I just noticed that Amber at SO has "apple" under her name. I was reading one of the CT call threads. Is there something that hasn't been said? All the other designers have a personal byline. I like her too. maybe it's good that she is getting out now?
Just goes to show that they are one big clique of designers. I don't think the CT or staff is as bad as Kami and the designers.
Amber's shop isn't on sale. She has a new collection out that is on sale and a few other things but she's in the Digi Files and has a shop coupon out until the end of the month.
As for getting blasted, CT members aren't even allowed to ask in the forums or on Facebook if the site is down or if they have any problems. Kami gets all over the designers and the designers are too afraid of her. It has a HUGE chilling effect and no one is allowed to talk freely.
im a CT for an SO designer and she told us that SO admin said we were not allowed to ask any questions in the public forum or on facebook when stuff wasn't working because it made the store look bad and if we did SO would make the designer remove us from her team. which i don't get at all if we CT for the designer not the store. Then the designer asked us to let her know if customers posted complaints because the designers were responsible for just deleting them or letting admin know to delete them. So yeah, totally not allowed to talk or ask questions at SO even if you are a customer!
It's the first time I hear this but I'm not surprised. When Scrapyrus was removed from their shop, no one said anything or asked any questions. It's kind of creepy how she just disappeared and they pretended she was never there!
#7: That's bull crap. Seriously!?! You can do two things when there's a problem: Fix it, or pretend it doesn't exist. The second will lose you customers. It makes me want to spam their page with complaints just to see how quick they get removed.
It clears up something for me though. I posted in their forum about a problem once, and was surprised that no one felt the need to respond. That started my leaving SO.
uhm Trish? Are you really posting about pregnancy scare possibilities only 24 hrs after you posted how you are too broke to get a bank account so you can keep your netflix subscription? Have you stopped to consider that you might be oversharing?
#2 - no, it was not random and in fact related to post #200 on the previous page. I just hadn't realized it was going to go over to the next page and look random.
im a CT for an SO designer and she told us that SO admin said we were not allowed to ask any questions in the public forum or on facebook when stuff wasn't working because it made the store look bad --------
Seriously, if SO is that bad, why do designers stay there? I'm sure Kami has her moments but I also think a lot of this other stuff is just bull crap. Mostly because if it was true, the store wouldn't have lasted as long as it has and it would be continually bleeding designers, which it isn't.
im a CT for an SO designer and she told us that SO admin said we were not allowed to ask any questions in the public forum or on facebook when stuff wasn't working because it made the store look bad --------
I can see their point of view, actually. --------------- I'm a designer at another shop and fortunately, we rarely have issues, but any time we have, the owner always emails the team and let's us know what's going on, as well as post to the site FB page to let customers know. In fact, our owner is really good about always including the team in everything that's going on. If an owner has nothing to hide, then why should it be a problem to inform anyone? They can't always control what's going on with their service provider so I don't see the point in ignoring it.
That's not the same thing. The designers and CT should ask the owner in private when store matters come up, like the site being down etc. Asking in public does make the store look bad. Informing customers of site hiccups is not the same as designers and CTMs complaining in public about site problems; it has nothing to do with hiding anything.
14 That is very considerate of that store owner. SO sucks. So does Cami. 15 If the designers or the CTM can't get to the site it's impossible to ask privately.
Why don't they have a place, separate of their main site, where designers/CT can notify admin about problems? Seems easy enough to start a private Facebook group for their site staff to use as a means of communication if/when their site goes down or has issues.
If they have such a group (I can't believe I'm about to side with Kami), but yeah, then they shouldn't be posting things in the public eye at all. If they don't have such a thing, then they should.
Yeah, but she (7) isn't on the site CT, so she wouldn't be in the group. She's on a designer's personal CT. Seems pretty high-handed of Kami to dictate what every personal CT member of every designer is or isn't allowed to post on the board.
I think some of you are missing what I'm saying (I'm #7) I am NOT on the site CT and I don't make it a point to complain but one time the store was down and I couldn't reach my designer so I asked on the FB page if the site was down or if it was me and I had cleared my cache, etc. etc. apparently that pissed Kami off and a new rule was made that personal CT is not allowed to post anything. That is all fine and whatever BUT the designers are also suppose to DELETE any customer complaint. Not answer it or forward it on to Kami or admin DELETE it because Kami doesn't want any negativity.
BUT the designers are also suppose to DELETE any customer complaint. Not answer it or forward it on to Kami or admin DELETE it because Kami doesn't want any negativity. ___________________
Exactly. I don't care if Kami wants to dictate that CT's can't ask questions. I can see that point. Don't want it appearing that people are having problems.
BUT! when you start to delete customer's complaining, that's where I say bull crap. Honestly, that's overstepping in my opinion. And alienating customers.
And #13: I used to like SO. It's lately that I find the rules/policies constantly changing, and usually less customer friendly, and the gallery being a pain to upload, and the store search being permanently broken. This has caused me to move on. I could see SO going down, but due to their previous popularity, it could be a slow demise.
I had issues at SO. It wasn't even a complaint - I couldn't get anywhere on the site and I wanted to BUY STUFF. I posted on the FB page asking for help and it was deleted. I posted again and someone deleted it and sent me a message to use the support button on the site ... uh I just told you I can't get anywhere on the site. Needless to say I haven't bothered and I actually used to spend a fair amount there.
All of the reading I have done on social media strategy strongly recommends against deleting negative comments/customer issues/complaints and instead says take it as an opportunity to show everyone who is watching that you can wow people with customer service. When you delete and ignore you leave customers feeling silenced and frustrated. And what a surprise ... they stop buying from you and tell their friends or complain on other sites.
All of the reading I have done on social media strategy strongly recommends against deleting negative comments/customer issues/complaints and instead says take it as an opportunity to show everyone who is watching that you can wow people with customer service. When you delete and ignore you leave customers feeling silenced and frustrated. And what a surprise ... they stop buying from you and tell their friends or complain on other sites. -------------------------------------------- Spot on. SO would be much better of responding to those comments than deleting them. It would show that they are listening to the customers and responding in a timely manner, especially if customers are asking a question.
I thought I was the only one struggling to buy things at SO, because I really, really like the designers there. I fight getting into the store, it is pure hassle most of the time. Perhaps it is me, but when I try to get a response, the help button wants me to log in, which I can't do. It is a viscous circle. I just stay away, sadly. There are some good designers that I try to give my money too, and just can't.
Maybe the designers don't know how widespread the problem is? Perhaps every time you can't buy from the store you could send the designer a private note (FB, email, etc.) and let them know that SO is hurting their sales? I think if I were a designer, I'd want to know I'm losing money because of the store. Especially when you are at a store with quite a few designers who don't drive traffic because they don't release.
I had a problem using a coupon code on another site, asked the designer about it. She didn't see the message until the coupon ended, but made me a personal coupon to buy it. Now that's service!
#26 ... like the designers can complain or question Kami. That simply is not allowed at SO. They would be better off finding a store that cares about the customer.
#24 I thought I was the only one struggling to buy things at SO, because I really, really like the designers there. I fight getting into the store, it is pure hassle most of the time. Perhaps it is me, but when I try to get a response, the help button wants me to log in, which I can't do. It is a viscous circle. I just stay away, sadly. There are some good designers that I try to give my money too, and just can't.
******** No it isn't just you. I love some of the designers at SO and have a hellofa time searching and buying. I wish SO would go back to the old platform. Everything about the new design totally sucks. I'm sure the sales have to be reflecting that. I have since ventured on and found designer replacements. :-(
Really? haha Thank you!! I'm glad you like my shop. That's why I'm here. To have honest opinion about my shop and, since this is my last year as a designer, I want to know what do you think I should do to have an unforgettable "goodbye". Of course, with a lot of personality. lol
#2 - no, it was not random and in fact related to post #200 on the previous page. I just hadn't realized it was going to go over to the next page and look random.
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No, it was still random. I read the previous page. Then I read your comment. Couldn't figure out why you wasted time typing it. Did you think you'd get a conversation about airlines going? SMH that you still don't get it.
Re Kneipp we LOVE your store ask away we will answer honestly. Promise!!! Specially when you have the guts to say who you are.
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Uhhhh, he didn't really have the guts to say who he is. He accidentally posted and told you that if he hadn't done that, he would have posted anonymously. That's not gutsy. That's just dumb as rocks.
well, that's what Gennifer did (only coming out after she was identified. I still think it's courageous. Re is a talented young man, and I enjoy his perspective.
I agree with #42, He even admitted that [#35 lol I came here to ask you an advice... But I didn't want to be identified! Damn it! hahaha I never posted here so I didn't know how blogspot works.]
But to answer your question Re: What did you have in mind? What designers have you seen retire in an unforgettable way?
No offense intended, but most designers seem to be forgotten after about a year. Mostly because people move on, and most stores don't allow retired product, or don't allow retired product of non current designers.
Re, you are retiring for good? I see your store is 38% off. How is that going? If people won't buy at 38% they won't buy at 40-50%. Maybe a $1.00 sale will will bring in the masses.
You are very talented, I hate to see you retire. Do you mind sharing why?
I believe Re announced that he will be going to culinary school. Maybe some kind of "scrap your favorite recipe" challenge would be fun. If everyone shared they could put together a recipe book. I know things like that have been successful in the past, but I don't know if it would be interesting to people right now. But it would tie in to Re's future plans. And if scrappers had a collection of recipes that they referred to for years to come, that would definitely be memorable.
Well, I was going to post here anonymously because I thought that was the rule. I wasn't affraid to come here and share who I am. Anyway, lol, I'm not retiring yet. I want to finish my collection, My Point Of View first. I have at least 10 more products in my schedule. And I have some great collabs planned with people I admire since I started.
This 38% off sale is because it's Oscraps' 8th birthday. :)
I'm going to retire because scrap isn't my priority anymore. Well, it was my priority, but the low sales started to make me feel tired, kwim? The only time I sold a good amount of money was when I had my Help The Student Week, but I used all the money to buy college stuff. lol I didn't use to hang out with my friends, or save for a future trip, etc. And I want to start some projects as a gastronomy student, photographer (apprentice), graphic designer. But let's see what happens... Maybe I feel motivated again. For now, I'm going to be honest, I feel very, very unmotivated. It's like they say: "life is a little box full with surprises"
I really like your idea, Tiffany. Maybe, after that challenge, I can release a free magazine at The Heartistic Project with everyone's recipes and some cool articles. What do you think?
I love how Tiff posts here as herself after someone calls it courageous, but any other time, she's here anon like the rest of us. Get over yourself.
$99 for any digi class is ridiculous, but getting upset about the use of the word sherpa is equally as ridiculous. It looks like you had to lookup what the word meant and are trying to impress us with your "knowledge."
And yes, $99 for a class to help me find my style? No thanks. I can't imagine there will be many sign ups for that, now if were actually teaching something maybe.
well, that's what Gennifer did (only coming out after she was identified. I still think it's courageous. ---------- I agree with #42, He even admitted that [#35 lol I came here to ask you an advice... But I didn't want to be identified! Damn it! hahaha I never posted here so I didn't know how blogspot works.] ----------
Uhhhh, no. Not buying it. First of all, who goes to a smack blog to get retirement sale advice? Even if people did that regularly, it's only the people who read the blog regularly and know about it. Not someone who "doesn't understand" how the blog works because he "never posts here" and is innocent about the ways of the blog. *most major eyeroll ever*
Did anyone ever see his accidental first post before he erased it? I will bet you my life savings that he wasn't asking about advice for his retirement.
#55 nope. I wasn't ONLY asking for advice. I also was going to say that Kami is a good person. I really like her. It's not fair what you talk about her here. I didn't sell at SO, but everyone that's there really enjoys it. They make a good team. Then, after saying that I like Kami, I asked for advice. ;D
I'm really glad that a few of the traditional paper scrapbooking companies are now offering digital versions of their kits, because the papers. Gorgeous (beautiful, whimsical, cute, fun and funky, you name it) papers. But the elements (so-called) that accompany these wonderful papers? ... in some cases, the elements are just embarrassingly bad. No texture, no dimension, no attempt at realism at all.
It's like they're thinking, "Well, digital is just a picture of a real element, and a picture is flat...so here's a tiny, one-dimensional circle made out of our beautiful patterned paper, with two little holes drawn on it so that it reminds you of a button...and we'll call that a 'button.'"
Does anyone else know what I am talking about? Don't make me name names.
#58: Yep. I completely agree. Although names are more fun :)
Re: it's fine that you like Kami. The discussion originated as SO's store problems. It disintegrated to Kami because 1) she doesn't appreciate customer feedback 2) she doesn't want anyone to critique or criticize her store 3) store problems are deleted or swept under the rug by her and 4) actual customers who have had rotten experiences with Kami, due to the above stated reasons. If Kami doesn't want to be talked about, perhaps she should correct her attitude towards customers. There are plenty of store owners who do not come up very often on this blog.
Real life example: If you went to the forum when the Plum Perks was changed, there were complaints about not receiving the correct (if any) points. There were a few threads, but most were deleted. Kami's response was "you were all in the negative, and owe me money". A (now deleted) conversation started up on Facebook among people who had anywhere from 50-300 points and were not credited. I know my friend was in the not credited group that suddenly received her points after 3 emails to Customer Service.
How did people get negative points? I actually remember that mentioned in an announcement or an email - something like "everyone who had a non-negative balance was given their points." It sounded so weird to me, and I just glossed over it at the time since I had never participated in the Plum Perks.
#55 nope. I wasn't ONLY asking for advice. I also was going to say that Kami is a good person. I really like her. It's not fair what you talk about her here. I didn't sell at SO, but everyone that's there really enjoys it. They make a good team. Then, after saying that I like Kami, I asked for advice. ;D
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And then you deleted it because it was so inflammatory that you didn't want it connected to your name? Sorry, Re. You're full of all colors of bullshit. I'm losing respect for you every time you type another comment on this blog. I mean gawwd, at least own up to it. Don't hide behind BS like "I was only here posting rainbows and unicorns and just didn't want anyone to see that side of me!"
Good grief, if any of you had accidentally posted under your own name you'd been like a worm on a hot rock. Get off Re's ass and quit playing Dick Tracy with the investigation of his motives.
The only reason that I shop at SO at all is for Chelle's designer club and templates from Little Green Frog. Beyond that, the store doesn't represent my style (and I didn't have to take a $99 class to tell me that!).
Hmmm..I don't like Chelle's designs at all. Her stuff is right under Bella Gypsy's for my least favorite. I can spot both their "styles" a mile away and that's because they use a mega amount of cu stuff in their designs. They also both recolor their elements A LOT.
I'm losing respect for you every time you type another comment on this blog. -------------- Yeah, and there's nothing worse than losing the respect of someone who is posting anonymously. I'll bet he'll lose sleep over that one!
I love how Tiff posts here as herself after someone calls it courageous, but any other time, she's here anon like the rest of us. Get over yourself.
$99 for any digi class is ridiculous, but getting upset about the use of the word sherpa is equally as ridiculous. It looks like you had to lookup what the word meant and are trying to impress us with your "knowledge." ____________________ Well, aren't you just a bundle of brightness? If this^^ is all you can find to smack about, maybe you should go away. What an asshole.
Good grief, if any of you had accidentally posted under your own name you'd been like a worm on a hot rock. Get off Re's ass and quit playing Dick Tracy with the investigation of his motives.
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Because telling other people how to act or what to think on this blog always goes over so well. *eyeroll*
Pretty sure that 62 is allowed to post anything he/she wants to post here. I happen to agree with what they said, because it makes a lot more sense than thinking that a person would bother erasing a comment that wasn't inflammatory in some way. Your name will show up on the blog either way, so once you make the initial mistake you just own it...... unless of course you can't because you posted something bitchy.
I am pretty sure he was coming after Kami. The way he said after " I also was going to say that Kami is a good person. I really like her. It's not fair what you talk about her here. I didn't sell at SO, but everyone that's there really enjoys it. They make a good team. Then, after saying that I like Kami, I asked for advice."
It's like a 5 year old who got caught and tried to get away with it after.
What is up with all of these *.page vultures that are out there demanding *.page files all the time. Heaven forbid you put a template out there without a *.page file. The SBC/Artisan hoards will descend upon you demanding them. I've heard they have a group that sends people out to see if designers want to have their templates converted. They are often rude and are very needy. SMH
#66 that is funny that you say Chelle uses a lot of CU. She sells CU you nimrod! She creates her stuff herself. Even down to all the felt items she cuts out, scans, and adds her own touches. Now she is creating things out of clay.
#79 she does NOT create all her stuff and just because she creates cu doesn't mean she doesn't use it. In fact, I can't think of one of them that do create cu who don't use it as well. Idiot.
I agree that Chelle's Creations has a recognizable style, but I don't think it is because she uses "a mega amount" of CU pieces. In fact, I would think that people who use a lot of CU would have a look that is similar to other designers, not distinctive from them, because they are all using the same CU.
I recently discovered some new (to me) designers from the Oscraps birthday celebration. I was excited to buy some new things but when I read the TOU, all of them I looked at said FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. In caps, just like that.
WHY? I make and sell hybrid projects and plan to do S4H.
WHY? I make and sell hybrid projects and plan to do S4H.
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Most designers do require a separate license for anyone who uses their product and sells hybrid (or digi). S4H/S4O does not allow rights to sell anything without a license. If you sell any products using ANY designers kits (unless it specifically says CU on it, and even then it any not cover it), you will catch the wrath of gawd from any of them. So don't assume that kits that allow S4H/S4O is covering your ass. It isn't. You need to contact each designer and find out what their terms and fees are for selling.
We all love you, Re. These 2 little bitches don't know what they're talking about.
Shut up, you two.
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False. I haven't even posted here yet about the Re Fiasco and I disagree with you, so there are more of us who feel this way than you think. Also, so far it would appear that you're possibly the only one defending him. Since we know he's reading here, it's also possible and likely that you ARE him, not signed-in. Give it up. You can't make people on this blog share your opinions if they don't share your opinions. We're all allowed to think and say whatever the F we want to think and say. Telling us to shut up just shows your immaturity.
I agree that Chelle's Creations has a recognizable style, but I don't think it is because she uses "a mega amount" of CU pieces. In fact, I would think that people who use a lot of CU would have a look that is similar to other designers, not distinctive from them, because they are all using the same CU.
No, it was still random. I read the previous page. Then I read your comment. Couldn't figure out why you wasted time typing it. Did you think you'd get a conversation about airlines going? SMH that you still don't get it. -------
I think you don't get it and I find it ironic you talking about wasting time writing a response, when you just wrote a whole bunch of nothing.
And then you deleted it because it was so inflammatory that you didn't want it connected to your name? Sorry, Re. You're full of all colors of bullshit. I'm losing respect for you every time you type another comment on this blog. I mean gawwd, at least own up to it. Don't hide behind BS like "I was only here posting rainbows and unicorns and just didn't want anyone to see that side of me!" ------
You're full of all colors of bullshit. I'm losing respect for you every time you type another comment on this blog. I mean gawwd, at least own up to it. -----------
Says the anon poster. How about owning your bullshit? It's easy to say you've lost respect for someone, but if you don't own it, who cares? It's just more bullshit.
I agree that Chelle's Creations has a recognizable style, but I don't think it is because she uses "a mega amount" of CU pieces. In fact, I would think that people who use a lot of CU would have a look that is similar to other designers, not distinctive from them, because they are all using the same CU. __ Her "look" is anything but unique and believe me, she uses ample CU in her designs. She then turns around and creates CU for others.
Hi there. have anyone Joined the Art Journaling Caravan 2014? I'm thinking about join. Do you actually learn techniques or something? or it's just something like a journal prompt every week? is it worth the 49$? thanks for any honest advice
"91 Hi there. have anyone Joined the Art Journaling Caravan 2014? I'm thinking about join. Do you actually learn techniques or something? or it's just something like a journal prompt every week? is it worth the 49$? thanks for any honest advice"
Absolutely worth it. Huge discounts on Tangie's kits, regular freebies, prompts & tutorials, different kinds of prompts. I love it.
#91 - I did the first Art Journal Caravan and it was worth every cent and I know from others, who did all the years, that it just got better and better.
#96: It might matter. Most isn't my style, but since I can't use retired kits if I post my layouts online in certain places, it's not worth purchasing if she's more of a one and done. However, if she's a habitual retire and come back (Sounds like she's not), then there's a little more appeal since she may be back with her kits.
#98: from Mye's newsletter: "On another note, I will NOT retire from designing. I will continue to create digital supplies for you and there will be more announcements to come so stay tuned!"
#91 have anyone Joined the Art Journaling Caravan 2014? I'm thinking about join. Do you actually learn techniques or something? or it's just something like a journal prompt every week? is it worth the 49$? thanks for any honest advice
******************* Tangie is the most amazing giving person(designer). Don't even hesitate. You will get your $49. trifold. So sad this is her last caravan year. She is so unique, no one else could even step into her shoes.
I heard from someone I consider to be a reliable source that Mye was kicked out of PCO for stealing. If what I heard is even half true and I think it is, I hope no other shop owners ever take her on. Buyer beware!
If a designer had stolen something, why would a shop owner allow her to have a retirement sale? Her shop would more likely be closed immediately. It looks to me like Mye has a new project in the works.
110-Or maybe she threw a fit about something like usual. -------------- Bingo!
On another note, considering how many designers are leaving SO, one might need to consider the source. With that many designers leaving, it can't always be the designer's fault. My guess is that it's a Kami/Mel issue. I've been told by Kami herself what her side of too many of the issues are and trust me, it isn't usually the designer. More often than not, it's Kami being childish because she doesn't have the professionalism to resolve issues. It's easier (and chicken shit) to shut someone down over something stupid.
why does everybody think a designer "did something" when their stores closes at SO. Does not all of digi know that Kami is irrational and unreasonable. I wonder if previous store owners would have anything bad to say about the so called bad or problem designers that leave SO.
On Amber's FB page, there was an announcement talking about taking a short break. The post was deleted and replaced by the announcement that she's guesting at P&Co on Apr. 1. My guess is her shop got shut down and she was scrambling to find another store, and P&Co took her in "as a guest". Not planned at all on her part.
I heard something like what 106 heard about Mye, but not that she got "kicked out" of P&Co. She had been lying to collab partners about having no sales and then pocketing the money and never paying out half and she finally got caught. I think she resigned on her own but I don't really see how she had a choice after what she did. Someone told me there was even more to it than that but wouldn't say what. If it's worse than that then wow.
#96: It might matter. Most isn't my style, but since I can't use retired kits if I post my layouts online in certain places, it's not worth purchasing if she's more of a one and done. However, if she's a habitual retire and come back (Sounds like she's not), then there's a little more appeal since she may be back with her kits. ------
who else is leaving or has left SO recently? I used to go there and was active in their forum for quite a long time but found things really changed so I left. Once in a while I will look at the store but don't really pay much attention any longer.
126 you really don't. I know one of the designers that she wasn't paying. Did it ever occur to you that she might be having a retirement sale before leaving because the owner needs to be able to pay the people that Mye wasn't paying?
#130, thanks. I thought Scrapyrus was just a guest. I know some were asked to close their store because they weren't active/no new designs but it seems like others are allowed to stay, granted this was in the past so not sure if that is still the same. I did love it there but now it is just about who is able to go to Utah or hang out at the beach......no longer find it a friendly place to be.
132 -- Totally agree. Not friendly anymore! Hate that they keep changing rules for challenges and games. Not much interaction there either. The Appletinis aren't much fun and the Honeybees just do their job and log off.
There are a ton of girls there who don't produce but still are there. It seems like Kami has her favorites and the rules don't apply to them. Designers don't really have a chance to leave and let fans know what's going on either. It's like, boom Kami closes their store. Now that Amber is gone, I wonder who Kami is going to pick off next? I'd love to hear what some of the SO designers really think about all of this. They are probably terrified of getting booted.
#123 is Mye the one that had the sick child and the digi community raised funds for an OP??
******************* yes the digital community had a huge collab all proceeds went to her. Her baby was born with internal problems and needed surgery right away. I think, I read recently he was diagnosed with down syndrome. **************** #129 who else is leaving or has left SO recently? ***** when c visions left, SO was pretty much done for me. I like Joy's kits, but it isn't CV. mle is pretty much repeating, I use to buy alot of her stuff to.
The appletinis used to be fun, same with the honey bees. I know a few of the 'originals' from both sets left, be interesting to see why.
I agree about the challenges, was much better. I remember there was a staff member who used to calculate the points and she would let us know when accounts had been updated. I messaged her once about my plum perks, she responded, apologized for missing a challenge and credited me immediately. Can't remember her name, used to be quite active, also hosted a template speed scrap each month.......she's gone now too.
#139 yes. Can't remember where I saw it but she said she was leaving because her business vision or model (can't remember which) was different than Kami's. Might have been on her FB page when she announced she was going to SBG. I think losing Irene, Rachel and Suzy were big hits to SO as all three brought in lots of customers. Obviously not crippling but I think it hurt at the time each left.
#142 I liked a few of their designs as a new digi scrapper, but it only took buying 2 kits to realize how much of the stuff is reused. The stars and hearts especially, but most of the elements and paper designs overall.
If by nice you mean, every 2 minutes posting how perfect of a mom she is, photos of her workspace, nail polish, how wonderful her husband is, her ipsy bags, her new glasses, her, her, her, her, her, her and more her like it's all sunshine and rainbows LOOK AT ME... then yeah, she seems nice.
In the old days of DST, it was nothing but look how sick I am, I'm at the hospital again, we have no money and then she announces she's pregnant! And then all the difficulties involved with that. Seriously, if you are sick and have no money, don't be irresponsible and have a baby you can't nurture and can't afford. I didn't mind her up until then.
Shame on Mye if she stole money....especially after the digi community donated so much time and money for her sick baby.
As for Trixie Scraps, sounds like she was kicked out of yet another digi store! Soon there won't be any stores for her to run to. Her drama queen attitude has caught up to her again!
^^^ You sit on a smack blog posting mean and nasty things about people you don't know, and have the nerve to cast "shame" on others? What a piece of work you must be. Jealous cow.
You know the telephone game? It starts in a big group. One person whispers something to the person next to them.. Then that person whispers what they heard to the person next to them and so on. I wonder if the story about Mye is the same. Perhaps something happened but as the story was retold it changed... And of course embellishing is what scrappers so best.
If by nice you mean, every 2 minutes posting how perfect of a mom she is, photos of her workspace, nail polish, how wonderful her husband is, her ipsy bags, her new glasses, her, her, her, her, her, her and more her like it's all sunshine and rainbows LOOK AT ME... then yeah, she seems nice.
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Why would you be Facebook friends with someone who irritates you?
You know the telephone game? It starts in a big group. One person whispers something to the person next to them.. Then that person whispers what they heard to the person next to them and so on. I wonder if the story about Mye is the same. Perhaps something happened but as the story was retold it changed... And of course embellishing is what scrappers so best.
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So far, everything I've read about this situation is exactly what happened (that she didn't pay collab partners). I haven't read any embellishments on here, other than I have no idea if she was kicked out or left on her own.
SuzyQ is retiring. Didn't see that coming. Perhaps SBG wasn't as lucrative as she hoped it would be. ----------------------------------- No, that's not it. In case you haven't read her blog or her newsletter, here's her explanation:
"To everything there is a season …
The winter is setting on my time as a designer and a new spring is dawning.
Yes, I am really hanging up my designing hat.
I’m sure that comes as a shock and a surprise to many. I’m at the top of my game — why move on now?
Last September, my daughter nearly died & spent 10 days in the hospital. That was my longest break from designing in years, & I found that I didn’t miss it as much as I thought I would.
Life is precious. And so short. Time with my family is precious. And I have other dreams & goals I still want to pursue.
Designing was a dream — it is now a dream fulfilled. More than 5 wonderful years creating & learning — 5 years connecting with scrapbookers like you. It’s been an amazing journey. I am so grateful — so very grateful — for the support you’ve shown me. Thank you for being a part of SuzyQ Scraps!
I could keep designing & growing my business — I could take that path. But I would rather spend the next 5 years fulfilling other dreams, so I’m going to take the road less traveled by."
^^^^^ Yes, I know. I saw that too. And I am happy for her. But the point is, if it were in fact because her sales haven't been as high as she'd oped, do you think she'd make an announcement saying, "My sales at SBG have sucked so I'm quitting". Of course she'd say something like what her announcement says. Doh
159/161 probably because in September, when her child became suddenly ill, she had no plans to retire. But, after her child got well again and she dove back into her business, she just wasn't feeling it anymore. I think it's totally plausible and, most likely, the truth. It's very hard to come back from an extended break, especially when you realize it doesn't mean as much to you as it once did. But, be cynical if you must. The only person who really knows why SuzyQ is retiring is Suzy herself.
Otherwise, why didn't she retire in September? ----------- Exactly. I'm sure she'll be back somewhere else by the end of the year, just like almost every other designer who "retires".
163. After she retires for awhile, she might miss it. As for sales sucking, I think it's sucking for a lot of the designers right now. For some reason, March and April are low months for sales. Maybe people are saving up for Digital scrapbook day coming up in May. Plus, there are SO many designers and stores, that maybe the scrapbooking bucks are being spread a bit thin in any one place. And of course, the economy is booming everywhere, NOT.
I wondered about sales too. Designer Digitals has had 2 big sales recently, one 40% of templates and some other category and now 39% off 800 items. They have never done more than 30% that I can recall.
Just have to vent on my recent Scrap Orchard experience. First I purchased their new Monthly Collab Songbird and was completely disappointed with Cluster Queen's flowers in it. She has these flowers that literally look like she colored the, put a small bevel and saved them. They are so ugly and they're are 4 of them. How SO allowed them in one of their kits in beyond me. Then, I purchased Megan's new kit and one of her items has stray pixels all over it. How does this pass QC?
SO does not QC their designers at all. Not even randomly. For as 'high tier' as they are, you would think there would be more measure taken. But read back a bit about Kami and it will explain it all.
168-I've seen problems like that in the past too. It's like "oh no! It's time for the collab, I better throw something together quickly." I won't buy them anymore. As a matter of fact, I don't buy much there at all anymore.
Do any of the "top tier" stores QC? I think that there are lots of reasons why they don't, not that they are necessarily good ones. #1 - They have to have staff to do it #2 - The designers would have to actually get their designs done before the day before release (if QC'd before release) #3 - They think the designers in their stores know better and QC themselves (obviously not all of them!)
I got a laugh when I was looking at SSD's sneak peeks. Penny's new kit has word art (I think from the sneaks) that says "Dying Eggs." The eggs are dying and will pass on to heaven!
It should be "dyeing." Yes, it looks funny, but that's the right way.
A few pages back someone talked about quality issues in SSD and P&Co kits also. It seems like the top-tier stores don't QC their kits, which is strange because it can't be too hard to find someone (or a team) to QC them. I used to CT for some mid-tier stores and they all have a QC person, and the kits have to be QC'd one week before it's released. But people buy kits not just for their quality I guess; SO fans will continue to shop at SO even if the kits are not up to par quality-wise.
If you've ever bought anything from Bella Gypsy, you know SO doesn't QC anything. NONE of the white on any of their papers ever has any noticeable texture and so many of their things are out of gamut, it's not even funny.
I sell at one of those 4 sites (not saying which one), and my items have been pulled for random QC checks before. So I can speak for our site only, but we do have a QC process.
How is it that the smaller not-so-popular stores such as SNP or GS have a GRUELING and STRICT QC process but stores where you pay TWICE as much for something doesn't? Is it just me or is this completely insane?! If I'm paying an upwards of $5.50 for a kit I DO NOT want to clear out stray pixels myself! I find many of the designers at these smaller companies are way better than these "top tier" stores. They put way more work into their kits and you can tell. Just my 2 cents,
180 - You're right about "grueling" and "strict," LOL. I've had kits that had to be fixed and fixed until it passed! But quality is only one part of the kit. A lot of designers at smaller stores have kits that look amateurish, that are packed with overused CU, or that have horrid colors. Plus, the top tier stores have a big following, who do the challenges to get discount to buy even more kits from them, etc.
Mye's store at Pixels and Co is gone even though she was supposed to have a retirement sale thru end of month. Is it possible that Gennifer didn't know about her cheating collab partners until it came up here on the blog? You don't send out a notice that a designer is having a sale and then close their shop 2 days later unless you suddenly realize something is very wrong.
Actions only pick up the most basic of mistakes. It won't pick up a crappy recolor job; a funky shadow; a textureless paper; a bevel that's not quite right; an element that's out of gamut; etc. etc.
"A lot of designers at smaller stores have kits that look amateurish, that are packed with overused CU, or that have horrid colors."
Word. The worst are the "vintage"-themed kits with clipart roses in bubblegum pink and bright mauve. They're supposed to look Victorian or Edwardian, I guess, but they just look like vintage-1985 clipart.
I'm very reluctant to buy from unknown designers: I've had buyer's remorse a few too many times, and now stick with the ones I know and can trust.
I've never had any QC complaints with P&C. They're one of the stores that I trust.
So how does a designer become known to you? I've bought from known designers and have had terrible luck with the QC with some of them. Some of the unknown ones have had better QC and the kits were amateur in the least.
amber announced on her FB page that she is guesting at P&Co on 4/1. As for what is going on with her, there was some talk above. her store was closed without warning but that is pretty typical of SO, they don't give designers that are leaving a chance to announce their closing, have a sale and 9 times out 10 it's never a good reason. That place chews up and spits out designers on their asses.
190: How does a designer become known to me? Mostly through layouts in online galleries -- if I really love the look of someone's page, I will check out the products and look for that designer. And if there's a new designer at a store where I regularly shop, I will take a look.
But I mostly stick to the tried-and-true. I'd like to be a little more adventurous, but there's a lot of mediocre product out there, and I've been disappointed too many times in the past.
amber announced on her FB page that she is guesting at P&Co on 4/1. As for what is going on with her, there was some talk above. her store was closed without warning but that is pretty typical of SO, they don't give designers that are leaving a chance to announce their closing, have a sale and 9 times out 10 it's never a good reason. That place chews up and spits out designers on their asses.
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Amber must have heard about Kami's history of erratic behavior towards designers because she got smart and took screenshots of her conversations with Kami when things started getting strange. She has complete proof that Kami removed her from SO for no reason at all other than the fact that Kami is crazy. Her crazy runs deep too, oh my stars.
#197- Why, "because it is Celeste Knight?" It has very little in it, and it is all re-worked from other things, nothing original. Nothing to recommend it. I wouldn't pay $3.00 for it, let alone the sale price or full price. And I will pay $7-9 for kits if I need them at that moment.
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^ random and unrelated to anything digi O_o
I just noticed that Amber at SO has "apple" under her name. I was reading one of the CT call threads. Is there something that hasn't been said? All the other designers have a personal byline. I like her too. maybe it's good that she is getting out now?
Just goes to show that they are one big clique of designers. I don't think the CT or staff is as bad as Kami and the designers.
Amber's shop is on sale, too. Is she retiring or just moving to a new store? Inquiring minds want to know!
Amber's shop isn't on sale. She has a new collection out that is on sale and a few other things but she's in the Digi Files and has a shop coupon out until the end of the month.
As for getting blasted, CT members aren't even allowed to ask in the forums or on Facebook if the site is down or if they have any problems. Kami gets all over the designers and the designers are too afraid of her. It has a HUGE chilling effect and no one is allowed to talk freely.
im a CT for an SO designer and she told us that SO admin said we were not allowed to ask any questions in the public forum or on facebook when stuff wasn't working because it made the store look bad and if we did SO would make the designer remove us from her team. which i don't get at all if we CT for the designer not the store. Then the designer asked us to let her know if customers posted complaints because the designers were responsible for just deleting them or letting admin know to delete them. So yeah, totally not allowed to talk or ask questions at SO even if you are a customer!
It's the first time I hear this but I'm not surprised. When Scrapyrus was removed from their shop, no one said anything or asked any questions. It's kind of creepy how she just disappeared and they pretended she was never there!
#7: That's bull crap. Seriously!?! You can do two things when there's a problem: Fix it, or pretend it doesn't exist. The second will lose you customers. It makes me want to spam their page with complaints just to see how quick they get removed.
It clears up something for me though. I posted in their forum about a problem once, and was surprised that no one felt the need to respond. That started my leaving SO.
uhm Trish? Are you really posting about pregnancy scare possibilities only 24 hrs after you posted how you are too broke to get a bank account so you can keep your netflix subscription? Have you stopped to consider that you might be oversharing?
#2 - no, it was not random and in fact related to post #200 on the previous page. I just hadn't realized it was going to go over to the next page and look random.
im a CT for an SO designer and she told us that SO admin said we were not allowed to ask any questions in the public forum or on facebook when stuff wasn't working because it made the store look bad
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I can see their point of view, actually.
Seriously, if SO is that bad, why do designers stay there? I'm sure Kami has her moments but I also think a lot of this other stuff is just bull crap. Mostly because if it was true, the store wouldn't have lasted as long as it has and it would be continually bleeding designers, which it isn't.
im a CT for an SO designer and she told us that SO admin said we were not allowed to ask any questions in the public forum or on facebook when stuff wasn't working because it made the store look bad
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I can see their point of view, actually.
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I'm a designer at another shop and fortunately, we rarely have issues, but any time we have, the owner always emails the team and let's us know what's going on, as well as post to the site FB page to let customers know. In fact, our owner is really good about always including the team in everything that's going on. If an owner has nothing to hide, then why should it be a problem to inform anyone? They can't always control what's going on with their service provider so I don't see the point in ignoring it.
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That's not the same thing. The designers and CT should ask the owner in private when store matters come up, like the site being down etc. Asking in public does make the store look bad. Informing customers of site hiccups is not the same as designers and CTMs complaining in public about site problems; it has nothing to do with hiding anything.
I agree, but sounded to me like they weren't supposed to ask at all.
14 That is very considerate of that store owner. SO sucks. So does Cami.
15 If the designers or the CTM can't get to the site it's impossible to ask privately.
Why don't they have a place, separate of their main site, where designers/CT can notify admin about problems? Seems easy enough to start a private Facebook group for their site staff to use as a means of communication if/when their site goes down or has issues.
If they have such a group (I can't believe I'm about to side with Kami), but yeah, then they shouldn't be posting things in the public eye at all. If they don't have such a thing, then they should.
Yeah, but she (7) isn't on the site CT, so she wouldn't be in the group. She's on a designer's personal CT. Seems pretty high-handed of Kami to dictate what every personal CT member of every designer is or isn't allowed to post on the board.
Maybe I'm not surprised.
I think some of you are missing what I'm saying (I'm #7) I am NOT on the site CT and I don't make it a point to complain but one time the store was down and I couldn't reach my designer so I asked on the FB page if the site was down or if it was me and I had cleared my cache, etc. etc. apparently that pissed Kami off and a new rule was made that personal CT is not allowed to post anything. That is all fine and whatever BUT the designers are also suppose to DELETE any customer complaint. Not answer it or forward it on to Kami or admin DELETE it because Kami doesn't want any negativity.
BUT the designers are also suppose to DELETE any customer complaint. Not answer it or forward it on to Kami or admin DELETE it because Kami doesn't want any negativity.
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Exactly. I don't care if Kami wants to dictate that CT's can't ask questions. I can see that point. Don't want it appearing that people are having problems.
BUT! when you start to delete customer's complaining, that's where I say bull crap. Honestly, that's overstepping in my opinion. And alienating customers.
And #13: I used to like SO. It's lately that I find the rules/policies constantly changing, and usually less customer friendly, and the gallery being a pain to upload, and the store search being permanently broken. This has caused me to move on. I could see SO going down, but due to their previous popularity, it could be a slow demise.
I had issues at SO. It wasn't even a complaint - I couldn't get anywhere on the site and I wanted to BUY STUFF. I posted on the FB page asking for help and it was deleted. I posted again and someone deleted it and sent me a message to use the support button on the site ... uh I just told you I can't get anywhere on the site. Needless to say I haven't bothered and I actually used to spend a fair amount there.
All of the reading I have done on social media strategy strongly recommends against deleting negative comments/customer issues/complaints and instead says take it as an opportunity to show everyone who is watching that you can wow people with customer service. When you delete and ignore you leave customers feeling silenced and frustrated. And what a surprise ... they stop buying from you and tell their friends or complain on other sites.
All of the reading I have done on social media strategy strongly recommends against deleting negative comments/customer issues/complaints and instead says take it as an opportunity to show everyone who is watching that you can wow people with customer service. When you delete and ignore you leave customers feeling silenced and frustrated. And what a surprise ... they stop buying from you and tell their friends or complain on other sites.
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Spot on. SO would be much better of responding to those comments than deleting them. It would show that they are listening to the customers and responding in a timely manner, especially if customers are asking a question.
I thought I was the only one struggling to buy things at SO, because I really, really like the designers there. I fight getting into the store, it is pure hassle most of the time. Perhaps it is me, but when I try to get a response, the help button wants me to log in, which I can't do. It is a viscous circle. I just stay away, sadly. There are some good designers that I try to give my money too, and just can't.
Maybe the designers don't know how widespread the problem is? Perhaps every time you can't buy from the store you could send the designer a private note (FB, email, etc.) and let them know that SO is hurting their sales? I think if I were a designer, I'd want to know I'm losing money because of the store. Especially when you are at a store with quite a few designers who don't drive traffic because they don't release.
I had a problem using a coupon code on another site, asked the designer about it. She didn't see the message until the coupon ended, but made me a personal coupon to buy it. Now that's service!
Good idea about emailing the individual designer about site problems. Maybe they can let Cami know that her site sucks.
Is Scrapbookgraphics an exclusive store?
yes
#26 ... like the designers can complain or question Kami. That simply is not allowed at SO. They would be better off finding a store that cares about the customer.
#29 That was my thought. If I was losing money because of the site, I'd move.
28-Thank you
Oops. ;)
I love it when that happens.
lol I came here to ask you an advice... But I didn't want to be identified! Damn it! hahaha I never posted here so I didn't know how blogspot works.
You can still ask. We're not all jerks.
Re Kneipp we LOVE your store ask away
we will answer honestly. Promise!!!
Specially when you have the guts to say who you are.
#24 I thought I was the only one struggling to buy things at SO, because I really, really like the designers there. I fight getting into the store, it is pure hassle most of the time. Perhaps it is me, but when I try to get a response, the help button wants me to log in, which I can't do. It is a viscous circle. I just stay away, sadly. There are some good designers that I try to give my money too, and just can't.
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No it isn't just you. I love some of the designers at SO and have a hellofa
time searching and buying. I wish SO would go back to the old platform. Everything about the new design totally sucks. I'm sure the sales have to be reflecting that. I have since ventured on and found
designer replacements. :-(
Really? haha Thank you!! I'm glad you like my shop. That's why I'm here. To have honest opinion about my shop and, since this is my last year as a designer, I want to know what do you think I should do to have an unforgettable "goodbye". Of course, with a lot of personality. lol
#2 - no, it was not random and in fact related to post #200 on the previous page. I just hadn't realized it was going to go over to the next page and look random.
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No, it was still random. I read the previous page. Then I read your comment. Couldn't figure out why you wasted time typing it. Did you think you'd get a conversation about airlines going? SMH that you still don't get it.
Re Kneipp we LOVE your store ask away
we will answer honestly. Promise!!!
Specially when you have the guts to say who you are.
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Uhhhh, he didn't really have the guts to say who he is. He accidentally posted and told you that if he hadn't done that, he would have posted anonymously. That's not gutsy. That's just dumb as rocks.
well, that's what Gennifer did (only coming out after she was identified. I still think it's courageous. Re is a talented young man, and I enjoy his perspective.
I agree with #42, He even admitted that [#35 lol I came here to ask you an advice... But I didn't want to be identified! Damn it! hahaha I never posted here so I didn't know how blogspot works.]
But to answer your question Re: What did you have in mind? What designers have you seen retire in an unforgettable way?
No offense intended, but most designers seem to be forgotten after about a year. Mostly because people move on, and most stores don't allow retired product, or don't allow retired product of non current designers.
Someone ought to tell Lynette that paying her 99 dollars for her to be a "sherpa" is absolutely fucking ridiculous.
I realize she is using the word as guide, but Sherpa is literally a tribal mountaineering guide.
a member of a Himalayan people living on the borders of Nepal and Tibet, renowned for their skill in mountaineering.
maybe she's a sherpa because she can climb great mountains of bullshit.....
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And kick ass while doing it.
Re, you are retiring for good? I see your store is 38% off. How is that going? If people won't buy at 38% they won't buy at 40-50%. Maybe a $1.00 sale will will bring in the masses.
You are very talented, I hate to see you retire. Do you mind sharing why?
I believe Re announced that he will be going to culinary school. Maybe some kind of "scrap your favorite recipe" challenge would be fun. If everyone shared they could put together a recipe book. I know things like that have been successful in the past, but I don't know if it would be interesting to people right now. But it would tie in to Re's future plans. And if scrappers had a collection of recipes that they referred to for years to come, that would definitely be memorable.
Well, I was going to post here anonymously because I thought that was the rule. I wasn't affraid to come here and share who I am.
Anyway, lol, I'm not retiring yet. I want to finish my collection, My Point Of View first. I have at least 10 more products in my schedule. And I have some great collabs planned with people I admire since I started.
This 38% off sale is because it's Oscraps' 8th birthday. :)
I'm going to retire because scrap isn't my priority anymore. Well, it was my priority, but the low sales started to make me feel tired, kwim? The only time I sold a good amount of money was when I had my Help The Student Week, but I used all the money to buy college stuff. lol I didn't use to hang out with my friends, or save for a future trip, etc. And I want to start some projects as a gastronomy student, photographer (apprentice), graphic designer.
But let's see what happens... Maybe I feel motivated again. For now, I'm going to be honest, I feel very, very unmotivated. It's like they say: "life is a little box full with surprises"
I really like your idea, Tiffany. Maybe, after that challenge, I can release a free magazine at The Heartistic Project with everyone's recipes and some cool articles. What do you think?
I think the free magazine is a great way to share those layouts/recipes. I'm always looking for new recipes.
I love how Tiff posts here as herself after someone calls it courageous, but any other time, she's here anon like the rest of us. Get over yourself.
$99 for any digi class is ridiculous, but getting upset about the use of the word sherpa is equally as ridiculous. It looks like you had to lookup what the word meant and are trying to impress us with your "knowledge."
So, I'm gonna do that, Tiffany. :) I'll plan it this week and open the challenge next week.
Good luck to you, Re!
And yes, $99 for a class to help me find my style? No thanks. I can't imagine there will be many sign ups for that, now if were actually teaching something maybe.
well, that's what Gennifer did (only coming out after she was identified. I still think it's courageous.
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I agree with #42, He even admitted that [#35 lol I came here to ask you an advice... But I didn't want to be identified! Damn it! hahaha I never posted here so I didn't know how blogspot works.]
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Uhhhh, no. Not buying it. First of all, who goes to a smack blog to get retirement sale advice? Even if people did that regularly, it's only the people who read the blog regularly and know about it. Not someone who "doesn't understand" how the blog works because he "never posts here" and is innocent about the ways of the blog. *most major eyeroll ever*
Did anyone ever see his accidental first post before he erased it? I will bet you my life savings that he wasn't asking about advice for his retirement.
Tiffany's posted many times under her own name. You new here?
I'm 33, and it was already deleted when I posted.
#55 nope. I wasn't ONLY asking for advice. I also was going to say that Kami is a good person. I really like her. It's not fair what you talk about her here.
I didn't sell at SO, but everyone that's there really enjoys it. They make a good team.
Then, after saying that I like Kami, I asked for advice. ;D
I'm really glad that a few of the traditional paper scrapbooking companies are now offering digital versions of their kits, because the papers. Gorgeous (beautiful, whimsical, cute, fun and funky, you name it) papers. But the elements (so-called) that accompany these wonderful papers? ... in some cases, the elements are just embarrassingly bad. No texture, no dimension, no attempt at realism at all.
It's like they're thinking, "Well, digital is just a picture of a real element, and a picture is flat...so here's a tiny, one-dimensional circle made out of our beautiful patterned paper, with two little holes drawn on it so that it reminds you of a button...and we'll call that a 'button.'"
Does anyone else know what I am talking about? Don't make me name names.
#58: Yep. I completely agree. Although names are more fun :)
Re: it's fine that you like Kami. The discussion originated as SO's store problems. It disintegrated to Kami because 1) she doesn't appreciate customer feedback 2) she doesn't want anyone to critique or criticize her store 3) store problems are deleted or swept under the rug by her and 4) actual customers who have had rotten experiences with Kami, due to the above stated reasons. If Kami doesn't want to be talked about, perhaps she should correct her attitude towards customers. There are plenty of store owners who do not come up very often on this blog.
Real life example: If you went to the forum when the Plum Perks was changed, there were complaints about not receiving the correct (if any) points. There were a few threads, but most were deleted. Kami's response was "you were all in the negative, and owe me money". A (now deleted) conversation started up on Facebook among people who had anywhere from 50-300 points and were not credited. I know my friend was in the not credited group that suddenly received her points after 3 emails to Customer Service.
How did people get negative points? I actually remember that mentioned in an announcement or an email - something like "everyone who had a non-negative balance was given their points." It sounded so weird to me, and I just glossed over it at the time since I had never participated in the Plum Perks.
Most likely, if you complained on the SO FB page, Kami assessed you negative points as punishment.
#55 nope. I wasn't ONLY asking for advice. I also was going to say that Kami is a good person. I really like her. It's not fair what you talk about her here.
I didn't sell at SO, but everyone that's there really enjoys it. They make a good team.
Then, after saying that I like Kami, I asked for advice. ;D
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And then you deleted it because it was so inflammatory that you didn't want it connected to your name? Sorry, Re. You're full of all colors of bullshit. I'm losing respect for you every time you type another comment on this blog. I mean gawwd, at least own up to it. Don't hide behind BS like "I was only here posting rainbows and unicorns and just didn't want anyone to see that side of me!"
Good grief, if any of you had accidentally posted under your own name you'd been like a worm on a hot rock. Get off Re's ass and quit playing Dick Tracy with the investigation of his motives.
I'd love to know how many sign up for Lynette's class.
The only reason that I shop at SO at all is for Chelle's designer club and templates from Little Green Frog. Beyond that, the store doesn't represent my style (and I didn't have to take a $99 class to tell me that!).
Hmmm..I don't like Chelle's designs at all. Her stuff is right under Bella Gypsy's for my least favorite. I can spot both their "styles" a mile away and that's because they use a mega amount of cu stuff in their designs. They also both recolor their elements A LOT.
I'm losing respect for you every time you type another comment on this blog.
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Yeah, and there's nothing worse than losing the respect of someone who is posting anonymously. I'll bet he'll lose sleep over that one!
I love how Tiff posts here as herself after someone calls it courageous, but any other time, she's here anon like the rest of us. Get over yourself.
$99 for any digi class is ridiculous, but getting upset about the use of the word sherpa is equally as ridiculous. It looks like you had to lookup what the word meant and are trying to impress us with your "knowledge."
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Well, aren't you just a bundle of brightness? If this^^ is all you can find to smack about, maybe you should go away. What an asshole.
New releases are sparse at Lilypad today, though I find it hilarious that two new kits are Clean Living and one about candy!
Clean Eating whoops
68 - Sounds like she nailed both points based upon your reaction.
I want to open a new store. It makes me sad that so many stores are closing. Based on reading here, I don't think it will get a good response.
62, this is my last comment here. I don't care about you. :) I told you the truth. If you want to believe, great. If you don't, who cares? I don't.
Thank you so much for your support, ladies! Can't wait to share my news with you soon. I'll work on recipe challenge's idea.
Good grief, if any of you had accidentally posted under your own name you'd been like a worm on a hot rock. Get off Re's ass and quit playing Dick Tracy with the investigation of his motives.
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Because telling other people how to act or what to think on this blog always goes over so well. *eyeroll*
Pretty sure that 62 is allowed to post anything he/she wants to post here. I happen to agree with what they said, because it makes a lot more sense than thinking that a person would bother erasing a comment that wasn't inflammatory in some way. Your name will show up on the blog either way, so once you make the initial mistake you just own it...... unless of course you can't because you posted something bitchy.
I am pretty sure he was coming after Kami. The way he said after " I also was going to say that Kami is a good person. I really like her. It's not fair what you talk about her here.
I didn't sell at SO, but everyone that's there really enjoys it. They make a good team.
Then, after saying that I like Kami, I asked for advice."
It's like a 5 year old who got caught and tried to get away with it after.
We all love you, Re. These 2 little bitches don't know what they're talking about.
Shut up, you two.
What is up with all of these *.page vultures that are out there demanding *.page files all the time. Heaven forbid you put a template out there without a *.page file. The SBC/Artisan hoards will descend upon you demanding them. I've heard they have a group that sends people out to see if designers want to have their templates converted. They are often rude and are very needy. SMH
77-Just goes to prove you can't please everybody.
#66 that is funny that you say Chelle uses a lot of CU. She sells CU you nimrod! She creates her stuff herself. Even down to all the felt items she cuts out, scans, and adds her own touches. Now she is creating things out of clay.
#79 she does NOT create all her stuff and just because she creates cu doesn't mean she doesn't use it. In fact, I can't think of one of them that do create cu who don't use it as well. Idiot.
I agree that Chelle's Creations has a recognizable style, but I don't think it is because she uses "a mega amount" of CU pieces. In fact, I would think that people who use a lot of CU would have a look that is similar to other designers, not distinctive from them, because they are all using the same CU.
I recently discovered some new (to me) designers from the Oscraps birthday celebration. I was excited to buy some new things but when I read the TOU, all of them I looked at said FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. In caps, just like that.
WHY? I make and sell hybrid projects and plan to do S4H.
You just lost a sale.
WHY? I make and sell hybrid projects and plan to do S4H.
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Most designers do require a separate license for anyone who uses their product and sells hybrid (or digi). S4H/S4O does not allow rights to sell anything without a license. If you sell any products using ANY designers kits (unless it specifically says CU on it, and even then it any not cover it), you will catch the wrath of gawd from any of them. So don't assume that kits that allow S4H/S4O is covering your ass. It isn't. You need to contact each designer and find out what their terms and fees are for selling.
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yes! this!
We all love you, Re. These 2 little bitches don't know what they're talking about.
Shut up, you two.
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False. I haven't even posted here yet about the Re Fiasco and I disagree with you, so there are more of us who feel this way than you think. Also, so far it would appear that you're possibly the only one defending him. Since we know he's reading here, it's also possible and likely that you ARE him, not signed-in. Give it up. You can't make people on this blog share your opinions if they don't share your opinions. We're all allowed to think and say whatever the F we want to think and say. Telling us to shut up just shows your immaturity.
I agree that Chelle's Creations has a recognizable style, but I don't think it is because she uses "a mega amount" of CU pieces. In fact, I would think that people who use a lot of CU would have a look that is similar to other designers, not distinctive from them, because they are all using the same CU.
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Bingo!
No, it was still random. I read the previous page. Then I read your comment. Couldn't figure out why you wasted time typing it. Did you think you'd get a conversation about airlines going? SMH that you still don't get it.
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I think you don't get it and I find it ironic you talking about wasting time writing a response, when you just wrote a whole bunch of nothing.
And then you deleted it because it was so inflammatory that you didn't want it connected to your name? Sorry, Re. You're full of all colors of bullshit. I'm losing respect for you every time you type another comment on this blog. I mean gawwd, at least own up to it. Don't hide behind BS like "I was only here posting rainbows and unicorns and just didn't want anyone to see that side of me!"
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Get over yourself.
You're full of all colors of bullshit. I'm losing respect for you every time you type another comment on this blog. I mean gawwd, at least own up to it.
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Says the anon poster. How about owning your bullshit? It's easy to say you've lost respect for someone, but if you don't own it, who cares? It's just more bullshit.
I agree that Chelle's Creations has a recognizable style, but I don't think it is because she uses "a mega amount" of CU pieces. In fact, I would think that people who use a lot of CU would have a look that is similar to other designers, not distinctive from them, because they are all using the same CU.
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Her "look" is anything but unique and believe me, she uses ample CU in her designs. She then turns around and creates CU for others.
Hi there.
have anyone Joined the Art Journaling Caravan 2014? I'm thinking about join. Do you actually learn techniques or something? or it's just something like a journal prompt every week? is it worth the 49$? thanks for any honest advice
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Hi there.
have anyone Joined the Art Journaling Caravan 2014? I'm thinking about join. Do you actually learn techniques or something? or it's just something like a journal prompt every week? is it worth the 49$? thanks for any honest advice"
Absolutely worth it. Huge discounts on Tangie's kits, regular freebies, prompts & tutorials, different kinds of prompts. I love it.
#91 - I did the first Art Journal Caravan and it was worth every cent and I know from others, who did all the years, that it just got better and better.
I did all the years, and it does get better and better. This is the last year, Tangie says she won't be doing this again.
I see Sugary Fancy is retiring. Has she ever retired before?
I ask, because I know there's been a few designers who retire, and return. Some more than once.
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Not that I know about and even if she had, does it matter?
Mye DeLeon is retiring AGAIN too.
I just saw that too. Anyone know if she is retiring for "good" or just moving stores?
#96: It might matter. Most isn't my style, but since I can't use retired kits if I post my layouts online in certain places, it's not worth purchasing if she's more of a one and done. However, if she's a habitual retire and come back (Sounds like she's not), then there's a little more appeal since she may be back with her kits.
Mye is not retiring. She's just closing her shop at P&Co.
#98: from Mye's newsletter: "On another note, I will NOT retire from designing. I will continue to create digital supplies for you and there will be more announcements to come so stay tuned!"
where will she be opening her shop? does anybody know? tlp, perhaps? I surely hope so.
My friend is on her CT and said she's just opening a personal shop. I hate it when people do that. I never remember to check there.
#91 have anyone Joined the Art Journaling Caravan 2014? I'm thinking about join. Do you actually learn techniques or something? or it's just something like a journal prompt every week? is it worth the 49$? thanks for any honest advice
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Tangie is the most amazing giving person(designer).
Don't even hesitate.
You will get your $49. trifold.
So sad this is her last caravan year.
She is so unique,
no one else could even step into her shoes.
anyone else notice that Amber Shaw's shop at SO is gone?
I heard from someone I consider to be a reliable source that Mye was kicked out of PCO for stealing. If what I heard is even half true and I think it is, I hope no other shop owners ever take her on. Buyer beware!
thanks #104 (and previous)
I'm thinking to join next month!
how can a designer steal something?
If a designer had stolen something, why would a shop owner allow her to have a retirement sale? Her shop would more likely be closed immediately. It looks to me like Mye has a new project in the works.
Noticed Trixie Scraps closed at GP. Maybe for lack of sales? No new releases for months can do that.
#105 -
Oh no, not again. I wish SO would stop kicking designers out without saying anything! She has a couple of kits that I wanted!
110-Or maybe she threw a fit about something like usual.
Check her FB page 111 -- sounds like she's moving. Probably a smart move on her part.
110-Or maybe she threw a fit about something like usual.
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Bingo!
On another note, considering how many designers are leaving SO, one might need to consider the source. With that many designers leaving, it can't always be the designer's fault. My guess is that it's a Kami/Mel issue. I've been told by Kami herself what her side of too many of the issues are and trust me, it isn't usually the designer. More often than not, it's Kami being childish because she doesn't have the professionalism to resolve issues. It's easier (and chicken shit) to shut someone down over something stupid.
#114 how perfectly stated
113-But in her announcement, it states that her store is closing up that night. That wasn't much notice. I would say it was something she did.
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you would be wrong
I "would" be wrong. Apparently you know something or you think you do.
why does everybody think a designer "did something" when their stores closes at SO. Does not all of digi know that Kami is irrational and unreasonable. I wonder if previous store owners would have anything bad to say about the so called bad or problem designers that leave SO.
Amber is guesting at P&Co.
On Amber's FB page, there was an announcement talking about taking a short break. The post was deleted and replaced by the announcement that she's guesting at P&Co on Apr. 1. My guess is her shop got shut down and she was scrambling to find another store, and P&Co took her in "as a guest". Not planned at all on her part.
I heard something like what 106 heard about Mye, but not that she got "kicked out" of P&Co. She had been lying to collab partners about having no sales and then pocketing the money and never paying out half and she finally got caught. I think she resigned on her own but I don't really see how she had a choice after what she did. Someone told me there was even more to it than that but wouldn't say what. If it's worse than that then wow.
is Mye the one that had the sick child and the digi community raised funds for an OP??
Wild accusations here. I agree with 109. The fact that Mye is having a retirement sale speaks volumes.
Agree all you want because you have no idea. The fact that she is leaving speaks volumes too.
Actually, no. I do know.
#96: It might matter. Most isn't my style, but since I can't use retired kits if I post my layouts online in certain places, it's not worth purchasing if she's more of a one and done. However, if she's a habitual retire and come back (Sounds like she's not), then there's a little more appeal since she may be back with her kits.
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Fair enough.
is Mye the one that had the sick child and the digi community raised funds for an OP?
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Yep, that would be her.
who else is leaving or has left SO recently? I used to go there and was active in their forum for quite a long time but found things really changed so I left. Once in a while I will look at the store but don't really pay much attention any longer.
Scrapyrus was there for a short time and then lyndsay riches closed her store suddenly too. Sugary fancy also left.
126 you really don't. I know one of the designers that she wasn't paying. Did it ever occur to you that she might be having a retirement sale before leaving because the owner needs to be able to pay the people that Mye wasn't paying?
#130, thanks. I thought Scrapyrus was just a guest. I know some were asked to close their store because they weren't active/no new designs but it seems like others are allowed to stay, granted this was in the past so not sure if that is still the same. I did love it there but now it is just about who is able to go to Utah or hang out at the beach......no longer find it a friendly place to be.
132 -- Totally agree. Not friendly anymore! Hate that they keep changing rules for challenges and games. Not much interaction there either. The Appletinis aren't much fun and the Honeybees just do their job and log off.
There are a ton of girls there who don't produce but still are there. It seems like Kami has her favorites and the rules don't apply to them. Designers don't really have a chance to leave and let fans know what's going on either. It's like, boom Kami closes their store. Now that Amber is gone, I wonder who Kami is going to pick off next? I'd love to hear what some of the SO designers really think about all of this. They are probably terrified of getting booted.
131, I really do.
Desperation can make people do things they never thought they would do.
#123 is Mye the one that had the sick child and the digi community raised funds for an OP??
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yes the digital community had a huge collab all proceeds went to her.
Her baby was born with internal problems and needed surgery right away.
I think, I read recently he was diagnosed with down syndrome.
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#129 who else is leaving or has left SO recently?
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when c visions left, SO was pretty much done for me.
I like Joy's kits, but it isn't CV. mle is pretty much repeating, I use
to buy alot of her stuff to.
126 you really don't.
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Who are you to say she doesn't know? Perhaps she has her sources, just like you do.
The appletinis used to be fun, same with the honey bees. I know a few of the 'originals' from both sets left, be interesting to see why.
I agree about the challenges, was much better. I remember there was a staff member who used to calculate the points and she would let us know when accounts had been updated. I messaged her once about my plum perks, she responded, apologized for missing a challenge and credited me immediately. Can't remember her name, used to be quite active, also hosted a template speed scrap each month.......she's gone now too.
#130/#132: Wasn't SuzyQ Scraps at SO as well?
#139 yes. Can't remember where I saw it but she said she was leaving because her business vision or model (can't remember which) was different than Kami's. Might have been on her FB page when she announced she was going to SBG. I think losing Irene, Rachel and Suzy were big hits to SO as all three brought in lots of customers. Obviously not crippling but I think it hurt at the time each left.
Well, apparently the almighty Lena is the driving force behind the Orchard now. She is sooooo popular!!!! gag.
I think Lena seems very nice. I just really don't care for their designs at all. I can spot them a mile away because I think they're that awful.
#142 I liked a few of their designs as a new digi scrapper, but it only took buying 2 kits to realize how much of the stuff is reused. The stars and hearts especially, but most of the elements and paper designs overall.
142 -- Seems is the important word there.
If by nice you mean, every 2 minutes posting how perfect of a mom she is, photos of her workspace, nail polish, how wonderful her husband is, her ipsy bags, her new glasses, her, her, her, her, her, her and more her like it's all sunshine and rainbows LOOK AT ME... then yeah, she seems nice.
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In the old days of DST, it was nothing but look how sick I am, I'm at the hospital again, we have no money and then she announces she's pregnant! And then all the difficulties involved with that. Seriously, if you are sick and have no money, don't be irresponsible and have a baby you can't nurture and can't afford. I didn't mind her up until then.
138, who do you mean by the original Appletinis and Honeybees? Just curious, as it's been a long time since I went to SO
Are there any good Honey Bees as it is or that are actually active?
Shame on Mye if she stole money....especially after the digi community donated so much time and money for her sick baby.
As for Trixie Scraps, sounds like she was kicked out of yet another digi store! Soon there won't be any stores for her to run to. Her drama queen attitude has caught up to her again!
^^^ You sit on a smack blog posting mean and nasty things about people you don't know, and have the nerve to cast "shame" on others? What a piece of work you must be. Jealous cow.
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Jealous? What does she have to be jealous of? I find your entire post ironic, smacking her for being nasty and then calling her a cow.
You know the telephone game? It starts in a big group. One person whispers something to the person next to them.. Then that person whispers what they heard to the person next to them and so on. I wonder if the story about Mye is the same. Perhaps something happened but as the story was retold it changed... And of course embellishing is what scrappers so best.
If by nice you mean, every 2 minutes posting how perfect of a mom she is, photos of her workspace, nail polish, how wonderful her husband is, her ipsy bags, her new glasses, her, her, her, her, her, her and more her like it's all sunshine and rainbows LOOK AT ME... then yeah, she seems nice.
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Why would you be Facebook friends with someone who irritates you?
SuzyQ is retiring. Didn't see that coming. Perhaps SBG wasn't as lucrative as she hoped it would be.
Well it looks by the switches, retirements and missing people the silly season is upon us when it concerns designers yet again.
You know the telephone game? It starts in a big group. One person whispers something to the person next to them.. Then that person whispers what they heard to the person next to them and so on. I wonder if the story about Mye is the same. Perhaps something happened but as the story was retold it changed... And of course embellishing is what scrappers so best.
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So far, everything I've read about this situation is exactly what happened (that she didn't pay collab partners). I haven't read any embellishments on here, other than I have no idea if she was kicked out or left on her own.
SuzyQ is retiring. Didn't see that coming. Perhaps SBG wasn't as lucrative as she hoped it would be.
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No, that's not it. In case you haven't read her blog or her newsletter, here's her explanation:
"To everything there is a season …
The winter is setting on my time as a designer and a new spring is dawning.
Yes, I am really hanging up my designing hat.
I’m sure that comes as a shock and a surprise to many. I’m at the top of my game — why move on now?
Last September, my daughter nearly died & spent 10 days in the hospital. That was my longest break from designing in years, & I found that I didn’t miss it as much as I thought I would.
Life is precious. And so short. Time with my family is precious. And I have other dreams & goals I still want to pursue.
Designing was a dream — it is now a dream fulfilled. More than 5 wonderful years creating & learning — 5 years connecting with scrapbookers like you. It’s been an amazing journey. I am so grateful — so very grateful — for the support you’ve shown me. Thank you for being a part of SuzyQ Scraps!
I could keep designing & growing my business — I could take that path. But I would rather spend the next 5 years fulfilling other dreams, so I’m going to take the road less traveled by."
I'm happy to read that thanks for sharing. I'm glad she's happy with her decision. She seems to have her priorities in order.
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Yes, I know. I saw that too. And I am happy for her. But the point is, if it were in fact because her sales haven't been as high as she'd oped, do you think she'd make an announcement saying, "My sales at SBG have sucked so I'm quitting". Of course she'd say something like what her announcement says. Doh
hoped
#159 - cynic that I am, I agree with you. Otherwise, why didn't she retire in September?
159/161 probably because in September, when her child became suddenly ill, she had no plans to retire. But, after her child got well again and she dove back into her business, she just wasn't feeling it anymore. I think it's totally plausible and, most likely, the truth. It's very hard to come back from an extended break, especially when you realize it doesn't mean as much to you as it once did. But, be cynical if you must. The only person who really knows why SuzyQ is retiring is Suzy herself.
Otherwise, why didn't she retire in September?
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Exactly. I'm sure she'll be back somewhere else by the end of the year, just like almost every other designer who "retires".
163. After she retires for awhile, she might miss it. As for sales sucking, I think it's sucking for a lot of the designers right now. For some reason, March and April are low months for sales. Maybe people are saving up for Digital scrapbook day coming up in May. Plus, there are SO many designers and stores, that maybe the scrapbooking bucks are being spread a bit thin in any one place. And of course, the economy is booming everywhere, NOT.
I wondered about sales too. Designer Digitals has had 2 big sales recently, one 40% of templates and some other category and now 39% off 800 items. They have never done more than 30% that I can recall.
But, be cynical if you must.
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Thanks, I will. It's a long time between September and March and retiring at the end of December probably would have been better for her.
Angelclaud Artroom is also leaving SBG. But she is going to another store.
Just have to vent on my recent Scrap Orchard experience. First I purchased their new Monthly Collab Songbird and was completely disappointed with Cluster Queen's flowers in it. She has these flowers that literally look like she colored the, put a small bevel and saved them. They are so ugly and they're are 4 of them. How SO allowed them in one of their kits in beyond me. Then, I purchased Megan's new kit and one of her items has stray pixels all over it. How does this pass QC?
I don't think SO has a QC process. If they do, it's a joke.
SO does not QC their designers at all. Not even randomly. For as 'high tier' as they are, you would think there would be more measure taken. But read back a bit about Kami and it will explain it all.
168-I've seen problems like that in the past too. It's like "oh no! It's time for the collab, I better throw something together quickly." I won't buy them anymore. As a matter of fact, I don't buy much there at all anymore.
Do any of the "top tier" stores QC? I think that there are lots of reasons why they don't, not that they are necessarily good ones. #1 - They have to have staff to do it #2 - The designers would have to actually get their designs done before the day before release (if QC'd before release) #3 - They think the designers in their stores know better and QC themselves (obviously not all of them!)
I got a laugh when I was looking at SSD's sneak peeks. Penny's new kit has word art (I think from the sneaks) that says "Dying Eggs." The eggs are dying and will pass on to heaven!
It should be "dyeing." Yes, it looks funny, but that's the right way.
A few pages back someone talked about quality issues in SSD and P&Co kits also. It seems like the top-tier stores don't QC their kits, which is strange because it can't be too hard to find someone (or a team) to QC them. I used to CT for some mid-tier stores and they all have a QC person, and the kits have to be QC'd one week before it's released. But people buy kits not just for their quality I guess; SO fans will continue to shop at SO even if the kits are not up to par quality-wise.
From what I can tell, TLP doesn't QC their designers either. I've been burned buying from them in the past so no longer shop there.
If you've ever bought anything from Bella Gypsy, you know SO doesn't QC anything. NONE of the white on any of their papers ever has any noticeable texture and so many of their things are out of gamut, it's not even funny.
I sell at one of those 4 sites (not saying which one), and my items have been pulled for random QC checks before. So I can speak for our site only, but we do have a QC process.
177 - you're not speaking much for your site when you're not saying which one...
It's probably P&Co or SSD.
How is it that the smaller not-so-popular stores such as SNP or GS have a GRUELING and STRICT QC process but stores where you pay TWICE as much for something doesn't? Is it just me or is this completely insane?! If I'm paying an upwards of $5.50 for a kit I DO NOT want to clear out stray pixels myself! I find many of the designers at these smaller companies are way better than these "top tier" stores. They put way more work into their kits and you can tell. Just my 2 cents,
179 - I really doubt it is SSD. This is one of the worst place for quality.
180 - You're right about "grueling" and "strict," LOL. I've had kits that had to be fixed and fixed until it passed! But quality is only one part of the kit. A lot of designers at smaller stores have kits that look amateurish, that are packed with overused CU, or that have horrid colors. Plus, the top tier stores have a big following, who do the challenges to get discount to buy even more kits from them, etc.
Mye's store at Pixels and Co is gone even though she was supposed to have a retirement sale thru end of month. Is it possible that Gennifer didn't know about her cheating collab partners until it came up here on the blog? You don't send out a notice that a designer is having a sale and then close their shop 2 days later unless you suddenly realize something is very wrong.
I can attest as a former P&Co person that there is random QC. Which is great.
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Random QC isn't great. It's lazy.
Yep noticed that Mye's store is gone. Pity, I was about to buy something there too.
And I totally agree, 185. How hard is it to get a person or two to run a set of actions on their kits before releasing them???
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Actions only pick up the most basic of mistakes. It won't pick up a crappy recolor job; a funky shadow; a textureless paper; a bevel that's not quite right; an element that's out of gamut; etc. etc.
Random QC isn't great. It's lazy.
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Random QC is better than no QC. From what people are saying here, most of the top sites don't have any QC at all. I'd say that's the lazy thing.
"A lot of designers at smaller stores have kits that look amateurish, that are packed with overused CU, or that have horrid colors."
Word. The worst are the "vintage"-themed kits with clipart roses in bubblegum pink and bright mauve. They're supposed to look Victorian or Edwardian, I guess, but they just look like vintage-1985 clipart.
I'm very reluctant to buy from unknown designers: I've had buyer's remorse a few too many times, and now stick with the ones I know and can trust.
I've never had any QC complaints with P&C. They're one of the stores that I trust.
So how does a designer become known to you? I've bought from known designers and have had terrible luck with the QC with some of them. Some of the unknown ones have had better QC and the kits were amateur in the least.
What is going on with Amber Shaw? I just noticed her store is not at SO anymore and her "store" link on her blog is going to P&Co.
amber announced on her FB page that she is guesting at P&Co on 4/1. As for what is going on with her, there was some talk above. her store was closed without warning but that is pretty typical of SO, they don't give designers that are leaving a chance to announce their closing, have a sale and 9 times out 10 it's never a good reason. That place chews up and spits out designers on their asses.
190: How does a designer become known to me? Mostly through layouts in online galleries -- if I really love the look of someone's page, I will check out the products and look for that designer. And if there's a new designer at a store where I regularly shop, I will take a look.
But I mostly stick to the tried-and-true. I'd like to be a little more adventurous, but there's a lot of mediocre product out there, and I've been disappointed too many times in the past.
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Thanks for your answer.
Why does this cost $13???
http://pixelsandcompany.com/shop/Honeysuckle-Full-Kit.html
well, it is on sale for $9 right now and you get the free journalers, but.....
obviously the only answer is that the designer thinks they can get that much money for it. maybe they are a descendant of P.T.Barnum ???
Why does this cost $13???
http://pixelsandcompany.com/shop/Honeysuckle-Full-Kit.html
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Because it's Celeste Knight. Not saying I would pay $13 for it because I never would. But that's why it's priced that high.
amber announced on her FB page that she is guesting at P&Co on 4/1. As for what is going on with her, there was some talk above. her store was closed without warning but that is pretty typical of SO, they don't give designers that are leaving a chance to announce their closing, have a sale and 9 times out 10 it's never a good reason. That place chews up and spits out designers on their asses.
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Amber must have heard about Kami's history of erratic behavior towards designers because she got smart and took screenshots of her conversations with Kami when things started getting strange. She has complete proof that Kami removed her from SO for no reason at all other than the fact that Kami is crazy. Her crazy runs deep too, oh my stars.
#197 - who is Celeste Knight when she's at home?
#197- Why, "because it is Celeste Knight?" It has very little in it, and it is all re-worked from other things, nothing original. Nothing to recommend it. I wouldn't pay $3.00 for it, let alone the sale price or full price. And I will pay $7-9 for kits if I need them at that moment.
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