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MrsKLewis
Will I ever get to Buckethead?!
PeaNut 530,601
November 2011
Posts: 491
Layouts: 0
Loc: Crimson Tide Country
 |  Posted: 12/27/2012 11:29:28 AM
So I'm jumping on the kit subscription train!! 
What kit subs do the peas like the best??
What can I expect from the kits??
What are the prices??
Any info is GREATLY appreciated!!
TIA!!!!! | |
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Tinksmommy
PeaNut
PeaNut 173,057
October 2004
Posts: 101
Layouts: 0
Loc: I'd rather be at Pemberley
 |  Posted: 12/27/2012 11:47:22 AM
I'd like to know, too. I have been thinking about Studio Calico. I'd love to know everyone's favorites. Are they worth the money? | |
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CaribbeanGirl
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 559,480
July 2012
Posts: 2,227
Layouts: 21
Loc: Hogwarts
| Posted: 12/27/2012 11:51:36 AM
I sub to citrus twist and studio calico. I get both the main kit and project life kit. Citrus twist is by far my favorite!  | |
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therevolution
BucketHead
PeaNut 556,376
June 2012
Posts: 845
Layouts: 34
Loc: Bay Area University
| Posted: 12/27/2012 11:55:01 AM
I'm a subber at Cocoa Daisy and I love it! I really like their stamp sub - I really feel like I get my money's worth, and their stamps since September (when I started) have been completely on the ball!
You'll find very strong opinions here about Studio Calico - in both directions. I'm not a fan. I don't like paying their premium for exclusives (about which there is a lot of controversy), and I can't even tell their last five or six kits apart! But, some people swear by them, and that's enough for me to believe that they're doing something good for the folks who want it.
Citrus Twist is new to the kit scene, but their kits have been to die for. They're an incredible deal for your money, especially their Project Life kit (which at this point has a waiting list for February, but they're upping stock as quickly as they can!).
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Sherry C
BucketHead
PeaNut 286,156
December 2006
Posts: 964
Layouts: 61
Loc: TN
 | Posted: 12/27/2012 11:55:59 AM
My two favorites are Citrus Twist and Cocoa Daisy.
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jenchapin
PeaNut
PeaNut 344,976
October 2007
Posts: 434
Layouts: 216
Loc: Iowa
 | Posted: 12/27/2012 12:19:44 PM
Scrapbook circle is great too - you get a lot of embellishments and the add on is reasonably priced  | |
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scrappyesq
BucketHead
PeaNut 374,702
May 2008
Posts: 623
Layouts: 16
Loc: NYC
| Posted: 12/27/2012 12:20:55 PM
Gossamer Blue. LOVE their kits. | |
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ckettel
PeaFixture
PeaNut 181,125
December 2004
Posts: 3,684
Layouts: 33
Loc: Chicago, IL
| Posted: 12/27/2012 12:32:17 PM
I subscribed to Studio Calico for years and was very happy. I recently stopped because I haven't scrapped much and the kits piled up.
But, if I were you I would hold off until the beginning of January to see what the surprise may be: 2Peas kit thread. | |
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MrsKLewis
Will I ever get to Buckethead?!
PeaNut 530,601
November 2011
Posts: 491
Layouts: 0
Loc: Crimson Tide Country
| Posted: 12/27/2012 1:08:31 PM
Wow GB is almost $40 a month. Is there $40 worth of stuff in the kits????? | |
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biochemipea
likes shiny things
PeaNut 114,614
November 2003
Posts: 19,594
Layouts: 450
Loc: Ontario, Canada
 | Posted: 12/27/2012 1:18:48 PM
Jenni Bowlin Studio Mercantile kits are really nice! There are four each month. A papercrafting kit, a project (usually mini album) kit, an antiquarian add-on, and an artisan add-on. The papercrafting and artisan add-ons usually contain some very cool vintage items. The antiquarian kit is FULL of nothing but vintage items!!
JBS Mercantile kits
And, I'm kinda excited about Cocoa Daisy kits...
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LaughingandScrapping
Just one more post!
PeaNut 542,988
February 2012
Posts: 46
Layouts: 0
Loc: Montana
| Posted: 12/27/2012 1:20:02 PM
I subscribe to Gossamer Blue and Studio Calico. Gossamer Blue is by far my favorite and well worth the money!
I'm still on the fence about Studio Calico, I need to give that one a few more months before deciding. | |
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tinkgumby
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 281,136
October 2006
Posts: 2,262
Layouts: 6
Loc: DFW, TX
| Posted: 12/27/2012 1:20:10 PM
I just got my first Noel Mignon kit and it is PACKED - since it's (hopefully) going to be my only scrappy spending for the first half of the year, I wanted one that had more than four sheets of paper and a few embellishments (costs more, but worth it!).  This one has *20* sheets of patterned paper, 5 cardstock, and just oodles of embellishments. Her subscription spots are closed but you can buy them individually at $65:
Noel Mignon kits | |
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Lilith Eeckels
Garden Girl
PeaNut 198,152
March 2005
Posts: 918
Layouts: 323
| Posted: 12/27/2012 1:20:59 PM
I get kits from Scraptastic Kit club . I think they are a great value for money. | |
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clee321
It is always easier to edit than it is to create
PeaNut 161,211
August 2004
Posts: 9,358
Layouts: 10
Loc: Land of Mold and Pollen
| Posted: 12/27/2012 1:21:41 PM
Having never done a subscription, this month (December) I bought one from Citrus Twist and one from Studio Calico.
Based on that experience and what I received, today I ordered a 3 month sub to Citrus Twist for their scrapbook kit and for their PL kit.
The kit they sent in December was SPECTACULAR and I have no doubt that the PL kits will be the same.
Their customer service was stellar and the kindness was refreshing.
I am excited to see what I get these next 3 months. | |
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Epeanymous
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 15,108
May 2001
Posts: 2,239
Layouts: 1
 | Posted: 12/27/2012 2:03:40 PM
I subscribe to Studio Calico and just started Noel Mignon. I am probably going to let my SC subscription go and just go with Noel Mignon for now. It is a big packet of stuff, and I don't have to monkey around with add-ons, plus the SC kits have been getting thinner, and they are doing all sorts of "be on the interwebs 24-7 so that you can get discounts" type promotions, which are annoying. | |
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craftymomto3
PeaAddict
PeaNut 547,251
March 2012
Posts: 1,107
Layouts: 24
Loc: MS
| Posted: 12/27/2012 2:50:34 PM
I have been subbing to SG for about 6 months now and love it. I just got my very first Noel Mignon kit and it was packed full of goodies! I know it is a little pricey but it really was worth it in my opinion. And I love using kits since everything comes already matched up and ready to go. I have been debating on joining one more either Studio Calico, Gossamer Blue, Cocoa Daisy or Citrus Twist. | |
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rose_girl
Just one more post!
PeaNut 425,083
June 2009
Posts: 10
Layouts: 1
 | Posted: 12/27/2012 3:03:36 PM
I have subscribed to SC, Cocoa Daisy (stamp and kit), Gossamer Blue and Citrus twist. The only one I wasn't really excited by was the SC. I subscribed for 6 months and didn't renew. I liked Cocoa Daisy, but have only kept the stamp subscription as I wanted to try GB and CT. I love both of GB and CT. I've had more dealings with Trina at CT, and the customer service has been fabulous. I did the December Daily Boot Camp from GB and really enjoyed it, probably one of my favourite online courses. | |
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PaperMadeBakery
PeaWee
PeaNut 575,543
December 2012
Posts: 6
Layouts: 0
Loc: San Diego
| Posted: 12/27/2012 5:01:41 PM
I'm new here, but I'm pretty partial to Paper Made Bakery's Fresh Baked Kits and their monthly Baker's Dozen subscription. This opinion may be biased! | |
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luv my son
PeaAddict
PeaNut 95,467
July 2003
Posts: 1,269
Layouts: 0
Loc: N. Cal
| Posted: 12/27/2012 6:30:41 PM
Scrapbook generations and scraptastic. | |
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caz hancock
BucketHead
PeaNut 451,123
January 2010
Posts: 906
Layouts: 34
Loc: New Zealand
 | Posted: 12/27/2012 8:03:17 PM
I have been a subber at SC for a couple years now and do love thier kits and rewards member perks.
That said i am LOVING what Citrus Twist is putting out and am very tempted to join there
Also want to add i used to get Noel Mignon kits and while they are more expensive they are jam PACKED for their money, the only reason i stopped getting them is mists/inks/masks etc are included and while that is awesome for some people i tend to buy all that myself so was left with doubles of a lot of tools if you like
There are a lot of awesome kit clubs out there i think at the moment and you will love what ever you decide | |
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jenlr
PeaNut
PeaNut 250,342
February 2006
Posts: 367
Layouts: 0
Loc: southeast
 | Posted: 12/27/2012 9:41:08 PM
I am a part of SC and Cocoa Daisy. I really like both. I like SC for their their "shop" and their message boards. It stays really current. I am also excited about the new PL kit.
I like CD for the stamp kit. It is a great option.
They both have great customer service and great/current/trendy kits. | |
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snippetsofme
PeaNut
PeaNut 460,520
March 2010
Posts: 25
Layouts: 1
Loc: Salamanca, NY
| Posted: 12/27/2012 9:47:43 PM
Memory Works
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vanessa_77
PeaWee
PeaNut 541,353
February 2012
Posts: 17
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 12/27/2012 9:51:39 PM
Citrus Twist kits are awesome. I started with a three month subscription but I just moved to the 6 month. The kits are amazing and worth every penny. | |
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dreamsbedreams
PeaAddict
PeaNut 229,609
October 2005
Posts: 1,525
Layouts: 9
Loc: East Coast
| Posted: 12/27/2012 10:14:01 PM
I think it's best to first look into a few kits, looking at their past kits, then decide which one to join based on the one that fits your style the best.
I've been subbing to Scraptastic Club for the past six months or so, and I can't say enough good things about it. There is no commitment, so you can skip whenever you want, but if you order continuously, Jessica sends you a little something extra (e.g. Mister Huey, paints, etc.). Also, each month there are two different kits to choose from, and who doesn't love options?  they are also a good value for the price.
January will be my first month receiving the Citrus Twist kit. I've heard so many good things about them here, so I finally looked into it, and I love all their past kits. I'm so excited to see all their wonderfulness in person.
Whichever kit you choose, just be sure it fits your style, and that you are likely to use the product. I love receiving kits because everything has already been coordinated for me - all the hard work is done, so I feel I get more pages completed this way. Hopefully I have been of some assistance. | |
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Learnin2Scrap01
PeaNut
PeaNut 453,841
January 2010
Posts: 397
Layouts: 29
Loc: Happily scrappin with my stash
| Posted: 12/28/2012 5:35:59 AM
I've recently joined SC also. I did look @ other kits, but judging from past kits, most were too bright for my liking. I will say that you should also look @ the galleries of the kit clubs to see if they inspire you. I have to say that the layouts from design team @ SC do NOT inspire me. Don't get me wrong, their layouts are beautiful, just not my style. I have 4 children and a spontaneous DH, who likes to take us on random road trips, so scrapping 1 or 2 pictures doesn't work for me. All the inspiration comes from 2peas - Nancy, Jen G. & Shimelle are my favorites | |
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Claysmama
PeaNut
PeaNut 177
March 1999
Posts: 313
Layouts: 18
Loc: Asheville, North Carolina
 | Posted: 12/28/2012 6:06:26 AM
I have been looking around and I keep coming back to a company called Birds of a Feather. They don't seem to include stamps, and I love stamping, but otho, I could stock a stamp store as it is...
Update when you decide, I am curious as well. | |
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nicolemartel
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 298,188
February 2007
Posts: 2,163
Layouts: 569
Loc: MARYLAND
| Posted: 12/28/2012 9:49:59 AM
I love SFTIO www.scrapbookingfromtheinsideout.com because you get a variety of embellies and papers each month! You won't get an entire pack of embellies that you would normally just use a few... and because of that, you get more for your money and there are no "pay extra for add-ons...). If you like to scrapbook about "you", this kit club would be a perfect fit! | |
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scrappycass
You Wanna Peas of Me?
PeaNut 413,587
February 2009
Posts: 5,698
Layouts: 51
Loc: Western New York
| Posted: 12/28/2012 10:15:13 AM
I am interested in Citrus Twist and am waiting for a reply from them about starting with the January kit. I am going to go for 6 months and see how it goes.... I am so excited! | |
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Twins Rock
PeaAddict
PeaNut 304,110
March 2007
Posts: 1,258
Layouts: 2
| Posted: 12/28/2012 1:50:16 PM
Ditto to the varied opinions you will find here regarding Studio Calico. I've never had a problem with their customer service. I have had a few small issues that have been resolved quickly and easily. They do have add-ons but to purchase them is something which I find a bit strange. I tried to purchase one I had wanted, they sold out in mere minutes and that is just not my cup of tea, waiting for something I may not even be able to have. Other times I was able to get one no problem.
I've been a member for about a year and like the kits. I am not buying them for any "exclusives". I'd gone through a long lull and had not scrapbooked much at all.
In my city, we lost our LSS a few years ago and only have what is available at Michael's, JoAnn's or Walmart.
Once I got back into it, I bought the kits mainly to get some fresh product to mix in with my stash. I used to have a much larger scrapbooking budget, but now with 4 kids it just isn't practical to spend what I did. I do occasionally shop online, but find that the kits are just a treat each month. If I were to go online once a month I may not be able to easily keep the amount as low as what the kits cost! | |
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MrsKLewis
Will I ever get to Buckethead?!
PeaNut 530,601
November 2011
Posts: 491
Layouts: 0
Loc: Crimson Tide Country
| Posted: 12/28/2012 2:50:15 PM
I tried to subscribe to SC and CT both are on waiting list  I really liked all their past kits. And the PL kits. Did anyone get last years PL kits from Citrus Twist??? | |
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mommamoonrn
PeaFixture
PeaNut 128,766
February 2004
Posts: 3,424
Layouts: 39
Loc: in my scrapbooking room
| Posted: 12/28/2012 10:45:55 PM
Citrus Twist has ony be doing PL kits for about 3 months. I have love them all. Lots of goodies. I tried one month to use up the whole kit and although I use alot there was still alot left over.
trina is the best!
I am in to others SC and CD. Honestly when you have been spoiled by CT the other 2 just do not meet up...I am committed to do my 6 months, but will be most likely dropping the other 2 and keeping up with citrus Twist! | |
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my3blessings
PeaNut
PeaNut 405,658
January 2009
Posts: 488
Layouts: 170
| Posted: 12/29/2012 7:48:38 AM
MrsKLewis If you get on CT's wait list you are guaranteed a kit for February. And you don't pay till the end of the month(closer to Feb.). Hope that helps! | |
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rune2484
PeaNut
PeaNut 553,867
May 2012
Posts: 255
Layouts: 58
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
| Posted: 12/29/2012 12:03:27 PM
I sub to Scrapbook Circle as well, and I totally adore the kits I get
Lisa, the owner, is SO helpful too! | |
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mebarnet
I am not the Pea you are looking for
PeaNut 434,276
August 2009
Posts: 7,484
Layouts: 8
Loc: Tarpon Springs, Florida
| Posted: 12/29/2012 10:39:16 PM
Another scrapbook generation gal here. I have subbed to their super sketch club for almost two years now and love it. For $20 you get enough supplies to make 5 double layouts, so 10 sheets of solid card and I want to say 8 to 10 sheets of pp plus 5 sketches that can be used over and over.
Once or twice a year they throw in extra stuff and starting in January, the kits will have 7 sketches instead of 5. For an additional $10, you can get a " double up" to the,kit which includes the supplies to make both of those two extra sketches. So for $30, you would get 14 sheets of solid card and 15 or so sheets of pp.
A great deal for me, especially since I really don't have to worry about the process since it is all right there for me, I just get to create and have fun! | |
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luv my son
PeaAddict
PeaNut 95,467
July 2003
Posts: 1,269
Layouts: 0
Loc: N. Cal
| Posted: 12/30/2012 12:25:21 AM
Super excited. I joined Citrus Twist starting in February for 3 months. I'm going to be getting the main kit and the project life. | |
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krispin41
PeaFixture
PeaNut 93,695
July 2003
Posts: 3,889
Layouts: 124
Loc: Do you know the way to San Jose?
| Posted: 12/30/2012 1:14:01 AM
I'm starting SC, but I also belong to SEI 's scrapbook kit. I like that they make it easy to skip a month if I want. | |
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pcarr
PeaAddict
PeaNut 88,155
May 2003
Posts: 1,977
Layouts: 137
Loc: Australia
 | Posted: 12/30/2012 3:34:44 AM
i joined scraptastic about 10months ago... and i love it, it has made me scrap so much more, there is 2 kits to chose from, an add on if wanted, stamp add on, cardstock extras if wanted, and price and value for money is great, Jessica is excellent and will do whatever she can do make sure you get what you want..
recommend ++++
Pam
NB - this is the only kit i have subbed to
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