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Post by katlaw on Dec 31, 2018 5:55:40 GMT
I was at the old site. But work was crazy around the time the site was shut down. I wasn’t able to closely follow any thread about new information. After work settled down, I lost my crafting mojo. Then when I started crafting again I never thought to see if 2peas had been resurrected. Welcome back to the Pod. I enjoy this site much more than the old one. It is friendlier. More enjoyable. |
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Post by finaledition on Dec 31, 2018 6:42:27 GMT
You know shortly before the old 2 peas just down, there had been a rather long thread that basically discussed what the plan was if 2 Peas went away. It seemed like there was either some insider intel as a few people were adamant that it was imminent or there were a pack of Y2K domsdayers who were sure it was inevitable. Either way, I was convinced it was just a bunch of hype. But let me apologize because if it wasn’t for the comments on that thread I never would have thought that there were alternate plans in the works. I think I joined within 24 hours of the other board shutting down.
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Post by lesserknownpea on Dec 31, 2018 9:22:14 GMT
You know shortly before the old 2 peas just down, there had been a rather long thread that basically discussed what the plan was if 2 Peas went away. It seemed like there was either some insider intel as a few people were adamant that it was imminent or there were a pack of Y2K domsdayers who were sure it was inevitable. Either way, I was convinced it was just a bunch of hype. But let me apologize because if it wasn’t for the comments on that thread I never would have thought that there were alternate plans in the works. I think I joined within 24 hours of the other board shutting down. So funny, I was just about to post about that thread. It was a really funny one, with lots of hilarious comments. I got a message telling me about this board. If not, I’m sure I would have google found it. |
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Post by Jockscrap on Dec 31, 2018 10:27:05 GMT
Welcome! I had a panic attack when I found the old board had shut down. Within a few hours i’d found some Reddit group had started and had to join reddit to get on it, but hadn’t a clue (still haven’t) how to navigate the site and wasn’t getting to grips with things, when I think through that someone must have mentioned here, and I’ve been here ever since.
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Post by KelleeM on Dec 31, 2018 10:57:01 GMT
You know shortly before the old 2 peas just down, there had been a rather long thread that basically discussed what the plan was if 2 Peas went away. It seemed like there was either some insider intel as a few people were adamant that it was imminent or there were a pack of Y2K domsdayers who were sure it was inevitable. Either way, I was convinced it was just a bunch of hype. But let me apologize because if it wasn’t for the comments on that thread I never would have thought that there were alternate plans in the works. I think I joined within 24 hours of the other board shutting down. I thought I remembered it going down like that. I remember being in at least one Facebook group that started so that people wouldn’t lose touch in case the board closed. Someone definitely saw the writing on the wall. emarie...welcome! We’ve been waiting for you! |
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Post by miss_lizzie on Dec 31, 2018 11:02:21 GMT
We need to see your Pea Card ma'am. LOL. I am just kidding. I have a Pea card as I have the Quickutz Two Peas in a Bucket die. I am not kidding. It’s one of the big ones! I have it too! |
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Post by scrappyesq on Dec 31, 2018 12:38:38 GMT
I remember freaking out because I found out about the old board closing the day after it shut down....IIRC you could see threads but not post. This place was mentioned and I've been here ever since.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2018 12:49:14 GMT
Welcome, glad you found us.
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Post by Dalai Mama on Dec 31, 2018 13:00:53 GMT
There wasn’t a thread with new information because Kristina and Jeff did a big “F you” to those of us on the boards and shut them down with no notice. We have been active here since the day after. The word got shared via back channels It has a slightly different, gentler, feeling here. Welcome! There were dazed and confused peas wandering all over the Internet, trying to find each other.  . . . screaming 'kitten heels' at random strangers in hope of some spark of recognition. . . |
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Post by librarylady on Dec 31, 2018 14:12:02 GMT
If not, you have to kick me out--I am not an original pea, nor have I ever scrap booked......a real interloper.  Wait, what? 😮 I won’t ask how, but what were you researching that led you to us? librarylady we wouldn’t be us without you! @knot and I were/are friends from another board. At one time she was posting very little over there and when I asked why, she said she was spending most of her time here. That board closed within a week of your original board closing. @knot directed me here....and the rest is history, as they say.
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Post by hannahruth on Dec 31, 2018 14:59:18 GMT
Welcome back to the best board ever!
Lots of support, chatter and good times - open 24/7 if needed.
Stay awhile and enjoy the company..
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Post by artbabe on Dec 31, 2018 15:33:05 GMT
It is amazing how many of us were panicked when the old board closed. I know I was doing frantic internet searches and ended up here only a day or so after this board opened.
I'm always glad when another pea finds us. I'm always glad to get someone new, too. I worry as our population ages. I was on the other site in 2001, when I was 35. Now I don't think we have that many people in their 30s. Everyone used to talk about babies, now it is menopause...
So glad you found us.
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Post by emarie on Dec 31, 2018 16:23:30 GMT
It is amazing how many of us were panicked when the old board closed. I know I was doing frantic internet searches and ended up here only a day or so after this board opened. I'm always glad when another pea finds us. I'm always glad to get someone new, too. I worry as our population ages. I was on the other site in 2001, when I was 35. Now I don't think we have that many people in their 30s. Everyone used to talk about babies, now it is menopause... So glad you found us. . I’m in my early 30’s but no babies for me. I’d likely not have a safe pregnancy. And as much as I love my niece, my sister keeps her a secret. I can share family drama stories enough to write a best selling book series. 😬🤦🏼♀️ |
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Post by Rhondito on Dec 31, 2018 17:37:27 GMT
That was a crazy day indeed. Thank goodness for FB and pea friends there; all the "Who broke the pod?" posts  I was in touch with many peas there so I knew about the new board right away - I was number 28 to sign up. I thought I remembered some ruckus with Kristina or Jeff coming here at one time, or maybe posting about us somewhere? |
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Post by cindyupnorth on Dec 31, 2018 17:56:09 GMT
They were never here. The only things they posted about us, was when the whole GGs debacle occurred, and we saw their secret board posts. They were jumping with joy to be rid of us, and gave us a final UP yours with shutting the boards down with no warning.
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Post by Leone on Dec 31, 2018 19:36:00 GMT
So sorry it took you so long to find us. I am so thankful this site exists.
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Post by Leone on Dec 31, 2018 19:41:48 GMT
I found the original 2Peas while taking a class from Heidi Swapp before she got famous at the iconic Memory Lane in Mesa, AZ. During her class she casually mentioned 2Peas and I perked up as she had a tendency to ramble on in her early classes. I will always be grateful to Heidi.
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Post by Leone on Dec 31, 2018 19:42:44 GMT
What was GG?
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Post by freecharlie on Dec 31, 2018 19:50:29 GMT
garden girl I found this place because of Scrapwench |
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Post by vi on Dec 31, 2018 20:23:10 GMT
I was one of those that was a huge fan of 2Peas. I joined in 2001 also because of a teacher at Scrapbooks ETC in Mesa who told me about it. I absolutely loved 2Peas especially the 1st day of the month when the GG's would post their new techniques. Many of those GG's went on to become Creating Keepsake Hall of Fame winners. Many of them had drop-my-mouth-open gorgeous layouts with so many techniques that were awesome. Then all the drama came down the pike - Creating Keepsake winners, GG's, etc. That was too bad because scrapbooking was such a riveting hobby for me. I loved 2Peas and was addicted to going there almost every day. It was a shock to my whole system the day I went to check it out and it was closed forever.
I was doing the happy dance when this board was created. I don't comment a lot but I read a ton.
I want to welcome emarie and ask her if she use to have a scrapbooking site herself. I had an emarie site bookmarked way back in the day and I especially loved their time bomb when you could find out what happened on the day you were born.
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Post by jenjie on Dec 31, 2018 20:46:34 GMT
vi are you thinking of dmarie?
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Post by Leone on Dec 31, 2018 21:18:59 GMT
Oh, I miss Scrapbooks, Etc.
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Post by Lexica on Dec 31, 2018 21:35:38 GMT
I am so happy you found us. Welcome back!
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Post by KikiPea on Dec 31, 2018 21:42:30 GMT
Does anyone think the old owners are here? I would put money on it if I gambled. Why wouldn’t they be here? I mean we are using their name. Plus we can be fun...I wonder if Matt is here or not. I have to disagree. The way they closed the board, seems like they couldn’t care less about where their members went. I think they washed their hands of us and moved on, which is totally fine with me! |
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Post by KikiPea on Dec 31, 2018 22:19:10 GMT
I started following the original 2Peas when I started working customer service for a scrapbook company, and they were one of our biggest “small business” buyers, although they were huge compared to most mom and pop shops, and thought quite highly of themselves. I would see Jeff and Kristina at trade shows, and they would completely ignore me, and only speak with my manager, who managed their account. After she left, they had to deal directly with me, and Jeff was mildly cordial. Kristina would barely speak to me, if at all. I was shocked at the way things went down, but not shocked that they closed. They were several payments behind with us, so I figured they were with many other vendors as well. I was surprised they lasted as long as they did.
Someone on the old board (I can’t remember who...I tried to locate the email, but couldn’t find it.) emailed me and sent me the link to either this board, or one of the FB pages. I came here and never left. I sort of actually feel a part of this place. 😁
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Dec 31, 2018 22:38:41 GMT
Welcome back to the fold emarie! I hope you enjoy the new & improved 2Peas. I've been here since Day 1 (I was the 33rd to sign up) because of Facebook. There are quite a few of us Houston peas who are Facebook friends. I checked there and saw there had been a FB group started which led to this site being formed. Just lucky that my morning routine is coffee and 2Peas, so I found out quickly. |
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Post by jenjie on Dec 31, 2018 22:41:12 GMT
I can’t for the life of me remember how I ended up here. Somebody told me and I told some somebodies but I don’t remember who. For some reason I think maybe AussieMeg told me or I told her, but I might be imagining it. |
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Post by vi on Dec 31, 2018 23:01:19 GMT
Jenjie - you are right. It was dmarie I was thinking of and it was a time machine, not a time bomb, that was featured on her site. Wow! KikiPea, I'm glad you feel a part of this site. I'm so sorry when people treat other people badly. That is usually not a good idea as it can come back to bite a person.
Yes, Leone, I really miss Scrapbooks, Etc. When I was first scrapbooking that was my 2nd home. I took so many classes and did a ton of albums. I also took some classes at Memory Lane and I have a picture somewhere of myself with Heidi Swapp before she became famous. I use to love looking at her layouts displayed in the store. She was way talented with dimensional art. There was also a scrapbooking store I frequented on Main Street in Mesa that specialized in the vintage look. I miss all those stores.
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Dec 31, 2018 23:07:28 GMT
Word got around about this board by word of mouth. I'm grateful to the pea who contacted me, someone I've never even spoken to before sent me the link to this board. That's something I remember doing for people. Using the search on TwoPeas by memory and sending messages to any name I could remember in a desperate attempt to reunite the pod. |
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Dec 31, 2018 23:07:46 GMT
I think I found this place via a random google. I was on the old board for years but didn’t know about the new board for a couple months. I recall how lost I felt without the board and then how happy I was to find it again. I realize I’m not a well-known pea but this site and the peas have been important to me and I’ve learned so much from all of you.
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