Really ? mine doesn't, and neither did any of the others that I have been at. February 28, 2011 9:28 AM ----------------- Ditto. I've never been at a store, in all the years I've been designing, that had a quota. Not a one - in contract or otherwise.
No actually I am not. I am the one the that can spell business, and it appears you know about cleaning up someones business. Your head is stuck yours. ---------- Your going to call me on a typo..ha that is funny!"Your head is stuck yours"
I have been in 6 different stores and none ever had a SALES requirement. They all had requirements in how many products per month to upload, or such, but not how much we needed to SELL. I also wonder how can you meet sales requirements when you are dependant on what the customers want. I guess, having never been in such a store, i dont understand how it can be.
For anyone who has been in a store with a SALES requirement, how does it work? I am honestly curious. Are we then hurting designers by buying in their personal store instead of the store with the requirement??
^^^ I don't see any problem with it. Though I do like it if there's an alternative. But from a designers perspective - they get a tweet/post and you get a freebie. win-win
Really ? mine doesn't, and neither did any of the others that I have been at. February 28, 2011 9:28 AM ----------------- Ditto. I've never been at a store, in all the years I've been designing, that had a quota. Not a one - in contract or otherwise. ------
Anonymous said... WTF with "pay with tweet" for freebie downloads? Does anyone really think that's a good way of advertising their stuff? -----
No different than liking a page on FB and then you get a free download.
February 28, 2011 4:11 PM
You gotta admit I am a genious: a while back, when all designers started the facebook thing, I made a separate account just for that. Now, when I want to catch up with my friends I don't have to read all the updates from designers, and vice versa. Also, my wall is private, so the "pay with a tweet" thing doesn't bother me (nor my "friends"), because nobody can read it! LOL! I guess in my case it's not a win-win thing!
Don't be ridiculous. There are a ton of people who download and publish, so a few don't, big deal. It's not going to be the 'end of freebies'. Don't panic.
Besides, I hardly ever download freebies as I'm not interested enough to advertise for them.
I keep waiting for the digi community to wake up and realize that Stacy Carlson, the owner at GP, is a whacked out bitch who will turn on ANYONE. To those designers who work for her, watch your back and to find a different store to sell at.
True. Good advice. She has also bad-mouths former GP designers. I've seen it first-hand. I hope other store owners see that it is just another chance for her to take revenge.
I think the people who tweet/post/etc. just to get the freebies then go back to delete/change their posts right after they get the download are the ones being ridiculous, and dishonest. If you don't like the freebie enough to advertise, then don't take it. Otherwise you're just shamelessly taking advantage of the designer.
I can't see the freebie until after I downloaded it. However, I'm 'forced' to advertise it, sight unseen. What happens if it's crap, should I still advertise it? What does that say about me if I'm advertising a shoddy product?
Some of you are so busy being a preaching, sanctimonious hand slapper, you can't see the bigger picture. Take your holier than thou attitude to some place that gives a damn.
Besides, my FB photos and posts are set to friends and family only. They don't give a damn about digi scrapping.
If you can't see the product and don't trust the designer's quality enough to advertise it, then you shouldn't have taken it in the first place. You're not "forced" to advertise the product. You chose to do it because you wanted the freebie. And why do you care what people will think about your taste in products if your accounts are set for family and friends who don't give a damn about digi scrapping anyway? I give a damn and I have just as much right to say so here as you do.
I am probably in the minority here but I could honestly care less if they go back and delete the update. I too think it’s stupid. My mom, dad, brother, and all my family and real life friends could care less that I got a freebie from Designer XYZ. If there was a way to skip that part on my page I would but unfortunately it’s a setting within in the app and in order to do freebies on FB you have to use the app. So if my fans go back and delete it so be it.
Why on Earth would you want to use your personal account to download freebies and keep up with digital scrapbooking stuff? You just have to create another account for that, geez!
I am probably in the minority here but I could honestly care less if they go back and delete the update. I too think it’s stupid. My mom, dad, brother, and all my family and real life friends could care less that I got a freebie from Designer XYZ. If there was a way to skip that part on my page I would but unfortunately it’s a setting within in the app and in order to do freebies on FB you have to use the app. So if my fans go back and delete it so be it. ---------
Thank you! I wish I knew who you were, because I would check you out for sure.
I'm not on FB for the freebies and digi scrap stuff. Just every now and again I see something.
Seriously, that is the stupidest thing ever. Create another account for the digi scrap stuff.
March 1, 2011 1:18 AM
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How old are you? 15? I happen to be a designer and a scrapper in a few CTs. I follow over 2000 designers/scrappers/CT members so having a facebook account just for that is a brilliant idea.
I'm going to act like a 10 year old and if you don't like pay with a tweet, I'll put the freebie on 4shared so you can wait for the download instead of getting a direct download with two clicks. I'll also close the comments so you can't whine about the waiting time.
How old are you? 15? I happen to be a designer and a scrapper in a few CTs. I follow over 2000 designers/scrappers/CT members so having a facebook account just for that is a brilliant idea.
March 1, 2011 1:56 AM
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No, I have a life, I don't need to follow that many people.
So sorry that you have nothing better to do with your time.
Sounds to me like you are a 15 year old, needing to have that many friends etc.
March 1, 2011 2:19 AM
^^^^^ Obviously, FB is a tool for her work. So sorry that you don't have any.
I'm a designer and I use Pay With a Tweet and don't feel bad about it. I had some comments about it - so I began using Mediafire as an alternative (I hit my "free" max with Box.net after the 2nd of every month).
I only use Twitter for digi scrap stuff - but I like being able to follow designers I like/respect. I know of lots of people who've told me that they never used to use twitter but use it now because it is a great way to follow what's going on.
If someone chooses to delete a tweet or a facebook post after they grab a freebie of mine, so be it. I see "pay with a tweet" as a means to offer something special to those who like my stuff. In return they get a direct download. No wait time. My server. If you don't want to "pay" for the privilege, that's fine - use mediafire.
What drives me crazy is when people have the audacity to use 4shared as the link for pay with a tweet. Then I do go back and delete the tweet/post because I won't download from 4shared out of principle
Ok, as a designer without a dedicated server to host my freebies, what is the best way to offer them for download? Since nobody seems to like 4shared and box.net and mediafire don't like me LOL.
Ok, as a designer without a dedicated server to host my freebies, what is the best way to offer them for download? Since nobody seems to like 4shared and box.net and mediafire don't like me LOL ----------------------------
OMG! I just checked out the week 2 entries at SM, and Stephanie K Designs has a paper with words on it. If you look up at the top left, it says "fecal matter left lying." Someone had finally designed "crap."
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I did follow the convo but I was stilled confused. Not all digi scrapbookers are savvy when it comes to facebook and twitter. I still don't "get it" but I obviously don't need to since I don't use them.
I happen to be a designer and a scrapper in a few CTs. I follow over 2000 designers/scrappers/CT members so having a facebook account just for that is a brilliant idea. ---------
Why on earth would you need to follow that many designers, etc?
I did follow the convo but I was stilled confused. Not all digi scrapbookers are savvy when it comes to facebook and twitter. I still don't "get it" but I obviously don't need to since I don't use them.
March 1, 2011 3:37 PM ------
Okay, in that case, I'll explain. You are right, Twitter and Facebook are two separate things.
On Facebook, designers offer freebies which you can access by liking their page. After that, you can download the freebie, but it requires you to publish the post about the freebie first. So it's similar to paying with a tweet on Twitter.
OMG! I just checked out the week 2 entries at SM, and Stephanie K Designs has a paper with words on it. If you look up at the top left, it says "fecal matter left lying." Someone had finally designed "crap." ---------------- That's awesome! I wonder if the judges will even notice.
OMG! I just checked out the week 2 entries at SM, and Stephanie K Designs has a paper with words on it. If you look up at the top left, it says "fecal matter left lying." Someone had finally designed "crap."
March 1, 2011 2:55 PM -----------
Does anyone remember the time Weeds & Wildflowers had to recall and remake a bunch of papers, because they had used a current newspaper's obituary page as an overlay?
I don't usually buy things but I am looking at some Of Lorie Davison's papers. Does she create her own stuff? Has she been involved in any issues?
March 1, 2011 5:00 PM ------
Yep, she draws and creates her own things. She's never been involved in any 'issues', although her earlier work quality wise wasn't very good. Since she started to stick to what she does best, which is drawing etc., her quality has really improved.
For the person asking about Lorie, her Christmas blog train freebie is still available for download, here's the link to her blog, which has the link to the freebie
If it works for you as a marketing tool that is great. Most people I know waste a lot of time on Facebook and Twitter with not much to show for it.
March 1, 2011 5:34 PM ----------------------------- Well that would be called wasting time on farmville or whatever the hell else you waste time doing on facebook. That isn't marketing, that is playing.
I happen to be a designer and a scrapper in a few CTs. I follow over 2000 designers/scrappers/CT members so having a facebook account just for that is a brilliant idea. ---------------
Me thinks you are exaggerating on how many pages you follow on Facebook. You can only "like" 500 pages. http://www.facebook.com/help/?faq=12276
Holy crap, my post was eaten! Trying again, to get the free kit on DS go to the link provided earlier, in her post click on the words 'check the magazine out', then scroll down a bit and click on the ad for the free kit (right above the words 'see what's inside'). That will take you to a notice that you're about to leave their site, and the coupon code is in that notice. Hopefully this will work this time!
well, here's a question. There is another thread in the DCR about kit swapping and piracy at babygaga again....and what to do about it. Of course, all the posts there are being deleted once again (at babygaga). apparently, some of the posters (regular) at this babygaga place are CT members and designers. I see there is one named BeanBunny. um. claims she is a designer. ok. well, my question is this....is it the same one who is now a finalist in the design star contest at SM? I would find it rather funny if SM got a pirate for a new designer.
Her kit was one of the ones being shared. She was in there telling them she did not approve them having the kit up after the pirating girls said they had the designers permission.
You have to buy the magazine to get the free kit. Her post isn't very clear about that :P ----
No you don't. I've got the kit. I clicked on the link provided and then clicked on the color splash icon and it took me to a page that give me a coupon.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Oh the irony. What in the world is wrong with people. I seriously do not get it. Why do you think you are so superior that it is ok for you to steal but not ok for someone to steal from you???
I am more pissed off with that attitude, then the fact that they stole something in the first place.
Ha. My opinion on copying is that there is no such thing as a completely and truly original idea because even if it is unique and new to you someone has still probably done it or thought it before.
People get too hung up on the idea of someone copying someone else. I left behind the idea of "copycats" in grade school so it is "all good" as they say.
^^^^^ Someone earlier said that DS63 was Hummie, which isn't true. According to the DS ad of those who moved on, DS63 was Rachel (Pretty in Green). I don't think Hummie was ever in the contest nor did she make it through to the 2nd Rd.
I wonder how many hundreds are going to apply at Pickleberry? They put the call in the main area of DST also, so they'll get every newbie in town applying.
I wonder how many hundreds are going to apply at Pickleberry? They put the call in the main area of DST also, so they'll get every newbie in town applying.
March 4, 2011 5:23 AM ---------
and this would be different how from any other call made by any other store? and you meant Shabby Pickle surely?
and so what if every newbie applies. there are some with talents undiscovered.
Sunshine Studio is having a designer call too - it seems like an okay store - opinions? ___________________________________
Sun keeps coming and going. It used to be a good place but way too inconsistent now. I think if you're looking for a start off point it may be good for you, just be prepared for no one being around after a while.
IMHO, I wouldn't waste my time with SUN, even if I was new. They've been a sinking ship for a long time. Everyone I know who sold there at some point ended up leaving because their sales weren't great.
The new owner at Designs in Digital is begging for designers to apply, but then has this in the forum:
"For any former designers (I think only one has contacted me so far), if you were thinking of contacting other stores, please do so. I cannot make any guarantees for how long I'm going to be able to keep the site up and running and I don't want you to lose your chane to get in someplace else."
Scrap Delicious is/are some designers from Divine. Royanna was supposed to sell there along with her buddies. I don't see it going anywhere. of course, poor Royanna had to move again, so DD will probably go down again when the bill isn't paid. Why does she keep doing digital and NOT pay the rent? geez, what a gal.
^^^ They don't care they're doing this. Wish more people from here would complain there but there is no admin at that site and the contact email doesn't work
Well I signed in as Miriya and did leave a little gospel. Even though the date is old, the photo bucket account is still alive. Which leads me to believe .......
That girl needs to get an invoice for the total amount of those kits she has or be asked to delete them from her harddrive.
I'm not saying sharing is right, but I do wish people would focus on the 95% of scrappers who don't share instead of spending so much time bitching about the 5% (or less) who do.
There will always be liars, cheaters, and thieves. You can't change other people.
I never hear from most of the designers whose stuff is actually being shared anyway. It's always some no-name designer who gets their knickers in a wad. It always makes me wonder HOW they find those sites to begin with...
^^^ And just what is a no-name designer? I do believe all designers have names. I'm sorry if you don't have one already but I can think of a couple for you. ROFLMFAO
And just what is a no-name designer? I do believe all designers have names. I'm sorry if you don't have one already but I can think of a couple for you. ROFLMFAO March 8, 2011 11:04 AM
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Bravo! And of course she wishes everyone would look the other way when she steals from us, right? Just like I'm sure she wishes her local convenience store didn't have security cameras so she could steal from them, too.
there are plenty of what I'll refer to as "better known" names....names that have been around a while now...established designers. most pirated kits come from stores like Shabby Pickle and Sweet Shoppe. HOWEVER - I fall into that group of 'getting established'. I'm NOT as well known, but my design and quality are just as good. and I've been pirated, too - from a much smaller,less "popular" store. and it DOES bother me. I DO send out DMCA notices. The problem with a place like babygaga (lovely name) is that the owner doesn't care, its users certainly don't care, and GoDaddy probably won't do a damn thing about it, IF that so called letter is ever composed. OceanWideDesigns is a wannabe go-to person for all things techno...she talks alot, but fails to follow thru.
Who do people like best at the Scrapmatters contest? I only downloaded 5 sets of papers, and only 5 of the elements, but only 2 of these overlapped where I liked the entire kit as previewed.
The ones I ended up keeping were from Anelia, Digital Paper Press, Down this Road, Maya de Groot and Milly Dee. Bean Bunny got an Honorable Mention in my private awards ceremony.
Milly Dee had a great layered journaling card I liked a lot, but she didn't shadow the overlying cord to it, so it looks weird (and I have no fix for it).
Milly Dee had a great layered journaling card I liked a lot, but she didn't shadow the overlying cord to it, so it looks weird (and I have no fix for it).
March 8, 2011 12:30 PM ^^^ Have you tried the burn tool?
I never hear from most of the designers whose stuff is actually being shared anyway. -----
I'm so sorry. Please supply me with your email and other details so that I can inform you when my stuff is being shared. I'll make sure that the other designers, who have a 'name' will do likewise.
I believe the reason you don't hear veteran designers complain about excessively about pirating is that they have been dealing with it for so long. I am an established designer (and a few of my kits were in that photobucket account) but I am not going to do anything about it. I am through stressing over it. Pirates will ALWAYS be out there. You take down one link... they upload somewhere else. In order to save my own sanity I have chosen to ignore the pirates and focus on the honest scrappers out there (who by far out number the pirates). I will NOT win against pirating. If Adobe, Corel, the Music Industry, etc. have significant problems with pirating... I am but a small little fish in a HUGE fucking pond. There is no chance in hell that I will be able to stop people from pirating my kits. Why worry about it? To me it is pointless. I would rather design.
Thanks for the tip on the burn tool - I tried it and it looks much better. It's probably not usable, though - I've printed stuff I've "fixed" before, and it always comes out bad, even if it looks good on screen.
A comment on Maya de Groot - I knew I'd heard the name before, but I didn't realize she was at Oscraps. She must just want to get her name out there? I can't think of any other reason she'd want to be in this contest.
I made the comment on 2:11 AM. I've never heard of her, I had to google her name. And it was no surprise that someone once again mentions Oscraps.
Right now, I know three posters here: myself, the Oscrap fan, and the "pay-with-a-tweet-or-use-mediafire" designer. Come on, ladies, introduce yourselves! LOL!
There is no chance in hell that I will be able to stop people from pirating my kits. Why worry about it? To me it is pointless. I would rather design. March 8, 2011 9:39 PM
*** I'm the original OP of the "no-name" designer and what I quoted above is really the point I tried to make. I meant no offense that designers had no LITERAL name (how stupid). I meant they're not established or a recognized "brand" name. I thought that was obvious, but I guess I should dumb it down a bit more.
Designers who are established have better things to do with their time - like design. Which is why you don't hear from them. It's a lesson to be learned to all the "becoming established" freak designers you hear from in the DCR. All of that time is better spent doing other things.
You really think a letter is going to stop pirating? What a bunch of fools. Gosh, if only all those lawyers in the world could figure out how to write a letter, all this pirating would just stop...
I'm the original OP of the "no-name" designer and what I quoted above is really the point I tried to make. I meant no offense that designers had no LITERAL name (how stupid). I meant they're not established or a recognized "brand" name. I thought that was obvious, but I guess I should dumb it down a bit more.
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As if any digi designers have a brand name. Say it to someone who doesn't digital scrapbook and it goes over their heads. And even within the community, it depends on what you like. It's all relative.
^^^ You wish! Poor petty gal. Wana' be designer or are you just describing your self and your obvious brand failure?
FYI....I've actually been "noticed" and approached by fans at Michael's 3 times in the last year. 5 times at my local scrapbook store, and once at a stores photo department by and employee. Im obviously establishing some kind of brand regardless of your tiny ideas. I imagine most of the entire craft industry knows who Ali Edwards is along with photographers, bloggers, ect.
That comment was so obviously from a place of green sheer...oh the stupidity of some peeps.
I may be biased, as I live in Utah (where scrap booking First started and is HUGE) but its not hard to find someone to discuss digi scrap with. Most every woman in my church scrapbooks in some shape or form, or knows about it. I guess it just depends on your crowd or city?
Totally off subject but there are multiple groups of ladies at my church who I know share kits along with Photoshop. It makes me sick! These women wouldn't rob from a store! But will pirate kits after Wed night services. Twisted. Can't wait to start seeing people getting busted for this. I wonder if a lot of these women don't realize what a big deal it is?
wv: scone. funny as I just had one from Starbucks this morning.
^^^ People don't realize that the piracy of digital files is a theft, because of the special nature of those items. Once I read a blogger defending digital piracy (of software, not scrap kits): "I wouldn't steal an old lady's purse. I would consider doing so, if we would end up both having one purse".
Along the same lines as piracy and sharing files..... should I be concerned that I had a huge order placed in my store? I don;t get those often, but every time I get a LARGE order, it makes me worried. Should I be?
Even as a pirate victim, I have to laugh at that purse comparison. But I guess an individuals actions on the matter simply come down to their moral character, integrity (or lack of) or plain stupidity. Even uninformed people know they probably shouldn't be getting those kits for free. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Well no shit, everything is "relative". The same goes for all brands. Fashion,books, music, celebrities, even freakin coffee. I have a friend that didn't know what Mac or Urban Decay makeup was. Does that mean they aren't a brand? That was just stupid. And yup, u do sound like u have a chip on your shoulder.
Well, going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car. --------------------------------- I don't know why people think that if you steal you aren't a Christian. Christians are sinners just like non-Christians.
^^^ Calling yourself a "Christian" doesn't make up for acting like an amoral asshat. If you aren't going to live your own belief system, what's the point of labeling yourself as a part of it in the first place?
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Well that would be a religious debate for another time and place.
I think some people think that if you are religious you are perfect. All I'm saying is that whether someone is Christian, Jewish, Buddhist or whatever does not make them perfect.
Vicki Stegall. I think it's a shame that some of the newer designers just see the store as a stepping stone to supposedly somewhere better. We've seen that a lot of those boutique stores are not better, they are just flashier.
I'm the original OP of the "no-name" designer and what I quoted above is really the point I tried to make. I meant no offense that designers had no LITERAL name (how stupid). I meant they're not established or a recognized "brand" name. I thought that was obvious, but I guess I should dumb it down a bit more. ^^^^ Idiot, I was being sarcastic not stupid.
Are members of CT's becoming whiny babies? They want free kits but don't want to abide by the designer's terms. They whine about being able to use templates and wordart from other designers. What happened. I thought CT's were the best of the best scrapbookers. That is why they have to apply for the position. Since when do the CT's call the shots.
Speaking of CT's it seems anyone posting in the forums are CT's for multiple designers. Probably the only way to keep up with their requirements is to use templates.
Obviously, in your opinion, who is the single best digi scrap designer? If you were only allowed to buy from only one person. Who would you pick? ----------------------------------- Anna Apsnes. Love, Love, Love her stuff.
Actually, "modern" scrap booking was born in Utah (among Mormon's actually). Utah is also the countries largest market for scrapbook supplies. Why do people comment on things they obviously know nothing about? Ever wonder why most major scrapbook manufactures are located in Utah? Do a little research on the history of scrap booking..it's common knowledge.
Marielen Christensen of Spanish Fork, Utah is often credited with turning scrapbooking as what was once just the ages-old hobby into what is now the actual industry--meaning stores that officially sell and manufacturers of scrapbooking supplies, which didn't exist before. She began designing creative pages for her family's photo memories, inserting the completed pages into sheet protectors collected in 3-ring binders. By 1980, she had assembled over fifty volumes and was invited to display them at the World Conference on Records in Salt Lake City.
I don't care what wikipedia says. I didn't scrapbook because of some book I read. People have been doing photo albums since the ability to take and develop photos was offended. Rather than implying I'm ignorant for not knowing where scrapbooking "originated', maybe you should take into consideration that not everyone feels the need to "wikipedia" everything. I scrap because I want to and have done scrapping and crafts since I could put crayon to paper regardless of where it originated.
Actually, "modern" scrap booking was born in Utah (among Mormon's actually). Utah is also the countries largest market for scrapbook supplies. Why do people comment on things they obviously know nothing about? Ever wonder why most major scrapbook manufactures are located in Utah? Do a little research on the history of scrap booking..it's common knowledge.
March 9, 2011 8:50 PM ----
Yes, why did you comment? She didn't invent modern scrap booking at all. She merely repopularized the hobby. Big difference.
Scrapbooking became popular in middle class nineteenth century life. All sorts of albums were available and items such as newspaper clippings, engraved pictures and verses were considered scrapbook worthy.
The "drawing room" scrapbook was the center of social exchange and discussion in the mid-eighteenth century. These were full of memories and family stories. These were cherished by future generations and are pricless. They are like a part of a family's heritage.
Scrapbooking started to decline during World War 1. The recession caused scrapbooking businesses to close down.
During the Mid 1800's, companies such as London based W&H Rock began producing leather albums that contained preprinted pages devoted to various themes. These albums were embellished with flowers and birds.
Some early albums were printed with pockets to put photos in and other albums had sketching pages to draw or do water color art on.
Mark Twain had his own invention, Mark Twain's Adhesive Scrapbook that included prepasted pages. This was one of Twain's most popular books.
Printed pages of stationery and embellished writing were used as decorative elements in scrapbooks.
In 1825, a serial called "The Scrapbook" was issued. It included ideas on how to fill a blank book with pictures and clippings. In 1832, Fisher's Drawing Room Scrapbook was a published volume that encouraged the art of scrapbooking. There were a series of these and they were decorated with pretty gift decorations on the covers, front and back. They became coffeee table books that were displayed.
Queen Victoria had a scrapbook that she displayed in the Royal Palace.
Thomas Jefferson had a scrapbook of news clippings, drawings, dried leaves and other items.
^^^ You wish! Poor petty gal. Wana' be designer or are you just describing your self and your obvious brand failure?
FYI....I've actually been "noticed" and approached by fans at Michael's 3 times in the last year. 5 times at my local scrapbook store, and once at a stores photo department by and employee. Im obviously establishing some kind of brand regardless of your tiny ideas. I imagine most of the entire craft industry knows who Ali Edwards is along with photographers, bloggers, ect.
That comment was so obviously from a place of green sheer...oh the stupidity of some peeps. -------
FYI....I've actually been "noticed" and approached by fans at Michael's 3 times in the last year. 5 times at my local scrapbook store, and once at a stores photo department by and employee. Im obviously establishing some kind of brand regardless of your tiny ideas.
No one asked why you started scrapbooking, and no one cares. The op stated that scrap booking is huge where she lives (Utah). Which it is. Largely b/c modern scrapbooking formed it's roots there. Then you (or someone) argued that point, like anyone really cares that much anyways...sheesh. But it did get it's roots in Utah. How did u turn that into something about you?
It did not get it's roots in Utah, that is bull shit. One woman in Utah REPOPULARIZED something that had been around for centuries. The whole idea of 'stickers' and stuff with photos was already around in the late 1800s.
Thanks for the little article about scrapping. I had read about it being popular in the Victorian times, but never knew about the Mark Twain connection. That was an interesting read. TFS.
Has anyone ever looked at, or downloaded the freebies from their site? They're located in the gallery & you need to register before you can even see what's available.
Are the freebies designed by their designers, or are they just designed by their customers? Anything nice??
I wish I could see some previews first before registering....
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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February 28, 2011 9:28 AM
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Ditto. I've never been at a store, in all the years I've been designing, that had a quota. Not a one - in contract or otherwise.
You never had a minimum sales requirement? I'd love to know which stores don't.
No actually I am not. I am the one the that can spell business, and it appears you know about cleaning up someones business. Your head is stuck yours.
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Your going to call me on a typo..ha that is funny!"Your head is stuck yours"
If we're going to call typos:
Your going to call me on a typo..ha that is funny!"Your head is stuck yours"
Your = You're
I have been in 6 different stores and none ever had a SALES requirement. They all had requirements in how many products per month to upload, or such, but not how much we needed to SELL. I also wonder how can you meet sales requirements when you are dependant on what the customers want. I guess, having never been in such a store, i dont understand how it can be.
I'm not shy just figured it was best to bite my tongue rather than comment. Besides it was pretty much already said anyway.
Just a comment on the quota's I've only been in one store with that rule.
No I don't read this blog all the time was just reminded that it would probably show up here so I came over.
For anyone who has been in a store with a SALES requirement, how does it work? I am honestly curious. Are we then hurting designers by buying in their personal store instead of the store with the requirement??
If so, I'd imagine they wouldn't have a personal store.
DST down?
WTF with "pay with tweet" for freebie downloads? Does anyone really think that's a good way of advertising their stuff?
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I don't see any problem with it. Though I do like it if there's an alternative. But from a designers perspective - they get a tweet/post and you get a freebie. win-win
Really ? mine doesn't, and neither did any of the others that I have been at.
February 28, 2011 9:28 AM
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Ditto. I've never been at a store, in all the years I've been designing, that had a quota. Not a one - in contract or otherwise.
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Add me to that list.
WTF with "pay with tweet" for freebie downloads? Does anyone really think that's a good way of advertising their stuff?
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No different than liking a page on FB and then you get a free download.
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WTF with "pay with tweet" for freebie downloads? Does anyone really think that's a good way of advertising their stuff?
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No different than liking a page on FB and then you get a free download.
February 28, 2011 4:11 PM
You gotta admit I am a genious: a while back, when all designers started the facebook thing, I made a separate account just for that. Now, when I want to catch up with my friends I don't have to read all the updates from designers, and vice versa. Also, my wall is private, so the "pay with a tweet" thing doesn't bother me (nor my "friends"), because nobody can read it! LOL! I guess in my case it's not a win-win thing!
yeah, a real genious.
WTF with "pay with tweet" for freebie downloads? Does anyone really think that's a good way of advertising their stuff?
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I "pay" with a tweet then promptly delete the tweet. Like the designer will ever know.
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LOL, I do the same with a FB page if I really like the freebie. If they make me publish, I publish, download and then I delete the post.
Who the hell came up with April's Blog Train theme? And can someone explain to me what ninja's fighting pirates has to do with it?
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So, you didn't honor your end of the deal all the way and now you're boasting about it too? Wow.
I did honor the deal, I published. No one said it had to stay there.
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Sure, keep it up and designers will stop offering freebies. WTH does it hurt for you to share about the freebie/designer?
Don't be ridiculous. There are a ton of people who download and publish, so a few don't, big deal. It's not going to be the 'end of freebies'. Don't panic.
Besides, I hardly ever download freebies as I'm not interested enough to advertise for them.
I keep waiting for the digi community to wake up and realize that Stacy Carlson, the owner at GP, is a whacked out bitch who will turn on ANYONE. To those designers who work for her, watch your back and to find a different store to sell at.
True. Good advice. She has also bad-mouths former GP designers. I've seen it first-hand. I hope other store owners see that it is just another chance for her to take revenge.
I think the people who tweet/post/etc. just to get the freebies then go back to delete/change their posts right after they get the download are the ones being ridiculous, and dishonest. If you don't like the freebie enough to advertise, then don't take it. Otherwise you're just shamelessly taking advantage of the designer.
I can't see the freebie until after I downloaded it. However, I'm 'forced' to advertise it, sight unseen. What happens if it's crap, should I still advertise it? What does that say about me if I'm advertising a shoddy product?
Some of you are so busy being a preaching, sanctimonious hand slapper, you can't see the bigger picture. Take your holier than thou attitude to some place that gives a damn.
Besides, my FB photos and posts are set to friends and family only. They don't give a damn about digi scrapping.
Otherwise you're just shamelessly taking advantage of the designer.
February 28, 2011 9:22 PM
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Yep, and they are shamelessly taking advantage of me, by making me advertise a product I haven't even seen yet.
I am sick of kit sharing on this parenting site! The site owner isn't doing ANYTHING about it!
I am not even sure if I should post the link just in case other people want to take advantage of it.
If you can't see the product and don't trust the designer's quality enough to advertise it, then you shouldn't have taken it in the first place. You're not "forced" to advertise the product. You chose to do it because you wanted the freebie. And why do you care what people will think about your taste in products if your accounts are set for family and friends who don't give a damn about digi scrapping anyway? I give a damn and I have just as much right to say so here as you do.
I ain't the one doling out hand slaps honey, you are.
Th whole point of freebies is to test the designer's quality, duh! Geez, everyone knows that!
By making me publish their free kit, they are forcing me to advertise. It's got nothing to do with my 'taste' in kits, it's the advertising.
Why do I need to advertise a kit to people who don't give a damn?
So not only sanctimonious, but stupid.
I am probably in the minority here but I could honestly care less if they go back and delete the update. I too think it’s stupid. My mom, dad, brother, and all my family and real life friends could care less that I got a freebie from Designer XYZ. If there was a way to skip that part on my page I would but unfortunately it’s a setting within in the app and in order to do freebies on FB you have to use the app. So if my fans go back and delete it so be it.
Why on Earth would you want to use your personal account to download freebies and keep up with digital scrapbooking stuff? You just have to create another account for that, geez!
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I'm not on FB for the freebies and digi scrap stuff. Just every now and again I see something.
Seriously, that is the stupidest thing ever. Create another account for the digi scrap stuff.
I am probably in the minority here but I could honestly care less if they go back and delete the update. I too think it’s stupid. My mom, dad, brother, and all my family and real life friends could care less that I got a freebie from Designer XYZ. If there was a way to skip that part on my page I would but unfortunately it’s a setting within in the app and in order to do freebies on FB you have to use the app. So if my fans go back and delete it so be it.
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Thank you! I wish I knew who you were, because I would check you out for sure.
I'm not on FB for the freebies and digi scrap stuff. Just every now and again I see something.
Seriously, that is the stupidest thing ever. Create another account for the digi scrap stuff.
March 1, 2011 1:18 AM
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How old are you? 15?
I happen to be a designer and a scrapper in a few CTs. I follow over 2000 designers/scrappers/CT members so having a facebook account just for that is a brilliant idea.
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No, I have a life, I don't need to follow that many people.
So sorry that you have nothing better to do with your time.
Sounds to me like you are a 15 year old, needing to have that many friends etc.
I'm going to act like a 10 year old and if you don't like pay with a tweet, I'll put the freebie on 4shared so you can wait for the download instead of getting a direct download with two clicks. I'll also close the comments so you can't whine about the waiting time.
How old are you? 15?
I happen to be a designer and a scrapper in a few CTs. I follow over 2000 designers/scrappers/CT members so having a facebook account just for that is a brilliant idea.
March 1, 2011 1:56 AM
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No, I have a life, I don't need to follow that many people.
So sorry that you have nothing better to do with your time.
Sounds to me like you are a 15 year old, needing to have that many friends etc.
March 1, 2011 2:19 AM
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Obviously, FB is a tool for her work. So sorry that you don't have any.
I'm a designer and I use Pay With a Tweet and don't feel bad about it. I had some comments about it - so I began using Mediafire as an alternative (I hit my "free" max with Box.net after the 2nd of every month).
I only use Twitter for digi scrap stuff - but I like being able to follow designers I like/respect. I know of lots of people who've told me that they never used to use twitter but use it now because it is a great way to follow what's going on.
If someone chooses to delete a tweet or a facebook post after they grab a freebie of mine, so be it. I see "pay with a tweet" as a means to offer something special to those who like my stuff. In return they get a direct download. No wait time. My server. If you don't want to "pay" for the privilege, that's fine - use mediafire.
What drives me crazy is when people have the audacity to use 4shared as the link for pay with a tweet. Then I do go back and delete the tweet/post because I won't download from 4shared out of principle
Ok, as a designer without a dedicated server to host my freebies, what is the best way to offer them for download? Since nobody seems to like 4shared and box.net and mediafire don't like me LOL.
I'm confused. What does "pay with a tweet" have to do with facebook? Aren't they two separate things??
Ok, as a designer without a dedicated server to host my freebies, what is the best way to offer them for download? Since nobody seems to like 4shared and box.net and mediafire don't like me LOL
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If you don't have/use twitter, you can "pay with a tweet" by signing into your FB account.
OMG! I just checked out the week 2 entries at SM, and Stephanie K Designs has a paper with words on it. If you look up at the top left, it says "fecal matter left lying." Someone had finally designed "crap."
note to self: always read the fine print before using it as an overlay. (or a paper when scrapping).
I'm afraid to use overlays in foreign languages for just that reason, lol.
Obviously, FB is a tool for her work. So sorry that you don't have any.
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Don't have any what? Tools or work? You aren't being very clear.
I'm confused. What does "pay with a tweet" have to do with facebook? Aren't they two separate things??
March 1, 2011 2:02 PM
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Go back and follow the conversation. Then you won't be confused any more.
If you don't have/use twitter, you can "pay with a tweet" by signing into your FB account.
March 1, 2011 2:09 PM
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Nobody said you could.
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I did follow the convo but I was stilled confused. Not all digi scrapbookers are savvy when it comes to facebook and twitter. I still don't "get it" but I obviously don't need to since I don't use them.
I happen to be a designer and a scrapper in a few CTs. I follow over 2000 designers/scrappers/CT members so having a facebook account just for that is a brilliant idea.
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Why on earth would you need to follow that many designers, etc?
I did follow the convo but I was stilled confused. Not all digi scrapbookers are savvy when it comes to facebook and twitter. I still don't "get it" but I obviously don't need to since I don't use them.
March 1, 2011 3:37 PM
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Okay, in that case, I'll explain. You are right, Twitter and Facebook are two separate things.
On Facebook, designers offer freebies which you can access by liking their page. After that, you can download the freebie, but it requires you to publish the post about the freebie first. So it's similar to paying with a tweet on Twitter.
Shabby Pickle has new owners. Who are Nic and Claire?
http://www.digishoptalk.com/boards/digital-site-designer-announcements-25/new-ownership-celebration-270493/
OMG! I just checked out the week 2 entries at SM, and Stephanie K Designs has a paper with words on it. If you look up at the top left, it says "fecal matter left lying." Someone had finally designed "crap."
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That's awesome! I wonder if the judges will even notice.
OMG! I just checked out the week 2 entries at SM, and Stephanie K Designs has a paper with words on it. If you look up at the top left, it says "fecal matter left lying." Someone had finally designed "crap."
March 1, 2011 2:55 PM
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Does anyone remember the time Weeds & Wildflowers had to recall and remake a bunch of papers, because they had used a current newspaper's obituary page as an overlay?
That is pretty funny!!
Unfortunately I don't have an account at SM so I can't see them up closer. But I could read it even in the post thumbnail.
FWIW I my faves so far are Prego and Merriment on page three.
My goodness, I'm not registered at Shabby Pickle either. Why can't the smack be at a store I am registered at!
I don't usually buy things but I am looking at some Of Lorie Davison's papers. Does she create her own stuff? Has she been involved in any issues?
Why on earth would you need to follow that many designers, etc?
March 1, 2011 3:38 PM
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It's called networking dear.
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Right, over 2000? No, that goes beyond networking, that's called desperate.
I don't usually buy things but I am looking at some Of Lorie Davison's papers. Does she create her own stuff? Has she been involved in any issues?
March 1, 2011 5:00 PM
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Yep, she draws and creates her own things. She's never been involved in any 'issues', although her earlier work quality wise wasn't very good. Since she started to stick to what she does best, which is drawing etc., her quality has really improved.
Right, over 2000? No, that goes beyond networking, that's called desperate.
March 1, 2011 5:19 PM
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No, that's called smart marketing. Some people are better at it than others...
For the person asking about Lorie, her Christmas blog train freebie is still available for download, here's the link to her blog, which has the link to the freebie
http://loriedavison.blogspot.com/2010/12/its-my-day-for-christmas-blog-train.html
No, that's called smart marketing. Some people are better at it than others...
March 1, 2011 5:24 PM
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Right, tell yourself whatever you want. I know you will anyway.
If it works for you as a marketing tool that is great. Most people I know waste a lot of time on Facebook and Twitter with not much to show for it.
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Word
Thanks for the info about Lorie and the link to her blog freebie!
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You are welcome.
Let me add my thanks for the Lorie link!
Why on earth would you need to follow that many designers, etc?
March 1, 2011 3:38 PM
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Well, to see what every other designer is making and steal their color palettes and ideas, of course. Duh.
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Why didn't I think of that?
Right, over 2000? No, that goes beyond networking, that's called desperate.
March 1, 2011 5:19 PM
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No, that's called smart marketing. Some people are better at it than others...
March 1, 2011 5:24 PM
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No, that's not smart marketing. Look it up some time.
Huge freebie from Deviant scrap. Not my style actually, but I would like to give it a try.
http://www.deviantscrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2087
If it works for you as a marketing tool that is great. Most people I know waste a lot of time on Facebook and Twitter with not much to show for it.
March 1, 2011 5:34 PM
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Well that would be called wasting time on farmville or whatever the hell else you waste time doing on facebook. That isn't marketing, that is playing.
No, that's not smart marketing. Look it up some time.
March 2, 2011 1:12 AM
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I don't need to, it works for me!
How you do get the freebie - it says you have to read the article to pick up the magazine for free - but I can't for the life of me figure out how
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me either. all I see is to pay for the magazine??
You have to buy the magazine to get the free kit. Her post isn't very clear about that :P
I happen to be a designer and a scrapper in a few CTs. I follow over 2000 designers/scrappers/CT members so having a facebook account just for that is a brilliant idea.
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Me thinks you are exaggerating on how many pages you follow on Facebook. You can only "like" 500 pages. http://www.facebook.com/help/?faq=12276
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Sorry, I wasn't clear. That's how to get the DS free kit.
Holy crap, my post was eaten! Trying again, to get the free kit on DS go to the link provided earlier, in her post click on the words 'check the magazine out', then scroll down a bit and click on the ad for the free kit (right above the words 'see what's inside'). That will take you to a notice that you're about to leave their site, and the coupon code is in that notice. Hopefully this will work this time!
Thanks - bad day
Me thinks you are exaggerating on how many pages you follow on Facebook. You can only "like" 500 pages. http://www.facebook.com/help/?faq=12276
I think she meant she's also counting "friends" who are designers and CTs. Some of us manage to blend real life with digi scrap well.
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So do I. I just don't feel the need to follow or like every single person who's ever designed a kit or whose stuff I've looked at.
thanks for the instructions! I'm not sure if I will download it, but what a great freebie.
Shabby Pickle's hiring - but who on earth are the new owners?
http://www.shabbypickledesigns.com/forum/member.php?u=12869
http://www.shabbypickledesigns.com/forum/member.php?u=10621
yeah, we know they are Nic and Claire...LOL...but WHO are they? The ads say they aren't designers...
well, here's a question. There is another thread in the DCR about kit swapping and piracy at babygaga again....and what to do about it. Of course, all the posts there are being deleted once again (at babygaga). apparently, some of the posters (regular) at this babygaga place are CT members and designers. I see there is one named BeanBunny. um. claims she is a designer. ok. well, my question is this....is it the same one who is now a finalist in the design star contest at SM? I would find it rather funny if SM got a pirate for a new designer.
Her kit was one of the ones being shared. She was in there telling them she did not approve them having the kit up after the pirating girls said they had the designers permission.
Can someone link us to the baby gaga thread?
You have to buy the magazine to get the free kit. Her post isn't very clear about that :P
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No you don't. I've got the kit. I clicked on the link provided and then clicked on the color splash icon and it took me to a page that give me a coupon.
So do I. I just don't feel the need to follow or like every single person who's ever designed a kit or whose stuff I've looked at.
March 2, 2011 11:54 AM
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Word.
yeah, we know they are Nic and Claire...LOL...but WHO are they? The ads say they aren't designers...
March 2, 2011 3:20 PM
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Well it looks like Nic is a designer, but I still don't know who she is or who Claire is.
Huge freebie from Deviant scrap. Not my style actually, but I would like to give it a try.
http://www.deviantscrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2087
March 2, 2011 2:52 AM
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Not my style either, but there are some gorgeous papers and every day items in there.
here is the link to the site and the area that is being discussed for 'swapping', altho most of the posts have been deleted:
http://forum.baby-gaga.com/about1573551.html
these are links to galleries of images of kits that they are willing to swap with each other:
http://s1085.photobucket.com/albums/...rre/SCRAPKITS/
http://tinypic.com/1r541wli
http://s963.photobucket.com/albums/a...gasiggys/kits/
http://s966.photobucket.com/albums/a...a0button/KITS/
http://s908.photobucket.com/albums/ac289/HML2010/Kits/
http://s294.photobucket.com/albums/m...KIT%20PREVIEW/
http://s1235.photobucket.com/albums/...lustwins/Kits/
http://s1233.photobucket.com/albums/.../Scrap%20kits/
http://s155.photobucket.com/albums/s287/Aknara/Index/
http://s877.photobucket.com/albums/a...kit%20preview/
http://s1221.photobucket.com/albums/...SSDDani2/kits/
http://s660.photobucket.com/albums/u.../Scrap%20Kits/
http://s1230.photobucket.com/albums/.../Scrap%20Kits/
http://s1139.photobucket.com/albums/...s-By-Michelle/
The absolute best line in that thread is the one that goes something like this
They know we swap, that's why they include the previews in the kits.
Seriously, top marks!
Re: the babygaga thread
One of the posters has this in their ridiculously long signature if you "click more on Lola"
"98% OF THE SIGGYS AND THE LAYOUT ON MY PROFILE ARE MADE BY ME DO NOT STEAL THEM...IF YOU WANT ONE PM ME AND I WILL MAKE YOU ONE!!!"
Oh the irony. I wonder if I can use that thread to preemptively ban all of their usernames...
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Oh the irony. What in the world is wrong with people. I seriously do not get it. Why do you think you are so superior that it is ok for you to steal but not ok for someone to steal from you???
I am more pissed off with that attitude, then the fact that they stole something in the first place.
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I have to laugh that we both said "Oh the irony"...I did not realize that I was copying you.
Ha. My opinion on copying is that there is no such thing as a completely and truly original idea because even if it is unique and new to you someone has still probably done it or thought it before.
People get too hung up on the idea of someone copying someone else. I left behind the idea of "copycats" in grade school so it is "all good" as they say.
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What the heck?
Back to the SM Design Star contest. Did Hummie drop out? Anyone know why?
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Someone earlier said that DS63 was Hummie, which isn't true. According to the DS ad of those who moved on, DS63 was Rachel (Pretty in Green). I don't think Hummie was ever in the contest nor did she make it through to the 2nd Rd.
So who were the two that dropped out?
I wonder how many hundreds are going to apply at Pickleberry? They put the call in the main area of DST also, so they'll get every newbie in town applying.
^^Um you mean Shabby Pickle? Pickleberry hasn't put out a call...
Fail
I wonder how many hundreds are going to apply at Pickleberry? They put the call in the main area of DST also, so they'll get every newbie in town applying.
March 4, 2011 5:23 AM
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and this would be different how from any other call made by any other store? and you meant Shabby Pickle surely?
and so what if every newbie applies. there are some with talents undiscovered.
Sunshine Studio is having a designer call too - it seems like an okay store - opinions?
Sunshine Studio is having a designer call too - it seems like an okay store - opinions?
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Sun keeps coming and going. It used to be a good place but way too inconsistent now. I think if you're looking for a start off point it may be good for you, just be prepared for no one being around after a while.
who is the owner of Sunshine?
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who is the owner of Sunshine?
March 6, 2011 9:22 AM
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more like who ISN'T the owner at SUN.
What's the scoop on Scrap Delicious. Does anyone buy from that store?
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What's the scoop on Scrap Delicious. Does anyone buy from that store?
March 6, 2011 11:18 AM
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never heard of it.
IMHO, I wouldn't waste my time with SUN, even if I was new. They've been a sinking ship for a long time. Everyone I know who sold there at some point ended up leaving because their sales weren't great.
The new owner at Designs in Digital is begging for designers to apply, but then has this in the forum:
"For any former designers (I think only one has contacted me so far), if you were thinking of contacting other stores, please do so. I cannot make any guarantees for how long I'm going to be able to keep the site up and running and I don't want you to lose your chane to get in someplace else."
Really makes me want to join in on the fun!
I heard Designs in Digital was closing? Along with their other site Just Digi Layouts.
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I heard Designs in Digital was closing? Along with their other site Just Digi Layouts.
March 6, 2011 1:31 PM
Oh, yeah, it was about time...
Scrap Delicious is/are some designers from Divine. Royanna was supposed to sell there along with her buddies. I don't see it going anywhere. of course, poor Royanna had to move again, so DD will probably go down again when the bill isn't paid. Why does she keep doing digital and NOT pay the rent? geez, what a gal.
So any inside scope as to why the owners in DID decided to leave?
^^^^^^^^^^^^I think thats pretty obvious, LACK OF SALES. Like all retailers no turnover no business..... simple.
Divine Digital is like a cockroach. You can stomp on it again and again but it keeps coming back.
Really?
http://www.digishoptalk.com/boards/scrap-talk-65/designer-scrapkit-checklist-271030/
1. Create Color Scheme
2. Create XX# 12x12 300 dpi papers
3. Create papers preview 600, 300, 200
4. Check size and zip papers
5. Design XX# 300dpi elements (separate element type checklist)
6. Checks for strays, jagged edges, missing pixels,
7. Check for blurriness, drop shadows,
8. Check resolution, and trims.
9. Create element preview 600, 300, 200
10. Design 3 inspiring sample layouts
11. Name the Kit something fabulous and memorable
12. Write amazing description
And later, a "designer" asking what QC and CT stand for?
And later, a "designer" asking what QC and CT stand for?
Hey, don't be too mean. She did say "Sorry to be so dense" before she asked. ;)
http://forum.baby-gaga.com/about1549726.html
Thanks Basic Grey for another very Basic Kit. That is so 2003. I mean really these look like designs that were first coming out years ago.....
http://shop.scrapbookgraphics.com/BasicGrey-Euphoria-Starter-Kit.html
eeeeeeeeeeeekkkkkk and at $8.00 a pop are you effing serious basic grey?
http://forum.baby-gaga.com/about1549726.html
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They don't care they're doing this. Wish more people from here would complain there but there is no admin at that site and the contact email doesn't work
Disgusting trolls... I swear, I am so sick of these assholes who trade our kits as if its their right.
http://s877.photobucket.com/albums/ab337/brittnyadams2009/scrap%20kit%20preview/
Here's a link to Britney Adams photobucket account. Look to see if your kits are in there.
What a scum bucket she is.
There is an admin there. Designers are making a letter and signing it together to send to the website's host and admin.
I'm so itching to tell those bitches off - but won't do anything until all the evidence is gathered.
http://s877.photobucket.com/albums/ab337/brittnyadams2009/scrap%20kit%20preview/
Here's a link to Britney Adams photobucket account. Look to see if your kits are in there.
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And then she says
I don't have tons but I have a few
Is she kidding?
The site admin is irrelevant - the pirating needs to be reported tot he site host.
They are hosted by Go Daddy... good luck getting any sort of response :/
March 7, 2011 6:37 PM
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I'm so itching to tell those bitches off - but won't do anything until all the evidence is gathered.
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ah, listen - i don't know what more evidence you need. they say right on the damn site they are sharing. bitch away!
Well I signed in as Miriya and did leave a little gospel. Even though the date is old, the photo bucket account is still alive. Which leads me to believe .......
That girl needs to get an invoice for the total amount of those kits she has or be asked to delete them from her harddrive.
Nothing is going to change. They are a bunch of twenty something moms who think they are hot shit.
I'm not saying sharing is right, but I do wish people would focus on the 95% of scrappers who don't share instead of spending so much time bitching about the 5% (or less) who do.
There will always be liars, cheaters, and thieves. You can't change other people.
I never hear from most of the designers whose stuff is actually being shared anyway. It's always some no-name designer who gets their knickers in a wad. It always makes me wonder HOW they find those sites to begin with...
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And just what is a no-name designer? I do believe all designers have names. I'm sorry if you don't have one already but I can think of a couple for you.
ROFLMFAO
And just what is a no-name designer? I do believe all designers have names. I'm sorry if you don't have one already but I can think of a couple for you.
ROFLMFAO
March 8, 2011 11:04 AM
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Bravo! And of course she wishes everyone would look the other way when she steals from us, right? Just like I'm sure she wishes her local convenience store didn't have security cameras so she could steal from them, too.
there are plenty of what I'll refer to as "better known" names....names that have been around a while now...established designers. most pirated kits come from stores like Shabby Pickle and Sweet Shoppe. HOWEVER - I fall into that group of 'getting established'. I'm NOT as well known, but my design and quality are just as good. and I've been pirated, too - from a much smaller,less "popular" store. and it DOES bother me. I DO send out DMCA notices. The problem with a place like babygaga (lovely name) is that the owner doesn't care, its users certainly don't care, and GoDaddy probably won't do a damn thing about it, IF that so called letter is ever composed. OceanWideDesigns is a wannabe go-to person for all things techno...she talks alot, but fails to follow thru.
Who do people like best at the Scrapmatters contest? I only downloaded 5 sets of papers, and only 5 of the elements, but only 2 of these overlapped where I liked the entire kit as previewed.
The ones I ended up keeping were from Anelia, Digital Paper Press, Down this Road, Maya de Groot and Milly Dee. Bean Bunny got an Honorable Mention in my private awards ceremony.
Milly Dee had a great layered journaling card I liked a lot, but she didn't shadow the overlying cord to it, so it looks weird (and I have no fix for it).
how are they chosing a winner? do you know?
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With random.org!
Milly Dee had a great layered journaling card I liked a lot, but she didn't shadow the overlying cord to it, so it looks weird (and I have no fix for it).
March 8, 2011 12:30 PM
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Have you tried the burn tool?
I never hear from most of the designers whose stuff is actually being shared anyway.
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I'm so sorry. Please supply me with your email and other details so that I can inform you when my stuff is being shared. I'll make sure that the other designers, who have a 'name' will do likewise.
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::applause::
I never hear from most of the designers whose stuff is actually being shared anyway.
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Well if you never hear from them, how do you know their stuff is being shared?
How come no one has thought to report them to photobucket?
That photobucket album is requiring a password now.
I believe the reason you don't hear veteran designers complain about excessively about pirating is that they have been dealing with it for so long. I am an established designer (and a few of my kits were in that photobucket account) but I am not going to do anything about it. I am through stressing over it. Pirates will ALWAYS be out there. You take down one link... they upload somewhere else. In order to save my own sanity I have chosen to ignore the pirates and focus on the honest scrappers out there (who by far out number the pirates). I will NOT win against pirating. If Adobe, Corel, the Music Industry, etc. have significant problems with pirating... I am but a small little fish in a HUGE fucking pond. There is no chance in hell that I will be able to stop people from pirating my kits. Why worry about it? To me it is pointless. I would rather design.
The ones I ended up keeping were from Anelia, Digital Paper Press, Down this Road, Maya de Groot and Milly Dee.
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Not sure why Maya would want to sell in a shit store like ScrapMatters when she's in a nice steady store at the moment.
GoDaddy is not their server by the way.
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The ones I ended up keeping were from Anelia, Digital Paper Press, Down this Road, Maya de Groot and Milly Dee.
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Not sure why Maya would want to sell in a shit store like ScrapMatters when she's in a nice steady store at the moment.
March 8, 2011 10:22 PM
Who's the owner of oscraps?
Thanks for the tip on the burn tool - I tried it and it looks much better. It's probably not usable, though - I've printed stuff I've "fixed" before, and it always comes out bad, even if it looks good on screen.
A comment on Maya de Groot - I knew I'd heard the name before, but I didn't realize she was at Oscraps. She must just want to get her name out there? I can't think of any other reason she'd want to be in this contest.
I made the comment on 2:11 AM.
I've never heard of her, I had to google her name. And it was no surprise that someone once again mentions Oscraps.
Right now, I know three posters here: myself, the Oscrap fan, and the "pay-with-a-tweet-or-use-mediafire" designer.
Come on, ladies, introduce yourselves! LOL!
There is no chance in hell that I will be able to stop people from pirating my kits. Why worry about it? To me it is pointless. I would rather design.
March 8, 2011 9:39 PM
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I'm the original OP of the "no-name" designer and what I quoted above is really the point I tried to make. I meant no offense that designers had no LITERAL name (how stupid). I meant they're not established or a recognized "brand" name. I thought that was obvious, but I guess I should dumb it down a bit more.
Designers who are established have better things to do with their time - like design. Which is why you don't hear from them. It's a lesson to be learned to all the "becoming established" freak designers you hear from in the DCR. All of that time is better spent doing other things.
You really think a letter is going to stop pirating? What a bunch of fools. Gosh, if only all those lawyers in the world could figure out how to write a letter, all this pirating would just stop...
I'm the original OP of the "no-name" designer and what I quoted above is really the point I tried to make. I meant no offense that designers had no LITERAL name (how stupid). I meant they're not established or a recognized "brand" name. I thought that was obvious, but I guess I should dumb it down a bit more.
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As if any digi designers have a brand name. Say it to someone who doesn't digital scrapbook and it goes over their heads. And even within the community, it depends on what you like. It's all relative.
"pay-with-a-tweet-or-use-mediafire" designer."
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As in the designer who said they do both? That's me - who do you think I am? :)
^^^ You wish! Poor petty gal. Wana' be designer or are you just describing your self and your obvious brand failure?
FYI....I've actually been "noticed" and approached by fans at Michael's 3 times in the last year. 5 times at my local scrapbook store, and once at a stores photo department by and employee. Im obviously establishing some kind of brand regardless of your tiny ideas. I imagine most of the entire craft industry knows who Ali Edwards is along with photographers, bloggers, ect.
That comment was so obviously from a place of green sheer...oh the stupidity of some peeps.
Oops! sheer green, I meant.
Before you bitches start changing the subject to typos again.
I may be biased, as I live in Utah (where scrap booking First started and is HUGE) but its not hard to find someone to discuss digi scrap with. Most every woman in my church scrapbooks in some shape or form, or knows about it. I guess it just depends on your crowd or city?
Totally off subject but there are multiple groups of ladies at my church who I know share kits along with Photoshop. It makes me sick! These women wouldn't rob from a store! But will pirate kits after Wed night services. Twisted. Can't wait to start seeing people getting busted for this. I wonder if a lot of these women don't realize what a big deal it is?
wv: scone. funny as I just had one from Starbucks this morning.
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People don't realize that the piracy of digital files is a theft, because of the special nature of those items. Once I read a blogger defending digital piracy (of software, not scrap kits): "I wouldn't steal an old lady's purse. I would consider doing so, if we would end up both having one purse".
Along the same lines as piracy and sharing files..... should I be concerned that I had a huge order placed in my store? I don;t get those often, but every time I get a LARGE order, it makes me worried. Should I be?
Even as a pirate victim, I have to laugh at that purse comparison. But I guess an individuals actions on the matter simply come down to their moral character, integrity (or lack of) or plain stupidity. Even uninformed people know they probably shouldn't be getting those kits for free. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Well, going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car.
^^^^ I love you!
Well no shit, everything is "relative". The same goes for all brands. Fashion,books, music, celebrities, even freakin coffee. I have a friend that didn't know what Mac or Urban Decay makeup was. Does that mean they aren't a brand? That was just stupid. And yup, u do sound like u have a chip on your shoulder.
Well, going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car.
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I don't know why people think that if you steal you aren't a Christian. Christians are sinners just like non-Christians.
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Calling yourself a "Christian" doesn't make up for acting like an amoral asshat. If you aren't going to live your own belief system, what's the point of labeling yourself as a part of it in the first place?
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I was using the word "you" as a general term. I wasn't trying to state that 1:58 is or is not a Christian. Just clarifying.
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Well that would be a religious debate for another time and place.
I think some people think that if you are religious you are perfect. All I'm saying is that whether someone is Christian, Jewish, Buddhist or whatever does not make them perfect.
Who's the owner of oscraps?
March 9, 2011 2:11 AM
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Vicki Stegall. I think it's a shame that some of the newer designers just see the store as a stepping stone to supposedly somewhere better. We've seen that a lot of those boutique stores are not better, they are just flashier.
as I live in Utah (where scrap booking First started and is HUGE)
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really? It first started in Utah? I ask again, really?
Well, going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car.
March 9, 2011 12:54 PM
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A better analogy would have been standing in a garage doesn't make you a mechanic :) But kudos, a point well made.
If you aren't going to live your own belief system, what's the point of labeling yourself as a part of it in the first place?
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Thank you for that. I've always wondered the same thing myself.
I'm the original OP of the "no-name" designer and what I quoted above is really the point I tried to make. I meant no offense that designers had no LITERAL name (how stupid). I meant they're not established or a recognized "brand" name. I thought that was obvious, but I guess I should dumb it down a bit more.
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Idiot, I was being sarcastic not stupid.
Obviously, in your opinion, who is the single best digi scrap designer? If you were only allowed to buy from only one person. Who would you pick?
Are members of CT's becoming whiny babies? They want free kits but don't want to abide by the designer's terms. They whine about being able to use templates and wordart from other designers. What happened. I thought CT's were the best of the best scrapbookers. That is why they have to apply for the position. Since when do the CT's call the shots.
Speaking of CT's it seems anyone posting in the forums are CT's for multiple designers. Probably the only way to keep up with their requirements is to use templates.
What designer that you buy from has been around digiland the longest??
Obviously, in your opinion, who is the single best digi scrap designer? If you were only allowed to buy from only one person. Who would you pick?
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Anna Apsnes. Love, Love, Love her stuff.
as I live in Utah (where scrap booking First started and is HUGE)
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really? It first started in Utah? I ask again, really?
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I guess I must've visited Utah when I was paper scrapbooking back in the 80s - and my mum when she did when she was a kid - and ...
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Right, scrapbooking has been around for a long time and did not start in Utah.
I thought CT's were the best of the best scrapbookers.
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Why do you think that? Not being snarky, just wondered why you thought that. That idea never entered my head about CTs.
Obviously, in your opinion, who is the single best digi scrap designer? If you were only allowed to buy from only one person. Who would you pick?
March 9, 2011 7:13 PM
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No one. I don't like having to only pick one. Even the best designers have off kits.
Actually, "modern" scrap booking was born in Utah (among Mormon's actually). Utah is also the countries largest market for scrapbook supplies. Why do people comment on things they obviously know nothing about? Ever wonder why most major scrapbook manufactures are located in Utah? Do a little research on the history of scrap booking..it's common knowledge.
Marielen Christensen of Spanish Fork, Utah is often credited with turning scrapbooking as what was once just the ages-old hobby into what is now the actual industry--meaning stores that officially sell and manufacturers of scrapbooking supplies, which didn't exist before. She began designing creative pages for her family's photo memories, inserting the completed pages into sheet protectors collected in 3-ring binders. By 1980, she had assembled over fifty volumes and was invited to display them at the World Conference on Records in Salt Lake City.
--Modern Scrapbooking
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrapbooking
I don't care what wikipedia says. I didn't scrapbook because of some book I read. People have been doing photo albums since the ability to take and develop photos was offended. Rather than implying I'm ignorant for not knowing where scrapbooking "originated', maybe you should take into consideration that not everyone feels the need to "wikipedia" everything. I scrap because I want to and have done scrapping and crafts since I could put crayon to paper regardless of where it originated.
Actually, "modern" scrap booking was born in Utah (among Mormon's actually). Utah is also the countries largest market for scrapbook supplies. Why do people comment on things they obviously know nothing about? Ever wonder why most major scrapbook manufactures are located in Utah? Do a little research on the history of scrap booking..it's common knowledge.
March 9, 2011 8:50 PM
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Yes, why did you comment? She didn't invent modern scrap booking at all. She merely repopularized the hobby. Big difference.
Scrapbooking became popular in middle class nineteenth century life. All sorts of albums were available and items such as newspaper clippings, engraved pictures and verses were considered scrapbook worthy.
The "drawing room" scrapbook was the center of social exchange and discussion in the mid-eighteenth century. These were full of memories and family stories. These were cherished by future generations and are pricless. They are like a part of a family's heritage.
Scrapbooking started to decline during World War 1. The recession caused scrapbooking businesses to close down.
During the Mid 1800's, companies such as London based W&H Rock began producing leather albums that contained preprinted pages devoted to various themes. These albums were embellished with flowers and birds.
Some early albums were printed with pockets to put photos in and other albums had sketching pages to draw or do water color art on.
Mark Twain had his own invention, Mark Twain's Adhesive Scrapbook that included prepasted pages. This was one of Twain's most popular books.
Printed pages of stationery and embellished writing were used as decorative elements in scrapbooks.
In 1825, a serial called "The Scrapbook" was issued. It included ideas on how to fill a blank book with pictures and clippings. In 1832, Fisher's Drawing Room Scrapbook was a published volume that encouraged the art of scrapbooking. There were a series of these and they were decorated with pretty gift decorations on the covers, front and back. They became coffeee table books that were displayed.
Queen Victoria had a scrapbook that she displayed in the Royal Palace.
Thomas Jefferson had a scrapbook of news clippings, drawings, dried leaves and other items.
Mark Twain had scrapbooks, too.
Next time, do a little research, okay?
^^^ You wish! Poor petty gal. Wana' be designer or are you just describing your self and your obvious brand failure?
FYI....I've actually been "noticed" and approached by fans at Michael's 3 times in the last year. 5 times at my local scrapbook store, and once at a stores photo department by and employee. Im obviously establishing some kind of brand regardless of your tiny ideas. I imagine most of the entire craft industry knows who Ali Edwards is along with photographers, bloggers, ect.
That comment was so obviously from a place of green sheer...oh the stupidity of some peeps.
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I tend to notice bitchy people all the time.
FYI....I've actually been "noticed" and approached by fans at Michael's 3 times in the last year. 5 times at my local scrapbook store, and once at a stores photo department by and employee. Im obviously establishing some kind of brand regardless of your tiny ideas.
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Well aren't you just big shit?
No one asked why you started scrapbooking, and no one cares. The op stated that scrap booking is huge where she lives (Utah). Which it is. Largely b/c modern scrapbooking formed it's roots there. Then you (or someone) argued that point, like anyone really cares that much anyways...sheesh. But it did get it's roots in Utah. How did u turn that into something about you?
It did not get it's roots in Utah, that is bull shit. One woman in Utah REPOPULARIZED something that had been around for centuries. The whole idea of 'stickers' and stuff with photos was already around in the late 1800s.
The roots of paper scrapbooking are hard to find. Thank God, we all know who invented digital scrapbooking.
(that was sarcasm).
Hey March 9, 2011 9:32 PM
Thanks for the little article about scrapping. I had read about it being popular in the Victorian times, but never knew about the Mark Twain connection. That was an interesting read. TFS.
Re: Little Dreamer Designs freebies
Has anyone ever looked at, or downloaded the freebies from their site? They're located in the gallery & you need to register before you can even see what's available.
Are the freebies designed by their designers, or are they just designed by their customers? Anything nice??
I wish I could see some previews first before registering....
^^In the time you took to post here and ask, you could have just registered. Laziness at its finest
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