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Post by camcas on Jan 4, 2017 8:38:24 GMT
I have been watching you tube crafting videos....it has been so hot here and I thought it might kickstart my mojo.
Has anyone else noticed that all scrapbook / papercraft products are either cute or super cute? Or even super super cute?
Enough .Please.
Maybe they are shiny or beautiful or colorful or nice even.
But not cute...please....
I swear I watched a 5 something minute video yesterday and the poster said cute,super cute or super super cute 28 times.......
Aaaaaaarrrrrrggghhhhhh!
There are so many words in the English language.........
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jan 4, 2017 10:40:39 GMT
I have been watching you tube crafting videos....it has been so hot here and I thought it might kickstart my mojo. Has anyone else noticed that all scrapbook / papercraft products are either cute or super cute? Or even super super cute?Enough .Please. Maybe they are shiny or beautiful or colorful or nice even.But not cute...please.... I swear I watched a 5 something minute video yesterday and the poster said cute,super cute or super super cute 28 times....... Aaaaaaarrrrrrggghhhhhh! There are so many words in the English language......... Your description totally reminds me of 100 words you could say instead of swag, by George Watsky.The over usage of certain words makes some YouTube videos unwatchable. |
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Post by anonrefugee on Jan 4, 2017 13:56:27 GMT
Different subject, but I was reading a product review this morning that was described as Adorable. It was a clear, lucite or plastic, serving tray- about as boring and serviceable as you can get!
Back on topic- I could use fewer Cute scrapbook products, with less pink!
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Post by warrior1991 on Jan 4, 2017 14:34:50 GMT
I have noticed that too. And as much as they love that "super cute" item, I hate it. Oh, I could use a different word. Despise, detest, dislike, "super not cute", etc.  |
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Post by nicolep on Jan 4, 2017 14:36:33 GMT
I totally agree and a lot of times I think they use the words to be overly dramatic. I am also super SICK of hearing the word AMAZING. UGH.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jan 4, 2017 14:39:49 GMT
Different subject, but I was reading a product review this morning that was described as Adorable. It was a clear, lucite or plastic, serving tray- about as boring and serviceable as you can get! Back on topic- I could use fewer Cute scrapbook products, with less pink!LOL. I'll take 'em. I'll take them ALL. If it isn't cute, I don't want it. I have a 6yo VERY girly girl. All pink/purple/teal and princess all.the.time. Without pink, glitter, sequins and other shiny stuff, I'd be totally sunk. |
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Post by warrior1991 on Jan 4, 2017 14:43:49 GMT
Different subject, but I was reading a product review this morning that was described as Adorable. It was a clear, lucite or plastic, serving tray- about as boring and serviceable as you can get! Back on topic- I could use fewer Cute scrapbook products, with less pink!LOL. I'll take 'em. I'll take them ALL. If it isn't cute, I don't want it. I have a 6yo VERY girly girl. All pink/purple/teal and princess all.the.time. Without pink, glitter, sequins and other shiny stuff, I'd be totally sunk. I make cards to donate to Children's hospitals and I struggle with what to do for girl cards. I can make boy cards all day long and twice on Sunday, but will sit there for hours with no ideas on girl cards. I do VERY little coloring, so unicorns are not my thing as I can't color white. lol |
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Post by basketdiva on Jan 4, 2017 14:45:50 GMT
And let's not forget "stinking" cute along with "yummy" to describe stamps.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jan 4, 2017 14:53:17 GMT
LOL. I'll take 'em. I'll take them ALL. If it isn't cute, I don't want it. I have a 6yo VERY girly girl. All pink/purple/teal and princess all.the.time. Without pink, glitter, sequins and other shiny stuff, I'd be totally sunk. I make cards to donate to Children's hospitals and I struggle with what to do for girl cards. I can make boy cards all day long and twice on Sunday, but will sit there for hours with no ideas on girl cards. I do VERY little coloring, so unicorns are not my thing as I can't color white. lol Look at Doodlebug's blog. They have a ton of cute girly cards that would be great for inspiration. No coloring or unicorns required!  |
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Post by warrior1991 on Jan 4, 2017 15:45:03 GMT
Sorry for the hi-jack.  |
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Post by anonrefugee on Jan 4, 2017 15:47:58 GMT
And let's not forget "stinking" cute along with "yummy" to describe stamps. Yes please!!! Even reading "stinkin' cute" makes me surly! crazy4scraps |
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Post by anonrefugee on Jan 4, 2017 15:49:23 GMT
Sorry for the hi-jack. Not at all! I'm the same way! I used to be able to manage a few when on a design team,but that was long ago. I'd be lost now! |
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Post by infochick on Jan 4, 2017 16:00:07 GMT
And let's not forget "stinking" cute along with "yummy" to describe stamps. Yes please!!! Even reading "stinkin' cute" makes me surly! crazy4scraps LOL...this totally gets under my skin too. The only thing worse is "stinky cute." |
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Post by anonrefugee on Jan 4, 2017 16:04:28 GMT
Yes please!!! Even reading "stinkin' cute" makes me surly! crazy4scraps LOL...this totally gets under my skin too. The only thing worse is "stinky cute." You are so right! There's not even a pause before I think (dirty) diaper! Sorry maybe too much info... |
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Post by nicolenowosad on Jan 4, 2017 16:22:44 GMT
This is a good reminder for me when I do my videos. Sometimes I catch myself rambling and not even remembering what I want to say!
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Post by Prenticekid on Jan 4, 2017 17:00:49 GMT
As much as I love Youtube videos, please add:
"I love it!" On each item. So, you end up with an entire narrative of I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it.... Here's the thing, you ordered it, we already assume you love it. Add some other describing factor or the reason you purchased it.
"It works for me." I wish Youtubers would just stop saying that.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2017 17:29:09 GMT
I almost always watch you tube videos without the sound.....
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Post by Elsabelle on Jan 4, 2017 18:04:40 GMT
I totally agree and a lot of times I think they use the words to be overly dramatic. I am also super SICK of hearing the word AMAZING. UGH. Especially when it's pronounced UHmazing. I also have a hard time with things being described as 'darling'. I think of it as a term of endearment and not an adjective. |
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Post by icequeen on Jan 4, 2017 18:43:23 GMT
I almost always watch you tube videos without the sound..... Me too. I really love the YouTubers who do minimal narration then speed up their process with an instrumental accompaniment. No offence, but I don't need to hear every single thing you're thinking. If I see you take off one embellishment and stick down a different one, I'm smart enough to know that the second one matches better somehow. You don't have to tell me it's because "it had more blue than the other one." We can see that and some of us are willing to try and figure out the "why" on our own. But, in fairness to those who spend time making and editing those videos, it's good to have a wide variety of video styles available. The videos that appeal to me don't represent the PL video watching majority. There are lots of other viewers who appreciate the 10-20 minute "think aloud" and want to hear every single thing that rolled through your head while making a spread/layout. I'm just one of the make it less than 8 min. video watchers. Back OT - the "cute" thing irks me too. Of course they think it's cute, who's gonna slap something on a layout because they think it's ugly, or dated, or blah? We all use things we find to be appealing. It's the almost "baby-talk" from grown women that I don't get. It's paper, stamps, or acetate. Can we avoid sounding like little girls or talking about art supplies like their edible? I think the way we talk about our hobby and supplies makes it sound trivial sometimes. You'd never hear a painter or photographer say they're going to play with some yummy goodies when talking about lens, brushes, or paint. SaveSave |
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Post by Night Owl on Jan 4, 2017 20:17:42 GMT
LOL. I'll take 'em. I'll take them ALL. If it isn't cute, I don't want it. I have a 6yo VERY girly girl. Sounds like me, I'll take pink and all things Doodlebug for scrapbooking my little girl. I will enjoy using it while I can because I'm pretty sure her taste will change when she gets older. ** But I will make this Disclaimer - I have never used the term "super cute" and definitely not "super super cute".  |
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Post by myboysnme on Jan 4, 2017 20:22:53 GMT
I have one friend who says everything is FAAABULOUS and another responds to everything she hears with WONDERFULLLL. If I am around them too long I start saying it too.
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Post by 950nancy on Jan 5, 2017 0:03:12 GMT
I took a scrapbook class with a presenter who really overused the word. She even knows she does this. So every time she said cute or super cute, we all took a swig of our drink. It got to be pretty funny watching 25 women try to keep up building a page and drink during a 2 hour class.
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Post by camcas on Jan 5, 2017 0:41:21 GMT
I almost always watch you tube videos without the sound..... Yes!....I do that too....and skip ove the bit at the beginning when there is just hands....and a lot of rambling to get to the good bit! |
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Post by camcas on Jan 5, 2017 0:42:42 GMT
I also wonder if there was less pink would there be less cute?
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Post by camcas on Jan 5, 2017 0:44:10 GMT
I almost always watch you tube videos without the sound..... Me too. I really love the YouTubers who do minimal narration then speed up their process with an instrumental accompaniment. No offence, but I don't need to hear every single thing you're thinking. If I see you take off one embellishment and stick down a different one, I'm smart enough to know that the second one matches better somehow. You don't have to tell me it's because "it had more blue than the other one." We can see that and some of us are willing to try and figure out the "why" on our own. But, in fairness to those who spend time making and editing those videos, it's good to have a wide variety of video styles available. The videos that appeal to me don't represent the PL video watching majority. There are lots of other viewers who appreciate the 10-20 minute "think aloud" and want to hear every single thing that rolled through your head while making a spread/layout. I'm just one of the make it less than 8 min. video watchers. Back OT - the "cute" thing irks me too. Of course they think it's cute, who's gonna slap something on a layout because they think it's ugly, or dated, or blah? We all use things we find to be appealing. It's the almost "baby-talk" from grown women that I don't get. It's paper, stamps, or acetate. Can we avoid sounding like little girls or talking about art supplies like their edible? I think the way we talk about our hobby and supplies makes it sound trivial sometimes. You'd never hear a painter or photographer say they're going to play with some yummy goodies when talking about lens, brushes, or paint. SaveSaveSo true! |
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Post by refugeepea on Jan 5, 2017 1:36:08 GMT
LOL. I'll take 'em. I'll take them ALL. If it isn't cute, I don't want it. I have a 6yo VERY girly girl. All pink/purple/teal and princess all.the.time. Without pink, glitter, sequins and other shiny stuff, I'd be totally sunk. You are getting so many amazing lines at just the right time! I had a girly girl until about age 13. Now she loves Star Wars and all the super hero movies.  I need masculine for everyone in the family! |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jan 5, 2017 2:42:40 GMT
Please for the love of poodles do not say "goodies". They are eyelets, paper, brads, ink, supplies, embellishments, essentials, extras, NOT GOODIES.
Thank you and have a blessed evening.
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Post by artisticscrapper on Jan 5, 2017 5:26:08 GMT
I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who can't stand 'stinking cute'. It's nice but it smells really bad? Ewww.
I don't watch a lot of YouTube videos but when I do you bet I'll notice the super cute, awesome dialogue about those yummy products.
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Post by pancakes on Jan 5, 2017 6:43:20 GMT
I don't even notice "cute." What I notice and hate with a passion is "sweet." WHY IS EVERYTHING SWEET? Ugh, it makes me gag.
One of the only YouTube channels I'll make an effort to watch is Jen Chapin's. She doesn't make everything sound saccharine, which I appreciate.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2017 7:03:05 GMT
I love Kawaii. I love cute. Oooh, it does grate on my nerves to hear stinking cute. How can it be cute if it is stinking? I don't want to hear amazing either. Amazing to me is not a planner. Amazing would be Michael Fassbender standing in front of me naked. That would also be a miracle, lol. Stamps are not yummy. I am not going to eat them. Cupcake is yummy. Don't say it is "Oh so Kawaii!" When it is not. Kawaii is a definite style. A pink horse planner sticker is not Kawaii. I can say that is the one that really irks me. I don't watch videos where women are trying to hard. This is not keeping up with Crafting Cardashians. I bet those ladies are lovable just as they are. They don't need to impress. Give me real. If you cuss I love you. If you are a cutie IRL I love you too. I know if I made videos I would be banned from YouTube. I would say it is cute. I am one of those girls who really do love cute things and it is who I am. I would say it in a normal voice. Then I would turn around mess up my project and say "Well, I f***ed this up! |
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