nicolep
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Post by nicolep on Sept 5, 2017 18:19:25 GMT
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scrappyesq
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You have always been a part of the heist. You're only mad now because you don't like your cut.
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Post by scrappyesq on Sept 5, 2017 18:26:43 GMT
I wish this was getting released before the end of October. I'm underwhelmed by AE so maybe a later release will be better. IIRC DD used to come out in November. Until SC started to get involved and screw everything up.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 18:29:07 GMT
I don't like any of the kits - they're nice, but I was really hoping that Ali's DD release would have something a little different. All of the Christmas stuff this year so far is super red and green or soft and religious. I'm thinking I'll have to build my own kit this year unless something wows me.
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Post by lazytown on Sept 5, 2017 18:41:44 GMT
Wow, nothing interesting at all. The kits look really thin and nothing new. I will be skipping the ordering this year!
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Post by mom on Sept 5, 2017 18:50:47 GMT
Observations from the main kit:
The cards are only single sided. Boo. Liz's mini kit has double sided cards so why skimp on the Main kit?
The black and gold cut apart sheet doesn't really go with the main.
Why the 2 sets of tabs? The words are the same on both sheets - I wonder why include two sets?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 18:57:02 GMT
And as predicted, the chipboard bundle is separate so if you want those cute stars, you're tracking on $25 more to your kit.
Ouch.
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pancakes
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Post by pancakes on Sept 5, 2017 19:15:45 GMT
Observations from the main kit: The cards are only single sided. Boo. Liz's mini kit has double sided cards so why skimp on the Main kit? The black and gold cut apart sheet doesn't really go with the main. Why the 2 sets of tabs? The words are the same on both sheets - I wonder why include two sets? FWIW: I actually like single sided cards, if all of the designs are represented. There's nothing worse than loving both sides of a card and only being able to use one b/c the other side doesn't fit in the layout!
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pancakes
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Post by pancakes on Sept 5, 2017 19:17:03 GMT
What is that half-moon shape thing on the right hand side of the main kit? Below the chipboard?
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Post by loveslabradors on Sept 5, 2017 19:17:55 GMT
And as predicted, the chipboard bundle is separate so if you want those cute stars, you're tracking on $25 more to your kit. Ouch. Add an album and a few stamps, and you're looking at a $150 project!
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Post by mom on Sept 5, 2017 19:18:26 GMT
Observations from the main kit: The cards are only single sided. Boo. Liz's mini kit has double sided cards so why skimp on the Main kit? The black and gold cut apart sheet doesn't really go with the main. Why the 2 sets of tabs? The words are the same on both sheets - I wonder why include two sets? FWIW: I actually like single sided cards, if all of the designs are represented. There's nothing worse than loving both sides of a card and only being able to use one b/c the other side doesn't fit in the layout! I think a generic patten could have been used on the back without too much effort. As it is, I will be required to stuff two cards into the pocket and hope my album doesn't get too thick too quickly. I just don't understand if you are doing it in one kit why not be consistent throughout the kit?
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Post by mom on Sept 5, 2017 19:18:44 GMT
What is that half-moon shape thing on the right hand side of the main kit? Below the chipboard? A notepad with a star on the top.
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Post by paperamy on Sept 5, 2017 19:19:34 GMT
I might grab stamps, but I'm not interested in any of those kits.
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Post by awesomegabi on Sept 5, 2017 19:19:43 GMT
Hmmm, all I want are the chipboard stickers from Paislee Press and the stars album for my PL album next year. This selection is so sad, I think I'll just wait for KP to launch her stuff.
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pancakes
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Post by pancakes on Sept 5, 2017 19:21:22 GMT
What is that half-moon shape thing on the right hand side of the main kit? Below the chipboard? A notepad with a star on the top. Ahhh. That seems really peculiar. Yeah, I think a pattern on the back of the cards would be fine. I almost always have 2 cards in one pocket with regular PL — just comes down to the way you scrap!
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Post by giatocj on Sept 5, 2017 19:25:48 GMT
And after these reveals I remain completely underwhelmed...such a disappointment. I may try to grab an album and a stamp, but zero kit purchases for me this year from Ali. I'll stick with Kelley P and Elle's.
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nicolep
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Post by nicolep on Sept 5, 2017 19:26:59 GMT
FWIW: I actually like single sided cards, if all of the designs are represented. There's nothing worse than loving both sides of a card and only being able to use one b/c the other side doesn't fit in the layout! This is me too. I have always felt this way across the board with any company and or kits with single-sided cards. It's a personal preference but I definitely prefer single-sided cards.
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Post by QueSeraSera on Sept 5, 2017 19:33:49 GMT
Anna introduced the kids kit. Too cute I also prefer 1sided cards
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Post by anniefb on Sept 5, 2017 19:34:11 GMT
Wow, nothing interesting at all. The kits look really thin and nothing new. I will be skipping the ordering this year! Same here. Glad I already decided to use my stash.
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hutchfan
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Post by hutchfan on Sept 5, 2017 19:40:39 GMT
Gosh I am opposite of most, I really like Ali's kit and I loved all the embellishments in her kit.
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Post by anniefb on Sept 5, 2017 19:51:36 GMT
What is that half-moon shape thing on the right hand side of the main kit? Below the chipboard? A notepad with a star on the top. Idea is to use it for journaling and maybe stick it over a photo.
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Post by Scrapper100 on Sept 5, 2017 19:52:31 GMT
I didn't watch the mini kits as I plan to just get the main kit. Sorry that so many are disappointed but I like it. I hope to get it and an album, star embellishments and a stamp set or two oh and the star die. I have a boy so love stars. I will not be buying the chipboard bundle though as that is just too rich for my blood.
I was really kind of hoping to not like the kit but oh well. Now I just need to actually print my pictures and tell some stories from last year and this year.
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Post by anniefb on Sept 5, 2017 19:52:48 GMT
Oh well, saves all the hype and trying to grab things. I am so snowed under at work I just can't think about much else at the moment.
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nicolep
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Post by nicolep on Sept 5, 2017 19:55:02 GMT
I actually really like the main kit but highly doubt I will pay $50 for it when I have so many other kits and things in my stash to use as it is.
Admittedly, I have always loved chipboard and her chipboard is no exception but not sure I will fork out the $25 for it. Yikes.
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Post by needtime2scrap on Sept 5, 2017 19:55:16 GMT
I love what I'm seeing in AE's kits! I like the patterns and the colors and from my first quick look I'm liking the other 2 kits ( not the kid one)
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Post by joteves on Sept 5, 2017 20:09:32 GMT
I really like Liz's mini-kit, but I have decided to use my stash. Might grab it later if there is ever a sale.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Sept 5, 2017 20:53:01 GMT
Just came home and I'm exhausted. But of course I can't not watch the kit reveals. AE's main kit: Meh, meh, meh. I'm completely over those stars. How many times have they served us those? The felt hearts are so Tilda... As I predicted, the chipboard included is small-sized. Duh. Of course, you need to pay if you want even just a single XL statement piece. I see no value in the half-circle pad. Almost every scrapper has a set of circle dies and can make a few of these if needed for just a few pennies/cents if you're counting the cost of cardstock. And it's very unlikely most customers would use up the pad anyway. It's just a no value embellishment in my eyes. The vellum diamond shapes are just straight from SC's book of lazy cheapness. Sorry. AND THOSE DARN TEAR-APART TINY WORD STRIPS. No, just say no, kids! It truly feels like they tried to bulk up the kit with mostly thin unexpensive stuff (in the sametrend of what we've been seeing in SC's kits "lately"). Finally, the cards didn't stand out as anything special/new to me. So not a fan of the cards featuring the different fonts to spell out big words ("TREE", "STORY", etc.) Jasmine's mini kit: A lot of bright pastels. Definitely the fun kit for adults. I'm not crazy about JJ's aesthetic when she does full kits. It's a little too much and all over the place for my taste (rainbowy watercolours mixed in with more traditional designs in green and red). But I can see many DD folks loving this. The dictionary definitions are a cute addition. But holy moly, the kit is has some religious touches. Jasmine definitely is taking her conversion to catholicism to a whole other (professional) level. A little surprised Inked let her work in religious flair into one of the kits considering they're offering a separate religious-themed card set. The paper circles are just ridic' in my opinion. More super cheap ways for Inked to fluff the kits. Ugh. All her kit's embellies are flat except for the wood veneer. Another not-so-subtle push to make us buy extra (super expensive) embellishments. Liz's mini kit: I like it. It's the typical minimalist aesthetic. You can divide it and use it over different years/December projects. I'm not crazy about some of the 6x8 papers and there are just too many of the same wood veneer trees. I wish Inked didn't print her chipboard on that horrible template either. But overall, this would be a good investment for my own scrap taste. Also, no need to buy the extra pack of rubber embellies since three is plenty enough for me. Too tired to watch the kids' mini kit right now. I'm unlikely to find it interesting anyway...
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AmandaA
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Post by AmandaA on Sept 5, 2017 21:16:41 GMT
I was watching the kids' kit video and DS (almost 7 year old) walks thought the kitchen and starts watching over my shoulder. "Oh, that looks like fun. Are we going to do that?" Whether I end up buying that kit or not... totally reminds me why I do these things every year Up to this point I have always felt like I did a DD for them, but the thought of doing something (like a mini book) with them is going to be for me... how ironic.
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Post by ghislaine on Sept 5, 2017 22:17:06 GMT
I was watching the kids' kit video and DS (almost 7 year old) walks thought the kitchen and starts watching over my shoulder. "Oh, that looks like fun. Are we going to do that?" Whether I end up buying that kit or not... totally reminds me why I do these things every year Up to this point I have always felt like I did a DD for them, but the thought of doing something (like a mini book) with them is going to be for me... how ironic. LOL I am very carefully not watching the kids' kit video so that my 8-year-old won't catch a whiff of the possibility! I should take a picture of her "craft space" to show you why I feel that way. She did spend 15-20 minutes "picking it up" today so maybe it's presentable? The main kit is okay but I doubt I'll shell out what is asked for it. I do like the idea of the half circle pad but I have a Silhouette if I want to give it a try. If I feel I really needed something I might go for the Paislee Press kit though.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 22:26:57 GMT
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Post by ihaveonly1l on Sept 5, 2017 22:52:19 GMT
I will give credit where credit is due and say I'm impressed that full reveal was released today. I had previously said that I felt it was underhanded to create a rush to order for fear of missing out. It's classy to release it early.
I wasn't going to participate because I'm a DD failure, but since the kits are out, I'm going to go take a look. I appreciate having an opportunity to figure this out tonight and since I feel like this is respectable business practice, if I am on the fence about anything, I'll go with ordering because of it- before I would have opted not to because I would have felt like a certain level of deception was going on.
I really do appreciate her considering the feedback and I hope she has a successful release.
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