MDscrapaholic
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Apr 1, 2019 16:19:08 GMT
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Apr 1, 2019 16:29:34 GMT
It will definitely be a no for me. I don't really care for the sneaks so it's unlikely I will like the kit.
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Post by twillerbee on Apr 1, 2019 16:47:29 GMT
I like how hero arts think outside the box for themes for their kits. BUT lately all of their designs have been so limited. I can probably make 1-2 cards with their kit and would never give out cards like these to anyone. I am just not feeling their kits lately. They need to make something more main stream and less themed kits.
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MDscrapaholic
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Apr 1, 2019 16:48:35 GMT
They need to make something more main stream and less themed kits. Yes! I would buy a kit that had 20 different ways to say Happy Birthday in a heartbeat! |
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Post by Linda on Apr 1, 2019 16:51:42 GMT
I think the cards are beautiful but...I agree, not very versatile and unlikely to appeal to the average cardmaker who is making cards to GIVE (vs cards for art)
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Post by wendifful on Apr 1, 2019 16:52:07 GMT
This is nitpicky thing, but I don't like that they put quotes around "La vita e bella." (I realize I just did, but that's because I was quoting it!) I don't believe it's a direct quote from anyone, just a common saying, so the quotes (especially single quote marks) don't make any sense. My parents have lived in Italy and travel there often, so I might consider something like this, but that really bugs me. (If I did decide to buy it, I'd probably cut the quote marks off the stamp.)
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Post by joblackford on Apr 1, 2019 17:07:25 GMT
This is nitpicky thing, but I don't like that they put quotes around "La vita e bella." (I realize I just did, but that's because I was quoting it!) I don't believe it's a direct quote from anyone, just a common saying, so the quotes (especially single quote marks) don't make any sense. My parents have lived in Italy and travel there often, so I might consider something like this, but that really bugs me. (If I did decide to buy it, I'd probably cut the quote marks off the stamp.) Agreed! I might use quote marks if I was referring to the movie of that name, but they're totally unnecessary here. And I would argue, they don't do anything for the graphic design either. There are enough flourishes + the accent - no one needs little random quotey things as well. I did look up rules for using single quotes because I like nitpicking and I wasn't clear on how they should be used correctly and maybe the designer felt this usage fell into their using a quote in a headline category, but I disagree. I'm sure people on YT will do lovely artistic things with this but it's not something I need for the cards I make. I'm curious to see what puns Card Cut Ups comes up with for this one. I think he'll be challenged. |
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MDscrapaholic
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Apr 1, 2019 17:07:49 GMT
I'm a little underwhelmed with the kit:  No ink pads included! KIT INCLUDES: ► - 4" X 6" CLEAR STAMP SET ► - 7 SCENERY FANCY DIES ► - 14 5.5" X 8.5" SHEETS OF HERO HUES PREMIUM CARDSTOCK (SAND, MUSTARD, PUMPKIN, CHERRY, PLUM, ADRIATIC, ARCTIC) ► - 2 5.5" X 8.5" SHEETS OF VELLUM PAPER ► - 2 ROLLS OF 1/2" FOAM TAPE, 2.2 YD. EACH, IN 2 THICKNESSES ► - TOMBOW MONO DRAWING PEN (BLACK) |
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Post by pilcas on Apr 1, 2019 17:31:32 GMT
I think the cards are amazing but I don’t think I would actually use them.
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Post by BSideCrafter on Apr 1, 2019 17:41:21 GMT
All the previews just look like variations on each other. Minus the 1 white card.
That kit looks so sad and empty.
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Post by grammadee on Apr 1, 2019 18:21:45 GMT
I am thinking I will be scrapping my Mediterranian cruise on iNSD weekend, and we did spend a few days in Venice, but for a couple of pages in a vacation album I think it would make more sense to get some papers, rather than a stamp and die set. Love their blended ink skies, though.
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Apr 1, 2019 18:56:33 GMT
Wait...this is worth more in retail value (they are saying it's worth over $90 but the usual value is about double the kit cost) than their usual kits with fewer dies and half the stamp size? No freaking way.
Also no coordinating dies...does this mean they bowed to Sizzix or was it just the theme of the kit?
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Post by wendifful on Apr 1, 2019 20:26:37 GMT
Wait...this is worth more in retail value (they are saying it's worth over $90 but the usual value is about double the kit cost) than their usual kits with fewer dies and half the stamp size? No freaking way. Also no coordinating dies...does this mean they bowed to Sizzix or was it just the theme of the kit? I bet the retail value is higher because the dies are all solid instead of just being the outlines. I'd imagine more metal means higher costs. |
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Post by kate on Apr 1, 2019 22:46:38 GMT
I'm 99% sure the accent on the e is going the wrong way. Stuff like that makes me CRAZY. I call it "fake fancy" (as if I'm the "real fancy" one!  ). Then again, my Italian is way rusty... |
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Post by joblackford on Apr 1, 2019 23:21:20 GMT
I'm 99% sure the accent on the e is going the wrong way. Stuff like that makes me CRAZY. I call it "fake fancy" (as if I'm the "real fancy" one! ). Then again, my Italian is way rusty... You're right! A quick google search confirmed. why do designers/artists not use google?? It's like spelling the word wrong. |
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Post by oaksong on Apr 1, 2019 23:36:53 GMT
It’s kind of cool. Too bad I scrapped all of my Italy pictures last week. I still probably wouldn’t have bought just for that. I like the way the dies all fit together for the perspective, but like others said, is that something you would make repeated use of?
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Post by artisticscrapper on Apr 2, 2019 0:33:23 GMT
The stamps are kind of cute but I’d never use the dies. Pass.
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ComplicatedLady
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Post by ComplicatedLady on Apr 2, 2019 0:39:35 GMT
Meh.
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Post by anniefb on Apr 2, 2019 17:26:20 GMT
I think the cards are beautiful but...I agree, not very versatile and unlikely to appeal to the average cardmaker who is making cards to GIVE (vs cards for art) That ^^ |
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Post by anniefb on Apr 2, 2019 17:27:09 GMT
Definitely no from me.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Apr 2, 2019 22:31:48 GMT
If you're going to use a foreign language, at least check spelling. Accents don't go whichever way up or down because it looks prettier to you and are not interchangeable between all Romance languages. Geez. Show some respect. La vita è bella. Short E. It's literally the name of one of the most famous Italian movies. How hard was it to check Google Images for a DVD cover?  |
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