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Post by crystalb on Apr 19, 2019 18:29:14 GMT
The industry is a bit random lately, we have talked about that. But what are you LOVING right now? What do you love that others may not? What can you not get enough of still? What are you stockpiling in worry that you won't be able to find it in years to come? (Yes I know hoarding is bad minimizing is good but not for me and my crafty stuff lol)
Lets discuss.
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Post by crystalb on Apr 19, 2019 18:34:16 GMT
For me it is BRIGHT (think rainbow) paper. I can't get enough and want it all. I especially love when it is done in little bits like in hearts/stars/little stripes.
I am also picking up every.single.piece of star/constellation/space paper I can find. I just bought a Park Lane (Joanns) stack yesterday on top of the Dark Rainbow one from Michaels a few weeks back. I know it will get used because both kids are super into space and I love the sky!
Sloths, giraffes and monkeys. My kiddos favorite animals so I am stockpiling them since I can fling them on any pages of them. Now if we could get manatees, more Groot stuff or hedgehogs I would have more for mine and hubbys pages!
I am also on a teeny tiny bling phase, 3mm or smaller. I am not sure where that came from or how long it will last but want2scrap will get lots of my money at the Expo I am sure.
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Post by hop2 on Apr 19, 2019 18:50:13 GMT
Right now I’m loving pinkfresh - I had to have thier out & about travel line. Pretty much all of it.
I’m enjoying playful patterns. Brighter colors.
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Post by 3girlsmomma on Apr 19, 2019 18:54:07 GMT
I have fallen back in love with kraft paper as a page base. And bright colors (I love rainbows, too!)
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Post by hop2 on Apr 19, 2019 18:57:24 GMT
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Post by kate on Apr 19, 2019 18:59:32 GMT
I never understood the appeal of stencils... Well. Now I'm LOVING them! I love chalking, inking, and spraying through them. I'm not a mixed-media aficionado, but I'm even tempted to get some glimmer paste. I have also jumped on the layering-stamp bandwagon. I have some old CTMH and SU "two-step" stamps that never got much love, but now that i have a stamp positioner, I'm going to town. Needless to say, the Altenew stamp/die/stencil sets have me swooning.
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Post by streetscrapper on Apr 19, 2019 19:02:33 GMT
Foiling... I just wish I could get better results with my laser printer and Minc. I ordered the Foil Quill so hopefully that will work better for me!
Stencils and pastes! Having a blast making some backgrounds!
And pearl alcohol inks! Used them for the first time this afternoon and am really loving the look. Definitely know I want the two sets I don’t yet have. When these dry I’m going to pull out my alcohol lift ink and give that a try too!
Actually I think I’m loving just playing with stuff in my stash. I’ve spent more time buying stuff than using it so it was a lot of fun today using things I’ve had for a while! I’m going to put some cards together on Sunday with the backgrounds I made today!
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Post by KikiPea on Apr 19, 2019 19:22:50 GMT
Vicki Boutin! I bought 2 sets of the ephemera from the Color Kaleidoscope. Unfortunately, I know I will run out eventually. LOL
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Post by amidwestkingdom on Apr 19, 2019 19:45:41 GMT
My PM-400 and the Crate Paper “All Heart” line. I’m also really loving doing more outside of the pocket pages for a tactile feel and 12x12 for Project Life. More so this size as the albums + components are not monopolized by just one brand.
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Post by ComplicatedLady on Apr 19, 2019 19:57:48 GMT
Pocket scrapping and Washi tape. I’m a little behind the scrapbooking times!
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Post by hutchfan on Apr 19, 2019 20:27:18 GMT
I am loving Color Cast Designs book/reading products.
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Post by mikklynn on Apr 19, 2019 20:31:42 GMT
I was just loving the smell of my new papers from my ACOT order.
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Post by Linda on Apr 19, 2019 21:07:10 GMT
I'm doing more white background pages - I avoided them for years...probably because I started scrapbooking at a time when CM was all about white/black pages and everyone else was distancing themselves from that.
Banners - lots of banners...
Colours - I'm all about colour - bright, clear colours, not the washed out pastels...I find those hard to work with.
And I'm loving that Dark Rainbow pad from Michaels and I almost picked up the similar one at Joanns but talked myself out of it.
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Post by kitbop on Apr 19, 2019 21:09:16 GMT
For me it is BRIGHT (think rainbow) paper. I can't get enough and want it all. I especially love when it is done in little bits like in hearts/stars/little stripes. I love this too! I bought duplicates of the Lawn Fawn rainbows set, loved the colours and pattern. The Vicky Boutin lines, I'm making sure I have surplus. I've always been a "bright" scrapper. I also still buy extra alphabets when I know I love them and will use them for years. I love having a good assortment of letters. Like I stocked up on OA letters (both the mini market and the daily flash) and I still use/love them. So I bought 2 packages of the Pink Paislee thickers alphas (the small ones, different colour on each side).
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Post by antcrafty44 on Apr 19, 2019 22:18:36 GMT
Pinkfresh studio.... foam tape.....
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Post by antcrafty44 on Apr 19, 2019 22:19:22 GMT
I was just loving the smell of my new papers from my ACOT order. That is hysterical... very understanding
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Post by jacquelinescraps on Apr 19, 2019 23:45:59 GMT
Trendy things I think will be hard to find later on like kawaii style paper and ephemera, galaxy, holographic. Stockpiling that kinda stuff.
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Post by scrapnnana on Apr 19, 2019 23:51:40 GMT
I have always been an absolute sucker for diagonal plaid papers!
As far as papers from favorite companies, I love BoBunny and Graphic 45 papers best, although I use G45 mostly for card making rather than scrapbooking.
I am also a stamp and die addict. If I can't find a paper that suits my photos, I will stamp my own backgrounds, and create embellishments for my page as needed. My favorite stamp and die company is Heartfelt Creations. I prefer their elegant floral stamps, although for those who prefer cute to elegant, they have plenty of cute stamps, too. I make my own 3D flower embellishments with their stamps.
I love Altenew layering stamps, too.
I love my Tonic stamp platform. I use it all the time. And my Tonic trimmer.
And last, but not least, I love my electronic cutters. I couldn't craft without them.
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Post by infochick on Apr 20, 2019 0:08:18 GMT
Vicki Boutin! I bought 2 sets of the ephemera from the Color Kaleidoscope. Unfortunately, I know I will run out eventually. LOL I’m with you on this. I bought doubles of the whole Color Kaleidoscope line. It is so versatile and useable for all kinds of pages. I love her earlier lines as well...I hope she continues with the same kind of designs.
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Post by refugeepea on Apr 20, 2019 0:30:10 GMT
I am also on a teeny tiny bling phase, 3mm or smaller. I am not sure where that came from or how long it will last but want2scrap will get lots of my money at the Expo I am sure. Oh, please tell me more! I am loving all things small too!
I have also jumped on the layering-stamp bandwagon. I have some old CTMH and SU "two-step" stamps that never got much love, but now that i have a stamp positioner, I'm going to town. Yes! The stamp positioner is life changing!
Trendy things I think will be hard to find later on like kawaii style paper and ephemera, galaxy, holographic. Stockpiling that kinda stuff. Yes!! So true! I tend to wait forever before I decide to buy something, but when a specific thing comes out that is perfect I have bought at full price and more than one item. It took me a long time to realize, it's ok to spend a bit more on something I will use and love.
I am loving planner stamps that work with scrapbook pages too. My family albums are 12x12 with divided sheet protectors. The tiny sentiments and images work perfectly! Tiny metal diecuts too! I've got those from China through Amazon.
I'm still in love with Pink Fresh A Case of the Blahs. Everyday Explorer stamps. I know they are on the pricey side, but I love the simple graphic designs.
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 20, 2019 2:28:38 GMT
For me it is BRIGHT (think rainbow) paper. I can't get enough and want it all. I especially love when it is done in little bits like in hearts/stars/little stripes. I am also picking up every.single.piece of star/constellation/space paper I can find. I just bought a Park Lane (Joanns) stack yesterday on top of the Dark Rainbow one from Michaels a few weeks back. I know it will get used because both kids are super into space and I love the sky! Sloths, giraffes and monkeys. My kiddos favorite animals so I am stockpiling them since I can fling them on any pages of them. Now if we could get manatees, more Groot stuff or hedgehogs I would have more for mine and hubbys pages! I am also on a teeny tiny bling phase, 3mm or smaller. I am not sure where that came from or how long it will last but want2scrap will get lots of my money at the Expo I am sure. My JoAnn's is putting out a new line that is called Damask Love. Sloths and rainbows in the same collection.
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Post by scrappyem on Apr 20, 2019 15:27:21 GMT
I love puffy stickers & really love small puffy alphabet stickers. I've never met a heart I didn't like. I've noticed more greens slipping in my scrapping lately and I'm liking the break from just aqua or blue. I've finally gotten into layering (super late to that party), especially die-cuts. Digital Journaling cards are my jam. Also still love my wide format printer and she's two years old.
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Post by Citygirl on Apr 20, 2019 15:55:23 GMT
Loving Everyday Explorer Co. & Feed Your Craft stamp sets.
I recently crossed over into the art journal world. Right now I'm loving Dina Wakely collage papers, Jane Davenport faces stamp sets, Art by Marlene's newest collection (obsessed), Brigit Koopsens new line for Carbelle Studio. Watching art journal and gelli print you tube videos.
I'm always hoarding stamps but lately I've been hoarding PL page protectors.
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Post by dudleypippen on Apr 20, 2019 16:56:58 GMT
We R Memory Keepers albums. I bought my first one last year and really like the quality. I’m also really into scrapping whatever inspires me rather than my usual, more chronological habit.
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Post by crystalb on Apr 20, 2019 17:50:34 GMT
Oh fun! I have the Lawn Fawn manatee stamps, I snatched them up quickly. My bucket list has "swim with manatees" on it. Maybe one day! Hubby wants a pet hedgehog, I am not for it just yet, maybe when we are older and don't have to be up in the morning since they are nocturnal but they sure are cute! I got the hedgehog paper from the Amy Tan that just came out to do a page for him and his bucket list.
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Post by crystalb on Apr 20, 2019 17:52:11 GMT
Foiling... I just wish I could get better results with my laser printer and Minc. I ordered the Foil Quill so hopefully that will work better for me! Stencils and pastes! Having a blast making some backgrounds! And pearl alcohol inks! Used them for the first time this afternoon and am really loving the look. Definitely know I want the two sets I don’t yet have. When these dry I’m going to pull out my alcohol lift ink and give that a try too! Actually I think I’m loving just playing with stuff in my stash. I’ve spent more time buying stuff than using it so it was a lot of fun today using things I’ve had for a while! I’m going to put some cards together on Sunday with the backgrounds I made today! I caved and bought the standard Foil Quill. I am not a foil girl but once I got the hang of it my results were stunning! Good luck.
I never got into the alcohol inks but I hear good things on the pearl ones!
I agree, playing with my stash is always fun!
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Post by crystalb on Apr 20, 2019 17:54:14 GMT
For me it is BRIGHT (think rainbow) paper. I can't get enough and want it all. I especially love when it is done in little bits like in hearts/stars/little stripes. I love this too! I bought duplicates of the Lawn Fawn rainbows set, loved the colours and pattern. The Vicky Boutin lines, I'm making sure I have surplus. I've always been a "bright" scrapper. I also still buy extra alphabets when I know I love them and will use them for years. I love having a good assortment of letters. Like I stocked up on OA letters (both the mini market and the daily flash) and I still use/love them. So I bought 2 packages of the Pink Paislee thickers alphas (the small ones, different colour on each side). I do this too with alphabets. I stocked up on Jillibean Soup mini alphas. I probably need to check my stash again! Thanks for the reminder!
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Post by crystalb on Apr 20, 2019 18:04:00 GMT
refugeepea I fell in love with the 2.5mm bling from Want2scrap....there are 100 2.5mm rhinestones (I prefer clear/silver) for 2.00 regularly but I wait for a sale and stock up or wait for Expo in June and go nutty! Since there are 100 on there I don't feel guilty for sprinkling them all over the place in my clusters! It is called their " Baby Bling" Michaels has something almost the same (3mm) but they bigger and more expensive. At the Expo Want2Scrap runs them for .99 for the first hour so I go and pick up like 20 packs to keep for the next year. Hmm that is around my birthday, I should tell hubby to do that instead lol!
scrappyem I also ADORE all things PUFFY! I just bought some SOCCER ones on clearance at Michaels because for .99 I can use almost all of them on HOCKEY pages lol. Sad but true!
dudleypippen WRMK albums are amazing. I have a HUGE stockpile because they were going out of stores and I picked up all they had in one store for like 9 bucks a pop. I don't care about colors, the more the merrier, so it was a great score for me a few years back!
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Post by oaksong on Apr 20, 2019 19:14:14 GMT
Still loving all the things! This year I’ve done 2 years’ 12x12 albums, a major pocket album for 2018, a Christmas Simple Stories album for old family memories and my December Daily travelers notebook for 2018. I’ve used lots of old lines, including October Afternoon, Basic Grey, Cosmo Cricket, My Minds Eye, Graphic 45.
Even though I cancelled my Cocoa Daisy subscription, hoping to use more of last year’s leftovers, I’ve still picked up 3 out of 5 of their kits this year. Still loving all of it, but trying to restrain myself. I’m currently putting together a TN for an upcoming trip, am caught up with 2019 using this year and last year kits, and have a TN faith journal in the works.
One thing I can’t get enough of - puffy stickers and alphas. Love their soft little fluffy goodness! And I wish I had more reasons to use Doodlebug. Their little epoxy items and glittery dots are so adorable. Alas, too cutesy for me.
My Epson PM400 and Polaroid Zip printer have been game changers. No more waiting for to make a photo run to get a layout started.
I’m pretty sure I’ve hoarded enough to last a lifetime at this point. Doesn’t always stop me from buying more though.
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Post by chendra on Apr 20, 2019 19:38:02 GMT
And I'm loving that Dark Rainbow pad from Michaels and I almost picked up the similar one at Joanns but talked myself out of it. I talked myself into it (the Park Lane Galaxy one)! There is also a pad called "Zodiac" by DCWV in the same theme and colors. I am also attracted to navy blue anything (still hard to find) and animals, as long as they aren't TOO too cute. Still debating the question of sloths and popsicles.
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