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Post by cbscrapper on Feb 3, 2024 20:07:51 GMT
•Work on my JYC/DD 2022 album - well, I pulled out supplies, but no progress ✔️•Back up photos and free up space on my phone ✔️•Allison Davis’s SCT sketch class LO ✔️•Work on finishing some class LOs ✔️•Spending freeze - I need to use some stash and make some room! ✔️•Complete 31 pages (realistically I’ll be happy with 13) - 14 completed ✔️•put pages created in 2023 into albums
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cbscrapper
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Post by cbscrapper on Feb 3, 2024 5:28:14 GMT
Now that I’ve seen sneaks of the new collections, I’m glad I didn’t sign up. Too much floral and pink. I still have lots left over from previous events, and struggle to use all those florals and pink. The last two events at least had travel in one and more earthy tones in another to balance. I really don’t need more product I can’t use.
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cbscrapper
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Post by cbscrapper on Feb 3, 2024 5:24:22 GMT
Santa “Clause” instead of Claus. Ali Edwards has done that multiple times.
Many, many stamps from Kelly Purkey have had errors.
Simple Stories School Life kit has a die cut that says School Is Amazing! Meh. Just Fine Overated
I contacted about the “overated” and asked for a correction or even a digital file. They never responded to me. It also bothers me that the first two options end In punctuation, but the last two don’t. (Is that past tense for overeating?) 😂
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cbscrapper
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Post by cbscrapper on Feb 3, 2024 5:14:57 GMT
I think it was MME who put out a Christmas line which included the month named Decemember. Yes they did, but if you contacted them, they sent a corrected replacement.
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 29, 2024 1:30:38 GMT
Same thing happens with Kelly Purkey and Studio Calico. I quit both of them years ago and haven’t looked back, but many people keep holding on.
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 27, 2024 16:23:46 GMT
With Shimelle, I always sign up with a bit of reluctance, knowing it will likely be late and not everything that is promised, but what I do get is generally still worth it, and I’m really behind on classes anyway. I love her and what she brings to the community. So I, like many others, give her a pass. That said, it is completely unprofessional and disrespectful of people’s time and money, and taking advantage of the kindness of the community. Women all over the world work full-time jobs and manage their kids’ activities and make it work. She needs to figure this out. Do you not feel cheated that you paid for 'xyz' and only got part of that AND it was late? Sure, if you got everything promised then whatever you paid was (obviously) worth it to you. But is it still worth the full payment that you'd made if you don't get those things? I guess I go in expecting it, so I don’t feel cheated, just annoyed. I enjoy what she does provide, I know she’s going to say she will offer extra stuff and it never happens. But her price point is low compared to a lot of others and for what she *does* provide. So I wait. I did buy the yearlong class because of the discount, knowing that it would fall behind. I wish she would put effort into her paid content and take a pause on her free lives until she catches up. And I wish she would communicate in ways other than her lives, because I don’t have as much time to watch those.
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 26, 2024 4:13:10 GMT
With Shimelle, I always sign up with a bit of reluctance, knowing it will likely be late and not everything that is promised, but what I do get is generally still worth it, and I’m really behind on classes anyway. I love her and what she brings to the community. So I, like many others, give her a pass. That said, it is completely unprofessional and disrespectful of people’s time and money, and taking advantage of the kindness of the community. Women all over the world work full-time jobs and manage their kids’ activities and make it work. She needs to figure this out.
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 23, 2024 18:51:20 GMT
Mine are in an enclosed closet with no variance in heat or cold, and they're doing the same. Some of them are sticking together. What I thought was a great album for my layouts is turning out not to be. I'm disappointed. And I paid a lot of money for them! Same. Mine are sticking to each other, sticking to the bookshelf, and peeling off the cover. It’s terrible and so disappointing. Kiwi, aqua, all of them! My AC linen covered albums are holding up great, except for all the pet hair that sticks to the fabric, but a lint roller takes care of that.
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 23, 2024 18:45:27 GMT
Vertical all the way. Some are in paper holders, which are easy to slide out, and others are in the 13x13x13 canvas bins that I can slide out and thumb through, although those can get a bit heavy.
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 23, 2024 4:27:01 GMT
I buy my foam adhesive from SBC. They now have foam tape rolls in different thicknesses too - 1, 2, and 3 mm. I really like their 1/8” strips - great to pop up journaling strips or use on die cuts.
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 21, 2024 3:09:31 GMT
I finished a roll of 1/4” tape - I prefer using 1/8”, so I’m glad to have this out of my stash!
I also used two red eyelets! Digging deep - woot!
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 21, 2024 3:04:51 GMT
I have done past ones and will most likely sign up for this too. You get everything in the collection (except the 6x6 pad) and the value of the product alone exceeds the cost. The teachers are great. I, too, prefer just layouts. In the past, I’ve taken the pages of the mini albums (usually tags or very small) and use them on LOs as accents or make a grid LO. The classes don’t usually feel too rushed, and you get a break in between. I like having the instructions as a pdf because I can zoom in on the images. I hope you enjoy it!
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 21, 2024 3:00:17 GMT
The other problem with AC pads I’ve noticed is that not all of the patterns shown on the cover are actually in the pad, or may be in the pad in a different color. I’ve been burned by that when I ordered one and the paper I liked most wasn’t even in the pad. I messaged them about it and never got a response.
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 21, 2024 2:55:12 GMT
Story Play sneaks are out, I received an email yesterday. Looks like another b&w album and each of the 4 themes packaged in Kraft envelopes, with separate stamps being sold. A blog post coming next week then the kits go on sale Friday. I’m definitely interested. If you’re on Instagram she shows the contents of all 4 kits and the stamps on the latest IG live video. I finally figured out how to fast forward those 😂 The kits are great. I was hoping to resist FOMO buying them since I still haven’t opened the last Foodie & Read kits, or any of last years Story Play kits from her 🤦🏼♀️ but I don’t know that I will be able to Ha! I like the look of the album but I’m not getting it. I haven’t been happy with the quality of the albums lately. The DD albums were not great. Really wish they would bring back some linen albums with different colors. The yellow & pink linen albums from past WITL are two of my favorites that I have. Citrus Twist has 6x8 linen albums with the larger spine and 6 rings in the same configuration as AE, are there are several gorgeous colors to choose from! They also have 4x8 TN size (the original).
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 18, 2024 12:46:28 GMT
Photoshop Elements is probably the most common software used by digi scrappers, and you can still get it as a single purchase without having to sign up for a monthly subscription (like you do with full Photoshop). Bonus is you can use it for editing your photos too. You can download a free trial to see if you like it.
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 18, 2024 4:38:10 GMT
I don’t have experience with their flair, but ALL epoxy will eventually yellow, some just does it faster than others. That’s why I have to restrain myself from not buying all the cute Doodlebug epoxy embellishments. No one needs a yellow snowman.
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 15, 2024 3:55:17 GMT
PEAS I AM A DECLUTTERING GENIUS! So.... have any of you any thought of actually using the things in your stash in your albums? I just spent the day catching up on DD's 2022 albums and decided to jump right in and use those cards, and embellishments, and pretties...so that I get to actually SEE them and APPRECIATE them rather than constantly just reorganizing them into different containers and systems. I know, I truly am a genius... Stay on this forum for more life changing and stash busting decluttering tips and tricks Love it!! You’re brilliant!
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 15, 2024 3:19:19 GMT
It does not mean optimizing my entire life to be productive always.
I love this so much!
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 9, 2024 2:20:34 GMT
I am frosty. I still allow my Elle’s Studio sub and a small purchase for must-have, discounted add-ons from there to bundle with my kit, but I am being much more selective, at least that’s what I’m telling myself right now. We’ll see what happens come release tomorrow, but I plan to stay strong. I haven’t bought anything yet this month and am trying to use more!
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 3, 2024 5:16:22 GMT
•Work on my JYC/DD 2022 album •Back up photos and free up space on my phone •Allison Davis’s SCT sketch class LO •Work on finishing some class LOs •Spending freeze - I need to use some stash and make some room! •Complete 31 pages (realistically I’ll be happy with 13) •put pages created in 2023 into albums
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 3, 2024 5:08:28 GMT
Photoplay also made a gendered college line last year I bought some of this. I have a son and decided that the “girl” sticker sheet had more of what he enjoys. He’s not into sports or video games etc. I also bought both to use for my son. The colors weren’t really gendered, but some of the icons/stickers were.
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 3, 2024 5:01:33 GMT
Some great words in this thread!
I’ve been choosing a word since 2011, and have done the class a few times but never finished. I don’t plan to do the class this year. My word is THRIVE.
I want to Thrive at work by being engaged, proactive, and providing sound leadership. I want to Thrive at home by getting rid of things we don’t need, clearing out the clutter and everything weighing us down. I want my physical and mental health to Thrive by being more active, eating healthier, and connecting with family and friends. I want to Thrive in my hobby by scrapping more, and scrolling/buying less.
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 2, 2024 5:21:55 GMT
Funny that I got an email for this class yesterday after mentioning it here! I do wish it had a discount to go with it. It's on sale now. Use the code SPRINGDEAL to make it $18 (40% off). I bought it! I’m glad I waited!
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Post by cbscrapper on Dec 30, 2023 4:14:32 GMT
OLW - I will choose a word and maybe do a layout or two, either TN or 6x8, to put with my previous words, and maybe a card in my PL. I’m not doing the class…it’s too angsty for me.
PL - I plan to do this and hopefully be more consistent.
JYC/DD - absolutely!
I’d like to do an All About Me album during my birthday month.
Other projects: I want to finish my JYC/DD for 2022 and 2023
Finish a trip album
Senior Memories album for my son
And then other random scrapbooking and projects as I go.
Not sure about WITL or DITL. Probably not.
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Post by cbscrapper on Dec 30, 2023 4:05:37 GMT
Another vote for the Epson PM400!
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Post by cbscrapper on Dec 30, 2023 1:00:55 GMT
Should any class sales be coming up? I’d like to get lasteve1’s Plan Prep Play class sometime. I’m thinking of joining this class too. Funny that I got an email for this class yesterday after mentioning it here! I do wish it had a discount to go with it.
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Post by cbscrapper on Dec 28, 2023 6:09:52 GMT
I apparently need to get really busy the next few days! I do have off work and am planning to scrap.
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Post by cbscrapper on Dec 28, 2023 6:07:39 GMT
I have mine on top of a low bookshelf, so I think a kallax (or equivalent) would work well.
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Post by cbscrapper on Dec 27, 2023 4:26:40 GMT
No crafty presents, but I’ve been doing a lot of after Christmas online shopping of the sales. Without an LSS, it’s too hard to try to give a list to my perpetually last-minute shopper DH, so I ask for other things, then by scrappy presents to me from me. It’s win-win!
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Post by cbscrapper on Dec 27, 2023 2:51:32 GMT
Should any class sales be coming up? I’d like to get lasteve1’s Plan Prep Play class sometime.
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