|
|
Post by scrapperal on Jul 20, 2023 18:07:28 GMT
There used to be more websites/blogs like Nancy Nally's that kept us informed, did tradeshow tours, lawsuits, company merges, etc. Now, we have to go to each manufacturer's website or blog (if they even have one). Without 2Peas, I wouldn't know anything about what's happening in the scrapbook/cardmaking world. Are there other sources out there beside 2Peas? |
|
pinklady
Drama Llama
Posts: 6,071 
|
Post by pinklady on Jul 20, 2023 18:14:08 GMT
Honestly, Instagram seems like the only alternative. My Instagram is mostly crafty; following companies, design team members, "popular" crafters, etc and that's how I get most of my news for the positive stuff. There really doesn't seem like there's a way to get the dirty scoop on the crafting industry any more.  Occasionally, someone will post a scandal but that doesn't happen very often. |
|
jediannie
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,099
Jun 30, 2014 3:19:06 GMT
|
Post by jediannie on Jul 20, 2023 18:52:58 GMT
Same as pinklady. I only see calls for design teams and submissions on Instagram mostly. Hip Kit Club is looking for design team members. Maybe this thread can be the new place for people to look for design team opportunities? |
|
|
|
Post by mom on Jul 20, 2023 18:53:08 GMT
I don't think there is anywhere, really. Most of what I hear I hear on Instagram + smaller FB groups.
|
|
|
|
Post by scrapperal on Jul 20, 2023 20:23:34 GMT
Sigh, I'm not a big Instagram fan, but I feel like I am getting pushed more and more to it.
|
|
Shakti
Pearl Clutcher
Troubled, complicated, and constant
Posts: 3,254
Oct 30, 2022 23:42:30 GMT
|
Post by Shakti on Jul 20, 2023 20:53:45 GMT
Same here, but I'll probably bail on Twitter when I cave and join Insta.
|
|
|
|
Post by sarahsprettypapers on Jul 20, 2023 21:03:54 GMT
Instagram and ACOT's preorder section. That's where I usually go! 😊
|
|
ScrappingMe
Full Member
Posts: 208
Feb 3, 2023 2:05:16 GMT
|
Post by ScrappingMe on Jul 21, 2023 16:51:53 GMT
I hunt for cherries at ACOT and always go to the “new” and preorders areas to see what’s new and coming up. That’s one of the best ways to see what’s coming.
I agree with Insta too. I ended up making a separate scrapping related account just to follow creators, artists and manufacturers in the industry. If I need a fix I go over to that account.
|
|
Chinagirl828
Drama Llama
Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 6,688
Jun 28, 2014 6:28:53 GMT
|
Post by Chinagirl828 on Jul 22, 2023 3:48:34 GMT
I occasionally see things on fb, but honestly I rely on the peas.
|
|
|
|
Post by Night Owl on Jul 23, 2023 2:15:52 GMT
Back when Creating Keepsakes magazine and Two Peas were active seemed to be more competition and the stakes were higher. Used to be some interesting gossip on some of the sites like Scrap Smack. Some of the same players are still out there and I have a good memory for their past shenanigans even though many may have forgot.  |
|
christinec68
Drama Llama
Posts: 5,435
Location: New York, NY
|
Post by christinec68 on Jul 24, 2023 15:16:34 GMT
I hunt for cherries at ACOT and always go to the “new” and preorders areas to see what’s new and coming up. That’s one of the best ways to see what’s coming. I agree with Insta too. I ended up making a separate scrapping related account just to follow creators, artists and manufacturers in the industry. If I need a fix I go over to that account. This is how I keep up as well. |
|
breetheflea
Drama Llama
Posts: 6,593
Location: PNW
|
Post by breetheflea on Jul 24, 2023 15:24:28 GMT
I used to follow ScrappyJedi, she knew what was going on, now it's just the Peas. I should probably follow people on Instagram but I don't...
|
|
Shakti
Pearl Clutcher
Troubled, complicated, and constant
Posts: 3,254
Oct 30, 2022 23:42:30 GMT
|
Post by Shakti on Jul 27, 2023 19:33:37 GMT
Some of the same players are still out there and I have a good memory for their past shenanigans even though many may have forgot. Oooh -- in the immortal words of Alice Roosevelt Longworth, If you can't say something good about someone, sit right here by me! |
|
|
|
Post by Night Owl on Jul 27, 2023 19:43:53 GMT
Oooh -- in the immortal words of Alice Roosevelt Longworth, If you can't say something good about someone, sit right here by me! Also quoted by the fabulous Clairee in Steel Magnolias |
|
Occasionally, someone will post a scandal but that doesn't happen very often.
