SI Magazine

***Annie-Dee*** · 25-04-2009, 10:13 AM

I got my May copy this morning!! Isn't it early - can't remember when it's due in the shops. It looks good but have only had a peek so far.

**Looby Loo** · 25-04-2009, 10:18 AM

I received mine too! I thought exactly the same

I subscribe to CK too but I haven't had it this month and it normally arrives before the SI. But a pleasant surprise. I had a mini peek and look forward to a cuppa and read later.

**secretscrapper** · 25-04-2009, 10:39 AM

Havent got mine but dont mind waiting ...more annoyed at still not receiving my free gift for subbing

had three letters all saying it will be with me soon...and still nothing.
Well rant over

**Looby Loo** · 25-04-2009, 10:48 AM

Kate,when I subbed (three times) since its launch the gift took a while to come. I imagine the gifts are from a different suppliers. I would let them know every now and again you are still waiting on the gift. I has been known that a popular gift has been "sold out" and replaced by a substitute of the same value (that can work out well or be a let down as we all have different tastes) as they have reserved the right to do. Hope it arrives soon.

**secretscrapper** · 25-04-2009, 11:01 AM

Linda, it took me ages to decide if i should sub, I can understand if demand is high but to run out three times and still not have covered all new subs seems a litle strange.
Still im looking forward to getting it

**Looby Loo** · 25-04-2009, 11:09 AM

No Kate you misunderstand. I have since its launch(about 3 years or more) subbed and re subbed. I have waited a while for the gift but it has always arrived and the right gift not replaced with another gift.
I have read many threads on UKS and a few girls wanting a certain gift and going for the subs to have them replaced (normally due to a huge popularity of the gift) some of the girls liked the replaced gift and some sent them back and cancelled.
The vast majority get their chosen gift and have not had to wait more that a couple of months. But as I say keep in touch with them.
I love the SI mag., and look forward to it every month.

**Diane39** · 25-04-2009, 11:10 AM

could anyone tell me what the subscription gift is this time please?

**secretscrapper** · 25-04-2009, 11:12 AM

I thought it could be different from what was actually pictured but thought it maybe diferent colour or similar item from another supplier....do you think it cold be something completely different then?
The free gift when i ordered was basic grey papers and tote.

**reward** · 25-04-2009, 12:00 PM

mines not here either but i did a house move on the address so god knows when it will ever come lol

**Mozi** · 25-04-2009, 12:20 PM

Mag looks really good this month, just had a chance to skim read. BUT where is Vanessa Matthews work gone?

She is still listed on the design team page but there hasn't been anything from her for a few months. Its a shame as I love her work.

WRT free gifts when I subbed the gift was an Amy Butler scrapkit. They sold out and I actually recieved something totally different that wasn't to my taste at all ( a cutter and some chalks as I remember) so they can change it completely. Was livid and phoned to make complaint but they said they were within their rights. Should have cancelled and sent it back but I was just too lazy

**reward** · 25-04-2009, 12:44 PM

see how much faith i have my copy just arrived through my 'new door' lol

**maggie52** · 25-04-2009, 01:01 PM

Fairly sure the last SI said that the next issue was due out May 1st- so you subbies are getting a weeks start over the rest of us!

**gwyneth 123** · 25-04-2009, 02:14 PM

Mine came this morning too, lovely surprise as it doesn't normally come until the Tuesday of the week it's due out in the shops, which is Friday May 1st for this issue.

Diane 39 - the subs gift this month is a Doodlebug Butterfly Kit....quote...
"The kit comes complete with all the materials you need to create a beautiful hanging butterfly decoration for your home"..unquote. !!!