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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 20, 2023 22:40:16 GMT
Note Pinkfresh Holiday Dreams is available for pre-order at ACOT ( here). (ETA: ... & expected in October.) |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 20, 2023 22:37:41 GMT
I'm unaware of such company but encourage you to create your own page kits. While I don't subscribe to kits or gravitate toward American Crafts pattern paper brands, & therefore do not have or know the exact colors of your accumulated supplies, consider pairing the Elle's Studio pocket cards with your paper collections by color, theme, mood, or other trait, then do the same with stamp sets. Cardstock or solids can be added to tone down bright or busy patterned papers. Use other tools, such as punches, dies, stencils, inks, etc., to create embellishments (e.g. tags, labels) &/or backgrounds (e.g. stenciled, packaging technique). When starting with color, such as pale yellow, consider the color wheel (& online color palette generators - e.g. Canva). Perhaps combine pale yellow with white & grey for a modern color palette, lavender (complementary/opposite) for contrast, etc. Then, select pattern papers (using gallon/quart/pint proportions) & embellishments from your inventory (or create them using your tools) that match or coordinate with your chosen color palette. HTH. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 20, 2023 22:02:54 GMT
... Anyone else think the school theme needs an update? Yes, IMHO all scrapbook themes on rotation need an update in color palettes, icons, sentiments, etc. plus edits (e.g. remove stereotypes/gender typing, etc.), expansion (e.g. beyond just cutesy elementary school to middle school, high school, college, trade school, etc.), & less florals throughout (e.g. floral-embellished books, bicycles, stand mixers, ghosts, & many more!) |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 20, 2023 21:54:57 GMT
The only ones I own & use are Vicki Boutin glazes. While not helpful to take advantage of free shipping today, the beautiful Azure Blue is scheduled to ship next month. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 20, 2023 21:49:18 GMT
I neither use liquid glue nor support MSP.
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 19, 2023 6:10:50 GMT
Thanks for your responses. I dislike both collections & am not the target audience for the Maker's series products, so nothing is added to my wish list.
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 19, 2023 6:06:02 GMT
Thanks for your responses. While I like the color palettes of both collections & always appreciate the versatile Doohickey Stickers & classic patterns found on the reverse sides of most papers, especially the multicolor stripe, I detest epoxy stickers & have no interest in the alpha sheets, kits, or bundles. Nothing is added to my wish list.
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 18, 2023 20:57:45 GMT
Per the Amazon listing, it's an Ellen Hutson: Essentials by Ellen - Bear Hugs die. It appears the die was sold individually (see here), but it is no longer available on the Ellen Hutson site (ETA: which is closing due to retirement as discussed in this thread). Perhaps you can search it by name on a resell site or someone on the Stamping Board has it & can cut a dozen for you. HTH, & you find it! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 18, 2023 18:45:11 GMT
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 17, 2023 4:15:46 GMT
(20) UNC defeats Minnesota 31-13 & travels to Pitt for the first conference game next Saturday. Go Heels!
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 15, 2023 0:57:51 GMT
In addition to the storage options listed upthread, SB.com offers 12-ink pad storage towers in clear or white (ETA: see HERE). HTH, & you find the ideal solution. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 14, 2023 18:06:02 GMT
As an east coast/southerner, I call each of them a cray-on (pronounced kray-ahn) & frequently hear the southern/British pronunciation "kray-uhn."
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 14, 2023 17:31:12 GMT
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 14, 2023 6:53:17 GMT
This release, including the alpha sheets, are up on ACOT for pre-order, so you could save 20% by using the preorder code. That would help take a little sting out of the $6.50 alph price tag! Note the links in the OP are to ACOT. Happy shopping! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 14, 2023 6:38:56 GMT
Thanks for your participation in the poll & responses. Per the poll, the majority of respondents scrap daily (8.33%) or weekly (60.00%)!
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 13, 2023 6:12:54 GMT
I recommend sending a donation in his memory to a charity/organization designated by the family in his obituary (or that you're aware your friend/her husband support) & request an acknowledgement be sent to his widow/your friend. ETA: The letter to my CC company has already been sent. I anticipate that the charge will be removed. I also sent in my payment with that amount deducted from the bill. I suggest paying the amount due in full; otherwise, you'll likely incur interest until the disputed charge is resolved (which may take several weeks). If the credit card company ultimately rules in your favor, then your account will be credited/the amount deducted at that time. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 12, 2023 23:36:42 GMT
(((hugs))) I suggest you reply to your supervisor, informing him that you last heard from your coworker this morning, forward the emails she sent, & express your concern about her copying internal clients on instructions to you for addressing requests (that unbeknowest to her you completed days/weeks ago), specifically the implications, whether intentional or unintentional on her part, that you report to her & need hand holding which could have been interpreted as the reason for delayed responses. Otherwise, you've updated your supervisor in writing, noted what you need to complete your reports, been promised help, & now you simply wait (since you're neither your coworker's keeper nor responsible for her job attendance or performance); send another written update to the supervisor on any outstanding information to complete reports before you leave for vacation.
After your vacation, perhaps schedule a meeting with the supervisor & request in writing the division of workload for your group, including your job description & list of both specific internal clients you support & reports for which you are responsible. I suggest you then draw stronger boundaries & stop volunteering; take responsibility only for your job as defined in writing & only perform additional tasks that your supervisor assigns to you in writing, & document everything (since it will be the basis for reviews & raises)! As long as someone/anyone is covering the work, the situation will not change; force your supervisor to address it.
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 12, 2023 22:49:53 GMT
No; I create one layout at a time from start to finish s-l-o--w--l---y...
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 12, 2023 22:46:56 GMT
Has anyone ordered the warehouse box in the past? Thoughts? I don't purchase warehouse boxes but suggest searching YT for videos of previous EP warehouse boxes. HTH. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 12, 2023 0:46:48 GMT
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 12, 2023 0:28:35 GMT
Update: The dispute has been resolved & channels have been restored, per AP News. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 11, 2023 18:32:35 GMT
Note the stamp & die sale ended yesterday (9/7 - 9/10). A warehouse box is now on sale (9/11 - 9/14). See website. HTH |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 10, 2023 23:45:41 GMT
I'm not a theme scrapper, so my most-used icons/shapes are hearts, stars, sparkles, asterisks, arrows, stripes/plaids/grids, circles/dots, rectangles/labels, etc.
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 10, 2023 23:30:07 GMT
I exclusively scrapbook &, consistent with my style, use pattern paper sparingly & few embellishments. I have a existing inventory of versatile stamps, dies, & empty albums. The most expensive product I currently purchase is (non-layered) stencils at $5.99-$7.99/each. No excuses needed.
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 10, 2023 23:13:12 GMT
Yikes! Hope you enjoy the adorable polar bears stamp/die set.
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 10, 2023 2:50:57 GMT
(17) UNC defeated Appalachian State in the second overtime period. I listened to the game on SXM, rather than watch on tv, due to the ongoing Spectrum-Disney dispute...UGH!
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 9, 2023 6:03:02 GMT
I have no experience or interest in this type of shopping. Check out SNL's Amazon Go skit ( HERE). |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 9, 2023 2:15:49 GMT
Please share which choice most closely describes how frequently you scrap in an average year. TIA.
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 8, 2023 2:45:37 GMT
Thanks for your responses. I'm among the minority who prefer silver in holiday collections. ... I tend to like bright red, white, bits of green and black. Metallics in a Christmas line is not a must for me.
Same. ETA: dewryce - cute peacock-inspired ornaments & tree |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 8, 2023 1:18:13 GMT
Thanks for your participation in the poll & responses. While I prefer products with white backgrounds, I sometimes include both white & off-white on a layout. Simple Stories is one of my frequently used manufacturers, & its off-white base colors vary among (& sometimes even within) collections. I gravitate toward its off-white bases with pink or taupe undertones (vs classic cream with yellow undertones) & find they contrast (since they appear either pink or taupe/brown/grey in comparison) - &, therefore, can coexist in a color palette - with white. I consider using 2+ distinct shades of white no different than 2+ defined shades of any other color/neutral (e.g. black/grey, navy/Carolina blue, dark/light pink, emerald/mint) in a color palette.
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