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February 1, 2011

CHA Scrapbooking: American Crafts

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American Crafts is always a crowd pleaser, and this show was definitely no exception. The 4 new lines they are releasing are each really different, and really fun.

"Peachy Keen" is a kind of modern day take on vintage patterns and images with florals, ginghams, radios, cameras and typewriters. The alphabet Thickers for "Peachy Keen" are printed chipboard and fabric-covered chipboard. This is one of the 3 new collections that features the new Thickers Borders that have only appeared in one previous collection. Each set includes eight 12" chipboard borders that coordinate with the collection they are attributed to.

"Campy Trails" is a really striking new collection that would be amazing for all kinds of outdoor adventures, guy things and pretty much anything! The alphabet Thickers for this collection are both printed chipboard in really rich tones. The "Forest" font is a beautiful tone-on-tone woodgrain pattern. Some of the new embellishments included in this line are "Patchems" which are really detailed embroidered patches akin to those coveted boy scout and girl scout from you childhood. They've also pumped up the volume on their Flair for these awesome super sized edition that are sure to make your page!

"Hello Sunshine" is a fresh Spring line with a breezy mix of brights and kraft paper, Thickers in printed chipboard, and new natural chipboard and a whole range of fun bits and bobs.

"Confetti" is a great new unisex birthday line full of cute cupcakes, streamers, banners and more. Plus, the back sides of American Crafts' new paper collections now have either a coordinating solid or a second, smaller pattern. The alphabet Thickers that coordinate with "Confetti" are striped glitter or puffy, and the shaped Thickers are a new, printed glitter puffy!