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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 21, 2024 19:06:29 GMT
... I do like the snowflake sentiment stamp set. I put it on my wish list - I have to figure out what I am doing for cards this year first. ... I understand the appeal of this stamp set, especially for cardmakers, with its nine usable holiday/winter sentiments in a a simple/easy-to-read font that can work with various styles/colors/etc. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 21, 2024 18:52:29 GMT
Thank you for pointing that out. When I added to my cart a few days ago, I didn’t see the flat lay of what the package included. It’s really good! Although 49 & Market embellishments are among the pricier in the industry, this Ephemera Bits pack appears versatile with its color palette & non-themed labels, tabs, etc. that can be used on any layout & easily mixed with other brands. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 21, 2024 18:44:29 GMT
Birdsong is disappointing. I love birds and thought there would be a lot of them. Unfortunately for me it’s mostly butterflies. I already have a lot of those so I’ll pass. ... I agree the name of the collection seems a misnomer, considering such few bird images on the patterned papers that also appear an afterthought to the florals & butterflies. Interestingly, however, the few "themed pieces in the Ephemera Bits pack are bird-related (e.g. birdhouse, cage, birds on branches) with few florals & no butterflies in sight. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 21, 2024 18:28:03 GMT
I have a hard time using papers with giant patterns. ... ... I also have trouble using pp-s that have so much of a big design on them. ... While they are beautiful, I also don't gravitate toward these large-scale designs (especially the faux layered ones). |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 21, 2024 3:22:14 GMT
And for me…If it says junque, I’m probably going to buy it! In case you missed the previously-released (in May) collection: Everyday Junque is in stock at online retailers (e.g. SB.com still has the entire line). HTH. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 21, 2024 3:17:50 GMT
... I noticed Photoplay's last junque line sold out pretty quickly at ACOT. I was going to go back and get a few papers and they were all gone. Note SB.com still has the entire collection in stock ( HERE). |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 21, 2024 3:13:01 GMT
Love Birdsong, the color combo is so good. I’ll probably get both the pp and ephemera pack, even though it looks like the sentiments lean towards “best day ever”. Luckily, the sentiments are a small fraction of the 120 pieces in the Ephemera Bits; hopefully you can find a use for "joyful," "loved," "memories," "right now," "sing," "snapshots," "sweetest," etc. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 20, 2024 4:34:25 GMT
... I wish they still made just the filmstrips in a package. ... Given the popularity of the filmstrips (evidenced by the quick sell-out & restock(s) at online retailers), it seems a missed opportunity to not only appease customers but also increase revenue! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 20, 2024 4:23:04 GMT
It's the spelling of 'junque' for me... 😆 Not surprisingly (during the pandemic), this term was discussed here. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 19, 2024 17:28:28 GMT
IIRC I've only ever been interested in/purchased/used MM letter rub-ons. Since I prefer alphabet dies, stamps, etc. to create titles, I don't have a need to purchase rub-ons during their resurgence. ... I still have some of my Making Memories letters, and they still work just as well as the day I bought them. ... Same |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 19, 2024 15:37:13 GMT
Makes me sad to see the pendulum swing back into these dull colours. I am happy I over bought so much of PhotoPlay when they used to be the top of the Bright and Bold heap. I think it's just Michelle Coleman's lines that have more muted colour schemes. I think Becki Adams' collections are typically brighter colours. Agree (except Becky Moore, not Becki Adams, is the Photoplay designer). It appears Michelle Coleman designs most of the vintage collections (e.g. Everyday Junque, Coco Paradise, Travelogue, Midnight Garden, Meadow's Glow), while Becky Moore, Traci Smith, & others still use bright/saturated colors (e.g. Later Gator - now scheduled to ship this month, Seaside Holiday Greetings, Cat Nip, Crop Til You Drop, Pickleball, Family Fun Night). |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 19, 2024 15:01:30 GMT
I see these referenced & recommended often; may I ask how you prefer to use them? I haven't actually purchased one. I just lust after them. I would maybe put pens in them or small items for a crop. The patterns are so pretty. These 49 & Market project totes are certainly more decorative than the generic mesh ones; however, given they aren't see-through (& cannot hold 12x12 paper), they don't seem as practical or versatile. Plus, it seems odd enamel dots are only available for any collection via the purchase of a $14.99 pouch! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 19, 2024 3:01:40 GMT
I just love the little zipper bags ... I see these referenced & recommended often; may I ask how you prefer to use them? |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 19, 2024 3:00:21 GMT
The only thing I considered were the nested tag dies. Then I remembered I have some similar! IMHO nested tag dies are a must-have, since I use them on at least 90% of my layouts. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 18, 2024 1:25:35 GMT
... We are headed to Costa Rica. ... Hope you have a safe, relaxing, & fun trip! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 18, 2024 1:24:14 GMT
If you don't mind me asking: Have you ever used (metal) dies, do you use an electronic diecutting machine instead, or is there some other reason you choose not to use them? |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 17, 2024 2:26:57 GMT
I really love the navy in birdsong! ... Personally, I hope navy becomes a trend & shows up in many future reveals... |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 17, 2024 2:24:25 GMT
Beautiful Junque is really nice. But I do already have something similar. However might cave on this. Bad me. I giggle every time I read your post, especially the self-scold at the end! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 13, 2024 21:15:28 GMT
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 13, 2024 1:19:16 GMT
The following are scheduled to ship in October: Beautiful JunqueSay It With Stamps(ETA: Also note the collections in the previously-announced September release - see HERE - are now scheduled to arrive in October.) Thoughts? What's on your wish list? |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 11, 2024 6:33:39 GMT
Also discussed in this recent thread, AC notoriously never bothers to update its website, including its brands/partnerships, new releases, etc. HTH. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 7, 2024 20:27:47 GMT
Like joblackford, I dislike redundancy. I'm also not a theme scrapper, so I rarely purchase sticker sheets/ephemera packs since they're often heavily themed. Before any supply enters my organization system, pieces (e.g. individual stickers/ephemera/stamps) that I don't intend to use for whatever reason (e.g. color/style/size/font/sentiment/theme) are tossed into a designated donation box in my craft room. Once full, I donate its contents to a local charity (recently, an after school art program for at-risk students). |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 7, 2024 20:03:51 GMT
Like you, I finish one layout at a time. My scrapbooking is story-driven. After selecting photos &/or memorabilia that support the story that I want to tell, I write the journaling & brainstorm a title. Then, I select paper/embellishments & determine a layout design that will accommodate my (often lengthy) journaling, title, photos, & memorabilia.
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 5, 2024 0:28:20 GMT
Been a favorite for years, until >> something has changed. Lately....last few collections, couple years-ish are not the same as it used to be in years and decades past I think the originators have sold the company. Not sure when that happened, but that may explain the change you see. Per the Reminisce website ( here), the founders sold the company to its current owners in 2017. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Sept 4, 2024 2:17:17 GMT
UGH! I'm not the target audience & have never purchased Reminisce, but this explains the contradictory feedback on whether its paper has a glossy finish. Like you, I also miss the in-person scrapbook shopping experience.
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 30, 2024 12:57:04 GMT
What great finds! Bella Blvd. Fly Me To The Moon Collection Per the Bella Blvd Studio Blog, the name of the collection is simply To The Moon; click on the collection name under Idea Galleries (scroll down to find it on the right side beneath the Design Team) to connect to its Pinterest board filled with inspiration. See also projects made with the Collection Kit at SB.com. HTH. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 27, 2024 21:11:05 GMT
Note she left Simple Stories two years ago (ETA: discussed here), & SS Simple Vintage collections continued & are still popular after her departure. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 26, 2024 19:57:22 GMT
I suggest hiring an expert. If not, then determine the undertone of any fixed item(s) already installed/selected (e.g. floors, cabinets) to guide future decisions & ensure everything blends harmoniously. Be certain to sample everything in your actual space in its intended orientation (e.g. flooring samples should be horizontal, paint samples vertical), since natural light sources, room sizes, & other factors in your home are different than the usual flourescent lights in large open showrooms/stores. HTH.
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 22, 2024 23:08:03 GMT
Uncertain whether you asked while in store, but clerks can scan the barcode to see other stores that have the item in stock. Therefore, I suggest you call a store near you or your sister, if you live in different areas, with tag in hand (ETA: to provide the item number, price, &/or other information) & inquire availability in the applicable area(s). Then, call the nearest store that shows it in stock & request a hold on the pillow(s) for you until end of day tomorrow; hopefully a nearby store will have it in stock so it's a short drive for you or your sister to pick up. HTH, & best wishes!
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 22, 2024 0:47:19 GMT
I'm not a cardmaker but purchased inexpensive oval makeup brushes from Dollar Tree (available in three sizes) a couple years ago just to sample & determine whether I prefer using brushes to apply ink to stencils (on layouts). These work well for my occasional & simple (non-cardmaking) needs, & I've never replaced them. HTH. |
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