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Post by hop2 on Sept 5, 2019 15:39:52 GMT
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jennamama
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Post by jennamama on Sept 5, 2019 15:40:26 GMT
Call me cynical, but who else thinks Ali won't even use her own products for DD? CP*cough cough* I think it's odd that she doesn't decide and announce which album she will be using for DD - I understand the human aspect of this as she hasn't made up her mind but I don't understand the business aspect as that would drive sales of particular albums.
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Post by mom on Sept 5, 2019 15:43:38 GMT
Call me cynical, but who else thinks Ali won't even use her own products for DD? CP*cough cough* I think it's odd that she doesn't decide and announce which album she will be using for DD - I understand the human aspect of this as she hasn't made up her mind but I don't understand the business aspect as that would drive sales of particular albums. Personally, I think she has to know but is saying she's unsure so the other albums will sell.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2019 15:48:45 GMT
Maybe she waits and uses the album that hasn't sold to encourage more sales??
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Post by sleepingbooty on Sept 5, 2019 15:48:48 GMT
I think it's odd that she doesn't decide and announce which album she will be using for DD - I understand the human aspect of this as she hasn't made up her mind but I don't understand the business aspect as that would drive sales of particular albums. Personally, I think she has to know but is saying she's unsure so the other albums will sell. Yep, my first instinct as well. They must've known the gold star would sell out quickly so it's easier to stay mysterious and encourage other album sales.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2019 15:52:01 GMT
I'm looking forward to seeing Amy Gretchen use the 4 by 6 album this year. If I like what she does, I may consider that size for next year. I love large photos too much to jump into that completely. Because we will be travelling part of December this year, I'm thinking of doing a 3 by 8 mini book for the trip and do some large photos in my other albums. So I won't have one DD ...just bits and pieces scattered around
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Post by pancakes on Sept 5, 2019 15:52:13 GMT
I don't know if I'd go that far. Some of us are having a hard time deciding what album size ourselves (raises hand)
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Post by pancakes on Sept 5, 2019 15:52:57 GMT
I'm looking forward to seeing Amy Gretchen use the 4 by 6 album this year. If I like what she does, I may consider that size for next year. I love large photos too much to jump into that completely. Because we will be travelling part of December this year, I'm thinking of doing a 3 by 8 mini book for the trip and do some large photos in my other albums. So I won't have one DD ...just bits and pieces scattered around Did she say that she's doing the 4x6? I do enjoy seeing her work.
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Post by jammies on Sept 5, 2019 15:53:15 GMT
Personally, I think she has to know but is saying she's unsure so the other albums will sell. Yep, my first instinct as well. They must've known the gold star would sell out quickly so it's easier to stay mysterious and encourage other album sales. And how do you put up a class for sale when you can’t even name the contributors or what size albums they will be using? I usually do smaller format albums so I’ve stayed away from the DD classes because a lot of what they show is just hard to pull off in a 4x6, 4x4 etc.
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Post by hop2 on Sept 5, 2019 15:54:53 GMT
Maybe she waits and uses the album that hasn't sold to encourage more sales?? wouldnt be the worst business decision. You know, provide examples of your product so it sells.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Sept 5, 2019 15:56:10 GMT
Yep, my first instinct as well. They must've known the gold star would sell out quickly so it's easier to stay mysterious and encourage other album sales. And how do you put up a class for sale when you can’t even name the contributors or what size albums they will be using? I usually do smaller format albums so I’ve stayed away from the DD classes because a lot of what they show is just hard to pull off in a 4x6, 4x4 etc. You can do this if your name is enough to attract the customers. Brand identity and all that. It's worked for Ali in the past and there's no reason for Ali to change this until it no longer does. I'm not a fan of it but it seems like it's not affecting her sales enough for her to consider changing this you'll-see-when-it-goes-live mystery approach...
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Post by sleepingbooty on Sept 5, 2019 15:58:36 GMT
Crate Paper hasn't released anything yet? When do they show product? They haven't shown anything! I've read they usually wait til Oct or so...which is nuts. Atleast give a color sneak. No, no! This is the first year they're waiting *this* late. They usually show during the summer but later than other brands (late July whereas other brands show in June-early July). They've delayed showing the line likely due to Maggie Holmes Heritage + Hey Pumpkin (their first Halloween line in years).
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Post by mom on Sept 5, 2019 15:59:17 GMT
They haven't shown anything! I've read they usually wait til Oct or so...which is nuts. Atleast give a color sneak. No, no! This is the first year they're waiting *this* late. They usually show during the summer but later than other brands (late July whereas other brands show in June-early July). They've delayed showing the line likely due to Maggie Holmes Heritage + Hey Pumpkin (their first Halloween line in years). oooh my bad! I was thinking it was always late September/early October.
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Post by mom on Sept 5, 2019 16:00:41 GMT
I'm looking forward to seeing Amy Gretchen use the 4 by 6 album this year. If I like what she does, I may consider that size for next year. I love large photos too much to jump into that completely. Because we will be travelling part of December this year, I'm thinking of doing a 3 by 8 mini book for the trip and do some large photos in my other albums. So I won't have one DD ...just bits and pieces scattered around Did she say that she's doing the 4x6? I do enjoy seeing her work. I asked and she said she was leaning that way and then yesterday in a video she said she was thinking about it but was worried everyone would snatch them up since Ali also said she was thinking it. Edited: went back and looked. She says in stories she is definitely doing 4x6.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Sept 5, 2019 16:02:59 GMT
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Post by sleepingbooty on Sept 5, 2019 16:06:39 GMT
No, no! This is the first year they're waiting *this* late. They usually show during the summer but later than other brands (late July whereas other brands show in June-early July). They've delayed showing the line likely due to Maggie Holmes Heritage + Hey Pumpkin (their first Halloween line in years). oooh my bad! I was thinking it was always late September/early October. No problem, it's getting confusing (and very frustrating) in the end! The first sneaks usually show around late July via trade shows (no Mixed Media Event this summer!) and vendors on social media. Then CP does a proper reveal on their blog in late August and the product's up to buy at this stage. This year, it's madness. October reveal with likely only putting it on the market around the same time? Whaaat? American Crafts is playing the December game very dangerously this year. Not sure they realise we will all have spent most of our budget by then and that internationals need extra time for shipping.
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Post by janamke on Sept 5, 2019 16:09:08 GMT
Is it normal to have such few items sold out 2 hours after release? Or has Ali finally priced herself out of the market?
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Post by mom on Sept 5, 2019 16:10:53 GMT
Is it normal to have such few items sold out 2 hours after release? Or has Ali finally priced herself out of the market? Not normal, at all. (but Im sure they upped their numbers *eyer roll*)
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Post by amidwestkingdom on Sept 5, 2019 16:11:53 GMT
Random question for anyone: If KP pulls through with the albums, do you think they will be like AE albums or those ring bound ones without the spines? I think with a spine as I asked Jamaica last year about 6x8 acrylic and she said she wouldn't produce that size as it would be too heavy.
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Post by amidwestkingdom on Sept 5, 2019 16:13:12 GMT
I had no issues getting on and adding stuff to my box, just to see. After I added it...I confirmed that I don't really need it. Gonna wait. Probably going to spend a decent amount with KP, FYC, and Crate Paper. Same. I'm buying an album but that's about it. Same. Same. I actually grabbed 1 of the 3x8 albums. I love green. It's not the emerald green that I initially thought it was but I am sure it will be used on a mini book project. I honestly love this size and just smaller sizes in general for events/holidays to keep in a basket.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Sept 5, 2019 16:14:28 GMT
Is it normal to have such few items sold out 2 hours after release? Or has Ali finally priced herself out of the market? Took a long time last year as well, I believe. I think the hot item to keep track of is Liz's mini kit.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Sept 5, 2019 16:19:32 GMT
For those documenting recipes during the holidays, Photoplay will be releasing two sheets of double-sided recipe cards, both vertical and horizontal:
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Post by mom on Sept 5, 2019 16:22:34 GMT
Im hanging my head in shame. I ordered the 4x6 solely because I love Gretchen. I have a 6x8 I can also use. But I am scared I really wont have enough to fill it out. And I want simple. So I did it. I bought the 4x6 album.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Sept 5, 2019 16:29:56 GMT
Im hanging my head in shame. I ordered the 4x6 solely because I love Gretchen. I have a 6x8 I can also use. But I am scared I really wont have enough to fill it out. And I want simple. So I did it. I bought the 4x6 album. I guess you're a pariah now...
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Post by amidwestkingdom on Sept 5, 2019 16:34:53 GMT
Im hanging my head in shame. I ordered the 4x6 solely because I love Gretchen. I have a 6x8 I can also use. But I am scared I really wont have enough to fill it out. And I want simple. So I did it. I bought the 4x6 album. Amy Gretchen really has wonderful albums, it's absolutely no different than everyone going to 6x12 because of KP's amazing layouts. I'm very excited to see what she does as mini albums are amazing! I love how they can just sit in a basket and tiny or large hands can grab them to enjoy like a great snack! Perfect for large gatherings in my opinion everyone can grab one and pass them around lol!
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Post by mom on Sept 5, 2019 16:35:16 GMT
Im hanging my head in shame. I ordered the 4x6 solely because I love Gretchen. I have a 6x8 I can also use. But I am scared I really wont have enough to fill it out. And I want simple. So I did it. I bought the 4x6 album. I guess you're a pariah now... Im a scrappy whore. Go ahead and paint a large red star on my forehead.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Sept 5, 2019 16:39:40 GMT
I guess you're a pariah now... Im a a scrappy whore. Go ahead and paint a large red star on m forehead. With expensive taste...
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Post by mom on Sept 5, 2019 16:47:55 GMT
Im a a scrappy whore. Go ahead and paint a large red star on m forehead. With expensive taste... My Dh has been saying that for years! 🤣
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Post by marg on Sept 5, 2019 16:48:54 GMT
I really wanted a 3x8 album for this year but couldn't justify the $20 shipping, so I made my own! I used one of these A5 plastic binders from Wish and cut it down to size. It was easy and I'm actually really pleased with how it came out. For anyone who is interested in doing the same a word of warning: the spine is very thin, but this isn't a problem for me as I only plan on documenting the two weeks of Christmas break and I am not into bulk. That is a great option! I wanted the 3x8 album, too, and would have had to pay $20 shipping, too, so I had to pass. I figure I'll cut down some of my larger page protectors with my Fuse to make the 3x8s, I just didn't know what to do about a binder. I can see the potential in the one you linked.
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Post by missmcd on Sept 5, 2019 17:18:35 GMT
I know this a loooooooong shot.
I have Grinch photos from last year (in my unfinished DD album) that would be perfect on the back of the 3x8 grinch quote transparency. There's no way I'm buying a $19.99 bundle for one transparency though...
If anyone grabbed that and wants to sell that Grinchy quote, I'm your girl!!
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