PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 9, 2024 21:32:55 GMT
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Post by melanell on Jul 9, 2024 22:05:42 GMT
I think the Autumn Greeting is very pretty. As with all Graphic 45 the A sides tend to be busy for the way I scrap, but the B sides tend to be very usable for my style. I don't think that I feel the need to buy any of it, but to open the link and see it all presented together, I just thought it was very lovely to look at.
My first impression of Merry & Bright was that it appeared quite dark and very formal, neither of which would work for me. However, when I started looking at individual papers, there are several that I think are very pretty and that are brighter in color as well. The cut apart sheets could make gorgeous cards if that's your style, and I think the green and cream based ornament papers are both lovely, as are the cream based sheets with holly and pinecones and such. Again, though, I don't think I will actually look to buy any of it.
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Post by Linda on Jul 9, 2024 22:25:29 GMT
I was somewhat surprised by how much I liked both them - more the Bsides but also the ephemera packs. I probably won't buy - I'm looking at my stuff and well...I don't need any more of anything except adhesive, trimmer blades, white cardstock, and albums.
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pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Jul 10, 2024 0:08:38 GMT
As usual, nothing. Not a brand I use or like.
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Post by breetheflea on Jul 10, 2024 0:25:22 GMT
I am always tempted by their solids and patterns paper pads because they look less busy, but the $18 price tag because I can't buy it by the sheet always hangs me up. I do like the colors of the Merry and Bright one...
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Post by KikiPea on Jul 10, 2024 2:13:20 GMT
I’ve never been a fan of Graphic 45. It’s always been way too gaudy for me, but this isn’t horrible.
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Post by AussieMeg on Jul 10, 2024 10:15:36 GMT
I have to say, I had high hopes when I saw the name of the collection was "Merry and BRIGHT". So you can imagine my disappointment when I saw that it was actually Merry and DRAB.   |
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Post by grammadee on Jul 10, 2024 13:35:40 GMT
I find G45 hard to work with even when I love the graphics. Not a fan of either of these lines. I don't like the yellow/cream background on the fall line. And the Christmas one is very dark.
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Post by artbabe on Jul 10, 2024 14:34:37 GMT
I just made a layout with Graphic 45 ocean line that I quite liked, so I'm in a bit of a Graphic 45 mood.
Some of their lines are gorgeous and some are pretty horrible- I either love a line or hate it.
Autumn Greeting - Most of the papers don't appeal to me but the fox and deer are really cute so I might pick up those papers. And yes, I know that baby deer is the wrong time of year. But you know me- put a deer on it!
Merry & Bright - Again, most of the papers don't appeal to me except I am in love with the close up of the Christmas tree- I've never seen a paper like that. It is a must. I also like the other one with the ornaments.
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Post by hoopsfn on Jul 10, 2024 14:49:19 GMT
Autumn Greeting - This is lovely although I too have a hard time using most of Graphic 45's lines. I don't need any of this but oh those little fox faces! Merry & Bright - A little too dark for me. Although I do love that "Jingle Bells" pp. Thanks for showing us PaperAngel. |
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Post by scrapnnana on Jul 10, 2024 15:03:32 GMT
I love the Autumn Greetings. I have plenty of G45 Christmas from past releases. Even if I didn’t, this Christmas line doesn’t really tempt me.
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Post by infochick on Jul 10, 2024 15:37:47 GMT
G45 has had a couple of stand out collections that I really loved, but overall I stay away from it. I have sold most of what was aging in my stash as I just don't use it. The autumn line is not bad, but there are lines out there that I much prefer.
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Post by babylou on Jul 10, 2024 19:18:37 GMT
I like them both, especially the Autumn Greetings. But, like others, I have enough in my stash that I don't feel like I need any of this.
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Post by lilacgal on Jul 10, 2024 21:15:43 GMT
If I was going to create a memory book, I’d consider Merry and Bright. I don’t think I’d use it otherwise.
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PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 11, 2024 4:26:42 GMT
I am always tempted by their solids and patterns paper pads because they look less busy, but the $18 price tag because I can't buy it by the sheet always hangs me up. ... I detest paper pads with gummy binding & am also disappointed when papers are not offered by-the-sheet! |
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Jul 11, 2024 8:57:53 GMT
This is not a company I gravitate to, so I was surprised I like a couple of pieces in the Christmas line although I'm unlikely to buy anything. This is one that falls in the pretty to look at but never buy it category.
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Post by riversong1963 on Jul 11, 2024 10:37:44 GMT
I usually find G45 to be garish and carnival-like. These are no exception. The autumn line isn't too bad, but definitely not my style. That Christmas line is anything but "Merry and Bright."
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PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 12, 2024 5:18:43 GMT
I have to say, I had high hopes when I saw the name of the collection was "Merry and BRIGHT". So you can imagine my disappointment when I saw that it was actually Merry and DRAB.  |
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Post by camcas on Jul 12, 2024 10:16:36 GMT
I always think I should like the vintage vibe but….they are always sooooo busy
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 13, 2024 4:23:55 GMT
... Some of their lines are gorgeous and some are pretty horrible- I either love a line or hate it. ... It does seem like collections from brands with a signature vintage aesthetic, such as G45, Prima, etc., are more polarizing. |
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PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 14, 2024 21:50:54 GMT
Thanks for your responses. Like many of you, I don't gravitate toward this aesthetic. Nothing is added to my wish list.
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