pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Jun 21, 2024 18:43:08 GMT
While going through the new pre-order lines, I have noticed that more companies are offering packs of matching solid card stock. Before you would have to look at Bazzill and other brands to see which ones matched the new line. But now, more and more lines contain a 6 or 10 pack of solid matching paper.
And honestly, I am here for it. I have been turning to more cardstock again for pockets since I do 9x12 layouts either as a single page or a pocket page and sometimes I need solid paper beyond white.
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Post by SnoopyFan on Jun 21, 2024 19:27:16 GMT
That's one of the things I like about Echo Park -- I can always buy the pack of matching cardstock.
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jediannie
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Post by jediannie on Jun 21, 2024 19:47:48 GMT
I too am glad to see it. I rarely buy full lines anymore but when I do, I always try and get matching cardstock because my supply of cardstock at home is not as robust as it used to be.
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kitbop
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Post by kitbop on Jun 21, 2024 20:45:11 GMT
I agree! 49th and market and doodlebug and Bella Blvd even add some texture or tone-on-tone pattern to their "plain" packs that I really love.
When I have to go to my basic CS stash, I'm often disappointed that I can't get the "perfect" match.
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 21, 2024 20:52:48 GMT
I have noticed that, too. Used to be they had matching solid color patterned paper weight paper.
I don’t use solid cardstock, other than Vicki’s foundations paper, but I know a lot of scrappers that do.
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Post by Elsabelle on Jun 21, 2024 21:06:52 GMT
I’m liking this too. I recently bought the SS Linen Market matching basics paper and I love it. One side is one color and the other is gingham. Perfect for the busier papers in the collection and it will stretch the collection a little farther.
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Post by melanell on Jun 21, 2024 21:22:41 GMT
While going through the new pre-order lines, I have noticed that more companies are offering packs of matching solid card stock. Before you would have to look at Bazzill and other brands to see which ones matched the new line. But now, more and more lines contain a 6 or 10 pack of solid matching paper. And honestly, I am here for it. I have been turning to more cardstock again for pockets since I do 9x12 layouts either as a single page or a pocket page and sometimes I need solid paper beyond white. I seem to recall it being Simple Stories that first starting offering those packs, and yeah, I'm a big fan as well. I don't use a lot of solid cardstock, but a pack of 6 or so sheets is just perfect for me to spread out over the course of a 6x8 pad or a 6x6 pad or a kit or whatever patterned paper I purchase. |
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Post by joblackford on Jun 21, 2024 23:19:01 GMT
I stress too much about finding just the right color for die cutting or matting layers or whatever on my cards so I'm thrilled if I can get colored cardstock that I know will coordinate. Even more so with Doodlebug's limited color palette, knowing that there's a good chance I'll have scraps that will match at least one color in a busy pattern. I don't mind if it's something like petite prints or actual cs, it just helps me stretch my papers further and saves a lot of legwork.
Probably related to people shopping online more. It's hard to color match anything across brands or lines unless you can see it in person. I used to go to Joann for matching cs but they have the worst lighting so that was a big hassle.
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Post by AussieMeg on Jun 22, 2024 4:32:52 GMT
I remember back when I did paper scrapping, I used to love browsing through the rows and rows of Bazzill, choosing colours to match the patterned paper I had bought. I vaguely remember one paper company even gave the numbers/names of co-ordinating Bazzill. Man, I loved my Bazzill!
Pretty much every digital kit comes with patterned paper and co-ordinating solid colours.
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Post by riversong1963 on Jun 22, 2024 13:46:01 GMT
I'm the opposite. I have so much cardstock, both 12 x 12 and 8 1/2 x 11, that I can match just about any patterned paper that I have. If I don't have it, I use my stash of paints, inks, etc. to make it. If a collection kit comes with the matching cardstock, I'll use it, but I don't buy the matching cardstock packs.
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Post by mikklynn on Jun 22, 2024 18:46:56 GMT
I love buying the matching cardstock!
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Post by PaperAngel on Jun 22, 2024 19:09:31 GMT
I like this trend, which is reflected in the results of the POLL: Do you use (traditional) cardstock? conducted here this spring. Unfortunately, not all solids packs are (traditional) cardstock, & my favorite/most-frequently-used brands don't offer them. For example, the Solids Packs from Echo Park & Carta Bella are patterned paper weight, & the non-vintage Simple Stories collections do not include solids packs. I still heavily rely on Bazzill for (traditional) cardstock. |
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Post by artisticscrapper on Jun 23, 2024 0:24:03 GMT
I have a ton of cardstock but I like being able to match my new pattern papers exactly. It’s frustrating when I go to my existing stash nothing quite matches. So yes I do buy the matching cardstock.
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Shakti
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Post by Shakti on Jun 23, 2024 1:15:50 GMT
So, i have a question. When I am putting an outfit together, I do not expect the solid color in my skirt or slacks to EXACTLY match a color in a print top I consider to coordinate/look pleasant with that "bottom". If I purchase a print top and a solid bottom from the same manufacturer and one wears out or is ruined somehow, I don't consider the remaining piece useless. Now, occasionally, some designer uses hues that are just a tetch off from the norm and you really can't find anything else to wear it with. Or sometimes the styles in colors move on in such a way that makes things difficult, though hopefully a print has enough shades that that happens rarely.
So why is there this idea that card stocks and patterned papers much match exactly?!
I'm not trying to be snarky...I really don't get it. I approach matching papers the way I approach matching clothes and I'm always worried I'm doing it wrong!
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Post by caangel on Jun 23, 2024 3:09:48 GMT
I rarely use cardstock and have considered getting rid of most of mine. I consolidated it so it takes up less space.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2024 3:38:15 GMT
Shakti Speaking for myself: I think this may be a holdover habit from back in the day when Bazzill was the standard and seemingly made matching colors for every collection out there. I was pretty choosy about matching colors until very recently. It took me a minute, but now I’m ok with the same color family or color adjacent. To be fair, I’m pretty picky about matching my clothing too though 😆.
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Post by camcas on Jun 23, 2024 3:58:02 GMT
Sometimes I’ll just use cardstock and do some tone on tone stamping for a background if there’s a particular colour I want
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Post by christinec68 on Jun 23, 2024 15:08:56 GMT
ACOT also does color matching which I really love. I don't use too much colored cardstock but I might pick up 2 or 3 pieces if I am not buying a lot of a particular collection and I want to stretch it out a bit. Shakti - I don't really need the cardstock to match exactly but I like it to be closer than I can get with the limited amount I have on hand. As for clothes, 95% of my wardrobe is solid with the other 5% being dresses so it's not really a thing for me. But I get what you're saying. |
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pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Jun 23, 2024 17:00:37 GMT
So, i have a question. When I am putting an outfit together, I do not expect the solid color in my skirt or slacks to EXACTLY match a color in a print top I consider to coordinate/look pleasant with that "bottom". If I purchase a print top and a solid bottom from the same manufacturer and one wears out or is ruined somehow, I don't consider the remaining piece useless. Now, occasionally, some designer uses hues that are just a tetch off from the norm and you really can't find anything else to wear it with. Or sometimes the styles in colors move on in such a way that makes things difficult, though hopefully a print has enough shades that that happens rarely. So why is there this idea that card stocks and patterned papers much match exactly?! I'm not trying to be snarky...I really don't get it. I approach matching papers the way I approach matching clothes and I'm always worried I'm doing it wrong! But when you go shopping, there are matching top and bottom pieces that match each other for that clothing line. DD went to pick out a new skirt and top for her volunteer internship she has for her degree and across the brands at Kohl's, there were skirts/pants and tops that matched. You could do a solid pant/skirt and patterned top or patterned bottom/skirt and solid top and all the colors matched. There were even jackets and cardigans that matched. Doesn't mean you have to buy a matching set, but it is there, just like the paper. |
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Post by grammadee on Jun 23, 2024 17:27:03 GMT
While going through the new pre-order lines, I have noticed that more companies are offering packs of matching solid card stock. I sometimes--maybe often these days--prefer those packs to the themed line they support! And if I DO "need" the themed line, these background papers/cs are a wonderful addition for backgrounds or layers or photo matting. Echo Park and Simple Stories have had these lines for awhile: solids, stripes &/or dots, maybe gingham. The papers are white core, so are really fun to tear and then rough up and ink the edges. Also, my LSS lady pointed out that EP and SS often keep their base colours enough similar over a year, or a season, that the coordinating cs you purchase for one line will often work well with several of their other lines. Sweet! 49& Market has taken this to a whole new level with their marvelous mixed media looks. And you can pick up collections that stick to one colour, or one colour family. Just picked up a pack from Mintay this past month that had solids/watercolour look, woodgrain AND gingham, all in pretty coordinating colours. |
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