Update: This course has been retired, but you can view our other courses here!
As many of you already know, earlier this week we launched our latest e-course: Capture Real Life in 52 Weeks. This course is geared toward documenting your life through photo prompts and mini album challenges. You can read more about the course in our announcement post. Many of you have already signed up (hooray!), and we’ve been getting lots of questions from you. So, today we thought we’d answer some of the most commonly asked questions. If you don’t see your question below, feel free to leave us a comment and we’ll get back with you.
Are the kits sold out yet?
Not yet, but we’re getting close. So, if you’re thinking about ordering, do so ASAP. As of yesterday at 4pm CST, we only had 190 left—so order now if you want one!!!!
But, because we are selling out of the kits so fast, we are thinking about ordering a few more. If we do, we’ll let you know.
Will I be charged shipping for the kit?
No. Shipping is included in the $36 price. Our goal was to make the kit feel like a free bonus (while supplies last), so you will not be charged extra for shipping.
How many sessions are geared toward making photo albums/scrapbooking?
Twelve sessions are designed to inspire you to make a mini album with all your printed photos, while 40 sessions are photography challenges. The course is designed so you get the option to make a mini album every month of the year. But, if you’re more of a photo enthusiast, you’ll be happy to hear there are LOTS of sessions (40…to be exact) on taking photos of your real life.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes! We’ve created the course so there is a session to complete every week for a whole year, but if you find that life gets busy, it’s OK! You will continue to have access to the course so you can work at your own pace.
Do I need any special equipment or supplies to complete this course?
No! Other than access to a computer and any kind of camera you’re pretty much good to go. We purposefully crafted the photo challenges to use different kinds of cameras, including smartphones, so you can follow along no matter what you have. And the mini albums use different supplies every month, so you can hopefully use up supplies you have on hand or get inspired to try something new.
Thank you SO much to everyone who has already purchased the course—your support means the world to us. We can’t wait to see what you create this year as you capture your real life! xo. The ABM Team.
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Ooooh I ordered the course yesterday and I can’t wait to begin 🙂
But first I have to finish the dslr basics 😀
Love your e-courses
xxx
Anna
I purchased the course almost right away! I am so excited to work on it throughout the year! xx
Such a fantastic course!
XxMO
madame-ostrich.com
I have a question regarding the kit: Will it be “marked” as “gift”, when shipping internationally? Denmark has very strict tax rules, and anything ordered from outside EU, at a cost above 27 usd will be additional 22 in tax fee, plus 25% of the cost. I would love this e-course AND the kit, but I’m affraid of ordering, because of the tax rules.
Hi, is the kit sold out yet ? I just purchased the course but no info about the availability of the kit…
Hi ABM! This is the second course I buy and I’m super excited 🙂 I have a question, is there a hashtag we can use for the challenges? I know about #ABMtravelbug, #ABMlifeiscolourful, etc. But have you thought about a hashtag just for this course? That way we can connect to other “students” and see what they’re doing for the challenges! Just a thought, can’t wait to start next week!
Gosh, I wish I could take this class. My husband and I can’t justify anything extra right now 🙁 Maybe next year.
Just signed up! Should be fabulous, looking forward to it!
Amber
http://www.sweetwordsprettypictures.com
Was wondering about the same thing. 🙂
Hello ABM,
I wanted to ask you: in what ways is this course different from 52 weeks of art journaling you were offering previously? I really wanted to get this course but from the description it’s not really clear what I’m paying for. The photo challenges are written in the description and I can’t help but think that I can just do it myself now, what kind of information are you going to share in the course that should make me want to order it? From what I’ve read, the art journaling course seems to have been a better fit, of course I’m not entirely sure of its contents as I’ve missed out on that one. Not sure it’s clear what I’m asking you, but I think what I’d basically like to know is, what am I exactly paying for?
why is my charge on my card saying “recurring” payment
i also wanted to know if the set was still available and if it would be shipped to Europe. I’d love to do the course and I’d be thrilled to get the albums to go with it!
Xx
Ingrid Hughes
http://www.ingridhughes.com
This is so cool http://www.hannamarielei.com
It is still available and shipping worldwide! :))
Just to clarify! The bonus set is a small journal and a stamp set, no albums are included. 🙂
-Elsie
Hi Sherry!
That doesn’t sound right! Start a convo with our support team to be sure- http://shop.abeautifulmess.com/contact/new
Thanks! Elsie
Hi Kat!
This class is primarily photography challenges. It’s for inspiration purposes. There are no technical photography lessons. There are also twelve mini book challenges that we do in the course.
If you want a full-on scrapbooking class we will have one later this year. 🙂 This is mainly a photography class! 🙂 -Elsie
#mybeautifulmess is what we use for all ABM projects (from the blog and classes!)
xx- Elsie
It is not sold out yet. When it does sell out we will update the description very clearly. :))
-Elsie
Thanks so much Deanna!
xx- Elsie
Hello! I just entered the course classroom and it seems that week 30 is missing.. am I the only one?
Hi! I was wondering if there is a specific day this class starts on or if once we have signed up are we able to enter the class right away and start?
I ordered the course yesterday and I’m really looking forward to starting the challenges! Thanks so much!
Stef
Miss Galvin Learns
Same applies for Switzerland! Please mark as “gift” if possible!
Hey! Super keen. But I live in South Africa – how does shipping work then?
I recently signed up to receive an email when a little box containing different things to put in the mini albums would be for sale, kind of like happy mail, where we would get something every month, is that what this is? Or is that something different, and when will that be available?
Hi, I bought the course but am having trouble entering. When I press ‘Enter the Course’ nothing happens. What should I do? Thanks, I’m excited to start!
I would love to order but I’m not sure if the kit is still available? I can’t figure it out in your shop.
Yes it is! 🙂
-Elsie
Contact our support team, right here- http://shop.abeautifulmess.com/contact/new They would love to help!
xx- Elsie
This is something different! Our scrapbooking kit is called Messy Box and it’s coming soon! http://shop.abeautifulmess.com/preorder/messy-box It’s a full kit subscription (this is just a fun bonus for early class sign up!)
xx- Elsie
Shipping is include everywhere in the world! :))
-Elsie
Hi Morgan,
You gain all access immediately if it is self paced! 🙂
-Elsie
I’ll check into that!!!
-Elsie
Hey Ladies,
I purchased the class a few days ago but can’t find the message board that the description of the course talks about. Will there be any interaction with the other student? I would love to see their results and get inspired by others! ☺️
Thank you, hope you all are having a good week,
Judith
Same for me, but don’t we just need the PDF that you can find in the ‘my digital files’ section? Or should something happen when you click on enter class?
Hi Judith! Once you click on “enter class” you can access the PDF in the “downloads” section. 🙂 -Jacki
Hi Judith! You have access to a Q&A board to ask the instructors questions and read the archives of other students’ questions, but this course doesn’t have a message board. 🙂 -Jacki
I am so excited!!!! Just placed my order! This is exactly what I need to brighten up a blisteringly cold Canadian winter.
Can anyone answer please?
Hi Sandra! I would double check with our support team to be sure. Just click on “contact us” to start a conversation with them: http://shop.abeautifulmess.com/ 🙂 -Jacki
Hi Mia! I would double check with our support team to be sure. Just click on “contact us” to start a conversation with them: http://shop.abeautifulmess.com/ 🙂 -Jacki
Hi Maria! I would double check with our support team to be sure. Just click on “contact us” to start a conversation with them: http://shop.abeautifulmess.com/ 🙂 -Jacki
Sounds like a fun course! I love the idea of doing something every week for a year. My husband and I are writing down something that we were grateful for that week every Sunday. We’ll review them on new years eve!
thanks 🙂
When are you shipping the kits?
Hi Chelsea! They are scheduled to ship at the end of this week. 🙂 -Jacki