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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2016 22:35:31 GMT
Trying to decide whether to add something to the order I'm about to place but need your help! Product is the DIY Shop puffy number stickers that would be perfect for DD but... I have two questions: 1. Puffy as in foam or your traditional puffy sticker? 2. Does anyone know/remember the approximate size of a number? These appear sold out a bit everywhere and I just couldn't find the information online. Then again, it's past midnight, we're listening to old tunes with some wine and... you know, my focus is drifting! Anytime I have a question about a product I go to Scrapbook.com. 9 out of 10 times they have a video showing the actual product. Go to the 1:11 mark and you can see that they are actually puffy! puffy stickers
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Post by sleepingbooty on Oct 29, 2016 22:46:00 GMT
Anytime I have a question about a product I go to Scrapbook.com. 9 out of 10 times they have a video showing the actual product. Go to the 1:11 mark and you can see that they are actually puffy! puffy stickersThanks a bunch for both looking into it and the tip about the collection videos on scrapbook.com! Very kind of you and much appreciated. I'm off to finalise my order now...
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Post by mom on Oct 29, 2016 23:00:29 GMT
I watched the video, and I just feel like she is tired of it all. Am I over-thinking this?
Its like she is in auto pilot and everything is the same and predictable.
messy circles.....check stars....check same tags....check
edited to add: I have been thinking about my comment about AE's pages. I was harsh. I guess I was looking for something new and fresh, and was let down. Her pages are good and totally her style. Just not what I was looking for.
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Post by breakfastattiffanys on Oct 29, 2016 23:05:35 GMT
Ali has her foundation pages up. Thoughts? I am still inspired by her, and I love that she encourages everyone to finish the project rather than get hung up in the details. It really is the entire project that makes a big impact. That being said, I just don't love the pocket layout, it stifles my creativity. She said she's using 17 pocket pages and the rest will be full size photos, etc. I get why she does, and I'll definitely be watching her progress. And I love her use of number variety, she has a few that I really adore, like cork numbers.
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Post by mom on Oct 29, 2016 23:10:57 GMT
Ali has her foundation pages up. Thoughts? I am still inspired by her, and I love that she encourages everyone to finish the project rather than get hung up in the details. It really is the entire project that makes a big impact.That being said, I just don't love the pocket layout, it stifles my creativity. She said she's using 17 pocket pages and the rest will be full size photos, etc. I get why she does, and I'll definitely be watching her progress. And I love her use of number variety, she has a few that I really adore, like cork numbers. I can appreciate this. And really she does stick true to her style.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Oct 29, 2016 23:35:29 GMT
I watched the video, and I just feel like she is tired of it all. Am I over-thinking this? How bad is her growl in this video? I could be tempted into watching but you'd get some unprettified slightly tipsy feedback. Not sure that's what you're after! Not sure if it's because I'm not American/an English native speaker but the vocal fry tone just sends bad shivers down my spine.
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Post by ihaveonly1l on Oct 30, 2016 0:38:38 GMT
Ali has her foundation pages up. Thoughts?
I like them, but I like her style. They look familiar, which tells me she follows her style. I also like that she references using her stash.
I didn't buy the workshop again and with this video available for free, I'm glad I didn't. Besides the update of the digital with the 2016 in it, what would be missing if her pages will be on the blog in public anyway?
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Post by mom on Oct 30, 2016 0:41:56 GMT
Ali has her foundation pages up. Thoughts?
I like them, but I like her style. They look familiar, which tells me she follows her style. I also like that she references using her stash.
I didn't buy the workshop again and with this video available for free, I'm glad I didn't. Besides the update of the digital with the 2016 in it, what would be missing if her pages will be on the blog in public anyway?
camaraderie with other DD'ers. I have been thinking about my comment about AE's pages. I was harsh. I guess I was looking for something new and fresh, and was let down. Her pages are good and totally her style. Just not what I was looking for.
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Post by icequeen on Oct 30, 2016 0:50:11 GMT
The video held my attention until about day 10. I was expecting more. A lot of white numbers, a card here or there. And not much else. Not really foundation pages IMHO than a rough idea. Definitely glad I didn't buy the alumni workshop. I'm also surprised at how little of the paper products were used. Wouldn't make me rush out to order any of the remaining kits. But, it did showcase the SC numbers really well.
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hutchfan
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Post by hutchfan on Oct 30, 2016 0:50:30 GMT
I enjoyed watching Ali's videos and I loved seeing all the different numbers she used, how she cut up the tags and her go to products. I am really looking forward to seeing what other's do this year. Each year I am amazed by all creative albums out there.
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Post by breakfastattiffanys on Oct 30, 2016 1:13:25 GMT
mom, I don't think you were too harsh, a lot of the DD offerings across the board have been underwhelming. I really feel that Ali is all about not reinventing the wheel on this project. And I mean that respectfully, her project is really more about the content. It's a simple idea, but so difficult to execute at one of the busiest times of the year. She definitely has a strong sense of style, she mentions her go to's often, like stars and circles. I've realized that I vehemently dislike messy circles! But that's just me!
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Post by dudleypippen on Oct 30, 2016 1:15:07 GMT
I bought the class for two main reasons: the stamp freebie and having the album walk throughs all in one place. I know that most of the content is on her blog for free, but I'm mobile most of the time and hate the way her blog reads mobile. This is my first DD and I thought the foundation pages video was helpful in pulling together the concept for me. My impression (as a newbie) is that "foundation pages" originated in the days before pocket pages were readily available so necessarily there was a lot more prep work involved. I wasn't expecting to see really detailed pre-made pages from AE but I was hoping to find some general direction which I did. It doesn't bother me to see her themes/style recycled from year to year. I did feel like her "enough" blog post was genuine and the reminder was timely as I was loading up an online cart of goods that I realistically didn't need to be spending the money on.
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Post by ihaveonly1l on Oct 30, 2016 1:36:10 GMT
I bought the class for two main reasons: the stamp freebie and having the album walk throughs all in one place. I know that most of the content is on her blog for free, but I'm mobile most of the time and hate the way her blog reads mobile. This is my first DD and I thought the foundation pages video was helpful in pulling together the concept for me. My impression (as a newbie) is that "foundation pages" originated in the days before pocket pages were readily available so necessarily there was a lot more prep work involved. I wasn't expecting to see really detailed pre-made pages from AE but I was hoping to find some general direction which I did. It doesn't bother me to see her themes/style recycled from year to year. I did feel like her "enough" blog post was genuine and the reminder was timely as I was loading up an online cart of goods that I realistically didn't need to be spending the money on.
I agree that the class was worth it. I bought it last year. It was offered for previous students for a cheaper rate- no stamps, but updated digitals. The content in the videos will be the same as last year. I wasn't clear when I mentioned I'm glad I didn't buy it. What I should have said was that I'm glad I didn't buy it again. I'm glad I had it last year and have rewatched some of the videos already.
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Post by anniefb on Oct 30, 2016 2:03:33 GMT
I don't think you are harsh mom. I read the post and watched the early part of the video. The content so far is Ali staying true to her style I guess. Not a lot to see yet, but the star page at the start did remind me I have an SC star transparency page I've been hoarding that will be perfect for DD. I think I'll be doing some searches on Youtube and checking out some of the inspiration listed in the other post. Looking for a new take on things this year.
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Post by anniefb on Oct 30, 2016 5:36:36 GMT
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Post by sleepingbooty on Oct 30, 2016 6:23:24 GMT
Adding another voice to the you-didn't-say-anything-harsh- mom crowd. Nobody said anything negative. At worst, some of us just expressed being uninspired and not particularly taken by her foundation pages. That's a neutral, not a negative. Thanks for the share, anniefb! I'm sure some people will be able to put these cool freebies to use. My 4x6 album is still printable-free at the moment but I might end up throwing something together in Photoshop myself.
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Post by anniefb on Oct 30, 2016 6:54:31 GMT
There are loads of free printable and cut files out there. I just did a search on Pinterest and downloaded some new ones.
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ainoko
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Post by ainoko on Oct 30, 2016 9:29:19 GMT
The walk-through video made me want to go through my stash for transparencies, reminded me how pretty 2x2 pocket page could look and all in all made me enthusiastic to do the project again, in my style.
However the video felt really hurried, like Ali's racing through the album. It seemed like she had just slipped in a product from each kit and extra product available, like ticking off a check list that everything got promoted.
I got the feeling that she really loves the project, but just doesn't have time for it this year, and that she herself would be just as happy making the album from her old stash.
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jookie
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Post by jookie on Oct 31, 2016 13:01:34 GMT
Ali's foundation pages are ok. The whole album doesn't look cohesive to me, but I also didn't like many of the kits she offered this year so maybe that is clouding my judgement. I DO appreciate that Ali shares so much of her process with us - posting her pages daily and often the process she took to make the page. I don't know of any other bloggers who share this level of detail on a daily basis for DD. Is there any I am missing out on?
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Post by mrsloafbot on Oct 31, 2016 14:54:17 GMT
I loved Ali's foundation pages. I even borrowed a few ideas for my own pages.
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Post by ojyma on Oct 31, 2016 14:55:06 GMT
Hi Ladies! I still have a good number of kits that I would like to sell so I am offering a 20% off everything in my shop to my Instagram followers starting tonight with my shop update tonight at midnight MST. I will have slightly reduced shipping as well as I know that is a major hesitation for a lot of US customers. I also have a few new sets of flair including a Gilmore Girls themed set. Code is INSTA20 and will be valid for Nov 1 & 2 only! www.etsy.com/ca/shop/paperandspooldesigns
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jookie
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Post by jookie on Oct 31, 2016 16:05:48 GMT
Ali's main DD kit is sold out. I am shocked to see it sold out so early. Do you think she ordered less this year? The 2015 kit is still available for purchase.
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Post by carolynhasacat on Oct 31, 2016 23:10:16 GMT
Hi Ladies! I still have a good number of kits that I would like to sell so I am offering a 20% off everything in my shop to my Instagram followers starting tonight with my shop update tonight at midnight MST. I will have slightly reduced shipping as well as I know that is a major hesitation for a lot of US customers. I also have a few new sets of flair including a Gilmore Girls themed set. Code is INSTA20 and will be valid for Nov 1 & 2 only! www.etsy.com/ca/shop/paperandspooldesignsI ordered your kit last week or so. Can't wait to get it! Will check on the sale tomorrow as well. Thanks!
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Post by carolynhasacat on Oct 31, 2016 23:16:59 GMT
Wanted to give a shout-out to Pretty Little Studio. I ordered a few things from last year's Christmas lines and some older clearance items and she threw in a bunch of freebies. So surprised and delighted!
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Post by stinkerbelle on Nov 1, 2016 0:23:30 GMT
Wanted to give a shout-out to Pretty Little Studio. I ordered a few things from last year's Christmas lines and some older clearance items and she threw in a bunch of freebies. So surprised and delighted! every time I order, I get freebies. I think that's so fabulous
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AmandaA
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Post by AmandaA on Nov 1, 2016 0:54:34 GMT
Ali's main DD kit is sold out. I am shocked to see it sold out so early. Do you think she ordered less this year? The 2015 kit is still available for purchase. I know we will never know, but I would be really curious to know how many purchasers were first time customers. With the addition of several new designers, with their own following, I wonder how many people were diving in for the first time this year...buying all that she was offering...and had no stash to fall back on like we heard so often here. And really no snark intended.... I am genuinely curious. We talk from time to time on the boards about where papercrafting is headed as a hobby, business, etc. So I really wonder if some of those collaborations are paying off by bringing in new blood to the hobby. In the circles that I keep, I have a few friends who are memory keepers (in various forms) but I haven't known anyone to pick up the hobby.... Only get overwhelmed and leave it.
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Post by icequeen on Nov 1, 2016 1:38:02 GMT
No snark detected, AmandaA. I wondered the same thing in addition to, are they holding some back as a way to encourage sales now? How many new (or FOMO) customers think, "If the $$ main is gone, I better grab a cheaper mini kit (or two)." I'm a little suspect at the number of items under SC's umbrella that sell out, never to be re-ordered again, only to pop back up later as a "we re-ordered just for you" or a "gee, look what we found in a deep, dark corner of the warehouse." Then again, knowing SC, their inventory system is probably out of whack again and no one realizes that the main is listed as sold out right now.
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Post by ojyma on Nov 1, 2016 3:16:44 GMT
Hi Ladies! I still have a good number of kits that I would like to sell so I am offering a 20% off everything in my shop to my Instagram followers starting tonight with my shop update tonight at midnight MST. I will have slightly reduced shipping as well as I know that is a major hesitation for a lot of US customers. I also have a few new sets of flair including a Gilmore Girls themed set. Code is INSTA20 and will be valid for Nov 1 & 2 only! www.etsy.com/ca/shop/paperandspooldesignsI ordered your kit last week or so. Can't wait to get it! Will check on the sale tomorrow as well. Thanks! I thought that might be you! The email address gave you away! Thanks for your order!
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Post by lesstalkmoreart on Nov 1, 2016 6:37:24 GMT
I watched the video, and I just feel like she is tired of it all. Am I over-thinking this? Its like she is in auto pilot and everything is the same and predictable. messy circles.....check stars....check same tags....check edited to add: I have been thinking about my comment about AE's pages. I was harsh. I guess I was looking for something new and fresh, and was let down. Her pages are good and totally her style. Just not what I was looking for. I don't think you were harsh, mom. It's difficult to criticize Ali (even constructively) because she's an all-around amazing human being. We always give her the benefit of the doubt because she deserves it. Parts of my life mimic hers and sometimes I get completely overwhelmed (in a good, manageable way if that makes sense) and I'm nowhere near as busy as she is. I can't imagine having to keep up with monthly kits, stamps, course content, OLW, DD etc (even if it's her job and we all know small business owners work insane hours) AND remodel a house AND co-parent AND blend a family. Who can blame her if she's mentally/emotionally preoccupied? I feel her foundation pages reflect her state of mind "I need to get it done so I will", but I was hoping for more creativity. And I mean this with no snark as I can't imagine having to be SO accountable to SO many people who trust her and as crazy as it sounds, rely on her for daily memories of one of the most special times of the year. She literally created the DD! But this is why we love Ali, even though some of us think her pages are "meh" we still love her and we'll be checking her blog every single day in December.
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Post by gigi333 on Nov 1, 2016 7:18:44 GMT
I'd say possibly they ordered less, the other years were still hanging around for sales
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