...always include in their kits? I wish kits came with a list of fonts that was used for wordstrips, and at least a couple of blank strips... What abot you?
Oscraps
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That is exactly what I would ask for too, Olga. I have tried to use font matches (Whatthefont.com or something like that) and never seem to have much luck. I am sure that designers use a lot of CU fonts but if I could get something similar to personalize some of the word art, that would be helpful.
The other thing (which is not the end of the world) is that I would like staples or tape. Mostly if I am making a pager for CT work and would like to use everything from the same kit.
The other thing (which is not the end of the world) is that I would like staples or tape. Mostly if I am making a pager for CT work and would like to use everything from the same kit.
I usually include blank strips, but I’ll try to remember to include a text file with font names too. That’s a great idea. Thank you!
Different kinds of stitches.
I agree it would be nice to have a list of fonts used in a kit!
Kythe
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I would like to know what angle or degree (Not the opacity) of shadow is used on the pre-shadowed elements. That way I can match the shadows to any elements I use that don't have the shadow included. Perhaps there is a standard? I have no clue.
A ribbon or bow.. something that can go in a floral cluster.
A ribbon or bow.. something that can go in a floral cluster.
I know.. totally agree.. I don't know how to deal with all that pink and baby blue... I find some color palettes imposible to work with..
LSlycord
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Well Olga, you have obviously hit on the thing that we all need the most! What are the fonts for the gorgeous word art? Thanks @Vicki Robinson for jumping in and saying that you will start doing this!
Years ago a designer I used to CT for said that purple kits don't sell very well, which didn't make much sense to me.
I miss her s much! I used to spend hours with her on the phone!
@Karen Schulz Designs includes font info with her word art.
She took a chance on me and asked me on her team to be the “clean and simple” artist to show that her kits could be used that way too, but then she taught me to “so” artsy by just experimenting. She was so supportive! She is the my number one influence in my scrapping and she was my biggest cheerleader. I miss her wise counsel, her support, and her sense of humor!!!
I can only speak for myself, of course, but designing is a creative process and if colors don’t speak to me, I have a hard time incorporating them into a kit. It’s like buying clothes — I’m not likely to buy a dress in a color I don’t like. Personally, I tend the prefer more neutral colors with pops of other colors, but when I look a my shop, I see way more color than you’d see in my closet. Lol. But I think that’s because those colors “fit” with what I vision I have in my head for that project.
I don’t know about other designers, but I do pay attention to what customers are asking for and try to incorporate some of those ideas and requests when it makes sense for any given kit. But if someone said I want a kit with the two colors you mention, I’d have no idea where to start — without including a lot of elements that are just not my style. The ONLY time I start with a color palette is for our monthly color play (there’s no theme, just colors) and then I look at the colors for awhile to see if they suggest any kind of a subject for me and go from there
I know you should see more of those colors in Spring kits because many designers tend to include seasonal colors. In fact, I found I DO have Spring kit with those colors. Lol.
I don’t know if this is making any sense to you and don’t mean to be making excuses — just trying to give some insight into one designers thought process.
Here’s the one kit I have in those colors — and guess what! It’s a Spring kit. Lol
Kythe
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@seniorgal
try these They all come from what I have in my stash
-- all mixed colours.. some pale purple some not ...but many stand out purple elements.. easy enough to deepen the colours
Emeto Nostalgic Dream
et-designs Be happy purple and burgundy
et-designs Be Wild
Laitha Art Studio
Natali Design: Spirit
Palvinka Fragile
Vero Celebrate Life
try these They all come from what I have in my stash
-- all mixed colours.. some pale purple some not ...but many stand out purple elements.. easy enough to deepen the colours
Emeto Nostalgic Dream
et-designs Be happy purple and burgundy
et-designs Be Wild
Laitha Art Studio
Natali Design: Spirit
Palvinka Fragile
Vero Celebrate Life
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