artbabe
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Post by artbabe on Jul 11, 2021 15:21:00 GMT
For lack of a better term I'm going to call them "European style", even though I know one is American and one is Japanese.
Does anybody make paper crafts with these brands? Ciao Bella, Stamperia, Blue Fern, P13, Mintay, or Memory Place?
The papers are gorgeous but they are so busy I don't know what you do with them. I've bought a few of the papers just to admire them but I'm not sure how they are used. Do people make cards with them? Do they make home decor? I found a couple I can scrapbook with but for the most part they don't seem to be suited for that purpose.
If any of you use these I'd love to see your creations. The papers are so pretty.
Also, does anyone use Graphic 45? I have been able to use some of those lines in regular scrapping but a lot of it seems hard to work with. It is so gorgeous- I love their Halloween lines and anything with animals. I'd love to see what people do with those papers, too.
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msliz
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Post by msliz on Jul 11, 2021 15:29:57 GMT
I love that you've asked about this. I've bought a handful of P13, but I bought them for the B sides, which are pretty much tone-on-tone, so not at all challenging to use. I hope someone posts what they've created with their A sides!
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Jul 11, 2021 17:18:59 GMT
I have the Stamperia "Sweety". www.acherryontop.com/shop/company/stamperia_intl/line/sweety/457197-Sweety%208x8%20Paper%20Pad%20-%20StamperiaI have used it yet. In general, with extremely busy type paper, I do this... I scrapbook 8.5 x 11, so I will cut a piece of the busy paper to 4 x 11, and place on the left or right side of a lightly patterned piece of paper(from that collection or a tiny polka dot type paper). The photo will be matted on a coordinating piece of paper and place opposite the busy paper. On the busy paper, I would use a bold color thicker letters and put a word or saying....going up the paper sideways. I love mixing and matching. I almost always mat all my photos. |
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Post by Ryann on Jul 11, 2021 18:17:57 GMT
I would look into following the company IG accounts, design team member accounts and any associated hashtags you see for those. I think they are gorgeous papers but not something I’m able to create with!
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 11, 2021 18:18:26 GMT
I wouldn't qualify this specific collection of brands as representative of the European style, artbabe , but that's likely because I'm European myself and have easy access to most European brands which Americans don't. I really can't blame you here however I'd definitely look at less vintage-leaning brands first and foremost. The European style tends to be white backgrounds rather than cream, a lot of subtle play, smaller photos and more geometric graphism. For the brands you mentioned, I'd look towards a use similar to Prima Marketing. A lot of intricate albums built from scratch with fold-outs, pockets, frames. Of course, as you mentioned, cards. Paper projects are their niche. Layers and fussy-cutting seem to dominate the fans of these brands. P13 does have a good bunch of more traditional scrapbookers and they also offer TN inserts of their paper collections. They're catering towards a more versatile market. Versatility is kind of the way to go in Europe if you wish to establish yourself as a scrap brand. There's still a lot of love for stamp sets as your basic embellishment and they are offered with most (even small) paper collections. Watercolours are still very much in here, including for die-cut work for LOs, not just cards (whereas stamped images from US scrap/paper brands tend to be more directed at mixed media projects and cardmaking). For typical European-style scrapbooking with European brands (although these brands still feature plenty of mini albums with loads of delicate stamping and details - typical of European paper crafters), I'd suggest a look at the following brands: 1. Les Ateliers de Karine (France)   2. Studio Forty (Poland)   3. Béatrice Garni (France)   4. PaperNova Design (Italy)   5. Cocoloko (Spain)   6. SOKAI (France)   Some more Euro scrapbook brands to explore for LOs: Lora Bailora (doesn't share enough CT/customer projects in my opinion), Mes P'tits Ciseaux, Alexandra Renke. Some more Euro papercrafting brands to explore for cards and mini albums: Moda Scrap, Chou & Flowers, HA.PI Little Fox, Florilèges Design. |
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Post by myboysnme on Jul 12, 2021 0:19:29 GMT
In general, with extremely busy type paper, I do this... Me too. I cut up paper quite freely, and use it on the side or across the bottom. I use it as I would any busy background - I try not to cover the "good" parts so I have been known to cut paper apart and repiece it so that I cover the less interesting parts. |
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artbabe
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Post by artbabe on Jul 12, 2021 14:57:52 GMT
I love the two ocean pages and the plant one with the little boy. Those are so pretty.
It looks like a lot of people were successful fussy cutting and putting it on a white background. I own a couple papers like these- I'm going to have to try this today and see what I come up with.
Thank you sleepingbooty for the examples. I'm going to look up some of the other lines you suggested. I love seeing things outside of the American Crafts style - and I like American Crafts style.
I know I can search things on instagram but I was interested in the peas take on this.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Jul 12, 2021 19:55:43 GMT
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Post by elegantsufficiency on Jul 12, 2021 21:54:48 GMT
For a quick overview and broad idea of what people are doing with this kind of paper, can I suggest you do a Pinterest search of the brand and there amongst all the rubbish that comes with Pinterest will be a wide range of projects and pages that have been created. Quick to scan through them until something catches your eye, when you can click on through and leave all the other stuff behind.
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Post by 950nancy on Jul 12, 2021 23:23:42 GMT
I personally have a winter line of Mintay and have not cut into it yet. Too pretty. I also just got some wilderness paper from them too. We're planning a week up in the mountains soon, so that will be used.
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Post by Basket1lady on Jul 13, 2021 22:48:54 GMT
I wouldn't qualify this specific collection of brands as representative of the European style, artbabe , but that's likely because I'm European myself and have easy access to most European brands which Americans don't. I really can't blame you here however I'd definitely look at less vintage-leaning brands first and foremost. The European style tends to be white backgrounds rather than cream, a lot of subtle play, smaller photos and more geometric graphism. For the brands you mentioned, I'd look towards a use similar to Prima Marketing. A lot of intricate albums built from scratch with fold-outs, pockets, frames. Of course, as you mentioned, cards. Paper projects are their niche. Layers and fussy-cutting seem to dominate the fans of these brands. P13 does have a good bunch of more traditional scrapbookers and they also offer TN inserts of their paper collections. They're catering towards a more versatile market. Versatility is kind of the way to go in Europe if you wish to establish yourself as a scrap brand. There's still a lot of love for stamp sets as your basic embellishment and they are offered with most (even small) paper collections. Watercolours are still very much in here, including for die-cut work for LOs, not just cards (whereas stamped images from US scrap/paper brands tend to be more directed at mixed media projects and cardmaking). For typical European-style scrapbooking with European brands (although these brands still feature plenty of mini albums with loads of delicate stamping and details - typical of European paper crafters), I'd suggest a look at the following brands: 1. Les Ateliers de Karine (France) 2. Studio Forty (Poland) 3. Béatrice Garni (France) 4. PaperNova Design (Italy) 5. Cocoloko (Spain) 6. SOKAI (France) Some more Euro scrapbook brands to explore for LOs: Lora Bailora (doesn't share enough CT/customer projects in my opinion), Mes P'tits Ciseaux, Alexandra Renke. Some more Euro papercrafting brands to explore for cards and mini albums: Moda Scrap, Chou & Flowers, HA.PI Little Fox, Florilèges Design. Are there any stores that you recommend? Now that France is green and I don’t need to quarantine to go to France or when coming back, I think we are going to make a trip this weekend. We haven’t quite nailed down Paris, Provence, or Normandy, but those are on the agenda for the next month before DD goes back to the States. |
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Post by joblackford on Jul 14, 2021 0:52:09 GMT
I watched as many G45 videos as I could find for a couple of collections a while back, trying to decide if I would enjoy and use them for cardmaking or not. I ended up not buying anything but here's the playlist of videos I watched, in case it gives you any good ideas. Some are from their design team members, some not. Graphic45 playlist |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jul 14, 2021 4:32:34 GMT
Are there any stores that you recommend? Now that France is green and I don’t need to quarantine to go to France or when coming back, I think we are going to make a trip this weekend. We haven’t quite nailed down Paris, Provence, or Normandy, but those are on the agenda for the next month before DD goes back to the States. I think you can forget shopping for scrapbooking supplies in my home region of Provence.  Paris is your best option and even there, it'll be extremely limited. Some stores that used to carry a scrap selection have gone away with it recently, particularly with the pandemic. One way to shop would be to use Scrapmalin's website, place the order with free delivery in the physical Rougier & Plé stores (minimum order amount: 15€) and choose one that is located in Paris (there are several). Scrapmalin belong to Rougier & Plé, a craft & art store chain in France. They carry Les Ateliers de Karine, HA.PI Little Fox, Chou & Flowers, Florilèges Design, Sokaï, Béatrice Garni, Lorelaï Design. However, the physical Rougier & Plé stores don't carry much of the scrapbooking selection themselves. Most people order online here. I'd recommend placing the order a solid week in advance of your trip (heck, 9-10 days is safer). All you then need to do is go to the selected store and pick up your order (they will require valid ID). |
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Post by peachiceteas on Jul 14, 2021 9:49:22 GMT
I think you can forget shopping for scrapbooking supplies in my home region of Provence.  Paris is your best option and even there, it'll be extremely limited. Completely agree. I've only ever seen one LSS in Europe and that was in Barcelona - and I do make an effort to research them when I go to new, large cities. I've had pretty much no luck. I'd focus your efforts on collecting ephemera rather than seeking out supplies. Paris will be a great place to find cute paper memorabilia like postcards. Montmartre is a tourist hotspot and has plenty of cute shops selling pretty postcards. Museums and art galleries all tend to have gift shops too where you can pick up unique ephemera. Palais de Tokyo (modern art gallery) has an old-style photobooth next to their shop where you can get strips of black and white photos for 3 euros. |
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Post by Basket1lady on Jul 14, 2021 20:15:40 GMT
Are there any stores that you recommend? Now that France is green and I don’t need to quarantine to go to France or when coming back, I think we are going to make a trip this weekend. We haven’t quite nailed down Paris, Provence, or Normandy, but those are on the agenda for the next month before DD goes back to the States. I think you can forget shopping for scrapbooking supplies in my home region of Provence. Paris is your best option and even there, it'll be extremely limited. Some stores that used to carry a scrap selection have gone away with it recently, particularly with the pandemic. One way to shop would be to use Scrapmalin's website, place the order with free delivery in the physical Rougier & Plé stores (minimum order amount: 15€) and choose one that is located in Paris (there are several). Scrapmalin belong to Rougier & Plé, a craft & art store chain in France. They carry Les Ateliers de Karine, HA.PI Little Fox, Chou & Flowers, Florilèges Design, Sokaï, Béatrice Garni, Lorelaï Design. However, the physical Rougier & Plé stores don't carry much of the scrapbooking selection themselves. Most people order online here. I'd recommend placing the order a solid week in advance of your trip (heck, 9-10 days is safer). All you then need to do is go to the selected store and pick up your order (they will require valid ID). Thank you so much! That’s good to know about the pick up option. The facteur doesn’t leave packages here at the door and it’s a pain to go and pick them up. That’s good to have another option! |
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Paris is your best option and even there, it'll be extremely limited. Some stores that used to carry a scrap selection have gone away with it recently, particularly with the pandemic. 
Paris is your best option and even there, it'll be extremely limited.