nicolep
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Post by nicolep on Oct 18, 2017 11:41:18 GMT
So after seeing the Hip Kit yesterday I have no interest in it. I don't need anything else anyway. I'm set and have started my foundation pages.
I feel like I'm over the reveals and the tease factor of it all. I guess I'm coming down from the DD high lol.
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mich5481
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Post by mich5481 on Oct 18, 2017 12:09:36 GMT
Yeah, why else do you think ye olde disbelieving Europe is still celebrating Epiphany? Three Kings' cake (which in my region is a big brioche topped with glazed fruit and a little porcelain charm hidden somewhere in it; whoever finds it is declared king or queen for the day)! I think it's considered the kick off for the excesses of Mardi Gras around here...
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hutchfan
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Post by hutchfan on Oct 18, 2017 12:51:00 GMT
I checked this morning on my order it was finally updated and left Bowling Green last night it now says it should arrive here tomorrow.
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Post by cade387 on Oct 18, 2017 13:06:09 GMT
OK, I'm feeling dumb right now. I am not a KP subber but want to see the kit. Her website is seemingly showing nothing, and her blog hasn't been updated in months. What am I missing? Can someone post the sneaks? Am I on the totally wrong website? Feeling irritated that I can't google effectively today
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Post by ojyma on Oct 18, 2017 13:19:43 GMT
I was right. My order won't get here until the middle of next week. Ugh.
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Post by paperamy on Oct 18, 2017 13:40:05 GMT
OK, I'm feeling dumb right now. I am not a KP subber but want to see the kit. Her website is seemingly showing nothing, and her blog hasn't been updated in months. What am I missing? Can someone post the sneaks? Am I on the totally wrong website? Feeling irritated that I can't google effectively today It was in an email for newsletter subscribers. I will post pictures and the info below. Nothing is on her blog or anything.
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Post by paperamy on Oct 18, 2017 13:41:07 GMT
Kelly Purkey: Text of newsletter, with content and pricing info on each kit: They're almost here! Three holiday kits will be hitting the shop on Friday, October 20th at noon EST. Here's another look and all the details along with the albums and stamps you'll find stocked. The holidays are right around the corner and earlier this month we shared a first peek of the upcoming kits to help you document them. Now here's a look at even more. Coming to the shop this October there will be three kits for you to choose from along with a 3x8 album and 4x4 album. I am so thrilled about the variety that we're able to offer you this year, with products from myself plus two amazing designers. Individually, the approach we each took was to create something that we'd personally be super excited to use. The results really are merry & bright. Joyful & Bright Kit - the main kit is a mix of tradition Christmas colors with an addition of soft teals, minty green, and pretty pinks. As always, I loved playing with typography and have included a variety of words, phrase, and sassy remarks for you to use. The Joyful & Bright Kit is $47.50 and contains the following items: (1) Kelly Purkey 4x6 stamp set, (20) double-sided Kelly Purkey 3x4 cards, (6) double-sided Kelly Purkey 6x8 papers designed to easily be cut to 3x8, (1) Kelly Purkey 6x8 letterpress number sheet, (2) Kelly Purkey 3x4 letterpress cards, (1) Kelly Purkey 3x4 blind embossed card, (2) Kelly Purkey 3x4 gold foil cards, (3) Kelly Purkey alphabet sticker sheets, (2) Kelly Purkey 1" flair badges, (1) Freckled Fawn gold metallic puffy stickers, (1) Freckled Fawn gold cork stars, (1) OneCanoeTwo epoxy stickers Be Merry Kit - this Traveler's Notebook sized kit is full of whimsy design that puts a smile on my fave! Build a tree with the creative stamp set complete with hand drawn snowflakes. Cut down the cards to fit into both the new 3x8 or 4x4 album. The Be Merry kit is $30 and contains the following items: (1) 4x6 stamp set, (10) double-sided 4.33x8.25 papers, (2) 4.33x8.25 letterpress cards, (2) Kelly Purkey alphabet sticker sheets, (1) roll of washi tape, (2) 4x8 manilla tags, (1) 4x6 embellishment sticker sheet Holiday Tradition kit from Jamaica Makes - this bold & graphic kit from designer Jamaica Edgell is full of patterns too good to resist. You'll love her cheeky stamp set that includes messages like "hiding in the bathroom," "going to need a drink for this," and "late night toy assembly." The Holiday Tradition kit is $27.50 and contains the following items: (1) Jamaica Makes 4x6 stamp set, (24) double-sided Jamaica Makes 4x4 cards, (2) Jamaica Makes 4x4 gold foil cards, (5) Jamaica Makes 4x4 letterpress cards, (1) Jamaica Makes 4x6 number sticker sheet, (1) Kelly Purkey alphabet sticker sheet There will also be two fabulous mini albums in the shop from Jamaica Makes - a 4x4 frosted pink and a 3x8 frosted snowflake blue made of heavy acrylic material. I'm already in love with both of the albums and the sizes. The 3x8 albums are designed to match the page protectors sold here and here. You can see an example of the 3x8 size in use here from my talented friend Tina Aszmus' December 2016 album. The 3x8 album is $18.50 and the 4x4 album is $10.
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Post by paperamy on Oct 18, 2017 13:43:11 GMT
Edited to move photos in post above.
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Post by paperamy on Oct 18, 2017 13:43:40 GMT
KP Albums:
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wandergirl
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Post by wandergirl on Oct 18, 2017 14:55:10 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2017 15:17:46 GMT
paperamy Thank you for sharing. I was wondering about KP kits too.
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wandergirl
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Post by wandergirl on Oct 18, 2017 15:17:58 GMT
I'm intl too, and I got ZERO updates re DD, not even that generic mass e-mail about orders being shipped some of you received. I only received an e-mail this morning (evening of 10/17 US time) that my order was shipped. Another e-mail was sent two hours later, a December Daily Shipping Update. It says re: first order selection period, "All orders have been shipped out of our facility at this time." UPS Mail Innovations tracking says "Shipment information received by UPS Mail Innovations"
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2017 15:29:47 GMT
I've altered some 3x4 cards (that I paid for, personal use only) for my DD and would like to have them print on pretty cardstock (meaning thick and preferably a bit silky). What is the best lab you have used, please? I'm looking at Persnickety Prints as we speak but I can't find 3x4 cardstock.
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Post by ghislaine on Oct 18, 2017 15:32:22 GMT
joblackford Thank you for explaining! I guess I'll file this under 'American paradoxes'? The US comes across like a hyper Christian nation to this old continenter but there's a misunderstanding of something as basic and fundamentally Christian as the revelation of God incarnate through Jesus? No offense meant to anyone, by the way! It's genuinely surprising and odd. Surely, some people or children must wonder why twelve days if it's being interpreted as before Christmas. It seems like (and actually is) such an arbitrary number in that context. Reclaim the twelve days, American Peas, and do like the rest of us: give yourself an excuse to pig out just as you've recovered from the Christmas and New Year's Eve dinners. Yeah, why else do you think ye olde disbelieving Europe is still celebrating Epiphany? Three Kings' cake (which in my region is a big brioche topped with glazed fruit and a little porcelain charm hidden somewhere in it; whoever finds it is declared king or queen for the day)! Ahhh, so it is regional! I was trying to figure out why my memories of the King Cake did not match the recipes I found that all seemed to contain marzipan or almond paste. I am remembering the brioche type. I still have the little porcelain charm! I'm doing my part to reclaim The 12 Days of Christmas. We don't put up our tree until after my husband's mid-month birthday and it stays up through Jan. 6th. There is a region of the US that uses Epiphany to mark the beginning of the Mardi Gras season but I don't think most Americans think of Mardi Gras as more than just a single day. The cake I've seen made for that would be unrecognizeable to you sleepingbooty! Thanks to those of you who posted the reveals from Kelly Purkey. I'm kinda sad that I'm not excited about any of them, or the Hip Kit either.
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Post by joblackford on Oct 18, 2017 15:43:36 GMT
Underwhelmed by FJ and KP... Usually I at least get tempted by seeing all the pretty things, but not so much this year. Maybe once I see KP stuff in my Instagram I'll feel like I'm missing out, but the only thing that appeals is the font for the two words Joyful and Bright. I took a quick look at what FJ had in the shop to buy individually - never looked there before. meh. The puffy alpha was quite nice, but those numbers are not going to stretch very far for a daily project. Oh well. It's not like I need anything. You all just encourage me to look anyway. sleepingbooty I'll try to tag you in the middle of December when the retailers pull out their 12 days of Christmas ads on some random day that means nothing. America is a paradox. I blame commerce and greed for a lot of it, but there are other things going on too. Complicated religious and social history. I have no experience with the Three Kings Cake but I'd be happy to get behind that. New Year's resolutions to eat less cake are almost forgotten by Epiphany anyway.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Oct 18, 2017 15:45:56 GMT
I'm doing my part to reclaim The 12 Days of Christmas. We don't put up our tree until after my husband's mid-month birthday and it stays up through Jan. 6th. There is a region of the US that uses Epiphany to mark the beginning of the Mardi Gras season but I don't think most Americans think of Mardi Gras as more than just a single day. The cake I've seen made for that would be unrecognizeable to you sleepingbooty! Ah, you mean the galette des rois? That's the frangipane-filled puff pastry tart. In the south (of France but also in Spain), we do the brioche gâteau des rois. We eat so many of these throughout January, ladies. I kid you not. We don't send Christmas cards but prefer IRL New Year's wishes so everyone meets up. It's King's cake at work, King's cake with your SO and/or kids, King's cake with the extended family, King's cake with your SO's extended family, King's cake with the neigbhours, King's cake again at work because there's always someone whose mother/grandmother baked extra, King's cake again when the bakeries stop making them and start selling their last fresh ones half off, King's cake, finally, when the supermarkets get rid of the industrially made frangipane tarts and reduce them as well. By the end of January, you're totally done with King's cake until next year... I might be tempted into buying that 3X8 album by Jamaica if there are any left after the subscribers have had their go at it. Can a KP subber who will attend the opening of the Christmas kits sale tomorrow drop in here to let us know what's sold out before the sale goes public? That could help some of us organise the rest of our day... Many thanks in advance!
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yeppers
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Post by yeppers on Oct 18, 2017 15:56:12 GMT
I finally got a shipping notice today too. It's being sent UPS Sure Post, which I absolutely despise. I really don't see how it's that much cheaper to send this way but maybe it is. On another note, I'm really thankful Katie posted here to let us know what has been going on, especially since SC closed down the message board and there isn't a board for all of Ali's products around anymore. Not all of us use Facebook, so thank you, Katie! Mine was surepost but I got lucky and UPS delivered it directly since they were "going to be in the area". I have this happen with some frequency. Maybe you will get lucky too. Wow, you are lucky! That has never happened for me unfortunately. Maybe someday the man in brown will take pity and decide to grace me with my goodies early but I'm not counting on it, lol! Save
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Post by lasteve1 on Oct 18, 2017 16:10:13 GMT
Mine was surepost but I got lucky and UPS delivered it directly since they were "going to be in the area". I have this happen with some frequency. Maybe you will get lucky too. Wow, you are lucky! That has never happened for me unfortunately. Maybe someday the man in brown will take pity and decide to grace me with my goodies early but I'm not counting on it, lol! SaveIt happens to me too, I think every single time. I think it must have to do with where you live and whether or not it's on a regular UPS route. I live in a semi-urban neighborhood so that might be the reason.
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Post by lasteve1 on Oct 18, 2017 16:16:51 GMT
I know this is more Ali Edwards in general related... but because we're all having shipping issues with DD, I thought I'd share here.
They sent an apology email out yesterday to story kit subbers saying they were having technical issues so there was delayed shipping on subscription kits. They were supposed to ship the 15th but the email said they will begin shipping today (the 18th). So I'm guessing they are trying to resolve DD prior to sending out subs. However, considering my last month's sub never showed up... and I had to complain with multiple emails (they told me I had to wait 30 days to report it missing, I said that's ridiculous because it's a kit with a class that only lasts 30 days and considering where I live I could literally walk to their warehouse and back in less than 30 days (according to google maps) it was obviously missing so they said they would make an exception just this once) before they sent me a replacement which only got here 5 days before the next kit reveal (the original one never made it btw) I am really not thrilled with their shipping lately.
I've also had other issues with SC shipping recently where they were sending orders in multiple boxes and it was taking forever for them to get here.
As far as DD shipping, I did receive tracking info that said it should be arriving today!! But... it says it's coming from Studio Calico, not Ali Edwards (though the order link sends me to Ali's website and my DD order) so I'm a little worried... I just can't wait to get home and make sure everything is there!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2017 16:51:52 GMT
Ah, you mean the galette des rois? That's the frangipane-filled puff pastry tart. In the south (of France but also in Spain), we do the brioche gâteau des rois. We eat so many of these throughout January, ladies. I kid you not. We don't send Christmas cards but prefer IRL New Year's wishes so everyone meets up. It's King's cake at work, King's cake with your SO and/or kids, King's cake with the extended family, King's cake with your SO's extended family, King's cake with the neigbhours, King's cake again at work because there's always someone whose mother/grandmother baked extra, King's cake again when the bakeries stop making them and start selling their last fresh ones half off, King's cake, finally, when the supermarkets get rid of the industrially made frangipane tarts and reduce them as well. By the end of January, you're totally done with King's cake until next year... And don't forget King's Cake because you've found the traditional porcelain charm (or the moder, plastic version) and you're supposed to buy another round of King's Cakes! lasteve1 The Story kit class doesn't only last 30 days? You do have ongoing access. Though, I agree, it is better when you can share with others in real time.
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Post by ecvnj58 on Oct 18, 2017 17:06:38 GMT
The gossamer blue thread just reminded me that I had bought their December grab bag last month. I guess I should use that for DD since I decided against buying the felicity jane kit.
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Post by lasteve1 on Oct 18, 2017 17:17:14 GMT
Ah, you mean the galette des rois? That's the frangipane-filled puff pastry tart. In the south (of France but also in Spain), we do the brioche gâteau des rois. We eat so many of these throughout January, ladies. I kid you not. We don't send Christmas cards but prefer IRL New Year's wishes so everyone meets up. It's King's cake at work, King's cake with your SO and/or kids, King's cake with the extended family, King's cake with your SO's extended family, King's cake with the neigbhours, King's cake again at work because there's always someone whose mother/grandmother baked extra, King's cake again when the bakeries stop making them and start selling their last fresh ones half off, King's cake, finally, when the supermarkets get rid of the industrially made frangipane tarts and reduce them as well. By the end of January, you're totally done with King's cake until next year... And don't forget King's Cake because you've found the traditional porcelain charm (or the moder, plastic version) and you're supposed to buy another round of King's Cake! lasteve1 The Story kit class doesn't only last 30 days? You do have ongoing access. Though, I agree, it is better when you can share with others in real time. Yeah I know it's ongoing access, but that's what I mean about it only lasting 30 days... it's only active in the classroom during the 30 days. Plus, after the 30 days there is a new class and if I don't keep up with them during the month it's really easy for them to pile up. Even though I don't always get to creating with the products during that time period, I want the option since that is part of the price and totally my goal!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2017 17:32:36 GMT
And don't forget King's Cake because you've found the traditional porcelain charm (or the moder, plastic version) and you're supposed to buy another round of King's Cake! lasteve1 The Story kit class doesn't only last 30 days? You do have ongoing access. Though, I agree, it is better when you can share with others in real time. Yeah I know it's ongoing access, but that's what I mean about it only lasting 30 days... it's only active in the classroom during the 30 days. Plus, after the 30 days there is a new class and if I don't keep up with them during the month it's really easy for them to pile up. Even though I don't always get to creating with the products during that time period, I want the option since that is part of the price and totally my goal! I understand. I was just not sure you knew about all your options.
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hutchfan
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Post by hutchfan on Oct 18, 2017 22:28:17 GMT
It is in my hands! My DD kit was transferred from UPS to my local Post Office today and the mailman had already come for the day so they let my husband pick it up on his way home from work.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Oct 18, 2017 22:35:52 GMT
First look at Studio Calico's holiday collection which I didn't even know was happening! (although most of us are completely DD-ed out by now) https://www.instagram.com/p/BaXMo6KFJxR Also, hutchfanThat is a husband who knows how to husband!
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hutchfan
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Post by hutchfan on Oct 18, 2017 22:39:27 GMT
First look at Studio Calico's holiday collection which I didn't even know was happening! (although most of us are completely DD-ed out by now) https://www.instagram.com/p/BaXMo6KFJxR Also, hutchfan That is a husband who knows how to husband! Thank you for always making me smile!
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Post by marie on Oct 19, 2017 0:01:13 GMT
Received my DD order today! Everything was there and looks great! Yay! I bought the defective rubber pieces ,but they seem fine except for a tiny flaw on one letter.
I am looking forward to doing the kids album with my son. He's good about putting up with all my picture taking and wants to participate so this will be fun!
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Post by lasteve1 on Oct 19, 2017 0:38:45 GMT
My kit is here and everything looks perfect! The cards are such great quality, I’m so happy Ali listened to the complaints about the quality. I just wish studio calico would do the same...
ETA: I got the paislee press mini kit, b&w card set, cork numbers, black numbers, word phrase stickers, 4x6 tags (which were overpriced but I didn’t notice until I bought them, but they are still nice), gold/silver labels and the red/gold album.
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Post by Charwee on Oct 19, 2017 0:38:45 GMT
My DD order arrived today too! I'm very excited. The Paislee Press mini kit and the mono set of cards are BEAUTIFUL. I have ordered too much though, I also got the old Kelly Purkey kit for some extra 6x8 papers, but I'm not sure if I need it, especially as I also ordered Brandi's FYC kit. And good grief, did I really need to order the cork numbers? No, no I did not. Those can be inked, painted and embossed, right?
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Post by gynergy on Oct 19, 2017 2:07:57 GMT
Anyone else get a message from Customer Service that they "oversold" the main kit in the second order go round? I've already been refunded the cost via PayPal. Sigh ... I got really excited when it came back in stock.
This year is a mess. I sent a lengthy response urging Ali not to allow her brand to go (further) downhill like SC or I'll have to unsubscribe from her too, and I don't want to.
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