American Crafts New Summer 2022 Collections

Same here except that Paige Evans at least makes an effort by slightly switching color tones.  I'm pretty sure the Maggie Holmes sticker book I (regretfully) bought years ago will match her new collection perfectly.

None of those say summer to me, and aren't my style.     

ETA: I am disappointed my otter prediction was incorrect   

Paige Evans Splendid - I think it looks dated. I wouldn't buy any of it.
Maggie Holmes Parasol - It's pretty and I like it but I feel like I already own it because all her collections look the same at this point.
Vicki Boutin Print Shop - I have the same reaction to all of her collections. They're beautiful but not for me. I know they'd be a challenge to work with. I bought Storyteller, made one layout, and the rest is gathering dust. I see gorgeous layouts made with her collections, though.

Absolutely no surprises here.

No Obed Marshall and no Pebbles. No Halloween either. I was really hoping for a Pebbles Halloween or Christmas.

Maggie Holmes and Vicki Boutin collections all look alike to me at this point. Take away the subtle nods to whatever theme they are going for and what's left is the same for every one. I know I will get the VB mixed media background paper pad because I really enjoy those. I also like the VB floral ephemera so I am likely to pick up that one as well. Everything else I have something similar enough from previous VB collections.

Jen Hadfield's collection looks more like a Paige Evans collection, especially the paper. The stickers look in line with what I'd expect to see for JH. I do like the ticket embellishments - I would like a pack of those! The alphas look like a pale purple or maybe a silver foil/holographic type finish. I'd like a better look at those.

I like about half of the papers in Paige's collection. The art style reminds me of her Horizon collection - especially in the stickers. I appreciate that it's a fall-ish line without smacking you in the face with autumn as most fall collections tend to do. I know I'm in the minority with my extreme dislike of fall collections.

Also, I think this is their summer release, rather than their summer (themed) collections.

I was going to ask the same thing. I can't tell if I do like the lines. Typically, I like some of the papers, but it's looking blurry to me too.

I love it! I can see some great floral papers for cards and the springy colors mixed with fall themes suits me just fine. It's odd to me to look at fall product when we're still very much in spring here so maybe that's also influencing me. Is it normal for them to be showing their fall lines in May?

I noticed this at the bottom:
Garden Shoppe should start shipping from the American Crafts warehouse in September 2022, however from past pre-order experiences, things trickle in so I anticipate shipping complete pre-orders by the end of September/early October. I've been told JoAnn will not be carrying this collection so be sure to request it at your local scrapbook store!

Is it me or does it look like they slapped Jen Hadfield's name on somebody else's collection? That doesn't look like her usual style.

This was exactly what I was going to post. The preview was eh but the flip through on instagram 

I am disappointed, but perhaps relieved, that Vicki B's Christmas collection is only 12 sheets of open stock paper. At least if I pick it up it isn't a ton of product. It looks like there are additional patterns in the paper pad, but I won't have a problem skipping that as the colours in AC pads are usually very muted/faded compared to the open stock paper.

Yes don't recall her ever using so much pink! I like some of the designs...but why in the heck make figs bright hot pink?! It would've been a great paper if they were any color but pink. 

Agree, it's all very samesies...they are following a (very boring, repetitive) formula. 

The only thing interesting that I'm seeing is Vicki's Print Shop collection if I'm honest. Everything else is just boring and not interesting at all. I love Vicki's collections most of the time so I'm not surprised that this is another I love. I am NEVER interested in Maggie Holmes' collections ... they literally look exactly the same, are not my style, and not remotely fun or interesting to me.

It's just a twist on the phrase that is currently being used to indicate something that brings you comfort. I've seen so many "coffee is my happy place" sentiments on Etsy... It will age poorly though, and people will wonder why the heck such an odd and off way of putting it is in a scrapbook but oh well. 

ETA: 

Things that travel well are key for many who use cognitive therapy for mental health.

Coffee, flowers, a shirt or hoodie, blanket, etc can all go with you and help you find your place while out and about.

I really like the Paige Evans collection, but it does seem like some of the papers are more spring than fall. I'll definitely pick up the more fall looking ones, they're gorgeous.