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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2019 8:27:31 GMT
This video of Heidi Swapp showing her new Wolf Pack line showed up as a suggested video for me on YouTube.
And boy, did it really tug at my heartstrings seeing how emotional she is about this line. This is how you do authenticity, this is how you include pieces of your personal life into your personal brand.
I like a lot of the collection so will probably pick up quite a bit of it.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Feb 9, 2019 8:53:01 GMT
I liked this as soon as I saw it in the Creativation videos. It's simple, straightforward, easy to use and applicable to all seasons. I'll pick up most of the papers. I love astronomy and stargazing hikes during the summer so this will be a perfect fit.
The unaltered alpha galaxy Thickers look gorgeous from the digital mock-up.
Heidi's collections are usually very usable and mix well with other lines. Hats off to her for keeping up with this vision. And for remaining vocal about the cause of Cory's death. That can't be easy but she's doing an important work by talking about it and continuing to do so.
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Post by hop2 on Feb 9, 2019 13:14:43 GMT
That’s a beautiful line. I can see myself using it. It is well thought out. Very personal to her, yet easy to make personal to me.
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Post by dudleypippen on Feb 9, 2019 13:29:04 GMT
I will probably break my freeze to buy some of this line. It would be perfect for our family hiking/camping trips and my son’s Boy Scout pages. I really appreciate her emotional connection to the collection.
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Post by nicolep on Feb 9, 2019 14:09:17 GMT
I love this collection. I knew I would pick up a lot of it when I first saw it released during Creativation.
I've been a fan of hers since 2004-2005 when I began scrapbooking.
She's the real deal. ♥
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Post by jennyap on Feb 9, 2019 14:26:44 GMT
It's gorgeous, and I would have missed it if you hadn't posted this, so thank you! It is just my vibe, I can see myself buying the whole line quite easily - even though I shouldn't really be buying anything given the size of my stash, it's rare for a line like this to show up so nope, not missing out!
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Post by Citygirl on Feb 9, 2019 15:32:01 GMT
Outstanding! It's gorgeous and I love the stamp set.
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Post by pancakes on Feb 9, 2019 16:16:10 GMT
I still feel for her. I do think it might have been better if a little more of a script was prepared, at least in the beginning. I think if she introduced the line and mentioned immediately that it was to honor the memory of her son Cory, that would’ve set everything else up to make a little more sense. If you didn’t know about Heidi’s son, you’d be wondering why it seemed a bit disjointed in the beginning, and the way she ended up telling everyone was an odd interjection. I understand she’s still grieving, but I think a little different prep would have been helpful.
Regarding the product, I really like most of the papers. The one with the trees and the fog is especially awesome.
But I have never been a big fan of her stamps — they seem to be really thin and squishy unless they’ve changed manufacturers. I also don’t love all the sentiments on the puffy stickers. But she really did an awesome job on the papers.
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Post by 950nancy on Feb 9, 2019 17:03:05 GMT
I have about 8 years of outdoor pictures with my sons as 4-11 year olds. Great video to inspire the use of this.
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Post by wendifful on Feb 10, 2019 2:26:45 GMT
But I have never been a big fan of her stamps — they seem to be really thin and squishy unless they’ve changed manufacturers. I also don’t love all the sentiments on the puffy stickers. But she really did an awesome job on the papers. Yes, I hate that AC stamps are such poor quality. They have some really cute designs but I won't buy them anymore because I've been spoiled by photopolymer. |
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Post by refugeepea on Feb 10, 2019 2:47:18 GMT
As soon as I saw wolf pack, I thought of her son.  This is an awesome outdoor line. I have quite a few camping papers and they are usually a lot of greens and browns. That's too bad about the stamps, I really like them. |
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Post by FurryP on Feb 10, 2019 4:14:19 GMT
Oh my. Yes it is heartbreaking. She did a fantastic job holding it together as long as she could. I love this collection!
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Post by FuzzyMutt on Feb 10, 2019 6:40:52 GMT
I love the idea of the rub-ons.. which I’ve sworn off fitting stickers.. kinda love.
I love the fact the layouts she shared don’t look contrived and designed. They look real.
I ummmmmm teared up when she shared the layouts where her son is wearing the wild shirt. All the feels. All the love.
The collection is awesome.. not much of a wolf girl.. but a hiker, camper, mountain kind of girl, so I’ll have to look closer. Either way... hugs Heidi.
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Post by catseatcheese on Feb 10, 2019 9:39:15 GMT
I like the color scheme of this collection. I agree it could be used in several situations. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by cannmom on Feb 10, 2019 15:15:16 GMT
I really like this line. It’s perfect for some photos I have. Definitely buying quite a bit of it.
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Post by msliz on Feb 10, 2019 15:37:43 GMT
I love the fact the layouts she shared don’t look contrived and designed. They look real. Yes! |
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Post by cannmom on Feb 10, 2019 16:37:19 GMT
Just watched the video, and I'm even more impressed with this colletion. I really liked seeing the pieces up close. Quite emotional as well. You can tell how special this is to her.
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Post by Frazzled Mom on Feb 10, 2019 20:46:23 GMT
Not only do I really like the collection and can imagine using a good deal of it, but I really felt HS was so genuine about the product. Such a change from the other designers who just "phone it in" and barely seem familiar with what they supposedly designed. I was watching a Youtube video of one designer who didn't even seem to know what the icons were on her release.  |
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Post by johna on Feb 10, 2019 22:31:47 GMT
I couldn't get past how disjointed she was at the beginning, so I didn't get very far into the video. I do love the look of the line, though.
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Post by stormsts on Feb 10, 2019 22:41:24 GMT
What a beautiful collection. I follow Heidi and feel this is such a great collection on so many levels. I will definitely be buying some of it!
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Post by frenchie on Feb 11, 2019 1:03:08 GMT
I can't wait until this comes out. I love it!
Never met Heidi, but she comes across as such a genuine and kind person. Someone whose business I'm happy to support.
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Post by needtime2scrap on Feb 11, 2019 1:29:42 GMT
I definitely need this collection!
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Post by gmcwife1 on Feb 11, 2019 2:11:49 GMT
Since we camp and I scrapbook my dog, I love this!
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Post by lisacharlotte on Feb 11, 2019 19:25:41 GMT
Since we camp and I scrapbook my dog, I love this! since we just got a Husky I think this will work great to scrap my dog as well. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Feb 11, 2019 19:55:12 GMT
Since this line is dedicated to and inspired by Cory, I thought it worthy to share this interview Heidi did recently in which she talks in depth about her life, how she became a pro scrapbooker (instead of a doctor), the passing of her younger brother when he was a child, growing up with scrapbookers and Cory's life, particularly before he passed when things started going wrong. Honest, raw and open to understanding why Cory made some choices and why she reacted to them in a way that in hindight wasn't ideal, how to grow from tragedy as an individual and as a family. It *is* a religious podcast episode but it doesn't dwell much on the subject. Trigger warnings: loss of sibling, loss of child, fatal accident, suicide.
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Post by quietgirl on Feb 11, 2019 22:46:54 GMT
Since this line is dedicated to and inspired by Cory, I thought it worthy to share this interview Heidi did recently in which she talks in depth about her life, how she became a pro scrapbooker (instead of a doctor), the passing of her younger brother when he was a child, growing up with scrapbookers and Cory's life, particularly before he passed when things started going wrong. Honest, raw and open to understanding why Cory made some choices and why she reacted to them in a way that in hindight wasn't ideal, how to grow from tragedy as an individual and as a family. It *is* a religious podcast episode but it doesn't dwell much on the subject. Trigger warnings: loss of sibling, loss of child, fatal accident, suicide.
Thanks for sharing! I'll listen tomorrow! |
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Post by breakfastattiffanys on Feb 11, 2019 23:02:05 GMT
I love this collection, different color scheme for her, but very versatile. I always enjoy watching her demo videos, and how off the cuff she always speaks. This was very true to her speaking style and so, so personal.
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Post by lynn0117 on Feb 11, 2019 23:16:01 GMT
That video of Heidi is everything that Becky is lacking. Heidi is so authentic and she is still excited about scrapping and her other crafts she does. I love her. I will continue to buy her products and will probably get the entire wolf pack line.
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Post by alone_inacrowdedroom on Feb 11, 2019 23:56:38 GMT
When I watched Creativation videos for this year, this was the one line that made me think, “I need every bit of this!” It’s beautiful and authentic.
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Post by refugeepea on Feb 12, 2019 0:37:28 GMT
Since this line is dedicated to and inspired by Cory, I thought it worthy to share this interview Heidi did recently in which she talks in depth about her life, how she became a pro scrapbooker (instead of a doctor), the passing of her younger brother when he was a child, growing up with scrapbookers and Cory's life, particularly before he passed when things started going wrong. Honest, raw and open to understanding why Cory made some choices and why she reacted to them in a way that in hindight wasn't ideal, how to grow from tragedy as an individual and as a family. It *is* a religious podcast episode but it doesn't dwell much on the subject. I live in the same state as her and I've seen some interviews on the news and local shows she has done. It is a very complicated and sad thing that happened with her son. NOT just one thing. There were eight suicides in one year at the high school Cory attended. |
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This is an awesome outdoor line. I have quite a few camping papers and they are usually a lot of greens and browns. That's too bad about the stamps, I really like them. 
