Jenni Bowlin Kit Chat

[gismo]

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[papermad]

For once realised we were on a new thread before pages had been written! I had an order from America the other day and I'd say it was only a day or so later than normal, so hopefully we'll get the kit sooner rather than later. I think it usually gets here around the 15th though?

[ayyjay]

I only ordered mine today so you will all get yours before I do - Jennie are you going to Alison's crop next week - I could have a sneaky peek!! LOL

[Jennie]

Jane, I'm not sure yet. I'll let you know.

[ShirleyF]

The monthly inspiration is up - I like it. I am not so keen on the Jamie Waters LO's, but Jenni's look great. She had a real knack of making the LO's with a feminine touch doesn't she? I hope I can do something with these papers...

[papermad]

The monthly inspiration is up - I like it. I am not so keen on the Jamie Waters LO's, but Jenni's look great. She had a real knack of making the LO's with a feminine touch doesn't she? I hope I can do something with these papers...


But I can't see them!? Tried deleting my cookies but still comes up with last months kit. What am I doing wrong :( ?

[ShirleyF]

Try looking at the bottom of the inspiration page and click where it says august, then you will see the pages. Not sure why it does this though!!:lol:

[kathyb]

I had the same problem. However click on Jenni's gallery in the July inspiration.
When you go back / get to the bottom August is listed in the archive listing at the bottom of the page and you can access it from there....a bit of a round about way, but it works :)

[ayyjay]

I love the doggie bling LOL and the layout of Jenni herself is FAB!!

{shouts at the top of her lungs} I WANT MY KIT {then stamps feet!!} LOL

[papermad]

OK found it:D . Still not totally sure about the tones of orange and pink. Don't get me wrong I love orange and pink together, but I probably need to see this kit in real life if you see what I mean. Unfortunately off tomorrow for a holiday before the schools go back on 22nd (Scotland) so will have to pick up my kit from the depot when I get back.

[kathyb]

I like how Jenni has used the kit for her nephew and other boys too ie in the journaling jumpstart....loving the bling as well :)

[Emmak]

I'm really into orange at the moment so I can't wait to get my hands on this kit especially with all that bling. Love the way she outlined her mum's dog!

[Emmak]

I'm slightly confused as to whether I need to renew or not. I lost track as I resigned up after her system went down. My membership says the following:
first purchase: 6/6/2006 1:37:33 PM
last purchase: 8/7/2006 8:16:00 AM
total purchase:3
So I'm assuming that I have one more kit to come? But I did think this was my last one. Very confused now!

Edited to say that I must have lost a trick here as I was thinking that July was August. although that does kind of imply that payment for August has not yet been made?!

[Emmak]

Jenni, I love the little scroll on your family LO. Where did you get it from please?

[Jennie]

Do you mean the Friends and Family one on my blog with the green cardstock?

The little scroll stamp came in Jenni Bowlin's kit for March or April. I don't know who makes it, but Jenni may have listed it in her site somewhere. I'll go and have a browse. I love it, and use it loads.

ETA - I just checked and it was the March kit. You can see it clearly in Jenni's gallery for that month, but I can't find an archive anyway where it lists each kit. If you were really keen on the stamp, you could e-mail Jenni, and ask her, I know she is very keen on her stamps, so I am sure you would get a pretty quick reply.

Emma, I am the same as you. I looked at the membership details, and it looks like I have subbed up to and including August. (showing three purchases) Most of us will be like that, so I am sure she will either issue an email, or put something on her blog about what we have to do to renew it.

[Jennie]

Emma, check out Jenni's blog on 22 Feb 06. She left a post just about the stamp! It a Savvy (Impress) Rubber Stamp. :D

[Emmak]

Thanks Jennie.

[lalamuppet]

just signing into the thread....can't wait for the new kit :)

[kathyb]

I get confused with the American listing of dates as month/day/year ....

I changed my membership to "indefinite" as the August kit was no.3 of 3 for me. My understanding is I can still "duck out" at the end of a 3 kit cycle, so that will be November. I wasn't sure now the site is different if we would get an e-mail to say about renewal, or whether we would simply have to "purchase" again ourselves.

I'm hoping the August kit arrives today :ph34r:

[Jennie]

Anyone got theirs yet? 15th is usually the day? I haven't yet.

[ShirleyF]

mine didn't arrive :( never mind I always seem to be at least a day or so later than everyone else. I am unsure too - I am sure she said she will email everyone, but I haven't heard from her yet.

[lalamuppet]

no kit here yet :(

[Jennie]

I get confused with the American listing of dates as month/day/year ....

I changed my membership to "indefinite" as the August kit was no.3 of 3 for me. My understanding is I can still "duck out" at the end of a 3 kit cycle, so that will be November. I wasn't sure now the site is different if we would get an e-mail to say about renewal, or whether we would simply have to "purchase" again ourselves.

I'm hoping the August kit arrives today :ph34r:

I'm the same Kathy, but my account isn't showing indefinite, do you know how I do that? I really want to carry on.

I'm home from work, and no kit here yet, must be tomorrow for me.

I'm just about to upload my latest Jenni Bowlin kit LO on to my blog. I think it's a mix of June and July's kit.

I am pretty sure she said we would get an e-mail Shirley to renew. Surely she wouldn't want to risk losing people's business just for the sake of a reminder e-mail.

[kathyb]

I went into the bit on her site where it shows "my account"
Along the line showing what I'd purchased already, I think it said edit, then I checked the indefinite box. Make sure you press "save" at the bottom, and check it then shows you as "indefinite". I forgot this bit first time I tried and couldn't work out why it wasn't showing up.

No kit here either yet. I guess last weeks airport issues have probably held things up.

[Kdarli]

I´m on indefinite too ... don´t want to risk missing out this is my favourite kit! I´m away at the moment, but can´t wait to get my kit when I get home next week ... I hope they start arriving soon. :)

[CraftyCaz]

Mine has not arrived yet either....lets hope they all arrive this week.

Caz
x

[Emmak]

No sign of mine either. Fingers crossed for tomorrow.

[ShirleyF]

Has anyone got theirs today? I am still waiting for the postie, just wondering if I need to get excited!!

[lalamuppet]

mine has arrived and it is absolutely stunning! I am so pleased with this kit! The only problem is that the papers are so stunning I will never be able to decide which side to use and will probably have to order them again so that I can use both sides!

[Jennie]

I'm getting excited!! Can't wait to get home from work to see if mine's arrived.

[ShirleyF]

No, mine didn't arrive today :(

[Jennie]

Me neither Shirley :( But I'm home all day tomorrow, so hopefully I'll be in tomorrow when it arrives.

[CraftyCaz]

Mine arrived today. Looks great, love the papers and the HS Bling frames look lush.

Will take it to the crop at the weekend.
Caz
x

[gismo]

Mine arrived today. Looks great, love the papers and the HS Bling frames look lush.

Will take it to the crop at the weekend.
Caz
x

postal thief :lol:

I was sooooooooooo naughty I ordered the whole range of bling words to go with this kit oooppssss....

[Jennie]

I don't think that is naughty at all :lol:

[gismo]

ebay US $22 - a bargain me thinks!

[Jennie]

Mmm certainly sounds good, but I didn't realise HS did bling words, so must have a good look.

[Emmak]

Mine arrived yesterday and I love this month's kit. It's persuaded me to sign up for continous kits. I love Scenic Route paper and the lightly checked pages are gorgeous. Also loving the bling. I saw some Heidi Swapp alphas at a show at the weekend and they were gorgeous. I can't remember if they were fuzzy or sparkly, but they were expensive so I hope she includes them in a kit at some point. I like the sound of bling letters will have to go and check it out.

Did anyone else receive an empty plastic bag? What's that all about then?

[gismo]

the little silver pot of pretties and the flowers were prob in there and fell out. The bling range is here to give you an idea http://www.ktcrafts.com/heidiswapp5.html

[Jennie]

Got mine this morning. Oh wow, it's so lovely. I can't wait to sit down and paper stroke for a while. I love the bling, I love the journaling spots, love the project, love the papers, I didn't get an empty bag, mine were all full. I just love it all!! I just can't wait to use it.

[CraftyCaz]

OMG...why did I have to look....I love the bling words.....now I might have to get some....there goes my stash diet...LOL

Caz
x

[Jennie]

Caz, where did you look? On Heidi Swapp's site? I can't be assed to check out everywhere. I'm such a lazy shopper!

[gismo]

Caz, where did you look? On Heidi Swapp's site? I can't be assed to check out everywhere. I'm such a lazy shopper!

check my link further up hun x

[Jennie]

Doh! Oh yeah. :wacko:

Going to look now, but NOT spend! :D

[lalamuppet]

oh I had a *look* at that website too...oops....

the P&P seems very cheap I hope it gets here ok!

[ayyjay]

I got my kit too this morning and am so glad I did order - the papers are fab, and I do love opening JB's little tins that she puts in!!

Going to find some "orangy" photos iykwim to take to crop tomorrow, now im not a bling bling girly but felt quite converted when I saw them this morning. I was in a hurry to get to work so grabbed box off postie and opened at work!! Sad I know !LOL!

[ayyjay]

Did a layout yesterday at Alison-Lee's crop that I actually quite like (never very proud of my work me!) scanner still playing up and the weather is a tad BAD! therefore no point in photographing, will post later with a piccy!!

[Jennie]

Jane, I can't wait to see it. I too did 3/4 of a LO using the papers and bling yesterday at the Wyverstone crop, I'll finish it today, but I did complete the Jenni Bowlin project kit. Wow, I am so pleased with them they look really fab. I'll take a photo later too.

Jane, you work is always fab, so be proud of it.

[ayyjay]

Thanks Jennie!

[papermad]

Can I ask if everyone has had their kit? On my return from hols mine hasn't arrived :( :( . It usually gets here around the 15th, so I make it nearly a week late. I ordered the project kit too this month. I'll contact Jenni Bowlin and see what the procedure is. I'm sure it's too early to really worry yet, but was so looking forward to my kit.

Love the way your project kit turned out Jennie :) .

[Kdarli]

I´m away at the moment too Debby ... I´m home tomorrow and REALLY hoping it´s waiting for me at the post office ... fingers crossed. I hope you get it sorted out. :)

[papermad]

I've emailed Jenni, but not heard back yet. Fingers crossed it turns up soon.

[Jennie]

Oh Debby, I would be beside myself, if I didn't get mine. I just love this months. I've started a second LO from the kit this morning already. I get the feeling that Jenni is a very fair person, so hopefully if it gets lost, she'll get something out to you real quick. I am sure she'll have some spare.

[papermad]

Thanks Jennie, I was sitting here wondering if it's stuck in customs. The kit and project kit together cost over £30 and I believe that the customs limit is somewhere around £18. Anyone feel free to correct me, it's just something I think I read somewhere. As such the normal kit price is usually OK but combined with the project kit it may be liable for customs. I'm not sure. Will just have to see what happens.

[papermad]

Just found a reply from Jenni in my spam box. They say to wait up to 2 weeks for international customers. So if it doesn't turn up this week then I should contact them. Fingers and toes crossed.

[lalamuppet]

sorry if you've seen this before but I thought it was really cute...I might have to scraplift! http://twopeasinabucket.com/pg.asp?cmd=display&layout_id=953569

on another note I finally completed the July project kit and I'm really pleased with it!

[Jennie]

It's pretty isn't it Kate.

I uploaded two LOs to my blog (http://jensworld.typepad.com/jens_world/)this morning using August's kit, if you want to have a peek.

[lalamuppet]

Love your layouts Jennie! Absolutely beautiful :)

[lalamuppet]

I was wondering what might be in the next kit when Jenni said that there was going to be some newsprint in in and I remembered that she mentioned Junkitz for the september kit a while back and I came up with these

newspaper flowers (http://www.junkitz.com/catalog/browse.cfm?whereclause=fulldescription&grouping=newspaper%20flowerz&new=new)

[gismo]

OMG I hope theyre in there - LUSH!!!!

[ayyjay]

How cool are they!

[Jennie]

I think newsprint stuff is supposed to be the next scrapbooking craze. I'm ot sure that I like them though, but I'll keep an open mind :D

[kathyb]

My kit came on the 18th ( I was away ) so only picked it up from the PO yesterday.

Deb, have you tried your sorting office. I have known ( only very occasionally ) for a parcel to be there waiting, unbeknown ( sp??) to the recipient as the postie had forgotten to put a card through the door to tell them. I think we are usually okay with the customs as there is never a content list, and the green label always fairly non-specific. I hope yours arrives soon.

:nono: Bex...you are SO naughty!!! The bling words are gorgeous....I am TRYING NOT to buy, though keep checking back as DD really does have the perfect t-shirt to go with it :lol: Thanks for the link - I'm sure I will succumb later :D

Love your layouts Jennie, and the project kit work :D

Looking forward to getting cracking with mine......just need some peace from the littleones and from DH!

[ShirleyF]

OH ME TOO!! they look really great,you super sleuth!! If they are not in the kit, I think you should personally buy me couple so that I am not disappointed!!! :lol:

I love your LO's too Jennie - I did a Lo with the kit, its the first time that I have done one completely off center IYKWIM, but it just looks wrong to me, looks like I haven't put it on the page properly, why mine looks so rubbish, I don't know!

[Jennie]

Shirley, I'm sure it looks lovely. Did you put it off centre enough, to make it look off centre IYKWIM :D

Have so far resisted buying the bling words B) Don't know how long I can keep it up though:unsure:

Deb, still keeping my fingers crossed for you. I did get a package returned to the States this year, because I didn't pick it up! But I never got the card, and the package certainly wasn't in my pidgeon hole in the sorting office either. So I guess, the postal sorter put it in the wrong hole, and the postie put the card through the wrong door.

I still think Customs is a possibility though, even though Jenni is very good the way she writes out the labels. Did you check all your neighbours etc as you were away?

[tinkypen]

well hello ladies!! i've just succumbed and order the kit a single time one - as Jennie suggested i should try them out before i subscribe so i'll have a look through you lovely ladies work!!

[kathyb]

Welocme Leanne! As you can probably tell we are all completely hooked :lol:

[kathyb]

Oh no.....just ordered some bling words......and some Heidi rub-ons and clock faces fell into my cart as well :lol:

[ShirleyF]

Yep, hiya Leanne welcome!
Did everyone get their email to resubscribe OK? I have signed up for another three months, and already getting excited about the next kit - haven't used much of this one yet though!!
Yes Jennie I did put it obviously off centre but it still doesn't look quite right - I will try to scan later to show you and see if someone can explain what looks wrong with it!

[ShirleyF]

KATHY! tut tut!!

[papermad]

Hi all, thanks for your concern. I've checked with neighbours both sides, when I went to PO on Monday I got them to double check for a parcel for me, I've chatted to the postman who can't remember leaving a box for me with anyone ..... Not that I'm keen to get my hands on the kit or anything :lol: . I think I might try calling the PO again and see if there is anything else I can do. From what I remember the kit is usually with us about 15/16th so is definately a week late now. Mind you if your kit didn't arrive until the 18th Kathy there is still a hope it isn't in post office heaven!

I got my email to resubscribe today. I really, really want to and probably will, I'm just feeling a little guilty as my stash collection is growing and growing. I need to scrap faster! I get two kits - this one and a UK one so I get lots of yummy stuff each month. I like having stuff I wouldn't have chosen or tried if left to myself. I'm trying not to buy other stash, but just to have my kits. I know I won't be able to resist resubscribing, can you imagine how it would feel come next month if I'm not getting a kit :wacko: .

Hi Leanne :) , good to see you here too. Now you know who my missing parcel is from. It's a lovely kit and I hope you enjoy playing with all the gorgeous stuff.

Now after writing an entire essay, I'd better go and do something!

[tinkypen]

then i can understand your concern!! i'm excited cos (whispers) i've never used any heidi swapp!!! :)

[papermad]

:) :) :) :) :) :) :)

I've got my kit!

When I phoned PO they guy was like "oh you again" in his voice, but he went off to check anyway. He came back asking if I'd definately not got a red note from them. I explained that as he knew I'd been in on Monday with the notes left etc. Anyway it was there!!! Had been since the 18th. So why no red note and then why he hadn't been able to find it on Monday I don't know. Now I don't care, because I've got my kit!! Off to have a proper look and let Jenni Bowlin know it's turned up.

:):) :) :) :) :) :)

[Jennie]

Brilliant Deb, sounds like what happened to me, happened to you too, but you were a bit more persistent, good on you.

Kathy!! Slapped wrists!! I'm still resisting.

Leanne, I really hope you love the kits, and usually there is plenty of Heidi Swapp stuff in the kits, and I am sure you'll love it.

I didn't get a renewal e-mail, but I did change my status to indefinite last week, so I guess that is why. Did anyone else get a renewal e-mail but were already indefinite?

[lalamuppet]

ok, I know I have too much time on my hands...was looking at what jenni said about the september kit and found something else I was thinking might be in it. She said the colours would be red black and cream SR and a little sassafras lass. I found this (http://sassafraslass.com/largeimage.cfm?product=320) SL one and wondered if it might be in the kit...love it!

[ayyjay]

Yummy yummy yummy!!!

[papermad]

I like that a lot.

[papermad]

Went to have a look at some of the other SL stuff. Found this http://sassafraslass.com/details2.cfm?product=310&catname=*New*%20Playtime™, now we know JB likes arrows!

[lalamuppet]

ooh I love the arrows paper!

[kathyb]

Jennie - you have such will power!! I haven't had a renewal e-mail, but had changed to "indefinite" a few days before you, so I assume that is why.

Deb - glad your box turned up safe and sound eventually!!

Kate and Deb - love the Sassafras and Junkitz bits you have found. Hope you are right with your guesses.

[ShirleyF]

ohh I love all those papers too - that would be great! I have done a second LO with the kit it is here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=87583), still not sure about sharing the first LO I did!!:lol:

[kathyb]

I love layout number 2 Shirley!.....And a great way of sanding the letters!

I think you should share number 1 with us now ;)

[lalamuppet]

looks like I was right on the Junkitz newsprint flowers!

[gismo]

how do you know kate?

[lalamuppet]

sorry should have put there's a sneak peek on Jenni's blog!

[ShirleyF]

You super sleuth Kate! Lovin it! Actually sounds like maybe some of the other guesses on here might be right too!

[Jennie]

Maybe I'm coming round to those newsprint flowers. :D

[tinkypen]

my first hasn't even arrived yet but i'm already thinking about buying a second!! :)

[lalamuppet]

my first hasn't even arrived yet but i'm already thinking about buying a second!! :)

this is not a kit.......this is an addiction!

[tinkypen]

thanks for the heads up!! :)

[Keanie]

Hello there Tinkypen,

fancy finding you here - I'm waiting for my third 'addiction' pack this month and I love it all.

See you over on the CJ thread.

[tinkypen]

oohh keanie hiya!! - i'm seriously considering subbing but as don't have a cc need get my mum to do it for me!!

[kathyb]

My "bling" words have arrived today from KTcrafts. Just need a mo to open my parcel :) Thanks for the heads up on this one.

Off to check Jenni's blog :)

[Jennie]

Were the bling words good Kathy? I've still managed to abstain so far!

[Emmak]

Not long to go now until we see the whole kit! I have to say that I'm not that wowed with the newspaper flowers but perhaps they will zing when put together with the rest of the kit.

[tinkypen]

i'm still umming and arring about subbing!! - but should really wait for my first kit huh?? :)

[ShirleyF]

OH OH OH! The new kit is up and it looks LUVEERLY! It is very sophisticated looking, with some lovely products (love those ghost clocks, and nearly bought some the other day!) The little kit is great too, can't wait!!!!!

[kathyb]

I'm pleased with the bling words Jennie...just went for one pack of the girly ones.

I agree Shirley, the new kit looks fab......and how lovely is that stamp??? I want it NOW!!

[ayyjay]

I really like what i see, not going to buy the project kit though!

[lorraineA]

OK, so I though that if I got my personal scrappng fix via someone elses kit it would give me a break from my own - but hey 'GoGo Create' October kit has the same papers as Jenni's September kit :lol: still lots of other different bits and it must mean I have excellant tast:P

L X

[ShirleyF]

Its funny, but I thought they looked very similar in a way too Lorraine! Exactly excellent taste, and it means I can co-ordinate both kits together!! Thanks!!

[Kdarli]

Love love love the kit ... I wasn't so sure when I just saw the newspaper flowers earlier in the month, but I should have trusted Jenni because I have loved all her kits and this one is no exception.

Has anyone bought the project kit? I really like it and am very tempted!

[Emmak]

I love the look of this new kit but I adore Scenic Route papers anyway. The stamp and clocks look fab and also rather interested in her exclusive book of tear outs. I wasn't that wowed with the project kit so decided to leave it this month.

[gismo]

didnt think much at first but looked at it again just now and I LOVE IT!!!!! looking forward to the exclusive journalling book. Not that impressed with the project kit though :-(

[gismo]

didnt think much at first but looked at it again just now and I LOVE IT!!!!! looking forward to the exclusive journalling book. Not that impressed with the project kit though :-(

[Emmak]

Has anyone made up the large book with the handel that was June's project kit yet? I wish she would make the pages printer friendly. I've tried to copy and paste and print direct from the site but I'm having problems with the photos. What is everyone else using their book for?

I must admit, when I first saw the kit, I thought that the clipboard was part of it, especially seeing as she had a close up of it in one of the smaller pics.

[ShirleyF]

Am I the only one who likes the project kit then? makes me think I have no taste!! I like the gaffe tape, and nearly bought some the other day, but I hadn't seen it in brown. I thought for $15 it was quite good value again, and the papers are a little different.
I agree Emma about printing the instructions it is very annoying! I have made the book from the June kit and I love it, I am doing a sort of BOM, in it in mini - scrapping form IYKWIM, I love it although I have only done two pages so far!

[CraftyCaz]

I wasn't going to sign up again.....and now I have had to. Really like the look of this months kit...hope the next couple of months are as good.
Caz
x

[papermad]

Me, me, me - I got the project kit. I liked the look of it and will no doubt love making it, but then with a lot of things I think what shall I do with it! If all else fails will use it as a Xmas present.

I made the handled 7gypsies journal and loved it. Used it as a holiday journal and stuck lots of the holiday pics in as a collage at the end of each days journalling.

[Kdarli]

I love the look of the project kit, but am trying to resist ... not sure if I will manage to or not though.

I got and have made the book with the handles, but it's sat here empty at the moment, waiting to be used!

[Jennie]

I didn't get the previous 7 gypsies book project, but I really like the look of this project, as I did last month, so I ordered it, and can't wait for it. I don't think it's so much a book, but more of a folder, come portfolio to store photos in.

I Luurrvve this month's scrapping kit. The papers look fab, and those newspaper flowers are growing on me by day. Again, I'm really excited for the 15th!

When does Jenni normally put up her inspirations? I so used that this month! LOL!

[ayyjay]

I didn't get the previous 7 gypsies book project, but I really like the look of this project, as I did last month, so I ordered it, and can't wait for it. I don't think it's so much a book, but more of a folder, come portfolio to store photos in.

I Luurrvve this month's scrapping kit. The papers look fab, and those newspaper flowers are growing on me by day. Again, I'm really excited for the 15th!

When does Jenni normally put up her inspirations? I so used that this month! LOL!

I too did not order the lovely 7Gypsies book kit and really wish I did, even emailed JBS to see if they had any spare!

Jennie if you would like one of these books I have seen them on sale in a fab us store who likes to look after us brits if you'd like to know where (thats if you don't already shop there!!) simply pm me!

[ShirleyF]

I
When does Jenni normally put up her inspirations? I so used that this month! LOL!
I think it is usually the 10th - can't wait to see what they come up with

[tinkypen]

i'm umming and arring about buying this one - i still haven't rec my first one!!

[Jennie]

Go for it Leanne, you know you want to! LOL!!

[Keanie]

Talking of the 7gypsies kit with the Anna Griffin papers - I really wanted that one too, but it had gone before I could buy one. So I got the papers from Artbase and bought a book from Paperchase (A4 Sketch Book) spiral bound. Then bought some extra thick grosgrain in black from Paperchase as well and used that as the handles. It looks just as good I think, and I'm really pleased with it.

[tinkypen]

my kit came - last months one - even more yummy than i thought!! it's sitting next to me waiting to go home!! xx

[tinkypen]

ok i cracked open my kit - here it is did this weeks team challenge with it flamingos (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=88857&cat=2)

[kathyb]

I love your layout Leanne....have posted a comment on it.

Have you decided whether to sub yet??

[CraftyCaz]

Emma...I have made up the journal (June Project Kit). You can see it on my blog.

Caz
x

[tinkypen]

no i'm still decideding about subbing - see i don't have a CC so i have to go thru my mum for it!? and she is on holiday in crotia so i have a week or so to think about it! ? :) thanks for the comments as well!! :)

[tinkypen]

does anybody know the the names of the cardstock we got in the last kit - i loved the colours and NEED some more?? :)

[papermad]

I think the cream is bazzill cream puff and the pink bazzill petal soft, but not sure on the orange.

[tinkypen]

thanks :)

[lalamuppet]

the orange one is cheddar!

[gismo]

has anyone been billed for their kit yet? bit concerned that the indefinite tick box might not be working as Jenni always bills on the 5th and mine isnt showing up yet!!!

[kathyb]

I've just called my cc which I pay for my kit on, and it is showing a payment of £21.04p for 8th September. I'm guessing this is the papercrafting kit. I haven't gone for the project kit.

[kathyb]

Here is the August contents....I always copy it in case I NEED more supplies.....sad, but true :)

August 2006 Papercrafting Kit

- 7 sheets of Pattern Paper from Scenic Route
- 3 sheets of cardstock in Cream Puff, Cheddar, and Dawn from Bazzill
- 1 package of large block letter stickers from Heidi Swapp
- 1 package of variety “Bling” from Heidi Swapp
- 1 package of fancy oval “Bling” from Heidi Swapp
- 1 package of small florals in orange from Heidi Swapp
- 1 set of exclusive scalloped journaling cards from Jenni Bowlin Studio
- 1 silver tin filled with:
- 1 metal oval frame
- 1 large flower charm
- 1 small flower charm
- 1 clear button
- 2 Bazzill brads
- 3 Heidi Swapp photo corners
- 2 clear rhinestones, one large, one small
- several flower sequins

[gismo]

I've just called my cc which I pay for my kit on, and it is showing a payment of £21.04p for 8th September. I'm guessing this is the papercrafting kit. I haven't gone for the project kit.

but tomorrow is the 8th :unsure:

[tinkypen]

Here is the August contents....I always copy it in case I NEED more supplies.....sad, but true :)

August 2006 Papercrafting Kit

- 7 sheets of Pattern Paper from Scenic Route
- 3 sheets of cardstock in Cream Puff, Cheddar, and Dawn from Bazzill
- 1 package of large block letter stickers from Heidi Swapp
- 1 package of variety “Bling” from Heidi Swapp
- 1 package of fancy oval “Bling” from Heidi Swapp
- 1 package of small florals in orange from Heidi Swapp
- 1 set of exclusive scalloped journaling cards from Jenni Bowlin Studio
- 1 silver tin filled with:
- 1 metal oval frame
- 1 large flower charm
- 1 small flower charm
- 1 clear button
- 2 Bazzill brads
- 3 Heidi Swapp photo corners
- 2 clear rhinestones, one large, one small
- several flower sequins


thanks!! and not sad just extremly prepared!! :)

[Kdarli]

has anyone been billed for their kit yet? bit concerned that the indefinite tick box might not be working as Jenni always bills on the 5th and mine isnt showing up yet!!!

I've had an email this evening confirming that they have taken payment from my card. :)

[Jennie]

Me too, and I am marked indefinate.

[papermad]

I've no email yet, I'm just on a 3 month sub. I can't remember if I had an email last month or not.

[papermad]

Just checked my emails I throw into a general "may need" folder and I did get an email last month, but haven't this month yet.

[ayyjay]

I had an email this morning saying that my payment failed!! LOL I fogot to change it when I had my purse pinched!!! So hopefully it won't be long!!

[lorraineA]

I had an email this morning saying that my payment failed!! LOL I fogot to change it when I had my purse pinched!!! So hopefully it won't be long!!


Don't panic, me too! I have over £9,000 I can spend on the card so it must be one mighty kit:lol:

I am sure it is a glitch their end...

L x

[tinkypen]

£9,000 how much bazzil is that?????????? :)

[ayyjay]

Don't panic, me too! I have over £9,000 I can spend on the card so it must be one mighty kit:lol:

I am sure it is a glitch their end...

L x

Glad it's not just me LOL

[kathyb]

The september guest gallery is up in the monthly insiration. I guess the rest will apear over the course of the nxt 24hrs or so....

[gismo]

loving Maria Grace's LO's

[Jennie]

The september guest gallery is up in the monthly insiration. I guess the rest will apear over the course of the nxt 24hrs or so....

I've had a hectic weekend and forgotten to look at the gallery. Only a couple of more days to wait now.:)

[Kdarli]

I got my kit this morning and it looks gorgeous, even nicer IRL ... but I'm gutted. My tin is empty, so I have none of the embellishments that there should be in there and I don't have the arrow stamp either that I was SO looking forward to getting. Typical! I really wanted to get on and use my kit too as i have photos waiting. :( I've emailed Jenni, so I'm just hoping that she will get back to me soon and send them on for me.

[lalamuppet]

mine's here....so lush :) wasn't sure when I saw it on the screen but I guess I should know to trust Jenni's taste by now!

sorry that your tin's empty Katy...Jenni's usually really good at getting things sorted quickly!

[gismo]

I got my kit this morning and it looks gorgeous, even nicer IRL ... but I'm gutted. My tin is empty, so I have none of the embellishments that there should be in there and I don't have the arrow stamp either that I was SO looking forward to getting. Typical! I really wanted to get on and use my kit too as i have photos waiting. :( I've emailed Jenni, so I'm just hoping that she will get back to me soon and send them on for me.

now thats a good one to use :lol:

[ShirleyF]

Received mine this morning yippee, didn't receive the project kit though :( I hope she still has some left, I ordered it on the 1st, but saying that I don't think it was on my bank statement, so maybe it didn't go through. I have emailed her to see. Love the kit, but not sure it is as good value as usual - not moaning, just seems less in it, but maybe it is because the project kit is missing!!:lol:

[Jennie]

I have a red card through the door, even though my dd has been home all day with a heavy cold, and should have heard the doorbell ring. I'll go and get it soon. Looking forward to it. Sorry to hear your tin was empty katy. :( I love that bit. I did order the project kit, and it was debited from my account, so hopefully I get that too.

So who is going to upload first then?

[lalamuppet]

I've made the project kit...v fun and there is enough chipboard to do another one (although I will use different papers) haven't put the photos on the inside yet but the folder itself was very easy to make!

Won't bother posting a pic on my blog yet cos it looks just like the original at the mo!

[ayyjay]

got mine but won't get a chance to use it today as ive got to do final accounts

[kathyb]

I'm still waiting on mine.....fingers crossed for today.

[ShirleyF]

Anyone done any LO's yet? I won't get a chance until the weekend but just wondered if anyone has managed it yet. - can't wait to see what you all come up with. I love that arrow paper, come and inspire me!!:lol: I need all the help I can get!

[papermad]

Used the arrow stamp on a card for a friend's 40th - it worked really nicely. Lovely size. Not too big. Not had chance to do anything else, but am going to a crop on Saturday and hope to get the project done then.

[Kdarli]

Well, I'm saving my kit until my missing things arrive, so I can use it all togther. Jenni got back to me last night and is posting them out to me today, so fingers crossed they'll arrive quickly!

You were quick making up the project kit Kate ... I really liked the look of it, but resisted. I might see if I can make one from scratch myself. They look like they'd make nice Christmas presents.

[Jennie]

Katy, I knew Jenni would sort you out very quickly. I got my kit yesterday, but I have been feeling a bit down i the dumps since the weekend due to a pathetic cold, and then I cricked my neck over the weekend, and it has really only just stopped hurting today.

I opened the kit, and had a quick rustle round, but I must give it the proper attention tonight. I have the project kit, so may do that tonight.

[kathyb]

My kit has arrived :D ( didn't want to draw attention to it this morning, as a box from Art from the Heart arrived on the same day ).

So now I have peace I've had a good rummage. I have to say I love it IRL. I wasn't so sure about the paper flowers on-line, but they are lovely. Katy you will love your tin contents when they arrive. I love the stamp. I love the notebook too....okay I love it all. :lol:

[Jennie]

I still haven't had a good rummage yet, I got caught up with "food chains and organisms" for year 6 homework!! But I agree, I think the news print flowers look very delicate, far better than the pics of them on the website.

[Jennie]

The forum was running so slow, that I clicked on save twice:lol: :ph34r:

[CraftyCaz]

Mine arrived today, and I can't believe how big those flowers are...thought they would be much smaller...also love the arrow stamp....

Caz
x

[gismo]

Mine arrived today, and I can't believe how big those flowers are...thought they would be much smaller...also love the arrow stamp....

Caz
x

an you didnt pinch my kit :lol:

[CraftyCaz]

Anymore lip from you hun and I will nick the rest of the stuff on it's way!!!

Either that or hold it hostage!
Caz
x

[gismo]

On Jenni's blog there is a list of old kits for sale encase anyone is interested!!!

[lalamuppet]

was checking out Jenni's blog and saw that she has put up some 'leftovers' for sale! I ordered the house accordian project kit as that and the first (heart) ones were the only ones I hadn't got!

I really love doing the project kits! Find it really satisfying to actually sit down, make something (other than a LO) and complete it!

[ShirleyF]

Has everyone read her blog today? She is changing Octobers ordering process again - so everyone needs to buy a kit on the first,if they want one. I can understand how difficult this is for her, but she REALLY needs to sort out her business and website etc. I love her kits, but I am getting fed up now. There is no idea what is coming up in next months the web site is a shambles and TBH they have had plenty of time (8 months) to sort it all out.

[lalamuppet]

it is a pain, but then again all new businesses take time to set up! I love the kits and if it means starting over again I am not bothered!

[papermad]

My first reaction was "what a pain". Then I thought that being able to pick whether I want next months kit or not was a good thing. I generally love what she does and all the bits and pieces too, but sometimes a kit doesn't hit the mark. As long as they don't sell out and I can choose whether to have it or not then I'm OK. Must say that I've been doing this months project kit and it is absolutely gorgeous. The pictures on her site just don't do it justice.

[Emmak]

Has everyone read her blog today? She is changing Octobers ordering process again - so everyone needs to buy a kit on the first,if they want one. I can understand how difficult this is for her, but she REALLY needs to sort out her business and website etc. I love her kits, but I am getting fed up now. There is no idea what is coming up in next months the web site is a shambles and TBH they have had plenty of time (8 months) to sort it all out.

I have to say that whilst I appreciate that websites take a while to get right, this is really maddening. I hope it is just for the one month as she promises. I use dh's card, so I don't really want to have to write his details down and store them somewhere. Oh well, have to see what happens but I think she may end up losing members over this.

[lalamuppet]

ordered both for next month...I satyed up! I'm sure there will be lots left but I'd hate to miss out!

[gismo]

woke up feeling rough so sat here buying at the same time - lovin both the kits FAB!!!

[aaron1]

PLEASE HELP, I have tried to order but not accepting my billing address as it says it needs a state, What you you put there?

[kathyb]

aaron1:
Just put in AB as your state. Then under the country you need to select "England". ( I remember before looking for UK and it wasn't there ).
We had this a few months back....lots of confusion , and this was Jenni's way round it.It all worked fine.

Just ordered the paper crafting kit. The project looks great too.

[ayyjay]

I ordered both - looking fab!!

[aaron1]

Thanks, Kathy, it has now worked.

[Kdarli]

I have ordered my kit this morning. The project kit looks lovely, but I resisted!!

[papermad]

I've ordered the kit. I nearly ordered some of the cosmocricket papers last night but didn't so definately wanted to buy the kit. I was so tempted by the project but I couldn't see how I could use it.

[papermad]

ordered both for next month...I satyed up! I'm sure there will be lots left but I'd hate to miss out!


YOu must be shattered! I stayed up to buy stuff for another kit, but that was only until midnight. It must've been about 2am that this kit went on line (I did think about it!)

[lalamuppet]

YOu must be shattered! I stayed up to buy stuff for another kit, but that was only until midnight. It must've been about 2am that this kit went on line (I did think about it!)

I'd been out so it wasn't too bad!


Has anyone received a confirmation email yet?

[kathyb]

No e-mail yet, but I remember it saying within 1 business day, so I guess sunday doesn't count?

[lalamuppet]

I guess not :) just wanted to check!

[kathyb]

I know what you mean...its so up in the air isn't it. Just hope she sorts things soon once and for all.

[papermad]

Nothing here either yet.

[ayyjay]

Still not heard here!!

[gismo]

I havent either but it does show in my account as purchased along with the previous ones

[lalamuppet]

just checked my credit card online and it has definately gone through so maybe emails aren't being sent?

[Emmak]

I have to admit that I've not bothered with either this month.

[ayyjay]

Have been on the JB website and mine is showing as shipped on the 8th!!

[Kdarli]

Mine is too ... can't wait for it to get here! :)

[lalamuppet]

gallery is online!! looks lovely! never heard of the guest scrapper but I really like her pages!

I've put up 2 pages in my gallery using recent kits...they are the ones of my kittens! here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=92874&cat=500&ppuser=8816) and here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=92870&cat=500&ppuser=8816)

[kathyb]

Your layouts are great, Kate....just posted comments.

I like the monthly inspiration. Have to say it was the note cards :wub: that really swung it for me this month, and I wasn't so sure about the papers, but as usual the gallery has won me over, and I can't wait for my box :D Must admit I've not heard of the "guest" scrapper either. Still her stuff is great too.

[lalamuppet]

grr literally popped out for an hour and have missed a parcel...I'm sure it's my JB kit :( Still I suppose at least they didn't give it to the neighbours who seem to keep our mail if it is given to them!

[ayyjay]

Nothing here yet - postie did bring me a parcel from USA but not my kit! Boo hoo!

[papermad]

Nothing here yet either. Did wonder if it would get here today. Maybe tomorrow.

[kathyb]

Nothing here today either....fingers crossed for tomorrow :)

[ayyjay]

Postie has just been and I'm delighted to say my fab kits are here!! I've decided to look at the ironing instead of doing it and start my project kit!! LMAO!!

Although im not sure how it actually finds me - evey kit from JB has only part my address on it, the house name then Norwich, Norfolk, Postcode - no street name or village, now I know I added it on my Account etc when ordering LOL!! I must email her and get that changed!

[kathyb]

posted by emnol
Although im not sure how it actually finds me - evey kit from JB has only part my address on it, the house name then Norwich, Norfolk, Postcode - no street name or village,

LOL Jane.... your posties must know you really well ... too much stash shopping maybe?? ;)


Mine is here too ( papercrafting )....I love it! This was the kit I was most unsure about from the previews. I'm really glad I went for it. Looking forward to getting cracking :)

[Kdarli]

Mine is here too ( papercrafting )....I love it! This was the kit I was most unsure about from the previews. I'm really glad I went for it. Looking forward to getting cracking :)

Funny, but I was exactly the same Kathy. There were a few papers in there that I was a little unsure of too, but I went for it because I have full faith in Jenni and have loved all her kits and like you I LOVE this one too. I'm off to a crop tonight and this is coming with me!! I love the colours and the velvet ricrac is just gorgeous, definitely need some more of that!!

[Jennie]

Got mine too this morning, and thrilled as usual. I bought two pumpkins today so I can take some photos of the children to go with the papers!!

I have only just done a LO from last month's kit, take a look on my blog, the photo is rubbish, but I like the LO. It's the second one down.

[papermad]

Got a red card, so will have to pick mine up from post office tomorrow.

[papermad]

Just got my kit from PO. I am really pleased with it. Love the colours and that scalloped paper is gorgeous. Will have to keep an eye on what she is planning for next month.

[lalamuppet]

it is lush isn't it! can't wait to start making stuff!

[kathyb]

It is a lovely kit. I made two layouts last night. Will post them up on my blog later.

[papermad]

Had a quick peak at her blog and she shows a picture of JBS junque boxes coming with the new site. Looks interesting. I love all the little bits and pieces she puts into the kits. Maybe this could be an add on to the kit with more yummy stuff. :rolleyes:

[kathyb]

Ooh Debby, thanks for the heads up on that...off to take a peak!

[Kdarli]

Looks interesting ... although not sure what Junque is??

[papermad]

You know the little boxes of buttons and sequins, odds and ends we get. I think the junque boxes will be more of that sort of thing to buy as perhaps an add on to the kit. A lot of kit sites sell extras to go with the current kit. I think she may head in that direction.

I must admit I am very interested to see what November brings. I just hope with fingers crossed that she gets a site set up without all of these gliches she has been having.

[Kdarli]

Oh I see Debby, thanks. :) Extra options are always nice, especially if there is extra to coordinate with what you've already got in the kit!

I too am hoping that we can sub again in November, it's so much easier to know it's definitely coming each month rather than having to keep buying every time.

[papermad]

I know what you mean about subbing. Also if I have a sub I can stop myself from trying to work out if I'll like the kit and if I really neeeeed more stash! At least when I have a sub I can just relax and wait for the postman. :D

[lalamuppet]

Kathy, what beautiful layouts :)





I saw the junque boxes as well and think they look sooo beautiful!

[papermad]

Kathy, what beautiful layouts :)

Totally agree. Lovely.

[ayyjay]

Have finished the project kit for this month, am quite pleased with it and love the MM velvet stickers!! Have put photos on blog if anyone wants a look.

[lalamuppet]

Have finished the project kit for this month, am quite pleased with it and love the MM velvet stickers!! Have put photos on blog if anyone wants a look.


it looks gorgeous!! well done for completing it so quickly :)

[gismo]

Lush!!!!!

[Kdarli]

I have uploads a couple of layouts from this month's kit to my blog (http://katydarling.typepad.com/lil_ol_me/2006/10/catching_up.html#comments). :)

[kathyb]

Love your project book Jane, and your LO's Katy.

Thankyou for your comments on my pages.

I can't believe the 1st is almost here again...each month seems to go by faster than the last! Just wondering if JB's new all singing/dancing site will be running by then?

[papermad]

Think she said on her blog that it would be another month of just buying on the day. Still love this months kit, so will no doubt continue buying in which ever way she does each month.

[Jennie]

Katy, I love your LOs. I;m still using last month's kit at the moment, as I loved it so much, but must move on to this months. Yes Jenni said her new site will be ready in another month's time, but it is a pain to remember to go and buy the kit on 1st of the month, but it won't put me off.

I've got a couple of LOs on my blog, that I did yesterday, using lots of JB stuff, but I'm staring to mix her kits up now, and using the left overs. I used the newspaper flower, I was never sure how to use it, but I do think it fits nicely on a boy LO!

[papermad]

Her blog has a few details for next months kit. I'm not sure, but do you read it as she will have the new site up for next month? Anyway worth a look.

[Kdarli]

Hi Debby

I read it as she will put up November's kit on to her current site and then start working on giving us teasers about her new web site, which will be ready for the December kit. But who knows!! :lol:

I love the look of the next kit from her layouts though.

[lalamuppet]

Am I right in thinking that Jenni has not said what we need to do to get this month's kit? I know it has been implied that it will be a one off purchase again but she has not mentioned anything about when we can buy it...someone please correct me if I am wrong!!!

[Jennie]

I'm sure I did read that we do have to go and buy it as a single kit this month.

[lalamuppet]

thanks Jennie :) looks like I will be setting my alarm for the middle of the night!!....I'm sure I don't *really* need to but I would hate to miss out! obsession much?!?!?!

[Jennie]

You know they are several hours behind us, so I am sure first thing in the morning will be fine. I don't think she ever sells out of the kits for many weeks. B) Although the monthly project kit sells out pretty quick.

[kathyb]

Just been on Jenni's blog...November is again a one off purchase same as October. Also on the site the November pics are on the homepage, though the kits won't go live till later.

I'm sure you'll be fine waiting till the morning Kate. I know I am going to. The nights I have waited up or got up early, there have been site problems and I've regretted it. Always managed to get the kit by waiting til the morning...that said, I must remember to get on-line!

[lalamuppet]

I do know that they will still be there in the morning.....


I like to think I'm just being 'prepared':lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Kdarli]

I'll be waiting until the morning too, but I'll be on here as soon as I get up though! :lol:

I love the look of the kit from the sneek peaks on the site ... those flowers are gorgeous. :)

[papermad]

She's just put on her blog that the kits go up at 8pm central time which i think (?) is 1 am our time. One off purchase again at reduced rate. Does anyone recognise the papers for this month??

[lalamuppet]

I *think* the stripy one is from KI....but don't hold me to it!

[Jennie]

I like that stripy one too. It's very hard to tell what is in the kit this month. Do you think there are felt flowers?

[kathyb]

Anyone else having problems checking out ( once again!! )??

[kathyb]

And now it has worked ( I put a different CC no. in ) :wacko: :wacko:

Here's hoping life with the new site will be smoother !

[papermad]

Not had any problems checking out thank goodness. Need to get the kids to school! Ordered just the kit and not the project this month. Have so many mini albums waiting to do already.

[Kdarli]

I ordered first thing this morning with no problems ... glad you managed to get your's to go through Kathy. :)

I just went for the main kit too ... was tempted by the project kit, but figured I could probably make one up myself if I ever got around to it! :lol:

[ShirleyF]

I managed to get the main kit with no problems but also thought better of the project kit for exactly the same reasons. I can't wait for her to sort the site out though and I am looking forward to the junque!

[lalamuppet]

got mine ordered (didn't stay up in the end! lol) didn't order the project kit this month. love the look of the main kit though :)

[gismo]

got mine too - blimmin on hols though when the new site is launched AAAARRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

[Jennie]

I just ordered mine, with no problems. I did order the project, 'cos I always regret it if I don't!!

I'm liking everything in the kit again, the KI Memories papers look great. I haven't seen them before.

[ayyjay]

I ordered first thing this morning, kit only as not keen on the project this time!! Can't wait - really must use the past three though lol

[Night Owl]

Hi I wanted to get this kit, only problem is I can't proceed with check out cause I haven't put a "state" in the billing/shipping address form - how do you get around the problem?

[Kdarli]

Hi Eileen

Just select AB the first state and it will let you continue. That is what we all had to do and Jenni knows that it isn't really part of your address!!

[Night Owl]

Many thanks - my order's now successfully been checked out :D

Hope it's as good as it looks, I've admired Jeanie's "JB" kits so do have a fair idea what I'm getting in to.

[Kdarli]

No problem, glad you got it checked out and I am sure you will love the kits. :lol:

[ShirleyF]

Hopefully the new site will be much better and the Junque boxes look interesting. Her blog has been updated with some info.

[Jennie]

Shirley is that you??? You've changed somwhat....a bit more bird like, and with a different name and I'm missing your babies!!

Eileen did you mean me, or do you know a Jeanie?? Glad you signed up though, I'm sure you won't regret it.

[ShirleyF]

Hiya Jennie it is me! I am no longer 34 (in fact I am now 36 1/2!!!) and I decided to change to something slightly more festive!!

[papermad]

Hi all, has anyone got the name of that yellow card from the current kit? Need to get more and it's not on my swatches that I have. Thanks.

[Night Owl]

Jennie I did mean you - sorry about the typo :rolleyes: As you can order the kits one at a time how can you go wrong.

I was wondering when in the month do we get our hands on the kits?

[papermad]

Hi Eileen, just catching up after a few days away. We usually get the kit about 16/17/18th of the month. Hope you like it.

[ayyjay]

I'm still on Septembers LOL!! Haven't even touched Octobers!! Really must make an effort LOL!

[Jennie]

We should be getting our November kits through the doors soon. I hope I get mine before the weekend, so I can take it to Scrapmanic.

[Kdarli]

We should be getting our November kits through the doors soon. I hope I get mine before the weekend, so I can take it to Scrapmanic.

I'm hoping the same Jennie! Fingers crossed, hey? :)

[papermad]

Based on previous months, tomorrow is a possibility. I have had a red card today from PO, it may be it, but I am expecting quite a few parcels at the moment :lol: .

[ShirleyF]

I am looking forward to this hopefully we will get it by the weekend. TBH I am not sure that this will be my most favoutite months though. I have uploaded one from last month here. (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=95370&cat=500&ppuser=7840)