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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Oct 12, 2024 3:43:26 GMT
I like a couple of the b side in the Christmas line, and I like the bright and happy colour scheme even though I know it's not for everyone. I love the yellow polka dot on the back of the gingerbread cookies paper and will definitely pick up a sheet or two of that, and the drinks paper is cute although not really my style. I am surprised the line only features white Santa faces though.
It's interesting to see their take on a yearly collection. I like the idea of a single pack of puffy shapes that could be spread across the whole year, and I like that mix of tags and 3x4 cards even though the collection as a whole is not for me.
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Post by camcas on Oct 12, 2024 4:44:44 GMT
A bit too much pink for me
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Post by kitbop on Oct 12, 2024 11:33:41 GMT
I was excited to see a year-long kit, but SO disappointed by how theme-y it is! I don't scrap super icon/theme heavy, and they've really dedicated each month to a stereotypical idea.
Merry Mingle is a miss for me as well - nothing distinctive about it I'd say.
But those basic paper packs are always so yummy...
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Post by KelleeM on Oct 12, 2024 12:51:27 GMT
I reserved the year long collection, chit chat, ephemera and puffy stickers through a buy in group. I have a granddaughter who will turn 9 in January. This will make a fun album for her next year. I’m a huge sucker for Doodlebug and Bella Blvd.
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Post by melanell on Oct 12, 2024 13:48:20 GMT
The color scheme for Merry Mingle is great in that it's not the typical red, white, green, BUT, it's also not colors I would use, so it still doesn't work for me. I'm a fussbudget it seems.  As mentioned above, the My Life line is way too themed for me as well. |
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Post by pantsonfire on Oct 12, 2024 14:28:36 GMT
The only piece I like is:  I might get this. Would make for a fun layout! |
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Post by Night Owl on Oct 12, 2024 14:34:51 GMT
I want it all but will try to narrow it down to some.  I’m a huge sucker for Doodlebug and Bella Blvd. Same. I cannot resist the cuteness. |
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Post by grammadee on Oct 12, 2024 14:37:16 GMT
For my annual calendars, I might need a whole set of those 365 Bella Pops... Not as excited as I thought I would be with the papers, but I like some of the months' cut aparts...
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Post by Night Owl on Oct 12, 2024 14:39:51 GMT
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Post by pantsonfire on Oct 12, 2024 14:59:06 GMT
Wow. Do these companies not have spell check or go through 2 more levels of edits? Because that is unacceptable. Matt at ACOT |
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Post by artbabe on Oct 12, 2024 15:53:59 GMT
My Life 365 - I'm not a fan of the papers but I really want the cardstock stickers, the puffy stickers, the words and some of the Bella Pops. Those will be so useful. I really like a lot of the icons.
Merry Mingle - I just don't like the color combination. That shade of green with red really annoys me.
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PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 12, 2024 20:25:44 GMT
I like a couple of the b side in the Christmas line, and I like the bright and happy colour scheme even though I know it's not for everyone. I love the yellow polka dot on the back of the gingerbread cookies paper and will definitely pick up a sheet or two of that, and the drinks paper is cute although not really my style. ... Perhaps because I gravitate toward the non-themed patterned papers & would probably use them on non-holiday layouts, I also like the bright color palette (except the yellow) & appreciate the versatile polka dots & stripes included on the reverse sides of the gingerbread cookies ( Cookie Exchange), drinks ( Making Spirits Bright), & most other themed papers in this collection (e.g. Colorful Christmas, Merry Mingle). |
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Post by Ryann on Oct 12, 2024 20:33:32 GMT
Merry Mingle is right up my alley. I love colorful and non traditional christmas collections. The collection pack and image ephemera are in my cart!
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 13, 2024 6:56:27 GMT
A bit too much pink for me While only the February, April, May, & December themed papers in My Life 365 include pink, the color is certainly prevalent in Merry Mingle! |
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Post by nicolecardella on Oct 13, 2024 13:03:04 GMT
I love this petite prints and the like but I’m just not a fan overall. It’s too bright and cutesy for me. All of it. I have a couple of lines..Pampered Pooch for example..so cute but I have a hard time using it.
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Post by hoopsfn on Oct 13, 2024 14:50:30 GMT
My Life 365 - not a bad collection. And they sure did fit an entire year in there, didn't they?  Probably a pass for me but it would be good for a yearly journal. Merry Mingle - I like a few of the pp-s but I don't need any more Christmas supplies. Great eye Night Owl. Thanks for posting these PaperAngel. |
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Post by boymom5 on Oct 13, 2024 18:47:33 GMT
Merry mingle has too much pink for me.
I am tempted by 365 but it’s a tad too themed for me for a monthly layout. I’d prefer more generic monthly pages with maybe a variety of hoodies and regular on each page. I wouldn’t use some of the months as we don’t celebrate those holidays/themes.
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 13, 2024 21:46:29 GMT
I was excited to see a year-long kit, but SO disappointed by how theme-y it is! I don't scrap super icon/theme heavy, and they've really dedicated each month to a stereotypical idea. ... Agreed. The stereotypical season/holiday themes, combined with the cutesy aesthetic, implies it's intended for documenting a year-in-the-life of children. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 14, 2024 6:43:17 GMT
I reserved the year long collection, chit chat, ephemera and puffy stickers through a buy in group. I have a granddaughter who will turn 9 in January. This will make a fun album for her next year. I’m a huge sucker for Doodlebug and Bella Blvd. My Life 365 is ideal for your project; I'm sure your granddaughter will love the cute album you create with it! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 15, 2024 7:36:15 GMT
The color scheme for Merry Mingle is great in that it's not the typical red, white, green, BUT, it's also not colors I would use, so it still doesn't work for me. ... While I also like the bright color palette (except yellow), I would probably only use the non-themed patterns & on non-holiday layouts. |
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Post by infochick on Oct 15, 2024 16:19:20 GMT
My Life 365 does not work for me, and I need to focus on using what I have for the yearly themed collections.
I do like quite a few pieces of the Merry Mingle. I am really drawn to the wide pink and red stripe. I also think I need the cookies and cocoa Bella Pops. I might also pick up the sticker sheet with the alpha. I like both, but the one with the icons is not quite as usable for me.
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 15, 2024 19:40:04 GMT
Ironically, the spelling error is on the September/school-themed paper! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 16, 2024 8:03:23 GMT
Wow. Do these companies not have spell check or go through 2 more levels of edits? Because that is unacceptable. Agreed. Given spell checker software & the various steps in the design/manufacturing/marketing/packaging processes, it's surprising the number of misspellings, especially of common words, that still occur! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 17, 2024 8:05:13 GMT
I love this petite prints and the like but I’m just not a fan overall. It’s too bright and cutesy for me. All of it. I have a couple of lines..Pampered Pooch for example..so cute but I have a hard time using it. Interestingly, although Doodlebug also manufactures Bella Blvd, Petite Prints from Doodlebug are cardstock (e.g. Hey Pumpkin), while Bella Besties from Bella Blvd are patterned paper weight (e.g. Merry Mingle). Note Pampered Pooch is from Photoplay (ETA: here). |
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Post by lifeinlayouts on Oct 17, 2024 12:50:34 GMT
I like both of them. They really knocked it out of park with the colors of the Christmas one. Love the non-traditional colors.
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 17, 2024 23:18:37 GMT
My Life 365 - not a bad collection. And they sure did fit an entire year in there, didn't they? ...  |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 17, 2024 23:24:48 GMT
... I am tempted by 365 but it’s a tad too themed for me for a monthly layout. I’d prefer more generic monthly pages with maybe a variety of hoodies and regular on each page. I wouldn’t use some of the months as we don’t celebrate those holidays/themes. I'm curious about your desire for "a variety of hoodies" & what "regular" you reference. IIRC only teen boy themed collections have occasionally included hoodies. |
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Post by boymom5 on Oct 18, 2024 19:07:34 GMT
... I am tempted by 365 but it’s a tad too themed for me for a monthly layout. I’d prefer more generic monthly pages with maybe a variety of hoodies and regular on each page. I wouldn’t use some of the months as we don’t celebrate those holidays/themes. I'm curious about your desire for "a variety of hoodies" & what "regular" you reference. IIRC only teen boy themed collections have occasionally included hoodies. lol I have no idea what autocorrect did there 😂. I was trying to say a variety or holidays and daily things. Apparently it’s not just the scrapbook companies that need to check over their things before sending off. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 18, 2024 19:49:38 GMT
... I do like quite a few pieces of the Merry Mingle. I am really drawn to the wide pink and red stripe. ... Same; Let's Get Ugly is also on my wish list for its reverse. |
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Probably a pass for me but it would be good for a yearly journal.
