Lunch Tins, CHEEEEEP!

[emilymomto3boys]

So I got the Provo Craft tins this morning from this site. After tax and shipping they came to about $3.30 a tin! Even using a Michael's coupon they are $4.70 before tax. Anyway, just wanted the share!

The site is totally slow and wonky, but I got through it eventually!

http://www.creativexpress.com/store/...8&cat=0&page=1

[MSBetsyZ]

That's where I got mine a couple of months ago. They have been very nice to work with...prompt, communicative and courteous. I'd definitely do business with them again.

That said, I DID find some at Michael's that had been mismarked as being on clearance for $3 each. I took some up to the front and just asked what the price was, since I was pretty sure the $3 was wrong. They were nice enough to OFFER to give them to me at that price, even though that really was the wrong price.

[emilymomto3boys]

Wow, that's awesome! I have only done two now, but I guess I'll be doing many more!!!

[photocropper]

Thanks for sharing Emily! I have some sitting in my closet that I have been to lazy to work on.... I got them from Oriental Trading Co.....
Prehaps I need to start making christmas gifts now ...... and make some of these for my family!

[emilymomto3boys]

I couldn't find them on oriental trading co....how much are they there?

[LuvMyZoo]

I cannot get the link to go through.

[emilymomto3boys]

hmm...you can go to creativexpress.com and shop, then search for rectangle tin.

[emilymomto3boys]

but seriously, their site is extremely wonky and slow!

[LuvMyZoo]

I will try again later. It still is not going through. Thanks

[photocropper]

I just got this message
"Sorry, the shop is temporarily closed while we activate our warehouse sale. We appreciate you patience and understanding while we make these changes. Please try back in about ten minutes."

[photocropper]

OH gosh Em...I can not remember how much they were but I know I got free shipping because I was a new customer or something....Seems like they were less than $4.....they were in the catalog once but I have never checked online.
Oh wait I have a catty right here.....they are $4.95 each so your deal is better ;)
number is DC-65/90055 incase you have a coupon or something.

[emilymomto3boys]

cool! At least their site isn't wonky like creativexpress!!! Glad I got mine in when I did!

[photocropper]

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Originally Posted by emilymomto3boys

cool! At least their site isn't wonky like creativexpress!!! Glad I got mine in when I did!

Yes I am thinking you were lucky!!!

[JulieHRR]

Provo Craft is coming out with a mini version of this lunch box--the top opening one!!! It is SO SO CUTE!!!! I wonder if they have it up for purchase on their retail site (Creative Xpress) yet . .

I'm wasting away just waiting for them to get the new coming Coluzzle templates up there!!!! They are to DIE for!!!! AUGH!!! The agony of impatience!

[kathleenh]

Argh! I finally got to Creative Xpress' website and they show the lunch tins for $2.50!!!! However, they are out of them. :mad: :mad: :mad: I clicked on notify me when they are available but I'm not holding my breath. Thanks for posting Emily. You got a great deal!

Kathleen

[mckhomed]

I finally got through and the quantity only let me order 6, then it said out of stock. It did process my order so I am hoping I really am getting 6. I would have ordered more if I could. Thank you for sharing the information.

Nancy

[photocropper]

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Originally Posted by mckhomed

I finally got through and the quantity only let me order 6, then it said out of stock. It did process my order so I am hoping I really am getting 6. I would have ordered more if I could. Thank you for sharing the information.

Nancy

That is what it did to me......I had them in my cart and did a little more shopping and then they were gone.....bummer...

Thanks JULIEHHR for the update.....will they be big enough for cards????

[mckhomed]

I hope they really ended up in my cart. I will have to wait and see.

Nancy

[JulieHRR]

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Originally Posted by photocropper

That is what it did to me......I had them in my cart and did a little more shopping and then they were gone.....bummer...

Thanks JULIEHHR for the update.....will they be big enough for cards????

I just went and dug out the promo literature on it. They list the dimensions as:

5.5 x 2.75 x 4.25" , am assuming 2.75 is the depth on this mini one?

The regular size one is listed as 7 x 5.25 x 4" , and I assume 4" is the depth on the regular size one?

I don't have one to measuure.

If that is the case, then the mini one may not be able to hold A-2 cards . . . :( Still, it is a CUTE li'l thing!!

And, the BANDAID size one is ADORABLE!!! has a little handle on it, too!!!!

They also have listed a "large" top loading tiin, measuring 8 x 6.5 x 4", and 4" has to be the depth on that one.

[emilymomto3boys]

Hmm..I hope so too! Mine processed so I hope I got all 8!

[mckhomed]

Julie,
They sound very cute. Are these something that are new and will be available later? Cute and adorable usually means I have to have it. I will keep watching.

Nancy

[mckhomed]

Emily,
Did they give you an option to buy more then 8? It surprised me when the numbers only went up to 6. You had better get yours. You found it first.

Nancy

[JulieHRR]

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Originally Posted by mckhomed

Julie,
They sound very cute. Are these something that are new and will be available later? Cute and adorable usually means I have to have it. I will keep watching.

Nancy

They are new and "coming soon". I spotted them at CHA in early February. Unfortunately, it will be some months before it appears on retail shelves. I'm hoping for May, but it often takes longer than that even . . .

I am *quite* impatient, I'm afraid . . .

[photocropper]

Thanks Julie for your info! They do sound so very cute! I guess we could make different sz cards to fit the boxes ;)
I am an impatient one too......!!!

[chickers089]

I ordered 10 last night and it went through. Hmmmm.

[emilymomto3boys]

I can't wait to see the little ones, how adorable! Sounds like the one size would fit the SU notecards and envies!

[taterbabe]

I also ordered last night and mine went through also. I ordered 6 and can't wait. I've never done one yet. Is there a template for these?????????????

Thought they would be a cute addition for mothers day. I'm new to this site this month and just getting started.

Also I noticed at the bottom of alot of these threads it says VIEW MY GALLERY and if you click on it it takes you right to it. How do you set that up so I can do that for mine??????????????? I am very computer illiterate!!!
Hopefully someone can help

Thanks for all the advice, tips, and great places to get sale stuff...

[stampinbird]

I'm bummed-it says now that they're out of stock. Geeesh, that's what happened to me on the cheep envelopes, too! A day late and a dollar short:rolleyes:
Also, it says the dimensions are 6.75 x 5 x 4. Are you fitting your cards in these??

[emilymomto3boys]

They keep saying that, but then they'll have more the same day! Keep checking in!

[LuvMyZoo]

I just ordered 8 of them. When I tried to order them yesterday they said that they were out of stock. Keep trying. The cost was just $2.50 each. What a great deal. Shipping was $5.95.

[clmcdm1996]

As of 6:45 ET these are back in stock again. I only ordered 3, I may regret it later.

[emilymomto3boys]

awsome! glad you got some!

[BsmtScrapper]

<frowny face> They're out of stock again. I wonder if they have any at ProvoCrafts' retail store "Robert's". Hmmmmmmmm.... of course they are closed on Sunday. I wonder if I will remember later this week?

[emilymomto3boys]

Just keep trying throughout the day! THey come back in stock sporadically!

[BsmtScrapper]

Thanks Emily!

[BsmtScrapper]

Ok Ok... I gotta ask. How is everyone doing all this cool stuff with their signatures? How do you change the colors? And how do you make your gallery link look like "My Gallery" or other stuff ?

Is there a program I need? Or some secret button I can't find? HMMM?

C'mon---spill the beans!!!


L@@k! I did it <it's the small things that make me happy>

[stampinformom]

I can only answer about font and color. When you post on a thread, above where you type it has all the extras. It says FONT, SIZES, and where you see an "A", click on the arrow next to them and it shows all the fonts, sizes and colors.

I'm not sure about the gallery since I have never done that yet.

To get to my page, I always go to the home page, click on new member, and it brings up that I am already a member but if I wanted to change anything. I click that and it brings me to my page so I can change info, etc. On the left column there are spots to click on and one is the SIGNATURE. There you can add things and they will show up on your post each time. If there is an easier way, I hope someone will let us know.

Hope this helps.

[Nedatn]

Oh man still out of stock. I need some of these too. I have a friend whose oldest child starts school this year and I really want to make her one for school photos.

Annetta

[a_place_for_ink]

Here's a link to the shorter tins already in stock at a Lynnwood scrapbook store -- they were on the website last week, and I posted, but I don't think anyone really looked at them. They're down to about a half a dozen at the store.

"shorty" Lunchbox tins
http://www.lmscrapbooks.com/showproduct.cfm?product=329

[mmferg]

They are back in stock! I just ordered a ton for my club members

Thanks for the heads up Emily!!!