Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on May 12, 2022 22:13:46 GMT
I think one's natural environment, effects of the actual season Yuletide takes place in where one lives and associations through life, particularly in childhood, play a lot in the appreciation of the traditional Christmas colours. I get why they're so big even though they're not necessarily my personal preference. This makes a lot of sense, and I totally understand that red and green are a very traditional Christmas combo for many people. I just went and had a quick look at some of my childhood Christmas photos, our silver tinsel tree was decorated with red and green tinsel, but also with orange and pink and yellow decorations mixed in with the red ones, so your theory definitely holds up in my case.
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camcas
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Post by camcas on May 12, 2022 23:06:40 GMT
Since when did pink become a Christmas colour- ugh I do like that photo play blue though
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ComplicatedLady
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Post by ComplicatedLady on May 12, 2022 23:37:22 GMT
Well what a surprise. /s So much red and green. Ugh. Even if I didn't live in the Southern Hemisphere where it's summer at Christmas, I still wouldn't like using those awful traditional colours. Surely I can't be the only person who doesn't like those drab colours?! Someone? Anyone? And that Simple Vintage Christmas Lodge is the worst! (I should just shut the heck up. It bugs the crap out of me when people are so negative, and yet here I am! Remind me next year not to even open the Christmas threads hahaha!) I live in the northern hemisphere and I don’t like these drab “traditional” colors. You aren’t the only one.
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Post by AussieMeg on May 13, 2022 2:23:11 GMT
Since when did pink become a Christmas colour- ugh I do like that photo play blue though I just checked my stash of Digital Christmas kits, and 25 out of 38 had pink in them! Most of the ones that didn't have pink had aqua or turquoise.
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Post by Linda on May 13, 2022 3:36:43 GMT
I'm a traditionalist with Christmas - colours and icons - I love the old-world Santa/Father Christmas and the dark green/cranberry colours. But I think it's great that there are collections in all colours and styles to work with everyone's personal styles and traditions
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camcas
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Post by camcas on May 13, 2022 8:19:16 GMT
Since when did pink become a Christmas colour- ugh I do like that photo play blue though I just checked my stash of Digital Christmas kits, and 25 out of 38 had pink in them! Most of the ones that didn't have pink had aqua or turquoise. It’s insidious isn’t it - pink aqua gold seems that that’s the colour combo for the last few years that manufacturers think we all want I guess it must sell - but not to me
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Post by AussieMeg on May 13, 2022 10:26:58 GMT
camcas when I said that 25 of my kits had pink in them, I meant it as a positive! I love pink and aqua/mint/turquoise in my Christmas kits. One woman's insidious is another woman's must-buy haha!
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blemon
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Post by blemon on May 16, 2022 15:58:19 GMT
I am done for. The end. I like so much of these. I'll be picking and choosing a lot of the simple stories and the crate paper. And two good albums -- both the Vicki and the SS have nice big spines (I asked SS on instagram). I was going to go 8X10 this year but now I probably won't. Ugh!! So many decisions. Thank you sleepingbooty for getting this party started.
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Post by sleepingbooty on May 16, 2022 19:28:35 GMT
I am done for. The end. I like so much of these. I'll be picking and choosing a lot of the simple stories and the crate paper. Hehehe, welcome to the there-goes-my-money gang! PS: The Simple Stories holiday binders are a great deal. Under 20 dollars for a good quality, large spine binder that comes with extras inside. I love them to bits and have gone through several now (including spray-painted for non-holiday purposes).
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Post by kmage on May 16, 2022 19:30:41 GMT
I'm a traditionalist with Christmas - colours and icons - I love the old-world Santa/Father Christmas and the dark green/cranberry colours. But I think it's great that there are collections in all colours and styles to work with everyone's personal styles and traditions linda, I am sending you a PM.
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blemon
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Post by blemon on May 16, 2022 20:22:02 GMT
camcas when I said that 25 of my kits had pink in them, I meant it as a positive! I love pink and aqua/mint/turquoise in my Christmas kits. One woman's insidious is another woman's must-buy haha! Heck yes! Give me all the pink. I love a retro color scheme. PS: The Simple Stories holiday binders are a great deal. Under 20 dollars for a good quality, large spine binder that comes with extras inside. I love them to bits and have gone through several now (including spray-painted for non-holiday purposes). I used one two-three years ago and I really liked it. It's hard for me to find an album I really like so I might end up buying both the SS and the Boutin just in case I can't find one next year. And the cost compared to AE is unbeatable.
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MDscrapaholic
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Jun 25, 2014 20:49:07 GMT
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Post by MDscrapaholic on May 16, 2022 22:03:25 GMT
I received one of the Simple Stories binders at the last Crop and Create, and I agree, they are well built and sturdy. I just might snap one up too!
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Post by sleepingbooty on May 18, 2022 16:57:09 GMT
A very pretty pad by Catherine Pooler that is a contemporary take on simple, classic designs. I kind of dig this... Snowflakes & Spruce:
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Post by joblackford on May 18, 2022 18:22:00 GMT
I think one's natural environment, effects of the actual season Yuletide takes place in where one lives and associations through life, particularly in childhood, play a lot in the appreciation of the traditional Christmas colours. I get why they're so big even though they're not necessarily my personal preference. This makes a lot of sense, and I totally understand that red and green are a very traditional Christmas combo for many people. I just went and had a quick look at some of my childhood Christmas photos, our silver tinsel tree was decorated with red and green tinsel, but also with orange and pink and yellow decorations mixed in with the red ones, so your theory definitely holds up in my case. I saw a lot of British people on IG sharing vintage Xmas baubles the past couple of years and they included all kinds of cheerful colors, lots of pinks and aquas, so I don't think it's just a Southern Hemisphere thing. I'm thinking this kind of thing: http://instagram.com/p/CcxxE7xrQ1w http://instagram.com/p/CX3aEqlI_xY
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Post by sleepingbooty on May 18, 2022 20:41:34 GMT
joblackford I still think of the famous Anthropologie pompom wreath that every home décor blogger had a DIY copycat tutorial for every now and then...
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Post by infochick on May 18, 2022 21:43:10 GMT
This makes a lot of sense, and I totally understand that red and green are a very traditional Christmas combo for many people. I just went and had a quick look at some of my childhood Christmas photos, our silver tinsel tree was decorated with red and green tinsel, but also with orange and pink and yellow decorations mixed in with the red ones, so your theory definitely holds up in my case. I saw a lot of British people on IG sharing vintage Xmas baubles the past couple of years and they included all kinds of cheerful colors, lots of pinks and aquas, so I don't think it's just a Southern Hemisphere thing. I'm thinking this kind of thing: http://instagr.am/p/CcxxE7xrQ1w http://instagr.am/p/CX3aEqlI_xY I really like these! Especially the first one. My boyfriend and I made a tasteful/traditional wreath for the front door using a big vintage frame instead of a wreath form, but I love the whimsy of these. I think I need to advocate for a wreath for the back door now!
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Post by mom on May 19, 2022 2:53:30 GMT
That Catherine Pooler collection paper with the red/Kraft/pinecone/berry looks familiar. Was that in a DD at one point?
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Post by JavaJones on May 19, 2022 13:00:23 GMT
Wow, Christmas in May, I guess I need to start planning my purchases . Since I no longer buy full collections, I will plan to pick up a few pieces from Mistletoe & Mittens to go with last year’s Busy Sidewalks (love that festive Bear and other critters), and some pieces from the new V Boutin line Evergreen & Holly to go with her line from last year (love the addition of yellow and black to the color palate this year). I like some bits and pieces from the Simple Stories Mix and a Mingle, esp the retro cocktail cart and record player, hopefully those are represented in die cuts or stickers, as the paper doesn’t really do it for me. I do like the foam title stickers from this line though Now waiting to see what Pinkfresh, Kelly Purkey, and Ali Edwards have in store for this year (but my brain is still anticipating KP and AE travel lines yet to be revealed )
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2022 13:10:09 GMT
My ideal colours for a Christmas kit would be Black, Grey, Cinnamon, Mustard, Navy Blue, Dark Green, Kraft and Silver. I picked up FJ mini kit last year, so I think I will just use that as my base and create my own kit from my stash.
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Post by joblackford on May 19, 2022 17:06:17 GMT
Yesterday I had a hankering to make some Christmas cards using the latest Sheetload sketch and then realized I have actually used up almost all of my Christmas paper. I have a small pile of Doodlebug scraps but I actually legitimately need to buy Christmas paper! How exciting is that?!
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Post by sleepingbooty on May 19, 2022 17:13:01 GMT
Yesterday I had a hankering to make some Christmas cards using the latest Sheetload sketch and then realized I have actually used up almost all of my Christmas paper. I have a small pile of Doodlebug scraps but I actually legitimately need to buy Christmas paper! How exciting is that?! That is super exciting! You did it, you broke the code and out-Christmas-stashed yourself which is quite the feat. Seen anything you like so far?
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Post by joblackford on May 19, 2022 18:31:07 GMT
PS: The Simple Stories holiday binders are a great deal. Under 20 dollars for a good quality, large spine binder that comes with extras inside. I love them to bits and have gone through several now (including spray-painted for non-holiday purposes). I love the Simple Stories binders too. I have a problem with all my old SC Handbooks - the binder mechanism is set too high on the cover so the page protectors are hanging an inch or so above the shelf which means they slump, thanks gravity, and the page protectors get warped. It's very very annoying to me. The SS binders are a good inch shorter and the page protectors are just above the bottom of the binder so they stay properly aligned. Does that make sense? I can share a photo if my words are nonsense. Anyway, Simple Stories binders = good. Now I'm wondering if I should buy a few and get rid of the Handbooks.
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blemon
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Post by blemon on May 19, 2022 18:58:52 GMT
I have a problem with all my old SC Handbooks The page protectors in these also have a wider area that the holes are punched into. I feel that also makes them sag.
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Post by anniefb on May 19, 2022 19:29:16 GMT
OMG can't believe we're already talking about Christmas releases.
Not sure I will buy anything as my Christmas stash is still embarrassingly large but I may pick up a few papers or embellishments. I do like the Mix and A-Mingle line but not sure about any of the others.
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Post by joblackford on May 20, 2022 1:25:56 GMT
Yesterday I had a hankering to make some Christmas cards using the latest Sheetload sketch and then realized I have actually used up almost all of my Christmas paper. I have a small pile of Doodlebug scraps but I actually legitimately need to buy Christmas paper! How exciting is that?! That is super exciting! You did it, you broke the code and out-Christmas-stashed yourself which is quite the feat. Seen anything you like so far? Nope. I went and looked at older paper packs at sb.com and didn't see anything especially appealing there either. There are a couple of Catherine Pooler ones that I would consider, and I'm always able to use Doodlebug (I have die cuts left to use up). But I'm not feeling anything else. I might end up making more cards with techniques/stamping/die cuts and skip the patterned papers. I can always save Sheetloads for other card themes.
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blemon
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Post by blemon on May 20, 2022 13:50:36 GMT
Not sure I will buy anything as my Christmas stash is still embarrassingly large I say that every year. Then I always break. I went and looked at older paper packs at sb.com When the new lines come out at A Cherry On Top you could buy the papers you want and get the 20% off pre-orders. And Michaels usually has those huge packs/pads of 12 X 12 papers on sale around a holiday. Lots of basics there. Sometimes you can get paper at JoAnn's too. I'm envious of your actual need to buy paper. Except for this Disney stuff I've been working on, I usually have guilt around buying new paper when I don't *need* it.
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Post by songbird on May 20, 2022 20:48:04 GMT
Made my first Christmas pre-order at ACOT. 😅😅 It’s going to be a long year of Christmas product buying I’m afraid.
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Post by sleepingbooty on May 20, 2022 21:49:42 GMT
Made my first Christmas pre-order at ACOT. 😅😅 It’s going to be a long year of Christmas product buying I’m afraid. Well, come on then, spill the beans...
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Post by refugeepea on May 20, 2022 23:45:52 GMT
That is super exciting! You did it, you broke the code and out-Christmas-stashed yourself which is quite the feat. Seen anything you like so far? Nope. I went and looked at older paper packs at sb.com and didn't see anything especially appealing there either. There are a couple of Catherine Pooler ones that I would consider, and I'm always able to use Doodlebug (I have die cuts left to use up). But I'm not feeling anything else. I might end up making more cards with techniques/stamping/die cuts and skip the patterned papers. I can always save Sheetloads for other card themes. If you aren't picky, scrapbooking for less usually has a decent selection of papers and most are 2 for $1.20. Diecut packs are typically $3.00, and cardstock stickers, $1.75. I like certain colors so I buy a little bit of everything from lots of different lines. ETA: They do sell a lot of Echo Park and Carta Bella
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Post by joblackford on May 21, 2022 2:25:54 GMT
Nope. I went and looked at older paper packs at sb.com and didn't see anything especially appealing there either. There are a couple of Catherine Pooler ones that I would consider, and I'm always able to use Doodlebug (I have die cuts left to use up). But I'm not feeling anything else. I might end up making more cards with techniques/stamping/die cuts and skip the patterned papers. I can always save Sheetloads for other card themes. If you aren't picky, scrapbooking for less usually has a decent selection of papers and most are 2 for $1.20. Diecut packs are typically $3.00, and cardstock stickers, $1.75. I like certain colors so I buy a little bit of everything from lots of different lines. ETA: They do sell a lot of Echo Park and Carta Bella Thanks, I spotted a couple of 6x6 pads and papers I might be able to use. I like some of last year's EP and CB collections, especially the blue EP includes in their First Noel collection.
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