Post by pocketaddict on Feb 26, 2024 22:52:40 GMT
I just watched the virtual reveal for the new American Crafts (AC) collections coming in 2024 (Feb/Mar). I thought they did a good job walking through the products in detail this year (compared to prior years), although I always smile to myself whenever I watch a non-scrapbooker [attempt to] describe how to use the products... 
It's up on their youtube channel - here is the link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNy91qnVhek
Get comfy as it's 45 mins long. Here is the order of the collections in the video:
All collections include a coordinating metal dies set, a 4-cube ink set, and my favorite - a set of mini puffy alpha stickers. I feel like those may be new categories for AC (for every collection?), but not sure as I haven't been following AC closely the last couple years.
Lastly - at the end of the video, they also introduce a starter kit for making you own handmade paper and a tool for pressing your own flowers in the microwave. Interesting! but I still have that handmade paper from 15 years ago to get through first
So what do you all think? Anything on your wish list?
It's up on their youtube channel - here is the link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNy91qnVhek
Get comfy as it's 45 mins long. Here is the order of the collections in the video:
- A perfect match - wedding
- Dreamer - purples + pinks. tons of butterflies + florals. features past trend animals in what I would call.. an all-stars reunion tour? you know, for our many unmet tiger, zebra, and leopard needs. the only question is.. why were the flamingos cut from the team? and in a pink collection no less..
- Whatevs - bright + bold colours (understatement). features “worst day ever”/"ugh"/"nope" theme. nod to '70s icons + font. holographic black foil a cool addition. really, really wish more collections used black foil / blue foil / red foil etc.
- Cedar house - rustic + vintage + earth-toned. I'm a fan of the wood grains and geometric animals
- Flags + frills - 4th of july / americana
- Sunny blooms (from pebbles) - spring pastels / easter
- Joyful notes (from pink paislee) - every day + celebration. seems like they're really trying to cover all bases in one: birthday, congrats, thinking of you, thank you, etc. those navy mini puffy alphas are definitely coming home with me!
- Fun in the sun (from pebbles) - summer and the standard “seas the day” beach/pool
All collections include a coordinating metal dies set, a 4-cube ink set, and my favorite - a set of mini puffy alpha stickers. I feel like those may be new categories for AC (for every collection?), but not sure as I haven't been following AC closely the last couple years.
Lastly - at the end of the video, they also introduce a starter kit for making you own handmade paper and a tool for pressing your own flowers in the microwave. Interesting! but I still have that handmade paper from 15 years ago to get through first
So what do you all think? Anything on your wish list?
), so will probably buy the 12x12 paper pad. The others don't appeal to me.