Echo Park Paper is the newest brand of paper to slide across this desk, and I am really getting into it. Their first collection, Sweet Summertime, is based on a digital collection by Crystal Wilkerson (her digital version is available here). This is a practice that can ultimately be great for consumers as they can supplement product with digital product and stretch it farther through hybrid scrapbooking.
They have a second collection released called A Walk In The Park, a collection that I have and have been checking out. I really like this collection a lot. I enjoy that the bright colors are in shades that make them useful with a variety of subjects.
The product itself isn’t especially groundbreaking or unique. In fact looking at the product, some designs remind me of several established companies that I’ve enjoyed for years. Not that this is a bad thing – on the contrary, I really like the designs they’ve come up with. I really like the patterns and the whimsical feel, and it is a solid buy for us scrapbookers because it’s very easy to use and the double-sided papers offer both more classic designs (polka dots, stripes) and then bolder patterns on the opposite side.
While I chose to do a birthday page, any number of uses came to mind for this product. I have been delighted to find that it’s especially easy to work with, and the quality is outstanding.
My one complaint is that the border stickers are 11″ long, so either they need to be cut creatively, or the end will need to be covered to disguise that it doesn’t fully cover a 12″ sheet of paper.
The banner sticker is a favorite, though I really loved all the pieces on both the shapes and alphabet sticker sheets.
Overall? Aside from the really great sticker sheets the butterfly
and the sunshine papers were my very favorites. Oh who am I kidding? This whole collection is great, and you can believe that I’ll be watching out for their next line…
It looks like they’re picking winners.
Note: While they have a website, I find their facebook page to be a better source for images and ideas.
Echo Park Paper can be found at CHA Summer 2010 in booth #2037.
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About May Flaum
Whimsical and fun loving paper. I would love to play with it.
I LOVE THIS NEW LINE! Would LOVE to have some – thanks for the chance to win!
You can ever have enough paper??? This looks like it’s going to be another great collection…happy to see them bringing their collections to print.
Although I don’t do digital, I love this line of papers- some beautiful creativity in this line!
LUUUVVV the mix of colours! I immediately see a bunch of layouts with these papers.
Just what I need – another scrapbooking company that produces line after line that I want to snap up.
Wow I love all the fun colours and playful elements.
What a beautiful and fun line. Sure would love to win it so I could scrapbook with it! Thanks for the chance to win!
Seems like there’s a lot of buzz about Echo Park. I’ve been eyeing the collections, love the bright happy colors!
Love this new like. Colors are my favorites.
I’ve oohed and aahhed, and would LOVE to win this colorful collection!
Love this line! Thanks for a chance to win!
So fun. Would love to try it out for free 8)
Pretty papers! Would be good for summertime layouts of the kids.
Sign me up for a chance! This line looks adorable!!!
Gorgeous, gorgeous! Would love to have some!!
I love the look of all these lines from Echo Park…can’t wait to see them in real life
Live her digital supplies, now I am looping forward to get some of the papers.
This line is one that would catch my eye if shopping. Love it!
Sign me up for a chance! thanks for the chance to win!
Love those colors. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love Echo Park! Their paper is so versatile, bright and fun! I am looking forward to their new release!!
I would SO love to win this paper! it’s just the kind of paper I love to work with – especially the butterfly pp LOL thanks for the opportunity to win
Beautiful collection. I can’t wait to see this in person.
The Happy Birthday layout is innovative! We need new inspiration! Love this paper line and May, of course!
I thought I made a comment yesterday but I must be having a serious senior moment – I’ve scrolled through 3 times and don’t see where I made a comment. I adore Echo Park-the papers are so bright and happy without being too cutesy. My new #1.
Wow! That collection looks great
I would totally love to try it out 
Siri
love those lines too. so colorful, great!
thanks for the chance!
Love that collection! May’s layout looks gorgeous too. Love the butterfly paper – yum!
Nice papers and I love your layout May!
Great giveaway. To me the collection looks very much like Summer and being outdoors.
Love Echo Park! Thanks for the chance to win a great collection!
Looks like a fun line to work with. I really like the bright colored butterfly paper. Thanks for sharing
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Wow! It looks like Echo Park has some real staying power. I would love a chance to get to work with it.
What fun papers and embellies to play with…thanks for the chance!
holy cow…I LOVE this! I love everything about it, the workable color scheme, the whimsical shapes. So far this line seems to be my new favorite!
This paper looks bright and fun; I like the banner you used in the layout!
Love the bright colors of this collection and the patterns look really versatile. Two thumbs up. As if I need more paper…
The wonderful colors and wimsy of their lines speaks to me – I love it!
I am in love! bookmarking this now
What neat paper!!! I would love to get my scrappin hands on this!
Totally in love with Echo Park, I can’t wait to get my hands on some!
I love that paper line! I’ll have to see if my LSS can get some!
I could definitely find plenty of use for this line! Thanks for the chance to win.
I like how you creatively cut the orange border sticker!
I *adore* this line so sweet and happy!!
yes i love their bright cheerful lines. cant wait to see more.
Beautiful papers. I love the colors.
Just what I need! New papers to re-ignite my mojo. Thanks!
EP is super fun paper to create with – it adds whimsy to any page or card