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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 1, 2024 0:51:54 GMT
I love red and silver and blue and silver together. Me too! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 31, 2024 4:16:22 GMT
... It is time consuming to cut each piece and paper piece together with glue. ... Agreed, especially when pieces are tiny & tweezers are necessary! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 30, 2024 20:13:41 GMT
... I have a stamping platform and can easily line everything up ... IMHO they are game changers (& certainly make stamps even more appealing than they were pre-platforms)! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 30, 2024 20:09:18 GMT
Citrus Twist offers a beautiful array of album colors; unfortunately, they're not offered in 12x12, the only size I use.  PaperAngel, which 12x12 albums do you prefer to use? Do you have go-to favorites, or do you buy a variety? It seems to me like there are a lot fewer manufacturers making 12" x 12" albums than there used to be. But I don't have a horse in that race any more, because I switched over to using smaller albums (to save space). I do miss scrapping 12"x12" but am content with scrapping 6"x8" under the circumstances. I apologize in advance for not being helpful. Since stocking up on black American Crafts cloth albums when they were discontinued/on clearance, I haven't purchased albums in about a decade! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 30, 2024 20:04:55 GMT
Mushrooms are currently trending in fashion, home decor, papercrafting, etc. It's a natural extension of the popular gnomes, florals, & insects. Personally, the only gnomes & mushrooms I like are The Smurfs characters & homes!  Okay, now I have a case of the warm fuzzies, thinking about the Smurfs. That was my favorite cartoon when I was a kid. LOVED watching Saturday morning cartoons, and during the years when the Smurfs were on TV, for me, that show was the highlight! (But I confess that I don't get the gnome trend at all.   It's totally puzzling to me.) Same |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 29, 2024 22:50:40 GMT
... I think it depends on what I need it for. ... I edited the OP to add this information to the scenario: (ETA: to use on layouts). |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 29, 2024 2:49:03 GMT
Inspired by recent holiday reveals/releases: If you have to choose only one, do you prefer gold or silver in holiday collections? TIA.
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 29, 2024 2:40:55 GMT
Please consider this scenario: You want a particular image - for example, a scarecrow - (ETA: to use on layouts) that is available as a die (individual with multiple pieces) & stamp (in a set with other images). However, you decide to purchase only one (e.g. since a scarecrow is seasonal & wouldn't be used regularly, cost, or any reason). If both options are the same image/size/price/etc., would you choose dies or stamps? TIA.
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 29, 2024 2:10:00 GMT
Mushrooms are currently trending in fashion, home decor, papercrafting, etc. It's a natural extension of the popular gnomes, florals, & insects. Personally, the only gnomes & mushrooms I like are The Smurfs characters & homes! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 27, 2024 22:48:02 GMT
Thanks for your responses. While the entire release is adorable, I have only added the Tree Trimmings Paper to my wish list primarily for the versatile sparkles on the reverse. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 27, 2024 22:36:01 GMT
Thanks for your responses. While I like the color palettes & versatile classic patterns, I already have similar in my inventory. Nothing is added to my wish list.
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 27, 2024 4:34:21 GMT
... the Be Mine paper in Love Notes with the A-side of bows. It screams December documenting to me. ... Same; the Be Mine rows of bows remind of vertical holiday card displays. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 27, 2024 4:16:32 GMT
In the Yeti line the plaid b-side of the cocoa paper is nice. The cocoa side had potential to be cute, but that atrocious red background ruins it. I also like the versatile plaid on the reverse side of Hot Cocoa & dislike the floating mugs/icons on a bright red background. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 27, 2024 3:59:53 GMT
... Tinsel Time - ... I do like the deer paper (of course) ... ... But I love their reindeer!! ... ... Tinsel Time - Several nice papers in this one, esp the deer pp ... It appears the cute Dashing Deer Paper is a hit! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 27, 2024 3:54:14 GMT
I really appreciate the lack of smiles on every element. ... Same, & I expect it generates more sales! Smileless icons appeal to those of us who don't care for them, while also allowing those Doodlebug customers who crave the smiles to easily add them to inanimate objects in this collection, if they choose. For example, I own exactly one Doodlebug stamp set, & it includes a smile stamp. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 26, 2024 19:38:30 GMT
Yeti For Winter - I like the red, white and blue color scheme. That is different than usual for winter. ... I also like the color palette, similar to previous Echo Park winter collections: I Love Winter (2016) & A Perfect Winter (2017). |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 26, 2024 19:25:09 GMT
... Little Charmers - I don't get these- so expensive. They are really cute so they would be neat on a charm bracelet, though. ... ... It's hard to tell what the hardware on the little charmers actually looks like. I'm not sure if it would be suitable for use on crochet / sewing projects or not. The charmers look like they'd make cute but pricey zipper pulls for crocheted pouches or sweaters, but I'm not totally sure about that. Or maybe purse / phone charms ... While relatively expensive for a single embellishment for a layout/card/album/whatever the intended papercrafting purpose, they may be too inexpensive/poor quality for jewelry, clothing, etc. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 26, 2024 19:16:36 GMT
... The charms are really adorable but to do what with? ... L.Charmers - Very cute but I don't know what I'd do with them. ... Same; I'm uncertain their intended purpose. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 26, 2024 19:14:01 GMT
Why did I look?!?? I LOVE the yeti collection but I don’t need it. So how did it end up in my cart 😳  |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 26, 2024 7:40:26 GMT
I really like both collections. But, I don't need them. I did add the Love Notes paper with letters on one side and the pretty pink plaid on the other to my cart. I also like the cute plaid on the reverse of Love Letters. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 26, 2024 7:13:41 GMT
Like the gingham in the farm line ... ... The black gingham pumpkins are irresistible to me! ... ... I'm a sucker for black & white gingham. ... I also appreciate the unexpected & bold black/white gingham pattern in this collection, especially added to the pumpkins! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 26, 2024 1:09:48 GMT
... I'm set for albums at the moment. These do look appealing, but if I needed albums, I think maybe I'd rather try Citrus Twist Kits albums. They have been on my wish list for a long time. Citrus Twist offers a beautiful array of album colors; unfortunately, they're not offered in 12x12, the only size I use. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 25, 2024 5:06:05 GMT
I chose the Bubblegum. That bright pink color is one of my faves and I have accents of it throughout my scraproom. I didn't realize the albums laid flat until I watched Layle's video last night. I think I'll like that, but haven't received mine yet from ACOT. Pink is my favorite color, so I like both options. I hope the album arrives soon & is as beautiful in person as it is on my screen! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 25, 2024 3:29:50 GMT
... photoplay tends to go really theme heavy ... Agreed, while also appreciating the company's willingness to produce atypical themes - e.g. current events (e.g. Covid, inflation, Barbie), obscure sports (e.g. pickleball, golf) |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 25, 2024 3:21:02 GMT
... Not a fan of pink especially not for Christmas While pink is/has always been my favorite color, I use it rarely & sparingly when documenting Christmas. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 25, 2024 3:19:25 GMT
I pre-ordered the pink album, and I never pre-order. I love pink, I dunno, got a wild hair I guess. Which pink album did you choose: Bubblegum or Cupcake? |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 24, 2024 14:15:44 GMT
No; it has not influenced/changed my purchasing habits. Since I use the reward program & only order there a couple times annually, it would probably take me at least two years to even reach free shipping! Therefore, I will continue to place an order only when my cart is full & during a free shipping promotion or 20% off sale.
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 24, 2024 13:56:39 GMT
I choose not to attend crops/retreats/etc., so have no firsthand experience/advice. However, I'm certain your effort will all be worth it once you get there. Hope you (& the other participants) have a safe & fun papercrafting weekend!
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 24, 2024 5:26:33 GMT
... I really like the trees with the text in between them, but overall nothing I feel I need to own. Same, & especially the versatile tone-on-tone polka dots on the reverse ( Trees) |
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Post by PaperAngel on Oct 24, 2024 5:22:53 GMT
... I like the chicken paper in the farmhouse ... ... I added the hens and chicks paper and the ornament Doodle Pop to my cart. ... And that chicken paper is just happiness. ... The Hen & Chicks Paper is certainly cute! |
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