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Post by 950nancy on Jun 23, 2021 17:07:15 GMT
The other day at Tuesday Morning, I saw a pack of 25 Karen Foster papers that had a dog collar and training duck used for duck hunting. I had to laugh because who buys this in 25 sheets? My thought is that manufacturers now have to be more careful since people are not buying nearly as much at local scrapbook stores. No longer are hordes of people walking in and thinking I need one/two sheets of getting braces or running a marathon. They have to provide a pack of paper with a theme that they know will sell. They go for what is safe. It makes sense from their point of view. I rarely go online and look for random single papers anymore. I tend to look for something on my Silhouette or Cricut to help with a theme if needed. I think that is just the effect of so many brick and mortar shops closing in the last 10-15 years.
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Post by artbabe on Jun 23, 2021 17:38:39 GMT
Way back in the day Basic Grey had a pet line called Max and Whiskers. I've used it a lot and I'm still hoarding some. It was perfect- beautiful browns, oranges, tans, blue, etc. No pink kitties. It included rabbits and other pocket pets, even turtles. It was amazing. I haven't seen anything like it since.
I have a black cat so I can use some Halloween lines for her.
As for bowling, the new Simple Stories Family Fun (which I guess is stuck in a shipping container somewhere) has bowling and golf stuff on it, as well as lots of board game stuff. Photo Play's Cabin Fever has croquet and cornhole but sadly, no badminton.
Yes to school lines that don't say "star student". I scrapbook one star student and two that are pretty "eh" on the whole school thing.
For libraries and reading - P13 has a line called The Garden of Books that might work. Simple Stories School Life has a book paper that is really nice. Pink Fresh also has Office Hours that has book paper- I used that book paper a lot. Oh, and Shimelle's Field Trip had a really good book paper. I fussy cut a lot of books out of that.
Speaking of Shimelle (I hate you, American Crafts), Field Trip is a great paper line for museums. I was able to scrap several museum pages with it. I miss her stuff, and fortunately am hoarding a lot of it.
Okay, now about food. Oded Marshall has a breakfast paper in both lines but it is such a large pattern. I think I'm going to fussy cut some things out of it. Wild Whisper has a more adult food line but the pattern is so big I'm not sure how you can use it. I can't think of much food paper that isn't country kitchen.
Reminisce had a nice alcoholic beverage line. I haven't used it yet but I think I'll dig it out this week. I saw Reminisce is coming out with a whisky line, too. I buy every beer paper ever- I even buy St. Patrick's Day stuff to get the beer pieces.
Okay, now for an older teen line. My favorite: Echo Park's Teen Spirit. The boy line is fabulous, the girl line has usable stuff but so. much. pink! I don't know many teen girls that are into pink- doesn't that wear off by the time you are 10? Pink Fresh's Super Cool also works well for teens. I also like Simple Stories' Bro & Co for teen boys. The girl companion paper, Kate and Ash, has lots of usable stuff, too, but again, so much pink.
Non-tropical beach paper: Carta Bella- By the Sea and Deep Blue Sea. Graphic 45- Catch of the Day. Reminisce has a lake one.
Carta Bella has two camping lines that work really well together. I could swear that there were kayaks on a paper but I haven't been able to find it yet. Reminisce has kayaks in Watersports.
I haven't been able to find any exercise paper yet. I also haven't been able to find any horse paper that isn't Western.
Reminisce has Bike Life. I totally agree about the overuse of baskets and tandem bikes. So dumb.
I am enjoying trying to find the different paper lines but there are simply not enough themes or the way they do it is dumb (pink cats and teenagers!)
This probably says something about my spending habits that I knew off the top of my head that a lot of these existed. I have too much paper.
I've really enjoyed this thread. There is definitely a need for companies to branch out but I do understand the financial aspect of it. I just think more people would buy stuff if they expanded the selection.
I'll look for more stuff later- that was fun.
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 23, 2021 18:32:19 GMT
I ventured into my paper mass of older lines and found some pet lines. DCWV sells a newer version of the Playful Pets, but this older one has better colors in my opinion. There are also dog papers in the second line (picture) that go with the cat papers. They are darker in color.   |
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 23, 2021 18:32:59 GMT
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 23, 2021 18:33:28 GMT
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 23, 2021 18:33:59 GMT
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 23, 2021 18:34:30 GMT
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Post by MARIBETHR on Jun 23, 2021 19:55:59 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? Not on the website yet, but I know this company is putting out a horse line really soon. I can update with a FB link of the video showing the product preview but right now FB is down. Here is here Website. www.countrycraftcreations.com/
Here is a link to her FB video if you are on FB www.facebook.com/tammyscountrycraftcreations/videos/3005155786391665
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Post by MARIBETHR on Jun 23, 2021 19:58:21 GMT
Everyone on this thread might be interested in Country Craft Creations. She does her own line of papers and she does have a different spin on here designs. She might even take suggestions if there was enough people interested in the same type of collection. Here is here link. www.countrycraftcreations.com/ |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2021 20:02:56 GMT
I guess I'm the opposing viewpoint. I feel over-themed! I would love to see a few "generic" collections like the old My Mind's Eye lines, and also BasicGrey. Pretty paper and some titles, phrases that could work for multiple topics. I don't necessarily want a collection of "insert theme here" materials to scrapbook about that theme. I use pretty paper, the photos do their thing and show the theme/topic, and I have a happy layout.
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Post by MARIBETHR on Jun 23, 2021 20:10:44 GMT
I guess I'm the opposing viewpoint. I feel over-themed! I would love to see a few "generic" collections like the old My Mind's Eye lines, and also BasicGrey. Pretty paper and some titles, phrases that could work for multiple topics. I don't necessarily want a collection of "insert theme here" materials to scrapbook about that theme. I use pretty paper, the photos do their thing and show the theme/topic, and I have a happy layout. I tend to agree with your, especially for what I usually scrap, but I do like to have the option of the themed collection as well. I guess - LOL - I want it all. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2021 21:28:31 GMT
I guess I'm the opposing viewpoint. I feel over-themed! I would love to see a few "generic" collections like the old My Mind's Eye lines, and also BasicGrey. Pretty paper and some titles, phrases that could work for multiple topics. I don't necessarily want a collection of "insert theme here" materials to scrapbook about that theme. I use pretty paper, the photos do their thing and show the theme/topic, and I have a happy layout. I tend to agree with your, especially for what I usually scrap, but I do like to have the option of the themed collection as well. I guess - LOL - I want it all. Nothing wrong with that! 😀 |
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Post by huskermom98 on Jun 23, 2021 21:38:35 GMT
Themes I've been wanting for years & years:
Swimming that isn't at a beach or swim team. Normal summertime swimming at a community pool, maybe even a Waterpark. Or at a lake.
Road trip without camping/tents/RVs. Vacations with more than just traveling to & from. What we did, where we stayed, what we ate.
Sports for the non-best/greatest... the amount of homerun/grandslam/all-stars I have for DS after 10 years of baseball is insane...and he's a good player who has hit a few homeruns & was an all-star for 5 years! I want single/double/triple, bunt, strikeout, out, strike/ball, you know things that happen almost every inning of every game.
School for the non-best/smartest. My youngest hates doing homework, but I have a lot of pictures of him doing homework. School concert things too.
But I also agree that we need more themeless kits, papers than can be used for a multitude of themes.
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Post by msliz on Jun 23, 2021 22:06:14 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!! This is me too. I might be a pretty traditional theme scrapper, but I am *not* a big themed product buyer. Occasional holidays, but that's it for me. Sorry, girls. I do hope you all find what you're looking for. I would think there's a market for all of it, even just on this board. We sure do like to spend. |
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Post by Ramona on Jun 23, 2021 22:27:23 GMT
Marching Band, not every musician plays the trumpet or drums. I'm tired of music notes only, grandson has three years of high school left.
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Post by hop2 on Jun 23, 2021 22:42:51 GMT
I guess I'm the opposing viewpoint. I feel over-themed! I would love to see a few "generic" collections like the old My Mind's Eye lines, and also BasicGrey. Pretty paper and some titles, phrases that could work for multiple topics. I don't necessarily want a collection of "insert theme here" materials to scrapbook about that theme. I use pretty paper, the photos do their thing and show the theme/topic, and I have a happy layout. I would agree with this but unless a collection is floral it doesn’t seem to be ‘unthemed’ and there is so much more to ‘unthemed’ than floral or seasonal lines. |
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Post by artbabe on Jun 24, 2021 0:31:36 GMT
Yes! basic Grey was great for not themed but there are so few lines now that aren’t themed.
I use a lot of B side paper, especially Vicki Boutin, but I wish, if they have to be themed, that there is a broader range of themes.
Why don’t we have more pet paper!!!
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Post by cbscrapper on Jun 24, 2021 0:49:46 GMT
Marching Band, not every musician plays the trumpet or drums. I'm tired of music notes only, grandson has three years of high school left. 🙄trumpets🙄 I definitely agree with this! |
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Post by cbscrapper on Jun 24, 2021 0:51:08 GMT
I guess I'm the opposing viewpoint. I feel over-themed! I would love to see a few "generic" collections like the old My Mind's Eye lines, and also BasicGrey. Pretty paper and some titles, phrases that could work for multiple topics. I don't necessarily want a collection of "insert theme here" materials to scrapbook about that theme. I use pretty paper, the photos do their thing and show the theme/topic, and I have a happy layout. I would agree with this but unless a collection is floral it doesn’t seem to be ‘unthemed’ and there is so much more to ‘unthemed’ than floral or seasonal lines. Yes! The old Chatterbox stuff was great. When did everything non-themed become only punk and floral? Ugh. |
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Post by cbscrapper on Jun 24, 2021 0:56:01 GMT
My theme wish is a mom line that isn’t about chores and errands. That’s just not my motherhood identity. And that isn’t pink or florals. Wha?!!!
Photoplay had a mom line that wasn’t pink (yay!) but the tones of the colors just clashed and were not a pleasing combo to me at all. Pinkfresh could nail it, but they would probably use that horrible muddy salmon color they are so fond of. Ick.
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Post by Citygirl on Jun 24, 2021 1:07:18 GMT
I want a work related stamp set. AE’s WITL work stamp set made me realize I don’t have one. I didn’t buy hers because of the handwriting but I may because I need one and haven’t found any others.
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Post by cbscrapper on Jun 24, 2021 1:13:35 GMT
I want a work related stamp set. AE’s WITL work stamp set made me realize I don’t have one. I didn’t buy hers because of the handwriting but I may because I need one and haven’t found any others. I agree with this - and one that doesn’t revolve around coffee (or girl boss, side hustle, etc as mentioned above). |
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Post by amp on Jun 24, 2021 2:10:35 GMT
I want a work related stamp set. AE’s WITL work stamp set made me realize I don’t have one. I didn’t buy hers because of the handwriting but I may because I need one and haven’t found any others. I agree with this - and one that doesn’t revolve around coffee (or girl boss, side hustle, etc as mentioned above). Totally! I'm female, but I'm not a boss, and I don't want to be. And I do more at work than drink coffee.  |
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Post by cupcakepeddler on Jun 24, 2021 2:46:14 GMT
Have you checked out the new Vicki Boutin Christmas line? It might work great for you! Yes I have seen it, she does such a great job on her collections. I will definitely grab a few pieces of these papers. There is for me some absolute stand outs in that collection but a few that are too green and grungy but I already have some ideas on how I would use the ones that I like. |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jun 25, 2021 8:27:46 GMT
I like scrapping themed stuff, and even I feel like some themes are oversaturated, while others neglected.
How about lines that work for a middle aged woman?
I'm not super young, partying hard every night & weekend. But I'm also not ninety and sitting in a rocker on a porch.
I'm a mom, but that's not my whole identity.
I'm not a SAHM.
I do vacuum and cook, but I don't want my pages to represent a 1950s housewife lady in pearls pushing a retro vacuum, because that's not me.
I work outside the home, but it's not an office job, nor a glamorous career. No Boss Babe or Hustle for me.
I take day trips to do small city activities. I see museums. I take botanical walks. Might grab a meal. I travel on public transit. Not every vacation is both driving Route 66 and flying to Paris to see the Eiffel Tower.
My kids represent more than just neurotypical sporting all-stars. It seems cruel to only have the best & brightest highlighted. Let's have a line called "Good Game" and highlight participating and enjoying playing or attending.
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Post by cbscrapper on Jun 25, 2021 18:09:29 GMT
Let's have a line called "Good Game" and highlight participating and enjoying playing or attending. I love this! Our coach says “celebrate the effort, not the accomplishment.” |
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Post by auroraborealis on Jun 26, 2021 2:47:06 GMT
Same ideas that have already mentioned here for me. I love so many ideas already posted!
teen/college, that their age group would also like the style of
more modern vibes for lots of things, esp. for museums, city, foodie and also teens
travel that is less specific--not mopeds, Eiffel tower or other specific icons, and captures visiting cities across the US
lake-beach-trees more moderate climate line--not super theme-y--but versatile to be used for outdoor activities, lakes, summer, national parks in temperate climates
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Jun 26, 2021 3:49:34 GMT
There's a lot in these posts that I find myself nodding along to. I'd also love to see foodie or cooking collections that are generic enough to be used for lots of different cuisines, or home cooking that isn't farmhouse.
And I'll add in another vote for travel lines that are less destination specific, and which cater for a wider range of travel activities. I threw so many Eiffel towers on my Paris pages just to get rid of them all and I'd prefer to see globes showing different parts of the world map so they can be used on a wider range of destinations. I feel like there are only so many times I can use explore or journey in my lifetime, but surely designers could come up with a list of vaguely travel related phrases like learnt something new which could be applied to museums, historical sites, or any kind of tour.
This is where I've found designers like IACB fill the gaps in my stash, but then limited range availability becomes a challenge.
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Post by elegantsufficiency on Jun 26, 2021 8:31:12 GMT
I'd prefer to see globes showing different parts of the world map so they can be used on a wider range of destinations. Speaking of which, it must drive you nuts Chinagirl828, the number of times Australia is missed off the edge of a world map created by a scrapbook manufacturer! We travel (hah! USED TO travel!) a lot and some of our itineraries were almost impossible to document, so crazy was the accuracy of world geography here. How hard can it be?! It doesn't change much from one century to the next....  |
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Jun 26, 2021 10:43:10 GMT
I'd prefer to see globes showing different parts of the world map so they can be used on a wider range of destinations. Speaking of which, it must drive you nuts Chinagirl828 , the number of times Australia is missed off the edge of a world map created by a scrapbook manufacturer! We travel (hah! USED TO travel!) a lot and some of our itineraries were almost impossible to document, so crazy was the accuracy of world geography here. How hard can it be?! It doesn't change much from one century to the next.... This is probably one of the reasons I don't tend to use a lot of map print papers, and when I use globes in embellishments I put word stickers or something over the map detail so you can tell it's a globe but can't see which continent. I get why everything is so US focused, but it still annoys me. |
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