Yes, you can make cute ones and you do see them. All those fairies and elves and whatnot are also poser. --------------------------- And also ugly, but not slutty at least.
By the way, to the person several posts above mine, some is spelt SOME not sum. Unless you are doing maths which you weren't.
I'm almost tempted to register at the Stuff That's Crap forum just so I can vote for Alyssa in hopes that she wins a spot there. I'd love to see her wreak some havoc on that store.
Alyssa = Paperplane Studio = Studio Demo = AlyAngel and a few others, also nicknamed Happy Tits after a discussion in this blog about a photo in the header of her blog where she was showing a deep clivage, then she came in the conversation as herself and stirred the pot. She has been linked to a forum Babygaga where kits are being shared. After her outburst on this blog, she was let go of her stores as designer. She opened her own store (WithLoveStudio) and has also joined other stores as a designer. I am sure others can add more interesting details but that is a quick summary.
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The blog owner here should just add this paragraph to the sidebar of the blog. It seems to me that someone has to type this summary out about once a month anyway, so it would save everyone a lot of time and headache. It would be pretty funny for her to have her own sidebar summary, too, I think.
I really don't understand why there are still designers left at With Love Studio. First they were warned about Alyssa's past and now, even though she's the store manager there, she's active everywhere else - with CTs and now designer contest. How can you trust a store to sell your products well if its manager is busy promoting direct competitors?
It's also just "math" not "maths". If you're going to be a douche, at least spell your own shit correctly. ------------------------
And if you are going to be a douche maybe you should realise that the USA is not the center of the universe and some people spell it differently! Where I live it is MATHS.
Still in remission from that bug bad 'cancer' of yours? ---------
I don't know if she did, or did not have cancer. If she did, then I feel sorry for her, however, if she didn't and she's making it up, I'd like to smack her upside the head.
Whatever it is, she's trying to garner sympathy:
http://profile-couture.me/?p=240
And even mentioned it on DST, but no takers there:
By the way, to the person several posts above mine, some is spelt SOME not sum. Unless you are doing maths which you weren't. ------- Besides maths being incorrect, spelt is also incorrect. The correct word would be spelled. It would also not be necessary to spell SOME in capital letters. Interesting that you would make three errors in trying to prove one wrong. Judge not lest ye be judged.
I don't know if she did, or did not have cancer. If she did, then I feel sorry for her, however, if she didn't and she's making it up, I'd like to smack her upside the head.
Whatever it is, she's trying to garner sympathy:
http://profile-couture.me/?p=240
And even mentioned it on DST, but no takers there:
http://www.digishoptalk.com/boards/showthread.php?t=295980 February 9, 2012 7:36 PM
The odds that she had ovarian cancer at that young of an age are very slim (approx 1% under the age of 20). If she did, I'm sorry, too. None of that excuses all the other lies she's spread, though. And it all makes the likelihood of this story rather difficult to believe.
And, you couldn't pay me to register at Stuff that's Crap. Not even to watch that train wreck.
A teeny, tiny part of me feels bad for Profile Couture. Obviously the woman has some issues. But the fact that she posted a sob story and hasn't gotten a single comment from her readers? That's just sad.
Gosh - Happy Tits made Thaty Borges team too - looking forward to being able to get all these kits for free from pirating sites soon! (that's sarcasm) February 10, 2012 6:59 AM
Doesn't it seem odd that someone who "might" have "cancer" again and who also has a sick son who has to fly into the US for treatment would be applying for all of these CTs? In addition to "managing" a store, designing, entering designer contests, and taking care of the CTs she's already on... ?
Doesn't it seem odd that someone who "might" have "cancer" again and who also has a sick son who has to fly into the US for treatment would be applying for all of these CTs? In addition to "managing" a store, designing, entering designer contests, and taking care of the CTs she's already on... ?
^^^^^^^^^^^ I was thinking the same thing. And didn't she say, some time before opening the WLS that the owner will NOT be designing and will only focus on managing the store? Unless she is delegating all the "managing" of the store? It seems like the words and the facts do not line up correctly.
Perhaps because the only readers she has are either people from here or her own alter egos. Of course, she's been known to have conversations with herself before so I'm surprised she doesn't log on under a different name and leave herself some love.
To be honest - as a designer who has worked with her in the past (i.e. at the same store), I pity her. To have such a sad life that she feels the need to be so dramatic and attention-seeking ... it's sad - in a pathetic kicked-puppy way. The girl has some serious issues.
Due to the volume of applications that are expected, there will be no rejection e-mails sent to unsuccessful applicants.
So, if you are a "big-name" designer at SO, it's ok to be rude to your customers by not bothering to thank them for their interest in your work?
If I had planned on applying, that statement right there would definitely change my mind. Anyone who is too self-focused to take 10 minutes to send out one message (same to all, via blind CC) to the non-winning applicants is not anyone who I would care to promote, nor do further business with.
I wont be applying, but I didn't plan on it. It does make me question her as a business person. But she's not the only full of herself designer at SO or elsewhere.
And really. It does take less than 10 mins to send out mass emails thanking people for their interest.
So, if you are a "big-name" designer at SO, it's ok to be rude to your customers by not bothering to thank them for their interest in your work? -----
I'm not for or against her, but seriously, at least she says up front she won't be sending out rejection emails, unlike other designers, who just don't bother and don't even tell you that they won't.
"So here we go, this makes me nervous as I'm expecting a large response!"
Conceited much? A little humility would be better business. But, they will flock like drones to work with her kits that all look the same.
She ought to me more concerned with potential "hackers"...
February 10, 2012 10:55 AM ---------
Guess I'm the odd one out here because personally, I see nothing wrong with the way she did her call. It takes a lot more than 10 minutes to collect all of the emails and send out a response to every single applicant if you get a lot of applicants. I've known designers who've gotten close to 200 applicants during a call. It's not as if the people who applied aren't going to be watching for her response. They won't be left to wonder forever and ever if they are going to be accepted or not. Pretty sure she'll make a public announcement.
Also, from what I can tell, she probably will have a big response to the call. A lot of people seem to like her designs. And she's probably gotten a lot of emails from people requesting a spot on her team. This might be why she mentioned that she's expecting a big response. It doesn't necessarily mean that she is conceited.
Some people need to grab a little perspective on the whole creative team experience. It's a creative team. It's not an $500,000 a year internship for some Fortune 500 company. She's trading scrap kits for pages, enabling and marketing. The kits you get in trade are worth at the most, $20 a month. If you don't make it on the team, it's not life ending. Does a designer really need to hold your hand and let you cry on her shoulder? Get over it and find another team, or just buy the stuff. It doesn't cost that much in the first place.
Last, what did you mean about potential hackers? I don't get that statement at all.
"So here we go, this makes me nervous as I'm expecting a large response!"
Conceited much? A little humility would be better business. But, they will flock like drones to work with her kits that all look the same.
She ought to me more concerned with potential "hackers"...
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I was on her team in the past and though she does create beautiful kits, you'd think she WERE a Fortune 500 company the way she expects her team to perform. Not that I think CTM's should be allowed to be lazy or not keep up with expectations at all, but her and her team lead (or at least the one she had then) are more like Nazi's than "team" members. I've never seen anyone spend gallery links, etc. And the way her team lead spoke to the team, "This isn't rocket science ladies". Really? And no... I did NOT get kicked from the team. I quit. Ifully understand the expectations on both sides, but I still don't think it's appropriate to treat your team as though they should be privileged to be on her team and be so rude. I still love her designs, but there is definitely some arrogance there. I wouldn't be on that team again if my life depended on it. It is a business arrangement, I get that. But it's not worth the kits you get in exchange to be spoken down to (the entire team). I'd rather buy them, if so inclined.
Some people need to grab a little perspective on the whole creative team experience. It's a creative team. It's not an $500,000 a year internship for some Fortune 500 company. She's trading scrap kits for pages, enabling and marketing. The kits you get in trade are worth at the most, $20 a month. If you don't make it on the team, it's not life ending. Does a designer really need to hold your hand and let you cry on her shoulder? Get over it and find another team, or just buy the stuff. It doesn't cost that much in the first place. ------------------- I don't think anyone was debating making the team or not or the amount of "work" involved.
The only thing I saw was a comment about her attitude. Your entire rant was completely over the deep end. You may want to get a grip, too.
I agree. Her attitude was crap. She could have just said she wouldn't be sending declines. Period. End. But she had to add the bit of ego and inflated self-importance in there.
I'm no where near a "big name" designer and I get at least 100 applications for every CT call - that I do AT MOST twice a year. It takes me 15 mins tops to send out the declines. I think 30 mins a year is worth it to say thank you to my fans and customers.
Last, what did you mean about potential hackers? I don't get that statement at all. February 10, 2012 5:14 PM
Good lord. Go back a page and figure it out.
I know this blog has a short attention span, but that JUST happened. Here's a hint... KCB and Laura Marie.
February 10, 2012 6:32 PM
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Oh, I see. You were just trying to be witty. Thanks for explaining. And thanks for being a little bit bitchy in your response too. The smack blog just wouldn't be the same without that level of response.
I'm no where near a "big name" designer and I get at least 100 applications for every CT call - that I do AT MOST twice a year. It takes me 15 mins tops to send out the declines. I think 30 mins a year is worth it to say thank you to my fans and customers.
I spent more time writing this worthless post.
February 10, 2012 6:38 PM
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Why are you so wound up about another designer not sending out replies to her CT call? How does that affect you exactly? Must everyone do things exactly the same way as you do them?
Sorry that you consider yourself a no name designer. That's just kind of sad.
Sorry that you consider yourself a no name designer. That's just kind of sad.
February 10, 2012 6:51 PM
I never said that. I just said I wasn't a "big name" designer. I really couldn't care less about how people classify me or anyone else (hence the quotes). The fact that you seem to care about it is what is sad.
Oh, I see. You were just trying to be witty. Thanks for explaining. And thanks for being a little bit bitchy in your response too. The smack blog just wouldn't be the same without that level of response. February 10, 2012 6:42 PM
I love how you put down someone for being bitchy while being bitchy yourself.
What's sad is if she had said she considered herself a 'big name' or a 'name' designer, she would have been considered conceited.
February 10, 2012 8:01 PM
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Why would that be considered conceited? I assume that most well known or 'big name' designers are aware of it. Being a prominent designer in the digi community doesn't mean you are automatically a diva. Most of the 'big names' I know are really nice and friendly people too.
Due to the volume of applications that are expected __________________________
What, is she expecting? Thousands?
Then again, I simply don't understand the whole groupie mentality with CT ladies. Besides getting free kits, what the hell else is in it for you? I see a kit I like--I buy it. Then I'm done. I'd certainly understand if it were a paid position. But to see how much your designer thinks of you, do this. Say you get a kit for free and you are required to do so much with it--create 2 layouts, post in at least 2 galleries and post on your blog, participating in a team forum/group.
Take the cost of the kit and divide it by how much time you spent creating layouts, posting them here, there, everywhere, blogging about it...you'll see what you're really worth to your designer. Diddly squat.
Designers are nothing more than sweat shop slave drivers.
I don't think she sounds bitter or turned down. I think it's a fair assessment if you only look at CT work as free kits.
I don't CT anymore, but I used to. I did it for the motivation to scrap. It always helped me to scrap on a deadline and it really expanded my skills to work with kits I'd never buy. Working with different types of products through CT work opened my eyes to different styles of scrapping.
It was fun but I never did it for the social aspect, although I know a lot of people like CT work for that, too.
I never really looked at it as just free kits. It was just a learning experience for me.
Say you get a kit for free and you are required to do so much with it--create 2 layouts, post in at least 2 galleries and post on your blog, participating in a team forum/group.
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I've CTed for years and never ever had to do 2 layouts per kit. I avoid those calls. I only have to work with what I download, so I don't have to do a page with every single kit. So far, it's not that strenuous. Two galleries is not difficult, it's the store one and another of my choosing. Less than a minute's work right there. I don't have to blog about it and only occasionally have to check into the forum. It's really not that much work.
I've worked with designers who constantly gave the team free things, they may have been kits or something else, but stuff we didn't have to do anything with, expect enjoy.
I understand that there are some designers who do require so much more, but you cannot say that all designers are like this, because that is wrong.
I always really liked her stuff - 0h well I guess I'll get a few good deals. --------------------- Too bad most of her CU stuff is 2-3 items recolored and sold as 10 or more. I would rather have 4-5 quality ORIGINAL items than 10+ recolors
am I the only one that thinks "happy tits" is a term that is degrading to all> women?
It is getting tiresome, not to mention that this is has gone on for so long now, that it is bordering on cyber-bullying or harassment. If she wanted to, Alyssa could pursue legal action at this point, including finding out who is saying that every-other day.
am I the only one that thinks "happy tits" is a term that is degrading to all> women?
It is getting tiresome, not to mention that this is has gone on for so long now, that it is bordering on cyber-bullying or harassment. If she wanted to, Alyssa could pursue legal action at this point, including finding out who is saying that every-other day. February 12, 2012 3:09 PM
Oh good lord.
What on this blog couldn't be misconstrued as cyber bullying? it's a SMACK BLOG.
Most of the people who go over the top about "cyber bullying" have overweight kids who sit in front of video games 20+ hours/week, are borderline illiterate, and possess the coping skills of a strung-out, schizophrenic crack whore. They care more about what's happening to people they don't even know online than what's right in front of them. Mostly because fixing their own lives would require actual work and energy.
I'm not saying cyber bullying isn't a real problem, but in this case, I think it's a real stretch.
If she wanted to, Alyssa could pursue legal action at this point, including finding out who is saying that every-other day. --------
No, contrary to what you may think, they could not find who is saying what on here. Also, Alyssa would have to make damn sure that her nose is clean, which it isn't. Sharing copyrighted material is a crime.
am I the only one that thinks "happy tits" is a term that is degrading to all> women? ----
Probably. I don't see how it's degrading to all women, unless you want to see it that way. See, that's the problem with being PC, too many people think it's about them, when it simply isn't.
ROFLMAO at the idiot who thinks that Alyssa has grounds for a cyber-bullying case because she once MADE HERSELF the center of attention on a smack blog, and that attention has followed her. Are you fucking kidding me??? Pull your head out of your ass, moron. The concept itself is laughable at best; the fact that you even care (and feel degraded because people are calling someone else names) is borderline-psycho. Holy shit.
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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«Oldest ‹Older 601 – 679 of 679Yes, you can make cute ones and you do see them. All those fairies and elves and whatnot are also poser.
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And also ugly, but not slutty at least.
By the way, to the person several posts above mine, some is spelt SOME not sum. Unless you are doing maths which you weren't.
They aren't all ugly.
By the way, to the person several posts above mine, some is spelt SOME not sum. Unless you are doing maths which you weren't.
February 9, 2012 1:43 AM
It's also just "math" not "maths". If you're going to be a douche, at least spell your own shit correctly.
^^^^^
Don't be so mean. "Maths" is actually a correct word. It's just not very American.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/maths
Oh good. A grammar smackdown.
Haven't had one of those in a while. (rolls eyes)
Seriously! Don't be so mean... on a smack blog.
You can find Alyssa under the name Alyssa at the Stuff to Scrap Designers darling contest - why don't you run over and vote for her kit?
http://stufftoscrap.com/forums/showthread.php?7915-Designer-Darling-Round-1-Challenge-Thread
and register for that?
I'm almost tempted to register at the Stuff That's Crap forum just so I can vote for Alyssa in hopes that she wins a spot there. I'd love to see her wreak some havoc on that store.
Alyssa = Paperplane Studio = Studio Demo = AlyAngel and a few others, also nicknamed Happy Tits after a discussion in this blog about a photo in the header of her blog where she was showing a deep clivage, then she came in the conversation as herself and stirred the pot. She has been linked to a forum Babygaga where kits are being shared. After her outburst on this blog, she was let go of her stores as designer. She opened her own store (WithLoveStudio) and has also joined other stores as a designer. I am sure others can add more interesting details but that is a quick summary.
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The blog owner here should just add this paragraph to the sidebar of the blog. It seems to me that someone has to type this summary out about once a month anyway, so it would save everyone a lot of time and headache. It would be pretty funny for her to have her own sidebar summary, too, I think.
Don't be so mean. "Maths" is actually a correct word. It's just not very American.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/maths
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It is very American to bastardise the English language ;-)
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Um, yeah, right, because no other English speakers do that *rolls eyes*
And I'm not even American.
Re: Designer contests
What is the point to these? Am I missing something? Rather than design stuff for a contest, design for your store!
I really dislike it when someone makes a thread, asks a question and then never comes back to it or says thanks for the answers.
They either didn't like the answers or were just trolling.
Re: Designer contests
What is the point to these? Am I missing something? Rather than design stuff for a contest, design for your store!
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Dunno, to get their name out there?
I really don't understand why there are still designers left at With Love Studio. First they were warned about Alyssa's past and now, even though she's the store manager there, she's active everywhere else - with CTs and now designer contest. How can you trust a store to sell your products well if its manager is busy promoting direct competitors?
It's also just "math" not "maths". If you're going to be a douche, at least spell your own shit correctly.
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And if you are going to be a douche maybe you should realise that the USA is not the center of the universe and some people spell it differently! Where I live it is MATHS.
Hey, happy tits!!
Still in remission from that bug bad 'cancer' of yours?
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I don't know if she did, or did not have cancer. If she did, then I feel sorry for her, however, if she didn't and she's making it up, I'd like to smack her upside the head.
Whatever it is, she's trying to garner sympathy:
http://profile-couture.me/?p=240
And even mentioned it on DST, but no takers there:
http://www.digishoptalk.com/boards/showthread.php?t=295980
You can find Alyssa under the name Alyssa at the Stuff to Scrap Designers darling contest - why don't you run over and vote for her kit?
http://stufftoscrap.com/forums/showthread.php?7915-Designer-Darling-Round-1-Challenge-Thread
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Because I don't want to register for it?
What's the point of having a forum and gallery that can only be seen by registered users? Especially the gallery?
By the way, to the person several posts above mine, some is spelt SOME not sum. Unless you are doing maths which you weren't.
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Besides maths being incorrect, spelt is also incorrect. The correct word would be spelled. It would also not be necessary to spell SOME in capital letters. Interesting that you would make three errors in trying to prove one wrong. Judge not lest ye be judged.
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Spelt, like Maths, is correct.
Before passing judgment, look it up, you will look less foolish that way.
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Spelt, like Maths, is correct.
Before passing judgment, look it up, you will look less foolish that way.
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What she said! Freaking idiot! FWIW, SOME was put in capital letters for emphasis. Some people need to think before they type. Sheesh!
I don't know if she did, or did not have cancer. If she did, then I feel sorry for her, however, if she didn't and she's making it up, I'd like to smack her upside the head.
Whatever it is, she's trying to garner sympathy:
http://profile-couture.me/?p=240
And even mentioned it on DST, but no takers there:
http://www.digishoptalk.com/boards/showthread.php?t=295980
February 9, 2012 7:36 PM
The odds that she had ovarian cancer at that young of an age are very slim (approx 1% under the age of 20). If she did, I'm sorry, too. None of that excuses all the other lies she's spread, though. And it all makes the likelihood of this story rather difficult to believe.
And, you couldn't pay me to register at Stuff that's Crap. Not even to watch that train wreck.
Gosh - Happy Tits made Thaty Borges team too - looking forward to being able to get all these kits for free from pirating sites soon! (that's sarcasm)
A teeny, tiny part of me feels bad for Profile Couture. Obviously the woman has some issues. But the fact that she posted a sob story and hasn't gotten a single comment from her readers? That's just sad.
Gosh - Happy Tits made Thaty Borges team too - looking forward to being able to get all these kits for free from pirating sites soon! (that's sarcasm)
February 10, 2012 6:59 AM
Doesn't it seem odd that someone who "might" have "cancer" again and who also has a sick son who has to fly into the US for treatment would be applying for all of these CTs? In addition to "managing" a store, designing, entering designer contests, and taking care of the CTs she's already on... ?
Doesn't it seem odd that someone who "might" have "cancer" again and who also has a sick son who has to fly into the US for treatment would be applying for all of these CTs? In addition to "managing" a store, designing, entering designer contests, and taking care of the CTs she's already on... ?
^^^^^^^^^^^
I was thinking the same thing. And didn't she say, some time before opening the WLS that the owner will NOT be designing and will only focus on managing the store? Unless she is delegating all the "managing" of the store? It seems like the words and the facts do not line up correctly.
Perhaps because the only readers she has are either people from here or her own alter egos. Of course, she's been known to have conversations with herself before so I'm surprised she doesn't log on under a different name and leave herself some love.
To be honest - as a designer who has worked with her in the past (i.e. at the same store), I pity her. To have such a sad life that she feels the need to be so dramatic and attention-seeking ... it's sad - in a pathetic kicked-puppy way. The girl has some serious issues.
I rarely like to detract attention from Happy Tits, but this really rubbed me the wrong way.
http://scraporchard.com/forum/showthread.php/40892-Captivated-Visions-2012-Guest-CT-CALL!!
The very first line...
"So here we go, this makes me nervous as I'm expecting a large response!"
Conceited much? A little humility would be better business. But, they will flock like drones to work with her kits that all look the same.
She ought to me more concerned with potential "hackers"...
Due to the volume of applications that are expected, there will be no rejection e-mails sent to unsuccessful applicants.
So, if you are a "big-name" designer at SO, it's ok to be rude to your customers by not bothering to thank them for their interest in your work?
If I had planned on applying, that statement right there would definitely change my mind. Anyone who is too self-focused to take 10 minutes to send out one message (same to all, via blind CC) to the non-winning applicants is not anyone who I would care to promote, nor do further business with.
That is amazing! I can't believe the EGO!
I wont be applying, but I didn't plan on it. It does make me question her as a business person. But she's not the only full of herself designer at SO or elsewhere.
And really. It does take less than 10 mins to send out mass emails thanking people for their interest.
Notice Alyssa is there too...
So, if you are a "big-name" designer at SO, it's ok to be rude to your customers by not bothering to thank them for their interest in your work?
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I'm not for or against her, but seriously, at least she says up front she won't be sending out rejection emails, unlike other designers, who just don't bother and don't even tell you that they won't.
I rarely like to detract attention from Happy Tits, but this really rubbed me the wrong way.
http://scraporchard.com/forum/showthread.php/40892-Captivated-Visions-2012-Guest-CT-CALL!!
The very first line...
"So here we go, this makes me nervous as I'm expecting a large response!"
Conceited much? A little humility would be better business. But, they will flock like drones to work with her kits that all look the same.
She ought to me more concerned with potential "hackers"...
February 10, 2012 10:55 AM
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Guess I'm the odd one out here because personally, I see nothing wrong with the way she did her call. It takes a lot more than 10 minutes to collect all of the emails and send out a response to every single applicant if you get a lot of applicants. I've known designers who've gotten close to 200 applicants during a call. It's not as if the people who applied aren't going to be watching for her response. They won't be left to wonder forever and ever if they are going to be accepted or not. Pretty sure she'll make a public announcement.
Also, from what I can tell, she probably will have a big response to the call. A lot of people seem to like her designs. And she's probably gotten a lot of emails from people requesting a spot on her team. This might be why she mentioned that she's expecting a big response. It doesn't necessarily mean that she is conceited.
Some people need to grab a little perspective on the whole creative team experience. It's a creative team. It's not an $500,000 a year internship for some Fortune 500 company. She's trading scrap kits for pages, enabling and marketing. The kits you get in trade are worth at the most, $20 a month. If you don't make it on the team, it's not life ending. Does a designer really need to hold your hand and let you cry on her shoulder? Get over it and find another team, or just buy the stuff. It doesn't cost that much in the first place.
Last, what did you mean about potential hackers? I don't get that statement at all.
^^^^^
I agree with everything you said.
Conceited much? A little humility would be better business. But, they will flock like drones to work with her kits that all look the same.
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No, it wouldn't. Humility in business doesn't get you anywhere.
I rarely like to detract attention from Happy Tits, but this really rubbed me the wrong way.
http://scraporchard.com/forum/showthread.php/40892-Captivated-Visions-2012-Guest-CT-CALL!!
The very first line...
"So here we go, this makes me nervous as I'm expecting a large response!"
Conceited much? A little humility would be better business. But, they will flock like drones to work with her kits that all look the same.
She ought to me more concerned with potential "hackers"...
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I was on her team in the past and though she does create beautiful kits, you'd think she WERE a Fortune 500 company the way she expects her team to perform. Not that I think CTM's should be allowed to be lazy or not keep up with expectations at all, but her and her team lead (or at least the one she had then) are more like Nazi's than "team" members. I've never seen anyone spend gallery links, etc. And the way her team lead spoke to the team, "This isn't rocket science ladies". Really? And no... I did NOT get kicked from the team. I quit. Ifully understand the expectations on both sides, but I still don't think it's appropriate to treat your team as though they should be privileged to be on her team and be so rude. I still love her designs, but there is definitely some arrogance there. I wouldn't be on that team again if my life depended on it. It is a business arrangement, I get that. But it's not worth the kits you get in exchange to be spoken down to (the entire team). I'd rather buy them, if so inclined.
Somehow part of that got cut off.... I meant... "spend so much time babysitting gallery links, etc"
Last, what did you mean about potential hackers? I don't get that statement at all.
February 10, 2012 5:14 PM
Good lord. Go back a page and figure it out.
I know this blog has a short attention span, but that JUST happened. Here's a hint... KCB and Laura Marie.
Some people need to grab a little perspective on the whole creative team experience. It's a creative team. It's not an $500,000 a year internship for some Fortune 500 company. She's trading scrap kits for pages, enabling and marketing. The kits you get in trade are worth at the most, $20 a month. If you don't make it on the team, it's not life ending. Does a designer really need to hold your hand and let you cry on her shoulder? Get over it and find another team, or just buy the stuff. It doesn't cost that much in the first place.
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I don't think anyone was debating making the team or not or the amount of "work" involved.
The only thing I saw was a comment about her attitude. Your entire rant was completely over the deep end. You may want to get a grip, too.
I agree. Her attitude was crap. She could have just said she wouldn't be sending declines. Period. End. But she had to add the bit of ego and inflated self-importance in there.
I'm no where near a "big name" designer and I get at least 100 applications for every CT call - that I do AT MOST twice a year. It takes me 15 mins tops to send out the declines. I think 30 mins a year is worth it to say thank you to my fans and customers.
I spent more time writing this worthless post.
Last, what did you mean about potential hackers? I don't get that statement at all.
February 10, 2012 5:14 PM
Good lord. Go back a page and figure it out.
I know this blog has a short attention span, but that JUST happened. Here's a hint... KCB and Laura Marie.
February 10, 2012 6:32 PM
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Oh, I see. You were just trying to be witty. Thanks for explaining. And thanks for being a little bit bitchy in your response too. The smack blog just wouldn't be the same without that level of response.
I'm no where near a "big name" designer and I get at least 100 applications for every CT call - that I do AT MOST twice a year. It takes me 15 mins tops to send out the declines. I think 30 mins a year is worth it to say thank you to my fans and customers.
I spent more time writing this worthless post.
February 10, 2012 6:38 PM
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Why are you so wound up about another designer not sending out replies to her CT call? How does that affect you exactly? Must everyone do things exactly the same way as you do them?
Sorry that you consider yourself a no name designer. That's just kind of sad.
I know this blog has a short attention span, but that JUST happened. Here's a hint... KCB and Laura Marie.
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That's what I thought you meant but it wasn't very funny and had no relevance really.
That's what I thought you meant but it wasn't very funny and had no relevance really.
February 10, 2012 7:05 PM
Yeah. Referring to 2 CT calls. I can't see the connection either.
Sorry that you consider yourself a no name designer. That's just kind of sad.
February 10, 2012 6:51 PM
I never said that. I just said I wasn't a "big name" designer. I really couldn't care less about how people classify me or anyone else (hence the quotes). The fact that you seem to care about it is what is sad.
Yeah. Referring to 2 CT calls. I can't see the connection either.
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Vague at best. Keep trying.
Sorry that you consider yourself a no name designer. That's just kind of sad.
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What's sad is if she had said she considered herself a 'big name' or a 'name' designer, she would have been considered conceited.
Oh, I see. You were just trying to be witty. Thanks for explaining. And thanks for being a little bit bitchy in your response too. The smack blog just wouldn't be the same without that level of response.
February 10, 2012 6:42 PM
I love how you put down someone for being bitchy while being bitchy yourself.
What's sad is if she had said she considered herself a 'big name' or a 'name' designer, she would have been considered conceited.
February 10, 2012 8:01 PM
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Why would that be considered conceited? I assume that most well known or 'big name' designers are aware of it. Being a prominent designer in the digi community doesn't mean you are automatically a diva. Most of the 'big names' I know are really nice and friendly people too.
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Because that's the general attitude of some people on this blog.
So, on top of the 32 designers they aready have, MScraps are having another designer call??
Due to the volume of applications that are expected
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What, is she expecting? Thousands?
Then again, I simply don't understand the whole groupie mentality with CT ladies. Besides getting free kits, what the hell else is in it for you? I see a kit I like--I buy it. Then I'm done. I'd certainly understand if it were a paid position. But to see how much your designer thinks of you, do this. Say you get a kit for free and you are required to do so much with it--create 2 layouts, post in at least 2 galleries and post on your blog, participating in a team forum/group.
Take the cost of the kit and divide it by how much time you spent creating layouts, posting them here, there, everywhere, blogging about it...you'll see what you're really worth to your designer. Diddly squat.
Designers are nothing more than sweat shop slave drivers.
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Um, that's a stretch. Dramatic much???
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Sounds like someone's been turned down
I don't think she sounds bitter or turned down. I think it's a fair assessment if you only look at CT work as free kits.
I don't CT anymore, but I used to. I did it for the motivation to scrap. It always helped me to scrap on a deadline and it really expanded my skills to work with kits I'd never buy. Working with different types of products through CT work opened my eyes to different styles of scrapping.
It was fun but I never did it for the social aspect, although I know a lot of people like CT work for that, too.
I never really looked at it as just free kits. It was just a learning experience for me.
Redju is retiring:
http://shop.scrapbookgraphics.com/Redju/?catid=&sort=&page=3
I always really liked her stuff - 0h well I guess I'll get a few good deals.
Designers are nothing more than sweat shop slave drivers.
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Not the ones I do things for. Sorry you've had such a bad experience.
Say you get a kit for free and you are required to do so much with it--create 2 layouts, post in at least 2 galleries and post on your blog, participating in a team forum/group.
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I've CTed for years and never ever had to do 2 layouts per kit. I avoid those calls. I only have to work with what I download, so I don't have to do a page with every single kit. So far, it's not that strenuous. Two galleries is not difficult, it's the store one and another of my choosing. Less than a minute's work right there. I don't have to blog about it and only occasionally have to check into the forum. It's really not that much work.
I've worked with designers who constantly gave the team free things, they may have been kits or something else, but stuff we didn't have to do anything with, expect enjoy.
I understand that there are some designers who do require so much more, but you cannot say that all designers are like this, because that is wrong.
Am I the only one who thinks it might be fun to have a "Battle of the Bullshitters" match between RA and Happy Tits?
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Am I the only one who thinks it might be fun to have a "Battle of the Bullshitters" match between RA and Happy Tits?
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RA?
Redju is retiring:
http://shop.scrapbookgraphics.com/Redju/?catid=&sort=&page=3
I always really liked her stuff - 0h well I guess I'll get a few good deals.
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Too bad most of her CU stuff is 2-3 items recolored and sold as 10 or more. I would rather have 4-5 quality ORIGINAL items than 10+ recolors
not positive but am guessing RA is Royanna, with the reference to BS. both have multiple sob stories
am I the only one that thinks "happy tits" is a term that is degrading to all> women?
It is getting tiresome, not to mention that this is has gone on for so long now, that it is bordering on cyber-bullying or harassment. If she wanted to, Alyssa could pursue legal action at this point, including finding out who is saying that every-other day.
am I the only one that thinks "happy tits" is a term that is degrading to all> women?
It is getting tiresome, not to mention that this is has gone on for so long now, that it is bordering on cyber-bullying or harassment. If she wanted to, Alyssa could pursue legal action at this point, including finding out who is saying that every-other day.
February 12, 2012 3:09 PM
Oh good lord.
What on this blog couldn't be misconstrued as cyber bullying? it's a SMACK BLOG.
Most of the people who go over the top about "cyber bullying" have overweight kids who sit in front of video games 20+ hours/week, are borderline illiterate, and possess the coping skills of a strung-out, schizophrenic crack whore. They care more about what's happening to people they don't even know online than what's right in front of them. Mostly because fixing their own lives would require actual work and energy.
I'm not saying cyber bullying isn't a real problem, but in this case, I think it's a real stretch.
If she wanted to, Alyssa could pursue legal action at this point, including finding out who is saying that every-other day.
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No, contrary to what you may think, they could not find who is saying what on here. Also, Alyssa would have to make damn sure that her nose is clean, which it isn't. Sharing copyrighted material is a crime.
am I the only one that thinks "happy tits" is a term that is degrading to all> women?
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Probably. I don't see how it's degrading to all women, unless you want to see it that way. See, that's the problem with being PC, too many people think it's about them, when it simply isn't.
Alyssa is holding her own CT call... Barb Speck is retiring.
Alyssa is holding her own CT call...
February 12, 2012 5:18 PM
Guess her cancer is all better.
ROFLMAO at the idiot who thinks that Alyssa has grounds for a cyber-bullying case because she once MADE HERSELF the center of attention on a smack blog, and that attention has followed her. Are you fucking kidding me??? Pull your head out of your ass, moron. The concept itself is laughable at best; the fact that you even care (and feel degraded because people are calling someone else names) is borderline-psycho. Holy shit.
Anyone know what happened to Trish H?
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Who?
Anyone know what happened to Trish H?
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Who cares?
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Duh, the person asking cares, obviously!
Are you asking where she's selling? I just googled her name and came up with this.
http://trishhdesigns.com/store/
Anyone check out the palette for the March mega blog train? It's a big improvement over the last few they've had but that's not saying much.
I agree. It's an improvement but very unimaginative and flat.
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