totally thinking it would be perfect for DD for us Elf lovers). There seems to be a dainty hibiscus print on a midtone grey background? I'd happily pick this card set up if they put it in the shop as a separate item later this year! Surprised at how much I liked the designs in the card sneak. ETA: honeypea I'd totally pick that alpha set up if there's a code. It's groovy and I'm for it. |
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