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[mewsmomtoo]

Hi all, that Tiffany organization set was pretty amazing. I'll be interested to see what you both think about it after you have a chance to work with it. I saw her present that and I also saw her paper organizers which I liked very much. I never did see the TS fully presented but what little I saw didn't interest me today. I saw the two Crafters Companion presentation. Didn't get why they offered a $59 version at noon (my time) then a $49 version in the final hour that had more to it and Suzanne Ring on seemed delighted (I know, its her job to be delighted :-) )but I just felt sorry for those who bought the more expensive configuration. Anyway, didn't buy anything else beyond my midnight order. I got lucky with the dies, I couldn't believe how quickly they were gone! Can't wait for the Pretty Paintings card kit to get here. They remind me of the cards my German relatives sent me. They will get the first ones I make. Hope everyone enjoys their treasures and will come back to give their reviews/opinions. I promise I will! :-)

[memyselfandI]

On 3/24/2015 Janet M said:

Memyselfandi - I am hoping the organizational system works. I have so much stuff everywhere so hopefully it helps clean up and I can toss some of the things I don't use. I usually give them to my daughter in law or grand daughters and if they are not interested I donate them to the schools or good will. Hoping to do a lot of that organizing The HSN price is a good one for all that you get. I really am miffed that the Anna Dies on auto delivery sold out so fast. I did want those as well but that is what I get for getting some sleep last night. When you get the system let me know what you think and I will do that same. I want the today special but I have the original envelope maker and a few of the box ones. Figured this would take up less space but really don't need it so I haven't hit the buy button yet. Don't care about the banner portion. I also think the price could have been a little less.

we should have gotten together! I only wanted the banner portion (although I have the cricut banner cartridge so do I really need that???)

One of my nieces works in a senior activity center so they are always looking for scrapbook supplies. She is very willing to take my leftovers so I will have to get going on that ASAP.

I had the same issues with the Anna dies that were the TSV last time. I hesitated to think about the auto ship and they were gone.

I also broke down and got the 360 tote bag. I want to use it for crafting but I am thinking it might be good for travel. We will have to take a look.

[Kati]

Hello everyone! Sorry I missed your chat yesterday. I ended up with Anna's butterfly dies on auto-ship, the Pretty Paintings card kit, Flower Pot decoupage, foil layers and the Artful Patterns embossing folders. I also caved on that Martha Stewart punch kit that's been on clearance forever for $10, but today got the half price shipping!

I got lucky with the dies, too. I think it's strange how Anna previews all her new items and gets everyone all excited about them, then apparently has such a low inventory for sale. Either that, or as someone else suggested, a vendor (from Ebay??) buys a large quantity and resells them . In any case, Anna says on her Facebook page the dies will be back on her May 11 show.

I watched all her shows and never did see the foil layers presented. She'll need to restock the HSN shelves, as she had LOTS of sell-outs!

[Krimpette]

Kati: I agree..I was surprised that she didn't show those foil layers. There were so many quick sell-outs that I'm sure they could have squeezed them in….probably would have been another sell-out for her!!!!! I'm so anxious to get my goodies. I also ordered the Tiffany storage cases for dies. I have a storage system for all my dies that I really like, but I thought I'd use these for Anna's dies.

[Kati]

The butterfly dies on auto-ship will be my very first dies ever! I figured that set was a good place to start!

I haven't thought about storage but I probably should. I imagine they would bend pretty easily.

Did anyone buy those $5 bonus markers? I was tempted, but kept thinking that's $5 I should put towards my Anna stuff!!

[Krimpette]

I did buy the bonus markers. Not sure why, since I have plenty of markers already! Just got caught up in the excitement of a "bonus buy", I guess!!!!

For storage, I'd recommend (on Amazon) the Spellbinder Die Storage case with magnetic sheets. It's an easy way to store the dies so that they won't get bent. And the sheets each hold several dies.

[Kati]

Thanks, Krimpette! I checked out the Spellbinders case. It looks plenty big enough for lots of dies and the price is very reasonable. The Q&A and reviews were very helpful. Is that the system you've been using which you like?

Boy, do I know about getting caught up in the excitement of a 'bonus buy'. I stressed over those $5 markers all day long!

When you say you got the Dazzles set, is that the HOTP vellum kit with dazzles? I was soooo tempted with that because I really like working with vellum. Anna's vellum stickers are my all time favorites.

[Krimpette]

I'm not 100% sure whether my storage case is Spellbinders or ArtBin. But I know I didn't pay the price that they're showing for the ArtBin version!!!!! And Spellbinders is such a reliable brand. I think you'll find it very useful, since you got the auto-ship. It's a nice case and your dies will be well protected.

No, the Dazzles set I got is only their sticker set (Item 416-871). I'm a Dazzles "nut"!!!! I love to use them for accents.

That's so funny, how stressed we can be over something for $5, when we thought nothing to committing to the die A/D sets!!!!!! But you're so right….it wasn't until much later in the day that I bit the bullet and sprung for the $5 markers!!!!

[Lu12jm]

Ladies - I did order the tiffany die storage. Didn't think about it bending? I guess I really should have. I have the spellbinders with the magnetic sheets but thought this looked interesting for those anna folders that the middle pops out.The magnetic sheets are okay and serve their purpose. Your dies certainly will not bend in that system.

Got the tiffany paper holder to and I have no reason why. Defeats the purpose of the organizing system I think. They may be going back.

Also got that supply case that you can open up on your table and it takes less room and it holds your supplies. I have two other ones and they are bulky so thought I would try this.

I also got caught in the 5.00 bonus marker set. WHY?????? Honestly I really didn't even think it was that great a deal. I really am their key buyer who will buy anything.

I will let you know about the Tiffany storage system when I get it.

Bought the Hot off the press velum kit and the girl stamps from 3birds.I have three granddaughters that will like them.

I did not get any Anna stuff. All of the things I was interested in had sold out before I hit the buy button.

Honestly I need help. I may need another organizer by the time I am done shopping.

I do with they would have longer segments with the vendors and let them show you how the product works and make a sample while on air. I used to watch QVC UK on line as they had awesome craft shows that the vendor actually made a project and showed you how to use the product.

Okay that is it from me. Will report back on the items when I get them.

Happy crafting

[Kati]

I've been reading Anna's Facebook page. There are lots of unhappy people over there! Mostly they're upset about lack of stock (dies and gateway folders) and lack of demos (gateway folders). I remember the folders sold out in the middle of Anna's presentation.

But thankfully there's a lot of happy people, too. I'm sure those of us who got what we wanted could see the writing on the wall and knew certain new items would be VERY popular, so we ordered early and didn't wait for a presentation. That strategy certainly paid off!

I almost forgot another part of Anna's show that was fun and different....that 5 in 5 sale. Actually, everything they sold had been listed as 'clearance' on her HSN page for a long time, but for the 5 in 5 they put it all on 2 flex payments. That certainly cleared it out of inventory fast! Gotta love flex pay!!