If I'm going to pay that much for a box of cereal, I expect there to be at least 20-30 different pieces of crap in it -------
My problem is that if I pay that much for cereal, I want cereal, not crap. Why call it cereal if there's no or hardly any cereal in there? Why not call it crap with cereal instead of cereal with crap?
Yeah, we already had one miserable skinny bitch who doesn't let herself enjoy life call us "morbidly obese." Quick, put the carbs away before she sees them!
OMG!!! I just realized I am infringing on Disney copyright when I make those Mickey pancakes for the grandkids. I will hide in the closet when the Disney police come knocking...
I would. Why come here and complain about it? Go straight to the source. If the designer won't give you the refund, then come here and whine about it. I don't think anyone should be allowed to talk about bacon anymore. It will hurt her feelings and it's just plain mean. You are all such witches! And don't think bacon can't find out who you are. She has ways...
Enough, already! Is there seriously nothing happening in the digi world to smack about? ----
Since you came up with nothing, I guess not.
Quit throwing a tantrum and expecting to be entertained it reminds me of something ... what is it ... eluding me ... hang on, I'll get it, give me a minute ... oh, it's ... no, it isn't that ... oh, I know ... a toddler
MSA is a clique fest- I dont bother. DST is okay to me. I still find useful help and info there. DSA isnt busy enough but again useful at times. I dont hang out at any of them really anymore.
I do have a question: Any idea how many parts are in TLP summer bucket kit? They don't say for sure and I don't want to register on the forum just to ask.
If you look and see how many designers they have you can tell. They will each have a part. I would guess at least 16 parts. I hate daily downloads. You miss just one because you might have a life and you have to buy it.
#73 - thanks. That seems like such an obvious answer I feel a little silly for asking. I usually don't like daily downloads either but liked this kit so thought I would give it a try.
I hate daily downloads. You miss just one because you might have a life and you have to buy it. --------- ITA. There's way too much going on in the summer for me to keep up with a daily download. I'd even be willing to buy the kit, but 1.50 to $3.00 for each piece? I don't like it that much.
"Don't cut off your nose to spite your face" is a warning against acting out of pique in a way that would damage oneself more than the object of one's anger, and that's what all you snarky designers are doing by not giving your attention to DST. You are losing business and customers by not enthusiastically supporting a venue that is cheap and popular with customers. It is one of the first places a beginning digital scrapbook might find, and the first one where a beginner can ask questions that are not store specific.
Stupid for those of you who want more business.
Get back to DST if you want to increase sales. And take a look at your photo - you don't have to be a beauty queen, but make your avatar photos look decent.
#79 And take a look at your photo - you don't have to be a beauty queen, but make your avatar photos look decent. ------------------- Agreed, some of the avatars are downright scary!
Oh it's boring again and more active. Now that says a lot, doesn't it?
Trend I would like to see go away? The trend to ask about trends, favorite designers, etc. There's always going to be a trend that some people hate and others love, the same with designers.
Why do we have to ask this stupid question every three months or so?
Post from Traci Reed on Facebook: "Dudes, if you haven't checked out the prizes for the Sweet Shoppe Summer Games yet, here's a post with a round up of all the AMAZING prizes from SSD, our Sponsors AND our CASH prizes!"
Really?! Dudes?! What is she... in middle school? And even the kids don't use it when addressing a group of primarily GIRLS/WOMEN.
A5D - I thought we were talking favorite stores. Although, considering that people have been talking about this store closing for almost two years now and it's still going ...
How the hell do Sweet Shoppe keep getting away with infringements. Janet Phillips new template set has the Olympic rings on one template as well as the product title.
Seriously Sweet Shoppe, your not above the law, whether you think you are or not.
They are not joined together. You can even tell in the preview. There are no linked rings. Unless you've bought the kit and can tell me for sure that there's linked rings. Which I don't think you've done. So bored with toast you're just looking to start shit where there is none.
Does it ever occur to contact the designer with this information before turning them in? At least giving them the chance to take the product down before you ruin their business?
Kate's had the rings joined and then she removed them and did them separate. I assume because she was informed they were protected and she didn't know so she changed them. Looks like her ct pages were done before she removed them.
In any case, designers should google first before using logos in their design or ask someone knowledgeable about these things. It is better to steer clear and not put them in there rather than getting blasted or worse, fined.
She also has the rings on the top bubble/flair. Is that infringment? Maybe not if they are not linked but is it ok if not linked but not ok if they are?
I'm not sure but I think it is not OK since it directly refers to the Olympics. I think even the word olympics cannot be used. I did not read through it but this should answer some of your questions.
This is a direct copy of the logos/marks that cannot be used
1. What are the protected Games' Marks? All of the official names, phrases, trade marks, logos and designs related to the 2012 Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Movements (collectively referred to as the 'Games' Marks') are protected by law in a variety of ways.
The following are some of the current items that make up the Games' Marks:
The Olympic Symbol The Paralympic Symbol The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Emblems The London 2012 mascots The word 'London 2012' The words 'Olympic', 'Olympiad', 'Olympian' (and their plurals and words very similar to them – eg 'Olympix' The words 'Paralympic', 'Paralympiad', 'Paralympian' and their plurals and words very similar to them – eg 'Paralympix' The Olympic Motto: 'Citius Altius Fortius' / 'Faster Higher Stronger' The Paralympic Motto: 'Spirit in Motion' The Team GB logo The ParalympicsGB logo The British Olympic Association logo The British Paralympic Association logo london2012.com (and various derivatives) The London 2012 sports pictograms
Does it ever occur to contact the designer with this information before turning them in? At least giving them the chance to take the product down before you ruin their business? ----
No. They should do their research first, that's what a 'business' does.
How is it that someone who is "relatively attractive" be married to a man who is also relatively attractive have the most God awful looking children? ------
Because it's not just about the parents. That's basic genetics. Duh.
Because the world can't handle that much beauty in one person and God knew that so he made sure that attractive "genes" repel each other in the baby making process. Were you asking about your own kid? Are they butt ass ugly?
How is it that someone who is "relatively attractive" be married to a man who is also relatively attractive have the most God awful looking children? ---------
so since SSD is having their contest made me think...what would you like to see from a contest? what kind of prizes and should they have to buy the stores kits? How to keep it fair? Everytime a contest comes around there are complaints about it so wondering what you all thing would make a contest a good one
I don't see anything wrong with Traci's kids, either, and I'm usually the first one to call out an ugly baby. Her entire family looks normal looking including her and her husband.
As far as contests, I think it's 100% fair to require products only sold in the hosting site's store - especially if there are freebies available.
The prizes should be big and plentiful. There are lots of vendors out there who donate prizes for the exposure. There is no reason not to contact them. I really like that SSD is giving cash prizes with the funds from the sale of the collab kit. I think that's a great marketing tool and gives the designers exposure and the site benefits from a generous image. I also love the all-access pass and all the gift certificates to their own store.
I, personally, like the prizes at SSD better than Iron Scrapper at SO. More people have a chance at winning some great prizes instead of the only real draw being ONE person winning a DSLR. Let's face it, the other prizes at SO suck and the winners don't even win SO products. They have some sad consolation prizes ($10, really?) that seem like an afterthought.
Isn't the entire point of a contest to get your products into scrappers hot little hands? SO has really lost touch, IMO. Sure, you could buy their grab bags every week for $4 and the store and designers make some money (which I'm all for), but wouldn't it be great if the contest prizes included products from Scrap Orchard?
To me, SSD understands what gets people motivated for a contest - lots of chances at winning great prizes. Not one person winning the only prize worth playing for.
133-To me, SSD understands what gets people motivated for a contest - lots of chances at winning great prizes. Not one person winning the only prize worth playing for.
I totally agree. I'm not taking part in either contest by the way.
You have to be more vigilant about your designers creations!!! This kind of thing could completely ruin our store's reputation, and the legal ramifications could be disastrous dear!!!!!I am worried that you do not have a good grasp on the laws surrounding copyright...
You have to be more vigilant about your designers creations!!! This kind of thing could completely ruin our store's reputation, and the legal ramifications could be disastrous dear!!!!!I am worried that you do not have a good grasp on the laws surrounding copyright... -------
If you are that concerned, I hope you brought it to the attention of the IOC, otherwise, STFU. Your outrage is wasted here.
#133 - I agree 100%. I thought the prizes for Iron Scrapper sucked except for the DSLR and I wasn't about to attend countless speedscraps, chats, etc on top of making layouts just for a CHANCE to win it.
Bella Gypsy posted this on their fb page: "Our store at Gotta Pixel is the only one closing on August 11th. This is a big transition period for Bella Gypsy, but any further news will be posted here on our wall and sent out in our newsletter!"
#157 - Yes, she posted on her FB that she was having a "bye, bye" sale over at SBG until July 31, and then stay tuned for some news. So we'll see where she ends up.
How can a designer get away with putting so much into a kit and selling it so cheap? Is it the effect of mass producing cheap kits and getting the money or what? Quality designers get overlooked it seems with the others putting their stuff so big and cheap! Is this a case of quantity over quality? The rest of her stuff is the same!
I wouldn't worry about it - if you hadn't included a link, I don't think anybody here would have even known what you were talking about. Once I saw the god-awful header, I knew there was nothing there for me.
Secret Stash closing in a week, though, now that is news! Somebody on here said they thought she was one of the highest paid designers of all (not just SO). I just checked to see what I had of hers, and I have 5 kits - none of them has been used, and I can't think why I might have bought them. I probably got them from the Farmer's Market.
ha! Traci's kids. i have thought that same think every time i see a photo of them. they are not very attractive. but they aren't the only ones. through my scrapping years i have seen quite a few ugly children. have you seen aaron's (sirscrapsalot) kids? ugh.
Anonymous said... 160 How can a designer get away with putting so much into a kit and selling it so cheap? Is it the effect of mass producing cheap kits and getting the money or what? Quality designers get overlooked it seems with the others putting their stuff so big and cheap! Is this a case of quantity over quality? The rest of her stuff is the same!
Those kits have 300+ elements because they include many many many recolored elements, in every single color of the swatch. The "fun" fact is that every kit has the same buttons, ribbons, flowers etc, just in different colors! It's insane! I always end up deleting all this junk, and I keep just the themed elements. So the price is reasonable for just a pack of elements!
Anonymous said... 156 Does anyone know where Thaty Borges is opening? Jul 31, 2012 2:43:00 PM
I know but I can't tell! Hint: there's another ex SBG designer that ended up there. Another "fun" fact: her store at SBG was already closed on 7/31. Some kind of misunderstanding with Maya?
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If I'm going to pay that much for a box of cereal, I expect there to be at least 20-30 different pieces of crap in it
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My problem is that if I pay that much for cereal, I want cereal, not crap. Why call it cereal if there's no or hardly any cereal in there? Why not call it crap with cereal instead of cereal with crap?
It is weirdos and not wierdos. I kept looking at my wierdos and couldn't work out why it looked weird. Total brain fart.
This blog has never been so much fun.
That just proves carbs rule!
Shh, don't say that too loud or the carb police will turn up.
Yeah, we already had one miserable skinny bitch who doesn't let herself enjoy life call us "morbidly obese." Quick, put the carbs away before she sees them!
The typo police show up,so the carb police can!
mmmmmm I love carbs. And toast, and poptarts...come to think of it I am not picky at all when it comes to carby sugary breakfast foods.
Talk about blatant copyright infringement...
http://www.dvo.com/OldFiles/mickey-mouse-toaster.html
#10 you do realize that some companies get permission right?
#11 - You do realize it's a joke right?
and a hilarious one. Complete with response.
Disney just doesn't care about toasters - digi designers though, oh, they care about them all right!
Disney only cares about waffle irons! Mmmm... waffles!
Don't forget about oatmeal, she'll want some acknowledgment as well.
OMG!!! I just realized I am infringing on Disney copyright when I make those Mickey pancakes for the grandkids. I will hide in the closet when the Disney police come knocking...
Oh oatmeal, oatmeal is just so full of itself.
What about eggs? They're low carb for the fat police.
Who's talking about the fat police? It's the carb police, totally different.
12 you do realize this blog is a joke as well?
you do realize this blog is a joke as well?
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You don't say? Well, I never ... not in all my born days ...
This blog is a joke???? *gasp* I'm crushed.
What is it about bacon? Everyone loves bacon. I think bacon is a talentless hack.
Hell, skip the bacon, I'll have a side of beef please.
Is there seriously nothing to smack besides poor bacon, cereal, and pb&j?
Well, we could smack sausage, now there is a snotty bitch.
^Agreed. Casing doesn't make you so damn special.
Yup. Take away the casing and she falls all to pieces.
^^^Good one!!!
Childish
Lighten up.
Huh. I thought sausage was a guy. You don't find many guys in digi.
Is bacon a girl?
Who knows? Bacon is in so many stores under so many different names it's hard to tell.
Maybe Aly is bacon?
Ya had to go there??
A smack blog is just not any fun when you know the quack behind the smack. J/k couldn't think of another word to rhyme with smack.
Childish
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This? On a smack blog? What, did you get rejected by bacon and sausage? I heard their last collab was really good, all about summer BBQs.
Is there seriously nothing to smack besides poor bacon, cereal, and pb&j?
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You forgot toast, waffles, marmalade and bagels.
What about nutella?
Nutella is lip-smacking. Good.
I wonder if nutella is going to have a CT call soon? I'd like to try it but don't want to pay for it.
Nutella is not only a snot, but nuts.
well you have to watch with Nutella, I hear she is very cliquey. It will be the same old bread and butter that get on her team.
although this really is funny to me, I'm curious who the people are behind all those foods! So far I think I only figured out 1!
Bacon has too many stray pixels.
I wasn't talking about anyone in particular, just the "same old" that you hear all the time.
It will be the same old bread and butter that get on her team.
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Bread and margarine more like, although they think they are butter.
FFS must we keep on with this charade? We all know no one even eats breakfast anymore. It's all about lunch.
Bacon has too many stray pixels.
I like Bacon, I don't mind cleaning up a few "pigsels"
^LMAO!!!
I just ate lunch and it just was.not.good. Should I email the designer and demand a refund?
I would. Why come here and complain about it? Go straight to the source. If the designer won't give you the refund, then come here and whine about it. I don't think anyone should be allowed to talk about bacon anymore. It will hurt her feelings and it's just plain mean. You are all such witches! And don't think bacon can't find out who you are. She has ways...
Do bacon rinds count?
Do bacon rinds count?
Only the smart ones. Because let's face it, Bacon Rinds don't have toes to help out.
Actually, though, I think Bacon Rinds are just weak Bacon-wannabes.
I'm curious who the people are behind all those foods! So far I think I only figured out 1!
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I'm one of them, doe that help?
noe it donet
#57 here - damn those typos.
Thanks for the laugh #58
Bacon is such a porker.
I wont buy from bacon because she's so fat.
You know who I can't tolerate? Milk!
Enough, already! Is there seriously nothing happening in the digi world to smack about?
Enough, already! Is there seriously nothing happening in the digi world to smack about?
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Since you came up with nothing, I guess not.
Quit throwing a tantrum and expecting to be entertained it reminds me of something ... what is it ... eluding me ... hang on, I'll get it, give me a minute ... oh, it's ... no, it isn't that ... oh, I know ... a toddler
What would you add/remove/change to make the DSA/DST/MSA type forums better?
MSA is a clique fest- I dont bother. DST is okay to me. I still find useful help and info there. DSA isnt busy enough but again useful at times. I dont hang out at any of them really anymore.
I do have a question: Any idea how many parts are in TLP summer bucket kit? They don't say for sure and I don't want to register on the forum just to ask.
I was wondering that too.
Trends you'd like to see go away. That is a decent topic. Once upon a time there was an owl in every kit... It drove me nuts.
I love owls.
Trends you'd like to see go away.
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Hexagons. Blech.
I love hexagons.
If you look and see how many designers they have you can tell. They will each have a part. I would guess at least 16 parts. I hate daily downloads. You miss just one because you might have a life and you have to buy it.
#73 totally agree
#73 - thanks. That seems like such an obvious answer I feel a little silly for asking. I usually don't like daily downloads either but liked this kit so thought I would give it a try.
okay, seriously, time to shut this place down... really... ya'll are so crazy... lol
I hate daily downloads. You miss just one because you might have a life and you have to buy it.
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ITA. There's way too much going on in the summer for me to keep up with a daily download.
I'd even be willing to buy the kit, but 1.50 to $3.00 for each piece? I don't like it that much.
What ever happened to Shannon the original owner of DST? Once she sold it I don't recall seeing her around.
"Don't cut off your nose to spite your face" is a warning against acting out of pique in a way that would damage oneself more than the object of one's anger, and that's what all you snarky designers are doing by not giving your attention to DST. You are losing business and customers by not enthusiastically supporting a venue that is cheap and popular with customers. It is one of the first places a beginning digital scrapbook might find, and the first one where a beginner can ask questions that are not store specific.
Stupid for those of you who want more business.
Get back to DST if you want to increase sales. And take a look at your photo - you don't have to be a beauty queen, but make your avatar photos look decent.
I am not a fan of hexagons either, have seen some pages where they've done a nice job. I am not one of those people, lol.
#79- Let me guess you "work" for DST.
Not hardly, but I guess I should have expected that to be the first comment.
I am watching some of my favorite designers giving away the store and it pisses me off they are shitting in their own backyards.
#79
And take a look at your photo - you don't have to be a beauty queen, but make your avatar photos look decent.
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Agreed, some of the avatars are downright scary!
Oh it's boring again and more active. Now that says a lot, doesn't it?
Trend I would like to see go away? The trend to ask about trends, favorite designers, etc. There's always going to be a trend that some people hate and others love, the same with designers.
Why do we have to ask this stupid question every three months or so?
Yes, complaining of boredom is a sure marker of the unintelligent.
I wondered if customers realize how perilously close to closure their favorite stores might be?
#85 - trotting out cliches is even more so.
Besides, I never said I was bored, I said it was boring, distinct difference, but I don't expect you to get that.
I wondered if customers realize how perilously close to closure their favorite stores might be?
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For instance?
Post from Traci Reed on Facebook:
"Dudes, if you haven't checked out the prizes for the Sweet Shoppe Summer Games yet, here's a post with a round up of all the AMAZING prizes from SSD, our Sponsors AND our CASH prizes!"
Really?! Dudes?! What is she... in middle school? And even the kids don't use it when addressing a group of primarily GIRLS/WOMEN.
I say dude a lot. But I work with construction workers all day.
Saying dude is fine but when your promoting a store event not so much. Then again it is SSD. What did you expect?
#85- I agree. A5D is on its last legs.
IMO, A5D made a big mistake when they stopped doing challenges.
A5D - I thought we were talking favorite stores. Although, considering that people have been talking about this store closing for almost two years now and it's still going ...
How the hell do Sweet Shoppe keep getting away with infringements. Janet Phillips new template set has the Olympic rings on one template as well as the product title.
Seriously Sweet Shoppe, your not above the law, whether you think you are or not.
I hope you reported the infringement to the Olympic Committee. They are very strict and sift to take action.
*swift
Typing too fast - pun intended
#95 I did. Normally I would just ignore it and stay out of this sort of thing. But this is blatant infringement that goes against the IOC trademark.
How the hell are new designers supposed to get it right when we have one of the so called top stores repeatedly breaking the rules.
Kate Hadfield did draw the rings too.
OMG - you've got to be kidding. You're reporting someone because of 5 rings??!! Get a life!
You get a freaking life! It's not just 5 rings. It's a logo that is trademarked to the IOC.
kate's rings were not linked together. they came separately in the kit i believe.
If you look at Kate's preview, there are 2 sets of rings. 1 up the top that is clearly not linked, and another down the bottom that is mostly hidden.
Then look at the layouts:
http://www.the-lilypad.com/store/images/D/jordan-07.jpg
http://www.the-lilypad.com/store/images/D/stacy-05.jpg
http://www.the-lilypad.com/store/images/D/suzy-12.jpg
Three layouts with the rings linked exactly the same.
There are linked rings in that pack.
They are not joined together. You can even tell in the preview. There are no linked rings. Unless you've bought the kit and can tell me for sure that there's linked rings. Which I don't think you've done. So bored with toast you're just looking to start shit where there is none.
I thought this was good info for all small businesses.. Any usage connected or directly or indirectly referencing to the Olympics will be fined....
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-06-14/dont-mess-with-the-lord-of-the-olympic-rings
I meant connected to, directly or indirectly referencing...
Does it ever occur to contact the designer with this information before turning them in? At least giving them the chance to take the product down before you ruin their business?
SSD has been contacted before about their infringements. They ignore it.
They need to learn a lesson.
Kate's had the rings joined and then she removed them and did them separate. I assume because she was informed they were protected and she didn't know so she changed them. Looks like her ct pages were done before she removed them.
In any case, designers should google first before using logos in their design or ask someone knowledgeable about these things. It is better to steer clear and not put them in there rather than getting blasted or worse, fined.
Dawn Inskip is also guilty of infringing on the Olympics trademark. The torch in her kit uses the logo for the 2012 London Games.
http://shop.scrapbookgraphics.com//images/cached_thumbs/dinsk_olympics_extras_prev-01-1.jpg
http://www.london2012.com/
She also has the rings on the top bubble/flair. Is that infringment? Maybe not if they are not linked but is it ok if not linked but not ok if they are?
How is it that someone who is "relatively attractive" be married to a man who is also relatively attractive have the most God awful looking children?
I'm not sure but I think it is not OK since it directly refers to the Olympics. I think even the word olympics cannot be used. I did not read through it but this should answer some of your questions.
http://www.london2012.com/about-us/our-brand/using-the-brand/
This is a direct copy of the logos/marks that cannot be used
1. What are the protected Games' Marks?
All of the official names, phrases, trade marks, logos and designs related to the 2012 Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Movements (collectively referred to as the 'Games' Marks') are protected by law in a variety of ways.
The following are some of the current items that make up the Games' Marks:
The Olympic Symbol
The Paralympic Symbol
The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Emblems
The London 2012 mascots
The word 'London 2012'
The words 'Olympic', 'Olympiad', 'Olympian' (and their plurals and words very similar to them – eg 'Olympix'
The words 'Paralympic', 'Paralympiad', 'Paralympian' and their plurals and words very similar to them – eg 'Paralympix'
The Olympic Motto: 'Citius Altius Fortius' / 'Faster Higher Stronger'
The Paralympic Motto: 'Spirit in Motion'
The Team GB logo
The ParalympicsGB logo
The British Olympic Association logo
The British Paralympic Association logo
london2012.com (and various derivatives)
The London 2012 sports pictograms
Does that mean we cannot use the words Olympics???? WOW.
If it is for commercial use, yes you can't use it. I read through the FAQ and they clearly state guidelines of using their brand.
If it's for non-profit, meaning you are showing enthusiasm about the games, you are welcome to do so.
Kate Hadfield did draw the rings too.
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and she removed them very quickly too.
OMG - you've got to be kidding. You're reporting someone because of 5 rings??!! Get a life!
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You are on a smack blog, telling someone to get a life is the height of hypocrisy and the most idiotic and moronic of comebacks too.
Does it ever occur to contact the designer with this information before turning them in? At least giving them the chance to take the product down before you ruin their business?
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No. They should do their research first, that's what a 'business' does.
How is it that someone who is "relatively attractive" be married to a man who is also relatively attractive have the most God awful looking children?
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Because it's not just about the parents. That's basic genetics. Duh.
Because the world can't handle that much beauty in one person and God knew that so he made sure that attractive "genes" repel each other in the baby making process. Were you asking about your own kid? Are they butt ass ugly?
Maybe they have someone who is ugly in the family?
Then Traci Reed must have some ugly ass relatives!
#123- Thank you for saying it first.
Wow, that's really low, smacking on kids.
Maybe they have someone who is ugly in the family?
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Certainly the person who is smacking on the kids has someone ugly in their family, themselves.
Wow, that is pretty low. Very true, but low.
There's nothing wrong with her kids. They look like kids.
How is it that someone who is "relatively attractive" be married to a man who is also relatively attractive have the most God awful looking children?
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I don't know, why do you?
#127- It was nice of you to admit that it was "very true". Adding but low doesn't make it any better.
I do believe this blog has reached a new low. I mean really?????? Now you post about children being ugly. Someone needs to get a life!!
so since SSD is having their contest made me think...what would you like to see from a contest? what kind of prizes and should they have to buy the stores kits? How to keep it fair? Everytime a contest comes around there are complaints about it so wondering what you all thing would make a contest a good one
I don't see anything wrong with Traci's kids, either, and I'm usually the first one to call out an ugly baby. Her entire family looks normal looking including her and her husband.
As far as contests, I think it's 100% fair to require products only sold in the hosting site's store - especially if there are freebies available.
The prizes should be big and plentiful. There are lots of vendors out there who donate prizes for the exposure. There is no reason not to contact them. I really like that SSD is giving cash prizes with the funds from the sale of the collab kit. I think that's a great marketing tool and gives the designers exposure and the site benefits from a generous image. I also love the all-access pass and all the gift certificates to their own store.
I, personally, like the prizes at SSD better than Iron Scrapper at SO. More people have a chance at winning some great prizes instead of the only real draw being ONE person winning a DSLR. Let's face it, the other prizes at SO suck and the winners don't even win SO products. They have some sad consolation prizes ($10, really?) that seem like an afterthought.
Isn't the entire point of a contest to get your products into scrappers hot little hands? SO has really lost touch, IMO. Sure, you could buy their grab bags every week for $4 and the store and designers make some money (which I'm all for), but wouldn't it be great if the contest prizes included products from Scrap Orchard?
To me, SSD understands what gets people motivated for a contest - lots of chances at winning great prizes. Not one person winning the only prize worth playing for.
133-To me, SSD understands what gets people motivated for a contest - lots of chances at winning great prizes. Not one person winning the only prize worth playing for.
I totally agree. I'm not taking part in either contest by the way.
It is really sad to see kids being smacked. That does seem pretty low.
#110
Dawn Inskip is also guilty of infringing on the Olympics trademark. The torch in her kit uses the logo for the 2012 London Games.
http://shop.scrapbookgraphics.com//images/cached_thumbs/dinsk_olympics_extras_prev-01-1.jpg
http://www.london2012.com/
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Hey MAYA (SBG):
You have to be more vigilant about your designers creations!!!
This kind of thing could completely ruin our store's reputation, and the
legal ramifications could be disastrous dear!!!!!I am worried that you do not have a good grasp on the laws surrounding copyright...
Someone needs to get a life!!
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Please stop saying that!
Hey MAYA (SBG):
You have to be more vigilant about your designers creations!!!
This kind of thing could completely ruin our store's reputation, and the
legal ramifications could be disastrous dear!!!!!I am worried that you do not have a good grasp on the laws surrounding copyright...
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If you are that concerned, I hope you brought it to the attention of the IOC, otherwise, STFU. Your outrage is wasted here.
#133 - I agree 100%. I thought the prizes for Iron Scrapper sucked except for the DSLR and I wasn't about to attend countless speedscraps, chats, etc on top of making layouts just for a CHANCE to win it.
I like that SO is for points and it's a random draw - instead of a popularity contest which is what voting contests always and up being.
Where does it say SSD is giving cash prizes?
I agree with 140. At least I have a chance to win the SO contest - I would have no chance at all with the SSD contest so why would I even enter?
Bella Gypsy is leaving Gotta Pixel. Any word on if they're opening elsewhere?
they're already at The Digichick
I know that, is DC going exclusive? I know they're at ACOT as well. I just was wondering if they are going anywhere ELSE.
TDC has always been an exclusive-product store....
Creations by Rachael B is coming out of retirement to guest at Scrap Matters.
Bella Gypsy is guesting at After 5. Maybe they're staying on? They would have to leave TDC and ACOT, too, though I think. A5D is exclusive?
If A5D take on Bella Gypsy, that place really has gone downhill.
Bella IS closing shops at ACOT and TDCalso. So it's obvious they are staying at A5D.
Sorry I forgot the space in my post! It's early in the morning here.
Bella Gypsy is closing at A5D on Aug 31st
How can they be closing at A5D if they never started there?
Bella Gypsy posted this on their fb page:
"Our store at Gotta Pixel is the only one closing on August 11th. This is a big transition period for Bella Gypsy, but any further news will be posted here on our wall and sent out in our newsletter!"
Thats because the others are closing on the 15th - they posted another grahpic explaining what was happening with their other stores.
152 - I'm assuming closing their guest shop.
Does anyone know where Thaty Borges is opening?
She moved again?
#157 - Yes, she posted on her FB that she was having a "bye, bye" sale over at SBG until July 31, and then stay tuned for some news. So we'll see where she ends up.
I guess 2Peas
How can a designer get away with putting so much into a kit and selling it so cheap? Is it the effect of mass producing cheap kits and getting the money or what? Quality designers get overlooked it seems with the others putting their stuff so big and cheap! Is this a case of quantity over quality? The rest of her stuff is the same!
http://amandacreation.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=1
I wouldn't worry about it - if you hadn't included a link, I don't think anybody here would have even known what you were talking about. Once I saw the god-awful header, I knew there was nothing there for me.
Secret Stash closing in a week, though, now that is news! Somebody on here said they thought she was one of the highest paid designers of all (not just SO). I just checked to see what I had of hers, and I have 5 kits - none of them has been used, and I can't think why I might have bought them. I probably got them from the Farmer's Market.
ha! Traci's kids. i have thought that same think every time i see a photo of them. they are not very attractive. but they aren't the only ones. through my scrapping years i have seen quite a few ugly children. have you seen aaron's (sirscrapsalot) kids? ugh.
Wow, all you people smacking on Traci's kids, they look like normal kids. What's wrong with some of you?
The only ugly and unattractive people are the ones smacking on kids.
Anonymous said... 160
How can a designer get away with putting so much into a kit and selling it so cheap? Is it the effect of mass producing cheap kits and getting the money or what? Quality designers get overlooked it seems with the others putting their stuff so big and cheap! Is this a case of quantity over quality? The rest of her stuff is the same!
http://amandacreation.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=1
Jul 31, 2012 10:40:00 PM
Those kits have 300+ elements because they include many many many recolored elements, in every single color of the swatch. The "fun" fact is that every kit has the same buttons, ribbons, flowers etc, just in different colors! It's insane! I always end up deleting all this junk, and I keep just the themed elements. So the price is reasonable for just a pack of elements!
Anonymous said... 156
Does anyone know where Thaty Borges is opening?
Jul 31, 2012 2:43:00 PM
I know but I can't tell! Hint: there's another ex SBG designer that ended up there.
Another "fun" fact: her store at SBG was already closed on 7/31. Some kind of misunderstanding with Maya?
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