Sorry, I was out of town and knew when I checked the blog today and saw that many comments something must be going down. I must admit I haven't read it all, but I skipped to the last page to read the ending. I kind of feel sorry for her, as she seems to play the victim card and blame others for the situations she creates or fabricates. I still have many questions...like who is the hat girl in the hotel? How is MB involved in this? Who leaked the first screen shot of the DST post?
Carry on...
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«Oldest ‹Older 801 – 1000 of 1339 Newer› Newest»I thought it was pretty funny too, and no, I'm not a designer. I think the poster was just trying to lighten the mood after all the draaaama of this week. I didn't see her/him post anything snarky about it. By the way it's not for sale, it's in the free section, maybe that's why. It will be interesting to see how many four legged birds start showing up in kits now. Perhaps she's started a new trend!
I'm hoping for a trend of no birds in kits soon.
A5 Drama = who gives a shit.
My kids are always fighting over who gets the drumstick, so to me the bird is pretty unique and very "useful", ROFLMBO. I can see a layout about that coming up!
Thanks for lightening the mood, I guess we all needed something like that. (No disrespect toward the designer because I can't draw stuff like that even if I tried. Kudos for being creative and steppin out of the box!)
Shocking revelation that Ali Edwards is full of herself.
Anonymous said...
I'm hoping for a trend of no birds in kits soon.
May 9, 2009 3:24 PM
I agree! No more butterflies, glitter flowers, swirly ribbons, owls, ladders, kits, balloons, cartoon characters, please!
So....if you could set a new trend, what would it be? I'm curious to see what the next hot item will be. Anything new and original out there?
I seriously doubt Ali Edwards took the time to look at her blog, let alone complain that it looked too much like hers. I think it's the A5 owners excuse to get rid of someone they saw as dead weight. I feel sorry for Ali for them blaming her for this, and sorry for Karla for them doing this to her. Especially when she's about to have babies.
I'm just tired of so many designers and store owners turning out to be crooks, or crazy, mean bitches.
Amy H. was one of the few that I thought stayed out of all the stink, and whose designs I really liked. I'm bummed to hear that she's just like so many others.
Without Karla's stuff, there's really nothing I want from A5.
If anyone's stuff looks "too similar" it's all the crap from their other designers.
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Without Karla's stuff, there's really nothing I want from A5.
If anyone's stuff looks "too similar" it's all the crap from their other designers.
May 9, 2009 4:53 PM
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See, I'm just the opposite. I admire people who can pull off the graphic look but I just can't get it right without looking pathetic. I think it's great others like that style and are good at it, so it's a big pity Karla won't be at A5 for you anymore. I bet she'll show up somewhere else even bigger and better where her style will be appreciated. She has a very loyal following who will follow her wherever she goes. This may just be the window of opportunity for her.
As for me, I lurve me some Catherine & lily, but that's just me. I think their stuff is unique and different from all the other cookie-cutter CU-plopping designers. But to each his own, I suppose...
from reading Karla's latest update, it seems that she spoke to Ali on the phone and Ali is denying ever complaining about Karla's designs or blog.
Sure does look like Amy could be in deep doo doo over this-and rightfully so!
I have to say, the bird was extremely odd. I don't know if it was smack block worthy, but odd all the same.
Goodness! It's a free CU item! There might be more mutant 4 legged birds out there!
what's going on at Shabby Princess? Is she just fading away or something?
What kind of bird has 4 legs like this one?
http://www.inspiration-lane.com/boutique/product.php?productid=17609&cat=282
May 9, 2009 1:14 PM
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I think it's really creative and original. Kudos to the designer.
I think it's really creative and original.
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This is the sort of thing I say to my child when he has created something I have no clue what it is.
Oh wow honey, that is so creative and original
and I'm thinking what the heck is that thing.
I think it's really creative and original.
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This is the sort of thing I say to my child when he has created something I have no clue what it is.
Oh wow honey, that is so creative and original
and I'm thinking what the heck is that thing.
May 9, 2009 8:41 PM
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So? What's your point exactly?
I still think it's creative.
It would fit well a fantasy kit.
I could probably use a photo of my kid's crafts which I don't really know what it is but as is mom, I love everything he makes. Smile!!
Their point is that they do not have a single creative thought in their small little minds. They feel better about their own insecurities making fun of someone else. I guarantee if this was some big name person it would fly off the shelves like hot cakes. Another thing, It seems to be freebie. Even though their dumb shit asses are slamming on it, They downloaded it.
Please no more butterflies or birds, leaves. Things that cant not be put on a page.
Their point is that they do not have a single creative thought in their small little minds.
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Putting four legs on a bird isn't creative, it's weird and inaccurate!
Their point is that they do not have a single creative thought in their small little minds. They feel better about their own insecurities making fun of someone else. I guarantee if this was some big name person it would fly off the shelves like hot cakes. Another thing, It seems to be freebie. Even though their dumb shit asses are slamming on it, They downloaded it.
May 9, 2009 10:33 PM
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I wouldn't download that even though it is free, it's so wrong. I wouldn't have a clue who a big name is or not, I buy what I like. I don't like it, why does that make me uncreative, small minded and a shit ass? You have issues.
So? What's your point exactly?
I still think it's creative.
It would fit well a fantasy kit.
I could probably use a photo of my kid's crafts which I don't really know what it is but as is mom, I love everything he makes. Smile!!
May 9, 2009 10:17 PM
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And your point is? Did I say I didn't like what my child made? No, I didn't so I'm not exactly sure why you felt the need to point that out exactly.
No you are the one with the issues. You do not like it fine. But why come on here and slam on the Designer? Was there a point in that? Besides the fact that you wanted to try to fit in with the rest of the dumb bitches that felt the need to do the same. Keep your opinions to yourself. My god you act like you are little kids on the playground picking on the little fat kid. Give it a rest already.
Anonymous said...
...Keep your opinions to yourself...
May 9, 2009 11:01 PM
Doesn't that defeat the purpose of this blog? Aren't you voicing your own opinion rather loudly? I really don't see anyone slamming the designer. Perhaps they were having a bit of fun, but I don't see anyone out to ruin her reputation. I think she's actually getting some nice free publicity (well at least I am one taking a look at her other designs now - haven't heard of her before someone pointed her out on this here blog). Honestly: I think you are way overreacting over a small trifle that is not going to make big waves in the scrap community. Lighten up a bit....sheesh.
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Please no more butterflies or birds, leaves. Things that cant not be put on a page.
May 9, 2009 10:34 PM
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Thank you for your input. So, I take it you're more of a 'traditional' scrapper and want to see more things you could use on a paper page? What kind of things? Can you be more specific? I am really trying to get a feel for what others are looking for---not everyone is into fantasy layouts or graphic art. Some just like to create scrapbook pages for their families.
No you are the one with the issues. You do not like it fine. But why come on here and slam on the Designer? Was there a point in that? Besides the fact that you wanted to try to fit in with the rest of the dumb bitches that felt the need to do the same. Keep your opinions to yourself. My god you act like you are little kids on the playground picking on the little fat kid. Give it a rest already.
May 9, 2009 11:01 PM
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Take a chill pill! No one slammed the designer. There's a big, big difference between slamming a designer and having a friendly laugh at a design. I'm sorry you were the fat kid in the playground. I never picked on you, I swear.
But why come on here and slam on the Designer?
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I find it ironic that in this whole conversation about the bird, you are the only one who is slamming anyone by calling us dumb bitches, small minded, insecure, and dumb shit asses. If you can't be more creative than this, keep your opinions to yourself.
hello... hapi blogging... have a nice day! just visiting here....
Please no more butterflies or birds, leaves. Things that cant not be put on a page.
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I don't have a problem putting those things on a page.
If A5 let Karla go, why are they keeping her kits active in the store?
If A5 let Karla go, why are they keeping her kits active in the store?
May 10, 2009 8:29 AMProfessional stores usually keep everything active 30 days - 6 months (not visible in the store front), but for those customers who have previously purchased items. Believe it or not some customers do not download the product purchased right away. Not sure why. Or in case there is a problem with the download. For example, corrupt zip file.
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Thanks. I guess I meant visible--Karla's kits are still visible.
I was wrong in my 1st post. She is visible in the store front. Maybe, they are waiting until after the next pay period. Many designers are let go or retire out after they get paid.
If A5 let Karla go, why are they keeping her kits active in the store?
May 10, 2009 8:29 AMProfessional stores usually keep everything active 30 days - 6 months (not visible in the store front), but for those customers who have previously purchased items. Believe it or not some customers do not download the product purchased right away. Not sure why. Or in case there is a problem with the download. For example, corrupt zip file.
May 10, 2009 11:09 AM
It doesn't look good for A5 right now.
A5 hasn't looked good for some time! Little Miss Amy isn't as sweet as some thought...big shocker there! She is another soccer mom who puts on a happy face in the real world but is a sneaky, conniving bitch in the digi world...it is so much easier to be the complete opposite when you are sitting behind a computer screen. She needs to grow a backbone and stop blaming others for her crap. As for Karla...she is a great designer and she will become bigger than she ever was at A5...she should send them a thank you note in the end because this will get her more business. Good luck to her since she is having babies soon. And Amy needs to be bitch slapped for putting stress on someone who doesn't need it right now. What a selfish, self-righteous bitch!
Selfish self righteous bitch? Sounds like this covers about 95% of you posting on this blog.
Selfish self righteous bitch? Sounds like this covers about 95% of you posting on this blog.
May 10, 2009 1:00 PM
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Struck a nerve with ya, eh?
Struck a nerve with ya, eh?
May 10, 2009 1:03 PM
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It sure sounds that way!
Whether or not AE is telling the truth, bringing her name into the firing of a designer was probably the stupidest thing that A5 could have done.
Besides being completely beyond unprofessional, they have involved a big paper name in some ridiculous digi drama. This fiasco has hit the paper smack blog.
Whether or not AE is telling the truth, bringing her name into the firing of a designer was probably the stupidest thing that A5 could have done.
Besides being completely beyond unprofessional, they have involved a big paper name in some ridiculous digi drama. This fiasco has hit the paper smack blog.
May 10, 2009 1:43 PM
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There is a paper smack blog?
Whether or not AE is telling the truth, bringing her name into the firing of a designer was probably the stupidest thing that A5 could have done.
Besides being completely beyond unprofessional, they have involved a big paper name in some ridiculous digi drama. This fiasco has hit the paper smack blog.
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Good, I so hope Amy catches hell for it!
paper smack blog here
http://scrapsmack.blogspot.com/
Let's hope that this latest drama is a sign that all the cover-ups and lies amongst store owners and designers isn't going to work anymore.
The digi world is due for a serious purge.
Let's hope that this latest drama is a sign that all the cover-ups and lies amongst store owners and designers isn't going to work anymore.
The digi world is due for a serious purge.
May 10, 2009 2:39 PM
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Again, I so agree!!!
What's with this spam crap from 'Hapi' and 'keyword'? They both spammed my blog recently too. Idiot(s?). (probably one person with 2 blogger IDs) Do these people just go around posting randomly and hoping people will click on their blog to increase traffic stats for advertising income? WTH else would they waste time doing this?
Do these people just go around posting randomly and hoping people will click on their blog to increase traffic stats for advertising income? WTH else would they waste time doing this?
May 10, 2009 11:57 PM
um, DUH!
WOW! You just figured out a spammers plot. Who woulda guessed that's why they do it?
These birds look familar?
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10978305
they look like they knocked off a bunch of digital birds. ;) How dare they copy us!
yes, looks a lot like these:
http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/shop/75920/?filters=_birds_
*rolleyes*
Geez....if you are a designer and you feel that you need this:
http://www.digishoptalk.com/products/showphoto.php?photo=46319
You need to quit designing....fast.
May 8, 2009 4:58 PM
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Ummm that goes for 3/4 of the actions available out there.
yes, looks a lot like these:
http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/shop/75920/?filters=_birds_
May 11, 2009 11:00 AM
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ROFL Yeah and every other digital bird out there. It is hardly a NEW thing....don't you have anything better to do?
Geez....if you are a designer and you feel that you need this:
http://www.digishoptalk.com/products/showphoto.php?photo=46319
You need to quit designing....fast.
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Well gee I guess if PSP had a stroke one wouldn't need this but since PSP doesn't have a stroke you tell me how you find those extra pixels. Oh you don't know do you??? Just someone else who doesn't know what they are talking about.
Also actions are made to make repetitive tasks easier. If I can use an action rather then go through all the steps then guess which is easier to do. I guess that's why others buy actions. So you have fun making stuff over and over and over again-bet you'd wish you'd have an action too.
Well, obviously people use PSP and find those extra pixels all the time.
But whatever floats your boat.
Alright so I still want to know if Ali Edwards or Karla or Amy lied? How come Karla's store is still up?
ROFL Yeah and every other digital bird out there. It is hardly a NEW thing....don't you have anything better to do?
May 11, 2009 6:21 PM
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I posted that in response to the person who posted the wal-mart comforter. I was being sarcastic and trying to prove the point that those dang birds are freakin' every where!!!!!!!! Digi Designers didn't steal them from a WM comforter designer.
And WM just got those in the stores a couple months ago. Long after the digi bird craze began.
Well, obviously people use PSP and find those extra pixels all the time.
But whatever floats your boat.
May 11, 2009 7:04 PM
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LMBO!!! NO they don't. Seriously they're just releasing the stuff with strays. Go check some of your kits.
Maybe WM will come out with one of those 4 legged birds on comforters.
The birdies are gone? The link didn't work for me.
Yeah - walmart got busted for digital copyright infringement.
WTH? Karla's store is still up at A5 and Ali says she never contacted A5.
A5 isn't looking so good right now
WTH? Karla's store is still up at A5 and Ali says she never contacted A5.
A5 isn't looking so good right now
May 11, 2009 9:07 PM
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Noone knows nor cares.
The birdies are gone? The link didn't work for me.
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All birdies are still there, maybe you didn't do it right?
WTH? Karla's store is still up at A5 and Ali says she never contacted A5.
A5 isn't looking so good right now
May 11, 2009 9:07 PM
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Noone knows nor cares.
May 11, 2009 9:20 PM
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You may not care but some people do. Don't presume to speak for everyone, the world doesn't revolve around you.
You may not care but some people do. Don't presume to speak for everyone, the world doesn't revolve around you.
May 11, 2009 9:43 PM
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Well, noone but YOU is posting about it. Noone has any answers. So I can "presume" that noone really cares any more. It has nothing to with me. Just my observations.
Well, noone but YOU is posting about it. Noone has any answers. So I can "presume" that noone really cares any more. It has nothing to with me. Just my observations.
May 11, 2009 9:45 PM
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Wrong! I didn't make one post about the whole A5D until I replied to you so obviously there is someone out there who cares and I suspect it's quite a few someones. Because we are all anon, I never assume that it's only one person or even the same person.
Wrong! I didn't make one post about the whole A5D until I replied to you so obviously there is someone out there who cares and I suspect it's quite a few someones. Because we are all anon, I never assume that it's only one person or even the same person.
May 11, 2009 9:49 PM
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Oh WOW! Two dorks who care about the A5 drama! Call in the press!
You wanna know? Email Amy or Karla yourself and ask.
Oh WOW! Two dorks who care about the A5 drama! Call in the press!
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I never said I cared. Feel better calling someone a dork? Did that make your day? I sure hope so.
Well gee I guess if PSP had a stroke one wouldn't need this but since PSP doesn't have a stroke you tell me how you find those extra pixels. Oh you don't know do you??? Just someone else who doesn't know what they are talking about.
Also actions are made to make repetitive tasks easier. If I can use an action rather then go through all the steps then guess which is easier to do. I guess that's why others buy actions. So you have fun making stuff over and over and over again-bet you'd wish you'd have an action too.
May 11, 2009 6:53 PM
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Another person who doesn't know what they are talking about. Any designer worth their salt can create their own actions to make repetitive tasks easier. They are NOT hard to make! Unless of course you don't know your software.....
I never said I cared. Feel better calling someone a dork? Did that make your day? I sure hope so.
May 11, 2009 10:10 PM
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If you don't care, why did you post asking what's going on with the A5 thing and then snap back at the poster who said, "noone cares". You sure made it sound like you care!
The inspiration lane/4 legged birdie didn't work for me either.
And for the love of all that's holy, noone isn't a freaking word. It's no one.
I'm so glad that the grammar police have arrived with their spell checkers. Now it's time to party.
If you don't care, why did you post asking what's going on with the A5 thing and then snap back at the poster who said, "noone cares". You sure made it sound like you care!
May 11, 2009 10:18 PM
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Once again, I never posted the original question. Don't assume it's only one person posting. Sheesh.
Once again, I never posted the original question. Don't assume it's only one person posting. Sheesh.
May 11, 2009 10:37 PM
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Lie much? Whatever dork.
Well I want to know about the A5 and um no I am not lying. Bitchy much?
Great so now there's 3 dorks who care! Woohoo!
They aren't talking about it. There's nothing new to say.
Great so now there's 3 dorks who care! Woohoo!
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naw, she's just schizo.
I want to know because if A5 lied to Karla then I do not want to support them. It is within their rights to let go any designer, but it's not cool to downright lie about it. And if AE lied, well that is just interesting.
Why you girls burying the A5 questions? Are you designers from there?
yes we are. you caught us.
Lie much? Whatever dork.
May 11, 2009 10:43 PM
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I'd rather be a dork than a total moron. Enjoy
Well the 4 legged bird is at Inspiration and their logo is they see art in everything so they see the art in the 4 legged bird.
Geez....if you are a designer and you feel that you need this:
http://www.digishoptalk.com/products/showphoto.php?photo=46319
You need to quit designing....fast.
May 8, 2009 4:58 PM
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Ummm that goes for 3/4 of the actions available out there.
May 11, 2009 4:57 PM
Anonymous Anonymous said...
yes, looks a lot like these:
Even IF they were copied from 2peas, which I doubt, I say Boo Hoo to them. Hasn't anyone noticed most of the 2peas fonts are just copies of other fonts with small adjustments......
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http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/shop/75920/?filters=_birds_
May 11, 2009 11:00 AM
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ROFL Yeah and every other digital bird out there. It is hardly a NEW thing....don't you have anything better to do?
Even IF they were copied from 2peas, which I doubt, I say Boo Hoo to them. Hasn't anyone noticed most of the 2peas fonts are just copies of other fonts with small adjustments......
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Great copy and paste job there. I was just a little bit lost.
You can't post a statement like that and not include examples. I want to see! Especially if some of the ones they sort of copied are free because a lot of the fonts at 2peas are really cute. (not talking about piracy here, just legit free fonts)
Start looking at DJ, CK and then free sites and you'll find plenty.
*sigh* It's a dull day in digi-land...
*sigh* It's a dull day in digi-land...
May 12, 2009 1:44 PM
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So...let's critique the SYTYCD contest entries?
There are a few that look VERY amateur to me, some are definitely better than others. Looks like lots of the designers had a tough time with this challenge.
Thoughts, anyone? Bueller?
There are a few that look VERY amateur to me, some are definitely better than others. Looks like lots of the designers had a tough time with this challenge.
Thoughts, anyone? Bueller?
May 12, 2009 1:47 PM
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Some do indeed look more amateurish than others, but there are some that I actually really like this time. Amy Stoffel's again, Flergs, Seni, Charlen49, lynzriches, Wild Dandelions, dolfinlurver and JulieMarie's (like her color choice). They did all seem to struggle a little and, unfortunately, because of the theme there's already been some repetition of elements, but I guess that's to be expected.
I did like most of the ones you pointed out, but I liked faith true's, it seemed clean and crisp to me..
I love the theme, for dates and way to put dates on a layout are a favorite of mine! this is a treasure trove of downloads for it!
some of the repetitive elements also give a good view of the repetitiveness in stores/studios/boutiques thruout digiland!
I didn't care for Amy's until I saw a few layouts done with it...great CT there!
I have to wonder about the SUTUCS contest...whoever heard of a site being down causing them to not be able to use the random generator to pick bonus round winners and why wouldn't they know who won since the site has been back up a few days. What a bunch of lazy bitches!
I really like some of the kits this round. Nice colors and I love kits with date ellies in it.
That freaking bird is hysterical. Well it could be two birds standing together, and the one bird is like blocking the other...oh, freaking forget it ... that bird is whack!
I don't like Amy's kit. The embellishments are not good. The glare or shadow on them looks off. They're not plastic, but not paper - WTF are they? Too obscure for me.
I have yet to unzip anything yet, so I am just going by previews of the following:
I tend to favor the colors that are warm. Like Jady Day's Kit, but have yet to Download it. I do see the buttons looking flat on the flowers.
Like the flowers in Wild Dandelions (have not opened file yet).
Love the colors in JulieMarie's Kit.
Not a fan of Flergs or Faith True this week. The metal elements in Faith's kit look off and Flergs *yawn* boring and very scattered looking.
I have to wonder about the SUTUCS contest...whoever heard of a site being down causing them to not be able to use the random generator to pick bonus round winners and why wouldn't they know who won since the site has been back up a few days. What a bunch of lazy bitches!
May 12, 2009 3:04 PM
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They are always full of excuses. I have some friends in the contest that have been totally disappointed with the whole shebang.
SYTYCD - I've only downloaded a few. Flergs looks it was thrown together in two seconds flat, she can do much better than that. Boring beyond belief, but I did like her kit last week. I can't believe she said she had no clue what 365 was when SBG had a huge promo and everything for it at the beginning of the year.
I liked Suzyscraps one, except for the two doodled kids. I just deleted those.
AnnaBV's was rockin' it.
Others I liked Amy Sumrall, Lyndsay, Simply Scraps, Designs by Jen, Redju, Maelia, Seni, Charlies Scraps, Whiimpy Chompers. Not the papers, I just downloaded the elements. I have more papers than I know what to do with already.
AnnaBVs really stands out! hers and Charlen49's have the same kinda theme, but original feeling. I actually liked the papers in both of those. Good depth and grungy feel.
some are just bad...real bad.
Where is everyone?
OMG!!! I lost my Intuos3 pen and, after a week of searching everywhere, I decided to go to Best Buy tonight to get a replacement pen. Well, they don't sell individual pens at Best Buy and I could not believe it when I saw an "open item" special on their craft version Wacom Bamboo. I know, I know Amanda Dyk has her name attached to it, but apparently I can be bought and 50% off is my price.
Of course, I had to look at Amanda's book that comes with this package. I CANNOT BELIEVE WACOM ATTACHED THEIR NAME TO THIS WOMAN!!! It is worth finding a friend of a friend of a friend to borrow the book from to get a good laugh. I only made it through the first paragraph of Chapter One's Overview. The punctuation SUCKS!! It is so bad and distracting that I actually laughed out loud. Didn't ANYONE proof read it-- The publisher, Amanda's friends, Wacom????????? Here is the 1st paragraph EXACTLY as printed (except for the beginning and ending ", of course.):
"If you are a budding digital scrapbooker or graphic designer you, have no doubt heard of the computer accessory or should I say jewel, known as the Wacom Pen Tablet. For me, this tablet has become an extension of my design arm and I couldn't live without it. For a new designer or scrapbooker, though, you may be asking yourself about this new-fangled techno-gadget. The tablet is so much more than a "techno-gadget." It is a tool you will find to be priceless as you continue your journey throughout digital creation. "
Could the commas be more distracting or wrong????? WTH Wacom- what were you thinking? This is no way to bundle your wonderful product. The book is so inferior. Dump it!!!!!!
Now don't you Amanda fans (or should I say fan?) go pointing out my grammar and spelling errors. I am not selling a book!!! So, I, can, misplace all the, commas I want... and I cna mispel, whatever I wnat.,,, Amanda, take a grammar course, before, you make an even more bigger fool out of yourself. You just can't seem to get anything correct girl!!!!!
Hadn't Psycho Dyko heard of spell check? LOL
Looks like Imaginary Crackers has finally cracked. Maybe Amanda is out pinching more stuff to redecorate the site. LOL
YAWN.
woo-hoo let's go watch Natasha naked. Not.
I don't understand spam. I mostly don't understand why people actually think it works. Does this person really think I'll click the link and go watch Natasha naked? Really?
Wow, I must be bored or I've hit an all-time low.
I'm bored too!
Thats the problem...Amanda kept us amused for a few weeks with her antics. Now we are back to normal in digi land until someone else does something stupid.
yep. that's about it. no one has shit to say on the SYTYCD contest. no one has any gossip? no one has anything to add? that's too bad, really. there has to be some drama somewhere...
Why does every other layout in gallery standouts feature an Asian parasol? I know it's all just CT pimping, but at least have the decency to be a little less obvious.
i never look in the standouts. not my type of layouts.
as far as the kits - lately the all seem like crap. fanatasy, real garbage. yuck.
what happened to a really nice kit? are those days gone? you know a kit with paper - not recolored and embellishments that are useable. again, not recolored 10 times over.
Amanda's Karma is finally catching up with her.
Won't be too much longer before she's in jail or locked up at Rusk!
Ok I had to check to see what you were talking about. Lily's new kit. She's the new DST sweetheart.
What I hate about the gallery standouts is all the "oh honey, you are sweetest ever! Thank you for picking my l/o. you make me so haaaaappy! My day is made! (insert 50 dancing/rotating/hugging smilies)"
SYTYCD- I am loving redju's kit, there are a few that I really like but that one stands out the most to me ATM. I agree that some look a bit mailed in or amaturish. Overall there is plenty worth downloading.
what happened to a really nice kit? are those days gone? you know a kit with paper - not recolored and embellishments that are useable. again, not recolored 10 times over.
Well there is a cure for that, Make a kit yourself. Then you do not have to worry about seeing the same emblishments and papers. Then maybe you will be the next big trend in the digi world.
what happened to a really nice kit? are those days gone? you know a kit with paper - not recolored and embellishments that are useable. again, not recolored 10 times over.
Well there is a cure for that, Make a kit yourself. Then you do not have to worry about seeing the same emblishments and papers. Then maybe you will be the next big trend in the digi world.
May 13, 2009 4:12 PM
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Did I hit a nerve with a designer?
I'm not a designer nor do I play one on TV. Why would I waste my scrapping time making a kit? I'm not a SAHM with nothing better to do and all the time on my hands while my kids watch TV and I play on the internet all day long.
I haven't boughten a kit in over a year thanks to nothing "new" and gotta have it out there.
I'm not a SAHM with nothing better to do and all the time on my hands while my kids watch TV and I play on the internet all day long.
Did I hit a Nerve?? Also it sure does look like you have nothing better to do with your time then to sit here and complain like most here do. Oh and before you say ditto to me about doing the same believe me I have nothing better to do then to sit and watch people like you complain about the designs that are out there for sale. Maybe we should go out for coffee sometime.
I'm not a designer nor do I play one on TV. Why would I waste my scrapping time making a kit? I'm not a SAHM with nothing better to do and all the time on my hands while my kids watch TV and I play on the internet all day long.
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Geez, you're so jugemental. You have no clue about a designer's life. Some of us make this for a living. Our kids go to daycare or school and we work all day like any other person who goes to work, but instead of going to an office, we stay home and work on our own computer. I was not the OP, but yes, your comment hit a nerve with me.
Don't let her bother you. She is obviously a bitter person that has nothing better to do then sit in front of the pc while her kids watch tv all day. That is pretty evident beings she has time to come in here and shoot off her mouth.
I'm not a SAHM with nothing better to do and all the time on my hands while my kids watch TV and I play on the internet all day long.
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Don't your kids go to school and don't you have night times? Don't your kids go to sleep? My kids go to school, so I have time during the day to sit in front of the computer. They sleep at night, because I have night times, so I can do some computer time then too. I'm so sorry that you don't have these privileges.
OMG!!! I lost my Intuos3 pen and, after a week of searching everywhere, I decided to go to Best Buy tonight to get a replacement pen. Well, they don't sell individual pens at Best Buy and I could not believe it when I saw an "open item" special on their craft version Wacom Bamboo. I know, I know Amanda Dyk has her name attached to it, but apparently I can be bought and 50% off is my price.
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Why on earth would you replace a pro level graphics tablet with a consumer level one???
Intuos 4 all the way for me! I have seen Amanda's book too I hope Wacom pull it soon.
Are the pens interchangeable? My dog chewed my son's pen so I replaced it. I paid like $100.00 for the tablet 2 years ago & I think the replacement pen was around $30.00
The PC Connection is where I bought the pen.
Is the pen & tablet the best way to do extractions? That's something I want to learn how to do this summer.
Are the pens interchangeable?
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They aren't between the Graphire and the Intuous, I don't know about the other Wacom tablets.
The PC Connection is where I bought the pen.
Is the pen & tablet the best way to do extractions? That's something I want to learn how to do this summer.
May 13, 2009 10:29 PM
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Yup, hands down
They aren't between the Graphire and the Intuous, I don't know about the other Wacom tablets.
May 13, 2009 11:32 PM
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I very much doubt it, they are all very different.
Recently I purchased some kits from some of this year's "hottest" designers. It's not that I deem them as such - but they are the creator of products that appear to be used in layouts everywhere. I am a designer and I wanted to see what they were providing and perhaps get to know my team mates a bit better. I was very surprised at what I found.
If one is a regular reader of this sometimes fun and always irreverent smacklicous blog, you could believe that "customers" only want kits filled with unique items - with absolutely no recolouring or duplication.
Well, the truth is - what is being scrapped with are kits that actually are the opposite. They are kits created for scrappers, not designers. And as such, the scrapper has the choice of shadowed items, multiple colors of the same papers, multiples of the same elements - in varying color and shadowed/or not.
I then went back to my ancient stash and picked some kits out from designers who had inspired me. I found the same thing to be true - they were designing for scrappers, not designers. I didn't have to recolor items because they included a full range of items in top quality.
All scrappers do not have the design mojo (or software programs) that we can easily assume they do. I think it does a disservice to both our ability to sell and the needs of the ordinary scrapper to assume that a kit filled with multiple colored papers and elements is not of value.
Can you recommend a good tablet for extractions? How much would I have to spend?
Is the pen & tablet the best way to do extractions? That's something I want to learn how to do this summer.
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Nope
What kind of answer is "nope"? Why not offer up your choice for extractions?
why should she. go to dst or msa or whatever for scrap help. this is not the place for scrapper friendly advice.
"not the place for friendly scrapper advice"....
what a lame statement. Read between the lines of that sentence and you can see "JERK" flashing in big red lights. Pull the stick out of your ass already.
To the OP, yes Tablets are a great tool for extractions.
Looks like some people are getting cranky due to the lack of juicy gossip. Maybe we are going through AD/LAT withdrawls. LOL. Is there anything new going on in digiland?
Yes, wondering what the heck is up with the SUTUCS contest. What a joke. Although I love my pages, this whole contest has been a train wreck and probably fixed anyway.
I'm actually doing a P365 project and the thing to keep in mind is that when you take a photo EVERY day for a whole year, you're going to have every color in the rainbow - including a mix of primary and pastels.
For that reason, the SYTYCD kits with restricted color schemes (ex. lavender) wouldn't work that well for P365. It's better to have large mixture of colors or else use neutrals. Neutral-colored elements work well because they work with ANY photo (Ex. notebook paper, wire, kraft & acrylic)
The kits that I think would work best for P365 are:
Jadydaystudios
BrandyDesigns
Amy Sumrall
Simply Scraps
Redju
Seni Designs
Charlie's Digiscrps
Scrap Kitten
Brynn Marie
Madame Wing
Some others have great elements though...even if the paper colors are too limited.
Some others have great elements though...even if the paper colors are too limited.
May 14, 2009 8:45 PM
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The papers in most of the kits haven't grabbed me, so I've just downloaded the elements. I liked the idea of the designers doing a P365 kit but after downloading a few, there are only so many day, month and date elements you can use or even want. They are starting to blend together. The designers who are uploading late are really going to have bring it on.
Re the 365 kits, I agree with the previous posters about neutral kits - I am using Weeds and wildflowers for my 365 so have downloaded a few element kits are neutral or that seem to coordinate with those colours, that i may be able to use. Will be unzipping and sorting tonight i think! Am just downloading studio mgl's kit now - wow!
It is a shame for the new designers that they have to compete against established designers, as it makes a lot of their kits look less than impressive in comparison. But it is better they learn now before they try to sell such stuff to the unsuspecting digi-scrapper...
It is a shame for the new designers that they have to compete against established designers, as it makes a lot of their kits look less than impressive in comparison. But it is better they learn now before they try to sell such stuff to the unsuspecting digi-scrapper...
May 15, 2009 2:17 AM
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WTF? Just because a designer is established, doesn't mean they are good! This is just the silliest statement ever.
"Yes, wondering what the heck is up with the SUTUCS contest. What a joke. Although I love my pages, this whole contest has been a train wreck and probably fixed anyway.
May 14, 2009 8:36 PM"
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So agree. Wouldn't have wasted my time, if I had known this was open to designers & major CT players. What a waste of my time, with my pitiful and sometimes animated layouts. :( This has soured my outlook on any contests. They are all probably rigged.
WTF? Just because a designer is established, doesn't mean they are good! This is just the silliest statement ever.
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I tend to think it's the opposite. Just because a designer is not established does not mean they are not good. Many are good.
At the same time, most "established" designers are generally already good at what they do too, otherwise they wouldn't be established.
My thoughts... just because a designer is established does not mean they are good or bad. Good or bad are subjective the majority of the time so what I think is good others may think is bad. It also varies from kit to kit. For example I liked Faith True's kit for week 1 but others didn't. I would likely say it was good as it was one of the 15 kits I downloaded but someone else may feel it is bad.
Similarly to that just because a designer is new does not mean they are bad. Many of the new designers show a lot of talent and promise and although I've only downloaded about 15 kits each time I have discovered some new designers to scrap with.
Like I said it's all subjective though. I can guarantee that what one person loves another will hate.
"Yes, wondering what the heck is up with the SUTUCS contest. What a joke. Although I love my pages, this whole contest has been a train wreck and probably fixed anyway.
May 14, 2009 8:36 PM"
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So agree. Wouldn't have wasted my time, if I had known this was open to designers & major CT players. What a waste of my time, with my pitiful and sometimes animated layouts. :( This has soured my outlook on any contests. They are all probably rigged.
May 15, 2009 7:26 AM
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I agree what a load of crap! They made the money they wanted which was their goal anyway. They are so full of sh*t it is ridiculous! I don't care for either of the stores now, but there are a few designers I like there. Still think I am just gonna not buy from them anymore. It was all one of those wool pulled over my eyes kind of contest. Hope the winners will be happy...although I know they will since they have known they were gonna win for some time.
Yes, wondering what the heck is up with the SUTUCS contest. What a joke. Although I love my pages, this whole contest has been a train wreck and probably fixed anyway.
May 14, 2009 8:36 PM
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You must be new to diggy or you'd remember Keely Simpson *winning* the store at Scrap Artist *randomly*. The woman had a heart-breaking life story that was revealed to be a cover for a scam.
THAT instance of cherry-picking sure bit someone in the arse.
You must be new to diggy or you'd remember Keely Simpson *winning* the store at Scrap Artist *randomly*. The woman had a heart-breaking life story that was revealed to be a cover for a scam.
THAT instance of cherry-picking sure bit someone in the arse.
May 15, 2009 8:53 AM
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WOW, i did not know about that. That is a real eye opener. Geez!
e the 365 kits, I agree with the previous posters about neutral kits - I am using Weeds and wildflowers for my 365 so have downloaded a few element kits are neutral or that seem to coordinate with those colours, that i may be able to use. Will be unzipping and sorting tonight i think! Am just downloading studio mgl's kit now - wow!
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I agree - mgl's kit is great for P365 - very nuetral and would go with ANY photos.
But even the ones with specific color schemes have some nice pieces - for example, Lyndsay Riches has nice kraft paper elements. And Ziska has a great template.
I think I'll download a bunch and just delete the things that won't work for me!
Could these be the same person?
http://digiscrapaddicts.com/forum/image.php?u=617&dateline=1240034684
http://www.scrapbook.com/myplace/images/profiles/92789_Profile.jpg
SYTYCS----that was just a waste of time and load of BS! Definitely taught me a lesson about entering contests. No more!
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Could these be the same person?
http://digiscrapaddicts.com/forum/image.php?u=617&dateline=1240034684
http://www.scrapbook.com/myplace/images/profiles/92789_Profile.jpg
May 15, 2009 12:40 PM
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Your second link doesn't work but the first photo is Lilyanne Taylor aka Amanda Dykan. Are you late on the news?!
Anyone else find it interesting that Amanda Dykan AND Paula Phillps products have been removed from iScrapbook?
This one gives me nightmares
http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=10406
This one gives me nightmares
http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=10406
May 15, 2009 2:15 PM
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ROFL!!! I had missed that one! LMBO!!!
Anonymous said...
Could these be the same person?
http://digiscrapaddicts.com/forum/image.php?u=617&dateline=1240034684
http://www.scrapbook.com/myplace/images/profiles/92789_Profile.jpg
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That second person looks about 15 years older.
So agree. Wouldn't have wasted my time, if I had known this was open to designers & major CT players. What a waste of my time, with my pitiful and sometimes animated layouts. :( This has soured my outlook on any contests. They are all probably rigged.
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What do you have against designers entering? Not all designers are scrappers, it's not like they have an advantage.
And where would you draw the line on what you call "major CT players"? Would you have a list of people who didn't qualify? A number of CTs? Certain designer's CTs?
So agree. Wouldn't have wasted my time, if I had known this was open to designers & major CT players. What a waste of my time, with my pitiful and sometimes animated layouts. :( This has soured my outlook on any contests. They are all probably rigged.
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What do you have against designers entering? Not all designers are scrappers, it's not like they have an advantage.
And where would you draw the line on what you call "major CT players"? Would you have a list of people who didn't qualify? A number of CTs? Certain designer's CTs?
May 15, 2009 2:25 PM
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Awww, why so defensive hun because you were one of the A5D site CTs or perhaps Shabby Pickle's CT...I agree with the first poster it was truly a joke and no it was not right that designers that were on alot of the store CTs were allowed to enter.
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Your second link doesn't work but the first photo is Lilyanne Taylor aka Amanda Dykan. Are you late on the news?!
May 15, 2009 1:26 PM
Try this http://tinyurl.com/qzcz6w
Awww, why so defensive hun because you were one of the A5D site CTs or perhaps Shabby Pickle's CT...I agree with the first poster it was truly a joke and no it was not right that designers that were on alot of the store CTs were allowed to enter.
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Neither, and not even a contestant. ;)
Can we have a new space? I'm so over the whole LilyAnn/Amanda thing. New topic please?
Neither, and not even a contestant. ;)
May 15, 2009 4:07 PM
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Then, I guess you have nothing to worry about. ;) Perhaps you are just a designer on the defensive either way I could care less. No matter what you say and what opinion you have the whole thing was a scam and there are plenty others that feel that way. P.S. I wasn't a contestant either, but I had friends who were contestants.
I'm guessing that all the complaining about the sutucs contest is from people that have only been in digi for a year or so? So many of these contests have been rigged/cherry picked for so long that I don't even pay attention to them anymore. It's a shame some of these stores keep suckering people into all the 'contests.'
I hope that no one who's complaining about the sutucs is going to come whining about the Scrapper's Choice Awards at DST either. Newsflash: only a few "big name" favorites or clique members win those either. It's been that way since year 1. Just think of them as another form of gallery standouts.
Not new to digi at all or to the contests, just didn't think they were so poorly executed before - or rigged like this one. Like I had said, I love my pages I made as the result of the challenges so guess I should be happy with that.
I'm guessing a lot of the poor execution is due to Laura D. running at least part of the show. The woman is borderline illiterate, and doesn't seem to be anywhere near one of the brightest bulbs in the box.
I've tried to give her the benefit of the doubt, but after she kept the LilyAnne kits up so much longer than the other stores, I just can't bring myself to cut her much more slack. I'm done with the pickle.
and no it was not right that designers that were on alot of the store CTs were allowed to enter.
May 15, 2009 2:27 PM
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So, it would have been okay for the regular CTs to be allowed to enter, as long as they weren't designers? Not really understanding the deal with it wasn't fair the designers entered. It doesn't make them better scrappers, it really doesn't. And before you come back with something lame, I never entered and I had no clue about the whole contest until it was brought up on this blog.
This one gives me nightmares
http://www.afterfivedesigns.com/theartwall/showphoto.php?photo=10406
May 15, 2009 2:15 PM
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I'm all for creative, but that page doesn't even make sense
My thoughts on SUTUCS, I entered but dropped out because the flakiness of the whole thing. If you are running a contest keep to deadlines, if you absolutely can't keep people informed and make sure your galleries are capable. I thought the prompts were lame and not well explained. The judging criteria was never explained. I thought the kits offered would be a bonus to the contest but after the first week I never purchased another. Who wants six kits in the same color pallette? For $30 I can get more variety somewhere else.
I don't think any of the shop CT's should have been allowed to enter since some of the designers were also judges. I thought the whole thing was poorly run and that frustrated me to no end. The contest ended about 10 days ago and still no announcement or even a date of an announcement!
I thought the prompts were lame and not well explained.
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I didn't participate but the prompts seem fine to me and don't need much explanation. I understood them. I guess they didn't want to over explain so the contestants could have maximum creativity.
Alter your photo in some way was not exactly much of a challenge...
and they act like these contests are something "new". The stores that have molded digital scrapbooking and have been in business for over 3 years had designing contests where they actually designed! No CU crap. No extractions from photographs.
I'm guessing that all the complaining about the sutucs contest is from people that have only been in digi for a year or so? So many of these contests have been rigged/cherry picked for so long that I don't even pay attention to them anymore. It's a shame some of these stores keep suckering people into all the 'contests.'
WTF???
http://paulaphillipsdesigns.com/blog/
Look at where the links point to!
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very bizarre.
Yeah, OK, so Paula/Amanda/Lilyanne - wtf - how many Amanda's are there? This gets more complicated every moment. So sad.
wth does Paula Phillips have to do with the Amanda/Lilyanne thing??
wth does Paula Phillips have to do with the Amanda/Lilyanne thing??
May 16, 2009 10:28 AM
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No idea other than AD claimed to be BFF's with Paula and now her blog links to Lilyanne's stuff - too weird.
My thoughts on SUTUCS, I entered but dropped out because the flakiness of the whole thing. If you are running a contest keep to deadlines, if you absolutely can't keep people informed and make sure your galleries are capable. I thought the prompts were lame and not well explained. The judging criteria was never explained. I thought the kits offered would be a bonus to the contest but after the first week I never purchased another. Who wants six kits in the same color pallette? For $30 I can get more variety somewhere else.
I don't think any of the shop CT's should have been allowed to enter since some of the designers were also judges. I thought the whole thing was poorly run and that frustrated me to no end. The contest ended about 10 days ago and still no announcement or even a date of an announcement!
May 15, 2009 9:27 PM
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To put it mildly they are a bunch of money hungry evil bitches who cannot keep up with a schedule...they don't give a shit about their consumers as long as they are getting money.
So here's a surprise for everyone; once again popularity has triumphed over new talent. The rigged popularity contest at DSA has picked their contestants to go onto the next round. Don't you worry, Flergs and Faith True are on to the next round. Because we all know they need the leg up publicity.
I have to say I am disappointed. We know Kami and friends read this blog. So some of us were hoping they would rise above the popularity contest mentality, and actually pick some talented newbies. Instead, they went with their friends and designers everyone has already heard of.
Congrats ladies, you proved the smack blog correct.
I agree, my favorite kit didn't make it, but a few that I thought looked thrown together or badly done did?
Where is the list??
http://digiscrapaddicts.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2490
So here's a surprise for everyone; once again popularity has triumphed over new talent. The rigged popularity contest at DSA has picked their contestants to go onto the next round. Don't you worry, Flergs and Faith True are on to the next round. Because we all know they need the leg up publicity.
I have to say I am disappointed. We know Kami and friends read this blog. So some of us were hoping they would rise above the popularity contest mentality, and actually pick some talented newbies. Instead, they went with their friends and designers everyone has already heard of.
Congrats ladies, you proved the smack blog correct.
May 16, 2009 11:57 AM
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I SO AGREE WITH THIS! there was a TON of talent that should have made it and some that shouldn't have...Flergs for example *yawn* so boringgggggggggggggggg! Wake up Kami and Shauna you 2 little dumb twits...well I shouldn't say little...LOL!!! Greed is one of the 7 deadly sins remember that girls...karma is a bitch and it will get you in the end!
Yeah, there were some gosh awful ones that made it through and some truly unique ones left out in the cold.
May 16, 2009 12:27 PM
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That is what is happened at SUTUCS. The whole lot of them make me sick. There are quite a few designers, that I will not buy scrap from again, after seeing all the crap that takes place in these stupid contests.
What was she thinking? Taking a perfectly beautiful baby, and making it look like Shrek. Yeah, that's a photo action everyone needs.
http://scrapgirls.com.ipbhost.com/index.php?autocom=gallery&req=si&img=81111
Yeah, there were some gosh awful ones that made it through and some truly unique ones left out in the cold.
May 16, 2009 12:27 PM
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That is what is happened at SUTUCS. The whole lot of them make me sick. There are quite a few designers, that I will not buy scrap from again, after seeing all the crap that takes place in these stupid contests.
May 16, 2009 12:35 PM
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Again this is so true! They picked some of their fave CTs to win...no big shocker there. I won't be entering one again!
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I agree, my favorite kit didn't make it, but a few that I thought looked thrown together or badly done did?
May 16, 2009 12:14 PM
I thought there were some that were not very good and some other's that were really unique that got left out in the cold.
I dunno, just looked through the list over at DSA and it seems pretty much inline with what I had thought. But then again this stuff is pretty subjective and not everyone likes the same stuff.
Since you're calling out Faith True and Flergs, who do you think specifically that got cut was better than them? I'm just not really seeing it.
I will be honest, I was surprised I didn't make it. The new challenge sounds really fun too... I am a huge Beatles fan...
I really liked SuzyQ's kit.
I will be honest, I was surprised I didn't make it. The new challenge sounds really fun too... I am a huge Beatles fan...
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Shouldn't let this bother you one bit. The whole thing is rigged, like everything that is put together by these so called big "STORES". Which after awhile, all of the scrap starts looking the same. They are all COOKIE CUTTERS, one starts a trend, they all pick up on it. Give me that off the wall stuff anyday. I am so sick of it, I am not doing as much shopping.
I dunno, just looked through the list over at DSA and it seems pretty much inline with what I had thought. But then again this stuff is pretty subjective and not everyone likes the same stuff.
Since you're calling out Faith True and Flergs, who do you think specifically that got cut was better than them? I'm just not really seeing it.
May 16, 2009 12:38 PM
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Well, first and foremost, last time I checked I was allowed to have an opinion without having to justify myself to the likes of you. With that said some I liked made it but there were a few that I think should have made it...Suzy Q, Graham Like the Cracker, Laura Bozeman, etc. Like I said I can have my own opinion I don't owe YOU anything.
Wow, there is an awful lot of hostility out there about SYTYCD. No disrespect to those who got cut, but the bottom line is some of the 'old guard' designers you're bitching about are popular because *gasp* a lot of people like their stuff (including me) and they do good, quality work. So whining about how it's 'rigged' or whatever is just stupid and lame. If you want to contend that the people you keep complaining about shouldn't have entered in the first place, that's a somewhat more valid criticsm, although why shouldn't they enter? Free advertising for a year would seem like a powerful incentive if I were a designer.
Wow, there is an awful lot of hostility out there about SYTYCD. No disrespect to those who got cut, but the bottom line is some of the 'old guard' designers you're bitching about are popular because *gasp* a lot of people like their stuff (including me) and they do good, quality work. So whining about how it's 'rigged' or whatever is just stupid and lame. If you want to contend that the people you keep complaining about shouldn't have entered in the first place, that's a somewhat more valid criticsm, although why shouldn't they enter? Free advertising for a year would seem like a powerful incentive if I were a designer.
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Well, *GASP* guess what I really don't give a rat's ass what you like now how about that! It's people like you who think they are so high and mighty and better than everyone that makes me sick! Go back to being a kiss ass because I am sure you are awesome at that!
Geez, you're awfully hostile. I wasn't saying you owed me anything, just stating MY opinion that while maybe I didn't think that Flergs or Faith True had the best design this week, they certainly shouldn't have been cut, either.
As I said before, evalution of any artform is entirely subjective. One man's trash is another man's treasure and all that, so you're certainly entitled to your opinion and I'm entitled to mine. Mine just happens to be that they should not have cut Flergs and Faith True (since you mentioned them initially) in favor of Graham Like a Cracker, Suzy Q. or Laura Bozeman which seems to be what you're implying.
Wow, there is an awful lot of hostility out there about SYTYCD. No disrespect to those who got cut, but the bottom line is some of the 'old guard' designers you're bitching about are popular because *gasp* a lot of people like their stuff (including me) and they do good, quality work. So whining about how it's 'rigged' or whatever is just stupid and lame. If you want to contend that the people you keep complaining about shouldn't have entered in the first place, that's a somewhat more valid criticsm, although why shouldn't they enter? Free advertising for a year would seem like a powerful incentive if I were a designer.
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Another brown noser comes to life, to defend and protect her free scrap supply.
Geez, you're awfully hostile. I wasn't saying you owed me anything, just stating MY opinion that while maybe I didn't think that Flergs or Faith True had the best design this week, they certainly shouldn't have been cut, either.
As I said before, evalution of any artform is entirely subjective. One man's trash is another man's treasure and all that, so you're certainly entitled to your opinion and I'm entitled to mine. Mine just happens to be that they should not have cut Flergs and Faith True (since you mentioned them initially) in favor of Graham Like a Cracker, Suzy Q. or Laura Bozeman which seems to be what you're implying.
May 16, 2009 1:26 PM
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Not hostile just showing you that I can act like you! I have to agree with the above poster yet another brown noser coming out of the woodworks. What's new...you all should start a brown noser group...maybe on yahoo...or even a blog.
Better than everyone? High and mighty? WTF is that even supposed to mean? How exactly do you derive that from my post? Is it because my vocabulary is to variegated for your clearly meager intelligence to comprehend?
I feel like I'm arguing with an illiterate teenager or something.
Next you'll probably try to explain yourself with the 'I'm rubber and you're glue' defense...
I just looked through them all, I hadn;t really followed it before. The only one I thought maybe should have been in there was SuzyQ but her's didn't really hit the 365 theme. I thought it was acute kit though.
Better than everyone? High and mighty? WTF is that even supposed to mean? How exactly do you derive that from my post? Is it because my vocabulary is to variegated for your clearly meager intelligence to comprehend?
I feel like I'm arguing with an illiterate teenager or something.
Next you'll probably try to explain yourself with the 'I'm rubber and you're glue' defense...
May 16, 2009 1:35 PM
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Contrary to what you WANT to believe, it's not your vocabulary, but your attitude MS. SWEET CHEEKS. Now run back over to DSA, and start sticking your nose where it don't belong.
Better than everyone? High and mighty? WTF is that even supposed to mean? How exactly do you derive that from my post? Is it because my vocabulary is to variegated for your clearly meager intelligence to comprehend?
I feel like I'm arguing with an illiterate teenager or something.
Next you'll probably try to explain yourself with the 'I'm rubber and you're glue' defense...
May 16, 2009 1:35 PM
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LOL it is people like you who get all riled up and defensive that look utterly STUPID and make my day because I just laugh at your ignorance and simplicity.
Children! Go to your rooms, and don't come out until you can be civil to each other. (tic)
But seriously, why let all the stupid contests get to you? If all the sheoples would quit paying attention to them, they might go away.
My attitude is that we all have our own opinions, and, as I've very clearly stated, I don't think Flergs and Faith should have been eliminated this week, while you seem to think they should have. Correct?
Oh, and thanks for confirming my rubber and glue hypothesis @1:43. Trust me, you don't find this nearly as amusing as I do.
My attitude is that we all have our own opinions, and, as I've very clearly stated, I don't think Flergs and Faith should have been eliminated this week, while you seem to think they should have. Correct?
Oh, and thanks for confirming my rubber and glue hypothesis @1:43. Trust me, you don't find this nearly as amusing as I do.
May 16, 2009 1:50 PM
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I am not the one that posted originally so ummmm yea you got the wrong one b*tch! But that is like you to assume! Thanks for the entertainment and making me laugh I can see the steam rising from you all the way over here. As for your lame reference to rubber and glue seems to me someone should do their homework and come up with something just a little less lame. Awwww, so sorry someone struck a nerve with you sweetie. Here is a tissue so you can dry your little tears!
My attitude is that we all have our own opinions, and, as I've very clearly stated, I don't think Flergs and Faith should have been eliminated this week, while you seem to think they should have. Correct?
Oh, and thanks for confirming my rubber and glue hypothesis @1:43. Trust me, you don't find this nearly as amusing as I do.
May 16, 2009 1:50 PM
The funniest part is this is probably Flergs or Faith or one of their CT members...ROFLMAO!!
Nope, not any of those people. I'm actually Amanda Dykan. Or maybe I'm Paula Phillps. Or maybe I'm the same person posting all of these and am just talking to myself ;-)
Probably the latter one!!!!
Why are you all so bitchy about this contest? Seriously! You can still buy from the designers who got cut just at a different store. It's been good exposure for them to give out the freebies. Someone has to lose or it isn't a contest.
Sounds to me like someone had sour grapes for lunch. I agree with the list that was released. The kits that were cut were either filled with obvious CU crap or lacked quality or both.
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