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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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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 21, 2024 0:11:48 GMT
None. I don't generally snack & rarely take food/drink outside of the kitchen/breakfast nook/dining areas.
FTR my favorite cookie is the classic chocolate chip (especially when warm & topped with a swirl of chocolate or buttercream frosting)!
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 20, 2024 23:54:54 GMT
The last time I saw them was at now defunct Tuesday Morning in December 2020 (about six months after Totally Tiffany was acquired by Crafter's Companion; see here). As stated in this thread, one of our stores had a pair of the carts assembled, & I was surprised they were only ~2' tall! Perhaps consider alternative carts in stock at Ikea, Michaels, etc. HTH. I guess they are designed to be short to fit under your craft table. I watched a video on the design and she said most tables and desks are 27 inches so she wanted it to fit under Is fitting under the desk the reason you're trying to find the Totally Tiffany Companion Cart? If so, perhaps search "under desk rolling cart" online or check your local office supply stores for options. If you're not limited to ~2' height, consider alternatives in-stock at Ikea, Michaels, etc. (linked in my previous post). HTH & you find your ideal cart! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 19, 2024 20:53:58 GMT
The last time I saw them was at now defunct Tuesday Morning in December 2020 (about six months after Totally Tiffany was acquired by Crafter's Companion; see here). As stated in this thread, one of our stores had a pair of the carts assembled, & I was surprised they were only ~2' tall! Perhaps consider alternative carts in stock at Ikea, Michaels, etc. HTH. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 19, 2024 6:05:30 GMT
Thanks for your responses. I'm not a cardmaker & don't gravitate toward brights or feminine/florals/butterflies, so nothing is added to my wish list.
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 18, 2024 4:11:31 GMT
The Later Gator offers a lot of very generic patterns if you use bright colors. ... Agreed. The non-themed patterns, such as the plaid & its faux grid (on reverse), multicolor cubes, yellow/white diagaonal stripes, etc., could be bright inventory builders. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 17, 2024 6:21:15 GMT
I love the gator stamps/dies That's about it for me and I'm not sure I'll end up ordering the gators I often like certain products but never actually order them (usually because I already have something similar or another version is released that I like better, determine they would not be used enough to justify the storage space, etc.) |
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 8, 2024 6:02:46 GMT
Thanks for your responses. I'm not the target audience for 49 & Market, so nothing is added to my wish list.
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 8, 2024 6:01:10 GMT
AI generated stuff is the new thing and it makes sense that some designers are exploring its capabilities. But as for me, it creeps me out. Art is a very human thing to me, and I prefer to keep it that way, honestly. Again, I love 49 and Market products, but this is unsettling to me. That’s all. I don’t understand why it doesn’t bother some people, much like you may not understand why it bothers me so much. Like you, I also suspect this collection is AI (but am not an expert or familiar with the designer's style, except for viewing his debut collection, Academia) & am not interested in/supportive of AI-generated artwork. I'm already not a 49 & Market (or current Fancy Pants) customer due to its vintage aesthetic, faux watercolor/distressing, epoxy embellishments, etc. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 6, 2024 4:14:14 GMT
Photoplay - DIY: Home Edition was released a couple years ago; it appears to still be available at SB.com (& perhaps other online retail &/or discount craft stores). Best wishes with the remodel!
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 6, 2024 0:23:46 GMT
Rust & Revs looks AI generated. The text on the signs, etc., is bizarre. I agree 100%. Shame on them! I expected better from Janine. As discussed in this thread, the designer - Dennis Bruton (ETA: introduced in May here) - is South African. Perhaps elements that appear odd are actually common there. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 6, 2024 0:16:19 GMT
... Count me in on liking the rub-ons. I had some from both Making Memories and Gin-X. I will definitely be picking out one font to try. Once you purchase & have a chance to use them, please post a review here. TIA. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 5, 2024 22:01:48 GMT
I feel like the b-sides of Rust & Revs are the perfect example of a company creating a very specific theme, but then making the effort to make that line also work for other uses. They could have added car/travel motifs to every b-side, as I've seen other companies do with theirs. But instead, if I saw just these paper sides, I doubt I would have guessed this particular theme. I might have guessed some sort of rustic farm or country theme instead. Patched denim overalls, barn wood, flannel shirt, and some gears from machinery.  Documents2 by Mel Scraps, on Flickr  Documents by Mel Scraps, on Flickr Agree; the distressed/rustic/grungy reverse sides make the collection more versatile. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 5, 2024 21:53:45 GMT
Like grammadee , I appreciate the color palette reflects holidays in the southern hemisphere & other warm temperature places. However, I dislike the Crate Paper-esque hand-drawn illustrations, non-symmetrical geometrics (e.g. grid, stars), scrawly font, gold embellishments, etc. TFS. Meh. It reminds me of Pinkfresh. I like some of the lines but not the holiday ones. I guess this one would be “Peachfresh”.  |
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 5, 2024 9:34:24 GMT
... The "swooshy" alpha looks good but it's a little expensive for my budget. ... I imagine many scrappers may feel the same, especially considering the large quantity & unknown quality. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 5, 2024 9:07:43 GMT
I'm thankful for the prisoners who were released & hopeful the other 40+ Americans (+ unknown number of citizens from other countries) who are held hostage/wrongfully detained across the world will soon follow. As indicated in the article, Nancy Mace represents South Carolina. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 5, 2024 1:26:39 GMT
I really like Rust and Rev but the a-sides don't look like they would translate well to 8.5x11  ... While I echo babylou 's suggestion of 6x8 paper to get the correct scale designs, I'm always surprised companies don't make 8.5x11 papers. It seems a lost opportunity to not only satisfy existing 8.5x11 scrappers, but also snag other groups of customers who use standard office/school/presentation binders (e.g. students, professionals). |
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 5, 2024 1:17:38 GMT
I typically order 4x6 photos unedited/straight out of the camera & slightly trim them only when using a 4x6 photo mat &/or to eliminate a stranger wearing a neon shirt or other distraction from the background; otherwise, I overlap a title, label, or other element to eliminate the object/stranger.
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 4, 2024 14:52:25 GMT
IMHO it is too feminine, floral (with requisite butterflies), faux watercolor pastel-ish, & similar to the company's previous collections (e.g. Heart & Home, These Days, Daydream). TFS.
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 4, 2024 12:52:29 GMT
... I still have a lot of the MM ones, and they still work! .... Same. Surprisingly, I also still have & use MM rub-ons. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 4, 2024 12:51:53 GMT
Do you prefer stacked letters/DIY Thickers/Dickers or do you prefer a title with an outline like this? (skip to 6:20)
I prefer the latter, specifically letter/words + a solid outline/shadow layer (not a thin/fiddly border).
Do you create dimension with layers or use foam tape or use flat letters?
I prefer flat layouts but occasionally use an additional layer(s) of (hidden) cardstock to add dimension to titles, photos, etc.
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 4, 2024 11:46:36 GMT
I organize supplies primarily by type then manufacturer, so all sticker sheets are stored together & divided by manufacturer. Since I'm neither a theme nor collection scrapper, I buy few sticker sheets so I can quickly peruse them. When just a couple usable (to me) stickers remain on a sheet, I may cut them out (& add them to ephemera/chipboard from the same manufacturer) & toss the partial sheet in the donation bin.
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 4, 2024 11:28:01 GMT
Local camera shop that processes mostly on site (Note my order is typically all 4x6 borderless prints in a matte finish).
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 3, 2024 12:09:53 GMT
Thanks for your responses. I don’t use 6x8 albums & already have the same or similar of the couple non-themed patterns that I like in the Halloween collection. Nothing is added to my wish list.
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 3, 2024 11:50:02 GMT
Glad you were finally able to find & purchase 49&M (& in person)!
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 3, 2024 11:46:09 GMT
… ***The alpha rub-ons remind of the old Making Memories rub-on alpha packs that I used to adore. I won't complain if they keep offering more of those, even if none of these fonts scream out to me. Same, especially if they are the same quality! |
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 1, 2024 3:37:26 GMT
The lack of a cool color like blue or purple or a cool green really bugs me. The color combination is kind of glaring. I've like past years color combos better. ... Same. Although pink is my favorite color, IMHO a cool purple instead of pink would have been a better choice for the theme & an alternative to the default (stereotypical) feminine colors found throughout the industry. |
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 31, 2024 6:11:40 GMT
There's no such thing as too much paper!  |
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