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Post by donna on Mar 16, 2018 20:50:33 GMT
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to go to Michael’s and buy a pad of subtle background papers? I use card stock some but like to mix it up with patterned papers as well. I wish I had access to a LSS so I could just go in and buy some easily. It can be so hard to make those kinds of decisions online.
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Post by Elsabelle on Mar 16, 2018 22:01:19 GMT
I would love that too!
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Post by grammadee on Mar 16, 2018 23:12:08 GMT
@elaynef, didnt you get a pad that was kind of prescrapped in soft colours, but you could add lots of layers if you chose?
Lawn Fawn has had some soft watercolour papers and a few Mad for Plaid collections that have fairly light colours. I think I have seen some Ella & Viv collections that are pretty versatile as well.
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Post by joblackford on Mar 16, 2018 23:47:56 GMT
I hear you. I'd love to get a pad of American Crafts B-sides - in my case in 6x6 for cardmaking, but a 12x12 pad would work OK too. It annoys me that when I get a paper pad it's usually just the garish (lately, anyway) A-sides.
Hopefully some folks here can suggest some options for you.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2018 0:31:04 GMT
@elaynef , didnt you get a pad that was kind of prescrapped in soft colours, but you could add lots of layers if you chose? Lawn Fawn has had some soft watercolour papers and a few Mad for Plaid collections that have fairly light colours. I think I have seen some Ella & Viv collections that are pretty versatile as well. I really like these. I got them at Michaels, a few months ago. The brand is mymomento. I found them online but not these particular pads. So far, I have found them to work with everything. There is a variety of colors and 3 of each . Its heavy cardstock. Maybe someone can find them online.  However, I think the one you are thinking about, grammadee, is my lazy scrapbooker pad. I got it at Michaels, too, but it is not very versatile. www.michaels.com/lazy-scrapbooker-paper-pad-by-recollections/10522361.html |
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Post by myboysnme on Mar 17, 2018 14:03:27 GMT
Maybe you can buy a paper pad with 2 sided paper and use it backwards. Just kidding but it's the first thing I thought of!  |
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Post by msliz on Mar 17, 2018 14:10:01 GMT
You have a beautiful smile donna!  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2018 4:37:18 GMT
Maybe use a sheet of vellum over your cardstock to soften the look before you make your l/o. I prefer a softer background usually.
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Post by houston249 on Mar 18, 2018 6:11:05 GMT
Do you have a Tuesday Morning near you? They usually have a good selection of name brand paper pads. For 6 or 7 dollars you can get a few, throw out the A sides and just keep the B sided papers.
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Post by donna on Mar 18, 2018 18:52:48 GMT
My Tuesday Morning is pretty crappy, but I will give them a try.
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Post by KikiPea on Mar 18, 2018 19:03:55 GMT
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Post by lostwithout2peas on Mar 18, 2018 19:45:57 GMT
Simple Stores has a paper pad at Hobby Lobby with some simple patterns, I'll see if I can find it... Simple Stories paper pad- B sidesI didn't see it on HL's website. I just found this one at Tuesday morning and immediately put it in my cart just for that very reason!! It's a great background paper pad!! |
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Post by miss2peas on Mar 18, 2018 19:46:59 GMT
Simple Stores has a paper pad at Hobby Lobby with some simple patterns, I'll see if I can find it... Simple Stories paper pad- B sidesI didn't see it on HL's website. My girlfriend just bought this and shared half with me. I’ve already used it for a background. I was recently at HL and it was on he clearance wall. |
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Post by LisaDV on Mar 18, 2018 20:04:48 GMT
I agree, but I want bright pure tones, not distressed or muted. donna, you are beautiful and have a smile that would light up a room. |
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Post by donna on Mar 18, 2018 20:18:20 GMT
LisaDV thank you for the sweet compliment.
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Post by donna on Mar 18, 2018 20:19:04 GMT
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Post by KikiPea on Mar 18, 2018 22:15:14 GMT
I added a second one to my previous post. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2018 4:23:47 GMT
How nice to see you, donna! You're lovely. |
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Post by trixiecat on Mar 19, 2018 11:17:16 GMT
When I place an on-line order...which isn't often, I got through the sale items and look at the backside of the papers and get them at a discount. Then I keep an upright file case and they are all sorted by color, available when I need them.
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Post by susancinpa on Mar 19, 2018 17:49:02 GMT
I find that although Graphic 45's A-sides are often busy, they're B-sides usually work well for backgrounds. Some collections have nice pale colors, while others have bold dark colors.
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Post by wimom on Mar 19, 2018 19:29:44 GMT
Doodlebug Petite Prints? link |
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Post by thracian on Mar 20, 2018 21:46:29 GMT
Simple Stores has a paper pad at Hobby Lobby with some simple patterns, I'll see if I can find it... Simple Stories paper pad- B sidesI didn't see it on HL's website. I just found this one at Tuesday morning and immediately put it in my cart just for that very reason!! It's a great background paper pad!! I got it at Tuesday Morning too for the same reason. I love the patterns! |
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