Cocoa Daisy

[KimmyS]

I have found my new fave Kit from the US - the November Kit was the first one to go on sale. It shipped last Friday and arrived today.

Can I say BLOOMIN and MARVELLOUS???

Seriously - if the contents of the November are an indicator of what else is to come then I am gonna sign up for a whole year. And I can tell you already that there is MEGA US STAR siged up to supply product for their January Kit AND she will be the Guest Designer for that month too.

Tricia, the owner is such a doll and lived in the UK for quite some time, so she knows what problems we can get with customs, so she will be keeping an eye out for all of us who buy from her.

What I love about the November Kit is the Hambly Overlay, The 12 x 12 Fancy Pants chipboard, the 7Gypsies book, the rub ons, the papers, the blossoms....erm can you see I am already addicted.

I tell you - go check it out. You know how to get to her site all the w's cocoadaisy and then dot com :P

If you like what you see, let her know I sent you :wub:

[lalamuppet]

oh, I saw this kit and was sooo tempted by it...unfortunately with 3 kits already this month I had to hold off! I am def considering getting it next month!

[gaia_uk]

Ooh, I remember looking at this and falling in love with it after Kristina Contes was raving about it on her blog - I seem to remember it saying it was sold out when I checked but it dosn't say that any more? Hmm...it's so prettyful...how much (with shipping) did it come to in £s? (if you don't mind me asking!) :)
Samm x

[KimmyS]

If I am honest, I don't remember - it just went straight out of my savings together with something else. But the shipping label said $15.95 and the Kit itself was $29.95, so it was £18.94...cool hu?

[suzytagain]

I've just ordered the November kit - it looks wonderful
There are a whole range of postage options including a $6 surface mail option, which you would need to wait for but knocks £5 off the price
I paid $15 something post but it still looks great value
S

[quinnan]

I've just gone for this too. I got $14 shipping this time but will probably have the surface mail this next time (i think ive already assumed i'll be signing up for this again!).

Thanks for letting us know about this kit Kimmy, can't wait to play:D

[KimmyS]

quinnan - you do know that surface mail takes approx 2 months, I hope? That's why it's so cheap as they bung it on the next available ship that'll go the the UK. I would never choose that option, because it's not really worth the difference in price, me thinks.

Just a heads up for everyone as well - the January Kit will be very much sought after. Ali Edwards is a very good friend of Cocoa Daisy's Owner, Tricia, and she is not only the Guest DT for January but is also supplying exclusive product for the Kit...I can't wait!!!

[quinnan]

Yeah i know how long surface mail is. But if i carry on buying kits the way i have been (have a few from you, signed up for OPAAT, and a couple from other places) i wont actually have any time to use them till them anyway :wacko:

And it will be a nice surprise when i have totally forgotten all about them and then they turn up :lol:

[lalamuppet]

oops...I went for it anyway :lol: :lol: :lol:

[KimmyS]

Yeah i know how long surface mail is. But if i carry on buying kits the way i have been (have a few from you, signed up for OPAAT, and a couple from other places) i wont actually have any time to use them till them anyway :wacko:

And it will be a nice surprise when i have totally forgotten all about them and then they turn up :lol:

LOLOLOLOL - I like your style! :wub:

[lalamuppet]

ooh dec kit is up...have ordered and haven't even received nov yet!! must get scrap room tidy tomorrow then can start to use up some of this stash I am accumulating at a rather worrying pace!!! (My room is already stuffed full!!)

[KimmyS]

I have ordered december too - isn't it lush?? Can't wait for January now to see the Ali Edwards Kit *drool*

[quinnan]

I just got my november kit and its fab:wub:

Lucky for me i have a whole weekend to myself to play with it!:lol:

Gonna get Decembers too.

Really impressed with the service. Having been missed off by OPAAT i sent an have you shipped my order email, got a quick reply and then got another one today from Tricia who just wanted to make sure i had received it. very impressed.

love and light

Quinn

[KimmyS]

Tricia is a total Sweetie!

Just in case anyone wonders. Each Kit is shipped on the 10th of the month if it was ordered by the 8th. Obviously if you order after the 10th it will go immediately

[WeeHaggis]

I've got the kit too - it's fab - nice selection of papers and bits :) I'm ordering December's as well even though I do not need any more Christmas papers.

I agree that Tricia's customer service is great.

There's also a couple of very yummy layouts posted on the site by one Kimmy! They are really nice - might have to try to scraplift the one where you used the fabric as a mat.

[SuzieR]

OMG KimmyS you are BAD telling us about these kits! I have just ordered the November one (she had a few left) AND the December one! and it's all your fault!! Tricia is fab, and I mentioned your name Kimmy. Just going to register on the site now :D

Can't wait for my kits to arrive!

[KimmyS]

There's also a couple of very yummy layouts posted on the site by one Kimmy! They are really nice - might have to try to scraplift the one where you used the fabric as a mat.


Awwwww thank you :wub:
I loved working with that Kit and I still have so much stash left over!!! I can't wait to get the December Kit now

[KimmyS]

OMG KimmyS you are BAD telling us about these kits! I have just ordered the November one (she had a few left) AND the December one! and it's all your fault!! Tricia is fab, and I mentioned your name Kimmy. Just going to register on the site now :D

Can't wait for my kits to arrive!

Tee hee Suzie, call me the chief-enabler!
I am just addicted to Kits and when I find one which I think is perfect value for money I just have to shout it from the rooftops! :lol:

[happy-scrappy]

I'm really tempted by this kit.

[KimmyS]

I received the December Kit last Friday and it is as per usual JAM PACKED with stuff you usually wouldn't get. Awesome, awesome stuff.

And in their forum they have the sneaky peak up for the January Ali Edwards Kit (which so has my hands all over it already)

[happy-scrappy]

oh dear, I think I have to get that kit :rolleyes:

[lalamuppet]

mine's not here yet :( looking forward to it though!!!

[kathyb]

Has anyone got a contents list for the December kit and a pricing? The site just keeps putting up an error message when I look...may be it has sold out??

[Darcy11]

I have only a maestro card- but have applied for a student credit card so i can order this kit- is that bad? :D:D:D

Once it arrives, i'll be ordering Nov Dec and Jan- just hope they'll stay in stock :(

[lalamuppet]

My december arrived this morning :) Can't wait to play with it :)

Can't wait to order the Jan kit either...may go for a 3 mo subscription!

Kathy...I believe the Pricing was at about $28 can't remember for certain....I was on the site earlier before it was down and it looked as though there were still some december kits left...

[suzytagain]

for anyone interested in the Jan kit - I looked a few days ago but the kits were only going on sale on the 3rd jan and it wouldn't let me order - and I've just looked and they now say "out of stock" - I'll check again tomorrow in case they only go on sale tomorrow

[kathyb]

The January kits are on sale now....I've just succumbed to THIS months only :lol:

[ickleviking]

Anyone ordered the Jan kit and had problems confirming their order?? It doesn't seem to want to accept my credit card :unsure:

[ickleviking]

and now they're all sold out - sob!

[lalamuppet]

grrr am sooooo annoyed to have missed out on this :(

eta...have just read on the message board that it is not sold out....something to do with a site crash...I will be checking for updates regularly!

[ickleviking]

The lovely Tricia has just replied to my email, and supposedly when the site crashed orders still went through, despite them saying they hadn't. So, if like me, lots of people kept on trying, they'll all have ended up with multiple kits! Tricia is going to void the multiples, so I should imagine that additional kits will be available...

[lalamuppet]

yay it's gone back on sale :) bought mine!!

[donswish]

Ive just ordered my first cocoa daisy kit and an ali edwards one at that !!!!!!!!!!!

[MaisyMay]

Ive just ordered my first cocoa daisy kit and an ali edwards one at that !!!!!!!!!!!

Me too! Can't wait for it to arrive :wub:

Maddy
xxxxx

[kathyb]

I had problems on another site with my CC as the address I was entering didn't match exactly the one on my CC statement so it wouldn't accept until I corrected this. Also I've had problems when choosing England v UK.

Just checked the site - it says kits are still in stock.

[mei_lye]

I gave in to temptation and bought a one-off... luv the mix of different papers in there and some of my fave embellishments too.

[ShirleyF]

I am sooo naughty too this will be my third kit this month - but I couldn't resist. It really does look gorgeous (especially Ali Edwards 2nd mini book made with the transparencies - YUM!)
It looks excellent value for money and even though I LOVE my other american kit - I am fed up with their website etc - so thinking how professional this one is run I may end up subscribing...

Pleeeeeease don't show me any more luvveryl kits - anyone, as I am not getting around to much scrapping lately!

[ayyjay]

Only just found this - I bought the November kit after seen it used by Ali on her blog. I have also bought the January kit - think it's sold out now but Tricia is taking orders for more. Lovely kits and a lovely lady!!

[KimmyS]

I am so annoyed that I agreed to a spending freeze until I have finished 75 layouts, so I was not allowed to buy this month *sob sob*

[ShirleyF]

OMG Kimmy -you must have amazing will power - I set myself these sort of challenges (with scrapping and food IYKWIM) all the time and I can never stick to it! That is probably why I am getting fat too! - I am rubbish at diets of any kind!
That is a shame as it does look a great kit.

[MaisyMay]

Oh Kimmy - I can let you fondle mine when I next see you ;) Not as good as scrapping with it I know, but a good second best! That's assuming it's arrive by then.

[KimmyS]

Oh Kimmy - I can let you fondle mine when I next see you ;) Not as good as scrapping with it I know, but a good second best! That's assuming it's arrive by then.

YOu better not let me near it, I just now bits will fall {of course TOTALLY against my will} into my bag *snorts*

[MaisyMay]

Mine arrived this morning :wub: Can't wait to get started with it. There is SO MUCH in there for the money. :wub:

[mei_lye]

Mine has arrived today too! Gosh, there is so much in there! Can't wait to have a play!

[ayyjay]

I was hopeful for this morning!! Boo hoo - nothing!

[Kdarli]

Got mine this morning too it is SO pack with stuff ... I LOVE IT! Fabulous value for money. I just got a one off kit, but I'm tempted to sub, I'll see what the Feb kit is like when it is released. I can't wait to play later. :)

[ShirleyF]

I didn't get it either ....guess it is just us in the East, I will have to be a bit more patient. Tell us more about the kit pleeeease!

[quinnan]

I must be the only one that didn't like the January kit then :wacko:

The November and december kits where totally fab and full of lovely things i had never seen or thought of using before. Well worth it. Hoping next months is more my thing ;)

[lalamuppet]

mine came this morning too, it is just perfect!!

on a side note my poppy ink kit came too and I realised it is actually pants value for money...glad I cancelled my subs to that one, Cocoa Daisy is soooo much better!!

[mei_lye]

Quinn, if you don't like your kit, sell it... I'm sure there will be some eager buyers as that kit sold out rather quickly!

[SuzieR]

I must be the only one that didn't like the January kit then :wacko:

The November and december kits where totally fab and full of lovely things i had never seen or thought of using before. Well worth it. Hoping next months is more my thing ;)

I'm with you! November and December kits were gorgeous, but I didn't order the January one as it just wasn't me. Looking forward to February though! :)

[ShirleyF]

Is anyone still waiting for their kit? I am really hoping mine comes today.....

[ayyjay]

I'm still waiting :(

[kathyb]

I'm still waiting too. My postvan usually comes about 10.30, so I'm still hopeful it will come today.

[donswish]

Ive got mine!! It came yesterday with my jenni bowlin kit! too scared to use it though!!!!

[Suziejo]

Hi there

Can anyone give me the addy for Cocoa Daisy's website, i really would love to take alook at this kit you have been raving about!

Thanks

Suzie x

[kathyb]

Its
www.cocoadaisy.com

Mine arrived this morning.....looking forward to later and having a play :wub:

[Suziejo]

Thanks for the addy, Kathy!

[ShirleyF]

Mine arrived too and it is luvverly - only had a quick look but it was great value for money - looking forward to seeing what they come up with for Feb as I am going to cancel my Jenni Bowlin kit.

[Noodle]

Shirley :o - Just how many kits have you been getting!!!!!! :lol::rolleyes:

[ShirleyF]

shhhhhh you are not supposed to be on here! This was a one-off honest!

[Noodle]

looking forward to seeing what they come up with for Feb as I am going to cancel my Jenni Bowlin kit, and subscribe to this and any other kit I can find.

Sounds like a "one off" Shirley ;)!!!

[ShirleyF]

Who are you 'My mother'!!!? :lol: :lol: Keep it under your hat!

[Noodle]

Seriously though I love the look of these kits & can't wait to see what you all come up with :). I will no doubt lurk on this thread & eagerly await Febs kit details!

[ShirleyF]

come on over and I will show you - I shan't be 'using' it - why would I want to do that????

[kathyb]

Had time for a good look now.....:wub: :wub: :wub:

Does anyone know who February's guest designer is? I haven't seen any hints on any of my regular blog haunts :ph34r:

[WeeHaggis]

I'm in heaven - got both December and January kits this week. Have just had fun unpacking the January one. I know it's not going to be to everyone's taste but I love it. It's such an unusual mix of goodies :D

I can't decide which I like best - co-ordinated everything kits or jumble-sale type kits like the January one. Off now to play with it all.

[ayyjay]

Still waiting on my kit!! I was hoping to have it before a crop tomorrow but hey ho!

[Kdarli]

Still waiting on my kit!! I was hoping to have it before a crop tomorrow but hey ho!

Oh no Jane ... I hope it comes in the morning for you ... it is definitely worth the wait. :)

[ayyjay]

Still waiting :(

[ayyjay]

Still waiting!! :(

[ShirleyF]

Oh Jane :( :( I am so sorry - really hope it comes very soon....

[kathyb]

Jane I hope it comes soon

If anyone is interested on the message board at the cocoa daisy site there is the listing for February.

[lalamuppet]

sorry that your kit hasn't arrived yet! have you tried contacting Tricia she's very good at replying to emails!!

LOVE the sound of the february kit....can't wait to receive it!!

[ayyjay]

Funnily enough I emailed Tricia earlier today - she's fab, answered my question very quickly and resolved my problem, my kit's on the way!! Phew!!!

[lalamuppet]

Funnily enough I emailed Tricia earlier today - she's fab, answered my question very quickly and resolved my problem, my kit's on the way!! Phew!!!


that's great :) I'm sure you will love it when it arrives!!

[kathyb]

Images of Feb's kit are now on the site :)

[Hysteri-CAL]

Lush lush lush .... seriously considering getting this kit - its gorgeous !

What does the postal rate work out at please ?

[Kdarli]

I think it was about $14 last month. :)

I seriously need Feb's too!!

[Hysteri-CAL]

I seriously need Febs !!! So could I order after 1st Feb then ?

[Kdarli]

I think so ... that's what the web site says. Last month it went for sale on the 3rd, but it definately says the 1st this month. :)

[MaisyMay]

The Feb one doesn't do it for me but I'll be checking out March.

[ayyjay]

I subbed so will be getting it anyway, good job I like it! - oh - finally got my Jan kit this morning and am WELL happy with it!! Keeping it for something special and really would like to copy/lift the book Ali Edwards did with the overlays inbetween - FAB!!

[WeeHaggis]

I was NOT going to order the Feb kit but I've just been cruising through my favourite sites - and guess what I've ordered :lol: I really must stop this (or at least subscribe!).

[mei_lye]

I stopped short of ordering this one... not sure if I will be able to use all those black papers. Incidentally p&p is about $17. Will be checking out March kit.

[quinnan]

Have just got mine and its fab, some of the black and white papers look absolutley stunning. Not at all sure what to do with the embossed board though :wacko: , but really looking forward to playing once i get over the wanting to stroke phase :D

[lalamuppet]

got mine too....I love the glitter papers!!!

[WeeHaggis]

I've just got the Feb kit - and it is so strokable - those glitter papers are so delicious. And I love the bazzill album - how brilliant a project is that going to be?

:D

[lalamuppet]

wow am loving next month's kit!!!! stunning!!

[Kdarli]

Where are you seeing the picture ... it's still the Feb picture on their site for me ... I've tried refreshing!

I have seen lots of sneak peaks for it and was thinking how fab it looks like it is going to be!

[lalamuppet]

it's in the forum!

[quinnan]

it does look utterly fab, so glad i subbed now :lol: i think i would cry if i missed out on marchs!

[Kdarli]

it's in the forum!

Thanks! :)

[ayyjay]

Anyone used this month's kit yet - I haven't and tomorrow is March already lol!!

[ShirleyF]

Jane I would love to - but it hasn't come, it has been a short month hasn't it, doesnt seem possible it is nearly march? Are you considering selling yours if so PM me.
I have heard from Ruth and she says she may not be able to get me the exact papers etc, so maybe they would prefer to refund and I could get the kit from someone else. Let me know if you are considering it.....

[ShirleyF]

Just reallised this should have been in the Jenni Bowlin thread not this one (sorry!!)

[ayyjay]

No worries - if I sell you'll be my girlie!

New kit and addons are up - extra kit addons are quite expensive so gonna check out what's in them!

[MaisyMay]

I've just ordered the March kit (although I haven't finished using the December one yet). I love it and would have loved the add-ons but they are more expensive than the kit! I just ordered the basic kit and the cardstock add-on. Can't wait for it to arrive.

[scrappinglisa]

I ordered it too with the CS add-on. Really looking forward to getting it, there is just so much in it and lovely colours.

[quinnan]

I subbed so am alright but have had to have the cs add ons, next time i'll have to sub for both. The only complaint i have about Cocoa Daisy is there isn't enough cardstock! Ive done to layouts from febs kit and used up all the cardstock already, still cant work out what to do with the embossed board....

The March kit is lovely going to have a lot of fun with that.

[ayyjay]

Tricia sells cardstock addons doesn't she!!??

[ayyjay]

Anyone interested in the Feb Kit? I haven't used a single thing in it photo and price on my blog.

[helsbells]

I've tried to stay away from this thread and kit as I already subscribe to 2 others but I adore this month's kit! :wub:

About to take the plunge and order... :D

How much does postage work out at?

[ayyjay]

It cost me in total £24 for last months and £23 for this months. I have to pay to purchase from abroad with Halifax however as CD doesn't take paypal which would cost me nothing!

[helsbells]

Thanks for that! Seems a bargain for what you get :D

That's how I'm going to justify it anyway ;)

[ayyjay]

I still have the Feb kit up for grabs and will prob have to sell the March kit too!! The trouble with subbing and needing the dosh for a retreat lol

[helsbells]

I ordered one :D Can't wait for it to arrive. The little board book looks fab :)

[ayyjay]

Got my March kit today and it's yummy - don't think I can part with this one!! LOL Alas I may have to for the retreat fund!!

[helsbells]

My kit arrived yesterday. Can't believe how many goodies you get.

The little board book is fab and the papers are amazing :)

When does the new kit go up?

[ayyjay]

I think it's the first of the month but if you look on their message board there are sometimes sneaky peeks!

[MaisyMay]

Mine arrived earlier this week and I love it.

Helen - there is a sneeky peek on the CocoaDaisy forums for the April kit - usually she posts pictures of the actual kit but this month there's only some example layouts. It looks really, really scrummy though.

[helsbells]

Thanks Maddy, been to have a look. So different to other kits that are around. Really interesting/quirky bits - love it!

Hope you're ok btw xx

[ayyjay]

Has anyone got any gallery pic's of what they have made with the CD kit?? Would love to see what you've all made! My Ali Edwards kit still remains untouched - keeping it for something special!

[helsbells]

I only got mine last Wednesday and haven't had a play yet. Will post though when i do manage to use it. Really like the board book so might start with that :)

[MaisyMay]

I haven't done anything with the March kit yet, but here are some I've done with the January one.

http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=112596&cat=2
http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=111185&cat=500&ppuser=12597
http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=106121&cat=500&ppuser=12597

[MaisyMay]

Has anyone ordered the April kit - I am very, very tempted. I've only done one layout with March though (in my gallery) and still have stacks of January's kit left.....does that really matter??!!

[helsbells]

No it doesn't matter Maddy - I've begun to think that I've started the biggest paper collection in the world here :lol: Go for it!

I haven't ordered this one as I can't see myself using these papers. I like it but it's not really me iykwim. :D

[quinnan]

April is my last sub month and it looks it looks fab :wub: i love these kits they are great, really different really inspiring and really good value.;)

[ayyjay]

Actually managed to do two layouts with March kit - loving the tulips now - was a bit doubtful to start with. Both are on my blog if you want to peek!

Not sure if I have this months as im not sure how long my sub was for as "my account" details are wrong. Will re-sub I think - such good value for money!

[debra]

Put my first order through for the April Kit. I have subbed for 3 months and after reading this thread, glad to see everyone seems to be happy with their kits. Around what date do the kits get over to this side of the pond? :)

[MaisyMay]

Mine arrived on 15th in January and 17th in March. I think they ship around the 10th.

I haven't ordered April's yet - still feeling guilty because I have so much left of January's and March's!

[ayyjay]

Still no sign of mine - JB kit arrive today but not this one!!

[debra]

My first kit (april) arrived today, and I have to say that I am delighted with it. You really do get loads for your money and the colours are fab. Now I just need to find the time to use it, perhaps the cc will be a good opportunity :)

[ayyjay]

Got it - love it!

[ayyjay]

Bad News - Having to sell my kit much to my disgust lol!! Have a retreat but DH spent my spending money on his Ducati - Men !! Gotta love em!!

Anyone interested pm me!

[stardust]

I had to do the same with mine. Unfortuantely money had to come first. It was gorgeous too.

The next one sounds divine.

[ayyjay]

OOOhhh off to check it out - is it in the sneaky peeks section?

[stardust]

There is a description in the sneeky peeks bit but no pic. There is somebody on there with a layout in their blog using the kit. Very funky.

[debra]

Hi
I subscribed last month for the first time. What happens this month, do I need to go in and put my order through with cc details or will they automatically take the payment out of my account? Sorry to be a bit dim but can't seem to see the info on the site. :)

[stardust]

It depends how long you subbed for. If you just bought it as a one off then you will need to go to the site and redo it but if it was for 3 or 6 months then they will just take the money.

[ayyjay]

Hi
I subscribed last month for the first time. What happens this month, do I need to go in and put my order through with cc details or will they automatically take the payment out of my account? Sorry to be a bit dim but can't seem to see the info on the site. :)

My money is taken automatically and the kit shipped! Any doubts email Tricia as she's soooooo helpful!

[debra]

Thanks ladies I did sub for 3 months, now my only dilema is do I need any of the add ons ;)

[stardust]

They look lovely this time but my purse is telling me otherwise.

[stardust]

Got my kit this morning and it is every bit as lovely as it looks on the picture. The alphabet sheet is my favourite. I've not seen that font before.

[debra]

Kerry I got mine this morning too. The colours really cheered me up on a perfectly miserable wet morning. The font is great on the alpahbet. Still stroking mine at the moment. Perhaps I can stop admiring last months now and get around to using some of it. :)

[helsbells]

Have you seen the sneak peaks for June?

I have to get this - I love those Sassafras Lass papers :D

[Kdarli]

It's gorgeous isn't it? I've had some of them before, but subbed to the kit the other day to make sure I don't miss out ... I love it. :)

[stardust]

Those papers are lovely. I got them in the self addressed kit last month but because they were 8x8 and not 12x12 the owl was decapitated so I'm really looking forward to this one. The stamps look lovely too.

[ayyjay]

Definately wanting to see this kit lol!! Looks yummy!!

[kathyb]

I've just signed up for a 3 month sub in place of my Jenni Bowlin kit. I had the January ( Ali E ) kit. The June kit is gorgeous. I'm hoping I may have subbed in time to get one of the owl transparencies. Apart from the kit OI have gone for the cardstock add-on. Very tempted by the other add-ons too, but managed to resist.

I wanted to drop in and say "hello" :) .... its good to see so many "familiar faces" :D

[coleymac]

Hi All. have been looking for a new kit and thought a good way to do it would be to look through all the threads.

Went to the website this morning and wowzer - what a beautiful kit! Had to get it - I wish I could get the Ali E one from Jan which looks divine but appears to have sold out!

Thanks for all your comments - it helped me!!

[stardust]

You will both love it. No going back for me now.

I'm really excited for this one because it will include the delayed Love Elsie add on from last month.

[kathyb]

Mine has arrived this morning! Completely took me by surprise, as it is earlier than I was anticipating. I ordered the main kit and card add-on. I love it....especially the papers they looked lovely on-line but are gorgeous IRL :D

[stardust]

Ooohhh I've got a card through the door while I was at school and I have been wondering what it was. I'm hoping now that it is this. I didn't expect it to be this early although Tricia told me mine would be one of the first to go because it contains an add on from last month that was delayed.

Are you still stroking it Kathy?

[Kdarli]

Enjoy Kathy ... I am hoping mine comes soon, but am not holding out much hope since I am still waiting for 2 other parcels from America, one sent 18 days ago and the other 14 days ago. :(

[kathyb]

I didn't expect it to be this early although Tricia told me mine would be one of the first to go because it contains an add on from last month that was delayed.

Are you still stroking it Kathy?

I had loads of ideas for the kit before it arrived. Now its here it seems to nice to cut into :lol: . The postage mark from the US says the 6th June, so they were sent out earlier than I thought ( I had the 10th in my mind for some reason ).

Hope everyones start arriving soon.

[Kdarli]

It is normally the 10th I think Kathy, so it looks like they were probably sent early. :)

[stardust]

Yay my card was the kit.

I didn't realise some of the papers were double sided and they are gorgeous :wub:.

Loving the Love Elsie add on I got in this one which was delayed from last month :wub:. The paper is excellent quality.

[Kdarli]

Yeah ... enjoy Kerry. :)

I've got a card this morning that could either be my kit or one of the other parcels that I've been waiting for. I don't really mind which it is because I'm really looking forward to getting all of them. I'm going to pick it up in a bit when I've dropped DD off at Preschool.

[Kdarli]

It was my kit ... I absolutely LOVE it all, it is one fantastically put together kit, everything is gorgeous. I got the Whoo Owl album kit too and it looks gorgeous, so cute ... I am SO looking forward to playing with it all.

And my other 2 parcels turned up about 10 minutes ago too ... so I am one very happy girl this afternoon. :)

[stardust]

:) :) :)

[KimmyS]

Isn't it gorgeous?? This is one of the first Kits vom CD I have been buying again as it knocked my socks off. I went for the Kit and the "Flight of fancy" add on. It's so pretty I just can't bring myself to use it.

I really REALLY wanted those stamps tho which are DA BOMB!

[coleymac]

Waiting patiently for mine to arrive....cant wait to get my hands on those stamps!!!

[ayyjay]

I see what you all mean now - the stamps - EVERYTHING is geourgous! Loving it! Anyone got layouts to show us?

[kathyb]

I haven't cut into mine yet :lol:...still looking and enjoying!!

There is a picture for July on the message board which Katy had pointed out to me. It looks lovely too. I think some of the June bits will tie in with it too.

[stardust]

I agree - July looks fab.

Not had a chance to do more than look at the June kit but once time allows I can't wait to get stuck into it.

[debra]

Just a quick question, what happens when your sub runs out? do you have to re subscribe or do they contact you? Thanks :)

[KimmyS]

Debra, I think it's best if you email Tricia about it - she is really quick with answering thise questions. Usually I would think she will send you a reminder once your sub runs out but I am not so sure.

Have to admit, I don't like July at all. There is something about blue and orange which doesn't go together at all....

[coleymac]

Wahoo, I m all subbed up for the next six months.

These kits are divine and how helpful is Tricia!

[gaia_uk]

Hiya everyone! I see this is the place to go if you have a love of Cocoa Daisy - which I think I do, I'm seriously considering getting a 3month sub but first I have 2 questions. I had a quick look on the site, no doubt I'm missing the glaringly big section that has the answers, but could you help me?
1) What postage/shipping option do you go for? How long does it take to arrive?

2) How do you go about ordering add-ons if you've already subbed? Do you see them on the 1st when they're released then add them to your order? Do you pay extra shipping?

Lol, ok, *technically* I guess that's more than just the 2 questions!
Thanks in advance for any help!
Samm x

[stardust]

I didn't realise there wwas more than one option with the shipping. It usually comes around 15th or a few days later.

If you email Tricia she will be able to add any add ons you want to your order without having to go through the checkout bit. Not sure about the extra shipping.

[gaia_uk]

oh. When I had a look earlier there was $15, $24 and $34 options (or there abouts!) I guess the less you pay the longer it would take. I think the time option for the cheapest was 'varies' - took 2 months last I ordered a parcel with that option!
I guess $24 would be safer, you know, get the kit while your still inspired to use it :lol:
Thanks for replying. I'll go ahead with the sub and email if there are any yummy extras next month :)
Samm x

[stardust]

I haven't a clue how much my postage option is. This month they have taken £26 and I get the kit plus card add on.

[coleymac]

Got my kit in Friday - its lovely!
Nver had a french curve before! WIll be having a go this weekend though!

[WeeHaggis]

I got July's kit on Thursday. I'd ordered June's but Tricia sent the wrong one (as usual she was lovely and it is all sorted). I'm glad she did because July's papers are ones I would never have voluntarily bought and yet I've used them on three LOs already!!!

These are great kits - and now I'm looking forward to June's arriving!!

[stardust]

Oooohh I'm stalking the postie today.

[Kdarli]

Oooohh I'm stalking the postie today.

Me too!! Fingers crossed! :)

[gaia_uk]

Mmmm...I managed to eventually sign up for this month and got the kit yesterday - oh my goodness! I was in 2 minds whether or not to start this month or next as I wasn't completely sure I'd like the kit, but now I can see it in the flesh?! Wow! No offence to whoever takes the pics but they sooo don't do this justice :lol:

Can't wait for next months now! :)
Samm x

[stardust]

Have you seen the piccies of the August kit? It doesn't really speak to me. I'm in two minds at the moment whether to take advantage of the subscriber skip Tricia is offering.

[gaia_uk]

Okey dokey, so now the lists of extras have been released do I e-mail now with what I want or wait until the 1st? (spot the kit newbie! :) )
Samm x

[Crafty Kacy]

Does anyone know when we should expect to receive August's kit? I subscribed mid-way through last month so not sure when they arrive.

[ayyjay]

My six month sub ran out and ive only just got round to renewing!! So guessing mine will be late - plus I went for the cheapest shipping which takes a bit longer - im sure I used to get mine the middle of the month!

[Crafty Kacy]

Ooh, shouldn't be long then!

[stardust]

Yeah it is usually around the middle of the month. I would say probably the end of the week.

[Crafty Kacy]

It's arrived!!!!!!! and its yummy - I love the colours and the 7 Gypsies stickers which will just be sooooooooo useful. :love: I'm going to have to think about how to get the best from the acrylic album. Why do I have to go to work today? I just want to stay at home and play. :(

[gaia_uk]

Ok, that's it, the stalking of the postie officially starts NOW!!! I wanna play with the yummies too :lol:

[gaia_uk]

OMG the bell *just* went and it was my kit!!! I'm a smidge freaked, but happy cos I can play with the yummies!

[CloClo]

Hi all, just found this thread but I discovered Cocoa Daisy a while back and really love the kit but concerned about ordering from US. How much does the shipping cost? Do you have to pay customs? I noticed that the latest kit price has gone up and thought that might affect customs payments :-/

[ayyjay]

I only resubbed the other day and have my kit already!! Loving the clear album but nervous about taking the protection off!! Maybe the min it's finished lol Loving all that I see and am well and truely happy I did another 6 month sub!

[gaia_uk]

Was there supposed to be cardstock in this kit? It's not on the supply list but the card add-on says something like extra sheets of the the kit stuff (obviously put a bit better than that!)
CloClo - I think this kit was a bit more expensive because of the clear album you get with it (I think Ali Edwards kit was the same). I subbed for 3 months and last months (with shipping @ $24 I think) came to about £21 in total. This months was about £28.
I didn't get caught for customs as Tricia is lovely and put the regular kit price - without shipping - on the shipping label which is way under (well, $10 ish?) the customs limit.
Tis such a lovely kit, I just wish I could have got some of the extras but they were all sold out by the time I could get on there, even though it was still the day of release! :(
I know what you mean about the clear album - trying to come up with an idea to do it justice! Did you check out what Kristina Contes did with hers in the gallery and on her blog? You can get 2 albums out of 1 if you don't mind the back not being see through (which I don't...mostly cos I'm cheap :lol:)
Samm x

[ickleviking]

Mine's just come too :)

When I first opened it I was a bit disappointed to be honest, as the embellies weren't really up my street. BUT, the papers totally made up for that. LOVE them. Such beautiful greens! Trish really does know how to put a kit together :wub:

It's worth checking out Anja Wade mini book using the acrylic album in the gallery too. Really lovely.

[ayyjay]

I loved it all but the lack of cardstock left me searching my stash! That certainly doesn't normally happen with these kits. STILL happy I resubbed!!

[kathyb]

I'm still waiting on mine. I get the card add-on with my sub. I can't wait to see the album IRL.

[Crafty Kacy]

Here's a LO done with the July kit. Lovely bright colours in that one.

http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=133292&cat=500&ppuser=24730

[CloClo]

Was there supposed to be cardstock in this kit? It's not on the supply list but the card add-on says something like extra sheets of the the kit stuff (obviously put a bit better than that!)
CloClo - I think this kit was a bit more expensive because of the clear album you get with it (I think Ali Edwards kit was the same). I subbed for 3 months and last months (with shipping @ $24 I think) came to about £21 in total. This months was about £28.
I didn't get caught for customs as Tricia is lovely and put the regular kit price - without shipping - on the shipping label which is way under (well, $10 ish?) the customs limit.


Ok, I am sorely tempted now, despite never having ordered anything from the US before. Thanks for your help. Just to clarify - is it £21 including the shipping?

[Crafty Kacy]

Yes that would be including shipping. The dollar price is so good at the minute you can pretty much just half it, then add shipping. So my August kit was $40 + £16 shipping (approx) = £56 = £28 (approx).

And it's fab getting exciting new stuff thru' the post.

[kathyb]

I love your layout Crafty Kacy :)

I've got a few using the July kit on my blog - link below.

I'm hoping my August kit will be here today :)

[Crafty Kacy]

Wow you've been busy Kathy. Love the LOs and the cuties that are on them too!

[kathyb]

Is anyone else still waiting for their August kit??

[debra]

Kathy mine only arrived today. I was beginning to panic but it was definately worth the wait. :)

[kathyb]

Thanks Debra. Nothing for me yesterday, but you've given me hope for today :)

[kathyb]

It arrived on Saturday (25th ). I love it :D

[ayyjay]

I ordered a second for a friend for her birthday but wasn't convinced i'd done it in time but know she'll love it!!

[ayyjay]

Got mine and am totally in love with it ALL!!!!

[Crafty Kacy]

Got mine today as well and I love it, especially the glossy flowers on the paper, and the chocolate alphas which look good enough to eat, and the co-ordinated colours, and the little tags, and ... well, everything really! :wub:

Mind you, I haven't used anything from the last one yet. :lol:

[ayyjay]

Got mine today as well and I love it, especially the glossy flowers on the paper, and the chocolate alphas which look good enough to eat, and the co-ordinated colours, and the little tags, and ... well, everything really! :wub:

Mind you, I haven't used anything from the last one yet. :lol:

LMAO D I T T O !!! promised myself to use later tonight!! Should really!

[gaia_uk]

Isn't the glossy flower paper lovely?! So much nicer than the pics on the site, loving this kit too! Colours will work nice for autumn.

[stardust]

When I saw the pics of this one I thought oh no more green and brown and had my mind set on not liking it at all but WOW I love it :wub:. Those papers are gorgeous and the gloss makes them al the more special. Loving everything about it.

[Crafty Kacy]

OK, I've now used my August kit AND my September kit (well, a bit of each anyway, still got masses left of course.

My LO's are here if you want to see. Apologies in advance if anyone is offended by the 6x12 LO - it was my version of the weekly challenge, scrapping something 'norty'! Hope you see the funny side! :lol::lol:

http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=136654&cat=500&ppuser=24730
http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=136655&cat=500&ppuser=24730

[Crafty Kacy]

Oops, sorry if one of the links doesn't work! If not, try this:

http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=136654&limit=recent

[stardust]

That is sooooo funny Kacy. Love how you have used the evidence tag.

[Crafty Kacy]

Glad you like it - the kit made it easy I must admit. I'm so taken with these kits!

[KimmyS]

Anyone getting the October Kit?? I really love the look of this one

[MaisyMay]

I keep looking at it Kimmy and I am very tempted. BUT I don't *need* any more stash right now so I'm trying to be good! Are you going to order? I love some of the add-on kits they have this month.

[lalamuppet]

I ended up ordering an add-on kit and the add-on cardstock...didn't really want the main kit, have some of the bits at home anyhow!

[stardust]

I'm subbed to November so yep I'm getting it. To be honest though I probably would have anyway. It is nice and cheerful compared to a lot of kits at this time of year. They mostly tend to go from bright summery kits to dowdy autumn within a month. This one looks refreshing.

[Crafty Kacy]

I've signed up again for another 3 months. I'm in lurve :wub: with these kits!

[Nydia]

I have a rolling subscription to cocoa daisy and even asked Tricia to do add ons in the $20 mark as just the huge box of goodies never seems quite enough. Still think they are the best out there!

[quinnan]

I am subbed to Cocoa daisy and have been from the start (i blame you for my kit addiction kimmy :lol:) i only missed the other two favourite product kits as they didn't appeal to me. This one looks fab though, very fresh and funky so i am very much looking forward to its arrival (which can't be too long now). The service is brilliant, Tricia always gets back to you quickly, teh customer service is great.

[Crafty Kacy]

I ordered the extra stamps add on this month as well - they look fab. I just hope they arrive as it seems they are sold out already. Fingers crossed the kits don't get held up too much by the strikes.

[ayyjay]

Ive bought many a kit - ive had to narrow it down to just one - THIS ONE!! Fab service fab products - love it !! This month I have had to order two - one for my friend and have also ordered the Ali E book!! Cannot wait!

[Crafty Kacy]

My kit arrived today! It's very yummy, particularly the felt shapes and the ribbon and the chipboard and the stamps (extra). Oh, and the colours. Lovely!

[stardust]

Got mine yesterday. I absolutely love it but I am swimming in stash at the moment so have decided to sell it before I get too attached to it.

I've just put a post in the marketplace.

[Nydia]

Mine arrived yesterday, so excited! Can't wait to get stuck in.

[Crafty Kacy]

Haven't touched this month's kit yet, but here's a LO I did today using the August kit. I love the colours in this kit.

http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=141036&cat=500&ppuser=24730

[joanne]

I have succumbed and ordered the November kit today, can anyone advise how long it usually takes to get here?

[stardust]

It usually arrives around the middle of the month :)

[joanne]

Thank you Kerry I am very excited, I need to not love it too much or I will need to buy it each month, but then again I might lose weight if I can't afford to eat and drink!

[ayyjay]

Got my November kit this morning - love it! Love the gift too!!

[Crafty Kacy]

Got mine too. It's fab isn't it? Glad I ordered the cardstock add-on though as there's none in the actual kit. I like the stamp thingy, the brads and the circles best I think!

[joanne]

I can't remember if I went for the cardstock or not, I remember umming and ahhing about it, hope I did

[Nydia]

Got mine yesterday too. I thought I wouldn't like it as much as the others but it is gorgeous. Can't wait to have a play.

[joanne]

Got mine today had a quick peek and it looks divine. will have to have a look on the site and see what they did with it in time for my crop on Saturday

[gaia_uk]

Got mine today.
It was funny because I was on the site earlier and the Dec kit sneak is up and I was thinking 'but I haven't even got my Nov kit yet!' half hour later...:D
I wasn't sure if I would like this one. Still not 100% about it, but it has some lovely bits in it, subscribers special and the thickers being 2 of them :). Oh, and those circle stickers. *really * not sure about the 7 gypsies stamp though. Think I'll prob sell that on.
Next months sounds yummy - I was reading the description thinking 'oh i was going to buy that, and that...and that...' and so on :lol:

[Jo E]

If anyone bought the exclusive Fonterks stamp set and doesn't want it I'll buy it from them. It was sold out by the time I ordered my kit.:(:(

[lillybet]

Has anyone recieved their's yet?

[quinnan]

Nope not yet :( though it should be here by now but i guess its delayed in the Festive season post rush.

[lillybet]

that's what I was thinking but have had a parcel in a week as recently as last week still I'm sure there on the way!!!!

[Crafty Kacy]

Not had mine yet so presumably they'll start arriving this week some time.

[gaia_uk]

Got mine this morning and it's yummy! :D

[Crafty Kacy]

I got mine and it's very nice. I must start using them soon as they're seriously backing up now :lol:.

[ayyjay]

Me too - think i have four now untouched!! This is pretty much the only stash i buy now as ive not scrapped that much in 4-5 months. May have to change that!!

[Millicent]

I got a kit from here and the service was wonderful, really brilliant can't praise her enough. It was a one off pressie but I really wish I could subscribe. It was the Dec kit and I love it to pieces!

[gaia_uk]

Have you read the preview for the Feb kit? Can't wait to see a pic, it sounds rather yummy :D

[quinnan]

It does :wub:

Though i am still waiting on December, January and the project kit to turn up :(

[kathyb]

The february kit is for sale.....just treated myself to one, plus a card add-on :)

[CloClo]

I bought the January cocoa daisy kit last month but I'm just not loving this one - I guess its good that you can dip in and out when you want them. I've decided I might go back and get a few add ons for the January kit for scrapping my photos of Italian holidays!

[kathyb]

Yes I've done a lot of dipping in and out, though I did take a 3 month sub last summer.

[ayyjay]

ive been a bit disapointed with the last two - having never been to paris (yet) the last kit felt a bit one tracked. I like the latest but my sub is up and ive found something new to spend the money on lol TROLLBEADS!! lol

[CloClo]

I decided to buy last Aprils kit with an addon while they were 30% off - I know its not exactly up to date releases but I preferred it to the latest kit - just don't know what to do with all this felt which is so popular at the moment. I've made a layout with lots of felt in the past but it feels like there is only so much you can do with it!

[dancingqueen]

hia, i'm going to start subbing with this kit, but wonder can anyone tell me what time the kits go live on the 1st? i've emailed and got no reply and can't find the info anywhere on the site.....thanks in advance!

[kathyb]

It was about 5pm in the afternoon UK time I think.....hopefully someone else will confirm??

Tricia is perhaps away, as usually she is prompt to reply. It may be worth resending your message just in case it hasn't got through.

[kathyb]

Just checked the site...it looks like it is "live" now??

[flapjack]

Hiya - I'm just wondering about this Ali E kit ... is it a travel based one? I think you may have had a sneak peek?

If so, can you tell from the pictures if it's full of MM Passport at all? I'm wrestling with my inner scrap shopper over this one - if it is full of Passport, I won't neeeeed it, but I might just WANT it, lol. I already have Passport stuff coming, so I really shouldn't if it is. Rambling now. Will stop. Any help gratefully received.

... do I really want a 6 month sub?! ... dilemma!

[dancingqueen]

hia, no, its not full of the passport line. if you want the passport line, the scarlet lime june kit IS full of it (and i think there are still single kits left to buy).

[flapjack]

Thanks dancingqueen. It was Scarlet Lime that made me look at the Passport stuff in the first place. I am going to have to stop hanging around in these threads :lol:. Maybe if I subscribe to Cocoa Daisy, I'll spend less... (good excuse, eh?!).

Thanks so much, Lx

[flapjack]

One more question - how long do the kits take to arrive if you have first class mail. Just roughly! We move on the 24th July and I'm just wondering which address to put in for delivery. I've stuck with the Manchester one for now, but as we're moving to Bristol, it could be a bit tricky!! Must remember to get the mail re-directed actually!!

Thanks in advance!

[dancingqueen]

Ali E has just put some projects done with the July kit up on her blog - the mini album looks interesting, glad I asked for it to be added to the order. Can't wait for this kit to arrive.

[flapjack]

Thanks, off for a look... that album looks gorgeous. I love bright red. I don't think I can get it though, as I have mini-books coming out of my ears! I seem to have a weakness for them :lol:. Just got some other USA goodies (October Afternoon and Passport), so I'm really excited to move and get my own little room now... who am I kidding, when will I have time :lol:. Can't wait to get this kit, because I subscribed late, I didn't get the e-mails, but I managed somehow to track down where they are all uploaded online. It looks gorgeous. I'll have to dig out the honeymoon photos!

[Gallifrey]

My kit arrived today and I got the album add-on.
But all I got was the tinkering ink acrylic/chipboard book and instructions. Nothing else to complete the project.
Before I make a fool of myself with an email, is this all there was or should Ihave got the pages and handle too. They are metion in the instructions but not the additional supplies list!
TIA

BTW...rest of the kit is lush!!! :D