SC Kit Announcement
Since its beginning, Studio Calico has been on the forefront of modern memory keeping. Our goal is, and has always been, to provide products and inspiration to document memories with fresh and trend-forward designs. And as we head towards our 11th year anniversary, we’re keeping our focus on that vision.
Our June kits will be the last release for both our Scrapbook and Planner Kits. This wasn’t an easy decision to make—our Scrapbook Kit is where it all started. There has been a drastic change in the memory keeping industry over the last 11 years, and we are continually thankful for all our loyal customers, their feedback, and the ever-evolving community of paper lovers. Looking ahead, we’re excited to focus our energy on the Documenter Kits, Stamp Subscription, and the NEW Traveler’s Notebook Kits. We invite you to join us for our June reveal tomorrow and cannot wait for July when we reveal the new TN Kit.
Our main goal remains the same: to provide beautifully-designed, custom, and high-quality products to your doorstep each month to help you preserve your memories for years to come. With a change as big as this, we’re sure you’ll have questions. Please leave them in the comments below and we’ll post a follow-up with answers. If you need help with a question specific to your own subscription or status, please reach out to our Customer Service team.
How do I switch to the new Traveler’s Notebook Kit?
- If you are a Scrapbook or Planner Kit subscriber, simply visit the Traveler’s Notebook Kit page and sign up for a new subscription. Our system will automatically convert your Scrapbook subscription status over to your new Traveler’s Notebook Kit subscription.
How do I switch to a Documenter Kit or Stamp Subscription?
- We would be happy to help you transfer your Scrapbook or Planner Kit subscription to our Documenter Kit or Stamp Subscription. Please reach out to our Customer Service team and we’ll make that change for you.
What will happen to the Scrapbook Kit Workshop?
- Our scrapbook workshops will continue, just in a slightly different format. Our teachers and contributors will be sharing ways to combine and use your past kits to make the most of your stash.
What will happen to the Planner Kit Workshop?
- June will be our last planner workshop.
Will there be a TN Kit Workshop?
- Yes! We’re excited to start the new TN workshop in July. You’ll be able to sign up on July 1st with reveal.
I’m a Scrapbook or Planner subscriber—how will this affect my rewards status?
- If you are a rewards member based on length of subscription, you’ll need to transfer to our Traveler’s Notebook, Documenter, or Stamp Subscription to maintain that status. If you’re a rewards member based on your spending, you won’t see any change.
Will you continue to offer Scrapbook and Planner products?
- We will continue to make and curate traditional scrapbooking supplies for our shop releases, as well as planner-friendly products.
What happens if I have a Scrapbook or Planner Kit Subscription and don't opt to switch to a new kit?
- If you don't decide to switch your current subscription to our TN, Documenter, or Stamp kits, your subscription will simply end after you are charged for your upcoming June kit. There will be no cancellation fees, and you don't need to do anything else to avoid future charges.
Wow, I don't even know what to say. As all of the scrapbook stores around me have closed over the past five years, I've always said "at least I have my studio calico kits in the mail each month". I can't say that anymore. While I understand there is a cost/benefit analysis, I'm so sad that the traditional 12x12 scrapbooks are getting left behind. I too don't like the travelers notebooks with pages decided for you. Such a sad day.
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I am really happy that SC will be having a TN kit. As someone who never made 12x12's it's been hard to find a place within the community. I think the longevity of any industry comes from a willingness to evolve. I'm excited for what's to come🙌🏽
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Wow - very disappointed as it appears everyone else is as well. I'm surprised that there wasn't a customer survey before this decision was made.
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oh boy... this isn't going to be good news for most. I have a question though @gluestickgirl will the travelers kit have the same designs or embellishments as the Doc kits?
There will be some overlap in embellishments here and there - though when we do that, we usually do different designs in each kit. It's a necessary evil at times, in order to manufacturer certain items. =) The TN and DOC cards will have some overlap as well, though obviously in different formats.
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I can understand why companies make their decision. Trends change. They have to go with what sells and popular demand. Agree with maybe a more plain TN. It would be nice to have the clear pockets added in as well.
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Wow, I did NOT see that coming. I’d have thought SB kits would be SC’s bread and butter but I guess now.
Is the 9x12 album format going to be the next to go, if all the albums are discounted and SC isn’t bringout our new colours like in the 6x8?
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I hope this will allow SC to head towards a more focused approach, I would like to see a a lot more practical basic product offering that can be used on all types of memory keeping, such as white grid paper, stamps with simple phrases and/or versatile shapes and simple embellishments. I haven't subscribed to a kit for many years but still purchase product, and quite frankly I find the shop to be a huge mess, I click on new or sale and it quickly leads to lots of old party product, cards and other random "stuff" you have been trying to unload months and months. Often I just get bored scrolling and exit the site. If you ever offered a "just the basics kit" I would probably subscribe again.
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So if we are not switching to the new TN or DK formats, and decide to cancel our subscription, will our workshops still be available. I have several kits that I haven't used. I love the workshops for inspiration. I have paid for them already. I hope they don't disappear. If I have to keep the workshop subscription at $5.00/month please let me know. I would just like all the facts transparently on this.
yes, you will still have access to any workshops that you've purchased, and will be able to purchase future workshops should you decide to!
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Wow. What a surprise, as there are still so many traditional scrapbookers and now so few kits. I understand shipping is very expensive, but what about a slightly larger kit that comes out every other month? With the option to add on card stock, stamps, etc. in the box for the same shipping cost?
love this idea
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I know TN is all the rage right now, but I don’t think it has any sort of longevity. Not just the albums themselves, but the actual format. Who only scrapbooks in such a limiting size? Of course there are a few, but I don’t believe for 5 seconds that the majority of scrapbookers use this size all the time. I bet this fad lasts less time then the planner craze.
I am really disappointed by this and can’t believe the short notice.
I agree! The TN just doesn’t have the durability I’m looking for. I made a smash book for a holiday we took in 2012, so I don’t think this is a “new” idea, but I don’t think in the end, that it’s what the majority of scrapbookers are wanting.
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I think you have made a huge mistake. the more I think about this, the more upset I am.
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Yikes! Like I said earlier I'm on board w/ the TN style but not necessarily the loss of the Scrapbook Kit (for others as I don't order it myself). Is it possible to explain why, besides the change in trends, that you (SC) decided to make this change? Were you losing money, for example? Maybe if you explain a bit more there would be less upset? (Maybe not). Just a suggestion.
BTW - you're not the first kit club to do this.... I know that the Scrapbook Circle Kit Club did a while back...
I also know that when I clicked on their website they haven't posted since November and their shop is now closed... ::shrugs::
Yes it would be nice to know what led up to the decision to actually shut down the scrapbook kit. April has mentioned that she is sad by the decision, but it just doesn’t make sense. I’m sure there are reasons but I have always felt there was a lack of transparency here behind decisions that hurt my trust in this company honestly. In fact, there were times I felt down right lied to. But I was gaining that trust back and had resubbed to the documenter kit and was considering the scrapbook kit.
Now I’m having doubts again. And I’ve been following this company off and on since the beginning.
@maryjo Oh No! I just started w/ them last October (as a subscriber I mean, of their Documenter Kit)…
Thanks for the info.
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I'm sure it was a tough decision! Looking forward to seeing what's next :)
Quick question - I noticed your 9x12 pocket page albums are on sale - is this because you are getting in new 9x12 albums? or are you discontinuing 9x12 products (albums and protectors)? Just wanted to double check as I like the size. Thanks!
They won’t give a clear answer on this! Lots of people have sent conversations and got vague answers.
While we don't have new 9x12 albums on the slate this year (lead time is looooong on albums), we have them in our 2019 plans.
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I am so upset about this change! I was doing close to $80-$100 a month with the add-ons included, and I will really miss this. My stamp kit has been less valuable to me, as I was really just using it to augment my scrap pages. I don't document or TJ, so I will definitely be looking for a new outlet for the services I want. I will really miss SC. I think it's a mistake to do this. Please leave the past SB workshop classes up indefinitely as I subscribed to them, too.
What she said!
I hope the class workshops are still accessible. We have paid for them, so they should be. Or they should set a deadline so that we can work through them before they disappear.
you will still have access to any classes or workshops that you've purchased. =)
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Wow, that is so sad. I feel like the scrapbook kit is Studio Calico’s soul.
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Just now thinking of this: Will the weekly scrapbook sketch also go away?
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I have easily received over 100 SC SB kits over the years...and I am very sad to see the kit go...but I am even more sad to see that SC could not do me the curtsey of sending me email on the upcoming changes. I have long loved SC products...but this might be the customer service straw that drives me away.
I am so sorry to hear that you did not receive the email yesterday. The email was sent out to all active scrapbook subscribers. We will check your email address on our end to make sure our emails are being delivered.
@LeiaK, I commented earlier also about not receiving an email. It was a newsletter, not a message. Mine came very late in the day, but the note about the kits being terminated was at the very bottom and easily missed. I don't consider this an appropriate way to communicate something so important to subscribers.
@penny - that was not the same communication that was sent to subscribers. we sent a separate letter, prior to that one, addressing the change.
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I know change is hard for many, but so far I find this refreshing. Although I'm not thinking the Document kit will suit me (I seem to be "collecting" PL cards as it is, and cannot use them up in a lifetime - lol), I'm pretty excited about the TN stuff. I do a TN every summer, and often when I travel at Easter...so I'm excited to see your take on it. I currently subscribe to Happie Scrappie out of Malaysia, but it is very sticker heavy. I feel the Studio Calico approach with still have the "scrapbooky" feel to it. ALSO, I'm excited you will be designing the notebooks to have patterns. I can get a plain notebook anywhere, so I'm eager to have a backdrop to already work with. I'm willing to give anything a go, and will follow you on this new crafty adventure.
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Sad day for me as well but I have not been a subscriber for a long time. TNs are not for me but I think the minimalistic style is popular now as people don’t have time or room for big scrapbooks. TNs are easier to throw away down the road than the actual scrapbooks. You can use cell phone pictures that don’t require great resolution. You can take notebook with you and do your memory keeping on the go and actually get it done. You cannot take 12x12 with you in your backpack. Times make the trends.
You do not have as much attachment and commitment to notebooks and TNs as people had to big expensive scrapbooks.
I wish SC the best in this new journey.
And I have to ask: When is the next sale of the 2018 SB kits?
Wondering this too
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I really enjoy TN scrapbooking/planning and have signed up to try the new subscription. I am however still very disappointed to hear the scrapbooking kit is being discontinued because:
1. I like to make my own collection of inserts to coordinate with a TN from papers in kits. This what I do with FJ, TPS, and VB kits every month. I hope your TN kit will be able to compete with these kits because I usually like SC designs.
2. I don’t want to be locked into just one TN size. Most of the planner girls in my circle of friends don’t want to be locked into one size for TNs. We regularly switch up sizes plus it’s also really easy to strap rings into a TN to change it up as well!
3. I have a several sizes and colors of Foxy Fix TNs and the #5 (B6) is my current favorite size. This is why I like to buy the Scrapbook kits because I can cut the 12x12 paper down to what ever TN size I want and have left over paper to use for scrapbooking in my custom inserts.
I truly hope the TN kit is successful, that you’ll be able to offer something fresh to the memory keeping/planner community, and that you don’t lock us into the standard TN size.
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I'm having a really hard time here to process this information... I was a SC Scrapbook kit subscriber back in 2012 and due to financial problems (both mine and in the country where I live) I had to cancel my subscription. This year I could finally go back into subscribing and I will only get 2 kits (May - which hasn't arrived yet - and June).
Really sad!
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This is truly sad. I get that TNs are all the rage, but it makes me sad that a company as large and popular as Studio Calico isn't willing (or cannot afford) to ride out the slump in traditional scrapbooking. I agree with many of the other posters, TNs will not have the longevity of larger more substantial scrapbooks, and I for one don't want to end of up throwing away all the money invested in 12 x 12 format. So I will not be jumping from one bandwagon to the other; so if that was a sales ploy, it is not going to work on me, and I suspect many others.
As far as predicting further trends, if time is so scant that you are already just doing a TN, pretty soon maybe you are only doing a journal? What does that portend for the scrapbook industry.
Trying to look on the bright side, maybe this will open up the market for SC's competitors to make their own mark. Because I don't think 12 x 12 is dead, yet!
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