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I didn't think I had a favorite DSP but it seems that most all the paper I have bought over the last year or 2 has been My Minds Eye with a little K&Co, Graphic 45 (very little) thrown in.
I usually by it at a scrapbook store or Mike's and not always local, just depends on where I am traveling.
I love My Mind's Eye and October Afternoon. I usually get them from Stop and Scrap. I like the look of the Echo Park papers, too, and am waiting on an order with my first of their papers.
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I know I am the only one, but I like the paper slabs by DCWV. I can always match the color to SU and the ones I don't like or that don't match anything make great envelopes (the back is white). You can't beat the price, especially when they are on sale for $10.
I know I am the only one, but I like the paper slabs by DCWV. I can always match the color to SU and the ones I don't like or that don't match anything make great envelopes (the back is white). You can't beat the price, especially when they are on sale for $10.
Pamela
Pamela, you're not alone! I find they work really well with SU colors, too. If I had to pick one company, it would probably be Basic Grey, although I have a ton of SU, BG, DCWV, a couple of October Afternoon - well, heck, I guess I just like it all!!!
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Favorite? Basic Grey, Cosmo Cricket, Websters Pages, My Mind's Eye, and every other paper on the market! I love print paper!
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I love practically everything Basic Grey!!!! I hoard their paper! I am also loving October Afternoon's papers! I buy my papers at Archiver's or on-line, but mostly Archiver's.
Basic Grey was always a favorite, but their new stuff not so much. Look for some of their older lines. Also as mentioned October Afternoon, and Kaisercraft has some cute stuff, Making Memories is also good and DCWV as already mentioned.
Basic Grey and Cosmo Cricket are my fav's. I purchase from Ellen Hutson's Store. Gret prices, awsome customer service and frequent buyer discounts.
There are other companies I like but I buy mostly 6x6 pads because I make cards the majority of the time and the size of the print fits better. It seems more companies are doing that, so my list will probably expand, but I always see these two at the top.
If it comes in a 6x6 format, I am smitten! The patterns have been reduced in size from their 12 x 12 counterparts to suit card-makers (and mini album makers).
This year, I'm loving the distressed and even vintage patterned papers as much as I do the clean and graphic:
Basic Grey
October Afternoon (theirs are mostly 8x8, but oh-so-fab!)
Cosmo Cricket
Crate Paper
American Crafts
Collage Press
7 Gypsies
Webster's Pages
Memory Box Co.
Pink Paislee
Sassafrass Lass
You can find them in well-stocked b & m scrapbook stores. When I cannot get to a b & m store for these pretty papers, I tend to shop online at:
I really love several different companies and different styles depending on my mood of the day.
I Love DCWV stacks with matching CS stacks for layering also a great amount of Embellishments that match. (this is really the only matchy-matchy I do).
Graphic 45 and 7 Gypsies are great for that vintage look I really love.
I am New to October Afternoon (I purchased the 6X6 stack of Road Trip all for the Crossword paper and the ledger paper in that stack. I want Thrift Shop bad and will purchase it soon.
Basic Gray has a few newer collections I like the basic ones in White, Kraft and Ivory.
My new favorite is TH Lost and Found stack- I would love to see his other stacks in person before making a purchase but I do not see that happening so I may just stick to that 1 stack- but the Holiday Collection stack looks interesting but without seeing it in person makes me nervous-
It is time to make my final purchase for stamps/paper and inks/ diecuts, for my X-Mas Cards- I must start them in the next 2-3 weeks but I am having a really hard time deciding what all I want and need since I can do very little in-person shopping everything must be done online. I have picked out either 1 or 2 stamp sets by TH but I want to limit myself to 2 stamp sets to make appox 30-60 cards. I also love the set made by Crafty Secrets. This is the first sets of X-Mas Cards made since the birth of my Son 21/2 years ago, I am excited but with a limited budget of 150.00, I have to place an order soon and get everything I need. Also this is the first year of doing a little mass production cards, in the past everyone was made and giving an unique card, no doubles this year I want to make appox5-10 cards with each design, hoping it will cut down on time.
If it comes in a 6x6 format, I am smitten! The patterns have been reduced in size from their 12 x 12 counterparts to suit card-makers (and mini album makers).
This year, I'm loving the distressed and even vintage patterned papers as much as I do the clean and graphic:
Basic Grey
October Afternoon (theirs are mostly 8x8, but oh-so-fab!)
Cosmo Cricket
Crate Paper
American Crafts
Collage Press
7 Gypsies
Webster's Pages
Memory Box Co.
Pink Paislee
Sassafrass Lass
You can find them in well-stocked b & m scrapbook stores. When I cannot get to a b & m store for these pretty papers, I tend to shop online at:
Oh yes, if we are talking 6x6 then I love all these too and have most of them.
Memory Box has to be one of my faves then
Basic Gray
7gypsies
Prima
Webster Pages (I thinks I would like it in 12x12 better but only have 6x6)
and lastly,
Cosmo Cricket
I don'r have any of the others.
Love, Love, Love, Basic Grey! The 6x6 pads are perfect for cards. I also love October Afternoon (Fly a Kite, and Thrift Shop), and Cosmo Cricket. I buy them at my LSS - Scrapbooker's Paradise. They have always carried Basic Grey, and have just started carrying the 6x6 Cosmo Cricket pads. Basically, if it's available as a 6x6 or 8x8 pad, I REALLY want it!!!
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I know I am the only one, but I like the paper slabs by DCWV. I can always match the color to SU and the ones I don't like or that don't match anything make great envelopes (the back is white). You can't beat the price, especially when they are on sale for $10.
Pamela
that is a great idea, now off to find a template for envelopes
I know I am the only one, but I like the paper slabs by DCWV. I can always match the color to SU and the ones I don't like or that don't match anything make great envelopes (the back is white). You can't beat the price, especially when they are on sale for $10.
Pamela
Oh, no. You are not the only one, I love them too! I know I read a lot that people don't like them, but I love them and I can find my SU colors to match with no problem.
No one probably like these, but I love the dp they have at the dollar spot in Target. I'll have to look and see if they have any Christmas paper this year. Last year I got some great Halloween, fall, and back to school dp.
I love the Stampin' Up! Designer series paper. I like the versatility. You can use any of the patterns together so it isn't stressful trying to coordinate. I also like that in one pack you can come up with totally different looks. One project may be soft and subtle while the next project is big and bold.
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I love all the stampin up color challenges and dsp used on this gallery.
However, this year with SU, you have to purchase a complete color family to
purchase designer packages. If I'm really lovin a color, I will only get 4 sheets, so I'm not sure about this whole plan yet....
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Originally Posted by karua
I love the Stampin' Up! Designer series paper. I like the versatility. You can use any of the patterns together so it isn't stressful trying to coordinate. I also like that in one pack you can come up with totally different looks. One project may be soft and subtle while the next project is big and bold.
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What is your favorite dsp and where do you purchase it?
(and mini album makers). 
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