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Post by steakgoddess on Sept 21, 2017 16:58:10 GMT
I like the Elle's kit because I like my December album to be traditional red and green with the neutrals thrown in.
My worry is it won't go with the other Christmas stuff I've ordered because everyone's red and green is not the same.
Do I order or no? Decisions. Decisions.
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Post by twillerbee on Sept 21, 2017 17:18:44 GMT
Thank you so much nicolep I did not know about this site.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Sept 21, 2017 17:21:05 GMT
Elle's Studio Document December kit looks a lot like Ali's stuff this year. Am I the only who saw the green paper with the white stars and immediately thought of the green album?
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Post by nicolep on Sept 21, 2017 17:26:46 GMT
Thank you so much nicolep I did not know about this site. You're welcome! She keeps eveeythin5very up to date. Around CHA time she is always on top of it as well!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2017 18:03:58 GMT
Elle's Studio Document December kit looks a lot like Ali's stuff this year. Am I the only who saw the green paper with the white stars and immediately thought of the green album? I did too. I even opened a new tab to see how the color matched. I don't need Elle's Studio kit (and I'm not a fan of their design, please don't throw anything at me! ) but they do look a bit similar-- down to the "natural" material of wood-like papers and cork thrown in. ETA: It's not their design I don't like, it's their usual font.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2017 18:05:56 GMT
Next up, the FYC that nicolep shared. Then I.AM.DONE...and I mean it!! I wish I had your determination!
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Post by mom on Sept 21, 2017 18:35:58 GMT
I will preface my criticism with the fact that the Elle's kit didn't wow me, so take it FWIW- There are some pieces I like but..... if I were going to buy that kit to do a DD I would be totally annoyed that there are no freaking numbers in it. I mean even SC, notorious for the worst alpha sticker distributions, puts numbers in their alpha stickers that look like those. But the kicker is that they suggest in the description that you can order a stamp set to add numbers to the December labels (which btw I think are really cute). But that stamp set almost half the price of that entire kit. No thanks! I have to say that thus far I am having no buyer's remorse for the things I did pick up from AE to use in my December PL/kids album. Phew! What did you get from Ali? Starting to wonder if I should have given in and bought more than just an album. SaveSave
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Post by sleepingbooty on Sept 21, 2017 18:46:22 GMT
I have to say that thus far I am having no buyer's remorse for the things I did pick up from AE to use in my December PL/kids album. Phew! Add me to the line of folks relieved they bought something from AE because nothing wows me this year, everything seems so expensive. On the plus side, it's truly going to be about the pictures in my 2017 DD album.
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Post by AmandaA on Sept 21, 2017 18:51:41 GMT
mom I picked up the kids album (and will get the digital cards since I didn't care for the embellishments and can reprint in case the kids totally botch a card they want to fill out) and the main kit. I am not doing an actual DD, but think the main kit will work nicely for a month worth of holiday heavy PL spreads. I will have leftovers for sure, but for the equivalent of 2 documenter kits it really isn't absurdly expensive to substitute since I never get a full month out of one doc kit anyhow. It was easier than piecing stuff together and I didn't go crazy buying things... even though I hadn't planned on buying at all 🙄. I know December will be crazy around here with 3 littles and a big trip planned. So I am hoping the kit and the copious amounts of inspiration available as people use it will help me finish up my first real weekly PL year strong. I would say I did have some buyer's remorse last year... I picked up 3 different kits/minikits elsewhere, when i didn't care for Ali's, and felt like I just floundered in random supplies that didn't all work together very well. The process just wasn't enjoyable for me last year. But so far, I am feeling good about my plan and choices for this year.
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Post by cheezitgirl on Sept 21, 2017 18:53:11 GMT
Everything does seem expensive this year! I only bought an album and stamp set from AE. And this Memories and More kit from Stampin' Up. It's not 100% what I wanted but the price was right. m.youtube.com/watch?v=rj1jDweMo2kThey sell 12x12 paper that coordinates. I debating about the paper..
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Post by sleepingbooty on Sept 21, 2017 19:03:59 GMT
Anyone who got an album from AE and is still wanting a bit more stuff on the cheap should give Emily Ley's mini kit from two years ago another look. It has all the numbers in gold foil chipboard and a lot of basic prompt cards. No extra shipping either (including for internationals it seems) and just over half the price of a new mini kit. That's actually a good deal.
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Post by dawnnikol on Sept 21, 2017 19:17:38 GMT
Well, I liked the Elle's sneaks, but I don't care for the kit. I like the designs, but in case I haven't made myself clear in every other post discussing colors , I really like blue and am incredibly disappointed that the Elle's kit is just so dark green and red without any other colors, I love the Elle's color schemes as a general rule and wish they had sprinkled in some lime green or some other colors to break it up a bit. Do we have a timeline for KP or FYC? FYC will be October 15th. Last year KP did October 21st (one week before her normal October 28th monthly release), but I'm not sure if it will be the same or not.
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Post by anniefb on Sept 21, 2017 19:27:18 GMT
I quite like Elle's kit but have already decided to try and use up my Christmas stash this year.
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Post by Scrapper100 on Sept 22, 2017 1:22:20 GMT
It seems a lot just aren't too happy with the selections this year. I'm still debating Elle's studio but even though I like most of the kit there are a few things I don't really need. Then again there is only a small bit that I don't like. I really don't need more stuff though and am trying to refrain from buying more. The sale only goes this weekend I think she said then it goes up. I have to admit the price of shipping totally slowed me down and kept me from clicking buy. I was hoping for less than 30 for the kit with maybe $5 for shipping. I dont mind having to add the dates as then I can control the color myself and I already own her date stamp.
I am curious to see Jen Schow when she does an unbocibg this weekend. She did one for Ali and one for Felicity Jane which I really didn't like the colors on.
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Post by AmandaA on Sept 22, 2017 1:22:34 GMT
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Post by ghislaine on Sept 22, 2017 1:36:35 GMT
The thing that struck me right away about the Elle's Studio kit was the wood veneer stars being so like the stars in the Ali Edwards' kit.
I like the colors and dislike when Christmas kits have lime green or some other funky (to me) green or red. I can handle adding in blue or pink or whatever but don't mess with Christmas greens and reds! LOL I guess I'm just traditional or something.
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Post by Scrapper100 on Sept 22, 2017 1:40:41 GMT
Wow I think there was an email or something that they were getting low but wasn't sure it would really sell out.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2017 2:24:02 GMT
It seems a lot just aren't too happy with the selections this year. I'm still debating Elle's studio but even though I like most of the kit there are a few things I don't really need. Then again there is only a small bit that I don't like. I really don't need more stuff though and am trying to refrain from buying more. The sale only goes this weekend I think she said then it goes up. I have to admit the price of shipping totally slowed me down and kept me from clicking buy. I was hoping for less than 30 for the kit with maybe $5 for shipping. I dont mind having to add the dates as then I can control the color myself and I already own her date stamp. I am curious to see Jen Schow when she does an unbocibg this weekend. She did one for Ali and one for Felicity Jane which I really didn't like the colors on. You saw sneaks of FJ's kit for this year? I haven't seen any, and they're my favorite!
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Post by paperamy on Sept 22, 2017 3:02:10 GMT
It seems a lot just aren't too happy with the selections this year. I'm still debating Elle's studio but even though I like most of the kit there are a few things I don't really need. Then again there is only a small bit that I don't like. I really don't need more stuff though and am trying to refrain from buying more. The sale only goes this weekend I think she said then it goes up. I have to admit the price of shipping totally slowed me down and kept me from clicking buy. I was hoping for less than 30 for the kit with maybe $5 for shipping. I dont mind having to add the dates as then I can control the color myself and I already own her date stamp. I am curious to see Jen Schow when she does an unbocibg this weekend. She did one for Ali and one for Felicity Jane which I really didn't like the colors on. You saw sneaks of FJ's kit for this year? I haven't seen any, and they're my favorite! There haven’t been any sneaks of FJ’s kits, unless FJ is being sneaky about them.
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Post by 950nancy on Sept 22, 2017 3:50:00 GMT
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Post by gigi333 on Sept 22, 2017 5:28:45 GMT
I love Elle's kit
And I think she is so nice and so professional
I've never been unhappy with anything I've bought from her. And her acrylics are amazing quality, I spent a year buying colorcastdesigns acrylics and I never use them I always use Elle's
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Post by sleepingbooty on Sept 22, 2017 6:00:39 GMT
Yikes. "We are so thankful for the continual support and enthusiasm that has been expressed." The phrase is "continued support" and has always been. #SantaClause
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Post by QueSeraSera on Sept 22, 2017 6:40:25 GMT
Yikes. "We are so thankful for the continual support and enthusiasm that has been expressed." The phrase is "continued support" and has always been. #SantaClause Lol at #SantaClause Technically continual or continued are accurate depending on the context. If she meant supporting every Christmas season, then continual works. If she meant the monthly or constant support, then yes continued is more fitting. Xoxo from one lover of language nuances to another
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Post by foucaultgirl on Sept 22, 2017 15:20:29 GMT
What do you consider your December Daily essentials? Do you have items that you usually buy every year, regardless of if you managed to use all of the product the year prior? Do you tend to seek this year's new/unusual products, do you pick up this year's style of the same type of staples, or both?
I feel as though I accumulate items every year, immediately use some of them, but also spend an inordinate amount of time seeking design inspiration, too. I want to be more selective in terms of purchasing products this year - I have a substantial stash and have been immensely pleased to make any sort of dent in it with my 2016 album. Absurdly, I'm not even certain what *catagories* of embellishments I need, if I need/want more 6x8" patterned paper, etc. I have a pretty extensive inspiration board on Pinterest, which is probably contributing to my confusion. Any direction as what you've found helpful to have on hand in the past would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
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Post by joblackford on Sept 22, 2017 15:36:23 GMT
Those pinkfresh alpha stickers! Love ❤️ Why aren't more companies coming out with great basic alphas in every color?! Am I the only person who would be snatching them up? This! My very first scrapbooking order that wasn't digital or Project Life was some Kelly Purkey alphas that Simon Says Stamp had on clearance. They are still my favorites! I would love to be able to buy a set of her alphas in whatever colors she puts together. At some point I may get desperate enough to create my own with my Silhouette! For basic alphas, KP has always been my favorite. The size is right (for me) and she usually gives you plenty of each letter. I haven't bought any for a while because I've been able to keep using the ones I have for ages. The only other stickers I've found that I like as much or more are Simple Stories alphas. They're also a nice basic font, reasonably good number of letters, and colorful - although the colors can be hit or miss. The older ones I got were a little better quality/heavier weight than the newer ones, but again, I haven't had to buy any for ages because they actually last and are usable for a long time. Good colorful small alphas are so useful, especially for pocket scrappers and notebook/planner decorators.
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Post by justlisa7 on Sept 22, 2017 15:39:42 GMT
Hi, only my second post on these boards. I love reading all the Christmas excitement and seeing all the sneaks shared here. I was very surprised also that AE main December Daily kit sold out. This year I ordered from AE the Paislee Press kit which I just love, white album, rubber embellishments, 2x2 cards, religious cards and the $3.50 stamp set. I wish Elle's Studio sold the Christmas stuff separate and I am hoping they still will maybe. I would buy the puffy style stickers. I am waiting on FJ though I do have three of her Hello Christmas kits from last year that I purchased when they went on sale big time. It seems to go nicely with Paislee Press kit so I will be using that with it too.
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Post by pancakes on Sept 22, 2017 16:52:42 GMT
Hi, only my second post on these boards. I love reading all the Christmas excitement and seeing all the sneaks shared here. I was very surprised also that AE main December Daily kit sold out. This year I ordered from AE the Paislee Press kit which I just love, white album, rubber embellishments, 2x2 cards, religious cards and the $3.50 stamp set. I wish Elle's Studio sold the Christmas stuff separate and I am hoping they still will maybe. I would buy the puffy style stickers. I am waiting on FJ though I do have three of her Hello Christmas kits from last year that I purchased when they went on sale big time. It seems to go nicely with Paislee Press kit so I will be using that with it too. I was also surprised to see the main kit sell out. I wonder if they reduced the inventory on that and upped it on the albums. The albums sold out, but not so fast that people were pissed about it. I feel like they always had leftover main kits.
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Post by yeppers on Sept 22, 2017 17:20:07 GMT
What do you consider your December Daily essentials? Do you have items that you usually buy every year, regardless of if you managed to use all of the product the year prior? Do you tend to seek this year's new/unusual products, do you pick up this year's style of the same type of staples, or both? I feel as though I accumulate items every year, immediately use some of them, but also spend an inordinate amount of time seeking design inspiration, too. I want to be more selective in terms of purchasing products this year - I have a substantial stash and have been immensely pleased to make any sort of dent in it with my 2016 album. Absurdly, I'm not even certain what *catagories* of embellishments I need, if I need/want more 6x8" patterned paper, etc. I have a pretty extensive inspiration board on Pinterest, which is probably contributing to my confusion. Any direction as what you've found helpful to have on hand in the past would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! I have a ridiculous stash built up at this point, and will especially after I receive AE's order this year. I have enough to make 10 or more albums, and have only been buying for 3 years. I hope to go back and do some albums from prior years, but reality is I won't, lol. I just get drawn into wanting all the new shiny stuff and the possibilities of what could be. Reality is that my essentials are photos, white cardstock, a few stamps, ink, embossing powder, and a few wood veneers or simple embellishments. I am a more simple scrapper at heart but love to collect the holiday stuff. sigh. Save
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Post by sleepingbooty on Sept 22, 2017 17:46:41 GMT
What do you consider your December Daily essentials? Do you have items that you usually buy every year, regardless of if you managed to use all of the product the year prior? Do you tend to seek this year's new/unusual products, do you pick up this year's style of the same type of staples, or both? If doing it daily, you're obviously going to need the numbers to count down the days of the month. I'd consider that a true essential for a December Daily (although not for a JYC). I'm a repeat DD failure so I need to focus on product I know will help, not product I feel I need to have. I got a mini kit solely because I really really liked the design aesthetic and because there were enough cards in it I could genuinely see myself using. Otherwise, I could've done without. Some winter-themed or winter-coloured pretty papers added to nice white cardstock is plenty enough in my opinion. I like stamping so a stamp set with usable thematics would be another essential. I'm digging that one out of my stash. There's nothing more I consider an essential. Sorry! There are a few extra things I really like but could do without like a pack of die-cuts that will work well with the pattern papers and/or journal cards and some wood veneer as I like a little bit of dimension with a natural vibe for winter-documenting. Otherwise, I'm set. ETA: acrylic sheets to make transparent pages to add larger embellishments to so I can create see-through windows to add on top of the photos. Those I'd consider an essential for my style of mini albums.
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Post by nicolep on Sept 22, 2017 18:22:03 GMT
Hi, only my second post on these boards. I love reading all the Christmas excitement and seeing all the sneaks shared here. I was very surprised also that AE main December Daily kit sold out. This year I ordered from AE the Paislee Press kit which I just love, white album, rubber embellishments, 2x2 cards, religious cards and the $3.50 stamp set. I wish Elle's Studio sold the Christmas stuff separate and I am hoping they still will maybe. I would buy the puffy style stickers. I am waiting on FJ though I do have three of her Hello Christmas kits from last year that I purchased when they went on sale big time. It seems to go nicely with Paislee Press kit so I will be using that with it too. Welcome! ☺️
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