PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Mar 13, 2025 21:24:32 GMT
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Post by melanell on Mar 13, 2025 22:46:32 GMT
I was afraid to look at Salt & Sea for fear I'd want it all, but those colors are not the type I use in sea/beach/boat/ship pics, so I'm safe!  |
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breetheflea
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Post by breetheflea on Mar 13, 2025 22:47:36 GMT
My wallet is marked safe from purchasing this collection.
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 13, 2025 23:48:09 GMT
Salt and Sea - yawn...
I can't stand to see one more line with a vintage VW van.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Mar 14, 2025 0:08:37 GMT
It's a no for me. I don't care for the colors.
Why does every beach collection, have a vw van? Seriously, how many scrapbookers own a vw van or rent one for visit to the beach?
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Post by scrappyrabbit on Mar 14, 2025 3:06:14 GMT
It’s just fine… nothing exciting.
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Post by hoopsfn on Mar 14, 2025 3:08:38 GMT
Salt & Sea - Nice collection but I don't really need it. Lucky Cat - Not for me Thanks for showing us PaperAngel. |
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Post by 950nancy on Mar 14, 2025 3:33:37 GMT
I was afraid to look at Salt & Sea for fear I'd want it all, but those colors are not the type I use in sea/beach/boat/ship pics, so I'm safe! Right there with you. A little too maybe 70's vibe with too much pink. |
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Post by camcas on Mar 14, 2025 5:28:41 GMT
Am I the only one who expected red white and blue and instead got the dreaded turquoise and pink?
Not even slightly tempted by any of this
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Mar 14, 2025 6:51:39 GMT
I really like how they've got the two different sizes of tags on the tag paper and I like the wave paper, although I think it would be more useful in blue than turquoise. Overall this is ok but not a theme I need.
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Post by quinmm14 on Mar 14, 2025 10:54:33 GMT
I'm a pass on both of these. I haven't trusted PP since I bought a collection (can't remember what it was) and the paper was shiny.  |
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Post by grammadee on Mar 14, 2025 15:43:29 GMT
I really like how they've got the two different sizes of tags on the tag paper and I like the wave paper, although I think it would be more useful in blue than turquoise. Overall this is ok but not a theme I need. I like Salt & Sea, just don't need any more beachy supplies. I agree about the tags. Wish the back had blank tags in these colours & sizes. Or maybe a separate paper, cuz I like the orange with the fronds on the back of the tags. I over all like the colours here. That muted coral is more pleasing to me than out & out pink.
I was confused by the Lucky Cat collection name, I guess cuz I just finished a LO about a kitten. Am i completely out of the loop? Is this a new trend? Or another PP collection to meet a niche market? |
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breetheflea
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Post by breetheflea on Mar 14, 2025 16:14:16 GMT
I'm a pass on both of these. I haven't trusted PP since I bought a collection (can't remember what it was) and the paper was shiny. You have to watch Photoplay... if it actually says Colorplay on the packaging (most of their sports lines) it's the shiny paper. |
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Post by quinmm14 on Mar 15, 2025 0:20:22 GMT
I'm a pass on both of these. I haven't trusted PP since I bought a collection (can't remember what it was) and the paper was shiny. You have to watch Photoplay... if it actually says Colorplay on the packaging (most of their sports lines) it's the shiny paper. Thank you, I didn't know that. Now I'll know to look for it! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Mar 15, 2025 7:24:42 GMT
I was afraid to look at Salt & Sea for fear I'd want it all ...  You're likely not alone! |
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Post by artbabe on Mar 15, 2025 14:36:37 GMT
It looks like I'm in the minority, because I love Salt & Sea. I scrap a ton of beach photos, though, so it is really useful for me. That color combination is used a lot, I will admit, but the papers are really nice and I like the tags.
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Post by cbscrapper on Mar 15, 2025 16:02:40 GMT
It looks like I'm in the minority, because I love Salt & Sea. I scrap a ton of beach photos, though, so it is really useful for me. That color combination is used a lot, I will admit, but the papers are really nice and I like the tags. I liked it too, but Why, Oh WHY?!!! did they use epoxy for the circle embellishments?! When will companies learn that epoxy ALWAYS yellows eventually. Chipboard or even flat stickers would be better than using epoxy. |
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Post by cycworker on Mar 16, 2025 0:17:49 GMT
I don't like Salt & Sea overall... too specifically 'beach-y' for me. But I do like the colour scheme & those round epoxy embellishments. Will try to get those.
I've already pre-order a collection of Lucky Cat. It is going to be perfect for some layouts I have of the Japanese Garden in Vancouver.
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PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Mar 16, 2025 8:03:32 GMT
... I can't stand to see one more line with a vintage VW van. ... Why does every beach collection, have a vw van? Seriously, how many scrapbookers own a vw van or rent one for visit to the beach? It appears to be an industry requirement for beach collections. Ugh! |
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Post by nicolecardella on Mar 16, 2025 12:43:28 GMT
Lucky Cat is an incredibly odd choice of theme. When so many other are missed…THIS is what get produced?
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Post by cbscrapper on Mar 16, 2025 17:29:07 GMT
Lucky Cat is an incredibly odd choice of theme. When so many other are missed…THIS is what get produced? It’s a little late to release for Lunar New Year, but I’m guessing that’s the idea? |
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Post by retrofunscrapper on Mar 16, 2025 17:46:06 GMT
That was my first thought, too, for Lucky Cat (perhaps honoring Lunar New Year).
Salt & Sea may be the first PhotoPlay I go for since the book line, which I adored (Book Club was the name, I think). I know it’s a re-tread color-wise, but it’s one I’m okay with, and I like that something in the illustration style feels unique, despite some of the icons being typical. What I like best, though, are the turquoise ocean waves paper and the green understated palm trees paper. Not sure why, but I’m vibing with those.
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Post by PaperAngel on Mar 16, 2025 21:57:21 GMT
... those colors are not the type I use in sea/beach/boat/ship pics ... ... I don't care for the colors. ... Right there with you. A little too maybe 70's vibe with too much pink. Am I the only one who expected red white and blue and instead got the dreaded turquoise and pink? ... ... I think it would be more useful in blue than turquoise ... Agree; the color palette looks dated (& exactly like the beach supplies already lurking in many scrappers' inventories, which they may were hoping to avoid using by shopping new beach collections )! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Mar 17, 2025 23:06:55 GMT
I really like how they've got the two different sizes of tags on the tag paper ... Same |
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PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Mar 18, 2025 6:52:48 GMT
... I haven't trusted PP since I bought a collection (can't remember what it was) and the paper was shiny. You have to watch Photoplay... if it actually says Colorplay on the packaging (most of their sports lines) it's the shiny paper. Thank you, I didn't know that. Now I'll know to look for it! Note Photoplay & Colorplay logos (appearing in the upper right hand corner of collection kits) are the same in font, style, subtly, & not easily distinguishable at a glance (e.g. Photoplay - Charmed & Colorplay - Runner's High). The problem is that (sports) collections branded as Colorplay, which is printed in-house using glossy papers, are listed as Photoplay (rather than correctly as Colorplay) at online retailers (e.g. Runner's High at ACOT, SB.com). UGH! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Mar 18, 2025 21:41:20 GMT
... I was confused by the Lucky Cat collection name, I guess cuz I just finished a LO about a kitten. Am i completely out of the loop? Is this a new trend? Or another PP collection to meet a niche market? It's a Japanese-inspired collection featuring maneki neko (aka lucky/fortune cat). |
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Post by PaperAngel on Mar 19, 2025 6:57:26 GMT
... Why, Oh WHY?!!! did they use epoxy for the circle embellishments?! When will companies learn that epoxy ALWAYS yellows eventually. ... I also question brands that continue to sell epoxy (& other non-archival) products. |
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Post by artbabe on Mar 19, 2025 14:19:34 GMT
Lucky Cat is an incredibly odd choice of theme. When so many other are missed…THIS is what get produced? My nephew is going to Japan and travel collections always feature Big Ben, The Eiffel Tower, etc. Very European-centric. I was thinking "why don't they have something Asian in them?" So I think this actually does fit a market. Asia is neglected usually, except by Reminisce. Besides that, I love sushi. And the cat paper would be nice for scrapping my cat- something different. So I bought it. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Mar 19, 2025 19:11:23 GMT
... I've already pre-order a collection of Lucky Cat. It is going to be perfect for some layouts I have of the Japanese Garden in Vancouver. Great timing! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Mar 20, 2025 9:32:30 GMT
Lucky Cat is an incredibly odd choice of theme. When so many other are missed…THIS is what get produced? It’s a little late to release for Lunar New Year, but I’m guessing that’s the idea? That was my first thought, too, for Lucky Cat (perhaps honoring Lunar New Year). ... Same |
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