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Post by FurryP on Jan 21, 2017 5:05:50 GMT
They now own Core'dinations and it's bye bye Tim Holtz American Crafts has announced that it has acquired cardstock company Core’dinations, which was previously owned by Darice. In February 2016, Darice became a subsidiary of Michaels Stores when Darice’s parent company Lamrite West was purchased by Michaels. American Crafts already has multiple cardstock brands under its umbrella, having acquired Bazzill in 2014 and also selling cardstock under its American Crafts brand. The company will continue to use the Core’dinations brand after the acquisition but as part of the transition many of the brand’s products have been discontinued, including the Tim Holtz branded Kraft Core line.
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Post by grammadee on Jan 21, 2017 6:01:18 GMT
But tim holtz was previewing a craft core line under a different brand. Figured that was his answer to the loss of core donations.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2017 6:08:00 GMT
Hmmm. Not sure that I care much about this acquisition, although I bought a minimal amount of the non-Tim Core'dinations. I make an effort to support his brand because he is so talented and seems to be a very genuine person. I'll be keeping an eye out to see if he continues with another manufacturer for card stock. Hopefully!
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Post by camcas on Jan 21, 2017 6:21:41 GMT
Never really liked coredinations even though I have some in my stash....sooo....not a big deal for me
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Post by anniefb on Jan 21, 2017 11:34:39 GMT
Never really liked coredinations even though I have some in my stash....sooo....not a big deal for me Same for me. |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jan 21, 2017 13:33:14 GMT
One day, all we will have is AC stuff.
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Post by carolynhasacat on Jan 21, 2017 13:35:22 GMT
One day, all we will have is AC stuff. This is what I worry about. Monopolies of any kind are never good for the consumer. |
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Post by cupcakepeddler on Jan 21, 2017 13:48:27 GMT
I do not have and have never used any coredinations so it does not affect me but another company under American crafts, they are just buying up everything that they can it seems.
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Post by oaksong on Jan 21, 2017 17:12:58 GMT
I liked the colors for matching G45 and TH papers, but that's about it. Tim has it covered with paper now manufactured through Ideology.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jan 21, 2017 18:20:37 GMT
Does anyone else remember when AC was just a ribbon company?
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jan 21, 2017 19:24:48 GMT
One day, all we will have is AC stuff. This is what I worry about. Monopolies of any kind are never good for the consumer. I swear, AC is like the hungriest beast scrapbooking ever saw... Scrapzilla munching everything up while it stamps out individuality in its destructive path. If you take away the brush fonts, I often can't figure out whether it's Amy Tangerine or Dear Lizzy, etc. All the elements and colour schemes start running into each other, everything has a gold foil specialty pack, etc. Also, I crack up at some of the online scrapbook stores in my country: they end up getting confused by how big the AC umbrella spands these days. Some collections get lost and separated underneath the designer's name and the American Crafts tag. (especially those pesky thickers  ) I'm a little surprised they bought Core'dinations. Was it that big a competitor? Will they really win a lot from owning it? I might be missing the full picture here as I'm not based in the US and sometimes don't realise a trend or company is actually quite influential over there where the majority of the SB money is spent. |
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Post by kitbop on Jan 21, 2017 19:48:54 GMT
I know very little about business
And I figure monopolies are bad for price and selection
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I am glad there is a company that is still succeeding in the scrapbooking world/market. It seems like our hobby peaked and faded, and I feel more secure thinking that AC might weather the lower overall market and keep making products for me that I like (too much pink, I agree, but overall I'm still OK with some of their selection. We have thickers. Ephemera packs. puffy stickers. albums and page protectors. cardstock...)
I am very sad to see some of the more unique brands/lines go away through the years but I think it's reflective of the market.
So when AC grabs a brand (like crate paper, or wrmk) I'd prefer to see those companies still be represented than disappear like BG did!
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Post by FurryP on Jan 22, 2017 4:45:02 GMT
I know very little about business And I figure monopolies are bad for price and selection BUT I am glad there is a company that is still succeeding in the scrapbooking world/market. It seems like our hobby peaked and faded, and I feel more secure thinking that AC might weather the lower overall market and keep making products for me that I like (too much pink, I agree, but overall I'm still OK with some of their selection. We have thickers. Ephemera packs. puffy stickers. albums and page protectors. cardstock...) I am very sad to see some of the more unique brands/lines go away through the years but I think it's reflective of the market. So when AC grabs a brand (like crate paper, or wrmk) I'd prefer to see those companies still be represented than disappear like BG did! Me too. Core'dinations is not a company I really care a lot about either, but sometimes I need a very specific colored cardstock, like when I cut out some Christmas tree branches last year. Michael's Bazzill selection is limited. and it is hard to shop online for colors. Joanns has quite a bit of Core'dinations that I can look at in person. I like that I still have that option. |
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Post by chaosisapony on Jan 22, 2017 5:57:36 GMT
I've never bought or used any Core'dinations and I have mixed feelings about AC buying up everything. On one hand there are some companies that wouldn't be around at all if AC didn't buy them but on the other hand their design creep makes it so those brands are seemingly not in existence anymore anyway.
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Post by wonderwoman on Jan 22, 2017 7:00:46 GMT
I wish they would have aquired OA.. then maybe they would still be making products~
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Post by anniefb on Jan 22, 2017 9:00:58 GMT
One day, all we will have is AC stuff. This is what I worry about. Monopolies of any kind are never good for the consumer. Definitely! |
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Post by threegirls on Jan 22, 2017 15:21:22 GMT
On the bright side we will have a -gazillion more shades of pink card stock to go along with all the pink patterned papers!
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Post by nicolep on Jan 22, 2017 21:58:59 GMT
Never really liked coredinations even though I have some in my stash....sooo....not a big deal for me Same for me. Ditto! |
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jan 23, 2017 2:33:20 GMT
One day, all we will have is AC stuff. Sure seems like it  I don't use the newest brand they bought, but I also no longer use Bazzill. It doesn't feel the same weight and I hate having to cut the strip off the bottom. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Jan 23, 2017 3:51:34 GMT
Although I haven't purchased recently, I have an inventory of Core'dinations cardstock. I like the texture & contrasting core color & am disappointed another company will be swept under the AC umbrella (& inevitably stripped of its individuality/creativity never to be recognized again like all the acquired companies before it). One day, all we will have is AC stuff. Sure seems like it I don't use the newest brand they bought, but I also no longer use Bazzill. It doesn't feel the same weight and I hate having to cut the strip off the bottom. Like you, I'm disappointed that AC continues to inch closer to monopolizing the industry. I cannot remember the last time I purchased from any AC company (& likely wouldn't be able to recall which one, since they all look alike!) & wish new manufacturers would invest to provide more creative options for consumers. For cardstock, check out MME My Colors (see this old thread). |
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Post by wendifful on Jan 23, 2017 4:14:46 GMT
I'm a little surprised they bought Core'dinations. Was it that big a competitor? Will they really win a lot from owning it? I might be missing the full picture here as I'm not based in the US and sometimes don't realise a trend or company is actually quite influential over there where the majority of the SB money is spent. I think Core'dinations is a big seller at the big box stores. It's the main brand of cardstock that JoAnn sells at least. They sell the 8.5x11 paper packs there for around $2 when they're on sale, which is the same as the Recollections paper packs. I wouldn't be surprised if the Recollections ones were manufactured by Core'dinations (although I don't know for sure). So from a volume perspective I'm sure that is a big deal. |
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jan 23, 2017 4:28:49 GMT
Although I haven't purchased recently, I have an inventory of Core'dinations cardstock. I like the texture & contrasting core color & am disappointed another company will be swept under the AC umbrella (& inevitably stripped of its individuality/creativity never to be recognized again like all the acquired companies before it). Sure seems like it I don't use the newest brand they bought, but I also no longer use Bazzill. It doesn't feel the same weight and I hate having to cut the strip off the bottom. Like you, I'm disappointed that AC continues to inch closer to monopolizing the industry. I cannot remember the last time I purchased from any AC company (& likely wouldn't be able to recall which one, since they all look alike!) & wish new manufacturers would invest to provide more creative options for consumers. For cardstock, check out MME My Colors (see this old thread). Thank you!! I have bookmarked that thread for when I'm unfrozen! |
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I don't use the newest brand they bought, but I also no longer use Bazzill. It doesn't feel the same weight and I hate having to cut the strip off the bottom.
