PaperAngel
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Post by craftymom101 on Apr 4, 2023 15:06:39 GMT
I like bits and pieces of a lot of these collections! I also think these collections are a different than recent Echo Park/Crate Paper collections, which is nice.
Bible Stories - we are not religious so I won't be purchasing this collection, but I do like the imagery and colors.
Wizards & Company - we recently visited Universal Studios and spent quite a bit of time in the Harry Potter section. I will probably pick up the collection kit, ephemera, and broomstick stencil.
Dino-mite - adorable, and NO PINK! I need to look through my kids' baby/toddler photos and see if I have a need for this collection. I love it and I hope to buy some of it.
Happy Crafting - I don't scrapbook my scrapbooking, but I do like the label dies and the scattered flower stencil. I also like the Happy Floral and Scrapbooking Stripes paper.
Little Explorer - I love that it's another non-pink collection! I think I have zoo pictures I need to scrap (the Sanford Zoo in 2021), but I need to check my albums.
Pirates - I was a pirate for Halloween in 2022 and I'll probably pick up a couple of the papers, sword stencil, and ephemera.
I don't see enamel dots for any of these collections. Are Echo Park and Crate Paper not creating enamel dots anymore?
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Post by Linda on Apr 4, 2023 15:08:56 GMT
I don't have a need for the Bible stories but I like that it's a different theme!
Little Explorer - I like that with the exception of the King of the Jungle cutapart - it seems gender-neutral. I might get this if I see it for old pictures of DD16...we used to call her our intrepid explorer and I don't think I've scrapped all of those pics.
Pirates - It's not super cutesy/juvenile which I love. I don't need pirates but I would definitely pick it up if I had unscrapped pictures of the Pirate Museum
Wizard School - I like it but don't need it
Dino-Mite - I really like the papers - I think they're pretty versatile. The rest isn't a good fit for me
Happy Crafting - love the yellow and blue an the more modern looking icons. I don't need it but I might get it anyway. Happy Floral PP is a must - that looks very versatile and I need more than 1 piece
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Post by hoopsfn on Apr 4, 2023 15:21:55 GMT
Thank you PaperAngel for linking these for us to see. Once again, I like several of the B-sides across the collections; lots of very usable pieces. I do like quite a few things from the Happy Crafting line. Steve Duncan just has that something extra. |
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Post by grammadee on Apr 4, 2023 15:38:34 GMT
I like the b sides, especially the plaids, in all of the collections.
And I like that Steven Duncan has thrown in some modern craftroom icons in his collection. I have come to expect his collections to be strongly retro.
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Post by infochick on Apr 4, 2023 15:41:39 GMT
That Carta Bella pirates line is amazing. I have absolutely zero photos for this, but I almost want to stage something just so I can use that Briny Deep paper!
I might pick up a bit of the EP Wizards & Company line, but I do have their previous lines in this theme. I have lots of Harry Potter pics from Universal Studios that would be on theme, although I wish they had mixed up the imagery or colour scheme a bit more. I'll likely stick to the embellishments this time.
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Post by ScrappingMe on Apr 4, 2023 16:18:51 GMT
Nice!
I like Little Explorer a LOT. The color palette was used in a baby like recently (Simple Stories?) and I loved it but didn’t have a need for the baby elements so I didn’t buy. I will buy and use this one! I love the neutral rainbows.
I also really like Steven Dunkin’s craft line. The primary color palette is refreshing for a crafty line. They all seem to be so girly. The raskog cart element is awesome. I don’t need another craft line but I will buy this one!
I don’t have a need for the others but I like that they’ve gone outside the box a little on the theming. Pirates is more grown up looking instead of cartoony which I can see as appealing to some.
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Post by pantsonfire on Apr 4, 2023 16:38:09 GMT
Will get a few pieces from Dino Mite for dd and ds.
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Post by sarahsprettypapers on Apr 4, 2023 17:58:25 GMT
I like bits and pieces of all of these collections (except Bible Stories, don't have a use for that). I like how dark and moody the pirate collection is. And I like how a few collections don't have any pink at all.
Thanks again for sharing!
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Post by aj2hall on Apr 4, 2023 17:58:42 GMT
Love them! I like that EP and CB seem to be branching out and trying new things.
No use for the Bible and Dino ones, but they're different themes.
Love that the pirate line has an older feel, not the young, juvenile ones previously released. I think it would be perfect for Pirates of the Carribbean. Trying to think of other pictures I could use with it, because I really like it.
Love the wizard one. Perfect for HP
Little Explorer is really cute.
The crafting one is lovely. I especially like the album paper. The tag and label paper is really fun, too. And I love the different sises in the multi cut apart.
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Post by honeypea on Apr 4, 2023 17:59:38 GMT
A few of those Dino-mite papers are adorable! I’ll be grabbing a little for sure.
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Post by cycworker on Apr 4, 2023 19:57:34 GMT
I don't have a use for Bible Stories, though I give them credit for coming up with a line that would be great for someone who has kids who go to Vacation Bible School. And though the B sides are great, I don't need them enough to buy a collection pack. May get the solids, because they are just great colours. Same with Pirate's Life. Little Explorer is a yes for me. I am thinking I may be at the Oregon Zoo this summer, and my brother & sister just took their kids to San Diego. Between the two, I will use it. I don't have a use for Wizard & Company. I am just not a Harry Potter fan. Love Dinomite. Need it. Will find ways to use it.  Same with Happy Crafting. |
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Post by marykate on Apr 4, 2023 20:39:26 GMT
I do like quite a few things from the Happy Crafting line. Steve Duncan just has that something extra. Definitely agree. I love both of the new Steven Duncan collections, and I hope they come out in digital. The Pirates papers are awesome. |
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Post by aj2hall on Apr 4, 2023 21:56:31 GMT
Maybe because I've ordered from warehouse sales, I received a cute Echo Park flyer in the mail today with the baby, Easter & Spring, Sunkissed and Here comes Summer collections.
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Post by PaperAngel on Apr 4, 2023 22:15:07 GMT
Maybe because I've ordered from warehouse sales, I received a cute Echo Park flyer in the mail today with the baby, Easter & Spring, Sunkissed and Here comes Summer collections. Those are among the EP/CB - Q1 2023 releases linked & discussed HERE. HTH. |
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Apr 4, 2023 22:34:56 GMT
I'm also glad to see them taking on different themes. The Bible Stories one is not relevant for me, but as someone pointed out upthread there are some really usable b sides, I really like the yellow diamond on the reverse of the Two by Two paper. The Little Explorer, Wizards, and Dino Mite lines are all nice although I don't really love anything, or have a need for it, so doubt I'll buy anything from these. I don't typically scrap about my crafting so I don't know how useful that line would be.
I love seeing a more grown up version of the pirates theme. I will almost certainly buy the paper with the skulls. I love the skulls in the anchors, and the shark papers, and really wish I had more photos that would work with this line.
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Post by AussieMeg on Apr 4, 2023 23:24:38 GMT
I really like the colour schemes of most of those. They're probably a bit too theme-y for me though.
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Post by christinec68 on Apr 5, 2023 1:48:19 GMT
I really like a lot of these collections -- great colors, cool images, cute phrases and a lot of usable B-sides.
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Post by cannmom on Apr 5, 2023 13:29:02 GMT
I really like Dino-Mite. DS has always been dino crazy. Need to look and see if I have any photos from when he was young. I may photograph a stack of his dinosaur books and just go with that if I cant find any photos. If nothing else I love the colors and the B sides are versatile.
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Post by scrappyrabbit on Apr 5, 2023 15:18:09 GMT
Overall I really like this release, but I have no need for any of these themes. But everything is really cute and nice b sides.
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Post by scrappypeanut on Apr 5, 2023 17:52:42 GMT
Love the Steven Duncan lines (we have done a few pirate themed things with Disney) and the B sides from the craft line!
I like the wizards and witches (it has some bright colors) which will help tie together my Universal Album.
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Post by breetheflea on Apr 5, 2023 18:03:31 GMT
Eh, maybe a b-side here or there. I swear I have that exact EP Wizard and Company collection from a few years ago, and so many of the phrases have 'magic' on them that I am having problems finding a way to use them, so that's a no from me. I count 16 uses of the word 'magic' just on the cut-aparts...
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 5, 2023 18:46:26 GMT
I do love the pirates and wizards lines. I already have at least three of each in my stash, so I'll not take the plunge, but the B sides are really gorgeous too.
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Post by epeanymous on Apr 5, 2023 20:24:26 GMT
I really appreciate some different theming here! That said, none of those collections appeal to me -- I do like the crafting theme, but those colors are much brighter than what I personally prefer.
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Post by refugeepea on Apr 6, 2023 3:39:17 GMT
-They call it Bible stories, but I'm definitely getting LDS vibes from the stamp set. I wasn't even going to click on the link, but I like some colors on the B sides. I'm intrigued by the tool paper in Noah's Ark, but the images are a bit small for me.
-Be still my heart Steve Duncan! My son was a skeleton three years for Halloween. I want to redo all the pages and start the ones I never started.
-No to Wizards and Company that looks anything very Harry Potter. I am no longer a fan of J.K. Rowling. I like three of the more generic looking papers.
-LOVE the color scheme of Dino-Mite. I could use almost every paper with no dinosaur theme.
-I like the idea of crafting lines. I've thought of doing a mini album of things I've made and gave away (mostly cards), but definitely not a must buy.
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Post by PaperAngel on Apr 6, 2023 6:20:51 GMT
... I don't see enamel dots for any of these collections. Are Echo Park and Crate Paper not creating enamel dots anymore? Among these May/June releases, Enamel Dots are included in the Carta Bella Happy Crafting collection (scheduled to ship in June). It appears, starting with this month/April's release (see here), most collections will offer a 12x12 sticker sheet, ephemera, stencils, stamps, &/or dies. Only select collections (e.g. Echo Park Our Story Matters, Carta Bella Happy Crafting) add enamel dots, adhesive brads, chipboard, washi, puffy stickers, &/or sticker books. ETA: Except for Bazzill & an occasional We R Makers tool, I don't purchase supplies from American Crafts brands so am unfamiliar with their usual releases. However, a quick search reveals Enamel Dots/Shapes (link to SB.com) available for Gingham Garden, which appears to be Crate Paper's latest release. HTH. |
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Post by chrissyc72 on Apr 6, 2023 8:53:49 GMT
So many great pages. Could probably use some from each kit. Where do you all get yours from when you buy them?
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Post by craftymom101 on Apr 6, 2023 13:07:22 GMT
PaperAngel, thank you! If companies are going to stop making enamel dots, I will definitely need to buy more. I use them on almost every layout!
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Post by blemon on Apr 6, 2023 14:36:36 GMT
This would be great for Animal Kingdom at Disney. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Apr 6, 2023 18:18:31 GMT
So many great pages. Could probably use some from each kit. Where do you all get yours from when you buy them? Echo Park & Carta Bella products are available at the company's online store ( here), plus online retailers such as Scrapbook.com, A Cherry On Top, etc. HTH. |
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Same with Happy Crafting. 
