People sometimes questions the motives behind store owners being friends and not being enemies working against eachother....but for me, we are a all one big team and if we can work hard and build up the scrapbooking community then its a win win situations for everyone involved.
On that note, I do check out other stores (and buy from them too!), I do check out lots of challenge sites and I do roam around the internet blog hopping for my own inspiration's sake.
I have always loved the Sketch Challenge over at Anna's Craft Cupboard and especially love that the very talented Wendy is designing them at the moment (who I get to meet IRL at the Savvy Delights retreat NEXT WEEKEND!). I sat down the other night and gave the current one a go and it turned out like this:
Scrapbooking doesn't need to be the bitchy and sometimes nasty industry that I've seen it be at times, we are all in this for the same reasons and really are so very lucky to share a passion as worthwhile as this one, in which we are creating memories for our family and future generations, and in some instances creating an out for those of us that have this hobby to keep our sanity. ;)
Ok, getting off my soapbox now, have a great day!!
Totally agree Sar. I think the relationship that both you and San have is wonderful for the industry and the local area. I think a lot of people can, and should, learn from both of you!!!
ReplyDeleteWell Said *insert hand clapping here*
ReplyDeleteI too love joining in on various forums challenges & CCs - a great way to get the mojo burning....
I am VERY glad that I have a great relationship with you & San - ordering together and sharing time 'bagging each other out' at retreats... cant wait for the Delight Savvy Retreat next week it will be AWESOME FUN!!!!
Well said honey... I cant believe how bitchy the industry can be either! We were only talking about the same thing at our weekly crop day here... I love the fact that you, San and Peta work together, and I cant wait until next weekend either!!!
ReplyDeleteWell said Sar!!
ReplyDeleteBTW - loving the curled edges on that LO!!
well said, Sar! The important thing is that we love what we do.
ReplyDeleteOnly stumbled onto yourself and Scrapbooking Delights 6 months ago. Sar, you could not have said it better today.
ReplyDeleteWithout my scrap creative outlet I think I would go stir-crazy.
Bring on the retreat, can't come soon enough.
Hugs and creative energy,
Pip
Here Here!!!
ReplyDeleteCouldn't have said it better myself. Its good to put it in perspective every now and then. I can't believe how bitchy this craft can be at times. Surely it should all come down to the love of playing with paper and glue.
ReplyDeletewell said Sar, I think its amazing that you have formed friendships with other store owners and I also think it is amazing that you have great friendships with everyone who is on the forum, I have meat some unbelievably awesome people through this hobby!! its sad when a handfull have to taint it, but all we can do is be the bigger person and not let it get us down =)
ReplyDeleteYou have said it PERFECTLY Sar!!
ReplyDeleteI would be so lost without this amazing hobby and the wonderful people I have met.
Roll on next weekend!!!
Friends? In scrapbooking? Is that possible..... Kidding - very well said my beautiful girl and to all those awesome girls I have been talking to for months on line...roll on 20th August cause FINALLY I can put a real face to the words. I too shop elsewhere, and its very funny that one of the online stores in particular, Sarah put me onto LOL..... I just hope too that any bitchiness that comes from this does not put a damper on others enjoying this craft and so many others xx Love you Babe xx
ReplyDeleteWELL SAID...I love how those busy papers make for such a fun busy page
ReplyDeleteLove the lo Sar, and live what you wrote in that post. Well said.
ReplyDeleteBring on retreat!!!!!!!!!!!!
I understand COMPLETELY!!!!!!!!! As Donna said We were only talking about this on Monday! I was picked on from the scrapping industry, and if these people really knew who I am and what I have been through they would probably look at the situation alot different! I think if you are only in to scrapbooking to become famous! Well you should of been an actor!!!!! ;) You should be in it to help others and persevere memories!!
ReplyDeleteHugs xx
ditto ditto ditto. We do need to stick together and support each other
ReplyDeletehmmmmm...I don't know the current situation, but I remember having a very similar conversation with you on the day we finalised the Savvy sale! Go girl. Totally with everything you have written! Hugs, Di
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to catching up with you at the retreat, Sar.
ReplyDeleteLove that you have put it in writing...I totally agree with everything you said..
ReplyDelete(especially about WENDY being very talented..LOL..heheh...chuckle!)
but seriously...love the layout!