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LOL, only PTI! On the front page, the free stamp set has a " click here for Details and restrictions". Couldn't they have just left it at "click here for details"? As if everyone is out to steal from them!
I'll give it to Nichole and the DT. They are up early this morning, leaving comments on everyone's blog who links to the SAF activities. Keeps it interactive. Very nice.
I filled my cart up about an hour ago. I just needed to decide on my last $15. Went back to fill it. My cart dumped. My cart never dumps. Guess I should take that as a sign.
My top favorite Fresh Ink is Silver Lilac. Others that I love are Mango, Pink Lemonade, Fuschia, Tuscan Olive, Freesia, Steel Blue, Provincial and Merlot.
I may be ordering French Lavender, Pear, Blue Sage, Chocolate and Gypsy Blue (or Capri) today.
I think we can safely say that Nichole is NOT the one leaving comments. I'm sure she's hired someone for that mundane task - and I can't really blame her!
There's better white cardstock out there. PTIs is cheaper but it's also dingy gray and doesn't take ink as well as a number of other types. Neenah, GinaK, etc.
OMG. I cannot handle NH beating the hell out of the stamp with her stamp pad! I know we talk about that all the time. After watching her with the Palette Noir, I think that's just the way she stamps because she did the same thing with that stamp pad.
Can these people be any more of a joke? Someone posted that the gallery is down and these are Ricks responses:
Sorry about that! The systems administrator set it in maintenance mode to do some work on Thursday and never took it back off
Should be all set now
Rick
Whatever he did makes the forum run VERY SLOW when the gallery is enabled...I have disabled it until he gets that resolved so as not to kill the forum performance. I will post a notice when it is resolved...sorry for the inconvenience...figures he would do it today right
Rick
OMFG! The gallery has been down for a week and those morons just realized it? Pull your head out of your ass Rick!
When Nichole turns that SAF set flower upside down and BEATS the ink onto the stamp a thousand times, I just have to wonder how she doesn't realize how that looks to customers!
The inks are so poor that the dt cannot get coverage. Their latest release samples were blotchy and horrible where ink coverage is concerned. I can see where a couple of them tried to restamp over the vases a couple of times and still could not get coverage.
Off to buy more Fresh Ink from Impress on the sale!
Happily spent my $100 on Fresh Inks. Who needs a free stamp set when they can get 25% off quality ink? Had to mute NH. The tapping was ridiculous. Plus, one of her leaves at the top left didn't stamp cleanly. Not splotchy, just not there at all. How the hell did she miss a spot?
I have some PTI inks and some of them have terrible coverage issues. The problem is getting even coverage. When you do the multiple tapping it puts on and takes off ink and you have to keep tapping until you've gotten full, even coverage. The dye ink tends to pool up on the stamp. Some of my colors work better than others (can't think of the colors off the top of my head).
No such issues with my fresh inks (pigment) or my hero arts inks (dye I think).
I've only used the Amuse inks which are the same formulation as the Fresh inks. They are easy to work with, good coverage even on solid image clear stamps, dry quickly so less smudging. I'd go ahead & buy them!
I ordered from my iPod Touch as am out of town. I really wanted free set and a few things. Cart didn't dump and payment went ok. Was surprised! Here's hoping order arrives with no glitches. I wish I knew why carts dump as so many people experiencing that still.
@7:05 What's even sadder is a bunch of grown women sitting around bitching and criticizing about people having a great day enjoying their craft. If you don't like it, don't watch the videos and go do something constructive for a change.
I bought all the Fresh Inks except the white, black and putty and I LOVE them. Super coverage and pretty colors. I hope they come out with more since there are big holes in the palette but I guess I could fill those holes with Amuse. I already have dye inks I like so I was looking for pigment and these are perfect. I say push the button. Today, I will be purchasing some of the reinkers.
What's even sadder is that you planned ahead to patrol the smack board on SAF day. That's even sadder than the SAFers throwing parties and earning craft badges!
Does anyone know how long that 'happy birthday' discount will last at Impress? I really want to try the inks, but need to wait a couple weeks before I buy. *crossing fingers*
So 10:06, you're here bitching about people bitching. **shakes head** I've enjoyed the videos today. I think PTI has planned this event well. I have no desire to read any of the forum posts, so I haven't. PTI does have a talented DT. I don't think anyone here can, or does, deny that. I think most of the frusration eluded to on this blog, comes from the business end.
Ugh, was really hoping I could wait. May have to put on credit card for now. :( Really want to try them and getting a 25% discount is too good to pass up.
^^^ The business end, as well as impression plates that don't leave a very deep impression, impression dies that you have to fiddle with to act like dies, dies that are supposed to score lines, but cut through the paper instead, etc. Design and DT is about all PTI has going for it, and we know that the design aspect is NOT original.
@ 11:25 -- you won't be sorry. The colors are beautiful, vibrant, and don't "turn" on you. They dry quickly and don't smudge. They stamp well, even when using acrylic (vs. photopolymer) stamps.
11:20 & 11:40 here.... Went ahead and ordered 8 pads. Can't wait to try them out.
I ordered: black tea, slate, fuchsia, celery, sugar, melon, island & red currant. Any I will regret not getting?
One thing I would prefer is if Impress took PayPal too. So much easier to just log in at PayPal, instead of finding out they don't take it and having to go dig up credit card and type in all numbers and billing info. (3rd World Problem, I know) :)
I just ordered melon, fuchsia, sugar, slate, merlot, basil, peach, island, provincial gray, blue sage, putty and chamomile from Impress. Can't wait to get them. I do wish they offered free shipping when you hit a certain limit. Would be nice. They must have made a killing this weekend.
I ordered Sugar, Red Currant, Merlot, Grass, Mojito, Mango, Silver Lilac, Steel Blue, Navy, and Sky Blue. Wish they had more purples. Yes, I am sure they are making a boatload! Free shipping would be nice, tho'
Mish quit after SAF was planned. If it was my event, I think I'd insist she do it as her last PTI stint. MW is a big draw and I'm sure some peeps are thrilled she's there.
Is MW on the forum helping out or is it just a video or posts submitted. You know, work that requires no real interaction with Nichole or the DT. LOL
MW is not on the forum and she didn't post the ribbon stuff on her blog. She sent it to NH who posted it to *her* blog. It was a complete phone-in job. And not that great, either.
12:58. I ordered also and the shipping did take a bite out of the total discount but I am still excited. I am wondering if they have all the colors in stock with all of us throwing our business their way.
I had to to replace old stamp pads so thank you all for the recommendation
$32 to send a FREE set to Singapore?!? How the hell can any ethical business owner take that to a customer? Oh. My. Word. Even in this case she won't offer a freaking bubble envelope after the woman spent $100 and is willing to pay for a freebie. Damn that's harsh. And pretty shitty to tell a customer AFTER they've paid.
They have to give her her free stamps . She earned them according to the rules. If they don't she can turn them over to an agency. They are SOOOO dishonest.
MW is not on the forum and she didn't post the ribbon stuff on her blog. She sent it to NH who posted it to *her* blog. It was a complete phone-in job. And not that great, either.
---------------------- They have all been working on SAF for months. Her part was likely completed some time ago and NH already had it to use.
PTI lost some big bucks today. A blogger friend posted a couple of weeks ago that she would only place a SAF order IF her release order arrived in a timely manner. She said if her release order must arrive before she would do SAF. A number of her followers said the same thing. Out of 23 women only 2 have their release orders so 21 orders were lost.
My order of 2 packs of paper place right at release have not arrived either. I used to get orders in 48 hours. What do you want to be that they are not even going to get the SAF orders out soon.,
14:54, about the shipping to Singapore: They are not dishonest. It said upfront in the rules that if you bought a GC for your $100, you have to pay the shipping for the set. But I do think they could offer to just put it in a bubble mailer for her, if she says she is willing to take the risk.
I wasn't part of that blog pact but decided I was only doing SAF ordering if my stamps arrived today. They aren't going to be here today, so I'm not ordering, I live in Seattle and went and dropped $120 at the Impress sale instead.
When do GC's count towards anything free? You don't earn rewards on them because they are supposedly like money NOT merchandise. This was a cash grab IMO. And if we pay shipping for the free set, well thats even better for them.
There should be a discount on shipping if it's just the one free set. Anniversary sets were sent for free. I doubt there are a lot of people in Miss Singapore's boat. Stop being cheap Nichole. Mail the set first class and look like a decent human being.
Did you guys see that horrible ink coverage on one of Ashley's Stamper's first aid cards??? The one with the hexagon strip from Rosey Posey, i would be ashamed to endorse such a bad product. Wow
I was almost tempted to buy $100 of card stock but I figured it would all come with bent corners. So I spent $200 between Impress on more Fresh Inks and Clear & Simple Stamps on their July/August release. I really like the apothecary/sweets sets and the cocktail sets. And I know I'll get both orders in good time.
"I messed up and the sale on our website ended early! I am SOOO sorry! I fixed it now and I also extended it through Sunday so nobody has to feel rushed since it's already Saturday night. Oh, and if you did order during my glitch, send an email to customer service and we will make sure it all gets fixed for you so you get the sale prices on the stamp set duos and patterned paper. Sorry!!! XOXO (I should not be allowed to play with a computer... only stamps....)"
I spent @50.00 at Impress today. They might start offering up discount codes every time that PTI has a big event! I have been using their inks for 1 1/2 years now and I fell in love immediately. It's like 2 taps and your stamp is covered. The only one I haven't purchased is the white...anyone have that one? I heard it isn't quite as good as Fresh Snow, but my FS pad is almost too wet. A Muse Studio inks are just as great...love their new color Burano. Seems to match a lot of patterned papers that have that "off" red color.
I got one of the new Stampin' Up foam pads in today. I think I like them more than my Impress pads. I'll reserve judgement until the rest of my order comes.
I can tell that I'm really over PTI. I forgot about SAF and spent a few hours at the mall shopping the Nordie Anniversary sale with my stamping budget.
that card by terri e is just too ugly. definitely needed some first aid but she probably tried extra hard to make it look bad so sausage fingers would pick her
The new SU ink pads seem to have a similar surface to Versafine (my all time favourite pad). Trell, do you have any Versafine, and do they compare in consistency etc.
4:10, the best SU match for Ocean Tides is Sage Shadow. The best match of the inks that I own is Versamagic Oasis Green. Amuse Eucalyptus isn't bad either, though it's just a touch too gray.
Is the 'Becky' pictured about half way down that post previous DT member Becky O?! I found a couple pictures of her online, that aren't her FB profile pic, and it kinda looks like it could be.
Yuo that's Becky She would be on good terms with Jenn though wouldn't she?? The must have worked closely together... All those ladies "pretend" they don't read the smack blogs, so they can pretend not to know anything about Becky leaving on bad terms
Okay, I am not one to smack people personally, however, what makes Miss T think her denim cut-offs with the pocket liners sticking out is an attractive look? I don't care if you are a model, that is just a trashy look for anyone, IMO. Such an attention getting outfit in a really negative way. Say look at my shorts...oops, they are so short you can see my vagina, sorry, I meant pockets.
what is wrong with miss t that she would fly half way around the world just for that? And get some pants on girl. Did she think there would be some hot guy there or something? Noone is interested in your vajayjay!
that lizzie gordon sure is porky ---------------- ^ Stupid, mean comment so I hate to copy it. For the record I believe that is Lizzie Jones (the PTI stamp designer) and I believe she is pregnant.
That is def. a mix of familiar faces at that VA stamp group. Did anyone else notice Joan B in the group shot. Yes, that is def Becky O (she is not preg, btw). And is Cindi the same Cindi that used to post angry rants on the forum? Better known to the smackers as "Inspektor Cloisseaux". Lol. Interesting mix, for sure. As many "ex" PTI'ers as current ones. Bet that made conversation interesting.
I am so curious to see how the SAF order filling and shipping will go. They know they are under the microscope so I hope they have their best game on. This could be a major game changer
Yes, that's Becky Oehlers. Taheera has been posting about what a great hostess and tour guide she is. Sounds like she's staying with her while she's in the U.S.
Boy, someone let the mean girl out of her cage this morning! Do you choose your friends based on their beauty or perfect physique? How shallow. I'm with the ones who say knock it off on the smacking people's appearance already.
I am beginning to suspect they sell things that are out of stock that will be in in a few days. This may be why the orders take 7 business days to even get packaged.
Ohhh.. it's alright to call NH sausage fingers, and when I asked why it was alright to criticize people's appearance, they say, it's a smack blog, it's what we do! But smacking on Miss T and Lizzie, etc. and that's not cool? You people are all touched...seriously. Friggin Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde!
I bet Little Miss T is one of those girls who likes to leave her bits hanging out and then acts flabbergasted that she gets so much attention from people (men). Like, woah! I am so, like beautiful, because everyone, like totally stares and me and stuff.
Not because my vagina hangs out of my pants.
(And silly women like me use our pants to hold our vajvajays in.)
Also, that blog link annoys me. The plural of "kitty" is actually "kittens", not "kittys". How fucking dumb can you be???
Who thinks Miss T is beautiful?! I always thought she looked odd with her weird poses, big nose and frizzy hair. She looks like she's trying to hard to be something she most definitely is not. But to each her own, I guess.
Someone posted a few days back that you can avoid cart dumping if you have two browser instances of your cart up. I have had minimal problems in the past, but so far, I've had zero problems adding items to my cart. I know we shouldn't have to go to great lengths to avoid this problem...
13:12, I have long suspected they do this. It would explain certain shipping delays and why some people who order later are shipped their packages before those ordering earlier.
Of course, I'm sure they wouldn't fess up to that!
I think especially with special promotion sets they are ordered based on quantity needed. They dont plan on selling them at a later date and they never have any sales to reduce inventory. So they dont want to over buy.
The part that will bite them the most is that PTI is totally responsbility for tracking which orders qualify for the free set. And their record keeping is poor so I hope they can do this for the customer's sake.
I was not home until after dinner last night so I took no part in anything related to the activities of the day. However, I did sit down and review all of the DT projects, looking for inspiration, card sketches, color combos, etc. I think I marked about 4 ideas for future reference. When looking at the forums, it seemed it was mostly the DT talking to themselves and a few others.
What's your take on the day? Was it a big success because they got a lot of orders?
^^^ I dunno, it's definitely not my style but the Rapunzel Sophie is kinda cute. I know my granddaughter would love to get cards made with Riley & Sophie...but I can't justify getting stamps I will use a single time with just her.
I used to like Riley but never bought any of these stamps. Didn't know who to send them to.
SAF looked fun! I am surprised to see Jenn E. and Becky O in one room though. (smiling face) I'm glad I didn't order on that day to avoid the stress of waiting. I will order when it's near the end of the month though.
I am surprised to see Jenn E. and Becky O in one room though. ------------------------ Why? I think it's totally possible that they share the same opinion of PTI. I'm guessing that since most of the people there have been stampers for so long they already know each other.
Final status on my release order placed within the first hour of the last release. Took PTI 3 days to create the label, 5 days to get it to the post office, and the post office took it's standard 2 days so I should get it in the mail today, Monday.
Hey, where do smackers get their envelopes for sending cards? I normally get mine from say, Office Depot, but was looking for some better quality and crisper white.
There is a new CTMH Cricut cartridge coming in the new catalog called 'Artiste'. The catalog will be out next week, if I figure out how to link it later I will. Also there are alcohol markers coming that match CTMH colors. Sold in sets of 2, the coordinating color and either a lighter or darker shade for blending.
I've always wondered who the 'Great Business Women' behind PTI were, and looky here, there they are in this old post from NH's blog" http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2009/08/cha-supershow-from-a-papertrey-point-of-view.html
I wonder if they were their usual bitchy selves to the customers at this CHA show!
The only difference in PTI's shipping is that they no longer email the fake shipping notices. Even that is an improvement I suppose. I ordered during release and the status didn't change for 2 days and then even after it said fully shipped and I had a tracking number, it didn't leave the warehouse for 2 more days.
I have an order that is marked "fully shipped" for 8 days and there is no sign of it. It is 48 hrs. from the pt. they ship until it is at my door. They have not shipped it just because it says shipped. It just means they have your money.
I think that "fully shipped" is the new fake shipping notice. Even after I had a tracking number my order sat in the warehouse for 2 days. ----------------------------- Kinda liked "solved" = "put it in the corner 'til we're ready to bother"
WHY. IN. THE. HELL. would you do a blog post, promoting a product that is from a shop that's "temporarily" closed, with NO indication of when the shop might re-open??? This stamp would be PERFECT for a friend of mine... I want it now! Did this Kelly person take customer service lessons from PTI???
But Becky O has a really crappy opnion of PTI - and she was there with rabid defenders in Cheryl and Cindi at an event that was all about PTI? Maybe not "all about PTI" but certainly a lot about PTI since they projected the videos. Why bother? Did she just want a day out?
Anonymous said... I'm with you 9:27. This was essentially an event put on by PTI, so why would Becky show up? Weird?
23 July 2012 09:44
**** Especially given her new position at Gina K. Seems a little unprofessional to me to be seen in a somewhat-promotional manner for another company... not that she was doing any kind of spokes-modeling or anything but to even be participating in the event seems disloyal to Gina and the opportunity she has given her to design again.
I disagree..it was just a regional meet up of crafting friends Lots of these ladies meet up on a more regular basis outside of PTI events... So what if Becky was there??
NH's reason for no MIM is crap. Aren't these videos done weeks in advance just like the SAF ones were done ages ago? Just call a spade a spade for once Nichole. Repeat after me "We couldn't be bothered to do one since we just posted 23. Hope you enjoyed them. See y'all next Monday."
It's a free country and if Becky O wants to craft with her friends at a PTI event she has every right to. Maybe she's more mature than the smackers who just can't seem to let it go.
Yes, but there are also those of us that are just plain curious about Becky O going to a PTI event because of her past discussions about the company. I'm not losing sleep over it.
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Happy SAF, everyone!
Yes. Happy Smack-a-Faire!
LOL, only PTI! On the front page, the free stamp set has a " click here for Details and restrictions". Couldn't they have just left it at "click here for details"? As if everyone is out to steal from them!
^^^Glad to see you made it to the site. Have you placed your order yet?
^^^^Exactly -I made a similar comment at work. Why do people have to ruin a positive comment by following it up with a but. Unless they are BUTTS
That was meant for 3:35
I need to go back to bed my comment about following up with negativity was meant for PTI. Not the smacker
04:11, LOL!!!
i can't even fill my cart will $100 worth of stuff just to get the free stamp set!
Just watched the first video -pretty card - all that tap-tap-tapping first thing in the morning would have me reaching for earplugs.
I'll give it to Nichole and the DT. They are up early this morning, leaving comments on everyone's blog who links to the SAF activities. Keeps it interactive. Very nice.
I filled my cart up about an hour ago. I just needed to decide on my last $15. Went back to fill it. My cart dumped. My cart never dumps. Guess I should take that as a sign.
Capri and Freesia are my favorite Fresh Ink blues. Off to spend my money at Impress. Carts dumping all over the place at PTI.
love, love, love the maya road polaroids!!!!
Go to Erin's blog and read the post about the new baby-funny stuff.
My top favorite Fresh Ink is Silver Lilac. Others that I love are Mango, Pink Lemonade, Fuschia, Tuscan Olive, Freesia, Steel Blue, Provincial and Merlot.
I may be ordering French Lavender, Pear, Blue Sage, Chocolate and Gypsy Blue (or Capri) today.
I think we can safely say that Nichole is NOT the one leaving comments. I'm sure she's hired someone for that mundane task - and I can't really blame her!
The concept of SAF is ridiculous. Can't believe grown women planned events around this. So sad.
So what 5:37?
Nichole is not your friend. She is getting paid to do this. They all are.
3 hours into SAF and they are out of Basic White Cardstock??!!
Un-fricken-believable.
There's better white cardstock out there. PTIs is cheaper but it's also dingy gray and doesn't take ink as well as a number of other types. Neenah, GinaK, etc.
OMG. I cannot handle NH beating the hell out of the stamp with her stamp pad! I know we talk about that all the time. After watching her with the Palette Noir, I think that's just the way she stamps because she did the same thing with that stamp pad.
I really love those leaves in the SAF stamp set but I refuse to place $100 order for them. Any other sets around that resemble those leaves?
LOLOL, people are buying white in order to get $100 orders because there was nothing in stock that they wanted!!
Is there a code for the Impress sale?
Well, I caved and place a $169 order. I really like the free set. Now let's see how long it takes to get to me.
^^ the code is happy birthday.
Can these people be any more of a joke? Someone posted that the gallery is down and these are Ricks responses:
Sorry about that! The systems administrator set it in maintenance mode to do some work on Thursday and never took it back off
Should be all set now
Rick
Whatever he did makes the forum run VERY SLOW when the gallery is enabled...I have disabled it until he gets that resolved so as not to kill the forum performance. I will post a notice when it is resolved...sorry for the inconvenience...figures he would do it today right
Rick
OMFG! The gallery has been down for a week and those morons just realized it? Pull your head out of your ass Rick!
0720. Do you think she was being "in your face" with the tapping?
I was thinking if you didnt know anything about stamping you would wonder what the hell she was doing. I seriously hope a newby knows thats not normal
When Nichole turns that SAF set flower upside down and BEATS the ink onto the stamp a thousand times, I just have to wonder how she doesn't realize how that looks to customers!
Does anyone who has the PTI inks have to tap a billion times to ink up a stamp? Or is that just an OCD think sausage fingers does?
The inks are so poor that the dt cannot get coverage. Their latest release samples were blotchy and horrible where ink coverage is concerned. I can see where a couple of them tried to restamp over the vases a couple of times and still could not get coverage.
Off to buy more Fresh Ink from Impress on the sale!
Happily spent my $100 on Fresh Inks. Who needs a free stamp set when they can get 25% off quality ink? Had to mute NH. The tapping was ridiculous. Plus, one of her leaves at the top left didn't stamp cleanly. Not splotchy, just not there at all. How the hell did she miss a spot?
I have some PTI inks and some of them have terrible coverage issues. The problem is getting even coverage. When you do the multiple tapping it puts on and takes off ink and you have to keep tapping until you've gotten full, even coverage. The dye ink tends to pool up on the stamp. Some of my colors work better than others (can't think of the colors off the top of my head).
No such issues with my fresh inks (pigment) or my hero arts inks (dye I think).
I'm quite confused re:Rick. I thought HE was the admin over at the forum.
Unless he has multiple personalities which wouldn't surprise me in the least!!
Since she does it with Palette Noir, I think it is her habit or an OCD issue or something.
Ok Smackers, talk me into pushing the buy button on my Impress cart. Sell me on the inks.........
I've only used the Amuse inks which are the same formulation as the Fresh inks. They are easy to work with, good coverage even on solid image clear stamps, dry quickly so less smudging. I'd go ahead & buy them!
I ordered from my iPod Touch as am out of town. I really wanted free set and a few things. Cart didn't dump and payment went ok. Was surprised! Here's hoping order arrives with no glitches. I wish I knew why carts dump as so many people experiencing that still.
Can't decide whether to give Fresh inks a go, or just add more Memento colors to my stash. Either way, I will NOT be purchasing from PTI.
@7:05
What's even sadder is a bunch of grown women sitting around bitching and criticizing about people having a great day enjoying their craft. If you don't like it, don't watch the videos and go do something constructive for a change.
^^ here here
^^ or hear hear
10:06 And yet you are here reading the postings of these "sad grown women". What does that say about you?
Fresh inks (and Amuse inks for that matter) are the.BEST.INKS.ON.THE.MARKET.
You will not regret buying them.
I bought all the Fresh Inks except the white, black and putty and I LOVE them. Super coverage and pretty colors. I hope they come out with more since there are big holes in the palette but I guess I could fill those holes with Amuse. I already have dye inks I like so I was looking for pigment and these are perfect. I say push the button. Today, I will be purchasing some of the reinkers.
10:06, 10:11, 10:12 Go blow!
Fresh Inks are just amazingly gorgeous. I have been stamping for 20 years and have never used anything as nice.
Just took the Fresh Ink plunge. Thanks for the color recommendations everyone.
^ you won't be sorry.
@10:06, 10:11, 10:12
What's even sadder is that you planned ahead to patrol the smack board on SAF day. That's even sadder than the SAFers throwing parties and earning craft badges!
$32 to ship one stamp set to Singapore?!! And NH sees nothing wrong with this?!!!
Does anyone know how long that 'happy birthday' discount will last at Impress? I really want to try the inks, but need to wait a couple weeks before I buy. *crossing fingers*
I believe the Impress Sale is a one day thing.
Yeah, just today.
So 10:06, you're here bitching about people bitching. **shakes head** I've enjoyed the videos today. I think PTI has planned this event well. I have no desire to read any of the forum posts, so I haven't. PTI does have a talented DT. I don't think anyone here can, or does, deny that. I think most of the frusration eluded to on this blog, comes from the business end.
Ugh, was really hoping I could wait. May have to put on credit card for now. :( Really want to try them and getting a 25% discount is too good to pass up.
^^^ The business end, as well as impression plates that don't leave a very deep impression, impression dies that you have to fiddle with to act like dies, dies that are supposed to score lines, but cut through the paper instead, etc. Design and DT is about all PTI has going for it, and we know that the design aspect is NOT original.
@ 11:25 -- you won't be sorry. The colors are beautiful, vibrant, and don't "turn" on you. They dry quickly and don't smudge. They stamp well, even when using acrylic (vs. photopolymer) stamps.
oops -- @ 11:45, I mean
What else did you all buy at Impress?
I am very very sorry I have searched but cant find the Impress discount code. Would someone please share it?
I found the code
11:20 & 11:40 here.... Went ahead and ordered 8 pads. Can't wait to try them out.
I ordered: black tea, slate, fuchsia, celery, sugar, melon, island & red currant. Any I will regret not getting?
One thing I would prefer is if Impress took PayPal too. So much easier to just log in at PayPal, instead of finding out they don't take it and having to go dig up credit card and type in all numbers and billing info. (3rd World Problem, I know) :)
^^oops... 11:20 & 11:45, not 11:40
who gives a flying fuck about impress?
Not sure I give a 'flying fuck', but I am interested in Impress. What do you give a 'flying fuck' for? PTI?
12:18, you need to use that cc card more often. I've had my number memorized for years!
You mean "1st World problem" ;)
12:18.. :) Will have to work on that.
I give a flying fuck about finding an ink that WORKS consistently and has awesome colors.
12:35... oops, my bad. ha ha ha.. thought it sounded weird when I typed it.
I just ordered melon, fuchsia, sugar, slate, merlot, basil, peach, island, provincial gray, blue sage, putty and chamomile from Impress. Can't wait to get them. I do wish they offered free shipping when you hit a certain limit. Would be nice. They must have made a killing this weekend.
I ordered Sugar, Red Currant, Merlot, Grass, Mojito, Mango, Silver Lilac, Steel Blue, Navy, and Sky Blue. Wish they had more purples. Yes, I am sure they are making a boatload! Free shipping would be nice, tho'
Did anyone see that Mish contributed to SAF on the ribbon techniques post? It seems odd seeing how she quit PTI.
Mish quit after SAF was planned. If it was my event, I think I'd insist she do it as her last PTI stint. MW is a big draw and I'm sure some peeps are thrilled she's there.
Is MW on the forum helping out or is it just a video or posts submitted. You know, work that requires no real interaction with Nichole or the DT. LOL
MW is not on the forum and she didn't post the ribbon stuff on her blog. She sent it to NH who posted it to *her* blog. It was a complete phone-in job. And not that great, either.
12:58. I ordered also and the shipping did take a bite out of the total discount but I am still excited. I am wondering if they have all the colors in stock with all of us throwing our business their way.
I had to to replace old stamp pads so thank you all for the recommendation
Anyone that gives a flying fuck is part of the mile high club! :-)
Impress just got a $180 order from me!
People are asking to buy extra SAF sets. I thought you only got one per person no matter how much you ordered.
@ 14:30 -- Bhahahahahahhaha!
$32 to send a FREE set to Singapore?!? How the hell can any ethical business owner take that to a customer? Oh. My. Word. Even in this case she won't offer a freaking bubble envelope after the woman spent $100 and is willing to pay for a freebie. Damn that's harsh. And pretty shitty to tell a customer AFTER they've paid.
They have to give her her free stamps . She earned them according to the rules. If they don't she can turn them over to an agency. They are SOOOO dishonest.
MW is not on the forum and she didn't post the ribbon stuff on her blog. She sent it to NH who posted it to *her* blog. It was a complete phone-in job. And not that great, either.
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They have all been working on SAF for months. Her part was likely completed some time ago and NH already had it to use.
PTI lost some big bucks today. A blogger friend posted a couple of weeks ago that she would only place a SAF order IF her release order arrived in a timely manner. She said if her release order must arrive before she would do SAF. A number of her followers said the same thing. Out of 23 women only 2 have their release orders so 21 orders were lost.
My order of 2 packs of paper place right at release have not arrived either. I used to get orders in 48 hours. What do you want to be that they are not even going to get the SAF orders out soon.,
14:54, about the shipping to Singapore: They are not dishonest. It said upfront in the rules that if you bought a GC for your $100, you have to pay the shipping for the set. But I do think they could offer to just put it in a bubble mailer for her, if she says she is willing to take the risk.
I wasn't part of that blog pact but decided I was only doing SAF ordering if my stamps arrived today. They aren't going to be here today, so I'm not ordering, I live in Seattle and went and dropped $120 at the Impress sale instead.
(Ugh, clarity is a good thing -- this is 15:55 and I was talking about my release order).
When do GC's count towards anything free? You don't earn rewards on them because they are supposedly like money NOT merchandise. This was a cash grab IMO. And if we pay shipping for the free set, well thats even better for them.
There should be a discount on shipping if it's just the one free set. Anniversary sets were sent for free. I doubt there are a lot of people in Miss Singapore's boat. Stop being cheap Nichole. Mail the set first class and look like a decent human being.
Danielle's Washi tape is very cool.
Did you guys see that horrible ink coverage on one of Ashley's Stamper's first aid cards??? The one with the hexagon strip from Rosey Posey, i would be ashamed to endorse such a bad product. Wow
I was almost tempted to buy $100 of card stock but I figured it would all come with bent corners. So I spent $200 between Impress on more Fresh Inks and Clear & Simple Stamps on their July/August release. I really like the apothecary/sweets sets and the cocktail sets. And I know I'll get both orders in good time.
I spent $98 at Impress and $60 at Gina's. And i will sleep tonight knowing I will get my orders.
Bonnie
Spent $105 at Impress today. Need some new ink!!!
How good business is done:
From Gina K on Facebook:
"I messed up and the sale on our website ended early! I am SOOO sorry! I fixed it now and I also extended it through Sunday so nobody has to feel rushed since it's already Saturday night. Oh, and if you did order during my glitch, send an email to customer service and we will make sure it all gets fixed for you so you get the sale prices on the stamp set duos and patterned paper. Sorry!!! XOXO (I should not be allowed to play with a computer... only stamps....)"
It would be very nice, if we
--sorry. That was a total mess up.
@14:51 NH gave her the notice BEFORE she placed her order. Fucking Troll
I spent @50.00 at Impress today. They might start offering up discount codes every time that PTI has a big event! I have been using their inks for 1 1/2 years now and I fell in love immediately. It's like 2 taps and your stamp is covered. The only one I haven't purchased is the white...anyone have that one? I heard it isn't quite as good as Fresh Snow, but my FS pad is almost too wet. A Muse Studio inks are just as great...love their new color Burano. Seems to match a lot of patterned papers that have that "off" red color.
I got one of the new Stampin' Up foam pads in today. I think I like them more than my Impress pads. I'll reserve judgement until the rest of my order comes.
I can tell that I'm really over PTI. I forgot about SAF and spent a few hours at the mall shopping the Nordie Anniversary sale with my stamping budget.
Trell, looking forward to your review of the new SU pads.
I still use some of my old SU pads that are matches to PTI, along with AMuse and Fresh Inks. I've yet to find a good match to Ocean Tides.
Does anyone know if there is a match in SU colors (past or present)?
i love the new stampin up foam pads!
that card by terri e is just too ugly. definitely needed some first aid but she probably tried extra hard to make it look bad so sausage fingers would pick her
The new SU ink pads seem to have a similar surface to Versafine (my all time favourite pad).
Trell, do you have any Versafine, and do they compare in consistency etc.
4:10, the best SU match for Ocean Tides is Sage Shadow. The best match of the inks that I own is Versamagic Oasis Green. Amuse Eucalyptus isn't bad either, though it's just a touch too gray.
Looks like Jenn E came out of hiding yesterday. She spent the day with Little Miss "I wear inappropriate clothes for my age" and CKNutjob!
http://cardsquiltsandkittys.blogspot.com/2012/07/papertrey-stamp-faire-2012.html
Is the 'Becky' pictured about half way down that post previous DT member Becky O?! I found a couple pictures of her online, that aren't her FB profile pic, and it kinda looks like it could be.
ps: I thought it was fun to see the pics of the get together. Makes me miss having a lot of 'scrappy' friends close to get together with.
I would be surprised if that was Becky O because she didn't leave PTI on great terms and has just recently been talking about it.
Yuo that's Becky
She would be on good terms with Jenn though wouldn't she?? The must have worked closely together...
All those ladies "pretend" they don't read the smack blogs, so they can pretend not to know anything about Becky leaving on bad terms
Okay, I am not one to smack people personally, however, what makes Miss T think her denim cut-offs with the pocket liners sticking out is an attractive look? I don't care if you are a model, that is just a trashy look for anyone, IMO. Such an attention getting outfit in a really negative way. Say look at my shorts...oops, they are so short you can see my vagina, sorry, I meant pockets.
what is wrong with miss t that she would fly half way around the world just for that? And get some pants on girl. Did she think there would be some hot guy there or something? Noone is interested in your vajayjay!
that lizzie gordon sure is porky
^^ very mean and so unnecessary.
09:50, that's the first thing that jumped out at me. Very trashy, but, to each their own. I wonder what Cheryl and Co. thought about her attire.
09:50, that's the first thing that jumped out at me. Very trashy, but, to each their own. I wonder what Cheryl and Co. thought about her attire.
Is Becky the pregnant one in the orange?
Pockets hanging out of shorts are very hipster in the US right now.
that lizzie gordon sure is porky
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^ Stupid, mean comment so I hate to copy it. For the record I believe that is Lizzie Jones (the PTI stamp designer) and I believe she is pregnant.
It just occurred to me that maybe Becky is not pregnant and I am horrified that I made that remark.
That is def. a mix of familiar faces at that VA stamp group. Did anyone else notice Joan B in the group shot. Yes, that is def Becky O (she is not preg, btw). And is Cindi the same Cindi that used to post angry rants on the forum? Better known to the smackers as "Inspektor Cloisseaux". Lol. Interesting mix, for sure. As many "ex" PTI'ers as current ones. Bet that made conversation interesting.
Joan B?? which one???
Pockets hanging out of shorts are very hipster in the US right now.
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I live in the US and no, this is not hipster, it's Britney Spears white trash apparel.
Yeah, that gathering made me wonder if it was all hugs and kisses for PTI or smacking on the smackers!
i don't think that's becky oehlers, is it?
Are personal attacks on appearance really necessary? Come on, people, how old are we?!!
I am so curious to see how the SAF order filling and shipping will go. They know they are under the microscope so I hope they have their best game on. This could be a major game changer
I sincerely wish them goood luck
Many, many don't have release orders yet. I smell a bad week a-coming at PTI.
Yes, that's Becky Oehlers. Taheera has been posting about what a great hostess and tour guide she is. Sounds like she's staying with her while she's in the U.S.
Yes, Becky posted that T is staying with her.
Sausage fingers posted on the forum that due to volume of SAF orders, it may take up to 7 days for an order to leave the warehouse.
You know what 12:30 why dont you post a pic of yourself and let everyone else discuss your fingers and the rest of you?
GROW UP with the name calling
Boy, someone let the mean girl out of her cage this morning! Do you choose your friends based on their beauty or perfect physique? How shallow. I'm with the ones who say knock it off on the smacking people's appearance already.
They are still way behind on release orders. Either they fired a bunch of help or people are ordering record amounts.
7 days?!?! Why am I even suprised!???
Is it that hard to predict that a lit of people will be ordering today??
Or maybe they have to wait for extra SAF sets to be made??
12:30 where did NH say this on the forum?? Got a link?
I am beginning to suspect they sell things that are out of stock that will be in in a few days. This may be why the orders take 7 business days to even get packaged.
^^^if that's the case they need to get their inventory under control.
They need to get a lot of things under control ... But they won't. SMH
Ohhh.. it's alright to call NH sausage fingers, and when I asked why it was alright to criticize people's appearance, they say, it's a smack blog, it's what we do!
But smacking on Miss T and Lizzie, etc. and that's not cool?
You people are all touched...seriously. Friggin Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde!
I bet Little Miss T is one of those girls who likes to leave her bits hanging out and then acts flabbergasted that she gets so much attention from people (men). Like, woah! I am so, like beautiful, because everyone, like totally stares and me and stuff.
Not because my vagina hangs out of my pants.
(And silly women like me use our pants to hold our vajvajays in.)
Also, that blog link annoys me. The plural of "kitty" is actually "kittens", not "kittys". How fucking dumb can you be???
No, the correct word is "kitties" not "kittens".
12:30 where did NH say this on the forum?? Got a link?
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http://forum.papertreyink.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=37250
Who thinks Miss T is beautiful?! I always thought she looked odd with her weird poses, big nose and frizzy hair. She looks like she's trying to hard to be something she most definitely is not. But to each her own, I guess.
Cut it out or show a picture of yourself.
I tried to place a SAF order and quit after my cart dumped three times while I was trying to fill it up.
Thanks, Rick, for helping me keep my personal PTI boycott in effect :)
That's the only time I've ever been grateful for PTI's poor excuse for a website.
Someone posted a few days back that you can avoid cart dumping if you have two browser instances of your cart up. I have had minimal problems in the past, but so far, I've had zero problems adding items to my cart. I know we shouldn't have to go to great lengths to avoid this problem...
13:12, I have long suspected they do this. It would explain certain shipping delays and why some people who order later are shipped their packages before those ordering earlier.
Of course, I'm sure they wouldn't fess up to that!
I think especially with special promotion sets they are ordered based on quantity needed. They dont plan on selling them at a later date and they never have any sales to reduce inventory. So they dont want to over buy.
The part that will bite them the most is that PTI is totally responsbility for tracking which orders qualify for the free set. And their record keeping is poor so I hope they can do this for the customer's sake.
An outsider's view of SAF
I was not home until after dinner last night so I took no part in anything related to the activities of the day. However, I did sit down and review all of the DT projects, looking for inspiration, card sketches, color combos, etc. I think I marked about 4 ideas for future reference. When looking at the forums, it seemed it was mostly the DT talking to themselves and a few others.
What's your take on the day? Was it a big success because they got a lot of orders?
Does anyone else find this absurd?
http://stampowl.blogspot.com/2012/07/fairy-tale-riley-release-day-2.html
^^^ I dunno, it's definitely not my style but the Rapunzel Sophie is kinda cute. I know my granddaughter would love to get cards made with Riley & Sophie...but I can't justify getting stamps I will use a single time with just her.
I used to like Riley but never bought any of these stamps. Didn't know who to send them to.
SAF looked fun! I am surprised to see Jenn E. and Becky O in one room though. (smiling face)
I'm glad I didn't order on that day to avoid the stress of waiting. I will order when it's near the end of the month though.
So is Riley dressing in drag now, or did I miss something?
I am surprised to see Jenn E. and Becky O in one room though.
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Why? I think it's totally possible that they share the same opinion of PTI. I'm guessing that since most of the people there have been stampers for so long they already know each other.
I need some background stamps. I like PTI's. But what are some other suggestions?
I love Market Street's backgrounds. Also, check out Waltzingmouse.
Paper Smooches has some awsome BG stamps, I have a few and I love them! Affordable and excellent shipping times.
For background stamps... CHF?
http://www.cornishheritagefarms.com/Rubber-Stamps/Backgrounders/
I have 6 Market Street BG's and LOVE them. They cover the whole card, which i love! Fast shipping too!
oh yes, buy the cornish heritage farms backgrounders. they are the best!
PTI must have worked on Sunday because the status of my SAF is "fully shipped." Now I know it hasn't shipped yet but it's progress.
I think that "fully shipped" is the new fake shipping notice. Even after I had a tracking number my order sat in the warehouse for 2 days.
Final status on my release order placed within the first hour of the last release. Took PTI 3 days to create the label, 5 days to get it to the post office, and the post office took it's standard 2 days so I should get it in the mail today, Monday.
Hey, where do smackers get their envelopes for sending cards? I normally get mine from say, Office Depot, but was looking for some better quality and crisper white.
anyone have a link for the new not-yet-released CTMH catalog? i hear there's a new cricut cartridge coming out.
My PTI pkg is out for delivery. WooHoo!! Tracking available on my SAF order. Sweet!!
No link to the CTMH catty but here's link to what's on the new cart
http://www.cricut.com/res/handbooks/artiste_handbook_web.pdf
There is a new CTMH Cricut cartridge coming in the new catalog called 'Artiste'. The catalog will be out next week, if I figure out how to link it later I will. Also there are alcohol markers coming that match CTMH colors. Sold in sets of 2, the coordinating color and either a lighter or darker shade for blending.
I've always wondered who the 'Great Business Women' behind PTI were, and looky here, there they are in this old post from NH's blog"
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2009/08/cha-supershow-from-a-papertrey-point-of-view.html
I wonder if they were their usual bitchy selves to the customers at this CHA show!
and here's the old post with pics of the PTI warehouse way back in the good ole days:
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2008/02/picking-packing.html
It really is no wonder things get lost in there it's kinda small, imagine what it looks like now after SAF? You probably can't even walk around.
All thanks to you smackers! Thanks for all your SAF orders!
Didn't Papertrey move after that warehouse picture?
^^^ if I remember correctly they moved to a new warehouse some time ago.
The only difference in PTI's shipping is that they no longer email the fake shipping notices. Even that is an improvement I suppose.
I ordered during release and the status didn't change for 2 days and then even after it said fully shipped and I had a tracking number, it didn't leave the warehouse for 2 more days.
Sorry to tell you, fully shipped means nothing.
I have an order that is marked "fully shipped" for 8 days and there is no sign of it. It is 48 hrs. from the pt. they ship until it is at my door. They have not shipped it just because it says shipped. It just means they have your money.
@20:38 - thanks for the tip about Paper Smooches background stamps. Just bought three. :)
No MIM. They are so unable to plan ahead???
^^^That was a rhetorical question, right?
I think that "fully shipped" is the new fake shipping notice. Even after I had a tracking number my order sat in the warehouse for 2 days.
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Kinda liked "solved" = "put it in the corner 'til we're ready to bother"
WHY. IN. THE. HELL. would you do a blog post, promoting a product that is from a shop that's "temporarily" closed, with NO indication of when the shop might re-open??? This stamp would be PERFECT for a friend of mine... I want it now! Did this Kelly person take customer service lessons from PTI???
http://michellewooderson.blogspot.com/2012/07/heres-idea-get-it-girl-tags.html
But Becky O has a really crappy opnion of PTI - and she was there with rabid defenders in Cheryl and Cindi at an event that was all about PTI? Maybe not "all about PTI" but certainly a lot about PTI since they projected the videos. Why bother? Did she just want a day out?
I'm with you 9:27. This was essentially an event put on by PTI, so why would Becky show up? Weird?
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I'm with you 9:27. This was essentially an event put on by PTI, so why would Becky show up? Weird?
23 July 2012 09:44
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Especially given her new position at Gina K. Seems a little unprofessional to me to be seen in a somewhat-promotional manner for another company... not that she was doing any kind of spokes-modeling or anything but to even be participating in the event seems disloyal to Gina and the opportunity she has given her to design again.
I disagree..it was just a regional meet up of crafting friends
Lots of these ladies meet up on a more regular basis outside of PTI events... So what if Becky was there??
WTF does "its my jam" even mean? I've never heard of that saying and I'm not some backwoods hick living in a hole.
I just get this impression that Kelly Purkey is super immature. Or full of herself.
thanks for the CTMH cart link.
0944. I believe that Gina is confident enough and trusts people that it does not bother her that Becky is crafting with her friends. Let it go
NH's reason for no MIM is crap. Aren't these videos done weeks in advance just like the SAF ones were done ages ago? Just call a spade a spade for once Nichole. Repeat after me "We couldn't be bothered to do one since we just posted 23. Hope you enjoyed them. See y'all next Monday."
It's a free country and if Becky O wants to craft with her friends at a PTI event she has every right to. Maybe she's more mature than the smackers who just can't seem to let it go.
New space is up!
Yes, but there are also those of us that are just plain curious about Becky O going to a PTI event because of her past discussions about the company. I'm not losing sleep over it.
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