Sneaks

The New Year will be here before we know it, and with the excitement of a fresh start comes the call for innovation! We’re excited to share some really cool changes revolving around our monthly kits “sneak peek,” affectionately referred to as “Sneaks” around here. Here's what you can expect going forward, along with exciting exclusive news for our subscribers!

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For Sneaks on StudioCalico.com, we'll be showing a fun, styled desktop image of kits and add-ons at midnight of the 14 of each month. These images show how the kits will look in action and how you can plan to use your existing supplies like paint or ink with the new products. Then from Sneak Night until the full Reveal on the 27th, we'll be posting even more(!) Sneaks detail photos on our Instagram feed (If you don’t already, follow us here: @Studio_Calico).

Here's how it will work: we'll post sneak detail images showing pieces of one of the kits or add-ons. To get the whole picture, we're hoping you'll join in the fun with us by liking the photos - when we get to 500+ likes (the # of likes will increase with each share), we'll share another detail shot, and so on until you've got a really great sneak of the particular kit or add-on we’re sneaking that day!

Not to worry if you miss out on any of the action on Instagram that day: the detail images shared will each have a banner showing the name of the kit or add-on so that you can make plans about which ones you think you'll want to buy during Reveal. If you’re a Subscriber, your handy Purchase Planner will have one of the final Sneak images for you, but we know you’ll probably want to play along in real-time with us!

Why Instagram?

Because it's a simple, user-friendly platform that's fun to use. It's easy to keep everything together, and it's easy to see multiple photos on your screen at once. hereInstagram

Q&A

How can I plan out my purchases?

- With the Purchase Planner (exclusive to Subscribers!) available for download between then 22 and 25 of each month. You’ll have a sneak image, name, and price all in one place. We’ll notify subscribers via email and the message board of when it’s available each month. Not a subscriber? Join now!

When will I see the add-on names?

- On Instagram with each photo posted.

How many add-ons are there?

- There are the same number of add-ons as usual.

I don't use Instagram. Where else can I see the photos?

- The photos will also appear on the bottom of the Sneaks page. You can click on photos to see the captions and learn the kit add-on names, etc. All photos are in chronological order.

What about the other items shown in the Sneaks?

- Many of those items are for staging (scissors, ink pads). We wanted to show the kits in action, so to speak - to show what they'd look like on your craft tables and used with your favorite supplies. So, no, you won't get gold scissors, but other items from add-ons will be consistent with what we've done in the past. And, you'll still be able to see full kit contents on Reveal on the 27th of the month.

We want you to know we're listening. Your feedback is so important. We're continually looking to it as we grow and continue to strive to improve. We’re really excited about this new interactive Sneaks format. It's going to be such a fun year and we’re so grateful for your continued support!

Questions? Comments? Please let us know and we'll answer them!