tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post6023320993154579331..comments2024-03-28T12:15:05.971-04:00Comments on Simplicity by Lateblossom: Too Tired to Post...Susan Raihalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-47245770626371276262013-01-07T18:42:39.968-05:002013-01-07T18:42:39.968-05:00Happy is time spent crafting. Card making especial...Happy is time spent crafting. Card making especially...and when I have all the supplies and the mojo is working,and the card looks even better than it did in my head. I am also happy going over all the blogs on my list whenever there is a new post. Oh! The inspiration I get from all the lovely card makers. That's my happy place.<br />Unhappy...when work gets in the way. But pretty soon I won't be unhappy anymore. Retirement as of Feb. 1st. Yippee!!!<br />Your blog is a favorite place of mine to visit. Soooooo many beautiful things here. : ) BevHappy Dancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04791822508941222518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-73391005704397899692013-01-07T12:48:32.357-05:002013-01-07T12:48:32.357-05:00I've enjoyed reading all the comments and than...I've enjoyed reading all the comments and thank you for pimping out this post and its comments in your newer post. <br /><br />What makes me happy is getting to play, creating things, and having it all work out. I enjoy finding inspiration on the web, in person, in magazines, or wherever. I like coming up with an idea and then doing it.<br /><br />The stuff that makes me unhappy is how lately I can't seem to mail the cards I do make and not getting the idea in my head to work out in real life. I also am kind of annoyed at myself that my tastes change so much and every change seems to require purchasing so many new things.<br /><br />And for all those people who lament messy craft rooms, get some kittens. Since we've gotten kittens I have the cleanest, most picked up craft room that I've ever had! Because the alternative is complete destroyed chaos and the possibility of a several thousand dollar vet bill (think: ribbon eating).Princess Judy Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14870980058627037243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-36389563405861518662013-01-06T23:04:57.502-05:002013-01-06T23:04:57.502-05:00I am surprised at how many crafters are overwhelme...I am surprised at how many crafters are overwhelmed by too many products constantly being pushed, often the same images in slightly different styles. I feel the same way. I want to play with what I have but often feel tempted to buy new things that I see used everywhere.<br /><br />What makes me happy is to use an older stamp that has been neglected for a long time maybe combined with new stuff. And when I use some of my scraps! Susanne Vargashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053173259623129941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-52858559533329186992013-01-06T21:44:59.291-05:002013-01-06T21:44:59.291-05:00What makes me happiest? When I post a card to my ...What makes me happiest? When I post a card to my blog, and a blogger that I follow and whom I really admire comments on it! When I post a card to a challenge and it gets picked as a "top pick", or whatever that blog calls their favs! Or when I win blog candy! Making Christmas cards! :) What makes me unhappiest? Dry spells!! Trying (or wanting to, anyway) to keep up with all the new stuff. And wondering where the designers keep all the stuff they get for designing... ;) And not yet having my craft palace to work in...Soon!Marie Bingamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01660182414827476149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-16886013966601892282013-01-06T21:40:26.029-05:002013-01-06T21:40:26.029-05:00What makes me happy? Having a project turn out li...What makes me happy? Having a project turn out like I imagined. I do a lot of paper crafting besides card making, such as making miniature houses, wreaths from paper, decoupage boxes. My goal in 2013 is to make more cards using the ideas and supplies I have been collecting for several years. This will be a creative way to purge my supply of paper!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14625753149571374487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-85812083606267892382013-01-06T18:42:57.665-05:002013-01-06T18:42:57.665-05:00Heeehee, very funny!
Hope you are better rested!Heeehee, very funny!<br /><br />Hope you are better rested!jintyoo7https://www.blogger.com/profile/06665808030123838483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-6735934100301301872013-01-06T17:40:05.901-05:002013-01-06T17:40:05.901-05:00...what a fun post with so many great comments!!
I......what a fun post with so many great comments!!<br />I am happy when I can play with my 'toys'and like others have said, create what I see in my head.<br />I am most unhappy about cleaning and having to work so much which leaves little time for stamping...<br />Karen Dunbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11282324487256249657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-13621382438559126152013-01-06T17:33:04.422-05:002013-01-06T17:33:04.422-05:00Happiness is...
1)feeling absolutely giddy about s...Happiness is...<br />1)feeling absolutely giddy about something I've created!; 2)getting a comment on a card in my gallery; 3)having just the right supplies on hand for a card; 4)purging supplies to give away; 5)gleaning all sorts of inspiration from blogs such as Simplicity and I'm in Haven.<br /><br />Not so "happy"ness is...<br />1)a dry spell; 2)my addiction to buying supplies; 3)smudging (or otherwise messing up) a card just when it's finished; 4)my usually messy crafting area; 5)my purchases that are impulsive, not really necessary.Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738397795934083334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-38727612692455948932013-01-06T17:01:51.591-05:002013-01-06T17:01:51.591-05:00Oh - and another thing that makes me UNhappy: I mi...Oh - and another thing that makes me UNhappy: I miss, I really miss the old format of your blog when I could select "For Children" or "For Thank You" and see all your posts. I've been looking and looking for the one-panel cards you made for your boys to write thank you notes, to no avail. Any chance you'll bring that feature back (she asks, hopefully).<br /><br />Sarahshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345695389831229630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-33699249897354904032013-01-06T16:56:03.766-05:002013-01-06T16:56:03.766-05:00What makes me deliriously happy is when the artist...What makes me deliriously happy is when the artist posts the thought process behind the card (why the stamp works best here instead of there, why they chose this color instead of that, or this size or font or whatever. You've been known to do that, Susan, and thank you. HRR Julie, too. And the PTI Stamp A Fair fixit clinic was FAB! What doesn't make me happy is looking at my growing stash and not knowing how to apply what I have to what I see.<br /><br />Your blog makes me happy. Very happy.<br /><br />Sarah (Kegbo)shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345695389831229630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-54913210801375266432013-01-06T11:40:55.910-05:002013-01-06T11:40:55.910-05:00I read your post Friday evening just a few minutes...I read your post Friday evening just a few minutes after it went up. I hesitated to comment first as I was worried about sounding too negative. ;-)<br /><br />Happy?<br />- being fortunate enough to have a stash of paper, stamps, inks, dies, folders and tools to play with!<br />- finding the blogs of cardmakers whose work I admire and who share their creativity so generously with others.<br /><br />Unhappy?<br />- the closure of local small stores;<br />- the high cost of shipping from online stores and online-only companies;<br />- bloggers (whose work I admire) who join one or several DTs and then use their blog to promote product daily, it seems - I miss their creativity using product from other sources;<br />- continuous releases of product - it is overwhelming!<br /><br />My biggest problem is getting caught up in the hype of the 'new' in terms of both product and technique.<br /><br />I need to stop and think about how much product I really need and will use. And then give the excess away to a good creative home.<br /><br />My biggest inspiration is bloggers who keep it real while sharing their creativity.<br /><br />Best wishes and please don't stop creating and blogging! ;-)<br />dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18223005151386890563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-81235975828404160742013-01-06T10:59:31.273-05:002013-01-06T10:59:31.273-05:00I am happy when I read other stamper's comment...I am happy when I read other stamper's comments and I can hear myself saying the same thing. Stampers seem to be a very cohesive group in a great many areas and it makes me feel like a member of an understanding community. I am also happy that papercrafting has evolved into a craft that uses such a broad scope of techniques and processes. A person can move from rubber stamping to digital stamping all on the same card. <br />Like so many others here, I am unhappy about not being able to put my image of a card into reality, having a VERY messy craft area, and all the different products that seem to come out every month. Even with these being available, how is it that I still can’t always find the right piece of ribbon or scrap of paper to make the card become the perfect one I am aiming for. I do not like to compromise.<br /><br />Have a great creative year and if time out is needed to renew our artistic spirit we need to feel comfortable in doing this. We may even have to buy a card in a store. <br />Marg<br />Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04694993517152935937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-46180571471477340942013-01-06T09:39:05.662-05:002013-01-06T09:39:05.662-05:00Happiness - creating something that doesn't ta...Happiness - creating something that doesn't take hours (or days) to complete but like most posters it is always exciting for me to get my vision to the completed project. Somehow they seldom look the same<br /><br />Dislike - My inability to use DP. I love the look of layered cards but just can't make it work. I also dislike the volume of new products. Like most stampers I have "stuff", too much stuff. I also dislike the lack of useful sentiments. Images everywhere, few nice sentiments.<br /><br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345363954829099287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-37286134514687123282013-01-06T09:24:08.105-05:002013-01-06T09:24:08.105-05:00Just being able to craft/make cards makes me happy...Just being able to craft/make cards makes me happy. I always dabbled in arts and crafts during grade school and high school and now when I look back - decorating those cork bulleting boards that ran across the top of the long chalk boards is not unlike making a card! So I'm in seventh heaven when I'm sitting at my table making a card. I also smile because card making is one hobby that doesn't absolutely require electric! I can stamp in daylight, color with markers and pencils, hand cut images and it's all just human power. Even a cuttlebug or sizzix does not require power. On that note Susan, I would recommend adding this tool to your arsenal. I could only wait to see what you'd come up with for CAS designs. You wouldn't have to purchase a ton of embossing folders - you can make your own from chipboard and hand punches too. So go for it and enjoy and explore.<br /><br />Thanks for a great blog. I enjoy every post. Sincerely, Beverly.Enigma Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05332372665490914099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-24574440357159472722013-01-06T08:51:59.862-05:002013-01-06T08:51:59.862-05:00What makes me happy:
Reading your posts, Susan, ...What makes me happy: <br /><br />Reading your posts, Susan, because you are so real!<br /><br />Learning from crafters who share so willingly on their blogs.<br /><br />Making a card specifically for someone to fit their personality and/or situation and knowing that the card may bring a little joy to their day. This is my motivation for cardmaking!<br /><br />What makes me unhappy:<br /><br />Being overwhelmed by all the new products constantly being pushed .... before I can even explore all the possibilities of the products I just purchased. I am getting much more selective in the new purchases I make ... I already own so many wonderful card-making products and want to just enjoy what I have.<br /><br />Happy New Year!<br /><br />RitaRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00665065276671647926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-21768039280337055722013-01-06T08:49:44.740-05:002013-01-06T08:49:44.740-05:00What makes me happy? Stamps. I love stamps: new st...What makes me happy? Stamps. I love stamps: new stamps, old stamps, large ones, small ones, clear ones, cling ones, wood-mounted ones. I've loved them since I first started stamping many moons ago. I love buying them and I love looking at them and I love using them. Yes, I'm an addict. What makes me unhappy? Mainly that there's such a fast turnover with the designs. One goes out and a new one that looks very similar comes back in. Also, it makes me sad when bloggers who I really admire become associated with a particular brand and that's all they use anymore. I'm extremely eclectic, and though I understand, I can't imagine just sticking to one brand when I'm stamping. But, back to the happy thing, I love your blog and your point of view. That always makes me happy.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01710055747678867099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-56170821443814660582013-01-06T08:35:23.843-05:002013-01-06T08:35:23.843-05:00Happy New Year to you!
What makes me happy - bein...Happy New Year to you!<br /><br />What makes me happy - being able to make something personal for my friends and family. All the inspiration in blogland and the caring people in this community.<br /><br />What makes me unhappy - not much! But when I have a great idea in my head, but it turns out not so much on the card!Deborah Fringshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-22251011793198802052013-01-05T22:58:50.634-05:002013-01-05T22:58:50.634-05:00You had me LOL with your post :) What makes me h...You had me LOL with your post :) What makes me happy: Being able to create a person specific card for someone and giving it to them! Also enjoy seeing how I grow as a stamper - I've come a long way baby LOL! What doestn' make me happy - spending too much time making cards and letting other things slip and those who bash other crafters on their blogs.<br /><br />As for the no card, it's there, it's just invisible ;)Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00084480597063268569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-73755385923067900432013-01-05T22:52:38.527-05:002013-01-05T22:52:38.527-05:00What makes me happy is having the time to create-e...What makes me happy is having the time to create-even if the result isn't the greatest. It's the process.<br />Unhappy-not alwojng myself to take the time.<br />My New year's resolution is to walk away from the other activities and be more creative.Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621256290452796775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-45786811165499031602013-01-05T22:18:52.609-05:002013-01-05T22:18:52.609-05:00Things about paper crafting that make me happy:
S...Things about paper crafting that make me happy:<br /><br />Stamping and colouring with my boys.<br />Retreating in the evening and having some quiet time to myself.<br />Being told by friends/family that they'd just like card sets for Christmas, or other occasions. (How validating!)<br />Being given a homemade card from my boys.<br />Comments - I'm shameless!<br /><br />Things that make me unhappy about papercrafting:<br />I have a budget. I often chase challenges to add to my collection of stamps since I need to save my coppers for paper and adhesives.<br />Playing all evening and somehow not managing to finish a single card.<br />Cleaning up. I love playing with scraps and bits found in the open in my crafting space.<br />Not enough time to play.<br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17723285972226633995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-74550569142872871212013-01-05T21:54:09.032-05:002013-01-05T21:54:09.032-05:00Happy - I love just playing with the paper and sci...Happy - I love just playing with the paper and scissors and adhesive . . . putting things together to case or create a design. I am sometimes thrilled with the results and am happy when the person getting the card loves it, too. <br /><br />Unhappy? Perhaps because I buy too much, I am unhappy when my studio is too messy to begin to work. I have to stop and clean up - put things in their right place - before I can begin to work on a project. I must admit that putting things away often reminds me of hidden treasures that spark inspiration - so that's a silver lining! <br /><br />I, too, dislike the electronic stuff but recently gave in on buying the cric-t. I felt pressured to have one. I've had it two months now and have turned it on twice. {deep sigh}<br /><br />Hugs!Sharli Schaitbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552311440075777587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-47553002356783622972013-01-05T20:27:50.557-05:002013-01-05T20:27:50.557-05:00Hi Susan, happy new year!
What makes me unhappy:
...Hi Susan, happy new year!<br /><br />What makes me unhappy:<br />EBay Sellers who take use my card photos without permission to help sell the same embossing folder I have used on my card and thereby profit from my artwork<br />Too many new releases with too many products and we are seeing Valentines Day sample cards in October and Christmas cards in August which annoys me. Sometimes the over-exuberance related to me in blog write-ups about new products really turns me off.<br /><br />What makes me happy:<br />Creating something I am pleased with out of a blank piece of cardstock<br />Making a boo-boo (like a smudge) and being able to cleverly cover it up with something that makes my card look better<br />Splitcoaststampers - what a nice bunch of encouraging people<br />Making a CAS card that is perfectly balanced - which I ascribe to you Susan for showing me what to look for (I still have a lot to learn and my bin is full of rejects)<br />Making Christmas cards<br />My coloured pencils<br />Stamps with teddy bears or snowmen<br />A card made especially for me by my 9 yr old daughter with a hand-drawn image - pure joy!<br /><br />{{hugs}} Jocelyn xJocelyn aka JoBear2https://www.blogger.com/profile/05989477127824263685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-86536471403332142732013-01-05T20:16:11.716-05:002013-01-05T20:16:11.716-05:00I'm happy when I make a special card or projec...I'm happy when I make a special card or project for someone I love. I'm happy when that person tells me that they like what I made. What makes me unhappy is that my craft area is so unorganized. Sheila Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14453580010456904917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-21920123410583641482013-01-05T18:54:45.022-05:002013-01-05T18:54:45.022-05:00I thrive on compliments, always have and always ai...I thrive on compliments, always have and always ail, So, i'm happy when my daughter comes into my craft room, where I'm holed up for more time than I care to admit, and oohs and aahs through my cards while choosing some for her stash...when she comes home from work and says, "Mom, I made you $2.00 today. My co-worker needed a card and knew just where to come." I love making people happy with my cards. I need to add here, I do not sell my cards. They are gifts only, that way, I avoid pressure.<br />What I don't like is that I can't seem to settle on a particular style. I love your style Susan (and often CAS you (giving credit if I use it on my blog), but then, I love Becca Feeken of Amazing Paper Grace.<br />You two are polar opposites.I know I just need to free to be me...The young people say it this way,<br />'You do you and I'll do me.' <br />I love the inspiration your cards provide me and I love reading your posts which often are food for thought. So rest up Susan and Happy New Year.Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10012466047679493396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-29371580536891061982013-01-05T18:44:57.945-05:002013-01-05T18:44:57.945-05:00What makes me happy:
--A beautiful card received ...What makes me happy: <br />--A beautiful card received in the mail.<br />--A beautiful card that I'm sending out in the mail to someone else and which which I'm so proud!<br />--That perfect photo that I know I can scrapbook quickly.<br />--Handmade journals to look at, or to write in, when I feel a little down.<br />--Your blog.<br /><br />What makes me unhappy:<br />--Retired stamp sets (especially when it's a stamp set I love)<br />--Running out of adhesive<br />--Using the last sheet of beautiful patterned paper<br />--Crooked stamping<br />--Kitties who steal my ribbonGirlGeek101https://www.blogger.com/profile/11312015417795456251noreply@blogger.com