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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 27, 2018 5:16:54 GMT
Jamaica Edgell from JamaicaMakes and 3x8 format genius has a new class with SC. It's a mini album that's meant to portray one's life right now using basic design elements. Considering I am not doing PL for the first few months of this year and finally am in a better place, I'm tempted by this concept to get back into documenting. Using my stash, of course, because the price tag for the class kit seems way too high. Has anyone taken it? Worth it? Reviews? Is anyone tempted to take it along with me? Mini album buddies with progress thread? https://www.instagram.com/p/BgTxmUThuVy |
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Post by joblackford on Mar 27, 2018 5:28:01 GMT
sleepingbooty you're back?! Yay!!!!!  I've missed you.]\ Will have to take a look... I love Jamaica's stuff, but I'm not sure if I need a class.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 27, 2018 5:42:00 GMT
Missed you all too!  |
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Post by susan_makes_stuff on Mar 27, 2018 14:50:56 GMT
sleepingbooty - I am obsessed with any and all things Jamaica, and also took her class over at BPC. While I could totally fangirl and tell you that you *must* take it, I have to say you could just as easily look at all the minis on her website for ideas. Nothing new or noteworthy, and no guest contributors. If you absolutelyhavetohave the idea PDF, I wouldn't mind sharing. 
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 27, 2018 15:28:10 GMT
sleepingbooty - I am obsessed with any and all things Jamaica, and also took her class over at BPC. While I could totally fangirl and tell you that you *must* take it, I have to say you could just as easily look at all the minis on her website for ideas. Nothing new or noteworthy, and no guest contributors. If you absolutelyhavetohave the idea PDF, I wouldn't mind sharing. Thanks for the review! Very kind of you to offer sharing the PDF.  Did you start using the class to make a mini album? Is it a 4x5 format? I feel like Jamaica is underrated in the indie documenting circle. She's got proper graphic design skills and it shows. She's been open and honest in sharing her story, even the painful bit. She brought 3X8 to the market and didn't request recognition for it. She always sends orders out promptly. I'm going to show some support and throw $10 SC's way to let them know I appreciate the designer. |
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Post by lasteve1 on Mar 27, 2018 15:34:02 GMT
Jamaica is also one of my absolute favorite scrapbookers to follow, but it's agony that she never posts! Haha. I can't bring myself to pay studio calico for a class and it doesn't seem like there's anything novel to get out of it, but I really wish Jamaica would publish more on her blog.
Or if Jamaica + KP teamed up to offer a class through KP's site... I am seriously missing seeing both of those girls pages!
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 27, 2018 15:49:54 GMT
Or if Jamaica + KP teamed up to offer a class through KP's site... I am seriously missing seeing both of those girls pages! I'd be surprised if KP expanded to classes. She hasn't updated her PL in a year? I'm not sure she's even doing anything anymore. Her two main designers are Jamaica and Tina (I still think it's a major loss for Inked but since they've scaled down now ABM is gone, I can see why they wouldn't care much). Neither of them are copious documenters (although Tina seems to be doing a mini album for each month this year in lieu of PL) or big on filming process videos. Le sigh. I've bought the class. I can't throw Jamaica many bones so let this be one. Happy to share personal review + mini album progress as I tackle the lessons if anyone's interested. |
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Post by lasteve1 on Mar 27, 2018 16:25:00 GMT
Or if Jamaica + KP teamed up to offer a class through KP's site... I am seriously missing seeing both of those girls pages! I'd be surprised if KP expanded to classes. She hasn't updated her PL in a year? I'm not sure she's even doing anything anymore. Her two main designers are Jamaica and Tina (I still think it's a major loss for Inked but since they've scaled down now ABM is gone, I can see why they wouldn't care much). Neither of them are copious documenters (although Tina seems to be doing a mini album for each month this year in lieu of PL) or big on filming process videos. Le sigh. I've bought the class. I can't throw Jamaica many bones so let this be one. Happy to share personal review + mini album progress as I tackle the lessons if anyone's interested. I'd be interested in your review.
And I know it's not likely to happen... just wishful thinking. I'm always checking Jamaica's blog + KP's youtube in hopes of new project life pages. I'm pretty sure Jamaica is still creating a lot (from instagram posts), she just doesn't share it all online. I think you're right that KP stopped documenting.
I'm not a huge Tina fan, even though she's super talented, I just can't handle her handwriting.
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Post by susan_makes_stuff on Mar 27, 2018 19:46:50 GMT
Did you start using the class to make a mini album? Is it a 4x5 format? Planning on a mini album. I'm not good at following a class and working on a project at the same time, so I printed out all the lessons and have been letting the ideas bubble and brew. I'll try to post pictures once I actually get going (technology is not always my friend  ). |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 27, 2018 19:57:56 GMT
lasteve1 Haha, Tina's handwriting is an acquired taste, I agree. I also check Jamaica + KP's IG way too often in the hope of seeing more crafting and documenting happening. But alas... susan_makes_stuff Do share when you start working on it! There's never enough mini album love on here (or in the world).
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Post by pancakes on Mar 28, 2018 15:55:40 GMT
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 28, 2018 16:05:03 GMT
Quick initial review of the class: I'm super inspired. There's also one project in the gallery that looks amazeballs. Clean, minimal, loads of white space. Ugh, I'm so happy I forked over $10 for this class. It's giving me a perfect and manageable door into the craft again. There is nothing groundbreaking per se. However, Jamaica walks you through each step in simple and detailed fashion. She keeps things clean and balanced in both her mini album and the instructions. She is not there to be a SCheerleader and nonchalantly uses the stuff SC added to her class mini kit to hike up the price tag. Those die-cut tags? Yah, she only uses one and turns it the other way around to stamp a sentiment on the white backside.  The golden alpha sheet is turned into just another 4x6 page in the book to add some bling.  At no point did I feel like I was missing out not buying the class kit or was product being pushed on me. That's refreshing! Some quick pointers: - Jamaica's mini is 4x5 and it's actually a really nice format to look at in the videos - her voice is calm and soothing (only the slightest bit of vocal fry here and there) - great attention to colours (warmth, saturation levels, coordination) - instructions are straightforward Right now, I'm skipping over the spray painting of the cover (lesson 1) since I'm not using the class kit. However, I'm working on the assignment at the end of lesson 1 which is about focusing on the things that make me smile right now and making an inventory of them. Those will fill up the album. |
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Post by mary on Mar 29, 2018 17:42:13 GMT
I love the papers that come with that kit, I might wait til a big sale and snag it then. Not a fan of all the extra embellishments that don't look like they were designed by her. I wish I could buy more of her designs in general, she's definitely one of my favorites.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 29, 2018 18:56:10 GMT
I love the papers that come with that kit, I might wait til a big sale and snag it then. Not a fan of all the extra embellishments that don't look like they were designed by her. I wish I could buy more of her designs in general, she's definitely one of my favorites. I agree. I'll also be keeping an eye on the kit during the SC sales. The papers are beautiful. The rest not so much. Just more junk (several of these items are currently in SC's Sale section for $1-$1.49) that isn't worth the price tag. I've placed a tiny order for some coloured cardstock as I barely have any. As soon as it gets here I'll start building the pages and post a few pics on here. |
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Post by mom on Mar 29, 2018 19:08:59 GMT
I am debating the class, but even at $10, I am having a hard time thinking its worth that. I mean, really - is there any thing new the other 90 million mini album classes I have not teach me the same?
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 29, 2018 19:38:40 GMT
I am debating the class, but even at $10, I am having a hard time thinking its worth that. I mean, really - is there any thing new the other 90 million mini album classes I have not teach me the same? It was a little luxury to ease me back into documenting. It's definitely not essential or groundbreaking. It just happens that one of my fave mini album people launched a mini album class as I was getting back into the craft. Serendipity if you will. To me, the value's in Jamaica's attention to detail to make things just right and not boring while keeping it minimal. That's where her graphic design background shines through and gives me aha-moments. PS: check your messages, mom |
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Post by mom on Mar 29, 2018 19:50:41 GMT
I am debating the class, but even at $10, I am having a hard time thinking its worth that. I mean, really - is there any thing new the other 90 million mini album classes I have not teach me the same? It was a little luxury to ease me back into documenting. It's definitely not essential or groundbreaking. It just happens that one of my fave mini album people launched a mini album class as I was getting back into the craft. Serendipity if you will. To me, the value's in Jamaica's attention to detail to make things just right and not boring while keeping it minimal. That's where her graphic design background shines through and gives me aha-moments. PS: check your messages, mom I think I am inspired to make a mini this weekend (maybe?). |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 29, 2018 20:10:54 GMT
I think I am inspired to make a mini this weekend (maybe?).   |
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Post by mom on Mar 29, 2018 20:13:03 GMT
I think I am inspired to make a mini this weekend (maybe?). Well, yeah, I want to. Went to order a 3x8 mini album from her and they are all sold out. Now I am a sad. How often does she stock her store? |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 29, 2018 20:28:19 GMT
Well, yeah, I want to. Went to order a 3x8 mini album from her and they are all sold out. Now I am a sad. How often does she stock her store? Two-three times a year? Give her a follow on IG to make sure you don't miss the next batch (she's not a heavy poster anyway). This is as indie as indie scrapbooking gets: the albums are stored on her dining table until they're sold and sent. The most wanted ones are sold out in a matter of days. I hope she'll restock the teal clear 4x5 she launched earlier this year and that I missed out on: https://www.instagram.com/p/BelUTP7FNup |
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Post by amidwestkingdom on Mar 29, 2018 21:54:45 GMT
I'm enrolled in the course and I love everything Jamaica does! I don't have many scrapbookers/designers that fit my aesthetic every time--except Jamaica. The class is very informative and I am working on an album at my own pace. I purchased the add on kit and was disappointed with it as the cost was a bit much for what I received. I forked it over because it included cards designed by Jamaica. The chipboard is terribly thin. The labels you may already have in your stash--I did. I also already had the Maggie Holmes flourish stickers set included too and the Max alphas in another color. I wish they would have included one of her acrylic mini albums and it would have totally been worth the price point. I'm bias, I guess but if I am going to support people, Jamaica is definitely a person I wouldn't mind spending my hard earned money with.
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Post by amidwestkingdom on Mar 29, 2018 22:03:11 GMT
P.S. If you're interested in her restocking definitely tell her on ig with a message or maybe in the class post. I was literally stalking her page for the 4x4 black heart for months and finally wrote her and she re-stocked it in her next restock. The teal album is sooo beautiful that I wished I purchased two. However, I don't think she re-stocks the same color albums in the same format. It's like a limited edition. I may be wrong, but I recall her mentioning that to me when I asked about a past color. So, get the albums while you can. I think the narrow 3x8 ones are "classic," for her shop and she restocks those. KP has some 4x4 frosted pink albums leftover from the Jamaica's Christmas launch in stock for $10.
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Post by nicolep on Mar 31, 2018 20:10:26 GMT
Hope you ladies don't mind me jumping in here but if you follow her on Instagram and ask when she is going to restock she will likely tag you the next time she does. That has happened twice with me. She has always been very gracious without me even asking. I was super impressed! Once she tagged me and the other time she DM'd me. sleepingbooty you have me very tempted to take this class! |
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Post by artisticscrapper on Apr 1, 2018 1:18:12 GMT
I’d never heard of her so I checked out her website and she has a new fan. I like her style and approach to documenting. I won’t be taking the class since I’ve sworn off mini albums for a while due to lack of space. I do like the papers though and could easily use them for layering. Thanks for posting sleepingbooty. BTW welcome back. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Apr 1, 2018 9:37:48 GMT
I’d never heard of her so I checked out her website and she has a new fan. I like her style and approach to documenting. I won’t be taking the class since I’ve sworn off mini albums for a while due to lack of space. I do like the papers though and could easily use them for layering. Thanks for posting sleepingbooty . BTW welcome back. Yay! Jamaica is such an underrated quiet force in the documenting world. Glad to bring a little extra visibility to her work. And thank you for the welcome back. Very glad to be back. *does seductive temptress dance* Join meeee... (I'm constructing pages as soon as my coloured cardstock is delivered to me when the parcel is unlost or replaced by the vendor, ugh #stupidpostalservice  ).  |
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The golden alpha sheet is turned into just another 4x6 page in the book to add some bling. 
At no point did I feel like I was missing out not buying the class kit or was product being pushed on me. That's refreshing! 
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