Jenni Bowlin Kit Chat

[gismo]

anyone else got their kit yet? Im itching to get mine :unsure:

[Kel]

oooh I hope it comes soon, I am getting fidgety!

[gismo]

i kow i wanted to check out the feb one before getting march aaaaahhhhh and she said she posted it tues!!

[Kel]

lol wont be from me, I already ordered the Back Porch Memories one too!

[Theresa]

Going to move this thread into the kits forum for you :)

[stef]

i got mine last week very nice.

really pleased i may be tempted with the next one although i must start to use some of these kits!!!!!

stef
xx

[lalamuppet]

ohh I'm so glas there's a kit chat about this now...am seriously considering the new kit!!!

[gismo]

got mine today and ive only had a little peep so far but its LUSH

[Emmak]

I missed out on the Feb one so I subscribed to her mailing list and got her message today about the new kit - went to check it out and she's already sold out.:( I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'm quick enough for the April one.

[Kel]

I was disappointed that you cant pay with paypal anymore :(

[papermad]

How do you get on their mailing list. I've looked and looked at their site, but can't find it! Any help appreciated.

[gismo]

thats strange emma as its not showing up as sold out - the feb one was but the march one was only put up yesterday.

The mailing list option seemed to be only there when the feb kit was sold out

[Kdarli]

I subbed to this kit last month and the Feb kit is totally gorgeous. I have loved using it. I'm so looking forward to getting March's ... it looks even more gorgeous!!

[ShirleyF]

I did manage to order the March kit, tried to get through onto the site loads of times on the 1st March, eventually it let me into the shopping cart, so I quickly placed the order. Couldn't believe my luck when I realised how quickly they sold out. I emailed to check they received the payment and everything was Ok and they confirmed I would be getting it, really pleased and hope it is as nice as it looks. Didn't sub, just thought I would try it as a one-off.

[Jennie]

Oh Shirley, you make me feel very guilty, did I sway you in any way to buy this kit??

I got Febs, and love it, I subbed for three months, and am so pleased I did.

If you want to see what you get in a kit, this is Feb's here. (http://jensworld.typepad.com/jens_world/) and scroll down right to the bottom, and click on the image to enlarge it. I adored the Heidi Swapp Chipboard alphabets:wub:

[ShirleyF]

You completely forced me to buy this kit Jennie its all your fault!!:angry: My DH is now after you as well as Nicki!! I wouldn't have even known about this kit if I hadn't noticed the thread and you posting a photo of the kit, I was desperate to get my hands on one after seeing yours - defo think you should ask for commission!:)

[Jennie]

Do I need to go in to hiding then? :lol: :lol: :P :lol:

[ShirleyF]

You can run, but you can't hide!!

[gismo]

such a shame that we wont get the march one for at least another 2 weeks AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[ShirleyF]

Is that how long they take? :(

[gismo]

i dont think she posts them until around about the 10th - mine took about 10 days the last time and it was heartbreaking reading all the comments on her blog from people in the US that had received them LOL

[lalamuppet]

i dont think she posts them until around about the 10th - mine took about 10 days the last time and it was heartbreaking reading all the comments on her blog from people in the US that had received them LOL


but well worth the wait....right??!!!!???

[gismo]

ooohhh let me think about that..................YES!!!

[kathyb]

The Feb kit is fab. I've signed up for 3 months, plus the March project kit...I'm glad some other UKS'ers have found it too :D

Has anyone actually USED the FEb kit yet, and posted in their gallery?? I've got some snow photos from last week, which should I should be able to pick up by the end of this....hoping to use those...lots of red , pinks and blues.

[Jennie]

Has anyone actually USED the FEb kit yet, and posted in their gallery??

Umm no actually!! Much prefer to show others and taunt them with it, especially Shirley!! I have kept the whole kit together and stroked it lots!! I need to do at least one LO, and then it can fend for it'self, but not this week, maybe next week.

[Kdarli]

Kathy, I've done 2 LOs with it, but not uploaded them to my gallery. Will try and do it later. :)

[Yasmin]

Glad to find this chat thread as I'm really tempted by these kits.
Not going for this months as I really need to use up what I've already got!!

[ShirleyF]

Jennie- you big tease! You carry on teasing and stroking!

I would love to see what everyone comes up with for these kits!

[Anita A]

can someone please pm me a linke to these kits

ta

anita

[kathyb]

I'm still stroking mine too!!!!:lol: There are quite a few LO's up on twopeas using the kit, plus all the inspiration on Jenni's site.

In case anyone is considering signing up, I've had fab service from her, and she responds really promptly to e-mails :D

I'm looking forward to Friday when the March gallery is meant to be going live... Ali Edwards is this months guest designer :D

[Jennie]

If you check out my blog (http://jensworld.typepad.com/jens_world/2006/02/index.html) and see my entry for 18 Feb, you can see a pic of the whole of Feb's kit I received. Make sure you click on the photo to get a big version of it!!

[lalamuppet]

I love the new gallery!!! SO inspiring!!!

I just wish it would be here already!! but as they're only posting them out today that's not gonna happen!

[ShirleyF]

I love it too especially Ali Edwards circular LO! I might sort some photos out, so when it does arrive I can have a play as soon as it gets here!

[kathyb]

I've uploaded a LO to my gallery using the Feb kit.

I agree the March gallery is fab. Both kits are really inspiring.

Great idea to get photos organised ahead of the kits arrival. I think I may try and do the same sf34!

[gismo]

snap the ali one is fab - might have to scraplift that one!

[Kdarli]

March's inspiration gallery is so inspiring ... love everything Ali E does, love the circle LO also, but love the little file folder album she did too ... great idea. I'm so looking forward to getting this kit. :)

[gismo]

its here YAY!!!!

[kathyb]

Mine's here too:D ...plus the project kit - fancied a little challenge!! ..and great timing...DH's last day of work before a week off, so no need to explain yet another parcel:lol: :lol:

I don't have a password though to access the on-line project instructions / gallery.
Off to e-mail Jenni.

[papermad]

Can anyone give me an honest opinion of what this kit's like. I already subscribe to another kit, but I'm a bit of a stash addict and wondered about doing another one. Has anyone taken a photo of the latest kit as it arrives??
Thanks.

[lalamuppet]

oh I hope mine comes tomorrow!! shipping seems to be so fast with this....she posted only a week ao on 10th!

[kathyb]

Papermad - Personally I think the kit is fab. Jenni has a real eye for co-ordination of colours and its great that not only her, but also other US big names create gallery entries each month for inspiration. So far I've had Feb and now March and I have to say I love it....lots of Heidi Swapp and Lil' Davis products. It works out about £22 for the papercrafting kit which includes the postage. The kits ship on the 10th, and mine has arrived today ( 16th ) from the US. I would suspect the same kit from the UK would cost much more.

Have you had a good look at the site??
www.jennibowlin.com

lalamuppet - hope yours comes tomorrow. My Feb kit took much longer to arrive - 16 days in all.I think its a bit hit and miss depending on customs etc. Jenni did tell me then that 3 weeks was not uncommon due to this.

[papermad]

Thanks KathyB, have you got hit by customs? I think about £18 is supposed to be the limit, so I suppose the kits are a tad over.

[gismo]

no worry with customs as she doesnt put the value on the forms! I wasnt too keen on mine this month until I opened the goodie tin and am loving it sooooooooooooooo much...cant wait for the next now

[Jennie]

Ooh, I haven't got mine yet, I hope it's here tomorrow when I am at home.

[kathyb]

No I've had no probs...I would assume that the £18 would be the value of the goods....its probably just about that as the £22 includes the postage.

I've done a couple of Lo's today using the March kit. They are in my gallery, if anyone would like to see them.

[lalamuppet]

well it looks like mine's arrived....postie left it with the neighbours though and they're out!!!! they're always in (with a screaming baby!) except for now when I want my kit!!!

[lalamuppet]

yay got it now...the letters weren't quite what i was expecting but love it all the same!!!

[lalamuppet]

I used the kit already....gasp!! pic in my gallery

[Emmak]

I'm so excited. After missing out on the March one I've decided to sign up for the 3mth membership to make sure that I don't miss out on April. Mind you, I'm not sure I can last that long!

[KimmyS]

In my quest to find another Kit to Sub too, I now decided that this one sounds the best and I can't WAIT for it to drop on my doorsteps!

[papermad]

Just subscribed too. Been watching for a while and thought i'd try and pick up a one off kit by logging on continuoulsy on 01 April. However, just realised that I'm away for over a week from 31 March. So there was only one solution - i'd have to subscribe. I like the fact that you subscribe in 3 month blocks. It takes the pressure off if you don't want to sub all the time. Can't wait to see what April's kit is like and being away I won't be able to log on to see - aargh! By the time I get back the kit will be about ready for shipping. Still it'll be more of a suprise.

[queenofstash]

anyone else still waiting for March? I am sure my postie is a closet scrapper......

[Scrappy Natty]

I've not had March yet........

;-(

Natalie x

[ShirleyF]

Hi Natalie! I got mine on Saturday while I was away in Reading playing with you and Alison!!
It is lovely and looking forward to having a play, but I need to finish all my classes that I went to over the weekend first!! It maybe some time! LOL!

[Emmak]

For those who have just subscribed, did you receive a confirmation email?

[papermad]

Emma, no I haven't. I subscribed yesterday. I did wonder if I needed to email them to make sure they had the subscription. Anyone had a confirmation when they first subscribed?

[KimmyS]

Nope, I didn't get a confirmation email either

[papermad]

I suppose that's promising if no one did!

[janee]

Got my kit today.... going to scrap my early days from the 60's with it... are you girls jealous.....

[Emmak]

Hi Papermad. I sent Jenni an email asking fir confirmation anyway so I'll let you know if she comes back and says that she does not automatically send them.

[papermad]

Thanks Emma!

[lalamuppet]

bit of a pic up for the new kit on her blog...not too sure but I love scenic route paper so think it will be good...lots of heidi swapp apparently too!

on a side note...the green glitter dots from the last kit..do you know if she made them or bought them? if bought do you know the make? I *need* more of these!

[gismo]

heres a couple of LO's Ive done with her lush kit

[ShirleyF]

Ohh Bex your LOs are amazing! I have got all the kit out again tonight and shuffled everything around and then put it back in its box! Can't think of what to do with it yet.

[gismo]

Ohh Bex your LOs are amazing! I have got all the kit out again tonight and shuffled everything around and then put it back in its box! Can't think of what to do with it yet.

awww shucks thanks hun x I just find her kits so imspiring

[gismo]

oooohhhh just read on Jenni's blog that Heidi Swapp is designing the next kit - im even more excited now!

[janee]

oooooo.... such lovely stash....different and fab

[Jennie]

:( I haven't received my March kit yet:wacko:

[ShirleyF]

Oh Jennie I reckon you told too many of us and we bought all of them up! lol! I was going to ask you if you had made anything with it yet as well!

[Emmak]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'm signed up for the April kit. I emailed to double check but have had no reply. Just a bit worried as I placed an order with a UK site that seemed to have gone through ok but apparently hadn't. Oh well, will have to wait and see if we get billed on the 5th I guess. Seems a bit strange not to get an automatic confirmation.

[kathyb]

There was a problem at one point with the e-mail link on Jenni's site, not going through.

She has her e-mail address posted in her blog, so I would suggest resending. I've e-mailed her a few times and she is very prompt to reply, so I would assume if she hasn't responded to you it it likely she has not received your message. Hope this helps.

Lalamuppet - I've just checked out your gallery :)

[Jennie]

Ooh it's arrived at last. Will be saving it for Scrapmanic weekend I think.

[queenofstash]

still none for me - and I've been subscribing from the off...... bliddy postie is a scrapper I think!

[gismo]

just used my feb project kit

[kathyb]

My Feb kit took 16 days to get here, and March was much quicker. When I contacted Jenni as Feb's was taking a while she did say it was not uncommon for it to take up to 3 weeks, if it got delayed with customs etc.

[gismo]

mine came quite quick ive just been sooooo busy that i used march first LOL

[Jennie]

The sending of mine was delayed, so I was expecting it later than everyone else, but now it's here, I'm loving it. I'm off to scrapmanic next Friday, so hope to use some of the kits, while I'm fixed there.

[gismo]

ooooooooohhhhhhhhhh have you seen aprils project kit - scrummy !

[janee]

Wish she would speed up to show the April kit.........

[Jennie]

ooooooooohhhhhhhhhh have you seen aprils project kit - scrummy !

Checked yesterday and nothing, so must go and check it out now. I've just printed all the stuff off for last month's project, and although it doesn't look that fantastic, I am really spurred on to do it this weekend and display it in my scraproom, it looks so cool irl. I'll put my results on my blog. I'm taking it with me to Scrapmanic this weekend, so should finish it.

OK off to check out next month's project.:)

[queenofstash]

I'd just be happy to have this month's! :unsure:

[Yasmin]

When does the new kit come onto the site?
I just don't want to miss out!!!!

[papermad]

Not sure, but believe it is midnight american time on 01 April.

[Emmak]

Bex, where did you see the new kit? I couldn't spot it on the site.

I got an email from Jenni the other day and she has my details so I'm all set to go! I'm not sure I can wait 3 weeks for it to arrive! everyone's projects look so lush.

[KimmyS]

Just check her blog - that is where she always announces her kits. It's Scenic Route and Heidi Swapp will be Guest Designer for April

Can't wait for mine!

[lalamuppet]

I love the look of the project kit...might have to get that this month too!

[Jennie]

A bit to similar to the Feb one, so won't be going for this project kit.

[lalamuppet]

I didn't get the feb project kit...though I wish I had...that's prob why I like the look of this month's project kit!!

[janee]

can't wait till tomorrow then...

[kathyb]

April's kit is up.... just wondering what everyone thinks? I'm having mixed feelings this month. I like the stars theme, just wondering about the colours??

The project kit is up too.

Looking forward to the 10th when the galleries go live for some inspiration.

[Yasmin]

Apwil's kit is showing as sold out...already!!!!! wow that's fast

[kathyb]

I took out a 3 month sub starting with the March kit. I think it then should guarantee a kit each time as when the sub is due to end you get the option of re-subscribing.

It's obviously a very popular kit. I'm not sure of the time difference with here and the US. I was up in the night and at 5a.m here the site was still showing the March stuff.

[lalamuppet]

I love the look of april and am trying to buy the project kit but my stupid credit card isn't working...too much stash I think!!!

[Emmak]

I love the look of the April kit and the colours are yummy. I wasn't too fussed about the project kit though. Apparently there is a gallery just for members? Does anyone know how to access it or where it is?

[kathyb]

The inspiration gallery for the main paper goes live on the 10th of each month which shows Jennis work and her guest designer - Heidi Swapp for April.

The project gallery seems to go live later. In March I'd signed up for the project kit, expecting a password in with the kit to access the instructions etc, but then found out from Jenni that it wasn't password protected for March, though is meant to be from April.My kit arrived on 16th MArch, and this gallery seemed to appear about the same time.

There was talk of a "members" gallery on her blog for those who buy the kits to upload to, though I think this is still work in progress as she was talking about loads of changes to the website which were taking place from March through to May.

A lot of people seem to upload to 2peas - if you search under Jenni or Jenni Bowlin you come across quite a few pages.

Might have to go and look at April's project kit again....you girls are tempting me :wacko:

[frenchie9920]

I'm still waiting for my March kit! :( Just emailed to try and find out what's happening.

[gismo]

not too keen on the april kit but im sure it will force me to think outside the normal pink box LOL

[Noodle]

Hi all, I've ordered the April Kit, will be my first.... LOVED the Feb & March kits, but not quite as sure about this one yet, although really looking forward to it :).

[kathyb]

I think I will get more into it once the galleries go live. I've decided against the project kit... saving my pennies, and the content seems similar to the March project.

[ShirleyF]

Naughty, Naughty Hannah - hope I didn't persuade you into buying this kit did I? Glad you got it though, it sold out v.quickly again. I must admit to buying it, couldn't help myself and subbed for the next three months. But no more spending for me and I am cancelling scrapgoods after April. Need to start using some of my hoard!

[Noodle]

:o Shirley - You are SO naughty!!!! :o I didn't really need too much persuading to get this kit - all the others have been soooooo lovely, especially when the gallery is live & I'll get scrummy ideas from all the fab designs in there! Oh well..... I can always fill the rather lovely book of me someone gave me with Jenni stash :D

[ShirleyF]

:lol: I know I should have stopped before i pressed that button but, well I couldnt!!
The gallery really helps, I also look on two peas and do a search, they did some lovely ones with the March kit, as did Bex and some of the others on here. Again not quite so sure about the papers this month, but I am sure good 'ol Heidi will do something fantastic with them!!

[janee]

I really like it but wish there was two sheets of each bazill cardstock -- I always end up having to buy more. Think its really good value.
I subscribed this time but haven't had an acknowledgment -- should I?

[KimmyS]

Janee i contacted Jenni about the confirmation email and apparently she doesn't send them out anymore automatic...as soon as you have signed up and given all your card details you will get 3 kits from then on.

At least that is what Jenni wrote to me

Bex - Trust me you will LOVE those papers. The taster page does not show you how amazing those papers are. I so love Scenic Route and the good thing is that they are double sided, so if you don't like one side just flip em over :P

[Emmak]

Hi all. There is a thread on the twopeas website about how to use the Heidi Swapp stencils (that come in this month's kit) as apparently they can be rather tricky. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to link but hopefully you'll be able to spot it.

[gismo]

Hi all. There is a thread on the twopeas website about how to use the Heidi Swapp stencils (that come in this month's kit) as apparently they can be rather tricky. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to link but hopefully you'll be able to spot it.

can you pm it to me hun as I find that site a nightmare to navigate :unsure:

[Kdarli]

Would you mind PMing the link to me too please Emma? Thank you. :)

[janee]

Thanks kimmy - she has emailed me back to let me know I am on the list... so can't wait now,,,

Emma -- can you pm me too please x

[ShirleyF]

sorry to be a pain too Emma, but can I have the link as well. Can't wait for the kit, I ordered the project kit too!!

[Jennie]

I've just checked out the April kit, it looks as fab as usual. I can't wait to get it.

[Emmak]

Opps, sorry for posting and then doing a runner! Will go and find the link and pm all those who asked for it.

[kathyb]

There's another sneek peek up on Jennis blog.

I've used the Heidi Swapp stencils - theres a few LO's in my gallery. The trick I've found is to be sure they make good contact at all points with your card / photos. I've used mine with acrylics ( handpainted ). Again it helps to keep your brush loaded with paint, paint smoothly in one direction, and do the whole mask in one go ( about 20mins ), removing it before the paint is dry. Patience is the key, if you rush then you'll probably bodge it up. Practice on a bit of scrap first.

The link on Heidi's blog shows loads of other techniques with the masks - really inspiring.

Here is one link
http://www.scrapfriends.us/heidi_swapp_masks.html

and the bit on Heidi's blog is on the Jan 28th 2006 entry
http://heidiswapp.typepad.com/my_weblog/2006/01/index.html

[KimmyS]

Thanks Kathy - great links!

[kathyb]

The April inspiration gallery is now up.

I have to say I now feel much more inspired, and love the April colours :)

[Jennie]

Hmm, I'll be honest, this isn't looking my favourite kit this month. But I shall reserve my judgement until I receive it. I think I like the colours, they are certainly more summery than April, very mediterreanen (Sp!!) I have just been so in awe when I have received the other two kits, maybe my expectations are too high. Looks like we might get a taster of May and June soon, which I will need to see (as will others) before we renew our three month sub.

I did a LO with the March kit, last week, I'll put it up on my blog (http://jensworld.typepad.com/jens_world/)so you can have a peek today. I really loved the earth browns and greens.

[ShirleyF]

I Know what you mean Jennie I love scenic route papers generally, but not that sure about these ones. Like you say we shall see! Can't wait to see what you have done with the March kit Jennie, let me know when you update it! Love the tree pictures, looks like it was a bit scary!

[CraftyCaz]

I have subbed now....was disappointed to miss out on the April Kit....but looking forward to receiving it in May...

[Jennie]

I Know what you mean Jennie I love scenic route papers generally, but not that sure about these ones. Like you say we shall see! Can't wait to see what you have done with the March kit Jennie, let me know when you update it! Love the tree pictures, looks like it was a bit scary!

I've uploaded it Shirley.:)

[kathyb]

I love your LO from the March kit Jennie :)

[gismo]

ok is it just me lacking inspiration from Heidi's gallery?

[Noodle]

No! me too!!!

[KimmyS]

I never was a fan of her style but I can see how others might get inspired

[ShirleyF]

not particularly I suppose. I am not very keen on those star masks and the way they have been used.

[kathyb]

I do like HS's style, though I suppose she hasn't really done anything "different" in her gallery for JB, and see where you are coming from.

[Jennie]

Just can't wait to get hold of it now, and hopefully do something completely different with it.

[janee]

Not got my April kit yet as Jenni couldn't get my bank to accept payment -- worried me somewhat. Had two emails from her to ask me to re input. Then today got a letter to call them as they were concerned about a transaction that might be fraudulent... and yes you guessed right it was hers!!
Looks like someone has been using other peoples card numbers on her site - so they were doing checks. So if anyone else is having the same problem call your bank up.

Hope its not too late....

[Jennie]

Explain more Janee, I'm not quite understanding what you are saying. Did someone try to use your card on her site, or she thought you were trying to use someone elses card!! However I am glad to hear they have been doing checks.

[janee]

Someone has been using other peoples cards on her site -- ie fraudulently - so the bank were checking that the transaction on my account was ok.
Does that make sense?

[Jennie]

Yup, so glad that your card is OK though.:)

[janee]

So am I! Sad that it could be someone English...but with a bit of luck they will track them down! Hope my kit comes this week though - feel like I have been waiting ages and ages!

[Jennie]

Yeah, I guess it will be this week, I'm so excited, I hope I love it as much as the others.

[gismo]

apparantely mine has arrived but i dont get to see it til after work :(

[KimmyS]

Oh I have just ben told there are three parcels waiting for me...maybe???

[ShirleyF]

Yep! Mine is here, just got back from work and it was waiting! Um its OK, I like the paper and the chipboard letters are cute, just not sure what I am going to do with it!
I like it, but last month I found easy to use and put together some good LO's - but just not sure what to do with all the stars!

[Emmak]

How exciting, hopefully mine will be with me tomorrow then. I'm waiting for lots of things at the moment and the post man seems to be keeping me waiting! I do hope it arrives tomorrow, it would be nice to have something new to play with.

[papermad]

Oh, now I'm going to stare out the window and see if the post van is around. He usually comes in the afternoon. My first kit please let it come soon!

[kathyb]

Mine is here. Have to say I love it. Looking forward to playing with the paint and glitter:D

[Noodle]

Mines here too :) - I like it better irl, the paint & glitter look alot nicer (not really sure what to do with them tho!!!)

[gismo]

found this quote I'll be using:

Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul.
Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.
- - - -Ralph Vaull Starr

[KimmyS]

Nope non eof the parcels was the Kit and somehow I think I won't be getting it as it still wasn't deducted from my CC...ah well, money saved...LOL

[papermad]

Didn't they reply to your email saying you were getting the kit. I emailed them and they replied that I was but haven't received my kit yet. I know it's early days but the post round here is usually not too bad. Having said that there are some photos I'm still waiting on ..... I must go and check my cc.

[papermad]

Yeh, my cc has been charged, so hopefully it's just RM or customs which is causing the hold up.

[lalamuppet]

mine came saturady but I missed the parcel so had to wait til today to get it...loving it!!

this is the FASTEST post from america ever!!! esp if you take into account the bank holiday!!

[KimmyS]

Well I received the email that I will get the kit but my cc isn't charged so I was probably overlooked...never mind

ETA: Just checked and it was taken from my CC so I should be getting it soon too YAY

[papermad]

So glad Kimmy, It would've been horrible to have been left out, especially as isn't this your first kit? Mine too. Not got it yet. Staring out the window as I type hoping the postie will call.

[KimmyS]

Yup it was my first kit....was waiting for me at home when I just went for lunch. But if I am honest - I don't like it at all. HUGELY disappointed and I think I was caught up in all the hype about this Kit.

I will ask her if I can cancel my sub.
Don't get me wrong - the papers and tin and everything is nice but that's it. Just nice, I expected to be blown away but £24.00 for just nice is a bit much IMHO

Off I am to find another kit *sigh*

[Marja]

LOL I got mine this morning as well and it's pretty but I was looking in the box like "where's the rest of the kit". Not the greatest value for money but at least I like what I did get (other than the glitter). I think I only subbed for 3 months so will give it a try for 2 more month and see what I think. It might just've been this month that wasn't great as last months kit pic looked awesome (it's what got me to sign up in the first place).

[ShirleyF]

Thats a shame - last months was better definately, but I don't hate it. I am looking forward to seeing what is next though. She said in her blog that she will be giving hints this week.

[lalamuppet]

I have to say although I have loved all of the kits I do think that the very first kit was the best value for money

[janee]

Oh no... am sat here waiting to know what you are all on about.... aghhhh
come quick come quick mr postie

[Emmak]

Hurrah, mine arrived today and I'm really pleased with it. It's probably not gort £24 worth of stash in it but then do any of the kits actually have the value of the the kit in stash in them? her marketing is certainly very good and tempting! I love Scenic route so I'm really pleased with the paper, although I did get two sheets the same, I'm not sure if that is intentional or not.

Does anyone know how to use the glitter (which I love)? Is it heat embossed or used with glue, in which case, what type of glue?

[lalamuppet]

with the glitter I'd probably go with a 'dry' adhesive like DST less messy that way!!

ETA I got 2 sheets the same too

[papermad]

I got two sheets the same too. Not had a good look yet - kids are just heading up to bed, so will get it out for a stroke in a few minutes.

[Emmak]

Thanks on letting me know about the sheets. How many of the Heidi Swapp stars did you all get? there were meant to be 2 of the credit card stars butI only go the one, not sure about the others will go and check now.

Kate, what is DST?

[papermad]

In my tin there are:

2 credit card stars - "fast" and "super star"
2 chipboard stars - one larger than the other
one metal star
6 jewel stars - 3 orange 3 blue
handful of sequins
orange ribbon

Am planning on doing a LO tomorrow night using the kit at a friends house. Started to put together bits and pieces and must say that one of the orange cardstock I have at home is a better match than the one included. Do still like the kit. Not sure I'll use many of the stars on LOs but I do cards too, so maybe I can use them on those. I am usually so into muted colours and the distressed look but have been heading for a few brights recently - pink and orange etc and the orange and blue does appeal to me. Can't say I'm over the moon, but not unhappy either.

Debby.

[KimmyS]

DST - Double sided tape

[Jennie]

I do really love the paper, the colours are so different, and double sided always helps!

I have put a pic on my blog on what you get in the kit, if you want to have a nose!

[janee]

You always do some fab layouts Jen

[papermad]

Jennie, did you get the monthly project too as you have more stash than me. I'm sure you must have as you have large stars, rubons, 7gypsies stuff that wasn't in my kit. I'd love it if it was supposed to be there!:lol:

[lalamuppet]

DST - Double sided tape
cheers!

[Noodle]

In my tin there are:

2 credit card stars - "fast" and "super star"
2 chipboard stars - one larger than the other
one metal star
6 jewel stars - 3 orange 3 blue
handful of sequins
orange ribbon



I got the same Emma - SO you are short a star :o

[Emmak]

Thanks guys. It looks like I'm two stars short then :( . Thanks for letting me know about dst as well.

[Jennie]

Jennie, did you get the monthly project too as you have more stash than me. I'm sure you must have as you have large stars, rubons, 7gypsies stuff that wasn't in my kit. I'd love it if it was supposed to be there!:lol:

Yes that includes the monthly project:D

[Jennie]

You always do some fab layouts Jen


Thanks:wub:

[gismo]

just posted a LO on my blog that I did with the new kit - loving the papers...its so outside my comfort zone!

[stef]

i am still debating on selling mine


stef
xx

[Jennie]

That's a shame Stef. I used mine today, doing a cyber crop LO. Infact, I have used all my Jennie Bowlin kits today, I love them. I've got used to this month's now, I even used the stars and star masks!!

I'll put the LOs up on my blog tomorrow. I'm just too tired now!!

[papermad]

Jennie, been looking at your gallery - you've been doing some great los for the cc. I'm just too busy this weekend to have a go, but I've downloaded a lot of the classes and will have a go another day.

[KimmyS]

Stef, I sold mine and I cancelled my sub too. I was very disappointed with the Value for money.
Even though I love what everyone did with their Kits (espesh Bex!!!) it just wasn't worth 24 Quid, imho

[Jennie]

Jennie, been looking at your gallery - you've been doing some great los for the cc. I'm just too busy this weekend to have a go, but I've downloaded a lot of the classes and will have a go another day.

Thanks for looking. I am so pleased that I got to use lots of the kits. I used loads of the Feb one when I did the "bling Bling " challenge, lots of the hearts, and gems, and thos red papers.

Kimmy, sorry you didn't feel it was value for money. I do. :)

[Noodle]

I used some of mine on a LO in the CC - The orange is great to match my brothers hair :lol:.... Oh and I used some stars on the scrapdolly class. The Kit has really grown on me :D, I think they are good value, loving the fuzzy stars & chipboard letters in particluar.

Will check your blog out later Jennie, love your LO's.

[papermad]

"The orange is great to match my brothers hair " :lol: :lol:

Noodle, as a red head I have total sympathy! Hoping to use some of my kit tomorrow night at a crop. Orange and circles is just right for a life buoy in a picture of my youngest. Looking forward to doing this one.

[Kdarli]

I totally loved the latest kit. Stars aren't usually what I'd go for, but I try and see what I get as a challenge and I love the colours. I did a layout with it the day after I received it and used the star masks and fuzzy stars and totally love the layout, so I'm really pleased. I find it nice to use new things and I always find Jenni's kit so very well put together and I love getting things like paint, glitter, chipboard alphas ... they're all right up my street!! I uploaded my layout to my blog here (http://katydarling.typepad.com/) if you fancy a look. :)

[janee]

Mine arrived in todays post and I love it - great for some of my seventies pics. One moan -- wish she would put in more sheets of cardstock - now I've got to track some more down. Does anyone know who hasthe three colurs in stock?

[ShirleyF]

I must admit, I would also love a bit more cardstock, as I don't have that much in and I then struggle to match it.

Had a really quick look on you blog Katy and couldn't see your LO, but saw your little girls teeth and it reminded me of my DD who is nearly 10 months and her teeth are the same! How old is your baby?

[Noodle]

Me too, I could realy do with a couple in each colour.... Didn't want to use two sheets on one LO as I didn't have any other that match so well :( - I haven't checked the sponsers for a restock yet but Canny Crafts usually have a big selection of Bazzill, oh and Papermaze usually have lots....

[ShirleyF]

Canny crafts are really cheap for cardstock, but they don't have many colours in at the moment, hopefullly they will restock soon.

[KimmyS]

I might have some on my site - not sure which colours actually were in the kit but if anyone can let me know I can tell you if I have the matching ones.

[janee]

papaya, whirlpool and cream puff.
ta!

[papermad]

artbase have them at £0.35 each if it's any help.

[KimmyS]

I will check later for you - I know that I deffo have the cream puff but I am unsure about the other two

BRB

[janee]

thanks hun -- will wait till you come back before ordering from anyone else.
J

[KimmyS]

Sorry petal - I checked and I don't have them....the closest colour matches are Pistachio and Melon, which I have in stock but I guess you are better off getting the real match at Artbase.

Thanks for waiting though :)

[janee]

Shame -- thanks for looking x

[Emmak]

Has anyone taken a look at her sneak preview of the next kit yet? I love the flowers but I have to admit that lilac is not really a fave colour of mine but I'll reserve judgement until I see the whole kit. I have to admit that with the cyber crop and a CJ that I am in starting soon, I've not actually had a chance to do anything other than stroke April's kit!

[Marja]

I just went to look at her blog and I agree, purples are NOT my fav colour but I think those are MM papers? I like the combination with the blue though, besides we can't skip kits so doesn't look like there is much choice in the matter :lol:. I think this will be kit 2 so I have one more after this one and will see what I think overall. I've not even touched my first kit.

[kathyb]

Reading Jenni's blog, the lilac flowers are the project kit.

Further back in her blog are some small yellow and orange paper flowers and a cut out, which are from the main papercrafting kit.

I've not used my April kit yet either...just not had the time, though have lots of ideas in my mind. They are seeming to becoming very much of a muchness...May will be my kit 4, though the last of my 3 month sub. I'm hoping there may be a clue to June's before I have to decide, otherwise i'll probably go for the next 3 months then see.

[CraftyCaz]

If anyone decides to sell their April Kit, could you please PM me, as I wanted it and missed out....my sub starts from May.

Thanks
Caz

[Emmak]

I'd forgotten about the paper flowers, I'd just assumed that the two kits would be colour coordinated. I guess I'll have to wait and see!

[Jennie]

I have used all my kits bar the papers in the April kit so far. I mainly used them for the Cyber Crop, so do go and look at my blog (http://jensworld.typepad.com/jens_world/). I even used the stars from the April kit, including the Heidi Swapp star masks. I have sub scribed for the next 3 months, so off to see what May's is like, I'm not over keen on lilac, but I certainly do have stuff to scrap with that colour.

Off to go and have a look.

[kathyb]

Take a look on Jenni's blog (entry dated 2nd May) You can see one of the LO's she's created with the May kit... orangy and green, and flowery.

Looking good to me :)

[papermad]

Must say I really like the look of this, but then I'm going through a real orange phase at the moment! Used to hate the colour and I'm sure some still do, but for me this looks great.

[ShirleyF]

Me too - I like the look of this one, wish we could see more!

[papermad]

Anyone any idea who's papers she's using this month??

[janee]

:rolleyes: oo am off to look -- see you all later

[gismo]

like the look of the project kit but not too impressed with the main preview - it looks like paint n stencils/stamp again....oooohhhh i do hope not as i will be really disappointed :-(

[janee]

Nice -- kit should be up on the site by the time we get up tomorrow morning!

[Jennie]

I'm liking it so far. I agree, I'm liking the oranges, and have to love flower foam stamps, especially if they are mounted on clear plastic, and any chipboard alphabets will win me over!! So only positive vibes so far.

Also I have nearly completed a LO with April's kit, and will post here when finished, just gotta a few bits to polish up!

[gismo]

ITS LUSH!!!!!!! oooohhhhh I cant wait!!!

[kathyb]

I like the look of it too. Loving flowers, stamps and chipboard :D

I'm not sure who's papers they are, and the contents list is still showing the April details alongside the new May pics at the moment.

[ShirleyF]

Its lovely, it is SEI Winnies walls papers, which I have used loads, but love and still want more!! Can't wait, those little bookplates look cute too!

[Marja]

LOL just my luck I ordered a bunch of the Winnie's Walls paper and it arrived yesterday. Luckily I adore the stuff and love orange!!!

[janee]

Really like it -- nice extras looks better than last months hurry postie!

[Emmak]

I bought the papers at a show last month as well and typically I also have the chipboard letters but you can never have too much of either!

I don't think I'll bother with the add on kit. I can't really see the point of it,the little book is great but what do you do with the flowers once you've made them? As you already get a couple of chipboard flowers in the main kit you could just trace round them to make more and cover in your own paper. Or am I missing something?

Edited to say: sorry, I hope I wasn't being insensitive to those who have ordered the add on kit!

[Noodle]

Oh I have 3 sheets of winnies walls :) - Now I will have the perfect reason to use it up :lol:... I like the look of the alphabet & the flowers... quite excited about this kit. Roll on post day...

[Emmak]

Hannah, I love your latest avator photo, what a cutie!

[Jennie]

I too have the papers from Scrapbook Obsession's kit, and haven't used them yet, but I feel the way Jeni puts her kits together, I just seem to be inspired to use them. I'm really looking forward to this kit.

I have managed to do a kit from both the March and the April Kits (http://jensworld.typepad.com/jens_world/). They are featured on my blog. (http://jensworld.typepad.com/jens_world/)

[KimmyS]

Just quick word of caution if you are subbed to this kit (just finished your sub) – Jenni Bowlin has taken over $75 from my Credit Card WITHOUT permission!!!!
I wasn’t due a payment and certainly not for that amount. I did start a sub but cancelled and had her confirmation saying that no further payments will be taken. To actually find out that she took a fat load of money some days ago leaves me gobsmacked.

I know that they had a glitch with their credit card facilities before, so I urge you to check your statements if you can to avoid nasty surprises. I have contacted her but no answer back yet and informed my bank about this too.

I am sure that she didn’t do it on purpose but get kinda funny when someone is not careful with my payment data

[Marja]

She did it to me too but there is a credit note also on my online credit card statement right after it so maybe go check your statement again, she may have refunded you already (for the full amount cos you cancelled).

[KimmyS]

Nope, they only credited $30 not the whole amount so there is something seriously wrong with their billing system.

My first Kit was paid in full and received and even if this would have been another amount for the next kit by accident wher ethe heck does she get $75 from and only refund $30???

[janee]

Hi Kim

Thats crap and you have me worried again as looks like my bank isn't letting her take my cc payment either again. If you remember they stopped it going out last month and said there had been some issues and were checking that the transactions weren't fraudulent.

mmm don't know what to do now - was going to give her a different card number but makes you wonder.

have you spoken to you bank?

[gismo]

I was charged twice too this month but have had a credit - have emailed her to see what the problem is as its not very professional :-(

[ShirleyF]

Checked mine today, looks OK! But only been charged £18.50 is that right? thought it was more than that last time.

[janee]

Mine was about £22 last month but am almost inclined to tell her to cancel it now

[Marja]

I just went to look and I was initially charged $75.95 and then credited $36.90. My total cost for this month's kit was £22.63 which is odd if Shirley got charged £18.50....

Has anyone else been charged £18.50 or did most get charged around £22?

[Marja]

Kimmy is she charging you a cancellation fee? I know she said she wouldn't charge you but perhaps she did. I think it was $25 to cancel or something...

[gismo]

I had a response from her overnight gals:
Hi Becki – I really appreciate the note. It is no secret that we have had website challenges (it is completely maddening to me). We did have about 20 people this month who were double billed (we noticed it right away and refunded) do to a billing sequence error. However, we also had about 30 more who were double billed do to the fact that they have signed up for a membership on multiple months (meaning, they have multiple memberships in the system). We actually had about 150+ people who have done this, but we caught most of them before billing. I have had people actually purchase a new membership each month (so they end up with 3 and 4 that we try to catch). Anyhow, we are building a new site, with a log-in membership section, that will solve much of this problem. Please apologize to your friends – hopefully they have e-mailed me by now. If we have not issued a refund for some reason we will do it right away. We are not about taking people’s money. We are literally working night and day to get through this. Thanks so much! Jenni

[KimmyS]

I had an email yesterday from her as well - and she apologized for the mistake on their part. She admitted that I should have not been been charged ANYTHING as I was taken off her list (no cancellation charge applied as she confirmed in her first email to me when I cancelled my sub) and she was unsure how it came that I was still on there.

She said she has now refunded me the whole oustanding amount and I have alos intructed my bank to ensure no future payments form them can ever be taken off my card again.

It makes me even more determined to only sign up for Kits which can be paid via Paypal. To have someone run silly with your credit card details is so very unprofessional.

I have to say in her defence that she is still shipping me the Kit FOC as a way of saying sorry.

[ShirleyF]

I must have been overcharged last month as I ordered the kit and the project kit and think I got billed for two amounts of postage, guessing they have deducted it from this months. I hope they can get their billing and web issues sorted quickly.

[Jennie]

Just checked mine, and I've been charged £40.75, and then refunded £19.78, so I have paid £20.97, less than you Marja, strange don't you think?:wacko:

On a more positive note, I have done a couple more LOs using firstly the April kit, and one using the May kit, they're on my blog here (http://jensworld.typepad.com/jens_world/)

[Emmak]

Wow, what a nightmare. I better go and ask hubbie to check his card statement. I know what new systems can be like as the last company I worked for had similar problems. It depends on the system she uses. We had a world (not world pay but similar) program that would take the money when the card details were entered but sometimes it would charge twice (but not due to the details being entered twice) and we wouldn't know it had happened until a customer contacted us. In the end it was fixed and everyone refunded but I can understand how frustrating it is from both sides of the equation. Let's hope that she gets the new site up and running glitch free soon. Easy for me to say as I'm not sure that it's happened to me yet.

Kimmy, that's brilliant that she has sent you a kit free anyway, very nice of her.

[Noodle]

Yum Yum, mine has arrived & I like it lots :wub:

[Kdarli]

Got mine too and love it ... the colours are fab. :)

[ShirleyF]

No! Not here yet!

[kathyb]

I'm hoping mine comes today....no sign of the postie yet, so keeping everything crossed...

[Marja]

Mine came today. Kinda glad I only have one more to go before my sub is finished. Pretty stuff but just nothing special :( At least I like it so will get some use out of it.

[kathyb]

Mine is here :D

I hope there will be a sneak peak of the June kit before I need to make my mind up as my sub is up this month too.

[KimmyS]

Well, I received my Freebie one today so I can't really moan but let's say I ain't gonna use much of it - The papers are so yesterday, baby :P
I like some of the flower bits so I am gonna keep 'em but the rest will probably be sold off.

[papermad]

Got mine today. Got to do school run now so will have a better look later. I quite like the look of it so far though.

[kathyb]

Love your LO's Jennie :)

[Jennie]

Love your LO's Jennie :)

Thankyou.:wub:

I just got home, and postie has left a card, so will leave it a couple of hours and then go to PO to pick it up.

I'm sure I will love it, I usually do. Kimmy, are any papers so "yesterday" ? It really depends on how you use them, but I guess everyone has different tastes.:)

[ShirleyF]

No mine is still not here! I usually get everything really quickly, but never mind it is just my turn to wait! Can't wait to get it though - I love the papers and don't care if they are past there sell by date!:lol:

[KimmyS]

LOL Jennie - what I mean is that those papers came wih a number of Monthly Kits from the US about 3 months ago for the first time...and there were about 4 different Kit Clubs who had them, that's what I mean with yesterday...

[lalamuppet]

mine's still not here :( fingers crossed for tommorrow!

[lalamuppet]

mine came today, I have to say I do love it! I got the project kit too which is fab

[gismo]

so did mine and its LUSH and so is the project kit oooooooohhhhhhhhhh

[Emmak]

Mine's not arrived yet either. Fingers crossed for tomorrow, although the chances are that I'll be out when postie comes!

Kimmy, shame that you're not so keen on the papers but at least you can sell them on quite easily I would imagine.

[ShirleyF]

Mine came today and I LOVE IT! I think it is excellent value and I am really pleased with it. (only probs is the payment system - but hope that gets sorted soon)
Jennie let me know when you have used the kit - (so I can scraplift!!!):lol:

[janee]

Bet mine doesn't get here till next week cos of the payment issues.

Fingers crossed for tomorrow

[Jennie]

Mine came today and I LOVE IT! I think it is excellent value and I am really pleased with it. (only probs is the payment system - but hope that gets sorted soon)
Jennie let me know when you have used the kit - (so I can scraplift!!!):lol:

Ha ha Shirley. Let's do it the other way round this time. You scrap first, and I'll scrap lift you:P

Actually I have to be honest, I have, as Kimmy says, already received these papers before two months ago in Scrapbook Obsessions kit. I do love the papers, but I haven't used the others yet, so I really need to find a series of photos that match up and get scrapping.

So I might challenge myself to that over this weekend.

I love the kit as usual, but I miss the metal box this month, the plastic one doesn't quite have the same feel about it. But I love all that bling we get. :wub:

[Emmak]

Hurrah, mine arrived today and i love all the little bits and bobs. I agree about the metal box though, it does have a nice chunky feel to it. I've also already got these papers but I've used mine already on a CJ and love them. I love the fancy edged cardstock, I'll have to take a look at the site and see who makes it as I'd love to get some more.

[Noodle]

Hi Emma - It's Bazzill scalloped edge cardstock & available at Artbase ;)

[Emmak]

Brilliant, thanks Hannah. I may have to do my next Stash shop there then!

[gismo]

oh and canny crafts have it as well!

[lalamuppet]

and if you're cheap like me then you can draw around it and cut out lots of other cardstock in the same shape!!

[Jennie]

Kate, hadn't thought of that.

I did a LO today using the white scalloped cardstock, and orange papers. I'm just deciding whether or not to include a title.


My scanner isn 't working today, , but I will upload, after I have taken some photos in the daylight.

[Emmak]

Am I going mad or are there meant to be some brads (other than the flower ones) to hold the name plates in place?

[hunib]

just checked my little box of bits and there are 6 brads in there that match the plates

[papermad]

I had some brads to match too.

[Emmak]

Ahh, it must be something to do with me as I had something missing from the last one as well. Not sure whether to say anything as I had only one of the credit card stars in the last lot and so she sent me another tin with lots more stars with this kit. If I say anything, she'll just think I'm after more stash.

Were they dotty as well?