Thanks for giving us a peek at what you're doing Nichol!
Here's what Nichol has to say:
I guess I'd say that I "borrow" photos (like the movie poster) from online (never other people's photos unless you get permission first). Also, I carry my portable little Canon Powershot with me EVERYWHERE. So much easier than my big Canon SLR. I don't miss photos this way. And finally, take a look around and capture things other than just the super cute things your family may be doing. I have photos of food, flowers I received, a big mess in my studio, etc. All those little things really make up who we are. :)
I did blur out my flight itinerary. :) 
Saturday's journaling card is one of those longer ones because I had a lot to write about. I wasn't quite sure how often I would use those but I can see they will come in handy every once in awhile when I'm long winded. ha!
I worked on trying to get some photos of me this week (which I hate, but did anyway). :)
I did blur out my flight itinerary. :) Sorry about the crummy scanning job, cut off some of the bottom of the journaling cards.
Saturday's journaling card is one of those longer ones because I had a lot to write about. I wasn't quite sure how often I would use those but I can see they will come in handy every once in awhile when I'm long winded. ha!
I worked on trying to get some photos of me this week (which I hate, but did anyway). :) I also switched up the design a bit and put some photos down in the smaller pockets and journaling up in the larger ones. I like a little variety. ;) Oh, and I included some memorabilia this week, too. Our ticket stubs from the movie. I'm gonna try and do that for all movies we see this year, a nice way to remember all those films we go to. :)
thanks Nichol! always great inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteso good with the date stamp- such an easy thing, but I had forgotten about it!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the designers kotm pages. Thank you for sharing....keep them coming:)
ReplyDeletePlease post an update so those of us whith backorders kits will know when to expect them. Originally we were told the 1st week of February, then I was told they would be shipped the 16th. Now I am hearing thru other message boards that they have not been received at the warehouse and that CK has "no idea" where they are and when they will be in.
ReplyDeleteThis feels like a dumb question, but I saw how Jessica Sprague (& Becky in her example) did their journaling in Photoshop directly on the cards, then print it...well my question is, how do you get it to line up with the preprinted lines on those cards? I did it, but it was pretty tedious, so I'm hoping there's an easier way. Thanks guys!
ReplyDeleteAshley
What if we wanted to share a tip...What do we do?
ReplyDeletecan you please give us an update on the reprinting of the Project 365? Some of us are still waiting to hear if we can order it!
ReplyDeleteMelissa, I would give up on the reprinting if they have not even gotten the backorders out yet and it alsmost the end of February. I am waiting for a backorder, but when it comes my friend is buying it from me. I started something else with another company's product.
ReplyDeleteYou probably can stop holding your breath now. I did awhile ago so my friend can wait for the product and I can successully scrap and keep current.
Would you please let us know when we are going to get the backorders. NO one is giving us answers.
ReplyDeleteYes, what is the status of the back orders. You all have said repeatedly that if we are on back order we are going to get the kit, and we were told early February, which is now past. Are they ever going to arrive??
ReplyDeleteBackorder status is NEEDED!!! I called last week and was assured we WOULD be getting them in February but didn't know exactly when they were arriving. Well, there is only 7 more days of February so what is going on?????? AND I just discovered that you have NOT taken the charges off my credit card, as you told me you had. Just be honest with us. If we will get them in March, say it; if we won't be getting them at all, just say it..... I just need to know to plan accordingly.
ReplyDeleteWhen I called CS they said that backorders would be filled sometime in February, not sure if they meant Feb of 2009. My charges were taken off and I wonder if that means that these kits just aren't coming. Why don't they just tell us either way and be done with it???
ReplyDeleteDid you guys see the latest prices on Ebay? $280.00 and I thought this country was in a recession.....
Please use this site for updating people and providing information or take it down. The pics of people's pages are nice, but I agree with others that we need an update on backorders and don't appreciate the silence.
ReplyDeleteI have to add that ScrapGirls website went down for a day and they immediately sent out e-mails to their customers with %-off coupons and an apology. Class customer service despite their problems. Here, not so much.
Also, I have wanted to order a couple of books from CK but am scared to death it'll become a big mess so I just can't bring myself to do it. The more you stay silent, the more customers you use. Even bad information is, at least, information. Or update this site and say you don't know the status and are trying to contact your China manufacturer to find out. Can you do that?
I'm truly wishing CK would turn this around because I just love so much of the product. We were told some new staff was coming in to make customer service changes......????? Where are they these days?
I just got off the phone with customer service...I was wondering if my order had been shipped yet. And no, it still has not.
ReplyDeleteWhat is going on? I was told it was going to be shipped out the first week of February it is now the last week and nothing has been done.
Please provide a much needed update.
I just got off the phone with Customer Service. I was told that Customer Service is a company separate from Creating Keepsakes that has been paid to handle the KOTM. They have no new information re: Project 365 because CK has not provided them with any, therefore the problem rests solely in the lap of CK. According to the gentleman I spoke with they have repeatedly asked for an update from CK, but receive nothing other than they are still hoping for delivery in February. (There's 5 days left.) The company is definitely passing onto CK our discontent with the lack of information.
ReplyDeleteCK--Take down these silly samples of Project 365 as this just infuriates those of us who haven't received a kit. Speak to your customers honestly, and let us know what the problem is. If we're not going to get kits let us know so we can move onto something else, or create our own album. If very many more days pass before we get our kits, those of us who have dutifully taken pictures and recorded journaling will have such a backlog that we will discontinue the whole project due to the time and energy it will take to catch up. And, don't expect any of us or anyone who reads this to buy one thing from you because of the poor reputation you have created for yourselves.
Are we going to get a preview of the March KOTM soon??? We are all anxious!!!!!!!!!! Thanks
ReplyDeletei understand that those who didn't receive a kit are angry and this is a place for you to receive information, however this site is also for those who received a kit and we requested ideas of how others are using the product.
ReplyDeleteI'm ready for new examples! Nicole's stuff has been up for almost 2 weeks! UPDATE PLEASE!
ReplyDeleteI had emailed the replacement for Mr. Worner this week and she told me on Tuesday that the orders were due in the warehouse on Friday and said they were planning on putting an update on the blog on Wednesday. Well, that update hasn't appeared so now I am concerned again. I will start emailing AGAIN on Monday if no updates are provided. What a PAIN!!!!
ReplyDeleteAfter trying to bid on ebay for Project 365 -- the few left are going for $300 and over -- and then coming back here and sensing that not only was there no February kit but that there's probably no March kit, either (even though the site claimed they were holding back "the" next kit, not . . .kits, I'm taking my business elswhere. Studio Calico has great kits; they have them regularly, and they ship. The new ones go on sale tonight. I'd take a look if I were you. Clearly, CK isn't going to do much about any of this, much less provide coupons, etc. like ScrapGirls. The only way they'll change is if ENOUGH people take their business elsewhere. I don't know about you all, but I spend a lot of money on scrapbooking products.
ReplyDeleteVery disappointed! That's all I can say. I check this blog daily and I am tired of it. How can you tell us that you are holding off on the February kit when you don't do or say anything that is happening with the kit and March is tomorrow? Ever since hearing about this kit in mid-December, I've wanted one. I tried all day on New Year's day to get no where. I've emailed, made phone calls. read every blog that relates to the kit and I've even gotten my Mom to try the same for me. I've stewed about this project long enough. RIDICULOUS!
ReplyDeleteIn case anyone was wondering why there is such a lack of response... here's an answer: http://www.scrapbookupdate.com/scrapnancy/2009/02/trouble-at-ck-media.html
ReplyDeleteAnd as far as the management of CK and this website, check out the thread on CK's message board: http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/mb/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=267051
Somewhere in that thread, it is addressed that there are very few, if any people, working on this blog.
I am almost caught up with my 365 project. I did not get a kit. I am using pages from We R Memory Keeper, an American Crafts d ring binder, I found a great stamp for the days and I used the free downloads off of the CK site. I am having a ball!!! I just posted everything I have done so far on my blog www.threadsandscraps.blogspot.com. Enjoy...I know I am
ReplyDeleteWow, I just had to write...thanks Cristin for posting those links. It all makes sense now. I'm thinking that backorders will not be filled since CK doesn't have the money to pay the Chinese company. Keri Bradford left, which is probably why this sited isn't updated. I think it's time to move on. If anyone from CK is left to read this blog, how about the PLAIN TRUTH. We would be much more fogiving just to hear it and be done with it. At least I got a refund.
ReplyDeleteYes, thanks Cristin for those websites. I too saw that Keri Bradford left and don't think that this site will be updated anytime soon. What I can't believe is that Lisa Bearnson has said very little on her blog about the Project 365 kit or apologized for any of this fiasco. I was lucky enough to get 2 kits which I am keeping for this year and next, but I am still in shock at what has taken place the past 2 months. I love CK and have been a subscriber since 2000, attended 2 CKU's, and don't want to see them go, but the dwindling pages in the magazine make me wonder.
ReplyDeleteFor those that wanted to see a preview of the next KOTM, it is in the March issue on page 108. It will be interesting if it ever comes out though!
Thanks for the links. Certainly explains some stuff, though I would still appreciate more info about our P365.... I plan on emailing Erika on Monday to see what the answer is this week. I was told that I was refunded my $$ and will be recharged when the kits arrive, but it never showed up on my credit card so make sure that your refund was credited. I filed a dispute with my credit card company since dealing with CK seems impossible, hopefully they can get it resolved. Keep the info coming in these comments, since it seems it is the only way we will get any answers!!
ReplyDeleteThe person who replaced Mr. Worner has commented on Beckys blog with an almost update. The kits were supposed to arrive on Friday and she said that she was going to make sure that they got out right away and that credit cards would be charged and emails would go out. (So I would think you would hear on Monday maybe Tuesday) and apparently the KOTM team has experienced some "staffing" problems and that is why no update here, but it should be updated by Wednesday according to her!
ReplyDeleteThe update on Project 365 on Becky's website occured early last week--so it seemed to me that there should have been an update by LAST Wednesday (Feb 25)...
ReplyDeleteYep, I got an email too from Erika (Mr. Worner's replacement) and the blog update was supposed to be LAST Wednesday. I emailed her today and will let you know if I get any new info (not that I will believe it at this point!)
ReplyDeleteThanks, everybody for finding and sharing information. Let's keep this going as the comments section over the last few days has provided those who care to know with some very helpful information. After calling customer service a few days ago and not getting anything new, I moved on to making my own album for 2009. If CK somehow finds a way to still get the backordered kits out, I will save mine for next year. However, I have found the product listing for Project 365 helpful as it makes me aware of some of the 'bells and whistles' of the original kit, ie., monthly dividers, name of the month transparencies, etc, that I can create to take my version of Project 365 to a higher level.
ReplyDeleteThis is what I have been hearing for the last three weeks...
ReplyDelete"We are unsure as to when the shipment will be received. There have been some unexpected delays in the delivery, but we’re hoping to have a more definitive answer soon."
Time to find another 365 project.
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Can you please share the e-mail address of Mr. Worner's replacement? I would like to talk to her myself.
ReplyDeleteeholley@ckmedia.com Erika Holley
ReplyDeleteMaybe if we all bombard her with emails we will get some answers. She told me, through email, on Tuesday that the shipment was due to arrive on Friday (February 27)
I am still hoping to get the order some time, but I am going my own direction for this year and will use the kit, if I ever receive it, next year. I can't wait any longer, I have all my photos ready to go and journaling notes. I found some good digital kits where I can print all the pieces and then got an album and 4x6 page protectors....
Lisa - where did you find your digital kits for the project - at this point, I am thinking I better do it on my own instead of waiting for the kit...
ReplyDeleteI got this one:
ReplyDeletehttp://shop.3scrapateers.com/shopexd.asp?id=6432&bc=no
I just googled and found lots of options. I liked this one because I could print my week of cards and journaling cards just like Becky's plan. Then I just bought a nice album with 4x6 page protector inserts. I just printed my first batch and we will see how it looks....
I hope this is okay.....but I am a digital scrapbook designer and have created a DIGITAL 365 Kit that is based off of the design of Becky's kit. But all digital. I also have some add-ons to the kit as well and several templates. So hopefully you will all find it useful! I sell at 3Scrapateers, Digitals, Divine Digital and on my blog. I hope you will check it out! It's called Digital 365!
ReplyDeletehttp://designzbydede.blogspot.com
I got an email today saying the kits are in the warehouse and will be shipping over the next week. Not sure I believe it, but am hoping it is right!
ReplyDeleteI wonder where they get their e-mail lists, I got no such e-mail and have kits on backorder. I also e-mailed Erika Holley yesterday morning and still no response. I sure HOPE they are shipping soon.
ReplyDeleteLisa- Have they charged your credit card again yet?
Just talked to John and he said they came in this morning and have to be unloaded and packaged for mailing but should be out this week. Sure hope there isn't just one person to do all that:)I was at a crop last weekend and bought the photo pages and made my own journaling cards and got caught up, but it will be nice to have the rest of the pieces and things to do it. Barbara
ReplyDeleteThe email I got was a individual response from Erika Holley, not a general email to others who have ordered. I don't think they have charged my kit yet, but I have been told they will when it ships. So I have all my dispute papers for the credit card company to take care of it.
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