I blame the blog train fail on a horrible theme and palette.
CU is going insane in digi-land. Basically all it takes to create a kit is a palette.. CU will do everything else for you. Honestly, I'm surprised customers simply don't buy CU for themselves and recolor to their satisfied. Heck, after that SugarHillCo sale I don't think I'll ever need to buy a kit ever again.
Anyone purchase the collab fundraiser for Lauren Grier? Wish I had known about it, I would have liked to contribute to the kit because I like Lauren a lot.
Are you talking about Inspiredbydominic's sale? I'm glad she's having it, gives me a chance to pick some stuff up that I wanted so Happy Birthday to him.
Seems like some of you people will complain about anything. Prices are too high, designers having sales for reasons you don't agree with. Don't you have anything better to complain about? Maybe she just wanted a reason for a sale.
Can someone explain to me why designers have birthday sales on their husband's and kid's birthdays?
I think it is the lamest, most see-through pathetic attempt to bring in more sales. Who the fuck cares if it's your husband's birthday?
If you want to have a sale because your monthly total isn't where you'd like it, then just have a damn sale. Soooo stupid.
April 16, 2011 2:41 PM ^^^ I see no reason to try and explain it to you, you sound like the type of person who would complain about everything. Crawl back into your miserable hole and __ I'll let you fill in the blank.
What a sad hodge podge of a kit. It looks like leftovers from designers who don't have a modicum of similarity between their styles.
http://www.myscrapbookart.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12658 April 16, 2011 5:34 PM ------------------------------- Maybe it will get better as the rest of the pieces release?
Maybe she just wanted a reason for a sale. April 16, 2011 3:33 PM *************
I think that was the OP's point. Seems like she is grasping at straws for a "reason" to discount her store.
But how do you know OP was talking about inspiredbydominic? Designers do these sorts of "it's-so-and-so's-birthday-so-I'm-gonna-have-a-sale" sales all the time. I agree it doesn't make sense.
Anyone purchase the collab fundraiser for Lauren Grier? Wish I had known about it, I would have liked to contribute to the kit because I like Lauren a lot.
The colors are nice. I think I'm going to buy it.
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Same here. I went ahead and bought it. It really is quite a beautiful kit.
Blah, what is it with pastels and babies? Yuck, yuck and yuck again. This would look so much better with some bright colors instead of those inane wishy washy pastels.
Gee, do you bitch and moan about other "stupid" sales in the real world? Do you go into the mall and loudly protest about those?
The only person who is being lame and pathetic is you. April 16, 2011 6:45 PM ----------------------------------- Who is "loudly protesting?" I only see a post on a smack blog, not a public outcry.
Exaggerate much? Talk about lame and pathetic. It's SMACK, sweetie. Get over it. She's just as entitled to her opinion as you want to be.
I downloaded the MSA kit to see if it was as bad it looks and it's not that bad. There was only one entire folder of goodies that I deleted and that was by JJ, which I assume is Jen J the new owner of MSA? They were very poorly extracted and recolored.
LOLOL - considering I have never posted anything here from this chickiepoo....you go right ahead and find it disturbing all you want. anybody finding that thing "pretty" is the disturbed one.
and you sure like to try to make everyone feel like YOUR opinion is the only one that matters. I'll TRY to keep that in mind when reading. --------------
Funniest thing I've read on this blog in a long time.
Anonymous said... I downloaded the MSA kit to see if it was as bad it looks and it's not that bad. There was only one entire folder of goodies that I deleted and that was by JJ, which I assume is Jen J the new owner of MSA? They were very poorly extracted and recolored.
April 16, 2011 7:04 PM
OMG, her files are awful! It's what I call "waste of digitall space".
Anonymous said... I downloaded the MSA kit to see if it was as bad it looks and it's not that bad. There was only one entire folder of goodies that I deleted and that was by JJ, which I assume is Jen J the new owner of MSA? They were very poorly extracted and recolored.
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Yeah, I deleted her folder and kept the rest. It really doesn't look that bad.. who ever did the preview did a poor job of representing what was there.
Yeah, I deleted her folder and kept the rest. It really doesn't look that bad.. who ever did the preview did a poor job of representing what was there. --------
I worked on this kit, not this part of it, the birthday section. It was tricky to work on because the palette had 23 colors in it and each designer (designers from four different stores) was asked to make just 2 papers and 3 elements in a particular theme (like birth and babies OR weddings, etc.) Its hard to make anything cohesive when its such an ambitious kit with so many colors, but the previews of the individual parts that I saw looked pretty good, in my opinion. For whatever that's worth. ;)
someone mentioned earlier about Ellie Lash being at Gingerscraps. well, looks like their March Guest, Connie Prince is staying on, too. April 17, 2011 2:17 PM
^^^ I don't get it. What are they offering, 95% commission? I have never even been to that store until Ellie Lash moved over there. The site design turns me off and doesn't do anything for the products in my opinion.
That MSA kit is horrible. I'm glad the individual pieces aren't too bad, but there is no way I'm downloading a KIT that doesn't even work together.
23 colors in a palette? COME ON. And not a single one of the designers who participated ever once said, "hey, that doesn't make any sense, let's make it less than 10 so it's cohesive?"
Your names are on there - attached to something everyone is looking at thinking it's crap. Great promo.
Sure, the preview to this piece looks terrible but let's wait and see what the other previews look like before condemning the whole thing. Without seeing the rest, you can't say the whole thing looks like crap.
Ok so just for conversation - What kit theme would you like to see that most designers won't do? For example, I've seen requests for lingerie/adult themed kits or gay pride but not many people are brave enough to do them. Just curious.
As if someone who wants a gay pride kit can't fathom how to make one from all the 473287492 rainbow kits out there right now.
People say they "want" these themed kits, but what would you put in them? Tampons? Used condoms? Seriously. What is so unique about these things that you can't make them with a normal kit?
Sure, the preview to this piece looks terrible but let's wait and see what the other previews look like before condemning the whole thing. Without seeing the rest, you can't say the whole thing looks like crap. April 18, 2011 6:32 PM
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Oh, I can hardly wait based on the first preview. You people don't get it. A preview is all you have to make a first impression. And even you all admit it sucks.
Omg, I imagine so many people would freak and cause a bunch of drama over a virginity kit. April 19, 2011 2:59 AM
--- Why? If done right it could work. There's a lot of great songs about losing your virginity and no one has a problem with those. Some have been extremely popular like Fifteen by Taylor Swift, White Houses by Vanessa Carlton, Strawberry Wine by Deanna Carter...
Has anyone purchased something from this designer? Bean Bunny http://sunshinestudioscraps.com/shop/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=133 I like a few of her kits but I've never heard anything about her, good or bad.
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I have a few of her kits. She is very creative when it comes to her elements. You can tell that she draws everything out herself and doesn't use CU characters. Her extractions are really good too.
You can find her facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bean-Bunny-Designs/153603841347032
and her blog here: http://beanbunnydesigns.blogspot.com/
Her CT layouts are really good which shows that the kits are "workable".
Speaking of designers that draw their own stuff, who else out their draws their own art? I keep seeing the same "hand drawn" elements recolored over and over. Just curious who actually draws their own elements.
And yes, I know I could go to dst and ask, but I don't like that place so I'm asking here.
Speaking of designers that draw their own stuff, who else out their draws their own art? I keep seeing the same "hand drawn" elements recolored over and over. Just curious who actually draws their own elements. --------
Dawn Inksip Kate Hadfield
I know there are others, those the two that I immediately thought of.
Oh, I can hardly wait based on the first preview. You people don't get it. A preview is all you have to make a first impression. And even you all admit it sucks.
Epic fail.
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I do get it, you clearly don't. Condemning the whole thing because of ONE preview out of SIX? Yes, the first preview did suck, but that doesn't mean the other previews will. Besides, I downloaded the kit and it had some usable pieces.
You people need to get real on the meaning of "pirate". While I'm not saying Ms Curtis didn't do the wrong thing - she clearly used an item for a purpose not permitted - she did not pirate it. She used a free download in the wrong manner. Pirating means she obtained the item illegally. She obtained it legally but used it in the wrong manner. Either way, she has been around long enough to know she was doing the wrong thing.
You people need to get real on the meaning of "pirate". While I'm not saying Ms Curtis didn't do the wrong thing - she clearly used an item for a purpose not permitted - she did not pirate it. She used a free download in the wrong manner. Pirating means she obtained the item illegally. She obtained it legally but used it in the wrong manner. Either way, she has been around long enough to know she was doing the wrong thing.
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Actually you are wrong about this. Redistribution of someone else's files without permission is piracy, even if you paid for them in the first place .. that's why copying a software or some music that you bought to share it with your friends is piracy.
I think the wholesale copying of the Dover clipart should qualify for Ms Tricia Curtis, too. I realize she is within their terms of limits, but I'm sure they do not appreciate having their books copied wholesale and offered for sale the way she does. In fact I know they don't because right now, and because of her, Dover is reworking their current terms of use. Be watching in the coming books, because they are going down to between zero and 3 items per use as she has been using them (formerly lots of 10). As *I* have been using them, too. This really will suck. I already saw one new book which allows for zero use in something like a scrap kit.
Anonymous said... Have you seen that? http://www.digishoptalk.com/boards/scrap-talk-65/do-people-actually-read-journaling-before-they-comment-274860/
Why would anyone still think DST is the place to receive meaningful comments?
April 20, 2011 4:41 AM
I never post comments on LOs. I was tempted once to do so, because I would earn a kit, but I realized it wasn't worth my time. And the generic comments are just not for me.
If she had wanted meaningful comments, she shouldn't have played the Praise Game. She should have let the LO speak for itself. Seeking praise for the page is shallow in itself, so ...
I think the wholesale copying of the Dover clipart should qualify for Ms Tricia Curtis, too. I realize she is within their terms of limits, but I'm sure they do not appreciate having their books copied wholesale and offered for sale the way she does. In fact I know they don't because right now, and because of her, Dover is reworking their current terms of use. Be watching in the coming books, because they are going down to between zero and 3 items per use as she has been using them (formerly lots of 10). As *I* have been using them, too. This really will suck. I already saw one new book which allows for zero use in something like a scrap kit.
Well that sucks but she isn't the only one who doesn't do anything to alter Dover's stuff. I just saw Laitha had something in her latest kits with "just as" stuff and I know there are others. So once again one or two will have ruined it for many though even if Dover changes their terms, the books you might have purchased with the old terms you can still use since you bought those books under those conditions.
I do get it, you clearly don't. Condemning the whole thing because of ONE preview out of SIX? Yes, the first preview did suck, but that doesn't mean the other previews will. Besides, I downloaded the kit and it had some usable pieces. April 19, 2011 7:16 PM
------- No, I'm pretty sure the original poster gets it and you don't. I browse your store and see a couple hideous previews. As a customer, I don't sit there and think, yeah, I'll come back after she releases a few more kits and see if they don't suck. I go on my merry way and never think of you again.
It's not like there aren't 2379173281 other designers who make great stuff and it shows on the preview. Having been around this industry for a long time, I'm sure none of the designers said a negative word behind the scenes. I'm sure if there was a reveal thread, you were all kissing each others asses with, "that is gorgeous!"
Then you all come here to bash it or defend it. Maybe if you spoke honestly in the first place, we'd be talking about something else.
If she had wanted meaningful comments, she shouldn't have played the Praise Game. She should have let the LO speak for itself. Seeking praise for the page is shallow in itself, so ...
April 20, 2011 7:17 AM
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How do you tell that she played the Praise Game? Any links?
Is Tricia Curtis one of the more well-known users of stuff that isn't hers? Just wondering since I haven't seen her name come up that often in discussions of piracy.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Well this is the first I've heard of her. But I certainly would not buy from her knowing she is just re-distributing other peoples products. (the textures, the fonts, Dover clip art). And I certainly would not call a her a designer. She is merely a re-distributor. Nothing wrong with being a re-distributor if it is done in a legal responsible way. But call a spade a spade and don't pretend that you created something you didn't. That is pathetic.
If she had wanted meaningful comments, she shouldn't have played the Praise Game. She should have let the LO speak for itself. Seeking praise for the page is shallow in itself, so ...
April 20, 2011 7:17 AM ___________________
She didn't play the praise game for this page! I went back to prove or disprove your claim and no Angry Cat Lady! So maybe before you speak nasties about others..you should get your ducks in a row.
^^^^^^^^ Actually, she did play the praise game with that page 8 hours before she put up her complaint - http://www.digishoptalk.com/boards/archived-daily-threads-110/04-16-praise-274816/#post2854489
I seem to remember her complaining in the past, as well, if comments weren't up to what she wanted. I've also seen her put the same layout in the praise game thread more than once on the same day (contrary to the rules) because it didn't get what she considered a sufficient amount of comments the first time.
It strikes me that she's a bit of an attention whore and is going to complain if she doesn't get the kind of attention she feels she deserves. I wonder how many comments were added to that page after she whined and complained.
As someone already said, why post at DST if you want meaningful comments?
You gotta admit seeing the comment "sweet page" on a layout that has a gun on it, and the words crying and tortured on it is slightly out of place no matter what site you are at.
You gotta admit seeing the comment "sweet page" on a layout that has a gun on it, and the words crying and tortured on it is slightly out of place no matter what site you are at.
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my thoughts exactly! Did they even LOOK at the layout?
^^^^^^^ I think that's the point others have made about expecting meaningful comments. People tend not to look at the layouts at DST and just cut and paste whatever into the comment box whether it's appropriate or not. It's nothing new. Posting a layout there and expecting meaningful comments and then whining when you don't get it ends up being a cry for attention.
If she really wanted sympathy and attention because her cats were poisoned, she could have always just created a thread in the NSBR forum and saved the whining.
I don't hang out much in forum, so I don't get it: what's the point in praising? Is there a goal to reach?
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I guess a lot of CT post in the praise thread to get the layouts looked at. It seems that those who need validation for scrapping post there too.
As far as the commenting, I guess there are different challenges for how many comments you leave in the gallery - the more you leave, the better. That's going to lead to an awful lot of cut and pasting comments.
I have posted in the praise threads before for CT layouts. I don't, however, expect to get comments that are meaningful or anything beyond nice or similar. I accept that it is what it is and it isn't going to change.
She didn't play the praise game for this page! I went back to prove or disprove your claim and no Angry Cat Lady! So maybe before you speak nasties about others..you should get your ducks in a row. -------
Yes she did, why not go back and double check your facts before yelling at me, ok?
No, I'm pretty sure the original poster gets it and you don't. -----
Actually, I'm pretty sure I do get it. We aren't talking about a store with a few hideous previews, we are talking about one preview and a freebie to boot.
Continue with the nasties if she is doing that, then flipping out about it. ------
No one is being nasty, geez, we are being honest, but I guess for some that equates to the same thing. Saying someone shouldn't be expecting meaningful comments while playing the Praise Game isn't nasty. How is that nasty?
She didn't play the praise game for this page! I went back to prove or disprove your claim and no Angry Cat Lady! So maybe before you speak nasties about others..you should get your ducks in a row. -------
Yes she did, why not go back and double check your facts before yelling at me, ok?
April 20, 2011 5:37 PM ___________
Maybe you should go back 6 posts or so and read that she apologized to ya and to strike her comment, before you start yelling back. Ok?
She didn't play the praise game for this page! I went back to prove or disprove your claim and no Angry Cat Lady! So maybe before you speak nasties about others..you should get your ducks in a row. -------
Yes she did, why not go back and double check your facts before yelling at me, ok?
April 20, 2011 5:37 PM ___________
Maybe you should go back 6 posts or so and read that she apologized to ya and to strike her comment, before you start yelling back. Ok? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
MAYBE PEOPLE SHOULD READ ALL THE POSTS BEFORE REPLYING TO A POST!
That is too funny. I didn't think anyone was yelling at anyone. We were merely having a conversation. If you think that was yelling you should come to my house...
I read the greatest post from an artist today. Two things he said that made me realize that most designers are not artists:
1. "Nothing is new." Artists steal ideas. "Every new idea is just a mashup or a remix of previous ideas."
Some designers don't follow this philosophy, they think everything they create is truly original and unique.
2. "One of the things I’ve learned as an artist is that the more open you are about sharing your passions, the more people love your art." "Artists aren’t magicians. There’s no penalty for revealing your secrets. "People love it when you give your secrets away, and sometimes, if you’re smart about it, they’ll reward you by buying the things you’re selling."
Some designers don't follow this philosophy, they don't want anyone knowing how they did something for fear they will go out and do the same thing and possibly heaven forbid make some money.
I think some designers are true artists. But I think the industry has become infested with crappy and deceitful designers who do not deserve to be called artists.
7:37 So you think that designers should give you personalized tutorials to show you how they do everything so you can just do it yourself and make money competing with them? Because otherwise they aren't true artists right? @@
Tricia Curtis gets caught reselling other peoples work and you all argue about the praise game, way to go smackers! For the first time you got an artist who actually cared and you let it go like it was nothing, her shops still support her, customers are left in the dark, we are a very special community after all. Other designers got ripped apart because of suspicions, not Dover Warehouse Tricia, proven LAZY ASS designer looking for your Free textures to resale, BRAVO!
I've tied to bring her up multiple times but I'm not getting any takers. Not sure why. Tricia even talked the texture guy into removing his post. So yeah, just bury it all under the rug and forget about it. Maybe someone wants to notify the font people? See what they have to say.
I think some designers are true artists. But I think the industry has become infested with crappy and deceitful designers who do not deserve to be called artists.
April 20, 2011 7:37 PM ------
Same can be said for all industries, particularly the music and movie industries of this new century. Everything seems to be regurgitated stuff from the 70s and 80s. Yes, I use the word regurgitate because it's so appropriate.
7:37 So you think that designers should give you personalized tutorials to show you how they do everything so you can just do it yourself and make money competing with them? Because otherwise they aren't true artists right? @@
This is what was posted today by Jerry Jones/Shadowhouse Creations. http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?postID=4297610821297331422&blogID=611446092248022860&isPopup=false&page=4 Its stated that the matter has ended peacefully! Its all over with...with an apology?? Wow how humble!
April 20, 2011 8:35 PM I mean my god, you rip Royanna a new one if she just sales her items, who cares what she might be lying to get some sales, and i don't even like Royanna one bit. But you know what she doesn't resale someones textures. Tricia did, how many times has she done it without you knowing? why should she stay in her shops? why should she be allowed to sale to our community? Why has Tricia Curtis not apologized on her blog and notified her customers shes a big fat lazy cow? What about the Fonts? You all still run if you see Amanda anywhere and that girl has payed her dues for her BS, shes been let go from the community all together, I am not even speaking of one shop, yet you all run if you see her anywhere, Amanda can not even take a photo and sale it anymore because of the sins of her past. I truly do not get it. Is there some double standard I am not aware of?
Well if Jerry is ok with an "I'm sorry" then what is there to smack? I can't believe she had the balls to ask that the stealing post be taking down and I can't understand why Shadowhouse Creations bowed down and did it. Any stealer/pirater/ect... that was to steal another artist's works Shadowhouse Creations is the one to steal from...all you have to do is say "I'm sorry" and everything will be done with, peacefully. Why is not futher actions being taken? I am sure there are others that she is stealing from...what about them? Is she just going to say her apologies and be allowed to continue?
Font Bros terms: Overall, you may not redistribute or resell any of the fonts nor can you modify and resell them as your own work. Beyond that, there are three distinct uses that require additional licensing.
Alphabet OR Letterform-Related Products for Resale; Broadcast or Film Usage Electronic Device Embedding Software Embedding
Alphabet or Letterform Products for Resale include scrapbooking uses involving reproductions of individual letterforms, use in the creation of signage or numbering products, rubber stamps, die-cut products, stencil products, tattoo flash, or adhesive sticker alphabet products or any other product containing any image of or derived from the design of the Font embodied in the Font Software of which any likeness of the alphabet can be reproduced.
While she could have additional licensing I highly doubt she purchased it for all of the ones I see she has used.
Just compare: http://triciacurtis.com/shoppe/Doodles.html http://www.fontbros.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?search=action&keywords=dingbat&template=Templates/Category.html&sortkey=order&sortorder=descending&sortby=recent
I highly, very highly doubt she paid for the font licensing. But all that being said she has had no repercussions about all this; other than this blog. And really, who are we; a smattering few people that have no major impact on anything. The sad thing is that she is still in business in apparently quite a few stores and no one the wiser about her antics. What can be done about this?
I highly, very highly doubt she paid for the font licensing. But all that being said she has had no repercussions about all this; other than this blog. And really, who are we; a smattering few people that have no major impact on anything. The sad thing is that she is still in business in apparently quite a few stores and no one the wiser about her antics. What can be done about this?
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That's because most of us prefer to sit on our back sides instead of actually doing something. Did you complain to Font Bros? I know I didn't. See, this is why this shit happens, apathy and the SEP field (somebody else's problem)
I mean my god, you rip Royanna a new one if she just sales her items, who cares what she might be lying to get some sales, and i don't even like Royanna one bit. But you know what she doesn't resale someones textures. Tricia did, how many times has she done it without you knowing? why should she stay in her shops? why should she be allowed to sale to our community? Why has Tricia Curtis not apologized on her blog and notified her customers shes a big fat lazy cow? What about the Fonts? You all still run if you see Amanda anywhere and that girl has payed her dues for her BS, shes been let go from the community all together, I am not even speaking of one shop, yet you all run if you see her anywhere, Amanda can not even take a photo and sale it anymore because of the sins of her past. I truly do not get it. Is there some double standard I am not aware of?
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And what the fuck have you done, aside from being all sanctimonious? Hmmm?
Why is not futher actions being taken? I am sure there are others that she is stealing from...what about them? Is she just going to say her apologies and be allowed to continue? -------
That's up to the individuals involved now, isn't it? If Jerry is okay, why get your panties in a wad over it? It's not your business. It's his business, his property, he can deal with it any way he likes, even if it doesn't please you.
See, this is the other problem, you either need to know everything, even stuff that doesn't concern you, or you don't give a flying fuck about any of it. Oh, and that's a generic you by the way, so don't take it personally.
I mean my god, you rip Royanna a new one if she just sales her items, who cares what she might be lying to get some sales, and i don't even like Royanna one bit. But you know what she doesn't resale someones textures. Tricia did, how many times has she done it without you knowing? why should she stay in her shops? why should she be allowed to sale to our community? Why has Tricia Curtis not apologized on her blog and notified her customers shes a big fat lazy cow? What about the Fonts? You all still run if you see Amanda anywhere and that girl has payed her dues for her BS, shes been let go from the community all together, I am not even speaking of one shop, yet you all run if you see her anywhere, Amanda can not even take a photo and sale it anymore because of the sins of her past. I truly do not get it. Is there some double standard I am not aware of? ^^^ Well, let's see, AMANDA freakin' pretended to be someone else!!! Completely different situation. Dumbass.
I mean my god, you rip Royanna a new one if she just sales her items, who cares what she might be lying to get some sales, and i don't even like Royanna one bit. But you know what she doesn't resale someones textures. Tricia did, how many times has she done it without you knowing? why should she stay in her shops? why should she be allowed to sale to our community? Why has Tricia Curtis not apologized on her blog and notified her customers shes a big fat lazy cow? What about the Fonts? You all still run if you see Amanda anywhere and that girl has payed her dues for her BS, shes been let go from the community all together, I am not even speaking of one shop, yet you all run if you see her anywhere, Amanda can not even take a photo and sale it anymore because of the sins of her past. I truly do not get it. Is there some double standard I am not aware of? ^^^^^^^
if YOU are that worried, then why haven't YOU posted on her blog, notified her stores....asked for an apology, etc???
Is this allowed? I am sure she didn't pay to use this as a template for her designs. This is the exact same box. The shadows etc are the same. I get that she is saying it's different product but to use it to sell your own stuff? Plus it's like she is eluding that she has it for sale.
Anyway I emailed Shutterstock with the link and the jpg so they can decide. Let's see if she got the "A" ok to use this.I some how doubt it.
sweetmade is another for ripping off Dover. Charging $6 bucks for some shitty cleaned up Dover when you can get the whole book for that on ebay or a garage sale.
Dover has been discussed 20 million times, its not illegal to use it, Jerry in the above theft case has moved on, Trica and her shop owners have moved on and are happy to make money again, you cant do anything about people creating with Disney because Disney doesn't care, what else is on the agenda today?
Is this allowed? I am sure she didn't pay to use this as a template for her designs. This is the exact same box. The shadows etc are the same. I get that she is saying it's different product but to use it to sell your own stuff? Plus it's like she is eluding that she has it for sale.
Anyway I emailed Shutterstock with the link and the jpg so they can decide. Let's see if she got the "A" ok to use this.I some how doubt it.
http://www.commercial-use.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=&products_id=19809 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ It is my guess that this would be allowed. Let us know if they get back to you.
Is this allowed? I am sure she didn't pay to use this as a template for her designs. This is the exact same box. The shadows etc are the same. I get that she is saying it's different product but to use it to sell your own stuff? Plus it's like she is eluding that she has it for sale.
Anyway I emailed Shutterstock with the link and the jpg so they can decide. Let's see if she got the "A" ok to use this.I some how doubt it.
You can use their products for packaging and such. In most cases I think it has to be 72 dpi. So that product would be ok I would think but she does mention that the box is sold as a separate product, which I wouldn't think is ok.
I think it was that site or istock that Amanda was tracing from and they told her to take everything down immediately.
but she does mention that the box is sold as a separate product, which I wouldn't think is ok. --------------- is it not a seperate product you can purchase on a stock website? what am i missing? is she selling it somewhere?
Is this allowed? I am sure she didn't pay to use this as a template for her designs. This is the exact same box. The shadows etc are the same. I get that she is saying it's different product but to use it to sell your own stuff? Plus it's like she is eluding that she has it for sale.
Any good 3D artist could make this digitally with shadows and all. Not saying she did but it can be done.
Geez, there's still bitchin' about praise - http://www.digishoptalk.com/boards/scrap-talk-65/leaving-praise-274231/
Simple solution if they don't like the "generic" praise....don't allow comments on the layouts. Oh, but that would mean there'd be no praise and they all want that...they just want to dictate what kind of praise people leave. Talk about wanting to have it all.
Just wait, some scrappers will start posting things in their description like: "I only want comments that tell me how beautiful my page is and how cute my kits are and what a wonderful job I did with the kit, etc."
Any good 3D artist could make this digitally with shadows and all. Not saying she did but it can be done.
hahaha saying that she did this her self made me laugh out loud. Have you seen her shit? Wow how is she in this business? I know she is a pirate and has been caught many times. I for one have and never will buy that shit she puts out. I don't understand how pirates continue to sell their ripped off garbage. My favorite is when she puts out a kit using her commercial use products. Wow talk about puke! Is that really the best way to show off your commerical use items by showing off your ugly kits made with it.
She is a pirate and always be a pirate. I am just glad that someone else has seen it and not just a handful of us. That shelf has been ripped of from shutterstock one hundred percent. hahahahha still laughing about her making that her self or anyone thinking she would. Thanks for the laugh! I appreciate your humor.
Just wait, some scrappers will start posting things in their description like: "I only want comments that tell me how beautiful my page is and how cute my kits are and what a wonderful job I did with the kit, etc."
What brats!
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And then complain again about how people don't follow directions.
Geez, there's still bitchin' about praise - http://www.digishoptalk.com/boards/scrap-talk-65/leaving-praise-274231/
Simple solution if they don't like the "generic" praise....don't allow comments on the layouts. Oh, but that would mean there'd be no praise and they all want that...they just want to dictate what kind of praise people leave. Talk about wanting to have it all. -------
I read this thread and what a bunch of babies....I couldn't help but laugh! Someone suggested outlawing 2 word comments on the site..REALLY get over it! I find this subject harlious...really, going to agrue over what the comments say then you should just put in your description "Please copy and paste what I have written only this comment will be allowed, because I need a confidence boost" Ok I know that way a gay thing to say, but I can't stop giggling about this subject.
The praise game shot the majority of real praise to hell and back. I argued against that stupid game from the time someone first suggested it not long after DST started, back when it was a decent site.
I honestly think the advent of that game played a huge role in the disappearance of community in digi. Now the whole site is a dumping ground, for the most part, of advertising. It sucks. I miss the days when people praised a layout because they liked it, not because they put in a plea on some thread for praise. That's what the praise game is! People begging for comments and views.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned the obvious: most of those ladies don't speak English - maybe they have to cut and paste to make comments that aren't in a foreign language?
On the Tricia Curtis - yes she can buy Dover and resell Dover, she can add it to kits, whatever, But it is flat out WRONG to take a 180 image book or CD and break it down into 18 kits of 10 items each and resell. No matter what the TOU says, it is wrong.
Once having said that, it is NOT illegal, yet, and Dover is changing their TOU. I need Dover, and Tricia Curtis is on my shit list if they change it to where I can't use it anymore for scrap kits.
^^^^^^^ You can use whatever you have under the Terms of Use when you bought it. And luckily, those terms are in bold print right inside the book. Wise people are stocking up.
So....... someone wants to make a rule to post more than two words of praise...... Mmmmmm.... And when someone posts "very nice layout" instead of "nice layout" they'll still complain. Make it a one sentence rule and they'll still complain. Make it a paragraph and they'll still complain. Make it a chapter and they'll still complain.
I know! How about we write a book for them! LOL LOL
Those praise games are stupid. Even if someone writes a sentence or two, they are only doing it in hopes that someone will do the same for them. Either way it's not genuine praise.
What ever happened to just posting layouts so your family could go online and see them? If you're only posting to get praise then you're scrapping for all the wrong reasons.
On the Tricia Curtis - yes she can buy Dover and resell Dover, she can add it to kits, whatever, But it is flat out WRONG to take a 180 image book or CD and break it down into 18 kits of 10 items each and resell. No matter what the TOU says, it is wrong.
Once having said that, it is NOT illegal, yet, and Dover is changing their TOU. I need Dover, and Tricia Curtis is on my shit list if they change it to where I can't use it anymore for scrap kits. -------
If she is not breaking the TOU, then it's not wrong. It doesn't matter what you personally think, she is not breaking any rules.
If you need Dover, maybe try doing some of your own stuff or sourcing from elsewhere. I know Dover is cheap, which is why so many people use it, but c'mon, enough already.
Ok I know that way a gay thing to say, but I can't stop giggling about this subject. ---------------------
I'm going to guess you still use the n-word and the word retarded like there's nothing wrong with those terms either. Using a 'gay" as a slur to describe something you think is silly not only shows stupidity, it also shows how shallow and insensitive you are. Grow up!
Like it or not, the way we use words reflects the way we think about those words. Using 'gay' to refer to something you think is silly and/or a bit embarrassing shows that you believe that being gay is silly and/or a bit embarrassing. It's nothing to do with being PC and everything to do with your actual attitude.
If you respected gay people you wouldn't use that word to refer to something you didn't respect.
Before you just react to what I said, think it through. I'm not saying you are homophobic, but you certainly aren't comfortable with gay people ... deep down.
I'm going to guess you still use the n-word and the word retarded like there's nothing wrong with those terms either. Using a 'gay" as a slur to describe something you think is silly not only shows stupidity, it also shows how shallow and insensitive you are. Grow up! ---------- You are going to bust my chops, because I used the word "gay" I am so sorry did I strike a nerve? Yes I say gay and I have no problem with it...was I bashing gays no! I was mearly using a word in a different text. So you calling me stupid, shallow, and insensitive is ok and makes you a much better person than me, because you used "poitically correct terms?" Just so you know the rest of my stupidity no I don't use the n-word, but I do say retarded. Would it have been better if I would have said "Ok I know that was a fucking stupid thing to say, but I can't stop giggling about this subject." Would that have passed correct for you or would you have bash me for cursing? I need to know these things if I am going to post on this politically correct blog...!
I'm going to guess you still use the n-word and the word retarded like there's nothing wrong with those terms either. Using a 'gay" as a slur to describe something you think is silly not only shows stupidity, it also shows how shallow and insensitive you are. Grow up! ----- There is always one Tipper in the bunch...lol<-- Laughing out loud incase you didn't know. Now that was a slur!
Not the OP, but seriously? Being PC doesn't mean you a better person, but it does make you self righteous. ---------------------------------- Actually I agree with her. Using the word "gay" in that way rubs me the wrong way. I think it is childish, immature and thoughtless to others.
Before you just react to what I said, think it through. I'm not saying you are homophobic, but you certainly aren't comfortable with gay people ... deep down.
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That's the funniest thing I've read in a long time. I am gay!! See how wrong you can be. The people are who always the most PC are the ones who have issues. They are the ones who are say, I'm not a bigot but ... they use words to hide what and who they are.
That post made no sense! My typing has gone to the shit.
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The people who are always the most PC are the ones who have issues. They are the ones who say, I'm not a bigot but ... they use words to hide what and who they are.
I know 'retarded' people who use the word retarded, in fact, they hate the PC words that are around. It indicates an embarrassment about the truth. It's like you can't say what it is, so you have to use a nice PC word to make you feel better about it.
I know gay people who use the word gay about something being silly.
It's the PC police who need to get a clue. However, I do not approve of the "N" word, that is disrespectful.
I know native american people who think the term native american is stupid. if you ask them, they'll tell you they're indians. I agree it's the pc police who make a big deal out of most of these things, not the group they're talking about.
I'm going to guess you still use the n-word and the word retarded like there's nothing wrong with those terms either. Using a 'gay" as a slur to describe something you think is silly not only shows stupidity, it also shows how shallow and insensitive you are. Grow up!
Obviously you didn't bother to look the word up in a dictionary before spouting off and yes gay is used by some in other connotations then being a gay!!
adjective, -er, -est, noun, adverb –adjective 1. having or showing a merry, lively mood: gay spirits; gay music. 2. bright or showy: gay colors; gay ornaments. 3. given to or abounding in social or other pleasures: a gay social season. 4. licentious; dissipated; wanton: The baron is a gay old rogue with an eye for the ladies. 5. homosexual. 6. of, indicating, or supporting homosexual interests or issues: a gay organization. –noun 7. a homosexual person, especially a male. –adverb 8. in a gay manner.
Saying something is "gay" doesn't have anything to do with homosexuality. Different generations have different terms for things. It just happens that my teen children use the term "gay" to mean stupid or silly or pointless. To say that a particular movie for example is "gay" simply means they thought the movie was stupd and not worth watching.
If there are any store owners on here, this is for you.
I realize that when you have a call, you'll probably get tons of applications and you can't take everyone. But please let the designers know that they didn't make it, don't just not respond. It just leaves people hanging. I know it's hard to let people down but there's always a kind, professional way to word a rejection and honestly, that's a lot better than waiting and waiting and waiting.
The store owners I know all respond to every application whether successful or not. I'd like to think that the majority of store owners do the same. It's definitely not right to send no reply to those who aren't successful.
There are so many that don't respond to anything. I have emailed, pm'd, left comments, asked in the forum...you name it, to get contact information on an owner to inquire about a design spot. I contact from MY end...only to never recieve a reply in any of the venues that I've tried. and no, its not because I'm a crappy designer. I've heard this from other designers about the SAME owners.
If there are any store owners on here, this is for you.
I realize that when you have a call, you'll probably get tons of applications and you can't take everyone. But please let the designers know that they didn't make it, don't just not respond. It just leaves people hanging. I know it's hard to let people down but there's always a kind, professional way to word a rejection and honestly, that's a lot better than waiting and waiting and waiting.
I used to have some respect for the Digichick. Took on some lesser known designers, but ones that had good stuff. This last call, seems that all Nicole took was NAMES. Laitha. big friggin deal. has to be exclusive - so she won't be putting in much! Mye De Leon. What a damn joke. Sorry - her stuff is average at best. and again - in way to many stores already to produce much. Mommyish - designed there previously. Wishing Well. another big friggin deal, so what? I bet there were some damn fine people who applied and either were ignored completely or skipped over because of NAMES.
Another thing about designer calls: It would be nice if the owner would let you know why you were being passed up. Was it that your style didn't mesh well with what was being looked for? Was it that your previews weren't inspiring? Are you just not good enough, yet? All of the above?
I would really like to know. You aren't going to hurt my feelings (at least not much).
She must of photographed her entire Christmas collection and sold it - regardless of any copyright on those items. Back then, I didn't understand that that was a no no and bought a couple packs. In addition to the stuff probably not being ok to use, some of the edges were bad.
I agree that store owners should inform you that you didn't get the spot. I've had that happen to me and I think it's rude to leave an applicant hanging and hoping.
I honestly don't think store owners frequently take designers based purely on a "name" over their ability to actually design. If the owner looked at your product and didn't take you there could be a lot of reasons why you weren't accepted. Maybe they didn't think your design style was a good fit for the store or maybe they felt like they had too many designers with your same style of design, and wanted a larger variety of styles.
Or really maybe you just aren't as outstanding as you think you are. I'm not saying that to be cruel. I've been turned down by stores too. It's really difficult to make your designs stand out in such an over saturated market.
I'm in a store I love now and behind the scenes I have seen choices made based on the designer's name but not in cases where the designer was accepted purely because they were popular in the community. What I've seen a lot more of is good designers getting passed by because they have a bad name in the community, namely designers who are drama starters and pot stirrers.
In general, the drama starters and pot stirrers I've seen blocked from design teams (and CTs as well for that matter), have been individuals at sites like DST that post in the drama threads. They are the people doing things such as publicly debating touchy topics like politics and religion, pointing fingers, arguing and/or standing out by "stirring the pot" in the community.
PS, I'm not making any personal statement here about people voicing their opinions when and where they like. I'm saying what I've seen store owners take into consideration and discuss when choosing their teams.
Another thing about designer calls: It would be nice if the owner would let you know why you were being passed up. Was it that your style didn't mesh well with what was being looked for? Was it that your previews weren't inspiring? Are you just not good enough, yet? All of the above?
I would really like to know. You aren't going to hurt my feelings (at least not much).
April 23, 2011 4:01 PM
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Not everyone can handle the truth of why they weren't accepted. If you want to know, I see nothing wrong with asking what the reason is.
The fact that a store owner can't bother to send a follow-up note should tell you all you need to know about selling there. Why would you even care what their worthless opinion of your work would be?
Those stores, and stores that lie about why you weren't taken, tell me all I need to know. I never shop there again. Ever.
Designers in these stores should speak up because the store owner's actions greatly impact their sales. But no one will because they'll sit there with the "I'll do whatever you want, store owner" kiss ass suck up bull shit.
Anyone who does say something becomes a "pot stirrer" or "drama queen". And that's a bunch of crap. This is YOUR business, ladies. Start running it.
Anyway, Microferk isn't rude, at least not that I've ever seen.
But this is interesting. So store owners keep watch over hot topics and kinda sorta base their decisions of who to hire on that thread? This is a crazy industry.
I don't know that anyone is "keeping watch" anywhere. If you're a designer or on a CT you are a representative for a business. If you're all over the internet acting like an asshole, it can be a turnoff. Some shoppers won't buy from people they don't like.
I've been wondering and want honest answers..I'd like to know just when did all the cu stuff get so popular? WTH? I had no clue that some "designers" used sooo much CU to start selling digi!
I've been in digi since the beginning, before there were stores even. I made/make most of the stuff I use. I remember back a few years ago having the idea and discussing it with another digi friend, to start making and selling product for designers to use, other than actions etc.. ie:CU products. I didn't do it, thought it wouldn't take off. I should've done it!! I'd have made some $ for myself if I had done it back before everyone and her sister did!! Day late and dollar short! LOL!
Is it the majority now? Is that one reason for the over saturation of digi stores/designers? Because they can and do purchase so much in the way of CU from other digi designers? Back a few years ago a person could purchase products to use to help them design but most of it was from graphic sources outside of the digi scene and very expensive. Now that it is affordable is that why I can't begin to keep up with all the designers/stores? Wondering too if offering CU product is the way to go now for a new business to "make it" in digi. btw--I'm not thinking of designing or opening a store! LOL!! No worries there-digi is over saturated enough IMO. Just wondering what's up with so much CU.
Yes, back several years ago, CU stuff was used creatively by DESIGNERS, while overtime, it becamse a shortcut for REPACKAGERS. I am not saying some designers are not still using CU products absolutely creatively, but unfortunately, they have been outnumbered by many "designers-to-be" who should not really be called "designers" at all. It is sad because it tends to give a bad name to those REAL designers admitting to use CU products.
I realize that when you have a call, you'll probably get tons of applications and you can't take everyone. But please let the designers know that they didn't make it, don't just not respond. It just leaves people hanging. I know it's hard to let people down but there's always a kind, professional way to word a rejection and honestly, that's a lot better than waiting and waiting and waiting.
April 23, 2011 9:53 AM
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Yes! Funky Playground is TERRIBLE about this both for designers and CT applicants. I thought it was rude.
I'd say Miki has been fairly busy for the past few weeks and hasn't had time hot topics. maybe she needs to go back to hot topics for a while so I can save up some more money. I've bought nearly everything she's added to SBG. I am broke!
I'd say Miki has been fairly busy for the past few weeks and hasn't had time hot topics. maybe she needs to go back to hot topics for a while so I can save up some more money. I've bought nearly everything she's added to SBG. I am broke!
April 24, 2011 3:41 PM
................ I just looked her up at SBG and I guess her stuff just isn't my taste. I can't say there is a single thing in her store that appeals to me.
Miki's style isn't for everyone, obviously....but her quality is excellent, and even tho its not "my taste" either for scrapbooking (its very much on the elegant side), her kits are worth the $$ spent. I can't say the same for some of the others at SBG. and...I happen to like SBG as a whole...not crazy about Maya, but then who other than the designers at SBG do get along with Maya?
as for the rejections, I agree that a simple "no thanks, not at this time" would be nice for the shop owners to send out at the very least. Leaving people hanging is just plain wrong. If they are toooooo "uber" busy, then they should recruit from within to help with the emails.
But this is interesting. So store owners keep watch over hot topics and kinda sorta base their decisions of who to hire on that thread? This is a crazy industry.
April 24, 2011 8:04 AM ----
No, they don't, not the owners of the big stores anyway, despite what some people on this blog want you to believe.
A few years ago CU use was just as prevalent and complained about. This is nothing new. The only thing new is the people complaining about it. -----
That's because so many designers seem to be using the same CU and are not very creative with it. I honestly can't tell with some of them who is who, all the kits look alike.
I have noticed a trend for kits to look more like paper scrap kits these days.
Regarding CU - what about all those layered templates out now for elements that you have to color and/or run an action on. Those look pretty cool. ------
I think ScrapGirls has had some of these these for years. But link us up anyway, I wanna see.
But this is interesting. So store owners keep watch over hot topics and kinda sorta base their decisions of who to hire on that thread? This is a crazy industry.
April 24, 2011 8:04 AM ----
No, they don't, not the owners of the big stores anyway, despite what some people on this blog want you to believe.
April 24, 2011 6:44 PM
----- I am on the team in a "big" shop. I doubt store owners are specifically watching the hot topics. But I've personally seen 2 different shop owners exclude team members (designers and ctms) because they were "dramatic" in forums.
In both cases the owner asked the design team for opinions on the applicants. After designers stated that they didn't care for (didn't want to be associated with) certain applicants because of the drama they involved themselves in, the applicants were excluded from the team.
I am just an average scrapper, not a designer. I am not active on any CT's, although I have been in the past. I am not active in any "scrapbook community", I don't post on the message boards, and I don't post my layouts online anymore. I read the Digi boards for entertainment, and am constantly amazed at what people share on the internet. I freely admit to reading the scrapbook smack blogs, it is a guilty pleasure.
You can email me at: DSTHallofFame@gmail.com
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CU is going insane in digi-land. Basically all it takes to create a kit is a palette.. CU will do everything else for you. Honestly, I'm surprised customers simply don't buy CU for themselves and recolor to their satisfied. Heck, after that SugarHillCo sale I don't think I'll ever need to buy a kit ever again.
Can someone explain to me why designers have birthday sales on their husband's and kid's birthdays?
I think it is the lamest, most see-through pathetic attempt to bring in more sales. Who the fuck cares if it's your husband's birthday?
If you want to have a sale because your monthly total isn't where you'd like it, then just have a damn sale. Soooo stupid.
Anyone purchase the collab fundraiser for Lauren Grier? Wish I had known about it, I would have liked to contribute to the kit because I like Lauren a lot.
The colors are nice. I think I'm going to buy it.
Are you talking about Inspiredbydominic's sale? I'm glad she's having it, gives me a chance to pick some stuff up that I wanted so Happy Birthday to him.
Seems like some of you people will complain about anything. Prices are too high, designers having sales for reasons you don't agree with. Don't you have anything better to complain about? Maybe she just wanted a reason for a sale.
Can someone explain to me why designers have birthday sales on their husband's and kid's birthdays?
I think it is the lamest, most see-through pathetic attempt to bring in more sales. Who the fuck cares if it's your husband's birthday?
If you want to have a sale because your monthly total isn't where you'd like it, then just have a damn sale. Soooo stupid.
April 16, 2011 2:41 PM
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I see no reason to try and explain it to you, you sound like the type of person who would complain about everything. Crawl back into your miserable hole and __ I'll let you fill in the blank.
What a sad hodge podge of a kit. It looks like leftovers from designers who don't have a modicum of similarity between their styles.
http://www.myscrapbookart.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12658
What a sad hodge podge of a kit. It looks like leftovers from designers who don't have a modicum of similarity between their styles.
http://www.myscrapbookart.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12658
April 16, 2011 5:34 PM
gross.
What a sad hodge podge of a kit. It looks like leftovers from designers who don't have a modicum of similarity between their styles.
http://www.myscrapbookart.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12658
April 16, 2011 5:34 PM
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Maybe it will get better as the rest of the pieces release?
But I doubt it.
Maybe she just wanted a reason for a sale.
April 16, 2011 3:33 PM
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I think that was the OP's point. Seems like she is grasping at straws for a "reason" to discount her store.
But how do you know OP was talking about inspiredbydominic? Designers do these sorts of "it's-so-and-so's-birthday-so-I'm-gonna-have-a-sale" sales all the time. I agree it doesn't make sense.
I also assumed Inspiredbydominic because I got her newsletter about her husband's birthday sale today and then came here and saw that post.
As for a reason who cares. A sale is a sale. Be happy there is a sale if you like the designer. If you don't then ignore it.
Anyone purchase the collab fundraiser for Lauren Grier? Wish I had known about it, I would have liked to contribute to the kit because I like Lauren a lot.
The colors are nice. I think I'm going to buy it.
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Same here. I went ahead and bought it. It really is quite a beautiful kit.
What a sad hodge podge of a kit. It looks like leftovers from designers who don't have a modicum of similarity between their styles.
http://www.myscrapbookart.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12658
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Oh, wow, that really is bad!
Can someone explain to me why designers have birthday sales on their husband's and kid's birthdays?
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Gee, do you bitch and moan about other "stupid" sales in the real world? Do you go into the mall and loudly protest about those?
The only person who is being lame and pathetic is you.
What a sad hodge podge of a kit. It looks like leftovers from designers who don't have a modicum of similarity between their styles.
http://www.myscrapbookart.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12658
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Blah, what is it with pastels and babies? Yuck, yuck and yuck again. This would look so much better with some bright colors instead of those inane wishy washy pastels.
Gee, do you bitch and moan about other "stupid" sales in the real world? Do you go into the mall and loudly protest about those?
The only person who is being lame and pathetic is you.
April 16, 2011 6:45 PM
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Who is "loudly protesting?" I only see a post on a smack blog, not a public outcry.
Exaggerate much? Talk about lame and pathetic. It's SMACK, sweetie. Get over it. She's just as entitled to her opinion as you want to be.
I downloaded the MSA kit to see if it was as bad it looks and it's not that bad. There was only one entire folder of goodies that I deleted and that was by JJ, which I assume is Jen J the new owner of MSA? They were very poorly extracted and recolored.
Who is "loudly protesting?" I only see a post on a smack blog, not a public outcry.
Exaggerate much? Talk about lame and pathetic. It's SMACK, sweetie. Get over it. She's just as entitled to her opinion as you want to be.
April 16, 2011 7:04 PM
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Did you miss the point sweetie? Her opinion was very much a loud protest. I never said anything about a public outcry. Exaggerate much?
And I have no need to get over anything, as you say, I'm entitled to my opinion.
IMO the individual pieces of the MSA kit look cute. But I agree, they don't go well together.
Can anyone say....STOP DESIGNING THIS CRAP!?!?!?!?!?!?!
http://www.digishoptalk.com/boards/new-digital-products-33/new-alien-skull-cu4cu-274851/
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Er, no, the world does not revolve around you and your petty little desires. Someone may love it.
You sure seem to enjoy stalking this designer and posting links to her product here. It's beginning to be a little creepy and disturbing.
LOLOL - considering I have never posted anything here from this chickiepoo....you go right ahead and find it disturbing all you want. anybody finding that thing "pretty" is the disturbed one.
Er, no, the world does not revolve around you and your petty little desires. Someone may love it.
You sure seem to enjoy stalking this designer and posting links to her product here. It's beginning to be a little creepy and disturbing.
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and you sure like to try to make everyone feel like YOUR opinion is the only one that matters. I'll TRY to keep that in mind when reading.
maybe she IS the designer? trying to draw attention to her crap?
and you sure like to try to make everyone feel like YOUR opinion is the only one that matters. I'll TRY to keep that in mind when reading.
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Really? Everyone, hey? Did you feel like that? Well, you're not everyone now are you? Nope, you aren't. Man, some people are so stupid and insecure.
anybody finding that thing "pretty" is the disturbed one.
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Who said anything about pretty? No one. I said "someone may love it". I don't see the word pretty in there, do you?
and you sure like to try to make everyone feel like YOUR opinion is the only one that matters. I'll TRY to keep that in mind when reading.
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Funniest thing I've read on this blog in a long time.
someone mentioned earlier about Ellie Lash being at Gingerscraps. well, looks like their March Guest, Connie Prince is staying on, too.
Anonymous said...
I downloaded the MSA kit to see if it was as bad it looks and it's not that bad. There was only one entire folder of goodies that I deleted and that was by JJ, which I assume is Jen J the new owner of MSA? They were very poorly extracted and recolored.
April 16, 2011 7:04 PM
OMG, her files are awful! It's what I call "waste of digitall space".
Anonymous said...
I downloaded the MSA kit to see if it was as bad it looks and it's not that bad. There was only one entire folder of goodies that I deleted and that was by JJ, which I assume is Jen J the new owner of MSA? They were very poorly extracted and recolored.
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Yeah, I deleted her folder and kept the rest. It really doesn't look that bad.. who ever did the preview did a poor job of representing what was there.
I don't see a folder from "JJ". Which one was it??
Yeah, I deleted her folder and kept the rest. It really doesn't look that bad.. who ever did the preview did a poor job of representing what was there.
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Word. The preview looks terrible.
I don't see a folder from "JJ". Which one was it??
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I don't remember the name, but it was the one with the baby clothes, diapers and some other stuff.
What a sad hodge podge of a kit. It looks like leftovers from designers who don't have a modicum of similarity between their styles.
http://www.myscrapbookart.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12658
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I worked on this kit, not this part of it, the birthday section. It was tricky to work on because the palette had 23 colors in it and each designer (designers from four different stores) was asked to make just 2 papers and 3 elements in a particular theme (like birth and babies OR weddings, etc.) Its hard to make anything cohesive when its such an ambitious kit with so many colors, but the previews of the individual parts that I saw looked pretty good, in my opinion. For whatever that's worth. ;)
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If you look further, you would see that the people who downloaded the first part, liked the actual kit.
However, the preview of that first part looks horrible. If it were in a store, I wouldn't even look at it based on the preview.
I probably wouldn't either. I agree it is not an enticing preview. But I'm glad that those who downloaded are fairly happy with it.
someone mentioned earlier about Ellie Lash being at Gingerscraps. well, looks like their March Guest, Connie Prince is staying on, too.
April 17, 2011 2:17 PM
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I don't get it. What are they offering, 95% commission? I have never even been to that store until Ellie Lash moved over there. The site design turns me off and doesn't do anything for the products in my opinion.
That MSA kit is horrible. I'm glad the individual pieces aren't too bad, but there is no way I'm downloading a KIT that doesn't even work together.
23 colors in a palette? COME ON. And not a single one of the designers who participated ever once said, "hey, that doesn't make any sense, let's make it less than 10 so it's cohesive?"
Your names are on there - attached to something everyone is looking at thinking it's crap. Great promo.
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Sure, the preview to this piece looks terrible but let's wait and see what the other previews look like before condemning the whole thing. Without seeing the rest, you can't say the whole thing looks like crap.
Ok so just for conversation - What kit theme would you like to see that most designers won't do? For example, I've seen requests for lingerie/adult themed kits or gay pride but not many people are brave enough to do them. Just curious.
^^ A kit about losing your virginity
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Hmmm, a kit about your first period?
Omg, I imagine so many people would freak and cause a bunch of drama over a virginity kit.
As if someone who wants a gay pride kit can't fathom how to make one from all the 473287492 rainbow kits out there right now.
People say they "want" these themed kits, but what would you put in them? Tampons? Used condoms? Seriously. What is so unique about these things that you can't make them with a normal kit?
Sure, the preview to this piece looks terrible but let's wait and see what the other previews look like before condemning the whole thing. Without seeing the rest, you can't say the whole thing looks like crap.
April 18, 2011 6:32 PM
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Oh, I can hardly wait based on the first preview. You people don't get it. A preview is all you have to make a first impression. And even you all admit it sucks.
Epic fail.
I vote the next blog train should be about safe sex. Lilac, orange, red, aqua, purple, black, gray, pink, fuschia...what do you think? ROFLMAO
wv: infat (like most digi designers)
Omg, I imagine so many people would freak and cause a bunch of drama over a virginity kit.
April 19, 2011 2:59 AM
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Why? If done right it could work. There's a lot of great songs about losing your virginity and no one has a problem with those. Some have been extremely popular like Fifteen by Taylor Swift, White Houses by Vanessa Carlton, Strawberry Wine by Deanna Carter...
Has anyone purchased something from this designer?
Bean Bunny
http://sunshinestudioscraps.com/shop/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=133
I like a few of her kits but I've never heard anything about her, good or bad.
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I have a few of her kits. She is very creative when it comes to her elements. You can tell that she draws everything out herself and doesn't use CU characters. Her extractions are really good too.
You can find her facebook here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bean-Bunny-Designs/153603841347032
and her blog here:
http://beanbunnydesigns.blogspot.com/
Her CT layouts are really good which shows that the kits are "workable".
Speaking of designers that draw their own stuff, who else out their draws their own art? I keep seeing the same "hand drawn" elements recolored over and over. Just curious who actually draws their own elements.
And yes, I know I could go to dst and ask, but I don't like that place so I'm asking here.
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Looks like a shameless ad
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Well whatever it looks like to you, I'm genuinely curious about it.
Tricia Curtis was caught pirating
http://shadowhousecreations.blogspot.com/2011/04/another-case-of-stolen-property.html
Speaking of designers that draw their own stuff, who else out their draws their own art? I keep seeing the same "hand drawn" elements recolored over and over. Just curious who actually draws their own elements.
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Dawn Inksip
Kate Hadfield
I know there are others, those the two that I immediately thought of.
Oh, I can hardly wait based on the first preview. You people don't get it. A preview is all you have to make a first impression. And even you all admit it sucks.
Epic fail.
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I do get it, you clearly don't. Condemning the whole thing because of ONE preview out of SIX? Yes, the first preview did suck, but that doesn't mean the other previews will. Besides, I downloaded the kit and it had some usable pieces.
You people need to get real on the meaning of "pirate". While I'm not saying Ms Curtis didn't do the wrong thing - she clearly used an item for a purpose not permitted - she did not pirate it. She used a free download in the wrong manner. Pirating means she obtained the item illegally. She obtained it legally but used it in the wrong manner. Either way, she has been around long enough to know she was doing the wrong thing.
You people need to get real on the meaning of "pirate". While I'm not saying Ms Curtis didn't do the wrong thing - she clearly used an item for a purpose not permitted - she did not pirate it. She used a free download in the wrong manner. Pirating means she obtained the item illegally. She obtained it legally but used it in the wrong manner. Either way, she has been around long enough to know she was doing the wrong thing.
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Actually you are wrong about this. Redistribution of someone else's files without permission is piracy, even if you paid for them in the first place .. that's why copying a software or some music that you bought to share it with your friends is piracy.
I think the wholesale copying of the Dover clipart should qualify for Ms Tricia Curtis, too. I realize she is within their terms of limits, but I'm sure they do not appreciate having their books copied wholesale and offered for sale the way she does. In fact I know they don't because right now, and because of her, Dover is reworking their current terms of use. Be watching in the coming books, because they are going down to between zero and 3 items per use as she has been using them (formerly lots of 10). As *I* have been using them, too. This really will suck. I already saw one new book which allows for zero use in something like a scrap kit.
Have you seen that? http://www.digishoptalk.com/boards/scrap-talk-65/do-people-actually-read-journaling-before-they-comment-274860/
Why would anyone still think DST is the place to receive meaningful comments?
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Have you seen that? http://www.digishoptalk.com/boards/scrap-talk-65/do-people-actually-read-journaling-before-they-comment-274860/
Why would anyone still think DST is the place to receive meaningful comments?
April 20, 2011 4:41 AM
I never post comments on LOs. I was tempted once to do so, because I would earn a kit, but I realized it wasn't worth my time. And the generic comments are just not for me.
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If she had wanted meaningful comments, she shouldn't have played the Praise Game. She should have let the LO speak for itself. Seeking praise for the page is shallow in itself, so ...
I think the wholesale copying of the Dover clipart should qualify for Ms Tricia Curtis, too. I realize she is within their terms of limits, but I'm sure they do not appreciate having their books copied wholesale and offered for sale the way she does. In fact I know they don't because right now, and because of her, Dover is reworking their current terms of use. Be watching in the coming books, because they are going down to between zero and 3 items per use as she has been using them (formerly lots of 10). As *I* have been using them, too. This really will suck. I already saw one new book which allows for zero use in something like a scrap kit.
Well that sucks but she isn't the only one who doesn't do anything to alter Dover's stuff. I just saw Laitha had something in her latest kits with "just as" stuff and I know there are others. So once again one or two will have ruined it for many though even if Dover changes their terms, the books you might have purchased with the old terms you can still use since you bought those books under those conditions.
Angry cat lady is angry.
I do get it, you clearly don't. Condemning the whole thing because of ONE preview out of SIX? Yes, the first preview did suck, but that doesn't mean the other previews will. Besides, I downloaded the kit and it had some usable pieces.
April 19, 2011 7:16 PM
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No, I'm pretty sure the original poster gets it and you don't. I browse your store and see a couple hideous previews. As a customer, I don't sit there and think, yeah, I'll come back after she releases a few more kits and see if they don't suck. I go on my merry way and never think of you again.
It's not like there aren't 2379173281 other designers who make great stuff and it shows on the preview. Having been around this industry for a long time, I'm sure none of the designers said a negative word behind the scenes. I'm sure if there was a reveal thread, you were all kissing each others asses with, "that is gorgeous!"
Then you all come here to bash it or defend it. Maybe if you spoke honestly in the first place, we'd be talking about something else.
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If she had wanted meaningful comments, she shouldn't have played the Praise Game. She should have let the LO speak for itself. Seeking praise for the page is shallow in itself, so ...
April 20, 2011 7:17 AM
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How do you tell that she played the Praise Game? Any links?
Is Tricia Curtis one of the more well-known users of stuff that isn't hers? Just wondering since I haven't seen her name come up that often in discussions of piracy.
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Well this is the first I've heard of her. But I certainly would not buy from her knowing she is just re-distributing other peoples products. (the textures, the fonts, Dover clip art). And I certainly would not call a her a designer. She is merely a re-distributor. Nothing wrong with being a re-distributor if it is done in a legal responsible way. But call a spade a spade and don't pretend that you created something you didn't. That is pathetic.
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If she had wanted meaningful comments, she shouldn't have played the Praise Game. She should have let the LO speak for itself. Seeking praise for the page is shallow in itself, so ...
April 20, 2011 7:17 AM
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She didn't play the praise game for this page! I went back to prove or disprove your claim and no Angry Cat Lady! So maybe before you speak nasties about others..you should get your ducks in a row.
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Actually, she did play the praise game with that page 8 hours before she put up her complaint - http://www.digishoptalk.com/boards/archived-daily-threads-110/04-16-praise-274816/#post2854489
I seem to remember her complaining in the past, as well, if comments weren't up to what she wanted. I've also seen her put the same layout in the praise game thread more than once on the same day (contrary to the rules) because it didn't get what she considered a sufficient amount of comments the first time.
It strikes me that she's a bit of an attention whore and is going to complain if she doesn't get the kind of attention she feels she deserves. I wonder how many comments were added to that page after she whined and complained.
As someone already said, why post at DST if you want meaningful comments?
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My apologies I only searched 4-15 didn't move into 4-16, because LO was upload on the 15th. Strike my comment.
Continue with the nasties if she is doing that, then flipping out about it.
I don't hang out much in forum, so I don't get it: what's the point in praising? Is there a goal to reach?
You gotta admit seeing the comment "sweet page" on a layout that has a gun on it, and the words crying and tortured on it is slightly out of place no matter what site you are at.
You gotta admit seeing the comment "sweet page" on a layout that has a gun on it, and the words crying and tortured on it is slightly out of place no matter what site you are at.
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my thoughts exactly! Did they even LOOK at the layout?
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I think that's the point others have made about expecting meaningful comments. People tend not to look at the layouts at DST and just cut and paste whatever into the comment box whether it's appropriate or not. It's nothing new. Posting a layout there and expecting meaningful comments and then whining when you don't get it ends up being a cry for attention.
If she really wanted sympathy and attention because her cats were poisoned, she could have always just created a thread in the NSBR forum and saved the whining.
I don't hang out much in forum, so I don't get it: what's the point in praising? Is there a goal to reach?
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I guess a lot of CT post in the praise thread to get the layouts looked at. It seems that those who need validation for scrapping post there too.
As far as the commenting, I guess there are different challenges for how many comments you leave in the gallery - the more you leave, the better. That's going to lead to an awful lot of cut and pasting comments.
I have posted in the praise threads before for CT layouts. I don't, however, expect to get comments that are meaningful or anything beyond nice or similar. I accept that it is what it is and it isn't going to change.
She didn't play the praise game for this page! I went back to prove or disprove your claim and no Angry Cat Lady! So maybe before you speak nasties about others..you should get your ducks in a row.
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Yes she did, why not go back and double check your facts before yelling at me, ok?
No, I'm pretty sure the original poster gets it and you don't.
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Actually, I'm pretty sure I do get it. We aren't talking about a store with a few hideous previews, we are talking about one preview and a freebie to boot.
Not sure why I'm not being honest ...
Continue with the nasties if she is doing that, then flipping out about it.
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No one is being nasty, geez, we are being honest, but I guess for some that equates to the same thing. Saying someone shouldn't be expecting meaningful comments while playing the Praise Game isn't nasty. How is that nasty?
She didn't play the praise game for this page! I went back to prove or disprove your claim and no Angry Cat Lady! So maybe before you speak nasties about others..you should get your ducks in a row.
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Yes she did, why not go back and double check your facts before yelling at me, ok?
April 20, 2011 5:37 PM
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Maybe you should go back 6 posts or so and read that she apologized to ya and to strike her comment, before you start yelling back. Ok?
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I'm not yelling.
She didn't play the praise game for this page! I went back to prove or disprove your claim and no Angry Cat Lady! So maybe before you speak nasties about others..you should get your ducks in a row.
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Yes she did, why not go back and double check your facts before yelling at me, ok?
April 20, 2011 5:37 PM
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Maybe you should go back 6 posts or so and read that she apologized to ya and to strike her comment, before you start yelling back. Ok?
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MAYBE PEOPLE SHOULD READ ALL THE POSTS BEFORE REPLYING TO A POST!
(now that is yelling...)
That is too funny. I didn't think anyone was yelling at anyone. We were merely having a conversation. If you think that was yelling you should come to my house...
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not if there's yelling.
MAYBE PEOPLE SHOULD READ ALL THE POSTS BEFORE REPLYING TO A POST!
(now that is yelling...)
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Yes, and using exclamation points is also yelling, so, now, you see, you've gone and double yelled.
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Alrighty, got that off your chest. Do you feel better now?
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that comment was for April 20, 2011 7:01 PM
I read the greatest post from an artist today. Two things he said that made me realize that most designers are not artists:
1. "Nothing is new." Artists steal ideas. "Every new idea is just a mashup or a remix of previous ideas."
Some designers don't follow this philosophy, they think everything they create is truly original and unique.
2. "One of the things I’ve learned as an artist is that the more open you are about sharing your passions, the more people love your art." "Artists aren’t magicians. There’s no penalty for revealing your secrets. "People love it when you give your secrets away, and sometimes, if you’re smart about it, they’ll reward you by buying the things you’re selling."
Some designers don't follow this philosophy, they don't want anyone knowing how they did something for fear they will go out and do the same thing and possibly heaven forbid make some money.
I think some designers are true artists. But I think the industry has become infested with crappy and deceitful designers who do not deserve to be called artists.
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Alrighty, got that off your chest. Do you feel better now?
April 20, 2011 7:08 PM
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Yeah actually I do. It's been a long day and I get to go home soon.
What I've learned today.
Do not play the praise game (think goodness, I thought it was lame anyway)
Do not expect meaningful comments to your layouts (darn, you mean those people are not really my best friends?)
Do not buy from Tricia Curtis (well unless you don't mind supporting a thief/pirate/tou violator...whatever)
Just because a preview looks like crap, the stuff inside it may be ok (sorry, first impressions are indeed important)
Some designers are not artists (Already knew that)
WV: folly
I so enjoy the folly on this blog.
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thank goodness not think goodness
(thought I would point that out before the typo police got to me)
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Well put!
7:37 So you think that designers should give you personalized tutorials to show you how they do everything so you can just do it yourself and make money competing with them? Because otherwise they aren't true artists right? @@
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no I don't believe that. I'm sorry if that is all you got out of my post.
Tricia Curtis gets caught reselling other peoples work and you all argue about the praise game, way to go smackers! For the first time you got an artist who actually cared and you let it go like it was nothing, her shops still support her, customers are left in the dark, we are a very special community after all.
Other designers got ripped apart because of suspicions, not Dover Warehouse Tricia, proven LAZY ASS designer looking for your Free textures to resale, BRAVO!
I've tied to bring her up multiple times but I'm not getting any takers. Not sure why. Tricia even talked the texture guy into removing his post. So yeah, just bury it all under the rug and forget about it. Maybe someone wants to notify the font people? See what they have to say.
I think some designers are true artists. But I think the industry has become infested with crappy and deceitful designers who do not deserve to be called artists.
April 20, 2011 7:37 PM
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Same can be said for all industries, particularly the music and movie industries of this new century. Everything seems to be regurgitated stuff from the 70s and 80s. Yes, I use the word regurgitate because it's so appropriate.
7:37 So you think that designers should give you personalized tutorials to show you how they do everything so you can just do it yourself and make money competing with them? Because otherwise they aren't true artists right? @@
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WTF? Reading comprehension goes a long way.
Tricia Curtis gets caught reselling other peoples work and you all argue about the praise game, way to go smackers!
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No, we didn't just argue about the praise game.
This is what was posted today by Jerry Jones/Shadowhouse Creations.
http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?postID=4297610821297331422&blogID=611446092248022860&isPopup=false&page=4
Its stated that the matter has ended peacefully! Its all over with...with an apology?? Wow how humble!
April 20, 2011 8:35 PM
I mean my god, you rip Royanna a new one if she just sales her items, who cares what she might be lying to get some sales, and i don't even like Royanna one bit. But you know what she doesn't resale someones textures. Tricia did, how many times has she done it without you knowing? why should she stay in her shops? why should she be allowed to sale to our community? Why has Tricia Curtis not apologized on her blog and notified her customers shes a big fat lazy cow? What about the Fonts? You all still run if you see Amanda anywhere and that girl has payed her dues for her BS, shes been let go from the community all together, I am not even speaking of one shop, yet you all run if you see her anywhere, Amanda can not even take a photo and sale it anymore because of the sins of her past. I truly do not get it. Is there some double standard I am not aware of?
Other than you and I, Tricia is the only other person posting on the blog and she isn't going to smack herself. ha-ha
April 20, 2011 8:57 PM
LOL thats good, Maybe so true!
Well if Jerry is ok with an "I'm sorry" then what is there to smack? I can't believe she had the balls to ask that the stealing post be taking down and I can't understand why Shadowhouse Creations bowed down and did it. Any stealer/pirater/ect... that was to steal another artist's works Shadowhouse Creations is the one to steal from...all you have to do is say "I'm sorry" and everything will be done with, peacefully. Why is not futher actions being taken? I am sure there are others that she is stealing from...what about them? Is she just going to say her apologies and be allowed to continue?
Most of her so called doodles came from fonts.
Font Bros terms:
Overall, you may not redistribute or resell any of the fonts nor can you modify and resell them as your own work. Beyond that, there are three distinct uses that require additional licensing.
Alphabet OR Letterform-Related Products for Resale;
Broadcast or Film Usage
Electronic Device Embedding
Software Embedding
Alphabet or Letterform Products for Resale include scrapbooking uses involving reproductions of individual letterforms, use in the creation of signage or numbering products, rubber stamps, die-cut products, stencil products, tattoo flash, or adhesive sticker alphabet products or any other product containing any image of or derived from the design of the Font embodied in the Font Software of which any likeness of the alphabet can be reproduced.
While she could have additional licensing I highly doubt she purchased it for all of the ones I see she has used.
Just compare:
http://triciacurtis.com/shoppe/Doodles.html
http://www.fontbros.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?search=action&keywords=dingbat&template=Templates/Category.html&sortkey=order&sortorder=descending&sortby=recent
I highly, very highly doubt she paid for the font licensing. But all that being said she has had no repercussions about all this; other than this blog. And really, who are we; a smattering few people that have no major impact on anything. The sad thing is that she is still in business in apparently quite a few stores and no one the wiser about her antics. What can be done about this?
I don't suppose anyone took a screen print of the Shadowhouse blog post?
You all still run if you see Amanda anywhere and that girl has payed her dues for her BS
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No she hasn't, she has not paid her dues which is why she still gets smacked.
I highly, very highly doubt she paid for the font licensing. But all that being said she has had no repercussions about all this; other than this blog. And really, who are we; a smattering few people that have no major impact on anything. The sad thing is that she is still in business in apparently quite a few stores and no one the wiser about her antics. What can be done about this?
April 20, 2011 11:34 PM
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That's because most of us prefer to sit on our back sides instead of actually doing something. Did you complain to Font Bros? I know I didn't. See, this is why this shit happens, apathy and the SEP field (somebody else's problem)
I mean my god, you rip Royanna a new one if she just sales her items, who cares what she might be lying to get some sales, and i don't even like Royanna one bit. But you know what she doesn't resale someones textures. Tricia did, how many times has she done it without you knowing? why should she stay in her shops? why should she be allowed to sale to our community? Why has Tricia Curtis not apologized on her blog and notified her customers shes a big fat lazy cow? What about the Fonts? You all still run if you see Amanda anywhere and that girl has payed her dues for her BS, shes been let go from the community all together, I am not even speaking of one shop, yet you all run if you see her anywhere, Amanda can not even take a photo and sale it anymore because of the sins of her past. I truly do not get it. Is there some double standard I am not aware of?
April 20, 2011 8:50 PM
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And what the fuck have you done, aside from being all sanctimonious? Hmmm?
Why is not futher actions being taken? I am sure there are others that she is stealing from...what about them? Is she just going to say her apologies and be allowed to continue?
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That's up to the individuals involved now, isn't it? If Jerry is okay, why get your panties in a wad over it? It's not your business. It's his business, his property, he can deal with it any way he likes, even if it doesn't please you.
See, this is the other problem, you either need to know everything, even stuff that doesn't concern you, or you don't give a flying fuck about any of it. Oh, and that's a generic you by the way, so don't take it personally.
I mean my god, you rip Royanna a new one if she just sales her items, who cares what she might be lying to get some sales, and i don't even like Royanna one bit. But you know what she doesn't resale someones textures. Tricia did, how many times has she done it without you knowing? why should she stay in her shops? why should she be allowed to sale to our community? Why has Tricia Curtis not apologized on her blog and notified her customers shes a big fat lazy cow? What about the Fonts? You all still run if you see Amanda anywhere and that girl has payed her dues for her BS, shes been let go from the community all together, I am not even speaking of one shop, yet you all run if you see her anywhere, Amanda can not even take a photo and sale it anymore because of the sins of her past. I truly do not get it. Is there some double standard I am not aware of?
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Well, let's see, AMANDA freakin' pretended to be someone else!!! Completely different situation. Dumbass.
I mean my god, you rip Royanna a new one if she just sales her items, who cares what she might be lying to get some sales, and i don't even like Royanna one bit. But you know what she doesn't resale someones textures. Tricia did, how many times has she done it without you knowing? why should she stay in her shops? why should she be allowed to sale to our community? Why has Tricia Curtis not apologized on her blog and notified her customers shes a big fat lazy cow? What about the Fonts? You all still run if you see Amanda anywhere and that girl has payed her dues for her BS, shes been let go from the community all together, I am not even speaking of one shop, yet you all run if you see her anywhere, Amanda can not even take a photo and sale it anymore because of the sins of her past. I truly do not get it. Is there some double standard I am not aware of?
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if YOU are that worried, then why haven't YOU posted on her blog, notified her stores....asked for an apology, etc???
http://stitchybearstamps.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_82&products_id=3128
Finally, I found what I was looking for! LOL!
I notified fontbros about Tricia's brushes using their fonts. It is up to them how they want to deal with it.
http://stitchybearstamps.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_82&products_id=3128
Finally, I found what I was looking for! LOL!
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you can use those to document your trip to the local strip joint. LOL
Oh, another designer being utterly pretentious and calling clipart 'digital stamps'.
Is this allowed? I am sure she didn't pay to use this as a template for her designs. This is the exact same box. The shadows etc are the same. I get that she is saying it's different product but to use it to sell your own stuff? Plus it's like she is eluding that she has it for sale.
Anyway I emailed Shutterstock with the link and the jpg so they can decide. Let's see if she got the "A" ok to use this.I some how doubt it.
http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-72559186/stock-vector--d-isolated-empty-white-bookshelf-vector-illustration.html
http://www.commercial-use.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=&products_id=19809
sweetmade is another for ripping off Dover. Charging $6 bucks for some shitty cleaned up Dover when you can get the whole book for that on ebay or a garage sale.
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Meh, if someone pays for it, that's their problem. Caveat emptor and all that.
Dover has been discussed 20 million times, its not illegal to use it,
Jerry in the above theft case has moved on,
Trica and her shop owners have moved on and are happy to make money again,
you cant do anything about people creating with Disney because Disney doesn't care,
what else is on the agenda today?
You may think everyone moved on past Tricia, but I for one will never consider buying from her again.
Is this allowed? I am sure she didn't pay to use this as a template for her designs. This is the exact same box. The shadows etc are the same. I get that she is saying it's different product but to use it to sell your own stuff? Plus it's like she is eluding that she has it for sale.
Anyway I emailed Shutterstock with the link and the jpg so they can decide. Let's see if she got the "A" ok to use this.I some how doubt it.
http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-72559186/stock-vector--d-isolated-empty-white-bookshelf-vector-illustration.html
http://www.commercial-use.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=&products_id=19809
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It is my guess that this would be allowed. Let us know if they get back to you.
Dover has been discussed 20 million times, its not illegal to use it,
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Not entirely true. They have terms of use and if you break them, you are using their product illegally
Is this allowed? I am sure she didn't pay to use this as a template for her designs. This is the exact same box. The shadows etc are the same. I get that she is saying it's different product but to use it to sell your own stuff? Plus it's like she is eluding that she has it for sale.
Anyway I emailed Shutterstock with the link and the jpg so they can decide. Let's see if she got the "A" ok to use this.I some how doubt it.
http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-72559186/stock-vector--d-isolated-empty-white-bookshelf-vector-illustration.html
http://www.commercial-use.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=&products_id=19809
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You can use their products for packaging and such. In most cases I think it has to be 72 dpi. So that product would be ok I would think but she does mention that the box is sold as a separate product, which I wouldn't think is ok.
I think it was that site or istock that Amanda was tracing from and they told her to take everything down immediately.
but she does mention that the box is sold as a separate product, which I wouldn't think is ok.
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is it not a seperate product you can purchase on a stock website? what am i missing? is she selling it somewhere?
Is this allowed? I am sure she didn't pay to use this as a template for her designs. This is the exact same box. The shadows etc are the same. I get that she is saying it's different product but to use it to sell your own stuff? Plus it's like she is eluding that she has it for sale.
Any good 3D artist could make this digitally with shadows and all. Not saying she did but it can be done.
Geez, there's still bitchin' about praise - http://www.digishoptalk.com/boards/scrap-talk-65/leaving-praise-274231/
Simple solution if they don't like the "generic" praise....don't allow comments on the layouts. Oh, but that would mean there'd be no praise and they all want that...they just want to dictate what kind of praise people leave. Talk about wanting to have it all.
Just wait, some scrappers will start posting things in their description like: "I only want comments that tell me how beautiful my page is and how cute my kits are and what a wonderful job I did with the kit, etc."
What brats!
Any good 3D artist could make this digitally with shadows and all. Not saying she did but it can be done.
hahaha saying that she did this her self made me laugh out loud. Have you seen her shit? Wow how is she in this business? I know she is a pirate and has been caught many times. I for one have and never will buy that shit she puts out. I don't understand how pirates continue to sell their ripped off garbage. My favorite is when she puts out a kit using her commercial use products. Wow talk about puke! Is that really the best way to show off your commerical use items by showing off your ugly kits made with it.
She is a pirate and always be a pirate. I am just glad that someone else has seen it and not just a handful of us. That shelf has been ripped of from shutterstock one hundred percent. hahahahha still laughing about her making that her self or anyone thinking she would. Thanks for the laugh! I appreciate your humor.
Just wait, some scrappers will start posting things in their description like: "I only want comments that tell me how beautiful my page is and how cute my kits are and what a wonderful job I did with the kit, etc."
What brats!
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And then complain again about how people don't follow directions.
Brats is a very good description, though.
Geez, there's still bitchin' about praise - http://www.digishoptalk.com/boards/scrap-talk-65/leaving-praise-274231/
Simple solution if they don't like the "generic" praise....don't allow comments on the layouts. Oh, but that would mean there'd be no praise and they all want that...they just want to dictate what kind of praise people leave. Talk about wanting to have it all.
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I read this thread and what a bunch of babies....I couldn't help but laugh! Someone suggested outlawing 2 word comments on the site..REALLY get over it! I find this subject harlious...really, going to agrue over what the comments say then you should just put in your description "Please copy and paste what I have written only this comment will be allowed, because I need a confidence boost" Ok I know that way a gay thing to say, but I can't stop giggling about this subject.
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see laughing to much I made a typo...I meant was not way.
The praise game shot the majority of real praise to hell and back. I argued against that stupid game from the time someone first suggested it not long after DST started, back when it was a decent site.
I honestly think the advent of that game played a huge role in the disappearance of community in digi. Now the whole site is a dumping ground, for the most part, of advertising. It sucks. I miss the days when people praised a layout because they liked it, not because they put in a plea on some thread for praise. That's what the praise game is! People begging for comments and views.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned the obvious: most of those ladies don't speak English - maybe they have to cut and paste to make comments that aren't in a foreign language?
On the Tricia Curtis - yes she can buy Dover and resell Dover, she can add it to kits, whatever, But it is flat out WRONG to take a 180 image book or CD and break it down into 18 kits of 10 items each and resell. No matter what the TOU says, it is wrong.
Once having said that, it is NOT illegal, yet, and Dover is changing their TOU. I need Dover, and Tricia Curtis is on my shit list if they change it to where I can't use it anymore for scrap kits.
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You can use whatever you have under the Terms of Use when you bought it. And luckily, those terms are in bold print right inside the book.
Wise people are stocking up.
So....... someone wants to make a rule to post more than two words of praise...... Mmmmmm.... And when someone posts "very nice layout" instead of "nice layout" they'll still complain. Make it a one sentence rule and they'll still complain. Make it a paragraph and they'll still complain. Make it a chapter and they'll still complain.
I know! How about we write a book for them! LOL LOL
Those praise games are stupid. Even if someone writes a sentence or two, they are only doing it in hopes that someone will do the same for them. Either way it's not genuine praise.
What ever happened to just posting layouts so your family could go online and see them? If you're only posting to get praise then you're scrapping for all the wrong reasons.
On the Tricia Curtis - yes she can buy Dover and resell Dover, she can add it to kits, whatever, But it is flat out WRONG to take a 180 image book or CD and break it down into 18 kits of 10 items each and resell. No matter what the TOU says, it is wrong.
Once having said that, it is NOT illegal, yet, and Dover is changing their TOU. I need Dover, and Tricia Curtis is on my shit list if they change it to where I can't use it anymore for scrap kits.
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If she is not breaking the TOU, then it's not wrong. It doesn't matter what you personally think, she is not breaking any rules.
If you need Dover, maybe try doing some of your own stuff or sourcing from elsewhere. I know Dover is cheap, which is why so many people use it, but c'mon, enough already.
Ok I know that way a gay thing to say, but I can't stop giggling about this subject.
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I'm going to guess you still use the n-word and the word retarded like there's nothing wrong with those terms either. Using a 'gay" as a slur to describe something you think is silly not only shows stupidity, it also shows how shallow and insensitive you are. Grow up!
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Not the OP, but seriously? Being PC doesn't mean you a better person, but it does make you self righteous.
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*make you a better person, not mean.
Like it or not, the way we use words reflects the way we think about those words. Using 'gay' to refer to something you think is silly and/or a bit embarrassing shows that you believe that being gay is silly and/or a bit embarrassing. It's nothing to do with being PC and everything to do with your actual attitude.
If you respected gay people you wouldn't use that word to refer to something you didn't respect.
Before you just react to what I said, think it through. I'm not saying you are homophobic, but you certainly aren't comfortable with gay people ... deep down.
I'm going to guess you still use the n-word and the word retarded like there's nothing wrong with those terms either. Using a 'gay" as a slur to describe something you think is silly not only shows stupidity, it also shows how shallow and insensitive you are. Grow up!
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You are going to bust my chops, because I used the word "gay" I am so sorry did I strike a nerve? Yes I say gay and I have no problem with it...was I bashing gays no! I was mearly using a word in a different text. So you calling me stupid, shallow, and insensitive is ok and makes you a much better person than me, because you used "poitically correct terms?" Just so you know the rest of my stupidity no I don't use the n-word, but I do say retarded. Would it have been better if I would have said "Ok I know that was a fucking stupid thing to say, but I can't stop giggling about this subject." Would that have passed correct for you or would you have bash me for cursing? I need to know these things if I am going to post on this politically correct blog...!
I'm going to guess you still use the n-word and the word retarded like there's nothing wrong with those terms either. Using a 'gay" as a slur to describe something you think is silly not only shows stupidity, it also shows how shallow and insensitive you are. Grow up!
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There is always one Tipper in the bunch...lol<-- Laughing out loud incase you didn't know. Now that was a slur!
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Not the OP, but seriously? Being PC doesn't mean you a better person, but it does make you self righteous.
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Actually I agree with her. Using the word "gay" in that way rubs me the wrong way. I think it is childish, immature and thoughtless to others.
Before you just react to what I said, think it through. I'm not saying you are homophobic, but you certainly aren't comfortable with gay people ... deep down.
April 22, 2011 9:36 PM
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That's the funniest thing I've read in a long time. I am gay!! See how wrong you can be. The people are who always the most PC are the ones who have issues. They are the ones who are say, I'm not a bigot but ... they use words to hide what and who they are.
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That post made no sense! My typing has gone to the shit.
Here is the corrected version:
The people who are always the most PC are the ones who have issues. They are the ones who say, I'm not a bigot but ... they use words to hide what and who they are.
Now, that's better.
Oh, the PC police are here.
I know 'retarded' people who use the word retarded, in fact, they hate the PC words that are around. It indicates an embarrassment about the truth. It's like you can't say what it is, so you have to use a nice PC word to make you feel better about it.
I know gay people who use the word gay about something being silly.
It's the PC police who need to get a clue. However, I do not approve of the "N" word, that is disrespectful.
I know native american people who think the term native american is stupid. if you ask them, they'll tell you they're indians. I agree it's the pc police who make a big deal out of most of these things, not the group they're talking about.
My family is British and 'gay' means happy. I remember the first time (years ago) my aunt said she wanted a 'fag' she was referring to a cigarette.
Just because a word may be considered politically incorrect in our culture doesn't mean it is unacceptable somewhere else.
As for being 'gay' my chiropractor is 'gay' he hates the word homosexual and refers to himself as a gay man.
Back to my hole......not picking a fight or coming down on anyone here. Just posting a comment is all.
I'm going to guess you still use the n-word and the word retarded like there's nothing wrong with those terms either. Using a 'gay" as a slur to describe something you think is silly not only shows stupidity, it also shows how shallow and insensitive you are. Grow up!
Obviously you didn't bother to look the word up in a dictionary before spouting off and yes gay is used by some in other connotations then being a gay!!
adjective, -er, -est, noun, adverb
–adjective
1.
having or showing a merry, lively mood: gay spirits; gay music.
2.
bright or showy: gay colors; gay ornaments.
3.
given to or abounding in social or other pleasures: a gay social season.
4.
licentious; dissipated; wanton: The baron is a gay old rogue with an eye for the ladies.
5.
homosexual.
6.
of, indicating, or supporting homosexual interests or issues: a gay organization.
–noun
7.
a homosexual person, especially a male.
–adverb
8.
in a gay manner.
Saying something is "gay" doesn't have anything to do with homosexuality. Different generations have different terms for things. It just happens that my teen children use the term "gay" to mean stupid or silly or pointless. To say that a particular movie for example is "gay" simply means they thought the movie was stupd and not worth watching.
PC Police should get with the times LOL
Oh, just to add. I didn't mean that "gay" doesn't mean homosexual. I meant that when used in a different context, gay means stupid or silly.
This conversation is gay.
If there are any store owners on here, this is for you.
I realize that when you have a call, you'll probably get tons of applications and you can't take everyone. But please let the designers know that they didn't make it, don't just not respond. It just leaves people hanging. I know it's hard to let people down but there's always a kind, professional way to word a rejection and honestly, that's a lot better than waiting and waiting and waiting.
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I completely agree. It doesn't take long to copy and paste if you don't feel you have enough time to personally answer each application.
The store owners I know all respond to every application whether successful or not. I'd like to think that the majority of store owners do the same. It's definitely not right to send no reply to those who aren't successful.
There are so many that don't respond to anything. I have emailed, pm'd, left comments, asked in the forum...you name it, to get contact information on an owner to inquire about a design spot. I contact from MY end...only to never recieve a reply in any of the venues that I've tried. and no, its not because I'm a crappy designer. I've heard this from other designers about the SAME owners.
If there are any store owners on here, this is for you.
I realize that when you have a call, you'll probably get tons of applications and you can't take everyone. But please let the designers know that they didn't make it, don't just not respond. It just leaves people hanging. I know it's hard to let people down but there's always a kind, professional way to word a rejection and honestly, that's a lot better than waiting and waiting and waiting.
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mind sharing which one you are talking about?
Shabby Pickle had a call and I know that many designers besides myself applied. Nothing, not even a 'your designs are crap' - nothing.
The Digi Chick, too.
I used to have some respect for the Digichick. Took on some lesser known designers, but ones that had good stuff. This last call, seems that all Nicole took was NAMES. Laitha. big friggin deal. has to be exclusive - so she won't be putting in much! Mye De Leon. What a damn joke. Sorry - her stuff is average at best. and again - in way to many stores already to produce much. Mommyish - designed there previously. Wishing Well. another big friggin deal, so what? I bet there were some damn fine people who applied and either were ignored completely or skipped over because of NAMES.
SAD is all I can say.
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So true.
I bought some CU from Laithia last year and it was pretty 'iffy' at best.
Another thing about designer calls: It would be nice if the owner would let you know why you were being passed up. Was it that your style didn't mesh well with what was being looked for? Was it that your previews weren't inspiring? Are you just not good enough, yet? All of the above?
I would really like to know. You aren't going to hurt my feelings (at least not much).
April 23, 2011 3:58 PM
some stuff i got from her was blahh, some textures she forgot to size right some items were kind of blurry ..
She must of photographed her entire Christmas collection and sold it - regardless of any copyright on those items. Back then, I didn't understand that that was a no no and bought a couple packs. In addition to the stuff probably not being ok to use, some of the edges were bad.
I agree that store owners should inform you that you didn't get the spot. I've had that happen to me and I think it's rude to leave an applicant hanging and hoping.
I honestly don't think store owners frequently take designers based purely on a "name" over their ability to actually design. If the owner looked at your product and didn't take you there could be a lot of reasons why you weren't accepted. Maybe they didn't think your design style was a good fit for the store or maybe they felt like they had too many designers with your same style of design, and wanted a larger variety of styles.
Or really maybe you just aren't as outstanding as you think you are. I'm not saying that to be cruel. I've been turned down by stores too. It's really difficult to make your designs stand out in such an over saturated market.
I'm in a store I love now and behind the scenes I have seen choices made based on the designer's name but not in cases where the designer was accepted purely because they were popular in the community. What I've seen a lot more of is good designers getting passed by because they have a bad name in the community, namely designers who are drama starters and pot stirrers.
Who is drama starter and pot stirrer? And who decides what i an OK level of involvement in the community and what is a 'drama starter'?
In general, the drama starters and pot stirrers I've seen blocked from design teams (and CTs as well for that matter), have been individuals at sites like DST that post in the drama threads. They are the people doing things such as publicly debating touchy topics like politics and religion, pointing fingers, arguing and/or standing out by "stirring the pot" in the community.
PS, I'm not making any personal statement here about people voicing their opinions when and where they like. I'm saying what I've seen store owners take into consideration and discuss when choosing their teams.
Another thing about designer calls: It would be nice if the owner would let you know why you were being passed up. Was it that your style didn't mesh well with what was being looked for? Was it that your previews weren't inspiring? Are you just not good enough, yet? All of the above?
I would really like to know. You aren't going to hurt my feelings (at least not much).
April 23, 2011 4:01 PM
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Not everyone can handle the truth of why they weren't accepted. If you want to know, I see nothing wrong with asking what the reason is.
ask who? the store owners don't answer!
Mommyish - designed there previously.
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Since when was and is Mommyish a name? I've been around for a long time, and while people knew Leah, she was never a name.
As for the rest of the designers you've named, I've only ever heard of two and only ever on this blog. That's Laitha and Mye.
Who the heck is Wishing Well?
For names, they are sure aren't any I know.
The fact that a store owner can't bother to send a follow-up note should tell you all you need to know about selling there. Why would you even care what their worthless opinion of your work would be?
Those stores, and stores that lie about why you weren't taken, tell me all I need to know. I never shop there again. Ever.
Designers in these stores should speak up because the store owner's actions greatly impact their sales. But no one will because they'll sit there with the "I'll do whatever you want, store owner" kiss ass suck up bull shit.
Anyone who does say something becomes a "pot stirrer" or "drama queen". And that's a bunch of crap. This is YOUR business, ladies. Start running it.
Why do these fairies have pig noses?
http://www.digishoptalk.com/boards/happy-place-31/fantasy-lovers-attention-win-my-elfwood-cu-characters-275380/
Well microferk posts a lot in hot topics and she's in a few big stores, so it can't all be about pot stirrers.
note to self: no more hot topics
Week 2 of the MSA collab looks a lot better than Week 1
http://www.myscrapbookart.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12702
Well microferk posts a lot in hot topics and she's in a few big stores, so it can't all be about pot stirrers.
note to self: no more hot topics
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She's never rude and she's only in ONE big store, not a few. She's only guesting at SBG.
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Saying she's never rude is a matter of opinion. She's said many things in Hot Topics that I considered extremely rude.
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Link me up
Saying she's never rude is a matter of opinion. She's said many things in Hot Topics that I considered extremely rude.
Then you're a jerk because she is one of the nicest designers out there!! You must take things too seriously.
Microferk isn't rude. You may disagree with her but her posts are worlds apart from the crap the likes of Tammy and Darqwhatever post.
Tammy isn't a designer though.
Anyway, Microferk isn't rude, at least not that I've ever seen.
But this is interesting. So store owners keep watch over hot topics and kinda sorta base their decisions of who to hire on that thread? This is a crazy industry.
I post in hot topics and have had no issues getting into the stores I want to be in.
I don't know that anyone is "keeping watch" anywhere. If you're a designer or on a CT you are a representative for a business. If you're all over the internet acting like an asshole, it can be a turnoff. Some shoppers won't buy from people they don't like.
I've been wondering and want honest answers..I'd like to know just when did all the cu stuff get so popular? WTH? I had no clue that some "designers" used sooo much CU to start selling digi!
I've been in digi since the beginning, before there were stores even. I made/make most of the stuff I use. I remember back a few years ago having the idea and discussing it with another digi friend, to start making and selling product for designers to use, other than actions etc.. ie:CU products. I didn't do it, thought it wouldn't take off. I should've done it!! I'd have made some $ for myself if I had done it back before everyone and her sister did!! Day late and dollar short! LOL!
Is it the majority now? Is that one reason for the over saturation of digi stores/designers? Because they can and do purchase so much in the way of CU from other digi designers? Back a few years ago a person could purchase products to use to help them design but most of it was from graphic sources outside of the digi scene and very expensive. Now that it is affordable is that why I can't begin to keep up with all the designers/stores? Wondering too if offering CU product is the way to go now for a new business to "make it" in digi. btw--I'm not thinking of designing or opening a store! LOL!! No worries there-digi is over saturated enough IMO. Just wondering what's up with so much CU.
Yes, back several years ago, CU stuff was used creatively by DESIGNERS, while overtime, it becamse a shortcut for REPACKAGERS. I am not saying some designers are not still using CU products absolutely creatively, but unfortunately, they have been outnumbered by many "designers-to-be" who should not really be called "designers" at all. It is sad because it tends to give a bad name to those REAL designers admitting to use CU products.
Microferk has been noticeably absent from Hot Topics for a while, and she is going to SBG permanently.
WV= dingetio = Italian for dingbat
used like this
Microferk ids a rezl dingetio.
I realize that when you have a call, you'll probably get tons of applications and you can't take everyone. But please let the designers know that they didn't make it, don't just not respond. It just leaves people hanging. I know it's hard to let people down but there's always a kind, professional way to word a rejection and honestly, that's a lot better than waiting and waiting and waiting.
April 23, 2011 9:53 AM
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Yes! Funky Playground is TERRIBLE about this both for designers and CT applicants. I thought it was rude.
Yes! Funky Playground is TERRIBLE about this both for designers and CT applicants. I thought it was rude.
April 24, 2011 1:37 PM
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Maybe your app got lost or something? I did hear back with a rejection.
I'd say Miki has been fairly busy for the past few weeks and hasn't had time hot topics. maybe she needs to go back to hot topics for a while so I can save up some more money. I've bought nearly everything she's added to SBG. I am broke!
A few years ago CU use was just as prevalent and complained about. This is nothing new. The only thing new is the people complaining about it.
I'd say Miki has been fairly busy for the past few weeks and hasn't had time hot topics. maybe she needs to go back to hot topics for a while so I can save up some more money. I've bought nearly everything she's added to SBG. I am broke!
April 24, 2011 3:41 PM
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I just looked her up at SBG and I guess her stuff just isn't my taste. I can't say there is a single thing in her store that appeals to me.
Maybe your app got lost or something? I did hear back with a rejection.
April 24, 2011 3:31 PM
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Nope. I got a confirmation email for both instances.
Miki's style isn't for everyone, obviously....but her quality is excellent, and even tho its not "my taste" either for scrapbooking (its very much on the elegant side), her kits are worth the $$ spent. I can't say the same for some of the others at SBG. and...I happen to like SBG as a whole...not crazy about Maya, but then who other than the designers at SBG do get along with Maya?
as for the rejections, I agree that a simple "no thanks, not at this time" would be nice for the shop owners to send out at the very least. Leaving people hanging is just plain wrong. If they are toooooo "uber" busy, then they should recruit from within to help with the emails.
Regarding CU - what about all those layered templates out now for elements that you have to color and/or run an action on. Those look pretty cool.
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Not sure what you are talking about, but I'm sure you'll link us to them in your shop.
But this is interesting. So store owners keep watch over hot topics and kinda sorta base their decisions of who to hire on that thread? This is a crazy industry.
April 24, 2011 8:04 AM
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No, they don't, not the owners of the big stores anyway, despite what some people on this blog want you to believe.
A few years ago CU use was just as prevalent and complained about. This is nothing new. The only thing new is the people complaining about it.
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That's because so many designers seem to be using the same CU and are not very creative with it. I honestly can't tell with some of them who is who, all the kits look alike.
I have noticed a trend for kits to look more like paper scrap kits these days.
Regarding CU - what about all those layered templates out now for elements that you have to color and/or run an action on. Those look pretty cool.
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I think ScrapGirls has had some of these these for years. But link us up anyway, I wanna see.
Microferk has been noticeably absent from Hot Topics for a while, and she is going to SBG permanently.
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I suspect she will but I don't see any announcements. Is there one?
But this is interesting. So store owners keep watch over hot topics and kinda sorta base their decisions of who to hire on that thread? This is a crazy industry.
April 24, 2011 8:04 AM
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No, they don't, not the owners of the big stores anyway, despite what some people on this blog want you to believe.
April 24, 2011 6:44 PM
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I am on the team in a "big" shop. I doubt store owners are specifically watching the hot topics. But I've personally seen 2 different shop owners exclude team members (designers and ctms) because they were "dramatic" in forums.
In both cases the owner asked the design team for opinions on the applicants. After designers stated that they didn't care for (didn't want to be associated with) certain applicants because of the drama they involved themselves in, the applicants were excluded from the team.
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But that's not the same thing as actively watching the Hot Topics and basing their decisions solely on that forum, you said so yourself.
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