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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 25, 2023 5:28:35 GMT
PaperAngel , are you asking for who WE think is the average scrapper? Or who the INDUSTRY is targeting? ... Theoretically, it should be the same. However, if you think the industry & its customers define the target audience, aka "average scrapper," differently, then please share both perspectives. TIA. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 24, 2023 23:36:35 GMT
The position I am interviewing for is with my boss's old company. I had to disclose that he was my supervisor. I need a good response on why I'm looking to make a lateral move. I'm sure that question will be coming. If “my boss” now refers to the former assistant director who was demoted to your supervisor a couple weeks ago, perhaps mention his brief tenure as your supervisor & cite recent turnover/reassignments as the reason for considering a lateral move. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 24, 2023 18:48:17 GMT
People who exit a revolving door, elevator, escalator, etc, then immediately stop to look around, chat, check their phones, etc, cluelessly & dangerously blocking everyone behind them!
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 24, 2023 6:23:26 GMT
In addition to the above, consider: Bella Blvd - Merry Little Christmas: Ephemera Words (white sentiment in script font on narrow red plaid strip) Carta Bella - Season's Greetings: Christmas Cab Stamp Set ("It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas time") Mintay - Mintay Basics: Christmas Sentiments Paper (cut-apart sheet) Photoplay - Holiday Charm: Holiday Charm Stamp Set ("It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go" label) with coordinating dies
Another option is to computer-generate the sentiment using your desired font(s) & color, then print onto cardstock, trim, & adhere to your layout. HTH. ETA: For clarity, both Carta Bella collections were released this summer: A Wonderful Christmas in July & Season's Greetings in August (see here). |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 24, 2023 3:48:46 GMT
Last month Silhouette announced the release of the following: Cameo 5 - 12" (classic white, matte black, matte pink, & bianco carara) Cameo 5 Plus - 15" (classic white) Portrait 4 (classic white) Curio 2 (classic white) AccessoriesThoughts? What's on your wish list? |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 23, 2023 19:53:21 GMT
Covers of Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, the artist formerly known as Prince, & other deceased musical icons (especially when on loop in fast/casual restaurants)
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 23, 2023 19:36:47 GMT
Please share your perception/definition of the papercrafting industry's target audience, aka the "average scrapper." TIA.
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 22, 2023 22:07:11 GMT
Yeah, that’s what worries me. I just need to know how fast it is likely to break down and/or affect what it touches. Uncertain, depends on several factors (e.g. humidity, light). An alternative is to create film strips (or other embellishments) with acid-/lignin-free paper using a film strip (or whatever desired embellishment) die or cut file & fill openings with vellum, paper, or photos (as a substitute for acetate). HTH |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 22, 2023 21:40:52 GMT
… And I really love some of the acetate items, like the film strips, but I’m concerned about using them in my scrapbooks. Anyone have any experience or thoughts on this? I mean, I scrap for me since we don’t have children to pass things down to, so if the acetate won’t be an issue for 30 or 40 years then I’ll be dead and it won’t matter  ... Per the product description on the 49 & Market website, “Acetate is non-archival.” HTH |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 22, 2023 3:46:03 GMT
Sadly, (10) UNC loses its first game of the season (27-31) to a UVA team entering the contest with a 1-5 record. This marks UVA's first win against a top 10 team on the road in its school history, leaves (4) FSU - with its 38-20 victory over (16) Duke - as the only undefeated team in the ACC, & eliminates UNC from playoff contention. On a positive note, we are one week closer to basketball season...
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 22, 2023 3:31:03 GMT
... PaperAngel , I agree with the Azure glaze - so beautiful. Is this stuff similar to TCW Stencil Butter? ... It seems so, although I've only used VB CreativFX glazes (in iridescent & silver) & never TCW Stencil Butters to compare them. See the Azure glaze shown in Vicki Boutin's collection overview video here (the same video as linked upthread) at 1:03:08 - 1:06:50 as well as Vicki Boutin's 5 Easy Ways to Use Creative FX Glaze! video ( there) for additional product information. HTH. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 21, 2023 4:58:40 GMT
I bought those envelopes a few months ago, I don't understand how they are a new release? Perhaps they are a new product at ACOT. For those interested, what is your review of these envelopes? TIA. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 21, 2023 4:52:20 GMT
... And thanks for the tip on the Kallax. I will go with those if I can. I also found some metal locker-like cabinets on Amazon I want to get because they have doors. Note doors (or drawers, shelves, dividers - see insert options HERE) can be added to the Ikea Kallax. HTH, & best wishes with your new craft room! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 20, 2023 18:13:33 GMT
Note Rainbow Avenue is not branded as American Crafts, rather it appears to be the debut collection of a new brand, Celes Gonzalo. Welcome to the new designer! I'm not the target audience of American Crafts (or its brands) pattern paper collections. I especially dislike the cheap acrylic stamp sets, ink cubes, & shades of yellow in their color palettes. TFS. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 16, 2023 14:47:19 GMT
For anyone interested, ACOT has it on pre-order HERE. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 15, 2023 4:17:48 GMT
(12) UNC defeated (25) Miami (41-31). With a 6-0 record (for only the sixth time in school history), my alma mater hosts UVA next week. Go Heels!
Hope you are enjoying the crop & the (22) LSU victory over Auburn (48-18)!
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 14, 2023 22:23:58 GMT
I wasn't introduced to the hobby via Creative Memories (or other MLM scrapbook/stamping companies) & never attended a party or bought/used any of its products. I don't search for older products, since I'm grateful to still have supplies from defunct manufacturers (e.g. Chatterbox, KI Memories) in my inventory. I find them more creative/diverse/versatile/usable & less themed/repetitive than recent releases. Hope you (& your students) enjoy the found treasures!
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 14, 2023 4:22:36 GMT
For almost two decades (& several moves) our family has chosen CPI Security (including door, window, & motion sensors). Monthly monitoring costs $30-50, depending which plan you chose. I suggest asking around to find the best & most trusted security provider in your specific area. HTH. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 14, 2023 3:53:33 GMT
Thanks for your responses. This release is predictable/repetitive. I'm especially disappointed with the EP Little Ladybug collection. The reverse sides of 3/4 of the 12 papers are simple gingham (red/white, green/white, mint/white, black/white), stripes (red/white, green/white), & dots (red/black polka, red/black random, black/white random) in the same colors as the numerous holiday releases (including a half dozen from EP/CB) this summer. It seems a missed opportunity to offer classic patterns (besides 2 florals), such as diagonal plaid &/or basic stripe, in the popular red/black/white color palette that could be used to document anything (Christmas, Valentine's, school, sports teams, etc.).
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 14, 2023 2:49:43 GMT
Thanks for your responses. I dislike the color palettes, floating icon patterns, etc. of these collections, so nothing from this release is added to my wish list.
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 14, 2023 2:21:40 GMT
Thanks for your responses. Any other manufacturers/brands to add to the list?
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 14, 2023 2:19:37 GMT
... I hate that finish with a passion. ... ... I really dislike working with the slick papers. I choose not to use glossy/slick papers, so I try to avoid purchasing them (& donate any erroneously received in my orders). |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 13, 2023 4:51:06 GMT
... Smitten is less garish than I've come to expect from Becky's lines. ... I'm really surprised I like the colour scheme on the New Year's line. I'm so used to seeing dark lines full of gold and black so I love the white backgrounds and the addition of pink even though I know it is going to be polarising. I might pick up the star paper from this one. Perfect desciptors of her collections as well as the standard NYE color scheme. I also like the white background of the NYE mini collection but wish it was paired with black & silver, which is on trend, rather than gold & ubiquitous pink. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 13, 2023 4:20:18 GMT
... I really wish they did digital kits as well ... Wait, what!?! Photoplay doesn't offer digitals? I'm surprised any company nowadays would NOT offer digital versions of existing designs as another revenue stream. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 12, 2023 3:24:10 GMT
Same. I don't gravitate toward the vintage aesthetic, especially disliking heavily pre-distressed paper edges & people images (which also often lack diversity). Note the basketball court image found on the journaling cards & stamp set erroneously shows 7 players on each team. I know I'm in the minority, but that's what I like about Carta Bella.  I'm also drawn to vintage images, mainly for Halloween, Christmas, and school. The only reason for school is because I've been on a forever project scrapping my school teacher Grandma's life. You're not alone, given CB has been in business over 11 years! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 12, 2023 2:46:04 GMT
Given Colorplay is reportedly Photoplay's in-house brand, I would prefer the company use the same finish or differentiate between their two brands with weights/textures like Echo Park (i.e. Echo Park paper is 65 lb/smooth, while Carta Bella, a brand under the Echo Park umbrella, is 80 lb/linen). The papers that Photoplay prints in house are the slicker Colorplay lines. The Photoplay are their manufactured papers. Exactly. I wish Photoplay printed its Colorplay papers in-house using the same non-glossy/slick finish as its (Photoplay) branded papers. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 11, 2023 20:19:32 GMT
Do you dislike linen texture in general (including its solid color cardstock) or just for pattern paper? I find it hard to mix and match their textured papers with other non-textured paper, or maybe it's the colors and not the textures... I am probably just weird. Perhaps its the weight - both actual & visual - of the CB papers? They are cardstock weight at 80 lb/textured, while most pattern papers are 65 lb/smooth. Therefore, they are & appear heavier than most pattern papers. Personally, the few CB papers I purchase are specifically to use as a patterned substitute for my usual solid color textured Bazzill cardstock base or as a background (adhered to my usual base). |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 11, 2023 19:35:37 GMT
... Slam Dunk - meh. Even if I had a basketball player, I don't know how I'd use the vintage look of these papers. ... ... Though I have kids in sports the vintage isn’t appealing. ... ... I was excited to see a new basketball line ... Thankfully I don't need basketball because I can't stand vintage sports lines (not a fan of most vintage lines). ... ... Its nice to know I’m not the only one who isn’t really into the vintage look. Same. I don't gravitate toward the vintage aesthetic, especially disliking heavily pre-distressed paper edges & people images (which also often lack diversity). Note the basketball court image found on the journaling cards & stamp set erroneously shows 7 players on each team. |
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I'm also drawn to vintage images, mainly for Halloween, Christmas, and school. The only reason for school is because I've been on a forever project scrapping my school teacher Grandma's life.
