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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2018 21:02:22 GMT
Maybe this will help. Got "shipping notice 17th". Not in ups hands until 18th. Has made it to ny and is scheduled to be handed over to USPS. Expected delivery to me in CT 24th!!! 4 days later.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Apr 20, 2018 23:28:00 GMT
That's weird! Mine was handed over to UPS Innovations and flashed in Bensenville on the 19th. |
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Post by lakritze on Apr 21, 2018 0:23:31 GMT
Mine will take 7 days from the warehouse to CT!! This is crazy long.
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Apr 21, 2018 0:33:33 GMT
I wish I had gotten the alphas now that everyone got them for free. I strongly considered it but white is the hardest color for me to use. Now...if it were the black, the red or the navy...I would have picked up several sets!
With several colors on sale, she should just allow any of them be bundled. They add like what, .002 ounces to the package?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2018 11:10:03 GMT
That's weird! Mine was handed over to UPS Innovations and flashed in Bensenville on the 19th. Mine on the 20th. ETA: sleepingbooty My bad. My album shipped first, but was flashed in Bensenville on the 20th. My Story by the Month kit was flashed on the 19th. |
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Post by lisacharlotte on Apr 21, 2018 13:16:14 GMT
I never track my package but out of curiosity decided to see where it is. I received my invoice email 4/14, never received a shipping email. My SBTM envelope left inked 4/17, sat in TN all day 4/18, went to KC 4/19, left KC for Omaha 4/20. It will be touring the Omaha post office facilities thru Mon and expected delivery is Tue 4/24.
ETA: delivered today 4/21
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Post by Skellinton on Apr 21, 2018 14:42:23 GMT
Mine left on the 17th, it says it will be delivered on the 24th, west coaster.
I never check my tracking, but I did today, man there is a lot of steps! When I was subbed to SC it never said anything after it left Kentucky until it arrived in my city. There are about 8 steps so far and it isnt even in my state yet. This is my favorite step on the list “Package departed UPS Mail Innovations facility enroute to USPS for induction”. Sounds so important!
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Post by mich5481 on Apr 21, 2018 17:52:14 GMT
Mine is slowly working its way from Kentucky to the FL Panhandle. I wonder what factors into the decision to mail via USPS or UPS mail innovations? I only ordered the SBTM kit, but regret not adding the "free" alphabets.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Apr 22, 2018 1:02:43 GMT
If anyone wants my Mum Stories and So Grateful for you Mum cards from the SBTM pm me. I'll drop them in the mail to you. I'll mail anywhere.
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Post by steakgoddess on Apr 22, 2018 5:51:25 GMT
SOTM: I have slight regret signing up for this kit. While the kit is a good value with the chipboard and stamp set. The cards haven't been as easy to use as I thought. At least they're single sided cards and a good weight that I can use the back for other projects. I prob will cancel at the end of the year. I subscribed because I wanted to add a project life element to my Scrapbooking. I’ve only completed January and I am wrapping up February tomorrow. It’s working in the sense that I am loving the monthly thing and documenting the little moments that aren’t “big enough” to scrap traditionally. It’s not working in the sense I am covering up a lot of the cards and repurposing them. I will cancel after this year. If I want to continue this addition to my memory keeping, I’ll use my own stuff. |
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Post by karenbh on Apr 22, 2018 7:16:58 GMT
Mine came on Thursday 4/19 to the West Coast.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Apr 22, 2018 7:42:12 GMT
It’s working in the sense that I am loving the monthly thing and documenting the little moments that aren’t “big enough” to scrap traditionally. It’s not working in the sense I am covering up a lot of the cards and repurposing them. I will cancel after this year. If I want to continue this addition to my memory keeping, I’ll use my own stuff. Catching up on PL 2018 at the moment and I've come to realise I like SbtM but not enough to sub another year. I find myself trying to diffuse the kits (and barely using January which was full of bright primary colours). I don't document enough photos in PL to use up even half the cards so that the kits are diffused enough they blend in with my other products. So, each SbtM kit ends up being broken down into approx. 1/4 to 1/3 of the cards + chipboards getting used, the rest being put into a small box for next year. For this reason, I wouldn't sign up for another round (despite it being one of the best deals on the PL market today and I stand by that sentiment). Looking forward to the next few months of SbtM though as they are some of my favourites from the 2017 digi kits. Has Ali released any new card sets in the shop this year? Her summer + Thanksgiving sets from last year were actually really nice and I'd probably buy a new summer set if it came to the shop. Does the SbtM sub mean she won't be adding seasonal card sets to the shop anymore? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2018 14:26:54 GMT
Apr 20, 2018 0:02:02 GMT 2 BSideCrafter said: SOTM: I have slight regret signing up for this kit. While the kit is a good value with the chipboard and stamp set. The cards haven't been as easy to use as I thought. At least they're single sided cards and a good weight that I can use the back for other projects. I prob will cancel at the end of the year. Catching up on PL 2018 at the moment and I've come to realise I like SbtM but not enough to sub another year. I find myself trying to diffuse the kits (and barely using January which was full of bright primary colours). I don't document enough photos in PL to use up even half the cards so that the kits are diffused enough they blend in with my other products. So, each SbtM kit ends up being broken down into approx. 1/4 to 1/3 of the cards + chipboards getting used, the rest being put into a small box for next year. For this reason, I wouldn't sign up for another round (despite it being one of the best deals on the PL market today and I stand by that sentiment). Like you two, I have mixed feelings about the SbtM. I'm not sure I'll keep my sub next year. Then again, it's such a good value that I don't know if I will cancel either. |
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Post by karenbh on Apr 22, 2018 14:38:17 GMT
Apr 20, 2018 0:02:02 GMT 2 BSideCrafter said: SOTM: I have slight regret signing up for this kit. While the kit is a good value with the chipboard and stamp set. The cards haven't been as easy to use as I thought. At least they're single sided cards and a good weight that I can use the back for other projects. I prob will cancel at the end of the year. Catching up on PL 2018 at the moment and I've come to realise I like SbtM but not enough to sub another year. I find myself trying to diffuse the kits (and barely using January which was full of bright primary colours). I don't document enough photos in PL to use up even half the cards so that the kits are diffused enough they blend in with my other products. So, each SbtM kit ends up being broken down into approx. 1/4 to 1/3 of the cards + chipboards getting used, the rest being put into a small box for next year. For this reason, I wouldn't sign up for another round (despite it being one of the best deals on the PL market today and I stand by that sentiment). Like you two, I have mixed feelings about the SbtM. I'm not sure I'll keep my sub next year. Then again, it's such a good value that I don't know if I will cancel either. I hesitated signing up at the beginning because they are themed and I like more neutral stuff. Then the whole thing sold out and FOMO I signed up on the waitlist. Certain months l like better than others. It’s a great deal though so I don’t think I’d ever cancel. |
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Post by Skellinton on Apr 22, 2018 14:45:57 GMT
I like the SOTM kit, but agree with what a lot of you have already said. I like the stamps and embellishments best, but I am finding the cards super difficult to use. I wish they had some sort of color coordinated pattern on the back. No quotes, no words, just something that matched the kit color wise.
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Post by karenbh on Apr 22, 2018 14:49:11 GMT
Is anyone else excited for the travel line/kit to come out. I literally can not wait!
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Post by Skellinton on Apr 22, 2018 14:58:50 GMT
Is anyone else excited for the travel line/kit to come out. I literally can not wait! Tell us more! I don’t follow her anywhere, and This is the first I am hearing about it. |
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Post by lisacharlotte on Apr 22, 2018 15:13:39 GMT
I'm enjoying the SBTM kits. Some of the cards I've struggled to use, but I've been able to make it work. For those that won't work, I appreciate the opportunity to have a nice weight while card to use. The quote cards, I may cover the quote with a photo or a piece of white paper so that the color provides a nice strong border. I also mix in a lot of the Kelly Purkey cards. Even thought SBTM are very themed, I find them usable for other months as well. I don't sub to anything else so it's a nice selection of new material for me.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Apr 22, 2018 18:19:55 GMT
Is anyone else excited for the travel line/kit to come out. I literally can not wait! Tell us more! I don’t follow her anywhere, and This is the first I am hearing about it. AE will have a travel line this year? If so, congrats to Inked for putting SC's travel line on the market before hers! They managed to sell out all but one of the 4x6 stamp sets from that line too... Anyone got extra info on this? |
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Post by paperamy on Apr 22, 2018 21:36:20 GMT
I haven’t seen any official announcement, but I remember Ali hinted at it in a video or something. And then I guess she let Story Camp see it first:  |
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Post by dudleypippen on Apr 23, 2018 0:22:03 GMT
I'm enjoying the SBTM kits. Some of the cards I've struggled to use, but I've been able to make it work. For those that won't work, I appreciate the opportunity to have a nice weight while card to use. The quote cards, I may cover the quote with a photo or a piece of white paper so that the color provides a nice strong border. I also mix in a lot of the Kelly Purkey cards. Even thought SBTM are very themed, I find them usable for other months as well. I don't sub to anything else so it's a nice selection of new material for me. This is me too. I’m making monthly spreads for each of my kids albums using mostly the SBTM kit. This month I pulled some of January cards in and I think it all coordinated together pretty well. Some months it’s a little bit harder to make all the thematic elements work, but I like how the creative team shows spreads that sometimes take a less literal approach to the card prompts. For example, the “things I love about April” will be more like “things I loved this month”. |
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Post by QueSeraSera on Apr 23, 2018 1:16:38 GMT
I'm not using the kits as much as I thought I would but $10/month is a steal so I'm not planning on going anywhere.
Anyone want to place odds on changes to the kit next year? They'll either bump the price a few dollars or reduce quality. Knowing Inked Brands and April Foolster, they'll reduce quality.
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Post by BSideCrafter on Apr 23, 2018 1:30:17 GMT
I'm not using the kits as much as I thought I would but $10/month is a steal so I'm not planning on going anywhere. Anyone want to place odds on changes to the kit next year? They'll either bump the price a few dollars or reduce quality. Knowing Inked Brands and April Foolster, they'll reduce quality. I'm expecting both. A price increase for new subscriber and some change to the kit. Possibly a 3x4 chipboard instead of the 4x6. So you'd get 1/2 as many. I'll prob keep my sub going for $10. It's a great value. If they try to change the price I signed up for I'll walk. |
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Apr 23, 2018 4:40:02 GMT
I'm not using the kits as much as I thought I would but $10/month is a steal so I'm not planning on going anywhere. Anyone want to place odds on changes to the kit next year? They'll either bump the price a few dollars or reduce quality. Knowing Inked Brands and April Foolster, they'll reduce quality. I'm expecting both. A price increase for new subscriber and some change to the kit. Possibly a 3x4 chipboard instead of the 4x6. So you'd get 1/2 as many. I'll prob keep my sub going for $10. It's a great value. If they try to change the price I signed up for I'll walk. Please don't give them ideas. I love the kits and would hate for them to change but if the value drops or price goes up, I may not be able to keep it. And I want to keep it for as long as it exists or becomes too samey. |
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Post by mom on Apr 23, 2018 5:00:10 GMT
I'm not using the kits as much as I thought I would but $10/month is a steal so I'm not planning on going anywhere. Anyone want to place odds on changes to the kit next year? They'll either bump the price a few dollars or reduce quality. Knowing Inked Brands and April Foolster, they'll reduce quality. Im thinking they will do both. I think they will keep the stamp and replace the chipboard with something else, flatter. If they do either, I will cancel. SaveSave |
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Post by anniefb on Apr 23, 2018 5:31:15 GMT
Hmm interesting to hear about a travel line but I already have quite a few travel specific supplies and also like to use a variety of things in travel albums. Guess I’ll see what ends up being released.
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Post by karenbh on Apr 23, 2018 7:15:24 GMT
Is anyone else excited for the travel line/kit to come out. I literally can not wait! Tell us more! I don’t follow her anywhere, and This is the first I am hearing about it. Ali mentioned it in her week in the life unboxing video at the very end. It should come out early summer. 3x8 albums and kit. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Apr 23, 2018 7:15:28 GMT
I'm not using the kits as much as I thought I would but $10/month is a steal so I'm not planning on going anywhere. Anyone want to place odds on changes to the kit next year? They'll either bump the price a few dollars or reduce quality. Knowing Inked Brands and April Foolster, they'll reduce quality. Im thinking they will do both. I think they will keep the stamp and replace the chipboard with something else, flatter. If they do either, I will cancel. SaveSaveOr they could turn it into a $25-ish kit by ending the previous-year-digi-kit-designs-gone-physical format and having Ali design a whole new one. They'd need a few more monthly cards, another embellishment or two and voilà. Money maker right there. |
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Post by nicolep on Apr 23, 2018 10:24:55 GMT
No, no, no. Please don't change the SBTM kit! Pleeeeease!
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Post by paperamy on Apr 23, 2018 12:18:02 GMT
Tell us more! I don’t follow her anywhere, and This is the first I am hearing about it. Ali mentioned it in her week in the life unboxing video at the very end. It should come out early summer. 3x8 albums and kit. She also told Story Camp attendees that it will be mid-May. |
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