artbabe
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Post by artbabe on Feb 4, 2022 16:48:51 GMT
I just did a layout with an old Love Elsie line. It is the one that says "I love art". I even used the adhesive fabric that came with the line. The adhesive was shot but that is what tape is for. I even used the rub-ons and they worked fine. It also had what they called "gel embellishments". I would think that would be epoxy but they were thicker and not yellowed at all. The adhesive was great. I also had stickers and chipboard buttons.
It's not my best layout from a design standpoint but it was fun to dig out older papers and different embellishments. Love Elsie had some of my favorite papers- I think it was one of the first lines to use handwriting instead of computer generated fonts. I loved the childlike feeling of the stuff.
I think the manufacturer was KI, wasn't it? I loved how bright and graphic their lines were. The embellishments were cool- I still have a lot of acrylic, chipboard buttons, and other things from them. I miss the days when there was a broader range of embellishments than now.
Besides Basic Grey, which I think almost everyone misses, what old scrapbook manufacturers/lines did you like? Have you scrapped with any of them lately?
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Post by Texas Scrap on Feb 4, 2022 17:15:16 GMT
Yep - love KI and I’ve kept most of my old KI stuff to use at some point
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Post by msupea on Feb 4, 2022 17:23:16 GMT
Old school SC papers. Like 2013-2014 - I've been making a concerted effort to use OLD kits and I have so many. I've made several layouts using old kits.
October afternoon. I have hoarded it. Cosmo Cricket. Found a bunch when I was reorganizing/cleaning up. Sassafrass. I liked their funky embellishments. Used some on a card before Christmas.
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PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Feb 4, 2022 17:27:58 GMT
I just did a layout with an old Love Elsie line...I think the manufacturer was KI, wasn't it?... Yes! While I have supplies from several defunct companies (e.g. Jenni Bowlin, SEI, Sassafrass Lass, Cosmo Cricket, Arctic Frog, Little Yellow Bicycle) in my inventory, I especially miss the creativity, classic patterns, versatile embellishments, & usable color palettes of Chatterbox, KI Memories, & October Afternoon as well as (the original) Bazzill & Quickutz (which became Lifestyle Crafts & is now WRMK) before these companies were swept under the AC umbrella. I routinely use (& often prefer) supplies from defunct manufacturers, since I find them more usable/unique & less themed/repetitive than most current releases. |
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Post by infochick on Feb 4, 2022 17:38:51 GMT
Basic Grey is one that I really miss. I still have lots of their older lines left and I have brought out Sublime to use on a particular layout. I didn't buy as many of their more recent lines as they weren't as available in my LSS and I really regret that.
I miss Sassafras Lass too. There are so many of their embellishments that I wish I would have stocked up on.
I loved Chatterbox at the time and I have lots. It is one that I struggle to use a bit, but did make a point of using it for three summer layouts and I'm very happy with how they turned out.
So many others that I miss including KI Memories (I still have some), October Afternoon, Cosmo Cricket, Glitz Designs, etc. I also miss the variety and creativity we used to see in collections, even from lines that still exist. I am always on the hunt for different embellishments.
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Post by lanena on Feb 4, 2022 19:06:39 GMT
I miss Scenic Route! I still have a couple of their papers, but I'm so hesitant to use them because then they'll be gone. I need to get over this mentality.
I think I may have a Love, Elsie in my stash...
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Post by Linda on Feb 4, 2022 19:12:17 GMT
I'm still using old KI, K& Co, some old AC even...I think I've used up my Sassafras, Daisy D, Chatterbox, Scenic Route etc..
I liked Pebbles and the old Bazzil - epecially the packs of coordinating monochromatic sets (they came in 3's and 5's I think)
I miss the excitment of the new QK releases
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anniebeth24
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Post by anniebeth24 on Feb 4, 2022 19:13:13 GMT
I don't remember Love Elsie. artbabe Would you mind sharing your layout? Although, it might make me sad because I can't get any of it! |
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Post by cbscrapper on Feb 4, 2022 19:15:59 GMT
I have some Love, Elsie hoarded in my stash. I miss the wide range of embellishments and tools that Making Memories offered. Scenic Route is another I love.
Things today are too formulaic, for the most part. I wish companies would stop using epoxy for embellishments.
While we often wane nostalgic for the companies and collections that are gone, I will say that the selection of stamps usable for scrapbooking (vs just cards) is much better now than ever.
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Post by BSnyder on Feb 4, 2022 22:01:46 GMT
KI Memories was a favorite! I really miss the eclectic mix of companies in the early years. SC was another with a graphic feel, although more vintage. Sassafras Lass, Cosmo Cricket, and Scenic Route also come to mind.
Because everything feels so same-y now, I don’t use my old favorites because when they are gone they are gone forever. There are no replacements. Silly I know, but I love them! lol For awhile I thought Pink Fresh might fill that gap, but their last few releases are again feeling very familiar.
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Post by Linda on Feb 5, 2022 0:15:19 GMT
And how can I forget SEI?
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Post by thracian on Feb 5, 2022 0:38:28 GMT
I still have some Love Elsie in my stash, but I wish I'd used it before now. I struggle to think how I'd use the papers now. I did use a frame in a layout though, which you can see a video for here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-iw5ZrKPL8. I recently used an old paper by Colorbok. That layout is here: youtu.be/FJimmIuparo. |
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Post by BSnyder on Feb 5, 2022 0:47:43 GMT
And how can I forget SEI? S.E.I. still exists. Who knew? They carry a limited stock of paper crafting supplies. https://www.seicrafts.com |
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Post by jediannie on Feb 5, 2022 0:51:46 GMT
Scenic Route and Little Yellow Bicycle are 2 of my faves that I miss.
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Post by 950nancy on Feb 5, 2022 1:21:21 GMT
Little Yellow Bicycle. I still have a lot of their lines, but they are one of my favorites. I still have a bunch of Scenic Route that I hoard.
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Post by Linda on Feb 5, 2022 1:37:40 GMT
And how can I forget SEI? S.E.I. still exists. Who knew? They carry a limited stock of paper crafting supplies. https://www.seicrafts.com wow! I'll have to check that out - thanks |
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Post by camcas on Feb 5, 2022 1:51:02 GMT
OA OA OA OA - would make a good song lyric !
Minimarket stickers and the lovely blues and greens they used.
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Post by mich5481 on Feb 5, 2022 3:53:22 GMT
I miss Making Memories!
I came across a 6x6 mini album from a swap through my old LSS. Each person made 20 identical 6x6 pages with a holiday appetizer/entree/etc recipe, using products sold at the store and at least 1 QK die. The store kept 1 of every page, and then everyone got 19 different pages in return. I made two sets of pages, so my mom and I could each have a book of recipes. I was flipping through it and filled with regret that I used one of BG's Christmas lines for one of my pages! 😂
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Post by scrappyrabbit on Feb 5, 2022 4:00:53 GMT
I’m relatively “new” to scrapping but my mom was a CM consultant. I actually use some of that old stuff, mostly die cuts and stickers. I used to love “helping” her scrap back when I was a kid.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2022 4:13:21 GMT
I was scanning negatives yesterday and went through several sets that were photos of displays when we opened our store in 2004. Most, if not all, of the brands displayed are long gone. And oh, those sticker rolls! On a side note, Elsie was one of our customers back in the day. It was interesting to watch how CK promoted her.
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Post by amp on Feb 5, 2022 16:26:52 GMT
KI Memories, Chatterbox, SEI, Making Memories in it's heyday..Bazzill cardstock to match everything...those were the days!! So much goodness!! I still have a lot of it. I probably won't have time to use it until I retire...but it will be so. much. fun!!  |
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Post by msliz on Feb 5, 2022 16:32:15 GMT
I have one sheet of Love, Elsie left in my stash. I'm not saving it because I'm sentimental or anything, but it's red, with large words all over it, so quite bold, and I've yet to find the right photos to go with it.
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Post by refugeepea on Feb 6, 2022 2:58:45 GMT
S.E.I. still exists. Who knew? They carry a limited stock of paper crafting supplies. https://www.seicrafts.com They are sticking with sewing and embroidery and have dropped releasing scrapbook supplies. I went to two of their warehouse sales before they closed their storefront. Most of my stash is SEI. And second to that is Echo Park, same reason.
I organize my supplies by theme or color, not manufacturer. I'm not sure what my favorite is anymore or what I miss. 
I could only think of Daisy D's. I did use some Basic Grey, October Afternoon, and old WRMK papers today. It was mixed with Carta Bella and Dollar Tree stickers.
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Post by artsyk on Feb 6, 2022 3:23:52 GMT
I was just organizing a bunch of stamps and came upon my stash of sassafras lass and love, elsie stamps!
So cute - I miss them both a lot!
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Post by vexedangel on Feb 6, 2022 21:01:47 GMT
I don't remember Love Elsie. artbabe Would you mind sharing your layout? Although, it might make me sad because I can't get any of it! The beautiful thing about the Love, Elsie stuff is you could counterfeit a lot of it in style <3 I really loved her stuff and miss her scrapbook designing! |
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Post by myboysnme on Feb 6, 2022 23:07:03 GMT
I have never been good with knowing manufacturers but I use very old stuff every time I scrap it seems. I'm not familiar with I love art and it seems like something I would love to use. Can you post the layout you did?
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Post by Skellinton on Feb 7, 2022 1:22:46 GMT
OA, I found their lines so easy to use and whenever I do a layout I just love, love, love it is OA. The colors were prefect, the designs were amazing. Nothing other then Shimelle’s most recent lines even came close. I just recently purchased a few Nightlight papers on Etsy and they are so glorious, I just used them today in fact.
Other then that I miss Making Memories, Scenic Route, Scrapworks and KI a whole lot. Sassafrass too.
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Post by blemon on Feb 7, 2022 1:31:33 GMT
October Afternoon will have my heart. Basic Grey comes in a very close second. I'm still using it.
I dug through my journal cards specifically to use the Eiffel Tower card from a cut-apart sheet. I loved it so much I bought an entire pack of it from JoAnn's.
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Post by amp on Feb 8, 2022 2:29:53 GMT
OA, I found their lines so easy to use and whenever I do a layout I just love, love, love it is OA. The colors were prefect, the designs were amazing. Nothing other then Shimelle’s most recent lines even came close. I just recently purchased a few Nightlight papers on Etsy and they are so glorious, I just used them today in fact. Other then that I miss Making Memories, Scenic Route, Scrapworks and KI a whole lot. Sassafrass too. I forgot about them! I loved Scrapworks, too. I had to have all their rub-ons in the tins. They had so many cute embellishments! Remember the cloth tabs? www.ebay.com/itm/124258154876?hash=item1cee5cf97c:g:m9sAAOSwk6RfC7bQThere sure was variety back in the day... |
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Post by Skellinton on Feb 8, 2022 2:47:10 GMT
OA, I found their lines so easy to use and whenever I do a layout I just love, love, love it is OA. The colors were prefect, the designs were amazing. Nothing other then Shimelle’s most recent lines even came close. I just recently purchased a few Nightlight papers on Etsy and they are so glorious, I just used them today in fact. Other then that I miss Making Memories, Scenic Route, Scrapworks and KI a whole lot. Sassafrass too. I forgot about them! I loved Scrapworks, too. I had to have all their rub-ons in the tins. They had so many cute embellishments! Remember the cloth tabs? www.ebay.com/itm/124258154876?hash=item1cee5cf97c:g:m9sAAOSwk6RfC7bQThere sure was variety back in the day... Yes, I loved the fabric tags and their papers. Their paper had such a cool texture and they had the best color combos. They also came up with the pocket page dividers before Becky Higgins. |
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