{Reported by Aly Dosdall}
When I first saw all the layouts popping up online using Studio Calico’s debut line, Homefront, I was intrigued with the cute vintage look and yummy colors. I loved all the layouts I saw. But I’ll be honest (isn’t that how we roll here at TSR??) and tell you that I wasn’t quite sure what I would do with it. I knew I wanted to have some, but thought it would be a challenge to actually use it. Boy was I wrong! I can truly say I have loved working with this line.
What it is:
Studio Calico is a popular monthly kit club. Their kits always impress me and often sell out quickly. I knew when I heard they were coming out with their first line that it wouldn’t disappoint. The 50’s domestic-inspired line includes 6 double-sided patterned papers, die-cut label stickers, 2 sets of alpha stickers, FabRips (strips of fabric backed with adhesive that you rip apart), and a set of 4 double-sided journaling cards. The papers and journaling cards are sturdy cardstock, the fabrips are easy and fun to use, and the label stickers are heavy cardstock as well.
What I liked:
1. The colors are happy, fun, and fresh. There is a good mix of neutral background papers, and brighter papers.
2. The FabRips adhesive sticks well, but they can also be repositioned if you don’t quite get them where you want them on the first try.
3. They include extra vowels with their letter sticker sets—who doesn’t need an extra “e” or “a”??
What I didn’t like:
1. While I love this line, I do wish there were as many generic patterns as there are themed patterns. I think the “domestic” theme is cute and fun, but a few more generic patterns would increase the usefulness of the line.
2. I hope they come out with some embellishments (ie buttons, trimmings, etc). I’d love more!!
What I made:
Materials Patterned papers: Studio Calico; Letter stickers: Studio Calico; Label stickers: Studio Calico; FabRips: Studio Calico; Die cut stickers: Studio Calico, Scenic Route (heart); Font: CK Truetype; 3D Dots: EK Success; Other: vintage buttons, machine stitching
Materials Patterned papers: Studio Calico; Fabrips: Studio Calico; Border punch: Fiskars; Distress Ink: Ranger; Other: vintage button, machine stitchingWhere and how much:
Product name: Homefront
Manufacturer: Studio Calico
MSRP: $.77-$5.50
Available at: Two Peas in a Bucket, Stop and Scrap, A Million Little Things*
Wrap up:
I really had fun working with this line. Although I was worried about how I would use it, I didn’t need to be. It was easy to work into projects and I love the colors, patterns, and products. They’re great quality and I totally recommend getting your hands on some ASAP!
What do YOU think?
Do you like the Homefront line? Would you buy some and use it? Are you as happy as I am that Studio Calico has launched their debut line, or do you think they should stick to monthly kits? Studio Calico has graciously donated the entire line to one lucky person who leaves a comment! How great is that!!?
139 comments:
Yes I like this line; I also liked what you made with it.
Should be great to try this.
Just too dang cute...
Thank you Studio Calico!!
Catherine
I just ordered the journaling stickers. I think they will go well with vintage products and ATC. I struggled with how to use the PP as well.
What a great line! I could totally see using this! I'd probably put it towards a mini-book honoring my grandmother, THE domestic engineer! :)
I'm happy that they offer in addition to monthly kits.
cute projects!! :) LOVE the papers!
LOVE this line! The woodgrain alphas are my favorite!
So far, I only have the cut-outs but they're just so darn cute and nostalgic. The paper is a good weight and I loved the quality of the printing.
I've never purchased a Studio Calico kit, but they always look like something I'd like to buy. I agree that it would be nice to see some more generic patterns from SC.
Studio Calico is the BEST!!
The quality of their papers and fabrips is FABULOUS!!
I would LOVE to get my hands on the whole collection!!!!
I am SO excited for their venture!!
It looks like an awesome line, Huge congrats to them!
I think this line is super cute! I can totally see myself using this on a bunch of layouts because we have been majorly renovating our house for the last two freaking years! (that is not a joke, unfortunately!). Some cute paper like this might just help me regain some of my lost sanity (might!).
I think it's great they tried their own line and hope they do so again.
Thanks for the opportunity and great job with the reviews!
I love the idea of the fabrips - sounds like an easier way to use ribbon.
Love this line! Reminds me of my childhood... I think that would be how I used it.. as a memories page about growing up in the 70s/80s.
I love the line. I think what Studio Calico's design team did with the new line was amazing. Very inspiring. I wouldn't mind having some to play with! ;)
I really LOVE this line! I hope to get some as soon as I get some scrappy shopping money!
So retro, reminds me of my grandmother's colorful home and cozy feeling! Great for those nostalgic pages!
Oh I would love to get my hands on this! The things I could do! I love it!
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This looks fab. Their kits always look great!
I definitely like it! The colours remind me of my Grandmother's kitchen, and would be great to scrap the many photos I have of her.
Fun line. Thanks for a chance to win. I'm -- ahem! -- old enough to see where this line would come in handy. I have some old B&W photos w/chairs and such very similar to what I see in these papers. The colors would be a fun contrast to these B&W family pics. Fun!
great review aly, i'm glad you had a similar experience to me–it was a little scary at first, but then i fell in love with it! this is a great line, full of fun and classic designs. love the alphas so much.
I really like this line from Studio Calico. I haven't yet been able to get their kits but I know they are awesome, as I have a few friends who get them.
This line would be wonderful for all my heritage pictures that I have yet to scrap!
Your projects are adorable and really show how versatile the papers are. I would {{HEART}} me some Studio Calico!!!
i love the vintage 50's feel and think this line is super fun, thanks on listing where to buy it and I hope to win me some in the meantime!
This seems like a fun paper line with lots of bold and bright colors!!
Thanks so much for reviewing our line.
I love the designs you made, especially the first one :)
I love geometric elements, so this would definitely be for me! I'm liking the color palatte... it could get me out of the "brights" streak I'm currently in. Love it!
I absolutely adore Studio Calico :) I just recieved Home Front this past weekend ... and they totally did not dissapoint! I love the colors and the fun patterns. I can totally see myself needing more of it ;)
and beautiful projects!
I love that SC has released their own line of product! I have t oadmit, that is actually one of my favorite parts of their monthly kits!
I just love this new line! Can't wait to get my hands on it. I do hope they will offer embellies though.
I am really happy they introduced a line! Thanks for the review.
This line looks so fun! I would love to get my hands on it. Thank you for reviewing it!
I like it, it's different. I'm not sure what I'd do with it, but I'd figure something out!
I really like the vintage-y feel but in light colors. I have some great photos from the 60's of my family and my husband's family and these are just what they call for.
As to a kit club making paper, I think it is fine, as long as their kits stay great. I think the primary focus should always be the kit.
I used to subscribe to Studio Calico, but just had too many kits backing up and until I had more time to scrap, had to cancel. I am now nearly finishing them and hope to re-subscribe as their taste is incredible.
Love this new line by SC!If the manufacturer side of SC is anything like the kit side the next release of SC product will just blow us away with awesomeness!
I agree that they could use some more "generics" with the papers and I would love to see more embellishments from them. Stamps too... LOVE their stamp design! Over all, its fantastic!
When I first saw it I thought the same as you.."Cute, but how much would I actually use it?" After seeing what you did with it, my little mind is now churning with all sorts of cute ideas! Thanks for opening my mind to some fun uses!
This is a great retro paper that I would love to do some older pictures layouts!
I'm thrilled that SC came out with this line. With so many companies going out of business it's nice to see one adding onto their business!
I'm not sure about this line myself. I like that they are making product lines. But, I'm not big into the vintage look and style. So, I hope that they come out with some other stuff too.
What a beautiful line! I love the retro feel, I would definatley use it :)
i love Studio Calico! they've been making their exclusive papers and stamps for a while to include with the kits, and they are all so fresh and of wonderful quality. it seems only natural that they'd take this foray into the manufacturing world. and i think HomeFront is a gorgeous line... i wasn't positive about it at first either, but after seeing all the lovely things that could be done with it, i know i NEED it for my stash.
Love this line!!! So fun and fresh!
I am literally just moments away from buying this line. I love the Studio Calico kit club, and I really love their style. I was so glad to hear that they were coming out with a debut line of papers and things.
I'm totally getting this one way or another!
-Gabi from Savannah, TX
SC is evolving SO SO nicely. I am excited for them and those of us who love SC to be evolving into a manufacturer, like Jenni Bowlin. I love that they are producing lines like this one and yet keeping up with excellent customer service and their kit club continues to be top notch!! I haven't gotten this line yet, but it won't be long!
Ok, who do I have to maim to win this line?...what?...oh! I just leave a comment, you say? Alright.
;)
Brandi
Studio Calico, this is super adorable!
This line looks very usable. Would love to try it out...what a great giveaway!!
love studio calico and their paper line! thanks for giving us the chance to win them!
What a cute line and unique! There are so many layouts I'll use this on--can't wait to buy it!
I think it's great that SC is branching out and creating their own line... they've done a fabulous job with their kits and now with their debut line Home Front. I sure want it, and would LOVE LOVE LOVE to play with it. I'll keep my fingers crossed. Thanks for the opportunity...keeping my fingers crossed.
Francesca
I love everything I've seen from this line, but especially the woodgrain alphas and fabric borders.
i'm really pleased that SC have come out with their own line as their kits are always great. Love the look of this line & think it's very 'vogue'. Thanks for the chance to win!
I love Studio Calico. My sis has this collection and showed me the other day -- it is great and I love the layouts you made with it!
so cute... must try some...
I totally agree with you on this one. I love the looks of it, but seriously, what in the world would I do with it?? I also wish they would make some embellies. I have put this line in my cart at 2peas a fews times, but just can't commit. I would love to win some!
i just love those layouts you made! really cute line!
Love your layots and the card!!!
I am totally in love with this line :o) It is gorgeous! And I really want those woodgrain alphas!
Thank you so much for the chance to win!!!
I absolutely adore Studio Calico. I have yet to purchase a kit but every time I see their products I fall in love. My New Years resolution is to buy some goodies from them!
I adore 50s vintage things and these are PERFECT! Still have a TON of that era of pictures to do for my parents so I think this line would be PERFECT! Thank you so much for being so honest in your review! You should me so many more options in your examples than I would have thought of too! :) GREAT review!!!
I so love this line too!! And I agree when I saw it I knew I had to have it, but had no idea how to use it, so I have ordered one of every sheet (still haven't received it) but was totally unsure how I'd use it! You've given me the confidence to just use it and have fun with it!! Thank you!!!
This is a really darling line of papers and I can see how it could be used for current and heritage type photos. Love your layouts.
I, like you, are intrigued with this set of paper. I agree with you, we need bling! I usually buy paper in pads or sets. Best for me when it comes to shopping
Sharon L
Love this line so much!!! Everything SC is amazing!
Yes, I would try the new papers.
Studio Calico has some GREAT items! Love this one. I think they should keep monthly kits also in addition to doing some new lines. But, I'm just one person! ;-)
Fabulous product. Love it all. Needs bling. Sharon C. in PA
If I was going to be working on my family history projects, this would be a must have. Because I am not a great retro artist, I'd probably not even try this. It is cute, but probably not me.
I have admired Studio Calico's kits and think they are fabulous. I really like their exclusive line - it is so different and fresh and love the color combos! I hope they continue to do monthly kits and their own line.
Really like this kit..thanks for the review !!
That is extremely great! Studio Calico is very generous! I feel in LOVE with this line the instant I saw it and I'm lovin' all the inspiration from the projects. Thanks so much for sharing!
I like it but thought like you that it would be hard to actually use. after seeing your layouts it appears that it wouldn't be that hard at all. nice work!
I'd love to try it out, I have a lot of older pics that I think would work really well with it.
Ooh, I kinda like that! =) I really love their kits, so yeah, I'd love their to see what SC has up their sleeve! ;)
wow, you may have changed my mind. I too loved the colors and retro feel but was afraid it would be a challenge to use with my pictures. I would be willing to give it try thank to your reviews!
Obviously, I'm not a genius because it took me forever to find the link to comment. :)
But, it doesn't take a genius to appreciate some awesome patterned paper. I think that it was a bold step to start their own line, and they went with something different. It is very cool and vintagy,..love the mix of muted and bold colors and the papers are perfect for heritage pages or projects. Your projects are fabulous,...esp. LOVE the card!
I hope they try another line. I think they are on to something good....
I have been looking for this; is it in stores yet?
I love the line as well and am waiting not so patiently for the holiday spending to cease so I can get my hands on some! Winning it would be awesome and a great holiday gift!!
You know, I didn't connect it was *that* Studio Calico until just now. I love this new line, it looks amazing, and I've been trying like crazy to snag it.
I just moved into our first house that we've bought, and I think these lend well to the mini album I'm planning.
GORGEOUS stuff!!! would love to get my hands on it!!!
I love the look of this line. Great review1
Beautiful collection!
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I have subscribed in the past to SC and loved most of what i have gotten. This line doesn't really do much for me - but I know its great quality and in their past paper lines, they have included the tear off strip on the paper which I love. I love what you did with the collection but none of this line speaks to me. Hoping for future lines to be more my style.
i love this line too! great use of the product.
This line seems pretty neat. I like that it is kind of different. I love the idea of the fabric strips, kind of like ribbon, but adhesived already. Sounds great. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love these SC papers! I am also a big fan of their kit club! But I do agree with you in that I wish there were more embellishments and some solid colored paper or some other less busy pp's in the group! thanks for the chance to win!!
I think I would find myself slipping this line into my cart!
count me in - I love anything the SC gals come up with!
I have seen this lots blogging and have gotten lots of ideas on what projects to use it on. thanks for a chance to win.
I totally love all the studio calico papers/products. so exactly what I'm craving, before I even knew I was craving it.
Great product and great opportunity to win!
Sylvia
Great product and great opportunity to win!
Sylvia
I saw this line and realized that I "needed" this line...heehee! Expenses got in the way of purchasing, so I'm crossing my fingers that I could win some! Thanks for showcasing this line splendidly!
Jen in AZ
I love what you have done with this collection! Super cute! I have always been drawn the layouts and projects in magazines that have been made with Studio Calico products. I think it would be fun to give it a try!
I would totally buy this line...I would buy most anything they put out. I can't afford to subscribe to their monthly kit subscription right now but the chance to get just a little of their stuff would be awesome. I especially love their stamps, and hope too they add more embellishments.
Great projects Aly!!
Great work! Beautiful projects!
I just started purchasing SC kits recently, and I love them! I would love to own the line; thanks for the giveaway!
Cute paper!
LOVE this kit - would put together a mini book for my mom outlining the similarities between the two of us now as I get older and raise my own family - we are both domestic goddesses - what a fun book this could be!
catherine s.
Beautiful line. Love the colors and the vintage feel.
I'm a big fan of Studio Calico, but am not so big on vintage so, like you, have been reluctant to try these. I love what you did, however, so maybe I should reconsider.
I think this line is fabulous and have been waiting for a paycheck so I can buy some...would be better to win it *wink* I love your creations with this line! You really show its' versatility!
WOW! This paper would be great for scrapbooking photos of my childhood in the 1950's.
These products are totally adorable! Love what you created, Aly! ~SondaT
I love what you did with this line. Gorgeous. I really like the looks of this line. Looks like a line that would be fun to play with. I appreciate you reviewing it and sharing your great projects.
There are so many options with this line.. I will have to try it.
I had the same reservations you did - but it is just really enticing! I'm excited that Studio Calico has branched out in this direction....can't wait for the next one....
k8
I am not really a "kit" scrapbooker, I like picking things out myself, but this line is super cute!
This line looks VERY versatile. I might be a bit hesitant, too, but I'd sure be willing to give it a try! ;) Lots of great designs and colors.
I LOVE this line!
Reminds me of my grandma's kitchen, it would be perfect for layouts of myself as a child. I love the colors!
I loooooove it! This stuff is so cute and just my style. I hope they keep producing product like this; I can see myself becoming a faithful customer!
yes...love this new line from SC. I subscribe and would absolutely buy their products!! happy holidays!
I think it's great that SC started their own line! Of course they do a wonderful job w/ the kits, but they've been including some original products in their kits already, so this was the next logical step, and I love the results.
I'd love to win - thanks for the chance!
What a cute line.
Thanks for the giveaway
I love Studio Calico products. I really happy they have been able to make it a national thing.
They have awesome kits.
wow! fabulous projects Aly!
I can't wait to get some for myself!!
When I first saw this line, I too wondered what in the world I would do with it. But now I have seen some fantastic projects on various websites, as well as the great examples here. Some of these papers are very versatile! I would love the chance to "expand my mind" on using this line.
It is an interesting line, I will have to check it out more. The fab rips sound real cool. I like Studio Calico, but not sure on the vintage feel of this line. Thanks for sharing your honest opinion!
Beautiful line and fabulous projects!
i LOVE that they've come out with their own line! it seems like a natural progression for folks who do kits so well!
Ooh! I love the retro designs. I can see your point on wanting more generics, but I suspect as soon as they did that I would start craving more of their snazzy graphics. I guess I feel I'd have better luck finding complementary prints from my stash than satisfying a need to go overboard ;) I want to decoupage Home Front on a bunch of housewares and make a "lamp" lamp, a "chair" chair, and so on. My living room needs a focal point... OK maybe just the lamp and save the other yummies for cards.
I feel like I just visited the relatives!
Wow! These papers are so cute! I love the idea of the rip-able fabric, very unique!
I love this line! It's fantastic!! I'd use every bit of it up!!
I love this line! I would definitely buy it and use it! SC did not disappoint :)
It is a gorgeous line! I love the colors. I hope this doesn't detract from their monthly kits.
I love the style from SC. Homefront is lovely and different from much else out there. Hope they can continue to put out great lines and great kits too!
Looks like a great line!!!
I like the line, I think on older photo's it would be a great style. I like the LO's you have done and I would love to win just to see what I could come up with.
Great job Aly! Love your projects!
Thanks for the recommendations. I love new and innovative products. I love their creative edge and appreciate your showcasing their kits. Maybe I will be the lucky post and win their kit. Who knows??
I think it is great that they have launched their own line. This collection is adorable!
i love this line! it has such a nostalgic feel :D
Would love to use this on some cards.
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Love the initial line. How can I not, am a big fan of vintage and studio calico kits. And now a new paper line to look forward to getting my hands on. Would love to win these!!!
I love this Homefront line! I just love the retro designs. I'm a big retro fan! Way to go Studio Calico!
I think it looks like a fun new line.
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