A New Chapter Is Coming | Subscription Changes For 2025
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NOTE: We recently shared updates about changes to our monthly kit subscriptions with subscribers via email and within the classrooms. Today we are sharing the details with our extended community. Thank you for being a part of this community. Thank you for valuing memory keeping as a part of your life.
After nine years of Story Kits + Story Stamps (that's 110 Story Kits - one each and every month since 2015) I've decided it's time to change things up.
Story Kits, Story Stamps, Just Write and the Quarterly Scrapbook Kit will be retiring at the end of 2024. As you might imagine, this is not a decision I took lightly and rest assured that the business is not shutting down and I'm not stopping scrapbooking. In fact I'm feeling even more excited about memory keeping after deciding to make these changes. Story Kits have been a wonderful chapter in my life personally and in the life of my business. I hope they brought you joy and helped you to creatively document pieces of your life over the years.
Starting in January 2025 we will be offering a new quarterly kit subscription that combines elements of the Story Kits and the Quarterly Scrapbook Kit (read more about that below). This will be called the Storyteller Kit. We will also be offering a new 6x8 stamp subscription called Stamps Are Fun (read more about that below).
Thank you so much for being a part of this adventure (for whatever length of time you've been a part of this subscription). Working on this content each month for nine years has taught me so much about myself and I've told SO MANY stories along the way.
Here is the message that was shared with subscribers:
Here's what's coming next:
STORYTELLER KIT
In 2025 we will be offering a new kit that essentially combines pieces of the Story Kit with pieces of the Quarterly Scrapbook Kit to create one new quarterly subscription called Storyteller Kit.
Current Story Kit subscribers will be automatically added to the subscriber list for the Storyteller Kit. If you decide not to join us in the next chapter of kits you can reach out to my Customer Service Team to cancel before December 31st without penalty.
Here are some details:
Each Storyteller Kit will have a "general" theme. The themes for 2025 include: Fun, Q+A, Colors, and High/Low.
Kits will include 12x12 pattern papers, 6x8 pattern papers, 3x4 cards, die cuts, 6x8 chipboard, etc.
The new Storyteller Kit will also include a classroom similar to this one with projects from me + from our team. We are working on details for the classroom but anticipate that we will be stretching out the lessons over the three month period between kits.
There will be a digital option for those that enjoy that format. Subscribers will have the option to add the digital during the Add On period.
$49.99 per quarter
STAMPS ARE FUN
Story Stamp will also end with the December 2024 stamp set (theme of Hello). In 2025 we will offer a new stamp subscription called Stamps Are Fun that will feature a 6x8 stamp set each month.
Current Story Stamp subscribers will be automatically added to the subscriber list for Stamps Are Fun. If you decide not to join us in the next chapter of kits you can reach out to my Customer Service Team to cancel before December 31st without penalty.
Here are a few additional details:
There will not be a classroom for this subscription. Ideas + inspiration will be shared on the blog and social media.
These may or may not correspond to the Storyteller Kit themes. Some months will be shapes, some months will be text, and other months will be a combination of the two.
In the image above you can see pieces of the first six stamp sets.
12 month subscription = $20.99 per month // 6 month subscription = $23.99 per month // month to month = $28.99
SUBSCRIPTION UPDATE BASICS
Story Kit, Story Stamp, Quarterly Scrapbook Kit and Just Write will be ending in December 2024.
A new quarterly kit that combines elements of the Story Kits with elements from the Quarterly Scrapbook Kit will be released in January 2025. This new subscription will be called Storyteller Kits. Themes for 2025 include Fun, Q+A, Colors, and High/Low. As I design these kits I'm keeping the theme in mind but I'm also including basic storytelling prompts, words, etc.
There will be a digital option for the Storyteller Kits. This will also include access to the Storyteller Classroom.
Stamps Are Fun is a new 6x8 monthly stamp subscription that will replace the Story Stamp. There will not be a specific classroom dedicated to the Stamps Are Fun subscription. Our team will share inspiration on the blog and via social media.
One Little Word® Mini Kits will continue.
Stories By The Month™ + Inspiration By The Month (digital version) will continue with monthly releases.
Kit add-ons will still be available when new kits are released.
You will still be able to access all the Story Kit classrooms from previous years.
A NOTE ABOUT ALBUMS
After the recent announcement from Studio Calico regarding changes to their business we received a number of questions regarding our plans for stocking specifically 9x12 albums.
At this time we do not plan to continue offering pleather 9x12 or 6x8 albums. We will absolutely continue to offer album options when we release project collection. Albums are expensive and we've found over the years that the project albums we offer are much more popular than the basics (meaning they sit in the warehouse for longer than we want in the way our business operates at this time).
I am still planning to use a 9x12 album for my Project Life® in 2025. At this time we do have 9x12 navy albums still available.
If you are looking for black (or other colors) of pleather 9x12 or 6x8 albums check out Scrapbook.com. Please note that the 9x12 albums from Scrapbook.com have 3 ring holes instead of 4 ring holes.
Again, thank you so much for your support and your participation in this community.
Let's keep telling stories together!
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Loving all the changes. In regards to albums will you be doing any folios, like the Gingham Pleather folio? These are one of my favourites and most used products.
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For current subscribers, if we try it for the first (and possibly second) quarter and then decide it isn't for us, will there be a cancellation fee at that time?
Replies to angelamarusa
I have asked this question in a conversation about a week ago, and still don't have an answer. The team are "looking into it" and will get back to me. I would like continue my sub to try the new kit, but not if it means I'm locked into the sub for a year, or if there will be a cancellation fee.
Thanks, I agree!
Did we get clarification on this? Just curious.
With the new subscription everyone is starting fresh and there is a 4 kit commitment (same as with our other quarterly kit subscriptions).
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I have seen some other comments about Studio Calico and the albums. Where can i find their announcement?
Replies to emeraldcity
I'd suggest checking their Instagram account.
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Will past digital Story Kits and digital Story Stamps still be offered in the stories revisited sales from time to time? I am a digital scrapbooker and I order past kits I missed during those times. Thank you!
Replies to Ivoryweb
Yes!
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The 6x8 albums on scrapbook.com have 2 rings for page protectors. Does anybody know if our 6 ring page protectors work with those albums?
Replies to Gracej1000
They do! I have used their brand and AE mixed in a DD album.
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WOOHOO, Totally excited and HAPPY with these changes...
- To be honest, there are so many options and monthly/Quarterly subscription options that I, personally, was overwhelmed.
- The quarterly kit option, is PERFECT for me and the Stamps... As I am a traditional scrapbooker and can't print the big sizes at home + don't feel like I am missing out on the pocket cards (I still struggle to get used too LOL)...
+ The 6x8 stamps... Never bought 1, because I have stamps I buy that come with the monthly subscriptions.
+ not everyone has the same budget or is lucky enough to live in the US. I Live in the Netherlands and usually the cost of the import of the small kits cost as much as a new kit. Is there a way, maybe to send kits as a bundle to other countries? For example, giving people living abroad, the option if they subsribe to both physical Quarterly kits, it will be shipped together. Only if they subscribe to them both at the same time? For a flat rate shipping? (add ons like Albums etc are too bulky, that needs to be purchased seperately for example for the quarterly Storytelling + Stamp Kit?) Just throwing some ideas, with all my respect.
- May I share a few ideas for the Storytelling Class?
1. It could be a 3 month class (like the One Little Word)...
Where each month the subribers get an email to go to the class for new
content. Keeping it simple + managable. So that people WILL use their
Kit.
Bc: Too many lessons at once = Information Overload = Overwhelm,
RESULT; Goes on the to do List= To do List Grows = Guilt + feeling Behind.
It's a shame bc: All the amazing content + hard work from contributors
don't get used.
AT LEAST IN MY OPINION.
2. I would LOVE to see ONLY products from the KIT being Used. Physical + digi.
Ofcourse also basics like Cardstock, Glue, Paint etc.
If something else or a technique is used; offering other ways for people
who don't have a sewing Machine or the Physical/digi version. (Like the
Product Play December Classes)...
3. I would also LOVE to see a Writing Prompts and a download file (can be the
same every month) Where you can write your stories for those of us who
prefer handwriting or typed journalling. (like the Just-write, but no
explanation needed).
That's our main focus right? Starting with the story in mind.
4. If it was my class, I would encourage people to tell stories + share
(sharing is caring, right?) by giving them the opportunity to feature their
work, with their consent, on your blog. (Maybe blur the journalling or
faces in pictures)...
5. Whatever you do, it will be amazing... Looking forward to it.
Just my humble 5 cents.
Let's tell stories...
Replies to Eminepala1
All great ideas with the best intentions!
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Love the idea of spreading the classes over 3 months! I need my content fix and it will keep us motivated to continue using our kits after the initial excitement of recieving them settles (you know how it goes!). :)
Replies to CurlyWiggles
Yep! The content spread out will help me to stay motivated to use my kit.
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I am a current Quarterly Scrapbook Kit subscriber. Does that mean that I will automatically roll over to the new Storyteller Kit? Thanks and looking forward to the new kits!
Replies to kn1kdav1
I believe so!
Hello! I'm sorry for this miscommunication (so many moving pieces): Scrapbook Kit subscribers will need to resubscribe.
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I commented in the Story Kit classroom when first announced, but wanted to again voice my support for this! I am SO thankful that the classroom content will continue, that is such a valuable part of your subscriptions! I have been a subscriber for many years and will continue! I know you and the team have put a lot of thought and hard work into this change, and I appreciate that! Cheers to 2025!
Replies to ahiggins83
I agree! I am pleased that the class content will continue and that the content will be throughout the quarter.
Thank you!
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I am a long time customer, but not a regular subscriber (hopping in and out).
OLW and DD have become a part of my life
I was thinking a lot about my story telling approach for the past weeks, because the small treasurable photos of every day life often are not printed and live on my computer only, because I still scrap in 12*12 format.
Thus excited to see, that there is change elsewhere. Really love the idea of a quaterly storyteller kit.
As always, thanks to you and your team, dear Ali!
Replies to daslebenistbunt
Thank you!
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This sounds amazing. Can't wait to sign up! (Please never stop December Daily.)
Replies to juliepaule
Np plans to stop!
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Very disappointed to hear of these changes. You have to do what is best for you. I wish you well.
Replies to d_weber
Change can be hard! Thank you for the well wishes.
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Hey Ali- totally respect and admire your decision to change things up! What will happen to the class material for our past kits- will we still have access to it? (it's one of my fave resources you offer us!)
Replies to rennemarie
Thank you! You will continue to have ongoing access to those past classrooms!
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Ali, I'm very excited for the direction you and your company are heading. I am currently a Quarterly Scrapbook Kit subscriber. Will I automatically be enrolled into the new Quarterly Storyteller Kit? Or do I need to be on the lookout in January for a sign-up time?
Thanks always for everything you do. I have been following you since the beginning and have evolved as you have evolved. Love your products, your teaching and your inspiration . . always!
Replies to jstock17
Hi! You will be auto-enrolled unless you let us know you'd like to cancel.
Hi! I actually had this wrong (so many moving pieces with all these changes - thank you for your patience) you will need to re-enroll.
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Thank you for modeling doing what you need to do to be the best you! We'll all benefit from it too, because you'll bring more excitement and inspiration to this memory keeping adventure we all love.
Replies to ScrappySaraJane
Thank you!
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Hi Ali,
I think this is such exciting news! I love shaking things up.
My question is whether or not you will have some of your past kits for sale in the shop like you have in the past. I haven’t been in a position to subscribe to your story kits, but by purchasing when they are individually on sale I’ve been able to participate and grow from this project.
As always, thank you for all that you share and do to help the rest of us enjoy this incredible hobby and community!
Also I would jump at the chance to attend Story Camp if you ever feel up to offering again!
Replies to merigreene
Thank you! We actually have past kits up for sale now: https://aliedwards.com/shop/10-story-kit-sale
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Is there any way we can purchase the Just Write classes we missed?
I would really like to have the whole set, but I am missing 9 of them.
Replies to cryscrop
Hi! They are available individually right now: https://aliedwards.com/shop/just-write
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I am a Story Kit digital only subscriber. I only receive the digital kit and the classroom content. I am interested in continuing with only the digital Storyteller Kit and the classroom content. I didn't see a price for digital only. Is that still an option and if yes, will I automatically be transferred over?
I have enjoyed the digital story kits and the classroom content since the beginning . :-)
Replies to kgoldhammer
Hi! Yes - you will be auto transferred and the price is $24.99.
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Is there a list of the just write prompts? I'm making sure that I have them all!
Replies to dmvogel
Hi! There isn't a specific list but most are available now in the shop for a limited time (from newest to oldest). https://aliedwards.com/shop/just-write. There are 132 total up to today.
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Will there be a full reveal of the stamps and did you find out if we are locked into a year long subscription if we already had a year long subscription or if we could cancel after the first month of the new stamp kit?
Replies to Joelaw
Hi! We won't be doing a full reveal of all the stamps for the year (we don't do that with any of our subscriptions). I'm checking on the second half of your question to make sure I have to correct information.
Hey! Just wanted you to know, in case you missed it, that I did show all the stamp designs in the preview video here: https://www.aliedwards.com/2025/01/storyteller-kit-first-kit-preview
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