artbabe
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Post by artbabe on Jun 23, 2021 0:58:29 GMT
I’m looking at the fall/winter offerings and I notice so many themes are ignored.
Reminisce does a good job with other themes but I hate their stickers.
We need more baby, and more pets. We need more food and beverages. We need more graduation and other life events. I am so tired of Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
I like that family game night/day is getting more attention.
We really need more pets. A lot more. People are crazy about their pets- why is this being neglected? And stop with the pink cats, for God’s sake. My boy cat is not pink at all.
Have we had a little kid line lately? Have we had a line that doesn’t drown the girls in pink and unicorns? I love unicorns, but really?
There are so many themes out there and yet we get a massive amount of Easter, Halloween and Christmas. Why is no one (except Reminisce) trying to fill these holes?
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Post by Linda on Jun 23, 2021 1:05:18 GMT
middle school/high school/college themes are needed
individual sports/fitness stuff - exercise equipment, bike, canoe, kayak, walking/running - and more generic team stuff...less best/MVP/goal and more useful for non-MVP athletes
I would love a non-kids ren faire/med. faire line
And I want more versatility in the travel lines - historic houses, museums, shopping districts, walking tours...not all vacations involve an airplane or the eiffel tower.
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Post by refugeepea on Jun 23, 2021 1:31:16 GMT
Normal kids lines. Along with sports too. Not everyone can be the A+ student or the home run king.
Why must everything be sunshine and roses? I'm okay with swear words or even something like H*ly Sh*t! We need more lines like Pink Fresh Studios A Case of the Blahs.
I know my family is far from typical, so I prefer to look at the B sides of papers. For that reason I like camping, fall, and boy papers that tend to be more earthy colors. I've given up on themes when it pertains to people.
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FurryP
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Post by FurryP on Jun 23, 2021 2:27:35 GMT
I just want some dog themed Thickers. I love the Thickers with the chipboard design on foam backing. The best of both worlds! Please don't make them pet theme as i have no cats, nor fish, nor rabbits.
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Post by Night Owl on Jun 23, 2021 2:50:44 GMT
Not everyone can be the A+ student or the home run king. The 'Book Worm', 'I Love School', 'Star Student' stuff never works for me...my daughter bless her heart has always been a slacker who hates homework and is there for recess and socializing. The old fashioned grannies with gray hair and glasses are not my Mom who is youthful, so is my Dad. The baby collections there is too much stuff with "we" referring to Mom & Dad, there are a lot of single/divorced parents and also more Adoption stuff would be nice.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Jun 23, 2021 3:39:15 GMT
I need more....
Eating out, food, beverage, dessert
Class Reunions
Reading, Library
Fitness, excercise, going to gym
Scrapbooking, that isn't little tiny sticker sneeze
Glasses, Eye Doctor
Hanging out with friends, music, dancing
Staying at home all the time.... projects >> organizing, sorting, re-arranging, donating, etc...
Road trips that is car related. Not camper and camping in tent related. Every road trip sticker sheet or embellishment seems to have a camper or volkswagon van, route 66 and an old fashioned motel sign. I need car, hotel, sight seeing
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Post by cupcakepeddler on Jun 23, 2021 3:43:09 GMT
Why must everything be sunshine and roses? I'm okay with swear words or even something like H*ly Sh*t! We need more lines like Pink Fresh Studios A Case of the Blahs. I have been wanting someone to bring out a line that is just like that, salty, sassy and a few swears....kind of sums up my entire family I am a non traditional kind of lady and my Christmas is very pink and bright and kitschy. I can always find a Christmas line with pinks and often on the cute/retro side but this year there has been a whole lot of traditional red and green. What I can never seem to find is a Summer Christmas line. I am a Southern Hemisphere gal and it is as hot as Hades here at Christmas time, there is definitely no snow men and cozy mugs of hot cocoa in front of a fire, think ice cold beers and pools/beaches for me. Teen Lines. They do come out from time to time but I find them pretty heavy on the pink/unicorns/rainbows for the girls and overly distressed for the boys. The heavy gamer themes are actually perfect for my kids who are obsessed with gaming and Anime but my son loves bright colours and novelty prints and my daughter is more goth than princess. I can always find papers that work for them but again something moody, sassy and witty is a better reflection of us.
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Post by janamke on Jun 23, 2021 4:06:15 GMT
Fun thread!
Definitely pets. What is out there looks the same.
Non cutesy teen lines…converse, TikTok, etc
Dance for older girls that does not include tutus and point shoes. My daughter dances for hours each week and loathes ballet. I want to see Lyrical, Contemporary pieces in a collection.
Ultimate frisbee.
Summer/vacation lines without palm trees or ocean references.
I want more political/social justice type collections.
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PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Jun 23, 2021 5:42:44 GMT
I’m looking at the fall/winter offerings and I notice so many themes are ignores...There are so many themes out there and yet we get a massive amount of Easter, Halloween and Christmas. Why is no one (except Reminisce) trying to fill these holes? From manufacturers' perspective: If it isn't broke, don't fix it. Manufacturers likely don't stray from the mainstream/established themes because they are proven sellers. Especially during a pandemic/economic uncertainty, companies are typically more risk-adverse & hesitant to invest in products that may not sell well. In addition to repetitive themes being regimented (e.g. pet collections consist only of pink/feminine cats & blue/orange/masculine dogs; graduation/NYE lines are black/white/gold with tired sentments such as the tassle was worth the hassle or ring in the new year), it seems few to no collections exist for post-elementary school (ie 6th-12th grades, college), sports beyond children's extracurricular activities (ie nothing to document being a spectator at college/pro games), theatre (e.g. attending plays, musicals, concerts), young adults, first apartment/home, home construction, working/job/career, & many others. As a theme-challenged scrapper, I wish for non-themed collections of classic patterned papers (e.g. plaids, stripes, dots) in usable color palettes & versatile embellishments/tools (e.g. labels, tabs, border stickers, stencils, embossing folders, enamel dots). I appreciate the manufacturers, such as Echo Park & Simple Stories, who often offer classic patterns on the reverse sides of many papers, but don't buy the heavily-themed sticker sheets, diecut/ephemera packs, etc.
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Post by kkrenn on Jun 23, 2021 6:22:11 GMT
Not all pets are dogs or cats! I would love to see other pets represented like our 2 bunnies.
I like the idea of an older teen line, my dd eats TikTok for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
I would also like some retirement stuff that isn't so old. There are so many younger retired people, not just sitting in their rockers waiting. I'd love to have an active 50+ line.
Snarky, sassy, edgy, SIGN ME UP!
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Post by elegantsufficiency on Jun 23, 2021 8:37:06 GMT
As a theme-challenged scrapper, I wish for non-themed collections of classic patterned papers (e.g. plaids, stripes, dots) in usable color palettes & versatile embellishments/tools (e.g. labels, tabs, border stickers, stencils, embossing folders, enamel dots). I appreciate the manufacturers, such as Echo Park & Simple Stories, who often offer classic patterns on the reverse sides of many papers, but don't buy the heavily-themed sticker sheets, diecut/ephemera packs, etc. Yes please! Classic, well designed patterns are always useful and fit any theme. I so miss Basic Grey!!
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camcas
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Post by camcas on Jun 23, 2021 10:18:02 GMT
ITA with all this Do you think the designers ever look to this board for inspiration? I have seen Steven Duncan from carta Bella on here but no one else I can think of
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camcas
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Post by camcas on Jun 23, 2021 10:19:25 GMT
I’m looking at the fall/winter offerings and I notice so many themes are ignores...There are so many themes out there and yet we get a massive amount of Easter, Halloween and Christmas. Why is no one (except Reminisce) trying to fill these holes? From manufacturers' perspective: If it isn't broke, don't fix it. Manufacturers likely don't stray from the mainstream/established themes because they are proven sellers. Especially during a pandemic/economic uncertainty, companies are typically more risk-adverse & hesitant to invest in products that may not sell well. In addition to repetitive themes being regimented (e.g. pet collections consist only of pink/feminine cats & blue/orange/masculine dogs; graduation/NYE lines are black/white/gold with tired sentments such as the tassle was worth the hassle or ring in the new year), it seems few to no collections exist for post-elementary school (ie 6th-12th grades, college), sports beyond children's extracurricular activities (ie nothing to document being a spectator at college/pro games), theatre (e.g. attending plays, musicals, concerts), young adults, first apartment/home, home construction, working/job/career, & many others. As a theme-challenged scrapper, I wish for non-themed collections of classic patterned papers (e.g. plaids, stripes, dots) in usable color palettes & versatile embellishments/tools (e.g. labels, tabs, border stickers, stencils, embossing folders, enamel dots). I appreciate the manufacturers, such as Echo Park & Simple Stories, who often offer classic patterns on the reverse sides of many papers, but don't buy the heavily-themed sticker sheets, diecut/ephemera packs, etc. take a look at some Paper Rose or Mintay 6x8 stacks for some useful plaids and simple patterns
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Post by misse336 on Jun 23, 2021 10:51:58 GMT
Field Hockey - I sometimes think that no one else plays field hockey based on the lack of lines about it. Regular hockey or ice hockey are easier to find, but not field hockey.
Beach themes that aren't tropical. My beaches don't contain palm trees.
Outdoor/hiking lines that don't contain campers, tents, RVs.
PL cards that are more themed and "less most wonderful day ever".
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Post by kimba on Jun 23, 2021 11:19:02 GMT
Some bike stamps that do not have a flower basket attached at the front!!! And how many people ride tandem bikes??? Not many! I just want a stamp of a relatively modern looking bike! (Right now I have just one on a wooden block!!)
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Post by travelscrapper2 on Jun 23, 2021 11:25:34 GMT
Anything related to Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.
I always forget about Scrap Your Trip. Just checked and it looks like they some nice outdoor papers that don't have tents or rv's. Also road trip papers.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jun 23, 2021 11:42:56 GMT
Lake-not ocean. We have some fabulous lakes and beaches in Michigan. Rocks, sand, lighthouses, boats, jet skis, kayaks.
Vineyard/Wines-I love wine tasting and experimenting with new wines.
Cooking that isn't country kitchen. And baking that isn't Christmas/gingerbread men. I love to cook new recipes, I often post pictures of my food to facebook. And I love baking. I make up all sorts of new cookie recipes I'd like to document. I am also a huge cheesecake maker.
Running. I like to run and I like to document my runs. I even keep a running journal and a running goal sheet. I would love to have some way to document my running or at the very least some fun stickers to add to my journal.
Music. Not classical but some rock-n-roll themes. Concerts, CDs, favorite tshirts.
Crafts. It seems like all the craft lines focus on scrapbooking and sewing. How about adding some yarn crafts into the mix? I take pictures and scrapbook my crochet projects.
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Post by hop2 on Jun 23, 2021 11:49:31 GMT
Ok now that DD is moving out again it’s just me an old man dog and work that I can’t really scrapbook. So for me best things Id like to see
Things about cidery, meadery, distillery - not just wineries ( I’m tired of breweries I don’t like beer ) Cooking Eating out Friends ( not kids ) Wedding AS A GUEST not the bride & groom. I’ll add another for road trip without camping ( people drive on hotel road trips too ) Redecorating Organizing
Yeah I’ll also ditto lakes too. Maybe just generic water themed stuff my friend kept telling me how much water activities bring her peace and I agree.
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Post by scrappyem on Jun 23, 2021 12:12:32 GMT
Such great ideas.Yes too lakes and to road trips without tents or campers. I'd also love to see something to document museums, working out/swimming/yoga, meditation, and work that's a regular 8-5, not "girl boss", side hustle anything. Please include some snark in all requested collections.
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Post by rune2484 on Jun 23, 2021 14:10:56 GMT
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Post by babylou on Jun 23, 2021 14:41:47 GMT
I agree with the eating out/food type stuff. My husband and I love to eat out at new places and try new foods. But the country kitchen/grama's cookies/doughnuts type stuff does NOT work! I would like something a little more grown up, elegant, and foodie-ish! And, we don't have pets, but you are all so right about pet lines! My goodness, they should be able to put out a new and different line every year and sell it like crazy! People want pet stuff! I worked in a scrapbook store for years, and I've been a customer for many more, and I've seen how little is being produced for that. I'm never one to turn away from some snark and sass and even a few swear words! LOL! So, I like that idea too! Reminisce has always been great about doing some themed collections. No, it's not all stuff that I like, or can use, but it's nice that it can be mixed in with other things, or be a starting point anyway. Someone said something about gaming-I know I saw a new line from Paper Rose that was gamer related. Not sure about the patterns, I didn't look at them, but thought I would mention it. I know I'm sick of the same old crap though. I'm not buying much right now because of it and what I do find myself buying is from companies that are from overseas! Because, their stuff is different!
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Post by babylou on Jun 23, 2021 14:45:15 GMT
Why must everything be sunshine and roses? I'm okay with swear words or even something like H*ly Sh*t! We need more lines like Pink Fresh Studios A Case of the Blahs. I have been wanting someone to bring out a line that is just like that, salty, sassy and a few swears....kind of sums up my entire family I am a non traditional kind of lady and my Christmas is very pink and bright and kitschy. I can always find a Christmas line with pinks and often on the cute/retro side but this year there has been a whole lot of traditional red and green. What I can never seem to find is a Summer Christmas line. I am a Southern Hemisphere gal and it is as hot as Hades here at Christmas time, there is definitely no snow men and cozy mugs of hot cocoa in front of a fire, think ice cold beers and pools/beaches for me. Teen Lines. They do come out from time to time but I find them pretty heavy on the pink/unicorns/rainbows for the girls and overly distressed for the boys. The heavy gamer themes are actually perfect for my kids who are obsessed with gaming and Anime but my son loves bright colours and novelty prints and my daughter is more goth than princess. I can always find papers that work for them but again something moody, sassy and witty is a better reflection of us. Have you checked out the new Vicki Boutin Christmas line? It might work great for you!
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jun 23, 2021 14:51:24 GMT
New Year's Eve and Carnival. Scrapbookers outside of North-America do not celebrate Thanksgiving or Halloween but many of us do enjoy a big party for NYE and traditional Carnival with masks and colours.
Anything related to cultural outings is often left out from paper collections, too. Museum, theatre, opera, historical monument, botanical garden, etc. I'd love more city lines that are versatile enough for travel and everyday life.
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breetheflea
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Post by breetheflea on Jun 23, 2021 14:57:16 GMT
I'm always on the look out for:
Cross country and track stuff from the events that don't take place on the actual track (and not just the word 'discus' printed at the top of the paper...)
backyard sports (croquet, badminton, horseshoes...)
bowling stuff that isn't retro
orchestra things (it's not interchangeable with band)
pets that aren't dogs or cats (we have/had guinea pigs, hamsters and a rabbit)
beach stuff without palm trees (no palm trees at the beach in the PNW...)
music, all kinds of music
cooking/baking/food theme that isn't grandma's country kitchen
yardwork
At least there are finally board game lines, that was previously on my list
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Post by auntmimi on Jun 23, 2021 15:37:15 GMT
it seems few to no collections exist for post-elementary school (ie 6th-12th grades, college), sports beyond children's extracurricular activities (ie nothing to document being a spectator at college/pro games), theatre (e.g. attending plays, musicals, concerts), young adults, first apartment/home, home construction, working/job/career, & many others. I could use any of these lines. Not all pets are dogs or cats! I would love to see other pets represented like our 2 bunnies. We housed my DD's class guinea pig during the first month of the pandemic and I am desperate for guinea pig paper or even more generic pet paper, but there is none to be found. Anything related to Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts. There was a K&Co line years ago for both of these, but there's been nothing since that I can find. My DD is a Girl Scout, and again, I'm desperate to find some items that would compliment those photos. Anything related to cultural outings is often left out from paper collections, too. Museum, theatre, opera, historical monument, botanical garden, etc. I'd love more city lines that are versatile enough for travel and everyday life. This is one of my biggest pet peeves with travel lines. They tend to focus solely on the act of traveling, not the many attractions once you arrive at your destination.
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Post by amp on Jun 23, 2021 15:37:53 GMT
There are SO MANY great ideas in this thread, I wish the manufacturers would read it. One thing I have wanted for a very long time is horse themes that do not involve cowboys. I -- and everyone I know --ride English, Hunter/Jumper...not everyone who rides a horse wears a cowboy hat and spurs. Maybe more generic horse themes to accommodate both?
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Post by grammadee on Jun 23, 2021 16:29:44 GMT
We really need more pets. A lot more. People are crazy about their pets- why is this being neglected? And stop with the pink cats, for God’s sake. My boy cat is not pink at all. I agree. And especially for dogs, maybe more mix in the breeds depicted. Maybe a "colour me" line where I can use pens or markers to recreate an image of the specific pet. individual sports/fitness stuff - exercise equipment, bike, canoe, kayak, walking/running - and more generic team stuff...less best/MVP/goal and more useful for non-MVP athletes Yes, please. And bikes that don't have baskets of flowers on them. Ordinary bikes. And skateboards and other outdoor fun stuff. Maybe ordinary going to the pool stuff, rather than swim club? And I want more versatility in the travel lines - historic houses, museums, shopping districts, walking tours...not all vacations involve an airplane or the eiffel tower. Can we have a line about SHOPPING? Especially now that the experience feels so new and exciting after being cooped up for a year? Normal kids lines. Along with sports too. Not everyone can be the A+ student or the home run king. YES!!!!
The old fashioned grannies with gray hair and glasses are not my Mom who is youthful, so is my Dad. Those grannies on the papers are like MY grandmothers who were both born in the 19th century. Please update the grandparent images!
Oh yeah, and while we are updating, please update the road trip lines to include more common images people actually see on road trips? And vehicles they actually drive?
Only got this far in the thread. But please keep the ideas comin'!
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Post by mbanda on Jun 23, 2021 16:42:29 GMT
I had totally forgot about Scrap Your Trip! They have lots of the themes mentioned here but usually only some paper & a title (no ephemera) or just enough for a 2 page layout. Just quickly looking on their site I saw TikTok, gaming (even specific characters like Sonic the Hedgehog), Generic road trip travel (including stopping for snacks!), lots of bowling (not retro), non-cowboy horse themes, backyard stuff (including a cute water gun title), gardening, lake, beach (without palm trees), museums, monuments, every amusement park. No scout stuff or guinea pigs or rabbits though. They seem to be a good option if you don't need/want a full collection. I also see many of these real specific themed type things at conventions which we'll hopefully see in full force next year. Even at GASC this past weekend there were a few of the usual die cut booths where I picked up a few titles (including Wrestling which is one I never see and Legoland - which is where my son works so I was happy to fund something for that). I'd love to see a line specific to Hispanic culture/food. We go to many Quinceañera celebrations in our family (husband is Hispanic & has a large family) and it would be nice to have some themed/bilingual products. Plus we're in Texas so there are a lot of Hispanic events all around us that we attend. I did find some Spanish language sentiment stamps from Lawn Fawn which I love - I use them for cardmaking! I love threads like these. It really gets me thinking on what I've wanted for my scrapbooks!
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Post by scrappersue on Jun 23, 2021 16:54:34 GMT
I'm an empty nester (which a lot of the scrapbook population is or is going to be) I want DIY house themes, more Scrapbook specific (not crafting), Retreats, Girls weekends, Walks (I'm not a hiker, but an avid walker), Holiday themed stuff that isn't cutesy (Like a classic Easter without all the pink and bunnies), Family time - dinners, game night, watching shows, Office - where I work, Wine tours - winery, Lunching with the girls - very cool thread. I hope someone who can do some of these reads this
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Post by scrappyrabbit on Jun 23, 2021 16:56:34 GMT
For those looking for pet lines, there is a 6x6 pad I got at Joann recently (it might be DCWV) called Playful Pets. It has all kinds of pets in it I agree that the gendering of pet lines is so crazy! My dog is a girl, and all doggy lines are blue/orange/red. She has a pink leash and harness, I'd like some variety in colors for her please! I'd like to see themes about college, studying (not little kid school), eating and drinking (as adults, restaurants or cooking), winery, moving, hiking (not just camping!), and I'm sure many other themes. It's also interesting to look at what themes the companies produce A LOT of. I'm looking at you, "farm theme." How many farm themed papers do we need??
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