Christmas Gifts from Myself (or Hubby) and Kimmy!

First row from left to right:
Fancy paper bag with closure
Gable box
Second row from left to right:
six (6) pieces pierced jar label stackable dies
Rectangle box

There is a seller/crafter by the name of Kimmy Yu who sells these unbranded and economic dies in Facebook Malaysia craft related groups. Sometimes she sells branded stamp sets as well. I noticed her posting for a while but never really take a closer look. In her post, she mentioned that the dies are brand new and with normal plastic packaging only and even warn buyers if they mind, please do not order. Then, one day in late November 2016, I decided to take a closer look at her posting and to my surprise, the dies she sells are really economical! Imagine that I can get four (4) sets of dies in about RM150! I told my hubby (my finance minister) about it and he give me permission to buy those dies I been dying for! Hooray!!!

Fancy paper bag with closure

I sent Kimmy the screenshots of dies I want but I forgot to include the written message as I was busy with something else after I sent the screenshots. After a while, she replied that all the dies I want are still available. Upon receiving her message, then only I realize that I forgotten to include the written message but yet she replied me. I proceed to ask about the total including postage fees and confirm on the postage method. She replied me on the total amount, confirmation on postage method as well as her account details. Since I had a planned vacation the following week, I told her to reserve the items for me and I will made the payment after I am back from my vacation. She noted.

Gable box which similar to Papertrey Ink (PTI) Gable Box Die in size and design

However, I forgotten about the deal as I am busy with works after came back from vacation. I only remember the deal in the week of Christmas and quickly message Kimmy to apologize and ask if the items are still available. She asked me to re-send the photos and included a link to her still available on sale items album. I re-sent the photos and she reverted the same total amount, her account details and a short instructions for after payment follow-up details. I re-confirm again on the postage method as I told her that I wish to receive the items by Friday if I made my payment that night. She informs that Kuala Lumpur areas will receive the items the next following day after she posted. I share with her my concern on the manpower limitation of courier company due to it is near to festive holiday season as well as year end which might delayed the delivery. Nevertheless, I inform that I will inform her once I made my payment and she noted.

Six (6) pieces pierced jar label stackable dies

Later that night, I made the payment and message her to acknowledge her on the payment. As I was typing my delivery address and details, she messaged to ask for the same. Once I sent the details over, she acknowledged and inform that she will let me know once she posted the items. I re-confirm with her again if the dies she is selling really unbranded and where they come from. She replied she is unsure as her supplier did not share with her these details.

Rectangle box which similar to Papertrey Ink Vintage Favor It Box Die in size and design

As for the dies, I chosen these:
1) Fancy paper bag with closure which I never see one before in all the crafting products companies I known or follow so far
2) Gable box which similar to Papertrey Ink (PTI) Gable Box Die in size and design but way economical, roughly 40% of Papertrey Ink (PTI) Gable Box Die price
3) Six (6) pieces pierced jar label stackable dies which I never see one before in all the crafting products companies I known or follow so far. Largest label size is 4.6" and with quarter inch decreament where the smallest label size is 1.6" 
4) Rectangle box which similar to Papertrey Ink Vintage Favor It Box Die in size and design but minus the zipper dies and more economical, roughly 45% of Papertrey Ink Vintage Favor It Box Die price

The next day, Kimmy sent me a photo of consignment slip which means that she already posted my items. I thank her. The following day, I received my parcel at about lunch time. After checking the items, I message Kimmy to inform her and thank her for the free gift. Yes, she included a free gift that worth RM15! I praise her kindness to include a free gift and wishes her Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Free gift from Kimmy, a leafy border

I am so happy that the items arrived before Christmas holiday as if there is any delay, it means that my parcel will have to overnight at the courier company warehouse for few days due to public holidays and at risk being lost in transition. As the items arrived before Christmas, these items are my early Christmas gifts from myself (or my beloved hubby since he gave me permission to spend) and Kimmy as well for the free gift she included. 

I hope I can play with these dies soon and test its quality. If the quality is good, then I might find myself an economic way to buy more dies! *big big grin* 

Finally, Some Alphabets Dies!

From left to right:
Cole's ABCs Lawn Cuts
A Good Apple Lawn Cuts
Flutter By Lawn Cuts

I have some unexpected bonus in March 2016 and also a need to purchase some older version Lawn Fawn stamp set coordinating dies that are useful for coming few events especially the Teacher's Day. Furthermore, Ever-Angel.com is having a promotion for pre-order Lawn Fawn stamps and dies sets where there will be 5% discount for Lawn Fawn pre-order total above RM100 and 10% discount for Lawn Fawn pre-order total above RM250.

Coupon codes from Ever-Angel.com

A Good Apple Lawn Cuts

The matching dies I wanted the most is A Good Apple Lawn Cuts. The A Good Apple Lawn Cuts is merely for my conveniences to make some Teacher's Day appreciation cards. But I bet I will be using this stamp set more as there is a matching dies to ease the die cutting of the blackboard which is great for a lot of occasion.

Flutter By Lawn Cuts

Second matching dies I wanted the most is the Flutter By Lawn Cuts. I been using this stamp set a lot and been making my signature 3D rose using this stamp set. By having the Flutter By Lawn Cuts, I can save some times on cutting my signature 3D rose. Furthermore, with the matching dies, I can better use other images in the stamp set.

However, these two (2) Lawn Cuts coordinating dies total is not yet reach the RM250 threshold in order for me to enjoy the 10% discount. Since I been longing for some alphabets dies, I decided to pre-order the alphabet dies which is not in Ever-Angel.com store yet. I e-mail Ever-Angel.com owner, Elin asking her to add both the Finley's ABCs Lawn Cuts and Cole's ABCs Lawn Cuts into her store. 

Cole's ABCs Lawn Cuts

I am not sure which line of alphabet to get and decided to do some survey by reviewing the product introduction video by Lawn Fawn owner, Kelly Marie Alvarez. After reviewing the product introduction video, I decided that Cole's ABCs Lawn Cuts is more suitable to my needs. By adding Cole's ABCs Lawn Cuts, my pre-order now is more than RM250 threshold which entitled me to enjoy both the 10% discount as well as free shipping!

I did not place and paid for my pre-order until 10 April 2016, few days before the promotion ends. The next day, Elin confirmed my payment and update my pre-order status. I saved about RM42 from this pre-order where RM26 from the 10% discount, RM8 from the free shipping and another RM8 from my previous pre-order which I overpaid the shipping fees. What a saving!

On 04 May 2016, Elin e-mailed me on my package tracking number and the package arrived in good condition the following day. I only manage to post a message on Ever-Angel.com Facebook page on 06 May 2016 to inform on my package receipt.

I hope to use these Lawn Cuts soon on making some nice and beautiful cards!

More Goodies from Papertrey Ink (PTI)

Upper left:
Papertrey Ink (PTI) Watercooler Talk
Bottom left:
Papertrey Ink (PTI) Memory Clips Die
Right:
Papertrey Ink (PTI) Moments Inked: Basic Pages Die

The annual event of Papertrey Ink (PTI) I been anxiously waiting for is finally here! On 15 February 2016, I received PTI newsletter announcing their 9th anniversary and to celebrate their anniversary, like previous year, they are offering special 9th anniversary discount. All the orders placed between 10PM ET on 15 February 2016 through 11:59PM ET on 16 February 2016 will automatically receive 9% off the entire order. There is no minimum order but the discount exclude gift bags and gift certificates. Not even coupon code is needed.

PTI 9th anniversary discount newsletter

To be frank, as per my PTI account records, I only bought once a year from PTI when they have this anniversary discount. Only once in 2013, I bought outside their anniversary discount day. That year was my first time purchase with PTI.

Actually, I am still not over on the last incident of import GST. However, since PTI products only sold exclusively on their website and no any online sellers carry their products, I have no choice but to buy from their website directly. I did did some research if there is an alternative ways for me to get the item from oversea cheaper, I mean in term of shipping cost. I come across vPost, a service by Singapore Post. The concept looks interesting and appealing and perhaps I can try it someday. I even ask my relative that live in Singapore if the package they received from oversea will be imposed with import GST. My relative reverts that as far as she knows and encounter before, none. In the end, I decided to give a last try and stick to USPS First Class Package as shipping method.

Papertrey Ink (PTI) Moments Inked: Basic Pages Die

For the longest time, I wanted to get the Moments Inked: Basic Pages Die as I have some great ideas to use the dies to make some notebooks which are great as gifts or daily use. However, it is out of stock during the sale period. But I subscribed to the 'Notify Me When Product Available' so that when Moments Inked: Basic Pages Die is available, I can plan my budget to buy this dies. Due to that, I have no choice but to go for second option which is the Moments Inked: Divided Die. At least I still can make use of the full page and tall scalloped dies for my ideas. Perhaps when the Moments Inked: Basic Pages Die is re-stocked, I will purchase it even there is no sales period.

Papertrey Ink (PTI) Watercooler Talk - Front

Second item goes into my cart is of course the Watercooler Talk stamp set! I really like this stamp set when I first saw it in the introduction post and even want it more in my collection after its full reveal. The sentiments are just great for someone promotion, change role and newcomer who happens in working environment. I especially like the 'Administrative Professionals Day' sentiment as I make cards for my fellow administrative colleagues on this day as a gesture of appreciation for all the assistance they provided to me. 'From all of us' is also a sentiment I need as I did not have this sentiment in my collection. Sometimes I do make cards or projects for many people sign or pen down a message.

Papertrey Ink (PTI) Watercooler Talk - Back

Finally, I squeeze in another small dies, Memory Clips Die as I like to make some cute bookmarks out of it. There is a matching stamp set, Clip Tips that coordinate with the Memory Clips Die but due to my budget is at its limits (thanks for my in-laws Chinese New Year angpau), I did not include the matching stamp set. Furthermore, the sentiments in the matching stamp set do not really suit my needs.

Papertrey Ink (PTI) Memory Clips Die

I make my order and payment on 16 February 2016, Malaysia time to quickly secure my order items. I select USPS First Class Package as shipping method which costs me USD$24.25, more than half of my total items price. I know that PTI stamp set come with the clear plastic case in which PTI will most probably ship my items in a box. Due to that, I leave a message to PTI saying that if the stamp set have the clear plastic case, I want it to be removed because I want to have a flat package and indicate do not use box. I also inform PTI that I am fine using bubble envelope to ship my items. I even ask PTI to contact me if they want to clarify my message. This is to ensure that my package will not or have less chances be taxed with import GST.

I did not login to PTI account to check the status of my order or shipping details until 28 February 2016 because I know the volume of orders PTI generated due to the 9th anniversary is huge and it will takes longer to fulfill the shipment. When I key in the tracking number to check the package delivery status, it shows that it was delivered on 27 February 2016 and in transit to Malaysia.

Finally, today, the package arrived but in a box! Thanks for my dearly hubby for getting home in time after having lunch with me. If not, he have to go to the post office to collect the package later and I have to wait at least a day to receive my PTI goodies. Well, I must say that the message I leave for PTI is being ignored as I can see the message in my invoice but still I receive my items in a box.

Nevertheless, I am glad that this package did not get taxed with import GST. ~phew~ Hopefully I can start to make some cards and projects soon with these PTI goodies soon especially cards for Administrative Professionals Day for my fellow administrative colleagues!

Another Free Floral Thank You Dies with Cardmaking & Papercraft Issue 152 (January)

Cardmaking & Papercraft issue 152 (January) cover

I am just sucker for 'Thank You' dies! Once I saw the floral 'Thank You' dies freebies from Cardmaking & Papercraft Issue 152 (January), I told myself I am dead! Why? Because I just cannot leave the Popular bookstore without it!

Cardmaking & Papercraft issue 152 (January) freebies - Floral 'Thank You' dies designed by Sally Mountain

Previously, I have bought Papercraft Essentials Issue 128 that come with Creative Dies 'thank you' dies freebies and I am not yet use the dies. Now, another 'Thank You' dies? Well, why not since the Teacher's Day is coming soon and I am collecting the stuffs that I want to make the Teacher's Day project. This floral 'Thank You' dies freebies from Cardmaking & Papercraft Issue 152 (January) is just perfect to add some varieties. :P

Furthermore, this Cardmaking & Papercraft magazine is another magazine that I have not bought before. I hope it is an useful magazine to read and gain some knowledge and skills.

The floral 'Thank You' dies is designed by Sally Mountain and made in China.

Lawn Fawn Goodies Bag and Stitched Labels Lawn Cuts from Local Seller

Top: Goodies Bag Lawn Cuts
Bottom: Stitched Labels Lawn Cuts

I stopped buying my craft supplies after the last incident of import GST. The impact from the last incident of import GST really hits me greatly and put me out of the mood to get my craft supplies online. Furthermore, my day work has taken a toll on my time and leave me no time for my hobby playing. *sigh*

However, I did look around other alternatives to get my craft supplies. I come across Ever-Angel.com when I want to buy some Lawn Fawn dies as I gotten my 13th month bonus. Ever-Angel.com operates locally online on pre-order mode and is listed officially in Lawn Fawn website as one of the store that carries Lawn Fawn products in Malaysia. From their website, Ever-Angel.com also have some ready stock but mostly smaller stamp sets of 2x3 inches. Since I cannot bear to encounter another incident of import GST, I decided to buy/pre-order from Ever-Angel.com. Although it took a while for the items to arrive, I can avoid the import GST or let Ever-Angel.com to risk for it. Furthermore, after comparing the prices of Ever-Angel.com with some of the online stores I frequent buy from, Ever-Angel.com price is slightly cheaper. Thus, why not try to buy/pre-order from Ever-Angel.com? :)

Goodies Bag Lawn Cuts

The Lawn Fawn dies or Lawn Cuts I am looking for, Goodies Bag Lawn Cuts is not listed in their website. Thus, I leave message on their Facebook page to ask if they able to check the price for me. In less than an hour, they replied my Facebook message to let me know the price and inform that they will be adding this item into their website.

Stitched Labels Lawn Cuts

However, I did not place my pre-order the next day as the closing date for pre-order every month is on 15th. Finally, on 14 January 2016, I placed my pre-order for Goodies Bag Lawn Cuts and Stitched Labels Lawn Cuts after weighting it against Stitched Circle Tags Lawn Cuts. I will definitely get Stitched Circle Tags Lawn Cuts next time I pre-order as I am sucker for tags! I made my payment on the same day and leave a message asking Ever-Angel.com to e-mail me before shipping out the pre-order items as I might want to purchase those ready stock items.

The next day, owner of Ever-Angel.com, Elin confirmed my payment and informs that my order actually qualified for free shipping (order RM200 above is qualify for free shipping and mine is RM205) in which I have paid the shipping fees of RM8. As I included a message to her earlier, Elin informs that she will credit the RM8 against the additional order and if there is no order been made, she will refund it to me.

On 31 January 2016, Elin e-mailed me that my items has arrived and ready to ship out to me and also reminded me on my RM8 credit. I replied to her on the same day asking her to go ahead to ship my order and keep the RM8 credit temporary at her end in view that I might have another pre-order soon after Chinese New Year.

Ever-Angel.com magnet

The following day, Elin updated me on my package tracking number and the package arrived in good condition the day after following day. I e-mail Elin to inform her and also posted a message on their Facebook page. She also included a small magnet of her online store, Ever-Angel.com.

I hope I able to make some goodies bags conjunction to the coming Teacher's Day. The Stitched Labels Lawn Cuts are just nice for the name writing for the goodies bags or good for the fancy envelopes that I bought in my local stores. I will share the projects when I make them!

Free Thank You Dies with Papercraft Essentials Issue 128

Papercraft Essentials issue 128 cover

The freebies on Papercraft Essentials Issue 128 is just my things as it is a Creative Dies 'thank you' dies!

Papercraft Essentials issue 128 freebies - Creative Dies 'Thank You' dies

I just need to have the 'thank you' dies so badly as I like making thank you cards even it is priced at RM40.80! The design is just so nice and smooth. There are amazing samples and inspirations inside the magazine as well.

One of the titles or features in the cover page also strike my eyes. It is the 'tea bag folding' which I do not know anything about it. I like to discover that and hopefully is a new skill or technique I can apply to my card making.

By the way, I think the Creative Dies 'thank you' dies is sponsored by Craft Stash as there is a banner behind the dies packaging that has its name and address.

My Favorite Things (MFT) Goodies that are Taxable with Custom Duty Tax (Import GST) :(

Top from left to right:
My Favorite Things (MFT) Scallops Stencil
My Favorite Things (MFT) Graduated Hexagons Stencil
My Favorite Things (MFT) Red Delicious Die-namics
Bottom from left to right:
My Favorite Things (MFT) Lollipop Additions - Birthday Stamp
My Favorite Things (MFT) Grand Greetings Stamp

This post suppose to be a happy and exciting post since I received My Favorite Things (MFT) goodies and I am suppose to brag about it. However, I am afraid that I need to alert you ahead that this is going to be a sad and dissatisfaction post. Why? Keeping reading and you will know why and hopefully you do not make the same mistakes or able to find alternative solutions.

On 13 November 2015, I received MFT newsletter saying that they will be having annual MFT Retirement Sale with incredibly diverse collection of more than 300 Die-namics, stamps and stencils, all offered at a 50% savings! Seeing that message, I quickly click to MFT website and navigate my way to the 'Sale' category as there is where the 50% discounted items are!

From left to right:
My Favorite Things (MFT) Lollipop Additions - Birthday Stamp
My Favorite Things (MFT) Grand Greetings Stamp

There really lots of items on this retiring sale including one of my wishlist stamp set, the Lollipop Additions - Birthday. Without much thinking, I just add this stamp set to the cart because:

1. this stamp set is retiring as announced by MFT in the newsletter. Thus, this is the best time to buy this stamp set or it would be hard to find in the market later
2. I need this stamp set because few months ago, I bought the Die-namics Lollipop Treat without the matching stamp set due to limited budget
3. I am thinking to make a small gift to distribute to my son's classmates during his birthday (crossing fingers that it can happen next year since his this year birthday is in two (2) days time, 22 November)
4. There are appreciation sentiments in this stamp set other than birthday sentiments which is great as giving lollipop as appreciation gift would be a good idea! :P

Well, since I already have one (1) items in my cart, how could I stop just having one when there is this 50% retirement sale going on? The very good reason I gave to myself is as per reason #1 above. So, I just proceed to scan through the potential items page-by-page. After a through search, I finalize the items in my cart by weighing the item usefulness, usage frequency and flexibility or transform ability (means other than being use as it is, can the item be used as it not suppose to be).

I chosen another stamp set which is a sentiment only stamp set. I seldom buy sentiment only stamp sets as I do not think it is worth the money. But this particular sentiment stamp set, Grand Greetings is great as it has some design and style. I also realize that I been lacking on huge sentiment stamp sets which sometimes I struggle when making clean and simple (CAS) cards. So, this Grand Greetings is just perfect as it has the sentiment I use often.

My Favorite Things (MFT) Red Delicious Die-namics

Then, I choose a Die-namics, the Red Delicious as it is good for making Teacher's Day cards. Other than that, since its stem and leaves are separate individual dies, perhaps it can be used to be match with other dies. Finally, I added another two (2) stencils into my cart.

The total order cost less than USD$30 which is just worth it as I really got the items I want but the shipping is the main, main issue as shipping rates always burn a hole in my pocket. There are few options of shipping methods offered and I always go for the cheapest rate which is USPS First Class Package. However, perhaps due to the weight of the items, the shipping rate for USPS First Class Package and FedEx envelope International Priority is just a few dollar difference! Well, since the difference is not much, of course I choose FedEx envelope International Priority as it is more faster arrival and there is tracking number. I must admit that this is where is mistake is.

I paid my order directly using my credit card this time as my RHB bank account where I usually top up my PayPal balance is out of money. Usually I will deposit cash into the bank account and top up my PayPal balance the next day. However, I do not want to wait this time as MFT has announced in the newsletter that these retiring items are at its limited supply. I do not want to risk this order as I encounter numerously previously that the items I really want is out of stock after I deposit the money to top up my PayPal balance. In the end, I end up abandoning my previous cart as the most wanted item is out of stock.

This annual MFT Retirement Sale really popular as after three (3) days of my payment, I receive an e-mail from MFT notifying that they are still working hard to ship the orders generate from this annual MFT Retirement Sale. Later the same day, MFT notify me that my items has been shipped.

Since I am using FedEx services to ship my items, it took about four (4) days for the package to reach my house. However, when I was contacted by FedEx delivery guy to ensure that I am at home, this is where the shocking news hit me! I was told by him that I need to pay RM37.90 for the custom duty tax or he would not release the package to me. What the heck?! The FedEx delivery guy called me again when he reached my apartment compound and ask me to go down to the lobby instead as he could not come in (the lobby is only accessible using access card). I ask my dear hubby to pick up the package instead. When he comes up again, I re-confirm with him if really have to pay the RM37.90 custom duty tax and he says he did or I would not get my package. Hearing that, all my excitement about receiving the goodies just vanished.....

From left to right:
My Favorite Things (MFT) Graduated Hexagons Stencil
My Favorite Things (MFT) Scallops Stencil

With the package and the RM37.90 custom duty tax payment made, there is receipt and bunch of paper documents. I check the receipt and those documents wanting to know why I am being charged for the custom duty tax as I never encounter this before ever since I start buying from oversea online years ago. I am really not satisfy being charged more as I made quite an expensive payment on shipping fees!

The first document is a custom duty tax advice where it is an invoice issued by FedEx that the package is being imposed with import GST (Goods and Service Tax) at RM32.90 and 'Free Commercial Zone' charges at RM5.00. The second document is a receipt from Royal Malaysian Customs (Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia) whereby it imposed the import GST of RM32.90. The next three (3) pages of third document are declaration documents from MFT.

The last document is how the get the amount of import GST of RM32.90. It written that my items cost USD$28.98 which is correct and exchanged to Ringgit Malaysia at exchange rate 4.3287 which is equal to RM125.45. The next line is the one makes me scratching my head which is the freight charges of RM421.59. I suppose the freight is the shipping charges which I paid at USD$21.06 to MFT. I just do not understand why the freight charges should be imposed with import GST! Even they want to impose charges on the freight charges, it should be USD$21.06 as declared by MFT in the earlier third document exchanged at 4.3287 which will be RM91.16. But they straight away put as RM421.59 which really makes no sense! Then, the third line is insurance at RM1.25. All together totaled at RM548.29 and imposed with import GST at 6% is equal to RM32.90. If the freight charges were to charge at RM91.16, I only need to pay RM13.07 import GST in total! Now, I am paying RM19.83 more! Also, I am not sure why I am being charged RM5.00 as 'Free Commercial Zone' charges. I cannot find this RM5.00 charges anywhere in the documents except the custom duty tax advice issued by FedEx.

The moral of this time are:

1. never ship with other big and popular commercial logistic providers as listed by the vendors you want to buy from
2. just because the shipping rate is a few dollar difference between the usual shipping method, USPS First Class Package and the more expensive shipping method, FedEx envelope International Priority, do not be greedy

I think it will took me some times to consider buying from oversea again after this incident. I am just so not in mood on my new goodies this time.....

Birthday Treat from My Favourite Things (MFT)

On my birthday, 13 April, My Favourite Things (MFT) sent me a gift which is USD$10 off on my order! It is a great gift since I really wanted to buy something from MFT. However, I only manage to decide what to buy when the due date for the gift almost end as my budget is not so permitting.

Die-namics Lollipop Treat

Due to budget constraints, I can only squeeze in one (1) item into the cart as the item I want to buy, Die-namics Lollipop Treat is quite expensive at USD$31.99. Unfortunately, there is no sale for this item during the time of my purchase. :( I do not even have extra budget to buy the matching stamp sets. Hopefully I will have some budget to buy the matching stamp sets in months to come.

The reason I wanted this dies is to make some treats for my kids classmates during their birthday or Children's Day. I think the kids will love it. The dies of those circles can be also used individually. There are lots of great projects that can be made with this dies as you can decorate it to suit the occasions. 

I made my order and payment on 11 May 2015. Then, the next day, MFT e-mails that my package is on their way. After almost ten (10) days, finally, the dies is here!

I just hope that I have the time and will to make those projects for my kids!

More Papertrey Ink (PTI) Goodies

On 16 February 2015 (Malaysia time), I received Papertrey Ink (PTI) newsletter on their 8th anniversary festivities. First of all and the one I loved and excited about is the special 8th anniversary discount where all the orders placed between 10PM EST on 15 February 2015 through 9:59PM EST on 16 February 2015 will automatically receive 8% off the entire order. There is no order minimum and/or no other requirements.

If you are Papertrey Ink (PTI) fans, you will know that Papertrey Ink (PTI) does not offer any sales or discount for the whole year. However, Papertrey Ink (PTI) is using rewards points system where after an accumulated points, the points can be exchanged into currency value to offset the order price. So far, I have only purchased from Papertrey Ink (PTI) twice and used the point once, from my first order to offset some of my order price. Thus, this 8th anniversary discount of 8% really amazing.

Drips & Dribbles stamp set - Front

After a number of selection and re-selection (due to budget constraints), finally, I decided to have one clear stamp set and a dies. That Drips & Dribbles stamp set has been on my wishlist ever since I laid my eyes on it. Those unexpected splatters are just so charming messy images and so characteristic. It would be perfect match to My Favorite Things (MFT) LLD Perk Up Stamp Set, My Favorite Things (MFT) LLD Coffee Cup Die-namics and Lawn Fawn Love You a Latte Stamp Set which I purchased sometimes ago.

Drips & Dribbles stamp set - Back

Tag Sale #11 dies

As for the Tag Sale #11 dies, I just love having various tag dies. But for this Tag Sale #11 dies, it is a bit special as it comes with a strap dies which can be used for other things and also I love the layering frame with stitching details. The dies also have this opening cut which allow the tag to have an opening like a door. The value paid for it is just so worth it.

Since the time frame for the 8th anniversary discount is limited, I quickly finalize my order and made my payment. After two (2) weeks plus, these items arrived at my house in a box. Again, as described in my previous post, it is because of their stamp packaging which come in a plastic box inside of a flat plastic.

Drips & Dribbles stamp set and printed thank you card wrapped in white crepe paper

The clear stamp box packaging is wrapped in a white crepe paper while the dies in an exclusive Papertrey Ink (PTI) envelope for dies. The rest of the empty spaces in the box are filled with bubble packs.

Papertrey Ink (PTI) printed thank you card

Papertrey Ink (PTI) also included a printed thank you card.

I hope I get my chance to play with these goodies soon!