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Post by myboysnme on Jun 28, 2017 17:04:20 GMT
I was totally expecting to like it based on the name but when I looked at it, it's a no. First, it has nothing to do with a boy's fort. Then, some of those papers I have seen and not recently. Third, I am sick of words like Rad. I have boys all over my house on any given day and I do not hear Rad, Yadda or Noted.
There are one or two phrases, like garage time and I may be wrong but I doubt it and they put that tired mustache on it.
So that's my summation. A tired, been done collection. Definitely not seeing anything new or fresh to me.
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Post by oaksong on Jun 28, 2017 17:49:19 GMT
Is Pinkfresh (ugh, Pinkfree would be better) a brand you can buy somwhere or a kit club? I've never heard of it... It's a line that's commonly available online.
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Post by creative*moma on Jun 28, 2017 18:08:28 GMT
I received some of this brands items in a class at an EXPO, but before that hadn't heard of them. I am in the dark a lot, lol! I do like quite a bit of the papers, the phrase stickers, and I love a good gray alpha! Thanks for sharing
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Post by myboysnme on Jun 28, 2017 23:49:53 GMT
I received some of this brands items in a class at an EXPO, but before that hadn't heard of them. I am in the dark a lot, lol! I do like quite a bit of the papers, the phrase stickers, and I love a good gray alpha! Thanks for sharing Where do you host your siggy buttons? I have to find a new place.
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Post by chaosisapony on Jun 29, 2017 0:56:51 GMT
I like several pieces of this one!
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Post by refugeepea on Jun 29, 2017 1:02:10 GMT
I like the papers and the colors. I don't have one feeling one way or another about the embellishments.
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Post by artisticscrapper on Jun 29, 2017 1:28:41 GMT
Not something I'd buy as I'm not a fan of grays. But I'm happy for those of you who've wanted a line without pinks. I'm another one who was surprised at the bottle of wine. This seems to be themed for pre-drinking aged boys. Maybe instead of boys fort you could do man cave. That would be an interesting layout.
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Post by nicolep on Jun 29, 2017 10:58:13 GMT
I like it!
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Post by dasmith2 on Jun 29, 2017 11:21:28 GMT
I like most of it, I am not the biggest PinkFresh fan but I like this one. Also, if you comment on the link-you have a chance to win it so lets do some commenting lol we like winning stuff, saves us money to buy more scrappy goodness lol
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Post by zinnia on Jun 29, 2017 16:55:07 GMT
Ok, I am the only one that does not like this collection. I have older boys and it is just to drab for me.
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 29, 2017 22:19:50 GMT
Reminds me of the Little Yellow Bicycle Gen Z line (with colors). I love that it is different than most of what is out there right now. Wine bottle/moustache? Such a small part of the line that you could cover it up or use it elsewhere. It does have a lot of grey and I love color. It is an improvement on much of what is out there.
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Post by creative*moma on Jul 8, 2017 19:15:43 GMT
I received some of this brands items in a class at an EXPO, but before that hadn't heard of them. I am in the dark a lot, lol! I do like quite a bit of the papers, the phrase stickers, and I love a good gray alpha! Thanks for sharing Where do you host your siggy buttons? I have to find a new place. Sorry, I'm now just seeing this! I have them on Flickr
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Post by zinnia on Jul 8, 2017 19:50:31 GMT
Why are the boys collections so grungy looking, yuck to me.
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Post by jameynz on Jul 8, 2017 20:59:19 GMT
Yeah...I could use (most of) this line......and would not regret buying it all
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Post by anonrefugee on Jul 9, 2017 11:57:06 GMT
The collection's name doesn't match it, but I like the colors and patterned paper. The button stickers and other accent graphics are useable too. I wonder who wrote the text? Do they know any teens or young men? Rad and awesome sound like mom-speak.
I might call something Rad today, just so I can hear my boys laugh as they tease me.
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Post by meganliane on Jul 9, 2017 12:32:48 GMT
I definitely like parts of it so will be buying some of it. With two boys and another on the way, I appreciate the colors!
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Post by justkat on Jul 9, 2017 14:06:33 GMT
Do not like the colours. Can't put my finger on it; too dark or drab or something...lol
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Post by anonrefugee on Jul 9, 2017 16:06:10 GMT
Do not like the colours. Can't put my finger on it; too dark or drab or something...lol Isn't that funny, that's the part I like! Manufacturers should take note and have more diversity in their lines.our tastes and needs vary but they always seem to jump on a trend and too many lines look the same.
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 10, 2017 5:24:52 GMT
The name of this line is misleading. Not only is the name its most colorful aspect, but the images, patterns, & phrases suggest the line is intended for older subjects. While I appreciate the papers' neutral color palette, I dislike the primitive style patterns & find the others (eg numbers, words) unoriginal. Perhaps they look better in person...
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Post by anonrefugee on Jul 10, 2017 14:29:43 GMT
PaperAngel I don't get the name either. Was it supposed to be current, hipster-ish? If so why the lack of current images and the use of preschool words like Awesome and Rad? The colors and prints could be good for my needs, older teen, and college sons. But the extra elements don't click. I posted similar thought above, sorry. It's an odd pairing... bugs me, I guess.
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 10, 2017 14:45:05 GMT
anonrefugee - I apologize for not reading the comments before posting. We definitely had the same reaction to this line. At first I thought the company had shared the wrong product images under the collection name! Then, I spent more time trying to reconcile the name with the patterns/images/phrases than actually deciding whether it would be added to my wish list. I'm hoping the papers look better in person, despite its name, given our teen is my primary scrap subject.
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Post by anonrefugee on Jul 10, 2017 14:46:10 GMT
Do not like the colours. Can't put my finger on it; too dark or drab or something...lol I get what you mean, although it doesn't bother me for this one. Is it a trend? There was a Christmas collection posted in the last few days with a washed out salmon -pink and dusty mint green.
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Post by anonrefugee on Jul 10, 2017 14:49:15 GMT
anonrefugee - I apologize for not reading the comments before posting. We definitely had the same reaction to this line. At first I thought the company had shared the wrong product images under the collection name! Then, I spent more time trying to reconcile the name with the patterns/images/phrases than actually deciding whether it would be added to my wish list. I'm hoping the papers look better in person, despite its name, given our teen is my primary scrap subject. Lol we are definitely on the same page (pun)! I also double checked the link! I was expecting a completely different set of images. No apologies needed!
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Post by tsabhira on Jul 10, 2017 22:36:03 GMT
I like the collection, especially the neutral papers. It reminds me a bit of something Basic Grey (RIP) would have done in its Carte Postale / Hey Boy era, although less colorful. I like the greys and creams of the papers especially and the vintage badge paper, not so much the embellishments. It all seems to go together in kind of a subdued urban grunge skater theme, except for the wine/rum bottle paper with the flowers (what).
Name makes no sense, though. Quit smacking "boy" on there as code for "no pink," darnit. I HATE when scrapbook companies do this, even my favorites (Echo Park and Crate Paper, lookin' at you).
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Post by melanell on Jul 31, 2017 23:04:07 GMT
Woohoo! Love it!!
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