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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 28, 2024 8:17:44 GMT
... I’m assuming you mean how do we use these on larger layouts like 12x12. ... Yes; I amended the OP to include this information. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 27, 2024 23:08:38 GMT
UPDATE: Poll added
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 27, 2024 7:15:55 GMT
None; I don't ask for or receive papercrafting items as gifts.
Hope Santa brings each of you the crafty gift(s) on your wish list!
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 27, 2024 7:04:56 GMT
Thanks for your responses. While I like both collections, I don't gravitate toward jewel tones, pastels, or vintage. Also, I'm not interested in Maker Series products. Nothing is added to my wish list.
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 27, 2024 6:59:05 GMT
And I have almost no Easter at all, because I never seem to like the Easter lines. ... As for colors, I'm not looking for brights, but maybe not such pale pastels, either. I want a magical unicorn Easter line, apparently.  I'm not a theme scrapper & also have few patterned papers from Easter collections due to the typical pastel color palette. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 27, 2024 6:56:59 GMT
... The Easter one is nice. I like all the yellow. ... I'm the opposite. Since yellow is my least favorite color, I dislike an abundance of yellow in collections. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 27, 2024 6:51:11 GMT
... I always struggle with Easter lines in the same way that I struggle with Christmas lines. They are very northern hemisphere centric Easter is in autumn here for us down under ... I imagine this is frustrating, especially if you're a theme scrapper. Perhaps the color palette (& certain icons) in Doodlebug - Farmhouse would work for a southern hemisphere (autumn) Easter. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 26, 2024 8:31:16 GMT
... those bunnies ... remind me of the illustrations in the Beatrix Potter books. ... Same |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 26, 2024 8:29:32 GMT
... I have enough Easter lines to last me the rest of my life ...  |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 26, 2024 8:27:35 GMT
... Most of what I have is very neutral (bland), or very colorful (bright), so this will fill in a gap very nicely. Agree! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 25, 2024 2:02:47 GMT
Please share whether you use 6x6 or 6x8 papers to create (12x12, 9x12, 8.5x11, 10x8, or similar sized) layouts. If so, in what ways do you use these smaller scale patterns on larger sized layouts? TIA
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 25, 2024 1:56:28 GMT
... The Easter collection is a miss. It looks very washed out to me. Perhaps it is due to the off-white/cream base & vintage aesthetic. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 24, 2024 22:47:46 GMT
Most who remember the "old days" likely find more disposable income & time to craft as the best aspects of papercrafting now. If only we still had all of the LSSs (especially Memories & Archivers locations) for the in-person supply shopping experience (i.e. perusing entire walls bursting with a rainbow of Bazzill cardstock, aisles filled with multiple racks of patterned papers, pegs full of embellishments & tools, etc.) & the plethora & diversity of companies, styles, & creativity in the industry from its heyday!
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 24, 2024 22:37:53 GMT
While I recall weird past trends, I never participated in them so have no lingering products in my inventory (e.g. mustaches, unicorns, mermaids, zebras, tigers, llamas, sloths, flamingo, cacti, decorative clothespins/paperclips, emojis, chandeliers, tacos, doughnuts, pineapples, homemade paper, metal embellishments, tear bears, melted Perler beads/DIY enamel dots). Personally, I look forward to the current (for at least a couple years now) trend of floral oversaturation & odd yellows in collections to end, so I can resume purchasing/using unadorned & usable supplies!
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 24, 2024 22:16:28 GMT
Thanks for your responses. I don't gravitate toward photorealistic, scene, or heavily themed papers/embellishments, &/or the possibly of receiving glossy papers, so nothing is added to my wish list.
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 24, 2024 22:14:20 GMT
Oooh there are so many! ... Reminisce releases are always robust! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 24, 2024 21:59:21 GMT
Uncertain the type/size/etc. you prefer/need/seek, a DIY craft table (similar to the Pottery Barn - Bedford Project Table) could be assembled for less than $150. Secure plywood painted to your desired color, a door without a knob hole(s) (e.g. Lowe's, Home Depot), pre-fab counter/table (e.g. Ikea - Lagkapten), or other smooth surface atop two built or purchased bookcases (e.g. Ikea - 2x2 Kallax) or drawer units (e.g. Ikea - Alex, Target, Lowe's, Home Depot). HTH & you find your ideal craft table! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 24, 2024 8:22:14 GMT
... When the do offer a "free shipping" deal, I don't usually have enough in my cart to meet the minimum. This is also frequently my experience! It takes me a while to reach $79 (the free shipping minimum during its last promo). |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 24, 2024 8:15:11 GMT
... Scrapbook, com shipping is high, in my opinion. ... Same (perhaps due to distance: SB.com, located in AZ, to the east coast). |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 24, 2024 8:11:37 GMT
I love that they are offering small amounts of some very specific themes. ... This manufacturer fill this niche in the industry. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 24, 2024 8:05:35 GMT
... I do like that the collection includes generic music papers for all kinds of activities, not just school music related. ... Same |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 23, 2024 22:23:01 GMT
... Meow Majesty is going on my wishlist - I LOVE the browns/neutrals and they'll be perfect for scrapping my kids' cats Like that the cat paper is not pink I like the neutral tones of the Meow Majesty ... ... Meow Majesty is also an eye-catcher since it has nice neutral colors. ... It appears the neutral Meow Majesty is a welcome change from the usual industry-standard/feminine cat collections. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 23, 2024 22:17:56 GMT
Yet another music line where they don't understand the instrument that play in bass clef. Would be nice to be acknowledged once in a while. Sadly, it's a pass. Surprisingly, music is not a recurring theme in the papercrafting industry. Manufacturers apparently consider treble cleff instruments more identifiable/popular/sellable than bass/F-clef instruments, such as trombone & tuba, for infrequent music-based collections. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 23, 2024 21:50:38 GMT
I miss LSSs (including Memories & Archivers locations), the in-person supply shopping experience (i.e. perusing entire walls bursting with a rainbow of Bazzill cardstock, aisles filled with multiple racks of patterned papers, pegs full of embellishments & tools, etc.), & the plethora & diversity of companies, styles, & creativity in the industry during its heyday.
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 23, 2024 7:28:25 GMT
PaperAngel we went to Scotland in October and I have highland Coo pics Perfect timing! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 23, 2024 7:27:02 GMT
... I have been waiting years, for a music line that is not black and white to use for my plethora of kid orchestra photos. While this collection has the requisite black/white patterns (e.g. both sides of Sheet Music & reverse of You're Classic), it also offers color! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 22, 2024 7:54:57 GMT
I will get the music line, I was sold as soon as I saw the word orchestra on the sticker sheet. ... Orchestra is a rarity in the industry. I don't recall a previous music or school collection that included it. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 22, 2024 7:51:48 GMT
... I NEED the Scottish Highland Cow pp from Holy Cow ... I'm interested in how you intend to use the Scottish Highland paper! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 22, 2024 7:47:51 GMT
It may just be a timing issue. However since making changes this summer (discussed here), it seems (to me, a customer who only peruses the pre-order section without ever pre-ordering anything!) that ACOT has not posted upcoming releases as quickly as in the past, perhaps in an effort to reduce the amount of time pre-orders are available at a discount &/or due to unreliability of certain manufacturers that cause customer complaints (looking at you, AC!). It’s a little too early for Valentine’s Day and Easter. Probably new lines will be out for pre order closer to Christmas. Note many manufacturers have revealed Valentine's Day collections in their November releases (e.g. Echo Park - Valentine's Day, Photoplay - Love Notes, Reminisce - Lovestruck, Simple Stories - Heartstrings) & Photoplay has an Easter collection in its December release ( here). |
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