Can I have your opinion on card kits?

[Mom0fgirls]

I'm looking for some input on stamper's preferences on card kits. (I'm going to attempt my first poll - yikes!)

I'm interested to know what options and features you would like most in a card kit. Any input would be very much appreciated!

[Cynamom]

I like them, but I don't usually use them. I could see it though.

[cmg.sweet]

I like to get the parts in a kit and adapt to suit me...

[freezeframe]

I really don't know if I'd purchase one or not. I'm always wanting something specific that a kit wouldn't accommodate or I'd want to use part of the kit items but not other parts. This is why i don't purchase scrapbook kits. Hope this helps.

[Tah Dah!]

I think it's an interesting idea, but I personally don't like them. (Probably because I have such a massive stash that I'd feel guilty purchasing something like that.)

[Londonblue]

I have purchased these as gifts for my daughters god mother...she loves to receive them! she doesn't have any supplies and doesn't want to go further than what comes in these. They are perfect for this type of occasion.

[krystie lee]

I voted that "I want all supplies, including stamps." I chose that option based on my experience back when I used to hold classes and workshops. The customers most drawn to card kits were new and had limited supplies, so having everything included was important. When you're more experienced, you can easily substitute another set. When you're a newbie, it's easier to follow an exact design.

My .02!

[tay0479]

I voted for the middle option. Sometimes it is nice to have everything you need pre-cut and measured where all you have to do is stamp and send, especially when you are very busy. when I have gotten them in the past I usually use the paper and embellishments, sometimes I use the stamps provided.

[mungojerry]

I wouldn't buy one at this point in my stamping life. Were I a newbie, I'm quite sure I would though.

[karcher70]

I voted for the second option, although I would consider the third option too if the stamp set was super cute! Sometimes though, the stamp set drives up the price of the kit, and that could turn away some potential purchasers. Maybe you could offer it both ways, one kit with the set and a kit without?

[Mom0fgirls]

Thanks so much everyone! Its a pretty even split, but you did give me some things to think about.

I think I might just keep doing what I'm doing for a while and see how things go.

[JZarnke]

I know that when I started stamping about 1.5 years ago, I would have loved to have the card kits so purchasing things wouldn't seem so overwhelming. Now that I have a lot of basic supplies I don't know that I would buy them. HTH

[Badger53186]

I bought a card kit when I was on vacation in FL. Interesting paper, one ink pad, a stamp and some shells for embellie. MOre of a souvenier. At least, that's what I told myself....

[Laurie FW]

I purchased two of the Simply sent card kits to give a good friend and a relative to get them interested in stamping. Both of the recipients really loved them! I wouldn't probably buy one for myself, but I have been stamping for soooo long!

[curias]

I think they are great if you are just starting out. Everything cut and designed for you. Now I like to do my own thing.

[khux]

They are great from those just starting out. I will buy them if I like the card examples and they come with a stamp set that I know I will use over and over agian. Then I can make their examples, case theirs and add my own thing or make something totally different.