We lost one of our own this week. Normally I don't try and censor, and probably never will again. All I ask is that you be respectful when talking about Eva, and to each other when discussing her. We all deal with loss in our own way.
I will not delete or remove posts that don't follow what I've asked. I just hope that you can show her the respect that she deserves.
RIP Eva Kipler.
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«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 600 of 1033 Newer› Newest»I have tried complimenting a designer here and it ended up in someone else tearing her apart so I don't mention designers names here anymore. Somehow I guess complimenting on a smack blog doesn't go over well.
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I have too and no consequences. No one tore her apart.
I mentioned it and yes, I believe it to be true. I have heard it from 3 of their designers.
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Thanks.
So if they do close, do you think someone will take over ADSR or will it die off with the forum?
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I guess it would depend if someone wants to take it on.
What's the 2Peas smack address?
LMGTFY - http://twopeassmack.blogspot.com
Don't know if it's the one being referred to, but it is a 2peas smack blog.
Some of those Peas are nuts! Must be all that inhalation of glue while making their pages.
wow it is very quiet now.
I think this one is more entertaining, but I don't hang out at 2peas so I don't know most of the people they are smacking more than likely.
That was a snooze fest. All they talk about these days is politics. It's not a scrap smack blog at all.
Anyone notice something with these. I thought it was funny.
http://digital-crea.fr/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25&products_id=11033
#10 at first I was like what are you talking about, but now I see what you mean. Funny!
#10
Mwahhahah! I wonder if she questions if they aren't selling, because I wouldn't buy them like that! ROFL.
#10 Because you see her in one of them ?
Yes
#8 - I don't know the people either, but then, I don't most of the people talked about on here either, however, those Peas are still bat shit crazy.
Well at least here we smack digi topics. They are just smacking nsbr posts. Seriously, who cares what people you don't even know think about politics or religion.
#16 - you don't remember the days when we used to smack the DST NSBR posts?
#17 Why did they stop being smacked?
because nobody posts nbsr stuff there any longer.
#10 I wouldn't buy them for either of the reflections, the green one shows an isle or kitchen possibly?
It'd be more profitable if they were smooth and reflection-less with the exception of a x-mas tree or the likes.
Seriously, who cares what people you don't even know think about politics or religion.
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Instead of people you don't know talking about digi kits and designers?
Anyone else annoyed with the changes at DST? Now they have only a 150kb upload limit. Lame. And I wanted to use the gallery's search function but they had an ad I was supposed to click to get the stupid Captcha answer (and yes, I was logged in. Why do I need a Captcha if I'm logged in?). I'm not clicking on an ad on any site.
DST has just been getting worse and worse. If I was you I would jump from the sinking ship now.
DST sunk years ago. I'm surprised that some of you haven't noticed yet.
#22 - Are those implemented changes? I noticed that some issues were reported yesterday but were fixed as they were only glitches. Did you check if that "new change" is really a change before complaining here?
Where do you get the captcha? I searched and didn't get prompted for that.
I didn't get one either.
You must not be logged in or something is weird with your cookies. I only got it if I was logged out.
I cant use DST if I'm using chrome. It wont stay logged in.
I'm using Chrome and I've never had problems staying logged in.
I've been using Chrome longer than I've used DST, must be something on your end.
There's a thread about it at DST. We are not support!!!
Just listening to The Digi Show. OMG Ali Edwards has the most annoying voice ever. Or is it just me? Tell me you are not dying to have her just cough and clear her throat off mic?
32- really? No way! I thought that was your role here.
what ever happened to the lady who started the DST site & then sold it??
#35 - got on with her life I would assume.
Is anybody aware of other designers that may be leaving DHD due to the changes?
Is anybody aware of other designers that may be leaving DHD due to the changes?
I don't think there's any drama there.
You are really fishing to stir things up! Posting twice? There wasn't a reply because nobody announced a move.
Maybe 38 reposted because the initial post 37 didn't show up immediately? Not because of a need to stir things up. (and I am not 37 nor 38)
There is a five hour time difference. I saw the first one when it was posted last night.
37 & 38 -- I'll bite.
What changes?
Jen is no longer there.
Sorry, that should be Gen.
Has anyone downloaded the freebie from Amy Stoffel? Quality Control must be an unknown word for her!
From what little I've seen, I would assume Gen just left for greener pastures. Running a shop is a lot of work with little reward compared to designing. If there were a mass exodus of designers I would think more was going on, but so far there hasnt been.
46 - The one on her Facebook page? I just downloaded it a few minutes ago. Is it that bad?
I've interacted with Gen, and that doesn't seem like her. I got the feeling she really loved what she did.
Gen, care to elaborate?
She's already posted about it. Look at October.
The digi mob bosses pushed her out because of her involvement with this blog.
^ Nice! :D
Sorry, that should be Gen.
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That's not news, she already said she was leaving last month and earlier this month she mentioned she was no longer associated with DHD.
Exactly, but someone asked what was going on at DHD. That's the only news and, yes, it is old.
Nothing going on, so someone tries to make something up?
LOL 52
56- Or they are curious because she did seem happy there?
I wish her the best. It doesnt matter to me why, other than wondering what she is up to now. I like her work.
Another happier (or more profitable) opportunity may have come along.
I'm actually talking about 37&38 who was not asking about Gen.
Like I said before, I do believe that Gennifer mentioned she had other things on the horizon and maybe she can't talk about them right now.
We know she still reads and contributes to this blog, so I'm guessing those who are curious are going to have wait for the reveal when, or if, that happens.
So, aside from Gennifer leaving and Audrey retiring (yet again), why would anyone assume anything is going on at DHD? Just curious, not snarky.
Just trying to dig up some drama, I guess.
One of the DHD designers is coming to my store later this month, and she is not the only one who applied there. I think there's something brewing.
Why did you use "there" and not "here"? Seems like odd phrasing.
Obviously because I'm making it up. *eyeroll*
Can't wait to here the announcement after your snarky response if you are really a store owner.
I'm not an owner. My store = the store I sell at.
Way to put your best foot forward for your store!
Judging a whole store by one designer is pretty lame.
Many posters over the years have stated they do exactly that.
66, How do we know that you aren't really the store owner?
If you aren't, I'm sure your owner doesn't appreciate you leaking information to this blog.
What information? A DHD designer applied to an unknown store. Some information.
And is joing that store. That's generally something that stores and designers wait to announce. Trying to back-track, now?
I thought that type of information would fall under confidentiality in the contract signed with the store? We will know in a few weeks which store has a leak.
#72, learn how to spell!
I'm 66, but not 71.
And is joing that store. That's generally something that stores and designers wait to announce. Trying to back-track, now?
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Funny, I didn't make the original post so no back tracking required. Feel silly now?
If more than one designer applied to that store, it probably means more than one designer is leaving DHD--which means that in the near future more designers will announce moves to more stores. Don't get your knickers in a twist over a designer posting here about another designer heading to where she sells. Wasn't it just last month that everyone said "the smack blog isn't a place to get information"? What she just stated is info. And now you're smacking her for sharing it?! No wonder no actual "news" is never shared here.
And the designer's response was a bit snarky, but the person who said "there" was weird wording was being snarky. And this is a smack blog. Let her have her eye roll.
I never said that stuff, 77.
73 - Do you know of one store that doesn't have someone here on this blog reporting things or stirring up trouble? I don't.
She better hope for a mass exodus from DHD this month. I agree the eyeroll was a bad idea for something that could be tracked down so easily. I'm watching to see who moves where.
I'm #37 but not #38. I only posted once. I was referring to the change of ownership at DHD. When owners leave, especially as suddenly as Gennifer did there is bound to be more to the story. She blogged on 16th October that she was starting a class to better build her business for not only her household but also for the designers at DHD, then on the 31st October she was leaving the store.
I am curious as to what happened but really that is none of my business. I was asking because in my experience when the is sudden ownership changes usually designers leave. I shop a lot at the store and was wondering if anybody knew anything about the other designers.
#62- Must be from SSD.
We will know in a few weeks which store has a leak.
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Not necessarily. If various DHD designers turn up at various stores, you aren't going to know which one has a leak, are you?
#82 - why? SSD generally don't just take on designers.
#82 Why did you assume SSD?
71, Unless they sign in, we don't know who they are and who they represent. They could even be pretending to be someone else.
#62 isn't SSD.
71, Unless they sign in, we don't know who they are and who they represent. They could even be pretending to be someone else.
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Yes, and ... your point is similar to my point.
I know which store and I'm very disappointed in my fellow designer!
#82 Do you have information we don't?
I personally would like to see two designers from DHD move to TLP, mainly because I pretty much shop exclusively from these two designers and TLP.
#89 How do you know which fellow designer it is?
I don't know for sure. But I'm disappointed that someone on my team would leak information.
I can take some guesses as to who it is but I can't be certain.
#92 or there may be more than one designer moving from DHD that you don't know about and you could be jumping to conclusions.
#92 - if you don't know for sure, there's no point in being disappointed in anyone.
No wonder no actual "news" is never shared here.
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Grammar Nazi Attack!
That statement makes No sense. Why didn't you just say that no actual "news" is Ever shared here?
It's really not difficult to remember that a negative + a negative = a positive.
People wonder why miscommunication happens so often!
Grammar Nazi Away....!
It's really not that difficult to remember that capitalization of words only occur at the start of a sentence or if it's a proper noun.
94, it's my entire team. That should not have been leaked. I get to feel how I want to feel. It's clear that someone on our team has very loose lips. What else is she willing to leak about our store?
#97 What is your entire team?
The designers on my team. I'm disappointed that one of them would do something like that.
97, what have you leaked about your store? You're here, on this blog, just like your teammate. *whispers* You two are probably not the only ones from your store.
#96 It was done on purpose to make a point. Apparently you missed that point, which only exemplifies it.
I have never leaked anything about my store.
#97 as #86 said it could have been somebody pretending she was from your store to cause drama. You never know on an anonymous blog. If you don't trust who is on your team maybe you should rethink what information is shared openly.
I'm not the store owner. I don't get to rethink that.
I get to feel how I want to feel.
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I never said otherwise, I just pointed out that there was no point to it.
#98- I think she means the whole design team. She mentioned a fellow designer. Just a guess! It's someone either on the design team or the store CT team.
It was done on purpose to make a point. Apparently you missed that point, which only exemplifies it.
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If I missed the point,then the point wasn't well made. If one cannot see the point being made, then it's pointless.
102, you're anonymous, just like everyone else. You can make the claim, but no one has to believe it. Either way, you're here reading, so it seems hypocritical to judge someone (who you THINK you know) for participating in a blog that you obviously participate in as well. Or, what, it's okay to read, and gossip, but leaking store information crosses some special line?
as #86 said it could have been somebody pretending she was from your store to cause drama.
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What store? As no store was mentioned, how can anyone pretend to be from an unnamed store?
I think #97 is a wee bit paranoid.
I'm not judging them for participating. I do participate but I never leak information about my store as that is not good for the store. And it does cross a line. We signed a contract.
#97 You don't even know if it is your store. the original post never stated a store, what makes you automatically think it is yours?
Not making yourself look better. You leak information to promote your store? Nice.
#109 I'm #103 That's the point I was trying to make. You just did a better job.
I don't leak information to promote my store either. This is the first time I have talked about my store.
#114 You haven't talked about your store, or did I miss where your store was named?
News about a designer leaving DHD is harmful to DHD, not to the new store. What's your problem? You're so paranoid about a store's rep, when no one even knows what store it is!
I know what store it is, too.
#117 Then why don't you share.
Sounds like a second rate store, judging from the responses, so I'd guess it's not that store.
because I promised I wouldn't.
It's more fun this way.
#119 What store?
#120 fun? How?
that store
#121 - I don't know, the store that some of them think it is.
I know something you don't know.
So now that somebody has "confirmed" (I use the term loosely) a designer is leaving for another store, who do you think it is?
Mye or Juliana
The others have been there for a long time.
I don't think anyone is leaving. I think that the whole thing is BS.
I hope its Mye.
Who owns DHD?
Juliana taking store hopping lessons from Re?
#126- More than one designer is leaving DHD.
#132 how do you know?
95: Grammar Nazi Attack!
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Gee, thanks for explaining that. Maybe I used a double negative on purpose, but thanks for your pedantic post. And perhaps your use of the term "Nazi" is offensive to some people.
grammar trolls always kill the mood
No, those that argue with grammar trolls kill the mood.
Vinne Pearce was mentioned here during the DSD sales, I ended up making a purchase ( my 1st with her) and had a problem with the DL. I sent an email and she responded within 2 hours ,problem solved. Great Customer Service....a lesson that I wish some other designers would take.
If I've needed CS from a designer, every one I've purchased from has been really good.
What mood?
Stupid questions kill the mood also.
What mood?
#140: Yes they do!
Talking about killing the mood on a smack blog is about as stupid as it gets.
I actually find this nonsense refreshing and entertaining after the whole madness of October. Yep. I'm weird. LOL
It's still early. October started innocently enough.
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Most everyone is offended by something, I however choose the open minded life and realize that not everything said is stated in a manner that the original word may be used for.
LOL I saw this on a FB Meme and thought it was very appropriate to this blog.
ATTENTION:
This page(blog) makes fun of everybody, including (or especially) YOU. Keep complaining and you could be next.
I'm very surprised that no one has mentioned RakScraps (I think that's the name of it) on this blog. A lot of the designers there seem to be within the general community but the quality there is so lacking it's a wonder they survive at all.
Opinions? Go!
I didn't even know RAKScraps existed until you mentioned it and I've been in this industry for six years. The quality definitely seems to be lacking, IMO.
I'm with 149. Never heard of the place. I don't understand: you can "donate" to get points that you then redeem for stuff? Do you get to choose the stuff you get? And why would I donate to a site? Because I like it? Isn't that why I SHOP at a site? "Donating" to it seems weird.
You can donate to Rakscraps if you want past kits, but each month the mega-kit is free to download whether you've donated or not. You just have to sign up in the Rakcenter. Rakscraps has been around for many, many years and has offered free mega-kits every month. They no longer have many designers. It used to be a great site for newbies to get free kits and then take part in the challenges.
Any one here applied for TLP Guest Polly CT?
Rakscraps. What a blast from the past.
RAKscraps is part of My Memories. They're somehow affiliated. I used to be at MM and they pushed RAKscraps pretty hard.
MM bought RAKScraps and the sister sites ScrapWow & 3Scrapateers.
RAKScraps is still around?
Some changes coming soon to Sweet Shop.
Like?
Oh, are these the same changes that are supposedly coming to DHD?
#157 either spill it or shut up.
I think #157 is full of sh*t
160 It's for me to know and for you to find out. Just goes to show you that you don't know everything.
Some changes coming soon to Sweet Shop.
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Oh, goodie!
What? Revamped challenges that give you a 2% discount after you complete 50 layouts?
It's for me to know and for you to find out
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Seriously? Starved for attention are you?
#162 I am well aware of the fact that I don't know everything. Apparently you think you do. If you need to post on an anonymous blog to feel smug that you are aware of something that we will find out in a few weeks anyway then feel free. I hope having the information early makes you feel important.
Some changes coming soon to Sweet Shop.
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Who gives a crap.
Where the heck did everyone go?
I'm reduced to reading the 2Peas smack blog and the threads they trash; it's like reality TV, you don't know anyone, but you get sucked in anyhow.
LOL I've been reading them too
Oh, goodie!
What? Revamped challenges that give you a 2% discount after you complete 50 layouts?
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LOL..so funny cuz it's true!!!
The mindset of some (probably most) at Sweet Shoppe is very interesting. While some might feel it's a feather in their cap (to put it mildly) to be part of that community, not everyone aspires to do so.
I just looked at GAB at SBB - Did you notice the regular price for Laitha's designs products? She has 4 papers in a pack with a regular price of $2.49, and she has three separate packs: she has 12 papers total in 3 packs which equals $7.47. If you want to add elements, it is an additional $3.00, and if you want 3 swirls, add another $3.49. Don't you think $13.96 is a bit steep for what is essentially a basic kit especially when most of the papers are solid and not unique at all?
165-I could care less what any of you think my motive is. I'm not sure when the news will come. That is why I can't tell you. Just wait and see. You'll know it when it happens.
I'm guessing Robin is selling it...
I'll bite. My guess
1. Robin is retiring and Traci/Gen is taking over.
2. $1 candy fair
3. New challenge format. 50% coupon for 10 layouts lol
You could be right 172. She hasn't been around much for a while now.
Libby posted something in the forum a while ago about doing the newsletter, so maybe she is buying the site from Robin.
#172- I think they are having a DHD designer join them. I have heard nothing about Robin selling SSD.
#173- I hope to hell Traci doesn't take over. I can't stand her. I would love a 50% coupon for 10 layouts though LOL.
I hope Robin is leaving, she has the worst customer service ever, always takes for ever to get problems solved on new release day.
170: that kind of ridiculous pricing drives me nuts (not just Laitha at SBB--I'm talking any shop that does a GBB type of thing, like GP or TLP. Jeez, just checked GP's GGI and Laitha has a pack of just 6 frames for $3.49 regular price. Gotta Grab It? I don't think so. And I hate that usually designers make such generic packs. Some designers really run with the monthly colors, but most just regurgitate CU ribbons/flowers in the palette's colors.
173: Not sure if that was a typo, or if you really do mean me, but I have no plans to go to SSD.
so where are you going Gen ?
I have to keep things quiet for a bit longer on that. Sorry!
I have to keep things quiet for a bit longer on that. Sorry!
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no need to apologize...maybe your ego is a little SSD'ish...believe me, us not knowing where you're going or what you're going to be doing is not going affect us deeply...one way or the other.
173: Not sure if that was a typo, or if you really do mean me, but I have no plans to go to SSD.
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the only way you'd be going to SSD is if you did buy it..your work ain't that good.
Wow, 181. She answered a direct question. That makes her egocentric?
182, that's not true; her work is good! But her style doesn't mix with SSD. Only a couple designers at DHD would mix well.
Bite me 181 and 182. Gen is the reason you have an audience for your idiotic, ignorant and mean gibberish. Gen, good luck in your new endeavors. Consider your ass kissed. :)
I could care less what any of you think my motive is. I'm not sure when the news will come. That is why I can't tell you. Just wait and see. You'll know it when it happens.
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So why bother even mentioning it? Oh, because you do want the attention. You want people to keep asking you, to make you feel important. Well, guess what, I don't give a crap. It's SSD and I couldn't care less about it.
.believe me, us not knowing where you're going or what you're going to be doing is not going affect us deeply...one way or the other.
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Wow, get out of the wrong side of bed today? She answered a direct question and a few people have been asking what Gen is doing, so some do care, even if you don't. Please don't presume to speak for all of us when you are being a bitter troll, unless you weren't, and were using the royal 'we' or speaking on behalf of all trolls.
someone forgot to take their happy pills today.
#175 I agree with your first point. I think a new designer is joining. I doubt Robin would sell considering how successful the store appears to be.
186-Yes, I want the attention. That is a good one. Nobody even knows who I am. Get a grip.
meh. so what? a mysterious designer switching stores is not really smack worthy. go bid for the guesses on facebook.
Yes, I want the attention. That is a good one. Nobody even knows who I am. Get a grip.
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A grip on what? It doesn't matter if no one knows who you are, that has nothing to do with anything. The fact that you came here and basically said "I know something you don't know and I'm not going to tell" and said it more than once, shows you want attention.
Gotta love all the hate for SSD. One mention and all the crazies come out to bitch and moan.
Really, 193? I just thought it was just common everyday smack and the normal amount of bitching and moaning.
Gotta love all the hate for SSD. One mention and all the crazies come out to bitch and moan.
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WTF are you talking about? What 'all the hate'? What bitching and moaning?
#193 It is human nature to complain about successful people/businesses. Yes some people come here because they feel like an "outsider" because of the people on the SSD forum and they feel the need to complain. Some people do have a legitimate problem with SSD for example their customer service, quality of the products etc. So not all the bitching and moaning is unfounded. Other successful sites get smacked on just as much as SSD.
Personally I love SSD, I have never had a problem with it or their designers. But that is because SSD fits my scraping style better than most other sites. Now I'm going to leave before I get smacked on for being an SSD supporter.
Really, 193? I just thought it was just common everyday smack and the normal amount of bitching and moaning.
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If you say so. People seem to go off the deep end whenever SSD is brought up.
WTF are you talking about? What 'all the hate'? What bitching and moaning?
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It's okay - I don't expect you to understand. If you can't figure that out on your own, don't expect me to spell it out for you.
Personally I love SSD, I have never had a problem with it or their designers. But that is because SSD fits my scraping style better than most other sites. Now I'm going to leave before I get smacked on for being an SSD supporter.
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And agreed 196 - it fits my style too. I'm sure I'll get smacked for it as well, but I wouldn't expect much less on a smack blog - especially one that's full of so many SSD haters :)
Personally, I don't see any hate either. I think you're taking it too personally. The comments today were not even close to the worse it has been for SSD. If you can't handle the smack, get off the blog.
It's okay - I don't expect you to understand. If you can't figure that out on your own, don't expect me to spell it out for you.
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That's okay, I only see what's actually there, not what I imagine to be there.
especially one that's full of so many SSD haters :)
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I see one comment about Robin having bad CS. I see a comment about not liking Traci. I see a joke comment about a 2% coupon. I see a comment about not giving a crap. I'm not see any actual hate.
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