Anna Griffin TSV - 04/11/08

[barney]

Just been on QVC's website and had a look at the TV Guide.

There is an Anna Griffin TSV on Tuesday 4th November.

[Jeanette]

Thanks barney. Not sure if thats good or bad! I know I'll want it but do I need it?:rolleyes:

Do you think it will be a Christmas box? It will be a little late really

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

dont get your hopes up for the TSV as the TV guide is not complete and last time this happend they changed all the TSVs to something else

[Lioness]

On the other hand, yesterday at the end of her show, she was asked when she would be back and she did say November!

[Prudence2]

http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.F04984.desc.Anna-Griffin-Storage-Case-with-270-piece-Embellishments

Then click and watch video

I think it may well be this.

[missusnobby]

if it is that I might HAVE TO buy it;)

[Jeanette]

I think thats the one Corrine gave us the details for while back

587270 Anna Griffin craft bag and embellishments

It looks great, an FAB pressie idea

[Spendsloads]

Before I looked at the link I would have said that I am definitely buying, but that storage bag really isn't to my taste at all, so if that is the TSV it's going to depend on whether I think the contents are worth the cost. Many thanks for posting though.

[sbroadhurst2003]

i just love bags, and have way too many craft bags, will have to watch and decide when it is on i think

[icebubble]

Oooh I like the pink one with the pink and brown papers. If the price is reasonable I might be tempted to get it. Thanks for posting the link.

[Dips]

Those cards are very, very small - what is it with American's and cards, usually everything in America is on a much bigger scale than in the UK, apart from cards which are titchy!

[corrine]

There's also an Anna Griffin rolling tote for a very reasonable £87.43 plus postage:eek:

Not available yet though (587469)

[Jeanette]

There's also an Anna Griffin rolling tote for a very reasonable £87.43 plus postage:eek:

Not available yet though (587469)


A must have then!! ;)

Thanks Corrine

[corrine]

I love your avatar - very apt:)

[Jeanette]

Thanks Corrine. I've been that way ever since I joined this forum!!!!

[icebubble]

Thanks Corrine. I've been that way ever since I joined this forum!!!!

... and it's contagious! ;)

[Anne]

Those cards are very, very small - what is it with American's and cards, usually everything in America is on a much bigger scale than in the UK, apart from cards which are titchy!

Love the word "titchy" :)

[Rentochops]

Oooh I like the pink one with the pink and brown papers. If the price is reasonable I might be tempted to get it. Thanks for posting the link.

I do too iceb, the other looks like a carpet bag!:D


Think I'll give the AG rolling tote a miss, I'm not really an AG person, but her box was lovely last year (and I fully intend to use it for this year's Chrissy cards).

[Buttercup]

Gosh, if it is that, I may have problems resisting...

[Jeanette]

Back in August, Anna hinted about another Christmas Box. Shame it never materialised!

[sheilaj]

587270 is on q mobile listed as sold out but priced at £40.80 plus £5.95 p and p :0

[icebubble]

I do too iceb, the other looks like a carpet bag!:D


Think I'll give the AG rolling tote a miss, I'm not really an AG person, but her box was lovely last year (and I fully intend to use it for this year's Chrissy cards).

Lol I had to read your post twice I thought you were calling me an old bag. :D

I'm not fussed on the other one either.

[icebubble]

587270 is on q mobile listed as sold out but priced at £40.80 plus £5.95 p and p :0

Thanks Sheila.

Yikes that's more than I thought it would be. :eek:

[CaramelBunny]

If my maths is right then that would put the TSV price at around £34. Add in the p+p & that's £40.:eek: They're clearly putting a lot of value on the bag. (Which is fair I guess as it is really nice, but I'm a bit sceptical about how useful something that size would genuinely be for "crafting on the go".) I do really like this, but I can't justify that kind of money. I'd get far more for my money buying her 12"x12" papers & cutting it down for card making. Those bits of paper are SMALL. :D

[maisie*daisy]

oh noooooooooooo I love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks for showing us I think ;)

[neroli]

Thanks so much for all your detective work ! I have put that date in my diary:)

[purdycraft]

http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.F04984.desc.Anna-Griffin-Storage-Case-with-270-piece-Embellishments

Then click and watch video

I think it may well be this.

Thanks for the link Prudence. I'm not that keen and am glad that I won't be tempted.

[Julie]

Many thanks for the link, I shall be giving this one a miss, not keen on the bag, looks like something people put wool and knitting needles in !

[Jeanette]

Just had another look at the bag and I don't think its for me. I don't know what I would use it for as I have storage for all my little bits and the papers are way too small. I hope the TSV is something different

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

its on the website now at £40.80 so the TSV could be lower if it is that

Anna Griffin Craft Bag & Embellishment Kit Choice of Rose or Evelyn
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.587270

[Jeanette]

Thanks SCW, thats a good sign that it may not be the TSV then!!

[Buttercup]

I'm going off it, now we know the price....

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

i got a feeling the TSV price will be lower

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

still on web has gone up from £40.80 to £48.50 and now its £49.25

[honora2929]

If my maths is right then that would put the TSV price at around £34. Add in the p+p & that's £40.:eek: They're clearly putting a lot of value on the bag. (Which is fair I guess as it is really nice, but I'm a bit sceptical about how useful something that size would genuinely be for "crafting on the go".) I do really like this, but I can't justify that kind of money. I'd get far more for my money buying her 12"x12" papers & cutting it down for card making. Those bits of paper are SMALL. :D

Totally agree with you on the price its a bit silly and what could you get in that bag ,nothing much i think .

[astitcher]

Does that price hike mean that the TSV price will be £40.80? I usually love the AG TSVs however I'm not interested in it if most of the value is that bag as its no use for me.

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

it could well be

[timberhill]

I don't think the bag set can be the TSV as it's shown under another product as a "may we also suggest" item. Hope that makes sense.

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

Anna Griffin Craft Tote, Wallet & Organiser with Papers,Cards & Embellishments
Item Number: 587270
QVC Price £49.25
Today's Special Value Price £39.98
Availability In stock
UK P&P £6.45

Keep your craft projects organised with this beautiful Anna Griffin set. You'll fall in love with the pretty printed bag that comes with a matching wallet and organiser. Choose from Evelyn (pink and orange paisley design on a cream background) or Rose (sea green leaf design on a baby blue background). You'll also get 36 printed papers (three each of 12 designs), 25 folded cards, 25 envelopes, 16 felt embellishments, 36 buttons and six crochet embellishments. The tote bag has shoulder straps and it measures about 32cm x 40cm x 18cm (12.6" x 15.7" x 7.1").

EVELYN
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/8853/587270evelynbz0.th.jpg (http://img231.imageshack.us/my.php?image=587270evelynbz0.jpg)

ROSE
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4360/587270rosegj6.th.jpg (http://img231.imageshack.us/my.php?image=587270rosegj6.jpg)

[Pendragon]

This TSV is going to be a first for me - the first AG TSV I will not be ordering.

Too expensive, especially with the P & P.

[Jeanette]

What a shame, I was hoping for a TSV a little more affordable

[icebubble]

I think it's a shame as well. It is a very expensive tsv and the p&p is too much. Why can't they have something priced at around £15 - £20 and then more people would be able to afford it.

[maisie*daisy]

:(:(: I want it but have to save now for the NEC in November :(:(

[artysam]

Too expensive for me too!!
I'm sure at the moment everybody really has to justify spending £46 on bags for crafting. I needed winter boots instead i'm afraid!
Also they have shown it on the website early maybe they realise it may not sell and are trying to promote it more?

[Rentochops]

Blimey that is pricey, it's too much for me, got to save my pennies for curtains:(

Actually the bag designs aren't to my taste, they look they should be on the curtains!

How weird to see itn the website this early! I keep looking at it though..............and it a total of £39.52 minus VAT and including postage!!!

[daydreamer]

Thanks for the early finding :)..but this is not for me :( ...would be thinking of what goodies I could spend that cash on instead of bags..bit disappointed really! ..but will enjoy watching the shows.

daydreamer

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

Anna Griffin Rolling Craft Tote with Extendable Handle
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.587469

is now on at an IP of £118.44 but last week it was £87.43

and

Anna Griffin Accordian Clutch Wallet & Embellishments
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.587843

is now £34.98 last week it was £29.96

[Prudence2]

Thanks for the info SCW. I thought this would be the TSV, but agree it is very expensive - I don't think from memory that it has as many extras with it as the one of QVC America. The rolling tote is horribly expensive. I can probably have this TSV for my birthday (craft day), but I think I want to see it first. I have the other tote bag that qvc had some time ago, and have had a lot of use out of it, but that was under £30.

Like others I would have prefered a box of goodies like the last christmas tsv which had lots for the money.:confused:

[timberhill]

Well that just goes to prove I know nuffink!!
Don't think I'll be tempted either. Mind you I've said that before!

[Anne]

Imho those pictures make it look totally hideous. Be interesting to see if it looks better in real life on the telly iykwim.

[Winspiration]

I love Anna Griffin stuff normally, but I'm not remotely tempted by this, I'm afraid. I agree Anne that it actually looks hideous in the pictures :eek:

I prefer more prosaic storage for my stash - on the whole, clear boxes work fine for me :cool:

[sheilaj]

I like the rose version but pricey or what??

[Dips]

This is such a disappointment after last Christmas' box, but given that I still have loads left over from that one, it's probably just as well!

[Competa]

I have spent a [healthy] fortune on Anna Griffin goodies in the past but my money is safe this time around. Awful! Awful! Awful!

[Judith]

I'm giving this a miss.
I've just bought 20 A4 boxes from Hobbycraft so can't justify buying bags as well.

[Marie]

Hello all, this is my first post! I've been looking at the Anna Griffin stuff on QVC, agree it is expensive but very pretty. I live in a tiny flat and have no storage so was thinking about getting a tote bag on wheels so i can move it round as i wasnt to use my stuff. I'd love to get one of AG's rolling craft totes but there isn't any description of it on the QVC website, does anyone know what comes inside it? ARe there any removable pockets/wallets etc? I like the other wheelable craft tote they have 586702, it has great reviews and loads of bits to it but i hate the colour!

[barney]

Thanks SCW. My money's safe.

[Winspiration]

Hi Marie! Sorry, I can't answer your question, but welcome to the forum :)

[LorraineJ]

Hello all, this is my first post! I've been looking at the Anna Griffin stuff on QVC, agree it is expensive but very pretty. I live in a tiny flat and have no storage so was thinking about getting a tote bag on wheels so i can move it round as i wasnt to use my stuff. I'd love to get one of AG's rolling craft totes but there isn't any description of it on the QVC website, does anyone know what comes inside it? ARe there any removable pockets/wallets etc? I like the other wheelable craft tote they have 586702, it has great reviews and loads of bits to it but i hate the colour!


Just been and looked at the QVC number. Its a tote bag on wheels made by Papermania and comes in a purple, pink and brown with pink piping. The biggest tote has sections within the main body of the bag that are velcroed in, so you can get them out for a better look. The side pockets have sections within them too and the pocket in the front is big enough to take a smallish number of peel offs. The main compartment is big enough to take 12 x 12 papers. The small tote that sits on the top, has a compartment fitted into its base with a slide out tray.

I have this set in the brown and pink, and think its a case of finding the best place to keep your stash so its accessible. I also have the small tote too, again this has a small compartment in the base.

Forgot to welcome you to the forum Marie.

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

HI Marie and a very warm welcome to the forum

[Marie]

Hi all, thanks for your comments, I'm pleased to be here with you all!
I do like the Papermania tote, but QVC only do it in the blue, I remember when they showed it on September craft day and I've checked again today and there are no other colours available. I think I'm going to wait and see what comes up on QVC on Tuesday and then decide what to get. I've got a few wallets for papers but simply hadn't realised how much other stuff I'd be getting!

[Marie]

ok i realise i'm putting 2 posts in a row, but i'm a bit of an insomniac so am often wide awake at strange hours, like now when it is 2.20am! Anyway I've been having a look at QVC US website and the AG bags that are in the TSV. I watched the videos and they look really good, just the sort of things I'm looking for. Price wise we're actually getting better than the US, their normal combined price for both items is $106, so the QVCUK normal price of £49.25 is good especially as the dollar has recently increased in value. If the TSV price is £39.98 as shown, then that is even better.
It would be great if it was on easypay, here's hoping, i've noticed that recently quite a lot of their TSVs are on easypay so let's hope we get it for this one too!
Hope you're all sleeping soundly, I'll have to stop surfing the web as it makes me hyper!

[Boris Bear]

I think they have got a bit of a cheek putting that five star review on the website. The reviewer say they have seen the demo on US QVC and it looks really good. How can you review something you haven't actually got? If someone had posted a review saying that the item looked carp then I bet it wouldn't get put on the website. I rated the review as unhelpful and reported it as inappropriate. Rant over:D

The other week I was looking at the website on my iPhone and something dramatic happened on television, my finger must have touched the screen for a second too long and I rated another review as unhelpful. I felt really guilty about that!

Back to the TSV happily it's not for me so I won't have to spend all day with the "I want it but I shouldn't" dilemma.

[LorraineJ]

Hi all, thanks for your comments, I'm pleased to be here with you all!
I do like the Papermania tote, but QVC only do it in the blue, I remember when they showed it on September craft day and I've checked again today and there are no other colours available. I think I'm going to wait and see what comes up on QVC on Tuesday and then decide what to get. I've got a few wallets for papers but simply hadn't realised how much other stuff I'd be getting!

Hi Marie,

Lots of other craft outlets do these totes by mail order if you can't get to the shops and they are on offer ATM. Click on crafts is one outlet I can think of but I am sure there are others that do the full range of colours.

[Wellington]

Hi Marie - big warm welcome to CT.com :)

I don't normally like Anna Griffin, so this is no big blow to me - but my word that's a scary price...COuld they possibly offer it on easy pay do you think?

[Marie]

oh well, we'll all know by this time tomorrow! Thanks for the suggestions about other places to look Lorraine, I definately need to look around.
I think Anna Griffin stuff is very pretty and girly, but a bit like chocolate, a little is really nice but if you have too much then you feel a bit sick afterwards! Anyway this would be my first AG purchase, otherwise I've got a mix of stuff and i'm enjoying playing with the various different ranges, it's great fun! But I'll be at home tomorrow anyway so will doubtless be watching the craft hours.

[Spendsloads]

My money's safe, especially at that price. The prints on some of those bags remind me of the toilet bags Granny used to take into hospital with her, so I'm not tempted in the slightest. I'm sure I'll find something else of Anna Griffin's to buy though.

[honora2929]

MIne too at those prices ,and i really mean it especially as we saw it go from cheaper price to much more expensive .

[Rentochops]

MIne too at those prices ,and i really mean it especially as we saw it go from cheaper price to much more expensive .

mm but I'm still keen to see it 'in the flesh' so to speak!:D

[Marie]

I've just had a look at the description for the AG wheelable tote on the QVC site, i'm wondering if the details are correct as it says that it measures 18" by 10" by 5.5" which means that it isn't large enough for 12 x 12 scrapbooks or papers. Or am I missing something??

[Prudence2]

Gave in - bought the TSV in the rose green. :D I have 4 AG other items on cheque hold, not sure how I am going to pay, but looking down the back of the sofa now!!!:eek:

[Marie]

yes, me too, couldn't resist, also got the ridiculously expensive matching wheeled tote with my birthday money, I just had to have the matching set and I simply fell in love with it all!!

[Prudence2]

yes, me too, couldn't resist, also got the ridiculously expensive matching wheeled tote with my birthday money, I just had to have the matching set and I simply fell in love with it all!!

My Mother offered to buy the tote for my birthday (December) but I managed to resist (just):cool::cool: - I just want so much of the AG items, :o:o

[sheilaj]

just went for the rose green....said to DH it would make a great chrissy gift but he said no, way to early to buy and if I wanted it I had better get it before it sold out so I did....he is a lovely man!

[Pam]

Welcome from me too Marie.

Don't like this TSV at all, mind you, I'm not an Anna Griffin fan. Her stuff is often too fussy and cottagey (Sp) for me. As for the bag, wallet and organiser I really can't see the point.:confused:;)

[Buttercup]

I like it, but it's way too expensive for me to justify buying. I hope a bag subsequently comes up on Ebay though!

[GenieDi]

I like it but can't justify the cost plus the p&p is silly.

[Anne]

Still don't like it so my money is safe. The P&P seems way ott to me too.

[Wellington]

Haven't seen it in the flesh (too ill & tired to stay up last night, plus hubby was watching a film), but I know I don't want it. Had a quick look on the Product Review - can anyone tell me why AG is so pricey?

I see the next show is 1pm, so I'll catch that, but I don't know if I'll get to see the Gifts for Crafters show at 4 - if I do, it'll be on the laptop. I'm intruigued (sp?) as almost everything QVC sells seems to include the words "this would make a really great gift for any crafters you know' in the spiel - so what's going to be new about specific 'gifts for crafters' :D

[gill71]

I actually really like this TSV, I think it's very pretty, but won't be buying it at that price.
It was nice to see Leonie presenting in the second hour.

[Marie]

well i was lucky to have my birthday money to get the TSV and the rolling tote, also the latter is on easypay so that helps as well, especially with getting Christmas pressies this month and next month. Also for me I live in a tiny flat with next to no cupboard storage and whatever craft storage I have will be on view, so the alternative was to invest in some furniture storage which would probably have ended up being almost as expensive. This way I will have the very pretty bags on view and can also move them round when needed.
isn't amazing how we can find good excuses for basically buying ourselves what we want to have?? he he!

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

that is what mine is like my craft stuff is on show so this would be a nice way to storage it and make a feature out of it but oh well no easy pay so no deal from me lol

[Anne]

Anyone know if it sold out?

[sheilaj]

its still available at the tsv price only now they are calling it a special price
http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.587270

I thought it wasn't too bad for cost as you do get quite a lot of brads and bits in the organiser....and when you think what a Cath Kidston pvc bag (not a tesco special) costs.....

link if anyone is interested
http://www.cathkidston.co.uk/c-74-carry-all-bags.aspx

[Rentochops]

Well it can't have sold well, and two reviews before the people have had the products - weird!

I watched the final presentation and there was no mention of how many had sold.

[Boris Bear]

Well it can't have sold well, and two reviews before the people have had the products - weird!

I watched the final presentation and there was no mention of how many had sold.

There was a five star review from someone who hadn't got the product which I though was misleading so I emailed QVC. They replied sayng that you can review something just from seeing the presentation or seeing it on the web.

Someone posted a one star review which now seems to have disappeared but another five star review has appeared along with two more one star reviews which I assume will soon disappear as well!

[Little Jan]

Well I took one look a the TSV and turned off,thought it was so overpriced for a bag on wheels,looked rather small to me and can't see you would get much in it I have seen better craft trollies with loads of extras for a 1/4 the price also I can't see it staying nice and clean with all the crafting stuff being taken in and out but thats just my opinion:p:

Oh and a big welcome Marie from little old me:)

[Wellington]

LJ, the rolling tote wasn't the TSV, although I agree that that was also scarily priced!

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

that tote had gone up a lot from when i found it

[Phree]

........ This way I will have the very pretty bags on view and can also move them round when needed.
isn't amazing how we can find good excuses for basically buying ourselves what we want to have?? he he!


Hi and welcome to the forum Marie, um the pretty bags on view concept amused me - it seems most of us are trying to HIDE our stash, not display it :D

As for the finding "good excuses" well just stick around cuz you will hear some crackers on here :D

[Little Jan]

LJ, the rolling tote wasn't the TSV, although I agree that that was also scarily priced!

OHHH was it not when I turned on the tv it had up tsv and they were showing the rolling tote:confused:still thats does not suprise me as the other week they had up details for some molton brown during one of the cooking shows , obviously someone doing the graphics had been on the cooking sherry:D

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

no they preview an item from a later show and put the details up on screen so that proberbly why you got confused little jan

[Marie]

well I literally have nowhere to hide things, my flat is tiny and has no built in storage other than the kitchen cupboards! I have a wardrobe in one bedroom but the other bedroom is my study (I work from home a lot) so any sort of storage is on show!! I used to live in a 4 bed house.....oh the luxury of cupboard space!
As for AG price, having watched her stuff on QVC over this past few months, I agree that it is pricey but I kind of think of her as a type of American Laura Ashley. But I too noticed that they didn't say much about the TSV selling well, in fact I noticed that about 10 past midnight Anthony said that about 100 had sold, a tiny number in comparison to some other TSVs. One lady rang in later in the day who had purchased the set at full price a week or two ago and raved about it though even at full price. But I'm still looking forward to getting my TSV and the tote, they match the colour scheme (egg blue) of the curtains in my study/spare bedroom so should look good in there!

[Rentochops]

well I literally have nowhere to hide things, my flat is tiny and has no built in storage other than the kitchen cupboards! I have a wardrobe in one bedroom but the other bedroom is my study (I work from home a lot) so any sort of storage is on show!! I used to live in a 4 bed house.....oh the luxury of cupboard space!
As for AG price, having watched her stuff on QVC over this past few months, I agree that it is pricey but I kind of think of her as a type of American Laura Ashley. But I too noticed that they didn't say much about the TSV selling well, in fact I noticed that about 10 past midnight Anthony said that about 100 had sold, a tiny number in comparison to some other TSVs. One lady rang in later in the day who had purchased the set at full price a week or two ago and raved about it though even at full price. But I'm still looking forward to getting my TSV and the tote, they match the colour scheme (egg blue) of the curtains in my study/spare bedroom so should look good in there!

I think they willl look great in your flat Marie, you could post a photo:)

[kriskros]

glad to hear they sold one then!!! hope you like it. Must admit I did like the design of the blue'ish one but the price ohhhhhhhhh noooooooooooo

[Marie]

well i wouldn't have bought the tote if it wasn't on easypay! I'm sure it'll be available cheaper somewhere soon as well!

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

the tote was exclusive to qvc and only 100 were made is what they said

[Prudence2]

I received my Ag TSV today, I almost passed out on the doorstep I was so suprised it was so quick.

I am pleased with the bags, but as far as the embellishments go I would have thought that with all the beautiful things she produces she would be ashamed to have put her name to these. I have seen better in a £ shop.:eek:

I am a big AG fan and I would have prefered to have had the bag at a cheaper price and no extras. The papers are very small, but I expected that.

IMO the christmas box last year was a lovely TSV and I am glad I bought more than 1,

I also ordered the garden stamps which sold out and the animal papers.

I feel sure that lots of people would have been far happier with a large box of lovely papers.

[Marie]

Well I got mine today (actually came yesterday but I didn't open the box as I thought it was something else boring, so I got a nice surprise this morning when I opened it!). I really like it, it is so pretty, the small organiser bag is my favourite of the 2 as I can keep lots of odds and ends in it, but the tote and the wallet will hold lots of bigger things. I'm waiting to get my rolling tote before I start sorting everything out, I'm hoping that my sewing machine will go in there and my paper craft stuff will go in the bags I've got today.
As for the embellishments and things, they are nice, in particular the brads and ribbons, the blue/green colour mix is really pretty. I'm not sure I'd use the felt and crotched ones but they are quite nice. Funnily enough I have some very pretty crotched doilies made by my mam on my dressing table (old fashioned but I love them) so I know how long it takes to make these things. My mam was fantastic at knitting and crotchet and taught me when I was a little girl. But even though she could knit and crotchet very quickly, it would take her an hour or so to make even a very small doilly. I can make them as well but nothing like as quickly. So if the AG ones are handmade, then a lot of work has gone into making them.
Anyway I love the whole TSV collection, very pretty and I'm very pleased with it!

[sheilaj]

my tsv arrived yesterday and I am very pleased with it. The bags are good quality and I like the embellies.