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Post by Night Owl on Jan 10, 2022 17:12:26 GMT
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Post by Linda on Jan 10, 2022 17:23:13 GMT
I certainly like it more than the AC releases- I like the colours so much better - more vibrant, less washed out...the only thing I really WANT is that gingham paper...I love gingham. We tend to hibernate in the summers here so I don't have a ton of use for all the summery stuff.
Thanks for sharing - it's always fun to look
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Post by Night Owl on Jan 10, 2022 17:30:22 GMT
Boho Baby has some cute images and would be nice for people who don’t want too much pink.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jan 10, 2022 17:33:56 GMT
Oh my, those big Number Bits in Celebrate! are going to be such a great buy for someone using Christmas collections with unusual colours for DD!  The knock-off Distress ink pad icon in Let's Get Crafty is cracking me up!   |
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Post by refugeepea on Jan 10, 2022 17:51:42 GMT
I really like it! A summer line that isn't heavy with beach themed items.
Love the navy in the vintage garden line. I like the color combo in the baby line, but most of the papers are too themed.
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Post by msliz on Jan 10, 2022 18:03:25 GMT
Boho Baby is brown and blue and UNISEX !!! They listened to us  |
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Post by Ryann on Jan 10, 2022 18:20:34 GMT
I think overall Simple Stores has done really well with these new collections! A summer collection that isn't too heavy on the stereotypical summer imagery. Even the craft line isn't too heavy handed on the crafting imagery - makes it much more versatile! Very 70s colors/design here which I'm not a fan of so not for me.
Vintage Indigo Garden is very pretty. Full Bloom looks to be cream/greige based so that's a hard pass.
Boho Baby is adorable and I love the color palette. This is something I would definitely pick up if I wasn't frozen!
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Post by grammadee on Jan 10, 2022 18:38:18 GMT
I love the blues and yellows. And their page kits look like great templates/sketches for two page design. I also love that they have BIG diecuts with each collection.
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Post by jediannie on Jan 10, 2022 19:52:36 GMT
Boho Baby has some cute images and would be nice for people who don’t want too much pink. It's the perfect amount of all the colors. I really like it.  Boho Baby is brown and blue and UNISEX !!! They listened to us  I emailed them a few times asking for paper that had all the "baby" colors in it (greens/blues/browns/pinks) and it looks like enough people must have asked because they did it!  Boho Baby is adorable and I love the color palette. This is something I would definitely pick up if I wasn't frozen! It's a good thing I'm chilly instead of fully frozen because I will be buying this to maybe finally start my 6 year old's baby album.  |
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Post by infochick on Jan 10, 2022 20:22:41 GMT
Full Bloom looks to be the same colours as Hello Today, from last year, which I am using for my PL (both last year and this year). I might pick up a few things just to freshen up the kit. Other than that I will be picking up bits and pieces from each collection, but probably not buying whole collections of any.
I do really like the baby line, but have no purpose for it right now, though it is lovely.
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Post by Elsabelle on Jan 10, 2022 21:15:58 GMT
I love SS. Good thing I never committed to staying frozen this year. I like a lot of these new releases. The summer collection is so cute but it’s very similar to last year’s summer collection and I still have a good amount of that left. I’m sure I’ll end up with a good amount of these collections.
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Post by happyscrappydo on Jan 10, 2022 23:26:49 GMT
I have never been a SS fan because the pictures of the collections never inspired me to buy, but yesterday I was browsing some “leftover” Christmas items on ACOT and decided to see how things look like in real life on YT and for example Rustic Christmas collection was so pretty in real life even for not vintage-using person as myself. When I visit one of the scrapbooking stores in my area that carry SS, I usually buy some things from them. The same with the new release, i just do not like the look online, things are definitely more usable than AC lines but not enough for me to place an order:(
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Post by aj2hall on Jan 10, 2022 23:38:26 GMT
Simple Vintage in general isn't my style but I love the navy.
The baby one isn't my style either, I'm just not a fan of brown, but I'm happy to see non traditional colors.
I like the summer line, especially the watermelon and fruit paper but it seems similar to last summer's collection, especially the red gingham. I will go back and look at them side by side.
eta - The colors seem very similar, the new one seems a little more kid oriented in terms of embellishments.
The spring one looks fun.
I liked the crafty line, I'm glad they're adding to it. I'm wondering about the sheet of 3x4 cards. bottom left corner, mustard yellow card pro craft in a ting? What am I missing? nm - got it procraftinating
I wonder if they will have more summer lines? I was hoping for an outdoors or travel one. I skipped their travel collection last summer because it had too much pink for me.
I like the different widths of washi. I'm not sure if that's new or not.
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Post by boymom5 on Jan 11, 2022 0:19:53 GMT
Most aren’t for me. Probably because I can’t see using them other than a piece here and there. With prices going up I’ve become more picky about what I buy and won’t buy things for a cute item or two anymore and hope I use it all.
I really like Full Bloom and will grab a few things from it as I know I’ll be documenting our gardening this spring. It’s a spring collect that I feel like works for me.
I’m not a fan of the brown in the Boho Baby. I think it’s the tone and it would be difficult for me to use with my kids baby pictures.
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Post by PaperAngel on Jan 11, 2022 2:10:43 GMT
While I continue to appreciate the addition of Tags Paper to non-vintage SS collections for the less themed tags on the reverse side (e.g. Summer Lovin' Tags Paper), the gender neutral color palette & sentiments in the Boho Baby collection, & the Let's Get Crafty - Paper Clips stencil for its versatile motif & size (6x8), nothing from these collections is a must-have due to the vintage aesthetic, handdrawn illustration style, abundance of florals, retro color palettes, &/or similiarities to my existing inventory. TFS. |
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Post by senoritascrapper on Jan 11, 2022 2:31:48 GMT
Very cute! Boho baby (which I plan to get) reminds me of Crate Paper’s Wonder line and Little One from a few years ago. Maybe this will be the year I finally finish the baby books.
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Jan 11, 2022 8:59:21 GMT
I actually like some of the birthday line even though it feels very much like it has been lifted from recent-ish birthday collections from Crate and Kaisercraft. I will probably pick up some of the embellishments and maybe the cut apart cards paper from this to round out my stash as I've used quite a lot of it in the last couple of years.
I'm not really a fan of the crafty line although I do like their cute vintage ink images and the paper that is a 12x12 cutting mat is a nice take on the theme.
I also like the baby line even though I don't really have any photos to scrap with it. It's really nice to see papers that have both pink and blue on the same sheet and I really hope this does well for them.
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Post by boymom5 on Jan 11, 2022 14:10:15 GMT
Very cute! Boho baby (which I plan to get) reminds me of Crate Paper’s Wonder line and Little One from a few years ago. Maybe this will be the year I finally finish the baby books. I knew it reminded me of something! I have both of those lines so don’t need this one too, especially since there are no more babies coming here! |
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Post by artbabe on Jan 11, 2022 16:31:20 GMT
Summer Loving - It's okay but I think most summer collections look alike. I know I have stuff in my stash that is similar. I like the stencil and some of the B-sides. Celebrate - I like the colors and style of this one but I already have a lot of birthday lines. I will probably buy this line, however- it is pretty cute. I like this stencil, too. Let's Get Crafty - I'll buy quite a bit of this line. I like the colors and the icons are nice. I liked the Doodlebug craft one, too, but every supply had a face on it! I like the lack of faces.  Simple Vintage Indigo - Oh, this is so pretty! I'll definitely pick up some of this for my heritage photos. Full Bloom - This is not interesting to me at all. There are just so many lines over the years that are basically the same thing. Boho Baby - I love that this is non-gendered but I went on a baby line buying spree last year so I don't need anymore. I appreciate the brown color scheme but I'm not huge into brown. What I like about Simple Stories: - the tag paper in most of their lines - the journaling paper in most of their lines - the sticker books are really nice - the stencils are usually good What I don't like about Simple Stories: - the summer and spring lines seem to be rehashing the same old colors and motifs. Boring. - the lack of an alphabet |
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Post by auroraborealis on Jan 11, 2022 17:57:32 GMT
I've been really pleased with SS lately, and these are no exception. I feel like they are listening and responsive of things being requested! I find so many things to be useful and useable and that can branch beyond the basic theme. And they use enough colors in each line to take it in different directions.
I don't need "crafty" for a line, but I can use enough of that for a teen girl and the little retro vibes are great. I LOVE that it goes beyond its theme into different ways we can use it to suit our needs. Even some phrases can be all purpose (SS does a good job of this.)
While not in this release, I just got some of their new line "Good Stuff" and I like it so much. Again, super usable--"daily" things, "teen girl" stash extension. I'll be getting more for sure.
Boho Baby is a GREAT non "one gendered" line!! So cute with all the great stylistic highlights that reflect Crate Paper Magical Forest and Wonder. And you can go in a more gendered direction (either), or not. Great versatility.
I don't need much for birthdays, but I'm sure I'll get some of that too. Phrases like "Let's Party" and "Happy Day" are things I can use for non-birthdays.
The other lines may not be for me, but I appreciate they try to make things for different people.
I love the mix in of some more modern patterns, or a dark color like black, too so not everything is floral, polka dots or totally matchy.
Please try making the 12x12 chipboard again!
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Post by Ryann on Jan 11, 2022 19:16:10 GMT
Summer Loving - It's okay but I think most summer collections look alike. I know I have stuff in my stash that is similar. I like the stencil and some of the B-sides. Celebrate - I like the colors and style of this one but I already have a lot of birthday lines. I will probably buy this line, however- it is pretty cute. I like this stencil, too. Let's Get Crafty - I'll buy quite a bit of this line. I like the colors and the icons are nice. I liked the Doodlebug craft one, too, but every supply had a face on it! I like the lack of faces. Simple Vintage Indigo - Oh, this is so pretty! I'll definitely pick up some of this for my heritage photos. Full Bloom - This is not interesting to me at all. There are just so many lines over the years that are basically the same thing. Boho Baby - I love that this is non-gendered but I went on a baby line buying spree last year so I don't need anymore. I appreciate the brown color scheme but I'm not huge into brown. What I like about Simple Stories: - the tag paper in most of their lines - the journaling paper in most of their lines - the sticker books are really nice - the stencils are usually good What I don't like about Simple Stories: - the summer and spring lines seem to be rehashing the same old colors and motifs. Boring. - the lack of an alphabet SS alphas are part of their basics collection, Color Vibe. www.simplestories.com/collections/color-vibe-store |
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Post by cycworker on Jan 12, 2022 7:35:07 GMT
I'm in so much trouble. In the AC thread I had some maybes that are clearly going to have to move to the 'no' column so I can get all these collection packs. I actually LOVE that the summer line is similar to Hello Today... that means they'll coordinate & I can use them together effectively.
Love Boho Baby; if I get it I'm going to have to do a wee purge of my current baby stuff.
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Post by elegantsufficiency on Jan 12, 2022 9:17:07 GMT
I certainly like it more than the AC releases- I like the colours so much better - more vibrant, less washed out...the only thing I really WANT is that gingham paper...I love gingham. We tend to hibernate in the summers here so I don't have a ton of use for all the summery stuff. Thanks for sharing - it's always fun to look I have a huge pad of 12 x 12 gingham papers which I love and use a lot. When I read your comment I went to look to see what it is - it's Simple Stories! Terrific value for 180 sheets. craftelier.com/en-gb/simple-stories-scrapbooking-paper-pad-12-x-12-gingham.html |
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Post by Linda on Jan 12, 2022 13:43:15 GMT
I certainly like it more than the AC releases- I like the colours so much better - more vibrant, less washed out...the only thing I really WANT is that gingham paper...I love gingham. We tend to hibernate in the summers here so I don't have a ton of use for all the summery stuff. Thanks for sharing - it's always fun to look I have a huge pad of 12 x 12 gingham papers which I love and use a lot. When I read your comment I went to look to see what it is - it's Simple Stories! Terrific value for 180 sheets. craftelier.com/en-gb/simple-stories-scrapbooking-paper-pad-12-x-12-gingham.htmlthank you - off to look at that |
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Post by tealpaperowl on Jan 12, 2022 16:09:05 GMT
I like it! I have teen boys so it's nice to see a summer line with non-girly/non-kid colors and images. Definitely ordering some!
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Post by lynn0117 on Jan 12, 2022 18:48:05 GMT
Holy shit. Okay, I’ve never bought an entire line before but Simple Vintage Indigo is insanely gorgeous and I may have to get all of it.
Question: has anyone ever bought Simple Stories stamps? The font stamp in the Boho Baby line is super cute and I may buy it. I was wondering about the quality? AC has terrible stamps, so that’s why I was questioning this brand.
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Post by Ryann on Jan 12, 2022 18:59:29 GMT
Holy shit. Okay, I’ve never bought an entire line before but Simple Vintage Indigo is insanely gorgeous and I may have to get all of it. Question: has anyone ever bought Simple Stories stamps? The font stamp in the Boho Baby line is super cute and I may buy it. I was wondering about the quality? AC has terrible stamps, so that’s why I was questioning this brand. SS uses USA made photopolymer - the same as all the other "good" stamp companies (Lawn Fawn, Hero Arts, etc). You should be safe with SS stamps! AC is one of the only brands left that still uses acrylic, which is why they are crap. |
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Post by melanieg on Jan 13, 2022 0:02:33 GMT
I am drawn to the Vintage line (and I dont like flowers). Interesting. I think it is the colours.
I like the Boho baby. Maybe I will get some for my niece and nephew's 1st year albums I am working on.
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 13, 2022 5:25:22 GMT
Summer Loving - It's okay but I think most summer collections look alike. I know I have stuff in my stash that is similar. I like the stencil and some of the B-sides. Celebrate - I like the colors and style of this one but I already have a lot of birthday lines. I will probably buy this line, however- it is pretty cute. I like this stencil, too. Let's Get Crafty - I'll buy quite a bit of this line. I like the colors and the icons are nice. I liked the Doodlebug craft one, too, but every supply had a face on it! I like the lack of faces. Simple Vintage Indigo - Oh, this is so pretty! I'll definitely pick up some of this for my heritage photos. Full Bloom - This is not interesting to me at all. There are just so many lines over the years that are basically the same thing. Boho Baby - I love that this is non-gendered but I went on a baby line buying spree last year so I don't need anymore. I appreciate the brown color scheme but I'm not huge into brown. What I like about Simple Stories: - the tag paper in most of their lines - the journaling paper in most of their lines - the sticker books are really nice - the stencils are usually good What I don't like about Simple Stories: - the summer and spring lines seem to be rehashing the same old colors and motifs. Boring. - the lack of an alphabet SS alphas are part of their basics collection, Color Vibe. www.simplestories.com/collections/color-vibe-storeTheir coordinating collection sticker books also have 1-2 alphas, but beware that these stickers are super thin. |
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 13, 2022 5:28:12 GMT
They have some nice things. Simple Vintage has been nailing great color combos lately, but the vintage/floral is not my style. But man, Lemon Twist and the fall one (orange and blue) were great colors. I wish they would do that with the non-SV lines!
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