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I can't decide! Do those of you who have it actually use it? Or is it one of those that you just can't wait to get and then you never do anything with it? I know that it will require coloring in on most projects and I don't mind that (I'm finally getting some markers on this order! ).
Is this set a must have or should I pass on it for something else?
I have it and I am not sure what I feel about it. I do use it, I would more in the summer obviously but I am just not sure about it. I love using the lemon-aid glass with crystal effects and using glitter on the popsicles. I use the background stamp included with it all the time though. I have used the chair and umbrella, it is cute. The best thing I have seen done is a little pink lemonaid koolaid packet made and then the lemonaid glass stamped on the front, I bought the set due to that demo. I got it after the summer so maybe someone that has had it longer would be better for info. I think if you live near the beach or are scrapbooking picnics or beach scenes then it would be great. Sorry I am not any more help...
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I just got Sparking Summer and I plan to use it alot!
We have several summer birthdays in my family.
Both of our family reunions take place in July so I am thinking scrapbook pages. Plus we often plan a family get together at the beach in August, so I am planning on making really cute invites.
I love my Sparkling Summer set. I have used it quite a bit (even through the cooler weather) and see all sorts of possibilities once the warm weather rolls around for everything from invitations to gift items. I think you'll be glad to have it.
jess.. i saw a card the other day that had the lemonade glass stamped and crystal effects along the top.. and micro beads poured in the crystal effects. it was so cute.
I was going to post a question about that set, except I was going to ask should I get On the Beach or Sparkling Summer. I just don't know which one to get -- maybe I should get both! Beate did a cute, cute gel card with Sparkling Summer -- check it out in the gel card gallery.
Anyone who has both On the Beach and Sparkling Summer, do you have a preference? Help me decide!
I just got Sparkling Summer, and I have had On the Beach for almost a year now. How much have I used On the Beach? MAYBE twice. I just don't like the style of it... I can't think of good color combinations for this, and have only seen a few really cute ideas for cards. However, I've already started using and loving Sparkling Summer. I LOVE the popsicles and lemonade glass, and just like the "edgier" style to it. That's just my humble opinion, but I think Sparkling Season is more hip.
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I have and use Sparkling Summer. I love it!! I was just going to borrow it from a friend but decided I could really do a lot with it so bought it for myself. You could use it from your vacations at the beach (I sure could use a beach vacation) to your kids eating popcicles in the backyard. I'm thinking scrapbook pages here. But you could also use it a lot for summer party invites, etc.
Sparkling Summer was the first set I ordered from the 2004-05 book...I LOVE IT! I haven't been using it much since the cold weather set in, but I do use it A TON once it starts to warm up! It is very versatile. I say...
GET IT! You won't regret it!
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I have it and I am not sure what I feel about it. I do use it, I would more in the summer obviously but I am just not sure about it. I love using the lemon-aid glass with crystal effects and using glitter on the popsicles. I use the background stamp included with it all the time though. I have used the chair and umbrella, it is cute. The best thing I have seen done is a little pink lemonaid koolaid packet made and then the lemonaid glass stamped on the front, I bought the set due to that demo. I got it after the summer so maybe someone that has had it longer would be better for info. I think if you live near the beach or are scrapbooking picnics or beach scenes then it would be great. Sorry I am not any more help...
Wow looks like i am in the minority, I am just not sure of it, I do love the style though, I will have to try it out when summer gets here.
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Hmm.....well, my up up upline just purchased this set for me. In return, I made a whole display board using this one set. I have about 10 projects done so far and I will upload them after the meeting (Feb 12) so if you are on the fence, it may convince you!! I have really had some fun making stuff with it.
This is the very first set I purchased out of the new catty! There are some terrific cards posted here, you may have to go all the way back to the beginning to look. I love using crystal effects on the popsicles, lemonaid, etc. to look real. You can use real bright colors, which I like, too. The background stamp is unique and cute, too. I have put this set aside somewhat for winter stamps, but I am sure I will be pulling it out again very soon, it is so fun to play with!
I am a big scrapbooker, so must admit that is why I originally bought it! I have made 6 different cards with it but no scrapbook pages yet, so I know I will still be using it a lot more in the future.
Emily, I can't wait to see all the cards you have made with it, please post on this thread so I can check them out immediately, okay? Thanks!
very cute stuff Emily...I was the one who posted that I was not sure of this set...after seeing everyone go on and on about it I decided to pull it out and give it another try..well I really like it now. I just made a bunch of cards for a swap with it and I just think it is a really fun set, thanks for all of the ideas from everyone and I am going to try to figure out how to upload some of my stuff also!!
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I have On the Beach and am receiving Sparkling Summer this week!
I love On the Beach - I see it as a more sophisticated summer set. I used it for a family vacation scrapbook and it turned out beautiful. (gift for my parents). I also did a scrapbook for last summer's workshops with it - I kept it simple with Night of Navy and Vanilla CS.
Sparkling Summer reminds me of my children - so I had to have it for the numerous popsicle pictures we will have this summer!!!!
I have to chime in and say YES! It is one of those sets I've dying to have, and if SU! ever quits offering fabulous specials, I will get it soon! I think it would make a fabulous OSW for scrapbook pages. I just love those popcicles!
Hmm.....well, my up up upline just purchased this set for me. In return, I made a whole display board using this one set. I have about 10 projects done so far and I will upload them after the meeting (Feb 12) so if you are on the fence, it may convince you!! I have really had some fun making stuff with it.
I was just about ti suggest that you look at Emily's acrds-they are soooo cute! She did a great job showcasing this set
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I want that set and I'll be ordering it at my demo's workshop next week!!! I'd say get it, it can be used for so many projects!!!
Emily, your samples are great - I want summer and I want it now!!! LOL :o)
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Should I get Sparkling Summer?
